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    Arsenal vs Fulham: Is huge Premier League clash available to watch in UK?

    ARSENAL continue their pursuit of Liverpool at the top of the Premier League table against Fulham TONIGHT.Mikel Arteta’s side went into the international break off the back of a massive 1-0 victory against London rival Chelsea. Mikel Arteta has guided Arsenal into the Champions League quarter-finalsCredit: GettyBukayo Saka is on the brink of making his return to ArsenalCredit: GettyFulham are challenging for the Champions League places this seasonCredit: GettyLiverpool were out of action in the Premier League, playing the Carabao Cup final, but lost to Newcastle.As a result, Arsenal closed the gap, but Liverpool still have a healthy lead at the top of the Premier League.Fulham themselves are also trying to close down a gap, but to the top four in the Premier League.They are four points off Chelsea, who currently occupy the fourth position in the Premier League table – although Champions League qualification might stretch to fifth place this season. How to watch Arsenal vs Fulham and is there a live stream?Arsenal vs Fulham is NOT available to watch on any TV channel in the UK.There are also no legal streams availableThe game at the Emirates will kick-off at 7.45pm GMT.SunSport will blog all the action as it happens. More

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    Chelsea files: Boehly and Co have spent billions but most important signing could be a man dubbed the ‘magic gardener’

    CHELSEA have made lots of big signings over the last couple of seasons.Yet one of the most important arrivals has slipped under the radar but continues to make a huge contribution both at the club’s Cobham training ground and at Stamford Bridge.The Stamford Bridge pitch has been in pristine conditionCredit: GettyGardener Paul Burgess has earned a stellar reputationCredit: GettyThat man is Paul Burgess, one of the most respected groundsmen in the world and who arrived at the club in 2023 after spending over a decade at Real Madrid.The Premier League will announce its ‘Grounds Team of the Season’ next month with Aston Villa picking up last year’s award.Yet Chelsea are expected to be in the running for the gong this time as the pitches have improved massively under Burgess and his team.Previously, foxes were running riot on the West London pitch and the players would complain that the pitches were better at other venues.Yet Burgess, who also worked at boyhood club Blackpool and then Arsenal before going to Spain, has changed all that.He arrived in Madrid when Jose Mourinho was manager and sports paper Marca nicknamed him the gardinero magico – magic gardener – after completely sorting out the notoriously-bad Bernabeu surface.It was also his idea to build an underground laboratory as part of the Bernabeu revamp meaning the pitch can be grown even if the surface is covered when the stadium is being used for a pop concert.So maybe Chelsea will end the season with at least one trophy – although you would still have a fair amount of money on them winning the Europa Conference League too.BEST ONLINE CASINOS – TOP SITES IN THE UKMen’s captain Reece James was at Stamford Bridge last Thursday to support the women’s team in the Champions League quarter-finals against Manchester City – and they delivered a stunning 3-0 win to go through 3-2 on aggregate.James’ sister, Lauren, played the full 90 minutes and was in brilliant form.Lauren James gave a Player of the Match performance against Man CityCredit: GettyReece James loves to watch his sister play when he canCredit: GettyBLUES fans could be asked for identification ahead of the home Europa Conference League quarter-final with Legia Warsaw on April 17.This is a sensible idea and will be just to make sure there are no away fans in the home areas at Stamford Bridge.Chelsea will be back in Conference League action later this monthCredit: RexTOP marks to Chelsea for their initiative with the Samaritans and Three UK ahead of Thursday’s Premier League home game with Spurs.Research released this week revealed that two-thirds (64 per cent) of football fans struggle with their mental health, with almost half (42 per cent) turning to an unlikely source of support – taxi drivers.Mobile network Three UK has enlisted the help of former England striker Peter Crouch to launch a fleet of bespoke mental health taxis, driven by selected cabbies who have received specialist training from Samaritans to help get the nation talking more than football.On Thursday, a taxi fleet will offer free rides to passengers who are willing to talk about their mental health or simply use the journey to check in with one another.The taxis will be travelling from West Brompton Tube station to Stamford Bridge ahead of the game.Peter Crouch has backed a brilliant new campaignCredit: PAFORMER Chelsea boss Ruud Gullit was able to heal his rift with Luca Vialli before the Italian died in 2023.But the once dreadlocked Dutchman revealed he will NEVER forgive the Stamford Bridge powerbrokers who forced him out of the club in 1998.Vialli, signed by Gullit, controversially replaced him as boss when the former Milan superstar was sacked after a League Cup semi-final first leg defeat by Arsenal less than a year after leading the club to FA Cup success.It saw the pair, previously close, fall out massively.Vialli died of cancer at the age of just 58 but Laureus Academy member Gullit explained: “Luca and I were able to patch things up.“We met each other a couple of times over the years. We were also in a football programme in Italy.  So we had no issues.”However, Gullit is still mad at former chairman Ken Bates and his chief lieutenant Colin Hutchinson, adding: “It’s a strange thing when you are successful that you get sacked.“Eventually they understood that the reason why I was sacked had nothing to do with me, but was with the people that were trying to do other things around that club.“These people were sacked later on, but then it was almost too late.“Luckily Abramovich came and took over.  But yeah, there were some dodgy people around behind my back who tried to make deals that I didn’t want to be involved in.”Ruud Gullit brought Gianluca Vialli to ChelseaCredit: AP More

