Tottenham earned a valuable first-leg advantage with a 3-0 win vs. Borussia Dortmund, but which players struggled while others impressed under the bright lights at Wembley?
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Tottenham 3-0 Borussia Dortmund: Inspired second-half sees Spurs in control
Goals from Heung Min-Son, Jan Vertonghen and substitute Fernando Llorente saw Mauricio Pochettino’s men earn a valuable win vs. a tricky Borussia Dortmund side at Wembley. The result sees Spurs are in real control with the second-leg tie to come on March 5.
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English youth products overtaken Bundesliga and German talents, says Dortmund director Zorc
Borussia Dortmund sporting director Michael Zorc has admitted English clubs have overtaken their German counterparts in terms of youth player quality being produced at academy level. This news comes just before tomorrow’s clash between two of England’s best talents as BVB host Hoffenheim. Continue reading “English youth products overtaken Bundesliga and German talents, says Dortmund director Zorc”
Reports: Bayern make £35m bid for Chelsea winger Callum Hudson-Odoi
Bundesliga champions Bayern Munich are intensifying their interest in Chelsea winger Callum Hudson-Odoi and have made an improved £35m bid for the 18-year-old, according to recent developments. Continue reading “Reports: Bayern make £35m bid for Chelsea winger Callum Hudson-Odoi”
3 reasons why Chelsea should not sign Christian Pulisic
Transfer speculation surrounding Christian Pulisic’s long-term future has been a feature for a few seasons now, ever since he broke through at Borussia Dortmund in 2016. Continue reading “3 reasons why Chelsea should not sign Christian Pulisic”
Raheem Sterling praises Jadon Sancho as teenager settles quickly with England
Manchester City and England winger Raheem Sterling has publicly praised Jadon Sancho’s work ethic, while revealing he’s not surprised by just how quickly the 18-year-old forward has eased seamlessly into international football at senior level. Continue reading “Raheem Sterling praises Jadon Sancho as teenager settles quickly with England”
Why Mason Mount’s England call-up is no surprise
Gareth Southgate’s latest England squad selection had a more youthful look to it when the news was announced on Thursday. The headlines were dominated by a talented trio earning their first senior call-ups, as Leicester playmaker James Maddison and Borussia Dortmund winger Jadon Sancho were both called up. But what about the third creative newcomer? Continue reading “Why Mason Mount’s England call-up is no surprise”
Borussia Dortmund 4-3 Augsburg: Alcacer hat-trick stuns visitors in crazy second-half
Fresh off the substitutes’ bench with 25 minutes to play, Dortmund loanee forward Paco Alcacer scored a hat-trick – and could have had even more – as BVB came from behind to stun overtly physical visitors Augsburg in a prime example of the Bundesliga’s unpredictability.
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England squad announced: Maddison, Mount and Sancho earn first call-ups
Ahead of this month’s UEFA Nations League fixtures against Croatia and Spain, Gareth Southgate has made a few brave inclusions to his England side – granting three creative talents their first senior call-ups for the Three Lions. Continue reading “England squad announced: Maddison, Mount and Sancho earn first call-ups”
Hoffenheim a bold but valuable move for Arsenal’s Reiss Nelson
Reiss Nelson’s proposed loan move to Hoffenheim is all but complete and given the ever-increasing trend of talented English youngsters heading abroad in search of regular first-team minutes, this one is more promising than most. Continue reading “Hoffenheim a bold but valuable move for Arsenal’s Reiss Nelson”
Another English prospect abroad: Juventus sign Arsenal’s Stephy Mavididi, but why?
Arsenal’s Stephy Mavididi joined Juventus in a surprise €2m deal last week with the move dividing opinion among supporters and neutrals alike. Mavididi, 20, is another talented Englishman who has opted to challenge himself abroad and it doesn’t get more difficult than the Serie A champions.
England’s youth level success raises questions regarding senior development
Midway through January the transfer window is in full swing. Many foreign players will be moving to English clubs over the next fortnight, uprooted to address their new club’s needs. Meanwhile there’s an issue closer to home that remains unrectified.
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