The top stories making Saturday’s back pages in the UK…
The Sun: Wayne Rooney cannot wait to score his 50th England goal — and stop everyone banging on about Bobby Charlton’s Three Lions record.
Also: Alex Ferguson has revealed Wayne Rooney turned down Manchester United twice as a teenager.
And: Gareth Bale has told his Wales team-mates: We’re just one step from our greatest feat.
Daily Mirror: Andros Townsend fears he might have to quit Tottenham in January to safeguard his Euro 2016 place.
Also: Chelsea have been accused by the PFA of “warehousing” stars and influencing competitions across Europe with 33 players out on loan.
Daily Star: San Marino boss Pierangelo Manzaroli last night blasted Roy Hodgson for showing his tiny nation a lack of respect.
Also: Everton made a loan move for Real Madrid misfit Denis Cheryshev before the transfer window shut.
Daily Mail: Tottenham goalkeeper Hugo Lloris has hinted that a summer move to Manchester United could have happened, but insists he is happy to stay at White Hart Lane.
Also: Asmir Begovic has fired a sharp warning to Chelsea’s doubters, confidently stating they are united and backing Jose Mourinho.
And: Manchester United captain Wayne Rooney admits he knows little about new team-mate Anthony Martial, despite the youngster becoming the world’s most expensive teenager.
Daily Express: Mathieu Debuchy considered leaving Arsenal after losing his place to Hector Bellerin this season.
Also: Thibaut Courtois admits he was pleased to see Kevin De Bruyne join Manchester City during the summer window. And: Jamie Vardy is Roy Hodgson’s surprise choice to lead England’s line against San Marino. Plus: Chelsea shot-stopper Asmir Begovic is confident Jose Mourinho’s side can retain the Premier League title this season.
Metro: Tottenham goalkeeper Hugo Lloris has admitted that he wanted to join Manchester United during the summer transfer window.
Also: David De Gea feels obliged to renew his Manchester United contract and his agent has already held meetings with Old Trafford executives to finalise the deal, reports in Spain say.
Daily Telegraph: Wayne Rooney stands on the brink of becoming England’s all-time record goal-scorer but, he knows, even then the debate will continue.
Also: Jamie Vardy will complete his remarkable journey from non-League football to the international stage by starting Saturday’s Euro 2016 qualifier against San Marino.
The Times: The full scale of Manchester United’s frustration in the transfer market this summer began to emerge yesterday as it was revealed that Louis van Gaal’s interest in a host of Europe’s best players was rebuffed. United tried but failed to sign Gareth Bale, Raphael Varane and Karim Benzema, as well as Sergio Ramos, Real Madrid’s president has claimed.
Also: Roy Hodgson was accused of showing disrespect to San Marino last night by Pierangelo Manzaroli, his opposite number.
The Independent: Jonjo Shelvey has revealed that Sir Alex Ferguson was impressed after the midfielder infamously hit out at him when he was still at Liverpool.
