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      Fulham vs Luton LIVE SCORE: Cottagers aim to bounce back from Man City mauling against Premier League freshmen – latest

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      FULHAM welcome Premier League new boys Luton to Craven Cottage for an intriguing afternoon clash.Marco Silva’s men will be determined to put the Manchester City 5-1 thrashing behind them.
      And they’ll be confident that they can turn their fortunes around against the Hatters who are yet to put a point on the board this season.

      Kick-off time: 3pm
      Live stream/TV channel: Not televised in the UK

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      Aston Villa vs Crystal Palace LIVE SCORE: Premier League latest updates as Unai Emery’s side look to bounce back

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      ASTON VILLA are hosting Crystal Palace as they return to Premier League action after the international break.Unai Emery’s side lost 3-0 to Liverpool last time out in their second defeat this season.
      While Palace picked up a thrilling 3-2 win over Wolves and are unbeaten in their last three games in all competitions.

      Kick-off: 3pm
      TV channel/ live stream: This game is NOT televised live in the UK

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      Wolves 1 Liverpool 3: Reds overcome horror first-half to go top of the Premier League as Salah turns provider

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      ANDY ROBERTSON marked his 200th Prem appearance for Liverpool with the late strike that sent Jurgen Klopp’s side towards comeback victory.The Scotland left back, skippering the side in the place of suspended captain Virgil van Dijk, scampered onto a perfect lay – off from Mo Salah.
      Andy Robertson scored on his 200th Premier League appearanceCredit: Alamy
      Harvey Elliot’s deflected strike sealed all three points for LiverpoolCredit: EPA
      Mohamed Salah didn’t manage to get on the score sheet, but bagged himself two assistsCredit: Reuters
      The eight goal of his Anfield career followed a 55th minute equaliser from Cody Gakpo and 60 seconds into time added on Harvey Elliott claimed a third, his shot deflected by Hugo Bueno past stranded Jose Sa and credited as an own goal..
      Sub Elliott then sprinted to the massed ranks Liverpool fans and for a few seconds the celebrations threatened to get out of hand as he was engulfed by them.
      Yet boss Klopp, for all his delight, will still have been alarmed by what went on within his side before all that back – slapping and self congratulation..
      For if this is to be the “new” Liverpool that he is now trumpeting, they are going to have to blow a lot harder and hotter.
      For they could so easily have been blown away by the break after Hee Chan-Hwang bagged the opener for Wolves.
      In fact Klopp can’t have been unable to believe his eyes after that seventh minute strike minute strike for this threatened to become Groundhog day for him.
      After witnessing the shocking capitulation of last February when Liverpool lost 3 – 0 here, the German insisted he had “no words” for that performance.
      Well, he stood on the touchline this time around looking gobsmacked as he men in red were given the run-around.
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      True enough skipper van Dijk was in dock while Trent Alexander-Arnold was side-lined with a pulled hamstring.
      With Ibrahima Konate fit only for the bench he gave a full debut to 20 year old Jarrell Quansah.
      Yet in Joe Gomez at right back and with Joel Matip alongside him Klopp should have been able to rely on long combined experience.
      Except they found themselves running around in circles as Pedro Neto and Wolves £12.5M debutant Jean-Ricner Bellegrade constantly flew at them.
      The Anfield pair were not helped by Dominic Szoboszlai and Alexis MacAllister who cost £95M and are supposed to be forming the midfield basis of the new Liverpool.
      Szoboszlai, especially, kept giving the ball away on the right side and Neto and Bellegrade made hay.
      Portuguese attacker Neto made Gomez and Matip look stupid, too, as he jetted into the box, easing past half – hearted tackles, to deliver a low cross.
      Hwang met it first time and while Alisson looked to have stopped the effort with his legs he couldn’t prevent the ball crossing his line.
      Hwang Hee-chan put Wolves ahead early in the gameCredit: Reuters
      Pedro Neto stunned the Liverpool defence to assist Hwang Hee-ChanCredit: AP
      There were no words, indeed, for the defending or cover from the malfunctioning midfield – a throwback to seven months ago when a fifth minute Matip own goal signalled that defeat.
      Klopp’s side had no answer – and worryingly for him no apparent desire – to get stuck into Gary O’Neil’s vibrant attackers.
      In the 10th minute only a lucky touch by Gomez stopped Neto bagging a second and with just over a half hour gone Matheus Cunha should have done exactly that.
      Neto, once again, took Gomez to the cleaners, nut – megging him before chipping across the box.
      It was a gift for Cunha and all he had to do from six yards out but the £44M buy from Atletico Madrid mis – time his leap and ended up looking ike a clown.
      Regrets there were then plenty as Salah slotted the ball in for Gakpo to crack home on the 55th minute.
      From that point, with the Old Gold running out of steam there was only going to be one winner, Klopp having hooked Mac Allister at half – time had thrown on a clutch of fresh legs.
      But he will know he dodged a bullet – and that new Liverpool or not, his side can still have plenty of problem  at the back, just like the old Liverpool.
      Jurgen Klopp’s side are now top of the leagueCredit: AP

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      Scotland 1-3 England LIVE RESULT: Jude Bellingham stars as Three Lions beat rivals in tense Glasgow friendly clash

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      ENGLAND overcame Scotland 3-1 in a tense friendly in Glasgow with Jude Bellingham playing a starring role.Foden and Bellingham’s goals put the Three Lions ahead before substitute Harry Maguire’s own goal saw the hosts get back into the game.
      Bellingham then set up captain Harry Kane to restore England’s two-goal cushion and secure the win.

