Summary

  • Man Utd boss Jose Mourinho one of eight Premier League news conferences

  • England name squad for friendlies against Germany and Brazil

  • Ashley Young makes a return, along with call-ups for Ruben Loftus-Cheek, Tammy Abraham & Joe Gomez

  • Arsenal and Everton in Europa League action on Thursday

  • GET INVOLVED #bbcfootball

  1. Clement rates English talentpublished at 14:13 Greenwich Mean Time 2 November 2017

    Swansea v Brighton (Sat, 15:00 GMT)

    Swansea City

    Paul Clement had some nice things to say about England talent coming through to the senior team.

    "Clearly something is going right at the youth levels"said the Swansea boss.

    "For years we’ve looked at other nations. Now, we’re being successful at that level. The challenge is to take that to the senior team.

    "Last night would be a good example. Tottenham have done very well against Real Madrid with three key England players: Harry Kane, Dele Alli and Eric Dier. There’s a lot of good English talent around."

  2. Get involvedpublished at 14:11 Greenwich Mean Time 2 November 2017

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  3. England announce friendlies squadpublished at 14:08 Greenwich Mean Time 2 November 2017

    England coach Gareth Southgate is asked about Jack Wilshere's absence from the squad.

    "I don't know how you get in an England squad without getting in the Arsenal team," he says after a pause for thought.

    "There is no question about his ability, his football brain or personality, we just need to see him playing before he comes back in because unfortunately there has been a history of injuries.

    "I'll be having discussions with Arsene about him, we think he is a top player so for him it's about game time."

    Jack WilshereImage source, Getty Images
  4. England squad announcedpublished at 14:01 Greenwich Mean Time 2 November 2017
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    Man Utd full-back Ashley Young makes the cut and Tottenham's Danny Rose is back in, too.

    There are six Spurs players involved, but no place for Liverpool's Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain.

    England teamImage source, England
  5. New faces for Englandpublished at 13:59 Greenwich Mean Time 2 November 2017

    England squad announcement

    Let's get some more on the new faces in the England squad for those high-profile friendlies with Germany and Brazil later this month. Liverpool defender Joe Gomez, a Catford-born former Charlton trainee has made 11 appearances in all competitions for the Reds this term.

    The 20-year-old England U21 captain was sidelined for over a year with a cruciate knee injury sustained in October 2015 and was sent off in the Champions League draw with Sevilla in September.

    Chelsea's Ruben Loftus-Cheek, who is on a season-long loan at Crystal Palace, has represented England at U16, U17, U19 and U21 levels. This term the 21-year-old has made seven appearances for the Eagles.

    We'll discover the rest of the squad very shortly.

    Joe GomezImage source, Getty Images
  6. Making the "unrealistic, realistic"published at 13:55 Greenwich Mean Time 2 November 2017

    Huddersfield v West Brom (Saturday, 15:00 GMT)

    Huddersfield Town

    More from Huddersfield boss David Wagner, whose team were joint leaders in August after winning both their opening matches but are now seven points off the top four, or, perhaps more significantly, four points above the relegation zone.

    "We have always tried to make the unrealistic, realistic at Huddersfield and we will continue to do so in the future," says Wagner as he bids to guide the Terriers to successive home league wins in the top flight for the first time since November 1971.

    David WagnerImage source, Getty Images
  7. Clement credits Chelseapublished at 13:52 Greenwich Mean Time 2 November 2017

    Swansea v Brighton (Sat, 15:00 GMT)

    Swansea City

    More from Swansea boss Paul Clement on Tammy Abraham's England call-up:

    “It’s possible he could have stayed at Chelsea and not had so much game time. Who’s to know?

    “He’s not our player, he’s Chelsea’s player. All the people at Chelsea can be very happy with the years of work and development they put in with Tammy since he was eight or nine years old.

    “He’s been here four months, five months, but a young player at Chelsea for years. That’s where the work has been done.”

    Tammy AbrahamImage source, Getty Images
  8. England turn to Abrahampublished at 13:49 Greenwich Mean Time 2 November 2017

    England squad announcement

    Here's more on England's new addition Tammy Abraham, the 20-year-old Camberwell-born forward on loan at Swansea from Chelsea.

    Abraham, who has played for England at U19, U19 and U20 level, had the chance to represent his father's country of birth, Nigeria and held talks recently with Nigerian Football Federation president, Amaju Pinnick.

    This term he has scored five times in 13 appearances for the Swans, including a brace in the 2-0 win over Huddersfield (pictured). Last season he was on loan at Championship side Bristol City and scored 26 times for the Robins.

    Tammy AbrahamImage source, Getty Images
  9. Van La Parra fit for Huddersfieldpublished at 13:45 Greenwich Mean Time 2 November 2017

    Huddersfield v West Brom (Saturday, 15:00 GMT)

    Huddersfield Town

    Some injury news from Huddersfield boss David Wagner as his 13th-placed team seek a fourth victory of their first Premier League campaign.

    "We have no new injury concerns; we’ve had a good training week and there’s lots of competitions for places," the 46-year-old German coach says.

    "Rajiv van La Parra is fully fit; he had some groin problems but we took him off early enough to make sure he’s OK. We are happy that Steve Mounie is back but he isn’t at the fitness level he was at before. The international break will help him."

  10. Get involvedpublished at 13:41 Greenwich Mean Time 2 November 2017

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    We asked for your thoughts on who should be in the England squad. The full pack will be announced at 14:00 GMT.

