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This is sure to spice up the atmosphere on Friday night when England host Scotland.

Scotland and Hull City midfielder Robert Snodgrass has said England fans don't want the team to do well and the country enjoys seeing the team lose.

"I think the full country does, to be honest," Snodgrass said, external. "I speak to English people and I don't think they want England to do well because it's the same old story all the time.

"That's sad, actually, when you think about it."

I wonder what reception he'll get on Friday at Wembley?

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Manchester City Women boss Nick Cushing believes his side’s Champions League last-16 tie with Brondby will be a far harder test than the one they faced in the previous round against Russian side Zvezda Perm.

It is City Women’s first season in Europe’s elite competition and expectations are high after they won the domestic double and went through the season unbeaten.

They beat Zvezda 6-0 on aggregate in round one, but Cushing is refusing to get carried away, citing Brondby’s quality and his own side’s lack of Champions League experience.

“They fall into the bracket of being one of the most experienced teams,” he said. “We have to be realistic. We’re only two games into our Champions League history.

“We've seen Brondby. We don’t know what their strategy will be. They may come to win the game or come to hold out for a draw. We will always try to win. Trying to second guess the opposition is difficult.”

If I was sporting president of the world, I would...

Dave Cheevers: Award zero points for a 0-0 draw to stop teams parking the bus and playing for a point 

Tom Wright: I'd ban all international games during the domestic season. Ruin team momentum, cause needless injuries, dull as dishwater 

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Manchester United defenders Chris Smalling and Luke Shaw have been told they do have futures at Old Trafford by Jose Mourinho, according to the Daily Express, external.

It comes after the United manager criticised the pair for saying they were not in the right condition to play against Swansea.

But the Express say the comments were an attempt from Mourinho to send a message to his squad.

Newport County appealed on Twitter for a qualified official after referee Andy Davies was injured in their Checkatrade Trophy tie against AFC Wimbledon at Rodney Parade.

Thankfully a volunteer was found and assumed fourth official duties for the second half.

The Exiles, who were not able to qualify for the second round, went on to beat the Dons 2-0.

What would you do if you were sporting president of the world?

John McEnerney: Ban players who take corners and don't get the ball as far as the six-yard box! Usain Bolt - head of global sport and Joey Barton - diplomat.

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La Liga relegation battlers Osasuna have named Joaquin Caparros as their new boss on an 18-month contract.

The 61-year-old, who left Granada in January 2015, was strongly linked to the Spain job in the summer.

Osasuna sacked Enrique Martin, the man who led them to promotion last season, yesterday. They are second from bottom after 11 games.

2004: Former Liverpool and England captain Emlyn Hughes died at the age of 57.    

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Portsmouth's lowest post-war crowd of 1,200 saw some early excitement as opponents Bristol Rovers substituted goalkeeper Kelle Roos after just two minutes.

His replacement Will Puddy conceded a penalty four minutes later but saved Michael Smith's effort from the spot. Pompey went on to win 1-0 and could still reach the second round if Yeovil lose to Reading tonight.

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A fine knock from England's Joe Root in the first Test against India in Rajkot.

The Yorkshire batsman has just reached his 11th Test century off 154 balls.

The tourists are going well, now 230-3 after 69 overs with Moeen Ali alongside Root on 61 not out. 

Click here for full live text commentary and Test Match Special coverage here.

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George Riley is joined by Cornelius Lysaght, Lee Mottershead, Andrew Thornton, Luke Harvey and Lizzie Kelly to discuss Freddy Tylicki's life-changing injuries and the dangers of racing.

Listen here.

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This rumour just won't go away.

Chelsea manager Antonio Conte is eyeing up a move for Italy and Juventus defender Leonardo Bonucci, according to the Guardian, external.

The London club have kept five clean sheets in a row in the Premier League but Conte is reportedly still after a new centre-back.

The Guardian also says that AC Milan's Alessio Romagnoli, Roma's Antonio Rudiger, Burnley's Michael Keane and Middlesbrough's Ben Gibson are other options.

Quite a wish list!  

The Checkatrade Trophy has been characterised by low attendances this season.

Northampton drew their lowest ever crowd of 762 for their dead rubber against West Ham's development squad.

Already eliminated Stoke included Bojan, Peter Crouch and Giannelli Imbula in their side to face Bury, watched by 689 people.

Elsewhere 308 saw Middlesbrough's development side lose 3-0 at home to Shrewsbury and 393 took in Barnet's match against Peterborough.

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The United States voting Donald Trump as their new president got us thinking. If you became the world's sporting president, which rules would you implement? What would you ban?

Who would you name in charge of various countries? Roger Federer in charge of Swiss sport for example?

Let us know using #bbcsportsday or comment on the BBC Sport Facebook page.

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George Riley is joined by Jamie Jones-Buchanan and Brian Noble to discuss the Four Nations, including the controversy surrounding England coach Wayne Bennett.

Bennett gave short responses to questions after England’s Four Nations victory over Scotland on Saturday and was branded a disgrace by former Great Britain international Iestyn Harris.

Listen here.

Roy Keane is at it again. His news conferences have become a bit of an event, haven't they? 

Keane regularly takes on reporters and, as was shown in our review of the morning papers, yesterday the Republic of Ireland assistant manager took a shot at Everton.

He said the club's players need to "toughen up following a row over midfielder James McCarthy.

Watch it all in the video above.

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The end of the career of one the country's most successful female Olympians and the end of a great British sports partnership.

Two-time Olympic champion Heather Stanning has announced her retirement from rowing, ending her all-conquering partnership with Helen Glover.

Stanning, 31, and Glover became GB's first female rowers to win back-to-back Olympic golds when they retained the coxless pairs title in Rio this year.

Their Olympic gold at London 2012 was the hosts' first of the Games, and also the first in British women's rowing.

"I don't feel I've got anything else to prove to myself," said Stanning.

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He's back in the England squad and midfielder Jack Wilshere says he needed a fresh challenge this season after "almost falling out of love with the game".

The 24-year-old joined Bournemouth on loan from Arsenal in August and has featured in eight league games, having played just three last season for the Gunners.

"I missed the fight of the Premier League, being in big games and making a difference for a team," said Wilshere.

"I wanted to feel that again and almost fall back in love with the game."

It looks like a perfect morning for training in the North East...