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    Nottingham Forest vs Man Utd LIVE RESULT: Elanga’s winner and Murillo’s clearance boost Red’s bid for Europe – latest

    MANCHESTER UNITED falter again as high-flying Nottingham Forest extend league unbeaten run to four after Anthony Elanga’s early first-half strike. The host would deal the early blow on the 5th minute as the former Red Devils winger burst past a sea of bodies from his own half and into the United box before placing his finish past André Onana. Late substitution-turned-unorthodox-striker Harry Maguire made his presence known in the final minutes and came close to bundling in the equaliser only for Murillo to deny him with a goal-line clearance in the last seconds. Next upThe big games keep coming for both of these sides.Nottingham Forest have tricky games with Aston Villa, Everton and Spurs before their FA Cup semi final with Man City.United have a Manchester derby this weekend and an away trip at Newcastle sandwiched by their Europa League ties with Lyon.Copy linkCopiedMakeshiftHarry Maguire was brought on with a few minutes to go and played through the middle as a centre forward.On that decision, Amorim told BBC 5 Live: “If you look at the game in the final 15 minutes they were defending with six men in the box so we had to get more players in there. “We cannot get inside the box with the combinations.”Harry Maguire is really strong on set pieces and when you are in the opposite box you are a striker not a defender. “He is maybe the best guy to play inside the box.”Copy linkCopiedSpeedAnthony Elanga scored a wondergoal against former club Manchester United as fans hailed it the “goal of the season” – but left viewers divided with his celebration.The Nottingham Forest star, 22, scored what proved to be the winner within five minutes thanks to an outrageous solo effort.As the Midlanders cleared their lines from a corner, Elanga picked the ball up in his own half.The Swedish international weaved his way through three Man Utd defenders and kept going all the way into United’s box.He covered an incredible 85 metres in just nine seconds hitting around 21mph, keeping near-Olympic 100m pace, to catch United on their heels.Copy linkCopiedMatch reportMan Utd old boy Anthony Elanga zapped his former employers with a lightning goal and edged Forest a step closer to the Champions League.United boss Ruben Amorim noted before the game how Old Trafford exiles Marcus Rashford and Antony were currently thriving on loan.But it was another former Red Devils wideman who scored the early, only goal in a game in which the visitors did everything but score.TNT Sports claimed Elanga, who joined Forest in the summer of 2023, had run 85 metres in nine seconds before slotting past Andre Onana in the fifth minute.If that is true, perhaps he is in the wrong sport.Copy linkCopiedChampions League football coming?Nuno replied: “Let’s focus on the next one. It is day-by-day.”Copy linkCopiedOn beating United againHe is the first manager since Brian Clough to do the double over Man Utd as Forest boss.But Nuno said: “The records, the boys are breaking all of them and today the City Ground was part of the game. “We were against the ropes. The City ground helps us.”Copy linkCopiedNuno on the winHe told TNT Sports: “We had to suffer, hard work, believe, helping each other, clearance on the line. It was a very hard game for us.””Anthony Elanga is a special boy and he gives this team his speed. He does it by himself and we are delighted.”Copy linkCopiedMain manEverything United do is through Bruno Fernandes.And it’s quite incredible the amount of times he manages to find himself in possession, particularly with Ryan Yates following his every move tonight.It’s a pity those round about him aren’t on his wavelength.Copy linkCopiedHe concluded”We helped them to win three points. I see progress in the game. “Everyone can say whatever they want to say, I see things but we need to win.”We go to the next match. We have Europa League and the next Premier League game.”Copy linkCopiedMore from RubenHe added: “We had a lot of shots and pushed them to the final third but in the end, we had a lack of quality in the final third.”We need to win games. We deserve more from this game, that is clear, but it is our fault. “We cannot concede in the transition of set pieces. We should have won this game, not even draw, but in the end we lost three points.”You know the characteristics of the team. One goal puts them in the place they love. We have to score to win the game, it is frustrating.”Copy linkCopiedThe numbers back that upAs Ruben Amorim said, they were rubbish in front of goal.It was just about record-breaking rubbish, too.Backed up by this X post from OptaJoe, who said: “Manchester United had 