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      Meet England Under-16s stars aiming to finally bring football home at 2030 World Cup after Development Tournament win

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      ENGLAND are still on the hunt to end 57 years of hurt – but recent signs have been positive.The Three Lions haven’t won the World Cup since 1966 – most-recently losing 2-1 to eventual finalists France in the quarters.
      England’s Under-16s won the recent Uefa Development Tournament proving the future of the Three Lions squad looks bright
      But with a squad bursting with young talent, including Jude Bellingham and Phil Foden, there is cause for excitement.
      And now England’s Under-16s have given us even more reason to look forward.
      The Young Lions won a Development Tournament last weekend – beating hosts Cyprus 3-0, Scotland 3-0 and Denmark 1-0.
      It may be too early to peg the squad for future superstardom – but a number of elite players cut their teeth in this very tournament.
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      England and Manchester City star Foden for one.. and how about his club-mate Erling Haaland?
      Spain and Barcelona whiz Gavi and Bayern Munich’s Holland international Matthijs de Ligt are also part of the tournament’s alumni.
      More recently, Napoli’s in-demand wonderkid Khvicha Kvaratskhelia – nicknamed “Kvaradona” – has featured in the festival of football.
      So without further ado, SunSport takes a look at England’s 23-man Under-16s champions to help find the next Harry Kane – or perhaps the next Bobby Moore?
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      1. Spike Brits
      Position: Goalkeeper
      Club: AFC Wimbledon
      Two clean sheets from his two matches at the tournament, Spike – born Thorsten – impressed in Cyprus.
      Already training with the Wimbledon first-team, Man Utd and Tottenham are believed to have been linked with the young Dons stopper.
      Promising Wimbledon star Spike Brits was the main man between the sticks
      2. Leo Shahar
      Position: Right-back
      Club: Wolves
      A Wolves U18s regular, Shahar started two of England’s three wins at the tournament – and the club has high hopes for his future.
      3. Harry Amass
      Position: Left-back
      Club: Watford
      Started two of England’s wins and has caught the eye for club and country with his attacking prowess.
      Harry Amass has worked his way through the youth ranks with EnglandCredit: Not known, clear with picture desk
      4. Joshua King
      Position: Central midfield
      Club: Fulham
      Already a regular for the Cottagers’ U18s, Nike athlete King started twice in Cyprus – impressing in the heart of the midfield.
      Joshua King has become a key member of Fulham and England’s youth ranksCredit: Instagram
      5. Stephen Mfuni
      Position: Centre-back
      Club: Man City
      One of SIX City starlets in the squad, Mfuni was part of the first XI on two occasions for the tournament win.
      6. Kian Noble
      Position: Centre-back
      Club: Man City
      Captain for the tournament and already sponsored by adidas, City and England have high hopes for the defender.
      Noble was one of the few players to start all three matches at the tournament.

      7. Shea Lacey
      Position: Attacking midfield/winger
      Club: Man Utd
      Lacey is a gifted attacker, capable of playing anywhere behind the centre-forward.
      Known as a free-kick specialist, Lacey started once in Cyprus – and scored in the 3-0 win over Sctoaldn.
      He’s already caught the eye earlier this year with a goal of the year contender for United’s U18s.
      Lacey played a lovely-one-two with a team-mate after managing to keep the ball in play.
      The forward then thumped a dipping effort into the top corner with his left foot.

      Shea Lacey is a top young talent for Man Utd and England
      8. Chris Rigg
      Position: Central midfield
      Club: Sunderland
      Arguably the biggest name in the squad, the Black Cats ace has garnered Premier League attention this season.
      The 15-year-old is on the radar of Man Utd and club rivals Newcastle among others, as exclusively revealed by SunSport.
      Rigg – who has already made his Sunderland first-team debut – started England’s two biggest games at the competition in the heart of midfield.

