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Northern Ireland defender Jonny Evans quick to praise boss Michael O’Neill

Northern Ireland defender Jonny Evans insists the squad are determined to deliver for manager Michael O’Neill in their upcoming qualifying campaign for the 2018 World Cup. The West Bromwich Albion...

Sam Allardyce: Ross Barkley omission was tough call

Sam Allardyce says that leaving Everton midfielder Ross Barkley out of his first England squad was a difficult choice – but the Three Lions boss feels he got it right. Toffees midfielder Barkley...

Lionel Messi injury doubt for Argentina

Lionel Messi is a major doubt for Argentina's upcoming World Cup qualifiers against Uruguay and Venezuela due to a hamstring injury. The Barcelona ace played the full 90 minutes of the Catalan...

Greg Clarke to give Sam Allardyce freedom

New FA chairman Greg Clarke says England boss Sam Allardyce will be given free rein to run the side how he likes. Clarke was confirmed as Greg Dyke's replacement after his nomination was ratified by...

Barcelona forward Lionel Messi makes international U-turn

Barcelona forward Lionel Messi has been named in Argentina’s squad for World Cup qualifiers less than two months after announcing his retirement from international football. The 29-year-old made...

Paul Clement confirms England snub

Former Derby County manager Paul Clement has confirmed he has rejected the chance to work for Sam Allardyce as part of his England coaching staff. The former Sunderland boss was hired by the FA last...

David Moyes linked to Black Cats post

Sunderland are believed to be lining up former Everton and Manchester United manager David Moyes to replace Sam Allardyce. The current Black Cats boss is expected to be confirmed as successor to Roy...

Sam Allardyce set to be named England manager

Sam Allardyce is expected to be named the successor to Roy Hodgson as England manager on Thursday. Sunderland's boss was interviewed by the Football Association last week, along with Hull City's...

Vito Mannone eyeing Sunderland shut-outs

Sunderland goalkeeper Vito Mannone has admitted a failure to keep any clean sheets this season is driving him "crazy" and he has called for an improvement. Sunderland, who are priced at 1.53 to be...

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