      Result: Scotland 1 England 3
      Scotland XI: Gunn, Hickey, Porteous, Hendry, Tierney, Robertson, McTominay, McGregor, Gilmour, McGinn, Adams
      England XI: Ramsdale, Walker, Dunk, Guehi, Trippier, Phillips, Bellingham, Rice, Foden, Kane, Rashford

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      Steve Clarke signs us off
      The final thoughts of Scotland boss Steve Clarke brings about the end of SunSport’s live coverage of the latest instalment of the oldest international rivalry in footie history.
      He told Channel Four: “First half, we didn’t really get started, couldn’t get hold of the ball.
      “Second half, we showed a better intensity, and when it goes 2-1 we had the chance to be in the game, but England scored another one and it was always going to be difficult to get back in.
      “England started like the top side they are. We’re not there, but we’re trying to develop, trying to get better. We’ve always come back stronger from adversity, and let’s hope that’s the case [here].
      “Andy [Robertson] made a mistake for the second goal, that happens in football. We’re capable of scoring goals against top teams, and hopefully we take that to Spain next month.
      “When you play against a side as good as England, you have to get everything 100% correct. We didn’t do that tonight, and that’s why we lost the game.
      “The camp’s been a success, because we’ve got a perfect record in the qualifying group. We’re in a good place.”
      Hey Jude
      Jude Bellingham is refusing to rest on his laurels following his scintillating start to the season for club and country.
      The Real Madrid and England ace – who has bagged six goals so far this campaign, told beIN Sports: “I’m always learning.
      “I’m so lucky to have played with so many great players with my last club and even more so at my new club which is a big boost for me and for my own confidence to play with such great players.
      “I’m just learning all the time really. I’m trying to add more attributes to my game and trying to affect the ones I’ve already got.
      “If I can keep being effective in goal and doing the things that I do well already overall in my game then I think I could be doing well and hopefully have a good season.
      “So it’s important that I keep it up.”
      Credit: Getty
      Ferdinand’s message to Southgate
      Former England defender Rio Ferdinand has urged Gareth Southgate to “build” his team around Jude Bellingham and Phil Foden.
      He tweeted: BUILD THIS TEAM AROUND… BELLINGHAM / FODEN.
      “Simples!”

      England ‘far better’
      Former Scotland defender Willie Miller offered no excuses for Steve Clarke’s defeat to England.
      He told the BBC: “We didn’t get nearly close enough to England in the first half.
      “The fear was it could get to an embarrassing score, but 3-1 was deserved.
      “However better that second half was from Scotland, England really took the foot off the gas.
      “Hands up, we were beaten by a far better side.”
      Credit: AP
      Golden Generation?
      Graeme Souness certainly thinks this crop of England stars is the best the nation has ever produced.
      And he said it straight to the face of former Three Lions star Joe Cole, who was part of the star-studded 2006 World Cup squad.
      The Scot said: “This is the golden generation.
      “Forget, you know, with Frank [Lampard], Steven Gerrard and Paul Scholes. They haven’t got a strength in depth.”
      Souness slams Scotland
      Graeme Souness has hit out at Scotland for their display against the Auld Enemy.
      He said: “This is a passionate football crowd – we gave them nothing to shout about tonight.
      “And I accept that England were fabulous and are a fabulous team.
      “But I think from Scotland’s point of view, they couldn’t get the crowd involved and they didn’t show the required aggression.
      “It is a friendly, but it’s a Scotland-England game. I see people picking each other off the ground and I’m like, ‘Mmm, that shouldn’t happen in this game.'”

      Player ratings
      Aaron Ramsdale – 6
      Kyle Walker – 7
      Kieran Tripper – 6
      Mark Guehi – 6
      Lewis Dunk – 7
      Declan Rice – 7
      Kalvin Phillips – 7
      Phil Foden – 6
      Jude Bellingham – 9
      Harry Kane – 7
      Marcus Rashfprd – 7
      Subs
      Harry Maguire – 4
      Bukayo Saka – 5
      Eberechi Eze – 5
      Callum Wilson – N/A
      Conor Gallagher – N/A
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      Souness speaks
      Former Scotland international Graeme Souness didn’t mince his words on his nation’s loss.
      “When push comes to shove, there is an enormous gap between England and Scotland.”
      Scotland 1-3 England – Full time
      The travelling Three Lions fans roar with delight as the final whistle blows at Hampden Park.
      A stellar showing from Gareth Southgate’s troops, with the exception of Harry Maguire.
      Jude Bellingham – who has hit the ground running at Real Madrid – was undoubtedly the man of the match.
      Scotland 1-3 England
      90. Harry Maguire is being trolled by fans as chants of “Harry Maguire he scored coz you’re s**t” ring throughout the stadium.
      No doubt they’ll be a further blow to the defender’s already low confidence.
      Credit: PA
      Scotland 1-3 England
      83. More changes for England.
      Man of the match Jude Bellingham has been replaced by Conor Gallagher.
      And Harry Kane has been taken off for Callum Wilson.
      Scotland 1-3 England
      80. Harry Kane has had his say in the Battle of Britain.
      England’s record goalscorer cooly slotted the ball into the far corner past Angus Gunn after beautifully collecting a pass from Jude Bellingham.
      Bellingham deserves the plaudits, however, as he ghosted past two players and laid on the perfect ball to his skipper to restore the Three Lions’ two-goal advantage.
      Credit: Getty
      Scotland 1-2 England
      75. Jude Bellingham almosts restores the two-goal lead after ghosting past three Scotland defenders.
      His deflected effort, however, is well saved by Angus Gunn.
      Scotland 1-2 England
      72. Eberechi Eze has just wasted a golden opportunity to restore England’s 2-1 lead.
      The Crystal Palace man bore down on goal thanks to a beautiful touch.
      But he fails to put the ball past the advancing Angus Gunn.
      Scotland 1-2 England
      70. John McGinn wastes a golden opportunity to level the scores with a header inside the box.
      The Aston Villa man ghosted past Lewis Dunk to latch onto a beautiful pass from Andy Robertson.
      But he fails to direct his header on target and Hampden groans in disappointment.
      Scotland 1-2 England
      68. Scotland are back in it thanks to an own-goal from Harry Maguire.
      The under-pressure Manchester United tried to cut out a cross from Andy Robertson but accidentally put the ball past Aaron Ramsdale.
      Game on.
      Credit: Reuters
      Scotland 0-2 England
      66. Scotland are building momentum here and look capable of troubling the defence.
      Scotland 0-2 England
      63. Ryan Christie tries his luck from around 25 yards out after latching on to a loose ball.
      But the Bournemouth man’s left-footed is well wide of Aaron Ramsdale’s far post.
      Scotland 0-2 England
      58. Steve Clarke has made a double change in a desperate bid to get his side back into the match.
      Che Adams has been replaced by Ryan Christie.
      Billy Gilmour, meanwhile, has given way for Lyndon Dykes
      Scotland 0-2 England
      58. Harry Kane fires a shot over the bar and appeals for a corner.
      Replays show the ball did deflect over the bar thanks to a knick from Kieran Tierney.
      Scotland 0-2 England
      52. Harry Maguire is being mocked by Scotland fans every time he takes a touch of the ball or makes a successful pass.
      Not exactly what the already under-pressure Manchester Unted man would’ve wanted.
      Credit: Reuters
      Scotland 0-2 England
      49. Billy Gilmour wastes a golden opportunity to reduce the deficit.
      The former Chelsea defender does well to create himself an angle for a shot from outside the 18-yard box.
      But he curls his effort high over the bar, much to the disappointment of the Hampden faithful.
      Scotland 0-2 England – Maguire enters the fray
      Harry Maguire has come on for Crystal Palace’s Marc Guehi.
      It may be a friendly, but Maguire can ill-afford a poor showing here given that he’s surplus to requirements at Manchester United.
      Gareth Southgate has been nothing but loyal to the world’s most expensive defender.
      But even he can only show blind faith for so long if the former Leicester man continues to struggle.
      Scotland 0-2 England – Foden’s magic
      Here’s a closer look at Phil Foden’s incredibly innovative finish which broke the deadlock.
      Incredible ingenuity from the diminutive Manchester City man.
      Credit: Getty
      Scotland 0-2 England – Half-time
      England are in cruise control here at Hampden.
      The intense pre-match atmosphere and booing of the God Save the King has been the most resistance they’ve encountered so far.
      Plenty of food for thought for Scotland gaffer Steve Clarke.
      Credit: Reuters
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      Sidemen Charity Match 2023 LIVE SCORE – Sidemen 7-5 YouTube All Stars: KSI and IShowSpeed in hilarious penalty spat