      In-demand Chris Rigg has already made his senior debut for SunderlandCredit: Getty
      9. Shumaira Mheuka
      Position: Centre-forward
      Club: Chelsea
      Not the first and certainly not the last to make the move from Brighton the the Blues, Mheuka joined the Chelsea ranks last summer.
      Graham Potter’s side are certainly in need of a striker and Mheuka is showing promising signs, despite his young age.
      Made two starts in Cyprus and even scored the second goal in the 3-0 win over the hosts.
      Shumaira Mheuka joined Chelsea from Brighton… sound familiar?
      10. Mikey Moore
      Position: Centre-forward
      Club: Tottenham
      Described as “absolutely ridiculous” by a club source, Moore is tipped to sign a new contract at Spurs.
      He started twice at the U16s Development Tournament – but his only goal came off the bench in the dying moments of the Cyprus thumping.
      Mikey Moore is on the books of Tottenham and making waves with EnglandCredit: Getty
      11. Divine Mukasa
      Position: Attacking midfielder
      Club: West Ham
      Two starts and one goal – off the bench in the win over Scotland – Mukasa has a bright future ahead of him.
      Divine Mukasa has been showing his potential with West Ham and England
      12. Leke Drake
      Position: Centre-back
      Club: Man City
      Sold to City for around £500,000 18 months ago when he was just 13, the ex-Stevenage man is clearly talented.
      He started the win over Cyprus, but struggled to dislodge Noble and Mfuni from the first choice XI.
      Leke Drake cost Man City half a million pounds when he was only 13
      13. Hudson Sands
      Position: Goalkeeper
      Club: Chelsea
      Another forced to settle for a spot in the “second string” XI for the win over Cyprus, Sands played second fiddle to Brits at the tournament.
      Hudson Sands was second-choice in Cyprus but one to watch at Chelsea
      14. Luca Fletcher
      Position: Centre-forward
      Club: Reading
      Made just one start in Cyprus, but scored THREE goals in two games late in 2022 – both against Turkey.
      With one off the bench in the first match, he was rewarded with a start in the next, bagging twice.
      Unable to replicate that in the most-recent tournament, but the Reading young’un is absolutely one for the future.
      15. Trevan Sanusi
      Position: Left-winger
      Club: Birmingham
      Sanusi scored England’s first goal of the tournament, netting in the opening minute of the second half against Cyprus.
      Making waves in the Under-18s already, Sanusi notably scored a last-gasp winner against Everton in November.
      Trevan Sanui scored England’s U16′ first goal of the tournament in Cyprus
      16. Oliver Tevenan
      Position: Left-back
      Club: Man City
      City’s U14s Player of the Year for last season, the left-back started once but was kept out of the XI by Amass on two occasions at the competition.
      Oliver Tevenan won Man City’s U14s’ Player of the Year award last term
      17. Jay Robinson
      Position: Forward
      Club: Southampton
      A key member of the team in recent months, Robinson scored in the second win over Turkey late last year.
      But he was forced to settle for a single start vs Cyprus at the tournament.
      Jay Robinson is one of England’s promising crop of young forwardsCredit: Getty
      18. Oluwafemi Fapetu
      Position: Defensive midfielder
      Club: Man City
      At Arsenal until 18 months ago when Liverpool and Man Utd circled.
      But Fapetu chose Man City and has seen his career go from strength to strength – starting the 3-0 win over Cyprus.
      Oluwafemi Fapetu joined Man City over United or Liverpool when leaving Arsenal
      19. Jack Fletcher
      Position: Central midfield
      Club: Man City
      Son of Man Utd legend Darren Fletcher, Jack incredibly played AGAINST twin brother Tyler at the tournament in England’s big win over Scotland.
      Both brothers are on the books of Man City’s youth team.
      They have no relation to Jack’s England pal Luca, though.
      Fletcher started twice at the tournament.
      Unbelievable achievement by the Fletcher family! Congratulations Jack and Tyler! Day you’ll never forget ❤️🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 pic.twitter.com/Vfk9k5a7Sy— TheSecretScout (@TheSecretScout_) February 23, 2023

