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• I would drop myself! England captain Morgan won't dodge tough call if he's not worth his place

  09-10-2018 23:56 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  The man who has done so much to lead England’s white-ball revolution since then, goes into Wednesday's first one-day international in Dambulla accepting his own place may come under scrutiny.
  
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• Pundits told to stop criticising referees as debate rolls on over dangerous tackles

  09-10-2018 23:54 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  European club rugby officials have contacted BT Sport and other broadcasters to address the issue of pundits criticising referees.
  
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• Dominant hosts halted by late Clare Polkinghorne header after Fran Kirby's opener

  09-10-2018 23:54 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  England had to settle for a draw against Australia at Craven Cottage despite producing a dominant display. Fran Kirby punished sloppy play from the visitors with a fierce left-footed finish.
  
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• Phil Neville bites his lip as officials frustrate England in draw with Australia 

  09-10-2018 23:51 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  England Women boss Phil Neville refused to criticise the officials after several decisions went against his side in a controversial 1-1 draw against Australia.
  
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• Italy and Ukraine pay tribute to victims of Genoa bridge collapse

  09-10-2018 23:51 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Sampdoria's Stadio Luigi Ferraris will stage a friendly between the Azzurri and Ukraine, who also sent a delegation to the Ponte Morandi site where the collapse occurred on August 14.
  
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• James McClean lets rip at Ireland team-mate Harry Arter for no-show after bust-up with Roy Keane 

  09-10-2018 23:44 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  CRAIG HOPE IN DUBLIN: McClean's message to Harry Arter - and to some extent teenager Declan Rice - was clear: 'You'd have to put a gun to my head for me not to come and play for my country.'
  
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• Ederson admits rival Alisson is 'one step ahead' in battle for Brazil No 1

  09-10-2018 23:44 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Manchester City goalkeeper Ederson has admitted Alisson is the firm first-choice goalkeeper in the Brazilian national team as their rivalry moves from domestic to international football.
  
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• Lionel Messi made drastic diet changes to prolong his career and remain at the top of his game

  09-10-2018 23:32 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Sportsmail looks at how diet, drastic reduction in international commitments, and doing it for his sons, are adding years to a career many once feared might be brilliant but woefully short.
  
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• Republic of Ireland boss Martin O’Neill slams Alan Shearer over criticism of defender Cyrus Christie

  09-10-2018 23:30 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  CRAIG HOPE IN DUBLIN: Martin O'Neill has hit back at Alan Shearer's criticism of Ireland defender Cyrus Christie and says his lack of understanding shows why he only lasted eight games as a manager.
  
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• NSPCC left dismayed at lack of action from MPs on child protection within football

  09-10-2018 23:30 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  An inadequate system of child protection places teenagers at risk of the same predatory abuse from football coaches that saw Barry Bennell locked up for 30 years, Sportsmail can reveal.
  
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• James Maddison: From Aberdeen to England's in-form midfielder

  09-10-2018 23:30 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Almost two years ago to the day, James Maddison was turning out for Aberdeen in a Scottish League Cup tie against Morton. Granted, it wasn’t the most glamorous of nights: a 2-0 win.
  
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• Harry Kane feeling the strain as he is excused from England training

  09-10-2018 23:30 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  MATT LAWTON: Harry Kane was among six England players withdrawn early from England training on Tuesday with the Football Association citing the need to give them further rest time.
  
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• F1 for women: W Series to be launched with £1MILLION prize fund on offer

  09-10-2018 23:30 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  EXCLUSIVE BY JONATHAN McEVOY: Sportsmail understands that the ground-breaking single-seater championship, called W Series, will stage its first race next spring.
  
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• England stars to prepare for empty-stadium atmosphere by studying Barcelona

  09-10-2018 23:30 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  England stars have been instructed to watch footage of the behind-closed-doors clash between Barcelona and Las Palmas last season in preparation for Friday’s match against Croatia.
  
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• David White says focus on past abuse continues to put children at risk NOW

  09-10-2018 23:30 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  INTERVIEW BY IAN HERBERT: David White insists children in football are still at risk of sexual abuse and grassroots clubs are not doing enough to impose suitable safeguards for players.
  
