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England head coach Sarina Wiegman was confident her side could fight back against the Netherlands (John Walton/PA)

We never lost trust – Sarina Wiegman confident England would fight back for win

Hossein Vafaei booked a rematch with Ronnie O’Sullivan at the UK Championship (Richard Sellers/PA)

Hossein Vafaei vows no repeat of ‘crazy’ break-off in Ronnie O’Sullivan rematch

Vincent Kompany believes change must start in the boardroom if English football is to become more diverse (Steven Paston/PA)

Vincent Kompany feels increasing diversity at boardroom level the key to change

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England claimed a stunning 3-2 win over the Netherlands after trailing 2-0 (Zac Goodwin/PA)

England keep Olympic hopes alive with dramatic comeback win over Netherlands

Former England captain Phil Vickery has been named in a legal claim (Phil Noble/PA)

Phil Vickery and Gavin Henson among ex-players named in rugby concussion lawsuit

He’s doing well – Erik ten Hag sticks up for under-fire Andre Onana

Ange Postecoglou’s side have lost their last three games (David Davies/PA)

Ange Postecoglou up for the challenge of taking injury-hit Spurs to Man City

Pep Guardiola will face Ange Postecoglu for the first time in a competitive fixture this weekend (Martin Rickett/PA)

Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola praises Ange Postecoglou’s impact at Spurs

Welsh Para shot-put and discus thrower Funmi Oduwaiye is targeting next summer’s Paralympics in Paris (Urdd Gobaith Cymru handout/PA wire)

Para thrower Funmi Oduwaiye ‘always knew I was destined for great things’

Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp believes opposition teams have a difficult time visiting Anfield (Peter Byrne/PA)

Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp: Playing at Anfield is a ‘nightmare’ for opponents

Rafael Nadal has announced his comeback event (John Walton/PA)

Rafael Nadal to make his comeback after a year out at the Brisbane International

England and Scotland could be paired in the same Euro qualifying group again, as they were in Euro 2020 (Nick Potts/PA)

Top seeds England could face Scotland and Wales as teams await Euro 2024 draw

In 2011, former Pakistan Test captain Salman Butt was jailed for 30 months for his part in a conspiracy to bowl deliberate no-balls in a Test match against England at Lord’s (Lewis Whyld/PA)

Pakistan appoint Salman Butt to first official role since spot-fixing conviction

Newcastle head coach Eddie Howe, centre, has warned more VAR would “ruin” football (Owen Humphreys/PA)

Newcastle boss Eddie Howe believes more VAR ‘would ruin the game’

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Min Woo Lee holds a three-shot lead at the halfway stage of the ISPS Handa Australian Open (Brian Lawless/PA)

Min Woo Lee continues fine form in hunt for home double

Tiger Woods during the first round of the Hero World Challenge (Fernando Llano/AP)

Tiger Woods admits ‘I’m sore’ after making comeback at Hero World Challenge

Owen Farrell is taking a break from Test rugby to prioritise his mental health (David Davies/PA)

Shameful and not right – Saracens boss condemns Owen Farrell treatment

Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott (4) celebrates after throwing a pass to Brandin Cooks for a two-point conversion against the Seattle Seahawks (Roger Steinman/ AP)

Dak Prescott throws three touchdowns as Dallas Cowboys beat Seattle Seahawks

Johanna Konta retired from tennis in December 2021 (Zac Goodwin/PA)

On this day in 2021: Johanna Konta retires from tennis

Jurgen Klopp was delighted to take top spot with a game to spare (Peter Byrne/PA)

Jurgen Klopp satisfied as Liverpool secure top spot with a game to spare

Ange Postecoglou will not change his approach when Tottenham travel to Manchester City (John Walton/PA)

Ange Postecoglou knows he can succeed at Tottenham by sticking to plan

Tiger Woods in action on the second day of the Hero World Challenge (Fernando Llano/AP)

Tiger Woods says fatigue to blame for dropped shots in closing holes

Jos Buttler is as committed as ever to leading England’s white-ball teams (PA)

Jos Buttler motivated by poor World Cup to drive England forward

Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta has been outspoken on VAR of late (John Walton/PA)

Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta calls for patience with VAR despite recent criticism

Daniel Levy was a key figure in the development of Tottenham Hotspur Stadium (David Davies/PA)

Daniel Levy ‘proud’ as report reveals Tottenham’s investment in local community

Cameron Norrie has hired Australian Stephen Huss (Martin Rickett/PA)

Cameron Norrie links up with coach Stephen Huss in bid to rediscover form

Mauricio Pochettino said Moises Caicedo’s international commitments have complicated his early Chelsea career (John Walton/PA)

