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Tottenham miss out on two transfers because of Ange Postecoglou sack decision

Tottenham miss out on two transfers because of Ange Postecoglou sack decision

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Man Utd in triple transfer boost with Garnacho lined up to join Cristiano Ronaldo and new homes for Hojlund and Sancho

Man Utd in triple transfer boost with Garnacho lined up to join Cristiano Ronaldo and new homes for Hojlund and Sancho

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Moment Chelsea ace Marc Cucurella uses mobile while driving Mercedes G-wagon as he’s seen ‘veering across road’

Moment Chelsea ace Marc Cucurella uses mobile while driving Mercedes G-wagon as he’s seen ‘veering across road’

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Thomas Tuchel blasts England fans claiming vile chants about Keir Starmer are ‘not acceptable’

Thomas Tuchel blasts England fans claiming vile chants about Keir Starmer are ‘not acceptable’

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‘Disappointed’ – Stuart Pearce slams ‘slow and lethargic’ England star after Andorra win

‘Disappointed’ – Stuart Pearce slams ‘slow and lethargic’ England star after Andorra win

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Neil Lennon challenges Rangers, Hearts, Hibs and Aberdeen to raise standards after 'drop off' in quality

Neil Lennon challenges Rangers, Hearts, Hibs and Aberdeen to raise standards after 'drop off' in quality

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Lennon Miller reveals Steve Clarke's Scotland words of encouragement and backs up Cieran Slicker

Lennon Miller reveals Steve Clarke's Scotland words of encouragement and backs up Cieran Slicker

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Flynn Downes 'wanted' by Rangers boss Russell Martin as mega Southampton price tag tests 49ers transfer resolve

Flynn Downes 'wanted' by Rangers boss Russell Martin as mega Southampton price tag tests 49ers transfer resolve

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Franck Ribery hits back at Cristiano Ronaldo in war of words over the Ballon d'Or

Franck Ribery hits back at Cristiano Ronaldo in war of words over the Ballon d'Or

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Rangers don't need to cash-in on best players ahead of summer rebuild, insists new boss Martin

Rangers don't need to cash-in on best players ahead of summer rebuild, insists new boss Martin

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Why my padel date with Thomas Frank convinced me the Brentford boss perfect for Spurs, writes OLIVER HOLT

Why my padel date with Thomas Frank convinced me the Brentford boss perfect for Spurs, writes OLIVER HOLT

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Jude Bellingham's girlfriend Ashlyn Castro and his mum spotted in the stands at England match - one week after influencer's social media return

Jude Bellingham's girlfriend Ashlyn Castro and his mum spotted in the stands at England match - one week after influencer's social media return

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JEEPERS KEEPERS: Clarke is in a pickle after Slicker's debut disaster... but maybe throwing the young goalie back in for Liechtenstein game could still be the best way forward?

JEEPERS KEEPERS: Clarke is in a pickle after Slicker's debut disaster... but maybe throwing the young goalie back in for Liechtenstein game could still be the best way forward?

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Thomas Tuchel is right to ignore tedious talk of burn-out by calling up Chelsea stars for latest England squad, writes DANNY MURPHY

Thomas Tuchel is right to ignore tedious talk of burn-out by calling up Chelsea stars for latest England squad, writes DANNY MURPHY

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Mauricio Pochettino's sloppy United States suffer worrying loss to Turkey amid manager's Tottenham links

Mauricio Pochettino's sloppy United States suffer worrying loss to Turkey amid manager's Tottenham links

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Man United suffer blow in pursuit of Bryan Mbeumo as another Premier League club joins the race after Brentford reject Red Devils' £55m offer

Man United suffer blow in pursuit of Bryan Mbeumo as another Premier League club joins the race after Brentford reject Red Devils' £55m offer

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Personal pride and Slicker prediction: What Lennon Miller said after Scotland debut

Personal pride and Slicker prediction: What Lennon Miller said after Scotland debut

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Iceland keeper tells Cieran Slicker exactly how to bounce back from Scotland errors

Iceland keeper tells Cieran Slicker exactly how to bounce back from Scotland errors

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Tottenham line up £20m-rated England U21 star in first transfer since sacking Ange Postecoglou

Tottenham line up £20m-rated England U21 star in first transfer since sacking Ange Postecoglou