24 shots v Nottingham Forest, their most in a Premier League game in which they failed to score since September 2021 against Aston Villa (28), and their joint-most on record (from 2003-04) in an away game without scoring in the competition. Wayward.”Copy linkCopiedRuben frustrationRuben Amorim bemoaned his side’s lack of cutting edge and said his side shouldn’t have lost OR drawn the game – but should’ve won.He told TNT Sports: “We controlled the game but we already knew this team can score out of nothing.”When they score, it changes the game for what they want. We tried and had good opportunities.”In the final third, the last pass was not there. We don’t have that and we cannot score goals. This season is like that.”Copy linkCopiedPraise for the bossElanga concluded: “We have one of the lowest possession in the league, but it has been effective and it is something we have worked on since pre-season. Murillo’s block means more than a goal, seeing it on the bench I was like ‘Wow’.”It started in pre-season, the manager came in December last season and when he came we struggled.”He got his ideas across and we have been able to play different systems. Every player can play any position. That togetherness is important and it says it on the pitch.”Copy linkCopiedCalm finishAnd the finish at the end of that long, mazy run is something that has come from hard work.Elanga added: “The finish was something I’ve worked on. You can run fast but you need to remain calm.”Coming here was about playing, I’m not the finished product. I learnt a lot at Man United. I appreciate them a lot. “I am enjoying my football and want to keep going.”Copy linkCopied’Attack the space’ICYMI – Anthony Elanga was recorded as running 85 metres in just nine seconds for his goal.Asked about that pace and dribbling power, Elanga told TNT Sports: “It’s about attacking the space and getting to the edge of the box as quick as I can, that’s where you can hurt the opposition. “I saw the space and I back that I can show it on the pitch. It’s not too shabby!”Copy linkCopiedMore from OptaOpta Analyst give Nottingham Forest an 81.8& chance of finishing in the top four now.And with fifth set to get Champions League football too, they’d finish in the top five in 93.3% of simulations.Pretty much guaranteed then…Copy linkCopiedConstantly chasingAn incredible stat from OptaJoe here as United continue to concede first and give themselves a mountain to climb.On X, they’ve posted: “23 – In all competitions this season, only Leicester City (25) have conceded the opening goal in more matches among all Premier League sides than Manchester United (23). Uphill.”Copy linkCopiedCan they get Champions League and an FA Cup final?Yates added: “I don’t want to say as football is so cruel. We have got the cup to focus on and we have got the league.”We are at Villa Park Saturday and they’re flying. We take each game as it comes.”Copy linkCopiedMore from YatesHe was snubbed for man of the match for Anthony Elanga.On his team-mate, Yates added: “He is a dream for a midfielder. “Especially us sitting in that low-block – you can give him the ball and he does the rest.”Copy linkCopiedCaptain reactsRyan Yates told TNT Sports: “Special, after a massive performance and 120 minutes the other day – it is unbelievable. “The determination, fans were incredible and buzzing to keep the run going. We’re having a great season. “The past two seasons were about staying up, keeping our head above water, and we have got that momentum at the minute.”Copy linkCopiedAnd for United?They’re left down in 13th place after their 13th defeat from 30 games.They could drop as low as 15th if other results go against them in midweek…Copy linkCopiedWhere it leaves themNottingham Forest move nine points ahead of Manchester City in fifth place, having played a game more.They’re also 10 clear of Newcastle in sixth who have two games in hand.They must be counting that Champions League money already, they can’t throw it away now, can they!?Copy linkCopiedFull time from Dan King at the City GroundTwo big moments went Forest’s way – Elanga’s goal and Murillo’s goal-line clearance. There really were signs of United improving, but they’ve spent £100m on strikers who can’t score. In the final third, there is a lack of quality and confidence. Forest are the opposite. Elanga took his chance brilliantly and the band of brothers held out to make sure it was the only goal.Copy linkCopied’Not enough’Ally McCoist told TNT Sports: “Anthony Elanga, what a goal to win a game of football.”From then on, there was never a dull moment. United, I thought they played well, but they didn’t create enough.”Copy linkCopiedFULL TIME!Somehow, Forest leave this game with a clean sheet and the three points!Nottm Forest 1-0 Man UtdCopy linkCopied More

