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      ‘Makes me feel sick’ – Phil Foden’s family break silence on vile chants about his mum Claire during Man Utd match

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      PHIL FODEN’s grandmother has slammed Manchester United fans for taunting the England star with “disgusting” abuse. The Man City forward was targeted by vile chants about his mum Claire Rowlands during the Manchester derby on April 6.Phil Foden’s mum Claire (left) was the subject of vile chants in the Manchester derbyCredit: Paul EdwardsThe 24-year-old England star’s grandmother has now broken the family’s silenceCredit: GettyFoden was seen sarcastically applauding sections of the Old Trafford support with the chants audible on TV.City boss Pep Guardiola later slammed United supporters for a “lack of class” and said they should be “ashamed”.Foden himself has not publicly addressed the vile slurs.But now his grandmother Mary Keates has hit out – describing Claire as a “wonderful woman and mother”. READ MORE ON FOOTBALLShe told the Daily Mail: “It really upset me and the whole of the family, it’s disgusting. “It really hurt to hear what was being shouted by the fans about Claire.”These people need to have a good look at themselves. Claire is a wonderful woman and mother. “I don’t want to say too much because it makes me so angry and makes me feel sick.”Most read in FootballBEST ONLINE CASINOS – TOP SITES IN THE UKFoden was left out of Manchester City’s squad to face Crystal Palace on Saturday.The 24-year-old picked up a knock during the 0-0 draw with United last weekend.‘They should be ashamed’ – Pep Guardiola slams Man Utd fans for sick chants aimed at City ace Phil Foden’s mumPep told TNT Sports: “He got injured at Old Trafford and didn’t recover well.”Despite Foden’s omission, City ran out emphatic 5-2 winners at the Etihad.Palace raced into a 2-0 lead early in the contest.But the defending champions stormed back with goals from Kevin de Bruyne, Omar Marmoush, Mateo Kovacic, James McAtee and Nico O’Reilly.Inside humble Phil Foden’s family lifeBy Jon BoonPHIL FODEN may be flashy on the pitch, but the Premier League’s Player of the Year is a humble family man off it.The Man City superstar earns an astonishing salary believed to be £11.7million-per-year.But the Stockport kid is frugal with his cash as he enjoys his down time with childhood sweetheart Rebecca and their two kids.Foden only passed his driving test last year… and turns up for training in City’s glittering club car park in a £40k VOLKSWAGEN.And in his spare time he loves nothing more than a FISHING trip.He celebrated his first big City contract by buying his mum and dad a Cheshire mansion and lives with them until 2021.But Foden has now splashed out on a luxury £3million mansion for his own growing family.Click here for to find out all about Foden’s glamorous life…Foden has endured a tough run of form since the turn of the year.The Stockport-born star last netted on January 25, with his current goal drought standing at 15 games.SunSport revealed on Saturday Claire is moving out of her £3million mansion.Foden bought the five-bed pad in 2021 but later moved out with fiancée Rebecca Cooke.Read More on The SunThe stunning house boasts a swimming pool, gym, cinema room, golf simulator and a wine cellar.But Claire and Foden’s dad Phil Sr have been caught up in noise rows with neighbours after hosting several parties. More

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      Inside Tottenham’s hunt for mole leaking Ange Postecoglou’s secrets with boss ready to ‘get a big bat and pummel people’

