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World Cup winner Kyran Bracken is mystified by Eddie Jones’ selection methods — and bored of his mind games. Bracken was one of three scrum-halves to lift the 2003 Webb Ellis trophy with England, and knows how much work it took to get the job done. So he is incredulous that, so close to this autumn's version, Jones chose to start Ben Youngs at No.9 throughout the Six Nations. Dan Robson managed just 28 minutes at the fag end of two of the four matches in which he warmed the bench. Ben Spencer got a grand total of six minutes. “It’s as though Ben Youngs is going to play every minute of the World Cup, which he clearly can’t,” said Bracken. “I just don’t understand it. “In 2003, Matt Dawson pulled out with an injury on the eve of our biggest pool game and I came in and played the full 80. I had over 40 caps, but imagine that scenario if Ben is injured and Dan thrown in not having started a competitive Test. It would be unfair on him. … [Read more...] about England’s Eddie Jones compared to Jose Mourinho by worried World Cup winner

IT'S the final round of group games in the Champions League this season with Chelsea and Liverpool both still needing to qualify for the knockout stages. Jurgen Klopp's reigning champions travel to Austria, while the Blues host French outfit Lille in their bid to avoid demotion to the Europa League. Tottenham and Manchester City are also flying the flag for England in the continent's top competition, and will already have one eye on who they could face in the next round.How are teams that finish level on points sorted in the Champions League? Teams that finish level on points in the Champions League group stage are sorted by the following criteria: Points in head-to-head matches among tied teams; Goal difference in head-to-head matches among tied teams; Goals scored in head-to-head matches among tied teams; Away goals scored in head-to-head matches among tied teams; Goal difference in all group matches; Goals scored in all group matches; Away goals scored in all group matches; Wins in … [Read more...] about Champions League sorting rules: Are groups decided by head-to-head record or goal difference when teams finish level?

TOTTENHAM failed to get revenge on Bayern Munich as they were beaten 3-1 in their final Group B clash in Germany. Despite Ryan Sessegnon netting his first goal for the club, Mourinho's men were out-muscled by the Bundesliga champions - and the Special One remained unsatisfied with the young left-back's exploits. Meanwhile, transfer news is in full swing, with Fenerbahce's Vedat Muriqi high on their wishlist to provide cover fro Harry Kane. And Tottenham are set to open contract talks with Paulo Gazzaniga with the Argentine impressing since coming in for the injured Hugo Lloris. Follow all the latest updates from the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium below... Joe Miles11 hours ago13th December 2019DIMITAR BERBATOV reckons Spurs could win the Champions League this season. Speaking to Betfair, he said: “Liverpool haven't been at their best in the Champions League this term but they're performing brilliantly in the Premier League and, as the holders, know how to pace themselves for the … [Read more...] about 11pm Tottenham news LIVE: Kane and Son to face Wolves, Gazzaniga contract talks, Muriqi January transfer target

TOTTENHAM failed to get revenge on Bayern Munich as they were beaten 3-1 in their final Group B clash in Germany. Despite Ryan Sessegnon netting his first goal for the club, Mourinho's men were out-muscled by the Bundesliga champions - and the Special One remained unsatisfied with the young left-back's exploits. Now they look ahead to the weekend action, as Spurs head to Wolves. Meanwhile, transfer news is in full swing, with Fenerbahce's Vedat Muriqi high on their wishlist to provide cover for Harry Kane. Follow all the latest updates from the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium below... Joe Miles11 hours ago13th December 2019DIMITAR BERBATOV reckons Spurs could win the Champions League this season. Speaking to Betfair, he said: “Liverpool haven't been at their best in the Champions League this term but they're performing brilliantly in the Premier League and, as the holders, know how to pace themselves for the knockout rounds. “Barcelona and Juventus are also strong contenders and … [Read more...] about 9am Tottenham news LIVE: Kane and Son to face Wolves, Gazzaniga contract talks, Muriqi January transfer target

WITH a combined 40 years in football, you’d think Gary Neville and Ryan Giggs would be sick of the sight of hotels. But since retiring, these two have been United in their love of the hospitality industry. They first launched the hugely successful Hotel Football in the shadow of Old Trafford in 2015. While it caters mostly for soccer fans, their latest venture is Premier League fare. The duo have ploughed millions into refurbishing the previously derelict Stock Exchange Hotel in Manchester city centre, transforming the Edwardian building into a luxury 40-room hotel which includes a 3,500 sq ft, £1,750-a-night penthouse suite. Six years in the making, it looks good, but then it should, at around £200 a night for a double room. The welcome is warm as you enter the Stock Exchange lobby, which is small but beautifully formed. Upstairs and into the bedroom, and it is apparent that either Gary or Ryan loves cushions. The bed is huge, but it’s littered with the things.A … [Read more...] about Footie duo Neville and Giggs enter the big leagues with luxury Manchester hotel