Ainda sem saber quando voltará a jogar pelo Paulistão-2021, o Corinthians fez, na tarde desta quarta-feira, o terceiro dia de treinamentos da semana e a quarta sessão de trabalho. Foi mais uma oportunidade para o elenco seguir a preparação para o restante da temporada, que terá calendário apertado. Confira imagens do treino no vídeo abaixo.
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Na atividade, Vagner Mancini comandou um treinamento técnico em espaço reduzido. Na sequência, deu sequência aos trabalhos táticos que já vinha organizando nos últimos dias e também na semana passada.
Como de costume, o treinador fez diversas intervenções para passar instruções antes da conclusão de algumas jogadas. As informações foram fornecidas pela assessoria de imprensa do clube, já que a presença da imprensa não é permitida no CT por conta dos protocolos contra a pandemia de coronavírus.
Mateus Vital, Ruan Oliveira, Danilo Avelar, Gustavo Mantuan e Guilherme Biro seguem sob os cuidados do departamento do clube em recuperação. Já o restante do elenco está à disposição da comissão técnica de Mancini.
O Corinthians permanece no aguardo para uma nova data para jogar pelo Campeonato Paulista. A próxima atividade no CT Joaquim Grava acontece nesta quinta-feira, pela manhã. Dirigentes, Federação Paulista de Futebol e autoridades do estado de São Paulo debatem o retorno do estadual. A previsão mais otimista dá conta de uma retomada a partir da próxima segunda-feira.
Some of the planet's biggest superstars will be on show in Germany over the next month – but whose performances will shine above all others?
It's so close we can almost taste it. Euro 2024 is now just days away, with the best players from around the continent descending on Germany for what promises to be a superb summer of football.
While some teams will solely harbour dreams of getting out of the groups, others know that anything other than a trophy parade in mid-July will go down as failure. We're set, then, for four weeks of drama, filled with joy and heartbreak in equal measure.
Here at GOAL, we like to think we know a thing or two about the beautiful game, and so we've asked our team of writers and editors to make their predictions for the tournament. From the Golden Boot winner to the dark horses, we've got you covered on what to expect from the this hotly-anticipated Euros.
Today, we asked our team to predict who will claim the Player of the Tournament prize – here's what they had to say…
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Joe Strange: What better way for Kylian Mbappe to celebrate his protracted move to Real Madrid than by absolutely ripping up the Euros? France’s talisman heads into the tournament off the back of one last brilliant season for Paris Saint-Germain – despite plenty of issues on and off the pitch – and will be fuelled by his World Cup heartache, having scored a hat-trick in the 2022 final only to watch Lionel Messi and Argentina lift the trophy. Expect Galactico performances galore in Germany.
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James Westwood: Germany are enjoying a resurgence under Julian Nagelsmann and will take some beating on home soil, especially with Jamal Musiala pulling the strings. The 21-year-old enjoyed another superb individual campaign at Bayern Munich, driving them forward at every opportunity with his excellent dribbling skills and eye for a killer pass. There is a reason Musiala has been described as Germany's answer to Lionel Messi, and they are certainly capable of going all the way if he's firing on all cylinders.
Getty Images'Mbappe arrives in decent physical condition'
Matt O'Connor-Simpson: Kylian Mbappe will be looking to whet the footballing world’s appetite ahead of his blockbuster move to Real Madrid. And he should be coming into the tournament in decent physical condition, having spent the second half of the season being rotated in and out of the Paris Saint-Germain first team, something he himself noted recently. “I'm going to find the best form possible and my objective is to put the team in the best possible position at the Euros. We want to bring the trophy home.” That’s us convinced.
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Stephen Darwin: After his remarkable 2023-24 campaign with Manchester City, that saw him play a huge role in propelling Pep Guardiola's side to Premier League glory, the pressure is now on Phil Foden to take that form into an international tournament. In the past, Gareth Southgate never seemed sure of playing the 24-year-old from the start in a Three Lions shirt, but given the season he's had, he's simply undroppable. Euro 2024 is set-up to be Foden's tournament and, who knows, perhaps he'll inspire England to glory.
