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England take on the Czech Republic tonight in the hope of continuing their 100 per cent record in their Euro 2020 qualifying campaign. Gareth Southgate’s men have been rampant so far – netting 19 goals in their opening four games – and can book their place at next summer’s tournament with a win over their…
As with kits and boots, the football itself is ever changing, constantly undergoing a revamp. Each league and cup has its own official match ball – including this summer’s Euro 2016 tournament in France. With this in mind, talkSPORT has taken a look at not only the ball that will take centre stage on June 10th, but every…
It’s an experimental period for the England national football team. Roy Hodgson has come in for criticism over players excluded – and included – from his 23-man squad for the Euro 2016 finals in France. But no longer are experienced players such as Steven Gerrard, Frank Lampard and John Terry available for selection. It’s time for new blood to…
Roy Hodgson took over from Fabio Capello shortly before Euro 2012 England manager Roy Hodgson claims England have evolved during his reign and are now a side built to attack. When Hodgson picked up the baton from Fabio Capello shortly before Euro 2012, he had experienced heads like John Terry and Ashley Cole in defence…
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UEFA unveiled the yet-to-be-named mascot for the 2016 European Championships in France earlier this week to a mixed reaction. A young boy in a cape, the character will be named by fans in the lead up to the tournament, but will anybody really care? Mascots are very much a secondary to the football, but how many…
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Liverpool are being heavily linked with Mamadou Sakho PSG defender Mamadou Sakho has long been linked with a move to the Premier League and, after falling down the pecking order at the Paris giants since the arrival of Thiago Silva, as the young Frenchman himself predicted at this time last year, he is looking for…
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With Italy taking on Spain in the U21 European Championship final, talkSPORT look at Fabio Borini and Alvaro Morata Italy have the chance to avenge their senior side’s Euro 2012 defeat to Spain when the two nations’ young sides meet in the U21 final in Israel. Both sides like to keep the ball and play…
talkSPORT look at five of Tottenham target Ibrahim Afellay’s best goals Rumours of an Ibrahim Afellay transfer to Tottenham refuse to go away, with the latest batch of stories claiming Spurs are considering making a £5m bid for the Barcelona man. We felt it was only right to remind everyone of what he’s capable of,…
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talkSPORT’s Transfer Spotlight looks at stories in Spain that claim Manuel Pellegrini will try and sign Pepe for Manchester City Speculation is rife in Spain that Manuel Pellegrini’s first signing at Manchester City will be Real Madrid defender Pepe. The Chilean coached the centre-back during their time together at the Santiago Bernabeu and, with Madrid…
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talkSPORT looks at Man City target Jesus Navas Txiki Begiristain, Man City’s director of football, is apparently already hard at work trying to make Jesus Navas Manuel Pellegrini’s first signing as Man City manager. For more on Spain’s World Cup and European Championship winner, talkSPORT’s Transfer Spotlight has more… Name: Jesus Navas Gonzalez Date of…
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