Friendlies can help Republic of Ireland prepare for World Cup campaign
Heimir Hallgrimsson will send his Republic of Ireland side into friendly battle with Senegal on Friday night with one eye on the forthcoming World Cup qualifying campaign.
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Adam Idah confident he can handle the pressure at Celtic
Republic of Ireland striker Adam Idah has insisted he can handle the pressure of life at Celtic after ending the domestic season on a high.
Toney never feared Saudi switch would end England recall chances
Ivan Toney said he never had any doubts about his chances of an England recall following his move to the Saudi Pro League after the free-scoring Al-Ahli striker returned to the squad ahead of Saturday's World Cup qualifier against Andorra.
Chelsea win race to sign Ipswich striker Delap
LONDON: Chelsea beat off competition from Premier League rivals to sign English striker Liam Delap from Ipswich on Wednesday for a reported fee of £30 million ($41 million) Delap, 22, scored 12 Premier League goals during his sole season at Portman Road but could not prevent Ipswich making an immediate return to the Championship. Manchester United and Everton were also reportedly willing to meet the buyout clause in the England under-21 international’s contract. But Chelsea have won the race for the former Manchester City forward, bolstering their attacking options ahead of the Club World Cup in the United States, starting later this month. “I understand the stature of this club and can see the trajectory it is on with these players and the head coach,” said Delap, who has signed a six-year contract, in a Chelsea statement. “It’s going to be an incredible place for me to develop, and I hope to achieve amazing things here and help the club win more trophies.” The Blues finished fourth in the Premier League and will return to the Champions League next season after a two-year absence. And Enzo Maresca’s men last week beat Real Betis 4-1 in the Conference League final to secure a trophy in the Italian manager’s first season in charge. In mid-December Chelsea were within touching distance of eventual Premier League champions Liverpool before hitting a rocky patch. They finished the season strongly, securing a top-five spot on the final day of the season but were hamstrung by their lack of a clinical number nine. Senegal international Nicolas Jackson scored just 10 times in 30 Premier League appearances, while Christopher Nkunku looks set to leave the club after an underwhelming two-year spell. Delap, the son of former Stoke
Caoimhín Kelleher can be one of Premier League’s best keepers – Jake O’Brien
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Heimir Hallgrimsson keen for Seamus Coleman to continue international career
Republic of Ireland boss Heimir Hallgrimsson is desperate to retain Seamus Coleman’s experience as he plots a way through the upcoming World Cup qualification campaign.
Mane to miss Senegal matches against Ireland and England
Sadio Mane will not play for Senegal in next month’s internationals against the Republic of Ireland and England after asking to be excused for the two friendly matches.
Mane to miss Senegal matches against Ireland, England
Sadio Mane will not play for Senegal in next month’s internationals against Ireland and England after asking to be excused for the two friendly matches.