England goalkeeper Ben Foster expects a hostile atmosphere on Tuesday as they face Scotland at Parkhead. The two nations will meet on Tuesday for the first time in 15 years and Foster believes that Celtic Park will be a different prospect to that of playing at Wembley, both on and off the pitch. The Three Lions go into the game having maintained their 100% record in Euro 2016 qualifying after Saturday’s 3-1 win over Slovenia. “From watching the game the other night [against the Republic of Ireland], they were kicking lumps out of each other,” he told the press. “It was…
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Everton and England midfielder Ross Barkley has dismissed comparisons to Wayne Rooney. The 20-year-old has been in typically brilliant form of late, which has resulted in a trial for the Under-11 system. “I just see myself being the player I am, ” he told BT Sport. “It’s natural for the media to compare us because we came through the Everton youth ranks and are both playing for England, but I don’t like all the comparisons. “He’s been really helpful. As soon as I came into the squad he came up to me and helped me settle in, and I’m thankful for…
Liverpool loanee Divock Origi has revealed that he would like to permanently join the club in January. The young Belgian striker made a permanent move to Liverpool in the summer after impressing for both French side Lille and his country. However, he was immediately loaned back to the Ligue 1 side and has now voiced his desire to return to Liverpool in the upcoming January transfer window. “It’s not me who makes the decisions, but if the club choose to let me go in January, I would go. I would like to join Liverpool then, ” he was quoted by…
Radamel Falcao has to prove his fitness to Manchester United boss Louis van Gaal or he will face a return to Monaco. Colombian striker Falcao has struggled with injuries since he moved from Atletico Madrid to Monaco last summer and has since been forced to feature less than expected for new club Man Untied. The former Porto man is expected to make his loan move to Old Trafford a permanent one next summer with negotiations reaching a settled stage between United and Monaco officials. However, it is now understood that United have held fire on a permanent deal due to…
Manchester City have been informed by Everton that they must pay £60m for Ross Barkley. The England international put pen to paper on a lucrative extension which runs until 2018 in the summer transfer window to see off interest from Man City, who continue to want a move to happen. City view the 20-year-old as the long-term successor to talisman Yaya Toure, who is 11 years older and at the peak of his powers. However, Everton officials have spent Thursday informing the Manchester based club that the England man will cost a fee of £60m if they wish to sign…
Sergio Ramos has denied accusing Diego Costa and Cesc Fabregas of being uncommitted when it came to the Spanish national side. Earlier this week, in response to the news that both Cesc Fabregas and Diego Costa would not be involved in Spain’s upcoming international games, Ramos reacted with comments questioning their commitment and injuries. The Real Madrid defender was joined by national coach Vicente del Bosque, who questioned the trust of Premier League side Chelsea. However, Ramos has been quick to deny such reports by telling TVE: “I underlined the commitment that there should be in the national team, not…
West Ham forward Mauro Zarate has rubbished reports that he is looking to leave Upton Park. The Argentine forward has struggled to find consistent form since arriving at the club this summer but admittedly by boss Sam Allardyce, has been playing in a different position. Links to a number of Italian clubs has seen Zarate’s future put into question but the tricky forward has moved quickly to deny such claims. He tweeted: “According to recent news articles i would like to inform that I have no agent and I never said that I wanted to leave West Ham. “If that…
Former Liverpool ace Ray Houghton has voiced his opinion of a few matter surrounding his former club and said that Daniel Sturridge will help them get back in to the top four. The Reds have been a shadow of the side that pushed Manchester City for the Premier League title last season and concerns have begun over the future of the club under Northern Irish boss Brendan Rodgers. Whilst, Houghton believes that the title is now all-but impossible for Liverpool, he does claim that Daniel Sturridge can fire the club back into the top four. “There will be many twists…
Germany coach Joachim Low insists Lukas Podolski must “think about his situation” at Arsenal in January. The 29-year-old has found playing time hard to come by this season, despite impressing when he has been given the chance by boss Arsene Wenger. Just 74 minutes on the field in the Premier League and Champions League combined; the former Bayern Munich man is now ready to hold talks with the North London club about his future. And, his national boss Joachim Low believes he must do so – sooner rather than later. “It’s in my plans that Podolski will play from the…
New Real Sociedad coach David Moyes has claimed he is more like Jose Mourinho than Pep Guardiola in his first press conference at the Basque club. The Scottish boss was selected over former West Bromwich Albion and Real Betis boss Pepe Mel to succeed Jagoba Arrasate, who was sacked last month following a poor start to the La Liga season. And, when asked about who is most like in comparison, the former Manchester United and Everton boss claimed he was most like Chelsea boss Jose Mourinho. “Probably more Mourinho,” Moyes replied. “I’m tough with players and like to work hard.…