It’s understood a full agreement in principle has been reached with US national team boss Mauricio Pochettino to replace Michael Carrick at Manchester United.
The head coach has been sacked, with the club currently sat in the relegation zone in the Premier League after just one victory so far this season.
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In the second managerial casualty of the day, Crystal Palace have sacked Pierre Sage after just five months in charge, with the club bottom of the Premier League.
Former Brentford and Tottenham boss Thomas Frank is already in advanced talks to take over at Selhurst Park.
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England captain Harry Kane will make history at Wembley tonight.
The captain will become the Three Lions’ most-capped player with his 126th appearance when they face Croatia in the Nations League.
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England have made 10 changes to their team for Saturday’s rugby union Nations Championship clash with Japan at the Allianz Stadium, Twickenham.
George Ford replaces the rested Fin Smith at fly-half, while Henry Pollock returns at number eight.
