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• Your essential guide to the Nations League

  04-09-2018 23:59 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  England's campaign in the first UEFA Nations League gets under way on Saturday when they take on Spain at Wembley. Sportsmail gives you the lowdown on how the new competition will work...
  
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• Germany, Spain, Italy and Holland are the European giants emerging from huge failures

  04-09-2018 23:53 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Traditional superpowers Germany, Italy, Holland and Spain either failed to qualify for the World Cup or flopped once they'd arrived in Russia. So how do they plan to bounce back?
  
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• England won't give up on 'Baby Boycott' Haseeb Hameed

  04-09-2018 23:49 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  The farewell to Alastair Cook at the Oval has coincided with another stalling of 21-year-old Haseeb Hameed's bid to become his long-term successor as an England opening batsman.
  
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• Manchester United defender Luke Shaw - I nearly lost my leg through injury

  04-09-2018 23:37 via bbc.co.uk
  Manchester United and England defender Luke Shaw says he "almost lost his leg" through injury.
  
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• FA leadership to have surprise role as Premier League kingmakers for Richard Scudamore's successor

  04-09-2018 23:31 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  CHARLES SALE - SPORTS AGENDA: The FA leadership will have an unlikely say in the appointments of the new chief executive and chairman of the Premier League.
  
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• Rory Burns is first choice to fill the gap left by Alastair Cook

  04-09-2018 23:30 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Former England captain NASSER HUSSAIN looks at two of the leading candidates to replace England's most prolific batsman after his final Test at the Oval this week.
  
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• No glorious finale in sight for Maria Sharapova as she assesses her options following US Open exit 

  04-09-2018 23:30 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  MIKE DICKSON IN NEW YORK: Maria Sharapova insists she has plenty of options ahead of her following a fourth-round defeat at the US Open at the hands of Carla Suarez Navarro.
  
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• Adam Lallana 'inconsolable' as groin injury forces him out of England squad

  04-09-2018 23:30 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Lallana reported for duty at 5.30pm on Monday but by 3.30pm on Tuesday he was heading back to Liverpool to have scans on a groin injury that forced him to pull out of training at St George's Park.
  
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• Tiger Woods in US Ryder Cup squad as wildcard pick with Mickleson and DeChambeau also selected

  04-09-2018 23:08 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Tiger Woods has been selected as one of four wildcard choices in the US Ryder Cup team to face Europe in Paris this month with captain Jim Furyk impressed with his form since returning to action.
  
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• Martin Johnson won't save Leicester Tigers

  04-09-2018 23:00 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  EXCLUSIVE BY CHRIS FOY: Club icon and World Cup-winning England captain Johnson remains resolute in his desire to stay out of professional rugby coaching, despite Leicester's current woes.
  
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• England to face Wales TWICE as plans are revealed for Eddie Jones' side's World Cup warm-up fixtures

  04-09-2018 23:00 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  EXCLUSIVE: England will reveal their finalised plans for the journey to Japan in 2019 on Wednesday - which will include a box-office double header with Wales and a showdown with Ireland.
  
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• Andriy Shevchenko would be most expensive player in Premier League history if bought today

  04-09-2018 22:37 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Chelsea flop Andriy Shevchenko would be the Premier League's most expensive player at an eye-watering £144.4million if his transfer happened today.
  
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• Cristiano Ronaldo's son has outscored him at Juventus so far but crisis claims are laughable

  04-09-2018 22:12 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Here is a sprinkling of Cristiano Ronaldo statistics. Three games played and zero goals scored. That’s two hundred and seventy minutes on Italian grass.
  
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• What is the Nations League? How does it work? And is it a back door to the Euros?

  04-09-2018 22:11 via bbc.co.uk
  The labyrinthine Nations League will open up a route to the European Championship for weaker teams, but end the cynical 'gaming' of Fifa rankings.
  
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• Nations League: The back-door route to Euro 2020?

  04-09-2018 22:11 via bbc.co.uk
  The labyrinthine Nations League will open up a route to the European Championship for weaker teams, but end the cynical 'gaming' of Fifa rankings.
  
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• IOC president Thomas Bach maintains esports will not yet be included in Games

  04-09-2018 21:53 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Esports are still too violent to fit within Olympic values, the president of the International Olympic Committee has said.
  
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• Jordan Henderson happy to welcome Joe Gomez back into England squad

  04-09-2018 21:02 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Jordan Henderson has welcomed Joe Gomez back into the England fold, declaring his Liverpool team-mate can be 'as good as he wants to be'.
  
