33 h. ago Predicted Rangers XI as Russell Martin rotation could continue as returning match winner stakes his claim

Martin has a rare chance to stick with a winning team but previous fatigue comments suggest at least one change

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8 d. ago Igor Jesus stakes claim to usurp Chris Wood as Forest convert to Ange

Brazilian scored twice at Betis but Anderson was again the star in Seville, where dozens of away fans were treated to free drinksThese are still early days but Igor Jesus’s first goal in the Europa League draw with Real Betis was another tick in the box for so-called Ange-ball, a brisk team move culminating in the Brazil striker converting from close range. The first half was particularly encouraging from Ange Postecoglou’s perspective, Forest peppering the Real Betis goal, a series of cutting moves proof his methods are working. But Forest have squandered leads in three of their four matches under Postecoglou. Why are they struggling to get over the line? They toiled against Betis with Nikola Milenkovic cramping up approaching the final whistle, while Douglas Luiz, influential for both goals, was withdrawn at half-time owing to hamstring soreness. Worryingly, Forest again seemed to lose momentum after making substitutions. “We’ve got to manage games, see them out – we’ll be in a be...

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9 d. ago Lennon Miller lights up Coppa Italia with first Udinese goal as Scotland starlet stakes Serie A claim

Midfielder on target for new club as Palermo defeated in cup

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2 w. ago Sam Konstas overcomes ‘mental demons’ to stake Ashes claim with ton in India

The youngster endured a difficult tour of the West Indies but showcased his talent with a fine hundred at Lucknow

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3 w. ago Thomas Tuchel says ‘competition is on’ as fresh faces stake World Cup claim

England followed Saturday’s 2-0 win over Andorra with the 5-0 shellacking of Serbia.

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3 w. ago EU chief says it's time for Europe's 'independence moment' faced with war and major power tensions

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen says that Europe must stake claim to its independence in the face of challenges from Russia, new and hostile trade realities and other major powers

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3 w. ago Why Fabio Wardley is perfect opponent for Joseph Parker to stake his claim for Oleksandr Usyk title shot

Parker will face Wardley next month, as an injured Usyk continues to elude the Kiwi

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3 w. ago Hamilton Accies boss hints at changes for derby cup clash as he eyes league run

John Rankin says young players might have a chance to stake a claim for places

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