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      THE Sidemen are back in action against the YouTube All Stars – and the men in black have roared ahead.KSI thought he had bragging rights over Speed when he saved the YouTube rival’s terrible penalty, only to be beaten by a screamer seconds later.

      Kick-off time: 3pm BST
      Stream/watch: Sidemen YouTube channel
      Sidemen FC XI: KSI, JME, Wroetoshaw, Calfreezy, Lazarbeam, Mr Beast, Behzinga, TBJZL, Zerkaa, Vikkstar123, Miniminter
      YouTube All Stars XI: XQC, Max Fosh, Jidion, Willne, Danny Aarons, ChrisMD, Filly, Speed, Theo Baker, Kai, Niko
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      Sidemen FC 7-5 YouTube Allstars
      85. Niko pulls one back!
      A lovely chipped through pass from Speed finds Niko in the box, and he slots home with ease.
      Great finish from the number 69 attacker.
      Sidemen FC 7-4 YouTube Allstars
      83. Great tackle from Angry Ginge on Speed as he bursts forward.
      Ginge is playing like a man possessed.
      A man possessed by Sean Dyche it seems!
      Sidemen FC 7-4 YouTube Allstars
      81. Randolph replaces Callux for Sidemen FC.
      Yung Filly is back on in replacement of Duke Dennis.
      Sidemen FC 7-4 YouTube Allstars
      80. WHAT A STRIKE FROM WROETOSHAW!
      Vikkstar does absolutely brilliantly on the edge of the box to set up Wroetoshaw, and he hammers the ball into the top right corner.
      “HARRY HARRY HARRY” The London Stadium cheers.
      What a strike.
      Sidemen FC 6-4 YouTube Allstars
      78. Max Fosh is booked, and pulls out an UNO REVERSE card on the referee.
      Looks like the ref is now dressed in yellow, and on a yellow…
      Sidemen FC 6-4 YouTube Allstars
      76. A Mexican wave works its way around the London Stadium and the action is back underway.
      Sidemen FC 6-4 YouTube Allstars
      71. Kai Cenat is replaced by Danny Aarons for the YouTube Allstars.
      Time for the second half water break.
      Sidemen FC 6-4 YouTube Allstars
      69. WHAT A SAVE KSI!
      Chris MD strikes a shot from distance, destined for the top right corner, but KSI stretches for it and makes a brilliant save!
      Sidemen FC 6-4 YouTube Allstars
      66. OWN GOAL BY KSI!A shot from outside the box by Chunkz is straight at KSI, but the keeper makes a hash of it and rolls over the goal line with the ball in his hands.
      An absolute mess from the goalkeeper.
      Chunkz will take that.
      Sidemen FC 6-3 YouTube Allstars
      64. A mazy dribble from Chris MD leads to a shot, but it is over the bar.
      Speed works his way into the box, and hits a shot at the side netting, close but no cigar once again for the Ronaldo super fan.
      Sidemen FC 6-3 YouTube Allstars
      61. AND IT IS SIX, MANNY HITS THE HAT-TRICK!
      Just after another chance for Speed, which he missed, again.
      Manny drives up the pitch, combines with Tobi, and slots the ball past XQC in goal.
      Sidemen FC 5-3 YouTube Allstars
      60. Uh oh, here come the Sidemen up the other end.
      AND TOBI MAKES IT FIVE!
      Awful defending by Jidion gifts a goal to Tobi, who hits the griddy as his celebration, excellent for the Sidemen.
      Sidemen FC 4-3 YouTube Allstars
      59. Niko replaces Filly for the YouTube Allstars.
      KSI is caught messing around with it on the edge of the box, Chunkz steals it, and sets up SPEED!
      He has missed a SITTER!
      The goal is right there for him, and Calfreezy makes the goal line block!
      Sidemen FC 4-3 YouTube Allstars
      58. Zerkaa, Vikkstar, JME, Tobi and Callux are all on the pitch now, Miniminter, Deji and Mr Beast are among those to be replaced.
      Sidemen FC 4-3 YouTube Allstars
      57. Speed forces a corner from the penalty, it is taken quickly, and MAX FOSH finds the bottom right corner!
      Great finish!
      Sidemen FC 4-2 YouTube Allstars
      55. It is Speed vs KSI.
      There is a BUST UP inside the box as KSI tries to rustle up the penalty taker.
      AND IT WORKS – SPEED MISSES THE PENALTY!
      Sidemen FC 4-2 YouTube Allstars
      54. Chris MD won the penalty, and Speed is here to take it, off the bench.
      Does he have the bottle?
      Sidemen FC 4-2 YouTube Allstars
      53. PENALTY TO YOUTUBE ALLSTARS!
      HERE COMES SPEED TO TAKE IT!
      Sidemen FC 4-2 YouTube Allstars
      52. Calfreezy is back on the pitch to replace Airrack.
      Sidemen FC 4-2 YouTube Allstars
      50. MANNY MAKES IT FOUR!
      Lovely footwork from Simon on the left side this time, as he scoops the ball over the head of Jidion.
      He tries to curl a shot from distance, but the keeper spills it right into the path of Manny, who taps home.
      XQC is having a mare in goal…
      Sidemen FC 3-2 YouTube Allstars
      48. MANNY PUTS SIDEMEN FC INTO THE LEAD!
      It is sublime play from Manny and Simon on the right hand side.
      Simon takes a touch which sends WillNE to the shops, plays it inside to Manny who slots home with ease.
      Sidemen FC 2-2 YouTube Allstars
      47. ChrisMD and Speed are replaced for YouTube Allstars, but I doubt that will be the end of their performance today.
      Behzinga bursts down the right-hand side and finds Miniminter, but he has his pocket picked.
      Sidemen FC 2-2 YouTube Allstars
      46. We are underway in the second half, and KSI is getting some shadow boxing in ahead of his fight with Tommy Fury…
      YouTube Allstars attempt a shot from the kick-off, but it doesn’t trouble KSI in goal.
      Second-half about to get underway
      Here come the boys!The players make their way back out of the tunnel ready for the second half.
      Full coverage of that is coming to you very shortly.
      Get settled, because here we go!
      Half time show!
      What a half-time show that was from Aitch.
      They bought out all the stops for him, fireworks, smoke, the lot.
      Yung Filly loved it in particular, coming out of the tunnel and giving up a half-time boogie.
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      Ukraine vs England LIVE SCORE: Maguire and Guehi start in defence for Southgate as Kane leads line – Stream FREE, TV

