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JAMIE CARRAGHER ON XABI ALONSO: Why he was Liverpool’s pass master, the wounds that never healed with Benitez over Barry and his gloating call from Euro 2008 after Spain’s historic victory ‘They have to go’: Varnish calls for British Cycling board to resign as she considers legal action after shocking sexism claims cover-up Spurs need to show they aren’t a stepping-stone club if they want to stop Alli following Bale to Spain ‘United are in great form… jumping all the way from sixth to sixth’: Chelsea mock Mourinho’s men ahead of cup clash SIR CLIVE WOODWARD: England should beat Scotland with ease… but if Farrell doesn’t play it could be very close ‘I expected something dodgy and this has proved it’: Varnish not surprised by British Cycling’s cover-up following sexism claims ‘You’re either God and you walk on water or you are the Devil.

There will never be a goalscoring midfielder like Frank Lampard – Noble

The West Ham captain thanked the Chelsea legend ahead of his side’s clash with the league leaders at the London Stadium Mark Noble does not expect to see another goalscoring midfielder in the same mould as former Chelsea star Frank Lampard. Ex-England international Lampard retired from football a month ago after ending his illustrious career in the MLS with New York City FC.

Antonio Conte visits Eddie Jones to tap into winning mentality

Jones has won all 15 of his Tests in charge since reviving England following their World Cup exit, while Conte has similarly rejuvenated the Blues during his first season in English football. Chelsea enter this weekend’s fixtures with an eight-point lead at the top of the Premier League, having finished 10th last term in defence of the 2014-15 title won under Jose Mourinho.

Stoke City striker Peter Crouch helps wife into taxi home

Peter Crouch swapped the football boots and red and white of Stoke City for his Sunday best to accompany his glamorous wife Abbey Clancy at the Brits. Crouch married the model back in 2011 and the England international has found time in his busy footballing schedule to accompany Clancy to some star-studded events.

Forgotten former England under-21 man Matt Derbyshire is now the leading English goalscorer in Europe

The ex-Blackburn Rovers and England under-21 man is turning his career around at Omonia Nicosia, as is his manager Well while you might remember who he is, the chances are that you probably haven’t thought about him for a while. He may have disappeared from your consciousness somewhere in between loan moves to the likes of Plymouth Argyle, Wrexham and Oldham Athletic.

Former Chelsea, England midfielder Lampard retires at 38

Frank Lampard retired from soccer on Thursday, ending a 21-year career in which he won every major honour at club level with Chelsea and established himself as the Premier League’s highest-scoring midfielder. Renowned for his professionalism, work rate and the timing of his runs into the penalty box, the 38-year-old Lampard will go down as one of the greats of the Premier League era.

‘I don’t want to regret not staying longer’ – Lampard fears early retirement

While the former England international is keen to return to Chelsea one day in a non-playing capacity, he is determined to keep going while he can Frank Lampard has no plans to retire, adamant that he does not want to feel that he “should have stayed a bit longer” after eventually calling it a day. The 38-year-old left New York City FC when his contract expired, having led Patrick Vieira’s side to the Eastern Conference semi-finals where they were eliminated 7-0 by Toronto FC in the play-offs.

Brendan Rodgers urges Scott Brown to look out for No 1

Brendan Rodgers has urged Celtic captain Scott Brown to look after number one as he considers whether to continue to make himself available for Scotland selection. Brown, who is set to make his 400th career appearance for Celtic when they face St Johnstone in a Premiership fixture tomorrow night, retired from international football at the start of this season in order to focus on his club and family commitments.