Townsend agrees four-year deal at Tottenham Andros Townsend goes past Kevin Nolan The winger has been rewarded following impressive displays for England against Poland and Montenegro Aston Villa v Tottenham match preview Townsend backed to shoulder pressure by AVB A view of Old Trafford Manchester United consider return of standing at Old Trafford Champions examine converting special area at Old Trafford in boost to supporters campaign Analysis: Campaign for safe standing gathers pace - but authorities refuse to move David Moyes, Patrice Evra and Wayne Rooney train together. Rooney form has disproved the doubters, says Moyes The Manchester United boss also insists Hodgson is 100% not a racist Januzaj gives United boost by claiming he is 100% committed Robson believes Valencia was right to drop the famous 7 shirt ANDROS TOWNSEND: Friday’s star continued where he left off - whacking the bar with curling effort. Faded before being taken off. 7 Townsend makes further defence of Hodgson, saying joke was compliment Hodgson made a comment about an astronaut feeding a monkey in relation to Smalling passing to Townsend Hodgson admits anger over space monkey furore FA give Hodgson full backing Comment: First-class Hodgson deserves his trip to Brazil WAYNE ROONEY: Once again provided England with breakthrough goal. Header before the break settled early nerves. 7 7% of readers expect England to reach World Cup final POLL RESULTS How far do Independent readers expect England to go in Brazil? One Direction favourites to provide Englands official song for Brazil World Cup 2014: Fabio Capello predicts big problems in Brazil FA confirm England will play Chile and Germany Roy Hodgson was all smiles after England qualified for the 2014 World Cup with a 2-0 win over Poland Hodgson simply made a joke that got lost in space COMMENT Kick It Out were too quick to jump on the bandwagon Hodgson should attend race appreciation training course Chelsea manager Jose Mourinho: A World Cup without England is not a World Cup Vincent Tan and Malky Mackay Mackay denies being asked to resign by Cardiff owner Tan The Cardiff manager talks up sacked Iain Moody Premier League: Chelsea v Cardiff City match preview Joe Allen is set to make his return from injury for Liverpool this weekend Returning Allen admits he has lost ground to make up Welshman in line to make return for Liverpool Rodgers plays down Redknapp claim he agreed to become England assistant Anfield redevelopment boosted by purchase orders Michu made his Spain debut last week and his Swansea boss Michael Laudrup believes he is in with a chance of making their World Cup squad Laudrup believes club form could be crucial to Michu Swansea manager backs striker to secure place in Spain squad for World Cup Michu plays down talk of move amid Arsenal and Liverpool interest Micah Richards Micah Richards insists he is not leaving Manchester City TRANSFER TALK There is reported interest from Arsenal, Newcastle and Roma Gus Poyet Poyet eager to turn on the style with Sunderland but only survival is assured The Uruguayan will take charge of his first game since replacing Paolo Di Canio at the Stadium of Light this weekend The managerial sack race - 2013/14 Seeded Swiss are dream draw for England GUIDE Switzerland, formerly managed by Hodgson, will be among the top seeds for the 2014 finals draw on 6 December Confirmed: England and Italy just miss out on World Cup seeding Switzerland coach Hitzfeld will retire after World Cup World Cup 2014: Your guide to all 21 teams qualified for the tournament in Brazil Which England players are on their way to Rio? GALLERY Some can start packing now, others are sweating on form or injury Comment: England must dare to be risky during the World Cup Rooney admits it is time he delivered on the big stage Steven Gerrard - 99 goals, Liverpool The Liverpool and England captain looks certain to hit his 100th Premier League goal in the not to distant. But how many names have reached the prestigious milestone before him? Gerrard is on the brink of 100 league goals... GALLERY ...but who is already in the Premier Leagues 100 club? Gerrard sets sights on 100 Premier League goals Arsenal midfielder Santi Cazorla Ozil, Cazorla and Sagna all fit to return as Wenger confirms talks Good news on the injury front for the Gunners ahead of this weekends game against Norwich Newcastle strike deal with West Brom and Swansea City for cheap away days for supporters Arsenal on alert after Casillas reveals he could quit Real Madrid 21. Iker Casillas - £30m TRANSFER TALK The Spanish stopper is frustrated at his lack of playing time Have you heard the one about Bale, Spurs and Arsenals real rivals? Germany coach Joachim Low Joachim Low signs new deal to remain Germany manager until Euro 2016 General manager Oliver Bierhoff and goalkeeper coach Andreas Kopke also agree new contracts Despite making life tougher for Andre Schurrle, why are Germany indebted to Chelsea? Paul Ince FA reveals Paul Inces foul-mouthed assault Blackpool manager handed five-match ban after shouting, Ill knock you f****** out you c*** and violently shoving fourth official Russell Brand and Gary Lineker Lineker defends decision to miss England v Poland to go to Russell Brand show The MOTD host was absent