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Gary Lineker shares his four-word reaction to West Ham star’s performance for England
England recorded a 2-1 win over Poland in the World Cup qualifiers last night, and midfielder Declan Rice produced an outstanding display for the Three Lions. The West Ham United star has been in red hot form for club and country during the current campaign, and he picked up the man of the match award at the end of the game. An honour to win this award again! 3 wins out of 3 from the boys! Let’s keep pushing❤️🏴 pic.twitter.com/fsZGfhAwxk — Declan Rice (@_DeclanRice) March 31, 2021 Former England international and popular pundit Gary Lineker shared his reaction on Twitter to Rice’s display against Poland. He’s seriously good is @_DeclanRice 👍🏻 https://t.co/yaaBC4ZqNW — Gary Lineker 💙 (@GaryLi...
‘Dean Smith is wasting him’ – Some Villa fans react to 26-yr-old’s international display last night
Scotland picked up a 4-0 win over the Faroe Islands in the World Cup qualifiers last night, and Aston Villa midfielder John McGinn chipped in with two vital goals for his side. McGinn has been outstanding during this international break, scoring three goals in three matches as Scotland made an unbeaten start to their qualifying campaign. Following his recent performances, some Villa fans have urged Dean Smith to allow McGinn more attacking freedom. He has often been used in a deeper position alongside Douglas Luiz at the club level, but his natural game is a box-to-box midfielder. It will be interesting to see if his performances for Scotland can convince Smith to use him in a more attacking role for the remainder of this season. Villa could certainly use more goals from midfield, and McGi...
‘Play the bloke in his correct position’ – Some NUFC fans react to 27-yr-old’s display for his country
Newcastle United midfielder Ryan Fraser has had an impressive international break with Scotland and it will be interesting to see if the 27-year-old can establish himself as a regular starter for Steve Bruce’s side and help the Magpies finish the season strongly now. Fraser managed to score in Scotland’s 4-0 win over the Faroe Islands last night in the World Cup qualifiers and he scored a vital equaliser for this country against Israel in the previous match as well. Before his move to Newcastle, Fraser was a quality player for Bournemouth but he has been a shadow of his former self since joining the Magpies. Some of the Newcastle fans believe that Bruce has failed to get the best out of the attacker. His performances for Scotland certainly show that Fraser has a lot to offer and it remains...
‘Simply outstanding’, ‘He’s world class’ – Some West Ham fans hail 22-yr-old’s England display
West Ham United midfielder Declan Rice put on a splendid performance for his country against Poland in the World Cup qualifiers last night. The 22-year-old was chosen as the man of the match. The defensive midfielder put on a disciplined performance for Gareth Southgate’s side against Poland and he helped England dominate the contest from the centre of the park. The West Ham ace protected the England back four and helped break up the opposition play time and again last night. Rice has been quite impressive for David Moyes’s side so far this season and he seems to have carried that form into the international break as well. The 22-year-old has had a fruitful international break with England and his performances over the last few weeks could help him cement his place in the starting lineup f...
Arsenal reportedly ready to sell £300k-a-wk star who wanted Barca move last year
According to Football Insider, Arsenal are planning to listen to offers for striker Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang this summer. Sportslens View The 31-year-old signed a three-year deal worth £300,000-per-week last September, but it appears that they already regret that decision. The Gunners are believed to be keen to cash in on him for the right price to bolster their transfer coffers for the summer. Aubameyang was reportedly willing to leave Arsenal for Barcelona at the end of last season to play alongside Lionel Messi. Arsenal were said to have been left furious with the La Liga giants over their pursuit of the Gabonese and the persistent rumours linking him with a move to Camp Nou. Aubameyang caught the eyes of Barca with his form at the time, having bagged the Golden Boot with 22 Premi...
Man City will attempt to sign £108m-rated star if they fail to land Erling Haaland
Manchester City will consider a move for Tottenham Hotspur striker Harry Kane if they fail to land the signature of Borussia Dortmund’s Erling Haaland this summer, The Times reports. Haaland has been in exceptional form for Dortmund since arriving from Red Bull Salzburg last year, registering 49 goals and 11 assists from just 49 appearances. His progress has caught the eye of some of Europe’s elite clubs, and the Cityzens consider him as a replacement for Sergio Aguero, who will leave at the end of the season. However, a deal won’t be straightforward with the fierce competition, and it is reported that Kane is one of the alternatives being considered to bolster the frontline. Sportslens view: Haaland, 20, is regarded as the prime striker target for the Cityzens, and he could have a similar...