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    Ambitious ex-Man Utd boss Ole Gunnar Solskjaer ‘holds talks with N’Golo Kante over stunning Besiktas transfer’

    BESIKTAS manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer is trying to pull off a major coup by signing N’Golo Kante this summer.Manchester United legend Solskjaer, 52, took over the Turkish giants in January, four years after his dismissal as Old Trafford boss.Besiktas manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer wants to sign N’Golo KanteCredit: GettySolskjaer and Al-Ittihad star Kante have met ahead of the summer transfer windowCredit: GettyAnd the Norwegian tactician has big plans for his new team after leading them to a massive 2-1 home victory over table toppers Galatasaray on Saturday.According to Yeni Asir, the former United boss wants to sign ex-Chelsea star Kante, 34, ahead of the summer transfer window.The midfielder wishes to leave Al-Ittihad and the same source claims the Saudi giants are open for business by even helping out with his release clause as his £21m-a-year contract runs out in 2026.Solskjaer and the France international have already met and an official bid by Besiktas is expected to be launched in the summer.Read More on FootballThe ex-Cardiff City boss has emphasised his desire to land the ex-Leicester star to club chiefs.The same source adds that Solskjaer told Besiktas’ hierarchy that he is confident he can convince the defensive midfielder to move.The former Molde manager has known the Frenchman from their time together in the Premier League.Kante, who moved to Saudi Arabia in 2023, is considered one of the greatest midfielders to ever play in the English top flight.Most read in FootballCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO BONUSES FROM £10 DEPOSITSThe ex-Caen star was one of the main reasons behind Leicester’s shock Premier League title triumph in 2016.Kante also stood out at Chelsea where he won the Premier League, Champions League, FA Cup and Europa League.’He is everything you need in a human’, say fans after ex-Chelsea star N’Golo Kante’s latest amazing gesture on pitchBesiktas are currently fourth in the Turkish Super Lig with four points separating them from third-placed Samsunspor. More

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    Premier League announce major change to VAR to be introduced for last seven games of the season

