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Roberto Martinez is speaking to the media ahead of the Liverpool derby.

Asked about the fitness of John Stones and Seamus Coleman: "It's too early to tell, they're progressing well but in their next two sessions we'll get an idea. Clearly we'll make a decision as late as we can"

And about Brendan Galloway's call-up for England Under-21s: "I think it's a really nice reward and a worthy reward, he's been developing all the time. For a young man who is only a teenager you can imagine how delighted we are.

"When we signed him from mk dons we had that vision that he could play different positions. Eventually when he grows a bit more and plays more games he's one who could play in other positions. I truly believe he'll have that facility"

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Norwich manager Alex Neil is facing the media ahead of the Foxes' game against fellow promoted side Leicester and, despite sitting in 12th place in the table, knows that more improvement is needed.

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"Plenty of fog around Liverpool's Melwood training ground this morning and that echoes much of the feeling around the club itself so far this season. Last night's 1-1 draw with Swiss side FC Sion prompted audible boos at the final whistle and Brendan Rodgers is likely to face more awkward questions as he prepares to face the press at 9.30am this morning. I will bring you all the very latest on what he has to say once that press conference gets under way."

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Did you hear David Beckham on Radio 1 this morning? He was revealing an anecdote about seeing Sir Alex Ferguson for the first time in ages recently.

Someone handed him a glass of wine and despite now being 40 years old, when Fergie approached him he spent 20 minutes with the wine hidden behind his back while they spoke.

Says it is worse than drinking in front of your mum and dad. Class!

So, who strikes fear into you? You can get involved in today’s sporting debate about scariest football figures by using #mysportingogre, external.

Harry Kane, Wayne Rooney and Gareth Bale are the only British players included on the 59-strong shortlist for the Ballon d'Or.

We'll have more on who is in and who is out shortly.

In Glasgow, Celtic threw away a two-goal lead as they earned their second draw in the Europa League against Fenerbahce.

Leigh Griffiths and Kris Commons had put the home side well in control but two goals from Brazilian Fernandao ensured a share of the spoils.

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In Monaco, Tottenham conceded a late goal to draw 1-1 against the home side.

Nine minutes from time, Stephan El Shaarawy headed in Nabil Dirar's brilliant cross to cancel out Erik Lamela's opener

Spurs, who have four points from two games, controlled most of the game and Harry Kane could have grabbed a second but had a low shot and header saved.

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Back to Thursday night and Liverpool's disappointing start to their Europa League campaign continued when they could only draw 1-1 with Swiss mid-table side FC Sion at Anfield - their second draw from their two matches.

Adam Lallana gave the hosts a perfect start, scoring from close range after Divock Origi's cross despite appearing to be offside in the build-up but the Swiss side drew level through Ebenezer Assifuah's neat finish and celebrated in style.

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As it's Friday, it means a busy schedule of Premier League managers brightening up our day with their insightful pearls of wisdom ahead of the weekend games.

First up are Norwich's Alex Neil and West Brom's Tony Pulis at 08:45 BST with Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger, Liverpool's Brendan Rodgers Chelsea's Jose Mourinho and Manchester City's Manuel Pellegrini among the others up later.

We'll be bringing you the best bits as the day goes on.

Here are some of the stories from Friday's football gossip column.

The Daily Telegraph reports, external that Arsenal defender Mathieu Debuchy could review his situation at the club in January after falling behind Hector Bellerin in the Gunners' pecking order and also losing his place in the France squad. 

According to the Sun, external (subscription required) England assistant manager Ray Lewington alerted national team boss Roy Hodgson to the qualities of Tottenham midfielder Dele Alli in 2013 when the 19-year-old was at MK Dons. 

In the Daily Mail,, external Manchester United manager Louis van Gaal says he is different to Arsenal counterpart Arsene Wenger and former Red Devils boss Sir Alex Ferguson as he needed different challenges during his career. 

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After Roy Hodgson opted to omit Liverpool's Daniel Sturridge from his squad for the Euro 2016 qualifiers against Estonia and Lithuania, the 5 live Football Daily podcast, with Eleanor Oldroyd, looks at Hodgson's decision.

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Rugby also features strongly in the Times with more from England coach Stuart Lancaster and a photo of Wales hooker Ken Owens trying to find his way through the Fiji defence.

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Ahead of Saturday's Rugby Union World Cup clash between England and Wales, the Daily Telegraph looks ahead to the game and also back on Wales's win over Fiji which sees them inch closer to a place in the tournament quarter-finals.

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Friday's Sun back page does not make for happy reading for Chelsea manager Jose Mourinho after he is criticised by FA chief Greg Dyke over his treatment of former club doctor Eva Caneiro. It also features Thursday's Europa League action and the latest from the England rugby camp.

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Football features heavily on the back page of Friday's Daily Mirror with a frustrated Divock Origi after Liverpool's Europa League draw against Swiss side Sion and England manager Roy Hodgson's warning that there are no guarantees for Wayne Rooney, despite him becoming England's record goalscorer.

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Friday's Daily Express back page features under-pressure England rugby union coach Stuart Lancaster ahead of his side's key World Cup game against Australia at Twickenham on Saturday and reports on another poor night for English clubs in Europe.

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Hello and welcome to another Sportsday Live from the BBC Sport Centre ahead of another busy weekend of sport.

First up is a look at Friday's back pages.