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Wednesday 27 January 2010

Man United 3 : 1 Man City - semi-final 2nd leg HIGHLIGHTS [agg: 4-3] ( video )

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Man Utd 3-1 Man City

* Scholes 52

Carrick 71


* Tevez 76

Rooney 90 ( soon...)



* Agg: 4 - 3

Carling Cup: Manchester United 3 - 1 Manchester City

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Manchester United 3 - 1 Manchester City

United are through to Wembley after winning 4-3 on aggregate, Rooney the late hero. Thank you for all your comments, they were all much appreciated.


Full Time Full-time!!!

90+3 Webb looks at his watch...

Rooney just might have sent United to Wembley. Giggs bends in a classy cross and Rooney powers a close-range header into the goal. 4-3 United on aggregate.

90+2 GOAL - Rooney scores for United!!!

90+1 Three minutes of added time will be played.

90 Valencia enters the fray for Nani, who has had a fairly decent game.

88 Ferdinand makes a massive challenge on Tevez, who was set to wind up for a shot at goal.

87 Opportunity for Adebayor as Bellamy digs out a cross. But the striker's header is very poor indeed.

84 It's on a knife-edge here. Just for the record, away goals do not come into effect until extra-time, if we get to that point.

81 Carrick goes mighty close. Excellent attack from United and Kompany does everything he can to block out the shot. It finally falls to Carrick, whose effort zips wide of the far post.

80 Rooney's earlier miss when the scoreline was 2-0 could really prove to be costly now. Impossible to criticise the man though - 20 goals for the season remember.

78 Incredible drama, eh. City now have their tails up.

Bellamy sends in a curling cross and Tevez angles the shot past Van der Sar. A fine finish from the striker. All level overall now!

Goal76 GOAL - Tevez scores for City!!!

Substitution75 Brown is on for Rafael.

73 Massive miss. Rooney puts it wide from just six yards out. It came at him at some pace, but he really should have scored.

Substitution72 Adebayor is on for City, replacing SWP

Fletcher runs onto a through ball and is pushed away from goal, but he tees up Carrick, who arrows in a composed finish that clips the post on its way into goal. United lead on aggregate now.

Goal71 GOAL - Carrick scores for United!!!

70 Nope. Webb just gives everyone a right good rollicking.

69 Could be some cards handed out here after Richards and Fletcher clash.

68 Zabaleta is at left-back.

67 City work a clever set-piece and they see the ball flash over the bar. Might have been a push from Bellamy during that passage of play, but Webb did not see it.

Yellow Card65 Booking for Nani after he apparently catches Zabaleta.

Substitution64 Ireland is on for Garrido. Zabaleta at left-back maybe?

64 United are hitting the right channel with long and early balls time and time again. Nani is enjoying plenty of the ball.

61 Amazing cross from Nani from the right channel. It dribbles along the six-yard area but Boyata lunges and hammers it over the bar for a corner.

59 It's all United now. City's clearances are just coming straight back at them.

58 Carnage in the City area as a cross pings about all over the place. They scramble clear.

56 Terrific defending from Kompany, who makes a last-ditch block as Rooney looks to bundle the ball home.

54 City respond to the goal well with some slick passing.

Rooney takes a superb touch and then searched out Giggs with a wonderful pass. The Welshman rather wastes the attack but a deflection falls kindly for Scholes, who blasts home with a low effort.

Goal52 GOAL - Scholes scores for United!!!

51 Oh dear. Bellamy down after seemingly being hit by an object thrown from the crowd. A coin certainly hits him on the head. He is back on is feet. Shocking behaviour from a section of fans there.

50 Super tempo at the beginning of this half.

Yellow Card48 Booking for Tevez, who is penalised for a strong tackle on Rafael. It is getting fiery now.

47 That is some strike. Richards shows excellent strength and runs at the United defence. He hits a corker of a left-footed strike at goal and Van der Sar is forced to reach high at the top corner and parry wide.

46 City get the second half under way.

20.57 We are seeing some replays of when Ferdinand tracked back to squeeze out that mazy run from Tevez. There is possibly a half-shout for a penalty there. Webb probably got it just right though.

