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Gary Neville believes Gareth Southgate's decision to switch to a back three made England look more 'balanced' - as he claims Switzerland display was England's best at Euro 2024
07/07/24 09:32
Gary Neville has shared his verdict on Gareth Southgate 's decision to play three at the back in England's Euro 2024 quarter-final victory over Switzerland. Southgate had persisted playing a back four across this England campaign so far, but elected to start Kyle Walker, John Stones and Ezri Konsa in a back three on Saturday. This meant Kieran Trippier lined up on the left side as a wingback, with Bukayo Saka joining him on the right....read
Who are Gareth Southgate's Monument Men? Assessing the five players who've been a constant in the England manager's squad since Euro 2016
06/07/24 13:49Gareth Southgate will become only the third England manager to reach a Century of games on Saturday, with five key players proving the bedrock of his reign.
Gary Neville reveals his England XI to face Switzerland as he drops TWO big-name forwards for Euro 2024 quarter-final - and disagrees with Gareth Southgate on key decision
05/07/24 13:45The manager's drastic new plan is likely to see him switch formations, instead adopting a three-at-the-back shape, and make at least two alterations to his line-up.
John Stones breaks silence on Gareth Southgate's plan to switch to a three-man defence for crunch Euro 2024 quarter-final clash against Switzerland
04/07/24 21:30CRAIG HOPE IN BLANKENHAIN: It was at the last European Championship three years ago that Southgate switched to a three-man defence for the 2-0 victory over Germany.
Gareth Southgate considers making MAJOR tactical switch for Switzerland quarter-final showdown as England boss aims to finally get his side into gear for do-or-die tie
03/07/24 17:00SAMI MOKBEL: It remains to be seen if Gareth Southgate is willing to switch from the 4-2-3-1 system that he has deployed during his team's four matches here in Germany.
John Stones gives England fans a scare as central defender runs out for training with heavily strapped knee... with Three Lions already missing his centre-back partner Marc Guehi for Switzerland clash through suspension
03/07/24 11:57Stones, 30, played the entirety of the 120 minutes against Slovakia but was spotted leaving the Veltins Arena in Gelsenkirchen with protection on his leg.
Rio Ferdinand predicts England's starting XI for Euro 2024 quarter-final clash with Switzerland... amid calls for Gareth Southgate to make changes after scraping past Slovakia
03/07/24 11:29The Three Lions scraped into the last-eight after Jude Bellingham scored a 95th minute overhead kick to take the game to extra-time, where captain Harry Kane would go on to seal the 2-1 victory.
John Stones and Kieran Trippier insist they'll overcome knee issues in time to face Switzerland, while Ezri Konsa declares himself ready to deputise for the suspended Marc Guehi
01/07/24 21:32CRAIG HOPE IN ERFURT: Gareth Southgate has much to consider regarding team selection for the tie in Dusseldorf, especially in defence.
'Tonight was for Dillan': England star John Stones dedicates Three Lions victory to 'special' little boy, five, who passed away after leukemia battle
01/07/24 08:03Dillan, who was diagnosed at the age of one, sadly died during England's Round of 16 match against Slovakia last night.
Slovakia nearly score from the halfway line as basic John Stones error almost costs England their Euro 2024 spot... before Three Lions rally late on
30/06/24 18:21England players and John Stones in particular had their blushes spared in Sunday's last-16 Euro 2024 tie against Slovakia after a moment of madness nearly resulted in a goal from halfway.
THE SHARPE END: Sir Alex Ferguson said defences win trophies. England's is the best. Will that be enough?
29/06/24 22:20JAMES SHARPE:How would a defensive line of Marc Guehi, John Stones and two right-backs keep England solid? That was England's weak spot. And yet it's been the attack that's struggled.
Harry Kane and John Stones insist England 'played a lot better' against Slovenia than they did in their first two Euro 2024 games, as the Three Lions snuck into top spot after another uninspiring stalemate
25/06/24 23:07Gareth Southgate 's side produced another tepid display at the Cologne Stadium on Tuesday night, and for much of the game failed to improve on the showing against Denmark.
ENGLAND PLAYER RATINGS: Which 4/10 big-name player was 'petulant and pedestrian'? Who is the star of the past who's lucky to still be in the team? And what about the top scorer of a bad bunch on 7/10?