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      TOTTENHAM’S traitor has sabotaged manager Ange Postecoglou by leaking at least TEN separate dressing-room secrets.The club have compiled a dossier of evidence over the past two seasons to root out the rat, who could face the sack.Ange Postecoglou is on the hunt for a mole at TottenhamCredit: GETTYThe Aussie has had several dressing-room secrets leaked by the roleCredit: REXAnge has vowed to bring the hammer down on the moleCredit: REXPostecoglou revealed on Friday that sensitive team information — including tactics and injury news — was still being revealed, despite warnings to staff.And the angry Aussie has vowed to unmask and “deal with” the mole, who he claims has been betraying the club since last year.The latest incident occurred before Thursday’s 1-1 Europa League draw with Eintracht Frankfurt, when it emerged online that winger Wilson Odobert would miss the match with a hamstring issue.Frenchman Odobert was named on the bench but remained unused in the quarter-final first leg.READ MORE FOOTBALL NEWSPostecoglou insisted: “We’ve got a leak inside the club. We’ve got an idea where it’s coming from and we will deal with it.“You’d like to think that everyone within our camp is working with us rather than against us.”SunSport can reveal that since the first spilling of details, Spurs have kept a careful record of when sensitive information about player injuries, fitness, line-ups and tactics has been made public.The number of leaks is now into double figures. And Postecoglou joked that if he was fictional Hollywood investigator Jack Reacher, he would adopt the American’s “big bat and pummel people” approach to the traitor.Most read in FootballJOIN SUN VEGAS: GET £50 BONUSAnge Postecoglou has overseen 16 league defeats this seasonCredit: REXIt is the last thing under-fire Postecoglou needed ahead of today’s Premier League clash at Wolves.Tottenham lie a lowly 15th in the table after losing 16 league games this season.’Turning gold into c–p’ – Ange Postecoglou kicks off again over criticism of Tottenham penalty farceAnd the former Celtic manager admits the “general sentiment” is that he will be sacked at the end of the season — even if he guides Spurs to Euro glory.He has been booed by his own fans and suffered chants of “You don’t know what you’re doing”.Other bosses have already been linked with succeeding him in the summer.However, Wolves manager Vitor Pereira defended him, insisting the Londoners have a “fantastic” chief.The Portuguese is convinced Postecoglou is the real deal, having previously locked horns with him in Asia.Both bosses were handed posts in the Far East in December 2019 — Postecoglou at Yokohama F Marinos in Japan and Pereira at Chinese Super League outfit Shanghai SIPG. Both led their clubs to title glory and then went head to head in the 2020 AFC Champions League.Postecoglou won the first clash 1-0 but Pereira gained revenge with a 2-1 success.Pereira said: “I’ve known the coach for a long time. He’s under pressure and sometimes it’s difficult to keep the balance — but I like him.“He doesn’t need my support but in my opinion, he is a fantastic coach.Tottenham are currently languishing in 15th place in the Prem tableCredit: GETTY“Ange is also a leader with good ideas, but he’s having a very difficult season.“He’s having a tough time but I like him as a person as well. He’s very impressive in a lot of things.“Spurs still have hunger and that’s what I saw of the team when I watched their game this week.”Wolves are chasing a fourth straight top-flight win for the first time since 1972.But Pereira is also concerned about keeping captain Nelson Semedo.The wing-back, 31, has been a rock but is out of contract this summer.Read More on The SunPereira said: “Nelson is fantastic — that’s why we need to keep him. I’ve spoken to him and the club, now they need to try to find the middle of the bridge.”On their chances against Tottenham today, he added: “This team have shown that technically, tactically and with passion and intensity, they can win games.” More

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      Five goalkeepers Man Utd could replace Andre Onana with including Prem rival after flop axed for Newcastle clash

