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Sunday's gossip column

Luka Modric could return to England, Arjen Robben's bite, Roberto Martinez to discuss Samuel Eto'o future, plus more.

Championship roundup: Norwich win again under new manager Alex Neil

• Cardiff left to rue poor first half in 3-2 loss at Norwich • Watford hammer five past nosediving Charlton The new Norwich manager, Alex Neil , was well satisfied with his side’s 3-2 win, despite seeing his side nearly contrive to throw away a 3-0 half-time lead. “We were…

Belief remains in Ange Postecoglou's Socceroos philosophy despite defeat

The Socceroos missed out on a great chance to top their Asian Cup group, but the loss to South Korea has hardly brought the host team to their knees Australia 0-1 South Korea If the result is everything, and any pragmatist will tell you that it is, then the Socceroos’ 1-0 loss to South Korea…

'Austin on track for England call'

Is it time QPR striker Charlie Austin was called up by England? BBC Sport's chief football writer Phil McNulty assesses his chances.

Scunthorpe United goalkeepers both break arms in defeat to Bristol City

• Sam Slocombe and James Severn suffer same injury • ‘I’m massively disappointed for them,’ says Mark Robins Scunthorpe United lost two goals and two goalkeepers in their League One game at home to Bristol City, with both players suffering broken arms. First Sam…

Carver: Newcastle need boss decision

Caretaker manager John Carver calls on Newcastle United to name Alan Pardew's successor soon.

Crystal Palace transfer news: Neil Taylor from Swansea and Rudy Gestede from Blackburn lined up in £9m raid

Alan Pardew's side are hopeful of recruiting Swansea left-back and Blackburn striker to help the club's relegation fight

Asian Cup daily: Socceroos to do it the hard way, but not all doom and gloom

Promising group campaign ends in disappointment as the Socceroos fall 1-0 to South Korea I’m not happy with the pitch. I still feel the players did fantastically well to play on a pitch that’s not suited to our style. He’s not even here... Continue reading...