      20. Kobe Barbour
      Position: Midfielder
      Club: Chelsea
      Made his only start of the tournament in the crunch 1-0 win over Denmark after two sub appearances to kick-off his campaign.
      The Blues ace is one to watch for the future.
      Kobe Barbour, middle, joined Chelsea pals Sands and Mheuka in the England U16s squad
      21. Jayce Fitzgerald
      Position: Central midfield
      Club: Man Utd
      Starring alongside Lacey in the United academy, Fitzgerald managed just one start in Cyprus.
      Jayce Fitzgerald is currently on the books of Man UtdCredit: Getty
      22. Nicholas Michalski
      Position: Goalkeeper
      Club: Blackburn
      Named in the original squad for the tournament, Michalski didn’t travel with the group.
      23. Chidozie Obi-Martin
      Position: Centre-forward/winger
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      Club: Arsenal
      Selected by both England and Denmark’s Under-16s for the tournament, the Arsenal man was the only player not to register a start in Cyprus.
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      Chelsea stars ‘told to sign three-year deals or face being SOLD’ with England ace and club legend among those at risk

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      CHELSEA owner Todd Boehly is set to begin a ruthless cull of the Blues squad this summer. And the criteria for these sales will come down to commitment from the player themselves.
      Todd Boehly is set to make decisions on a swathe of players at the clubCredit: Richard Pelham / The Sun
      The Telegraph have reported any player who is unwilling to commit to a contract of at least three years faces being sold.
      The first players Boehly is targeting for these negotiations are members of the squad with less than two-and-a-half years left on their current deals.
      Among these stars – of which there are 15 – are a number of high-profile names.
      Starting with the least time left, N’Golo Kante’s deal expires this summer but is reportedly close to an agreement.
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      He is said to be happy at Stamford Bridge, but Kante’s poor injury record over the last two years represents a risk for Chelsea.
      Veterans Thiago Silva and Cesar Azpilicueta both have deals expiring in 2024, but represent different roles to the club.
      Legend Azpilicueta has seen better days, and with the club bringing in Malo Gusto ahead of the new season he may find opportunities even more limited, potentially triggering interest from Barcelona again.
      Meanwhile, even at the age of 38 Silva remains one of the team’s key players, though his age means Boehly could make an exception to his three-year rule.
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      Likewise, Mateo Kovacic is one of Chelsea’s best players when fit.
      But with interest in his services from Manchester City as he enters the final year of his deal, Kovacic could be swayed by the guarantee of Champions League football.
      Christian Pulisic and Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang have both failed to live up to expectations since arriving at Chelsea.
      Both need a fresh start to reignite stuttering careers, so Boehly may have no second thoughts putting them on the chopping board as he prepares to trim the squad to size.
      Cobham graduates Ruben Loftus-Cheek and Mason Mount are both facing a similar dilemma on whether to stay put at the club.
      Loftus-Cheek, 27, remains a useful squad player, and with only light interest in his services a new deal appears quite low risk.
      However, a number of clubs are interested in Mount, including Liverpool and Man City.
      And with reports suggesting he is demanding to become one of the highest earners at the club despite his lacklustre form, a significant offer may be enough to prompt a sale.
      Chelsea face a huge decision over Mason MountCredit: Getty
      Moving on to the 2025 expirees, the unhappy Hakim Ziyech represents one of the easiest choices Boehly has to make.
      He was close to sealing a move to Paris Saint-Germain in January before Chelsea repeatedly sent the wrong paperwork, so a sale this summer appears to be a no-brainer.
      Ben Chilwell arguably represents the opposite end of the happiness scale.
      Plagued by unfortunate injuries, keeping Chilwell fit means Chelsea have a strong left side, and for years to come if a new deal is signed.
      Kai Havertz and Conor Gallagher are both players who have significant interest in them, and with both playing below par this season they could make perfect sales for decent fees this summer.
      Havertz particularly is a dilemma. Despite his enormous talent he still lacks a definitive role where he truly excels at the club.
      Chelsea’s goalkeeper situation has both keepers representing different skillsets and places in the squad over their years at Stamford Bridge but with identical contract expiry dates.
      Kepa Arrizabalaga has the gloves for the moment, having bounced back from a shaky start.
      His prowess with ball at his feet represents the future at Chelsea, even if it comes with the occasional error in keeping the ball out of the net.
      Interest in the Spaniard is low, while Edouard Mendy has a number of clubs said to be after him.
      SunSport revealed in December how Mendy had also rejected a new contract, with a belief from the club that negotiations were going nowhere.
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      Mendy was instrumental in the club’s Champions League winning run, but seems to have gone off the boil since then.
      Youngster Lewis Hall impressed when called upon, and thus a new deal before the 2025 contract expiry of his current deal seems likely. More

