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In their last match before the second Test next week, England ended the first day’s play at the picturesque Bagh-e-Jinnah ground in Lahore on 76 for two, with Marcus Trescothick 28 not out and Alec Stewart on 12

Andy Jalil23-Nov-2000In their last match before the second Test next week, England ended the first day’s play at the picturesque Bagh-e-Jinnah ground in Lahore on 76 for two, with Marcus Trescothick 28 not out and Alec Stewart on 12. Test cricket was played on this tree-surrounded ground with parkland all around until 1959, before the present stadium was built.Bad light brought an early end to play – quite normal at this time of the year in these parts – with 17 overs still remaining.The England innings did not get off to a solid start with Nasser Hussain, who opened with Trescothick, losing his wicket for 23 to the second ball after tea, with 38 on the board.Nine runs later the second wicket went with Graeme Hick having made only five. Both fell to catches behind the stumps. But Trescothick and Stewart played some fine strokes. Trescothick opened his account with a flick to leg for four. He has hit three boundaries, one to long-off being particularly pleasing.The two boundaries that Stewart struck were a pull to mid-wicket off Stephen John, who opened the bowling with Fazle Akbar, and then a drive to extra cover in the first over from the leg spinner Shafiq Ahmed.Earlier, England’s bowlers, led by Matthew Hoggard, who claimed four for 13, made short work of the Pakistan Cricket Board XI’s innings after they were put in to bat in this three-day game.It took England just over an hour after lunch to dismiss the Board XI for a modest 117 in just 42.3 overs.Hoggard had begun the slide, having Mohammad Ramzan caught behind without scoring and when Andy Flintoff, at slip, held Salman Butt off Alex Tudor, the opposition had lost both openers for just sixteen.Trescothick’s first ball brought the next wicket with Paul Nixon, behind the stumps, taking the catch. The Board XI were 44 for three and on the same score, the fourth England bowler to be used, Ashley Giles accounted for Bazid Khan. The batsman had flicked to leg only to see the ball rebound off forward short leg to the wicket-keeper for a catch.Trescothick struck again in his fourth over with Hick at second slip taking the catch to dismiss Faisal Naved for one.By lunch the Pakistan Cricket Board XI were 60 for five with England’s bowlers totally dictating the terms. They fared no better after the break, with Tudor having Faisal Iqbal play-on from an attempted off-drive with the total on 80.The seventh wicket stand had taken the score to 103 when Hoggard was brought on for his second spell. He struck with his first ball, having the top scorer Shoaib Malik, 27, caught by Hick at second slip.With Giles claiming his second wicket next and Hoggard accounting for the last two, the Pakistan Board XI had lost their last four wickets for just 14.

Speaking to talkSPORT, former Tottenham midfielder Jamie O’Hara has been left in awe of Antonio Conte amid the Italian’s links to the vacant manager’s job, but he admitted that he can’t see the appointment happening. 

The Lowdown: Conte linked to Spurs

Over this last week, links have emerged with former Chelsea boss Conte as a possible replacement for Jose Mourinho in N17.

Indeed, a report from Corriere dello Sport (via Sport Witness) even claimed that Tottenham have held ‘positive’ and ‘fruitful’ talks with the 51-year-old over taking the reins in north London.

However, the outlet also noted that ‘nothing’ has been decided yet and both parties will postpone further negotiations for a later date.

The Latest: O’Hara in awe of Conte

Even though he believes an appointment is unrealistic, talkSPORT pundit O’Hara has waxed lyrical over Conte and admits that he would be the 34-year-old’s personal preference as Spurs’ next manager.

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“I think if Tottenham got Antonio Conte, they’d be able to keep Harry Kane – he’s a brilliant manager,” O’Hara explained to talkSPORT.

“He won the Premier League title with Chelsea and yes he got the sack, but that’s what Chelsea do. It’s their culture. He’s gone to Inter Milan and he’s won the league there, too. He’s a top manager.

“I think we should be going for Antonio Conte or Brendan Rodgers, but Spurs are living in cuckoo land at the moment… we’re pretenders! We haven’t won anything!

“Personally, I would like Antonio Conte, but I can’t see it happening.”

The Verdict: Bang on the money…

We’re inclined to agree with O’Hara’s verdict that appointing Conte at Tottenham is probably out of chairman Daniel Levy’s reach.

On a reported €20m per year (£17.3m) salary at Inter Milan, he could be a costly man to hire, not to mention that the coach with a defence-minded reputation isn’t exactly a tailor-made fit with Spurs’ desired criteria of an open, attack-minded manager (The Guardian).