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• Aidy Boothroyd warns Phil Foden should remain with England's U21s for now

  09-10-2018 23:30 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Phil Foden will make his England Under 21 debut this week having been set the challenge of making sure his international career gets remembered for more than early promise.
  
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• Billy Joe Saunders launches foul-mouthed rant after being denied a license

  09-10-2018 23:29 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Billy Joe Saunders launched a foul-mouthed rant at the Massachusetts State Athletic Commission after being denied a boxing licence following his positive drugs test.
  
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• Michael O'Neill admits disappointment at Kyle Lafferty's withdrawal from international duty

  09-10-2018 23:14 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Northern Ireland manager Michaell O'Neill says he is 'disappointed' Kyle Lafferty has ruled himself out of the upcoming international fixtures.
  
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• Johanna Konta dumps third coach in three years after announcing split from American Michael Joyce

  09-10-2018 23:01 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  EXCLUSIVE BY MIKE DICKSON: British No 1 Johanna Konta is looking for another new coach after splitting up with American Michael Joyce after less than a year together.
  
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• Robin Goodfellow's racing tips: Best bets for Wednesday, October 10

  09-10-2018 22:59 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Sportsmail's racing expert Robin Goodfellow dishes out his tips ahead of Wednesday's meetings at Nottingham, Southwell, Kempton and Ludlow.
  
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• Former Stoke and Manchester City midfielder Ireland joins Bolton until the end of the season

  09-10-2018 22:46 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Former Stoke City midfielder Stephen Ireland has joined Bolton Wanderers in a short term contract. The 32-year-old was a free agent after leaving Stoke in the summer.
  
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• England frustrated by Australia's late leveller

  09-10-2018 22:15
  Clare Polkinghorne notched a late leveller for Australia as a frustrated England were forced to settle for a 1-1 draw in their friendly at Craven Cottage.
  
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• Hull City Supporters' Trust prepare to launch takeover bid in partnership with private investors

  09-10-2018 21:48 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Hull's owners will meet next week with a consortium claiming it is ready to buy the club for £45million in partnership with Hull City Supporters' Trust.
  
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• Ronald Koeman insists he will field strongest side for Netherlands' clash with Germany

  09-10-2018 21:24 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Netherlands coach Ronald Koeman said he would field his strongest team against Germany in the Nations League on Saturday and would not rest players.
  
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• Germany stars get down to business ahead of France and Holland games

  09-10-2018 20:16 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Germany stars took part in their first training session of the current international window on Tuesday as Joachim Low's side continue to try and put their dismal World Cup campaign behind them.
  
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• Aston Villa face competition from Monaco to bring in Thierry Henry as new boss

  09-10-2018 20:16 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  LAURIE WHITWELL: Leonardo Jardim is set to lose his job at Monaco after suffering seven defeats in nine matches and sources say Henry is on a very small short-list of successors.
  
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• Ross Barkley says it is 'important' for Chelsea to keep Eden Hazard

  09-10-2018 20:04 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Chelsea midfielder Ross Barkley has described it as 'important' that Eden Hazard does not leave the Blues and expressed his desire to continue playing alongside the Belgian for 'many more years'.
  
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• England need to be wary of Sri Lanka’s men of mystery in first ODI

  09-10-2018 20:00
  The Dambulla covers resemble a surgical gown before England’s opening ODI against Sri Lanka. Photograph: Eranga Jayawardena/AP
  
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• Bode Miller and wife Morgan welcome baby boy months after daughter's death

  09-10-2018 20:00
  The Olympic alpine skier's daughter died in a drowning accident and would have been 2 next month.
  
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• Footage emerges of Sancho showing off his talent for England U16s after first call-up to senior side

  09-10-2018 19:48 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Following his sensational start to the season in Germany and an England call up last week at just 18 years old, footage has now emerged of Jadon Sancho as a kid showcasing his ability for England U16s.
  
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• Paceman Olly Stone poised to make England debut in first one-day international against Sri Lanka

  09-10-2018 19:43 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Olly Stone looks set to make his England debut in the first one-day international against Sri Lanka after impressing in his first week with the squad.
  
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• Michael Essien backs Jose Mourinho to turn things around at Manchester United

  09-10-2018 19:42 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  EXCLUSIVE: It seems amid Manchester United's minor crisis, Michael Essien has become something of a font of Jose Mourinho knowledge. It's no real surprise, though.
  
