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      Newcastle star Jacob Murphy, 29, approached over shock switch of international allegiance from England

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      JACOB MURPHY has reportedly been approached about switching his international allegiance.The 29-year-old winger is enjoying an impressive season for Newcastle in the Premier League. Jacob Murphy has enjoyed a strong season at St James ParkCredit: GettyThe Toon winger has already registered 9 assists this seasonCredit: GettyMurphy has scored five times for the Toon so far in 2024/25.He also leads the club’s assists charts with nine, already a career-high tally with three months of the season to go. There have been suggestions England manager Thomas Tuchel should call up Murphy for his first Three Lions squad.Murphy played for England across four youth age groups, with his last involvement in the under-21 Euros in 2017. READ MORE ON FOOTBALLBut, according to reports in Nigeria, Super Eagles head coach Eric Chelle has “made contact” in a bid to get Murphy to switch allegiance.The former Norwich star qualifies to play for Nigeria through his father. Nigeria have endured a tough start to their 2026 World Cup qualifying campaign. The Super Eagles had been expected to cruise through a group that features South Africa, Rwanda, Benin, Lesotho and Zimbabwe.Most read in FootballFOOTBALL FREE BETS AND SIGN UP DEALSBut three draws and a defeat from their opening 4 games have made things tough for the African country, who have reached six of the last seven World Cups.As well as Nigeria, Murphy is eligible to represent Ireland through his mother.The Sun’s Charlie Wyett reacts to World Cup 2026 qualifying draw as Thomas Tuchel’s England are placed in group full of controversyMurphy has proved to be an unsung hero this season at St James Park.Newcastle are chasing the European places, with striker Alexander Isak stealing the plaudits thanks to a remarkable run of form.Boss Eddie Howe has come out to praise Murphy – and claims Isak’s heroics are in part down to the winger.Howe said: “He’s been very, very important and probably more than people realise.Nigeria head coach Eric Chelle reportedly wants to tempt Murphy to switch international allegianceCredit: AFP”We ask a lot of Jacob in lots of different ways, he plays an important role.”Of course, everyone plays an important role in our pressing with the ball.READ MORE SUN STORIES”He’s been brilliant and the assists and the goals that he’s got in the last few weeks.”Isak probably owes him the majority of his goals with his crossing ability which has always been very strong.” More

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      ‘Crying with laughter.. might be worst answer ever’ – Fans baffled at totally wrong guess to Pointless football question

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      FOOTBALL fans have been left “crying in laughter” after a totally wrong guess on Pointless.The BBC show hosted by Alexander Armstong gets contestants to give the most obscure answers possible to win.Fans were left baffled at a contestant’s answer to this questionCredit: BBCLyn was not correct in saying Charlton AthleticCredit: BBCOn a recent episode, one contestant, Lyn, left viewers baffled with his answer.When asked to name a national team to have appeared at multiple Fifa Men’s World Cups.Acceptable answers would have included England (19 times), Germany (20 times), Brazil (22 times) or even Wales (2 times).However, Lyn decided to take a different approach that left fans scratching their heads.READ MORE ON FOOTBALLHe guessed at “Charlton Athletic”.The answer was of course incorrect as was signaled on the show.This lead to fans flocking to social media to discuss the totally wrong guess.One posted: “Legend haha, that has to be one of the worst guesses ever.”Most read in FootballCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO BONUSES FROM £10 DEPOSITSA second joked: “We won the World Cup… I know you won’t believe us… … the reds are goin’ uuuuup!”A third wrote: “Not many people know we’ve been to the World Cup…”AC Milan manager walks out of Champions League press conference after just one question Charlton currently play in League One and have never featured in the World CupCredit: GettyA fourth commented: “Ahhhh yeah those good old days of cheering my team on in the World Cup.”A fifth said: “Poor Lyn has had a mare. Charlton Athletic in the World Cup!! D’oh.”Another added: “Chap on Pointless answers Charlton Athletic for countries that have appeared in the FIFA World Cup haha.” More