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Northern Ireland’s final 23 is announced

Goalkeepers: Alan Mannus (St Johnstone), Michael McGovern (Hamilton Academical), Roy Carroll (Linfield). Defenders: Craig Cathcart (Watford), Jonathan Evans (West Bromwich Albion), Gareth McAuley (West Bromwich Albion), Luke McCullough (Doncaster Rovers), Conor McLaughlin (Fleetwood Town), Lee Hodson (MK Dons), Aaron Hughes (Free agent), Patrick McNair (Manchester United), Chris Baird (Derby County). …

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Sacre Bleu for France as Raphael Varane out for Euro 2016

French Centre Back Raphael Varane will miss next month’s European Championship after sustaining a thigh injury yesterday while training for Real Madrid in their preparations for Saturday’s Champions League Final against cross city rivals Atletico. It’s a personal double blow for Varane as he will also miss Saturday’s encounter after …

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Italy’s Euro 2016 squad announced

In one of his last acts as Italy Manager Antonio Conte has named a 30 man training squad for this Summer’s European Championship. Previous to that there was already a 4 day training camp selection in place but that has now been supplemented by players of both Juventus and A.C. …

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England vs Turkey a few quick thoughts

Roy Hodgson’s preparations for Euro 2016 got off to a decent enough start yesterday evening at The Stadium Of Light A win would have been most welcomed but there will still be a few questions asked after that performance The clamour was to start both Harry Kane and Jamie Vardy …

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Albania’s Euro 2016 squad announced

Albania Manager Gianni De Biasi has named a 27 man provisional squad for this Summer’s European Championships and truth be told I only know of two of their players. Ex Sunderland Defender Lorik Cana makes the squad while in Midfielder Taulaxt Xhaka, brother of Arsenal target Granit is also included. …

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Russia’s Euro 2016 squad announced

Russia Manager Leonard Slutsky has gone straight in with a final squad of 23 players for this Summer’s European Championships and it’s very nearly a throwback to the Soviet Union era with 22 of the 23 players coming from the Russian Premier League. It’s only Schalke’s Roman Neustadter who comes …

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England vs Turkey – Match Preview

This Afternoon’s friendly at home to Turkey could provide Roy Hodgson the perfect opportunity to pair Strikers Harry Kane and Jamie Vardy together. With Wayne Rooney and Marcus Rashford not available after the F.A. Cup commitments and Daniel Sturridge rested after his Europa League exploits on Wednesday, Hodgson only has …

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