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      Unai Emery has taken a huge gamble on Marcus Rashford… he must hit ground running to prove he’s not finished at 27

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      UNAI EMERY’S judgment of players is about to come under scrutiny like never before.For a man who comes across as cautious, modest and reserved, Emery has blown the lid off his outward persona by swapping Jhon Duran for Marcus Rashford.Marcus Rashford faces crunch time on loan at Aston VillaCredit: Aston VillaVilla chief Unai Emery is taking a risk bringing in RashfordCredit: GettyJhon Duran left Villa for Al-Nassr after being rated as a ‘challenge’Credit: GettyDuran was considered a ‘challenge’ at Villa. A product of his upbringing in Colombia but hard work nonetheless. Turning up late for training; too many tantrums on the pitch.Rashford didn’t even get that far in his final death throes at Manchester United.An outcast elbowed from the squad. Ridiculed by manager Ruben Amorim for an alleged lack of application.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLBut his efforts fighting child poverty suggest his heart is in the right place.On the face of it, Emery appears to have swapped like-for-like at a crucial point in time for him and his employers, and taken a gamble even Villa’s shirt sponsors might baulk at.They face Tottenham in the FA Cup fourth round on Sunday, which could see Rashford play for the first time since December 12, after joining on loan until the end of the season.Through to the last 16 of the Champions League, there’s plenty to aim for this season.Most read in FootballRuben Amorim offloaded Rashford after dropping him totallyCredit: GettyJOIN SUN VEGAS: GET £50 BONUSEqually, the demands of fighting on so many fronts has taken its toll in the Premier League.Two points from the last nine has seen Villa slip to eighth.Ruben Amorim admits he and Man Utd players ALL fighting for their jobs between now and the end of the seasonThe goal for the vast majority of managers competing in Europe’s top competition is to qualify again the following year because there’s  little hope of actually winning it.That means Villa need a kick-start in the league.For that, Emery needs a  committed squad that can be relied upon week in, week out.No shirkers, no sulking, no dodgy sicknotes. Otherwise it’s curtains for the boss. Emery had his fingers burnt before trying to manage distracted stars, badly losing the battle with Mesut Ozil while attempting to keep Arsenal on the up following Arsene Wenger’s departure.He inherited that situation but  nevertheless admitted he could not change the moody German, and it played a significant role in Arsenal’s downward slide at the time.So far so good with Rashford. The day after signing on Sunday, he asked to train while his team-mates were off.A cracking start but then it usually is before the expectation kicks in. The next five months are pivotal for Rashford, Emery and Villa’s hopes of ending the season on a high.Rashford has been in mothballs for almost two months. He must hit the ground running and keep his nose clean until May to convince us he is not a busted flush at just 27.Duran was difficult but still racked up 12 goals before Villa turned a £50million-plus profit by flogging him.The direction of travel for Rashford’s market value is up to him but there is so much at stake for his manager to make sure this deal is successful.It is possible to beat the odds and make these daring signings come off.Harry Redknapp risked his reputation by signing Paolo Di Canio for West Ham then made him a club legend.Juventus don’t regret signing Carlos Tevez and winning the Italian league after his soap opera years at  Manchester United and City.The next five months are pivotal for Rashford, Emery and Villa’s hopes of ending the season on a high.Gouing… goneMATHIS AMOUGOU arrived at Chelsea on the back of an eight-year contract and immediately declared his aim to make an impression.The midfielder, 19, gushed: “It’s an honour for me to sign for such a big club as Chelsea.Mathis Amougou might have to buck the trend to succeed at ChelseaCredit: Getty“They believe in young players and the process they have in place for us to develop is fantastic.”That’s probably what Renato Veiga, Carney Chukwuemeka, Deivid Washington, Djordje Petrovic, Cesare Casadei and Diego Moreira among others thought when they signed. Most have come and gone on loan and made little impact.Del so wrongDEREK CHISORA was wrong to label boxing a ‘scumbag’ sport.Mostly the protagonists come from chequered backgrounds but have turned their back on crime and lowlife to become supreme athletes with incredible mental strength.Those with the courage to step into a ring and put their lives on the line are people of bravery and commitment and up with the greats of any sport.Fairway frolicsWHO would have thought golf could be such a ­riotous sport?Organisers of the Phoenix Open in Arizona are taking steps to avoid a repeat of last year’s mayhem when 54 fans were arrested and 300 ejected due to drunken rowdiness.One even leapfrogged the boundary ropes bare-chested and performed ‘snow angels’ in a bunker.Where do I get a ticket?Fan-ning the flamesFRANCE will have boisterous support amongst an English crowd when they most likely win at Twickenham on Saturday.It was the same in Dublin last Saturday when England lost their Six Nations opener to Ireland.Rugby prides itself on rival supporters being able to drink alcohol freely and still mingle in safety. Of course we get the look-down-your-nose comparison to football — where that doesn’t happen.Manchester United versus Rangers is the latest example with the trouble inside Old Trafford being universally condemned.Around 39 fans were arrested at Old TraffordCredit: XBut there has to be a simple acceptance that football has been built on being the most tribal sport in the world. There are some positives to go with that.READ MORE SUN STORIESVisiting fans in the home end simply need to sit down, shut up and take in the game. It is possible.And those who can’t stop themselves from goading the people around them shouldn’t seek sympathy for their shiners afterwards.Unlock even more award-winning articles as The Sun launches brand new membership programme – Sun Club. More