Lauded as a ‘perfectionist’ by Emmanuele Giaccherini (La Gazzetta via Football Italia), Tottenham would still be better off looking elsewhere as the search for Mourinho’s successor continues.

In other news: Some Tottenham fans flock to this ‘best news’, find out more here.

Andy Carroll will learn his Newcastle fate on Thursday, according to Chronicle Live journalist Lee Ryder.

The lowdown

The 32-year-old is approaching the end of his contract at St James’ Park, having rejoined the Magpies ahead of the 2019/20 season after being released by West Ham.

Carroll has made 22 appearances in all competitions this season, with his only goal coming in a 2-1 defeat to Leicester in March.

The striker is one of a number of Toon players out of contract in June. The group also includes wingers Jacob Murphy and Christian Atsu, centre-back Federico Fernandez and midfielder Henri Saivet.

The latest

Carroll was an unused substitute as Newcastle beat Fulham 2-0 at Craven Cottage on the final day of the Premier League season, and Ryder speculated that his ‘thumbs up towards the stands’ may have been a goodbye.

The Chronicle Live reporter added that the former Liverpool striker will be told whether he is being released later this week, with Mike Ashley possibly having the ‘final word’.

The verdict

Carroll’s time at Newcastle would appear to be up. He hasn’t made enough of a contribution since he returned to Tyneside two years ago, scoring just once in 43 appearances in that time.

Given that he’s now 32, it’s probably in his interests to be playing regular football in a division such as the Championship rather than occupying a bit-part role at Newcastle.

The priority for Ashley should be to extend the contract of Murphy, whose impressive run of form was instrumental in steering Newcastle to safety.

In other news, Newcastle have reportedly held talks with this Championship defender. 

Steve Bruce has dropped an update on Allan Saint-Maximin after an injury scare while playing for Newcastle away to Liverpool this weekend.

The Frenchman was a victim of three fouls from Reds players in their 1-1 draw at Anfield in the Premier League at Saturday lunchtime, being more or less kicked all over the pitch.

Speaking in his post-match press conference when asked about whether he thinks the 24-year-old will be fit to play against Arsenal at St James’ Park next weekend, Bruce claimed (via The Chronicle): “Saint-Maximin’s going to take knocks because of the way he plays.”

The manager added: “I think he’s OK.”

Saint-Maximin so important to Newcastle

You only have to look at the impact that Saint-Maximin has had since returning to the team to see just how important he is to Newcastle. In their last four matches in the Premier League in where he has featured, the Tyneside club have won two and drawn two, with the 24-year-old scoring one goal and setting up another two in those fixtures (Transfermarkt).

The Magpies will need to have him fully fit and at his best if they are to take anything away from the Gunners, who are a wounded animal after back-to-back disappointing results at home to both Fulham and Everton respectively.

Bruce’s encouraging update on Saint-Maximin’s fitness will surely come as a welcome relief to much of the Toon Army, given the Frenchman’s sizeable influence.

In other news, read more on this big Joe Willock transfer update!

كشف خالد الغندور لاعب الزمالك السابق، عن قيمة عرض النصر السعودي لضم محمد أبو جبل من القلعة البيضاء في الفترة الحالية.

وترددت أنباء بقوة في الآونة الحالية، بشأن رغبة نادي النصر السعودي في ضم أبو جبل من الزمالك.

وقال الغندور خلال تصريحات عبر برنامج “ملعب أون تايم” على قناة “أون تايم سبورت”: “أبو جبل جاء كحارس ثالث ثم شاء الله أنه تألق في كأس الأمم الأمر الذي جعل أندية سعودية كثيرة تجلس معه وترغب في ضمه، وإذا الزمالك دفع راتبًا للحارس، أقصى راتب سيكون في حدود 15 مليونًا في السنة، لكن النصر السعودي يعرض 2 مليون دولار، الإغراء هنا كبير جداً، سيجعل اللاعب بالتأكيد يُفكر”.

طالع | وكيل أبو جبل يرد عبر “بطولات” على أنباء رحيله عن الزمالك وانتقاله لـ النصر السعودي

وأضاف: “(الزمالك ليس مثل الأب والأم)، من الممكن أن تقدم تنازلات في الدنيا من أجلهما، ولكن حاليًا الكرة احتراف، نحن في عصر المادة”.

