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Wayne Rooney returns to English football

Manchester United and England legend Wayne Rooney is back in English football having been appointed the new manager of Birmingham City. Rooney takes charge of the Championship outfit having left his role as DC United head coach over the weekend, and he links up with NFL icon Tom Brady, who became a minority owner at St Andrews over the summer.

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Xabi Alonso to Liverpool, Real Madrid or Bayern Munich?

Bayer Leverkusen have been a revelation in the Bundesliga this season, playing some highly entertaining football and topping the table after the first seven matches. Their form has brought coach Xabi Alonso to the attention of some of Europe’s top clubs, and Get German Football News report how the Spaniard has a clause in his Leverkusen contract which could allow him to one day return to one of his former clubs.

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Napoli set for coaching change already

Despite only hiring him in the summer, Serie A champions Napoli are set to part company with coach Rudi Garcia. Get Italian Football News report that the Frenchman will be sacked after the club made an underwhelming start to the season, with Antonio Conte potentially in the frame to take over at Stadio Diego Armando Maradona.

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International break top picks

There’s plenty of international football coming our way later this week and over the weekend, including qualifiers for the Euros and World Cup, and some enticing friendlies too. Here Football Faithful break down five international fixtures you must not miss during the October break.

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Who will change Southgate’s mind ahead of Euro 2024?

After being left out of the current England squad, Chelsea’s Raheem Sterling made his case at the weekend for why he should be selected next time around. But who else could change Gareth Southgate’s mind with Euro 2024 coming up next summer? Our writers have their say in The Great Debate.

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