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      I’m a football finance expert and can reveal how the Glazers have been ‘tricked by Chelsea’ over £6billion Man Utd sale

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      A FOOTBALL finance expert has claimed that the Glazer family has been “tricked” into thinking that Manchester United is worth £6billion.Kieran Maguire believes that the Red Devils chiefs have set their valuation of the club based on Todd Boehly’s £4.25b Chelsea takeover.
      The Glazers have been ‘tricked’ into thinking United is worth £6b, according to an expertCredit: PA
      Boehly purchased Chelsea for up to £4.25b last yearCredit: Richard Pelham / The Sun
      While a number of potential suitors remain interested in buying Man Utd, nobody has been able to meet the enormous demands set by the Glazers.
      Sheikh Jassim bin Hamad Al Thani, who is a member of the Qatari royal family, has reportedly proposed a £4.5b offer and a promise to clear the club’s huge debts.
      Meanwhile, Sir Jim Ratcliffe – Britain’s richest man – is willing to match the offer without clearing the debts at Old Trafford.
      Maguire believes that Man Utd has the potential to be worth more than what has already been tabled, but only if the club’s global fanbase can be monetised.
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      He told Football Insider: “The bids for Man United are below the Glazers’ expectations, but they’re not below market expectations from any traditional valuation metric.
      “I think the Glazers have got a bit giddy following the Chelsea sale and have been tricked into thinking that Manchester United is worth three times the Chelsea price.
      “And while Man United is more valuable for a variety of reasons – strength of the brand, matchday benefits and so on – their asking price is high.
      “If somebody can manage to monetise the relationship between fans and club, then Man United at that point will probably be worth more than £4.5bn.
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      “But nobody has achieved that to date.
      “Everybody in the football industry has been scratching their heads as to how they can monetise a global fan base.”
      While potential buyers continue to push for a breakthrough in negotiations, there is a feeling that the Glazers will eventually refuse to sell.
      That is because new analysis has revealed that United may only be worth £1.3b as a result of the share prices collapsing. More

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      I’m a former England star who opened a pie ‘n’ mash shop that has fantastic Tripadvisor reviews

