The papers are dominated by speculation surrounding who could replace sacked Leicester manager Craig Shakespeare.

Southampton manager Nigel Adkins is not only hopeful the newly-promoted will avoid relegation but believes they will soon be challenging for Europe and ultimately the Premier League title.

NIKO KRANJCAR insists he will not leave Tottenham this month and claims he is not worried about losing his place in Croatia’s Euro 2012 squad despite his lack of game time this season.

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