Rafael's leap fails to prevent Galatasary from scoring

Manchester United's young turks outmuscled by Galatasaray

Galatasaray 1 Manchester United 0

United's young turks fall to Galatasaray

It should be to Manchester United's credit that they could be relaxed about last night's match in Istanbul. With the result making no difference to United's progress or position, Sir Alex Ferguson left almost all of his senior players at home.

Leon Osman believes Steven Gerrard thoroughly deserves to join England's exclusive 100 club

Steven Gerrard deserves to join England's exclusive 100 club, says Leon Osman

Leon Osman believes Steven Gerrard thoroughly deserves to join England's exclusive 100 club.

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Wayne Rooney made little impact in possession and his goal had a touch of luck

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Striker was asked to adapt and improve but, like his team-mates, he was not up to the task

Roy Hodgson keeps a close eye on Wayne Rooney during training yesterday

Frank Lampard's injury opens up midfield chance for Wayne Rooney

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Jonjo Shelvey came off the bench to win the game for Liverpool

Liverpool midfielder Jonjo Shelvey called up to England squad after Kieran Gibbs pulls out


Darren Fletcher brought physicality into the midfield

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Tottenham striker Jermain Defoe says it will be 'hard to lose' Luka Modric to Real Madrid

England goal hero Jermain Defoe admits it will be a big blow for Tottenham to lose the services of Luka Modric, who is believed to be edging closer to a move to Real Madrid.

Defoe's spectacular strike came in the 79th minute

England get their revenge thanks to Defoe's stunner

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Exclusive: Beckham may carry GB flag at Games

Former England captain to be given starring role in Olympic opening ceremony despite his football snub

David Beckham with Seb Coes at the Olympic Stadium

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London 2012 chairman Sebastian Coe will offer David Beckham a role for the Games after the midfielder's dreams of playing for Great Britain in the Olympics were dashed.

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United begin revamp by signing Kagawa

Manchester United began the long-overdue revamping of their midfield yesterday by agreeing a deal to sign Shinji Kagawa. The creative Japanese international will join from Borussia Dortmund, pending a medical and work permit, for a fee thought to be £12m.

Midfield state of play: Who’s out?
Injured: Barry, Wilshere, Rodwell,
Huddlestone, Lampard (right)
Retired: Carrick, Scholes
And that leaves...
Henderson, Jones, Gerrard, Milner,
Oxlade-Chamberlain and Parker,
who is carrying an injury

Sam Wallace: Is Chamberlain the answer to midfield jinx?

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