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      Chelsea coach Anthony Barry ready to snub Huddersfield job to join Roberto Martinez and Thierry Henry with Belgium

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      CHELSEA coach Anthony Barry will be unavailable for an immediate move into a new job — as he is going to the World Cup with Belgium.Highly-rated backroom boy Barry, 36, was fancied by Huddersfield and has been linked with other clubs as a No 1.
      Chelsea coach Anthony Barry will not be taking charge of Championship outfit HuddersfieldCredit: Rex
      Barry has opted to continue his coaching role with Belgium ahead of the World Cup in NovemberCredit: AFP or licensors
      But he is due to assist Roberto Martinez and the Belgians in Qatar.
      Championship Terriers could not afford to lose him to international duty or wait until after the finals.
      Despite looking at former Manchester United skipper Michael Carrick, they are set to welcome back David Wagner for a second spell.
      Former Huddersfield gaffer Danny Schofield lasted just 69 days in charge after being promoted from the ranks.
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      Wagner was in charge of the Yorkshire outfit between November 2015 – January 2019.
      During his first spell in charge at the John Smith’s Stadium, he took Huddersfield to the Premier League after beating Reading on penalties in the 2017 Play-Off final.
      And he managed to guide Huddersfield to safety in the club’s opening season in the top-flight after finishing 16th.
      But after a horror start to the 2018-19 campaign, Wagner and Huddersfield agreed to terminate his contract by mutual consent.
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      Huddersfield were rooted to the bottom of the table at the time of his leaving, with the club subsequently relegated after winning just three out of their 38 matches.
      Following his departure, he was named as Schalke’s boss in July 2019, with the German club finishing 12th in the Bundesliga.
      But after a run of 18 league games without a victory stretching back to the end of the 2019-20 term, he was sacked in September 2020.
      A move to Swiss side Young Boys followed in July 2021, but he was axed in March as they trailed eventual champions FC Zurich by 15 points.
      And Wagner knows he faces a huge job to keep Huddersfield in the Championship with the Terriers sitting in 23rd spot having won just two out of their opening ten matches. More

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      Gary O’Neil set to stay as Bournemouth boss under new owner William Foley despite Sean Dyche links

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      GARY O’NEIL is set for extra time as Bournemouth boss under new owner William Foley.The American businessman is about to conclude a takeover deal and deciding on a full-time gaffer will be his first priority.
      Bournemouth caretaker manager Gary O’Neil is yet to lose any of his opening three games in chargeCredit: Reuters
      O’Neil, 39, has been in caretaker charge since Scott Parker was sacked last month.
      And sources close to Foley, 77, say he is happy with O’Neil’s work and has heard good things about him.
      The ex-Cherries coach has been nominated for the Prem’s Manager of the Month award.
      Ex-Burnley chief Sean Dyche is among those linked with the post but Foley looks set to stick with O’Neil for now.
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      The new owner is likely to review the squad and manager situation in January.
      Parker was relieved of his duties after Bournemouth lost three out of their opening four Premier League matches.
      But they are unbeaten under O’Neil, with the 39-year-old picking up five points (one win, two draws) from a possible nine.
      They are now up to 12th in the table having picked up points Wolves, Nottingham Forest and Newcastle.
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      Former Burnley gaffer Dyche declared last week how he would be open to taking charge of Bournemouth as he looks to return to the dugout.
      Commenting on the Cherries, he said: “There’s nothing that I wouldn’t look at.
      “Because in my career, I didn’t play in the Premier League but played loads of cup games against Premier League clubs and I played in all the other divisions.
      “I managed in the Championship, the Premier League as well. I’d never disrespect any club. I’ve been around the game since I was 16.”
      As for Parker, he has been linked with a shock switch to French outfit Nice with Lucien Favre under huge pressure following their poor start to the campaign. More

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      ‘I am surprised’ – Arsenal legend Nigel Winterburn questions Ben White’s omission from Gareth Southgate’s England squad

