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Beattie believes Chelsea’s problems stem from too many changes to the starting XI. The Blues have made 25 changes to their starting line-ups in the WSL this season – five more than any other side. “They have to keep everyone happy and rotate to an extent, but I don’t know, I always felt as a…

Norwich City have appointed former Rangers boss Philippe Clement as head coach on a three-and-a-half-year contract. The Belgian, 51, replaces Liam Manning, who was sacked after just 17 games in charge following a 2-1 home defeat by Leicester City on 8 November. The Canaries are second from bottom of the Championship with nine points from…

Wood, one of the fastest bowlers to play Test cricket for England, has a chequered injury history. His latest spell out of the Test side began 15 months ago with an elbow problem. When the Durham man made his return in white-ball cricket at the beginning of this year, he sustained the knee injury that…

Watch: New priority scheduling system being created for Fifa game visas, says Trump President Donald Trump has announced US embassies will give visa appointment priority to travellers with tickets to the 2026 World Cup. The Fifa Prioritised Appointment Scheduling System (Pass) will “allow World Cup ticket-holders with long wait times to opt with Fifa for…

The long-running dispute began in July 2023, when Mbappe turned down the move to the Saudi Pro League. Mbappe believes he was sidelined by the French champions for that decision and for refusing to sign a contract extension. He was not invited to take part in PSG’s pre-season tour of Asia and missed their first…

What have we learned so far this FPL season? What’s the best way to approach the game? Our four experts give you their best advice to get ahead of your rivals. Source link

Coventry have a five-point lead and are effectively six points ahead in the race for promotion after 15 games, such is their superior goal difference. Teams have started fast and faded plenty of times, but this Sky Blues team feels different, with a blend of defensive stability, incredible attacking threat, and perseverance, which has seen…

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England boss Thomas Tuchel gives his thoughts on Jude Bellingham’s reaction to being substituted against Albania. Source link

Dean Henderson – Two important saves from Arber Hoxha to keep Albania at bay in the second half. Will be back-up to Jordan Pickford next summer. 6 Jarell Quansah – Can be happy with this England debut in an unfamiliar position at right-back. He doesn’t have a long-term future in the position but did a…