Man U’s Mainoo makes England’s senior squad. Carl Anka profiles the "preposterous" player.
The Premier League heads Down Under. Jacob Whitehead looks at why teams are heading to Australia.
Why you should care about English football’s latest development. Matt Slater runs through what an independence regulator actually means for football.

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Man United's Mainoo makes England squad

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Man United's Mainoo makes England squad

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