Glasgow Rangers will be looking to bring in at least another two players before the end of the current January transfer window in order to strengthen their first-team squad.
Philippe Clement has already lured talented young striker Fabio Silva from Wolverhampton Wanderers on a six-month loan spell, but more additions will be required as they look to add to their League Cup triumph this season.
The Belgian has enjoyed a solid start to life at Ibrox, but he must not rest on his laurels and continue to keep the team focused ahead of fresh challenges in the coming months.
Glasgow Rangers managerPhilippe Clement.
There have been a few names linked with a move to the club recently as the 49-year-old coach eyes reinforcements and the next couple of weeks could be interesting indeed.
While the left-back position remains a priority, the Gers are also targeting players to bolster other areas of the team and this has led to rumours linking the Light Blues with a move for a current Boca Juniors gem.
Rangers’ search for new signings
According to a report from the Evening Standard's Dom Smith earlier this week, the Ibrox side are eyeing up a swoop for Luca Langoni from the Argentinian side this month as they look to improve their attacking options.
As per Smith, Rangers have already made an approach to sign the player during the current transfer window, yet they could face plenty of competition for his signature.
Premier League side Fulham were linked with the talented youngster earlier in January, while Nice and Sevilla have also reportedly made approaches to bring him to Europe.
This suggests that Clement will need to act rather swiftly in order to bring him to Scotland and with the window closing in 14 days, he does not have the luxury of time.
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The Gers are slightly thin on the ground when it comes to attacking options, as Abdallah Sima is representing Senegal in the Africa Cup of Nations, while Danilo remains unavailable due to a knee injury.
Ross McCausland has emerged as a permanent fixture on the right wing for the club in recent months. Could Langoni become a rival for his place in the starting XI should he join Rangers?
Ross McCausland has shone under Clement
The Northern Irish winger made his senior debut for the Gers way back in May 2022 and even grabbed an assist, and it looked like a sign of things to come.
He would have to wait until the end of the 2022/23 campaign to make his next appearance, yet under Clement, the youngster has thrived this term.
Across 18 matches in all competitions, McCausland has scored twice and the strike against Aris Limassol before Christmas was his first goal for the Light Blues in a tie where the club had to avoid defeat.
The 20-year-old has begun to make his mark on the team and, in the Premiership, he has averaged 1.4 key passes per game, created two big chances and succeeded with one dribble per game, solid figures for a player who is still developing and learning all the time.
With his contract due to expire at the end of the season, Clement was keen to tie him down to a long-term deal and McCausland ended up signing an extension until 2027 in what could be a shrewd move by the manager.
Gaining the opportunity to play on a regular basis will prove to be vital in seeing the winger continue his development and, while at times he is not the most consistent, there shouldn’t be too much pressure placed on his young shoulders.
By signing Langoni, however, could Clement sign a player who will be a direct rival for McCausland in the future?
How Luca Langoni fits into the Rangers team
The 21-year-old made his debut for Boca in 2022 and went on to score six goals in just 18 league matches for the club, showcasing his vast talents and proving that he could be the next big thing to emerge from their youth sides.
He followed this up with three goals in 12 matches in the top flight during the 2023 campaign and his ten goals and two assists in just 45 senior matches for the club is an impressive start to his senior career.
The youngster enjoys dazzling on the right wing and producing the odd piece of skill and, while this may work in Argentina, the physicality of Scottish football indicates that he may need to refine his playing style in order to be successful in Scotland.
Kai Watson, founder of the Rangers Journal, profiled the player amid the rumours linking him with a move to Ibrox and outlined his thoughts on the young Argentinian.
He said: “Langoni is quick, agile, and confident running at defenders. His low centre of gravity allows him to get in between and passed defenders.
“However, his end product has been lacking despite his promise on the ball. He was touted as the next big thing coming out of Boca but the injuries have derailed his progress.
