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      ‘It’s not nice to see’ – Lewis Hamilton warned he’s suffering from same issue as Michael Schumacher after Ferrari switch

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      LEWIS HAMILTON is “lost” and suffering the same problem that fellow Formula One icon Michael Schumacher did.Hamilton, 40, has struggled to extract top performance from his Ferrari machinery since joining the team over the winter.Lewis Hamilton has been warned he is suffering the same issue as Michael Schumacher isCredit: GettyMichael Schumacher won seven world titles like Hamilton, but had a break and never won a race againCredit: GettyThe Brit has achieved one Sprint Race win in China but has otherwise failed to achieve a podium for the Scuderia.Former F1 star and Sky Sports F1 pundit Johnny Herbert believes Hamilton is suffering the same issues as Schumacher, 56, did when he came back to the motorsport after a break.That being the “raw pace just isn’t there anymore”, a thought which Herbert says is “not nice to see”.Schumacher – whose ex-F1 boss gave an insight into his health battle – retired from F1 in 2006 before returning with Mercedes in 2010, but only achieved one podium in three seasons with the Silver Arrows.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLSpeaking to InstantWithdrawalBettingSites, Herbert, 60, said: “It just looks like Lewis Hamilton is lost, really lost. “I don’t know if the raw pace that he’s always had throughout his career is there anymore. “I thought, with the pure racing skill Hamilton had, he’d be able to drive around any problems with the car but he seems stuck in a hole. It’s not nice to see. “It’s not the first time we’ve seen it in the sport, though. Nigel Mansell won his championship in 1992, went to America in 1993, came back in 1994 and it didn’t work anymore for him.Most read in MotorsportBEST ONLINE CASINOS – TOP SITES IN THE UK”It happened with Michael Schumacher too, when he had his break and came back, then he wasn’t the same Schumacher as before.”You’re always going to have your peak and an end of your peak. It’s not nice to see.”F1 stars’ pets including driver with thirteen cats, Leclerc’s yacht-loving pooch and Hamilton’s dog Roscoe with own car Hamilton’s team-mate Charles Leclerc has raised his own complaints about the car and race engineers, but has managed to eke out better results with three podium finishes, including back-to-back in Monaco and Spain.Herbert added: “I know Charles Leclerc is not happy with the car either, but at least he’s getting podium finishes consistently. “There have been a couple of poor decisions in Ferrari’s strategy and poor communication over the radio, Hamilton doesn’t have the synergy with his engineer that he needs. “He hasn’t found his comfort zone since the sprint win in China.”Sometimes you don’t realise when it’s not as easy as it was before, but when you look across the garage and your team-mate is outperforming you, then it may click. “The greats of the sport, at their peak, get the best out of their car. Max Verstappen is doing it right now. Hamilton just can’t seem to get the extra he needs anymore. “He won’t understand why he can’t, because he’ll feel like he should be able to. But, Leclerc is outperforming you in the same car. Leclerc is only going to grow and is in control of Ferrari’s future. “He’s the guy they can rely on, Ferrari can’t rely on Lewis Hamilton at this point. It’s horrible to say but it’s the truth.”Former Mercedes and McLaren star Hamilton appeared close to tears following the Spanish Grand Prix where he finished P6, even after a penalty for old rival Max Verstappen bumped him up the order. Johnny Herbert suggested Ferrari ‘can’t rely on’ HamiltonCredit: GettyHamilton later apologised to Sky Sports F1 presenter Rachel Brookes after his blunt response to a question, where he snapped: “Well what do you want me to say? I had a really bad day and I’ve got nothing to say.“It was a difficult day, I’ve got nothing else to add to it. There’s no point explaining it.”Hamilton will now have next weekend off to help him collect his thoughts before getting back behind the wheel for the Canadian Grand Prix on June 15.McLaren pair Oscar Piastri and Lando Norris lead the World Drivers Championship, with the Aussie leading by 10 points after claiming victory in Barcelona last weekend.He has opened up a huge 49-point gap to reigning four-time world champion Verstappen after the Dutchman lost his head and crashed into Mercedes’ George Russell when asked to yield his position.Despite calls to be disqualified, the incident saw the Red Bull driver being given a 10-second time penalty, dropping him from P5 to P10, and slapped with three penalty points on his FIA Super Licence.That decision has placed him on the brink of a race ban after collecting 11 out of a maximum of 12 penalty points.The system works on a 12-month rolling timer, but the next time the 27-year-old will see any points taken off his record will be June 30.Races are due to commence in Montreal and Spielberg before that date, meaning he will have to be on his best behaviour to avoid a ban.Read More on The SunPicking up another point in Canada will mean a ban for his team’s home race at the Red Bull Ring, meanwhile, a point in Austria would see him banned for the British Grand Prix on July 6.Hamilton himself sits P6 in the standings, while his team have squeezed their way into P2. 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      Trevoh Chalobah set to join Gary Neville in exclusive club if Chelsea star makes England debut in Andorra clash