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      ‘It was so clear for me’ – Ruben Amorim reveals reason he axed Ruud van Nistelrooy from Man Utd coaching staff

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      MANCHESTER UNITED head coach Ruben Amorim insists he made the right decision by axing Ruud van Nistelrooy from his coaching team.Van Nistelrooy, 48, briefly took charge of the Red Devils on an interim basis following the departure of Erik ten Hag in October.Ruben Amorim insists he made the right decision by axing Ruud van NistelrooyCredit: PAVan Nistelrooy, now Leicester manager, has revealed he knows the Man Utd squad inside outCredit: ReutersHe managed three wins and a draw during his time at the helm before Amorim, 40, took over permanently.However, the Portuguese boss rejected the opportunity to keep Van Nistelrooy on board and instead brought in his own team of staff.The Dutchman was subsequently appointed manager of Premier League strugglers Leicester City.And he will face his former club for the first time in the FA Cup tonight.Read More on Man UtdSpeaking ahead of the fourth round clash, Amorim insisted he was right to let Van Nistelrooy leave United three months ago.He said: “It was not a difficult situation, because it was so clear for me, I just had to explain.”He is a man of football and he understands this situation. I have my team and my staff. I prefer to work with a team that brought me here.”I could keep Ruud because it was a good thing for me or a popular thing to do.Most read in FA CupCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO BONUSES FROM £10 DEPOSITS”But I will not put Ruud in front of my guys, no matter what.”Then I had to put a person like Ruud in the end of the hierarchy on my staff, and I think that was not fair on Ruud.Ruud van Nistelrooy talks about his feelings in returning to Old Trafford for Man Utd clash “To show respect to Ruud, I was really clear with him. I explained I have my team and I will continue the same way, and I will not put a guy like Ruud, a legend of this club, in the end of the hierarchy in the staff.”So was the clear decision, really simple to explain, and he took it like a class guy as he is.”Meanwhile, Van Nistelrooy has revealed that he knows the Man Utd squad “inside out” – which could give Leicester a huge boost.He said: “I’m glad I don’t have to analyse the Manchester United squad, I’ll leave that to Ruben. We have prepared for them and I know the squad inside out.” More

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      Injuries & suspensions update ahead of Gameweek 23: Latest on Trent Alexander-Arnold, Ollie Watkins and others

