‘The best day of my life’: Leicester full back Luke Thomas fondly recalls winning the FA Cup in his very first first-team game played in front of fans – and his dad… and opens up on Brendan Rodgers and England call-ups

‘So, let’s get this straight. The first game of professional first-team football you ever played in front of fans, and the first time your dad saw you play live for Leicester City, the club he’s supported all his life, was at Wembley when you won the FA Cup final?’ Luke Thomas grins and nods. ‘Yeah,…

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Paul Pogba FINALLY made his return from a long-term thigh injury on Friday yet his Manchester United future is still unclear… he may stay if Rangnick remains as boss but Real Madrid, PSG and Juventus are waiting in the wings

Manchester United fans received a timely fitness boost with Ralf Rangnick bringing Paul Pogba back into the starting XI for their FA Cup tie against Middlesbrough.  The Red Devils had been without the France midfielder since November due to a thigh injury, but he started and played 82 minutes on Friday as they lost on penalties in…

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Paul Pogba FINALLY made his return from a long-term thigh injury on Friday yet his Manchester United future is still unclear… he may stay if Rangnick remains as boss but Real Madrid, PSG and Juventus are waiting in the wings

Manchester United fans received a timely fitness boost with Ralf Rangnick bringing Paul Pogba back into the starting XI for their FA Cup tie against Middlesbrough.  The Red Devils had been without the France midfielder since November due to a thigh injury, but he started and played 82 minutes on Friday as they lost on penalties in…

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Andros Townsend reveals Frank Lampard has given Everton players ‘belief’ and that his training methods are working already after they were ‘nowhere near good enough’ at keeping the ball under former boss Rafa Benitez

Everton winger Andros Townsend says Frank Lampard gave them ‘belief’ which led them to beating Brentford 4-1 on Saturday. Lampard opened his managerial career at Everton with a win as the Toffees progressed to the fourth round of the FA Cup thanks to goals from Yerry Mina, Richarlison, Mason Holgate and Townsend himself.  The 30-year-old…

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Andros Townsend reveals Frank Lampard has given Everton players ‘belief’ and that his training methods are working already after they were ‘nowhere near good enough’ at keeping the ball under former boss Rafa Benitez

Everton winger Andros Townsend says Frank Lampard gave them ‘belief’ which led them to beating Brentford 4-1 on Saturday. Lampard opened his managerial career at Everton with a win as the Toffees progressed to the fourth round of the FA Cup thanks to goals from Yerry Mina, Richarlison, Mason Holgate and Townsend himself.  The 30-year-old…

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‘Amazing’ Kepa Arrizabalaga can ‘read minds’ says Chelsea assistant coach Arno Michels after the Spanish goalkeeper continues remarkable penalty saving record with his late stop against Plymouth in the FA Cup

Chelsea goalkeeper Kepa Arrizabalaga has been hailed as a mind-reader following his late penalty save against Plymouth in the FA Cup on Saturday. The Blues were leading 2-1 in extra-time against the League One outfit when Malang Sarr clumsily brought down Ryan Hardie in the box in the 116th minute. However, Kepa saved Hardie’s spot-kick…

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‘Amazing’ Kepa Arrizabalaga can ‘read minds’ says Chelsea assistant coach Arno Michels after the Spanish goalkeeper continues remarkable penalty saving record with his late stop against Plymouth in the FA Cup

Click:motorcycle fashion clothing Chelsea goalkeeper Kepa Arrizabalaga has been hailed as a mind-reader following his late penalty save against Plymouth in the FA Cup on Saturday. The Blues were leading 2-1 in extra-time against the League One outfit when Malang Sarr clumsily brought down Ryan Hardie in the box in the 116th minute. However, Kepa…

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Roy Keane aims a cheeky dig at Liverpool’s No 2 keeper Caoimhin Kelleher, who started as an outfield player before moving back… as pundit jokes he ‘obviously wasn’t very good’

Roy Keane heaped praise on Liverpool’s Caoimhin Kelleher but couldn’t help but joke about the goalkeeper’s early days as an outfield player.   Kellleher got the nod to start ahead of first choice Alisson against Cardiff as the Reds set their sights on another cup run .  Keane praised the 23-year-old’s temperament and jokingly aimed a dig…

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Roy Keane aims a cheeky dig at Liverpool’s No 2 keeper Caoimhin Kelleher, who started as an outfield player before moving back… as pundit jokes he ‘obviously wasn’t very good’

Roy Keane heaped praise on Liverpool’s Caoimhin Kelleher but couldn’t help but joke about the goalkeeper’s early days as an outfield player.   Kellleher got the nod to start ahead of first choice Alisson against Cardiff as the Reds set their sights on another cup run .  Keane praised the 23-year-old’s temperament and jokingly aimed a dig…

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‘So happy for him’: Liverpool fans hail Harvey Elliott as the ‘best teenager in football’ as the 18-year-old returns from injury and scores within 18 minutes of coming on against Cardiff

Liverpool fans were delighted to see Harvey Elliott mark his return to action with a goal in the Reds’ 3-1 win over Cardiff in the FA Cup. The teenager suffered a serious ankle injury against Leeds in September and has been sidelined for the last five months. He returned to training in January, before Jurgen…

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