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      Mike Tyson sends Jake Paul ‘coldest message ever heard’ in terrifying warning before Netflix fight

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      MIKE TYSON has sent Jake Paul another chilling message ahead of their crossover clash.The former undisputed heavyweight champion throws down with The Problem Child in a controversial Texas tussle this coming Friday.Boxing legend Mike Tyson returns to the ring on November 15 to take on Jake PaulCredit: GETTYTyson, 58, has got himself in phenomenal shape for his ring returnCredit: INSTAGRAM@MIKETYSONIron Mike has sent YouTube sensation Paul a chilling message ahead of their Dallas dust-upCredit: NETFLIXThe pair were due to throw down in July but their Dallas dust-up was postponed after Tyson suffered a medical emergency on board a flight from Miami to Los Angeles.Paul, 27, chose to stay active, knocking out former UFC welterweight Mike Perry before sending Tyson a menacing post-fight message.Iron Mike watched the fight from the comfort of his home and had some chilling choice words for the YouTube sensation.The 58-year-old said: “There is a fundamental difference between me and Jake. He’s a manufactured killer.READ MORE ON TYSON VS PAUL”Television and papers made him a killer, he’s manufactured.”I’m a natural-born killer. That’s the difference.”Footage of Tyson’s harrowing message to Paul spread like wildfire on social media, with one boxing fan saying: “He meant that with every being of his soul too.”What a fight it will be.”Most read in BoxingBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERSJAKE PAUL VS MIKE TYSON: ALL THE DETAILS YOU NEED AHEAD OF HUGE BOUTAnother said: “That scared me and I’m not even fighting… yeah it’s over.”And another said: “Look into Mike’s eyes. It’s looking into the eyes of a shark.”Fans get first look of Jake Paul vs Mike Tyson training camp with Iron Mike ‘looking like he’s 25 again’One remarked: “Mike looks old but when he gets in that mode I see the look in his eye he got that spark still.”He’s not joking when he says he’s a NBK… but I’m just afraid father time will overcome that.”Another chimed in: “This message from Mike Tyson to Jake Paul is one of the coldest I’ve ever heard.”Fan favourite Tyson has been hard at work in the gym ahead of his ring return and looks in stunning shape for the Netflix clash.And the near pensioner-aged puncher is open to more fights after he trades heavy leather with Paul.When recently asked whether he plans to fight again, the New York native told talkSPORT: “It’s a possibility.” More

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      ‘I had no one but my PlayStation’ – Aaron Wan-Bissaka breaks silence on ‘difficult’ Man Utd spell after £50m transfer

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      AARON WAN-BISSAKA had no one but his PlayStation when he first arrived at Manchester United in 2019.The full-back has opened up on the loneliness he felt when he swapped the safety of Crystal Palace for the bright lights of Old Trafford.Aaron Wan-Bissaka has broken his silence on feeling isolated when he first arrived at Manchester UnitedCredit: GettyThe 26-year-old joined West Ham for £15m this summer after five years at UnitedCredit: GettyAt £50m, he was the fifth-most expensive player United had ever signed and remains now the priciest ever uncapped Englishman.Then manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer described the then 21-year-old as “one of the best upcoming defenders in the Premier League.”Wan-Bissaka quickly earned the trust of the fans with Jamie Carragher coining him the “best one-on-one defender in world football” in 2020.But he initially struggled to adapt to life in Manchester off the pitch as it took time for the South London boy to settle in.READ MORE ON MAN UTDHe told The Standard: “It was difficult. Very difficult. I went on my own and it was my first time moving away from home. I had no one up there, apart from my PlayStation.”Because Manchester’s smaller, everyone’s aware of everything that’s happening. You have to be mentally strong to avoid the negative stuff it comes with.”In fact, he felt so isolated that he would travel back to London after training most afternoons to spend time with his family, before heading back up North that same night.But Wan-Bissaka admitted that the tiredness of travelling forced him to settle as the reality set in that he was a United player.Most read in FootballAaron Wan-Bissaka made 42 appearances for Crystal Palace in the Prem before his move to Old TraffordCredit: GettyHe won the Carabao Cup in 2023 alongside Tyrell Malacia, Jadon Sancho and Marcus RashfordCredit: GettyFOOTBALL FREE BETS AND SIGN UP DEALSWan-Bissaka added: “I came back as a man. More mature, more grounded, more focused.”He became a staple at right-back for two seasons, as United finished third in his debut campaign and runners-up the following term.Man Utd braced for Mason Greenwood lawsuit after Mendy successfully sued City over £11m unpaid wagesBut he eventually started slipping down the pecking order as the need for a more modern attacking full-back became increasingly important.And Erik ten Hag didn’t favour him either, instead deploying Diogo Dalot with Wan Bissaka only starting 20 games last season.Explaining how his exit from United came to be – after being linked with a move away for some time – he said both parties agreed it was mutually beneficial for him to leave.He said: “I spoke to the club and they thought this opportunity was best for me.”They gave me some time to think about it. In the moment, I didn’t, but I spoke to family and friends about it and we all decided it was the right time.”Now Wan-Bissaka is back in his hometown of London playing for West Ham, who have struggled this season.He has started eight of their first 10 Prem games after joining Julen Lopetegui’s side for £15m in the summer.READ MORE SUN STORIESThe 26-year-old played a full 90 minutes as the Hammers beat his former team 2-1 last month – which saw Ten Hag sacked the following morning.He played a total of 190 times across five seasons at United and won two trophies – the Carabao Cup in 2023 and FA Cup in May. More

