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      Model pupil Ethan Nwaneri handed in HOMEWORK on morning after Arsenal debut and scored 98 per cent on maths test

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      ETHAN NWANERI is not one for unnecessary fuss or over-the-top celebrations.Less than 24 hours after becoming the Prem’s youngest player – making his Arsenal debut on Sunday September 18, 2022 aged 15 years and 181 days off the bench at Brentford – he was handing in GCSE English homework at St John’s Senior School in Enfield.Arsenal wonderkid Ethan Nwaneri continues to focus on schoolCredit: GettyArsenal’s Nwaneri scored 98 per cent in a maths’ test for his school entrance examsCredit: Jamie McPhilimeyNwaneri handed in GCSE English homework right after his historic Arsenal debutCredit: Jamie McPhilimeyNwaneri spent time diligently studying in hotel rooms alongside Myles Lewis-SkellyCredit: GettyTeacher Elle Bewley revealed: “I’m not joking, he just walked into school on Monday, gave me his homework, sat down and got on with it. No discussion, no distraction. Nothing.”So, it is no surprise that Nwaneri will not be celebrating his 18th birthday on Friday like any normal teenager would. Instead, he is part of Lee Carsley’s England Under-21 camp taking on France in Lorient.The Hale End wonderboy – already with eight goals across all competitions in his breakthrough season under boss Mikel Arteta – is now technically a man.This landmark day also means he can finally get changed in the same dressing room as Arsenal’s seniors at the Emirates and their London Colney training base – safeguarding restrictions prevented him from doing so until now.Read More on ArsenalBut those that know Nwaneri best will tell you he has been a wise old head on young shoulders for some time, such is his eye-catching maturity and humble personality.It is assumed he gets that from his father, a guiding figure in his life on and off the pitch so far.At the Under-17 European Championships in Hungary back in May 2023, Nwaneri spent time diligently studying in hotel rooms – alongside pal and fellow academy grad Myles Lewis-Skelly – for his GCSE exams as his father had warned that education comes before football.At St John’s, he would ask teachers for extra revision papers to take home. For a GCSE English spoken language project, he avoided basing it on football, instead researching and presenting it on conspiracy theories.Most read in FootballJoin SUN CLUB for the Arsenal Files every Friday plusin-depth coverage and exclusives from The EmiratesHis speciality was mathematics, scoring 98 per cent in his school entrance exams. His headteacher Alexander Tardios commented: “He is a very academic boy. He could have easily ended up at King’s College or UCL.”Nwaneri would order Ubers from London Colney back to his school to ensure he did not miss any tests.Ethan Nwaneri’s rise at Arsenal under Mikel Arteta’s guiseAnd on days off, Nwaneri would have childhood friend Lewis-Skelly – who lived nearby – cycle over so they could get in some extra training.Even now, as a first-team regular, he has remained down-to-earth. After training, he is often seen waiting in the car park to be picked up while his team-mates drive off in luxury sports cars.Nwaneri was first introduced to the Arsenal fans as an eight-year-old in May 2015 when the Under-9s were paraded around the pitch at half-time of a 4-1 Premier League victory over West Brom.I’m not joking, he just walked into school on Monday, gave me his homework, sat down and got on with it. No discussion, no distraction. Nothing.Nwaneri’s teacher, after his Arsenal debutFour-and-a-half years later, a 12-year-old Nwaneri was on the radar of newly-appointed manager Arteta. The Spaniard asked academy coach Dan Micciche for videos of his progress.Soon, Nwaneri was training with boys much his senior, scoring on his Arsenal Under-18s debut aged 14 having played for the Under-14s aged 12.He was also encouraged to play in numerous positions to enhance his development, toughen him up: No10, a left-sided No8, a centre-forward and winger.’Continues to develop’Ex-Arsenal midfielder Steve Morrow was the Gunners’ head of youth development when Nwaneri arrived at Hale End after a brief stint in Chelsea’s youth set-up.Morrow told SunSport: “We always had that philosophy that the players needed to be at a level where they were being more challenged than their actual age group.“The traits that he had from 11 and 12 years old, you still see. That balance, that drop of the shoulder, that power, that acceleration. How he is so direct as well.“It’s incredible how all those super-strengths that he had have continued to develop.Arsenal ratings vs ChelseaARSENAL collected three points at the Emirates with a comfortable display as they fight to keep their fading title hopes alive.“Going down to Hale End and watching him on a Sunday, he was scoring goals for fun every week with pure skill and intelligence and technique, not just physical qualities.“He didn’t always play wide, he often played centrally. That really helped his development because it gave him spacial awareness of what was going on around him.Seizing his chance“It is quite rare for young players to be such good decision-makers. He had it early and you can see it today. Ethan can go as far as he wishes.“Sometimes you see players that you think have similar levels of talent but it’s always the ones that have the right attitude, character and focus, the ones who are brave and able to deal with disappointments, who make it.”At the end of his scholarship year in the summer of 2023, he was linked with a move back to Chelsea, with Manchester United and Manchester City also sniffing around, but eventually committed to the club with his first senior contract signed in March 2024.It has paid off, seizing his chance with Bukayo Saka out for three months this term following hamstring surgery in December, shining both in the Prem and the Champions League so far.It is quite rare for young players to be such good decision-makers. He had it early and you can see it today. Ethan can go as far as he wishes.Steve MorrowCurrent Under-18s coach Adam Birchall said: “We treated him like any other person. And the parents were outstanding in understanding the importance of that.“That’s such a key thing, because it really helped in values — in everything, as people.READ MORE SUN STORIES“What I’ve seen throughout is [Nwaneri’s] application to be the best he can be, that mentality, just being relentless.“That’s what being a Strong Young Gunner is all about — that real strength as a person and understanding yourself to be able to go into that environment.” More

