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Could the FA really shoot for the stars and go for Pep Guardiola as England manager?
Appointing six-time Premier League winner would be most ambitious project for governing body since the rebuilding of Wembley
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FA has not interviewed anyone for England job – two months after applications closed
Governing body accused of dragging its feet in process to appoint Gareth Southgate’s permanent successor
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England thought they had their man – Lee Carsley just proved they do not
Shambolic defeat by Greece shows the search for a permanent manager is still on
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Jude Bellingham shock candidate to replace Harry Kane as false No 9 for England
Plus: Analysis on why finding solution to fit Bellingham, Foden and Palmer into England team may well define Carsley’s time in charge
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Erik ten Hag haunted by contract curse that points to club gripped by failure
Dutchman at risk of falling foul of same cycle of failure that led to dismissal of his predecessors
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Erik ten Hag can have no excuses after being given every chance by Ineos
Dutchman’s departure feels inevitable and he can surely have few complaints – but picking a replacement is not so easy
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PSG’s ‘end the glitter’ mantra has killed off galacticos with Kylian Mbappe a relic of the past
After buying their way to success in phase one, focus has now shifted to financial sustainability and harnessing young French talent
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Dejan Kulusevski’s Old Trafford masterclass presents solution to Tottenham’s midfield problem
Sweden international is revelling in his new position as Ange Postecoglou’s attack-minded ethos pays dividends against Man Utd
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Bad blood, toxicity and needle – pass the popcorn please
Mikel Arteta has lit the blue touchpaper to a growing rivalry with incendiary comments about Manchester City that have vexed Pep Guardiola
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‘Judge me in May’ – Julen Lopetegui defiant amid West Ham pressure
Spaniard has faced criticism for selections and tactics after just five Premier League games but vows to learn ahead of visit to Brentford
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How to build a team, with Oxford’s 29-year-old head of football operations
Ed Waldron may be big on data and ‘inverted triangles’, but eyes and ears are still key to Championship club’s recruitment
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More sun and no ‘negative electrons’: Behind Erling Haaland’s fast start
Plus, four ways Arsenal can shackle Manchester City striker, who has scored nine goals in just four Premier League games
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Raya, Alisson, Ederson... Martinez? Our writers debate who is the best goalkeeper in Europe
Premier League keepers leading the way after conceding one goal in four matches in unbeaten opening week for their clubs in Champions League
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