Новости за 05.09.2019

Scotland will hope to kick start their Euro 2020 qualifying campaign with victory over Russia at Hampden on Friday night.Here PA takes a look at three of the main talking points ahead of the game.Time for Oli McBurnie contribution after act of contritionOli McBurnie, wearing blue, will aim to open his goalscoring account for Scotland (Jane Barlow/PA)The Sheffield United striker was forced to address his national team colleagues this week after a video clip appeared on social media showing him apparently... Читать дальше...

Chelsea winger Callum Hudson-Odoi is ready to commit his long-term future to the club, according toFootball London.The England international was heavily linked with a move to Bayern Munich in January, but Chelsea turned down a £35m bid from the German giants.Hudson-Odoi went on to make 24 first-teamappearances under Maurizio Sarri last term.And the forward now believes Stamford Bridge is the best place for him to continue his development.Reports in Julysuggested that Hudson-Odoi had agreed a new five-year deal with the Blues... Читать дальше...

Barcelona considered signing Lucas Moura this summer but were put off by Tottenham's asking price, according toMundo Deportivo.The La Liga champions identified Lucas as an alternative to Neymar, who they were unable to prise away from PSG.However, Spursare said to have demanded €50m for the Brazil international, which made the move unfeasible.The north London outfit may have raised their asking price because Barcelona's approach came late in the transfer window.European clubs were able to purchasenew players until September 2... Читать дальше...

Sir Geoff Hurst feels Englands tremendous journey under Gareth Southgate has proved reward for the managers faith in young players who had hardly kicked a ball in the Premier League.The Three Lions continued progress from reaching the World Cup semi-finals by finishing third in the inaugural Nations League during the summer.England will resume their Euro 2020 qualifying campaign out to extend a 100 per cent start with fixtures against Bulgaria at Wembley and then Kosovo in Southampton.Stepping it... Читать дальше...

“I’ve been a defender since I was very young. I love it when good strikers don’t score against me. Preventing goals, that’s my passion.”In his own words, Virgil van Dijk’s job description is basic: keep the ball out of his own net. Fortunately for the 28-year-old, his club and his country, he’s very good at doing just that. In fact, Van Dijk is the best pure defender in world football, and deserves to be the first defender to collect his sport'stop individual prizesince Fabio Cannavaro won the Ballon... Читать дальше...

Mason Mount cannot wait to line up alongside old friend Declan Rice once again as the talented youngster prepares to follow in Chelsea manager Frank Lampards footsteps by playing for England.Eyebrows were raised last October when Gareth Southgate first called up the then teenager during his loan spell at Derby, whose run to the Sky Bet Championship play-off final was overseen by the manager he is back working with.Chelsea great Lampards return home has seen highly-rated Mount finally get a shot at Stamford Bridge... Читать дальше...

Mick McCarthy is hoping the Republic of Ireland make life distinctly unpleasant for Switzerland as they arrive in Dublin intent upon leaving with three Euro 2020 qualifier points.Swiss goalkeeper Yann Sommer has branded Irelands style of play very unpleasant in the run-up to the game and while it is a label McCarthy does not necessarily recognise, he will be happy if Sommers worst fears are realised on Thursday evening.McCarthy said: I thought we played quite pleasantly over the last four games,... Читать дальше...

Tyrone Mings is grateful for the impact John Terry has had on his development as the Aston Villa defender prepares for a potential England debut.Mings, 26, is in the national squad for the first time ahead of the Euro 2020 qualifying double-header against Bulgaria on Saturday and Kosovo three days later.He has been working with Terry, the former England and Chelsea captain who is assistant head coach at Villa, since January, when he joined the midlands outfit on loan from Bournemouth, a switch made... Читать дальше...

Stuart Dallas believes winning Thursdays friendly against Luxembourg is vital to Northern Irelands hopes of getting a result in Mondays crunch Euro 2020 qualifier against Germany.Michael ONeills side started their qualifying campaign with a perfect 12 points from 12 against Belarus and Estonia, but know the bigger challenges are to come against Germany and Holland.Thursdays friendly at Windsor Park could easily be overlooked but Dallas believes momentum is key. One day to go until we face Luxembourg... Читать дальше...

Tom Lawrence has revealed how Frank Lampard helped him through the pain of losing his mother and says the Chelsea manager is always there for him.Lawrences mother Deb died when the Wales forward played for Lampard at Derby last season.If I ever need anything, hes always there, Lawrence said of Lampard, who joined Chelsea after guiding Derby to the Sky Bet Championship play-off final in his one season at the club.He was great with me with things that have happened in my personal life at the back end... Читать дальше...

Morgan Gibbs-White feels he has the attributes to be England Under-21s captain and admits he would love to take the role on.The midfielder is one of three players along with Phil Foden and Reiss Nelson in the current squad who were part of the group that went to the summers European Championships in Italy and San Marino.He only made his debut for the team as a substitute in the final match of that disappointing campaign, the 3-3 draw with Croatia, but the 19-year-old has made over 50 senior appearances... Читать дальше...