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Have you ever dreamed of playing in the FA Cup?

BBC Get Inspired have teamed up with the Football Association and the country's leading small-sided football providers to launch the FA People's Cup, a free knockout competition which will give up to 14,000 teams and more than 100,000 players the chance to play in their version of the FA Cup.

From Sunday League regulars to folk who have only kicked a ball in their back yard, the tournament offers everyone the opportunity to follow in the path of legends on the road to Cup glory.

Fancy it? Then head to the BBC Get Inspired page to register and check terms and conditions. Hurry, though because this is the final week of registration.

A last few words from England's Andy Farrell, about Saturday's Six Nations opponents Italy.

"They will try to put us under pressure like they have done on two of the last three occasions," Farrell says. "We'd love to put 30/50 points on everyone. It's not the reality of international football. You have to deal with the moments as they arise.

"The game simple. If we start thinking about points difference it's ridiculous, we'll trip ourselves up and we'll end up either losing the game or not getting the points we want."

Middlesbrough head coach Aitor Karanka says he will not allow himself to get excited until his promotion goal is achieved.

The Teesside club are top of the Championship and face Arsenal in the FA Cup fifth round this weekend.

"The day I think everything is done is the day I make a big mistake, so I have to stay calm," the Spaniard tells BBC Tees.

Crystal Palace defender Pape Souare has received his work permit and is cleared to play in his side's FA Cup fifth round tie with Liverpool this weekend.

The 24-year-old was signed from Lille in January while he was away at the African Nations Cup and has been waiting for international clearance to make his Palace debut.

More from Andy Farrell's interview with the BBC, and he has lavished praise on captain Chris Robshaw.

"Chris is a great leader who leads by example," says the England backs coach. "But to be able to do that he's got to have support behind him and he's very comfortable that he's got the correct support."

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Scott Marshall is taking the Aston Villa news conference after the club parted company with Paul Lambert earlier this week.

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They are not giants of European football, so it might come as a surprise to some that Leyton Orient are the subject of a reality TV show in Italy, with a playing contract up for grabs.

Orient's owner, Francesco Becchetti, said the programme will help the club find new players and boost its profile, but with the team experiencing its worst season for a decade, some fans are unconvinced.

BBC London sports reporter Chris Slegg spoke to Mr Becchetti, Tom Davies from the Leyton Orient Fans' Trust and Orient fan Jim Nichols.

Andy Carroll is set to miss the rest of the season.

West Ham confirms the striker will have surgery on his injured knee on Tuesday following assessment by a specialist on Friday afternoon.

"The England international injured his left knee during the second half of Wednesday night's 0-0 Barclays Premier League draw at Southampton," a West Ham statement says. "The recovery phase is expected to keep Carroll out for the remainder of the 2014/15 season."

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Lauren Sasha: Footy & house repairs on Valentine's day, but single & have always despised Valentine's day, so just another Saturday, really.

Diana Brewerton-Wills: Scraping off wallpaper with radio 5 live on in the background.

Mark Hall: Thinking of a place to eat that has a tv with a sports channel in the room.....sneaky.

I'm not feeling the romance from you lot at all, so here's a picture of a penguin carrying a Valentine's Day card to make up for it...

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A reminder that the Manchester United news conference takes place at around 15:00 GMT, and we will have all the quotes here in Sportsday.

If Louis van Gaal doesn't drag in a flip chart or make a power point presentation on his team's tactics, I'll be disappointed.

Nottingham Forest striker Britt Assombalonga has been ruled out for a year following knee surgery.

The striker, who is Forest's top scorer this season with 15 goals, sustained the injury while shooting in Wednesday's game against Wigan Athletic.

England backs coach Andy Farrell has been speaking to the BBC ahead of the Six Nations meeting with Italy on Saturday.

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England are aiming to follow up their win over Wales with another victory against Italy.

Asked if the coaching staff have had to keep the players feet on the ground since the Cardiff win, Farrell said: "Not really. These guys are top class international players and they know what a Test week is all about."

And besides, says Farrell, there are improvements to be made. "The start wasn't great against Wales but it is pleasing that we came through that and handled it very well... which shows how far we've come as a team maturity wise, how we dealt with that poor start and got back on script."

Middlesex and Ireland seam bowler Tim Murtagh has backed county team-mate Eoin Morgan to make a big impact when he captains England at the Cricket World Cup.

"He's a player for the big occasion. I'd always back him to score runs in a World Cup game than a warm-up game when there's no-one watching. He's their stand-out player," the 33-year-old says.

Murtagh has been forced to miss the tournament in Australia and New Zealand after undergoing surgery on his foot.

"It's massively disappointing. It's something I've waited my whole career for, it's probably my one chance at a World Cup," he adds.

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Millen on the threat Liverpool pose: "They play a different formation now but the last two times that they've come here they've had tough games.

"This is going to be a tough game, they've got a threat going forward but it's the beauty of the cup tomorrow."

This match has history in FA Cup terms, the teams famously meeting in 1990 when Palace pulled off a major shock by beating Liverpool 4-3 ... a certain A Pardew with the winner in extra time.

"We want to have another day like that tomorrow," added Millen. "I remember the game cheering Palace on, and I'll be doing the same again."

"The confidence has come back since Alan (Pardew) has come in. This is the strongest squad I've known here," says Millen.

The assistant boss then talks about who is available, and who isn't, for the visit of Liverpool.

James McArthur (thigh) and Shola Ameobi (fitness) are 'struggling', but Pape Souare's work permit has been sorted.

Millen also says that Wayne Hennessey is in contention for a starting spot.

And back at Palace, the man himself has arrived - Keith Millen striding in like he's a veteran of these media gatherings ... as indeed he is, given how many times he's been in temporary charge of the Eagles.

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He begins with an injury update, not about any players but the boss

"Alan Pardew has lost his voice," says Millen. "He took training today and hopefully he'll be alright for tomorrow's game."

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Sunderland:, external "Gus Poyet is currently attending his pre-match press conference ahead of Sunday's FA Cup tie."

Any Crystal Palace fans expecting nuggets of wisdom from manager Alan Pardew this afternoon will be disappointed.

The Eagles boss is feeling unwell, the club has announced, and assistant manager Keith Millen will take the pre-match press conference.

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It's Valentine's Day tomorrow, and one man all loved up is Ipswich Town striker Daryl Murphy.

The 31-year-old Republic of Ireland international has 19 goal this season, and admits former Brazil striker Ronaldo was a huge idol of his.

"I used to love the fat Ronaldo. I absolutely loved him - his skill, pace, finishing," said Murphy.

"I used to try and copy him in the street. But as you grow up you see other types of strikers - like Ruud van Nistelrooy who was an absolute poacher. Thierry Henry is another. But the main one I watched was the fat Ronaldo."

The Cricket World Cup is almost upon us and this is what has been going on in Australia and New Zealand on Friday in the build-up to the tournament...

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...England have been training at the MCG ahead of their opener against Australia on Saturday...

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...Australia players have been posing for some fancy profile shots...

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...and some sort of giant, puppet cricketer thing popped up at the tournament's opening event...

Listen to ball-by-ball commentary on BBC Radio 5 live sports extra from 21:45 GMT as New Zealand get the tournament up and running against Sri Lanka.