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Coronavirus UK: Gareth Southgate urges country to come together with letter to England supporters a

Gareth Southgate has urged England not to waste time worrying about the postponed European Championship and urged fans to provide each other with relentless support.




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Emma Jackson insists she needed to speak out after former England doctor Rob Chakraverty quits

Jackson revealed that she believed her career was ended by the high levels of thyroxine prescribed by Chakraverty. On Friday, Chakraverty said he was stepping down from his FA post




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Former Chelsea star Joe Cole donates £25,000 to NHS staff taking care of coronavirus patients

ADRIAN KAJUMBA: Joe Cole has donated £25,000 to the 'unbelievable' NHS staff working round the clock to fight coronavirus and urged the nation to give what they can to help out.




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Ben Chilwell has shown qualities that make him prime for big-money move

TOM COLLOMOSSE: At his best, Ben Chilwell is one of the finest attacking full-backs in the country yet he has displayed a far more important quality during Leicester's season - an ability to learn quickly.




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Euros delay may be ideal for England... Southgate's starlets could peak at the perfect time

Southgate's team has promise but it has holes in it, too. The opposition from the best of Europe would have been a little stronger than many of the teams England defeated during their 2018 World Cup run.




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CHRIS SUTTON: Gareth Southgate's kids will be hitting their prime for the delayed Euros

COMMENT: Harry Kane, you expect, will be fitter than he would have been this summer. Young talents such as Jadon Sancho and Callum Hudson-Odoi will have gained another year of experience.




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JAMIE REDKNAPP: Pushing Euro 2020 back to next summer could still play out well for Harry Kane

COMMENT: Perhaps, the one plus side to this summer's European Championship being moved to 2021 is that it offers Kane time. The team figurehead will not have to rush to get back.




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AHEAD OF THE GAME: FA top brass could be hit with temporary pay cuts

MATT HUGHES - AHEAD OF THE GAME: The FA have held talks about asking senior executives and staff - which could include England manager Gareth Southgate - to take temporary pay cuts.




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'He tried to surprise him: Rivaldo says Ronaldinho MEANT to lob David Seaman at the 2002 World Cup

England crashed out of the tournament in the quarter-finals when they suffered a 2-1 defeat to eventual winners Brazil, Ronaldinho scoring an unforgettable winner in the second half.




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Women's Euro's POSTPONED for a year due to the coronavirus crisis, claims Danish FA

The news had been widely expected since the Olympics were pushed back by 12 months, with the coronavirus crisis also creating a backlog of qualifying fixtures.




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Sky and BT want to broadcast more games next season as price for not demanding compensation

AHEAD OF THE GAME: Sky Sports and BT Sport will ask the Premier League for the right to broadcast more matches next season as the price for not demanding a huge compensation fee.




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MARTIN SAMUEL: It's time for players to wake up...football is an empty shop with big bills to pay

MARTIN SAMUEL - CHIEF SPORTS WRITER: Having given up £1million of his salary, England manager Gareth Southgate must have been rather surprised to end up as the villain on Sunday.




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Tottenham confirm former striker Jimmy Greaves ill in hospital

Tottenham and England legend Jimmy Greaves is in hospital sparking concern about of the greatest goalscorer English football has ever seen. Greaves was taken to hospital in Chelmsford.




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Michael Owen picks Shearer to start up front in England XI since his debut... despite simmering feud

The two strikers differences were shot into the spotlight last year when Owen released his autobiography, in which he had a pop at the former Newcastle striker and legend.




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Peter Bonetti, goalkeeper who played 729 games for Chelsea, dies at the age of 78 

Nicknamed 'The Cat' for his lightning reflexes, Bonetti became a club legend at Stamford Bridge after playing 729 games for Chelsea - making him their second-highest appearance maker.




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Tottenham's former striker Jimmy Greaves remains in hospital under the watch of medical staff

Tottenham and England legend Jimmy Greaves is comfortable in hospital. He was rushed to the hospital on Tuesday night after nurses had concerns over his condition. He is 80 and has been in poor health.




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Reece James posts throwback picture from Chelsea academy days including Mason Mount and Declan Rice

Reece James has posted a picture of himself and other Premier League stars during their time in Chelsea's academy. The right back has been reflecting on his journey to the first team.




