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Tottenham’s Jan Vertonghen has issued a worrying update on the fitness of Harry Kane.

Spurs fans were delighted yesterday after a picture surfaced of Harry Kane without his protective boot. Kane looked in high spirits meeting with Gareth Southgate, and fans suspected he may even return for the Chelsea clash.

Those hopes now appear to have been crushed, as comments from Tottenham teammate Vertonghen seem to suggest Kane is simply targeting a return for the World Cup.

“The fact that we now risk facing a well-rested and in-form Kane at the World Cup doesn’t matter for me. I prefer a fit Kane, whether he’s an opponent or not,” Vertonghen told ESPN.

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“I don’t think [the injury] is serious enough for him to miss the World Cup. I hope he’ll return before the end of the season and then he has time for the national team.”

Of course, there is nothing in the quotes to definitively confirm Kane won’t return before the summer, but the fact that super Jan is “hoping” the striker can return before the end of the season surely does not bode well for the coming weeks.

A return for the Chelsea match would have been quite remarkable, but fans may now just be hoping to see their star man at the World Cup.

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Of course, Mauricio Pochettino has built a side capable of scoring the goals to fire them to a top four finish without Kane, but he is still an absolutely massive loss.

Spurs fans, would you rush Kane back or play it cautiously? Let us know your thoughts in the comments below…

Jose Mourinho has split opinion for years and years now but he has largely had the support of a Manchester United fanbase desperate to return to the top of English football throughout his time at Old Trafford.

However, the tumultuous week in March that saw the Red Devils crash out of the Champions League at the hands of Sevilla appeared to be something of a turning point for the former Real Madrid manager.

The disappointing defeat to the Spanish side and its insipid nature seemingly emboldened Mourinho’s critics – both fans of the club and those looking in from outside – and increased the scrutiny on him.

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As the Portuguese manager gears up to try and prevent United’s bitter rivals Manchester City winning the league against them, he has also been criticised by a club legend.

Former boss Tommy Docherty has had his say about a man who has taken to managing at Old Trafford in a very different manor to how he did.

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He was quoted by the Sun as saying:

“If he was made of chocolate he would eat himself. You can’t argue with his record but I think he goes over the score with the criticism of players.

“He has bought those players and then he is criticising them afterwards. I would be amazed if he lasts any length of time at United.

“I don’t think the board will put up with his antics. I don’t watch them a lot because I watch City – they are great to watch. They play football the way I like to play it.”

If there was one criticism from Christian Eriksen’s previous seasons at Tottenham Hotspur, it was how temperamental the Danish international could be for a player of his obvious quality.

That’s not to say the playmaker didn’t bring creative threat to most of his performances; rather, that his capacity as a match-winner tended to vary. In some games, he’d be the difference for Tottenham. In others, he’d just about surpass a supporting role, often when the Lilywhites needed him most.

But this season has been one of increasing maturity for arguably Spurs’ most talented midfielder. More and more, Eriksen – who Transfermarkt value at £63million – has appeared to embrace his responsibility in the team this season, particularly since the start of December which has seen him enjoy a run of ten goals and six assists in 21 appearances.

A fortnight ago, Eriksen’s wonderstrike at Stamford Bridge was vital in getting Tottenham back into a game that essentially secured them Champions League football for 2018/19, and against Stoke on Saturday the 26-year-old was the difference once again – officially scoring twice even if Harry Kane did his best to claim the second goal as his own, Eriksen’s free kick seemingly glancing off the England international’s shoulder.

And thus, we are left facing an interesting question; who is Tottenham’s best match-winner? That is to say, the player with the greatest ability to turn a game on it’s head with a moment of brilliance. Let us know by voting below…

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For the second season in three, numerous Chelsea players have dropped their level of performance substantially which has resulted in a putrid defence of the Premier League title.

That alarming slump will surely see Antonio Conte pay with his job in the summer – if not before – but there are clearly issues with the club as a whole for this to happen twice in such a short space of time.

One man who hasn’t let his standards slip is N’Golo Kante, who could arguably be deemed Chelsea’s only world-class player.

The dressing rooms both now and in the 2015/16 aberration under Jose Mourinho were full of big egos but the French holding midfielder is as humble as they come.

A photo has emerged of the former Leicester City man, who has 22 caps for France, shopping in Sainsbury’s, further underlining his humility and endearing himself to the Blues fans.

We’ve taken a look at the best of the reaction…

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The majority of Liverpool fans have been completely captured by Jurgen Klopp’s charismatic nature and attack-minded tactics on the pitch.

So, when the German coach recently discussed his plans for when he departs Anfield for good, supporters were left sweating.

In an interview with Sky Germany, the 50-year-old revealed that he will take a year-long break when his time with the Reds is over, and that he may retire from management earlier than people would expect.

“It’s possible that I will end my career a lot earlier than coaches usually do. It’s very intense. I don’t want to die on the coaching bench. After Liverpool I will for sure do a one-year break. That’s a clear agreement with my family.”

