Tag: England
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Redknapp sets sights on Spurs raid
Queens Park Rangers have joined Hull City in the fight for Tottenham Hotspur defender Michael Dawson, Football Express News understands. A source close to Loftus Road told FEN they are ready to renew their long-standing interest in the former Nottingham Forest man, who is in danger of slipping down the pecking order under new head…
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Liverpool legend slams retiring referee Webb
Former Liverpool striker John Aldridge has revealed his delight at referee Howard Webb’s decision to retire. The Yorkshireman, considered by many to be the best official in England, last appeared at this summer’s World Cup in Brazil but has decided not to continue next term. He has now been appointed technical director of Professional Game…
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Redknapp plots bid for United midfielder
Queens Park Rangers are lining up an offer for Manchester United midfielder Tom Cleverley, Football Express News understands. A source close to Loftus Road told FEN the England international is high on the list of summer transfer window targets who can now be pursued following QPR’s promotion back to the Premier League at the first…
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Barton and Benayoun in new feud over Middle East
Former England international Joey Barton has become embroiled in a fresh feud with his ex-Queens Park Rangers team-mate Yossi Benayoun over the Middle East crisis. The Maccabi Haifa playmaker and the outspoken midfielder patched up their differences last month after a war of words on Twitter, but today Benayoun once again took exception to Barton’s…
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Liverpool legend Carragher: We will not win title
Liverpool icon Jamie Carragher does not think his former side will end their wait for a first Premier League title in this coming season. The ex-England international, who retired 12 months ago after spending his entire career at Anfield, believes rivals Chelsea will finish the 2014-15 campaign at the top of the table. Jose Mourinho’s…
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United defender Shaw surprised by workload
Manchester United defender Luke Shaw has revealed that he made a mistake by expecting life at Old Trafford to be the same as his time at previous club Southampton. The England international, who played for 45 minutes in last night’s 0-0 draw with Inter Milan, has been ordered by boss Louis van Gaal to train…
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City still plan to buy Barkley in 2015 despite contract
Manchester City will NOT ditch plans to launch a mega-money bid for Everton midfielder Ross Barkley in 2015 despite him signing a new contract today, Football Express News can reveal. The England international has put pen to paper on a lucrative extension which runs until 2018, ensuring he will still be a Toffees player when…
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Spurs and Liverpool in fresh fight for striker
Tottenham Hotspur and Wolfsburg are reportedly battling it with Liverpool for the acquisition of Swansea City striker Wilfried Bony. According to Italian source Tutto Mercato Web, Spurs are now leading the race to secure his services as they look to strengthen their threadbare strikeforce. England international Jermain Defoe has not been replaced since he was…
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United legend Neville: Van Gaal has midfield headache
Former Manchester United captain Gary Neville believes the loss of midfielder Michael Carrick to injury represents an early blow to new boss Louis van Gaal’s ambitions for the side. England international Carrick, who was left out of the Three Lions squad for this summer’s ill-fated World Cup campaign in Brazil, is likely to be sidelined…
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Spurs legend: Arsenal deal for Chambers is ridiculous
Tottenham Hotspur icon Gary Lineker has described bitter rivals Arsenal’s purchase of defender Calum Chambers from Southampton as “ridiculous”. The ex-England striker revealed that he sympathises with supporters of the south coast outfit, who have sold a host of leading players during the summer transfer window. Captain Adam Lallana, targetman Rickie Lambert and centre-half Dejan…
