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Crystal Palace youngster Sam Woods has been speaking about his first team chances – could the Eagles already have their James Tomkins replacement at the club?

Mamadou Sakho could miss the rest of the season through injury, and it may just offer the perfect chance for Woods to prove his worth.

Roy Hodgson of course has veteran Scott Dann to call on in Sakho’s absence, but Woods has been speaking about his hopes of a proper run in the first XI.

What has he said?

“That’s not my decision, so I can’t say If I can play or not,” Woods told Football.London.

“I’m just going to be trying my best everyday and see where that takes me.

“I think to try my best everyday in training, in games and just see what happens. If I can keep getting on the bench for the first-team that’s good and maybe come on.

“We just have to wait and see.

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“It’s different (training with the first-team) it’s a lot more intense and demanding, but you have to learn quick.

“I feel like I’m adapting everyday and definitely becoming a better player training with them.”

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Woods went on to explain the benefits of training with the first team and praised the likes of Dann and Tomkins for their guidance, so he clearly has his head screwed on straight.

And the youngster has actually already featured for the senior side, amassing 11 minutes in an EFL cup clash against Middlesbrough.

With Tomkins set to turn 30 on Friday, Woods’ presence in the first team could become more and more prevalent over the next 18 months or so.

Aaron Wan-Bissaka has already cleared the path for youngsters to grab their chances under Roy Hodgson, and Woods’ excellent attitude should ensure he is best-placed to follow in the right-back’s footsteps.

Players age at different rates of course, but if Tomkins’ form falls off at any point in the near future, could the 20 year-old be a long-term partner for Sakho? Palace fans, let us know your thoughts in the comments below…

Leeds cannot afford to get ahead of themselves even if they could go top of the Championship by winning their game in hand.

With 14 games still to play, Leeds have far from completed their mission of a top-flight return as their league standing is still very much in the balance.

A number of teams have the potential to get promoted – with Leeds being one of them – so they have to maintain their focus and continue to work hard. Even though it will be hard to balance, the Whites almost must be thinking of who they will sign to improve in the summer, of which Burnley’s Aaron Lennon will come straight to mind.

Lennon, (who is valued at £4.5 million on Transfermarkt) started his footballing career with Leeds and could now be set to return to Elland Road (touted with a move in the Sun some weeks ago now), where it all began.

Marcelo Bielsa is reportedly a fan of the 31-year-old and is ready to stage an emotional return to his boyhood club.

It’s no wonder he is a fan either, with plenty of top-flight experience and then attributes like electric pace, close control and an eye for his team-mates, he could settle in nicely to the current set-up at Elland Road.

The former England international is currently injured and that will be a big blow to him personally, seeing as he was very important to Burnley’s set-up this season.

With 22 appearances, one goal and one assist to his name, Lennon was once again a key player for a side, something he had previously struggled with during spells at Everton and Tottenham.

Leeds would certainly make room for the winger they once adored, seeing as he would definitely make improvements to their overall squad as well.

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West Ham United manager Manuel Pellegrini has been giving his verdict on midfielder Declan Rice, via whufc.com, and has suggested that he has been surprised about just how mature the 20-year-old is.

What’s the word, then?

Well, after a tough start to the season where he failed to make the squad against Bournemouth and was an unused substitute against Arsenal and Wolverhampton Wanderers in the opening four Premier League matches, the youngster has since played the full 90 minutes in 19 consecutive top flight fixtures prior to the visit of Fulham on Friday night.

The player who has now pledged his international allegiance to England has been one of the standout performers for the east London outfit this term, and he continues to go from strength to strength despite his tender years.

When asked if he was the best youngster Pellegrini has worked with, the Chilean told whufc.com: “I worked with so many young players, it is difficult to compare 20 years of management and different players, but he is a very good player.

“I started with Javier Mascherano when he was 17 years old and he was similar to Declan Rice in his mentality – the mentality that when they are 17 or 19 years old it seemed that they have the mentality of 35 years old.”

How should his comments be interpreted?

By comparing him to Mascherano it is clear that Pellegrini feels that he has a special player on his hands, and one that he has surprised him with the mentality that he has despite only recently coming out of his teenage years.

