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Express Sport – Ivan to see some swagger The back page of the Daily Express leads on Gareth Southgate who has said he wants to see some swagger from Ivan Toney at this year’s Euros – held in Germany this summer! The paper says Southgate is ready to give Ivan his shot.  Andy Murray screams in pain moments before rollercoaster Miami Open loss to Tomas Machac Andy Murray crashed out of the Miami Open minutes after screaming in pain when he pulled up on his ankle. The Brit drew level at 5-5 in the final set after Tomas Machac served…

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Rafael Nadal provides key injury update ahead of French Open with Spaniard set to play back-to-back clay-court events Rafael Nadal has provided a key update on his hip injury ahead of the French Open with the Spaniard set to play back-to-back clay-court events. Nadal, who missed almost the entire 2023 season due to injury, picked up his latest problem at the Brisbane International in January and planned to make a return at the Qatar Open in February but was not fit enough to compete. The 37-year-old then targeted a comeback at Indian Wells in March but once again pulled out…

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Andy Murray admits he is ‘odd’ and ‘strange’ for what he did at Miami Open Andy Murray admits his behaviour was ‘odd’ and ‘strange’ during his impressive comeback victory over Matteo Berrettini at the Miami Open. The British veteran, who plays with a metal hip and is ranked world No.62, lost the first set but came roaring back to win 4-6 6-3 6-4 against his Italian opponent. Murray, who has his 37th birthday coming up in May, revealed last month that he is ‘likely not going to play past this summer’ as he edges towards retirement. There has been much…

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Harry Maguire urges Gareth Southgate to stay as England boss amid Manchester United links Harry Maguire says he ‘definitely’ wants Gareth Southgate to remain as England manager amid links to Manchester United. Earlier this week, reports emerged claiming that Southgate was now Sir Jim Ratcliffe’s No.1 choice to become United boss should Erik ten Hag be sacked. The 53-year-old is one of the most successful managers in England’s history having guided them to the final of Euro 2020 and the semi-finals of the 2018 World Cup. United admire his work and Southgate’s contract is up at the end of the…

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Manchester United preparing £43million bid for Juventus star after Dan Ashworth recommendation Manchester United are reportedly pursuing Juventus star Gleison Bremer on the recommendation of incoming sporting director Dan Ashworth. Ashworth looks set to become United’s first-ever sporting director after being put on gardening leave by Newcastle United – though the two clubs are yet to agree on a compensation package. Nevertheless, he is supposedly already having a say on their transfer policy in what will be a huge summer for the club as Sir Jim Ratcliffe looks to get them back on track. According to reports from Italy, via…

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Wales reach Euro 2024 play-off final after thrashing Finland 4-1 Wales have reached the Euro 2024 play-off final after defeating Finland 4-1 in Cardiff on Thursday night. The Dragons are now just one game away from joining England and Scotland at this summer’s tournament in Germany. Goals from David Brooks, Neco Williams, Brennan Johnson and Dan James got the job done for Rob Page’s side in the play-off semi-final to set up an all or nothing clash against Poland. Wales got off to the perfect start when Harry Wilson’s shot was parried away by Lukas Hradecky and Brooks was the…

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Red Bull send ‘Thai spy’ to keep tabs on Christian Horner ahead of Australian Grand Prix Red Bull’s owner has reportedly sent a ‘Thai spy’ to snoop on Christian Horner and the rest of the Formula 1 team amid the ongoing scandal. Horner, husband of former Spice Girl Geri Halliwell, was under investigation after allegations of ‘inappropriate behaviour’ were made against him by a female employee of Red Bull. The team principal was cleared, though the claimant, who has since been suspended on full pay by Red Bull, is appealing that decision and has lodged an official complaint to the…

