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Gibson signs new five-year contract with Middlesbrough

October 26, 2017November 10, 2017paul meadows Leave a comment 1476 views

Ben Gibson, one of the most coveted defenders outside of the Premier League, has committed his future to Middlesbrough by signing a new five-year contract. When Boro suffered relegation from the top-flight last season many pundits expected Gibson to leave the club, with several suitors willing to ensure he retained his platform at the top-table.…

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Rashford atones for error to complete England comeback

September 5, 2017September 25, 2017paul meadows Leave a comment 588 views

Marcus Rashford atoned for a first-half error to score the winning goal as England came back from behind to beat Slovakia 2-1 at Wembley Stadium. Group F Rashford was caught dawdling on the ball in the opening stages of the match by Stanislav Lobotka, who played a one-two with Adam Nemec before firing past Joe…

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Rooney quits England duty and reveals biggest regret

August 24, 2017August 25, 2017paul meadows Leave a comment 489 views

Upon announcing his retirement from international football, Wayne Rooney has revealed that not playing in a successful England side is one of his few regrets. Having left Manchester United to return to his boyhood club Everton in the summer, Rooney has seemingly been given a fresh lease of life and has scored twice in as…

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England undone by brilliance of 10-man France

June 14, 2017June 15, 2017paul meadows Leave a comment 536 views

England suffered a 3-2 defeat against France in Paris on Tuesday evening, despite the hosts being reduced to ten-men for much of the second half. There were emotional scenes before the match as the crowd joined in a rendition of Oasis hit Don’t Look Back in Anger, as those lost in tragic attacks on Manchester…

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Captain Kane rescues England in Hampden thriller

June 11, 2017June 13, 2017paul meadows Leave a comment 471 views

In one of the most thrilling ends to an Auld Enemy clash, a stoppage time goal from Harry Kane gave England a 2-2 draw against Scotland in Glasgow. Group F It had been a fairly drab at Hampden Park until Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain came off the bench to give England the lead on 70 minutes. But…

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Southgate plans to keep faith with captain Rooney

November 21, 2016November 23, 2016paul meadows Leave a comment 435 views

Wayne Rooney will remain as England captain if, as widely expected, Gareth Southgate is named permanent manager of the national side. Southgate has been in charge of the Three Lions’ last four matches since the departure of Sam Allardyce, and has mainly impressed during this time. His brief tenure so far consists of World Cup…

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