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Aston Villa out to hijack £20m Bournemouth transfer for France star and Milos Kerkez replacement

Aston Villa out to hijack £20m Bournemouth transfer for France star and Milos Kerkez replacement

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Newcastle ready to rescue Jack Grealish from Man City hell but will only consider loan transfer for £300k-a-week star

Newcastle ready to rescue Jack Grealish from Man City hell but will only consider loan transfer for £300k-a-week star

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Crystal Palace line up £40m-rated AC Milan star Strahinja Pavlovic in Marc Guehi replacement transfer

Crystal Palace line up £40m-rated AC Milan star Strahinja Pavlovic in Marc Guehi replacement transfer

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Crystal Palace set to learn Europa League fate this week as co-owner looks to buy out John Textor

Crystal Palace set to learn Europa League fate this week as co-owner looks to buy out John Textor

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Michael O’Neill takes positives from Northern Ireland’s narrow defeat to Denmark

Michael O’Neill takes positives from Northern Ireland’s narrow defeat to Denmark

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Greg Taylor 'set' Celtic contract decision timeline as Kosugi transfer succesion plan tackled head on

Greg Taylor 'set' Celtic contract decision timeline as Kosugi transfer succesion plan tackled head on

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Liverpool target Milos Kerkez ditched surprise career before life-changing phone call

Liverpool target Milos Kerkez ditched surprise career before life-changing phone call

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Chelsea reach agreement with Jamie Gittens and seek to seal £50m transfer

Chelsea reach agreement with Jamie Gittens and seek to seal £50m transfer

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Tottenham set to make formal approach for Brentford boss Thomas Frank after sacking Ange Postecoglou - with Dane keen to bring his own backroom staff to north London

Tottenham set to make formal approach for Brentford boss Thomas Frank after sacking Ange Postecoglou - with Dane keen to bring his own backroom staff to north London

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Thomas Tuchel responds to England fans labelling Keir Starmer a '****' after supporters sang abusive chants about the Prime Minister during the Three Lions' lacklustre 1-0 win over Andorra

Thomas Tuchel responds to England fans labelling Keir Starmer a '****' after supporters sang abusive chants about the Prime Minister during the Three Lions' lacklustre 1-0 win over Andorra

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England boss Thomas Tuchel fumes after laborious Andorra win

England boss Thomas Tuchel fumes after laborious Andorra win

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Man Utd face huge Bryan Mbeumo blow as Prem rivals 'ready to hijack' transfer

Man Utd face huge Bryan Mbeumo blow as Prem rivals 'ready to hijack' transfer

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Tottenham ready to hijack Man Utd’s £60m Bryan Mbeumo transfer as Brentford identify Thomas Frank replacement

Tottenham ready to hijack Man Utd’s £60m Bryan Mbeumo transfer as Brentford identify Thomas Frank replacement

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‘They looked bored’ – Roy Keane slams England’s ‘poor attitude’ as Tuchel admits ‘I didn’t like’ effort against Andorra

‘They looked bored’ – Roy Keane slams England’s ‘poor attitude’ as Tuchel admits ‘I didn’t like’ effort against Andorra

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Thomas Frank is perfect manager to deal with Tottenham’s Daniel Levy – after being slammed by his OWN chairman on forum

Thomas Frank is perfect manager to deal with Tottenham’s Daniel Levy – after being slammed by his OWN chairman on forum

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Thomas Tuchel says England star looked ‘out of rhythm’ after Andorra win

Thomas Tuchel says England star looked ‘out of rhythm’ after Andorra win

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‘I didn’t like the attitude’: Thomas Tuchel lays into England squad after drab 1-0 win over Andorra

‘I didn’t like the attitude’: Thomas Tuchel lays into England squad after drab 1-0 win over Andorra

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Harry Kane saves the day for England against Andorra - but drab display a worrying sign for Thomas Tuchel

Harry Kane saves the day for England against Andorra - but drab display a worrying sign for Thomas Tuchel

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Thomas Tuchel unhappy with England attitude in laboured victory over Andorra

Thomas Tuchel unhappy with England attitude in laboured victory over Andorra

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Christian Eriksen nets winner as Northern Ireland suffer defeat in Denmark

