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Southampton’s Tonda Eckert: ‘There is more to football than just tactics’

Youthful manager on his unlikely career path with Germany and Sunday’s FA Cup fifth round trip to Fulham As a 19-year-old studying at a sports university in Cologne, Tonda Eckert jumped at the chance to work for Germany as an analyst at Euro 2012. “It was nice, eh? Take somebody who doesn’t understand anything about […]

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England’s aerial prowess is no longer a secret and Borthwick’s men have been overtaken | Ugo Monye

Steve Borthwick has reacted in the best way after two demoralising defeats and they need a fast start in Italy During their 12-match winning run, when England were at the peak of their powers, they were setting the bar when it came to the kicking game. Steve Borthwick’s side adapted fastest to the law changes

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Minella Study can ride the crest of a wave for Adam Nicol at Cheltenham

Triumph Hurdle fancy loves the sea and sand at Bamburgh and his trainer is confident he can perform well next week There are several aspects of Adam Nicol’s training operation that set him apart as he prepares to send Minella Study, his stable star, to the Cheltenham festival next week. He prepares his horses on

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FA Cup fifth round, Lionesses take on Iceland and more – matchday live

⚽ News, buildup and discussion before day’s action⚽ Live scores | Read Football Daily | And mail us here From fixture fatigue to a test of priorities, here are eight things to look out for in the FA Cup this weekend… Speaking after his team’s 3-1 win at Wolves, Liverpool head coach Arne Slot said:

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George Russell pips Antonelli for pole as Mercedes lock out F1 Australian GP front row

Kimi Antonelli second fastest in qualifying in Melbourne Lando Norris sixth after running over Mercedes cooling fan George Russell claimed pole position for the Australian Grand Prix, the opening race of the new Formula One season, with an ominously dominant run for Mercedes. Russell and his teammate Kimi Antonelli locked out the front row with

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Australia v India: one-off women’s cricket Test, day two – live

Updates from the day-night Test at the Waca in Perth Any thoughts? Email Tanya 31st over: Australia 109-3 (Perry 52, Sutherland 24) Gaud replaces Rana at the Lillee Marsh End and is immediately on the money, length and line, giving them nothing. A maiden. 30th over: Australia 109-3 (Perry 52, Sutherland 24) Sutherland picks up

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