Sean Dyche reveals pep talk that inspired Dwight McNeil against West Ham
Sean Dyche revealed how a pep talk helped teenage star Dwight McNeil to another man-of-the-match display against West Ham.
Declan Rice
West Ham in touching distance of Premier League top six – Declan Rice
Declan Rice maintains West Ham have not given up on forcing themselves into the top six of the Premier League this season.
Coleman sits out Hammers clash
Everton captain Seamus Coleman misses Saturday’s home clash with West Ham as the full-back serves a one-match ban following his red card at Burnley last time out.
Football rumours from the media
What the papers say N’Golo Kante and Emerson Palmieri are targets for their former Chelsea boss Maurizio Sarri at Juventus, the Daily Express reports. Sarri is keen to lure France midfielder Kante, and Italy defender Palmieri, as he looks to strengthen his side. Sarri will have a battle on his hands, however. Kante is considered ‘un-transferrable’ by Chelsea manager Frank Lampard, while Palmeiri is in talks for a new contract at Stamford Bridge.
Football rumours from the media
What the papers say Manchester United have reportedly opened talks with Barcelona as they bid to bring midfielder Ivan Rakitic to Old Trafford in the January transfer window. Spanish website Sport says United are in the hunt for the Croatian. They might face a battle, however, with Inter Milan also expressing an interest in the 31-year-old.
Declan Rice is England’s best holding midfielder – Pellegrini
West Ham boss Manuel Pellegrini believes Declan Rice is England’s best holding midfielder and a player who is improving with every game.
West Ham boss Pellegrini will be just as demanding for Oxford cup clash – Rice
Declan Rice insists West Ham boss Manuel Pellegrini will be just as demanding for Wednesday’s Carabao Cup tie at Oxford as he was ahead of the victory over Manchester United.
Pellegrini: Time to move on from Rice’s decision to represent England
West Ham manager Manuel Pellegrini believes everyone must respect Declan Rice’s decision over his international future.
England boss Southgate: Errors against Kosovo will help young players learn
Gareth Southgate is pleased by the way England’s youngsters are progressing and believes the frenetic win against Kosovo will serve them well.
Declan Rice says defensive lapses take shine off Kosovo win
England midfielder Declan Rice says the shine was taken off the Euro 2020 qualifying win over Kosovo by their defensive lapses.
I received online threats over England switch – Declan Rice
Declan Rice has revealed his switch from the Republic of Ireland to England led to threats against him and his family – something manager Gareth Southgate always feared could happen.
Mount looking to learn from Lampard as he seeks to make England mark
Mason Mount is calling on the experience of Chelsea manager Frank Lampard as he looks to build a career for club and country.
Football rumours from the media
What the papers say Italian giants Juventus are keeping an eye on the Manchester United trio of David De Gea, Eric Bailly and Nemanja Matic in the lead-up to the January transfer window, according to Gazzetta Dello Sport. Having signed Aaron Ramsey from Arsenal for free after his contract expired, Juve are drawing up a shortlist of players who will also be free agents if they fail to sign new contracts. Manchester City’s David Silva and Tottenham’s Christian Eriksen are on the list, but Gazzetta says so too are goalkeeper De Gea, defender Bailly and midfielder Matic. De Gea has had months of talks about a new contract at Old Trafford but is yet to sign. Bailly is recovering from the serious knee injury he suffered in pre-season and 31-year-old Matic has dropped down United’s pecking order this year.
Mason Mount looking forward to lining up with old friend Declan Rice for England
Mason Mount cannot wait to line up alongside old friend Declan Rice once again as the talented youngster prepares to follow in Chelsea manager Frank Lampard’s footsteps by playing for England.