The top stories making Sunday’s back pages in the UK…
The Sun: Roy Hodgson saw England draw Wales for a Euro 2016 Battle of Britain and then admitted: We must stop Gareth Bale.
Also: New Liverpool manager Jürgen Klopp is renting sacked former boss Brendan Rodgers’ old home from him.
And: Jamie Vardy is rolling back the years to prove England can still match South America for hungry street fighters.
Plus: Yaya Toure will be offered a staggering £24million deal AFTER TAX to quit Manchester City for China.
Sunday Mirror: Former Barcelona coach Pep Guardiola is under pressure to swerve Manchester – from his wife.
Also: Gordon Banks is drawing on his greatest moment in soccer to give him strength for the biggest fight of his life – against a deadly cancer.
And: Everton boss Roberto Martinez is keeping tabs on Calum Chambers’ situation at Arsenal.
Plus: Rafael Benitez has refused to reveal what has been troubling Cristiano Ronaldo this season, after the Portuguese admitted on Tuesday night that personal problems have been behind his up-and-down form for Real Madrid.
Daily Star Sunday: The future of Pep Guardiola is set to be decided this week.
Also: Diego Costa says he is unhappy with his current form and is desperate to improve.
Mail on Sunday: For so long there was a justification, an acceptance that while Manchester United are not a team for front-foot thrills these days, they do rather well at the back. Against a side of modest means, that blanket of comfort was ripped away on a cold night and torn into pieces.
Also: England will face Wales at Euro 2016 in one of the most hotly-anticipated matches in recent history.
Sunday Express: Liverpool legend John Aldridge has told £29 million Brazilian Roberto Firmino to toughen up if he wants to win over the Kop.
Also: Former Chelsea boss Carlo Ancelotti has been sounded out by Bayern Munich as the German giants prepare for life after Pep Guardiola.
Also: Chelsea boss Jose Mourinho has dropped a massive hint that he’s ready to sign Leicester City star Jamie Vardy, according to reports.
And: Italian giants Napoli are ready to swoop for Manchester United defender Guillermo Varela in the January transfer window, according to reports in Italy.
Sunday Telegraph: The Football Association vowed last night to do everything possible to avoid England’s European Championship base becoming a “fortress” following the Paris attacks.
Sunday Times: A week ago, they took the scalp of Chelsea. Last night it was Manchester United’s turn to fall to Bournemouth.
Also: Many things to do with Manchester City are based on market value but a late flash of brilliance from the incomparable Yaya Toure that put his side back on top of the Premier League table once again proved that the Ivorian is priceless.
And: Luis Suarez, Cristiano Ronaldo, even old Helder Postiga at Euro 2004. In 2016, Aaron Ramsey, Gareth Bale?
Plus: Romelu Lukaku is now more than halfway towards matching Jamie Vardy’s record of netting in 11 successive Premier League games.
Henry Bown
Henry Bown is a UK-based sportswriter with a particular passion for soccer. Henry has been writing a range of sports content for several years, but has more recently decided to focus on soccer specifically. When he's not writing, you'll usually find him watching a match - or two!
Henry Bown is a UK-based sportswriter with a particular passion for soccer. Henry has been writing a range of sports content for several years, but has more recently decided to focus on soccer specifically. When he's not writing, you'll usually find him watching a match - or two!
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