McClaren expects Downing to shine
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Steve McClaren tips winger Stewart Downing to shrug off criticism in Wednesday's match against Macedonia.
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Middlesbrough manager Steve McClaren hailed as âsomething specialâ his sideâs stunning UEFA Cup victory over Lazio. Two goals from Bolo Zenden, one either side of half-time, crowned
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RAFAEL BENITEZ saluted the never-say-die spirit of Neil Mellor last night as he savoured the victory that he believes proves Liverpool can stage a top-four finish this season.
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ENGLAND captain Michael Vaughan said today that he expects an evenly matched series with South Africa but suggests his bowlers hold the key.
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Aston Villa manager David O&#39;Leary believes his side will come through the Christmas programme with their heads held high despite their poor recent results.
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ENGLAND captain Michael Vaughan leads his side against the West Indies today quietly confident of claiming his first major one-day trophy in the ICC Champions Trophy final against West Indies.
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Middlesbrough manager Steve McClaren has no new injury worries for Sundayâs visit of Bolton. Midfielder Ray Parlour came through the full 90 minutes of last nightâs UEFA Cup Group E victory over Lazio
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Middlesbrough manager Steven McClaren was delighted by his team&#39;s offensive output against Manchester City Monday night. Striker Mark Viduka scored twice, and his striker partner Jimmy Floyd Hasselbaink scored the other in a 3-2 win.
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England manager Steve McClaren has pleaded for time to mould his squad into a team of world-beaters after a dismal qualifying campaign for the Euro 2008 so far.
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Liverpool captain Steven Gerrard believes the future is bright for Liverpool, having spoken to one of the men spearheading an anticipated 450 million pounds takeover of the club.
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Steve McClaren believes his decision to stick with Paul Robinson as England&#39;s goalkeeper will be vindicated but the coach has given himself a get-out clause in case his gamble backfires.
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Newcastle striker Alan Shearer believes Graeme Souness can bring the good times rolling back to St James' Park.
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Man Utd manager Sir Alex Ferguson says Wayne Rooney and Cristiano Ronaldo will come good against Benfica.
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The enthusiasm with which Thierry Henry, Dennis Bergkamp and Freddie Ljungberg drove balls at Manuel Almunia during yesterday&#39;s training session at London Colney suggested
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Rangers striker Steven Thompson is hoping he has done enough to fire his way into Alex McLeish&#39;s first-team plans for the Tennent&#39;s Scottish Cup clash against Celtic.
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England boss David Morgan insists he will have &quot;a clear conscience&quot; when he leads Michael Vaughan and his team into Zimbabwe next week.
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Boudewijn Zenden believes Middlesbrough&#39;s &quot;rough diamond&quot; Stewart Downing needs some polishing before being allowed to shine for England.