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“It’s clear he’s still highly rated, as previously mentioned Fulham, Nice and Sevilla are also supposedly interested.”
Regarding injuries, Langoni has missed a total of 38 matches in his relatively short senior career due to a succession of muscle injuries and this could be slightly concerning for Clement, especially with the volume of injuries his current side seem to have.
If the Belgian can keep him healthy, however, there is no doubt Langoni could be a direct rival for McCausland on the right wing and this competition may spur them on to better performances.
It isn’t often the Gers are linked with someone from Boca Juniors, and it could be the ideal chance to cast the net afar and look to the likes of South America for emerging talent.
It remains to be seen how much the talented whiz would cost should a potential move occur, but one thing remains clear, snatching up players of his talent should be the onus for the former AS Monaco manager going forward.
Glasgow Rangers are clearly not resting on their laurels when it comes to improving their first-team squad this month.
Philippe Clement is aiming to strengthen across all areas of the pitch and the latest name to be linked is that of former Chelsea striker Michy Batshuayi, who is on his way out of Fenerbahçe.
This could be a move which supercharges their attack following the injury to Danilo and the wastefulness of Cyriel Dessers – who has scored just six league goals – but it is not the only position that needs to be looked at.
Rangers forward Cyriel Dessers.
The left-back area is something that Clement will need to fix sooner rather than later, especially with the latest rumours linking both Ridvan Yilmaz and Borna Barisic with moves away from Ibrox.
Rangers could face problems at left-back
Yilmaz has not been offered the chance to enjoy consistent game time during his spell at the club, and he has been linked with a move to Hellas Verona this month, according to reports in Italy (via the Rangers Review).
Barisic may also be leaving sooner rather than later. The Croatian defender is entering into the final few months of his current contract at the club, and it remains to be seen whether Clement will offer him an extension.
AS Roma and Aston Villa had previously shown interest in luring the player from Scotland last year, but it looks as though a move to his homeland may be the most likely destination after a fresh update.
Rangers defender Borna Barisic.
According to Index Sport, Dinamo Zagreb have scouted Barisic over the previous few months, and they could be set to offer him a contract ahead of a summer move to Croatia.
If Yilmaz does move on this month, Clement won't allow Barisic to leave mid-season, but it is clear he will need to sign another left-back ahead of the 2024/25 season.
There have been a few names mentioned, but it is Dutchman, Gijs Smal who could be the ideal candidate for the role.
Rangers transfer news – Gijs Smal
According to reports in the Netherlands (via the Scottish Sun), they claim that the Light Blues are monitoring Smal, who is currently playing for Dutch side FC Twente in the Eredivisie.
Like Barisic, Smal’s contract is set to expire this summer and this could indicate that Clement may be able to sign him this month for a knockdown fee, especially if Yilmaz does depart Ibrox.
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Due to his performances for the club since joining from FC Voldendam, it is clear they won't want to lose him anytime soon and this has been reiterated by their technical director Arnold Bruggink, who said:
"Of course we would very much like it if Gijs signed a new deal with us. But both parties have to want that. And we have to be realistic about that part of his future sadly."
Luring the 6 foot gem to Scotland could turn into a wise investment and the Gers have previously enjoyed success by signing players from the Dutch top flight.
Indeed, one of their finest defenders in the previous 25 years was signed from PSV Eindhoven in 1998 by former coach Dick Advocaat and went on to cement his legacy during five wonderful seasons in Glasgow – Arthur Numan.
Arthur Numan’s Rangers statistics
Smal could emerge as Numan 2.0 for the Gers, especially with his attacking traits and ability to bomb up and down the left-hand side of the pitch all match.
Having impressed during the 1998 FIFA World Cup for the Netherlands, Numan arrived in Scotland as part of Advocaat’s Dutch revolution, and he soon became a mainstay in the team.
He was part of the team which won the treble during 1998/99 and the double the following season, before falling behind Celtic under Martin O’Neil.
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Numan was at his finest in what turned out to be his last season at the club during 2002/03 as he won his second treble and featured in 35 matches across all competitions.