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      MANCHESTER UNITED could be on the search for a new goalkeeper this summer after Andre Onana was axed against Newcastle.Onana has been error prone throughout his United career with his latest howlers on Thursday costing his team in the 2-2 draw with Lyon.Andre Onana could be sold in the summer after being droppedCredit: GettyRuben Amorim has finally taken the decision to drop the keeper, who had not missed a minute of Premier League action since arriving at Old Trafford in the summer of 2023.His axing comes after SunSport exclusively revealed some team-mates wanted him dropped after his latest Europa League blunders.United No2  Altay Bayindir looks set to make his debut against Newcastle, but long-term Amorim and Co could be considering a permanent Onana replacement.Here are five targets the United hierarchy could try to sign in the summer.READ MORE ON MAN UTDBart VerbruggenUnited were linked with a move for the Brighton goalkeeper following Onana’s gaffes in Lyon.It has been claimed the Red Devils have contacted their Prem rivals to enquire about the Dutchman’s availability.Verbruggen, 22, has impressed since joining the Seagulls for £16m in 2023, although he has only kept only six Prem clean sheets this season.He has won 20 caps for the Netherlands and his form for club and country has also sparked interest from Bayern Munich, who could fight United to sign the £60million-rated stopper.Most read in FootballBEST FREE BETS AND BETTING SIGN UP OFFERSBrighton star Bart Verbruggen is an option for Man UtdCredit: RexZion SuzukiThe Japanese shot-stopper has been linked with a move to Old Trafford over the last few transfer windows.United sent scouts to watch Suzuki last year but missed out on the chance to sign him as he was snapped up by Parma.Andre Onana suffers shocking howler to put Man Utd behind after being booed and insulted during warm-up over Matic spatThe 22-year-old is yet to make a single error leading to a goal in Serie A and he is now valued at £40m, despite costing just £6.5m last summer.Man Utd have kept tabs on Zion Suzuki for some timeCredit: GettyLucas ChevalierChevalier has attracted plenty of attention with his displays for Lille in Ligue 1 and the Champions League this season.He is on the radar of both United and Manchester City while reports claim Paris Saint-Germain and AC Milan could hijack a transfer move.The Frenchman, 23, is under contract at Lille until 2027 and could fetch a fee of £40m.Chevalier has been mooted as the heir to France No1 Mike Maignan, with his brilliant double save against Borussia Dortmund showcasing his reflexes and athleticism.Lucas Chevalier is also attracting attention from Man CityCredit: AFPDiogo CostaCosta is another goalie who has consistently been linked to United.The Porto No1 has impressed with his shot stopping and his ability on the ball and has previously expressed his admiration of the Red Devils.Costa, 25, said of the club: “For me, they are the biggest team in England, a special club and one I have admired since I was a kid. “It is like a Champions League game; we know it will be a great game. We need to be at our best to win the game.”The Portugal international has a £62.5m release clause so would likely be the most expensive option on United’s shopping list.Man Utd are long-term admirers of Diogo Costa and the feeling is mutualCredit: ReutersSenne LammensLammens is another who has burst on to the scene and is attracting attention despite making just 51 appearances for Royal Antwerp.Read More on The SunHe was called up to the Belgium squad for the first time in March and his distribution and ability with the ball at his feet make him an ideal ‘Guardiola-style’ keeper.United have sent scouts to watch the 22-year-old, who is understood to have a price tag of £30m.Senne Lammens has impressed since bursting on to the sceneCredit: Getty More

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      ‘Grateful I still have my thumb’ – Ex-Man Utd hero and Ipswich star gives update on freak injury before Chelsea clash

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      IT WILL be thumbs up for Axel Tuanzebe this season even if Ipswich go down.The Tractor Boys go to Chelsea today knowing a shock win will still not boost their survival hopes. Axel Tuanzebe came close to losing his thumb in a freak accidentCredit: RexBut Town defender Tuanzebe, 27, just wants to perform and put a freak injury behind him.He sustained a cut hand while washing up in September and it almost saw him lose a thumb.Tuanzebe said: “It’s something I just want to put behind me, move forward and focus on the football.“It cost me a few games this season and I want to make up for it.READ MORE IN FOOTBALL“It wasn’t a minor issue, it was quite serious. The club have been very  supportive, the medical staff in particular.” I’m just grateful that I still have my thumb intact.“It’s OK now thanks to a good doctor and now it is time to crack on and knuckle down for the season.”Town boss Kieran McKenna revealed at the time that Tuanzebe had to have surgery to repair the tendons in the thumb.Most read in FootballBEST FREE BETS AND BETTING SIGN UP OFFERSThe injury did not just sideline him for months – it also prevented him from having a go at bettering his Hungry Hippos world record.He cleared the game in the fastest ever time of 17.36 seconds back in 2018.Football stars’ weird phobiasBut back on the field, the ex-Manchester United youth star is out of contract at the end of the season.Tuanzebe added: “This club has always been good in sorting things out in good time. I’m sure they’ll do that come the summer.” More

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      Ruben Amorim hands Man Utd starlet, 18, full debut in huge reshuffle after dropping Andre Onana for Newcastle clash