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      NIGEL WINTERBURN has been left in disbelief that Gareth Southgate omitted Ben White from his latest England squad.The Arsenal defender has starred this season under Mikel Arteta where he has started all seven Premier League games for the table-toppers.
      Arsenal star Ben White was a notable omission from Gareth Southgate’s latest England squadCredit: Getty
      Gunners legend Nigel Winterburn has been left surprised by White failing to be includedCredit: Alamy
      Despite being a natural centre-back, White has shown his versatility by fitting in at right-back due to the emerging partnership between William Saliba and Gabriel.
      But his dazzling form wasn’t enough to convince Three Lions gaffer Southgate to include White in his last squad before the World Cup which kicks off in November.
      And his absence in the team was felt on Friday night as England lost 1-0 to Italy in their Nations League clash at the San Siro.
      The result means that England have been relegated from Nations League A regardless of whether they beat Germany on Monday.
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      Speaking to SunSport on behalf of FreeSuperTips prior to the Italy match, Arsenal legend Winterburn was asked if he was surprised by White being left out.
      To which he said of the 24-year-old four-cap international: “I am surprised, but I never try to predict what England managers do with players.
      “But I am surprised, he was initially in the last squad so if he was in the last England squad, I don’t understand why he wouldn’t be in this squad.
      “Unless Gareth Southgate has left him out because he wants to look at other players.
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      “Ben White hasn’t made that many appearances for England, so I would think he deserves a look in, so it’s a surprising decision to me.
      “Especially when you see some of the players in that squad and the club form they’re currently producing.
      “But we’ve seen this with Gareth Southgate, and I’ve spoken about it on different occasions when we talk about Jordan Pickford.
      “People were criticising [Jordan] Pickford and saying he should be left out, but I’ve always said you’ve got to look at it from Gareth Southgate’s point of view.
      “When he’s come in and played for England, he’s never done anything wrong so how do you leave him out?”
      He added: “So, there is going to be a lot of debate over the next 10 days, especially if England don’t pick up their form in the next two games.
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      “England have dropped off a little bit in terms of performances and what we expect to see.
      “It’s going to be interesting watching those games and the reaction of the supporters during and perhaps after.” More

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      Spurs ace Eric Dier dating model Anna Modler – the ex of former Arsenal star Alexis Sanchez

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      FOOTIE star Eric Dier has another reason to smile after getting his England place back – he’s scored with stunning model Anna Modler.The Tottenham centre back has landed a blow on rivals Arsenal after stepping out with the pin-up ex of their former star Alexis Sanchez.
      Anne Modler is blissfully happy with Eric Dier, a pal told The SunCredit: Instagram
      Eric met South African beauty Anna through mutual palsCredit: Richard Pelham / The Sun
      Eric, 28, recalled to the Three Lions squad by boss Gareth Southgate for tonight’s clash against Italy, met the South African beauty through mutual pals.
      And she has been a regular fan at Spurs games this season – including last Saturday’s 6-2 thrashing of Leicester City.
      Anna, 24, and pal Morgan Shelly shared snaps on social media as they lapped up the atmosphere inside the Prem giant’s £1billion stadium.
      They have joked they’re good omens for Eric and the team, who have gone unbeaten in the league so far this season.
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      A pal told The Sun: “Eric and Anna are blissfully happy. They have been seeing a lot of each other.
      “Eric has told pals it has been a great few weeks – getting back into the England squad and landing a stunning girl who was previously on the arm of an Arsenal star. He can’t stop scoring on the pitch, and has netted a cracker off of it.
      “Anna is smitten and has told friends Eric could be ‘the one’. They are getting serious, so watch this space.”
      The blonde confirmed in 2020 she was spending lockdown with her then lover Alexis Sanchez.
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      She sent tongues wagging about her relationship with the striker after uploading snaps posing next to his two Golden Retrievers Atom and Humber.
      She joked as she stroked the dog: “Thank you for stopping me from working out. I agree, it’s definitely time to eat.”
      Fans responded by urging her to look after Alexis, who starred for Inter Milan and Manchester United after leaving the Gunners.
      In 2020 Anna uploaded a picture of herself inside the San Siro to watch Alexis Inter take on Serie A side Udinese.
      Anna confirmed in 2020 she was spending lockdown with former Arsenal star Alexis SanchezCredit: Instagram
      Anna’s new man Eric has earned rave reviews for Spurs this season – even scoring twiceCredit: Instagram
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      Her new man Eric has earned rave reviews for Spurs this season – even scoring twice – landing him an England recall and a chance of going to the World Cup in Qatar.
      The £50m rated star was seen on the arm of gorgeous Portuguese blonde Maria Hansen since 2014. More

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      England World Cup legend Roger Hunt left over £500,000 to family in his will