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      Inside Jake Paul’s insane car collection, from his stunning £456k Ferrari SF-90 Spider to a £165k Lamborghini Huracan

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      JAKE Paul is gearing up for the fight of his life.The YouTuber, who has made a credible career out of boxing, will face off against Mike Tyson on November 15 at the AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas.Jake Paul’s favourite latest whip is his Ferrari SF-90 SpiderPaul’s SF-90 spider sits alongside his stunning Ferrari 296 GTBThe YouTuber-turned-boxer has an epic car collection at his disposalThe event will be streamed globally by Netflix in what promises to be an intriguing bout.Paul, 27, has said he could bank up to £31million for the exhibition bout.”I’m here to make 40 million dollars and knock out a legend. I don’t give a f**k about anything else,” he said in a press conference back in August.That kind of money will allow the social media personality to expand his impressive car collection.Read more Jake Paul newsSunSport takes a lot at Paul’s amazing garage – starting with his new favourite whip.Ferrari SF-90, £456kAt the turn of the year, Paul took delivery of a brand new Ferrari.Arriving on a truck at his Puerto Rico home, he took to Instagram to share an image of his new purchase.He captioned the snap to “match the 296”. That note will become clear when we unveil his next car.Most read in BoxingCapable of doing 0-62mph in 2.5 seconds, it’s top speed is 211 mph.Ferrari 296 GTB, £330kJake Paul’s own coach admitted he CAN’T beat Mike Tyson in newly emerged footage ahead of mega Netflix fightYes, the 296 was a reference to another yellow Ferrari Paul owns.Now, the first thing you want to do when you splash the cash on a car worth over £300,000 is drive it carefully.Forget that. After waiting 18 months to get his hands on a Ferrari 296 GTB, Paul managed to break it after one day.Showing off and doing one too many doughnuts, the “low beam failure” warning popped up and the American was told to take it back to the dealer.Paul had to return his 296 GTB after doing one too many donutsLamborghini Huracan, £165kIn 2018, Paul treated himself to his first flashy supercar.His bright blue Lamborghini Huracan Performante ticked all the boxes, in that regard.However, he had to wait six months to get his hands on one, but when it arrived the social media influencer declared it his ‘dream car’.He soon shot a video revealing his ’emotion’ that driving a Lambo was about to become a reality.Boasting 631bhp, it’s capable of reaching 0-60mph in 2.5 seconds and has a top speed of 212mph.In 2018, Paul splashed the cash on his dream carThe Lamborghini Huracan costs around £165kFord Fairlane Skyliner, £52kAs classic cars go, few are classier than the Fairlane.Last year, Paul showed off his gorgeous motor alongside his beautiful girlfriend, Jutta Leerdam.The pair posed for a series of playful snaps riding in one that they shared on Instagram.The motor can sell for up to £52,000 in good nick.Paul showed off a classic Ford Fairlane Skyliner during a fun set of snaps on InstagramPaul’s beautiful girlfriend Jutta Leerdam also appeared in the snapsTESLA MODEL X, £80kWhen Paul lived in LA, he went for an electric car.But instead of driving a Toyota Prius, he opted for a much-more stylish Tesla Model X.Paul got his custom-wrapped by West Coast Customs Design – who famously looked after a host of celebs on MTV’s Pimp My Ride.The one-of-a-kind car also has carbon accents and sandblasted details, meaning it stands out from the crowd.Paul’s first Tesla was the model X worth £80kTesla Cybertruck, from £62kA fan of Tesla, Paul also recently invested in a stunning Cybertruck.The stunning stainless steel car has become a favourite of US celebrities including Kim Kardashian, Justin Bieber and Lady Gaga.Back in August, Vladimir Putin’s attack dog Ramzan Kadyrov flaunted a new Tesla Cybertruck which he claims to have received from Elon Musk, although Musk denied this.The Chechen warlord modified his, attaching a massive machine gun to the back and pledged to send it to the frontline in Ukraine.Paul shows off his ace Tesla CybertruckRolls-Royce Phantom, £360kIt’s not all fast or eco-friendly cars for Jake.The internet personality has also been seen showing off a classic Rolls-Royce Phantom in white.It was a make he was first seen driving back in 2018 alongside brother Logan, when the pair appeared at a celeb bash in a gold Ghost model.Smitten by the luxury of it, Jake added a £360,000 Phantom to his collection. And why not?Paul poses with his Rolls-Royce Phantom worth £360kToyoa Tacoma, £40kNothing beats going off-road.That’s why Paul also has a sturdy SUV in his Toyota Tacoma in white that would’ve cost him around £40,000.A standard Tacoma boasts a 2.7-litre I-4 engine producing 159 HP and 180 lb-ft of torque.Judging by his Instagram, it’s Paul’s go-to motor when he wants to have some fun.When Paul goes off roading he drives a Toyota TacomaFord Focus RS, from £22kAfter he scored success with West Coast Customs Design with his Model X, Jake returned with his cherished Ford Focus RS.Originally, he had it wrapped in black. But he wanted a change – and what he got was something completely different.It really is a showstopper and even has his name inscribed on the Continental tyres that were fitted new.Because of its colours, he nicknames the car ‘Rainbro’.A Ford Focus RS is another of Paul’s cherished possessionsPaul even had it specially customised by West Coast Customs DesignDodge Ram from £40kContinuing his love of trucks, Paul has also been spied behind the wheel of a Dodge Ram 1500.The all-American SUV is reasonably priced with a starting price of just £40,000 – and the boxing star made sure he got the Black Ops model, inspired by the American Armed Services.READ MORE SUN STORIESA powerful vehicle, latest models have a 3.6L V6 engine producing 305bhp.Maybe if he beats Mike Tyson, Paul will join the army?Paul has a fondness for trucks, owning this Dodge Ram worth £40k More