Klopp joined Liverpool in October 2015 on a three-year deal, replacing Brendan Rodgers, and in the following year he penned a six-year contract that will expire in 2022.

The former Borussia Dortmund boss is yet to win silverware with the Merseyside outfit, but he has an opportunity to change that as the club are potentially three games away from winning the Champions League.

Next Tuesday, the team, who ousted Manchester City in the final eight, will take on Roma in the first leg of the semi-finals at Anfield before heading to the Stadio Olimpico for the decider the following week.

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Liverpool fans have been impressed by recent performances, so the idea of Klopp no longer being at the helm is an unfathomable thought for the majority of them.

Comment from discussion “It’s possible that I will end my career a lot earlier than coaches usually do,” Klopp told Sky in Germany. “It’s very intense. “I don’t want to die on the coaching bench. After Liverpool I will for sure do a one-year break. That’s a clear agreement with my family..Comment from discussion “It’s possible that I will end my career a lot earlier than coaches usually do,” Klopp told Sky in Germany. “It’s very intense. “I don’t want to die on the coaching bench. After Liverpool I will for sure do a one-year break. That’s a clear agreement with my family..Comment from discussion “It’s possible that I will end my career a lot earlier than coaches usually do,” Klopp told Sky in Germany. “It’s very intense. “I don’t want to die on the coaching bench. After Liverpool I will for sure do a one-year break. That’s a clear agreement with my family..Comment from discussion “It’s possible that I will end my career a lot earlier than coaches usually do,” Klopp told Sky in Germany. “It’s very intense. “I don’t want to die on the coaching bench. After Liverpool I will for sure do a one-year break. That’s a clear agreement with my family..Comment from discussion “It’s possible that I will end my career a lot earlier than coaches usually do,” Klopp told Sky in Germany. “It’s very intense. “I don’t want to die on the coaching bench. After Liverpool I will for sure do a one-year break. That’s a clear agreement with my family..Comment from discussion “It’s possible that I will end my career a lot earlier than coaches usually do,” Klopp told Sky in Germany. “It’s very intense. “I don’t want to die on the coaching bench. After Liverpool I will for sure do a one-year break. That’s a clear agreement with my family..Comment from discussion “It’s possible that I will end my career a lot earlier than coaches usually do,” Klopp told Sky in Germany. “It’s very intense. “I don’t want to die on the coaching bench. After Liverpool I will for sure do a one-year break. That’s a clear agreement with my family..Comment from discussion “It’s possible that I will end my career a lot earlier than coaches usually do,” Klopp told Sky in Germany. “It’s very intense. “I don’t want to die on the coaching bench. After Liverpool I will for sure do a one-year break. That’s a clear agreement with my family..Comment from discussion “It’s possible that I will end my career a lot earlier than coaches usually do,” Klopp told Sky in Germany. “It’s very intense. “I don’t want to die on the coaching bench. After Liverpool I will for sure do a one-year break. That’s a clear agreement with my family..Comment from discussion “It’s possible that I will end my career a lot earlier than coaches usually do,” Klopp told Sky in Germany. “It’s very intense. “I don’t want to die on the coaching bench. After Liverpool I will for sure do a one-year break. That’s a clear agreement with my family..Comment from discussion “It’s possible that I will end my career a lot earlier than coaches usually do,” Klopp told Sky in Germany. “It’s very intense. “I don’t want to die on the coaching bench. After Liverpool I will for sure do a one-year break. That’s a clear agreement with my family..Comment from discussion “It’s possible that I will end my career a lot earlier than coaches usually do,” Klopp told Sky in Germany. “It’s very intense. “I don’t want to die on the coaching bench. After Liverpool I will for sure do a one-year break. That’s a clear agreement with my family..Comment from discussion “It’s possible that I will end my career a lot earlier than coaches usually do,” Klopp told Sky in Germany. “It’s very intense. “I don’t want to die on the coaching bench. After Liverpool I will for sure do a one-year break. That’s a clear agreement with my family..Comment from discussion “It’s possible that I will end my career a lot earlier than coaches usually do,” Klopp told Sky in Germany. “It’s very intense. “I don’t want to die on the coaching bench. After Liverpool I will for sure do a one-year break. That’s a clear agreement with my family..

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Celtic know that they can win the Scottish Premiership title against their arch-rivals Rangers in the final Old Firm derby of the season at Parkhead on Sunday if they take all three points, and Bhoys fans want manager Brendan Rodgers to hand Patrick Roberts what would be a rare start this season.

The 21-year-old has missed a large chunk of the campaign through injury, but he has found first-team minutes hard to come by since making his return to action at the start of March.

While he made his first league start since October against Hamilton Academicals earlier this month, the Manchester City loanee once again found himself on the substitutes’ bench for the SFA semi-final tie against their Glasgow neighbours a fortnight ago, but the Celtic Park faithful want him in the XI following news that Andy Halliday is set to start as a makeshift left-back for Rangers.

