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Germany have appointed Julian Nagelsmann to lead the team at next year's European Championship on home soil.

The 36-year-old has signed a contract until July 2024 so could leave the role after the tournament is over.

He succeeds Hansi Flick, who was sacked after a poor run of results, culminating in a 4-1 friendly defeat by Japan earlier this month.

Nagelsmann has been out of work since he was sacked by Bayern Munich in March after less than two years in charge.

His first match will be a friendly against the United States in Connecticut next month.

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Finally from Eddie Howe, the Newcastle manager was of course asked about Sunday's opponents Sheffield United: "It'll be a difficult game, I think Bramall Lane is a very tough place to go, any time of the year.

"They are a good team, a direct team. They will ask us questions physically. They have good athleticism, are a counter-attacking team as well, are good at set pieces, so yeah, they’ve got a lot of areas in their team that can hurt us if we’re not right.

"The important thing for us is to approach the game in the same way we did the Brentford match, where we were spot on in our mindset, spot on in our importance of the game. Mentally, we did really well. Maybe it wasn't a magnificent display but we did enough to get the job done and we’re going to have to get all the basics right if we’re going to compete in this game."

Former Bayern Munich head coach Julian Nagelsmann has been named as the new Germany manager.

The 36-year-old German will lead the hosts at next year's European Championship.

Nagelsmann, who was sacked by Bayern in March, was at one stage linked with the vacant Chelsea and Spurs posts before those vacancies were filled.

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Newcastle manager Eddie Howe on whether goalkeeper Nick Pope was disappointed to miss out on England selection: "It's a difficult one. I can’t speak for Nick but whenever I’ve seen him train and play he is a highly motivated individual. He always wants to train, he always wants to play, and put himself forward to do more.

"He wants to maximise every moment in his career. I’d say he is a highly driven and motivated individual.

"His last two displays have been very, very good and I think that is the Nick we saw for the most part last season. He is a difference maker when he plays like that.

"He transformed our backline and gave everyone confidence, not just with the saves but how he distributed the ball too."

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Newcastle manager Eddie Howe on summer signing Sandro Tonali returning to his former club: "It's worth remembering he’s still a really young player.

"I was really pleased with the reaction he got from the Milan fans. I think that was a real mark of a few things - of how Sandro conducted himself in Milan, how good a player he is, recognition from a group of supporters that he gave everything for the club. It's great for Sandro but also for us, it’s also a mark of what a big talent he is.

"It would have been an emotional game for him, an emotional night, I have no doubt, but I think he handled himself really well and he is probably pleased the game is out of the way and he can focus on the rest of the season with us."

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West Ham United

Jarrod Bowen and Aaron Cresswell are the only doubts for West Ham's visit to Liverpool on Sunday, says boss David Moyes:

"Jarrod Bowen has had a virus so we'll need to see how he is. But the others, we seem okay,"

"Aaron Cresswell felt his hamstring last night so we'll see how he is today, but otherwise we're okay."

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West Ham boss David Moyes on Sunday's trip to Liverpool: "It's a big, hard game. The crowd and the stadium play a big role at Anfield.

"In recent years we've given them tough games and we'll try to give them a good game on Sunday. We know we're playing a good side and we want to show what we can do."

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Newcastle winger Jacob Murphy was living the dream at AC Milan on Tuesday, grinning like a Cheshire cat and puffing out his cheeks as the Champions League anthem was being played. After a string of loan spells in the lower leagues, he was about to make his Champions League debut at 28.

Asked about his reaction, Newcastle boss Eddie Howe replied: "I wouldn't say it was being overwhelmed, I'd say it was taking it all in. For a lot of our players, that would be a milestone in their career and I think Jacob was savouring the moment.

"I thought he was magnificent for us last year and never let us down, he always contributed. I think the big thing for me is he is very, very reliable. You know what you're going to get from him. Defensively he's very good and he's an attacking threat as well. I thought he did a really good job for the team [in Milan]."

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Newcastle United

Now firstly from Newcastle boss Eddie Howe, some team news: "We're still missing the 'two Joes' in midfield.

"Joe Willock (Achilles) will be back after the international break but we're hoping Joelinton (knee) will be back sooner.

"Apart from that we're pretty good. With Callum [Wilson], we always have to manage his load and training. We have to give him the best chance of staying fit through the season."

Football Focus

Speaking of Ange Postecoglou, the Tottenham boss had a chat with BBC presenter Gary Lineker before Sunday's north London derby about being a refugee, his struggle for recognition from top clubs and his hopes of leaving a legacy at Spurs.

The full interview will be on Football Focus at 12:00 BST on Saturday - on BBC One, BBC iPlayer and the BBC Sport website and app - but you can watch the best bits below, or read more here.

Arsenal

And finally from Mikel Arteta, the Arsenal boss added this on facing Tottenham: "This game doesn't need motivation, it's the biggest game of the season.

"They have a new manager who has done really well and has changed the vibe around the club. He's also brought in a new style and we have to adapt.

"I really like him (Ange Postecoglou). I know players who worked with him and they speak highly of him. You can tell straight away that he's fitting in really well. That's the beauty of this league, we have so many good managers."

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Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta on team news: "Thomas Partey is still out. The rest are available but there aren't any other big issues.

"Gabi [Martinelli], we are still assessing him. He is not ruled out at this stage."

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Mikel Arteta on Martin Odegaard, Bukayo Saka, William Saliba and Declan Rice signing long-term contracts: "The club has done well in recent years to give us consistency and maintain the talent we have. We want to develop players."

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Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta on facing Tottenham without Harry Kane: "They have many other qualities and many other players who can make a difference in the game.

"It's a big change but they have adapted well without him. He was a special player and everything went through him. He glued everything together in many areas of the pitch.

"Now it's different. They have some movement with certain players who are different.

"We are just focused on the team we face and trying to play the best way to cause problems."

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Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta on dropping goalkeeper Aaron Ramsdale: "I care about every player that isn't playing, but it's my job to make a decision in the best possible way for the team.

"He's been supportive and great around the place, that's what I expect from my players. So far he has been really good.

"Am I comfortable [making the decision]? I'm not sure. In your stomach it's hard. When players don't play it's difficult. You want them to feel wanted but it's tough.

"We have seen how important it is for everybody to feature over the season."

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Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta is now speaking with the media, and he began by elaborating on Martin Odegaard's new contract: "It's great news for the club and for the team. I'm really happy for him, he deserves it.

"There are many ways to make it and many pathways to make it. I think he's found his place where he is loved and respected by everybody.

"Players don't have to look for a ceiling but look to be better every day and be humble. If you have players around you to make you better that is a big bonus and I think the players around him elevate his qualities."

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Arsenal's sporting director Edu: “To agree and complete a new contract with Martin is such great news for us all. He is our captain, an experienced international and a player who gives us so much quality and joy every time he plays for us.

"Martin is still only 24 years old, so there’s still much more to come from him, and we’re delighted that we will be together in the forthcoming years. Our aim is to keep our best players, and with Martin now also included, we’re pleased to have completed new long-term contracts with a number of our most important young players in recent months.”

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Arsenal midfielder Martin Odegaard: “Signing a new contract was a really easy decision for me for lots of reasons. Mainly what we are doing right now as a club is special, and I want to be a part of that. I’m really excited for what’s to come here. I’ve found a place where I can be really settled and call my home.

"My story is a bit different maybe, as I moved around different clubs since I was 16. At Arsenal, since the first day, I’ve felt great and this is definitely my home now. I just want to say thanks to everyone working at the club and of course, our fantastic supporters. I will continue to give everything to bring success to this club in the years to come."