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England coach Marcus Trescothick says he has full confidence in Joe Root to perform against Australia in the Ashes, despite the fact the batter has never scored a century down under during an away Ashes series. Source link

The Spanish Football Association says it did not know about winger Lamine Yamal’s groin procedure on the day the squad began a training camp. Source link

A selection of some of the most striking sports photographs taken around the world over the past seven days. Source link

Wales have called up uncapped Ospreys flanker Harri Deaves for the autumn internationals after the loss of captain Jac Morgan to injury. Source link

Marcus Trescothick hints Ollie Pope will remain as England’s first-choice number three for the Ashes, saying the tourists are “very consistent” in their selection. Source link

Chelsea’s Trevoh Chalobah is set to join up with the England squad to replace injured Crystal Palace defender Marc Guehi. Source link

Preston North End left-back Jamal Lewis is called into the Northern Ireland squad for the first time in over a year. Source link

England have lots of options but injury concerns to negotiate among their wing and full-back candidates to face New Zealand on Saturday. Source link

Wonderful food, the Duke of Norfolk and Fred Trueman refusing to run laps – England’s 1962-63 tour of Australia, the last time they travelled by boat. Source link

With two World Cup qualifying fixtures remaining, where do Northern Ireland stand in the play-off picture for the tournament next summer? Source link