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      TREVOH CHALOBAH is determined to make an impression following his first international call-up.The Chelsea centre-back is hoping to make his England debut against Andorra on Saturday after being named in the squad last month by Thomas Tuchel.Trevoh Chalobah is determined to impress on his England debutCredit: GettyThe defender could make his first senior England appearance on SaturdayCredit: GettyHis brother, Nathaniel Chalobah, has one England capCredit: PAIf he plays at the weekend, or against Senegal in Nottingham on Tuesday, he will join Jack and Bobby Charlton and Phil and Gary Neville as brothers who have played for England.Chalobah’s sibling, Nathaniel, has one senior cap, against Spain in 2018.And the Chelsea ace is hoping to follow in his footsteps.He said: “My older brother has been through the ranks as well and he was over the moon when I got the call up. Hopefully I can keep myself in the team and doing well.READ MORE IN FOOTBALL”To get the call-up is amazing. It was one of my goals since playing through the ranks, from Under-16 to Under-21. It’s a dream to play in the first team.”To be back here with him (Tuchel), having been with him at Chelsea, and knowing who he is and how he works, is good.”Chalobah knew he could make it to the very top after marking Neymar out of a game in a victory over Paris St-Germain.The defender helped Lorient to a shock 3-2 win over the Ligue 1 giants during his loan spell at the club in 2021.Most read in FootballCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO BONUSES FROM £10 DEPOSITSTrevoh and Nathaniel could join Phil and Gary Neville as brothers who have played for EnglandCredit: Sinead LynchHe said: “It was very hard in France at first but it was a reason I went out to play against teams like PSG other than play on loan in the Championship.”I was marking Neymar. He was as a no 10. I was in central midfield. It was very good. Playing against Neymar. Mbappe, those type of players, helped me.Inside Chelsea’s Conference League final celebrations as Moises Caicedo sings karaoke into the night”I knew I could play against the highest level and that is the main reason I went out there.”For me. I knew what the goal was.”Chalobah had loan spells at Ipswich and Huddersfield before joining Lorient.He spent the first half of this season at Crystal Palace but excelled when returning for Enzo Maresca and has now made 99 appearances for Chelsea.Asked about Tuchel, he said: “He’s a very tough manager. That’s what us players need going into a World Cup next year. It’s a very good approach.”He wants to win. You’ve seen that at Chelsea. He’s a winner and he wants to bring that same winning culture here.” More

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      Jack Grealish appears to take swipe at Pep Guardiola as he’s set to be snubbed from Man City’s Club World Cup squad