20.55 The majority of United fans getting in contact do not seem to happy. They are calling for a change, possibly Berbatov on to play alongside Rooney.

Goalless at the break but City of course lead 2-1 on aggregate. Mancini will be a happy chappy after that 45 minutes. Both sides had half-chances, with Tevez's diving header arguably the opportunity of the half.

Half TimeHalf-time.

45 One minute added time will be played.

44 Smart work from Zabaleta allows SWP to have a pop at range. But the strike is straight at the keeper.

42 Rafael is a little lucky to avoid a caution after he goes in very rashly on Bellamy.

41 United are trying to increase the tempo of the game, which has gone a little bit flat in the past few minutes.

38 Nani crosses in a free-kick from the left but Richards is there as he rises well to nod away from goal.

Yellow Card36 Scholes is the first player into the book for a late and rather crude tackle into the ankles of SWP.

35 The biggest cheer of the night so far comes when United's goalkeeper and defence pop the ball around with Tevez chasing hopefully but hopelessly.

33 Another chance for United. They put together a brilliant move which threatens to break down only for Boyata to slip. Carrick crosses and Given smothers with Rooney waiting to slot home.

32 Fine stop from Given. Giggs has a snap shot on the edge of the area and the powerful strike is saved well by the City keeper, who was forced to get down quickly.

31 Almost 1-0 City. Bellamy surges down the left channel and fires in a lowish cross. Tevez meets it with a diving header and Van der Sar is forced to make a smart save. Close shave for United.

29 Barry is perhaps lucky to escape without a booking after a very obvious handball in the centre of the park.

27 Zabaleta goes down off the ball after catching Rooney. Webb does very well and diffuses the situation, with no cards drawn.

25 Frightening run from Tevez as he uses pace and then trickery to scare the United defence. He is finally ushered out as Van der Sar gathers. There was real danger there.

23 Best effort of the game. SWP gets the better of Evra and picks out Bellamy with a cross. It is quite a way out for the Welshman, whose header is on target but comfortable for Van der Sar.

21 Tevez is down holding his face after Ferdinand catches the Argentine in the face with his arm. Webb remains calm over the issue and play is to continue without any card dealt out.

19 Half-chance for Ferdinand as he finds himself unmarked at the near post from a United corner. But the defender's flick flashes wide of the post.

17 Brilliant teasing cross from Nani but Boyata is positioned well to head the ball away from the lurking Rooney.

16 United defend the corner well and they counter from the clearance. But Rooney's pass is cut out by the back-tracking SWP.

15 City keep the ball for a while, which is a vast improvement. Their play wins them a corner.

13 Giggs' free-kick is headed away but only to a lurking Scholes, who hits first time from some distance as the fierce effort zooms a few yards over the bar.

12 Chance for United here after Zabaleta commits a foul near the corner flag.

11 United are pressing so well in the middle of the park. City are struggling to cope with it.

10 A change of right glove for Given. Thought you might like to know.

9 Sheer quality from Rooney as he pull down a long ball from Giggs before unleashing an effort at goal. It is a little central and Given is there to pick up.

8 Nani is penalised for a late clip on Zabaleta. No card but a stern telling off for the winger from ref Webb.

7 City win a free-kick and Barry drops a ball in the area but the cross is not good and Van der Sar gathers with ease.

6 United win a third corner but again it is cleared. United have a second bite of the cherry with an Evra cross but Fletcher's header is quite a way off target.

5 It comes to nothing as the cross is very poor. United on the front foot at present.

5 But Giggs' delivery is headed well away from danger. The atmosphere is electric. It's another corner to United...

4 Scholes picks out Nani with a class ball and the latter wins a corner.

3 Barry bends one in but Ferdinand is there to head clear.

2 Giggs breathes a huge sigh of relief as his backwards pass is sloppy and Tevez almost capitalises. Early corner for City...

