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Former Forest Green midfielder Anthony Barry named by England as assistant to Thomas Tuchel

Former Forest Green Rovers midfielder Anthony Barry has become the assistant manager of the England National Team.   Barry joined Forest Green in May 2013, following a three-year spell with Fleetwood Town.   In August 2013, he made his debut for the Gloucestershire club in an impressive 8-0 victory against Hyde at the New Lawn.   The 38-year-old […]

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Why West Ham’s James Ward-Prowse should be in the England squad

Nine goal involvements already this season would normally guarantee you a place in the England squad, unless your name is James Ward-Prowse.  Bouncing back from a heartbreaking relegation with his boyhood club Southampton last season, he only lasted one Championship game before making the jump to UECL winners West Ham.  Ward-Prowse has made an instant impact, […]

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“For me, international sport should be over”, Dr Emily Ryall sparks dispute over Qatar’s World Cup

Dr Emily Ryall revealed her conflict with the idea of elite international sporting competitions in a public debate held at the University of Gloucestershire’s Park Campus yesterday evening. “If we’re serious about climate change, the days of these World Cups are numbered”, was the way Dr Ryall described the only acceptable avenue to stop the […]

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England Rugby Women and Men’s side progress to World Cup Quarter-finals in style

England Women’s Rugby Union and Men’s League sides both cruised to comfortable wins on the weekend as they set sights for World Cup glory. England’s Women thrashed South Africa 75-0 to top pool C and set up a tantalising quarter-final against Australia. A heavily rotated Red Roses side ran in a remarkable 13 tries as […]

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Uncapped Alana King selected as Australia announce Women’s Ashes squad

All-rounder Alana King could make her international debut in the Women’s Ashes Series after being selected by Cricket Australia as part of a 15-player squad. Australia – looking to defend their title since claiming it in 2015- will host a seven-match series, consisting of three T20 matches, a single Test match and three one-day internationals. […]