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The back page of the Daily Star leads on England’s Nations League draw – where the Three Lions will face Ireland. The paper picks up on ex-Ireland players Declan Rice and Jack Grealish, who both played for Ireland in their younger years. They now both play for England. The paper says the pair will face a lot of booing in Dublin, Ireland later in the year.

The Three Lions will also face Finland and Greece in six fixtures across September, October and November.

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The back page of the Daily Mirror leads with reports that England boss Gareth Southgate could extend his contract with the national team following the Euros 2024 in Germany – despite having suggested he would leave after the summer tournament. 

The paper says Southgate has hinted that depending on how well the squad do in Germany, could mean he extends his stay. This summer England will field arguably its strongest squad in years including the likes of Harry Kane, Jude Bellingham, Trent Alexander-Arnold, Declan Rice.

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The back page of the Daily Express – like many back pages today – leads on the news that as of next season, Blue Cards will be introduced to the FA Cup.

The news that the FA Cup will trial the Blue card has been met with backlash. The Blue cards will be shown to players for dissent and tactical fouls – it will mean the player will have to spend 10 minutes in the technical area.

Elsewhere, the paper also reports on England’s upcoming Six Nations match against Wales and reports rookie taking to the pitch makes the paper.

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The back page of the i newspaper leads with the news that a ‘Blue card’ will be trialled in the FA Cup next season – essentially a sin bin. It has been met with wide backlash. 

Blue cards will be shown to players for dissent and tactical fouls – it will mean the player will have to spend 10 minutes in the technical area. 

Elsewhere, a large image of the England rugby team makes the back page as the paper says England has announced the same starting squad ahead of their next Six Nations match.

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India star Virat Kohli to miss third and fourth Tests against England India have been dealt a major blow in their Test series against England, with Virat Kohli expected to miss the upcoming third and fourth matches. Kohli, India’s former captain, had looked set to be one of the stars of the series but was forced to pull out of the opening two Tests for personal reasons. While the BCCI did not expand on the…

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Details emerge of the allegations facing Geri Halliwell’s husband and Red Bull boss Christian Horner F1

Details emerge of the allegations facing Geri Halliwell’s husband and Red Bull boss Christian Horner Details of the allegations of ‘inappropriate behaviour’ made against Red Bull Racing boss Christian Horner have emerged. On Monday, it was revealed that Red Bull had launched an investigation into team principal Horner after a female employee made a complaint about the Formula One star. Horner – husband of former Spice Girl Geri Halliwell – said: ‘I completely deny these…

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Emma Raducanu loses to Wimbledon finalist Ons Jabeur in Abu Dhabi British tennis star Emma Raducanu suffered a 6-4 6-1 defeat to Tunisian world No.6 Ons Jabeur in the last 16 of the Abu Dhabi Open on Wednesday. Raducanu, ranked world No.296 after a long spell out with injury and subsequent surgery, went into the clash as a huge underdog against a player who reached back-to-back Wimbledon finals in 2022 and 2023 – and she…

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Mauricio Pochettino reacts to Enzo Fernandez’s pointed celebration in Chelsea win Mauricio Pochettino says Enzo Fernandez’s celebration against Aston Villa was a reaction to abuse he and his Chelsea team-mates have received this season, while he praised the midfielder’s display. The Argentine playmaker, a £107million signing from Benfica just over a year ago, produced one of his best performances in a Chelsea shirt as the west Londoners secured a 3-1 victory at Villa Park in…

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Adobe Women’s FA Cup Quarter final tonight – Where to watch, kick-off  The Women’s FA Cup quarter-finals kick off tonight, with eight teams being cut down to four.  Arsenal – who suffered a shock WSL defeat to West Ham at the weekend – will be looking to bounce back as they face London City Lionesses.  Champions Chelsea will face Sunderland and Aston Villa face Brighton. The toughest battle will be Manchester City vs Tottenham -…

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Where can I watch FA Cup football on TV today? Wednesday’s FA Cup fourth round (replay) sees Chelsea head to Villa, while Premier League strugglers Nottingham Forest host second-tier Bristol City and the winner of that tie will host Manchester United in the last 16. FA Cup football today kick-off timeWhere to watch FA Cup today?Nottingham Forest vs Bristol City19:45N/AAston Villa vs Chelsea20:00ITV FA Cup 2023-24: Fourth round replays, how to watch, schedule How does…

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AFCON schedule: Nigeria to face South Africa in hunt for place in the final – Semifinal fixtures, how to watch and kickoff The 2023 Africa Cup of Nations (Afcon) semifinals kick off tonight with Nigeria facing South Africa, and later tonight Ivory Coast will take on DR Congo to set up the showdown for one team to be crowned champions of Africa. This year’s Afcon has been full of shocks with reigning champions Senegal out…

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