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TOTTENHAM will be desperate to bounce back from their Fulham embarrassment against Luton this afternoon.Spurs were comfortably beaten 3-0 by their London rivals before the international break.While Luke Berry’s 89th-minute strike earned the Hatters a point against Nottingham Forest.BEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKER More
BOURNEMOUTH host fellow Premier League struggles Everton on Saturday afternoon.The Toffees will be hoping they can extend the gap between them and the drop zone with a win at the Vitality.Bournemouth are eyeing back-to-back wins in the Premier League as they seek a top-half finish this season.
Kick off time: 3pm
TV/Stream: Not available to watch in the UK.
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RODRIGO MUNIZ showed why he is currently the unlikeliest hotshot in the Prem with the flying finish that saved Fulham.The Blades were storming towards only their second win of the year after a firecracker of a second half.Rodrigo Muniz is ecstatic after his incredible point-saverCredit: GettyMuniz twists for his amazing stoppage-time equaliserCredit: GettyYet two stunning goals – the second of them an acrobatic volley from the Brazilian striker – left them rooted to the basement and kept up Muniz’s astonishing record.The Fulham hit man has now scored eight in his last eight games – a record no-one else in the top flight can match over the last two months. Few have been more priceless than the one here.It was frantic, it was breathtaking, and it was frankly totally out of the blue after the drabbest opening 45 minutes you will ever witness. Not so the second of them, though!The Blades went ahead, Fulham fought back, the home side edged daylight and thought they’d gone 4-1 up only for VAR to deny them with an offside call.And then the Cottagers launched the most incredible of finales with a dramatic double that made it honours even.To be fair, when they roared out of the blocks at the start of the second half, even a draw would have seemed unfair on them at the time.Muniz was a coat of paint away from putting them ahead with a looping header that came back off the upright with keeper Ivo Grbic rooted.And then twice young Olly Arblaster – what an exciting prospect he is, by the way – showed he’s got the guts to go with his glitz.Ben Brereton Diaz lunges in to put the Blades 3-1 upCredit: GettyBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERWhen another opening fell to Sasa Lukic on the penalty spot, unmarked and with all the goal to aim at, he had to score.Yet Arblaster proved otherwise, throwing himself to deflect it behind, and copping a painful clattering off team-mate Jack Robinson as he did so…and then, boy, did things change.The Premier League’s Top 10 sexiest managers according to AIIt was all Fulham’s own doing, too, as Tosin Aderabioyo gave the ball away to Ben Osborn 35 yards from his own goal just short of the hour mark.He fed Oli McBurnie on the left, who curled a magical low cross behind the backline. It was a begging-to-be-buried chance and Brereton Diaz, barely six yards out, did just that.The lead lasted three minutes, when Joao Palhinha peeled short of the near post to meet an Andreas Pereira corner and arrowed a brilliantly placed header into the opposite corner.A slap in the face for Sheffield…and a quickfire boot in the you-know-whats for Fulham as the home side swiftly seized the initiative again.This time Brereton Diaz was provider from the left, and although McBurnie’s finish was anything but a classic, it was gold-plated to the home fans.Within three minutes they were on cloud nine as Brereton Diaz bagged an equally scruffy goal for his second and the Blades had breathing space.It was hard to tell if the on-loan Chile striker bundled Gustavo Hamer’s cross in at the far post with his knee, his body or a bit of both… yet the ball – plus half a dozen players – ended up in the back of the net.Cue one come-and-have-a-go melee as well, as keeper Bernd Leno seemed to aim a dig at the goalscorer and everyone piled in to keep the peace. It was restored without anyone seeing red.Ben Brereton Diaz shows his delight after surely believing he had clinched victory for bottom side Sheffield UnitedCredit: ReutersBlades fans certainly were when McBurnie had a would-be fourth ruled out after a VAR check for offside – and what an impact that had on things.Because by the end Fulham had incredibly roared back to level it, leaving home supporters fuming and United players falling to the ground in disbelief.First Bobby De Cordova Reid gave them a lifeline five minutes from the end, with his first touch after coming off the bench seconds earlier.And then Muniz produced a stunning equaliser befitting his Brazilian roots with the most acrobatic of volleys that left Grbic without a prayer.Fulham were on cloud nine, the Blades on their knees… and the rest of us gasping for breath.Joao Palhinha celebrates his Fulham goal before things went crazyCredit: Reuters More