To say that the London-born midfielder has the maturity of a 35-year-old is certainly a big compliment, and the Irons boss will want him to carry on listening and improving so his performance levels don’t drop anytime soon.

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The Everton fans are in no mood for a laugh and a joke at the moment.

Ahead of next week’s Premier League clash with Cardiff City, a tweet from Everton’s official account made a joke about Toffees goalkeeper Jordan Pickford recently becoming a father.

However, the Everton supporters were not having any of it.

The Merseyside outfit are on a rotten run of form at the moment, losing five of their last six matches in all competitions, including their last three in the league.

Many expected the team to make a challenge for the top-six this season, but they have not been victorious in the league since an unconvincing 1-0 success away to struggling Huddersfield Town at the end of next month.

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As a result, there is simply no downplaying the importance of Tuesday’s trip to Cardiff, which will be Everton’s first match since they lost 1-0 at Watford on February 9.

Everton’s Twitter account are doing their best to raise the spirits at the moment, but the club’s supporters are just not interested. Earlier this week, fans trolled a Twitter post showing off Lucas Digne’s skills in training and once again, the club’s account has been targeted for abuse from unhappy supporters.

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Manchester City defender Rico Lewis posted a brilliant photo of himself as a toddler wearing an England kit after making his Three Lions debut.

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Lewis makes England debutSays it's an honour to play for Three LionsImpresses in North Macedonia drawWHAT HAPPENED?

Gareth Southgate handed Lewis his senior England debut on Monday against North Macedonia and saw the 19-year-old go on to pick up the player of the match award. Lewis has now reflected on his maiden bow on social media with an epic photograph showing him in full Three Lions kit as a very young child.

"Thank you to everyone who has supported me on this journey so far. It is an honor of a lifetime to represent England," he posted alongside the picture on Instagram.

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Lewis certainly impressed his manager against North Macedonia. Southgate said after the 1-1 draw that he felt the Manchester City youngster was "excellent" and the decision to award a penalty against him was "very, very harsh." Lewis will be hoping he can now make a late push for England's Euro 2024 squad and his versatility will make him an attractive option. The youngster can play in both full-back positions as well as in midfield.

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Rico Lewis has become the second-youngest Manchester City player to feature for England (18 years, 364 days), behind only Micah Richards in 2006 (18 years, 144 days).

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Lewis will now return to City and will be aiming for more Premier League starts in a bid to boost his international hopes. The teenager has made five appearances in the top flight so far this season but only two of those outings have been as a starter. The Cityzens return to action on Saturday in a top-of-the-table clash with Liverpool.

The Red Devils ran out 2-0 winners at Wembley as Erik ten Hag secured his first silverware in English football with a victory over Eddie Howe's side

A Casemiro-inspired Manchester United ended their near six-year long wait for a trophy, beating Newcastle United in the Carabao Cup final on Sunday.

After an even, slightly untidy start where chances were at a premium, United blew the game wide open with two quickfire goals in just six first-half minutes.

The exceptional Casemiro grabbed the opener, nodding Luke Shaw's free kick past Loris Karius. And six minutes later, Marcus Rashford burst free of the Magpies' defence and fired on goal, with an unfortunate deflection off Sven Botman taking the ball into the net.

United didn't have it all their own way after the break as, buoyed by a rampant travelling support, Newcastle dialed up the pressure. In truth though, there was never much danger of them letting their lead slip as they clinched the first major silverware of the Erik ten Hag era.

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  Goalkeeper & Defence

  David de Gea (7/10):

  His strong hand denied Saint-Maximin in the first half. Seemed pretty confident collecting high balls and sweeping up behind his defence.

  Diogo Dalot (4/10):

  Early, and largely unnecessary booking, had him walking a tightrope. Saint-Maximin regularly had the beating of Dalot in all honesty, and it was little surprise to see him hooked at half-time.

  Lisandro Martinez (7/10):

  Made a huge block to deny Bruno Guimaraes when Newcastle were piling on the pressure in the second half. What a superb piece of business.