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      ENGLAND are starting with Harry Maguire and Marc Guehi at the heart of defence against Ukraine.Arguably the world’s most in-form star Jude Bellingham also gets the nod in midfield with Declan Rice and Jordan Henderson.
      Harry Kane, Bukayo Saka and James Maddison lead the front three for England.
      England have a 100 per cent record from Euro 2024 qualifying Group C so far and a win in Wroclaw will help Gareth Southgate’s side put one foot into the tournament in Germany next summer.

      Kick-off time: 5pm UK
      TV channel: Channel 4
      Live stream: All 4
      Ukraine team: Bushchan, Konoplya, Zabarnyi, Mykolenko, Matviienko, Stepanenko, Zinchenko, Tsygankov, Mudryk, Sudakov, Yaremchuk.
      England team: Pickford, Walker, Guehi, Maguire, Chilwell, Rice, Henderson, Bellingham, Maddison, Saka, Kane.

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      Ukraine 0 England 0
      6. Saka goes down yelping in pain after Mykolenko knees him in the thigh down on the right wing.
      The referee awards a free-kick and fortunately the Arsenal man is able to get back on his feet and carry on.
      Credit: Getty
      All in red
      The England boys certainly looked the part as they posed for a team photo before kick off.
      Ukraine 0 England 0
      4. It’s been all England possession so far and they’ve just nearly created their first opening.
      Jude Bellingham collected the ball and pushed forward, threading it between the full-back and centre-half for Bukayo Saka.
      But there was just a little too much on it for the Arsenal man as the ball ran out of play.
      Ukraine 0 England 0
      England, who are wearing all red, get the Euro 2024 qualifier underway.
      And the Ukraine XI
      Chelsea attacker Mykhailo Mudryk, Arsenal full-back Oleksandr Zinchenko and Everton defender Vitalii Mykolenko are all in the starting XI.
      Here’s the Ukraine team news in full:
      Ukraine XI: Bushchan, Konoplya, Matviienko, Mudryk, Mykolenko, Stepanenko, Sudakov, Tsygankov, Yaremchuk, Zabarnyi, Zinchenko.
      Subs: Trubin, Lunin, Mykhailichenko, Kryvtsov, Sydorchuk, Yarmolenko, Dovbyk, Buyalskyi, Vanat, Popov, Nazaryna, Karavaiev.
      England XI
      In case you missed it earlier, here’s how England are starting.
      Boss Gareth Southgate has made four changes to the team that beat North Macedonia 7-0 last time out in June.
      England XI: Pickford, Walker, Maguire, Guehi, Chilwell, Rice, Bellingham, Maddison, Henderson, Saka, Kane.
      Subs: Trippier, Johnstone, Colwill, Tomori, Phillips, Dunk, Eze, Rashford, Foden, Gallagher, Ramsdale, Wilson.

      Anthems underway
      The teams are out and the national anthems are underway.
      Just seconds to go until kick-off!
      ‘Grab the jersey’
      Former England defender Matt Upson believes the decision to select Harry Maguire was the right one by Gareth Southgate.
      He told BBC BBC Radio 5 LIve: “It’s a sensible pairing [Harry Maguire and Marc Guehi], given the fact there is no John Stones.
      “It makes sense that he has experience in Maguire and it seems that Guehi is probably next in line.
      “These younger players or less experienced players need to grab the jersey.”
      Tick tock, tick tock…

      Opportunity knocks…
      It has not quite clicked yet on the pitch for this man since his big-money move to Chelsea in January.
      But Mykhailo Mudryk will be desperate to show everybody in England what he is capable of today.
      Credit: Rex
      Warming up
      The England boys are getting their stretches in as the crowd continues to pile in through the turnstiles.
      Just 20 minutes to go until their Euro 2024 qualifier with Ukraine gets underway.
      Credit: Getty
      Crowd-pleaser
      The ground is filling up nicely ahead of kick off.
      Here’s what Gareth Southgate had to say on what he expects his team to face from the stands:

