Germany vs England

Europe’s top sides will continue their preparations for this summer’s European Championship in France, with almost all of the 24 teams in action. Germany vs England Defending World Cup champion Germany boasts a surplus of talent against an up-and-coming England side. Saturday’s meeting will be a big test for Tottenham youngsters Dele Alli and Eric […]

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MKDons vs Bolton

Karl Robinson’s side made a flying start to life in the Championship with a 4-1 victory at Rotherham United, but were brought back to earth with a 1-0 defeat at home to Preston North End at the weekend. Winger Rob Hall will be unavailable to face his parent club, while Mark Randall is again considered […]

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MKDon vs Preston

Preston collected their first Championship win since 2011, beating MK Dons who were playing their first home match in the second tier. Paul Gallagher proved the difference between the two promoted sides as he finished a fine counter-attack. Carl Baker had the best first-half chance for the Dons, but his header was superbly saved by […]

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The League Cup

Seven Championship sides were knocked out by lower-league clubs on a dramatic night in the League Cup first round. Blackburn Rovers lost 2-1 at home to League One side Shrewsbury, while Brentford were comprehensively beaten 4-0 by Oxford United of League Two. Bristol City lost 3-1 at Luton, Nottingham Forest lost 4-3 to Walsall, while Burnley lost 1-0 to Port Vale. And to round off the night, Burton were 1-0 victors at Bolton and Notts County triumphed 2-1 at Huddersfield. And there […]

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MKDons

Dons still need to strengthen considerably if they are to upset the apple cart this season. Most teams are able to keep their best players when winning promotion, but Dons’ two best players in Will Grigg and Dele Alli have gone and replacements have yet to be found. Expect a relegation battle, a lot of […]

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Birmingham City

Blues have enjoyed a decent summer, their recruitment has been good without nailing every one of their first choice targets. Tomasz Kuszczak is a big upgrade in the goalkeeping department and holding on to Demarai Gray has been massive.They’ve a smaller squad than last year, though, so the onus will be on keeping everyone fit. […]

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Blackburn Rovers

It’s difficult to answer about Blackburn’s prospects until the transfer window closes. Sell Jordan Rhodes and that’s 40 goals lost, following the departure of Rudy Gestede, but it would lead to the club’s embargo being lifted, allowing Gary Bowyer to do what he does, bringing in quality players for small fees. Either way it is […]

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