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      Jutta Leerdam is Jake Paul’s Olympian girlfriend who he plans to marry after standing by his side for Mike Tyson fight

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      JAKE PAUL may pack a punch in the ring – but his “glove story” with stunning girlfriend Jutta Leerdam brings out a softer side.The YouTube sensation-turned-boxer fights Mike Tyson on November 15 in a highly-anticipated clash.Jake Paul plans to soon marry Jutta LeerdamCredit: InstagramThe couple hope to one day start their own familyCredit: InstagramThe beauty is a Dutch speed skaterCredit: Instagram / @uttaleerdamShe won a silver medal at the 2022 Winter OlympicsCredit: Instagram / @uttaleerdamPaul, 27, has his eyes firmly set on knocking out the former world champion 31 years his senior.He has been dishing out plenty of fighting talk in the build-up to the clash – but wedding bells can also be heard.Paul’s celeb brother Logan recently welcomed a baby with fiancee and model Nina Agdal.And the younger sibling is hoping to follow in his brother’s footsteps by soon starting his own family.READ MORE ON JAKE PAULPaul said on his BS podcast: “Interestingly enough, I dream of the same thing [marriage and family] and getting to become best friends with my kids. “Just being there all the time, which is why I work so hard, is to have the financial freedom to be able to not work when they’re born and to be with them all the time.”And doing it with my wife, which I believe will be Jutta.”Jutta, 25, is a Dutch speed skater, won won silver at the Winter Olympics and gold at the World Championships in 2022.Most read in BoxingBoth help each other with their sporting aspirationsCredit: InstagramLeerdam met Paul soon after his loss to Tommy Fury and helped him get out of a ‘dark place’Credit: instagramShe has transformed Jake from a man that would live up to his Problem Child nickname into a dedicated fighter and future husband.The duo met when both were suffering similar heartbreak.Mike Tyson vs Jake Paul lifestyles compared Paul had broken up with his fiancee and influencer partner Julia Rose.While Leerdam herself saw her own high-profile relationship end with fellow Dutch speed skater Koen Verweij after five years.Paul admits to being in a “dark place” when he met the love of his life in early 2023 – around the time of the loss to Tommy Fury in his much-anticipated bout.Leerdam was there to pick him up as they initially began flirting over social media.Paul wined and dined her in Miami when they met up.By April 2023, the couple were an item and have been smitten ever since.JAKE PAUL VS MIKE TYSON: ALL THE DETAILS YOU NEED AHEAD OF HUGE BOUTPaul is ultra-competitive and no boxer likes the taste of defeat to a bitter rival like Fury.But in fellow sports star Leerdam, he found someone who understood his pain.Paul opened up in the early stages of their relationship, saying: “It’s been so refreshing, she’s a world champion and I’ve just been so amazed by her and her work ethic and how much of an angel she is.”She’s one of the most pure-hearted human beings that I have met in my life.”So genuine and she has just changed my perspective and helped me coming out of this loss when I was in a dark place.”She really was there talking about her losses and was able to relate to those things and what I was going through.”Leerdam has been with Jake since April 2023Credit: Instagram / @uttaleerdamThe glam athlete hopes to become an Olympic championCredit: InstagramPaul has aspirations to become a world champion boxer and has shaken off the bruises left by Fury to get ready for Iron Mike.And perhaps being patched up by his Dutch bombshell is his secret weapon.Paul told SunSport: “It’s a game-changer and I can fully focus on what I want to do with the support from here.”Jutta can give me mental advice and coaching, even physical performance advice and it’s just been such a game-changer.”She inspires me to be better and I’ve told her from day one like, ‘Hey, I want to be just like you, I want to be a world champion.’ So she holds me to that standard.”While it is all about the belts for Paul, Leerdam is going for gold at the Milan-Cortina Winter Olympics in 2026.READ MORE SUN STORIESIf they both achieve their dreams, they will do so in unity.Jake brilliantly put: “Number one in the world together – and I think we might just be the first couple to do that.” More

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      Footballers’ financial disasters…Gary Neville’s ‘Teletubby’ eco-home to star’s £1.2m mansion taken over by drug dealers