      GOAL MACHINE
      England captain Harry Kane will be looking to extend his record goal tally for his country this afternoon.
      The new Bayern Munich striker has scored 58 times in 84 caps for the Three Lions.
      Credit: Getty
      UKRAINE TEAM NEWS
      Manager Serhiy Rebrov has made five changes to the team that defeated Malta 1-0 in their last match in June.
      Chelsea attacker Mykhailo Mudryk, Arsenal full-back Oleksandr Zinchenko and Everton defender Vitalii Mykolenko are all brought into the starting XI.
      Forward Roman Yaremchuk also gets the nod to start while goalkeeper Heorhiy Bushchan is included.
      Here’s the Ukraine team news in full:
      Ukraine XI: Bushchan, Konoplya, Matviienko, Mudryk, Mykolenko, Stepanenko, Sudakov, Tsygankov, Yaremchuk, Zabarnyi, Zinchenko.
      Subs: Trubin, Lunin, Mykhailichenko, Kryvtsov, Sydorchuk, Yarmolenko, Dovbyk, Buyalskyi, Vanat, Popov, Nazaryna, Karavaiev.
      Credit: Rex
      AND THE SUBS
      Should things not go to plan for Southgate, then he has a star-studded bench to call upon.
      Here are the England substitutes: Kieran Trippier, Sam Johnstone, Levi Colwill, Fikayo Tomori, Kalvin Phillips, Lewis Dunk, Eberechi Eze, Marcus Rashford, Phil Foden, Conor Gallagher, Aaron Ramsdale, Callum Wilson.
      ENGLAND LINE-UP
      Both Harry Maguire and Jordan Henderson start.
      Crystal Palace’s Marc Guehi will partner Maguire in central defence while Henderson will line-up alongside Declan Rice in the middle.
      Captain Harry Kane leads the line with in-form Real Madrid ace Jude Bellingham offering him support with James Maddison and Bukayo Saka.

      TEAM NEWS
      And Henderson has been picked!
      Here’s the England team to face Ukraine this afternoon:

      HEND THE RULES
      Ex-Liverpool star Jordan Henderson has been heavily criticised following his move to Saudi Pro League side Al-Ettifaq.
      A number of reports suggest that the midfielder could be booed by some LGBTQ+ supporters in Wroclaw if he plays.
      However, Gareth Southgate is adamant that has had zero impact on him deciding whether to select him or not.
      He said: “I don’t pick the team based on external reaction.
      “I think Jordan expressed himself this week that he’d be sad if that’s how they felt. His feeling towards that community hasn’t changed.
      “I understand some of the comments that have been, and I respect the comments that have been made.
      “But I think what’s also been said is that they’re going to get behind the team when we play, and I am sure they’ll get behind Jordan when the game starts as well.”
      Credit: Rex
      ZIN IT TO WIN IT
      A host of Ukraine supporters are already inside the ground.
      There are believed to be around 300,000 Ukrainians living in the Wroclaw region now following Russia’s invasion of their homeland last year.
      And Arsenal’s Ukrainian full-back Oleksandr Zinchenko spoke pre-match about how he hopes to see a sea of blue and yellow when they take on England.
      He said: “I know some friends living here since the invasion and the feedback is that Polish people are helping as much as they can.
      “I’m expecting a full stadium of blue and yellow because I know a lot of Ukrainians are living here, of course it will be an amazing atmosphere and I’m expecting a good game as well, both teams play good football.
      “It is impossible to say that it is going to be the same atmosphere as when we play in Ukraine, because when you play in Ukraine even the air is different.
      “I can’t wait until this time we will be (back playing in Ukraine) because all of us are just dreaming about it.”
      THREE LIONS ARRIVE
      We are just over one hour away from England’s Euro 2024 qualifier against Ukraine getting underway.
      The Three Lions are looking to take another huge step towards securing their spot in Germany by continuing their 100 per cent record in Group C.
      Gareth Southgate’s men have arrived at the Stadion Wroclaw in Poland and have already been out inspecting the pitch.
      Credit: Reuters
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      Ukraine 1-1 England LIVE RESULT: Three Lions remain unbeaten in campaign during drab draw – reaction

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      ENGLAND played out a drab draw with Ukraine as they remained unbeaten in the Euro 2024 qualifying campaign.Former Manchester City team-mates Oleksandr Zinchenko and Kyle Walker were the two scorers, with the latter getting his first international goal.
      Gareth Southgate was forced to persevere with Harry Maguire and Marc Guehi in the heart of defence, but a lack of creativity in the final third will also frustrate the manager.
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      The final word
      We are now signing off from the live blog of England’s frustrating 1-1 draw away in Poland with Ukraine.
      The Three Lions still remain in pole position in top spot of rRoup C and could seal their place at next summer’s European Championship in Germany in October when they face Italy at Wembley.
      However, there’s a huge game first – despite it only being a “friendly”.
      England head to Hampden Park on Tuesday to face the Auld Enemy Scotland, and you can follow all of the action live here on Sun Sport.
      Here’s what Gareth Southgate had to say about that: “It will be a completely different game.
      “They are going very well, they are a good side, strong in the middle of the park and difficult to score against.
      “We have to reflect on tonight and improve on the performance.”
      Gaffer’s verdict
      Here’s what England boss Gareth Southgate had to say to Channel 4 after that game: “Very tough place to come. You could feel the atmosphere, a unique occasion.
      “We controlled the game, we pacified a lot of that atmosphere by controlling the game. We didn’t create enough chances. If that is the case you have to make sure you don’t lose the game, so to come back from behind and get the point in terms of qualification is very important.
      “When you have that much of the ball you want to create more chances but the attacking play didn’t click today.
      “Once you go behind you have a bit of a mountain to climb away from home but you have to remain calm. After we scored we controlled the game and I thought if anyone would win it it would be us, but we didn’t create enough chances to do that.”
      Credit: PA
      KANE’S PAIN
      Harry Kane failed to see much action inside the area on what was a frustrating night for the England forward against Ukraine.

