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Marco Silva says Everton should retain their defensive resolve from last season

Everton manager Marco Silva has said that the Toffees need to find the defensive resolve from the backend of the previous campaign. The Merseyside giants made a strong end to last season to finish eighth on the table and that was partly down to the defence which kept 13 clean sheets from the final 13 Premier League matches.

The Toffees begun the current season in the same fashion with successive shutouts but the floodgates have since opened with the club conceding seven goals from the past three league games. Speaking in a press conference, Silva acknowledged that the defensive record has become a concern and he is optimistic that the team can retain the same solidity from the second half of the 2018/19 season.
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Grealish remains confident of breaking into England side

Aston Villa midfielder Jack Grealish remains optimistic that he can break into the England squad following a discussion with assistant manager John Terry. The likes of Dele Alli, Jesse Lingard, Mason Mount and James Maddison have been preferred ahead of Grealish for the attacking midfield role with the Three Lions but the 24-year-old believes he can make the breakthrough ahead of next summer’s European Championship.

In a report covered by Evening Standard, Grealish acknowledged that there are a number of young players, who are currently playing in his position for the national side and he faces plenty of competition. The versatile midfielder added that he is backing himself to make the cut through a consistent run of performances in the Premier League this term.
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Toni Kroos suggests he may retire from Germany after Euro 2020

Real Madrid midfielder Toni Kroos has admitted that he may retire from Germany duty following the 2020 European Championship. The 29-year-old has been a key player for club and country over the years and he appears determined to end his international career on a high by guiding the nation to Euro 2020 success next summer.

Speaking to Bild, Kroos acknowledged that winning the European Championship remains the prime target for next summer and he could thereafter consider hanging up the boots at the international level, he said: “Of course, winning the title is a big goal. After the tournament, it’s a good time to think about it.” Continue Reading

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FORMER INTER STAR VAN BELIEVE LUKAKU WILL OUTSCORE RONALDO

Former Inter Milan star Andy van der Meydeis confident that the club’s new signing Romelu Lukaku will outscore Cristiano Ronaldo in the Serie A this season. Both former Manchester United stars are set to compete for the Italian top flight Golden Boot this term after the Belgian switched from Old Trafford this summer.

Ronaldo joined the club last term and was impressive for Juventus. He was outscored though by Fabio Quagliarella of Sampdoria, Duvan Zapata of Atalanta and KrzystofPiatek who plies his trade at Genoa. Ronaldo was fourth on the list with 21 league goals for the Old Lady, five off of Quagliarella’s.
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Toni Kroos suggests he may retire from Germany after Euro 2020

Real Madrid midfielder Toni Kroos has admitted that he may retire from Germany duty following the 2020 European Championship. The 29-year-old has been a key player for club and country over the years and he appears determined to end his international career on a high by guiding the nation to Euro 2020 success next summer.

Speaking to Bild, Kroos acknowledged that winning the European Championship remains the prime target for next summer and he could thereafter consider hanging up the boots at the international level, he said: “Of course, winning the title is a big goal. After the tournament, it’s a good time to think about it.” Continue Reading

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Ramos hoping to end the forthcoming season with Euro 2020 success

Spain international Sergio Ramos has said that he would like to end the 2019/2020 season on a high by going on to lift the European Championship title at the Wembley Stadium. The centre-back had a forgettable 2018/19 season for both club and country last term, but he is aiming to make amends as he embarks on another campaign.

Speaking to UEFA.com, Ramos spoke about the ambition of finding success with the former World Cup champions and said that he would relish the prospect of playing at San Mames. He added that he had not experienced the atmosphere at the Wembley and he would be delighted to make it to the latter stages of Euro 2020 and ultimately lift the crown.
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