KEANE EYES ITALIAN JOB

Robbie Keane has warned world champions Italy that the Republic of Ireland are gunning for them as they prepare for a potentially crucial head-to-head in Dublin.The Italians remain a point clear of the Irish at the top of Group 8 heading into Wednesday night's clash with third-placed[...]

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HUGHES - CITY ACCEPT ROTATION

Mark Hughes has pointed out that all of his Manchester City squad understand the importance of rotation.The Welshman has already had to make tough decisions this season, for instance when he left Robinho out of his starting line-up for the trip to Portsmouth last time out.The City boss[...]

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BARRY: PRESSURE ON CROATIA

England midfielder Gareth Barry has told Croatia to forget about mind-games ahead of the World Cup qualifier on Wednesday - because the pressure is all on them to get a result.Barry has laughed off talk of a conspiracy to injure Luka Modric and, as one of the survivors of two years ago[...]

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FERGIE WANTS ROONEY TO BE MIDDLE MAN

Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson knows Wayne Rooney likes to wander around the pitch but claims the England international is at his most effective when he occupies the centre-forward role.Rooney has four Premier League goals for United already this season, putting him level[...]

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Gunners lose Djourou to injury for six months

Arsenal defender Johan Djourou is expected to be out of action for around six months after undergoing knee surgery.Johan Djourou: Knee problemThe Switzerland international has had an operation on his left knee and the Swiss FA have announced he will not be ready to return until March.Djourou[...]

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