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Norman Hunter was far more talented than his 'Bites Yer Legs' nickname suggested

Chopper Harris, Anfield Iron Smith... and Bites Yer Legs Hunter. Three players who defined a very different era of English football, and who very much earned their nicknames.




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John Terry auctions memorabilia collection to raise £250,000 for the NHS and Make-A-Wish Foundation

Former Chelsea captain John Terry has put 12 items from his football memorabilia collection up for auction to raise money for the NHS and the Make-A-Wish Foundation. 




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Former Middlesbrough midfielder Didier Digard says he left due to Gordon Strachan's Scottish accent

Didier Digard joined Middlesbrough from Paris Saint-Germain in 2008, but after two years at the Riverside he moved back to Nice on an initial loan before the move was made permanent.




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Phil Neville will leave his role as England's women manager when his deal expires in summer of 2021

Sportsmail reported on March 13 that Neville was considering his future following a disappointing performance at the SheBelieves Cup in the United States.




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The Phil Neville experiment has run its course. England could not wait any longer to change

The FA rolled the dice in appointing Phil Neville two years ago. He had no management experience, no prior record in women's football to point to and when it is all said and done, it has backfired.




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DANNY MURPHY: With a cheeky wink, Paul Gascogine left me starstruck

DANNY MURPHY: My first football idols were Liverpool stars Kenny Dalglish and John Barnes. But, as a midfielder, the player I used to really try to emulate was Paul Gascoigne.




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Leeds hero and former England defender Trevor Cherry dies age 72 

Cherry who began his career with hometown club Huddersfield and also later played for and managed Bradford, earned 27 caps for England and captained the national side in his penultimate appearance.




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Reading come from 2-0 down to defeat Cardiff in penalty shootout thriller

Reading have come from 2-0 down to defeat Championship rivals Cardiff City on penalties to progress to the fifth round of the FA Cup.




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Newcastle supporter is caught on TV getting his penis out to celebrate extra-time winner

As Allan Saint-Maximin raced over to celebrate in front of the away fans, TV viewers would have been shocked to see one fan unzipping his trousers, whipping out his penis and gesticulating with it.




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James Milner cheers on Liverpool kids in FA Cup replay win instead of going on holiday

James Milner opted to stay put in chilly England despite his team-mates enjoying luxury trips around the world as he watched Liverpool's youth team beat Shrewsbury in the FA Cup fourth round.




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West Brom's hilarious message after Newcastle fan is caught exposing himself

West Brom poked fun at the Newcastle United supporter who exposed himself celebrating a goal on Tuesday night by reminding Toon fans that The Hawthorns stadium is a 'windmill free zone'.




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Shane Long reacts to Southampton team-mates James Ward-Prowse injury during FA Cup clash

Southampton midfielder James Ward-Prowse was taken off on a stretcher and given oxygen after being caught on the right leg by a late challenge from Ryan Sessegnon.




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Liverpool chairman Tom Werner urges fans to savour sublime Premier League season

Liverpool chairman Tom Werner has given his view on the incredible season to date of Jurgen Klopp's men, and hopes fans are doing their all to savour every moment.




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Liverpool chairman 'attended secret meeting to discuss lucrative new pre-season tournament'

Liverpool chairman Tom Werner reportedly attended a meeting to discuss adding more games to the club's calendar - just days after Jurgen Klopp complained about playing too many.




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James Ward-Prowse could return from horror knee wound for Southampton suffered just 10 DAYS before

Southampton manager Ralph Hasenhuttl has revealed James Ward-Prowse is in contention to feature against Burnley on Saturday - just 10 days after suffering a nasty cut on his leg.




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Former England captain Dave Watson has neurodegenerative disease 'most likely brought on by heading'

Former England captain Dave Watson has a neurodegenerative disease that was 'most likely' brought on by head injuries and repeated heading of the ball during his playing days.




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Storm Dennis impacts Women's FA Cup, rugby league and horse racing

The fifth round of the Women's FA Cup was disrupted as games between Arsenal and Lewes and Leicester and Reading were postponed, as was the racing meet at Market Rasen.




