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Two goals from Mileta Rajovic ensured Watford reached the third round of the Carabao Cup for the first time in three years as they beat Plymouth Argyle 2-0 at Vicarage Road.

The Hornets took the lead when Rajovic's flicked finish snuck through the legs to Argyle's debutant goalkeeper Dan Grimshaw as they had the better of the first period.

Grimshaw made amends with a string of fine saves either side of the break as Watford continued to have the upper hand, but he was finally beaten when Rajovic volleyed in from eight yards inside the final 20 minutes.

Ryan Hardie hit the Watford post inside the final 10 minutes as Wayne Rooney's side struggled to create chances.

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League Two Walsall pulled off an Carabao Cup upset over League One high-flyers Huddersfield Town, coming from two goals down to win 3-2 against 10 men.

Josh Koroma put the visitors ahead with a low shot to the bottom corner from just outside the box on 16 minutes.

Huddersfield centre-back Matty Pearson received his marching orders three minutes before the break for a last-man foul on Jack Earing just outside the box.

Walsall were awarded a penalty for Jaheim Headley’s blatant push on Ronan Maher on 50 minutes, but Huddersfield keeper Chris Maxwell went the right way to deny Nathan Lowe.

Just minutes later defender Josh Ruffels headed home from a corner to double the Terriers’ lead in his first competitive outing for nine months following a groin injury.

Lowe made up for his poor penalty by firing sharply into the bottom corner off a half-cleared free-kick to pull one back,

The striker then equalised off Josh Gordon’s flick-on from an Albert Adomah cross, reacting quickly to reach the loose ball and blast past Maxwell.

Walsall completed their comeback on 77 minutes, with Huddersfield substitute Michal Helik unfortunate to deflect into his own goal trying to cut out Liam Gordon’s cross.

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Finally, Wales manager Craig Bellamy on his coaching staff: "They are definitely the people I wanted. Obviously Dave had to work hard as well, so a lot of credit goes to Dave Adams for his patience and being able to come up with a certain amount of money for them as well, which is never easy, but to be fair they were all willing, they were all ambitious and they were able to see what I was able to see with the group and where we feel we can take them. The group, as a coaching staff, I couldn’t be happier.

"There’s a lot of opinions which I like. We believe in a certain way of how we see football and I’ve seen a lot of debates over the last few weeks, there’s no right or wrong way to play this game, I’m certainly not going to say how I do my business is the right way, there’s no right or wrong way. It’s what I believe in and the coaching staff have the same beliefs, which helps.

"We all compliment each other, different backgrounds, different educations into football, so I believe bringing into together will only benefit the players."

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Wales manager Craig Bellamy on whether Aaron Ramsey will remain Wales captain: "You’re not presuming too much, he will be captain, he’s been captain before. I didn’t see any reason to change that for the time being.

"I understand the role of captaincies, I was captain for Wales through all of the age groups and into the senior team. I do understand it, but I like a leadership group, I like a number of captains, I like a group. I like a lot of senior players who have a lot of input and I like to be able to communicate with them as well, tactically but also how I want a squad to look and how I want them to behave and they play a big role in that it is theirs.

"They are the ones who own it. Also, what I’d ask for them to do on the pitch, I’d like their input with that. We have a certain level of non-negotiables, I certainly do, but I do like feedback.

"I know Aaron might be the captain, but I see a number of captains if I’m being honest."

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Wales manager Craig Bellamy on his first couple of months in the job: "Settling in, the first couple of weeks was new. I spent a bit of time trying to adjust, obviously not being on a pitch every day, which over the last seven years has been what I’ve been used to.

"But I’ve got to be honest, the last month/three weeks, the more you are looking at the squad, the more you are watching games, getting your staff together as well, I’ve really loved the last few weeks. I like how it’s setting up the support as well from Dave, Noel, RG, it’s really helped. Words of advice at the right time from those guys has really been important but it’s been great.

"To be able to use a lot of time travelling, meeting people, how people have been with me taking this role has been quite humbling. The amount of congratulations, the amount of feeling I’ve felt from the public has been humbling. I’m beyond grateful for that. I’ve loved it, it’s been great. We’ve got busy schedules.

"Tomorrow is a good one, we go up north, up to Anglesey and just getting to meet people as well and travel the country. I haven’t done since I was a youngster, maybe this is the last time I’ll be in Wales so for this period now, I really want to find peace with that, travel as much of Wales and see as many people as I can and really take advantage of that."

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Stoke City stunned their Championship rivals Middlesbrough 5-0 to progress to the Carabao Cup third round.

The Potters' 18-year-old forward Emre Tezgel capitalised on poor defending by the hosts to slot home an early opening goal.

Boro capitulated in the second half and conceded four times in twelve dramatic minutes, making it the sixth time they have lost by a five-goal margin at home.

Ryan Mmaee netted from close range, then Lewis Koumas ghosted in at the far post, before substitute Million Manhoef scored twice within seven minutes of coming on as a substitute.

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We will hear from Wales manager Craig Bellamy shortly after he named his first squad for the upcoming Nations League matches.

In the meantime, we will continue to bring you EFL Cup action and transfer news.