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      PAUL KONCHESKY was capped by England and played nearly 350 Premier League games for Liverpool, West Ham, Charlton, Fulham and Tottenham.Yet on a grey Tuesday in Brentwood, the now-West Ham women’s manager sat in one of Essex’s finest pie ‘n’ mash shops and told SunSport of his love for the East End delicacy.
      Ex-England international Paul Konchesky has opened a successful pie ‘n’ mash shopCredit: Rex
      Paul Konchesky has named his shop Konch’s Kafe and has received top reviewsCredit: © Jim Bennett
      Paul Konchesky played for West Ham, Liverpool and TottenhamCredit: © Jim Bennett
      Paul Konchesky and his mum Carol run the successful Konch’s KafeCredit: © Jim Bennett
      The Dagenham boy has actually owned ‘Konch’s Kafe’ for seven years and his mum Carol runs it with aplomb.
      With its rave reviews and four-and-a-half Tripadvisor stars, SunSport had to go down and check it out.
      We arrived to find the walls adorned with memorabilia and memories from Konchesky’s decorated career.
      A signed Pablo Fornals shirt takes pride of place alongside a ‘Konchesky 3’ jersey from West Ham’s famous run to the 2006 FA Cup final – a defeat to Liverpool in which the former skinhead put his beloved Hammers 3-2 up before missing a penalty in the shootout.
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      And the opposite wall features shots of the friendly EastEnder posing alongside his childhood heroes Julian Dicks and Paolo Di Canio.
      When we arrived, Carol and her friendly staff were beavering away in the open plan kitchen preparing mountains of pies for the roomful of Sun-reading regulars.
      And after helping his mum dish out SunSport’s steaming portions of single beef and onion pie, single mash and liquor (cameraman Kieran Benn had gravy instead – much to the whole Kafe’s disgust), this is what the twice-capped England left-back had to say…
      “When I first took over the Kafe I used to always pop in but now I am a manager it’s harder.
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      “But I come in when I can to see my mum and the customers.
      “I don’t really like to too much though as mum gets me working which I do NOT like.
      “I was in here last week and it was busy so she wanted me to start serving stuff to the tables which isn’t my game.
      “But pie ‘n’ mash used to be my diet!
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      “I went to Eastbrook School in Dagenham and there was a pie ‘n’ mash shop round the corner called The Brook.
      “I used to have it every other day at school. I was about 15 and I was playing then but luckily I used to burn it off.
      “My normal order is double pie, double mash and liquor. But I have to have loads of salt and pepper and chilli vinegar.
      “I love it.
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      “My mum used to work in catering so towards the back end of my career it became something I wanted to get into.
      “I took it over so mum could run her own business and not have to work for somebody else. It keeps it in the family and it’s what she’s good at.”
      SunSport ratings:
      SERVICE: 5 STARS (Out of 5). Our server delivered our lunch with astonishing accuracy and also happened to have two England caps and nearly 350 Premier League appearances. The manager Carol was chatty and welcoming and remained down to earth despite revealing she once had dinner with David Beckham!
      FOOD: 5 STARS. The pies were cooked to perfection, crusty on the outside, well filled and piping hot on the inside. The mashed potatoes were light and the liquor the perfect temperature and consistency. SunSport camera man Kieran Benn (born in Bristol, not London!) had gravy instead of liquor which he insisted was much nicer.
      VALUE: 5 STARS. A top drawer hearty lunch and a drink for less than a tenner. Plus the staff have some amazing stories about playing on football’s biggest stage.
      OVERALL EXPERIENCE: 5 STARS. More

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      West Ham line up triple transfer raid on Man Utd with skipper Harry Maguire among targets for David Moyes

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      WEST HAM are eyeing a triple transfer raid on Manchester United with club captain Harry Maguire among David Moyes’ targets, according to reports.The Hammers will be hoping for better fortunes next season, with the East London club currently fighting a relegation battle.
      Harry Maguire is a transfer target of West HamCredit: PA
      Scott McTominay is also admired in East LondonCredit: Rex
      Like Maguire and McTominay, Anthony Martial is also out of favour at Old TraffordCredit: Getty
      David Moyes is keen on the Man Utd trioCredit: Rex
      Winning the Europa Conference league, however, could make them an attractive club, as they would gain qualification for the Europa League.
      And according to Football Insider, West Ham and Moyes are keen on three Man Utd stars to bolster their ranks.
      Red Devils Carabao Cup-winning captain Maguire, midfielder Scott McTominay and Anthony Martial are all transfer targets for the Hammers.
      All three have fallen out of favour at Old Trafford following Erik ten Hag’s arrival.
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      Lisandro Martinez and Raphael Varane are preferred in the heart of the defence to Maguire.
      Casemiro, Christian Eriksen, Marcel Sabitzer, Bruno Fernandes and Fred are all competitive in the midfield, which come the summer could leave little room for McTominay.
      And once highly rated Martial has struggled with injuries again this term despite a promising pre-season.
      Marcus Rashford has rediscovered his form and Wout Weghorst is Ten Hag’s go-to up front, with Antony and Jadon Sancho fighting for a spot on the right-hand side.
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      The prices of Maguire and Martial are unknown.
      However, the report states that Man Utd would part with academy graduate McTominay for £25million.
      Whether Moyes remains in his post after this season is also yet to be seen.
      Man Utd do hold an interest in West Ham captain Declan Rice which could help smooth any potential deals. More

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      Spurs still asking council for permission to host Beyonce gig at Tottenham Stadium despite already selling out concert