TIME is running out for Sheffield United to secure Premier League safety – and next on the to-do list is in-form London outfit Fulham.The Blades dropped two vital points in the final stages of their most recent encounter against Bournemouth.While Marco Silva’s men thrashed top-four chasing Tottenham 3-0 at Craven Cottage before the international break.BEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKER More
KALVIN PHILLIPS is well on his way to becoming the worst loan signing in Prem history. And if his Euros hopes weren’t up in smoke before, there’s no way Gareth Southgate will touch him now. Kalvin Phillips gave away a vital penaltyCredit: GettyWest Ham were 3-1 up and cruising at St James’ Park against a shambles of a Newcastle side. David Moyes then brought Phillips on with 20 minutes to go, and they disintegrated. Supersub Harvey Barnes was the Magpies hero, bagging two late goals to complete a sensational turnaround. But it was only possible thanks to Phillips. On loan from Manchester City, he’s had a disaster since joining the Hammers in January, Yet nothing compares to this horror show. He first gave away a penalty on Anthony Gordon, with Alexander Isak scoring his second spot-kick of the afternoon to make it 3-2. Barnes then converted Isak’s brilliant through ball to level it up 3-3, before Phillips got it on the act again. Gordon teed Barnes up at the top of the box but it was all too easy for the winger as he skipped past Phillips’ challenge before bending a stunner into the corner. St James’ Park went wild, Eddie Howe was off dancing down the touchline, and Phillips was left to rue one of the worst cameos you’ll ever see. Defeat would have ramped up the pressure on Howe but the most unlikely of victories leaves them well in the hunt for a European spot. CASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERSA rip-roaring classic, just two minutes were on the clock when Vladimir Coufal brought Anthony Gordon down inside the area.Fresh from his England debut, the Scouse winger was full of beans from the off and danced forward before his low cross came back his way.He got there just before Coufal and was hauled down, with ref Rob Jones pointing straight to the spot.A lengthy VAR check for offside followed before Isak stepped up and slammed into the bottom corner.But the Geordies hoping to run away with it in the glorious sunshine were sorely mistaken.Michail Antonio levelled up 21 minutes in but it all stemmed from Toon centre-back Jamaal Lascelles hobbling off moments before.Emil Krafth replaced the skipper and moved to right-back, with Tino Livramento switched to the left. And a back four who had never played together were all over the shop.Alexander Isak opened the scoring from the spotCredit: GettyIsak’s red hot form continuesCredit: ReutersMichail Antonio levelled the scoring for West HamCredit: ReutersAntonio celebrates his equaliserCredit: GettyLucas Paqueta picked it up on halfway and played a beautiful lofted through ball over the dawdling Krafth to the onrushing Antonio.The gap between Newcastle’s defence and keeper Martin Dubravka was alarming but the Slovakian is allergic of leaving his six-yard box, so the striker had a free run on goal and duly obliged by bagging his fourth of the season.With the Euros on the horizon, this was a great opportunity for Gordon and Jarrod Bowen to impress Three Lions boss Gareth Southgate.Gordon started brightly but nodded a brilliant chance wide after it was put on a plate by Jacob Murphy.Bruno Guimaraes then curled one off the bar, but the Hammers took the lead in first-half injury time via Kudus.The Ghana winger was fouled by Fabian Schar but caught the Swiss defender in the face with a stray arm.As Schar rolled around feigning injury, Paqueta took a quick free-kick to Bowen, catching the whole Newcastle side off guard, with Kudus rifling home.Mohammed Kudus gave West Ham the leadCredit: RexThe ballboy refused to give up his seat for a celebrationCredit: GettyJarod Bowen further increased West Ham’s leadCredit: RexBowen thought he had given the Hammers breathing spaceCredit: ReutersThe Mags were up in arms but not one of them was alert to the danger and only had themselves to blame.And they were 3-1 down two minutes into the second half when caught napping AGAIN.Kudus broke from his own box from a Newcastle corner, skinned Schar down the left and played Bowen in down the middle.As the Newcastle players ambled back, the England hopeful had all the time in the world to advance on the rooted Dubravka and fire into the bottom corner.The Mags were a complete mess now. Livramento hobbled off, sub Krafth was hooked following a shocking cameo, and then fellow replacement Miguel Almiron went off crocked 11 minutes after coming on.Alexander Isak and Sean Longstaff both butchered sitters, and the local