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• US Open champion Sloane Stephens crashes out to Anastasija Sevastova

  04-09-2018 20:59 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Defending champion Sloane Stephens was eliminated from the US Open on Tuesday, beaten by Anastasija Sevastova 6-2, 6-3 in the quarter-finals.
  
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• Meet Lando Norris - McLaren's new kid on the block

  04-09-2018 20:34 via bbc.co.uk
  Lando Norris will become Britain's youngest F1 driver with McLaren in 2019.
  
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• England Under 21s meet the big boys: Ryan Sessegnon and co greeted by Gareth Southgate’s men

  04-09-2018 20:34 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  England's Under-21 side took time out of training to visit their senior counterparts as both teams gear up for the latest round of international fixtures.
  
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• Andre Schurrle and Mario Gotze take advantage of international break to enjoy Spain getaway

  04-09-2018 20:33 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Ehile their international colleagues prepare for the latest round of fixtures, Andre Schurrle and Mario Gotze made the most of their time off by sunning themselves on a luxury boat in Mallorca.
  
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• Wales turn Japanese city red ahead of 2019 World Cup

  04-09-2018 20:26 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Kitakyushu will turn red for Warren Gatland's men next year, with even fire engines flying the Welsh dragon, throwing their support behind Alun Wyn Jones' side.
  
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• 'Death or glory' - more history beckons for Atherton

  04-09-2018 20:19 via bbc.co.uk
  Four-time world champion Rachel Atherton talks to BBC Sport about injuries, nerves, and winning more rainbow jerseys.
  
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• Kazakhstan 0-6 England: Neville's Lionesses round off World Cup qualifying campaign in style

  04-09-2018 20:15 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Beth Mead marked her full Lionesses debut with two goals as England Women wrapped up their World Cup qualifying campaign with a resounding 6-0 victory in Kazakhstan.
  
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• Scotland Women reach World Cup for the first time after beating Albania 

  04-09-2018 20:11 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Jane Ross clinched victory with a 68th-minute header after Megi Doci had cancelled out Kim Little's ninth-minute opener on the stroke of half-time.
  
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• Roberto Mancini is playing Queen and the Rolling Stones in Italy training

  04-09-2018 20:02 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Roberto Mancini is trying something new to motivate his players. For the first time in Italy training sessions, music is being played from a speaker attached to a mobile phone.
  
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• England stars prepare for Nations League opener against Spain

  04-09-2018 19:57 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Gareth Southgate's side set to work on Tuesday afternoon ahead of Saturday's clash with Spain. The journey to Euro 2020 has begun at St George's Park.
  
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• Manchester United Supporters' Trust criticise Tottenham as moved fixture leaves fans out of pocket 

  04-09-2018 19:34 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  JACK GAUGHAN: Manchester United supporters have waded into the escalating row over Tottenham pushing back their fixture with Manchester City in October.
  
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• Ander Herrera keen to extend Manchester United stay as he enters final year of contract 

  04-09-2018 19:25 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Though there is interest from his native Spain with the likes of Atletico Madrid, Sevilla and Valencia monitoring his situation, Herrera is keen to extend his time at Old Trafford.
  
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• Julian Alaphilippe wins third stage of Tour of Britain as Patrick Bevin takes overall race lead

  04-09-2018 19:21 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  French rider Julian Alaphilippe won the third stage of the Tour of Britain on Tuesday after a bunch sprint at the end of the 128-kilometre course around Bristol.
  
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• Watch: Scotland Women celebrate World Cup qualification in Albania

  04-09-2018 19:15 via bbc.co.uk
  Watch the moment Scotland Women book their first-ever World Cup finals place with victory over Albania.
  
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• Luke Shaw thanks Mourinho for public criticism

  04-09-2018 19:12
  Back in the England squad after missing the World Cup, Luke Shaw credited Jose Mourinho for toughening his mentality.
  
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• Luke Shaw 'honoured and privileged' at England call-up following impressive Manchester United form

  04-09-2018 18:54 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Manchester United left-back Luke Shaw said he was honoured to be back in the England squad. The 23-year-old has impressed for Jose Mourinho's side this season, hitting the ground running.
  
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• Ranked! The (genuinely surprising) top 20 Premier League goalkeepers by their clean sheet ratio

  04-09-2018 18:19
  Every keeper whos played 50+ games went into the brain of Huw Davies and now we know the Premier Leagues meanest clean-sheet machines, from genuine legends to Fergies terrible professional
  
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• Jose Mourinho spearheads managers summit along with Arsene Wenger and Rafa Benitez

  04-09-2018 18:13 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Jose Mourinho has been calling for respect in the last couple of weeks so it is probably little surprise to see him spearhead a list of Europe's elite coaches in a forum hosted by UEFA.
  
