Jamaal Lascelles could play for England at World Cup - Rafa Benitez
Rafa Benitez says Newcastle's win over Stoke is an example of the team's continued effort, even if recent form affected their confidence.
Rafael Benitez has told Newcastle captain Jamaal Lascelles he could make it to the World Cup finals with England if he continues to develop as he has in the Premier League.
The 23-year-old centre-back has emerged as a pivotal man in Benitez's team having grown as both player and leader since captaining the Magpies to the Sky Bet Championship title last season.
England boss Gareth Southgate has already seen Lascelles in action this season, and Benitez is convinced he can make the grade if he carries...
Man City's Gundogan: I chose Guardiola over former boss Klopp
ESPN FC's Jonathan Smith and Mark Ogden break down the keys to Sunday's Premier League clash between Liverpool and Manchester City.
Former Liverpool defender Steve Nicol explains how the Reds can exploit Manchester City's weaknesses and hand Pep Guardiola's side their first league defeat.
Manchester City midfielder Ilkay Gundogan has revealed he chose Pep Guardiola over former manager Jurgen Klopp upon moving to England from Borussia Dortmund in the summer of 2016.
Gundogan signed on with City for £24.3 million that summer after spending five successful seasons at the Westfalenstadion, where he won a Bundesliga title, a German Cup and reached a Champions League final under the guidance of Klopp.
But when it came time move on, Gundogan said Guardiola's inistence on signing...
Alan Pardew says West Brom will sell Jonny Evans soon or not at all
West Brom boss Alan Pardew has set a deadline for the sale of Jonny Evans to avoid a last-gasp scramble.
Arsenal, Manchester City and Manchester United have all been linked with a move for the Northern Ireland international this month.
Albion are likely to need to sell skipper Evans, valued at £30 million, to generate funds for new players who can aid their Premier League survival bid.
There have been tentative enquires but no concrete bids for the defender yet.
Pardew lost Andy Carroll as...
Chelsea's Hazard may have to leave club to be world's best - Puel
Leicester boss Claude Puel has questioned whether Eden Hazard would need to leave Chelsea to become the best player in the world.
The Foxes chief gave Hazard his professional debut when he was a 16-year-old at Lille in 2007.
Hazard has starred for Chelsea since moving from Lille in 2012, winning the Premier League twice, and has been linked with a move to Real Madrid.
The Belgium international has been quoted as saying he is ready to sign a new deal at Stamford Bridge.
Yet, ahead of their reunion...
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