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Amorim also stressed how important it is to be focused for the entire 90 minutes, plus stoppage time, against the Black Cats, in a bid to ensure a positive frame of mind heading into another international break. “It’s really important [to start well],” he said. “But what is more important is to understand the game…

The first four ties of the Champions League play-offs are in the books, with Tuesday’s games throwing up some delightfully entertaining affairs. AC Milan’s elimination at the hands of Feyenoord is perhaps the headline result, but all eyes were on Bayern Munich’s nervy survival against a Celtic side who were a matter of seconds away…

Pep Guardiola has suggested Matheus Nunes could become Manchester City’s new right-back amid concerns that the midfielder is “not clever enough” for a spot in his preferred position. City spent £53m to sign Nunes from Wolverhampton Wanderers in the summer of 2023, but he has found minutes in his natural role hard to come by….

TOUR SQUAD Goalkeepers: Altay Bayindir, Tom Heaton, Dermot Mee, Will Murdock, Andre Onana. Defenders: Diogo Dalot, Matthijs de Ligt, Patrick Chinazaekpere Dorgu, Tyler Fredricson, Ayden Heaven, Diego Leon, Lisandro Martinez, Noussair Mazraoui, Reece Munro, Luke Shaw, Leny Yoro. Midfielders: Casemiro, Toby Collyer, Bruno Fernandes, Jack Fletcher, Sekou Kone, Kobbie Mainoo, Mason Mount, Manuel Ugarte. Forwards: Amad,…

England manager Thomas Tuchel has handed a belated call-up to Nottingham Forest midfielder Morgan Gibbs-White. Gibbs-White was unfortunate to miss out on a spot in Tuchel’s initial squad, with many fans questioning how the 25-year-old, who has five goals and seven assists for a high-flying Forest side this season, was omitted. However, it hasn’t taken…

The 1992 League Cup final is remembered for two things from a Manchester United perspective. Firstly, it marked the club’s first-ever triumph in the competition, as the Red Devils edged Nottingham Forest 1-0 at the old Wembley Stadium. Secondly – and perhaps just as fondly – it gave the world that pre-match jacket, a technicolour…