Shelvey eyes England spot
Swansea midfielder Jonjo Shelvey wants to become the first player from the club to earn an England call-up.
Shelvey, 21, moved to the Welsh club from Liverpool for £6million on July 3, signing a four-year deal and ending a frustrating spell with the Anfield club.
The one-time England international believes moving to Swansea does his chances of a call up from Roy Hodgson no harm.
"If I play every week, I feel I can get in the England squad," Shelvey said.
I'm sure Roy Hodgson's not bothered who you play for. Look at Ryan Shawcross at Stoke.
"They're not a massive club so I don't think it will affect me coming here.
"It’d be part of Swansea history as they've never had a current England i
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Date: 13.07.2013 - 09:48
Moyes: Rooney not for sale
Manchester United manager David Moyes has reiterated his stance that star striker Wayne Rooney is not for sale.
As he prepared for his first match in charge of United - a friendly against a Singha All-Star XI in Bangkok - Moyes was adamant that Rooney would stay at Old Trafford, despite rampant speculation about the 27-year-old's future.
"Unless I was speaking double Dutch last week, we said Wayne is not for sale," Moyes said.
"It's hard to keep repeating myself but I will - Wayne is a United player and it will remain that way."
Moyes said his excitement levels were building ahead of his first hit-out in the United hot seat, and said he has been impressed by the professionalism of the squad's senior members.
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Date: 13.07.2013 - 09:47
Niang targets prolific season
AC Milan youngster M'Baye Niang is hoping to follow in the goal-scoring footsteps of team-mate Stephan El Shaarawy next term.
The 18-year-old attacker managed just one goal last season for the Serie A side, in the Italian Cup against Reggina, and has been criticised in some quarters for his finishing.
And Niang said he is hopeful of adding to his tally next term, and is looking to emulate his prolific team-mate El Shaarawy, who scored 16 Serie A goals last season - equal third on the league's scoring charts.
"I hope I'll follow Stephan El Shaarawy's example next season with great performances for Milan and a lot of goals," the Frenchman said.
"Last season I had the chance to grow, I played a lot since
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Date: 13.07.2013 - 09:45
Wenger aims to take advantage of stability
Arsene Wenger hopes Arsenal's stability can help them break an eight-year trophy drought this season.
With Manchester United, Manchester City and Chelsea all entering the 2013/14 campaign under new management, Wenger is the only boss from the English Premier League's top four clubs last season to retain his position for the coming campaign.
Wenger, speaking from Indonesia where Arsenal are about to begin a pre-season tour of Asia, believes that could give his team the jump on their rivals this season.
"Nobody knows what effect the changes will have but we hope to take advantage of our greater stability," Wenger said.
"What has been frustrating for me is that
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Date: 13.07.2013 - 09:44
Owen backs Moyes appointment
Former Manchester United striker Michael Owen feels David Moyes is the right man to lead the club in the post-Sir Alex Ferguson era.
Moyes was announced as Ferguson's replacement in May, when the revered tactician chose to retire following almost 27 years in charge.
Despite the momentous task of trying to follow Ferguson's trophy-laden time at Old Trafford, Owen feels Moyes is more than capable of living with the burden of expectation.
"I think everyone would agree it's a great appointment," Owen said.
"It's just in keeping with what Manchester
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Date: 13.07.2013 - 09:41