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England can’t win Euro 2024 unless Harry Kane’s role changes

Among Gareth Southgate’s strategies to win the Euros, few expected Harry Kane to be reinvented as Erling Haaland. On the surface it seems like a great plan for the country and any striker. The role is specific and in some ways old school; Playing on the shoulder of the last defender whenever possible, staying on… Read More »

I couldn’t say goodbye to my childhood best friend before he died

Pedro Porro in excellent form for Tottenham despite the pain of losing his best friend – AP/Kirsty Wigglesworth Few have benefited more from Ange Postecoglou’s Tottenham revolution than Pedro Porro. But the Spaniard’s successes on the pitch this season have come against the backdrop of personal strife, which he revealed to Telegraph Sport for the… Read More »

Premier League must take the lead and change rules on ‘soft’ penalty decisions

Harry Maguire (left) was awarded a penalty for handball in United’s defeat to FC Copenhagen this month – Getty Images/James Gill Manchester United and England defender Harry Maguire has called on the Premier League to take a stand against “soft” penalties and raise the penalty threshold for penalty shoot-outs. Maguire survived a penalty appeal when… Read More »