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Players' and managers' full-page adverts | The Gallery

Rafa's full-page in the Guardian, Brendan's admission in the Echo and Harry Redknapp's heavily redacted ad feature in this week's Gallery        

Serie A runners-up Napoli appoint former Chelsea manager Rafael Benitez as new manager

Former Chelsea interim manager Rafael Benítez joins Serie A runners-up following difficult time in west London.        

England v Republic of Ireland: Liverpool striker Daniel Sturridge expected to make first start in central role

Daniel Sturridge's excellent Liverpool form is likely to be rewarded against Ireland with his first senior start.        

In brief

• Phil Neville to follow David Moyes to Manchester United • Isco hopes to join Manuel Pellegrini at Manchester City Phil Neville to join David Moyes' staff David Moyes, the incoming Manchester United manager, is set to appoint Phil Neville, Steve Round, Chris Woods, and Robbie Cooke to…

Phil Jagielka finds voice and takes chance to trumpet England claims

• Friendlies offer defender chance to show leadership qualities • Everton captain won last cap in October draw against Poland Phil Jagielka believes he can become a regular England centre-back and establish himself as a leader of the side as Roy Hodgson looks to settle on a first-choice…

Mark Hughes edges closer to Stoke City manager's job

Mark Hughes close to sealing his return to management after holding talks with Stoke City in the past 48 hours.        

Spain international Isco wants to join Manuel Pellegrini at Manchester City

Manchester City will land the Spain international Isco ahead of Real Madrid, after the Malaga midfielder vowed to follow manager Manuel Pellegrini to the Etihad.

Shay Given to search for fresh start away from Aston Villa

Shay Given looks set to leave Aston Villa to go in search of first-team football after losing his starting place for most of the season to the American Brad Guzan.

Hodgson warns fans over chants

Roy Hodgson asks England fans not to sing antagonistic songs during a friendly against the Republic of Ireland.