had all but given up hope…until David Moyes brought Kalvin Phillips on.The midfielder on loan from Manchester City has had a torrid time at West Ham, and it got even worse here when he gave away a penalty on Gordon with one of his first actions.Isak slotted his second, St James’ Park woke up, and it was game on with 13 minutes remaining.Six minutes and Newcastle were miraculously level. Isak was the architect this time, dropping deep and slipping in sub Harvey Barnes, who poked home.The Tynesiders were incredibly eyeing a winner now, and that man Barnes was the hero in the 90th minute, doing Phillips all ends up at the top of the box before curling a beauty into the corner.Isak got the comeback on the roadCredit: GettyHe got his second from the spotCredit: PAHarvey Barnes levelled the game for NewcastleCredit: GettyThe game was all squareCredit: ReutersBarnes riffled home a stunning winnerCredit: ReutersIt capped off a remarkable comebackCredit: Reuters More
FORMER Nottingham Forest and England star Larry Lloyd has died aged 75.The football icon spent five years at Liverpool before joining Forest and winning back-to-back European Cups.Paying tribute to the beloved defender, the Premier League side wrote: “We are deeply saddened to learn of the passing of Larry Lloyd.”Part of the Miracle Men, Larry was an integral player in the Forest side that memorably won back-to-back European Cups in 1979 and 1980, making 218 appearances for the club in total.”We send our condolences to Larry’s friends and family at this truly sad time.”Follow our live blog below for the latest news and updates…Fans pay tribute to Larry the ‘Big Man’
Plenty of fans also rushed to pay tribute to four-cap former England international Lloyd.
One wrote: “So sad RIP Larry thank you for everything you did for this club.”
While a second gushed: “Thank you for all the memories Big Man. Condolences to all.”
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After hanging up his boots he went on to cover Forest as a pundit on local radio, before spending many years in Spain and working as a pub landlord.
Lloyd spent his final years back in Nottinghamshire, having returned in 2021.
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Bristol Rovers 1968-69 – 43 games
Liverpool 1969-1974 – 214 games
Coventry City 1974-76 – 54 games
Nottingham Forest 1976-80 – 214 games
Wigan – 1980-83 – 57 games
England – Four caps
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Lloyd began his career with hometown team Bristol Rovers, playing 43 times before signing for Liverpool in 1969.
He played 214 times for the Reds over five years, winning the First Division and the Uefa Cup.
Two years at Coventry followed, before he joined Clough’s revolution at Forest.
Having been recommended by Cloughie’s former No2 Peter Taylor, Lloyd arrived at The City ground in a £60,000 deal.
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Tributes have flooded in following the tragic news.
One person wrote on X: “Sad to hear Larry Lloyd has died. He made around 50 appearances for the Sky Blues in the mid 70s, after moving from Liverpool.”
A second added: “From turning out in the Bristol Downs League for Henbury Old Boys, to reaching the pinnacle of club football with Nottingham Forest, West Country boy Larry Lloyd’s story is stuff of fairytale #RIPLarry.”
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After hanging up his boots he went on to cover Forest as a pundit on local radio.
He went on to become a pub landlord in Spain.
Lloyd spent his final years back in Nottinghamshire, having returned in 2021.
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Larry Lloyd made history winning back-to-back European Cups with Nottingham Forest.
He also starred for Liverpool and England during his career.
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The official England national team X page has paid tribute to Larry Lloyd.
Taking to social media, the team wrote: “We are saddened to hear that Larry Lloyd, who won four caps for the #ThreeLions between 1971 and 1980, has passed away aged 75.
“Our thoughts are with his family and friends.”
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Larry Lloyd joined a Nottingham Forest side languishing in the second tier of England football.
Within three years, however, he was one of the “Miracle Men” who won the European Cup against Malmo in Munich.
Alongside Kenny Burns and England icon Peter Shilton, Lloyd forged an almost impassable defence.
Lloyd also starred alongside the likes of John McGovern, Viv Anderson, John Robertson Tony Woodcock in the final.
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Fans have continued to flood social media with tributes to Nottingham Forest and England legend Larry Lloyd.
One said: “Thanks for the memories Larry.”
And another added: “Gutted. Massive part of the change from second-tier also-rans to champions of Europe. RIP Larry.”