The Dutchman made a total of 174 appearances for the Gers, scoring six goals in the process, and is still fondly remembered by the Ibrox faithful.
Could Smal become the next great Dutch left-back to play for the Light Blues? Only time will tell but his performances lately suggest he could be ready to make the step-up.
Gijs Smal has impressed for FC Twente
The 26-year-old has already made 104 appearances for the club since joining three and a half years ago, registering 18 goal contributions during that time – four goals and 14 assists – which are solid numbers from a left-back.
It is clear that going forward and contributing towards the attack are his best traits and this has been evidenced with his statistics this season.
Gijs Smal
The former Voldendam gem has created one big chance and averaged 1.5 key passes per game in the top flight this season, despite starting only six matches.
Not only that, but Smal has also succeeded with 63% of his dribble attempts this term – 0.6 per match – while registering 1.4 shots per game, and it clearly proves that he is a constant menace in the opposition half of the pitch.
The Rangers Journal founder Kai Watson has lavished praise on the defender while analysing him amid the rumours linking him with the club, saying: “Smal would provide quality deliveries from the left-hand side while also being willing to actually run to the by line.
“He’s 5 years younger than Barisic and offers a bit more pace and aggression on that side.”
All this points to a very astute player who could potentially be an upgrade on Barisic and Yilmaz on the left side of the defence and making a swoop for him this month should be a priority for Clement.
Numan arrived from the Eredivisie amid much fanfare due to his displays for PSV, and he didn’t disappoint on Scottish shores, winning ten major honours during his time at the club.
Comparing Smal with a player such as Numan could perhaps put undue pressure on him to perform should he join the club, but if he hits the ground running, the comparisons could turn out fairly accurate.
Na Arena, o Grêmio se despediu como mandante do Brasileirão com vitória em cima do Athletico por 1 a 0. Além disso, o Tricolor conseguiu uma vaga na edição da Libertadores 2021.
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Um dos melhores jogadores do time foi o atacante Ferreira, que veio do banco de reservas e está sendo ‘lapidado’ pelo técnico Renato Gaúcho.
‘É um jogador que estamos lapidando. Tem um futuro muito grande aqui no Grêmio. Se eu começasse com ele, e as coisas não dessem certo, não teríamos outra opção para mudar o jogo’, frisou.
Com o placar, o Grêmio fica na 6ª posição, com 59 pontos conquistados. Na rodada final, a equipe mede forças com o Red Bull Bragantino.
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أعرب الدولي المصري محمد صلاح لاعب فريق كرة القدم الأول بنادي ليفربول، عن سعادته بالفوز الذي حققه الريدز على نظيره إيبسويتش تاون.
وفاز ليفربول 2-0 على إيبسويتش تاون في المباراة التي جمعت بينهما بالجولة الأولى من الدوري الإنجليزي الممتاز، على ملعب بورتمان.
وتمكن صلاح من تسجيل هدف وصناعة آخر ليساهم في الفوز الأول للفريق، ويضيف ضحية جديدة لضحاياه في الدوري الإنجليزي الممتاز، وهو إيبسويتش تاون.
طالع أيضًا.. ماذا قدم محمد صلاح في مباراة ليفربول وإيبسويتش تاون بـ الدوري الإنجليزي؟
وقال محمد صلاح في تصريحات عقب المباراة لشبكة “TNT” البريطانية: “الأمر صعب للغاية أن تفوز على فريق في أرضه، دائمًا الجمهور يدفعهم للأمام”.
وعن رقمه القياسي بعدما أصبح أول لاعب يسجل في 9 مباريات افتتاحية بتاريخ الدوري الإنجليزي، قال: “لا أعرف شعوري الآن، ولكنني أتمنى أن يستمر هذا الأمر طوال الموسم، وليس في المباراة الأولى فقط”.
وأضاف: “الأهم هو مساعدة الفريق، سعيد بالتسجيل والصناعة، ولكنني سعيد أكثر لأن الفريق الآن منتصرًا في مباراته الأولى، وعلينا أن نواصل ذلك”.
