CORK CITY'S Shane Long is set to make his full debut for Ireland as Sean McCaffrey's under-19s strive to get their UEFA qualifying challenge back on track against Albania here in Serbia this afternoon.

THE first time Teddy Sheringham left Tottenham it marked the beginning of a decline in the club’s fortunes, such was the influence of the then-England striker on the team.

FURIOUS Manchester United manager Alex Ferguson has warned Arsenal to look at their own conduct before accusing Ole Gunnar Solskjaer of feigning injury.

DAVID BECKHAM has issued a statement saying there is “absolutely no truth” in rumours about him on the internet.

BASEL coach Christian Gross will name the same side that earned a creditable 1-1 draw at Manchester United last week for tonight’s meeting with Juventus, as the Swiss go in search of the near-miracle they need to reach the quarter-finals.

ALEX FERGUSON will put his trust in misfiring striker Ruud van Nistelrooy when Manchester United launch their latest Champions League quest at Old Trafford tonight.

TURKEY defender Alpay has claimed England captain David Beckham spat on the badge of his national team shirt during the ill-tempered Euro 2004 qualifier in Istanbul.

MANCHESTER UNITED’S John O’Shea is set to become the linchpin of Ireland’s international defence, Everton’s Lee Carsley believes.

HARRY KEWELL’S future at Leeds looked doomed yesterday when he reportedly turned down a £7 million move to Manchester United.

IT WAS yet another sickening sight in football's seemingly endless portfolio of shame. No, not the elbow which felled Sunderland's Jason McAteer.

IT’LL be fascinating to see the line-ups representing Liverpool and Manchester United in this week’s Carling Cup semi-finals.

ALEX FERGUSON has once again backed Tim Howard over the goal that cost Manchester United a place in the Carling cup final. But his words may not be enough to earn the American an FA Cup starting slot against Middlesbrough today.

ARSENE WENGER declared that the rest of the Premiership are worried about Thierry Henry, but warned his Arsenal striker to remain humble in order to improve even further.

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MANCHESTER UNITED’S Argentinian defender Gabriel Heinze fears missing the World Cup next summer through injury.

PARIS ST GERMAIN president Francis Graille believes Gabriel Heinze will soon complete a £6million move to Manchester United.

ARSENE WENGER is prepared to mix and match his resources in pursuit of a Premiership, FA Cup and Champions League treble.

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