      ‘Tick it off’
      Kyle Walker admitted his relief at finally getting off the mark for England – but insists defending is his job “first and foremost”.
      The full-back scored his first Three Lions goal on his 77th cap to secure his country a 1-1 draw with Ukraine.
      Afterwards he said: “It was a relief. To represent your country and be as fortunate as I have this many times, it had been on my mind but now I can finally tick it off.
      “I’ve played with H [Harry Kane] for a number of years now and I know he likes to drop deep and spot that run. I saw the gap. I am pleased I could contribute at that end but my main job is stopping goals.
      “It shows how intelligent he is as a footballer, he can drop deep and play as a number nine. We just need the best Harry Kane.”
      Credit: Rex
      How it unfolded

      KYLE WALKER
      The England goalscorer gives his reaction to the 1-1 draw away to Ukraine:
      “Listen, it’s a point away from home first and foremost.
      “In front of goal we lacked a little bit of cutting edge but sometimes you have these games.
      “Sometimes you just have these nights
      “It’s a good Ukraine side. You take a point and move on and we move to Tuesday which will be a massive game.”
      Credit: Getty
      FAN-TASTIC
      It was a superb result for Ukraine and it was celebrated wildly by their supporters as they lit a number of flares after the whistle.
      They remain second in the group, five points behind England but four ahead of Italy, who take on North Macedonia later tonight.
      Credit: Reuters
      FRUSTRATING
      England will now have to wait until next month’s Wembley clash with Italy, at the earliest, before they clinch qualification for the Euros in Germany. 
      The Three Lions now face an in-form Scotland in a Hampden Park ‘friendly’ on Tuesday.
      And Steve Clarke’s Tartan Army will have little to fear on the basis of this sloppy display and will be licking their lips at the prospect of beating our boys.
      Ukraine 1 England 1
      FT: The final whistle goes and it’s honours even.
      England’s 100 per cent record in Euro 2024 qualification is gone, but the point sees them remain in pole position at the top of Group C.
      Zinchenko’s goal for Ukraine earned them a share of the spoils, and they are still unbeaten under their Serhiy Rebrov.
      Credit: Getty
      Mudryk
      The ace showed some flashes of danger, but he found Kyle Walker a tough nut to crack.
      Ukraine 1 England 1
      Four minutes of additional time to be played.
      Come on England!
      Ukraine 1 England 1
      90. It’s now another substitute for the hosts.
      The 26-year-old Yehor Nazaryna is on for what is his international debut for Ukraine.
      He has been deployed in midfield for the final few minutes in place of Mudryk.
      The Chelsea winger has been complaining of cramp. He is still yet to complete a full game for his country.
      Ukraine 1 England 1
      86. Another change for England.
      Conor Gallagher earns his eighth Three Lions cap as he takes the place of Bukayo Saka.
      Ukraine 1 England 1
      85. Rashford goes down after trying to take the ball past Konoplya.
      Free-kick to England down the left of the box as Harry Maguire goes up into the box again.
      Rashford rakes it and drills it towards the back post but the goalkeeper parries away.
      The ball comes back in and bounces down just yards out as Maguire lunges at it, but the England defender eventually ends up with a booking after catching Bushchan’s knee.
      Ukraine 1 England 1
      81. Mudryk gets the ball down the left and decides to go for it in a sprint against Kyle Walker.
      The Ukraine winger knocks the ball past the full-back but the goalscorer sees off the danger as he holds off the attacker for an England goalkick.
      Ukraine 1 England 1
      79. Ukraine whip in a free-kick from out on the left.
      Mudryk was the man on it, but it is an easy catch for England goalie Pickford.
      Ukraine 1 England 1
      76. The goalscorer Zinchenko makes way to a huge ovation.
      He tries to whip the crowd up as he leaves the field.
      Buyalskyi is on in his place.
      15 minutes to go.
      Credit: Reuters
      Willing them on
      The partisan crowd are still making plenty of noise as they try to inspire their side to a famous victory.
      Can England silence them late on?
      Ukraine 1 England 1
      72. Marcus Rashford leaves Mudryk down on the edge of the area with a late challenge while defending a corner.
      Ukraine want a free-kick or penalty as it was right on the line, but England break forward and win a corner themselves.
      Mudryk is down receiving treatment as a VAR check confirms it is no penalty.
      Play eventually resumes and Maguire meets the corner with his head but it’s straight at the goalie.
      Ukraine 1 England 1
      65. Double changes for both teams.
      Dovbyk and Sydorchuk replace Yaremchuk and Sudakov for the hosts.
      Southgate responds by bringing on Rashford and Foden for Bellingham and Maddison.
      Ukraine instantly win their first corner of the game but the Three Lions clear the danger.
      Ukraine 1 England 1
      64. It’s a first sight of goal for Harry Kane but it’s not one that he will remember.
      The skipper takes a shot from 25 yards left-footed but it sails well wide.
      Ukraine 1 England 1
      63. Saka dances through the defence inside the area and pulls the trigger again.
      His shot his blocked low by a Ukraine defender, with Saka instantly appealing for handball.
      VAR check complete – no penalty.
      Ukraine 1 England 1
      59. Oh, so close for the Three Lions.
      Harry Kane passes to Bukayo Saka on the corner of the box.
      The Arsenal man comes inside and unleashes a piledriver from 20 yards with his left foot but his effort is tipped on to the bar by the keeper before the danger is clearered.
      Credit: Reuters
      Heads up
      Harry Maguire headed high over the bar with England’s only chance so far of the second half.
      Ukraine 1 England 1
      57. Zinchenko gets the ball on the edge of the box and sets up Sudakov from 20 yards, but the shot goes way wide.
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      Saudi transfer deadline day LIVE: Liverpool face £215m Mo Salah bid, Gerrard wants Jadon Sancho, John Terry EXCLUSIVE