وأكمل: “الأمر مختلف مع آرني سلوت، لقد كان يورجن كلوب هنا لمدة 8 سنوات، وقدم كل شيء، والآن مدرب جديد ومنظومة جديدة والأمر مختلف للجميع، علينا أن نتأقلم ونسير خطوة تلو الأخرى ونقدم أفضل ما لدينا”.
واختتم بالرد على وعوده لجماهير ليفربول: “لا نريد أن نضيف أي ضغوط على أنفسنا منذ البداية، نتمنى أن نستمتع طوال الرحلة، ونحقق أفضل النتائج”.
Sunderland will be pleased with how their season is unfolding even just at this early stage, Tony Mowbray's Black Cats find themselves in the final playoff spot in the Championship currently with a 3-1 win against Birmingham City last time out a confident overall display.
Jobe Bellingham was the star of the show at the Stadium of Light in this one, the ex-Birmingham City teenager scoring the opening goal against his boyhood club to set up the dominant victory.
It was also a valiant defensive display from the Black Cats despite the near dominance too, 20-year-old centre-back Nectarios Triantis coming into the side for his debut and winning all three of his ground and aerial duels to solidify his side as per Sofascore.
Regardless of the defensive performance keeping Wayne Rooney's Blues at bay for the most part, Mowbray could well be in the market for a brand-new defender to offer the likes of Dan Ballard and Jenson Seelt competition in the form of Nathaniel Adjei.
Sunderland wouldn't be alone in their pursuit of the Ghanaian, however, with frenzied interest from a number of clubs in the EFL and beyond intensifying according to reports.
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A whole host of clubs are interested in Adjei's services, with Sunderland, Celtic, Rangers and Preston North End all considering the Hammarby centre-back as an option to bring in to help bolster their defences.
The Black Cats would only pursue a deal for the 21-year-old defender on a short-term loan deal, to add to the plethora of emerging talents at the back at the Stadium of Light currently – Triantis only 20 years of age, as is summer signing from PSV Eindhoven Jenson Seelt who has filled in at the back competently when asked to do so.
Mowbray might well want to add numbers defensively as well due to Dan Ballard's reoccurring injury problems, the former Arsenal youth product key to the Black Cats at the back this campaign but is prone to a knock when called up to the Northern Ireland international squad.
The 24-year-old is reportedly set to sit out his country's match versus Denmark tonight owing to a hamstring concern, the Black Cats potentially light on numbers at centre-back if Ballard is out for a considerable amount of time.
This proposed Adjei deal could well have legs therefore this January, with the 6 foot 1 centre back a consistent performer out in Sweden for Hammarby.
Adjei's style of play
The 21-year-old joining the building at Sunderland would add a "physical monster" into the Black Cats ranks, the Hammarby number 32 crucial to his side in intercepting the ball, closing down his markers and winning a fair majority of duels when he's on the pitch.
In a recent 0-0 stalemate away at IFK Värnamo in league action, Adjei won five of the seven ground duels that he threw himself into as per Sofascore and was key in Hammarby managing to steal a share of the points.
In contrast, Seelt for Sunderland has shied away from similar defensive duties with the Black Cats. This was apparent in the demoralising 4-0 defeat suffered by his team up against Middlesbrough back in October – Seelt unsuccessful in all two of his aerial duels in the contest as per Sofascore, bullied by the buoyed on Boro attackers.
Adjei is also far more alert to the danger than Seelt in the Allsvenskan, the lofty Hammarby presence more adept at clearing the ball away to alleviate pressure than the Dutchman.
The Ghanaian enforcer has cleared the ball away 2.7 times on average this season per game via Sofascore, whilst Seelt has averaged a lesser 1.3 in the second tier.
Mowbray might well look to Sweden this January to seal a deal for Adjei therefore, offering the Championship promotion hopefuls another body at the back to keep opposition attackers at arm's length and tally up more wins as a result.