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      TOTTENHAM are asking Haringey Council for a special licence to hold a Beyonce concert – despite already selling all the tickets.Spurs’ state of the art stadium hosts a range of big sports events alongside Premier League football.
      Tottenham have a licence to stage six musical events a yearCredit: Rex
      An additional Beyonce concert has been pencilled in, taking the total to seven for 2023, which is above the six Spurs are allowed to hostCredit: EPA
      Spurs are asking Haringey Council for permission to host the showCredit: PA
      The £1billion stadium has played host to NFL games and boxing matches.
      Tottenham also have a licence to stage six musical events a year.
      But according to The Telegraph, a seventh musical event has been penciled in to house an already sold-out Beyonce concert.
      Beyonce’s extra date means the American singer will play five dates across May and June at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium.
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      General admission tickets are already sold out and remaining premium packages cost over £350 per person.
      The report states that Spurs are licensed to hold 16 non-football events at the club’s stadium a year, a maximum of six of which can be musical concerts.
      And the news of a seventh may not have gone down well with members of Haringey Council.
      A meeting has been scheduled over obtaining an extra licence.
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      SunSport has contacted Tottenham and Haringey Council for comment.
      Tottenham are also due to host the Red Hot Chili Peppers and Wizkid in July this year. More

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      Arsenal injury blow ahead of Bournemouth clash with Eddie Nketiah not seen at training and Mikel Arteta admitting doubts

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      ARSENAL have been dealt a fresh injury blow with Eddie Nketiah expected to miss out on Saturday’s Premier League clash with Bournemouth.Nketiah, 23, has started almost every game for the Gunners in the wake of the World Cup due to the absence of Gabriel Jesus.
      Nketiah is a doubt for Arsenal’s match against BournemouthCredit: Reuters
      However, his last two appearances saw him come on as a substitute against Leicester and Everton respectively with new signing Leandro Trossard leading the front line.
      The striker replaced the former Brighton star in the 72nd minute of Wednesday’s clash with Sean Dyche’s Everton.
      And although he claimed an assist, it was evident that he had been struggling with a slight injury.
      After the final whistle, he slumped to the floor before walking straight down the tunnel.
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      And Mikel Arteta has since confirmed that Nketiah is struggling with an ankle issue.
      During Friday’s pre-match press conference, the Arsenal boss said: “Yeah he was [limping against Everton]. We are assessing him.
      “It’s a bit uncertain what will happen with him to be honest in the training sessions. Let’s see, let’s keep the options open. He’s very positive about it and hopefully he’ll be fine.”
      Nketiah was not pictured in Friday’s training session at London Colney, indicating that he could play no part against Bournemouth.
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      The striker could be replaced once again by Trossard, who has continued to impress Arsenal fans since his arrival.
      Reiss Nelson, who has just returned from a spell on the sidelines with a thigh injury, could also be called back into the line-up. More

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      Scott Parker admits he could be sacked as Club Brugge boss this week as horror run continues with 3-0 loss to Oostende

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      EX-FULHAM and Bournemouth boss Scott Parker has admitted he could be SACKED by Club Brugge this week as his horror run continued.The Englishman, 42, took over at the Belgian giants in December last year.
      Scott Parker is under pressure at Club BruggeCredit: Rex
      However, his bid to get his managerial career back on track at the Champions League club hasn’t gone to plan so far.
      Parker has taken charge of 11 games, winning just two, drawing six and losing three times.
      The latest loss came at the hands of relegation-threatened Oostende on Friday, who ran out 3-0 winners.
      And Parker has admitted that he could get SACKED this week.
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      Ahead of Tuesday’s Champions League round of 16 second leg against Benfica, which Club Brugge trail 2-0, Parker said: “Whether I’m still on the bench against Benfica? 
      “I do not know. I can’t answer that.”
      Club Brugge find themselves fourth in the Belgian top flight after 28 games.
      Parker’s men trail league leaders Genk by a whopping 20 points.
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      While three points for Oostende has boosted their chances of beating relegation.
      Oostende sit 16th out of 18 teams and are on 23 points – three below Eupen. More