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      THEY make more money in one day than most of us will all year.But for cash-flush football stars looking to invest their millions in creative ways, fortune doesn’t always favour the brave.Gary Neville’s restaurant has gone into liquidationCredit: GettyHis £8m eco-home was likened to the TeletubbiesCredit: SWNS:South West News ServiceIt never got built in the end and he struggled to sell the plot of landCredit: Make ArchitectsThis week, we revealed how Gary Neville’s Michelin-star restaurant, The Man Behind the Curtain, has become his latest business flop.The Leeds eatery – run by chef Micheal O’Hare – has gone into liquidation with debts reported at £1 million, including £519,000 owed in taxes.It’s a disappointing result for the former Man United ace, who has had more hits than misses with his business ventures, allowing him to build up a £100million empireBut Gary – who even appeared as a guest Dragon on Dragons’ Den earlier this year – is far from alone when it comes to footballers and financial disasters.READ MORE SPORTS FEATURESFrom a former Arsenal star who FORGOT he had bought a £1.2million home and saw it overrun by drug dealers, to an ex-Chelsea ace swindled in a multi-million pound betting scheme, we look at some of the game’s biggest cautionary tales.Tellytubby eco-home nightmareNeville’s kitchen nightmare isn’t his first setback. He also made a disastrous business decision in 2010, when he bought a plot of land to build an £8million eco-house.The Sky Sports pundit was planning a futuristic carbon-neutral mansion with its own 130ft wind turbine on, to sit in Harwood, Greater Manchester.The house would be built into the ground with a grassy roof fitted with solar panels.Most read in FootballThe two-storey home would have an open plan kitchen and living room downstairs, plus five bedrooms, as well as a fitness suite, plant room and double garage for bikes and cars.Neighbours said the planned house resembled the one in children’s TV show Teletubbies, but after a long battle with them, Neville eventually got the green light to go ahead in 2012.Gary Neville reveals he bought and sold a Bentley after three weeks as he ‘felt like a w*****’However, the house was never built, and by 2020, he was struggling to sell the 8,000 square foot site – with his original eco-friendly plans included in the price.Eventually, he was forced to slash the £650,000 asking price by a quarter to £500,000.Nightclub turned lapdancing jointStephane Mahe opened up nightclub Seventh Heaven in GlasgowCredit: John Kirkby – The Sun GlasgowIt flopped and became a strip clubCredit: News Group Newspapers LtdEx-Celtic and Hearts defender Stephane Mahe hooked up with former team-mate and fellow countryman Stephane Bonnes for a step into the business world in 2002, when he plunged £400,000 into a nightclub near Glasgow’s Charing Cross.But it was over even quicker than his two-year spell with the Hoops.The pair opened Seventh Heaven, hoping to lure 1,300 revellers to the venue each weekend – including fellow pros and their Wags.Instead they managed just 50 punters some nights.With debts reported at the time to be close to half a million pounds, the doors were quickly closed, less than half a year after the business kicked off.Seventh Heaven was soon re-opened as a lapdancing club and the new owners quickly struck up a sponsorship deal with Airdrie United chairman Jim Ballantyne, who joked he was bringing “sexy football” to the club.Pitch-side hoardings at the New Broomfield ground described the venue as “The Chairman’s