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• Ross Barkley believes he is returning to England duty as more mature player

  09-10-2018 19:35 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Chelsea midfielder Ross Barkley admits that he has 'matured' as a footballer after being recalled to the England squad after a two-year absence. He has impressed for his club this season.
  
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• Paul Pogba hopes a Frenchman wins Ballon d'Or... but not him

  09-10-2018 19:32 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  The Manchester United midfielder was named on the 30-man shortlist for the award for the best player of the year, with the winner to be announced in Paris on December 3.
  
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• 'It's not right!' - Pogba slammed by former Man Utd forward over Mourinho comments

  09-10-2018 19:19
  The midfielder should have kept his opinions on his manager to himself, according to Louis Saha
  
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• Ross Barkley feels more mature after two years in England wilderness

  09-10-2018 19:13
  Chelsea midfielder Ross Barkley says he's 'over the moon' to earn an England recall and feels he is a better player compared to his last England performance in 2016.
  
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• England stars hit the gym as Three Lions look to exact revenge on Croatia

  09-10-2018 19:03 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Spirits appeared to be high as England's senior stars worked out in the gym ahead of their upcoming Nations League clash with Croatia on Friday evening. 
  
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• England look to Olly Stone’s raw power to unsettle Sri Lanka

  09-10-2018 19:03
  The raw pace of Olly Stone looks set to be unleashed in Wednesday’s opening one-day international against Sri Lanka
  
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• Chelsea still yet to payout Conte over summer sacking

  09-10-2018 19:00
  Chelsea are carefully watching Antonio Conte’s next move with the Italian’s compensation bill yet to be agreed and uncertainty hanging over the managerial positions at three of Europe’s biggest clubs.
  
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• Could Hazard be the latest star to swap the Premier League for Real Madrid?

  09-10-2018 18:56
  Could Eden Hazard follow in these stars' footsteps from the Premier League to Real Madrid stardom?
  
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• Jonny May hands England fitness boost before Autumn internationals 

  09-10-2018 18:48 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  England have received a boost ahead of their autumn series after Leicester announced that Jonny May's shoulder injury is only minor.
  
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• Novak Djokovic progresses to Shanghai Open last 16 with straight sets win over Jeremy Chardy 

  09-10-2018 18:46 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Novak Djokovic began his quest for a fourth Shanghai Masters crown with a straight-sets victory over France's Jeremy Chardy.
  
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• Joe Allen believes the time is right as Wales make return to Principality Stadium

  09-10-2018 18:46 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Joe Allen feels Welsh football is in the right place to return to the Principality Stadium. Wales return to the 74,500-capacity rugby ground on Thursday for an international friendly against Spain.
  
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• UFC 229 was another chapter in Conor McGregor's extraordinary story

  09-10-2018 18:44 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Conor McGregor's demise at UFC 229 and the brawl afterwards made headlines around the world. Hardcore fans knowthe Irishman's journey but others will be fascinated by his story.
  
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• Tottenham’s new stadium continuing to take shape

  09-10-2018 18:41 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  The goalposts are finally in place at Tottenham's new stadium as the interior begins to finally take shape. There is still some scaffolding and seats that need to be placed, but completion is not far off.
  
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• FA investigates claim of ‘systematic corruption’ in £600m Wembley deal

  09-10-2018 18:37
  The FA are looking into sensational allegations of "corruption" surrounding the £600m sale of Wembley Stadium
  
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• Summer of Cricket: Aussies suffer horror collapse once again

  09-10-2018 18:28
  Adam Collins and Geoff Lemon are left with a strong sense of deja vu after Australia lose all ten wickets for 60 runs.
  
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• 'Nooooooo!!!' - Alves not happy losing Messi assists record

  09-10-2018 18:28
  Dani Alves has taken to social media to respond to Luis Suarez taking his record for assisting Lionel Messi the most times in LaLiga.
  
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• Shahid Khan's £600m bid to buy Wembley hit by corruption allegations

  09-10-2018 18:25 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Craig Kline, Fulham’s former assistant director of football, has made a number of explosive claims and has now urged FA investigators to alert the FA council.
  
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