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      DREAM TEAM brings you all the latest injury, suspension and availability news for Gameweek 23 in one convenient location.Trent Alexander-Arnold will not be risked at Plymouth on Sunday and is considered a doubt for next week’s Merseyside derby at Goodison Park.Speaking to journalists, Arne Slot said: “Trent? It’s too early for him. Difficult to say for Everton. It won’t take months or even weeks but it is only three days after Plymouth so let’s wait and see.”Liverpool’s No66 currently features in more than 25% of teams.Alexander-Arnold has the most points among Dream Team defendersCredit: Dream TeamUnai Emery named five absentees ahead of Aston Villa’s FA Cup clash with Tottenham on Sunday: Matty Cash, Tyrone Mings, Pau Torres, Ross Barkley and Ollie Watkins.The latter is the fifth-most selected striker in Dream Team at the time of writing.Speaking on Watkins, Emery told reporters: “I think he is not going to train because he will need more days to recover. Hopefully for next week, he will be available.”Axel Disasi is cup-tied but Marcus Rashford and Marco Asensio could make their debuts for the Villains.As for Spurs, Ange Postecoglou doesn’t expect any of his injured players to return this weekend.Furthermore, Richarlison is due for an assessment having limped off with a calf problem at Anfield on Thursday night.Most read in FootballWatkins won’t play against Spurs this weekendCredit: GettyRuben Dias, Jeremy Doku, Ederson and Nathan Ake all returned to full Manchester City training this week but Pep Guardiola did not provide any concrete updates on availability ahead of his side’s trip to Leyton Orient.Sven Botman will play no part for Newcastle against Birmingham on Saturday.The Dutch centre-back took a knock to his knee against Arsenal but Eddie Howe doesn’t believe it’s a serious injury.Joelinton will be missing for “weeks not months”.Oliver Glasner confirmed that Eberechi Eze “won’t be available” for Crystal Palace at Doncaster on Monday night.Late decisions will be made on Chris Richards (illness) and Eddie Nketiah (twisted ankle).Fulham midfielder Harry Wilson underwent surgery earlier this week having sustained a nasty injury against Manchester United in January.Marco Silva also revealed that Reiss Nelson has suffered a significant setback on his road to recovery.It’s been widely reported that Lisandro Martinez faces several months on the sidelines having sustained a serious ACL injury against Crystal Palace.Martinez suffered a serious ACL injuryCredit: GettyARSENALInjuries: Takehiro Tomiyasu, Ben White, Bukayo Saka, Gabriel Jesus, Gabriel MartinelliSuspensions: NoneASTON VILLAInjuries: Pau Torres, Tyrone Mings, Ross Barkley, Matty Cash, Ollie WatkinsSuspensions: NoneBOURNEMOUTHInjuries: Luis Sinisterra (doubt), Alex Scott, Julian Araujo, Marcos Senesi, Adam Smith, Evanilson, Enes Unal, James HillSuspensions: NoneBRENTFORDInjuries: Aaron Hickey, Josh Dasilva, Gustavo Nunes, Igor Thiago, Rico HenrySuspensions: NoneBRIGHTONInjuries: James Milner, Ferdi Kadioglu, Jason Steele, Mats Wieffer (doubt), Igor Julio, Solly March, Pervis Estupinan, Yasin Ayari (doubt), Carlos Baleba (doubt)Suspensions: NoneCHELSEAInjuries: Wesley Fofana, Benoit Badiashile, Romeo Lavia, Nicolas Jackson (doubt), Marc GuiuSuspensions: Mykhailo MudrykCRYSTAL PALACEInjuries: Cheick Doucoure, Joel Ward, Chadi Riad, Eberechi Eze, Eddie Nketiah (doubt), Chris Richards (doubt)Suspensions: NoneEVERTONInjuries: Dwight McNeil, Youssef Chermiti, Armando Broja, Seamus Coleman, Orel Mangala, Dominic Calvert-LewinSuspensions: NoneFULHAMInjuries: Kenny Tete, Reiss Nelson, Harry WilsonSuspensions: NoneIPSWICHInjuries: Chiedozie Ogbene, Conor Chaplin, Christian Walton, Wes BurnsSuspensions: NoneLEICESTERInjuries: Ricardo Pereira, Abdul FatawuSuspensions: NoneLIVERPOOLInjuries: Joe Gomez (doubt), Trent Alexander-ArnoldSuspensions: NoneMANCHESTER CITYInjuries: Oscar Bobb (doubt), Rodri, Nathan Ake (doubt), Ruben Dias (doubt), Jeremy Doku (doubt), Ederson (doubt)Suspensions: NoneMANCHESTER UNITEDInjuries: Luke Shaw, Mason Mount, Jonny Evans, Lisandro MartinezSuspensions: NoneNEWCASTLEInjuries: Jamaal Lascelles, Harvey Barnes, Sven Botman, JoelintonSuspensions: NoneNOTTINGHAM FORESTInjuries: Murillo (doubt), Callum Hudson-OdoiSuspensions: NoneSOUTHAMPTONInjuries: Ross Stewart, Jack Stephens, Ryan Fraser, Nathan Wood-Gordon, Taylor Harwood-Bellis (doubt), Cameron Archer (doubt)Suspensions: NoneTOTTENHAMInjuries: Cristian Romero, Wilson Odobert, Guglielmo Vicario, Destiny Udogie, Timo Werner, Dominic Solanke, Brennan Johnson, James Maddison, Radu Dragusin, Richarlison (doubt), Micky van de Ven (doubt)Suspensions: NoneWEST HAMInjuries: Michail Antonio, Jarrod Bowen (doubt), Jean-Clair Todibo, Niclas Fullkrug, Crysencio Summerville (doubt), Lucas Paqueta (doubt)Suspensions: NoneWOLVESREAD MORE SUN STORIESInjuries: Sasa Kalajdzic, Enso Gonzalez, Boubacar Traore (doubt), Yerson Mosquera, Jorgen Strand Larsen, Leon ChiwoneSuspensions: None More

