5 h. ago Thomas Tuchel wary of physical demands on his England players

‘The tournaments are played after a long season’Head coach preparing for Andorra World Cup qualifierThomas Tuchel is determined to find the answer to England’s physical problems after gruelling Premier League campaigns, having noted that the team were “most comfortable” in terms of recent tournaments at the mid-season Qatar World Cup in 2022.The head coach, who is preparing here for Saturday’s World Cup qualifier against Andorra, wants to harness the traditional virtues of the English game – namely pace, strength and aggression. But he is aware that searing temperatures await at many of the venues for the finals in the US, Canada and Mexico next summer and, as such, it will be vital to be able to play in different styles. Continue reading...

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17 h. ago Liverpool release seven players now available for transfer as statement issued

Liverpool have confirmed that seven players have left the club following the expiration of their contracts, with the Reds also offering new deals to eight prospects

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17 h. ago Liverpool release seven players as Premier League champions begin preparations for new season

The Reds have let seven of their academy players go as preparation for the new season begin in earnest, while eight of of young stars have been offered new contracts to stay

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17 h. ago What channel is Scotland vs Iceland? Free live stream, TV, ref and team news for Hampden friendly

Steve Clarke has a full squad available as his dedicated stars prepare for two end-of-season friendlies

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41 h. ago Football transfer rumours: Arsenal and Liverpool to battle for Sesko’s signature?

Today’s fluff have a hint of deja vuWith the distraction of actual football finally over, the football fans among us are finally able to focus on what this is all really about: whether James Trafford will leave Burnley for Newcastle.The 22-year-old burst on to the scene when leaving Manchester City as the third most-expensive British goalkeeper in history, despite never having played in the Championship, never mind the Premier League. Newcastle tried to buy him last summer, but in true football is the winner style, instead sold Elliot Anderson to Nottingham Forest and took the Greek keeper Odysseas Vlachodimos in part exchange, thus helping satisfy PSR concerns. But now they’re back with a vengeance! Continue reading...

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42 h. ago Hamilton Accies boss 'ignoring outside noise' as he focuses on football

John Rankin says all he can do is prepare the team for next season

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63 h. ago Liverpool make two decisions on Luis Diaz as transfer stance revealed

Liverpool forward Luis Diaz has attracted transfer interest from Saudi Arabia but the newly minted Premier League champions have no plans to sell the Colombia star

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64 h. ago Wrexham need to break record transfer if Ryan Reynolds wants to sign Premier League icon's son

Wrexham have been linked with a move for a Manchester United academy graduate whose dad once graced the Premier League, but they face stiff competition from their Championship rivals

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3 d. ago Florian Wirtz drops huge Liverpool hint in angry response to transfer claims

Florian Wirtz has taken to social media to deny reports that he has requested the No.10 shirt at Liverpool ahead of a potential club-record move to the Premier League champions

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3 d. ago Caoimhín Kelleher completes £18m move from Liverpool to Brentford

Kelleher was keen to be No 1 after deputising for AlissonMove happens as Mark Flekken joins Bayer LeverkusenBrentford have completed the signing of Caoimhín Kelleher from Liverpool in a deal that could rise to £18m.Liverpool had wanted more than £20m for the Republic of Ireland goalkeeper but, with only a year remaining on his contract and Kelleher keen for regular football, the Premier League champions have accepted an initial payment of £12.5m plus add-ons from Brentford for the 26-year-old. Continue reading...

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4 d. ago Florian Wirtz to Liverpool twist as Milos Kerkez addresses transfer links amid Luis Diaz update

Reds round-up as Premier League champions push for further huge deals after Jeremie Frimpong replaces Trent Alexander-Arnold

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4 d. ago Buying Florian Wirtz reveals Liverpool’s new ambition – and poses a question for Arne Slot

Wirtz has not shared the same dream as many of Germany’s other top stars by joining Bayern Munich, instead choosing the Premier League champions

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5 d. ago Arsenal transfer news: Benjamin Sesko talks start as Gunners overtake Man Utd in race for star

Arsenal are sure to be hard at work in the transfer market as the Gunners look to bridge the gap to Premier League champions Liverpool, and Mikel Arteta is desperate to land a striker

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6 d. ago Inside Jobe Bellingham transfer battle as Ibiza meeting held with Sunderland star

Jobe Bellingham is attracting strong interest from Germany but the exciting young midfielder could yet stay in the Premier League after helping Sunderland win promotion via the Championship play-offs

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7 d. ago Liverpool bid £109m for Wirtz and sign Frimpong as Alexander

Club-record offer submitted for Leverkusen playmakerFrimpong in as Alexander-Arnold joins Real for £10mLiverpool have started ambitious plans to build on their Premier League title triumph by submitting a club record £109m bid for Florian Wirtz and signing his Bayer Leverkusen teammate, Jeremie Frimpong for £29.5m. The moves came on the day Liverpool agreed to let Trent Alexander-Arnold join Real Madrid early in a deal worth £10m.Liverpool head coach, Arne Slot, considers Wirtz an ideal option to improve his Premier League champions and the club moved quickly to open talks with Leverkusen once the coveted 22-year-old rejected a move to Bayern Munich. Manchester City were also interested in the attacking midfielder but withdrew, seemingly as a result of the financial package involved. Continue reading...

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7 d. ago Every Premier League club rated and slated by Robbie Savage with Man Utd scoring 1/10

Another Premier League season is over, with Liverpool crowned champions in Arne Slot's first campaign in charge, but it was not an enjoyable year for others such as Manchester United

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7 d. ago ROBBIE SAVAGE: Every Premier League club rated and slated with Man Utd scoring 1/10

Another Premier League season is over, with Liverpool crowned champions in Arne Slot's first campaign in charge, but it was not an enjoyable year for others such as Manchester United

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7 d. ago We’ll talk once there’s a ruling – Khaldoon Al Mubarak on Man City charges

City were referred to an independent commission in February 2023 over alleged breaches of league financial rules, which City strenuously deny.

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7 d. ago Liverpool close to agreeing Florian Wirtz transfer after tabling gigantic second bid

Florian Wirtz has rejected Bayern Munich and is poised to sign for Liverpool if the Premier League champions can reach an agreement with German side Bayer Leverkusen

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7 d. ago Luke Littler hit by object as rumoured girlfriend supports him at Premier League loss

Poor fan behaviour marred the final stage of Premier League Darts on Thursday night, with world champion Luke Littler being hit by an object ahead of his semi-final

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