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Angharad James: Midfielder handed Wales captain’s role

Wales Angharad James

Wales boss Rhian Wilkinson says she feels James leads by example. “Angharad has been a consistent performer for this team for so many years, which is summed up by the number of appearances she’s made,” she said. “Her passion and commitment to her country is evident and while she’s not necessarily the most vocal leader, she’s always demanding and offering …

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Fiorentina v The New Saints: Welsh history-makers prove a point

Joshua Daniels of The New Saints applauds fans after their Uefa Conference League defeat at Fioentina

Of course, history quickly gathers dust. After reaching one goal, new dreams were spoken of in Tuscany. Harrison mentioned pre-game about how 7-8 points could be enough to finish 24th in the new structure and reach the knockout stage, though at that point you wonder how many believed TNS were genuinely targeting such a tally. It turns out they are …

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Manchester United: Erik ten Hag still defiant but is the manager still on brink?

Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag looks on during Europa League match at Porto

Even having avoided defeat in Portugal, Ten Hag remains under intense scrutiny before Sunday’s return to league action at Aston Villa. He stayed on in the summer, after the disappointment of an eighth-place finish was offset somewhat by winning the FA Cup. But while a poor start to this campaign has seen the pressure on the 54-year-old ramped up again, …

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Football gossip: Salah, Adeyemi, Akturkoglu, Guehi, Duran, Garnacho

Telegraph sport page: 'Ten Hag out of jail'

Paris St-Germain lead the race to sign Mohamed Salah from Liverpool, who see Karim Adeyemi as a replacement, while Manchester United prepare a bid for Benfica’s Kerem Akturkoglu. Paris St-Germain are leading the race to sign Egypt forward Mohamed Salah and will look to tempt the 32-year-old, whose Liverpool contract expires at the end of the season, with a three-year …

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George Ford: England fly-half given fitness boost before autumn internationals

George Ford

However, he is set to miss his club’s next two Premiership matches at least, which will give Harlequins’ Marcus Smith and Northampton’s Fin Smith a head start when it comes to competing for the England number 10 shirt. Ford was ever-present throughout the Six Nations earlier this year as England won three and lost two of their five matches, before …

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England squad: Dominic Solanke gets first call-up in seven years, Harry Maguire left out

Dominic Solanke in action for Tottenham this season

Goalkeepers: Dean Henderson (Crystal Palace), Jordan Pickford (Everton), Nick Pope (Newcastle United) Defenders: Marc Guehi (Crystal Palace), Ezri Konsa (Aston Villa), John Stones (Manchester City), Trent Alexander-Arnold (Liverpool), Levi Colwill (Chelsea), Rico Lewis (Manchester City), Kyle Walker (Manchester City) Midfielders: Conor Gallagher (Atletico Madrid), Kobbie Mainoo (Manchester United), Declan Rice (Arsenal), Cole Palmer (Chelsea), Morgan Gibbs-White (Nottingham Forest), Angel Gomes …

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Franco Molina: Exeter Chiefs sign Argentina second row

Franco Molina in action for Argentina

Exeter Chiefs have signed Argentina second row Franco Molina. The forward, who has won nine Test caps, joins after helping Argentina finish third in the Rugby Championship having registered wins over New Zealand, South Africa and Australia over the past two months. The 27-year-old will help Exeter’s depth in the pack with injuries to players including Dafydd Jenkins and Lewis …

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