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Toney gets first England call-up as Southgate stands by Maguire

LONDON: Brentford striker Ivan Toney was the only fresh face in Gareth Southgate's England squad for their final two matches before the World Cup kicks off in November.

Ballon d’Or 2022 predictions: From Harry Kane to Joao Cancelo, the players that may miss out on votes

The Ballon d’Or winners will be crowned on October 17, so let the countdown commence. The men’s and women’s shortlists were released last month, with no room for Lionel Messi, Neymar, Keira Walsh or Caroline Graham Hansen, and now we know the nominees it is time to start picking those lists apart.

Queen Elizabeth II's funeral: Further details of the Queen's state funeral announced including Royal Family's role

Further details have been announced for the Queen's funeral. Queen Elizabeth II will be laid to rest on Monday, September 19, following four days of lying in state at Westminster Hall. Last weekend, the Earl Marshal, Duke of Norfolk confirmed that the Queen's state funeral will be held at Westminster Abbey at 11am on Monday.

Potter gets early introduction to issues he faces at Chelsea

The Blues have just one point from their opening two games in Group E and Potter has little time to settle in ahead of a crucial double-header against AC Milan next month. However, Potter does have 16 days before Chelsea play again to get his ideas across after their match with Liverpool this weekend was postponed due to policing arrangements around Queen Elizabeth II's funeral in London. AFP Sport looks at the issues at Stamford Bridge that Potter must find answers to.