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Mikel Arteta praises Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang's reaction to defeat against Olympiacos

Mikel Arteta has praised the reaction of Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang after his skipper missed a last-gasp chance as Arsenal crashed out of the Europa League to Olympiacos.




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Sokratis Papastathopoulos hints at Arsenal exit if his playing time doesn't improve

Sokratis Papastathopoulos insists he will not "sit" on his contract at Arsenal and would look to move on if he becomes disillusioned at being out of the team.




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Arsenal fans fume at Mike Dean after Matteo Guendouzi is booked for sarcastically placing ball down

The French midfielder was cautioned by veteran referee Mike Dean during the first half of the Gunners' FA Cup tie with Portsmouth, leaving supporters bemused as to why he was booked.




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Portsmouth fans aim vile chant at Lucas Torreira as they sing 'You're going home in an ambulance'

Arsenal were dealt an injury blow during their FA Cup fifth round win over Portsmouth as midfielder Lucas Torreira was taken off on a stretcher. The Uruguayan went to ground holding his ankle.




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Pep Guardiola rules out Leroy Sane comeback in Manchester City FA Cup tie with Sheffield Wednesday

Leroy Sane has missed the whole of the season so far after tearing his anterior cruciate ligament in the Community Shield against Liverpool on August 4, 2019.




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Premier League clubs beef up their global scouting departments ahead of post-Brexit regulations

EXCLUSIVE BY SAMI MOKBEL: Premier League clubs have strengthened their global scouting teams as they prepare to take advantage of relaxed post-Brexit regulations on homegrown players.




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Reading 1-2 Sheffield United AET: Sharp scores extra-time winner as Blades progress to quarters

DANIEL MATTHEWS AT THE MADJESKI STADIUM: Here, Reading pushed their Premier League visitors beyond 90 minutes, only for Billy Sharp's extra-time header to break their hearts.




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Billy Gilmour has emerged at just the right time for Frank Lampard amid injury crisis

Billy Gilmour was the name on everyone's lips as Chelsea dumped Liverpool out of the FA Cup. And the youngster could get more game time as Chelsea grapple with an injury crisis.




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Tim Krul says mind games were to thank for his penalty heroics for Norwich

Norwich goalkeeper Tim Krul saved penalties from Troy Parrott and Gedson Fernandes as Tuesday's fifth round tie at White Hart Lane was settled in a shoot-out after a 1-1 draw.




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Jan Vertonghen blames Tottenham's defence for shock FA Cup defeat to Norwich

Jan Vertonghen admits Tottenham must address the problem of goals they concede if they are to salvage something from their disastrous season after crashing out of the FA Cup on Wednesday.




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Met Police confirm investigation opened into Eric Dier's clash with fan after Spurs' FA Cup exit

The police have opened their investigation into Eric Dier's clash with a supporter following Tottenham's FA Cup exit against Norwich on Wednesday night.




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PETER CROUCH: Don't blame Eric Dier for his actions, we've all wanted to lamp a 'fan'

PETER CROUCH: The final game of the 2010-11 season was unremarkable. Tottenham played Birmingham at home and we won 2-1 thanks to a last-minute goal from Roman Pavlyuchenko.




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AHEAD OF THE GAME: Arsenal resigned to losing captain Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang due to wage demands

MATT HUGHES - AHEAD OF THE GAME: The 30-year-old Gabon striker is in talks over a new contract and his demands represent more than a 30 per cent increase on his existing deal.




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It was supposed to be the biggest game of recent times with Newcastle on brink of FA Cup semi-final

CRAIG HOPE AT ST JAMES' PARK: Not since 2000 have the Magpies been to Wembley. Here, they were potentially 90 minutes away, albeit with Manchester City as an obstacle.




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'He could get emotional and cry sometimes': Juan Mata reveals his relationship with Louis Van Gaal

Manchester United midfielder Juan Mata revealed former Red Devils manager Louis Van Gaal cried in front of his players during his time at Old Trafford.




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IAN LADYMAN: Don't let domestic cups be virus victims

IAN LADYMAN: The big clubs of this country will have no choice but to reshape the domestic game a little and they will seek to do it in a manner that suits themselves.