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      JACK GREALISH has appeared to take a swipe at boss Pep Guardiola’s selection policy.The Manchester City star, 29, has fallen out of favour at the Etihad.Jack Grealish has fallen out of favour under Pep GuardiolaCredit: ReutersGrealish started just seven Premier League matches during the 2024-25 season.Having made just one brief cameo in the final six games of the campaign, Grealish was left on the bench during the FA Cup final – with Guardiola instead turning to teenage debutant Claudio Echeverri as his side chased an equaliser.Appearing on talkSPORT, Grealish’s former Aston Villa team-mate Gabriel Agbonlahor criticised Guardiola’s treatment of his pal.Agbonlahor said: “I think towards the end of the season, it felt to me like it got a bit personal.READ MORE IN FOOTBALL”Bringing on a young kid for his debut in an FA Cup final when you’re chasing a goal, when you’ve got someone who’s had the career Jack’s had just seemed a bit odd.”That seemed a bit personal to me, like a last little dig to get you out, to upset you, to (make) you want to move. But we’ve seen this before from Pep.”Pep can be ruthless at times. If he feels that you’re not part of his future plans, he will get rid of you.”When talkSPORT posted the clip to Instagram, Grealish commented, appearing to point to how many sub appearances he’s made: “What u want me to do score a hatty in 20?”The post received several other comments, including one that read: “Dude jack is been bad lately and I’m not surprised Pep did that.”Most read in FootballBEST ONLINE CASINOS – TOP SITES IN THE UKGrealish replied to a talkSPORT postCredit: Instagram @talksportThe Man City star also responded to a fanCredit: Instagram @talksportGrealish responded: “haha I’ve been bad lately?”Scored 3 goals in my last 3 appearances over 45 mins but okie dokie love x”.Jack Grealish to Napoli?! Conte Plots Shock £100M Raid – Would City Really Let Him Go?Grealish scored one goal and laid on one assist in 20 Prem appearances during the 2024-25 season.His three goals in all competitions came against Leicester, Paris Saint-Germain and Salford.Yesterday it emerged that Grealish will not head to the US with his team-mates for the Club World Cup, as he nears a City exit.The England ace is said to be attracting interest from the Premier League and overseas – with Villa, Newcastle, Everton and Napoli among the interested suitors.Boss Guardiola said in May: “Of course Jack has to play. He needs to do it — with us or another place.”SunSport recently revealed that Grealish had accepted that he may need to leave City in order to reclaim his England place in time for the World Cup.’I LOVE JACK GREALISH’Having missed out on last summer’s European Championships, Grealish has been left out of both of Thomas Tuchel’s squads so far as Three Lions boss.Asked about the 39-cap star in March, the German said: “I love Jack Grealish. I love everything about him; his personality, his quality.”The guy has courage, can take the heat, not afraid of the Bernabeu whistles when he’s on the ball, it does not affect him, it affects him only in the best way.”Is he a player who should be available and have an impact in our (England) squad? Yes, 100 per cent. But lately, he simply has no rhythm and he and I agree 100 per cent.Read More on The Sun”He said, ‘Thomas, I’m not a start-stop player. It’s so hard for me to influence a match from the bench and be on the bench again, and two weeks later start again’.”I’m not judging anyone, but it’s just a characteristic of Jack, he gets better with every minute. The more he plays the better he gets and then he becomes a proper machine.” More

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      Man Utd’s 51-year streak over, goal-shy Arsenal and Moyes a Champions League manager? Last season’s most bonkers stats

