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Thomas Tuchel says he is tempted to stay on longer as England manager – he is enjoying the experience so much. Whether he gets the chance to go beyond the World Cup will depend on his employers seeing a vastly-improved level of performance by Englands players on the pitch in the next 12 months. Tuchel […]

Max OLeary marked his long-awaited senior international debut with two vital saves to spare the Republic of Irelands blushes in Luxembourg. The 28-year-old Bristol City goalkeeper, who was first called up six years ago, denied Danel Sinani and substitute Vincent Thill either side of half-time to ensure Ireland emerged with a 0-0 friendly draw in

Watch Trent Alexander-Arnold stun former Real Madrid players and fans by speaking fluent Spanish at his unveiling at Real Madrid.

Manchester City have completed the £46.3m signing of midfielder Tijjani Reijnders from AC Milan. The 26-year-old has signed a five-year deal at the club. Reijnders is a Netherlands international who had the most goals and assists of any midfielder in Serie A last season. Reijnders could be key part of Man City rebuilt midfieldTransfer Centre

Sporting have not received any offers for Viktor Gyokeres and the striker will not be allowed to leave for £59m (€70m) this summer, club president Frederico Varandas said on Wednesday morning. Varandas has disputed the existence of a gentlemans agreement with Gyokeres agent that would allow the Man Utd and Arsenal target to leave for

Chelsea have completed a deal for teenage defender Mamadou Sarr from Ligue 1 club RC Strasbourg. The 19-year-old has signed a contract until 2033. Sarr, a France U20 international, played a key role in Strasbourg securing qualification for Europe next season, making 28 appearances across all competitions. A statement released on Chelseas official website read

Manchester United defender Lisandro Martinez is aiming to return as early as possible next season as he makes good progress in his recovery from a cruciate ligament injury that has kept him out since early February. United and Martinez are understood to be satisfied with his rehabilitation since undergoing surgery four months ago and the

Jobe Bellingham is undergoing a medical with Borussia Dortmund ahead of joining from Sunderland. Sunderland have agreed an initial fee worth around £27.8m (€33m) with Dortmund for the 19-year-olds sale. The agreement also includes a 15 per cent sell-on clause, and will be the highest transfer fee the newly-promoted Premier League club have ever received.

Harry Kane scored the only goal as lacklustre England laboured to a 1-0 World Cup qualifying win over Andorra. Its three wins from three for Thomas Tuchels side in Group K but this was an underwhelming step on the road to the World Cup. Englands struggles to break through the defences of their 173rd-ranked opponents

Crystal Palace are willing to do whatever it takes to convince UEFA they should be allowed to play in the Europa League next season. Palace are in danger of being removed from the competition by UEFA for breaking multi-club ownership rules. US businessman John Textor owns shares in Palace and Ligue 1 side Lyon, with both clubs having