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• James McClean bemoans luck as he posts pictures of injured wrist

  04-09-2018 18:13 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  James McClean has been ruled out of the Republic of Ireland's upcoming games against Wales and Poland and will require surgery after suffering a wrist injury in training.
  
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• Russia stars pay brilliant tribute to manager Stanislav Cherchesov by wearing fake moustaches

  04-09-2018 18:07 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  The Russian football team reconvened for the first time since the World Cup and began the break by celebrating their manager's 55th birthday by wearing fake moustaches.
  
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• Manchester United and Liverpool have spent over €1BILLION each on players since 2010

  04-09-2018 18:04 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Seven of Europe's biggest clubs have spent more than €1bn in transfer fees since 2010. And four are from the Premier League — Manchester City, Chelsea, Manchester United and Liverpool.
  
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• England call up Fulham goalkeeper Marcus Bettinelli

  04-09-2018 18:03 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Fulham goalkeeper Marcus Bettinelli has been called up to the England squad ahead of the matches against Spain and Switzerland, the Football Association has announced.
  
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• Crystal Palace Ladies’ players have to raise £250 subscription fees in order to keep playing 

  04-09-2018 17:39 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Crystal Palace Ladies' players have been told they risk no longer being able to play for the club on the eve of the season opener unless they can secure £250 for a subscription fee.
  
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• Federer's US Open defeat by John Millman does not signal the end... but how long can he go on for?

  04-09-2018 17:36 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  MIKE DICKSON IN NEW YORK: You can take your pick from two enduring images of Federer's 2018 US Open campaign, ended in the early hours of Monday by John Millman.
  
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• McLaren set their sights on next season as they appoint Pat Fry as engineering director

  04-09-2018 17:35 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  McLaren's former engineering head Pat Fry has returned to the Formula One team as they seek to build a better car for next season after years of under-performing.
  
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• Jesse Lingard cheekily nutmegs a friend on his driveway, then shares the CCTV footage of it 

  04-09-2018 17:31 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Jesse Lingard has cheekily nutmegged his friend on his driveway before adding insult to injury by uploading the CCTV footage that captured the incident.
  
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• Kazakhstan v England, Albania v Scotland: Women's World Cup qualifying – live!

  04-09-2018 17:16
  Women’s World Cup qualifying updates from around EuropePalace Ladies’ players told to each raise £250 to keep club goingSend your emails to Nick here, or tweet @NickMiller79 4.16pm BST Oh, lovely strike in Albania: Cuthbert nods back a cross which looks like it was intended for Arnot, but Arsenal’s Kim Little barges her way through into the box and volleys emphatically home. As things stand, Scotland are going through - it’s still Poland 0-0 Switzerland.4.14pm BST I
  
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• Everton midfielder James McCarthy nearing return from broken leg

  04-09-2018 17:16 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  The Republic of Ireland international has been sidelined since January when he sustained an horrendous double compound fracture of his lower right leg during a match against West Brom.
  
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• John Jensen steps in to coach Demark amid row over commercial rights

  04-09-2018 17:13 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Former Arsenal midfielder John Jensen will take charge of Denmark's UEFA Nations League opener against Wales after the row that has rocked Danish football took an extraordinary twist.
  
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• Leeds' Pontus Jansson reveals he has lost four kilos as part Marcelo Bielsa's brutal regime

  04-09-2018 17:12 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Marcelo Bielsa has led Leeds to the top of the Championship going into the international break after a brutal pre-season that saw players carry out triple sessions, often between 9am and 7pm.
  
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• Wales will set up final pre-World Cup camp in Japanese city of Kitakyushu 11 days before opener

  04-09-2018 17:02 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Wales will make their final pre-World Cup preparations in the southern Japanese city of Kitakyushu next September. Waleswill arrive in Japan on 12 September 2019.
  
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• The weirdest job in football? Meet Liverpool's throw-in coach

  04-09-2018 17:00 via bbc.co.uk
  Meet Liverpool's throw-in coach Thomas Gronnemark, who says he he has the "weirdest job in football".
  
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• Alvaro Morata: I considered leaving Chelsea after first-season disaster

  04-09-2018 16:59 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  The 25-year-old, who joined the Blues from Real Madrid last year, enjoyed a flying start to life at Stamford Bridge, but could not build on it and found himself out of the side.
  
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