25/06/24 21:11CRAIG HOPE AT COLOGNE STADIUM: Here, Mail Sport runs the rule over England's individuals - and assesses who came out best on a challenging night in Germany.
THE NOTEBOOK: Fans get free sun cream, John O'Shea jets in to do his England homework... while John Stones and Jordan Pickford tie tournament record
25/06/24 21:07MIKE KEEGAN: England failed to silence their critics despite securing top spot in Group C after being held to a 0-0 draw by Slovenia in Cologne on Tuesday.
Harry Kane is peripheral and a passenger. Gareth Southgate must fix this misfiring side fast or England's dream will be in ruins after flat and lethargic Denmark display, writes OLIVER HOLT
20/06/24 18:16OLIVER HOLT AT THE FRANKFURT ARENA - DENMARK 1-1 ENGLAND: The good news is that England did not lose. The bad news is everything else.
Jamie Carragher slams Trent Alexander-Arnold and Declan Rice for being 'far too deep when Denmark have the ball' as England struggle in Euro 2024 clash
20/06/24 17:10Alexander-Arnold was again deployed in midfield alongside Rice but Carragher expressed his belief that the pair were 'far too deep' when Denmark were in possession.
Ex-Premier League star Aleksandar Mitrovic hails Jude Bellingham as the best player in the world... after he inspired England to a 1-0 win over Serbia in their Euro 2024 opener
17/06/24 06:55Gareth Southgate's side laboured to a narrow victory in Gelsenkirchen in their opening game and they were indebted to the talents of the Real Madrid star (pictured).
'Simply not good!': European media are left unimpressed by Euro favourites England's hard-fought 1-0 win over Serbia, as L'Equipe give one defender 3/10 and Marca say 'Bellingham and little else'!
16/06/24 23:13There had been whispers of a new golden generation coming into the tournament but this crop failed to pass the eye test for Europe's cynical scribes.
Gary Neville gives one major reason why he DOESN'T think England can go all the way and win the Euros ahead of their opener against Serbia
15/06/24 17:08All 26 members of the Three Lions' squad trained over the past few days after John Stones ' recovered from a bug but Gary Neville is not convinced they can go all the way.
John Stones admits he feared he had broken his foot against Iceland and would be ruled out of Euro 2024 as England star opens up on injury hell and sickness bug
14/06/24 21:30SAMI MOKBEL IN BLANKENHAIN: The England defender was substituted at half time of last Friday's loss against Iceland after suffering a foot injury during an awkward tangle.
Jordan Pickford delivers John Stones update after Man City star missed training through illness... and hails team-mate as one of the 'best centre-backs in the world'
14/06/24 15:19Doubts over the fitness of the Manchester City defender arose after he was confined to his room on Wednesday due to a bout of illness.
LISTEN: On It's All Kicking Off! Why England's defence could prevent football from coming home
13/06/24 09:59England's back four could prove their Achilles heel in their bid to win Euro 2024 this summer, according to It's Kicking Off co-hosts Chris Sutton and Ian Ladyman.
John Stones returns to England training just one day after being confined to his room due to sickness - as all 26 players take to the pitches in preparation for Euro 2024 opener
13/06/24 09:55The Manchester City defender had been isolating away from his compatriots throughout Wednesday to prevent his sickness spreading through the squad.
Dean Henderson offers update on when John Stones could be back in action for England at Euro 2024, with key defender a doubt for Serbia opener with sickness bug
13/06/24 08:13Stones has been suffering with a bug in recent days and was isolating from his team-mates on Wednesday night as medical staff attempted to prevent illness spreading through the camp.
John Stones is confined to his room as England look to prevent a sickness bug from spreading through their Euro 2024 camp, with Man City defender a doubt for Serbia clash
12/06/24 16:05CRAIG HOPE: The Man City defender was the only player to miss training at their Blankenhain base on Wednesday as he battles a sickness bug, and he is now a doubt for Sunday's Group C opener.
John Stones misses England training through illness four days before their Euro 2024 opener, as stern-looking stars get serious to prepare for Serbia
12/06/24 10:14The Three Lions trained for the first time in Germany on Tuesday after arriving at their base at the Weimarer Land Spa and Golf Resort on the outskirts of Blankenhain.
Inside the England camp: OLIVER HOLT reports on the mood after Gareth Southgate revealed his plans to quit
12/06/24 01:00For large parts of a sunlit afternoon, Southgate stood with a ball tucked in the crook of his left arm, acting as a referee as his squad fought out fiercely contested games of a version of head tennis.