    Richard Gibbs: How much longer can Southgate ignore Lewis Dunk? He has been the stand- out English centre back in the PL this season.

    Rob Easton: Hoping to see Ashley Young in the England squad again! On form, he's the best left wing back we have at the moment.

    Paul: Winks will start. He is starting to look a lot like Modric did when he first arrived at Spurs. Hopefully he turns out as good

  11. Bony '50-50' for Swanseapublished at 13:38 Greenwich Mean Time 2 November 2017

    Swansea v Brighton (Sat, 15:00 GMT)

    Swansea City

    Swansea boss Paul Clement has given an injury update for his squad.

    "Wilfried Bony is close," he said. "I would rate him at 50/50 to be involved in the squad.

    "The time that he’s missed, and with this being his second injury, we don’t want to risk it too much. But also we want him back as quickly as possible.

    "A lot of responsibility is on Tammy’s shoulders at the moment. We need other players to help. With Wilfried in the team we have a better opportunity of doing that."

    Wilfried BonyImage source, Getty Images
  12. Wood returns for Burnleypublished at 13:35 Greenwich Mean Time 2 November 2017

    Southampton v Burnley (Sat, 15:00 GMT)

    Sean Dyche has arrived at his news conference and confirmed Chris Wood is back in contention for Burnley this weekend.

    The New Zealand striker missed out on Monday night's 1-0 win over Newcastle with a hamstring injury he picked up in the defeat at Manchester City.

    Chris WoodImage source, Getty Images
  13. Brighton news conference coming uppublished at 13:31 Greenwich Mean Time 2 November 2017

    Swansea v Brighton (Sat, 15:00 GMT)

    Brighton are making steady progress in their first Premier League campaign, sitting in 12th place on 12 points, having scored three times in beating both West Brom and West Ham.

    Following last weekend's 1-1 draw with fellow south coast outfit Southampton they travel to Swansea on Saturday and we'll hear from Chris Hughton shortly. Sorry to see his goatee beard has gone, maybe he'll conjure something for "Movember.", external

    Chris HughtonImage source, Getty Images
  14. Gray signs new Leicester dealpublished at 13:28 Greenwich Mean Time 2 November 2017

    Stoke v Leicester (Saturday, 12:30 GMT)

    Some early news from the Foxes' camp.

    Leicester winger Demarai Gray has signed a new four-year contract.

    The 21-year-old scored in their victory over Everton last weekend.

    Demarai GrayImage source, Getty Images
  15. Puel kick-starts Leicester's seasonpublished at 13:26 Greenwich Mean Time 2 November 2017

    Stoke v Leicester (Sat, 12:30 GMT)

    Claude Puel started life as Leicester manager in the best possible way - with a convincing win over Everton.

    His next challenge is a trip to Stoke, who sit three places and one point behind them in the table.

    The Potters have never beaten Leicester at home in the Premier League in three attempts.

    Puel is due to speak to the media soon. Last week he was asked about rugby union and Richard III, so we're not quite sure where it's going to go this week.

    Claude PuelImage source, Getty Images
  16. 'It is just one game'published at 13:23 Greenwich Mean Time 2 November 2017

    Chelsea v Man Utd (Sunday, 16:30 GMT)

    Simon Stone
    BBC Sport

    Jose Mourinho insists it is "not a big thing" to go back to Chelsea, where he won three Premier League titles.

    "It is normal," he says. "It is football life. One day you are in one club, the next day you are in another. It is a big match, a match between top teams in country. From an emotional point of view? it is just one game.

    "I played there with Inter, twice with Man Utd. I have to admit it is a little bit different. In the end, I want to win like I did with Inter. It is just one more day. In a couple of years it will be more natural. In four or five years no-one will remember I was manager.

    "It is a big match because they are champions."

  17. Clement not involved in Abraham decisionpublished at 13:22 Greenwich Mean Time 2 November 2017

    England squad announcement

    Swansea City

    "I think he’ll cope well," Swansea boss Paul Clement said of Tammy Abraham.

    "He’s a confident young man. He needs to take it in his stride and stay grounded.

    "I wasn't involved in any discussion with Tammy about who he wanted to player for.

    "I saw one report that I'd told him who to play for- that's complete nonsense."

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  19. Abraham 'picked on merit'published at 13:19 Greenwich Mean Time 2 November 2017

    England squad announcement

    Swansea City

    Swansea boss Paul Clement has given his reaction to Tammy Abraham's England call-up.

    The Chelsea forward is on loan with the Swans this season.

    "It’s very pleasing news to see someone we’ve brought to the club on loan rewarded with his first call-up," said Clement.

    "His all-round game is developing, including back-to-goal and defensive positioning.

    Is he ready for international football?

    "We’ll have to see. Every level he’s played at he’s contributed. And now he’s got the next test. He’s been picked on merit and we wish him well."

  20. Mourinho plays down style criticismpublished at 13:15 Greenwich Mean Time 2 November 2017

    Chelsea v Man Utd (Sunday, 16:30 GMT)

    Simon Stone
    BBC Sport

    Manchester United boss Jose Mourinho responds to criticism of his team's playing style - by making no comment.

    "I don't want to comment. If I comment I will do a job that is not my job. Sometimes I feel like I should, then I cool down. I know that it is a different way of analysing things. Similar performances for some clubs are magic.

    "An example of brilliant tactics and amazing attitude, for others the same performance becomes conservative and negative.

    "As an example, Tottenham beat Liverpool 4-1, Real Madrid 3-1. They didn't score against Manchester United. A bit of credit that my players deserve."