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      THE 2025-26 Premier League season has officially started.Leicester, Ipswich and Southampton have handed over their shares to Leeds, Burnley and Sunderland.Kai Havertz managed nine goals in the Premier League – but no one reached ten for ArsenalCredit: GettyCaoimhin Kelleher’s penalty heroics made him a Liverpool record breakerCredit: GettyLamine Yamal has as many LaLiga titles as Cristiano RonaldoCredit: Shutterstock EditorialAnd the Prem confirmed the new top flight got underway on Wednesday – 73 days before the next ball is kicked in the competition. But that also means the 2024-25 campaign has finally reached its conclusion.So what better time to reflect on some of the most bonkers stats of the season?Here are some of our favourites…READ MORE ON FOOTBALLFor the first time in 101 years, no Arsenal player reached double figures for goals in the league.Kai Havertz managed nine, one more than Gabriel Martinelli and Leandro Trossard.Arsenal missed out on the Premier League title to Liverpool. And the Reds won the league despite adding just one player to their squad – and that man, Federico Chiesa, started just one match.Most read in FootballCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO BONUSES FROM £10 DEPOSITSSticking with Liverpool, goalkeeper Caoimhin Kelleher now holds the record for the most penalty shootouts won (four) and most shootout penalties saved (six) in the club’s history – despite only featuring for the Reds 67 times.Jonny Evans’ impending exit from Manchester United will mean the 2025-26 season is set to be the first since 1974-75 where the squad has no players who featured under Sir Alex Ferguson – a whopping 50 years ago.Premier League reveal new ball for next season after major brand change United’s nightmare campaign saw them lose to Tottenham in all four of their meetings, including the Europa League final.Incredibly, wins over the Red Devils accounted for 15 per cent of Spurs’ victories across the season.On the other end of the spectrum, Tottenham lost 22 Premier League matches.That is the most defeats of any team in a 38-game Prem season who have avoided relegation.The season, though, ended in glory for Spurs with the triumph in Bilbao, which means they now have more European trophies than Barcelona in the last nine years.Barca lost in a barnstorming Champions League semi-final to Inter but did pip rivals Real Madrid to the LaLiga title.Lamine Yamal was one of their standout players and at 17, he now has two LaLiga winner’s medals – after making his debut aged 15 near the end of the successful 2022-23 campaign. That is as many as Cristiano Ronaldo collected in his nine seasons with Real Madrid.Tottenham won the Europa League but domestically lost 22 league gamesCredit: AFPEverton’s form under David Moyes was enough for Champions League qualificationCredit: Shutterstock EditorialJonny Evans’ departure marks the end of a 51-year streak for Manchester UnitedCredit: GettyYamal delivered a staggering 43 goal involvements this season across all competitions, with 18 goals and 25 assists. But his tally of nine LaLiga goals was beaten by Jorgen Strand Larsen (14), Jarrod Bowen (13), Kevin Schade (11) in the Premier League – and matched by Tomas Soucek, Harvey Barnes, Alex Iwobi and Iliman Ndiaye.Back in England, Chelsea had the youngest average age of starting XI across the season at 24 years and 36 days.Lastly, from David Moyes’ return to Everton to the end of the season, the Toffees would have finished fourth and qualified for the Champions League.And here are a few more Premier League belters from our friends at Opta…Bryan Mbeumo’s strike after 38 seconds against West Ham saw Brentford become the first team in Premier League history to score in the opening minute in three consecutive games.Brentford 5-3 Wolves was the first ever Premier League match to produce eight different goalscorers, all of a different nationality.Manchester City became the first reigning English top-flight champions to lose five games in a row in all competitions since Chelsea in March 1956.At Wolves, Justin Kluivert became the first player in Premier League history to score a hat-trick of penalties, with teammate Evanilson also the first to win three spot-kicks in the same match.Read More on The SunRuud van Nistelrooy became the first manager ever to win consecutive Premier League games that were for and against the same side (3-0 vs Leicester with Man Utd, 3-1 with Leicester vs West Ham).West Ham 2-0 Leicester was the first ever Premier League game to see three players appear on their birthday (February 27 – Tomas Soucek, Alphonse Areola and Boubakary Soumare).Justin Kluivert scored a hat-trick of penalties against WolvesCredit: GettyTomas Soucek scored on his birthday against Leicester in FebruaryCredit: Getty More

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      Who is Marcus Rashford’s mystery companion Jaki Palm?

