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Eric Dier is destined to play an important role for England. That is the view of Tottenham Hotspur full-back Matt Doherty, who has urged Gareth Southgate to consider the English defender ahead of the Three Lions’ second World Cup group game against the USA on Friday night. After kicking off their World Cup campaign with…

BBC pundit Alan Shearer blasted Patrick Bamford for his poor touch in second half against Liverpool at Anfield. The 29-year-old couldn’t control the ball after a nice pass by Summerville which could’ve put Leeds ahead but luckily for him the Yorkshire club managed to grab all three points after a late strike by Summerville. “He…

Eight or nine clubs are showing an interest in Moroccan midfielder Azzedine Ounahi says Fabrizio Romano. Morocco have been a bit of a surprise package for many football fans watching the World Cup. They were unfortunately knocked out in the semi-final on Wednesday night, as France advanced into the final. The likes of Sofyan Amrabat…

West Ham summer signing Lucas Paqueta has come in for criticism despite the club’s recent win over Wolves. Paqueta was a big-name arrival from Lyon in the summer, with plenty of excitement surrounding the Brazil international’s move after he caught the eye in Ligue 1. The likes of Arsenal and Manchester City were linked with…

Liverpool defender Virgil van Dijk played a key role in their pursuit of Cody Gakpo after speaking to him once an official bid was submitted. PSV announced on Boxing Day that they had reached an agreement with Liverpool for the transfer of Dutch international Gakpo. The deal came a little bit out of the blue…