Jude Bellingham explains why he chose Borussia Dortmund over Manchester United
Borussia Dortmund midfielder Jude Bellingham says that he had no second thoughts about joining the club despite interest from Manchester United. Bellingham had his breakout season with Birmingham City in the Championship last term, registering four goals and three assists from 41 appearances. In the back-end of the campaign, there was much speculation over his next club, but Dortmund eventually won the race to land his services. Speaking exclusively to FourFourTwo, Bellingham said that United have a fantastic squad, but he had already made his mind up to join Dortmund. He added that he was clear with his thoughts and emphasised that playing time was the prime reason behind his decision to join the Bundesliga outfit. He said: “United have a fantastic squad, but I was so focused and so happy...
On-loan Chelsea star could be promoted to first-team amid Crystal Palace interest
Chelsea midfielder Conor Gallagher could be promoted to the first-team squad following his season-long loan at West Bromwich Albion, according to Goal.com. The 21-year-old spent the previous campaign on loan with Charlton Athletic and Swansea City respectively, before making the temporary switch to the Baggies last summer. He has been a regular for the Midlands outfit in the Premier League with 23 appearances, registering two goals and two assists. His performances have left a good impression, and Goal claims that he is the front-runner among the loaned out players to get into Thomas Tuchel’s squad. Crystal Palace are said to be interested in the young midfielder, but a transfer won’t be easy as the midfielder still has four years left on his contract. Sportslens view: Gallagher is ce...
West Ham keen on 22-yr-old after scouting him extensively, two other PL clubs keen
West Ham United interested in signing Stoke City defender Harry Souttar. According to Express, Crystal Palace and Wolverhampton Wanderers are also keeping tabs on the Australian international. The 22-year-old has been outstanding for the Potters this season, and it is no surprise that the Premier League clubs are monitoring this progress. According to the report, the Hammers have watched the six-foot six-inch defender regularly in recent months, and he is a summer target for them. SL View: Ideal long-term investment for the Hammers? David Moyes needs to add more quality to his back four, and Souttar could prove to be a superb long-term investment for the Premier League side. The Stoke ace has tremendous potential and could develop into a Premier League star given the right coaching. A move...
Report claims 27-goal star linked with Rangers could cost around £5 million
Peterborough United striker Jonson Clarke-Harris has been linked with a move away from the League One club, and it appears that he will cost at least £5 million. Bristol Post are reporting that Rangers and Sheffield United are keen on signing the striker who has scored 27 goals this season. Colombian striker Alfredo Morelos could be on his way out of the Scottish club this summer, and Rangers are thought to be looking at Clarke-Harris as a potential replacement. SL View: Rangers could have an edge in the chase? Rangers will be confident of fending off the competition from Premier League side Sheffield United. The Blades have had an abysmal season and are set to be relegated at the end of the season, making Rangers a more tempting option. The Ibrox outfit will be able to offer him European ...
Newcastle linked with a surprise move for 49-yr-old Premier League manager
Newcastle United manager Steve Bruce is under tremendous pressure because of his side’s abysmal run of form, and he could be out of a job at the end of this season. According to Daily Mail, the Magpies are looking at Sean Dyche as a potential replacement. Dyche has done well at Burnley over the past few seasons but may relish the opportunity to manage what is perceived as a bigger club. SL View: Dyche a suitable replacement? The 49-year-old’s appointment might not go down too well with the fans who are unhappy with their team’s playing style under Bruce. Dyche employs a similar defensive style of football. Newcastle are currently two points above the relegation zone, and the fans will be desperately hoping that their side can beat the drop to the Championship. In addition to having a devas...
‘Tough one to take’ – Arsenal striker reacts to international heartbreak
Arsenal striker Eddie Nketiah has taken to Instagram to react as England were dumped out of the European Under-21 Championship this evening. While the young Lions secured a 2-1 win over Croatia, it was not enough as they needed to win by two clear goals to progress to the quarter-finals. Aidy Boothroyd’s side suffered costly defeats to Portugal and Switzerland in their first two Group D games, and they had to beat Croatia by two goals and hope that the Swiss would lose to the Portuguese. The Croats secured a place in the last-eight of the competition due to a superior goal difference, and the result left Nketiah heartbroken. The Gunners academy graduate won a penalty for his side 12 minutes into the game, going down under the challenge of Bartol Franjic in the box. Crystal Palace’s Eberech...
