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/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F16%2F44%2Ffootball-general.JPG "A general shot of a Premier League football ahead of the Premier League clash between Everton and West Ham United at Goodison Park on October 30, 2016")
Gary Cahill: 'John Stones can be huge for England'
England defender Gary Cahill believes that teammate John Stones will become a "huge player" for his country in the future.Oct 4, 15:14
Wayne Rooney hails "fantastic" Marcus Rashford
England and Manchester United captain Wayne Rooney backs the "fantastic" Marcus Rashford to become a regular at international level.Oct 4, 15:06
Gary Cahill: '50th England cap would be proud moment'
England defender Gary Cahill is hopeful of winning his 50th cap for his country during the upcoming qualifiers against Malta and Slovenia.Oct 4, 14:58
Jan Kirchhoff ruled out for up to eight weeks
Sunderland confirm that midfielder Jan Kirchhoff will miss up to eight weeks of action due to a hamstring injury.Oct 4, 14:48
Danny Simpson 'questions England snub'
Leicester City full-back Danny Simpson appears to question Gareth Southgate's decision to leave him out of the latest England squad.Oct 4, 14:39
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F16%2F39%2Fgareth-southgate_1.jpg "England Under-21s manager Gareth Southgate looks on during his side's match against Croatia Under-21 on October 10, 2014")
Gary Cahill "looking forward" to Gareth Southgate reign
England defender Gary Cahill says that he is "looking forward" to working with interim manager Gareth Southgate.Oct 4, 14:29
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F16%2F35%2Fantonio-conte.jpg "Chelsea manager Antonio Conte strikes a pose on August 20, 2016")
Antonio Conte hails "incredible" Victor Moses performance
Chelsea manager Antonio Conte praises Victor Moses following his "incredible" performance at wing-back during the 2-0 victory over Hull City.Oct 4, 14:19
Wayne Rooney: 'England have to win both World Cup qualifiers'
England captain Wayne Rooney talks up the importance of taking maximum points from the upcoming World Cup qualifiers against Malta and Slovenia.Oct 4, 14:09
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Maria Sharapova slams ITF after seeing doping ban reduced
Five-time Grand Slam winner Maria Sharapova hits out at the ITF after seeing her two-year doping ban reduced to 15 months by the Court of Arbitration for Sport.Oct 4, 13:56
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F16%2F39%2Fwayne-rooney_2.JPG "Manchester United captain Wayne Rooney on the bench during his side's 1-1 draw with Stoke City at Old Trafford on October 2, 2016")
Wayne Rooney: 'I have to work hard to regain Manchester United starting place'
Manchester United captain Wayne Rooney admits that he has his work cut out if he is to regain his place in Jose Mourinho's starting lineup.Oct 4, 13:43
Wayne Rooney: 'Sam Allardyce exit is a shame'
England captain Wayne Rooney admits that it was a "shame" to see Sam Allardyce leave as manager after just one match, but is keen to focus on football matters now.Oct 4, 13:33
Football Association criticised for "continuing major failings"
FA chairman Greg Clarke will give evidence in front of MPs after the organisation was criticised for "continuing major failings" in its governance of the sport.Oct 4, 13:21
Maria Sharapova doping ban reduced to 15 months
Former world number one Maria Sharapova has her doping ban reduced from two years to 15 months by the Court of Arbitration for Sport.Oct 4, 13:06
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Saracens sign Andrew Fenby on three-month deal
Saracens sign former London Irish back Andrew Fenby on a three-month deal as cover following a string of injuries and suspensions.Oct 4, 12:55
Mauricio Pochettino "happy" with Vincent Janssen start
Tottenham manager Mauricio Pochettino insists that he is "happy" with Vincent Janssen's start at the club, but acknowledges that he needs to open his league account.Oct 1, 22:01
Mauricio Pochettino: 'No comparison between Tottenham, Manchester City'