Choice”.Betting swindleChris Sutton got involved in a million-pound scam and was declared bankruptCredit: Kenny RamsayIn 2014, former Chelsea and England striker Chris Sutton was declared bankrupt after being caught in a spread betting foreign currency scam.Sutton and his wife Samantha both invested £50,000 each after his former financial adviser Simon Grint assured him he would make a “good return”.But the investment was part of a multi-million-pound fraud scheme, for which Grint was jailed in 2013.In a statement released at the time, ex-Celtic forward Sutton said: “During the investment period, I was led to believe that I was making a profit on the investment. “However, I now realise that I was not.”He also told the Daily Record: “I’ve been given bad financial advice.”Forgotten mansion overrun by drug lordsJermaine Pennant admitted to squandering £10millionCredit: Simon JonesA gang took over his forgotten mansion and turned it into a cannabis factoryCredit: YouTubeFormer Arsenal player Jermaine Pennant declared himself bankrupt last year, having run up debts of around £1million.Describing himself as “financially illiterate,” he revealed how he squandered around £10million during his career.The former Liverpool winger splashed out on a fleet of supercars, homes, five-star holidays abroad and once paid a £25,000 bar bill on a lads’ break in Las Vegas. He told The Sun: “In all honesty, I could have been a billionaire and still f***ed it up. I have made so many mistakes but I did not know how to deal with things and would not think of the consequences of my actions.”Pennant even bought a £1.2million six-bedroom mansion in Cheshire but later forgot he owned it – although he was still paying the interest-only mortgage on it.When he moved to Spain he left it empty, but it was later occupied by a drugs gang who caused a fire at the property.Pennant admitted: “I bought houses but never spoke to an estate agent and had mortgages that I did not know about.“I took bad advice from bad people and just lived day to day.“There was a fixer who arranged things for me — but now I realise he swindled me out of money.“He advised me to buy the house in Hale for well over the odds and then to do a load of building work on it. But I wasn’t paying the builders, I was paying him.”£5 left in the bankRonaldinho owed millions but only had £5 in his bankCredit: Instagram @ronaldinhoHis supercars were taken off him, as well as propertiesCredit: Instagram @ronaldinhoIn 2018, Ronaldinho was reported to have just £5 in his bank account despite owing a massive £1.75million.The Brazil legend was fined heavily for illegal construction in a protected area in his home country, along with his brother Roberto Assis.Despite remortgaging the property, Ronaldinho was said to be unable to pay his debt due to the sky-high interest rate, and had just £5.24 left in his bank account.As a result of that, a judge in Brazil ordered Ronaldinho to have his passport seized in a bid to ensure he didn’t flee the country.READ MORE SUN STORIESRonaldinho also had his luxury cars and artwork seized by Brazilian officials after he and his brother Roberto de Assis Moreira were chased by officials claiming he owed money for fines levied against his charity.The former Barcelona and AC Milan star continued to have money problems, and had two of his properties in Brazil seized in 2021, to recoup any money owed by the former footballer. 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      Lee Carsley tipped to land shock Premier League management job once Thomas Tuchel takes over as England boss