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Managerless Blackpool stunned Championship Blackburn Rovers with a rapid second-half turnaround at Ewood Park to progress to the Carabao Cup third round.

The League One side trailed their Lancashire rivals midway through the first half thanks to Makhtar Gueye's penalty.

But two goals in five second-half minutes from Jake Beesley and substitute Hayden Coulson helped Blackpool to their first win at Blackburn since 1977.

It is their first win under interim head coach Richard Keogh, and also ends Blackburn’s unbeaten start to the season.

Blackpool sacked Neil Critchley after they began their 2024-25 League One campaign with back-to-back defeats and they then let slip a 4-1 lead to draw with Cambridge United on Saturday.

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BBC Sport football news reporter Nick Mashiter says Ivan Toney "has got a lot of thinking to do" in the remaining days of the transfer window.

Does he stay at Brentford and run his contract out, or does he make the switch to Saudi Arabia?

"You have to look at the long-term prospect and if he wants to stay in the England squad then we have seen what happened to Jordan Henderson," Mashiter said on BBC Radio 5 Live's Football Daily podcast.

"The standards will be lower over there [Saudi Arabia], but if he goes to Chelsea then he is still here playing at a top level and will be someone Lee Carsley will consider.

"But there is still every chance he stays at Brentford and sees his contract out. Then he can have the pick of the clubs next summer without the £50m price tag around his neck.

"He has got a lot of thinking to do, and while he is still playing at Brentford and in the Premier League, he is still in a really good position. It should not be overlooked that if he chooses to stay he has still got the opportunity to impress and have the pick of many sides next summer."

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Ivan Toney's future is still uncertain as the transfer deadline approaches.

Sky Sports is reporting, external that Chelsea have made a move to sign the Brentfordand England striker, though the Blues will not be able to match the wages on offer from Saudi Arabian club Al-Ahli.

According to the Mail,, external the 28-year-old could earn up to £400,000 a week with the Saudi Pro League side.

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Tranmere Rovers goalkeeper Joe Murphy. 43, was between the sticks last night and he also featured in Tranmere’s 2-1 League Cup final defeat by Leicester in 2000.

The Irishman played for Tranmere from 1998-2002, going on to play for clubs like Scunthorpe, Coventry City and Bury before returning to Tranmere in 2020.

Leicester City delivered a dominant performance to beat League Two Tranmere Rovers and reach the third round of the Carabao Cup.

Jordan Ayew - making his first start for the Premier League side - broke Rovers’ resistance late in the first half, cutting on to his right foot on the edge of the box before thumping a fierce effort past 43-year-old goalkeeper Joe Murphy.

The hosts doubled their lead five minutes into the second half, Stephy Mavididi finding the bottom corner from the penalty spot after Connor Jennings had fouled Ricardo Pereira inside the area.

Wilfred Ndidi added a third when he poked the ball past Murphy at the end of a slick move involving Ayew and Harry Winks, before Winks completed the scoring with a low drive.

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League Two Barrow knocked Championship side Derby County out of the Carabao Cup 3-2 on penalties after a goalless draw at Holker Street.

Goalkeeper Paul Farman was the hero as Barrow reached the third round for the first time since 1967-68.

James Collins and Kayden Jackson missed their penalties for Derby, before Farman saved from Craig Forsyth to seal the upset.

It marks a successful week for Barrow after Saturday's 4-0 league demolition of Port Vale, while Derby's wait for their first away win of the season goes on.

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Former Sheffield United defender Chris Basham has announced his retirement as he continues to recover from a broken leg he sustained against Fulham last year.

Basham, 36, spent a decade with the Blades before suffering the horror injury at Craven Cottage in October and departed Bramall Lane at the end of last season when his contract expired.

The centre-back also spent spells at Bolton Wanderers and Blackpool earlier in his career.

Throughout his career, Basham made 522 professional club appearances in all competitions, 394 of which were for Sheffield United.

"This is a post that I think many knew was coming, but it has been easier to accept after the past few months as I still recover from the injury," Basham said on social media.

"I would like to thank everyone who has made my career in the game a special one, including those that taught me important lessons.

"I look forward to what's ahead and recovering in the best possible way."

Barnsley sealed a narrow 1-0 victory over their South Yorkshire rivals Sheffield United in the second round of the Carabao Cup.

Max Watters' second-half strike from close range was all that the League One side needed as a combination of resolute defending and poor finishing kept out their Championship opponents.

The Blades had a second-half goal ruled out for a foul on Barnsley goalkeeper Gabriel Slonina, who saved brilliantly from Tyrese Campbell's late strike.

Barnsley survived a late rally from the visitors to reach the third round of the competition for just the third time in 15 seasons.

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Goalkeepers: Danny Ward, Adam Davies, Karl Darlow.

Defenders: Ben Davies, Owen Beck, Joe Rodon, Chris Mepham, Ben Cabango, Neco Williams, Connor Roberts.

Midfielders: Jordan James, Ethan Ampadu, Josh Sheehan, Aaron Ramsey, Ollie Cooper.

Forwards: Sorba Thomas, Kieffer Moore, Lewis Koumas, Brennan Johnson, Harry Wilson, Daniel James, Mark Harris, Liam Cullen, Rabbi Matondo.

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