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      CHELSEA legend John Terry is on the verge of agreeing a deal to manage Saudi Pro League side Al-Shabbab, SunSport can exclusively reveal. The former England defender has had stints as an assistant coach with Aston Villa and Leicester, but now he’s set to be Saudi’s latest managerial recruit, following in the footsteps of Steven Gerrard.
      Meanwhile, Liverpool have been offered a staggering £215million for winger Mohammed Salah.
      Al-Ittihad made the eye-watering bid just hours after the Reds rejected £150m, and the Saudi Pro League window is still open until Thursday.
      Elsewhere, Manchester United winger Jadon Sancho is reportedly wanted by Steven Gerrard’s Al Ettifaq.
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      Stay up to date with all the latest from the world of transfer news as the window slams shut.
      Demarai Gray deal details
      Demarai Gray has joined Al-Ettifaq after a turbulent exit from Everton.
      Gray moved to the Middle East following in an £8million deal between the two clubs.
      The 27-year-old penned a four-year deal with Steven Gerrard’s side earlier this week after falling out with the Toffees’ manager Sean Dyche.
      The winger hit out at Dyche last week on social media after falling out of favour at Goodison Park with the following post:
      Everton fans have always been great with me. But it’s so difficult to play for someone who doesn’t show you respect as a personDemarai Gray
      Rooney linked with Birmingham
      DC United manager Wayne Rooney could be set for a shock return to English football as Birmingham are keeping tabs.
      Rooney, 37, cast doubt over his future with the MLS club earlier this week with his contract set to expire in December.
      And now the Manchester United legend could be given a way out as the Championship side emerge as a possible destination.
      The Blues, part-owned by NFL legend Tom Brady, made a strong start to the season under John Eustace – who has a contract until 2025.
      SunSport understands the club is preparing for the eventuality of Eustace leaving the club.
      There is no indication he will be sacked but he has been mooted as a possible successor to Michael Beale at Rangers should the Scottish giants seek a replacement.
      Terry to Al-Shabab
      Chelsea legend John Terry has verbally agreed to become the head coach of Al-Shabab.
      According to Sky Sports, Terry is set for his first ever role as a manager.
      The 42-year-old was approached by the Saudi club’s chiefs around a month ago and has been offered a contract of at least two years and up to four if it is rubber stamped as expected.
      The former England international is currently working on a one-year deal as a consultant in the Blues’ academy.
      The West Londoners have already said they will not stand in his way as a mark of respect to his service to them over almost two decades.
      That is despite the fact a departure will be a big blow to their youth team losing such a figurehead from their camp.
      Gerrard eyes Sancho
      Al-Ettifaq are keeping tabs on Manchester United ace Jadon Sancho before the Saudi Arabian summer transfer window slams shut tonight.
      According to CBS, Steven Gerrard’s side is set to make a dramatic last-minute loan move for Sancho,.
      The winger appears to have no future at Old Trafford having fallen out with manager Erik Ten Hag after lashing out on social media against him.
      The England international’s options are obviously limited but Saudi Arabia and Turkey represent potential options.
      And it appears the 23-year-old could be following Demarai Gray over to Al-Ettifaq to ply his trade under manager Gerrard.
      Mohamed Salah – What we know
      Al-Ittihad are determined to sign Liverpool superstar Mohamed Salah today before the Saudi transfer window slams shut at 10pm BST.
      The Reds have been adamant they are unwilling to sell Salah and their resolve has truly been put to the test.
      As per SunSport’s Steve Brenner, the Saudi champions offered a world record £215million for the star forward.
      The Egypt international has been offered a staggering £2.45m a week to quit Anfield with extra incentives.
      The 31-year-old has been tempted with a large percentage of shirt sales, a £55,000 win bonus as well as ambassadorial roles for at least three major Saudi companies for the duration of his contract.
      That could be worth an extra £18m with each firm willing to pay the ex-Roma star £6m each.
      Al-Ettifaq troll Liverpool and rivals
      Al-Ettifaq have trolled rivals Al-Ittihad in their announcement video for Demarai Gray.
      The video used a retro-arcade style and showed the team browsing players to buy from the Premier League.
      The team picked Liverpol and attempted to pick to choose Salah before an image of an angry Jurgen Klopp popped up saying “NO!”
      The ‘player’ then scrolls across to sign Gray.
      The extraordinary clip alludes to Al-Ittihad’s transfer pursuit of Salah and the side may try one last time before the Saudi deadline tonight.
      Lyon want to appoint Julen Lopetgui
      Lyon have made former Wolves manager Julen Lopetegui their primary target for their vacant managerial role.
      The club sacked Laurent Blanc following a poor start to the season and had attempted to appoint Graham Potter earlier today.
      Potter though, did not feel the timing was right on the move.
      Lyon have now turned their efforts towards appointing Lopetegui who left Wolves this summer due to a dispute over transfers.
      Credit: PA
      Al-Ettifaq to make offer for Sancho
      Al-Ettifaq are set to make a dramatic last-minute loan move for Jadon Sancho, according to CBS.
      The winger appears to have no future at the club having fallen out with manager Erik Ten Hag.
      His options are obviously limited by the European transfer being closed but Saudi Arabia and Turkey represent potential options.
      And it appears he could be following Demarai Gray over to Al-Ettifaq to ply his trade under manager Steven Gerrard.
      Demarai Gray presented as an Al-Ettifaq player
      Demarai Gray has officially been unveiled as an Al-Ettifaq player after penning a four year deal with the club.
      The winger will link up with former Liverpool captain Jordan Henderson as well as Liverpool legend Steven Gerrard, who is the Dammam side’s manager.
      Everton will receive £8million for his signature – a significant profit on the £1.8m they paid to sign him in 2021.

      Manchester City sold Cole Palmer after he placed demands on Guardiola
      FourFourTwo report that Manchester City sold Cole Palmer after he asked Pep Guardiola for increased playing time this season.
      Having made 40 appearances in three seasons since making the step up to senior football, the 21-year-old wanted to become a more regular member of the starting XI and believed the departure of Mahrez opened that door for him.
      However, Pep could not guarantee that Palmer would be given minutes going forward this season.
      So when Chelsea made their £45million offer, all sides welcomed the potential exit.
      Lingard to play for West Ham today
      Jesse Lingard will play for West Ham today in a behind-closed-doors friendly.
      The club are weighing up giving Lingard a cotract after his release by Nottingham Forest.
      He has been training with the club over the summer and Moyes still thinks fondly of his time with West Ham on a short term loan in 2021.
      Lingard did however reject The Hammers last summer to join Forest, which has led to some reluctance on the club’s side to give him a playing contract just yet.
      Details on Gravenberch transfer
      The Athletic report that Liverpool had held talks regarding the signing of Ryan Gravenberch all the way back in April as they looked to reinforce their midfield.
      The signing had been presented as an opportunistic one in some sections of the media – with United also reportedly being in for the midfielder on loan.
      But it turns out Liverpool had been in regular contact with the player and his father from April onwards, with Gravenberch growing frustrated over his role at Bayern.
      Thomas Tuchel had limited the player’s game time as he prefers to operate with two out and out 6’s rather than a player like Gravenberch who is much more box to box.
      Gravenberch’s £35million transfer was confirmed in the closing days of the window with Bayern finally realising they were better off cashing in rather than keeping a player that was unhappy at his lack of game time.
      Demarai Gray signs for Al-Ettifaq
      Demarai Gray has signed for Steven Gerrard’s Al-Ettifaq.
      The winger joins the club on a four year deal, with Everton receiving £8million for his services.
      Gray made his desire to leave Everton clear last week, posting on his Instagram story: “[It’s] difficult to play for someone who doesn’t show you respect as a person”
      Everton have made a healthy profit on Gray, having signed him for just £1.8million in 2021.
      John Terry to become Al-Shabbab head coach
      John Terry has verbally agreed to become the head coach of Al-Shabbab, according to Sky Sports.
      The role will be John Terry’s first as a manager.
      Terry, 42, was approached by bosses at Al-Shabab around a month ago and has been offered a contract of at least two years and up to four if it is rubber stamped as expected.
      He is currently working on a one year deal as a consultant in the Chelsea academy.
      Chelsea have already said they will not stand in his way as a mark of respect to his service to them over almost two decades – even though it will be a big blow to their youth team losing such a figurehead from their camp.
      Eric Dier holds talks with Levy
      The Telegraph report that Eric Dier held talks with Daniel Levy this week after being frozen out by new manager Ange Postecoglou.
      The talks were apparently cordial, with no suggestion that there has been a row or a fall out between Dier and Postecoglou.
      The details of the meeting were kept private but it is likely that Dier wanted clarity on his position within the squad after falling down the pecking order behind 19-year-old centre-back Ashley Phillips.
      There is some interest in Dier from clubs in Saudi Arabia so that will be one to keep an eye on today.
      Although it is more likely Dier will see out the remaining year of his Spurs contract before moving to a European club on a free next summer.
      Credit: Getty
      Tebas regrets Messi decision
      LaLiga boss Javier Tebas has told Fabrizio Romano that he regrets that Lionel Messi will not finish his career at Barcelona.
      Messi held talks with the club over the summer about a return to the Nou Camp but ultimately opted to join David Beckham’s Inter Miami.
      Tebas said on the matter: “Leo Messi didn’t finish his career at Barcelona because they couldn’t find an agreement.
      “I wish he could have finished his career in LaLiga. It would have been the best for him, for me, and for Barcelona.”

