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Calvin Phillips is back for the World Cup but it’s rusty, with only 11 days left for Iran

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Calvin Phillips is back! And after seven weeks on the sidelines after shoulder surgery, he was…well, pretty rusty. But the most important thing for England now, and Manchester City in the end, is that he’s back on the pitch. There was other good news for Gareth Southgate too: if Jack Grealish plays with such determination to beat a man and score goals, it will be a huge part of what his country is doing in Qatar. “Jack Grealish is more like him than Ricked,” Liam Gallagher tweeted, and there could…

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Calvin Phillips ‘optimistic’ about England’s World Cup chances after Man City return

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Manchester City midfielder Calvin Phillips said he is “optimistic” about England’s World Cup squad after returning to action in the Carabao Cup on Wednesday. Phillips has been out of action since undergoing shoulder surgery in September but came in in the 51st minute of City’s 2-0 third-round win over Chelsea before Gareth Southgate’s announcement on Thursday. When asked if he had spoken to Southgate and if he was feeling nervous, Phillips told Sky Sports: “Not so much with Gareth. I spoke to all the staff and the doctors there to…

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What time are the Champions League round of 16 matches and the Europa League knockout match?

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The draw for the first rounds of the Champions League and Europa League took place on Monday with plenty of exciting matches. In the Champions League, there is a repeat of last year’s final as Liverpool face Real Madrid while Paris Saint-Germain face Bayern Munich in another European heavyweight match. Elsewhere, Manchester United vs Barcelona will be the main attraction in the Europa League knockout stage, with Red Bull Salzburg facing Roma. the athlete He has compiled the full list of matches for the first knockout phase of the 2022-23…

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Ornstein: Kane supports Raducanu, Newcastle team dinner, Arsenal v Milan, Man Utd exit

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Much of the discussion this week in England will center on who will be Gareth Southgate’s 26-man squad for the World Cup, which will be announced on Thursday. One man sure to be on board, if fit, is Captain Harry Kane. The Tottenham Hotspur striker continued his impressive form for his club on Sunday by scoring in their sixth consecutive home game in the Premier League – despite the 29-year-old’s side suffering a 2-1 defeat at Liverpool. Kane became a national figure at the 2018 World Cup, where his goals…

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What is the date of the draw for the round of sixteen for the European Champions League?

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After the intense Champions League group stage, the teams that qualified for the knockout stage will find out their fate in the Round of 16 next week. There are a few notable absentees from the lottery, with a few surprising additions taking their place. Here’s everything you need to know about the lottery. When and where is the Champions League round of 16 draw? The draw for the Round of 16 will take place at 11 AM GMT (12 PM CET, 6 AM EST) on Monday, 7 November. The UEFA…

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Mark Hughes on making sure the Bradford Fire is always remembered and played twice a day

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Mark Hughes, as confirmed earlier this year by taking charge of a failing Bradford City in the bottom half of League Two, loves a challenge. This willingness to face anything that appears in front of him once led the 72-game Wales striker to agree to play twice on the same day at the height of his career. As if that wasn’t stressful enough, the two matches were in two different countries. “I just joined Bayern Munich,” Hughes told The Athletic. “My first appearance was on Saturday before and I was…

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Who can get out and out of the Champions League this week?

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Teams reached the halfway point in the Champions League group stage after each played three matches at their tables. Some are stronger than others, and there’s still plenty to play for as we progress toward figuring out the ultimate winners and losers for each group. However, there are teams that can qualify for the knockout stages of the competition if certain results occur during the evening of Tuesday and Wednesday. Athletic took a look at who could qualify and exit the Champions League group stage this week. Group A Napoli…

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Kyle Walker ‘left for a while’ – Pep Guardiola, Manchester City boss

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Pep Guardiola confirmed that Manchester City and England defender Kyle Walker “will be out for a while”. Walker, 32, sustained an injury during the first half of Sunday’s Manchester derby and thus missed City’s Champions League win over FC Copenhagen. Guardiola confirmed Walker’s absence before the Copenhagen match, but did not give a timetable for his recovery. After the 5-0 win over the Danish team, Guardiola said: “He will be out for a while. When asked if Walker is facing weeks or months on the sidelines, Guardiola replied, “Weeks.” “(It’s)…

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Orenstein: Nkunko agreed to Chelsea, Foden contract closed, Arsenal executive role increased, Wilson signs new deal

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If anyone expects Chelsea’s new owners to take a break once the transfer window closes, think again. Since the market closed on September 1, Todd Boehly-Clearlake Group has changed managers, stepped up the search for its sporting directors and prepared a deal to secure one of Europe’s elite strikers next summer. News emerged last week of Chelsea’s move to Christopher Nkunko, with RB Leipzig undergoing medical tests ahead of a proposed move for the 2023-24 season. There has been some guesswork as to the state of the situation, but Ankonkwo…

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Manchester City suffered a blow after Rodri was excluded from the Etihad Stadium derby

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Manchester City’s Rodri has been excluded from today’s derby match against Manchester United due to a calf injury. The Spanish midfielder suffered a calf problem during Saturday’s training that ruled him out. City assessed Rodri this morning but he was not fit enough to participate against his rivals. Ilkay Gundogan will play as a defensive midfielder in the absence of both Rodri and Calvin Phillips. .

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