Revealed: Why Luke Shaw was the ONLY England player to wear a green bib during their Euro 2024 training in Germany, after full-back handed Three Lions injury boost with his return
11/06/24 22:53England were handed a significant double fitness boost ahead of their Euro 2024 opener after John Stones and Shaw trained with the first-team squad.
England injury boost as ALL 26 players train at their first session in Germany, including injury doubts Luke Shaw - for the first time since February - and Bukayo Saka
11/06/24 14:52SAMI MOKBEL IN ERFURT: England were handed a significant double fitness boost on Tuesday after John Stones and Luke Shaw trained during the team's first session here in Germany.
Alan Hansen reveals how he raced John Barnes for £20 at Aintree, talks about getting nervous before Match of the Day, and his correct prediction on John Stones in a 2016 Mail Sport interview with Jamie Redknapp
09/06/24 19:42After retiring in 1991 due to injury, Hansen moved into punditry and was hugely popular, most notably for his work on Match of the Day.
Gareth Southgate must block out fresh doubts, old criticisms and England's tournament anxiety... he has a week to find the right balance between bravery and caution, writes IAN LADYMAN
08/06/24 21:31IAN LADYMAN: Standing near the team bus late in the evening, Gareth Southgate had his hands in his pockets and a new set of problems running through his mind.
Gareth Southgate admits he 'completely understands' Wembley boos after England's shock defeat by Iceland - and offers injury update on John Stones just nine days before Euro 2024 opener
07/06/24 22:56SAMI MOKBEL AT WEMBLEY: In their final warm up game before the European Championship, Jon Dagur Thorsteinsson fired Iceland to a shock win at Wembley.
ENGLAND PLAYER RATINGS: Which established star 'is a worry'? Who was 'poor' by their standards? And who's the Man of the Match who now MUST start the Euros opener?
07/06/24 21:00CRAIG HOPE AT WEMBLEY: England's final preparation game for Euro 2024 didn't go to plan as they suffered a 1-0 defeat to Iceland. Craig Hope assesses how each player performed
England face a defensive NIGHTMARE for Euro 2024 as John Stones is seen with medical staff in the tunnel after coming off at half-time against Iceland - while Lewis Dunk misses final friendly with a knock
07/06/24 20:02England manager Gareth Southgate is facing a central-defensive headache ahead of Euro 2024.
Harry Maguire speaks out after injury forces Manchester United star to miss out on Gareth Southgate's final England squad for Euro 2024
06/06/24 15:45The defender is one of the seven players cut from Gareth Southgate 's provisional 33-man squad for the event which gets underway next week.
Marc Guehi in line to start England's opening Euro 2024 fixture against Serbia amid doubts over Harry Maguire
02/06/24 21:30England head coach Southgate ruled Maguire, who is suffering with a calf injury, out of contention for Monday's friendly against Bosnia and Herzegovina.
Gareth Southgate's provisional England squad train together for the first time ahead of Euro 2024... as beaming Harry Maguire and Luke Shaw look to prove their fitness
30/05/24 00:03Manchester United pair Harry Maguire and Luke Shaw were in jovial spirits as they were caught smiling for camera during an England training session in Darlington on Wednesday.
Luke Shaw and Harry Maguire join England camp early in bid to prove fitness... as Gareth Southgate hails Kobbie Mainoo's 'amazing season' for Manchester United
29/05/24 19:11Luke Shaw and Harry Maguire have linked up with Gareth Southgate's squad early as the England duo bid to prove their fitness for this summer's European Championship.
The great football sticker rip off: The astronomical sum albums cost to fill revealed - and how vicious corporate warfare means top players are missing completely
28/05/24 01:00IAN HERBERT: If it's hard to believe that football stickers, six centimetres square, could be a source of corporate warfare, try speaking to those who've worked for either of the rival companies.
Parents outraged with 'rip-off' Euro 2024 sticker albums with dirty war between Panini and Topps meaning England players are missing - and it could cost £1k to fill in both books
27/05/24 21:30IAN HERBERT AND MIKE KEEGAN: Panini blocked American-owned rival Topps from printing stickers of stars such as Phil Foden, Bukayo Saka, and John Stones.
FA CUP FINAL PLAYER RATINGS: Who was a 'bag of nerves' for Man City? And which defender was Man United's man of the match?