وأكمل: “كارتيرون مدير فني كبير، وموسيماني مدرب متميز، لكن الأول مختلف عن الثاني في فكرة المشاكل التي تحيط بالنادي، مثل فترة تجديد العقود والانتخابات”.

وأتم: “غياب لاعب مثل طارق حامد مؤثر، ولا يستطيع أحد أن يقلل من المدرب الفرنسي لأنه جيد”.

As Manchester City gear up for their FA semi-final clash against Chelsea this afternoon, manager Pep Guardiola has confirmed that club legend Sergio Aguero is still unfit and will not take part (via football.london) – prompting many Sky Blues to react as this news emerges. 

Aguero, who scored a brilliant looping header in City’s last FA Cup semi-final against Chelsea back in 2013, will not play today for Guardiola’s side as the boss confirms he is still not ready following his latest injury.

Bar the Argentine, every other member of the senior squad is fit and ready to do their part when called upon – with the Sky Blues still remarkably in contention for all four major trophies this season.

City edged past Borussia Dortmund in their Champions League second leg quarter final tie midweek and now take on the west Londoners in a bid to reach their second FA Cup final in three seasons.

Flocking to this injury news, which one fan called ‘sad’, Aguero not being able to feature does come as disappointing given his contract will be up at the end of the season and supporters may want to see as much of him as possible, especially in a knockout match such as this one, which is made for heroes to step up and be counted.

Find all of their reactions down below.

Man City fans react as Aguero misses Chelsea

“Man is so washed. I can’t believe it”

Credit: @Relly_95

“finished player. sad”

Credit: @jessealordiah

“it’s a horrible ending for him but he’s lifting 4 trophies at the end of the season so…”

Credit: @ttomconnolly

“He’s finished”

Credit: @WeavusChrist

“this is a sad ending”

Credit: @mcfc_kai

“Disappointed, but not surprised.”

Credit: @MCFC_Liban

“Something is up. I do not understand it.”

Credit: @CharlesMCanada

“Yeah man I’m hurt”

Credit: @Invisibleman137

In other news: Man City fans also flocked to a Romano update, find out more here.

Allan Saint-Maximin inspired a stunning Newcastle United comeback on Saturday afternoon to hand a boost to Steve Bruce’s hopes of staying in the Premier League this season, but another name arguably stole the show at Turf Moor.

The Magpies were heading for a frustrating result until the Frenchman’s 57th-minute introduction as he came off the bench to score and assist two goals in quick succession.

He first found Jacob Murphy before a superb solo effort was rifled home, both within eight minutes of coming onto the pitch.

And whilst he deserves plenty of plaudits, Newcastle’s opening goalscorer deserves just as much, having made a considerable impact throughout the 90 minutes.

Indeed, Murphy was amongst Bruce’s highest-rated starters (7.4), as per SofaScore ratings and this was something echoed by ChronicleLive’s Lee Ryder, who claimed the wing-back bounced back from an indifferent opening half to form a brilliant partnership with Saint-Maximin.

The 26-year-old was one of the Magpies’ most influential players as he recorded 66 touches, a feat only bettered by Jonjo Shelvey – understandably as he’s supposed to dictate play from the engine room.

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But that merely showed how Newcastle relied on Murphy down that right flank, he only got better when Bruce replaced the struggling forward duo of Joelinton and Dwight Gayle.

The 5 foot 9 dynamo also managed to provide two accurate crosses and pulled off one successful dribble but he too contributed defensively to great effect.

As per SofaScore, Murphy made two tackles, which was only bettered by one player on the pitch – Erik Pieters (six), who the Magpies star often went to battle with.

By comparison, central defensive duo Ciaran Clark and Federico Fernandez combined for the same number of tackles. Murphy also chipped in with one interception and one block too.

The £25k-per-week dynamo earned the glowing praise of Alan Shearer on Twitter as he couldn’t contain his excitement at the victory, so whilst Saint-Maximin will be the main name spoken about, you cannot ignore the industrious contribution of the former Norwich City graduate.

He’s still set to be out of contract in the summer, so the Magpies hierarchy will need to act on Bruce’s wishes sooner rather than later after that display.

AND in other news, “There’s rumours” – Exclusive: Marcus Bent drops big claim on ex-player returning to Newcastle…

أثار وكيل جناح الفريق الأول لكرة القدم بنادي باريس سان جيرمان، نيمار دا سيلفا، الجدل بمقارنته مع أسطورة البرازيل، بيليه، الذي فاز ببطولة كأس العالم ثلاث مرات.

