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BBC football tactics correspondent Umir Irfan looks at what Michael Carrick’s appointment as Manchester United’s interim head coach will mean for their set-up on the pitch.

BBC Sport looks at the principles, tactics and players Michael Carrick and his staff could use at Manchester United.

Gabriel Oghre spent five “amazing” months with Bordeaux-Begles in the Top 14. Now, the Bristol hooker is plotting their downfall in the Champions Cup.

Mohamed Salah returns to Liverpool next week with boss Arne Slot saying he would be pleased to have the forward back even if he had “15 attackers”.

As the USMNT’s 2026 begins, we rank the U-21 American players on the national team radar. From Europe to MLS, here’s the top 15.

Manchester United boss Marc Skinner gives fitness update on Ella Toone as Sweden striker Ellen Wangerheim becomes the club’s latest January signing.

Liverpool manager Arne Slot says he is looking forward to having Mohamed Salah back in the Liverpool squad once he returns from the Africa Cup of Nations.

Fabio Wardley hopes to make his first defence of the WBO world title in the spring – with a number of potential opponents under consideration.

Ospreys head coach Mark Jones says the shoulder injury is not serious but Dewi Lake will miss Saturday’s Pool 1 showdown.

Jacob Stockdale returns from injury as Ulster name a strong team to face Stade Francais in the Challenge Cup in Belfast on Saturday [13:00 GMT].