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Friday, August 31, 2001
Beckham on course for crunch qualifier
David Beckham is on course to be fit for England's crucial World Cup qualifier against Germany on Saturday after coming through a training session today.

Brown ready for Battle of Britain II
Scotland coach Craig Brown is keen to face England in another Battle of Britain play-off for a place in the World Cup Finals - and says his team will be more confident of beating the Auld Enemy this time around.

Barmby set to replace Hargreaves
Nick Barmby is expected to have a vital role for England on Saturday. The Liverpool player is set to operate on the left of midfield against Germany.

Beckham insists: I'll be fit to play
David Beckham has given Sven Goran Eriksson the news he most wanted by declaring himself fit to lead England into tomorrow's World Cup showdown against Germany.

Pain-killer injection is Becks' last resort
David Beckham will go to any lengths to make sure he leads England out at the Olympic Stadium in Munich tomorrow night.

Beckham's injury - the physio's story
The race to restore David Beckham to fitness began within seconds of him limping gingerly from the Villa Park pitch suffering from a groin injury on Sunday.

Blanc 'honoured' sign up with the Devils
Laurent Blanc has declared 'he is honoured to finish his career' with Manchester United after he signed for Red Devils on a free transfer from Inter Milan.

Liverpool swoop for Kirkland and Dudek
Liverpool have today signed young Coventry City goalkeeper Chris Kirkland in addition to Feyenoord stopper Jerzy Dudek.

Repka shuns move to Upton Park
Fiorentina defender Tomas Repka has become the lastest player to reject a move to West Ham United.

Boro tie up deal for Johnston
Middlesbrough have completed the signing of unwanted Rangers midfielder Allan Johnston for a fee of £600,000.

Houllier: Don't waste Heskey on the wing
Gerard Houllier believes Sven Goran Eriksson should pick Emile Heskey at centre forward instead of on the left wing against Germany tomorrow night.

Kahn: We know how good Owen is
The attention may have been directed on David Beckham's fitness - but the man who really worries Germany is Michael Owen.

Effenberg: Who is Steven Gerrard?
Steffen Effenberg has poured scorn on England's Steven Gerrard by claiming he does not know who he is.

Clemence is out for three months
Tottenham's Stephen Clemence is refusing to blame Blackburn captain Gary Flitcroft for the two-footed lunge that has left him sidelined for three months with knee ligament damage.

Wright remains a fan at heart
Queens Park Rangers manager Ian Holloway believes former chairman Chris Wright is ready to end his self-imposed exile from Loftus Road.

Oakes is getting a taste for the Orient
Scott Oakes is expected to play for Leyton Orient at Southend on Saturday, despite suffering from a sore ankle.

Curbishley defends agreement with Inter
Charlton Athletic boss Alan Curbishley has defended his club's link-up with Italian giants Inter Milan.

Reuser signs new deal with Tractor Boys
Dutch forward Martijn Reuser has signed a two-year extension to his contract with Ipswich Town, keeping him at the club until the summer of 2005.

Platt: Odds are stacked against us
David Platt is looking for his England Under 21s to set a winning example for the senior side tonight.

Fergie toasts his vintage Blanc
Sir Alex Ferguson has insisted that World Cup hero Laurent Blanc, his stop-gap signing from Inter Milan in the wake of Jaap Stam's ejection from Old Trafford, can be another golden oldie for Manchester United.

Let's play big matches later - bosses
The Premiership's top managers want the League's fixture makers to keep their clubs apart for the opening five matches of the football season.

Reds in Dudek race against time
Liverpool could be beaten by the clock in their bid to complete the £4.85m signing of Jerzy Dudek before today's Champions League deadline.

McIlroy tips Carroll to be United No.1
Roy Carroll has been tipped to emerge from the shadow of Fabien Barthez and carve out a long-term future as first-choice goalkeeper for Manchester United in a glowing tribute from his Northern Ireland manager Sammy McIlroy.

Rudi goes from stop-gap to great redeemer
Ian Ladyman profiles German coach Rudi Voeller, a man seeming to carry luck on his side.

Dons fans urge Koppel to give up bid
Wimbledon supporters have urged chairman Charles Koppel to give up his bid to take the club to Milton Keynes.

Carlisle sign Irish international
Carlisle United have completed the signing of Shelbourne Striker Ritchie Foran for an undisclosed fee.

Oxford's Tait worry for Diamonds duel
Oxford midfielder Paul Tait is battling to be fit for the home clash with Rushden & Diamonds.

York hopeful of O'Kane making Halifax clash
York City boss Terry Dolan looks set to name an unchanged squad for his side's clash with Halifax.

Southend looking to maintain home record against Orient
Southend United coach Rob Newman has no injury worries, ahead of his side's clash with Leyton Orient.

Macclesfield wait on Byrne ahead of Scunthorpe showdown
Macclesfield boss Gil Prescott has an injury doubt over midfielder Chris Byrne as his side try to bounce back from their 4-0 hammering by Mansfield against Halifax.

Ayres blow for Harriers ahead of Stags match
Kidderminster boss Jan Molby will be forced to make changes for the home clash against Mansfield.

Imps wait on duo ahead of Darlington clash
Lincoln boss Alan Buckley has a couple of injury concerns ahead of his side's clash with Darlington.

Grecians duo doubtful for Hatters clash
Exeter City's Sean McCarthy could be ruled out of the home game against Luton by injury.

Town pair sit out Gulls game
Cheltenham Town will be missing striker Hugh McCauley and Steve Jones for the visit of Torquay United.

Carlisle new-boy makes bow against Dale
Carlisle's new signing Richard Foran is set to step straight into the Cumbrians side for their game against Rochdale.

Pirates' injury worries for Shrews game
Bristol Rovers manager Gerry Francis will have to contend with a number of injury doubts, as his side prepare for the game against Shrewsbury.

Robins sweat on Evans for Us battle
Swindon manager Roy Evans has two players out through suspension and one injury worry ahead of the game against Colchester.

Alcide out for Cherries crunch
Cambridge striker Colin Alcide has been ruled out of the clash with Bournemouth through injury.

Robins sweat on Evans for Us battle
Swindon manager Roy Evans has two players out through suspension and one injury worry ahead of the game against Colchester.


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