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      Inside Newcastle’s transfer plans with £50m star replacing Marc Guehi as main target and keeping Isak top priority

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      NEWCASTLE have made keeping Alexander Isak their top priority – and have Dean Huijsen as their number one defensive target.The £150m-rated Swedish striker Isak secured his place in Geordie folklore after firing them to victory in the Carabao Cup Final.Dean Huijsen has impressed at Bournemouth this seasonCredit: GettyAlexander Isak helped Newcastle to Carabao Cup gloryCredit: RexIsak, who cost £63m from Real Sociedad in 2022, is under contract for another three years and will start talks over a new deal this summer.But both Arsenal and Liverpool are plotting summer swoops and now Barcelona have joined the long-list of admirers.Newcastle are expecting more noise from those clubs interested to try and unsettle their talisman.But Toon chiefs have no intentions of letting him go and their Saudi chairman Yasir Al-Rumayyan has even ordered them to resist any offers for his favourite player.READ MORE NEWCASTLE NEWSMeanwhile, after missing out on Crystal Palace’s England international Marc Guehi last year, they are ready to battle it out to land Bournemouth’s Huijsen.The 19-year-old has enjoyed a brilliant breakthrough season with the Cherries and has the likes of Chelsea, Liverpool and Real Madrid all wanting him.The Spanish U21 ace has a release clause of £50m in his Bournemouth contract and Toon are willing to meet that figure.They want to keep Fabian Schar, who is discussing an extension to his current contract that expires in June.Most read in FootballBEST FREE BETS AND BETTING SIGN UP OFFERSAlthough club captain Jamaal Laschelles could depart.He will also become a free agent but the 31-year-old has been sidelined all season after undergoing cruciate surgery.Bournemouth star Dean Huijsen couldn’t be happier being nominated for Premier League player of the month More

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      Napoli ‘make contact with Man Utd over Rasmus Hojlund deal that would open door to stunning swap transfer’

