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Croatia court Adnan Januzaj as allegiance race intensifies

Author image Charlie Rhodes  •  Oct 10 2013

Is there any country not trying to secure the services of Adnan Januzaj? You can add Croatia to a seemingly ever-growing list of nations after Manchester United’s teenage winger. Januzaj…

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Jack Wilshere and the politics of identity

Author image Charlie Rhodes  •  Oct 10 2013

Nicotine-stained tyro Jack Wilshere has been provoked to comment on the curious case of Adnan Januzaj. A tiny tiny microcosm of our multicultural world, Januzaj is eligible to play international…

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Three tactical choices key to England’s World Cup hopes

Author image Charlie Rhodes  •  Aug 5 2022

England prepare to take on Montenegro knowing they have never beaten the former Yugoslav nation in its short history since independence. For all the criticism of keeper Joe Hart’s club…

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England v Montenegro preview: World Cup qualification at stake

Author image Charlie Rhodes  •  Oct 11 2013

England v Montenegro 2014 FIFA World Cup Qualifying Group H Wembley Stadium Friday, 11 October 2013 Kick-off: 20:00 BST England face Montenegro for the fourth time since the Balkan state’s…

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Gerrard: Sturridge and Rooney perfect partnership for England

Author image Charlie Rhodes  •  Oct 9 2013

England captain Steven Gerrard believes Liverpool teammate Daniel Sturridge and fellow Scouser Wayne Rooney are the perfect strike pairing to fire England to the World Cup. Sturridge, 24, leads the…

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Arsenal welcomes BT Sport as official partner

Author image Charlie Rhodes  •  Oct 9 2013

BT Sport has announced today that it has become an official partner of Arsenal Football club. According to the part of the new partnership deal, the Barclays Premier League broadcaster…

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Bergkamp: Ozil Head and Shoulder Above The Rest At Arsenal

Author image Charlie Rhodes  •  Oct 9 2013

Mesut Ozil has made a huge difference to the Arsenal side, since the moment he stepped into the North London club on the transfer deadline day from Real Madrid for…

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Mexes punished for Chiellini punch

Author image Charlie Rhodes  •  Oct 9 2013

Philippe Mexes will serve a four-match ban after punching Juventus defender Giorgio Chiellini during AC Milan’s 3-2 Serie A defeat in Turin on Sunday. Former France international Mexes, 31, was…

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Arsenal Latest: Dennis Bergkamp to return as coach? Defender opens contract talks

Author image Charlie Rhodes  •  Oct 9 2013

Arsenal legend Dennis Bergkamp has revealed his ambition of returning to Arsenal as a coach. The Dutchman who is regarded as one of the most decorated players in the history…

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Arsenal’s Jack Wilshere doesn’t want United’s Januzaj playing for England

Author image Charlie Rhodes  •  Oct 9 2013

Jack Wilshere may be the future of England’s midfield, but an extraordinary outburst from the Arsenal player on the eve of crunch World Cup qualifiers continues his recent brush with…

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Arsenal Must Not Lose Bacary Sagna For These Two Major Reasons

Author image Charlie Rhodes  •  Oct 9 2013

Arsenal are facing an uphill task in keeping French right back Bacary Sagna at the club after the end of the season, as per reports from Daily Mail. Sagna’s contract will…

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Frustrated With Lack of Opportunity, Man Utd Star Hints At Leaving OT

Author image Charlie Rhodes  •  Oct 9 2013

Manchester United striker Javier Hernandez has hinted for the first time that he may have to leave the club in order to get regular game time. The 25-year-old has started…

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PHOTOS – Manchester United Footballers At NBA Game

Author image Charlie Rhodes  •  Oct 9 2013

Some of Manchester United footballers spent a night of the international break watching a basketball match in Manchester. Teenage sensation Adnan Januzaj was spotted along with his club team-mates Rio Ferdinand,…

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Joe Hart receives backing of England colleagues

Author image Charlie Rhodes  •  Aug 5 2022

Joe Hart has the “full backing” of the England squad, according to teammates Phil Jagielka and John Ruddy. The Three Lions are preparing for their final World Cup qualifiers against…

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Anelka Close To Turning Corner At Albion

Author image Charlie Rhodes  •  Oct 9 2013

Following another impressive performance against Arsenal, West Bromwich Albion head into the international break unbeaten in their last four league games. However many Baggies fans are still wondering whether they…

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