وأصدرت شبكة “Netflix” فيلمًا وثائقيًا عن نيمار واسمه “Neymar – O Caos Perfeito”، تحدث فيه العديد من النجوم عن البرازيلي وكان من ضمنهم وكيله السابق، فاجنر ريبيرو.

اقرأ أيضًا.. باريس سان جيرمان يعلن موعد عودة نيمار

وقال فاجنر: “نيمار أفضل بكثير من بيليه، الأخير رائع للغاية ولكن إذا كان يلعب في الوقت الحالي، فسيواجه الكثير من الصعوبات”.

وأضاف: “عكس إذا لعب نيمار في زمن بيليه، فسيحرز 12 هدفًا في كل مباراة، كان الأمر أسهل بكثير”.

وكانت مسيرة بيليه رائعة مع منتخب البرازيل ونادي سانتوس حيث لعب مع السيلساو 92 مباراة وسجل 77 هدفًا بينما لعب مع سانتوس 659 مباراة وسجل 643 هدفا.

In a recent interview, Frank McAvennie questioned the attitude of reported West Ham United transfer target, Odsonne Edouard. 

So far this season, Edouard has highly impressed over his 26 Scottish Premiership appearances for Celtic, bagging 16 goals and providing three assists, as well as averaging a WhoScored match rating of 7.31 – ranking him as the club’s joint fourth-best performer in the Scottish top flight.

As a result of his fine performances, West Ham have been linked with a move for the 23-year-old, for whom Celtic are reported to want a figure of around £35 million to part with.

It will be no surprise to see the Irons front of the queue if Celtic decide to cash in – David Moyes only has one recognised striker in the shape of Michail Antonio.

However, speaking recently to Football Insider, the former Celtic and West Ham striker, McAvennie, claimed that while he would like to see Edouard join the Hammers this summer, he was unsure whether the Frenchman has an attitude that would comply with Moyes.

He said: “I would take Edouard at West Ham but the way he downed tools with Lenny was disappointing. The boy’s got talent and West Ham need a striker. But if David Moyes would have that kind of player, I don’t know.

“But, you get the ball up to him and he keeps it. He’s definitely a talent. There are rumours going about here, there and everywhere but until someone comes in and spends the money, we just don’t know what’s going to happen.”

Transfer Tavern Take

Considering the fact that Edouard scored eight goals over Neil Lennon’s last eight league games in charge of Celtic before his dismissal, it could be argued that McAvennie’s claim that the striker “downed tools” for his manager is somewhat unwarranted.

And, with West Ham in desperate need of a striker in the summer transfer window, with Moyes currently only having Antonio as an option in the position, the addition of a centre-forward with the goal-scoring record of Edouard would appear to be just what the Hammers are looking for.

In other news: these West Ham fans slammed this club figure with “no ambition” after footage surfaced – find out more here!

In an exclusive interview with Football FanCast, former Premier League striker Marlon Harewood revealed he has not been surprised by the impact Dominic Calvert-Lewin has made at Everton this season.

The 23-year-old has been spearheading the Toffees’ push for Champions League football, scoring an impressive 13 goals in English football’s top flight so far.

Not always being a regular at Goodison Park, Calvert-Lewin’s explosion may have come as a surprise to some. That, however, has not been the case for Harewood, who shared his long-time admiration for the player.

On £40.5m-rated Calvert-Lewin, the former West Ham and Aston Villa centre-forward told FFC:

“I haven’t been surprised because I’ve followed him, obviously strikers follow strikers, and he’s been a very top-class striker for many years. It’s just he hasn’t really had the time to shine. Since the new manager’s come in, he’s put a lot of faith in him and helped him along the way because he’s worked with a lot of top-class strikers.

“[He’s] showing him what he needs to concentrate on and once you get that understanding of ‘I want you to score goals, I want you to get into the box, I want you to look at videos, I want you to react to things, I don’t want you coming out of that area’, it just shows really. He’s been in those positions where he’s been threatening on goal and it’s just worked out for him.”

Last season was hardly a terrible a campaign for the England international either, where he also managed to reach double figures in the Premier League.

He scored 13 goals, with Manchester City, Manchester United, Chelsea and Arsenal all clubs succumbing to the No.9’s finishing prowess, showing that he is also the man for the big occasion.

Calvert-Lewin has been making a name for himself on the international stage, too, scoring on his England debut against Wales before netting versus the Republic of Ireland.

The Everton man will now be hoping to get the call-up when England’s squad for the European Championships this summer is announced.