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Lee Carsley: What can England learn from Luis de la Fuente and Lionel Scaloni?

Lee Carsley scratches his head at an England training session

Southgate came through the same route as Carsley, being promoted from the under-21 job and leading England initially on an interim basis, although he had previously managed Middlesbrough too. Carsley’s managerial experience has entailed interim spells at Coventry, Brentford and Birmingham. While many England fans wanted Southgate to go, criticising perceived negative tactics, he will go down as the country’s …

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United Rugby Championship: Edinburgh crush Stormers 38-7 to end losing run

Ben Muncaster try

Edinburgh: Goosen, Graham, Tuipulotu, M Scott, Van der Merwe, Thompson, Price; Schoeman, Harrison, Hill, Hodgson, Gilchrist (c), Ritchie, Muncaster, Bradbury. Replacements: Morris, Venter, Rae, Sykes, Crosbie, Vellacott, C. Scott, Currie. Stormers: Gelant, Davids, Nel, Du Plessis (c), Zas, Willemse, De Wet; Harris, Venter, Fouche, Schickerling, Van Heerden, Ewers, Dixon, Morabe. Replacements: Kotze, Sithole, Sandi, Smith, Theunissen, Engelbrecht, Ungerer, Simelane.

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Nations League: Micahel O’Neill says goalkeepers can ‘stake a claim’ for NI after Bailey Peacock-Farrell injury

The three goalkeepers in Michael O'Neill's squad for Saturday's Nations League game have only one cap between them

Northern Ireland are not just without their first-choice goalkeepers but have also lost Sunderland defender Dan Ballard and Leyton Orient midfielder Ethan Galbraith to injury. While Rangers attacker Ross McCausland remains with the group ahead of Tuesday’s home game with Bulgaria, he will not feature in Hungary. The contest provides Northern Ireland with a chance to restore momentum after last …

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Premier League to ‘take neccessary time’ over response to Man City APT legal case

A Manchester City corner flag at the Etihad Stadium

However, in his latest correspondence to clubs, Masters says: “There have been many club conversations over recent days, with constructive and informative feedback provided. “We now have a comprehensive set of information and data which is helping to inform our recommended approach and rule amendment drafting. “We are taking the necessary time to develop our proposals and the associated draft …

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