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      Aston Villa leave £22million signing out of Champions League squad after he said it was ‘big’ reason behind transfer

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      UNAI EMERY revealed he had to break the bad news to new signings Donyell Malen and Andres Garcia that they were OUT of his Champions League squad.Even though that was one of the main reasons Malen joined Aston Villa from Borussia Dortmund.Donyell Malen didn’t make the squad yet had said it was ‘very important’Credit: PAMarcus Rashford is in the updated Villa party for the last 16Credit: Aston VillaLike Malen, Andres Garcia isn’t in Villa’s Champions League squadCredit: AlamyUEFA rules stipulate that Villa could only add three new players to the squad they named for the league phase, despite releasing SIX players during the transfer window.Villa signed five players in the winter window, including Malen for £20million and Garcia for £6m.However Villa then swooped for Marcus Rashford, Marco Asensio and Axel Disasi in the final days of the market.Emery explained: “The rules are that we can only register three changes.READ MORE TOP STORIES”We did more changes in the transfer window than we wanted. “We lost one more player in the list because Jaden Philogene was a club-trained player.”We lost the opportunity through him to have one more player in the squad.”So we changed five players and we can only register three.Most read in Champions LeagueUnai Emery explained why he had to omit Malen and GarciaCredit: AlamyJOIN SUN VEGAS: GET £50 BONUS”We had to make a decision yesterday and the ones that are out are Andres Garcia and Donyell Malen.”It was not a good decision I had to take yesterday but I spoke with Andres and Donyell to tell them the decision and argued my decision with them.”Marcus Rashford says joining Aston Villa from Man Utd was an easy decisionMalen, who played for Borussia Dortmund in last year’s final, was understandably gutted by the shock news.When he joined Villa in January, he made it clear: “The Champions League is a big thing for me – it’s the biggest competition in the world.”I’ve played in it for the last few years, so for me it was very important that Villa were in the competition. It is where you want to play.” More

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      Restaurant owned by Man Utd legend Ryan Giggs suddenly closes down as customers given update on bookings & vouchers