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      HARRY AMASS will make his first Manchester United start against Newcastle.The left-back, 18, made his debut against Leicester last month after coming off the bench.Harry Amass is set to make his first Manchester United startCredit: GettyHe will now make his first Red Devils start in the trip to Newcastle, with Ruben Amorim shuffling things up.Andre Onana has been dropped for the first time in the Premier League after his errors cost his side two goals against Lyon on Thursday.Patrick Dorgu has made way for Amass, who was called up to first-team training for the first time in February 2024.Amass had to remain patient for his debut after being named on the bench on several occasions under Erik ten Hag and Amorim.READ MORE ON MAN UTDVictor Lindelof and Christian Eriksen also start for United, with Casemiro and Harry Maguire on the bench.Rasmus Hojlund makes way for Joshua Zirkzee up front.The Red Devils boss hinted at making changes with next Thursday’s Europa League second-leg clash at Lyon in mind.He said: “We don’t have a team that is really big and then we have players that I know cannot make 90 minutes in this moment. We have to be really careful.Most read in Football”So we will try to address all these subjects in the game against Newcastle. But we have a great responsibility when we play any games. “I will try to look at that, that is for sure. We have to face Newcastle with a team that we can be competitive to win the game.BEST FREE BETS AND BETTING SIGN UP OFFERS”Sometimes winning games is the best way of preparing for the next one. Of course, I am going to be careful with some players but again we need to be competitive.”When you are playing for Manchester United you cannot go to the game thinking about the next one.Andre Onana suffers shocking howler to put Man Utd behind after being booed and insulted during warm-up over Matic spat”So we are going to face this one and then we have three days. “We are going to prepare for the next one (against Lyon) without a lot of running and a lot of training. It’s just recovering and then we will be fine on Thursday with our fans. “But we need to face Newcastle in a way that we can win.” More

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      Crystal Palace line up bold Marcus Rashford transfer but face two hurdles to get Man Utd outcast if Villa don’t want him

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      CRYSTAL PALACE are plotting a sensational swoop for Marcus Rashford if Aston Villa don’t sign him at the end of the season.Eagles executives are monitoring the striker’s performances at Villa Park after he signed a loan deal from United in the January transfer window.Crystal Palace are keeping tabs on Manchester United loanee Marcus RashfordCrystal Palace are facing two major hurdles to lure RashfordPalace will face competition from Aston Villa, where Rashford is playing on loanRashford has bagged five goals and three assists in 22 games for Villa and his improved form saw him recalled to the England squad by Thomas Tuchel for his first World Cup 2026 qualifiers squad.Villa have an option to buy the striker for around £40million from United at the end of the loan deal in June.A source told The Sun on Sunday that Palace are closely monitoring the situation and are interested in talking to the player in the summer.Palace, who lost 5-2 to Man City on Saturday, are 12th in the Premier League and have reached the FA Cup semi-final against Villa under Austrian manager Oliver Glasner.Read More on Man UtdHe has built an exciting squad around Adam Wharton, Eberechi Eze, Ismaila Sarr, Jean-Philippe Mateta and Chelsea loanee Ben Chilwell.The source said: “Palace are keeping a very close eye on Rashford and what happens with Villa and United.“There is a good buzz around the club at the moment and someone like Marcus is exactly the kind of player they would love to attract.“They know they would have to keep onto their better players to try and persuade Marcus to move to South London.”Most read in FootballCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO BONUSES FROM £10 DEPOSITSEarlier this week SunSport revealed how Paris Saint-Germain are interested in the player.A return to Old Trafford has also not been ruled out given United’s goalscoring problems – but only if Rashford heals his relationship with manager Ruben Amorim.Ruben Amorim brings up Marcus Rashford as he vows to talk to Garnacho after Man Utd star stormed down tunnelAmorim is planning a major summer clearout as Man Utd look set for their worst ever Premier League finish.Reports suggest the Portuguese tactician will be handed a £200m transfer war chest, but only if he first flogs a few players.Rashford poses as a candidate as his contract would free up a lot of space on the wage bill.The same goes for Antony and Jadon Sancho, who are also out on loan at Real Betis and Chelsea respectively.Christian Eriksen, Casemiro, Andre Onana and Tyrell Malacia have also been linked with an exit.One of the Red Devils’ young guns Kobbie Mainoo or Alejandro Garnacho may also leave. More

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      Newcastle preparing £35m swoop for Greek wonderkid but will have to beat Man Utd, Liverpool and Bayern to transfer

