... Lammens was a model of composure under pressure against Everton. He's unfussy, reliable, safe hands, punching clear, and holding shots, not simply parrying. And he's only 23. Coton's judgement has hugely benefited United. Column #MUFC 2/2

“Travel the world looking for Goalkeepers”. So reads Tony Coton’s LinkedIn bio. Manchester United’s chief goalkeeping scout has built up decades of experience and knowledge as keeper, coach and scout... His work and judgement led United to Senne Lammens... #MUFC 1/2

Grappling at corners was rife during the early stages of the 2018 World Cup, including during England’s games with Tunisia and Colombia. Fifa acted, instructing refs and VAR to crack down on the holding and pulling. It helped for a while. Wrestling in the Premier League, and

16 points from a possible 18, a system that suits the players, a style that reflects and respects club traditions, players enjoying their football, pride back in the shirt and in the work, a caretaker who really cares. It’s Carrick you know. Good man-management that keeps even

All the best teams have an individual who stares down adversaries and adversity, who drives his team forward with word and deed. Declan Rice is that man for Arsenal. He made two mistakes, the first punished by Spurs, the second recovered by David Raya, but each time responded

What a grim weekend. Hannibal Mejbri, Wesley Fofana, Tolu Arokodare and Romaine Mundle all racially abused on social media. “It's still unbelievable to me that we're playing in a time where people have so much freedom to communicate such racism without any consequences,”

We stand with Tolu Arokodare after our striker received disgusting racial abuse on social media. https://t.co/thrYmElLVu

Sunderland AFC is appalled by the vile online racist abuse directed at Romaine Mundle following today’s Premier League fixture against Fulham.

North London For Ebere 🎶 Eze 2xNLD 5xgoals. Finisher, creator, team player. Should Eze now start more regularly ahead of Martin Odegaard? Or go left? Shows Arsenal’s strength in depth, vital for a demanding run-in. #TOTARS

To the Viktor, the spoils. Gyokeres again. Named man of the match. His best performance for Arsenal. Creative, confident, clinical. Huge win for Arsenal in every sense. Three points, local bragging rights and silences all the ‘bottle’ nonsense. #TOTARS

Swede dreams are made of this: brilliant from Gyokeres, touch and finish. He’s been questioned, he’s not always convinced since signing but he’s needed the service. Timber provided it. #TOTARS

Rice gathered the Arsenal players together after Eze goal. Shouting, encouraging, seemingly demanding total focus. Rice himself then too casual, Kolo Muani exploited it. Arsenal have to cut out mistakes, forced by Spurs’ improved intensity and aggression. #TOTARS

Game held up as officials’ tech sorted. Communication breakdown in a multi-billion-pound industry. Embarrassing. #TOTARS

Discussing North London Derby with Clare Tomlinson #THFC and Akhil Vyas #AFC on Sunday Edition @talkSPORT; England’s dismal display at Twickenham with Ben Kay; end-to-end drama in the curling with Orla Chennaoui; and best non-League players who went on to #ENG honours. 9-11 UK.

Wayne Rooney was always an illuminating interview as a player. His analysis in Rio in 2014 of England’s shortcomings at that World Cup – “not streetwise enough” – was painfully accurate. Rooney’s now growing into punditry judging by latest MOTD. He’s not always been the most

Wesley Fofana and Hannibal Mejbri both racially abused on social media this evening. Tech companies have to be quicker and stronger in tackling abuse and passing on details of alleged perpetrators to the authorities. Find them, punish them, kick it out.

The debate now is not whether Nico O’Reilly should go to the World Cup. The debate is whether he’s named amongst the defenders or midfielders in the England 26. Offers versatility at left-back or in midfield, impressive at both. Great options for Thomas Tuchel #MCINEW #ENG

Michael Carrick’s quietly powerful words yesterday about his pride in what Manchester United stands for is a reminder of how to represent the club with maturity, responsibility and empathy. Sir Jim, take note. #MUFC

Succession. The story behind William succeeding Andrew as FA President (now Patron). A hugely significant moment in English football. Column.