Sentences with phrase «top international side»
Roy Hodgson now has a selection headache following the performances from his fringe players as Ross Barkley and Townsend himself, reminded many of their qualities against a top international side in a game which the Three Lions dominated during the closing stages.
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From what I can see, the last real links with us signing the Turkish international came over six months ago, and he has not had the best season with Bayer Leverkusen statistically, but has been a key player in the side which finished third in the German top division, helping them to earn a Champions League place for next year.
The 21 - year - old Ghana international impressed in his debut season at Augsburg last term, helping the Bundesliga side to their highest - ever finish in the German top tier and securing a Europa League berth for the Fuggerstadter.
Even with out ECL he has Chile's international schedule to tour the world and play top sides world cup qualifyers etc..
A main criticism of the north London side has been their defence has not been solid enough to mount a realistic top four challenge Austria international Wimmer is thought to be on the list of targets for the Argentine.
The Ivory Coast international has managed just three goals in 17 matches and seen his side struggle for form, due chiefly to the fact that the Ligue 1 side have seen almost all their top talents leave the club following their title success two seasons ago.
i've seen us in our pomp, ie at our best — i'd like to witness another imposing and resplendent arsenal side... but i can't see another side comprised by arsene wenger not while there's other managers with their finger on the pulse as a far as top international quality players and tactics are concerned.
Further, it's a drop down for the Armenian international as he'll go from a club challenging for the Premier League title to a side fighting for a top four spot, and that will surely also be a reason holding him back from giving the green light.
Lloris has been one of Tottenham's most consistent performers over the past two seasons and, though the club conceded more goals than any side in the top half of the table, it's fair to say that they would have shipped in far more if not for the French international's heroics.
Until we hear the news that Bellerin has put pen to paper on a new deal, there will be some concern, but with his performances this season having earned a call up to the Spain international side and with the Gunners showing real signs of being able to compete for top honours, it appears that Bellerin will not be going anywhere for a while.
A report from The Mail is claiming that the North London side have beaten competition from Manchester United and a number of top French teams to sign Yassin Fortune, who is a French U-16 international.
Now it looks like this move could finally happen as the 22 year - old has spoken out in public about his desire to leave Wolfsburg and insists that the Bundesliga side agreed that they would enter talks, if an offer from a «top international club» came along.
The Portugal international, who turns 33 in February, is not having his best season and is seen as too expensive a risk by Premier League clubs and other sides in top European leagues, according to Don Balon.
As well as making it clear that he would rather not spend most of his time sitting on the Arsenal bench next season, the France international star Olivier Giroud will be aware that he is about to be on the wrong side of 30 and may not have too many years left at the top of the game.
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The White Hart Lane side have made the 26 - year - old German international their top summer transfer target as Mauricio Pochettino continues to re-shuffle his Tottenham squad.
The England international had his best season at Arsenal last year, steering clear of injuries and showcasing his quality and flexibility to emerge as one of the side's top players on a consistent basis.
A move for Isco won't come cheap, the Bernabeu side demanding a whopping # 32.9 m for the Spanish international, though the Gunners have recently been willing to spend big on top talents and as such may not be hampered by the asking price.
Louis van Gaal is ready to offer # 20m for the Senegal international though the St Mary's side are keen to avoid the loss of any more of their top talents this summer.
Liverpool are one of very few top sides in the country that could field a decent starting 11 made up of players that have or are eligible to represent England at international level.
Doumbia's fine form in the Champions League will no doubt have caught the eye of several top clubs this season, with the Ivory Coast international recently scoring in his side's surprise away win at Manchester City.
The centre - back has retired from international duty, but despite his long career as a top level Premier League centre - back, he never earned a cap for his national side.
They may call it a second string side but there were still many top players in there, but there are also quite a few international's in Arsenal's reserve side.
He will have top go some to beat or even come anywhere near the goal scoring record and status among the Arsenal fans as his fellow countryman Thierry Henry, but the France international forward Alexandre Lacazette does have time on his side, as he is still only 26 - years old.
We are very similar in playing style to top Dutch teams, also the International side.
The Villa Park side did bring in Rudy Gestede from Blackburn Rovers and the big French born Benin international forward has done well, scoring three goals in four top tier starts, but Sherwood may well feel he needs alternative options in the final third.
The Gabonese international has been a revelation during his time with Dortmund, and has already attracted some heavy interest from a number of top European sides already.
BBC Sport reported of three rejected bids from the Catalan giants by the Reds over the summer, and the Brazil international continues to make sense as a top priority signing for Ernesto Valverde's side.
The Scottish international custodian had an excellent campaign despite his side's relegation from the top tier and it's not only Spurs who are chasing the 29 year old as Arsene Wenger is also said to be keen on bringing in the Bluebirds goalie.
The Spanish international has been a great servant to Barca down the years, and could benefit from a new challenge abroad, adding some much - needed pace and goals to both these sides as they tussle for a place in the top four.
Bournemouth suffered back - to - back defeats before the international break but a 1 - 0 win at Stoke City last weekend saw Eddie Howe's side move into the top half.
The current 27 - man squad boast fewer cumulative international caps than any top - ten side, with their total of 506 fewer even than the likes of Switzerland and France, whose bosses have selected only 23 and 24 players respectively in their most recent squads.
Steve Bruce is making a return to the top flight with promoted side, Hull City and there's a return for former England international David Nugent as part of the Championship winning side, Burnley.
Maybe if he can get himself in to a top side, and into the Champions League, then international recognition may follow.
Top sides throughout Europe have been monitoring the France international's availability, with Premier League clubs Arsenal and Liverpool thought to have been among his many admirers.
The Belgium Under 21 international will unite with Brendan Rodgers's side as they sit 11 points clear of Rangers at the top of Scottish Premiership and prepare for a Europa League last - 32 tie with Zenit St Petersburg.
The Brazilian international is on the top of the list of potential winter targets after tentative inquiries over a summer move for the 22 - year - old were rebuffed by the Ligue 1 side.
It will now be up to the French manager to start the revival process of his side, as they look to recover in the top flight of English football, after the international break is done.
Madrid are on top form at the moment, two 5 - 0 wins in La Liga either side of the international break mean they are closing in on Barca who are in top spot.
LONDON: Danish international forward Martin Braithwaite has swapped French top - flight side Toulouse for Middlesbrough, the English club announced on Thursday.
The Colombian international has announced his desire to play for a top European side and the Gunners fit the bill.
Players like Williams, who would fill squad space at top - 4 sides around Europe, could cost half again as much as an established Spanish international.
Much like Wayne Rooney, Steven Gerrard, and Frank Lampard during their international heydays, having the top national team player on your side is a bonus for any team.
The potential availability of the Portugal international, one of the most marketable players in the world, would alert a number of top clubs plus big - spending Chinese Super League sides looking to make a statement.
The 19 - year - old Ukraine youth and senior international has been linked to the likes of Roma, Zenit St. Petersburg, Shakhtar Donetsk, Dinamo Kiev and the top Moscow clubs in addition to the Bundesliga side.
Benatia, Morocco international is regarded as one of the top centre - backs in Europe, having shone for Juventus brilliantly as well as his former side Bayern Munich and AS Roma down the years.
Spanish top flight side Valencia have set their sight on signing Ghanaian international Kevin - Prince Boateng from Las Pamas on a...
Spanish top flight side Valencia have set their sight on signing Ghanaian international Kevin - Prince Boateng from Las Pamas on a free transfer.
Togo international Romao has been a regular in the Marseille side since arriving from Lorient in January 2013 and a number of top - flight English clubs have been keeping tabs on the all - action midfielder for some time.
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