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      MANCHESTER UNITED striker Rasmus Hojlund has emerged as a target for Napoli, according to reports.The 22-year-old is being heavily linked with a move away from Old Trafford prior to the summer window.Napoli are considering a swoop for Rasmus HojlundCredit: AlamyMan Utd could attempt to sign Victor Osimhen as a replacementCredit: GettyHaving scored just eight goals in 39 appearances for United so far this season, the striker has failed to impress new head coach Ruben Amorim and the club hierarchy.He was even listed among the group of “inherited” players that Sir Jim Ratcliffe considered to be “not good enough” during an interview last week.As the co-owner plots a rebuild, Hojlund is expected to be let go for a fraction of the £72million fee they paid for him.Italian outlet La Gazzetta dello Sport has claimed that Napoli want to sign him.READ MORE ON MAN UTDMan Utd allegedly want £50m for the striker, who is understood to be open to a return to Italy.Napoli believe that convincing Hojlund to complete the switch will not be difficult.Should the Denmark international swap United for Napoli this summer, it may open the door for a huge swap deal that could see Victor Osimhen head the other way.The 26-year-old was loaned out to Galatasaray last year after being axed from the Napoli squad.Most read in FootballJoin SUN CLUB for the Man Utd Files every Thursday plusin-depth coverage and exclusives from Old TraffordHojlund has struggled to impress this seasonHe is set to return to Naples at the end of the season but will likely be sold before the 2025-26 campaign kicks off.And talkSPORT has reported that Osimhen could become a target for United.Man Utd legend spotted consoling Rasmus Hojlund and giving Man Utd striker pep talk after 14-minute cameo vs Arsenal Transfer journalist Alex Crook said: “I think (Victor) Osimhen is the most likely because I think he’s going to be available for the type of price that United can afford.”I think his wage demands have come down from where they were a year ago, obviously he’s been playing in Turkey, and I think he has that proven pedigree.”So it wouldn’t surprise me if Hojlund goes back to Italy, and there’s interest from the likes of Napoli I’m told, and Osimhen comes in the opposite direction.”Osimhen has scored 26 goals and provided five assists in 30 appearances this term for Galatasaray.Man Utd ratings vs LeicesterMANCHESTER UNITED leapfrogged Tottenham into 13th in the Premier League by beating Leicester.Rasmus Hojlund was left to run in behind and shoot low into the bottom corner from an angle to open the scoring on 28 minutes.The Danish striker had not found the net since December 12 – a run of 21 matches.Alejandro Garnacho saw a goal chalked off for offside but there was no taking his snap-shot finish off him on 67 minutes.And skipper Bruno Fernandes rounded off the comfortable 3-0 win in style in the closing stages.Here’s how SunSport’s Graham Hill rated the Man Utd stars. More

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      ‘They tried to put me away’ – Sol Campbell reveals why he quit Spurs for Arsenal after arrest for dressing room bust-up