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Harry Kane among four England stars who miss training ahead of Brazil clash Harry Kane and Bukayo Saka were among the four England stars who trained away from the first-team ahead of Saturday’s friendly clash with Brazil. The Three Lions take on the five-time world champions at Wembley this weekend, preparing for that fixture at St George’s Park this week. Kane, Saka, Cole Palmer and Jordan Henderson were not spotted with the rest of the group on Wednesday with Sky Sports reporting the four are undergoing ‘personalised training programmes inside the gym’. England were left sweating on Kane’s fitness after…

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Bayern Munich chief reacts to Jose Mourinho ‘learning German’ and Jurgen Klopp rumours Bayern Munich chief Max Eberl has not closed the door to Jose Mourinho potentially being in the frame to succeed Thomas Tuchel, but he has shut down links with a move for Jurgen Klopp. The Bundesliga giants have begun the process of looking for a new manager after Tuchel announced he would be stepping down at the end of the season, with Bayer Leverkusen’s Xabi Alonso quickly emerging as their preferred target. But there are other names in the frame too, with suggestions that Mourinho – who…

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The back page of the Daily Mirror reports that Man Utd are eyeing up England football boss Gareth Southgate to replace Erik ten Hag – who’s facing the sack. 

Elsewhere the paper reports on the Man Utd teen sensation Kobbie Mainoo being called up to the England senior squad for the upcoming friendlies against Brazil and Belgium.

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Sun Sport – Three Lions Cub … Main Man The back page of the Sun newspaper leads on teenager Kobbie Mainoo, 18, being called up to the senior England squad for the upcoming friendlies. It’s the last two games England will play before Gareth Southgate names his Euros 2024 squad. The Man Utd academy graduate has made waves in the Premier League this season, with pundits remarking on his calm approach.  England stars link up for Brazil and Belgium games with Kobbie Mainoo joining Jude Bellingham and Co ahead of Euro 2024 KOBBIE MAINOO has linked up with his new…

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Kobbie Mainoo: Man Utd teen sensation added to England squad Kobbie Mainoo, 18 – the teenage Man Utd sensation has received his first senior England call-up for the upcoming friendlies against Brazil and Belgium.  He was originally named in the under-21 squad but has since been promoted to the senior team. England face Brazil on Saturday and Belgium on 26 March – both at Wembley – their final games before Gareth Southgate names his Euro 2024 squad.  The rest of the 26-man squad reported to St George’s Park on Tuesday. The Man UTd academy graduate has been capped by England…

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Jos Verstappen confirms Red Bull ‘power struggle’ is real amid Christian Horner scandal Max Verstappen’s father Jos has confirmed that ‘there is definitely a power struggle’ at Red Bull amid the ongoing Christian Horner scandal. As Formula 1 heads down under for this weekend’s Australian Grand Prix, the Horner scandal continues to cast a dark shadow over the sport. The female employee of Red Bull who accused Horner of ‘inappropriate behaviour’ is appealing the decision to clear the team principal of any wrongdoing. Speculation surrounding the future of Horner, husband of former Spice Girl Geri Halliwell, Max and several Red…

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Andy Murray assesses Olympic Games chances as retirement decision looms Andy Murray still holds out hopes of playing at the Olympics in Paris but will only do so if he believes he can add to his medal collection. Murray has continued to drop hints of his impending retirement from the sport, noting last month that he ‘did not plan on playing much past this summer’. Wimbledon, where Murray has won two of his three grand slams, may be seen as the most likely venue for his swan song. However, the Scot has admitted he still harbours ambitions of playing in…

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Emma Raducanu suffers fresh injury blow and pulls out of Miami Open Emma Raducanu has withdrawn from the Miami Open after suffering a lower back injury in a fresh blow for the British tennis star. Raducanu, who saw her 2023 season derailed by injury problems and returned in January, was due to face world No.56 Wang Xiyu in the first round on Tuesday. But the 21-year-old, who reached the third round at Indian Wells last week, will miss the prestigious WTA event in Miami despite being handed a wildcard. It is not yet known how serious Raducanu’s latest injury is…

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