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Rafael van der Vaart believes Arne Slot is bringing out the ‘full potential’ in Ryan Gravenberch after the Liverpool midfielder’s impressive display against Germany on Tuesday evening. The Netherlands drew 2-2 with Germany in Amsterdam with Tijjani Reijnders and Denzel Dumfries scoring for Ronald Koeman’s side. Gravenberch, meanwhile, delivered the standout performance at the heart of the Dutch midfield and Van der Vaart feels the 22-year-old has made a drastic improvement during Slot’s short reign at Anfield. ‘I think we have a great midfielder,’ Van der Vaart told NOS. ‘Arne Slot has brought him back to his full potential at…

Lee Carsley sends warning to former Man Utd starlet Angel Gomes Lee Carsley was delighted with Angel Gomes following his eye-catching full England debut but warned the former Manchester United starlet he faces a battle to maintain his place in the Three Lions squad. United’s decision to allow the gifted midfield technician to leave on a free transfer raised eyebrows at the time and the 24-year-old’s rapid progress at Lille has only served to underline that oversight. Having won the trust of Carsley at Under-21 level, the Lille star was immediately parachuted into the interim England manager’s first senior squad…

Arsenal fans have been left furious after Jarred Gillett was named as the referee for Sunday’s north London derby against Tottenham. Gillett, 37, was the referee for the Gunners’ opening Premier League game of the season as they defeated Wolves 2-0 at the Emirates last month. The Australian official angered Arsenal supporters in that match when he didn’t send off Wolves star Yerson Mosquera after he grabbed Kai Havertz by the throat. Last season, Gillett disallowed a last-minute Havertz goal against Aston Villa, which has also been referenced by Arsenal fans on social media before the derby. ‘How is it…

Troy Deeney has questioned Arsenal’s decision to sell Emile Smith Rowe and believes the midfielder could have been the player to come in and replace the injured Martin Odegaard. Odegaard, 25, has emerged as a major doubt ahead of Arsenal’s north London derby clash with Tottenham after sustaining an ankle injury during Norway’s Nations League win over Austria. The Arsenal captain had to be helped off the pitch by Norway’s medical staff in Oslo and was later seen walking with the aid of crutches as he boarded a flight back to England. It leaves Mikel Arteta will a potential headache…

Lee Carsley is a man keen to keep his cards close to his chest but even he must be quietly confident about the start he has made to life as England interim manager. Two wins from two against the Republic of Ireland and Finland was expected, and sterner tests are to come, but the 50-year-old is now the overwhelming favourite to be the permanent successor to Gareth Southgate. That, in large part, is down to his own actions and the stamp he has been able to put on this England side after just two games. Carsley did not play it…

Martin Odegaard is likely to be out of action for the next three weeks but the Arsenal captain has avoided serious ankle fracture, according to Norway’s team doctor. Already without midfield duo Declan Rice and Mikel Merino, Mikel Arteta suffered another huge blow earlier this week when Odegaard was forced off in obvious pain during Norway’s Nations League win over Austria. The 25-year-old was pictured boarding a private plane back to London on Tuesday with the aid of crutches, sparking fears he had suffered a fracture that would rule him out for a significant period. Speaking to Norwegian outlet VG,…

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Today’s news summary – Paper Talk If you are someone who reads every perspective of a story, here is a news summary of all of today’s front pages from today’s newspapers; summarised in a 2-minute read

Today’s news summary – Paper Talk If you are someone who reads every perspective of a story, here is a news summary of all of today’s front pages from today’s newspapers; summarised in a 2-minute read