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      A RESTAURANT co-owned by Premier League legend Ryan Giggs which closed down suddenly has given an update.Staff of George’s Dining Room and Bar in Worsley, Manchester, were reportedly told by text they’d been sacked last Friday.Ryan Giggs at George’s with his two fellow co-ownersCredit: MEN MediaGeorge’s Dining Room in Worsley, ManchesterCredit: www.georgesworsley.co.ukThe note left at the restaurant last Friday nightCredit: MEN MediaIn the days since, customers have made a string of complaints in online comments asking what will happen with their gift vouchers purchased.A spokesperson for the restaurant told the Manchester Evening News: “We are currently in the process of refunding all vouchers purchased which haven’t been redeemed. “The majority of these have been refunded and we will be in touch within the coming days with those outstanding.”If you don’t hear from us please get in touch with the restaurant directly.” The contact for the restaurant is being given as the email address info@georgesworsley.co.uk.”READ MORE SPORT NEWSHowever, there has been no further information from the restaurant about the closure – with local rumours claiming the site has already been taken over.SUDDEN CLOSUREEx-Reds midfielder Giggs, 51, opened the venue on Barton Road in 2014 with two old school pals.Signs on the door on January 31 said it was closed for the weekend “due to unforeseen circumstances”.However, texts sent to staff by bosses said the restaurant had closed for good, reported the MEN.Most read in FootballThe messages stated they “regret to announce that with a heavy heart we have no alternative but to close George’s effective immediately”.They added: “This is due to the obvious reduction in trade and business against the huge increases in costs of operating the business and the ongoing cost of living crisis.”Ryan Giggs helps with training session for Salford CityStaff are said to have also been told they will be paid any outstanding wages in “due course”, as well as notice payment, as well as redundancy pay for “those to whom it applies”.One staff member told the news outlet: “It came totally out of the blue, we were all supposed to be working today and then we got the text messages through, we are all stunned.”When George’s opened over a decade ago, Giggs said it had been a lifelong dream of his to own a restaurant alongside childhood friends Kelvin Gregory and Bernie Taylor.He had described it as a “really different offering for the area”, with a launch event attended by former Manchester United teammates Bryan Robson, Nicky Butt, and Gary Neville.In 2015, a new terrace was added to the restaurant.Giggs has also since teamed up with Sky Sports pundit Neville on the GG Hospitality Group, which launched Hotel Football at Old Trafford and the Stock Exchange Hotel in the city centre.The Sun has approached George’s and Giggs’ reps for comment.RETURN TO DUGOUTElsewhere, Giggs has helped to transform Salford City FC after returning to the dugout for the League Two outfit almost three years after stepping down as Wales head coach.He has taken a more hands-on role with the first team in recent months and has been spotted in the dugout alongside manager Karl Robinson during games.The Wales and Manchester United legend is a co-owner of the Ammies alongside his former Red Devils teammates Gary Neville, Phil Neville, Paul Scholes, Nicky Butt and investor David Beckham.Giggs also began working as the club’s director of football last year.However, the former Welsh national team manager now seems to be lending his experience of coaching to the staff at Moor Lane too as he takes up a match day role on the touchline.The star became manager of his country in 2018, before being arrested on assault charges two years later.READ MORE SUN STORIESGiggs, who has always denied any wrongdoing, stepped down from the role in June 2022 ahead of his trial, where a jury failed to reach a verdict.Unlock even more award-winning articles as The Sun launches brand new membership programme – Sun Club.Giggs in the dugout for Salford City last monthCredit: RexGiggs playing for Manchester United in 1991Credit: GettyGiggs with Manchester United’s Class of 92 who went on to dominate the Premier LeagueCredit: Getty More

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      Inside Kyle Walker’s life in Milan, from five star Melia Milano hotel stay to dining at rival footballer’s restaurant

