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Rio Ferdinand Says Kobbie Mainoo, Jude Bellingham Suit England Better

Ferdinand said international football rewards players who can “switch pace,” naming Mainoo as “that guy” because of his line-breaking control and composure in a slower rhythm. He also backed Bellingham’s versatility, calling him a “Swiss army knife” who can play as a six, eight or ten. Ferdinand argued Declan Rice and Anderson look “too similar” in England’s current setup.

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Luis Suárez Picks Harry Kane Over Erling Haaland in Striker Debate

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Como Agree Permanent Nico Paz Deal With Real Madrid

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France, Spain and Belgium Headline World Cup Groups G-I Schedule

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Elliot Anderson Set for $396K Weekly Wage in Manchester City Record Deal

Anderson is set to earn around £300,000 ($396,000) per week if bonuses are reached after City agreed a £116 million ($153 million) fixed deal with Nottingham Forest. The 23-year-old will sign a five-year contract with a one-year option, take his medical in New York and become the most expensive British player ever, eclipsing City’s Jack Grealish record.

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