Uefa.com have put together this XI from the coaches of this season's 32 Champions League group stage coaches.

Let's just say it's nae bad... although Chelsea fans might be scratching their heads at the inclusion of Slavisa Jokanovic.

Nick Barnes
BBC Newcastle's Sunderland commentator

On Friday, Dick Advocaat had all of his first-team squad together for the first time since the transfer window closed. 

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When asked how pleased he was on a scale of 1 to 10 with the business Sunderland had done in the window, he said: “That’s a difficult question. I will give you this answer: With the people we have brought in there is more competition in the squad... but we have to find the right balance in the squad.” 

Advocaat added that he did not think it would be until December that his team found its potential and that it is vital they stay in touch with the teams above while the team gels.

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Sunderland boss Dick Advocaat has been discussing the return of Fabio Borini to the Stadium of Light, after the Italian made a transfer-deadline day switch to the Black Cats.

“Borini is a player the fans like and he is a hard-working player," said Advocaat.

“People like that here and it is the same a little bit with Danny Graham – when he is in the team and he works hard the crowd get behind him."

Alex Jeffers:  Utterly bewildering De Gea signing a 4 year contract, I wonder if there is some sort of Real clause in there?

Dave W:  Is it too late to nominate re-signing De Gea as the best signing/transfer business of the summer?

S.o.M:  'Red Ed' Woodward has outplayed Perez and Madrid, secured a top keeper for at least a year and a proper fee if he does move!

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England's women have lined up a friendly against Germany in Duisburg on Thursday, 26 November.

It will be the first time the two side's have met since Mark Sampson's team beat the Germans in the third-fourth play-off at the World Cup in Canada earlier this year.

Simon Stone
BBC Sport

Louis van Gaal has been singing. This is how he responded to questions about reports that Manchester United players have spoken to him over concerns with his football philosophy

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“[Wayne] Rooney and [Michael] Carrick came to me and said the dressing room is flat – they told me to help me. I then go to my dressing room and discuss with my players and we discussed a lot of aspects – but not what some have written. “The fans are shouting every week 'Louis van Gaal’s army' [sings this]. They are very satisfied and the players satisfied. “Some players are coming to me to apologise about what has been said in the papers."  

While we're waiting for Dick Advocaat's news conference, here's a little bit from the club's former midfielder Stefan Schwarz.

He told BBC World Service that the Black Cats will survive this season despite being winless and bottom of the Premier League.

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“It’s a club with tremendous support, they have a lot of passion, and they will help the team in the tough times," the Swede said.

“It will be a battle to stay up, but with Dick Advocaat’s experience, he will keep the team up for sure."

Ian Stringer
BBC Radio Leicester Sport

Claudio Ranieri confirmed all of his 14 internationals have returned injury-free and are available for selection ahead of Sunday’s game, along with Nathan Dyer, who signed from Swansea on deadline day.

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Ranieri confirmed Swiss international Gokhan Inler is fit and being considered for his first Premier League start, although leaving out either Andy King or Danny Drinkwater would be harsh given the form they are in as a pair.

The impression Ranieri gave of Villa is that they are an unknown quantity with the additions to the squad throughout the summer. This is not one that jumps out of the fixture list, but it could prove a crucial three points for either side.

Simon Stone
BBC Sport

A fascinating press conference in which Louis van Gaal offered full explanations of his feelings on David de Gea staying, Anthony Martial arriving and reports of a mutiny in the camp.

And the most amazing thing of all?

Ahead of what many claim still to be the biggest day in the English football calendar, the word Liverpool was not mentioned once.

Simon Stone
BBC Sport

On new signing Anthony Martial, who joined Manchester United in a record transfer for a teenager, Louis van Gaal says:

"I imagine the fans shout 'he cost £50m, he has to score'. No. He is 19-years-old. He has to adapt. Angel Di Maria struggled. He was 27. Also Radamel Falcao. He is 29. He is the best of his age but we must not give him too much pressure."

Simon Stone
BBC Sport

Louis van Gaal on David De Gea: "Yes [I did think it was possible two weeks ago that he would stay]. I hoped. All the media wrote he was going. I am very happy that he stayed. I believe he is one of the best goalkeepers in the world.

What he thought when he heard De Gea was staying: "I asked [chief executive] Ed Woodward if it was true Manchester United had not sent the papers on time. He said 'no'. I thought about what De Gea has suffered. The football world is crazy."

Two-time world championship runner-up Ali Carter has his head in the clouds. Literally.

A couple of tidbits from Manchester United boss Louis van Gaal, before the Dutchman sits down to face the amassed media.

Phil McNulty
BBC Sport chief football writer

Claudio Ranieri on Nathan Dyer, who has signed on loan from Southampton...

Newcastle boss Steve McClaren has a simple three-point plan to improve his side's winless start to the season. The standout suggestion is "play better". Genius.

The Liverpool Echo's James Pearce with more from the Brendan Rodgers Q&A with the press.

It's no secret that Juan Mata and David De Gea have a bit of a bromance going on.

Hence Mata's delight at the keeper signing a new four-year deal.

Former Swansea defender Tiendalli is a free agent.