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      SOL CAMPBELL has claimed he left Tottenham after they tried to “get one over him” after his arrest for a dressing room bust-up. The former defender sent shockwaves through football when he quit Spurs for Arsenal in 2001.Sol Campbell came through the ranks at TottenhamCredit: GettyThe former Tottenham defender did not see eye to eye with Lord SugarCredit: BBCCampbell, 50, ran down his contract before signing for the Gunners on a free.The East Londoner had come through the ranks at Tottenham, but decided to make the unthinkable switch to Arsenal after growing disillusioned following a legal case.Appearing on the Stick to Football podcast, brought to you by Sky Bet, Campbell told Gary Neville and Co: “The main thing for me was that they never paid the youngsters who grew up proper money.”If someone is bought in, they’d put him on big money, but players coming up through the ranks who would be the future of the club, they wouldn’t want to pay them. It was bizarre.READ MORE FOOTBALL NEWS”Going forward, it was four years [my contract]. The next four years was a difficult moment, because I’m moving up in the right direction and my contract was winding down.”The thing for me was that I had a problem in a particular game which lingered on for 15 months, and it all started from a game against Derby County away, with two years left [on my contract].”The problem was that you had Colin Calderwood, who was playing alongside me, and he was having a barney all day long in the game against [Francesco] Baiano, and I didn’t know why.”I scored the winner, game finished 1-0, everyone was happy, and I’ve gone off the pitch. As I’m walking into our changing room, he [Colin] runs past me and jumps into the Derby County changing room, looking for Baiano.Most read in FootballBEST FREE BETS AND BETTING SIGN UP OFFERS”So, everyone’s jumped in, and I’ve said, ‘F*** him, whatever, let’s get back into the changing room.’ I said it three times.”Three weeks later, David Pleat comes to me and says I’ve got a letter saying that someone [a steward from Derby County] has broken their arm or wrist, and I said, ‘What, what do you mean? I’ve done nothing’ – I went in [to the changing room after the game].Sol Campbell furious as tenant ‘cheats him out of £1.5million’ after renting out massive £23m 8-bedroom Chelsea mansion “Three weeks later, it goes on and on and the steward who broke his wrist is looking to press charges. I was thinking, what is going on here as I’d done nothing.”So, it rolls on and on, I’ve got affidavits and people have got to come in for character witnesses, and then I got drafted up there – I’m in the Derby police station, it’s a mess.”I’m then getting fingerprinted, and my picture taken and at the same time there is people asking me for autographs. “I was thinking, ‘Am I getting arrested for something I’ve not done?’ That went on for 15 months and I was thinking why it went on for so long because I’d not done anything.”Just before the case, I had an internal lawyer [from Tottenham] who said there was a snippet, a Lord getting bound over. “I said, ‘What do you mean getting bound over?” Bound over means you admit it, pay a fine, and it all goes away.”But I said I wouldn’t do it, I live and die by my words – I’ve not done anything. I left it, things go on and the case is about a month away and Tottenham say they’re pulling out – pulling out funding, not paying for anything, so I had to pay for everything.”My lawyers start looking through all the paperwork and couldn’t understand how it had all gone on for such a long time because [someone said] you’re in front [during the incident], another person said you were on the side – it was all over the place so how had it gone on for such a long time?”Ten days before the case, they drop out and the case is dropped. In the paperwork, there was an old fax when they’d sent it to me and back in the day you saw a name scrubbed out and then a Derby County player put in there.”I was supposed to have done this [incident] at ten-to-five, but on the hospital report he’d [the steward] had done it at half-past-ten, pre-match. He’d done it [broken his arm or wrist] pre-match.”‘A CRAP DEAL’Quizzed if Tottenham chiefs knew that the steward had suffered his injury before the game, Campbell added: “Either the hierarchy did or the lawyers. It was trying to get one over me, so if it came out, I’d sign a crap deal. I think it was all about the deal.”The former England international, feeling that Spurs had tried to use the Derby incident in contract negotiations, added: “They wanted to get one over me or have leverage over me. It’s like Virgil van Dijk going through his contract situation now, trying to pin something on him now – it’s the same thing.“In the Sky documentary, you’ve got David Pleat saying that Alan Sugar wanted to take me out of the first team, and out of England, to slap me on the wrist so I’d come to my senses and sign a crap deal.”Once that happened [the legal incident], I didn’t have time for that [signing a new contract] – they literally tried to put me away for no reason.”You start thinking to yourself about how people are innocent and get put away for something they hadn’t done.”For me, going around to banks or wherever, people look at me and think I’ve bust someone’s wrist, but it was someone else, a South American player. It’s sad, it’s unbelievable. You’re a young boy, coming out, and they’re trying to pin that on you.”READ MORE SUN STORIESOn what pushed him to sign for Tottenham’s fierce rivals, Campbell revealed: “For me, the episode of trying to frame me for no reason, that really governed my decision, and I wanted to win.”And further quizzed if he made the move to get back at Spurs, he added: “Not revenge, but when you look at it, I’d been done over for no reason. I hadn’t decided where I was going but my mindset shifted after that.”Campbell joined Arsenal from TottenhamCredit: News Group Newspapers Ltd More

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      Newcastle make Carabao Cup trophy announcement as club ‘consider scrapping open-top bus parade’

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      NEWCASTLE could reportedly consider scrapping their proposed Carabao Cup trophy parade in favour of an alternative celebration.The Magpies ended their 70-year wait for a domestic trophy on Sunday with a 2-1 win over Liverpool at Wembley.Newcastle could scrap their open-top bus parade for a celebration at Town MoorCredit: GettyEddie Howe is set to be awarded the freedom of NewcastleCredit: GettyAn open-top bus parade – penned in for March 29 – was announced earlier this week to celebrate the achievement.However, the Telegraph has revealed that club officials are now looking to stage the event at the Town Moor – a huge green space that is close to the city centre.Players will be in attendance, as well as Eddie Howe and his staff members.Howe is set to be awarded the freedom of Newcastle in the wake of his accomplishment.Read More in FootballFollowing Sunday’s final, the manager said: “I am very, very emotional and have been all day, which is unlike me.”We knew what was at stake today for all of our fans, we wanted to do them proud and win the trophy.”I am so, so pleased with the result and the performance – we deserved to win today.”It was tough when Liverpool scored. I was thinking about extra time. We always make it difficult for ourselves.Most read in FootballCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO BONUSES FROM £10 DEPOSITS”We were well aware of the history, and we wanted to do the club proud. We wanted to score, we wanted to perform and we wanted to win.”We are breaking new ground. I thought we were magnificent today.”‘Try getting that lot into work tomorrow’ – Gary Neville tips ‘Geordie Bank Holiday’ as Newcaslte fans celebrate cup win More