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      LEE CARSLEY has sensationally been tipped to manage a Premier League club once Thomas Tuchel officially takes charge of England.Carsley, 50, has been in temporary charge of England since Gareth Southgate’s resignation in July and has guided the Three Lions to three wins and one defeat during his brief reign.Lee Carsley has been in temporary charge of England since Gareth Southgate’s resignation in JulyCredit: GETTYCarsley, 50, is set to return to his role as Under-21s manager once Thomas Tuchel takes charge on January 1Credit: GETTYThe former midfielder has been tipped to take charge of former club BrentfordCredit: GETTYBut the Under-21s chief stunningly ruled himself out of the running to permanently replace Southgate before it was announced that Tuchel would officially become the nation’s 20th manager on January 1.Carsley is set to return to his previous role once Tuchel takes charge, although SunSport columnist Troy Deeney reckons he’d be a perfect fit for former club Brentford.During an appearance on talkSPORT, he said: “I think where Lee could come in at a different angle is that I don’t think his expectation would be that he gets the top four job straight away.”Gareth Southgate, it was like Man United was where he was coming in. That was his entry point.READ MORE ON CARSLEY”I think Lee would be great at Brentford where he’s worked before.”Carsley worked at Brentford back in 2014, heading up their development squad before he was made interim manager after Marinus Dijjhuzen’s departure.He won five of his ten matches in charge of the Bees before Dean Smith took permanent charge of the West Londoners.Carsley was on the receiving end of plenty of criticism last month after England’s shock Nations League defeat to Greece.Most read in FootballBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERSSouthgate vs Tuchel records comparedTHOMAS TUCHELAugsburg II 2007-2008P34 W 20 D8 L6 Win percentage: 58.82%Mainz 05 2009-2014P184 W72 D46 L66 Win percentage: 39.13%Borussia Dortmund 2015-2017P107 W67 D23 L17 Win percentage: 62.62%Honours: DFB Pokal Paris Saint Germain 2018-2020P127 W95 D13 L16 Win percentage: 74.8%Honours: Ligue 1 X2, Coupe de France, Coupe de la Ligue, Trophee des Champions x2Chelsea 2021-2022P100 W60 D24 L16 Win percentage: 60%Honours: Champions League, Super Cup, Club World CupBayern Munich 2023-2024P61 W37 D8 L16 Win percentage: 60.66%Honours: BundesligaGARETH SOUTHGATEMiddlesbrough 2006-2009P151 W54 D43 Win percentage: 35.76%England U21 2013-2016P37 W27 D5 L5 Win percentage: 72.97%Honours: Toulon tournamentEngland 2016-2024P102 W61 D24 L17 Win percentage: 59.8%Honours: Euros runners up, 2020, 2024But Deeney has defended the interim boss by saying: “I think he’s tried.”He’s tried something. He’s helped out.Lee Carsley announces November England squad selection “He could have easily said, no thanks, I’m in with the 21s. I’m going to stay here where it’s nice and safe.”He tried. Boosted his profile. Had a go at some things. And he’s not spoken out of turn.”He’s not put us in a dodgy situation. So I think he’s done really well on such short notice.”Carsley’s managerial credentials will be further tested next Thursday when England travel to Athens to avenge October’s defeat to Greece.They then play Ireland next Sunday at Wembley. More

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      Shock moment former EFL boss grabs his own player and furiously shoves him after receiving red card

