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Carroll targets World Cup spot

Andy Carroll admits that his move to West Ham United could improve his chances of playing at the World Cup next year.

Rio: We will still challenge

Rio Ferdinand has warned Manchester United's title challengers that they will be as strong as ever next season.

Newcastle mess 'sickens' Shearer

Newcastle manager Alan Pardew has been undermined by Joe Kinnear's appointment as director of football, says Alan Shearer.

Manager Malky Mackay patient over Cardiff City signings

Cardiff City boss Malky Mackay appeals to fans to be patient as he works at bringing in new players ahead of the Premier League campaign.

Cavani: Nothing official yet

Edinson Cavani says that he would like to play for one of 'the biggest clubs in the world' but insists there is nothing official to announce at the moment.

Nottingham Forest sign ex-Aston Villa defender Eric Lichaj

NOTTINGHAM Forest have signed full-back Eric Lichaj on a two-year contract following his release by Aston Villa.

Sevilla's Antonio Luna set to join Aston Villa today

ASTON Villa are set to take their summer spending past the £10m mark today.

Franco Baldini joins Tottenham as technical director

FRANCO BALDINI has started work as Tottenham's technical director.

Italy 4-3 Japan

Italy defeat Japan 4-3 to win a pulsating match that seals their place in the last four of the Confederations Cup but knocks out the losers.