    PREM chiefs will finally roll out semi-automated offside technology for the final seven rounds of top flight games, starting on April 12.Club bosses approved the introduction of the new system last summer, with a planned launch in the autumn.A major VAR change is heading to the Premier League imminentlyCredit: ReutersSemi-automated offsides are coming into play later this monthCredit: PREMIER LEAGUEUS-based Genius Sport devised the specialist cameras – up to 28 per match – which deploy the “mesh tracking” of 10,000 plus data points for each player.But a series of issues and concerns about the accuracy of the system saw the launch date put back.While it was used for the first time at seven of the eight FA Cup fifth round ties, an eight minute delay before Bournemouth defender Milos Kerkez’ “goal” against Wolves was eventually ruled out brought a cautious response from Prem leaders.All clubs had been warned that even with SAOT there will still be some situations – such as the one at Bournemouth – where crosshairs and lines will have to be used rather than simply taking the computer call and illustrating it with virtual animation.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLBut last weekend’s quarter final games in the Cup passed off without any concerns.And Premier League bosses confirmed the decision, arguing: “The technology maintains the integrity of the VAR process while enhancing the speed, efficiency, and consistency of offside decision-making.”Prem chief football officer Tony Scholes is convinced that SAOT will speed up decision-making on offsides, cutting 30 seconds-plus off the time taken.Ongoing technical developments backed by Fifa should also see the swift end of assistants keeping their flags down on “tight” offsides, with automatic signalling if a player has broken the defensive line by more than a few inches.Most read in FootballBEST FREE BETS AND BETTING SIGN UP OFFERSThe first match to experience it will be Man City’s Etihad clash against Crystal Palace on April 12.A full statement read: “The Premier League will introduce semi-automated offside technology on Saturday 12 April (Match Round 32). This follows non-live testing in the Premier League and live operation in the FA Cup this season.Moment Nottingham Forest fans ‘try to bribe Anthony Taylor’ during VAR check as hilarious footage goes viral“Semi-automated offside technology automates key elements of the offside decision-making process to support the video assistant referee (VAR).“It provides more efficient placement of the virtual offside line, using optical player tracking, and generates virtual graphics to ensure an enhanced in-stadium and broadcast experience for fans.“The technology maintains the integrity of the process while enhancing the speed, efficiency, and consistency of offside decision-making.“The Premier League has worked in collaboration with PGMOL and sports data and technology company Genius Sports to develop the new semi-automated offside technology system.” More

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    Best April Fool’s Day pranks from Arsenal fans losing their minds to Chris Kamara’s long-lost sister

