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Reiss Nelson has revealed how Raheem Sterling has been inspiring him to make a Premier League breakthrough. The Arsenal forward has praised Sterling’s words of wisdom despite England Under-21s’ Euro 2019 failure. Nelson scored a penalty in Monday’s 3-3 draw with Croatia as the Young Lions bowed out of the tournament having failed to qualify…

Romelu Lukaku’s agent Federico Pastorello claimed “nothing is impossible” when asked if the Manchester United striker could join Inter Milan this summer. Two years on from his big-money switch from Everton to Old Trafford, the 26-year-old’s future is the subject of widespread speculation. Lukaku is understood to be keen on a move to Antonio Conte’s…

Everton have announced the permanent signing of midfielder Andre Gomes from Barcelona on a five-year deal. The 25-year-old Portugal international moves to Goodison Park for a £22million fee following a successful loan spell last season. He told evertontv: “I’m really happy to sign the contract with Everton – it wasn’t hard to decide, it was…

Cameroon launched the defence of their Africa Cup of Nations title with a routine 2-0 Group F victory over Guinea-Bissau. Yaya Banana and Stephane Bahoken were on target for the Indomitable Lions at the Ismailia Stadium in Egypt. Christian Bassogog should have put Clarence Seedorf’s Cameroon ahead just past the half-hour mark when Karl Toko Ekambi burst down the…

Derek McInnes has found a replacement for Max Lowe after securing NAC Breda defender Greg Leigh on a year-long loan. Derby defender Lowe was a major hit for the Dons last season but has returned to the Rams, forcing Pittodrie boss McInnes to look elsewhere to fill his left-back slot. He hopes he has now…

Sheffield United’s long-awaited return to the Premier League means the Carlos Tevez saga can finally be laid to rest, according to Blades captain Billy Sharp. Twelve years have passed since the South Yorkshire club were relegated from the top flight following a 2-1 home defeat to Wigan. Meanwhile, West Ham had beaten champions Manchester United…

A flurry of transfer activity at Stoke saw five new signings announced by the Sky Bet Championship side on Tuesday. The Potters, under boss Nathan Jones, confirmed the acquisitions of a quintet of players – including former Manchester United youngster Nick Powell. Powell moves to Stoke after his deal with Wigan expired and is joined…

England Under-21 boss Aidy Boothroyd questioned his players’ concentration and admitted it would be “daft” to expect them to reach the Euro 2019 semi-finals after their defensive howlers. Josip Brekalo’s late strike, his second of the game, forced the Young Lions to settle for a 3-3 draw with Croatia Under-21s in Serravalle as they ended…

Mail opened their Africa Cup of Nations campaign with a resounding 4-1 triumph over Mauritania at the Suez Stadium. Mauritania, who are making their debut in the competition in Egypt, at least had one moment to cheer about in their Group E clash as they scored their first goal thanks to Moctar El Hacen’s 72nd-minute…

Lucy Bronze has stressed England’s desire to “push on the women’s game” following Sunday’s tempestuous clash with Cameroon. The Women’s World Cup last-16 tie in Valenciennes, which England won 3-0, saw Cameroon twice react to VAR decisions going against them by complaining to the officials at length and looking as if they might refuse to…