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      ENGLAND International Marcus Rashford has been spotted on a yacht in St Tropez with a new mystery flame.Identified as Jaki Palm, the pair are said to be ‘growing close’ – here is everything we know about her.The 23-year-old is a semi-pro padel playerJaki has over 10k followers on Instagram and regularly posts around the worldWho is Jaki Palm?Jaki Palm is a 23-year-old from Sweden, but is now based in Dubai. She is a semi-pro padel player who describes herself as an entrepreneur having her own company, Tactical Padel. Jaki has 10.3k followers on Instagram as of June 5, 2025 and regularly posts photos of herself jetsetting on holiday.The Swede is also a content creator, and says that her posts give her followers “a front row seat to my padel journey.”Read More on Marcus RashfordWhen did Marcus Rashford and Jaki Palm first meet?The pair met when Rashford went to Dubai for rehabIt is understood that the pair met in Dubai in April 2025 after the England international visited the city to rehab an injury.A source said: “Marcus went to have rehab for a hamstring injury in Dubai and was introduced to Jaki.“She then joined him with his mates and another woman in St Tropez for a holiday. It’s all very casual but Jaki has told her friends she’s grown close to him.“She’s being very coy about it. But Marcus is playing the field like young men his age. He is just having fun in the Premier League off-season and he’s had a rough time with his hamstring so to see him having a laugh is what the doctor ordered.”Most read in FootballWho has Marcus Rashford dated in the past?Rashford dated his childhood sweetheart Lucia Loi for ten years before he proposed in May 2022. Lucia was by Rashford’s side throughout his meteoric rise at Manchester United and the couple seemed destined to spend their lives together. The pair briefly split in 2021 citing lockdown pressures as the reason but they soon got back together. After their reconciliation, the two called it quits for the second and seemingly final time in June 2023. The Aston Villa striker began dating Love Island star Grace Jackson in November 2024.Grace – who used to date Joey Essex – had just featured as a bombshell on season 11 of Love Island and alongside Rashford, the pair were built as the next ‘Posh and Becks’.However, the pair did not last as Grace felt that the footballer was ‘not serious about her’ and decided to break-up with the 27-year-old.Following the end of their relationship, Grace featured on Love Island All Stars where she opened up about their time together. She took fire at Rashford while on the reality dating show claiming that she had been on dates that were as “fun as watching paint dry”The 26-year-old went on to give further details as to why their relationship ended blaming the difficulties of being in the public eye.She said: “It’s difficult because he can’t go out and just go on a normal date. All these f*****g United fans were like commenting, thousands of comments on my pictures like, ’cause they loved me. “When the article came out he scored two goals and he hadn’t scored for like ages, so they said ‘You fixed him!'”Grace then added how reports of their dates surfacing in the press affected things.Read More on The SunShe said: “If it would have been a bit different, because he couldn’t really date so he’d be like ‘I wanna see you, just come to mine and chill with me’ but I’m like, ‘I don’t really wanna….”After a brief relationship the pair split in December 2024. More

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      Andorra vs England: Get £30 in free bets and £10 casino bonus with BoyleSports, plus 25% boost on your winnings

