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• Gambler Gareth Southgate shuffles the pack for friendly with Holland

  22-03-2018 23:53 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  MATT LAWTON - CHIEF SPORTS REPORTER: England appear to be huffing and puffing towards the World Cup and not just because their players have been subjected to asthma tests.
  
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• Tracey Crouch: Man Utd have 'dragged themselves into 21st century'

  22-03-2018 23:46 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Sports minister Tracey Crouch says Manchester United have 'finally dragged themselves into the 21st century' after announcing plans to form a professional women's team.
  
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• England should adopt Man City's 4-3-3 instead of three at the back

  22-03-2018 23:34 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  MARTIN KEOWN’S BIG MATCH PREVIEW: It seems Gareth Southgate will stick with three at the back for these friendlies. I would prefer to see England playing a four.
  
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• English clubs refuse to help the Lions and insist tours are shorter

  22-03-2018 23:32 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  EXCLUSIVE BY CHRIS FOY: English clubs are blocking attempts to retain a 10-match schedule for the British and Irish Lions. Sportsmail has learned that negotiations have been ongoing.
  
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• Seamus Coleman has not spoken to Neil Taylor since leg break tackle

  22-03-2018 23:30 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  CRAIG HOPE IN ANTALYA: Seamus Coleman has revealed he has not spoken to Neil Taylor one year on from the horror challenge which broke his leg in two places.
  
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• Lionel Messi has spent a week like no other in Manchester

  22-03-2018 23:30 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  JACK GAUGHAN: As Manchester City debated how best to market their exclusive Tunnel Club last summer, one concept floated oddly centred on Lionel Messi.
  
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• England fringe players get chance as Gareth Southgate seeks elusive plan

  22-03-2018 23:30
  Eighty days until the England team fly to the World Cup, Gareth Southgate leant back in his chair at the Steigenberger hotel in Amsterdam and insisted he was “not concerned”.England are still looking for a standout goalkeeper and have an experimental defence, a guessing game about who might be captain and no obvious plan.
  
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• Crewe defender Perry Ng plays in a constructive fashion

  22-03-2018 23:30 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  THE SECRET SCOUT: Our scout is a top football expert who attends matches each week searching for the next star. He'll bring you his verdict in Sportsmail.
  
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• Christie says black players aren't keen on speaking about racism

  22-03-2018 23:30 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  CRAIG HOPE IN ANTALYA: Cyrus Christie says black players are reluctant to speak out when they have been racially abused because action is rarely taken against the perpetrators.
  
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• McIlroy revives title hopes by beating Vegas but Johnson crashes out

  22-03-2018 23:13 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Rory McIlroy’s fate at the WGC-Dell Match Play Championship is in his own hands once more after he bounced back from his opening day defeat with a victory over Jhonattan Vegas.
  
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• World Cup countdown: How the contenders are shaping up

  22-03-2018 23:06 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  World Cup talk will start to dominate the conversation in football's leading nations until the big kick off on June 14. But how are the favourites to lift the trophy in Russia shaping up ahead of the tournament?
  
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• Johanna Konta knows early Miami Open exit would see ranking tumble

  22-03-2018 23:00 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  MIKE DICKSON IN MIAMI: Last year's triumph is this year's ranking trapdoor for Jo Konta, who defends her Miami Open title from twelve months ago on Friday.
  
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• Declan Kidney sure he can save London Irish with five games to go 

  22-03-2018 23:00 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Declan Kidney still believes he can keep London Irish up, despite taking over with the Exiles 12 points adrift of Worcester in the Aviva Premiership with only five matches to go.
  
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• Police say English fan behaviour in Amsterdam could impact World Cup

  22-03-2018 22:24 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Senior British police officers have expressed astonishment that the Football Association have scheduled a pre-World Cup away friendly in Amsterdam on Friday.
  
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• Denmark 1-0 Panama: Pione Sisto wins it for Danes

  22-03-2018 22:14 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  ADAM CRAFTON AT THE BRONDBY STADIUM: Pione Sisto scored the only goal as Gareth Southgate and England got a firm reminder that Panama will be no push over in Russia.
  
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• Gareth Southgate confirms Jordan Pickford will start against Holland

  22-03-2018 22:07 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Jordan Pickford will get the chance to stamp his mark on the No 1 shirt against Holland, after beating off competition from Jack Butland, Joe Hart and Nick Pope.
  
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• Mesut Ozil and Co train as Germany step up preparations for Spain

  22-03-2018 21:33 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  The likes of Mesut Ozil, Thomas Muller, Leroy Sane, Toni Kroos and Julian Draxler were all put through their paces as they trained at the Paul-Janes-Stadion ahead of the mouth-watering clash.
  
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• Trevor Bayliss has taken the England Test team backwards

  22-03-2018 20:45 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  NASSER HUSSAIN: England fans waking up on Thursday morning will have seen the scoreboard from Auckland reading 27 for nine and wondered what on earth was going on.
  