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Bristol Rovers 1968-69 – 43 games
Liverpool 1969-1974 – 214 games
Coventry City 1974-76 – 54 games
Nottingham Forest 1976-80 – 214 games
Wigan – 1980-83 – 57 games
England – Four caps
Honours:
Liverpool – First Division 1973, Uefa Cup – 1973
Nottingham Forest – European Cup 1979, 1980. League Cup – 1978, 1979, Super Cup – 1979
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Fans have flooded social media with tributes to Larry Lloyd.
One wrote: “So sad RIP Larry thank you for everything u did for this club.”
While a second gushed: “Thank you for all the memories Big Man. Condolences to all.”
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In a statement, Nottingham Forest wrote: “We are deeply saddened to learn of the passing of Larry Lloyd.
“Part of the Miracle Men, Larry was an integral player in the Forest side that memorably won back-to-back European Cups in 1979 and 1980, making 218 appearances for the club in total.
“We send our condolences to Larry’s friends and family at this truly sad time.
“Rest in peace, Larry.”
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Former England star Larry Lloyd has died aged 75.
The defender starred for Liverpool and Nottingham Forest, winning back-to-back European cups during his career.
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WALES’ dream of reaching Euro 2024 ended in heartbreak after Dan James had a decisive penalty saved by Wojciech Szczesny in the shootout.Neither side could be separated after 120 minutes, with Michal Probierz’s side booking their place in Germany on spot kicks.
Match result: Wales 0-0 Poland (4-5 pens)
Wales XI: Ward, Roberts, Mepham, Rodon, Davies, Williams, Ampadu, James, Johnson, Moore.
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ENGLAND narrowly avoided defeat against Belgium thanks to Jude Bellingham’s late strike.Gareth Southgate’s side fell behind early on after Jordan Pickford’s huge error gifted Youri Tielemans the opener on 11 minutes.Ivan Toney marked his first England start with a goal from the penalty spot to make it 1-1 against the Red Devils.Tielemans bagged his second of the night just before half time after Belgium pounced on a mistake from Lewis Dunk for 2-1.With seconds remaining, Bellingham netted to make it 2-2 and spare his side’s blushes following a lacklustre performance from the Three Lions.
Match result: England 2-2 Belgium
England team: Pickford, Konsa, Stones, Dunk, Chilwell, Mainoo, Rice, Bowen, Bellingham, Foden, Toney
Belgium team: Sels, Castagne, Debast, Vertonghen, Theate, Mangala, Onana, Tielemans, Trossard, Doku, Lukaku
CASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERSThat’s all from Wembley Stadium.
Four days. Two games. Seven goals. Injuries. Defensive errors. Late drama. Teenage sensations. Questionable punditry.
It’s been like being gripped by a major summer tournament already.
But the European Championships are still 11 weeks away – although they’re that much closer for Gareth Southgate now that he’s an international break further on in his preparations.
It’s back to domestic matters now for England’s stars, and there’s plenty for the players to ponder before Germany 2024 becomes their main consideration.
And it starts this coming weekend with a fresh round of Premier League fixtures, the peak of which is Manchester City’s clash with Arsenal on Sunday.
As always, you can enjoy all the action here at SunSport so be sure to join us.
Until then, thanks for reading and goodnight.
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Before we go and book our flights to Berlin for July 14th, let’s recap on this evening’s entertainment with Charlie Wyett’s match report of England’s 2-2 draw with Belgium at Wembley.
A defeat and a draw, some dodgy individual performances and even more injuries. If Gareth Southgate wanted a perfect warm-up for Euro 2024, then he certainly did not get it against Brazil and Belgium.Charlie WyettThe Sun
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In the aftermath of Kobbie Mainoo’s full England debut, the teenage midfielder was labelled a future star by one of the world’s best.
Jude Bellingham knows a thing or two about being talked up as a wonderkid,
“[Kobbie Mainoo] was good tonight,” Bellingham told ITV.
“I’m speaking like the old head and I know there’s a clamour [for him to be selected] and I’ve been there. But he is definitely a brilliant player and he will have a great future for Manchester United and, hopefully, for England too.”
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Jude Bellingham fired a last-second England equaliser, and then admitted how pleased he was to have stopped the moaners.
Speaking at the final whistle, the Real Madrid ace stated that he knew just how much flak Gareth Southgate and his squad would have received had they found themselves on the end of another defeat and so was eager to stop the moaning before it had begun.