Christian Eriksen nets winner as Northern Ireland suffer defeat in Denmark

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I've played with Zidane and Henry but facing Celtic in the Champions League was my most magical career memory

I've played with Zidane and Henry but facing Celtic in the Champions League was my most magical career memory

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6 surging Rangers transfer headlines that go beyond Coady and Turgeman as £20m vision faces strict timeline

6 surging Rangers transfer headlines that go beyond Coady and Turgeman as £20m vision faces strict timeline

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England fail to fire against Andorra as Thomas Tuchel's experiment falters

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England fail to fire against Andorra as Thomas Tuchel's experiment falters

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Thomas Tuchel calls out England 'attitude' after Andorra struggle: 'Not good enough'

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Thomas Tuchel calls out England 'attitude' after Andorra struggle: 'Not good enough'

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Roy Keane slams England stars' attitude in tame Andorra win: 'They looked bored'

Evening Standard

Roy Keane slams England stars' attitude in tame Andorra win: 'They looked bored'

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Harry Kane makes honest England admission as he explains Andorra struggle

Evening Standard

Harry Kane makes honest England admission as he explains Andorra struggle

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Noni Madueke singled out for Thomas Tuchel praise after Chelsea winger shines against Andorra

Evening Standard

Noni Madueke singled out for Thomas Tuchel praise after Chelsea winger shines against Andorra

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Harry Kane sends instant demand to Thomas Tuchel after dismal England display vs Andorra

Harry Kane sends instant demand to Thomas Tuchel after dismal England display vs Andorra

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Thomas Tuchel sets new England record but rightly admits 'I am not happy'

Thomas Tuchel sets new England record but rightly admits 'I am not happy'

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Thomas Tuchel agrees with Roy Keane in worrying assessment of his England players

Thomas Tuchel agrees with Roy Keane in worrying assessment of his England players

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Alejandro Garnacho handed Man Utd transfer escape as Cristiano Ronaldo reunion offered

Alejandro Garnacho handed Man Utd transfer escape as Cristiano Ronaldo reunion offered

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Man Utd face Bryan Mbeumo transfer fight as Thomas Frank makes Tottenham demand

Man Utd face Bryan Mbeumo transfer fight as Thomas Frank makes Tottenham demand

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Arsenal working on SIX new contracts for first-team stars after Gabriel agreement

Arsenal working on SIX new contracts for first-team stars after Gabriel agreement

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Roy Keane accuses England players after awful Andorra display: 'They got bored!'

Roy Keane accuses England players after awful Andorra display: 'They got bored!'

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Chelsea line up £30m bid for Bundesliga star - with Blues prepared to offer the Man City academy graduate a SEVEN-YEAR contract

Chelsea line up £30m bid for Bundesliga star - with Blues prepared to offer the Man City academy graduate a SEVEN-YEAR contract

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Martin learned all about Ibrox folklore drinking whisky in the jacuzzi with kitman Jimmy Bell

Martin learned all about Ibrox folklore drinking whisky in the jacuzzi with kitman Jimmy Bell

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Revealed: The staggering salary Florian Wirtz 'will earn every week' if he completes his summer move to Liverpool - and where the German would rank on Anfield's wage bill

Revealed: The staggering salary Florian Wirtz 'will earn every week' if he completes his summer move to Liverpool - and where the German would rank on Anfield's wage bill

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Furious Thomas Tuchel blasts his players' 'attitude and body language' in scathing verdict of England's dismal 1-0 win over Andorra... before sending clear message to booing fans

Furious Thomas Tuchel blasts his players' 'attitude and body language' in scathing verdict of England's dismal 1-0 win over Andorra... before sending clear message to booing fans

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England player ratings vs Andorra: Cole Palmer disappoints as Kane bails out Tuchel

England player ratings vs Andorra: Cole Palmer disappoints as Kane bails out Tuchel

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Andorra 0 England 1: Kane goal sees feeble Three Lions sneak win vs minnows to maintain 100% World Cup qualifying record

Andorra 0 England 1: Kane goal sees feeble Three Lions sneak win vs minnows to maintain 100% World Cup qualifying record

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England player ratings: Noni Madueke and Curtis Jones best of a bad bunch with Reece James totally looking lost on left

England player ratings: Noni Madueke and Curtis Jones best of a bad bunch with Reece James totally looking lost on left

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