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Maya Le Tissier has been called up to the England squad for the first time
Maya Le Tissier has been called up to the England squad for the first time

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Uncapped duo in Lionesses squad

Uncapped duo Maya Le Tissier and Katie Robinson have been called up to the England squad for the first time.

Sarina Wiegman has named Manchester United defender Le Tissier and Brighton forward Robinson, both 20, in the group for the games against Japan and Norway later this month.

Euro 2020 star Alessia Russo returns after injury, while Niamh Charles and Jordan Nobbs are also included.

Skipper Leah Williamson remains an absentee due to injury as the Lionesses head to Spain for the two matches, while Jess Carter and Jess Parks also drop out.

Wiegman said: "We are hoping the conditions in Spain will help us to maximise our training as every session counts, along with the matches, in helping us to be ready for the World Cup.

"We cannot waste a minute and I am looking forward to getting back on the grass.

"We have some new players to look at as we know we have so much competition for places coming through."

Both the games will take place in Murcia, with the Japan clash on Friday, November 11 and Norway on Tuesday, November 15.

Goalkeepers: Mary Earps, Sandy Maciver, Ellie Roebuck

Defenders: Millie Bright, Lucy Bronze, Niamh Charles, Rachel Daly, Alex Greenwood, Maya Le Tissier, Esme Morgan, Lotte Wubben-Moy

Midfielders: Fran Kirby, Jordan Nobbs, Georgia Stanway, Ella Toone, Keira Walsh, Katie Zelem

Forwards: Lauren Hemp, Lauren James, Chloe Kelly, Beth Mead, Nikita Parris, Alessia Russo, Katie Robinson, Ebony Salmon

Sanchez: I love beating Spurs

Alexis Sanchez is desperate to knock Tottenham out of the Champions League with Marseille
Alexis Sanchez is desperate to knock Tottenham out of the Champions League with Marseille

Alexis Sanchez admits he has extra motivation to knock Tottenham out of the Champions League with Marseille tonight.

The ex-Arsenal striker only lost once in seven games against Spurs as a Gunner, scoring twice for his former club in North London derbies.

If Marseille win tonight, they will qualify and knock their visitors out in the process, while any other result would see Antonio Conte’s side through.

And as one of four players with Arsenal experience, alongside Matteo Guendouzi, Nuno Tavares and Sead Kolasinac, Sanchez will take more pleasure than most if they succeed.

Sanchez said: "I have great affection for Arsenal from my time there. I have some great memories with everyone at the club, especially the fans.

"Beating Spurs every time was a great joy. It was very special and those are memories that I hold dear to my heart."

The 33-year-old added: "Every player has motivation to play and win. We want to bring the victory back. We want to progress and are working to do so.

"I'm here to be victorious for the team, playing for the fans, and the atmosphere drives us on. We're at home, so we have the capabilities to do it."

United’s World Cup plans

Erik ten Hag has confirmed Manchester United's plans for the World Cup
Erik ten Hag has confirmed Manchester United's plans for the World Cup

Manchester United have revealed their plans for the World Cup break by announcing a friendly with LaLiga side Cadiz.

The Red Devils have four games before the six-week break begins on November 14 but Erik ten Hag has confirmed those not at the tournament will head out to Spain for a training camp.

He said: "It’s a strange season. It’s not like usual as we have a World Cup but also players will stay behind. 

"We have to train them during those six weeks and we have to give them the right programme so they stay in the right fitness levels, but also they stay in the right shape and also in the team style.

"We made a programme to do that, as optimum as possible. So, we will train here [at Carrington] for one week, or eight or nine days, and then we will have a short break. Then we will train and go to Spain for a training camp for one week. 

"We have good opponents over there so we can get the game practice in as well. 

"Then we will return, ready for the second stage of the season, I would say, but a long stage, longer than usual."

United face Real Sociedad, Aston Villa twice and Fulham before the World Cup then return to action against Nottingham Forest on December 27, with the Cadiz friendly on December 7.

Rangers out to avoid unwanted history

Giovanni van Bronckhorst will want Rangers to avoid a sixth Champions League defeat in a row
Giovanni van Bronckhorst will want Rangers to avoid a sixth Champions League defeat in a row

Rangers face Ajax in their final Group A game looking for their first points of a difficult campaign.

No Scottish side have ever lost six matches in a single Champions League or European Cup season — a record Giovanni van Bronckhorst will be desperate to avoid.

Liverpool, Napoli and the Dutch giants have proven too strong for the Gers, who finished second in the Scottish Premiership last term.

But he conceded they cannot compete with Ajax on the pitch and after a 4-0 defeat in Amsterdam, the Dutch boss is leaning heavily on the Ibrox atmosphere to get them going.

Van Bronckhorst says: "It would be disappointing not to get any points. We're still not at the same level as Ajax but we are developing.

"That's the way it is. The players overall are from a higher level, their budget is high.

"We cannot compare ourselves with Ajax, but we can compete with them on the day and especially at Ibrox."

Alvarez looking to emulate Aguero

Julian Alvarez is looking to emulate fellow Argentine Sergio Aguero at Manchester City
Julian Alvarez is looking to emulate fellow Argentine Sergio Aguero at Manchester City

Julian Alvarez is hoping to emulate Sergio Aguero and become a Manchester City legend like his fellow Argentine.

The striker swapped River Plate for the Etihad in the summer and has netted three times in 15 appearances.

Three of his five starts have come in the Champions League and ahead of tomorrow’s clash with Sevilla, he revealed he spoke to Aguero before making the move.

Alvarez said: "He did amazing performances and lots of great goals. The fans were great with him and they have been great with me too.

"I want to put in 100% effort and hopefully, I will have a great time here like him.

"When I knew I might be coming here I had a chat with him. I had regular contact over a six-month period with him and other international players who played here."

On playing in Europe’s top competition, he added: "The best players in the world play in this competition. I always wanted to be here.

"I am happy to be learning and giving my best, helping the side wherever I can."

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