1 Kick-off: Manchester United get the game under way.

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Manchester United  v  Manchester City

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Stadium: Old Trafford, England
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Match Time: January 27, 2010, 20:00 UK

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Manchester City vs Manchester United: Carling Cup Preview and Prediction

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1/27 20:00 GMT Manchester City at Manchester UnitedOdds | Stats

After a week full of trash talk and controversy, the Carling Cup semifinal second leg could not come fast enough. Manchester United hosts city rivals Manchester City Wednesday evening at Old Trafford. There are certainly not a lack of storylines for this one. The Gary Neville – Carlos Tevez middle finger saga, Tevez sticking it to his old club, Robinho about to be loaned. The list goes on… Just make sure you tune into this one folks. I have a feeling you won’t want to miss it.

Manchester City:

The Citizens, under new boss Roberto Mancini, have been quite exceptional winning all their matches other than their recent 2-0 falter to Everton last weekend at Goodison Park. They probably owe a majority, if not all, of the credit that is due to former Manchester United striker Carlos Tevez who has been extraordinary in picking up the goal scoring slack as Emmanuel Adebayor attended to his Togolese National Team duties for the African Nations Cup. Tevez truly seems to show up when City needs him most and as he makes his return to Old Trafford, don’t expect to see anything different. On the flip side of things, star Brazilian forward Robinho has been in the news a lot recently amidst his lack of form and especially now being linked with a loan deal to Brazilian clubs Sao Paulo or his former clubs Santos. He did however score in City’s recent 4-2 FA Cup win over Scunthorpe United so hopefully that will get the world class talent back on track. Mancini says Robinho will be available although it is uncertain whether or not he will see the pitch. In other news, Adebayor and Kolo Toure are scheduled to return from the African Nations Cup. Toure is expected to play while Adebayor will likely be on the bench as he is not yet fit from being away on compassionate leave after the attack on the Togolese Team bus in Africa. Also expected to be unavailable from injuries are Wayne Bridge, Michael Johnson, and Joleon Lescott (all knee injuries), as well as Roque Santa Cruz and newly acquired Patrice Vieira (both calf).

Manchester United:

Manchester United made big strides this week by recapturing the top spot in the Premiership table (or at least for the time being) after their 4-0 defeat of Hull City. Perhaps it’s better described as “Rooney’s 4-0 defeat” seeing as the Wonderboy scored all 4 goals but who’s counting? Anyways, they seem to be hitting stride just as they always do this time of year and they’ll get a chance to show it as they gun for their first trophy of the decade. The big stir in the past 7 days has of course been about Gary Neville’s obscene gesture that was directed towards Carlos Tevez after the Argentine scored and proceeded to give the United bench the “Shhhhh” signal. I don’t know about you guys but I’m pretty sure Gary Neville is like 60 years old and I’m definitely sure he was sitting on the bench so I’m not sure what the hell he’s running his mouth for but whatever. At least it gives us something fun to talk about. It has certainly added to the storyline and given Sir Alex an extra barrage of questions to answer so for that Gary, I thank you. The good news for Fergie, however, is that he is heading into Wednesday’s showdown with what appears to be a full and healthy lineup. The only question mark is with Rio Ferdinand who featured for his first time in three months against Hull City only to receive a red card and a violent charge from the FA after clashing with Craig Fagan. Other than, full green light for the Red Devils.

Match Facts:

- Manchester United are the defending Carling Cup champions (sorry, forgot to mention that..)

- Manchester City has only lost 2 of their previous 21 matches in all competitions

- Sir Alex Ferguson has advanced to the League Cup finals 6 out of 7 semifinal appearances

Prediction:

After last week’s Tevez-Neville dispute, the FA is anticipating a rowdy crowd and has called for extra police assistance in anticipation of any fan related issues. Not that Old Trafford won’t be rocking already but this is evidence that it’s going to be a special night. This certainly does not play to City’s advantage. They are up 2-1 heading into the 2-legged match so a 1-0 defeat would be the end of them on away goals. With all this buzz surrounding the match, I just think United at home will be too much for the Citizens to handle. But with Tevez the Bulldog playing like he is, anything is possible.

