Don't expect Bradford to sit back and try and catch Sunderland on the counter.

"We'll try and get forward at every opportunity," says Parkinson.

"The players have been delighted with the response from the people of the city, and we're very much looking forward to the occasion."

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Finally, on Sunderland, the Bradford boss has no doubt who the dangerman is.

"I've seen two of their last three games, Jermain Defoe is the jewel in their crown, his movement is exceptional," says Parkinson.

Parkinson begins by saying the Sunderland game feels like a 'bonus match'.

"Nobody expected us to beat Chelsea, but we're going to give everything in the game," said the Bantams boss.

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"We've got to take confidence from the Chelsea victory, the lads have been in confident mood in training.

"Our professionalism has been spot on. Physically we're in good shape and there are no major injury concerns."

Bet it's not normally like this at a Bradford City news conference. But today it is.

Phil Parkinson, boss of the League One club (pictured second left), is the centre of attention as he talks about Sunday's fifth round clash with Sunderland, with Bradford attempting to claim another Premier League scalp after their sensational win over Chelsea at Stamford Bridge.

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There's even a special guest at the press conference, whom I daresay you recognise...

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Southampton and Italy striker Dani Osvaldo joins Boca Juniors on loan until the end of June.

The 29-year-old joined from Roma for £15m in 2013, but played just 13 games before being suspended after a training ground fight with Jose Fonte.

Osvaldo joined Juventus on loan in the wake of the incident and had another loan spell in Serie A with Inter Milan this season.

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Former England skipper Michael Vaughan says Geoffrey Boycott is wrong to pick fault with England's World Cup captain Eoin Morgan in the way he has.

Boycott said Morgan was not "as good as he thinks he is" and "not so clever" against top-class bowling.

Pace bowler James Anderson has come out and defended Morgan, saying he is "a world-class player".

The Cricket World Cup starts later today and in the build-up we will be taking a look at the numbers behind the teams. First up, England.

It's certainly never dull at Blackpool Football Club.

A season when the team has been bottom of the Championship since pretty much day one, has also been notable for events off the pitch - with the owners, the Oyston family, taking legal action against various fans for comments made on social media.

Today fan Tim Fielding, a director of a personal injuries law firm, has apologised to Blackpool FC's owner Owen Oyston and chairman Karl Oyston after being sued for defamation by the Oystons.

Mr Fielding posted his apology on Facebook, saying he withdrew his allegations "unreservedly".

Wales prop Samson Lee has been ruled out of Sunday's RBS 6 Nations clash with Scotland, the Welsh Rugby Union announces.

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Samir Nasri has a cheeky dig at Manchester City's title rivals Chelsea in today's Manchester Evening News,, external saying Jose Mourinho's side are "nothing special".

"I'm a big fan of Mourinho, but I am not impressed with his team, not at all," says City midfielder Nasri. "When I have seen some of their games, I don't think they are that fantastic - they are just strong, and have a good striker up front."

"For me they are not special at all, and I think they are going to make some mistakes."

Roy Hodgson has hinted at an England call-up for Harry Kane and the striker's stats show why. He has scored considerably more goals than fellow forwards Daniel Sturridge and Wayne Rooney this season. His last goal was two days ago, compared to 13 for Sturridge, who has been injured for the much of the season, and 49 for Rooney, who has been playing more in midfield.

Some cricket news from overnight, and it's good news too, with England's women beating New Zealand by 90 runs in their second one-day international in the ICC Women's Championship in Mount Maunganui.

Captain Charlotte Edwards top-scored with 65 in a total of 194 all out with four balls left of their 50 overs.

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New Zealand lost wickets regularly and were 104 all out with Anya Shrubsole taking four for 36.

The tourists lost the first match by 67 runs on Wednesday, making Sunday's match at the same venue a decider.

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Stoke boss Mark Hughes hails the "class" of Frank Lampard after the Manchester City midfielder swapped shirts with Potters teenager Oliver Shenton this week.

Shenton, 17, made his Premier League debut as a late substitute in Wednesday night's 4-1 loss to Manchester City at the Britannia Stadium only two days after his mother's funeral. City midfielder Lampard, who lost his own mother in 2008, sought out fellow midfielder Shenton after the game to have a chat and trade shirts.

"That is a great touch," says Hughes. "Obviously Frank has lost close family members as well and maybe that resonated with Frank. I think that shows his class."

Seven-time world champion Stephen Hendry will not be returning to the professional tour in order to try and qualify for this year's tournament - but has not ruled out doing so in the future.

The Scot was offered a wildcard to qualify for this year's Crucible showpiece.

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Hendry is not planning on using his this time around, though.

"I'm not playing the World Championship this season, definitely not, but I think I will definitely play a tournament again in my lifetime," Hendry told Talksport.

Sian Massey, the English football referee, is to take a break from front-line action to give birth to her first child.

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The Premier League assistant referee, who has been absent with a thigh injury this season, is set to give birth in August.

The 29-year-old will continue to attend briefings and meetings in order to stay up to date with the latest developments in the game with a view to returning to the fold in due course.

BBC Oxford Sport, external: League Two club Oxford United sign midfielder Kemar Roofe on a one-month loan from West Brom.

Scotland head coach Vern Cotter has made two changes to his line-up for Sunday's Six Nations meeting with Wales.

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Sean Lamont replaces the injured Tommy Seymour on the wing.

And tight-head prop Geoff Cross comes in for Euan Murray, who does not play on Sundays for religious reasons.

"There's a huge amount of determination in this group to improve," said Cotter, whose side opened the championship with a 15-8 defeat by France in Paris.

Sacked Aston Villa boss Paul Lambertwas given money to spend but produced a team that was not "fun to watch", claims club director General Charles Krulak.

Krulak, 72, also described suggestions that American owner Randy Lerner had not invested in the squad as "hogwash".

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Lambert was dismissed on Wednesday after Villa slipped into the Premier League relegation zone.

"Paul was just not bringing the team together," Krulak told the Sun, external. "There was this intensely strong feeling, not least from the players and fans, that Villa should be doing a lot better."

Barcelona and Real Madrid's top players could move to England in the wake of the Premier League's new television rights deal, La Liga president Javier Tebas has warned Spain's leading clubs.

Sky and BT Sport have paid a record £5.136bn for live Premier League TV rights for three seasons from 2016-17.

Tebas said Real Madrid and Barcelona's superstars could now leave Spain.

"Well yes I think so. We have a serious problem, and we won't be the best league in a year," Tebas said.

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Marcus Lovatt:, external Me and my dad are very worried Charlton fans, while my mum, brother and sister will be in the Brentford end

Scott:, external I said to my wife it was either a meal for Valentine's Day or tickets to Bradford vs Sunderland- She picked the footy! #bestwifeever

You could maybe share a romantic balti pie, Scott. Best of both worlds?

Conference side Southport have cancelled the loan agreement to sign Accrington striker James Gray after just one training session.

The 22-year-old Northern Ireland Under-21 international had agreed a move until the end of the season.

"After shaking hands on it, James contacted me raising doubts about the move," said Southport boss Paul Carden. "Therefore it is best James stays at Accrington where he's not playing."