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The Manchester Evening News, external report that Manchester City could be close to agreeing a deal for Athletic Bilbao's Aymeric Laporte.

The France under-21 defender had been linked with a move to Old Trafford.

Tim Stubbs: Watching Peterboro v Cov tomorrow. Saturday, point to point race meet at the cracking course in Dingley.

Doncaster Rovers sign Norwich City goalkeeper Remi Matthews on loan until the end of the season.

A testimonial, an FA Cup quarter-final replay against Manchester United and fifth in the Premier League has Mark Noble pretty excited.

He said; "If half the things that could happen this next few weeks happen, I'll be doing Klinsmanns across my kitchen!"  

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Earlier today (or later if your actually in Australia) Australia beat Tajikistan 7-0 in qualifying for the 2018 World Cup.

Asian champions Australia are five points clear at the top of group B in the second round of Asian qualifying. 

Harry Redknapp's Jordan, who are second in the group, face Bangladesh later.

The group winners are guaranteed a place in the decisive third round of qualifying and Jordan face Australia in next Tuesday.

A Question of Sport Teaser

Who are the eight players to have scored 15 or more goals for either Wales or Northern Ireland since 1980? 

We'll give you a hint.... six of them are Welsh.

League Two strugglers Stevenage appoint Glenn Roeder as managerial assistant to caretaker boss Darren Sarll.

Two terrific efforts from Brook Driver...

ian batten: I'll be playing subbuteo with the grandsons. The original and still the best.

William Ferrand: I'll be playing football in the Liverpool Ramblers Easter Festival.

Richard Dobson: Off to Germany tomorrow for the England friendly Saturday.

For those attending the testimonial at Upton Park on Monday at 14:00 GMT, here is some travel advice from the man of the moment...

Mark Noble, who joined West Ham as a 13-year-old schoolboy, is now approaching 350 first-team appearances.

Rio Ferdinand, Craig Bellamy, Scott Parker, Stewart Downing, Bobby Zamora, Dean Ashton, Trevor Sinclair, Ian Bishop and Julian Dicks are among the names who will appear at his testimonial at Upton Park on Monday.

Noble said: "To be able to play my testimonial at the end of a season like we've had and at the final season at the Boleyn is extra special.

"I'm excited about playing with Paolo [Di Canio],Rio Ferdinand and Scotty Parker, and my oldest mate - who I've known since I was five - will get 10 minutes."

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It's Mark Noble's testimonial on Monday and the West Ham midfielder has been holding a new conference.

The 28-year-old says he has not given up on playing for England, despite being snubbed by manager Roy Hodgson.

"For the Euros maybe it's gone but I don't give up on England It's a big tournament and I wish the lads all the best in the summer," he said.

Lotak:  I'll be doing the Easter 10k in Regents Park on Monday! Not quite as impressive as Hannah's 20 mile run though.

Jed Martin:  Off to Swindon vs Wigan tomorrow!

Simon Green: Traditional Easter holiday Rugby League derbies! Brilliant!! Leigh vs Swinton...come on you Lions!!!!  

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Here's a airplane selfie from France duo Antoine Griezmann and Laurent Koscielny.

France play Holland in Amsterdam on Friday night.

How are you getting your Easter weekend sporting fix?

scillaciRam: Fix will be playing "toast the worst shots" in the 19th (Bull's Head in Wilson) after golfing with buddies

Hannah: I'm attempting a 20-mile run tomorrow as part of my training for the London Marathon next month (help!).

Good luck Hannah!

Ander Herrera likes greyhounds, who knew?

The Manchester United midfielder has visited a charity where they re-home ex-racing greyhounds in Manchester.