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Gareth Southgate steps in to convince Man United starlet Scott McTominay to play for England

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United starlet Scott McTominay to play for England

The England manager is meeting today with the 21 year-old midfielder, who has the choice to play for either England or Scotland internationally.

Great Scott: McTominay has been chosen ahead of Paul Pogba in Manchester United’s midfield recently

England manager Gareth Southgate is set to meet Manchester United’s breakout star Scott McTominay on Friday, to convince him to play for England, according to a Sky Sports report.

The midfielder has made 15 appearances in all competitions this season so far, and has even been preferred to Paul Pogba in recent games. At the weekend, he did a great job of marking and virtually nullifying Eden Hazard, one of the best players in the league, in a 2-1 win over Chelsea.

McTominay hasn’t played internationally at any of the junior levels, and has the option to choose between England and Scotland at the senior level. He was born and brought up in England, but had Scottish grandparents.

Scotland manager Alex McLeish met with him last month for similar discussions.

Opportunities galore

England are currently short in central midfield, and McTominay could provide just the long-term option that the Three Lions have been looking for. That area of the team is really unsettled, and Southgate has tried several options in recent games. It is very important to find the right combination with some time to spare ahead of the World Cup later this year in Russia. There is nothing to suggest that McTominay can’t already be looked at as a regular option.

The likes of Jake Livermore, Ruben Loftus-Cheek, Jack Cork, Lewis Cook and James Ward-Prowse have all featured for England in the last twelve months. All these players have fewer than 10 caps each to their names, a clear indication that there will be several opportunities for McTominay to prove himself.

Scotland, on the other hand, failed to qualify for the World Cup. Ironically enough, they actually have a more settled central midfield than England. The likes of Darren Fletcher, James McCarthur, James Morrison and Scott Brown are all experienced campaigners at the international level, and it could be difficult for McTominay to break through.

At the club level, it will be extremely interesting to see how his career pans out. Mourinho, often criticised in his career for not trusting youngsters enough, has been full of praise for McTominay and will continue giving him exposure and experience in the first team. If he maintains his fitness and focus, there is nothing to suggest that he can’t scale any heights he wants to with time.

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Marry is a content writer and a digital marketing expert and has a lot of patience to write sports industry. This article is written on behalf of by Boxofficeevents.com, which is an official hub of football tickets in UK.

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How to Select the Best Basketball Jersey for Your Team

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How to Select the Best Basketball Jersey for Your Team

Currently, with the increasing popularity of basketball, team leaders are now diverting their attention to the players’ physical appearance. Kids want to play basketball, and your team should be the role model starting from your team outfit. You need to keep working hard in training and mentoring your team, but a challenge comes with which type of sports uniform your team will use.

It would be best to have your basketball team wear stylish uniforms that give them the confidence to win the match on the court. Make sure your basketball jerseys reflect the qualities of your team, starting from the design, color, and pattern to the sentiment that binds your team together.

 This article covers what you need to keep in mind while choosing a basketball uniform to surprise your team.

Consider the Fabric

Knowing the right fabric is an added advantage to get a good quality uniform for your team. It should be durable and easy to clean, but the team needs to be lightweight, quick-drying, breathable, and moisture absorbent. Besides, ensure your team is comfortable with the uniform not just to look but not just from the outside physical appearance.

However, if you don’t consider all that, your team will end up losing matches every time you hold a competition. It would be best to have players who can perform all sorts of activities and ensure your winning when they have the best quality uniform. Also, the fabric you choose should be stain-resistant, and you can clean it with ease.

Include Your Team In The Decision About Uniform

This is the most important aspect. You can choose the best design and quality, but without the assurance of the team concerning the basketball, the uniform won’t make any difference. For that reason, players are the ones who are going to wear, and their opinion on outfits will matter most.

Players need to be happy and confident in their outfits, and it is your mandate to involve them when choosing the perfect uniform for the match. You need to plan and let the payers know about the budget and take ideas before concluding what to purchase. Your player will have confidence in you and feel special knowing your mind about their choices.

Choose the Right Size

Your players need to have uniforms that will fit them well. Having uniforms that are loose encourages awkward movement as the players run up and down on the court. Besides, too tight a basketball uniform would not let the player move freely in the count, impacting the performance.

When you make an order, ensure you get the right size for each of your players. Your teams must have different heights of players, and it’s important to their measurement and qualities before you place your order. Let each player have the uniform that gives them the confidence to have better performance on the court.

Reliable Manufacturers

Choosing reliable manufacture is essential. You may decide to buy from the cheapest manufacture thinking you are saving money but end up regretting it. It’s good to learn from your mistakes and make an important step to get a company with a good reputation.

However, they might seem expensive, but the uniforms’ quality is worth the money you will invest. The use of reliable manufacture is not just to get the exact product but also to have mental satisfaction. If there is any mistake in the uniform, the company can quickly rectify it.

Basketball Uniform Rules Of Your League

There is no point in getting a high-quality basketball uniform, yet the rules and regulations won’t allow your team to use it on the court. During the planning time, it will help check on the regulation before making the right choices of the type of uniform allowed. Ensure to check on the color, number, and size of the log they allow you to use.