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      FORMER EFL boss Pep Clotet furiously grabbed and shoved his own player after the forward was sent off.Clotet, 47, managed Oxford and Birmingham between 2017 and 2020.Pep Clotet grabbed striker Raimonds KrollisThe furious Spaniard then appeared to shake KrollisClotet, 47, managed Birmingham during his stint in EnglandCredit: PADuring his time at St Andrew’s he helped to nurture Jude Bellingham.Since leaving Birmingham, Clotet has had three spells with Italian side Brescia, as well as stints at SPAL and Torpedo Moscow.Last month he took charge of third tier Triestina.Languishing at the bottom of Serie C, the club’s board would have hoped for their new manager to inject some fight into his troops.READ MORE FOOTBALL NEWSBut this probably wasn’t what they had in mind.In the 33rd minute of tonight’s home clash with Giana Erminio, goal-shy striker Raimonds Krollis was shown a straight red card.As the Latvian trudged off the pitch, Clotet caught his attention.Instead of heading straight down the tunnel, Krollis walked towards his manager.Most read in EFLBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERSAt this point, an enraged Clotet grabbed the forward by the collar of his shirt and began to shake him.Krollis, 23, appeared dejected and did not try to free himself from his manager’s astonishing outburst.How to cure England’s Bellingham, Foden and Palmer headacheTriestina had to play with ten men for around an hour.And combustible Clotet’s mood won’t have been helped by how the game ended.Just three minutes from time, Giana Erminio grabbed a late winner via Gabriel Avinci.The result leaves Triestina rooted to the bottom of the table with just six points from 14 games.Since taking over on October 21, Clotet has amassed two points from four games.Triestina have not won since beating Arzignano all the way back on August 24.Clotet managed Jude Bellingham at BirminghamCredit: PA More

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      Thomas Tuchel warned of biggest challenge he faces as England boss after Pep Guardiola’s scathing rant

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      IF Thomas Tuchel did not already know the political challenges he faces as England boss, he does now.The German may have experienced a battle of wits on the touchline with Pep Guardiola during his time as Chelsea chief.Pep Guardiola was furious with one of Lee Carsley’s decisionsCredit: RexThomas Tuchel is set to take over as England boss on January 1Credit: PABut fending him off over the selection of his Manchester City stars will soon be a whole new ball game.And let’s not forget that Guardiola is just one of many Prem managers not shy of moaning about their over-worked players being called up for international duty.Guardiola’s rant over Jack Grealish’s inclusion in the latest England squad was not what Tuchel would have wanted to hear as he prepares to take over on January 1.Tuchel resisted having any say in interim boss Lee Carsley’s final squad — but he will be picking the next England group in March  after a relentless four-month domestic run.READ MORE FOOTBALL NEWSThe manager of City, who normally have up to five players in the Three Lions squad, is furious with the FA.Guardiola made it obvious he does not believe his record signing, Grealish, is fit enough to be called up for the Nations League fixtures with Greece and Ireland.And he took aim at both Carsley — as well as the £100million ace — over the decision to call him up.This is the same manager who, only last month, revealed he was “never  so angry” as he was with the FA in the spring.Most read in FootballBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERSBack then, centre-back John Stones was injured in a friendly against  Brazil and had to miss a leg of City’s Champions League quarter-final defeat to Real Madrid.That day Guardiola hid his anger at Gareth Southgate and the governing body fairly well — as it only emerged several months later.Thomas Tuchel ‘was NOT England’s first choice and Pep Guardiola could still get the job’This time, though, he could not disguise his anger over the call-up for Grealish. The player has endured another frustrating season with the champions and has featured only once since October 5.Even that was a 17-minute cameo off the bench against Wolves three weeks ago, since when a hamstring issue has kept him out.According to Guardiola, Grealish only returned to training yesterday, so he should be spending the next couple of weeks getting fit at the Etihad.Instead, the former Aston Villa skipper — axed from the Euro 2024 squad in the summer — has indicated he wants to go and play.’THEY HAVE TO RECOVER’Asked for his views on the club-v-country issues faced by top players, Guardiola said: “Always has been like that. I’m always pleased for players to go — when they are fit. And if they haven’t struggled for the last one, two, three, four weeks.“Then I have the opinion they have to recover.”He could not have made his views any clearer.So this is the kind of issue that Tuchel will have to get used to as he makes the move into international football in a few weeks’ time.And, ironically, it might not be too long until Guardiola sees it from the other side of the fence, too.He was strongly linked to the England vacancy before the former Chelsea boss was confirmed.And this week there were fresh reports suggesting he is in the frame to land the job with Brazil’s national team.That comes as he stands on the brink of losing four games in a row for the first time in his glittering career.READ MORE SUN STORIESHis depleted City side face a tricky trip to Brighton on Saturday looking to end a run of three straight defeats — albeit in three different competitions.And he will have to do it without Grealish, 29, who has started only four Premier League games this season and has already been ruled out of the trip to the Amex.Jack Grealish is set to be on England duty next weekCredit: Reuters More