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Thomas Sorensen set for Stoke exit

STOKE goalkeeper Thomas Sorensen could leave the club as boss Tony Pulis closes in on the loan signing of David James from Portsmouth.

Wigan strike a deal for Marco Ruben

VILLARREAL striker Marco Ruben has agreed a four-and-a-half-year contract to join Wigan Athletic in a £7million deal.

West Ham boss Gianfranco Zola's through the hairy times

GIANFRANCO Zola's nerves have been as frayed as his hairline during an 18-month reign as West Ham boss that he admits feels more like five years.

Aaron Mokoena's Portsmouth battle-cry

AARON Mokoena has underlined Portsmouth's determination to set aside the ongoing problems off the pitch and concentrate on clawing their way to Premier League safety.

England must flatter Sepp Blatter to win 2018 World Cup bid

ENGLAND'S bid to host the World Cup in 2018 is in danger of -being left behind still further as their rivals queue up to flatter and flirt with FIFA's -powerbrokers.

Rooney is great player - Shearer

Wayne Rooney has "carried" title-chasing Manchester United at times this season, according to former England striker Alan Shearer.

Robinho closes in on Santos move

Brazilian forward Robinho says his proposed loan move from Manchester City to Santos is "90% certain" to go through in the next few days.

Zambia 0-0 Nigeria (4-5 pens)

Nigeria go through to the semi-final of the Africa Cup of Nations after beating Zambia 5-4 on penalties.