Pick:

Manchester United 2 – 1 Manchester City

Wednesday 20 January 2010

Carling Cup : Manchester City 2 - 1 Manchester United ( video)

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Tevez proves his worth against old club

The script was written perfectly for Manchester City as Carlos Tevez struck twice against old club Manchester United to leave the Blues on the brink of their first domestic final since 1981 after a 2-1 win.  

City need to avoid defeat at Old Trafford next week but if this game is any guide, it is destiny the Blues, subservient for so long - and Tevez, subject of such scorn when he quit United last summer - will have their day.
Tevez's two goals came after Ryan Giggs had given visitors United the lead, and his delirious celebrations reflected his, and City's, enthusiasm for putting one over on their neighbours.
The friction around the City of Manchester Stadium as the lights were dimmed before kick-off for a rendition of `Blue Moon' was only made even more intense by a couple of red flares in the visiting end that glowed United's response.
It set the scene for a scintillating encounter between the two halves of Manchester, one potless but loaded, the other using the vast array of trophies as insulation against a chilling debt piling up outside.
For a good half an hour, it appeared Sir Alex Ferguson had got his tactics spot-on.
Although Wayne Rooney was a lone frontman, the extra man further back meant United were able to dominate midfield.
Antonio Valencia hugged one flank, Giggs rolled back the years on the other, and between them Darren Fletcher, Anderson and Michael Carrick passed the ball around City heads going dizzy as they tried to keep up.
Rooney had already been denied from close range once when he got on the end of Patrice Evra's shot, only for rookie defender Dedryck Boyata to make the block.
So when a similar effort from the England star was turned away by Shay Given after Valencia had skipped past his marker, it was a first victory for the Irishman in what turned into a personal duel.
But the rebound rolled into the path of Giggs, the 36-year-old who has appeared in more of these matches than anyone else. From three yards Giggs could not miss. His first derby goal since 1996.
At that stage, City looked as though they were going to be completely outplayed, but slowly the tide began to turn.
Tevez wasted a glorious chance when Shaun Wright-Phillips picked him out with a superb curling cross, then Micah Richards thudded a headed into Boyata's back after Bellamy had been the provider.
In the end, City needed a controversial penalty to get their equaliser. Controversial in the sense Rafael was outside the area when he began an extended tug of Bellamy's shirt.
The offence was clear enough and as the Brazilian teenager - the one youngster Ferguson eventually picked - was inside the box when he let go, referee Mike Dean felt a spot-kick was the suitable punishment.
Edwin van der Sar used all his experience to try to put Tevez off. But the former United man was not having any off it and eventually stepped up to confidently ram home the penalty into the top of the net.
Tevez had enough dignity not to celebrate directly in front of the fans who bellowed 'Fergie, sign him up' from the Stretford End last year.
But the sight of Gary Neville was too much to resist and Tevez delivered a `shut your mouth' hand gesture to his former skipper, who backed Ferguson's decision to get rid of the Argentinian.
For all the understandable focus on Tevez, the most influential man on the pitch was Given, who turned away yet another point-blank effort when Giggs got his head to Rooney's deep cross.
The worth of that save did not become apparent until City's next attack when Vincent Kompany hooked a wayward Pablo Zabaleta's shot straight onto Tevez's head.
As he scored and Eastlands erupted, the striker this time immediately raced to the home dug-out and cupped his ears, in exactly the same manner he did when he scored for United in a Premier League meeting between these two sides late last season, when the Old Trafford crowd's demand for him to stay was at its peak.
Just yards away, Ferguson stared straight ahead, chewing his gum furiously. Again the chant was "sign him up''. This time it was City doing the singing.
Tevez's work was done. Given still had more to do. Rooney was denied three more times as United laid siege at the end looking for an equaliser. They still have another 90 minutes to get one. But Tevez will want more as well.
Mancini delighted for hero TevezRoberto Mancini expressed his delight for Carlos Tevez after the South American had returned to haunt Manchester United - and gave Manchester City a "51% chance'' of reaching the Carling Cup final."I am very happy for Carlos,'' Mancini said. "He is an ex-Manchester United player so this game was very important for him. To score two goals was excellent. I only hope that he plays the same way in the second game because he played a big game tonight.''"It is not a big advantage, but it is an advantage. I am happy with the result because we were behind after 20 minutes and I felt it could be difficult. But we recovered, scored two goals and played well."They had three or four chances but, in Shay Given, we have one of the best goalkeepers. Now I would say we have a 51% chance.''Sir Alex Ferguson was quick to insist that there was no problem with Tevez after his former player appeared to gesture with his hands to his ears in front of the United manager. "It is just the way these things happen,'' Ferguson said. "Football can be like that. It can bite you. We have had a few players leave the club and score against us. There is no issue. I am happy with the players we have got.''Ferguson believes it is his own side that emerged with a narrow advantage, insisting the home support at Old Trafford can prove decisive."We played well and dominated the match. We were reasonably in control but we had a mad five minutes before half-time that brought them back into the game,'' he said."Everyone can see the penalty for themselves. It is the kind of decision that has gone against us tonight but could go for us on another day. But with the crowd at Old Trafford and the occasion and what is at stake we will be okay.''City midfielder Gareth Barry said he believed "it was written" that Carlos Tevez would play the central role in the Manchester derby.Barry told the BBC: "Obviously the talk was about Carlos before the game and he did his talking on the pitch with a great performance. That's the way it's written sometimes and the way Carlos works, he deserves it."Goalkeeper Shay Given also took a share of the plaudits, and Barry was happy to add his own praise for the Republic of Ireland star.Barry continued: "We knew, as individuals, we were all going to have to dig deep. Shay has performed well as well so we're delighted with the tie."It's still in the balance, it's half-time obviously, and we expect a tough game at Old Trafford. They're going to push on and give all they can, and we're going to expect a battle again."On the derby atmosphere, Barry added: "It's my first one here and the noise was tremendous at times and hopefully we can give them something to shout about in the second game."
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Tuesday 19 January 2010