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      Premier League clubs on red alert as cash-strapped Barcelona face losing TEN wonderkids on free transfers

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      PREM clubs are on alert amid reports Barcelona could lose ten wonderkids on free transfers.The cash-strapped club are in still in a perilous financial situation and face another difficult transfer window.Hansi Flick could lose players he has earmarked for the first-teamCredit: GettyThey have been forced to let a number of key assets leave in recent years and have had to juggle the books to register signings like Dani Olmo in the last few months.But now Barcelona could be forced to let go up to ten academy stars, according to SPORT.That is how many players in La Masia are out of contract at the end of June.Barcelona are yet to offer them new deals and that may remain the case due to their lack of money.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLThe likes of Arnau Pradas, Hugo Alba and Jan Virgili are big academy talents and have been earmarked by Hansi Flick for promotion to the first-team.But if Barca fail to drum up cash they face losing all three – putting Prem clubs on high alert.One player who was of particular interest is Pau Cubarsí, but Barcelona managed to tie him down to a long-term deal last month after he turned 18.But striker Marc Guiu left for Chelsea last summer and other stars could follow suit.Most read in FootballCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO BONUSES FROM £10 DEPOSITSBarcelona’s dire financial situation has not stopped them from identifying transfer targets however, with Alexander Isak and Liverpool’s Luis Diaz of interest.Despite their woes off the pitch, Flick has led Barca to the top of Laliga and to the Champions League quarter-final.Benfica fans furiously brawl with Barcelona stewards with limbs everywhere during Champions League KO More

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      ‘Like I’ve never seen before’ – Thomas Tuchel’s ‘aura’ blowing England stars away as new era begins

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      THOMAS TUCHEL has an “aura” unlike anything Morgan Rogers has seen in a manager.Aston Villa star Rogers revealed England’s new boss has laid down “some serious ideas” in his bid to win the 2026 World Cup.England boss Thomas Tuchel has an “aura” unlike anything Morgan Rogers has seen in a managerCredit: PAEngland manager Tuchel is determined to win the 2026 World CupCredit: PAAston Villa star Morgan Rogers praised new England boss TuchelCredit: GettyTuchel will kick off the Three Lions’ new era on Friday with a World Cup qualifier against Albania at a sold-out Wembley.Rogers is managed by Unai Emery at Villa and worked under Pep Guardiola at Manchester City.But he said of Tuchel: “His aura is one I’ve not experienced before. Certain managers have different ways about them. It is hard to describe but he has such a level of confidence.“He has been so chilled and calm. But when it is time to work, it is time to work. That is the vibe I have got off him.Read More on Football“You know what he has done in the game and the respect he has got from managers and players he has worked with. You know he is coming in with some ­serious ideas.”Ex-Bayern Munich, Chelsea and Paris Saint-Germain boss Tuchel, 51, laid out his plans to win next year’s World Cup at his first team meeting at St George’s Park.Rogers, who won two England caps under interim boss Lee Carsley, added: “That’s the only goal. He was very clear and transparent with what we need to improve. It was very straight-up, no cutting corners.“It’s definitely been taken on board and a first message to carry us on and lead us on through the camps.”Most read in FootballRogers and the Three Lions squad will prepare at Tottenham’s training ground on Thursday ahead of the Albania game, with a clash at home to Latvia following on Monday.The attacking midfielder, 22, discovered he was in the squad when waking up to a text early on Friday before training with Villa.Thomas Tuchel names his first England squad for upcoming match with Albania The human tuchENGLAND’S new boss Thomas Tuchel has announced his first squad – to mixed reaction.And he is fully prepared for Tuchel’s standards due to the high bar Emery sets.He said: “There’s never a moment’s rest. When you least expect it, Unai will catch you out, telling you about yourself.“I can think of the best games I’ve had and he’ll batter me for one little thing I did in the 20th minute. But once you understand why he’s doing it, you take it on board.”Inside FA’s thrilling chase for TuchelTHE FA’s path to securing Thomas Tuchel’s signature was not a straightforward one.They tried to lure Pep Guardiola from Manchester City over the summer.They even made contact with Real Madrid boss Carlo Ancelotti after deciding to target trophy-laden foreign gaffers.The FA’s determination to go international was summed up by their decision NOT to interview Newcastle boss Eddie Howe.Initial talks with Tuchel saw him express a slight interest in replacing Gareth Southgate.But he was waiting to see what would happen at Manchester United, with Erik ten Hag’s future under the spotlight.Man Utd owner Sir Jim Ratcliffe eventually decided to stick with Ten Hag – and that opened the door to the FA getting their man.Read the full story on England’s thrilling pursuit of Thomas Tuchel. More