    NOBODY is safe from an April Fool’s Day prank when April 1 rolls around – and today has been no different.Some of the biggest sporting names from around the world have been up to no good as they took their opportunity to tease their fans.Some of sport’s biggest names have pulled off some hilarious April Fool’s Day pranksWhether it be long-lost sisters, incredible injury returns or even a completely new career change – sports stars always find a way to get one over on their supporters.Here SunSport breaks down some of the best April Fool’s pranks spotted online this year…Kammy’s sisterIconic sports broadcaster and retired star Chris Kamara took the time out of his day to trick his fans into thinking he had a long-lost sister.Kamara, 67, shared a hilariously edited picture of himself made to look like he had long locks and a full face of make-up on to his X account.READ MORE IN SPORTHe shared it alongside the caption: “Wow. Some incredible news. Just found out after all these years that I have sister!!! “She is called April, first I’ve heard of it. Who do you think you are, coming to our screens very soon on ITV.”Safe to say the whole thing was a just a cheeky prank from Kammy, and you can’t expect to see him or his badly-edited ‘sister’ on Who Do You Think You Are? any time soon.Nice try, Kammy.Most read in FootballChris Kamara had fans up and down the country laughingCredit: Times Media LtdKamara pretended he had found a long-lost sisterFur real?Speculation remains about whether Tyson Fury has actually hung up his gloves after he announced his latest of five retirement announcements in January.But for a brief second today it looked like he was about to start a brand new career.That’s because the former world heavyweight champ teased his fans with a post claiming that he was the new James Bond.Alongside an AI picture of him dressed up in a tuxedo with a gun in hand, Fury posted on Instagram: “Shaken, Not Stirred @007.”The Gypsy King is back and I have a license to thrill. Many years in the making and many notable agents and performances before me – BOND. TYSON BOND.”Of course, many fans found this one hard to believe, but it certainly got a few laughs across the internet.Leave the spying to the professionals.Tyson Fury joked that he was branching out into actingCredit: PAFury claimed that he’s the next James BondCredit: Instagram @tysonfuryWood you believe it?Tiger Woods’ injury problems seem to be never-ending and surgery on a ruptured Achilles in March has ruled him out of all four majors this season.But the golfing legend managed to put a lighthearted spin on his latest injury less than two weeks out from The Masters.Woods claimed he had undergone a miracle recovery and would be able to tee up at Augusta next Thursday.He wrote on X: “I can’t believe I am saying this, but a few weeks after rupturing my left Achilles, the sleeping in a hyperbaric chamber plus the explosive lifts my doctors and trainers have me ready to play the Masters next week!”Can’t wait! See y’all on the course.”Fans desperate to see one of the sporting greats return to golf’s most prestigious competition were over the moon with the announcement, only to have their excitement ripped away by a follow-up post.Just six minutes later, Woods added: “P.S. April Fools my Achilles is still a mess :)”.Devastated fans labelled Woods’ prank as “the meanest thing that has ever been done on the internet”.Maybe this one went a little too far, Tiger.Tiger Woods teased golf fans around the world with a hilarious April Fool’s prankCredit: GettyGunner make you angryStat experts Opta are normally the go-to outlet for every fact and figure you could possible want in football.But on April 1, they decided to swap the facts for fibs with a cheeky prank that left Arsenal fans fuming.The stat gurus’ X account wrote: “62% – Arsenal have been given the benefit of the doubt and awarded the highest percentage of 50-50 decisions of any team in the Premier League this season. Evens.”It’s safe to say Arsenal fans were less than impressed with the joke, having seen their team handed five red cards in the league this season – more than any other team.One fumed: “How did you quantify a 50-50 decision ? That’s an opinion based argument.”While another added: “These stats getting out or hand. PLS TELL ME WHO TF DECIDES WHAT A 50-50 is??”.Opta also joked that Liverpool ace Darwin Nunez was too good with another immeasurable stat.Posting: “14 – Darwin Nunez has missed more chances where he’s struck the ball too well than any other player in the top flight this season. Connection.”Opta sent Arsenal fans into meltdown with a fake factArsenal have received more red cards than any other Premier League team this seasonCredit: GettyPhil ‘The Tower’ Taylor Darts fans have been eagerly awaiting a proposed match-up between Luke Littler and Phil Taylor since darts sponsor Target teased a face-off back in February.And today they were finally treated to a hotly anticipated match… of JENGA.All hopes of a master vs apprentice battle at the oche came tumbling down and instead it was a friendly game of Jenga.Read More on The SunAlthough, if you’re interested as to who is the better Jenga player – it turns out it’s 18-year-old Littler.The match took three minutes and 40 seconds to decide, with Taylor, 54, eventually seeing the tower tumble as he tried to take out a block near the bottom.Phil Taylor and Luke Littler finally faced off in a matchCredit: Target DartsIt happened to be a match of Jenga instead of dartsCredit: Target Darts More

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    Chloe Kelly insists there is ‘more to come’ from her as England resume Euros title defence preparations