25/05/24 16:19Mail Sport's CHRIS WHEELER and JACK GAUGHAN assess the players' performances from Saturday's final, with Man United beating rivals City at Wembley.
Pep Guardiola explains Man City's secret injury cure ahead of the FA Cup final... after the Premier League champions lost almost 1,000 fewer days to injured players across the season than Man United
25/05/24 12:07Pep Guardiola has explained Manchester City's secret remedy which has helped the club to handle injuries during the current season.
Revealed: FIFTEEN players in Gareth Southgate's Euro 2024 training camp didn't start their last club game... with England boss describing his selection as the 'most complicated' he's known
21/05/24 15:09JOE BERNSTEIN: A mixture of injuries and being dropped account for nearly half the players Southgate is taking to Germany, for their respective clubs at the weekend.
Pep's super six on the brink of history, writes JOE BERNSTEIN: Phil Foden and Kevin De Bruyne among half a dozen Man City stars who have won five titles so far with Guardiola
18/05/24 21:30JOE BERNSTEIN: As Sir Alex Ferguson would concur, glitz and glamour only take you so far. The real secret to long-lasting success is having a group of players for whom winning is second nature.
England fans spot shock inclusion in Euro 2024 sticker book and ask if Topps 'know something' about Gareth Southgate's squad
09/05/24 10:42American trading card company Topps brought in legendary manager Jose Mourinho to promote the collectables book, but one of the choices on the England squad pages has left fans stumped.
Marc Guehi wins his battle for fitness ahead of Euro 2024 in boost for England... and Crystal Palace could call upon the defender against Man United after recovery from knee op
01/05/24 16:59SAMI MOKBEL: The Crystal Palace defender hasn't played for three months but is now fully re-integrated into first-team training, in a huge boost to Oliver Glasner.
Erling Haaland urges Man City 'to not think' about title rivals Arsenal... as Pep Guardiola claims the Gunners will not 'drop any more points' in the run-in
28/04/24 19:48TOM COLLOMOSSE AT THE CITY GROUND: With his father Alfie watching from the directors' box, Haaland struck his 21st league goal of the season to go clear again at the top of the scoring charts.
Pep Guardiola confirms Erling Haaland will MISS Man City's trip to Brighton as he recovers from an injury... but insists the Norwegian's absence is 'not a big issue' for his title-chasing side
24/04/24 12:14Haaland missed the FA Cup semi-final win over Chelsea on Saturday with a muscle issue and has now been ruled out of his side's trip to the Amex Stadium.
Thierry Henry predicts Phil Foden's stunning goal in 3-3 draw with Real Madrid seconds BEFORE it goes in... as fans praise the Frenchman's 'elite ball knowledge'
12/04/24 16:13Phil Foden, having been rested on the weekend against Crystal Palace , continued his fine form with a stunning strike to draw City level before goals by Josko Gvardiol and Federico Valverde.
John Stones reveals how he went from the LOWEST year of his career being overlooked by Pep Guardiola and dropped by England to becoming one of the premier central defenders in Europe
11/04/24 08:00John Stones has revealed how he stripped back his game to go from a Manchester City outcast to one of the premier central defenders in Europe.
Forget the World Cup, Euros or Super Bowl - this is why the Champions League is the greatest show on earth!
10/04/24 16:00JACK GAUGHAN: The Bernabeu was the scene of an all-timer in a competition - when it reaches these stages - that is just like no other in the world of sport.
Ruben Dias reveals how Man City will avoid 'big mistake' in run-in and admits his surprise at how well John Stones performed in his hybrid defensive role last season
09/04/24 15:54Ruben Dias has joked that he speedily wakes himself from dreams of end of season glory and claims that looking too far ahead can be a 'big mistake'.
Eric Dier tells Gary Neville 'I believe I should be a part of' Gareth Southgate's England squad… as Bayern Munich loanee insists 'there's a lack of appreciation' for his career
08/04/24 20:40The defender has won 49 England caps and was part of their squad for the 2022 World Cup, but he hasn't been called-up by Southgate since March 2023.
Phil Foden and John Stones are both 'SNUBBED from Topps' Euro 2024 England sticker album'... but which Championship player has been included instead?
04/04/24 16:22The American trading card company won the rights to take over from Panini as UEFA's exclusive sticker parnter for the tournament in Germany back in 2022.
