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- The Guardian
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- Euronews
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- The Guardian
Angel Gomes sets to demanding work as England’s goalkeeper of the outfield
Composed midfielder demonstrated the ability to do the right thing again and again that is vital to his position
- Sky News
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- The Telegraph
Next England manager: Our verdict on who should lead the Three Lions to 2026 World Cup
With the Football Association seemingly no nearer to working out who will replace Gareth Southgate long term, Telegraph Sport asks its team of football writers who they think should pick up the baton, and whether they think it would be fine if that person was not English.
- The Guardian
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- Evening Standard
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- Yahoo Sports
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- The Telegraph
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- The Independent
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Mets, Mark Vientos punch back in NLCS Game 2 vs. Dodgers to tie series — 'I took it personal'
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- The Telegraph
Confused, complacent England back to winning ways despite chaos off the field
This was an interim performance from England. They were somewhere between good and bad. They are caught in a land of confusion in-between. Even their away kit is a mix. Blue and red making purple. But they eventually got it done. They won 3-1 away from home and, rationally, that must be satisfactory against most opponents.
- The Guardian
Trent Alexander-Arnold curls stunning free-kick as England beat Finland
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- The Guardian
‘We’re a powerhouse’: the Māori canoe and haka leading New Zealand into America’s Cup battle
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From Pep to Potter – 5 possible contenders to take over England job
The Football Association appears no closer to settling on a successor to Gareth Southgate as England manager with Lee Carsley set for one more round of international matches as interim boss. Carsley has been noncommittal about whether he wants to be considered for a full-time promotion from the Under-21s and is only second in the bookmakers’ odds to get the job permanently. Here, the PA news agency looks at five possible contenders for the England job.
- The Telegraph
Grealish, Walker and Stones cited in tribunal evidence as Mendy recounts alcohol-fuelled parties
Benjamin Mendy launched an £11 million unpaid wages claim against Manchester City by alleging up to five team-mates joined his alcohol-fuelled parties.
- The Guardian
Guardiola the dream long shot for FA as it looks past Carsley for England job
The Football Association has identified Pep Guardiola as its dream target but is not hopeful of securing a deal for the Manchester City manager
- Associated Press
New Zealand opens up a 3-0 lead over Britain in America’s Cup final after almost crashing
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