I enjoyed that goal because I knew the rubbish we would have got if we had lost two games on the bounce. You have to keep perspective with these games. There were a lot of lads making debuts, a lot of these boys I had never played with before. I thought we created a lot of chances and I’m happy I could make it up to the team, but we should have won it with the chances we made. I think these have been two games that will stand us in great stead going into the Euros.Jude BellinghamChannel 4
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Thirteen of England’s 19 shots came in the second half as the hosts applied pressure on the Red Devils that eventually paid off.
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It ends all-square at Wembley Stadium after Jude Bellingham’s last-gasp goal.
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90+5. With almost the last kick of the game, Jude Bellingham equalises and spares England’s blushes!
With Wembley having given up hope, a long free-kick from Pickford bounces around inside the area, and is eventually steered to the byline.
Ollie Watkins keeps it alive, and with little on for James Maddison, the Tottenham man shows great creativity and composure to look up and pick out Bellingham back in the centre.
One touch from the midfielder, and a comprehensive finish to boot and the Three Lions celebrate a draw.
It won’t be the last time that this superstar comes to England’s rescue over the next decade.
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90+2. Inside four minutes of stoppage time, and Lukebakio has the chance to seal a famous Belgian win but spoons over when the chance was laid on a plate from the right.
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90. Rice and Onana square up to each other in the centre-circle, exchange some harsh words, and then indicate that they can carry it on off the pitch after the game.
At the end of that little episode, James Maddison get booked.
Don’t even ask.
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88. Vertonghen knocks Foden over in the area, and although the England forward looks towards referee Sebastian Gishamer, it’s more in hope than any expectation.
Strong defending from the former Tottenham favourite.
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86. There’s no great charge from England, no kitchen sink being thrown.
Nevertheless, Foden is desperately trying to force an equalise from somewhere, somehow.
Aside from his finishing, the Manchester City man has been extremely good again tonight.
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84. England are a little over five minutes away from their first back-to-back defeats at Wembley for 11 years.
Still, I’m sure football fans won’t overreact on social media as a result.
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82. A triple change for the Belgians.
Off go Romelu Lukaku, Orel Mangala and Zeno Debast.
On come Michy Batshuayi, Lois Openda and Wout Faes.
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80. Two more changes for the hosts.
Jarrod Bowen has been bright, but his time is up for Anthony Gordon.
And also off is Ivan Toney. A goalscorer on his full debut, but he won’t have the chance to add to it with Ollie Watkins on in his place.
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78. Foden! It should have been the equaliser!
It’s brilliant work from Bowen, who tricks his way across the Belgium backline before nicking a pass through to the Manchester City ace.
Foden takes a nice touch to make room on his left foot, but then dras his subsequent effort wide of the far post.
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76. The pace has dropped noticeably, and there are some tired-looking players out there.
Not least Ivan Toney, who half-heartedly pulls out of a challenge on Doku on halfway.
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74. Kobbie Mainoo’s night is over but the 18-year-old can be very proud of his performance. He has been excellent.
James Maddison is on for the final 16 minutes plus.
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72. A wonderful challenge by Bellingham to deny Doku when the winger was in full flight.
The midfielder’s game isn’t all about attacking. That was peak Bobby Moore.
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70. Two more switches for Domenico Tedesco and his visiting team.
The Belgium boss sends on the experienced Thomas Meunier and Aster Vranckx, replacing double-goalscorer Youri Tielemans and Arthur Theate.
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68. Midway through the second half, and England still trail – but the chances are coming.
There’s relatively little action on the home bench at the moment, but could that change soon?
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66. It’s a first yellow card of the night, and it’s shown to Joe Gomez.
The Liverpool defender is penalised for a foul on Doku, although the caution could be the result of a totting up process.
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64. Lukaku blazes over at one end, and then England go to work.
Bowen bursts through the middle, Foden is denied inside the area by a brilliant Onana challenge, and then Mainoo’s goalbound drive is superbly kept out by the legs of Sels.
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62. England go close again.
Unsurprisingly, Foden and Bellingham are at the heart of it, the former holding off a barrage of opponents before finding the latter on the right-side of the penalty area.
The Real Madrid man’s low cross is cleverly met by Bowen at the near post with an instinctive shot that Sels does well to hold.
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60. The visitors make the first of what I suspect will be many second half substitutions.
It’s a change in attack with Sevilla’s Dodi Lukebakio coming on for Leandro Trossard.
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