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      NEWCASTLE are weighing up a swoop for Greek wonderkid Konstantinos Karetsas.Genk’s 17-year-old attacker announced himself on the world stage by becoming Greece’s youngest starter and goalscorer against Scotland last month.Newcastle are weighing up a swoop for Genk wonderkid Konstantinos KaretsasGreek star Karetsas is also being eyed by Liverpool, Manchester United and Bayern MunichHis exploits for club and country have attracted the attention of Europe’s top guns and Toon’s scouts were there to watch that in person at Hampden.Now Newcastle are readying for a fight with Bayern Munich to sign him.The winger, comfortable on either flank or as No10, has a £35million release clause in his contract at the Belgian club.Karetsas, born in Belgium to Greek parents, fits the player profile that Toon are chasing and Newcastle boss Eddie Howe has a proven track record of nurturing young talents.Read More on FootballEven though he already has fellow left-footers Anthony Gordon and Harvey Barnes in his squad, the versatile ace is just at home on the right.And providing competition for in-form Jacob Murphy, 30, on that flank is a key priority for Howe.Following three-consecutive windows without any major big-money buys and battling PSR issues, Newcastle do have cash to spend this summer.And the transfer kitty provided by their Saudi owners could also be bolstered if the Carabao Cup winners go on to finish in the top five and seal Champions League qualification.Most read in FootballCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO BONUSES FROM £10 DEPOSITSKarestas, who grew up idolising Brazilians Neymar and Ronaldinho, penned a new contract until 2027 in November but his release clause makes him an attractive and affordable proposition.Bayern are believed to be huge admirers and have already decided to make their move.Why Jacob Murphy and Bruno Fernandes will decide Newcastle vs Manchester Utd | Experts’ best bets – Weekend WagerAnd it may turn into a transfer slugfest with Italians Napoli getting involved in a bidding war.Reports from Italy and Greece also claim that Liverpool and Manchester United have both been impressed with what they’ve seen from their own scouting missions.Manchester City, Nottingham Forest and Aston Villa are also said to have sent scouts for Greece’s 3-0 victory in the Nations League at Hampden Park. More

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      Manchester United ace Phallon Tullis-Joyce insists there is no ‘half-a**ing’ in her pursuit of success on the pitch

