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Shear joy

Alan Shearer believes his beloved Newcastle can secure European football this season. 

Speaking in his BBC Sport column, the Toon legend, 52, said: "Newcastle could have a chance of being the best of the rest.

"One aim for the Magpies, without doubt, will be to improve upon last season when they finished 11th. 

"In fact, they were only three points adrift of eighth place after a shocking start. 

"Five points from three games this time, considering they had champions Manchester City and Brighton away, makes it a really positive start. 

"I feel a Europa Conference League spot is a realistic target, which you can achieve by claiming seventh spot."

After falling behind to City on Sunday, Newcastle stormed back to lead 3-1 at St James' Park before Erling Haaland and Bernardo Silva salvaged a point for Pep Guardiola's side. 

One Elle of a career

Ellen White has announced her retirement from football with immediate effect.

The Manchester City star, 33, walks away from the game as England’s all-time record women’s goalscorer with 52 goals in 113 appearances. 

White, who netted twice as the Lionesses won Euro 2022 earlier this summer, said: "This has been one of the hardest decisions of my life but one I know is right for me.

"This decision has always been one I have wanted to make on my terms. And this is my time to say goodbye to football and watch the next generation shine. 

"It has been my greatest honour and privilege to play this game. In particular, playing for England has and always will be the greatest gift. 

"My dreams came true on July 31, winning the Euros and becoming a European champion."

No deal

Aston Villa's proposed swoop for Watford forward Ismaila Sarr has fallen through. 

The Senegal international, 24, was expected to join the Villans after the two clubs agreed a deal believed to be in the region of £25million. 

But it is understood complications arose over the structure of the offer and Sarr's personal terms. 

Loan ranger

Villa have loaned Bertrand Traore to Istanbul Basaksehir for the rest of the season. 

Traore, 26, joined the Midlands outfit from Lyon in September 2020 for £17m but has found regular football at Villa Park hard to come by. 

A brief statement on the club's website said: "Aston Villa can confirm Bertrand Traore has joined Istanbul Basaksehir FK on loan until the end of the season. 

"The forward signed for Villa in September 2020 and would go on to score eight goals in all competitions in his maiden campaign. 

"Last term, injuries limited his appearances in claret and blue, although he did represent Burkina Faso at the Africa Cup of Nations. 

"Good luck, Bertie!"

Marching on with Marsch

Leeds boss Jesse Marsch hopes he can win over the doubters after Sunday’s 3-0 drubbing of Chelsea. 

The American accepts he is still unpopular among some of the club's die-hard Marcelo Bielsa supporters after replacing the Argentinian in February. 

But the manner of his side's demolition of the Blues at Elland Road will have gone a long way to appeasing the sceptics.

Marsch, 48, said: "There is probably still a lot of doubt in me. It’s OK. It’s normal. 

"There are going to be people that like me and people that hate me. I just want the team to play with love, passion and belief."

Parker expects response

Scott Parker is confident Bournemouth will learn from Saturday's 3-0 humbling at the hands of Arsenal. 

The Cherries found themselves two goals down inside the opening 12 minutes and Parker was far from happy with the first-half performance at the Vitality Stadium. 

But he has backed his side to bounce back — starting with tomorrow night's Carabao Cup tie at Norwich. 

He said: "As disappointing as the result has been and as disappointing as the first half has been, it has been very good for us and for me in terms of learning and in terms of improving."