Tottenham Hotspur manager Mauricio Pochettino insists that it is impossible to compare his side to the big-spending Manchester City.Oct 1, 21:50
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F16%2F39%2Fwalter-mazzarri_1.jpg "Watford manager Walter Mazzarri during the Premier League match between Watford and Chelsea at Vicarage Road on August 20, 2016")
Walter Mazzarri happy with Watford character
Watford manager Walter Mazzarri praises his side's "character" after they came from behind twice to earn a 2-2 draw against Bournemouth at Vicarage Road.Oct 1, 21:39
Gareth Southgate confirms England coaching team
Interim England manager Gareth Southgate brings Steve Holland into his coaching team as Leicester City assistant Craig Shakespeare sees his role reduced.Oct 1, 21:25
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F16%2F39%2Fadam-lallana.JPG "Liverpool's Adam Lallana during the Premier League match between Chelsea and Liverpool at Stamford Bridge on September 16, 2016")
Jurgen Klopp rules Adam Lallana out of England duty
Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp confirms that Adam Lallana will miss England's upcoming World Cup qualifiers against Malta and Slovenia due to injury.Oct 1, 21:14
Mike Phelan: 'No panic over Hull City future'
Hull City caretaker boss Mike Phelan insists that he is not worried about his future at the club despite still being without a permanent deal.Oct 1, 20:58
Eddie Howe backs Callum Wilson for England
Bournemouth manager Eddie Howe insists that Callum Wilson is good enough to push for a place in the England squad.Oct 1, 20:45
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F16%2F39%2Fjurgen-klopp.jpg "Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp serves up some side-eye on September 24, 2016")
Jurgen Klopp 'angered' by Liverpool performance
Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp admits that he was angered by his side's performance during the first half of their 2-1 victory over Swansea City at the Liberty Stadium.Oct 1, 20:29
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F16%2F39%2Ftony-pulis.jpg "Baggies boss Tony Pulis reacts on September 10, 2016")
Tony Pulis "disappointed" with West Bromwich Albion draw
West Bromwich Albion manager Tony Pulis admits that he is "disappointed" at only having come away with a point from his side's match against Sunderland.Oct 1, 20:17
Manchester United striker Marcus Rashford set for England recall
Manchester United striker Marcus Rashford is expected to be recalled to the England squad by interim manager Gareth Southgate.Oct 1, 19:59
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F16%2F39%2Fjack-wilshere.jpg "Jack Wilshere in action for Bournemouth on September 24, 2016")
Eddie Howe: 'Jack Wilshere will be massive for Bournemouth'
Bournemouth manager Eddie Howe backs Jack Wilshere to find his shooting boots despite missing a glorious chance during his side's 2-2 draw with Watford.Oct 1, 19:43
Eddie Howe: 'Easy to ignore England speculation'
Bournemouth manager Eddie Howe insists that he has not been distracted by speculation linking him to the newly-vacant England post.Oct 1, 19:26
Antonio Conte hails "fantastic" Diego Costa
Chelsea manager Antonio Conte praises Diego Costa after the striker scored his sixth goal of the season - and created another - in their 2-0 win over Hull City.Oct 1, 19:05
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F16%2F39%2Fdavid-moyes.JPG "Sunderland manager David Moyes takes to the touchline before the English Premier League match between Sunderland and Everton at the Stadium of Light on September 12, 2016")
David Moyes: 'Draw with West Bromwich Albion is two points dropped'
Sunderland manager David Moyes admits that he sees their 1-1 draw with West Bromwich Albion as two points dropped rather than one gained.Oct 1, 18:38
Slaven Bilic hails 'Lionel Messi-like' Dimitri Payet
West Ham United manager Slaven Bilic likens Dimitri Payet's goal in the 1-1 draw with Middlesbrough to one scored by five-time Ballon d'Or winner Lionel Messi.Oct 1, 18:13
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F16%2F39%2Ffrancesco-guidolin_1.jpg "Swansea manager Francesco Guidolin looking shifty on September 11, 2016")