    CHLOE KELLY is not thinking “too much” about her club future despite the Arsenal loan star’s contract with Manchester City expiring in June. Instead her focus is on being in the best place “mentally and physically” with the Gunners and Lionesses vying for major honours.Chloe Kelly and Beth Mead could be in line to start for England when they play Belgium in the Nations League on April 4Kelly’s recent form on loan for Arsenal led to her earning an England recall ahead of the team’s clashes with Belgium this monthKelly and England striker Alessia Russo shone for Arsenal against Real Madrid in the Champions League quarters with the Gunners due to take on Lyon in the semi-finalsSince her January return to Arsenal, where she began her pro career at 17, Kelly, 27, has flourished alongside England pals Alessia Russo, Beth Mead and Leah Williamson. High points for the forward include delivering two class assists in a three-goal drubbing of Real Madrid with the team dumped out of the Champions League quarters. Efforts include her pinpoint cross for a shot drilled home by Gunners striker Russo.Like Russo, Mead and Williamson, Kelly is in the running to start against Belgium when England play their third Nations League game on Friday 4 April.Read More Football Stories This is a far cry from the first half of this term with Kelly making one start in six City WSL games and initially being left out of England’s squad in February. Two months after her tumultuous exit on loan from City, came a Lionesses recall for the forward who now plays “with a smile”. The 50-capped Lioness said:  “It’s really important as a human being that you get that smile on your face. “That’s nothing to do with being a footballer, it’s just as a human because that’s important. Most read in Football”I’m definitely smiling more, I feel really good.“Right now I’m playing plenty of minutes, enjoying my football and I’m really learning under (Arsenal boss) Renee (Slegers). “Now I’m here (with England) I have another opportunity to represent my country which is a huge honour.”There’s definitely more to come from me.”I’m a player who wants to learn and always wants to get better and I’m probably my own worst critic.”There are going to be games where I might not be my best, but it’s really important that I take that step to becoming the best version of myself.”With the July 5th start of England’s bid to retain their European Championship title fast approaching, questions have arisen concerning Kelly’s future beyond her Arsenal loan. However, the forward, who scored the Lionesses’ tournament-winning goal at Wembley three years ago is not looking too far ahead. Kelly adds: “I don’t think about it too much. I take each day as it comes and work hard to put myself in the best possible place for the next day.”That’s really important and I don’t look too far ahead in anything. “I’m just having fun at the minute, enjoying myself and back down in London with my family spending a lot of time with them. “I’m really appreciating the little things in life.”The first of England’s two Nations League duels with Belgium could see Kelly feature alongside Russo and forward Mead this Friday. The reverse fixture will take place in Leuven on Tuesday April 6The trio were last in action together on March 30 against Crystal Palace in the WSL, with Mead netting twice and Russo also scoring in the 4-0 Arsenal victory. Kelly said: “Growing that connection is really important and the connection off the pitch as well as on it.””By pushing myself every day I can learn what Alessia is doing and how I can match that to be at my best to help her score and Beth as well. “She’s a great friend of mine – Beth.England hope to beat Belgium home and away and stay undefeated in the Nations League as they continue preparations for this year’s Euros in SwitzerlandCredit: Getty”When you have that competition it allows you to be at your best every day.Read More on The Sun”And you can push each other in moments as well so that’s really important.”There’s so much we can learn from each other.” More

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    Man Utd fans convinced Marcus Rashford is ‘still one of ours’ as he watches U18s take on Aston Villa

    MARCUS RASHFORD has shown his support for Manchester United despite being shipped out on loan at Aston Villa.Rashford, 27, fell out of favour under Ruben Amorim as the new United manager axed him from his squad and said he would rather name his 63-year-old goalkeeping coach ahead of him on the bench.Marcus Rashford attended the FA Youth Cup match between Aston Villa and Manchester United’s Under-18sCredit: TikTok @thevillaobserverRashford was loaned out to Aston Villa by Man Utd in JanuaryCredit: GettyRashgford hasn’t forgotten his Man Utd rootsCredit: GettyThe forward was loaned out to Villa in January where he has impressed on and off the pitch as he claimed his first goals on Sunday at Preston to send his team to the FA Cup semi-finals.But the England international, who was recalled by new manager Thomas Tuchel after his move to Villa Park, hasn’t forgotten his Old Trafford roots.Rashford was seen attending the FA Youth Cup semi-final clash between Villa and Man Utd’s Under-18s on Monday at Villa Park.The Red Devils’ academy product was seen wearing a black hoodie in a low-profile appearance way at the back of Trinity Road Stand.Read More on Man UtdVilla went on to beat United 3-1 on penalties following a 1-1 draw to book their place in the final in a match that was also watched by the Manchester giants’ legendary manager Sir Alex Ferguson.According to The Athletic, Rashford wanted to meet United’s youth players and show support for both teams.Man Utd fans were ecstatic after learning the news as they haven’t forgotten their star’s immense contribution to the club since 2015.One supporter tweeted: “He’s still one of ours. Didn’t even celebrate.”Most read in FootballAnother echoed: “He’s one of us.”A third said: “I miss Rashy.”Marcus Rashford says joining Aston Villa from Man Utd was an easy decisionThis fan wrote: “He’s a United fan first and foremost.”And that one commented: “Still our boy.”Rashford counts two goals and four assists in 10 appearances with Villa across all competitions. More