Celtic supporters were quick to have their say on the winger via social media, and while one said “Roberts must start the game surely”, another said they were “desperate for Roberts to start”.

Here is just a selection of the Twitter reaction…

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Rangers’ bid to finish second in the Scottish Premiership is not entirely in their own hands after they failed to beat Aberdeen at Pittodrie on Tuesday night.

The 1-1 draw means that the Light Blues must get a result against Hibernian and hope the Dons slip up in their final match against champions Celtic on Sunday

It wasn’t the best of performances from the in-transition Rangers side, but fans did have lots of praise for one man in particular – goalscorer Ross McCrorie.

The 20-year-old produced an exceptional performance in the middle of the park to remind everyone again that his best position moving forward is likely to be in midfield rather than defence.

Supporters also believe he’s showing the leadership qualities to become the club’s captain, even at such a young age.

With Steven Gerrard about to take charge this summer, fans are pleading with the Liverpool legend to make McCrorie the side’s main man and build a team around him.

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They took to Twitter to share their thoughts…

Justin Kluivert has become one of the young players to keep an eye on in the summer transfer window due to his performances for Ajax this season.

The 19-year-old, who is the son of Dutch legend Patrick Kluivert, is believed to have attracted interest from numerous clubs, and now Tottenham Hotspur have entered the mix.

The winger himself has claimed in an interview with De Volkstrant that the Eredivisie outfit tried to sell him to Spurs without his knowledge.

Kluivert hit out at Ajax chief executive Edwin van der Sar and director Marc Overmars for informing him of Tottenham’s interest after the fact.

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The report claims that the Premier League outfit asked about a potential deal for the youngster while negotiating the transfer of Davinson Sanchez last summer.

Kluivert, who is a client of high-profile agent Mino Raiola, has insisted that he will not sign fresh terms with the Dutch club.

Tottenham fans have been giving their thoughts on the situation via Reddit.

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As reported by The Scottish Sun, Rangers are on the verge of bringing defender Martin Skrtel to Ibrox this summer.

What’s the story?

Rangers have already made significant moves in the transfer market after completing the signings of Allan McGregor, Jamie Murphy and Scott Arfield.

While new boss Steven Gerrard was confirmed to have signed off on all three, they are deals that were likely led by Director of Football Mark Allen, so fans are eager to see what kind of players the Liverpool legend wants at the club and they could soon get their wish.

One name that could be arriving at Ibrox soon is Fenerbahce defender Martin Skrtel, with The Scottish Sun reporting that Rangers are on the verge of sealing a £2.7m transfer for the 33-year-old.

Skrtel of course played for years at Liverpool with the new Rangers manager and the paper report he is set to sign a three-year deal to link-up with his former teammate.

Is this a good signing?

There are certainly risks attached to handing a three-year deal to a 33-year-old.

Investing a big chunk of their transfer resources in a player with no resale value or future potential could be argued to be short-sighted, but Rangers are in need of short-term solutions and Skrtel is most definitely that.

He’s a player who will immediate improve upon the current central defensive options at the club.

Although it’s tempting to compare this deal with previous moves for the likes of Philippe Senderos and Bruno Alves, neither comparison has merit.

Skrtel is a far more talented player than the journeyman Senderos, making hundreds of appearances for Liverpool and spending good chunks of time at both FC Zenit and Fenerbahce.

Coming off the back of a 31 appearance season at the Turkish giants, he is also playing better, in a more talented side than Bruno Alves was before he arrived at the club.

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His clearance and aerial duel averages this season, collated by WhoScored.com, demonstrate a player who is still putting himself about in a physical manner and he will be a tough opponent for most Scottish Premiership forwards.

Rangers fans are right to be excited about his potential arrival, even if in the long-term it doesn’t make much sense.

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With just one year left on his contract, Southampton goalkeeper Alex McCarthy is demanding a bumper pay rise in order to commit his future to the club, according to the Southern Daily Echo.

What’s the story, then?

The report claims that 28-year-old McCarthy wants to become one of the best-paid players at St Mary’s on the back of a season that saw him take the number one jersey away from Fraser Forster.

The report states that moving past Forster in the pecking order has emboldened McCarthy to demand that his new deal sees him earn the same as the former Celtic goalkeeper, who signed a £15m five-year deal last summer.

That reportedly poses a dilemma for new Saints manager Mark Hughes, who knows that if he doesn’t satisfy McCarthy’s demands, he faces the prospect of losing one of last season’s top performers for a small fee this summer or for free next.

McCarthy has earned the pay rise

Southampton backed themselves into a corner by committing to a long-term bumper deal for Forster, whose form has been declining steadily in recent seasons and is easily upgradable.

McCarthy has shown that the now the Saints have nowhere to go because they have shown that they are willing to reward an English, first-choice goalkeeper so handsomely.

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The stopper is also, at 28, coming to the stage of his career where this is likely to be his last big contract – although goalkeepers can go on longer – and he is within his rights to demand that is a huge one, especially off the back of last season’s impressive displays.

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