  Raphael Varane (7/10):

  Passing wasn't perfect, but very little wrong with his defending.

  Luke Shaw (7/10):

  Absolutely delicious ball led to the opener. He also chipped in with some vital interceptions, showcasing his astute reading of the game.

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  Midfield

  Casemiro (8/10):

  Guided his header into the corner superbly to open the scoring. Barely did anything wrong – worth every penny United spent on him.

  Fred (6/10):

  A nice foil for his compatriot. Typically full of energy, but was overly enthusiastic in his tackles on occasion. Taken off while on a booking.

  Bruno Fernandes (5/10):

  Worked really hard off the ball but wasn't particularly creative. Not much he tried came off and made a hash of two, potentially game-ending passes late on, before squandering a chance to make it three himself.

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  Attack

  Antony (6/10):

  Rarely gave the ball away in the final third. Nothing too magical, though he did wind up his opponents.

  Wout Weghorst (7/10):

  Ran the channels like an animal all game. Denied by a wonderful Karius save just before the break and completed a nice lay-off just before the second goal.

  Marcus Rashford (7/10):

  United were looking to release him at every opportunity and he eventually forced a goal when his shot deflected off Botman and over Karius. His astounding recent form continues.

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  Subs & Manager

  Aaron Wan-Bissaka (7/10):

  Solid after replacing Dalot. Will be interesting to see if he can become first choice after improving so drastically under Ten Hag.

  Marcel Sabitzer (6/10):

  Kept the pressure on Newcastle as they searched for an equaliser.

  Scott McTominay (6/10):

  His height was helpful in the penalty box.

  Jadon Sancho (N/A):

  Not enough time to make an impact.

  Harry Maguire (N/A):

  Nice of Ten Hag to give his captain a run out in the closing stages.

  Erik ten Hag (9/10):

  Told his side to release Rashford early in the first half – to decent effect. Smartly removed any players on a booking from the fray. The first United manager to lift a trophy since Jose Mourinho.

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De volta ao time titular do Sport, o volante Rithely comemorou o bom desempenho da equipe diante do Afogados, pelo Campeonato Pernambucano. Após ficar de fora do jogo anterior por conta de desgaste muscular,o volante esteve entre os 11 iniciais na goleada por 4 a 0 deste sábado.

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‘Muito feliz pela vitória e atuação. Fomos confiantes, convictos do trabalho que estamos fazendo e muito seguros durante toda a partida. Merecíamos isso e agora nos dará mais tranquilidade para trabalhar’, disse Rithely.

Atrás da segunda vitória seguida e de um alívio na má fase da equipe, o time rubro-negro vai até Petrolina enfrentar o clube da cidade pernambucana. O volante garante foco total no próximo duelo para começar a retomar a confiança do Leão.

‘Agora é esquecer o que passou e focar no Petrolina. Mais um jogo importante se ainda quisermos almejar grandes objetivos durante a temporada. Vamos trabalhar concentrados para fazer mais uma grande partida e se Deus quiser buscar outro resultado positivo’, avaliou.

Rithely voltou ao Sport depois de dois e é um dos principais reforços do Sport para a temporada de 2020.

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O meia Jean Mota, do Santos, faz parte dos planos do Bahia para a próxima temporada. O clube baiano está disposto a desembolsar R$ 5 milhões pelo atleta. O Peixe, no entanto, ainda vai avaliar o valor.

A informação foi inicialmente publicada pelo ‘Yahoo Esportes’ e confirmada pelo empresário do meia, Diogo Silva, ao LANCE!.O presidente do Santos, José Carlos Peres, foi procurado pela reportagem, mas ainda não respondeu.

O interesse do Bahia é antigo. No ano passado, o Tricolor de Aço fez uma proposta de empréstimo, mas o Santos não aceitou. O Peixe, inclusive, quis uma troca entre o camisa 41 e o volante Ramires, que foi recusada pelo time baiano.

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Jean Mota teve um primeiro semestre acima da média. O meia foi artilheiro do Paulistão, com oito gols, e se tornou o craque do torneio estadual. Porém, a má fase e as críticas chegaram no segundo semestre. O atleta tem sido opção do técnico Jorge Sampaoli no decorrer das partidas.