How a bonsai tree helped drive City's Treble success and came to represent Erling Haaland… as Netflix doc reveals all, including Pep's inspirational team talk after 115 charges were announced
01/04/24 23:01JACK GAUGHAN: Unwittingly, Haaland is describing himself. Describing what he is to this City team. A bonsai needs an exact environment to thrive in.
John Stones is named on the BENCH for Man City in huge title clash with Arsenal, despite Pep Guardiola initially ruling him out after picking up an injury on England duty
31/03/24 14:35John Stones was withdrawn in the first half of England's draw with Belgium during the week after going down holding his groin.
MARTIN KEOWN: Man City will have to change how they play against Arsenal without the injured John Stones and Kyle Walker... Pep Guardiola will hope he is not left counting the cost of the international break
29/03/24 22:31MARTIN KEOWN TALKS TACTICS: For City, there might be some irritation over their involvement for England against Brazil and Belgium.
Pep Guardiola admits he understands Man City fans' anger over further increase in season ticket prices... but urges supporters to stick with his side ahead of crunch Arsenal clash
29/03/24 13:23JACK GAUGHAN: City have already announced increases of up to 10 per cent ahead of next season - prompting fury by fans who fear they are being priced out of attending games.
Kyle Walker and John Stones will MISS Man City's crunch game against Arsenal, Pep Guardiola confirms... after the pair suffered injuries while on international duty with England
29/03/24 12:49Manchester City fear injured captain Kyle Walker will miss several weeks of the run-in, and John Stones is also out of Sunday's crunch title clash with Arsenal.
Kyle Walker is a serious doubt for Man City's clash with Arsenal on Sunday after injuring his hamstring playing for England against Brazil... as Pep Guardiola counts the cost of the international break
27/03/24 22:31The City captain was forced off with a hamstring problem during the 1-0 friendly defeat against Brazil at Wembley - before John Stones hobbled out of the draw with Belgium with an ankle injury.
Everton fans notice what Jarrad Branthwaite published on Instagram just hours after England's draw vs Belgium... with the centre back not playing a minute for the Three Lions
27/03/24 13:16The Toffees' centre-back had been called up to Gareth Southgate's England squad for the first time, alongside fellow newcomers Anthony Gordon and Kobbie Mainoo.
Man City's defensive headache deepens ahead of Arsenal showdown as another first-team star is injured on international duty - with Kyle Walker and John Stones also doubts
27/03/24 01:29Kyle Walker pulled up during England's friendly defeat to Brazil at the weekend and was duly substituted in the first half to spark concern at the Etihad with the massive tie looming large.
Jude Bellingham praises 'brilliant' England newcomers after Kobbie Mainoo impresses in draw against Belgium... while Gareth Southgate says he 'can't believe how young' Man United star is
26/03/24 22:15Jude Bellingham rescued blundering England from the ignominy of a second consecutive loss with a last-gasp equaliser at Wembley.
England 2-2 Belgium: Jude Bellingham rescues last-gasp draw for Three Lions after Youri Tielemans double threatened to condemn Gareth Southgate's men to successive defeats
26/03/24 21:42OLIVER HOLT AT WEMBLEY: Two moments of brilliance from two players who have become beacons of light for England, provided blessed relief for Southgate
John Stones goes off injured minutes into England's clash with Belgium just days before Man City face Arsenal in a title clash... as Gareth Southgate defends decision to start him again
26/03/24 20:04Manchester City have suffered another blow days before their crunch showdown with Arsenal after John Stones went off injured 10 minutes into England's friendly against Belgium.
Declan Rice admits he was left 'speechless' after Gareth Southgate appointed him as England captain for Belgium clash... as Arsenal star insists he's proud to be the leader of the pack
25/03/24 22:30KIERAN GILL: It was during a card game of 'Wolf' on Sunday night that Gareth Southgate sauntered over to sit next to Declan Rice.
Gareth Southgate backs England to crack the big game code... but their poor record against the elite must improve if the Three Lions are to win the Euros
25/03/24 22:30SAMI MOKBEL: The last step is often the hardest take. Just ask Southgate. England are good. But are they good enough? The consensus within the football community is a resounding yes.
Why England stars Jude Bellingham, Declan Rice, John Stones and Co will be wearing nameless shirts for just the second half of their friendly with Belgium at Wembley
25/03/24 11:08England players will take to the field in the second half of their friendly against Belgium on Tuesday night without names on the back of their shirts.