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• Tree Of Liberty claims unwanted record of shortest-priced loser

  22-03-2018 20:29 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Cap'n, a 25-1 shot, produced a major shock when overturning 1-20 shot Tree Of Liberty in a three-horse race for the Alfa Aggregate Products Novices' Chase at Ludlow.
  
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• Man United's Paul Pogba and Kylian Mbappe head for glory in training

  22-03-2018 20:27 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Paul Pogba, Kylian Mbappe and Antoine Griezmann showed that France are heading their way to success on Thursday as Didier Deschamps side trained on Thursday.
  
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• Give us a break: why a few days in the sun can be crucial for a season’s run-in | Liam Rosenior

  22-03-2018 20:00
  Footballers have a reputation for treating mid-season breaks as a jolly but, handled responsibly, they can galvanise a squad for the challenges aheadThese past few days have been full of talk of “who’s on the plane, in the departure lounge and on the beach” with regard to players involved in international friendlies and hopeful of going to the World Cup finals this summer, but the same period is crucial to those involved in the bottom half of the Premier League and the pro
  
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• Valverde Back In Volta A Catalunya Race Lead

  22-03-2018 19:57 via feedproxy.google.com
   Alejandro Valverde isback in the Volta a Catalunya after victory on stage four..
  
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• Karl Robinson becomes Oxford boss hours after leaving Charlton

  22-03-2018 19:49 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Robinson left Sky Bet League One rivals Charlton by 'mutual consent' earlier on Thursday, with the Londoners in the midst of a takeover.
  
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• Team Sky Win Coppi e Bartali Team Time Trial

  22-03-2018 19:45 via feedproxy.google.com
  Team Sky won the team time trial at the Coppi e Bartali in Italy..
  
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• Seamus Coleman says he always believed he would return to the top

  22-03-2018 19:33 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  On Friday night, the Everton full-back is likely to play for his country for the first time a day short of a year since his leg was shattered in a challenge with Wales defender Neil Taylor.
  
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• Chris Froome may have no route to appeal if Tour de France organisers block his entry

  22-03-2018 19:08
  Chris Froome may have no route to appeal if Tour de France organisers block his entry
  
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• Zlatan Ibrahimovic leaves Man United after contract terminated

  22-03-2018 18:55 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Zlatan Ibrahimovic's time as a Manchester United player isover after his contract was officially terminated.
  
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• Martin O'Neill thinks Seamus Coleman injury cost World Cup place

  22-03-2018 18:55 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  CRAIG HOPE IN ANTALYA: Martin O’Neill says Republic of Ireland may have been going to the World Cup had captain Seamus Coleman not been struck down by injury.
  
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• Zlatan Ibrahimovic set for LA Galaxy after Manchester United cancel contract

  22-03-2018 18:54
  United thank striker for his contribution to the clubIbrahimovic: ‘Great things come to an end’Zlatan Ibrahimovic has left Manchester United after the club agreed to terminate his contract, with the striker expected to join LA Galaxy.The Swede, who signed for United in the summer of 2016 and had a successful first season at Old Trafford until he suffered a serious knee injury in April, has featured in only seven games in this campaign. Continue reading...
  
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• Tree Of Liberty becomes shortest-priced loser in British jumps racing history

  22-03-2018 18:52
  • Horse beaten at 1-20 in three-runner novice chase at Ludlow
  • Upset completes miserable 24 hours for Kerry Lee and Jamie MooreTree Of Liberty, trained by Kerry Lee and ridden by Jamie Moore, earned an unwanted place in racing’s record books at Ludlow on Thursday when he was beaten at 1-20 in a three-runner novice chase to become the shortest‑priced loser in British jump racing history.Tree Of Liberty’s two opponents in the two-mile event, one the 20-1 chasing debuta
  
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• Alexis Sanchez is 'struggling psychologically' at Man United

  22-03-2018 18:49 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  ‘I know you’re tired. I know you are psychologically and emotionally exhausted. But you have to smile and continue,' Alexis Sanchez wrote on Instagram, apparently addressing himself.
  
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• Netherlands v England: Euro 96 - That night when England were amazing at football

  22-03-2018 18:46 via bbc.co.uk
  It was Euro '96 and England were taking on European giants, the Netherlands and the rest, as they say, is history.
  
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• Whyte: If Dana White signs Anthony Joshua I'll fight him in the cage

  22-03-2018 18:43 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Dillian Whyte said he would love to fight Anthony Joshua in the octagon as UFC president Dana Whyte targets a co-promotional arrangement with the British superstar. 
  