No geral, Mota tem 164 jogos e 15 gols pelo Santos. Ele chegou ao Peixe no meio de 2016 depois de se destacar pelo Fortaleza.

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O Corinthians está nas semifinais do Campeonato Brasileiro Sub-20. Na tarde desta quinta, o Timãozinho mediu forças com o São Paulo no Parque São Jorge e venceu, por 2 a 1, com dois gols de Léo Pereira. Como havia empatado no duelo da ida no Morumbi, em 1 a 1, o Alvinegro garantiu sua vaga na próxima fase do torneio nacional.

Como já era esperado durante toda a semana, o Majestoso começou disputado, sem grandes chances para ambos os lados. Ciente da importância da partida, o São Paulo foi reforçado pelo atacante Helinho e pelo meio-campista Gabriel Sara, ambos jogadores do elenco profissional. Mesmo com os garotos em campo, o Tricolor não conseguiu segurar o Timãozinho.

Desfalcado do técnico Dyego Coelho, suspenso pelo terceiro cartão amarelo, o Corinthians fez um primeiro tempo tímido, mas de muita entrega em campo. Na volta do intervalo, o Alvinegro encontrou os espaços na defesa do São Paulo e, em dois rápidos contra-ataques, Léo Pereira apareceu entre os zagueiros adversários para dar a vitória ao time da casa.

Sem se entregar em campo, o São Paulo buscou o empate durante toda a partida. Aos 45 minutos do segundo tempo, Maia recebeu bola na lateral do campo, carregou pelo meio, achou um espaço e, de fora da área, acertou um belo chute colocado, sem chances de defesa para Guilherme. Apesar do esforço, o Tricolor não conseguiu reverter o resultado e o Corinthians carimbou seu passaporte às semifinais.

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A CBF deve divulgar as informações sobre os duelos de semifinal nos próximos. Além do Corinthians, o Flamengo também está classificado. Palmeiras e Cruzeiro brigam por uma vaga, enquanto Vasco e Atlético-MG disputam o último dos quatro lugares disponíveis nesta fase da competição nacional.

Já o São Paulo, que não tem mais chances de brigar pelo título brasileiro da categoria, vai em busca da conquista do Campeonato Paulista. No próximo domingo, às 11h, o Tricolor recebe o Palmeiras pelo primeiro jogo da semifinal do estadual. O Corinthians foi eliminado da competição pelo Ituano nas quartas de final e está fora do Paulistão.

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Vice-artilheiro do Cuiabá na surpreendente campanha do clube na Série B, o volante Jean Patrick vem apresentando no campeonato nacional o mesmo bom futebol que levou o Vasco a buscá-lo no Luverdense em 2015.

Com três gols marcados em catorze partidas disputadas no torneio, o paranaense afirma que passa pela melhor fase de sua carreira.

– Muitos dizem que o jogador de futebol atinge o seu auge por volta dos 26, 27 anos e creio que sou um bom exemplo disso. Estou em em ótima forma física e técnica além de me sentir mais maduro em campo. Realmente o tempo faz com que reconheçamos mais facilmente os atalhos durante os jogos e isso é de fato positivo. Não tenho dúvidas de que ainda ajudarei muito o Cuiabá nesta temporada – declarou.

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Três pontos atrás do G4, mas com uma partida a menos disputada, o Cuiabá conta com o retorno de Jean na partida do próximo sábado na Arena Pantanal diante do Londrina, pela rodada 26 da competição nacional.

Para o atleta, derrotar a equipe paranaense será importante pela soma de mais três pontos na classificação e também para encher o grupo de moral antes do difícil confronto contra o vice-líder Atlético Goianiense na rodada posterior.

– Se superarmos o Londrina, poderemos terminar a rodada na cola do quarto colocado, mesmo tendo um jogo a menos que os nossos rivais. Além disso, nosso adversário seguinte será simplesmente o time com a segunda melhor campanha da competição, logo, encará-los em Goiás após termos vencido, será fundamental para a nossa autoconfiança – encerrou.