from Wembley for the 2-0 victory Lineker endorses Hodgson caution over Englands chances Newcastle players thank their away fans earlier this season Newcastle strike deal with two clubs for cheap away days The Tyneside club have agreed that away tickets will cost £15 when they face West Brom and £20 for their match against Swansea PREMIER LEAGUE Premier League RSS Feed - click to grab the feed Andros Townsend goes past Kevin Nolan Tottenham news: Andros Townsend agrees new four-year deal at Spurs The winger was hugely impressive in Englands two most recent games Wayne Rooney form has disproved the doubters, says Manchester United manager David Moyes Adnan Januzaj gives Manchester United a boost by admitting he is 100% committed to earning success with the club World Cup 2014: One Direction favourites to provide Englands official song for Brazil Real Madrid winger Gareth Bale fit and ready to play against Malaga on Saturday as he returns to full fitness Ben Davies v Jack Colback: Head-to-head analysis ahead of the clash between Swansea City and Sunderland NEWS & COMMENT News & Comment RSS Feed - click to grab the feed A view of Old Trafford Manchester United to consider return of standing areas at Old Trafford Champions examine converting special area at Old Trafford in boost to supporters campaign Transfer news: Arsenal on alert after Iker Casillas reveals he could quit Real Madrid The Spanish stopper is frustrated at his lack of playing time Transfer news: Manchester United winger Nani targeted by Galatasaray - reports Transfer news: Tottenham to make January move for PSG forward Ezequiel Lavezzi - reports Latest Video INTERNATIONAL Tables Squad International RSS Feed - click to grab the feed Andros Townsend with Roy Hodgson Roy Hodgson admits both he and the England squad have been angered by furore over space monkey comments A player is said to have leaked information from Hodgsons half-time team talk triggering a wave of support for the England boss Joachim Low signs new deal to remain Germany manager until Euro 2016 World Cup 2014: Fabio Capello predicts big problems in Brazil Chelsea v Cardiff: Jose Mourinho claims the Blues have two of the worlds best goalkeepers in Petr Cech and Thibault Courtois Roy Hodgson racism row: Andros Townsend makes further defence of manager - claiming space monkey joke was a compliment World Cup 2014: FA give England manager Roy Hodgson their backing and draw a line under Andros Townsend space monkey joke EUROPEAN European RSS Feed - click to grab the feed AC Milan fans Serie A: How the right to sing insulting chants has united the Ultra in Italy Derogatory chants based on territorial origin led to Milan being ordered to play behind closed doors Transfer news: Radamel Falcao refuses to rule out move to Real Madrid, but insists he is happy at Monaco Pete Jenson: Meet Charlie – the only Englishman plying his trade in La Liga Massimo Moratti sells controlling stake in Inter Milan to Indonesian company Gareth Bale could return for Real Madrid this weekend, claims president Florentino Perez Real Madrid deny report that Gareth Bale needs back surgery after suffering a small chronic protrusion in a spinal disc FOOTBALL LEAGUE Football League RSS Feed - click to grab the feed Paul Ince has been handed a five-match stadium ban FA reveals Paul Inces foul-mouthed assault on official Evidence from a Football Association hearing has revealed that the Blackpool manager, Paul Ince, was handed a five-match stadium ban after shouting, Ill knock you f****** out you c*** and violently shoving the fourth official. FA evidence reveals stadium ban for Paul Ince was due to the Blackpool manager violently shoving an official and threatening to knock him out The O Zone: Tottenham and England star Andros Townsend used to score like that with Leyton Orient – check YouTube Peter Schmeichel refuses to rule out Sheffield United managers link, labelling them a great football club SCOTTISH Scottish RSS Feed - click to grab the feed Former Rangers chief executive Craig Mather Rangers chief executive Craig Mather steps down after latest boardroom upheaval Mather leaves role after admitting the clubs best interests are behind his decision Scott Brown treated like a criminal claims Celtic boss Neil Lennon after Barcelona red card FA & LEAGUE CUPS FA & League Cups RSS Feed - click to grab the feed Crowd trouble: Barrow substitute Greg Mills (left) is surrounded by fighting Violence mars Atherstone FA Cup clash Ugly scenes marred Atherstone Towns FA Cup third qualifying round match at home to Barrow yesterday as supporters of the Midlands club clashed with visiting fans and an opposition substitute. David Moyes says axing FA Cup replays and reducing the League Cup will be necessary if the 2022 Qatar World Cup is moved to winter Jose Mourinho to deploy under-21 side against Arsenal in the Capital One Cup with Chelsea set to meet Manchester City just two days earlier Capital One Cup: Arsene Wenger undecided whether to use Arsenal youngsters against Chelsea Luis Suarez is a street fighter who has damaged the Liverpool brand, says managing director Ian Ayre Arsene Wenger praises positive Nicklas Bendtner return, but warns the striker must stay fit
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