Tottenham Hotspur had enjoyed a tremendous start to life under Ange Postecoglou and had established themselves as Premier League table-toppers after ten matches.
It was an unforeseen rise; while the craggy-faced Australian's appointment was viewed as rational – his tactical vision and approach aligned with the club's DNA, and won chairman Daniel Levy over despite interest in coaches such as Julian Nagelsmann – few expected him to blitz into early title contention.
Ange Postecoglou
Spurs had fallen by the wayside last season and finished eighth, but Postecoglou instilled belief and implemented his playing style swiftly, and the results were there for all to see.
But a triad of recent league defeats has exposed the frailty and thinness of Spurs' squad, and the January transfer window must be used to land some impactful additions.
Tottenham transfer news – Jota
According to The Times, Tottenham are 'stepping up' their interest in signing Al-Ittihad's Jota in a loan deal in January, with the Portuguese winger's playing time in Saudi Arabia severely hindered by a league limit on the number of foreign players eligible for inclusion in the matchday squad.
While Postecoglou's priority is the defence, injuries to Manor Solomon and Richarlison have made the proposition of signing the loan-listed 24-year-old enticing.
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Jota starred under Postecoglou's wing at Celtic before completing a £25m transfer to the Saudi Pro League in July, though he was linked to Tottenham prior and could now make the move, replacing Bryan Gil on the flanks.
Bryan Gil's Tottenham statistics
Gil arrived with such promise. Leaving his Spanish homeland to join Tottenham in a £22m deal from Sevilla in 2021, this mercurial winger was touted for big things.
ESPN's David Cartlidge had dubbed him a "potential star in the making", and there was – is – so much to like; electric pace, deft dribbling and comparisons to Manchester City's Jack Grealish.
Tottenham winger Bryan Gil.
But he's failed to get going and yields just two assists and a grand total of zero goals from 34 Tottenham appearances, joining Valencia in a loan move in January 2022 and only returning to the pack this summer.
With Tottenham's mountainous pile of injuries calling for heavy rotation, Gil started during the recent loss against Aston Villa and did actually play well, completing 3/4 dribbles and making one key pass, as per Sofascore, but he boasts not the physicality nor the confidence to star for Postecoglou at present, and Jota should be brought in to take a starring role.
The statistics that show why Tottenham should sign Jota
Jota has not enjoyed the start to life in the Saudi Pro League that he would have hoped for, playing just five times, scoring one goal and not earning a single start – his last appearance came in September.
It's proved to be a waste of everyone's time, and given that Jota reportedly earns £200k-per-week it has not been a prudent business venture, especially after such a prolific 2022/23 campaign with Celtic, where he plundered 15 goals and 12 assists across all competitions, even scoring against Real Madrid in the Champions League.
The 5 foot 8 dynamo was absolutely incredible in the Scottish Premiership, clinching 11 goals and assists apiece, also creating 13 big chances and completing 80% of his passes, praised for his “perfect” technical skills by journalist Josh Bunting.
While the Premier League would be a step up, Postecoglou knows Jota's skill set well and could slot him right into the system, with his past exploits highlighting his cutting edge; he has even been described as a "genius" by pundit Ally McCoist.
If the Lilywhites can successfully manufacture a loan deal, a big upgrade on Gil could be secured while not precluding winter investment on the backline, which, all in all, makes for a fantastic window for Postecoglou as he looks to steer his side back on track after such a stellar start.
Tottenham have announced that their Premier League game with Nottingham Forest will go ahead as planned after a man was found dead near their stadium.
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Fatal attack in near LondonInvestigation now underwaySport taking place as plannedWHAT HAPPENED?
Police and ambulance services attended a scene at Northumberland Park in the early hours of Sunday morning. They had been alerted to the presence of an individual that had been subjected to a fatal attack.
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The Metropolitan Police has confirmed that a man lost his life in north London as a result of stab wounds. CPR was administered to the person in question, but they were pronounced dead at the scene – with a full investigation into what happened now underway.