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      KYLE Walker is settling into life at AC Milan with ease.The England defender, 34, joined the Serie A giants after eight trophy-laden years with Manchester City.Kyle Walker has settled into a new life in MilanCredit: GettyWalker is currently staying at the five-star Melia MilanoCredit: Gary StoneThe hotel is in the heart of the city and close to the San SiroBut, a new challenge in Italy is just the ticket for Walker in his twilight years.He made his debut against fierce rivals Inter in a 1-1 draw last weekend, and followed that up with an impressive performance in the 3-1 Coppa Italia win over Roma.Away from the pitch, Walker is enjoying his stay at the five-star Melia Milano hotel.It’s a 40-minute journey to the training ground, while he’s closer to the San Siro Stadium, which is a 10-minute drive.Read more football news Walker, who has amassed a £27million fortune, has already enjoyed the fine cuisine of Milan.Recently, he dined out at the exclusive Coraje restaurant – owned by a rival Inter Milan footballer.SunSport takes a look into Walker’s life in the industrial city.Where he’s stayingWhile Walker is acclimatising to his new surroundings, he is staying at the five Melia Milano hotel in the city centre.Most read in FootballIf his six-month loan is a success, and the deal becomes permanent, expect him to splash the cash on a lavish place of his own.Kyle Walker’s wife Annie Kilner set to get £750k to star in Celeb Big Brother – but only if bosses agree to strict ruleRooms at the sleek and stylish Melia Milano start at £400-per-night and can cost as much as £880-per-night for a business suite.It is believed that AC Milan negotiated a deal for Walker to have a premium room at the hotel.The Italian club regularly house new arrivals there, when the player’s arrive from foreign shores on loan.On the hotel’s website, it claims it boasts ‘innovative design and elegance’.It is perfectly located – just 15 minutes drive from fashionable boutiques, including Prada, Versace, Giorgio Armani, Dolce & Gabbana and Gucci.While restaurants Hollywood and Crazy Pizza are close by – and firm favourites for Milan’s stars and their Wags.The Melia Milano boasts innovative design and eleganceRooms start at £400-per-night at the luxury hotelMilan have reportedly put Walker up in a premium suite in the hotelThe Melia Milano boasts plush furniture in their coffee shopread more sport featuresWhere he’s playingLuckily for Walker, the Melia Milano is just an eight minute drive to the San Siro, where his club play their home games.He could even walk the 1.1 miles distance in next to no time.However, Milan’s stunning training ground is a bit more of a trek.The Milanello Sports Center is found on a 300 metre high hill, some 31 miles away from the centre and close to the old town of Varese – famed for its art-nouveau villas.Surrounded by a pine forest and pond, not only does it offer its players tranquility – there’s state-of-the-art gyms, medical facilities and numerous pitches.The most interesting of those is ‘the cage’ – which is surrounded by a 2.30 metre wall and a 2.50 metre high fence.The idea is for the ball to stay continuously in play, which increases the speed of handling the game.Walker’s office is the Milanello Sports Center training groundCredit: Not known, clear with picture deskThe training ground is surrounded by a lush forest in a picturesque settingState-of-the-art facilities gives the players all they needUtilising its location, there is a 1,200 metre path in the woods used for physical training, like jogging and cycling, and for the rehabilitation of injured players.Who he’s playing withWalker should feel at home in Milan – thanks to some familiar faces.For he is one of four English players currently on Milan’s roster.That includes starting striker Tammy Abraham, who is on loan from Roma, ex-Chelsea midfielder Ruben Loftus-Cheek, and England defender Fikayo Tomori.Better still, Milan also boast a who’s who of former Premier League talent, who Walker will have come up against in the past.The like of Christian Pulisic, Emerson Royal, and fellow loanee Joao Felix all will ply their trade at AC Milan as Walker settles in.Walker is surrounded by English teammates including Tammy AbrahamCredit: GettyFormer Chelsea star Ruben Loftus-Cheek also plays at AC MilanCredit: AlamyWhere he’s eatingWe mentioned Hollywood and Crazy Pizza as the places as hotspots for Serie A’s finest, but in his first few days in the city Walker dined at the posh Coraje eaterie.Intriguingly, for an AC Milan star at least, a visit there is like treading on enemy territory.It is co-owned by Inter Milan star Lautaro Martinez and his gorgeous Wag Agustina Gandolfo.Walker was joined by an entourage of Milan officials, which meant safety in numbers.And they would have enjoyed a hearty meal with plenty of mediterranean favourites.Walker dined at posh eaterie Coraje with Milan officials recentlyThe restaurant is owned by Inter Milan star Lautaro Martinez and his Wag Agustina GandolfoHearty risotto meals are served at CorajeCustomers can also enjoy a rib eye steak with vegetablesFrom rib eye steak to vegetable risottos, seafood, and more the menu is extensive.READ MORE SUN STORIESYou also don’t need to earn a footballer’s salary to dine there – with mains costing anywhere between £17 to £30.It’s safe to say, Walker’s got it made in Milan. 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      Leading Everton to FA Cup glory would put David Moyes ‘right up there’ with Howard Kendall as a Goodison great

