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Ronald Koeman makes a point to his Everton players during the 1-0 defeat against Burnley at Goodison Park. Photograph: Robbie Jay Barratt/Getty Images
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Harry Maguire, Harry Winks, Jack Butland, Kieran Trippier and Aaron Cresswell all started for England against Lithuania. Composite: PA/Getty/Reuters/Getty/Getty
From Maguire to Winks: Which England Hopefuls might Make the Plane to Russia?
London – 1) Butland hardly tested but should stay second choice Despite having made his England debut in August 2012, Jack Butland had to wait three years for his competitive bow and another two to double the tally when lining up here. England qualified for...Caption:
Ciro Immobile’s 13 goals for Lazio in all competitions this season are bettered only by Lionel Messi across Europe’s top five leagues. Photograph: Filippo Venezia/EPA
Glut of Goals, Fresh Talent, Unpredictability Fuel Serie a Revival
London — There was a time when Italians might have been insulted by the suggestion of theirs being the third-best football league in Europe. Serie A was always il campionato più bello del mondo – the most beautiful championship in the world. How else to describe a...Caption:
Ronald Koeman received a vote of confidence from Everton’s owner, Farhad Moshiri, after their defeat by Burnley. Photograph: Mike Egerton/PA
Everton’s Lukaku-Shaped Hole Leaves Praise of Summer Buys Looking Hollow
London — An ancient cliche was conspicuous by its absence when Everton’s owner, Farhad Moshiri, gave Ronald Koeman a vote of confidence the other day. Older football followers in particular might have noted that in reporting it hardly anyone used the word “dreaded”....Caption:
Antonio Conte trying to get his message across to his Chelsea players this season in the Premier League. Photograph: TGSPhoto/Rex/Shutterstock