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• Should Rashid have been picked? Sportsmail's experts have their say

  26-07-2018 23:58 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Adil Rashid's selection for the England Test squad to face India has proven contentious and divisive. Here, Sportsmail's experts have their say on whether Rashid should have been included.
  
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• From ball boy to wonder boy: Foden targets first-team place at City

  26-07-2018 23:54 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  INTERVIEW BY JACK GAUGHAN: Phil Foden had a front-row seat when the balance of power shifted in Manchester. He was crouched on a stool as Vincent Kompany rose to head home.
  
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• Hussain: Rashid selection is huge kick in the teeth for county cricket

  26-07-2018 23:53 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  NASSER HUSSAIN: I understand why England have selected Rashid. It just doesn’t sit comfortably with me. Don’t label me a fuddy-duddy. His selection is a massive kick in the teeth for county cricket.
  
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• West Ham hold talks over signing £22m Porto striker Moussa Marega

  26-07-2018 23:41 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Porto want Cheikhou Kouyate which would help reduce the fee. Marega, 27, scored 23 goals last season. He fired Porto to the title, however the chance of Premier League football may tempt him.
  
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• Aberdeen 1-1 Burnley: Sam Vokes to the rescue with late equaliser

  26-07-2018 23:40 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  IAN LADYMAN AT PITTODRIE: Sometimes it is the obvious decisions that get you through a game. Losing with 25 minutes to go, throw on a second centre forward.
  
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• Chelsea midfielder Kasey Palmer on verge of Blackburn Rovers loan move

  26-07-2018 23:38 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Palmer is likely to find his first team chances limited at Stamford Bridge next season as new manager Maurizio Sarri looks to put his stamp on the squad after arriving as Antonio Conte's replacement.
  
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• Parker: Only emphatic win over Whyte will open the door to AJ rematch

  26-07-2018 23:35 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Parker was criticised for his cautious approach against Joshua in March. But he claims he has now rediscovered his bloodlust and is ready to 'go to war' to return to world title contention.
  
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• Sizzling Salah quick off the mark in Liverpool's win over Manchester City

  26-07-2018 23:31 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  DOMINIC KING IN NEW JERSEY: Even by his standards, this was remarkable. The intention was for Mohamed Salah to have 30 minutes, to stretch his legs and try to shake off any rustiness.
  
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• Let's hope you're worth the trouble! All eyes will be on Adil Rashid for England

  26-07-2018 23:31 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  There can have been few more contentious choices for an England Test team than Adil Rashid. And, when he steps out against India on Wednesday, few England players will have felt under more scrutiny.
  
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• From the recruitment office to England job: Jamie Porter’s rapid rise

  26-07-2018 23:31
  Essex’s 25-year-old seamer is called up for the first Test to face India after thinking he would never make it in the game Related: Don’t whine at Adil Rashid over his switch from white to red | Vic Marks From working as a recruitment consultant to being recruited by England. And all in less than five years. It has been some journey for Jamie Porter. The 25-year-old Essex seamer became one of the most deserving England call-ups of recent years when he was named in the England squad f
  
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• Watford insist on 'making a stand' over Everton's pursuit of Marco Silva

  26-07-2018 23:30 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Watford say they are making a stand against Everton over what they believe was an illegal approach for manager Marco Silva, even though they have received no compensation.
  
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• Tour de France leader Thomas: 'I'm ready for all they throw at me'

  26-07-2018 23:30 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  MATT LAWTON IN PAU: Geraint Thomas has urged the troublemakers to stay away after one spectator so nearly caused him to fall on that dramatic climb up the Col du Portet
  
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• Tom Watson, 68, shoots 69 to roll back the years at St Andrews

  26-07-2018 23:30 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  DEREK LAWRENSON AT ST ANDREWS: The last time Tom Watson played the Old Course, they came out of the pubs past 10pm to stand alongside the 18th hole and pay tribute at the end of the Open.
  
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• Luke Shaw on his diet, run-ins with Mourinho and his England prospects

  26-07-2018 23:30 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  INTERVIEW BY CHRIS WHEELER IN LOS ANGELES: For a man who is often accused of being overweight, Shaw looks in remarkable shape. His hair and tan are not the only reason why.
  
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• Football child abuse inquiry finds no evidence of paedophile ring

  26-07-2018 23:30 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  The review into English football’s child sex abuse scandal is thought to have unearthed no evidence of a paedophile ring within the sport. The investigative team is continuing to gather evidence.
  
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• Osijek 0-1 Rangers: Alfred Morelos header earns Europa League away win

  26-07-2018 22:48 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  JOHN MCGARRY: This felt like the start of something for Gerrard's Rangers. Claims fromthe camp that ring-rust had been largely shaken from the system appeared to be accurate.
  