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• Lee Bowyer named Charlton caretaker manager after Karl Robinson’s exit

  22-03-2018 18:43
  • Robinson leaves by mutual consent and joins Oxford United
  • Bowyer to take charge for Saturday’s home game against PlymouthLee Bowyer has been named the caretaker manager of Charlton Athletic after Karl Robinson left the club by mutual consent.Bowyer, who started his professional career with Charlton, will take charge for Saturday’s game against their League One play-off rivals Plymouth with Johnnie Jackson named as his assistant. Continue reading...
  
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• Alexander Hleb joins BATE Borisov for a FIFTH time

  22-03-2018 18:42 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Former Arsenal midfielder Alexander Hleb has rejoined BATE Borisov for a fifth time. Hleb, who played for Arsenal for three years between 2005 and 2008, will be 37 in May.
  
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• Jack Wilshere left at home for England's friendly with Holland

  22-03-2018 18:40 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  SAMI MOKBEL: Jack Wilshere’s World Cup dream has been dealt a huge blow after he failed to travel with the rest of the England squad to Holland for Friday’s friendly.
  
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• Brazil boss Tite admits star man 'Neymar cannot be replaced'

  22-03-2018 18:22 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Brazil will get a taste of life without star man Neymar against World Cup hosts Russia on Friday as boss Tite accepted the Paris Saint-Germain forward 'cannot be replaced' in the national team.
  
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• As Rothmans require a saviour, we take a football nostalgia trip as we mourn the things we miss the most

  22-03-2018 18:16
  What do we miss most about football growing up? Sam Elliott takes a trip back to his childhood and looks at the sad losses to the football landscape
  
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• French Open increases prize money to £34m

  22-03-2018 18:02 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  The French Open has announced an increase in prize money for this summer's tournament to £34million.The singles champions of the year's second Grand Slam,will each take home£1.9m.
  
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• Paul Clement could be appointed new Reading manager in next 24 hours

  22-03-2018 18:01 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Paul Clement's return to management at Reading will be sealed as early as Friday. Clement was sacked by Swansea in December but was quickly identified as Reading's prime choice.
  
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• Juventus to play against MLS All-Star team in Atlanta on August 1

  22-03-2018 18:01 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Juventus are the latest high-profile European club to face the MLS's top players in the annual showcase.
  Last season, Real Madrid won the game on penalties.
  
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• Real Madrid scouting Roma goalkeeper Alisson

  22-03-2018 18:00 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Real Madrid have added Roma star Allison to their list of targets as the Champions League holders continue to search for a new world-class goalkeeper to challenge Keylor Navas..
  
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• Pat Cummins gives Australia the edge despite Elgar's unbeaten century

  22-03-2018 17:54
  South Africa 266-8 at close on day one of third TestElgar (121 not out) cracks 11th Test hundredDean Elgar scored an unbeaten century but an excellent spell of bowling from Australia seamer Pat Cummins restricted South Africa to 266 for eight at the close of play on the opening day of the third Test at Newlands on Thursday. South Africa had been cruising to a big first-innings total at 220 for two as Elgar and AB de Villiers put on 128 for the third wicket. Continue reading...
  
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• Jack Wilshere out of England friendly in Netherlands with knee injury

  22-03-2018 17:54
  • Arsenal midfielder’s hopes of first cap since 2016 dashed
  • Jordan Pickford to start in goal for England in AmsterdamJack Wilshere’s hopes of earning a first international cap since Euro 2016 have been dashed after he returned to Arsenal with a knee injury.The midfielder did not travel to Amsterdam with Gareth Southgate’s England squad for Friday’s friendly against the Netherlands because of what the manager said was a tendon problem. Wilshere is having treatm
  
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• Premier League announce rearranged April fixtures and new TV games

  22-03-2018 17:50 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Manchester United now face a trip to the south coast on Wednesday, April 18 due to their participation in the FA Cup, while Chelsea's trip to Turf Moor will now take place on April 19.
  
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• Koeman puts stamp on Holland team by making Van Dijk captain

  22-03-2018 17:42 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Liverpool defender Virgil van Dijk has been confirmed as Holland's new captain by coach Ronald Koeman ahead of the former Everton manager's first game in charge.
  
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• Jack Butland axed from England World Cup squad... but only by Panini

  22-03-2018 17:39 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  You know there is a World Cup fast approaching when the official sticker album is released. Russia 2018 is no different, as long time rights holdersPanini have unveiled their sticker collection.
  
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• Joachim Low very optimistic Manuel Neuer will be fit for World Cup

  22-03-2018 17:34 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Manuel Neuer has not played since September and is not part of the Germany squad preparing for friendlies with Spain and Brazil. The Bayern Munich No 1 is expected back in the coming weeks.
  
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• Panini World Cup 2018 sticker packs will cost 80p

  22-03-2018 17:33 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Panini have caused social media furore on Thursday after it was revealed their official World Cup 2018 stickers will go on sale for 80p a pack, a hefty 60 per cent rise from the last international tournament.
  
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