West Bromwich Albion head coach James Morrison believes the Football Association has “opened a can of worms” by handing Aune Heggebo a two-game suspension for deception. Albion took the lead in their 2-1 Championship opening-day victory against Norwich City after Jimmy-Jay Morgan’s cross struck Heggebo’s hand before entering the net. Last week, the Norwegian forward […]
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Tottenham endured a difficult campaign last season, only confirming their safety on the final day and ending up two points clear of relegation. Maddison admitted that being unable to contribute was frustrating. He said the team sometimes lacked imagination, leaving him to watch matches and wonder how he might have influenced those situations. Despite the […]
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James Penrice has described his loan move to Rangers from Greek title holders AEK Athens as “slightly unreal”, with the Ibrox side retaining an option to make the transfer permanent. The 27-year-old Scottish left-back previously represented Livingston and Hearts in his home country, following earlier periods with Partick Thistle and East Fife. Penrice joined the […]
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Trafford’s initial transfer fees have now surpassed £80m in total. Under the terms of his move to Leeds, City will keep a 20% sell-on clause and retain matching rights, allowing them first refusal if they equal any future bid for Trafford. Leeds manager Daniel Farke appears prepared to pay a significant fee despite Trafford receiving […]
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Former England defender Kyle Walker said he felt comfortable with his choice to step away from international football, believing it could help him prolong his club career in the same way as his former team-mate James Milner. The Burnley right-back, who celebrated his 36th birthday in May, ended his Three Lions career in March after […]
Continue ReadingReece James remains uncertain for England’s World Cup quarter-final showdown with Norway in Miami this Saturday, as he was once again unable to train with the group on Wednesday. The full-back has been missing since suffering a hamstring injury in England’s second group-stage fixture, a goalless draw against Ghana in Boston. Thomas Tuchel was aware […]
Continue ReadingThomas Tuchel, the head coach of England, is confident Reece James will be fit to face Norway in Saturday’s World Cup quarter-final (22:00 BST). Tuchel’s options at right-back took another hit after Jarell Quansah was sent off in Sunday’s 3-2 victory over Mexico, meaning the Bayer Leverkusen defender must sit out England’s next knockout contest […]
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