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      AN FA CUP Wembley triumph would put David Moyes “right up there” with Everton’s greatest managers, says Tony Cottee.The Scot returned to Goodison Park last month, 12 years after leaving to replace Sir Alex Ferguson at Manchester United.David Moyes would love to deliver FA Cup glory to the EvertoniansCredit: AlamyA Wembley triumph would make him one of the all-time greats like Howard Kendall (left)Credit: PA:Press AssociationHe is already making his mark and takes the Toffees into potentially Goodison’s last-ever cup encounter in fine form.Moyes, who lost the 2009 final to Chelsea during his first Everton stint, is looking for a fourth-straight win when they take on Bournemouth at Goodipn in the fourth round on Saturday.Speaking exclusively to BetSelect on behalf of The Sun, Cottee, who lost the 1989 FA Cup final to Liverpool with Everton, said: “One thing that you can say about David Moyes is that he gets it, he understands it.“As an Evertonian, he will know that the club hasn’t won anything for 30 years.READ MORE ON FOOTBALL“If you can win something and be that first person for 30, 31 years, whatever it might be, you’re then right up there with Howard Kendall and Harry Catterick and all the top managers that have won things at the club.”Cottee, a huge West Ham icon who watched Moyes deliver the Europa Conference League trophy to the Hammers two years ago, continued: “Yeah, I think it will put him right up there.“He did a similar thing at West Ham. If you can win trophies, that’s what the fans want.“You just have to take the moments and enjoy them. As has been proven as an Evertonian, there would have been a lot of fans that were there in 1995 when they won the FA Cup.Most read in FA CupBest new sign-up offersSunSport exclusives“Sometimes you can go 30 years without winning their trophy. But if Moyes can win the cup for the fans, it’ll be amazing.“I think he’s already considered an Everton legend with what he did first time around. The second time around, not as easy. Howard Kendall found that out as well.“But I think FA Cup glory would be fantastic for the fans.”Despite the prospect of relegation in their final season at Goodison being a very real prospect a month ago, Moyes has managed to steer them nine points clear of the drop zone.Cottee believes he has a strong enough squad to continue that fight for survival and enjoy an FA Cup run.Moyes suffered defeat in the 2009 FA Cup Final with the ToffeesCredit: EPAAnd he called on the Everton players to go out and give the fans and Goodison a fitting cup send-off.Cottee added: “There have been so many great FA Cup games over the years. There’s so much history in Goodison Park.“I think it’s really important that they go out as if it is going to be this is the last FA Cup game, and try and win it for the fans.“Once you get to the fifth round or the sixth round, you really start thinking that it could be your year.“They got to the final with Moyes in 2009 but that’s 16 years ago now. Everton’s cup performances haven’t been good.READ MORE SUN STORIES“Then you got the argument that if you’re playing the FA Cup, you’ll end up in relegation trouble because you got lots of games.“But I think Everton have got enough players to manage the squad and have a real go at it.”Tony Cottee was an FA Cup runner-up with the ToffeesCredit: Getty More

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      Winning FA Cup with Bournemouth would be up there with lifting World Cup, says Cherries hero Lewis Cook

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      LEWIS COOK says lifting the FA Cup for Bournemouth would be up there with captaining England to World Cup glory.The star, 28, has excelled for the Cherries while wearing the armband in the absence of club captain Adam Smith.Lewis Cook is desperate to help Bournemouth achieve FA Cup gloryCredit: GettyThe star lifted the U20 World Cup with England as captain in 2017Credit: EPAAnd despite the controversial 2-0 home defeat to Liverpool, Andoni Iraola’s injury-hit squad are firmly in the hunt for a top seven Premier League finish.Now Cook, who has shone as makeshift right-back, and his team-mates want to take the South Coast side to a first Wembley cup triumph.Bournemouth have never gone past the last-eight and ahead of their trip to Everton, he told Sun Sport: “We want to win something new for the club and the players.“We will give 100 per cent no matter who we play against. We aim to progress.READ MORE ON FOOTBALL“First and foremost we should expect to go on a run ourselves. I feel like we’ve got a great young team and we’re just trying to pick up experiences.“So I think any game, in any competition, you’ve got to make sure we fight, fight hard and believe in ourselves to progress.“And, you never know, try and win something.”It was in 2017 when Cook skippered the Young Lions to U20 World Cup glory, a moment he says will live with him forever.Most read in FA CupCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO BONUSES FROM £10 DEPOSITSOn whether lifting the FA Cup in May would be up there with the World Cup, he said:  “Well, yeah, that would be amazing.“Obviously with Adam [Smith] being the full time captain, I think it’d be nice to see him lift it. You know, coming back from injury and doing that would be great.Meet the new Wags of the Premier League season, from a Belgian interior designer to a Portuguese model“Whoever’s doing it, it would be amazing. But we’ve got to win a few games first of all.“People know the history of the FA Cup. I think it’s massive for us as players.“I think when you look back in your career and you see what stuff you’ve won, it’s always nice. So yeah, you never know. We’ll keep working hard and try and progress.”Bournemouth must overcome a tricky task to advance into the fifth round draw with the trip to Everton.But after previously struggling on Merseyside, the Cherries came from 2-0 at Goodison to win 3-2 in a Prem game Cook scored in back in August.The midfielder knows this will be a totally different challenge against the resurgent Blues under David Moyes and the added ingredient of it potentially being the last FA Cup game at Goodison.Cook added: “We always find it hard there. I think they’re a team that causes quite a few problems.READ MORE SUN STORIES“They’re a well drilled team and they’ve always got fight and grit. So that’s something we’re going to have to match and try to beat.“So we know what to expect and we’ve got to go there and deliver.”Cook scored in Bournemouth’s comeback win at Everton in AugustCredit: GettyCan you name the famous fathers? More