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• Robin Goodfellow's racing tips: Best bets for Friday, July 27

  26-07-2018 22:47 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Sportsmail's racing expert Robin Goodfellow dishes out his tips ahead of Friday's meetings at Ascot, Uttoxeter, York, Thirsk, Newmarket and Chepstow.
  
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• England goalkeeper Pope back in action for Burnley after just 10 days off following World Cup

  26-07-2018 21:40 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Pope was named in the starting line-up for Thursday's Europa League tie at Aberdeen. He had just 10 days off following England's third place play-off defeat by Belgium in Russia on July 14.
  
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• Aberdeen v Burnley LIVE: Follow live from Pittodrie as Sean Dyche's side take on SPL oppostion

  26-07-2018 21:13 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Aberdeen host Burnley on Thursday night in what has been dubbed as the 'Princes v Paupers' rather than the 'Battle of Britain'. Follow all the action as it happens with Sportsmail's TOM FARMERY.
  
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• Martial confirms birth of son a day after he left Man United US tour

  26-07-2018 21:04 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  The Frenchman departed Manchester United's US tour on Wednesday to be by the side of his heavily pregnant girlfriend Melanie Da Cruz, who went into labour shortly after his return.
  
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• Patrick Reed loses cool with camera man rattling change in his pocket before shot at European Open

  26-07-2018 20:48 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Patrick Reed lost his cool at the Porsche European Open after a camera crew distracted him with one of the trio rattling change in his pocket. He instructed the offender to move away.
  
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• I deserve more respect after Germany masterclass, claims Lewis Hamilton

  26-07-2018 20:47 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  His outburst came after he accused Sky Sports of underrating his performance, and claimed the former drivers-cum-commentators 'could not find a good word to say' in a deleted Instagram post.
  
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• Cristiano Ronaldo set to make Juventus debut against Chievo

  26-07-2018 20:23 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Cristiano Ronaldo is set to make his highly anticipated debut for Juventus against Chievo on the weekend of August 18-19. He has been given an extended break after the World Cup.
  
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• Leeds United turn to Middlesbrough striker Patrick Bamford

  26-07-2018 20:14 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Leeds United have made an enquiry for Middlesbrough forward Patrick Bamford after a bid for Derby's Matej Vydra stalled. Marcelo Bielsa is keen to add to his attacking line
  
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• Cristiano Ronaldo settles tax row with Spanish authorities

  26-07-2018 19:37 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Spain's tax office has accepted a deal with Cristiano Ronaldo to plead guilty to tax fraud and pay a fine of close to £16.9m in exchange for a reduced prison sentence that will likely be suspended.
  
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• 'The least they could do is send us Messi': Roma owner slams Barcelona

  26-07-2018 19:34 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Pallotta criticised Barcelona for acting 'unethically and immorally' in their signing of Malcom - and suggested they should send them star player Lionel Messi as compensation.
  
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• Maestro Pep Guardiola gets a sweet tune from his smooth operators | Simon Burnton

  26-07-2018 19:19
  Sade’s 1984 soul hit has proved a suitable soundtrack to Manchester City’s sexy football under their Spanish managerFew people know the secrets behind Pep Guardiola’s managerial success as well as Domènec Torrent, who worked as the Spaniard’s assistant at Barcelona B, with the Catalan club’s first team, at Bayern Munich and finally at Manchester City before, after 11 years, leaving his mentor’s side this summer to take over at New York City. This w
  
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• Rob Green gets stuck into Chelsea training for the first time

  26-07-2018 19:18 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Green was released by Huddersfield at the end of last season and has signed a short-term contract at Stamford Bridge as Chelsea bid to boost their homegrown quota.
  
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• NFL announce Wembley back-up plan for Seattle Seahawks vs Oakland Raiders

  26-07-2018 18:57 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Oakland Raiders' scheduled NFL game against the Seattle Seahawks may be played at Wembley if Tottenham's new stadium is not ready in time for October 14. 
  
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• Arnaud Demare wins stage 18 of the Tour de France

  26-07-2018 18:48 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Groupama-FDJ's Demare held off Christophe Laporte of Cofidis and Alexander Kristoff of UAE Team Emirates in a sprint finish to claim his second career Tour win and his first this year.
  
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• Karim Bellarabi collapse forces clubs to reconsider schedules

  26-07-2018 18:36 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  The collapse of Germany winger Karim Bellarabi during a pre-season match this week has forced Bundesliga clubs to rethink their training schedules due to the heatwave currently gripping Europe.
  
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• Kaiser! The Greatest Footballer Never to Play Football - review

  26-07-2018 18:31 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Released in cinemas this week, this documentary that cleverly blends interviews with acted out scenes tells the story of Carlos Henrique Raposo, the footballer who did not play football.
  
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• Emery backs Ramsey for Arsenal stay...and hints Welshman could be one of his captains this season

  26-07-2018 18:14 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  ADAM CRAFTON IN SINGAPORE: Arsenal manager Unai Emery has strongly hinted that midfielder Aaron Ramsey is in line to be one of his captains for the 2018-19 season.
  
