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Trent Alexander-Arnold has struggled to feature for England during Gareth Southgate's England tenure. He has featured on the bench 17 times and played 16 games.

Introduced in 2004, the fit-and-proper persons test was introduced for the Premier League, National League and Scottish Premier League. These tests attempt to ensure anyone that takes over a club in these leagues, or owns 30% or more of a club, is an ethically sound person and is fit to run a football club.

Everton Women were beaten 3-1 by Manchester United Women in the Women's Super League on a momentous occasion at Old Trafford. For the first time ever, women's football was played out in front of spectators at Old Trafford.

On February 27, 2000, Irish goalkeeper Joe Murphy lined up for Tranmere Rovers at the old Wembley. They would take on Leicester in a losing effort in the last domestic cup competition to be held at the old version of England’s top stadium.

As Jurgen Klopp chases his second Premier League title as Liverpool manager, a Merseysider is looking to avoid relegation with a team dubbed "the best worst team in Manchester". Robert Swanwick is the newly appointed Cavaliers FC assistant manager after seeing the club’s plea for help online.

Jeff Goulding is an author, sports writer and healthcare lecturer with 30 years experience as a nurse. He writes for @ThisIsAnfield, @TheseFootballTimes and @TheLiverpoolWay.

Skelmersdale United manager, Paul McNally, insists he couldn’t be prouder of his team despite recent results potentially costing them a chance at promotion.

Former Liverpool star Jamie Carragher has tweeted that Sky have partnered with the University of Liverpool and Kick It Out to offer scholarships. The new Football Industries MBA in 2022/23 will be open for four students.

Minamino's Japan have qualified for the Qatar World Cup after a crucial 2-0 win over Australia.

The UK and Republic of Ireland football associations have submitted a joint expression of interest in staging the European Championships in 2028.