Manchester City are monitoring £60m-rated Everton defender Jarrad Branthwaite... with Manchester United, Tottenham and Real Madrid also interested
24/03/24 11:27The 21-year old has had a stand-out season despite Everton's on-going relegation battle and is primed to make his full England debut this week against Belgium.
PLAYER RATINGS: Jude Bellingham and Anthony Gordon impress for England while Vinicius Junior and Endrick steal the show to lead Brazil to victory... but who was the Three Lions' WORST performer?
23/03/24 21:45England fell to a limp 1-0 defeat by Brazil after Endrick's late winner at Wembley. Here, Mail Sport's CRAIG HOPE and MATT BARLOW have rated both teams...
Anthony Gordon and Kobbie Mainoo pick the England stars they'd have in their five-a-side teams - with both selecting the same starting line-up! But there's no room for two key Arsenal stars
23/03/24 00:30It's been a whirlwind week for the two young stars, with Gordon, 23, and Mainoo, 18, both being drafted into Gareth Southgate 's senior squad for the first time in their careers.
The biggest sell-on clauses ever: Kevin De Bruyne earned Chelsea £10m with Man City switch, and the Blues could get another huge windfall if Jamal Musiala leaves Bayern Munich this summer... but which other clubs have benefitted?
13/03/24 21:00One of the hottest properties in world football right now is Bayern Munich's Jamal Musiala, and he has been linked with Liverpool and Manchester City .
Gary Neville hits out at Jamie Carragher's 'OFFENSIVE' opinion about the best rivalry in Premier League history... as his Sky Sports colleague responds by teasing him over infamous clash with Arsenal
12/03/24 10:47The two pundits were appearing on Monday Night Football when the topic of Liverpool and Man City came up following what looks to be the final meeting between Guardiola and Klopp.
Ex-referee Dermot Gallagher backs VAR's decision NOT to award Liverpool a penalty for Jeremy Doku's high tackle on Alexis Mac Allister...but concedes there would be 'less argument if it was given'
11/03/24 17:00Former Premier League referee Dermot Gallagher has backed VAR's decision not to award Liverpool a penalty at the end of their draw with Manchester City .
Richard Keys accuses Pep Guardiola of speaking to his colleague 'like he was a piece of s**t on his shoe' after Man City drew with Liverpool... as he labels Spanish boss a 'disgrace' for his conduct in post-match interview
11/03/24 13:35Guardiola's side walked away with a point after the thrilling clash at Anfield, where Alexis Mac Allister's penalty cancelled out John Stones ' first-half strike.
Alexis Mac Allister insists Jeremy Doku's controversial late challenge was 'a clear penalty' and claims referee Michael Oliver 'made a mistake' as Liverpool hold Man City to 1-1 draw
11/03/24 07:32City and Liverpool played out one of the most pulsating and exciting games of the season on Sunday, the two sides unable to be separated for the second time this season at 90 minutes.
Gary Neville insists Man City still have not learned to deal with Anfield 'washing machine' after 1-1 draw with Liverpool... as Man United icon claims 'you're never safe in this ground'
11/03/24 06:44City and Liverpool clashed at Anfield in a game that was billed as a potential title decider, with the two juggernauts locked in a race for the Premier League crown along with Arsenal .
Diogo Jota reacts on social media to controversial decision to not award Liverpool a penalty for Jeremy Doku's chest-high challenge on Alexis Mac Allister... as fans and players rage at VAR decision
11/03/24 00:45Liverpool's hopes of securing a late penalty were dashed in their 1-1 draw against Manchester City when Jeremy Doku's high boot caught Alexis Mac Allister.
CHRIS SUTTON: Pep Guardiola knows small details matter and Man City profited from it through John Stones' goal from a smart corner routine
10/03/24 22:46CHRIS SUTTON: Who knows how long Manchester City had been sitting on that set-piece routine. Days? Weeks? Months? Years? I can't say I'd seen them try this before.
THE NOTEBOOK: Liverpool and Man City outsmart fans, former Premier League stars swarm Anfield while Pep Guardiola gets his substitutions spot on
10/03/24 21:40LEWIS STEELE: Both clubs' logistics departments, alongside Merseyside Police, conned the thousands of fans waiting to welcome - warmly or otherwise - the two team buses.
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