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• Arsenal boss Unai Emery hails 17-year-old Emile Smith Rowe and insists club must trust academy stars

  26-07-2018 18:08 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  ADAM CRAFTON IN SINGAPORE: Arsenal manager Unai Emery says that Emile Smith Rowe deserved his place in the starting line-up against Atletico Madrid and tips him to push for more.
  
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• Manchester City's Kean Bryan is in talks with Steven Gerrard's Rangers over potential move

  26-07-2018 18:04 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Rangers are in talks with Manchester City midfielder Kean Bryan as Steven Gerrard looks to strengthen his squad. The 21-year-old enjoyed a fine spell on loan at Oldham Athletic last season.
  
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• Dimitar Berbatov backs Man United and Tottenham to finish above City

  26-07-2018 18:04 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Runners-up United finished 19 points behind runaway champions Manchester City last term, with Spurs a further four points back in third. But Berbatov clearly believes City can be caught.
  
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• Liverpool new boy Xherdan Shaqiri gets stuck into training as Van Dijk and Mane joke around

  26-07-2018 18:02 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Liverpool have upped their pre-season training in New York, while easing new boy Xherdan Shaqiri into proceedings ahead of a showdown with arch rivals Manchester United.
  
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• Transfer news RECAP: Thibaut Courtois edges closer to Chelsea exit

  26-07-2018 17:58 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  In two weeks the transfer window will close in the Premier League and managers will either be breathing a huge sigh of relief - or cursing the fact they missed out on a  target.
  
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• Conor McGregor reaches a plea deal to avoid prison time for assault

  26-07-2018 17:58 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Irish MMA superstar Conor McGregor will avoid prison time on assault charges after announcing a plea deal with prosecutors in a Brooklyn, New York courtroom on Thursday morning.
  
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• Andy Murray handed wildcard for the Western & Southern Open in Cincinnati next month

  26-07-2018 17:47 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  The three-time grand slam champion is due to play just his third tournament of the year at the Citi Open in Washington next week as he continues his return from hip surgery.
  
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• Emile Smith Rowe: Who is teen Arsenal star that scored against Atletico?

  26-07-2018 17:45 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Finding the top corner with a sweet finish, Emile Smith Rowe announced himself as an Arsenal player against Atletico Madrid in Singapore. Sportsmail runs the rule over the midfielder.
  
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• Sir Alex Ferguson makes first appearance since brain haemorrhage

  26-07-2018 17:04 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Sir Alex Ferguson has made his first appearance since suffering a brain haemorrhage in May, issuing a public statement via Manchester United to thank the medics who took care of him and fans.
  
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• Wasps' Ashley Johnson given six month ban after consuming wife's dietary supplement 'The Secret'  

  26-07-2018 17:03 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  The South African claimed the test result came as he mistakenly consumed his wife's dietary supplement – a fat burner called 'The Secret' - which she purchased from their home country.
  
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• Memphis Depay dislocates finger during friendly against Huddersfield

  26-07-2018 16:38 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Memphis Depay dislocated his finger during Lyon's pre-season friendly against Huddersfield and had it popped back in by medical staff. The former Manchester United winger grimaced but played on.
  
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• Liverpool stars pose for photos with James Bond actor Daniel Craig

  26-07-2018 16:30 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  James Bond actor Daniel Craig helped the Reds celebrate their 2-1 International Champions Cup victory over Manchester City on Thursday morning.
  
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• Manchester United legend Sir Alex Ferguson makes first appearance since brain haemorrhage

  26-07-2018 16:29 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Sir Alex Ferguson has made his first appearance since suffering a brain haemorrhage in May, issuing a public statement via Manchester United to thank the medics who took care of him and fans.
  
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• Gary Neville and Wayne Rooney share their joy after Fergie speech

  26-07-2018 16:29 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Former United players Neville and Rooney both expressed their delight at seeing legendary former manager Ferguson in good health on Thursday. Fergie had given an emotional speech.
  
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• Conor McGregor reaches a plea deal to avoid prison time on assault charges

  26-07-2018 16:27 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Irish MMA superstar Conor McGregor will avoid prison time on assault charges after announcing a plea deal with prosecutors in a Brooklyn, New York courtroom on Thursday morning.
  
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• Arsenal 1-1 Atletico Madrid (1-3 pens): Unai Emery's side lose

  26-07-2018 16:20 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  ADAM CRAFTON AT THE SINGAPORE NATIONAL STADIUM: When Unai Emery accepted the challenge in May, he was most probably still to learn of the club's young English talent Emile Smith Rowe.
  
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• Arsenal get creative with special shirt numbers by Singapore artist

  26-07-2018 16:17 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Arsenal have got creative with their shirts this pre-season and have linked up with renowned Singaporean artist Mark Ong to create specially designed numbers.
  
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