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      ENGLAND’S 2026 World cup qualification campaign continues on Saturday when they travel to face Andorra.Punters who register a new account with BoyleSports and stake a tenner on the contest will be rewarded with £30 in football free bets plus an extra £10 casino bonus!BoyleSports are also offering customers an extra 25% boost on their Bet Builder winnings!Find The Sun’s betting publishing principles hereHow to claim…BoyleSports offerVisit the BoyleSports website HERE*Register a new account and depositPlace a qualifying bet of £10 or more at odds of Evens or greaterRemember, your qualifying bet must be placed within 30 days of account openingOnce that’s settled, you will receive £30 in free bets and a £10 casino bonusBoyleSports: Get £30 in free bets and a £10 casino bonus HERE*Not got a BoyleSports account? No Problem!Simply visit the BoyleSports website and register for your brand new account.Deposit at least a tenner and then place a tenner or more on any football betting market at odds of Evens or greater.Once that’s settled, you will receive £30 in free bets and a £10 casino bonus.You will also be eligible for BoyleSports’ amazing special, which offers all customers an extra 25% on their Bet Builder winnings – claim that HERE*BoyleSports: Get £30 in free bets and a £10 casino bonus HERE**18+. New UK customers (Excluding NI) only. £40 in FREE Bets (FB) as £30 in sports bets & a £10 casino bonus (CB). Min Deposit £10. Min stake £10. Min odds Evs. FB applied on 1st settlement of any qualifying bet. FB 7-day expiry. 1 FB offer per customer, household & IP address only. Account & Payment restrictions. 14 days to accept £10 CB, then active for 3 days. CB 5x wagering & max redeemable £100. Game restrictions apply. Cashed out/Free Bets won’t apply. 30 days to qualify. 18+. Digital customers only. Min Odds of (3/1). Max stake 20. Available on one bet per selected event. 25% Boost. Boost will be added once all selections have settled. Max boost payout £/€1,000. Offer does not apply to multiple bets. Free/void/cashed out bets won’t qualify. T&Cs apply.Remember to gamble responsiblyA responsible gambler is someone who:Establishes time and monetary limits before playingOnly gambles with money they can afford to loseNever chase their lossesDoesn’t gamble if they’re upset, angry or depressedGamcare – gamcare.org.ukGambleAware – GambleAware.orgRead our guide on responsible gambling practices.For help with a gambling problem, call the National Gambling Helpline on 0808 8020 133 or go to gamstop.co.uk to be excluded from all UK-regulated gambling websites. More

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      England Lionesses announce squad for Euro 2025 after Sarina Wiegman was rocked by THREE withdrawals days before

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      ENGLAND manager Sarina Wiegman has named her 23-player squad for Euro 2025 as the Lionesses prepare to defend their title.Three years on from their first-ever European Championship triumph, the Lionesses head to Switzerland next month as one of the favourites.Sarina Wiegman has named her squad for Euro 2025Credit: GettyThe Lionesses are looking to defend their European titleCredit: GettyBut they will be missing three key players who contributed to that incredible Wembley success.Millie Bright, who captained the squad at the 2023 World Cup, made herself unavailable for selection earlier this week due to burnout.Fran Kirby announced her retirement from international football on Tuesday after learning that she would not be travelling to Switzerland.And goalkeeper Mary Earps hung up her gloves last month in a huge shock to both Wiegman and her team-mates.READ MORE ON THE LIONESSESDespite the absences, England approach the European Championship next month with a strong squad.Leah Williamson will captain the Lionesses for the second time at a major tournament.She will be joined by defenders Lucy Bronze, Alex Greenwood, Maya Le Tissier, Esme Morgan, Jess Carter, Niamh Charles and Lotte Wubben-Moy.Following the departure of Earps last month, Hannah Hampton will be England’s No1 this summer.Most read in FootballCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO BONUSES FROM £10 DEPOSITSKhiara Keating and Anna Moorhouse will be on hand in case the Chelsea ace gets injured.Georgia Stanway returned to the England squad last week following a five-month period on the sidelines with a knee injury.England Lionesses star hints at future career change as she shows off talent as a tattoo artist Leah Williamson is set to captain the squad againCredit: GettyShe is among the list of midfielders included, alongside Keira Walsh, Ella Toone, Grace Clinton and Jess Park.And in attack, Wiegman has picked Alessia Russo, Aggie Beever-Jones, Lauren Hemp, Beth Mead, Chloe Kelly and 19-year-old Michelle Agyemang.Despite being sidelined with a hamstring injury, Lauren James has also earned a call-up for the tournament.Out of the 23-player squad, 13 were part of the Lionesses’ Euro 2022-winning squad at Wembley.Meanwhile, seven players will be appearing at their first major tournament.Sophie Baggaley, Laura Blindkilde Brown, Missy Bo Kearns and Lucy Parker are all on the standby list.Discussing her selection, Wiegman said: “I know this is an exciting day, for the players and also for our fans and it underlines that the tournament is coming soon.”Telling the players they have made the squad is always a great moment. They will all give everything to help us make the country proud.”This group is a very well-balanced mix of players with multiple tournaments on their CVs and also those that will make their tournament debuts. I am excited to see what we are capable of this summer.Read More on The Sun”At the same time, I do feel for those that have just missed out. I can only name 23 but there are more players who have been so important to us on our journey to Switzerland. We would not be here without them.”As we look forward, we still have a month to go until we play the first game. After some important rest, we will all be working really hard to make sure we are ready to go on 5 July.”England squad for Euro 2025 in fullGoalkeepers:Hannah HamptonKhiara KeatingAnna MoorhouseDefenders:Lucy BronzeLotte Wubben-MoyJess CarterNiamh CharlesMaya Le TissierEsme MorganAlex GreenwoodLeah WilliamsonMidfielders:Grace ClintonJess ParkElla TooneGeorgia StanwayKeira WalshForwards:Lauren HempBeth MeadLauren JamesChloe KellyAggie Beever-JonesMichelle AgyemangAlessia Russo More

