the israeli international will become tottenham s fourth signing of the summer. roy hodgson is targeting a top half finish with crystal palace, after the club confirmed he will be their manager next season. the 75 year old returned to palace in march when he replaced patrick vieira on a deal until the end of last season. he helped steer the side out of the relegation zone, taking 18 points from his 10 games in charge, to finish iith in the premier league. hodgson says he s immensely pleased and proud to be staying at palace. sam kerr says australia won t risk wearing a rainbow armband at the women s world cup in australia and new zealand later this month. the chelsea forward wants to show solidarity for the lgbtq community but says the threat of punishment for a making a political statement is not a risk worth taking. we would love to wear it and most
so yeah, it s quite exciting. well, for all the great teams and great players australia have had over the past couple of decades, they haven t actually won a series outright in england since 2001. steve smith said it would be on his bucket list to do so. just another reason why this ashes series is so thrillingly poised. bucket lists and bucket hats. now, it may be another 57 days before the next premier league season, but the feet fixtures were released this morning. vincent kompany will test himself against his former club, manchester city. they get things under way on friday, august the 11th. meanwhile, luton town are back iith. meanwhile, luton town are back in the top flight for the first time in the top flight for the first time in 31 years. they go to brighton on the saturday. sheffield united host