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      ENGLAND World Cup winner Roger Hunt left more than half a million pounds to his family.The former Liverpool striker, 83, who died last September, bequeathed his £539,110 fortune to second wife Rowan.
      England World Cup winner and former Liverpool player Roger Hunt left more than half a million pounds to his familyCredit: Alamy
      Sir Geoff Hurst often credited Hunt’s quick ­celebration of the controversial third goal in the final’s 4-2 victory over West Germany for convincing the referee to allow itCredit: PA:Press Association
      Roger scored 18 goals in 34 games for his country, including three during England’s glorious 1966 World Cup campaign. 
      He was part of the strike pairing alongside final hat-trick hero Geoff Hurst.
      Sir Geoff often credited Hunt’s quick ­celebration of the controversial third goal in the final’s 4-2 victory over West Germany for convincing the referee to allow it.
      Coming from a family that ran a haulage business, he played for non-league Stockton Heath – now Warrington Town – before he was signed by the Reds in 1959.
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      A disciplined player, he was booked just twice in his career and was appointed MBE in 2000.
      He was buried in Glazebury, Lancs, where he was born and was ­living when he died.
      He married his first wife Patricia in 1959 and they had two children David and Julie, before later marrying Rowan.
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      England fans will be able to drink beer at the World Cup – but there’s a big catch

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      ENGLAND fans can drink beer during matches at the World Cup in Qatar – as long as it’s non-alcoholic Budweiser Zero.The news comes after it was revealed alcoholic lager will cost around £13-a-pint when the event starts in 60 days.
      England fans can drink beer during matches at the World Cup in Qatar – as long as it’s non-alcoholic Budweiser Zero (stock picture)Credit: Getty
      While matches are in progress and at half-time, Budweiser Zero will be the only beer on sale for around £6-a-pint
      Ticket holders will be able to buy pricey pints within the stadium perimeter before and after matches.
      But while the match is in progress and at half-time, Budweiser Zero will be the only beer on sale for around £6-a-pint.
      But thirsty Three Lions fans have been warned not to sup alcohol outside designated areas – and not to attempt to smuggle their own booze into the Muslim country – risking fines and deportation if they do so.
      A FIFA spokesman said its goal was “catering for those who wish to enjoy an alcoholic drink while being respectful towards the local culture”.
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      England face Iran in their opening match at the Khalifa International Stadium on November 21.
      And while fans have high hopes for Gareth Southgate’s men, alcohol free beer experts have warned them not to expect much from the booze.
      The Free Beer website’s review of Budweiser Zero was lukewarm.
      It said: “Very mild malt flavours, initially very fizzy, and a pretty watery mouthfeel. Bland.”
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      Ryan Giggs and Nicky Butt all smiles as the ex-Man Utd stars conquer Three Peaks challenge following pre-match beers

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      EX-Man United stars Nicky Butt and Ryan Giggs enjoyed pre-match beers before tackling the Three Peaks challenge.Butt, 47, posted pictures on Instagram showing the group enjoying a pint, joking that Guinness and lager were “maybe not the right fuel”.
      Nicky Butt posted pictures on Instagram showing the group enjoying a pint
      Butt later posted a photo of the group after completing the Three Peaks challengeCredit: Instagram paulscholesaaa
      Best mate Giggs, 48, sat to the right of the group and kept a low profile under a woolly hat.
      The challenge sees hikers walk 26 miles and ascend 9,843ft on Ben Nevis in Scotland, England’s Scafell Pike and Snowdon in Wales.
      And the group now appear to have completed the challenge.
      Butt provided regular updates of the group’s progress on his Instagram story, before posting a photo with the group at the summit of Snowdon.
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      Fellow ‘Class of 92’ member Paul Scholes posted a screenshot of Butt’s story which revealed they had completed the challenge.
      Scholes, 47, accompanied his post with the caption: “Unbelievable lads… well done.”
      The trio all played together for a number of years at Manchester United.
      They graduated through the academy along with the likes of David Beckham, Gary and Phil Neville.
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      Last week Giggs posed with fans outside the Railway pub in Hale, Gtr Manchester, near the home he shares with partner Zara Charles, 33.
      He faces a retrial over allegations of assault and coercive and controlling behaviour towards his ex Kate Greville, 38. More

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      Nicky Butt and Ryan Giggs enjoy pre-match beers before tackling the Three Peaks challenge

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      EX-Man United stars Nicky Butt and Ryan Giggs enjoyed pre-match beers before tackling the Three Peaks challenge.Butt, 47, posted pictures on Instagram showing the group enjoying a pint, joking that Guinness and lager were “maybe not the right fuel”.
      Butt, 47, posted pictures on Instagram showing the group enjoying a pint
      Best mate Giggs, 48, sat to the right of the group and kept a low profile under a woolly hat.
      The challenge sees hikers walk 26 miles and ascend 9,843ft on Ben Nevis in Scotland, England’s Scafell Pike and Snowdon in Wales.
      Last week Giggs posed with fans outside the Railway pub in Hale, Gtr Manchester, near the home he shares with partner Zara Charles, 33.
      He faces a retrial over allegations of assault and coercive and controlling behaviour towards his ex Kate Greville, 38.
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