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Manchester City  v  Manchester United

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Stadium: City of Manchester Stadium, England
Match Time: January 19, 2010, 20:00 UK

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Monday 18 January 2010

Manchester City v Manchester United (Preview)

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Ireland back in City squad

Stephen Ireland will return to the Manchester City bench for the Carling Cup semi-final with Manchester United at Eastlands.

Ireland has missed three games after picking up a hamstring injury at Wolves, but Roberto Mancini will have the midfielder amongst his substitutes as City look to establish a first-leg lead.

Roque Santa Cruz will miss his club's bid to reach a first domestic final since 1981 after suffering a recurrence of his calf injury at Everton, while Patrick Vieira (calf) will not be considered for his debut.

Meanwhile, Roberto Mancini has claimed Manchester City could one day knock United off their pedestal as England's biggest club.

Mancini will experience his first local derby at Eastlands tomorrow knowing victory in the two-legged semi-final would secure City a place in a major domestic showpiece for the first time since 1981.

Given the amounts of cash owner Sheikh Mansour has already invested, with the promise of much more to come, it seems only a matter of time before a 34-year trophy drought comes to an end as well.

And, given United's much-publicised financial restraints, there are some who feel it is also only a matter of time before the Red Devils are usurped as top dogs.

It may seem improbable given United have joined Liverpool on 18 titles by winning 11 since the Premier League was formed in 1992, but Mancini does not believe it is beyond the realms of possibility.

"If we work well, it is possible,'' said the Italian.

"United have a big history. They have been a good team for many years.

"City can become a big team in the next year. It is most important that we get into the top four.

"That would change the situations. Surely it would be better if City were also a big club in the future because then Manchester could have two clubs in the Champions League.''

Sir Alex Ferguson has admitted he got it wrong in expressing fears Dimitar Berbatov was struggling with his knee injury again.

Berbatov scored the opening goal in Manchester United's 3-0 win over Burnley at Old Trafford on Saturday but was substituted before the end and headed straight down the tunnel for treatment.

Immediately after the game Ferguson claimed his £30.75million record signing had suffered a recurrence of a knee injury which he has been advised to have an exploratory operation on.