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      Robbie Keane’s hopes of dream first job in English football dashed as Middlesbrough rule out Premier League legend

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      ROBBIE KEANE’S hopes of a first management job in English football have been dashed, SunSport understands.Middlesbrough brutally sacked ex-Manchester United midfielder Michael Carrick on Wednesday, after failing to make the play-offs again this season.Robbie Keane is not a contender for the Middlesbrough job, SunSport understandsCredit: GettyMichael Carrick was sacked by Boro this weekKeane, 44, was immediately named on the shortlist less than 24 hours after Carrick was axed.The Republic of Ireland and Tottenham legend is coming off a title-winning season with Hungarian side Ferencvaros.The season before he also lifted a title, taking the Israeli Premier League with Maccabi Tel Aviv, where he won the double.That was Keane’s second job as a head coach, having started out at Indian side ATK upon his retirement in 2018.READ MORE FOOTBALL NEWSDespite these latest reports, and some emerging in Ireland that he has actually rejected the job, SunSport understands that Keane is NOT and was never on Boro’s shortlist to become boss.The club have sounded out several potential candidates, including names that have already been touted such as Rob Edwards and Steve Cooper.There is also an interest in Danny Rohl, whose situation remains complicated at Sheffield Wednesday.SunSport understands that unless a huge name comes out of the left-field, Boro are likely to go with somebody already proven in English football management, which would rule Keane out.Most read in FootballCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO BONUSES FROM £10 DEPOSITSThe Irishman, 44, was No.2 to Jonathan Woodgate during the 2019/20 campaign but the pair were axed after a dire run led to them dropping to 21st in the Championship table.However, they are also in no rush to make an appointment with the squad not due to return for pre-season training for several more weeks.Middlesbrough fans will agree with Carrick sacking and there’s a perfect man ready to replace him Chairman Steve Gibson and head of football Kieran Scott are still letting the dust settle after axing Carrick and no new appointment is likely to be confirmed until at least the middle of next week.Former Championship-winning Nottingham Forest gaffer Cooper, out of work since he was sacked after 12 games at Leicester, is a top contender on the shortlist to replace Carrick.Carrick and his assistants Woodgate and Graeme Carrick – his younger brother – have also departed the club.The 43-year-old, who was the division’s longest-serving manager, led Boro from the 21st in the table in October 2022 to the play-offs.That was followed by an eighth-placed finish and a run to the League Cup semi-finals but, despite a positive first half of this season, they eventually ended a disappointing 10th.Keane was a Premier League great with Spurs, scoring 126 goals in 349 appearances, also playing for Liverpool, Aston Villa, West Ham, Leeds and Coventry.Middlesbrough have spent 15 of the last 16 seasons in the Championship.Steve Cooper has been linked with a shock return to management with Boro More