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Becchio makes scoring return

Luciano Becchio is closing on a comeback from injury after making a goalscoring return in a behind-closed-doors friendly win.

Foxes hit back at critics

Leicester's Football director Andrew Neville is irritated at the number of snipers claiming they are buying promotion.

Sordell targets future success

Marvin Sordell enjoyed a productive outing for England's U21s on Monday and admits he has got a taste for life on the big stage.

Varney sets striking challenge

Luke Varney has called on Portsmouth's strikers to step up to the mark and start performing at the same level as the club's defenders.

Ipswich Town: Boss reveals Collins approach

Ipswich boss Paul Jewell has revealed he made an approach for Stoke defender Danny Collins this summer.

Coventry City: Youngsters are key - Thorn

Manager Andy Thorn has backed Coventry's youngsters to lift the club out of the relegation zone.

Boro need striker cover - Proctor

Middlesbrough coach Mark Proctor says the club remains keen to add loan cover to the striker ranks after failing to seal a deal during the transfer window.

Thomson nears Boro return

Middlesbrough manager Tony Mowbray believes midfielder Kevin Thomson is close to pushing for a return to first-team action.

Leeds United: Becchio boost for Leeds

Leeds striker Luciano Becchio has edged closer to his first appearance of the season with a goalscoring return in a behind-closed-doors friendly win over Hull.