Blues boss has had a nomadic career as a player and manager, but can lay down roots at Stamford Bridge despite the club’s famously ruthless approach

Enzo Maresca takes Blues to his former club looking for a victory

Wales must beat world champions to avoid first winless year since 1937

Ireland will look to click into top gear in penultimate match of 2024

SIR CLIVE WOODWARD: When I saw the England team for Japan, I was a bit underwhelmed. I'd have liked to have seen a few more new faces given a chance.

GRAEME SOUNESS: Postecoglou has a way of playing that he is sticking to and it's all well and good being principled. But the pressure will very quickly become even greater if he does not adapt.

IAN LADYMAN: It is always surprising how bleak the Carrington Training Centre can feel from the outside. The antithesis of what traditionally lay within the grounds.

Crawley fell for a rapid 94 as England were bowled out for 249, having dismissed a Prime Minister’s XI for 136 in New Zealand.

George Russell topped final practice at the Las Vegas Grand Prix as Mercedes continued to show impressive pace ahead of qualifying.

Updates as the series opener continues at Optus StadiumAny thoughts? Email or get in touch on X @GeoffLemonSportThere it is! Rana short and nasty, Lyon punches it, fist rather than bat, to gully for a looping catch, KL Rahul running in with his locks flowing. Lyon just couldn’t evade that, the ball followed him. Good fast bowling.33rd over: Australia 79-8 …

In December 2018, the then 30-year-old McGregor was at the peak of his fame, having shot to success by notching up two Ultimate Fighting Championship ( UFC ) titles.

The league leaders, now managed by Joao Pereira, continued their perfect domestic record in Portugal with 14 wins in as many games.

Brave Blossoms not concerned as former England coach misses online pre-game press conference through illness

Mail Sport's racing expert Robin Goodfellow delivers his tips for Saturday's meetings at Haydock, Huntingdon, Newcastle, Ascot and Wolverhampton.