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Despite looking less than overjoyed in his earlier pictures (see 12:54 GMT), Aaron Lennon insists he is happy to have joined Everton on loan from Spurs until the end of the season.

The 27-year-old winger, who has 21 England caps, had been linked with various clubs after being frozen out at White Hart Lane.

"When I got the call from Everton, there wasn't really a choice, I just couldn't wait to get up here and I'm glad it was all sorted. Everything about Everton made me excited to join," he said.

"I've always liked the club, the way the manager (Roberto Martinez) has got the team playing and the squad that they have - it was the most attractive to me and it was an easy decision for me."

Andrew Benson
BBC Sport chief F1 writer

McLaren finally made a breakthrough on the third day of pre-season testing in Jerez to put some mileage on their new car and Honda engine.

However, Fernando Alonso's running was ended after 32 laps at close to racing speeds by an engine water leak with the double world champion saying the day had been a "big step forward".

World champions Mercedes and Red Bull also suffered engine problems on a cold day that dried after starting damp, as Sauber's Felipe Nasr set the fastest time.

Golfer Rory McIlroy's court case against his former management agent in Dublin has been adjourned for the day and will resume at 11:00 GMT on Wednesday.

The world's number one is suing Horizon Sports Management following a multi-million euros dispute over fees.

The period under dispute coincided with McIlroy's sponsorship deal with Nike, said to be worth about $100m (£66m).

The golfer complained that fees charged by Horizon were excessive. The Dublin firm is counter-suing for outstanding fees, alleging breaches of contract.

Nottingham Forest ambassador John McGovern on chief executive Paul Faulkner leaving soon after Stuart Pearce's sacking as manager: "Any major decision at the club has to be the chairman, so maybe he finds out [that Pearce has been sacked] after it's been made.

"Fawaz Al Hasawi makes the final decision, that's the way it has to be. He owns the club, we've got to give him the respect to make the decisions."

He also confirmed that Freedman has signed an 18-month contract with the Championship side, and that Pearce had turned down a new role within the club.

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West Ham could face FA Cup expulsion if Fifa finds the club breached rules over the selection of striker Diafra Sakho.

The 25-year-old withdrew from Senegal's Africa Cup of Nations squad with a back injury but scored 18 days later in West Ham's 1-0 FA Cup win at Bristol City.

Fifa rules state a player cannot appear for his club if he is meant to be on international duty.

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Number eight Nick Easter and fly-half Danny Cipriani are set to be named on the bench for England's Six Nations opener against Wales in Cardiff on Friday.

If he takes to the field, Easter, 36, will feature for the first time since the 2011 World Cup, while Cipriani is expected to provide the cover for George Ford in the absence of the injured Owen Farrell.

The full England match-day squad will be revealed at 18:00 GMT, before the starting XV is confirmed on Wednesday.

"We have a fantastic squad with good depth. At the start of the season this group of players were flying high at the top of the table, so there's no reason that we can't get back up there," says Freedman.

Freedman also confirmed that Lenny Lawrence, his assistant at Crystal Palace and Bolton, will be coming to the Championship club.

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New Nottingham Forest manager Dougie Freedman says: "What a fantastic opportunity for myself to coach at a wonderful club with great history. Any professional manager in the game would be delighted.

"We've got to win games of football. We've got to make sure that's our key goal. We've got to put confidence back in the squad and make sure we're heading in the right direction."

Jay: , externalIf Pearce gets teams going for 10 matches before players 'suss him out' (Mills, Jan 2015), he wouldn't be a bad choice for QPR

Harry Partridge:, external This is this only good thing Harry's done at the club - should save a fortune in compensation now they don't need to sack him!

Joey: , external 'Arry's leaving has been coming, and QPR could really do with a fresh manager. It's a solid squad so staying up is doable!

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Former QPR player and manager Ray Wilkins has been speaking on BBC Radio 5 live and says Harry Redknapp must have been in "a lot of discomfort" to resign.

"When the transfer deadline comes to a close you're obviously wanting to bring a few players in. There may have been a slight situation there but for Harry to resign he must have been in a lot of discomfort," he said.

"Loftus Road is a great place to work, it's run very well. Their home form has been ok, it's their away form which needs picking up and, unfortunately, they've not been able to get results away from home. You always need that odd away result."

Asked who he wanted to replace Redknapp, Wilkins said: "They've got an abundance of quality in Glenn (Hoddle), Joe Jordan and Les Ferdinand."

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Match of the Day presenter Gary Lineker has tweeted, external his thoughts on Harry Redknapp's resignation. "Now we know why he wasn't seen leaning out of his car window yesterday," says the former England striker.

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What an hour it's been. Redknapp, Freedman... and now Internacional have announced the signing of midfielder Anderson from Manchester United on a four-year deal.

Away from Harry Redknapp's departure, new Nottingham Forest manager Dougie Freedman will be giving his first media conference since succeeding Stuart Pearce at 15:30 GMT.

You can listen to live coverage from the City Ground from BBC Radio Nottingham (not on mobile or tablet).

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Jeremy Gardner, a member of QPR's supporters' trust: "Let's face it, he hasn't looked happy in his job for quite some time and the results haven't been happening. The away record is just shocking.

Yes, last season we did get promoted under Harry but the results in the last few months, particularly away, have been quite dreadful and we do have pretty good players in our squad.

"What we want to see is someone who can motivate and get the best out of that squad. What I would say is I'm not surprised by the announcement. The club must know his days were numbered so I would expect that the club has someone in mind and we'll get them in post quickly."

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QPR have won five league games this season, a record which would give anyone knee ache. Harry Redknapp's last game in charge was a 3-1 defeat by Stoke where Jonathan Walters punished QPR's poor defending.

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As has already been reported, QPR had lost their opening 11 away Premier League games, but the west Londoners are not bottom of the table. They are slightly better placed than that - second bottom with 19 points from 23 games.

UnSimpleSimon: , externalNow we know why the relative transfer-silence at QPR. Worse, Hoddle isn't taking over. Might as well tell him to leave, too.

London Falcons GFC:, external I don't think anyone is buying Harry's reason for resigning. He's obviously not happy with a lack of transfer funds to waste

Jack Watson:, external Redknapp's resigned too late. He should have gone sooner allowing the new manager to bring his own players in

Phil McNulty
BBC chief football

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"Harry Redknapp looked a beaten man as he explained QPR's failure to secure a selection of transfer deadline day targets such as Emmanuel Adebayor, Aaron Lennon and Matt Jarvis.

"All this came just hours after what now seem increasingly significant tweets from QPR chairman Tony Fernandes, one starting with 'no more cheque book' and another declaring 'given the right motivation, tactics and coaching we can achieve much more'.

"It hinted at Fernandes' worries and, with Redknapp also requiring major knee surgery, the perfect storm came together to end his latest managerial adventure.

"The 67-year-old got QPR back into the Premier League but 11 straight away defeats hinted at the struggles he was having and no new faces only increased concerns.

"Fernandes gave Redknapp a strident vote of confidence a fortnight ago - but now Redknapp has made that decision for him."

SportsGar:, external Bit unfair of Harry to leave day after transfer window. No chance for new management team to bring anyone in.

Tim Little:, external It's no coincidence that Redknapp's resignation comes a day after a disappointing #deadlineday for QPR.

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Harry Redknapp guided QPR back to the Premier League, but won just nine of 48 top-flight games as QPR boss. Indeed, his win percentage is the worst of any permanent QPR boss in the Premier League - lower than previous bosses Neil Warnock and Mark Hughes.

And the west Londoners became the first team to lose their opening 11 away games of a top-flight season since Liverpool in 1953/54.