Francesco Guidolin admits uncertainty over Swansea City future
Swansea City manager Francesco Guidolin admits that his future at the club is uncertain following his side's 2-1 home defeat to Liverpool.Oct 1, 14:01
Jurgen Klopp: 'Liverpool bossed Swansea City in second half'
Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp declares himself "really happy" following his side's late 2-1 victory over Swansea City at the Liberty Stadium.Oct 1, 13:52
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F16%2F39%2Fjames-milner_1.jpg "James Milner of Liverpool during the Premier League clash with Hull City at Anfield on September 24, 2016")
James Milner penalty sends Liverpool second
Liverpool come from behind to beat Swansea City 2-1 and climb up to second in the Premier League table.Oct 1, 13:24
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F16%2F39%2Ffrancesco-guidolin.JPG "Swansea manager Francesco Guidolin before the Premier League match between Swansea City and Chelsea at the Liberty Stadium on September 11, 2016")
Live Commentary: Swansea City 1-2 Liverpool - as it happened
Relive Liverpool's 2-1 victory over struggling Swansea as goals from Roberto Firmino and James Milner see the Reds come from behind to move second in the table.Oct 1, 10:30
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F16%2F39%2Falan-pardew.JPG "Crystal Palace manager Alan Pardew looks on during his side's 1-1 draw with Everton at Goodison Park on September 30, 2016")
Alan Pardew "disappointed" with refereeing decisions
Crystal Palace manager Alan Pardew believes that his side can feel hard done by after a couple of controversial decisions during the 1-1 draw against Everton.Sep 30, 22:16
Phil Jagielka: 'Everton still a work in progress'
Everton captain Phil Jagielka admits that his side are still a "work in progress" following their 1-1 draw with Crystal Palace at Goodison Park.Sep 30, 22:06
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F16%2F39%2Fdamien-delaney.jpg "Crystal Palace defender Damien Delaney scores a disallowed goal during his side's 1-1 draw with Everton at Goodison Park on September 30, 2016")
Damien Delaney: 'Everton opener was harsh'
Crystal Palace defender Damien Delaney claims that the decision to award Everton the free kick that led to their goal in the 1-1 draw between the two sides was "harsh".Sep 30, 21:58
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F16%2F39%2Fchristian-benteke_1.JPG "Crystal Palace striker Christian Benteke celebrates after scoring the equaliser during his side's 1-1 draw against Everton at Goodison Park on September 30, 2016")
Christian Benteke: 'Everton draw was fair result'
Crystal Palace striker Christian Benteke says that his side deserved their 1-1 draw against Everton at Goodison Park.Sep 30, 21:47
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F16%2F39%2Fromelu-lukaku-ronald-koeman.jpg "Everton striker Romelu Lukaku celebrates with manager Ronald Koeman after scoring the opening goal in his side's 1-1 draw with Crystal Palace at Goodison Park on September 30, 2016")
Everton miss chance to move second after being held by Crystal Palace
Crystal Palace make it five league games without defeat courtesy of a 1-1 draw with Everton, who miss the chance to move second in the table.Sep 30, 20:54
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Live Commentary: Everton 1-1 Crystal Palace - as it happened
Relive the 1-1 draw between Everton and Crystal Palace at Goodison Park as Christian Benteke's second-half header cancels out compatriot Romelu Lukaku's opener.Sep 30, 18:00
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F16%2F39%2Fbrendan-rodgers_2.JPG "Celtic boss Brendan Rodgers on the bench during his side's 7-0 Champions League loss to Barcelona at the Camp Nou on September 13, 2016")
Brendan Rodgers hails "magnificent" Celtic
Celtic manager Brendan Rodgers describes his side's performance during their 3-3 Champions League draw with Manchester City as "brilliant" and "magnificent".Sep 28, 21:28
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