In fact, the former Tottenham star had only suffered a dead leg and while he is a doubt for Tuesday's game, he has not completely been ruled out.

"I thought Dimitar had got a knock on the knee. It turned out it was a dead leg and we are having a look at that it.

"I am hoping he will be all right but he is a doubt and we will see what he is like in the morning.''

Ferguson also confirmed Ryan Giggs would not be considered, and neither will Rio Ferdinand, even though the England star is continuing to edge closer to a comeback after three months out with a back injury.

"Rio is training quite well now,'' he said. "He is a lot closer now but he is not in contention for Tuesday.''

However, the United boss is considering whether to add a bit of youth to his team in the form of Darron Gibson and the Da Silva twins Rafael and Fabio.

Having already absolved the younger members of his side from blame for the shock home FA Cup defeat by Leeds, Ferguson would have no qualms about putting them into such a high pressure encounter.

But it does seem the United boss intends to select a far stronger team than the one he originally intended when the draw was made last month.

"I have got to think about getting a mix in terms of the programme we have got and also the fact I have given young players a game in the past,'' he said.

"I will have a strongish team but there will be some young players as well.''

Tuesday 5 January 2010

Carling Cup: Blackburn Rovers v Aston Villa (preview)

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Emerton back for Rovers

Blackburn midfielder Brett Emerton returns to the squad for Tuesday's Carling Cup semi-final first leg against Aston Villa at Ewood Park.

Emerton was forced to sit out the 3-1 defeat by Villa in the FA Cup on Saturday because of a groin problem.
El-Hadji Diouf is sidelined through suspension after being sent off in that match while Vince Grella is absent with a thigh injury.
Sam Allardyce has challenged Benni McCarthy to shrug off his frustration and steer Blackburn to the Carling Cup final.
The South Africa international striker is keen to move on as he does not feel that in World Cup year he is playing enough football.
The 32-year-old has made only nine starts for the club in the Barclays Premier League and League Cup this season and his business manager Rob Moore claims there has been interest in the player from a from a number of clubs.
However, McCarthy looks set to return to the side against Aston Villa in the semi-final first leg tomorrow at Ewood Park after finding the target in the victory over Chelsea in the last round.
While Allardyce admits he would love to keep McCarthy, who marked his debut season in England in 2006-07 with 24 goals, he will listen to offers for the player.
"I know and Benni knows why he is not playing as much but that is a confidential matter between the two of us, '' said the Blackburn boss.
"It really lies in his hands, not mine if he wants to play more.
"If he puts that right he could play a major part here and help us win a cup then go on to the World Cup.
"We want to see him playing to his best every week. He has been frustrated by his lack of playing time. So he wants to leave.
"But that would depend on how much a club is prepared to pay before we would think about letting one of our major scorers go.
"I have had no offers for him and as it is he is a Blackburn player. I know when he goes out on the field, especially at Ewood Park, generally we get his best performances there.''
Midfielder James Milner is Aston Villa's main injury worry with Blackburn at Ewood Park.
Milner missed the FA Cup meeting between the two sides on Saturday with a foot injury and was only able to undertake light training on Monday.
Midfielder Fabian Delph had to be substituted through illness at half-time in the 3-1 weekend victory but has now recovered to be included in the squad.
The likes of Gabriel Agbonlahor, Richard Dunne and skipper Stiliyan Petrov are poised to return after being rested for the FA Cup tie.
Dunne admits the clash is the biggest club game of his career.
The Republic of Ireland player distinguished himself for nearly a decade at Manchester City and before that played with Everton, but he has never progressed past the last eight of any major competition.
The 30-year-old said: "I've been to a few quarter-finals but every time I thought we've got a chance of getting to Wembley, we have been knocked out.
"There were games where we were expected to win when we were drawn at home but it never happened for whatever reason.
"I was a YTS lad with Everton when they won the FA Cup in 1995. That was a good occasion at Wembley but it seems a million miles away now.
"I think this is the biggest club game of my career. We're getting close to having a chance of getting a trophy and it will be good to look back when I've retired and be able to say that I've won a medal and played at Wembley.''

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