      Potter rejects Lyon
      Graham Potter has turned down the chance to take over as Lyon boss, according to reports.
      Potter was the club’s number one target after they parted ways with Laurent Blanc following a difficult start to the season.
      But according to Sky, Potter has turned down the move.
      He reportedly felt as though now was not the right time to take on the job, despite being intrigued by the project.
      Potter has been out of a job since being sacked by Chelsea in April this year.
      Credit: PA
      John Terry set for Saudi move
      John Terry is set to begin his managerial career in the Saudi league as manager of Al-Shabbab.
      Terry, 42, was approached by bosses at Al-Shabab around a month ago and has been offered a contract of at least two years and up to four if it is rubber stamped as expected.
      He is currently working on a one year deal as a consultant in the Chelsea academy.
      Chelsea have already said they will not stand in his way as a mark of respect to his service to them over almost two decades – even though it will be a big blow to their youth team losing such a figurehead from their camp.
      Saudi deadline day
      Today marks the last day that Saudi clubs can make transfers before the window re-opens in January.
      It could be a busy day with many Premier League sides still seeing the league as an ideal place to shift their deadwood for a good price.
      But the window also represents a threat for some clubs, particularly Liverpool.
      Al-Ittihad are desperate to complete a move for Mo Salah and could test Liverpool’s resolve one last time with a bid north of £200million.
      Man Utd could move for Palhinha
      Manchester United are reportedly interested in signing Fulham midfielder Joao Palhinha. 
      The Portuguese star looked set to move to Bayern Munich this summer, but saw a deadline day move collapse after the cottagers couldn’t find a suitable replacement. 
      And The Athletic are now reporting that United could move for the 28-year-old in January. 
      They would face competition still from Bayern who are said to remain interested in re-entering the race for Palhinha’s signature by The Evening Standard.
      Mbappe not ruling out Prem switch
      Kylian Mbappe is reportedly open to a move to the Premier League next summer.
      The PSG star has just one year remaining on his current deal before he becomes a free agent next year.
      And according to L’Equipe, Liverpool is still a potential destination for the French superstar.
      However it has been widely reported that Mbappe is keen on a move to Real Madrid with PSG officials convinced a deal has already been agreed.
      It is most likely that the World Cup winner will head to Los Blancos next season.
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      Pepe heading for Trabzonspor
      Nicolas Pepe is reportedly edging closer to a move to Trabzonspor.
      According to Foot Mercarto, the Turkish outfit are advancing talks with Pepe over a deal. 
      The move would see the Ivorian join Trabzonspor on a one-year contract if all goes to plan. 
      The Gunners winger has also been linked with a move to Besiktas and also to Saudi Arabia, but it looks as if they could be off. 
      Pepe joined Arsenal in 2019 for £72million, but has failed to live up to his price tag.
      Salah saga ‘over’
      Mohamed Salah’s transfer saga with Al-Ittihad is reportedly over.
      The Liverpool forward has been linked with a move to the Saudi Arabian outfit with the club said to be willing to pay The Reds up to £200m for his services.
      But it looks like the saga could have finally come to an end before Saudi’s transfer deadline day.
      According to Foot Mercato, Salah will now stay at Liverpool and won’t be making a move to the Middle East this summer.
      The news will come as music to the ears of Jurgen Klopp who has been desperate to keep hold of his star man.
      Credit: PA
      Palace include new Olise release clause
      Crystal Palace have reportedly allowed for another release clause in Michael Olise’s new contract with the club.
      Olise almost left the Eagles to join Chelsea this summer after The Blues activated the Frenchman’s £35m release clause.
      But instead Olise signed a new deal at Selhurst Park that will see him stay in South London until 2027.
      However The Evening Standard, have reported that the 21-year-old’s new deal also contains a release clause.
      It is said that the clause doesn’t become active until next summer’s transfer window and it is not yet known what kind of fee would trigger it.
      West Ham face competition for Lingard
      West Ham are reportedly in a battle to sign Jesse Lingard as the free agent assess his options.
      Lingard, whose deal with Nottingham Forest expired this summer, has been training with The Hammers at the start to the campaign.
      It is said that he has impressed David Moyes and the East London outfit are reportedly keen to offer him a short-term deal.
      But it won’t be easy with Football Insider now suggesting that Turkish duo Galatasaray and Fenerbahce are both interested in the 30-year-old.
      Any deal can be completed outside of the transfer window as a result of Lingard’s free agent status.
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