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Lionel Messi can ‘carry’ Argentina to World Cup glory

Argentina manager Jorge Sampaoli is confident star man Lionel Messi can "carry the team on his shoulders" at the World Cup in Russia this summer. The world's most talented player will once again have...

Memphis Depay out to prove himself

Memphis Depay says he wants to play a "leading role" for the Netherlands following a mixed international career to date. The winger shone as an impact player as the Oranje finished third under Louis...

Harry Maguire: Harry Kane key to England hopes

Harry Maguire admits having "probably the best striker in the world" available will be key to England's World Cup hopes. The Three Lions face the Netherlands in Amsterdam on Friday evening but will be...

Eden Hazard handed Belgium assurances

Belgium manager Roberto Martinez insists Eden Hazard won’t be asked to play in a false nine role and has talked up his striking options. The Chelsea star has been deployed in the false nine position...

Tom Heaton maintains World Cup hopes

Burnley goalkeeper Tom Heaton says he is still harbouring hopes of making England's 2018 World Cup squad despite being overlooked for the friendlies against the Netherlands and Italy this month....

Former defender heaps praise on James Tarkowski

Former Burnley defender Michael Duff has heaped praise on James Tarkowski following the centre-back's first call-up to the England national team. Tarkowski, along with Clarets team-mate Nick Pope, has...

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England boss Gareth Southgate calls up uncapped quartet

England boss Gareth Southgate has named uncapped quartet Nick Pope, James Tarkowski, Alfie Mawson and Lewis Cook in his squad for this month's friendlies against the Netherlands and Italy. Burnley...

Gianluigi Buffon confirms international U-turn

Gianluigi Buffon has reversed his decision to retire from international football with Italy and he has made himself available for next month's friendlies against Argentina and England. The Juventus...

Ronald Koeman confirmed as new Netherlands boss

Ronald Koeman has been appointed as manager of the Netherlands in a deal that will take him up to the end of the 2022 World Cup Finals. A European Cup-winning central defender with Barcelona in his...

Gary Caldwell wants Scotland post

Former Celtic and Scotland central defender Gary Caldwell has expressed his interest in becoming manager of the national team. Scotland are searching for a new boss after parting ways with Gordon...

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