WHAT TOTTENHAM SAID
Despite the incident occurring in close proximity to Spurs’ home ground, they have announced that a meeting with Forest will take place at 6pm local time. A statement read: "Following an incident in which an individual has lost their life, we are doing everything to accommodate the ongoing Police investigation, which is of the utmost importance. This afternoon's Premier League fixture against Nottingham Forest will go-ahead as scheduled, however the whole of Northumberland Park Road and Vicarage Road, as well as the north end of Worcester Avenue, will remain closed throughout. We shall update supporters as and when we can, and ask for fans to be patient and allow extra travel time. Our thoughts are with the victim’s family and all those affected."
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WHAT THE POLICE SAID
Chief Inspector Stephen Johnston-Keay, who polices in Haringey, said: “Our thoughts are with the man who has tragically lost his life. I can assure local people that specialist detectives are investigating and will leave no stone unturned in working to establish what happened to him, and to identify and arrest those responsible. I would like to thank local people for their patience and understanding while we go about this crucial work. If you have information that could help us, no matter how insignificant it may seem, please tell us. You will see officers on the cordons and on patrol and they will be ready to listen to you.”
Keaton Jennings has been given one final opportunity to prove his worth at the top of England’s Test batting order, and he will be joined once again by Alastair Cook in his farewell appearance, after England named a familiar 13-man squad for the fifth and final Test against India at The Kia Oval, starting on Friday.Jennings had been under pressure for his place after mustering 159 runs at 19.87 in eight innings since his recall against Pakistan at Headingley in June. However, in a series in which no opener on either team has passed fifty, Jennings’ battling 36 in England’s second innings at the Ageas Bowl has earned him a reprieve, with the national selector, Ed Smith, resisting the temptation to tinker.Surrey’s Rory Burns had been the likely beneficiary of Jennings’ struggles, but he now misses out on a potential Test debut on his home ground. Instead, Burns’ county team-mate Ollie Pope has been restored to the reckoning after losing his place at the Ageas Bowl.
England squad for fifth Test
Joe Root (captain), Moeen Ali, Jimmy Anderson, Jonny Bairstow, Stuart Broad, Jos Buttler, Alastair Cook, Sam Curran, Keaton Jennings, Ollie Pope, Adil Rashid, Ben Stokes, Chris Woakes
Pope, who made scores of 10 and 16 in England’s defeat at Trent Bridge to go alongside a debut knock of 28 at Lord’s, is scheduled to play for Surrey in the first two days of their County Championship fixture against Essex at Chelmsford before joining the rest of the Test squad on Thursday morning.Chris Woakes, who missed the fourth Test after picking up a quad strain, is also back in contention – a prospect that will cause England’s management quite the headache after his Man of the Match performance in the second Test at Lord’s. Woakes’ fitness will be assessed over next couple of days and, if selected, he “should be okay”, according to the team management.However, with their embarrassment of riches in the middle order, England face quite the conundrum given how many of their plethora of allrounders have staked a claim for selection in this series. Ben Stokes played vital roles with bat and ball at both Edgbaston and the Ageas Bowl, and is a surefire pick, while Moeen Ali – who might not have played at Southampton had it not been for Woakes’ injury – picked up the Man of the Match award for his nine wickets in the match and important first-innings batting.Add to the mix the irresistible Sam Curran, who responded to his omission at Trent Bridge with another precocious display in the fourth Test – once again, his lower-order batting was a fundamental part of England’s win – and England face a significant challenge to find enough berths for so many players. The fall guy may prove to be the legspinner Adil Rashid, who has been a peripheral presence throughout the series.At this stage, there is no decision on the identity of England’s wicketkeeper. Jos Buttler filled the role in the fourth Test after Jonny Bairstow suffered a finger injury, but Bairstow clearly covets the role and was said to be responding more quickly than expected to treatment on his fracture.Despite concerns at the start of the summer that the workloads of James Anderson and Stuart Broad would need to be managed in such a compact five-match series, England’s veteran new-ball pair are set to lead the line once again in the final Test.