Conclusion

Keep in mind the above considerations in mind when choosing the right custom team basketball jerseys. With knowledge of what to check, you are likely to select the perfect outfit for your team. You need to take a step and follow all the requirements before making orders to avoid any losses you may incur by making the wrong decision and having t do it again.

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IPL 2020: Sunrisers Hyderabad rope in England’s World Cup-winning coach Trevor Bayliss as head coach

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World Cup-winning coach Trevor Bayliss replaces Tom Moody as the head coach of IPL franchise Sunrisers Hyderabad. Moody has coached SRH since 2012.

Indian Premier League (IPL) franchise Sunirsers Hyderabad have appointed England’s World Cup-winning coach Trevor Bayliss as their head coach. He replaces former Australia cricketer Tom Moody at the helm of the side. Bayliss will relinquish his responsibilities with Three Lions at the conclusion of the Ashes against Australia in August and September.

Moody was appointed as SRH coach in 2012 and has led the team to playoffs in 2013, 2017, 2018, 2019 including a title win in 2016. He thanked the players, support staff and fans on Twitter following the announcement. “It’s been a privilege to work for Sunrisers Hyderabad, I have made many friendships and good memories. The success we’ve enjoyed over the 7 yrs is a testament to a hard working team on and off the field. A special thank you to the players, support staff and all the fans,” he tweeted.

Australia’s Bayliss had coached Kolkata Knight Riders from 2012 to 2015 during which they won two titles.

In a statement, SRH said, “After very careful consideration, the Sunrisers franchise has decided to take a new direction with the Head Coaching role and will be parting ways with the services of Tom Moody. Trevor Bayliss, England’s 2019 World Cup-winning coach, has been appointed Head Coach of Sunrisers Hyderabad. Trevor has already won 2 IPL trophies with KKR and has also won the Big Bash League and Champions League with Sydney Sixers. He is a proven winner and we feel that his successful track record will be ideal in taking Sunrisers Hyderabad forward.”

“We would like to thank Tom Moody who has made an enormous impact with the franchise, helping us achieve 5 playoff appearances over the past 7 years, including a much-treasured championship in 2016. We would also like to thank him for his work ethic and leadership over our journey and wish him all the success moving forward.”

Bayliss, had been in charge of England since 2015 and led them to the top of the One-Day International rankings last year, and most recently their first-ever World Cup title. He has a contract until September.

source: www.firstpost.com/firstcricket/sports-news/ipl-2020-sunrisers-hyderabad-rope-in-englands-world-cup-winning-coach-trevor-bayliss-as-head-coach-7017291.html

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Spring 2019 Sports Events

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Spring 2019 Sports Events

It may seem a long way off, as we trek through winter, but spring will soon be here. Warmer temperatures, sunlight, blossom and an array of sports events to delight in. Why choose a standard ticket experience when you can take advantage of highly competitively priced hospitality packages for corporate events hosts and private parties? Treat yourself and your guests to the very best seats, fine dining, exclusive access areas, opportunities and luxuries which enhance a day at an iconic sporting venue.

All hospitality packages from industry specialists DTB Sports and Events offer value for money, often exceed expectations and create positive memories which last until long after the sporting action has concluded.

You may be celebrating an anniversary, a birthday, retirement or an achievement. Perhaps you intend to increase brand awareness, create greater loyalty within a work team, with clients, directors or associates; the calendar has several sports events to choose from.

Spring 2019 sports events include:

The Six Nations rugby championships take place from Friday 1st February to Saturday 16th March 2019. The tournament opens with France versus Wales at home; England play Scotland at Twickenham to close it. These matches present your last chances to see the home nations, France and Italy compete before September 2019’s Rugby World Cup in Japan.

Throughout Six Nations, each team plays the other five once and the home advantage alternates each year. Ireland won the men’s championship in 2018, England took the women’s title and France won the under 20’s tournament.

For horse racing fans, the Cheltenham Cup Festival is in March between the 12th and 15th; the Grand National is on 6th April at Aintree. Make visits to either sports event more special with hospitality packages benefits.

For rugby enthusiasts who desire a long-distance trip, the Hong Kong Sevens are taking place in Hong Kong 5th to 7th April. Bespoke hospitality arrangements can be made for this and the HSB London Sevens on 25th and 26th May.

The end of May sees the prestigious Cricket World Cup begin; this time it is being played at various stadiums across the UK. Watch the home nation, one of the favourites, alongside Pakistan and India, as they hopefully make their way to the final on 14th July. England take on South Africa on 30th May at the Kia Oval to start their campaign.

June is a key tennis month leading up to Wimbledon in July; with the Nature Valley Open Championships in Nottingham, Nature Valley International in Eastbourne, Queen’s Club, London staging the Fever-Tree Championships and Stoke Park and Country Club holding the Boodles Challenge. See the best players in the world at a more intimate venue; many corporate hospitality clients prefer these events to the one at SW19 because it allows greater interaction and informality.

The professional team at DTB Sports and Events have years of experience, excellent working relationships with venues management and a commitment to delivering the best pre-tailored and bespoke sports events hospitality packages to their corporate events clients and private parties.

Please contact them today to learn more.

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