McClaren to defy players and pick Barton
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England coach Steve McClaren is set to defy the wishes of his senior players by calling up Joey Barton.
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Steve McClaren says he may scrap some friendlies in favour of longer training camps.
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LIVERPOOL kept their dreams of a top-four finish alive with a convincing victory over a ragged Newcastle United yesterday. The visitors lost Craig Bellamy, injured in the warm-up, and had Lee Bowyer sent off
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Steve McClaren will decide in the next 24 hours whether to recall David Beckham to the England squad.
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Steve McClaren gave David Beckham a clear hint that the midfielder has played his way into England&#39;s long-term plans after his influential display against Brazil.
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How will the managerless Magpies fare at Old Trafford? Find out NOW with Scott Murray
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Newcastle United and England midfielder Joey Barton was refused bail Friday after appearing in court charged with assault.
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Neil Mellor is prepared to play in the reserves in order to remain a Liverpool player despite interest from Sheffield United Football Club.
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Southampton chairman Rupert Lowe wants everyone at the club to start focusing on improving their poor position in the Barclays Premiership now the immediate future of head coach Steve Wigley has been secured.
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Questions, questions. If it is so difficult to play against 10 men why do opponents insist on picking 11? Were Celtic really only a sclaffed header away from the most ignominious of draws against Shakhtar Donetsk on Wednesday night?
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Sport: Steve McClaren pointed to the value of experience as he hinted on an England recall for David Beckham.
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Manchester City midfielder Joey Barton faces a police investigation into allegations he celebrated his side's late equalizer at Everton by baring his backside at the home fans.
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Liverpool defender Jamie Carragher has called on the club to bring some new faces in during the January transfer window as the Reds continue to rebuild.
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New England boss Steve McClaren insists he will not be afraid to make more tough decisions after he swung the axe on David Beckham's international career.
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David Beckham is back. England's former captain is set to make his first appearance for the national team since last year's World Cup after being named to the team by coach Steve McClaren for an exhibition match against Brazil and a European Championship qualifier against Estonia next month.
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One of Sven-Goran Eriksson&#39;s greatest strengths in his reign as the England manager, especially over the last two years, has been the continuity of selection both in terms of the squad and the team itself.
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Team news and statistics ahead of Saturday's Premiership match.