Mauricio Pochettino understands reason behind early struggles for Moises Caicedo

Kevin Sinfield completed the first day of his latest ultra-marathon challenge in York (Danny Lawson/PA)

Kevin Sinfield completes first day of new ultra-marathon MND fundraiser in York

Erik ten Hag, left, has given his backing to under-fire goalkeeper Andre Onana (Martin Rickett/PA)

Erik ten Hag backs under-fire Manchester United goalkeeper Andre Onana

Burnley belief still burning bright for Vincent Kompany

Earps was in tears at full-time after being at fault for the Netherlands' second goal

Wiegman defends Earps after goalkeeping error in England's thrilling 3-2 win

Aston Villa’s Alex Moreno celebrates his winner against Legia. (Joe Giddens/PA)

Unai Emery eager to top group after Aston Villa reach ECL knockout stages

Mohamed Salah (right) has now scored 199 goals for Liverpool (Peter Byrne/PA)

Mohamed Salah closes in on 200 club as Liverpool confirm top spot

Lewis Dunk hailed a historic day for Brighton (Gareth Fuller/PA)

You’ve got to dream big: Lewis Dunk eyes Europa League glory with Brighton

David Moyes braved the cold in Serbia (Darko Vojinovic/AP)

David Moyes urges West Ham to finish the job and top Group A

Brighton forward Joao Pedro continued his fine form (Nick Potts/PA)

Joao Pedro penalty sends Brighton through to Europa League knockout stages

Ben Duckett has been capped in eight ODIs and 11 T20s (Mike Egerton/PA)

Five bad weeks do not define a team – England’s Ben Duckett

Sarina Wiegman’s England must beat the Netherlands on Friday to retain a chance of securing Olympic qualification for Great Britain (Rene Nijhuis/PA)

The key talking points ahead of England’s Women’s Nations League double-header

Kevin Sinfield sets off on his latest ‘7 in 7’ challenge on Friday (Danny Lawson/PA)

Kevin Sinfield vows to keep raising funds to combat MND ahead of new challenge

Sarina Wiegman’s England are third in Nations League Group A1 (Bradley Collyer/PA)

Sarina Wiegman says England ‘know what we have to do’ against Netherlands

Gabriel Jesus claimed the second of Arsenal’s six goals against French club Lens (John Walton/PA)

Gabriel Jesus ‘doesn’t care’ about rumours linking Arsenal with other strikers

Andre Onana’s, left, struggles continued against Galatasaray (Francisco Seco/AP)

Andre Onana – Do the numbers back up the criticism?

Nathan Lyon will spend the whole of next summer at Lancashire (Nick Potts/PA)

Lancashire sign Australia off-spinner Nathan Lyon for 2024 season

Scott McTominay wants Manchester United to take responsibility for the capitulation in Turkey (AP)

We have to own it – Scott McTominay urges Man Utd to atone for Galatasaray draw

Martin Odegaard, left, hailed Declan Rice as an ‘amazing’ addition to the Arsenal squad (Robbie Stephenson/PA)

He’s amazing – Martin Odegaard hails ‘brilliant’ Declan Rice impact at Arsenal

Erik ten Hag endured another frustrating night in Istanbul (Nick Potts/PA)

Erik ten Hag says Manchester United ‘have to learn’ from Galatasaray draw

Sir Matthew Pinsent won four Olympic gold medals (Phil Noble/PA)

On This Day in 2004 – Sir Matthew Pinsent announces retirement from rowing

Mikel Arteta saw his side batter Lens (John Walton/PA)

A genuine dream – Mikel Arteta loved Arsenal’s rout of Lens in Champions League

England head coach Steve Borthwick and Owen Farrell (Niall Carson/PA)

Steve Borthwick ‘fully behind’ Owen Farrell’s break from international rugby

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Ronnie O’Sullivan rode his luck to see off Robert Milkins in the UK Championship (Nigel French/PA)

Ronnie O’Sullivan edges past Robert Milkins into UK Championship quarter-finals

Aston Villa’s Alex Moreno scores their second goal on Thursday (Joe Giddens/PA)

Alex Moreno stars as Aston Villa progress in Europa Conference League

Tomas Soucek scored West Ham’s winner (Darko Vojinovic/AP)

Tomas Soucek snatches late winner for West Ham in Serbia

Keira Walsh played for England at the 2023 World Cup and Euro 2022, and for Great Britain at the Olympics in 2021 (Isabel Infantes/PA)

Keira Walsh ‘feeling fresh’ before latest round of Women’s Nations League games

Former Wales men’s team manager Chris Coleman has spoken to the country’s women’s squad this week (Mike Egerton/PA)

Wales call on Chris Coleman in bid to boost Women’s Nations League hopes