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      PHALLON TULLIS-JOYCE does not “half-a**” anything – whether it is football or adding to her extensive knowledge of marine biology. This approach has served the clever, quick-witted Manchester United goalkeeper well on and off the pitch. Phallon Tullis-Joyce and her Manchester United team-mates take on Man City for a place in this year’s Women’s FA Cup finalCredit: GettyThe Red Devils stopper currently has the highest number of clean sheets in the WSL this term and says her team-mates have played a big part in thisCredit: ReutersOn the international stage Tullis-Joyce kept a cleansheet for Emma Hayes’ USA team when they beat Brazil 1-0 in a friendly this monthCredit: GettyThe Man United stopper hopes to start in more games for the United States following senior international debut this monthCredit: GettyGrowing up on Long Island, New York, in the United States, there was nothing half-arsed about the graft Tullis-Joyce, 28, put in to become one of her country’s most talented shot stoppers. The Red Devils ace has fond memories of hurdling waste bins as part of training. An activity practiced under the watchful eye of goalkeeping expert Kurt Kelley, head coach of the Eastern New York Olympic Development Programme.Training with Kelley from the age of 12, with encouragement from her mother Patricia, instilled a work ethic that helped an athlete, who also trained in basketball, with her rise to the top.Read More Football StoriesThere is no half-arsing in the Tullis-Joyce dictionary. That’s very much a premise of my mother as well.Phallon Tullis-Joyce Tullis-Joyce, whose club side face Manchester City at 3:00pm today in the Women’s FA Cup semis, said: “I wasn’t too bad at basketball “But with goalkeeping, there’s a special feeling when it comes to flying through the air. That’s why that propelled me to stay in soccer. “I started training with Kurt right from the start when I was 12-years-old. “At that time, I wasn’t making it into progressive teams, like the regional team or I wasn’t really progressing too much.Most read in Football”And Kurt was like, ‘You know what, that’s fair. You have a lot of things you need to work on’. “I was so hurt but he just was able to give me that honest feedback.”He was the one that was having me jump over trash cans and just on the brink of puking in sessions. “He really instilled the work ethic of like, ‘if you want this, you got to go for it. There is no half-arsing this’. “That’s very much a premise of my mother as well. There is no half-arsing in the Tullis-Joyce dictionary.”Kurt has a facility called KK Athletics Indoor Sports. He would lay out different flags and different trash cans.”The other goalkeepers there would lie in an army crawl position and I would have to hop over them for the save. “It definitely taught me to be fearless. “I’ve had plenty of people in my youth who would say, ‘keep your standards, always keep your standards’. I’m very appreciative of those people.”My mum has been such a massive proponent of my (football) career and just who I am especially when I’m speaking of academics. “She put that on a pedestal and rightfully so. You get your education first and then everything else is a bonus.” Tullis-Joyce describes her football journey from then to now as a “lucky one”. A journey that involved playing for Miami Hurricanes in the USA’s college football system while studying for bachelor and masters degrees in marine biology subjects at the University of Miami. It was at the university that Tullis-Joyce continued to hone the skills that have led her second USA international call-up. After graduation came an April 2019 move to then second tier French side Reims, helping them win promotion to France’s top-flight for the 2019-20 season. Back then the team was managed by Amandine Miquel, who now coaches Leicester City and sees Tullis-Joyce as one of the best goalkeepers in the WSL.    In April 2021 the American joined US side Seattle Reign, where she was shortlisted for an NWSL shot stopper of the year prize, before joining Man United in September 2023.  Following Mary Earps’s departure for Paris Saint-Germain last July, Tullis-Joyce  established herself as the Red Devils’ first choice keeper.  This term she currently tops the WSL’s clean sheet chart  with 12 shutouts in 18 top-flight games. She adds:  “I’ve learned so much this season. “I’m happy to be in this position and grateful for my defenders and the entire team defending in front of me”They all are a part of that race for the (WSL’s) Golden Gloves.”I’ve learned so much this season and there’s just so much to gain out of this, especially with my goalkeeper coach and goalkeeper union around me.”Red Devils boss Marc Skinner said: “Phallon is an incredibly intelligent woman. “That’s really important because she’s very aware of what’s needed to be Man United’s number one. “But she will be the first to say the defending team ahead of her has helped that as well.”Away from the pitch, studying the ocean is something that has always fascinated Tullis-Joyce.It was always part of my plan to be a marine biologist. I love scuba diving and I don’t just love the ocean. I love the environment in general.Phallon Tullis-JoyceThe USA shot stopper has even given a talk to Year 7 school pupils on the topic of marine biology as part of Man United’s Eco Reds programme.       She adds: “They invited me to come talk to the children about the ocean. “Students take part in different lessons revolving around the environment and sustainability.”I just try to really make it fun for them because at that age, I really just want them to think that it’s cool.”It was always part of my plan to be a marine biologist. I love scuba diving.”It’s just such a serene experience where all you’re doing is breathing and looking at cool animals that have adapted to a really hard environment. Tullis-Joyce, who has degrees in marine biology subjects, is an advocate for protecting the environment and marine life”I don’t just love the ocean. I love the environment in general.”Even seeing little frog eyes pop up and see the reflection of their eyes on the surface of the water and learning now for the first time at 28, the difference between frog spawn and toad spawn. “It’s just so cool. Toad spawn might as well be like udon noodles, whereas frog spawn is like boba. “I’ve just been obsessed with telling my teammates.”This month has seen Tullis-Joyce make her first senior appearance for the USA’s women’s team keeping a clean sheet in a 1-0 friendly win against Brazil. Today will see her face the challenge of attempting to help holders United reach a second successive FA Cup final for the first time in their history. Her side, who also hope to seal a top three finish for Champions League qualification, will face West Ham, Chelsea and Man City in their final WSL games this term. As part of her goalkeeping development Tullis-Joyce regularly uses a smart reaction training tool known as BlazePod. It helps shot stoppers, including keepers playing at an elite level, to integrate cognitive fitness into their practice routines. And BlazePod does this by using pads with lighting to test goalkeepers’ reaction speeds. The programme is also used by sports people outside of football including Formula One drivers. Tullis-Joyce adds: “It’s crazy how simple they are (to use), but how much you can do with them.”For me, it’s more just that preparation, even for game days to get used to bright lights in a stadium. “It’s just something that’s constant that I can use so I can always sharpen up my reaction time really quickly.Tullis-Joyce uses a smart reaction practice tool known as BlazePods to help with her reflex training”With Manchester United I would say the biggest impact BlazePods has had for me is my preparation for training.Read More on The Sun”I use them every single day and for game days as well to help with practice for any type of handling and my footwork and peripheral vision. “It really opens up my senses a bit to be ready for the day.” More