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      ‘Just incredible’ – Harry Kane blows Liam Delap away with what he did in first England training session

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      LIAM DELAP has hailed Harry Kane as “the best I’ve ever seen” after meeting his role model for the first time.The Ipswich centre-forward is widely tipped to be Kane’s long-term successor as England’s No9 after a breakthrough season in the Premier League.Ipswich star Liam Delap praised England captain Harry Kane after training togetherCredit: GettyDelap has been called up by England manager Thomas TuchelCredit: GettyDelap is widely tipped to be Kane’s long-term successor at EnglandCredit: APDelap, 22, has impressed with his physicality in his first full top-flight campaign – which is little wonder considering he grew up watching his dad Rory playing for Stoke City under Tony Pulis.On Tuesday, the England Under-21 striker joined Thomas Tuchel’s senior squad for a training session at St George’s Park.And Delap, 22, said: “That was the first time I’ve trained with Harry. He is someone I’ve looked up to for ages and he’s got everything.“He’s had the most amazing career and he’s still flying so there’s someone as young as me to look up to him and then be able to watch him live is an incredible experience.Read More on Football“I had a little chat with him, he’s a really nice guy. I watched him enough in the shooting drill to take so much from him and he’s just incredible. What I noticed was that just everything goes in!“His all-round game is incredible and he’s played at the top level for so long now but as a striker it’s something I really enjoy doing, to watch the best practice and it’s the best I’ve seen.”Delap is an old-school target man and admits: “I’ve always loved a battle and loved putting myself about.”That mentality was honed during bruising sessions in the garden with his dad, now coaching under Robbie Keane at Hungarian club Ferencvaros, who was the long-throw merchant for Pulis’ fearsome Stoke side.Most read in FootballDelap said: “When dad was playing at Stoke I used to go to all the games. He’s working now but at the start of the season he wasn’t, so he was able to get to all my Ipswich games. He’s been there and I’ve watched, now I’m there so he can watch me.“I’ve got a little brother as well so it was always football and rugby in the garden with dad and wrestling each other.Liam Delap talks about joining Ipswich Town “He’s even tougher than me so it taught me a lot and where I got most of it from as a kid.“Obviously there was no mercy from dad. Me and my brother loved that side of it, being aggressive. It was fun.”Former Manchester City kid Delap has netted ten times in the Premier League, despite Ipswich’s struggles – and is being followed by several top clubs for a summer move.Delap, who will lead the line for England Under-21s in France on Friday, said: “It’s my first full season in the Premier League and you’re always going to learn and improve.“The manager and players at Ipswich have really helped with that and I like to think I’m learning as much as I can and trying to implement that into the next game.“It’s the quality and physicality of the Premier League that’s so intense. I’ve got fitter as the games have gone along. It’s making the most out of every moment because the quality, if you make a mistake in this league, they punish you.”His all-round game is incredible and he’s played at the top level for so long now but as a striker it’s something I really enjoy doing, to watch the best practice and it’s the best I’ve seen.Delap on KaneAsked to name his toughest opponents, Delap said: “Liverpool was really tough. Virgil Van Dijk and [Ibrahima] Konate, they are two monsters. And the possession Liverpool have and the quality they have it is tough for anyone to go there.“I’ve always had the belief that I could [play at the highest level] and there is so much I can improve on – my hold-up play, being more consistent. I can score more headers. My overall game can be tweaked to improve.”And Delap has not given up hope of Ipswich avoiding relegation despite a run of one point from nine matches leaving Kieran McKenna’s side nine points adrift of safety.READ MORE SUN STORIESHe said: “Yes we can stay up, 100 per cent. A couple of wins and it’s a different story.“We all have the belief in the changing room. Outside the club, maybe not but we’ve got a really good group and everyone is confident.” More