Friday’s briefing: Man Utd, Tottenham and Rangers secure Europa League progress

Bruno Fernandes’ hat-trick helped United beat Real Sociedad 4-1, while Friday will see new England boss Thomas Tuchel name his first squad.
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Hamilton 12th as Norris fastest in Melbourne practice

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Kenya great Eliud Kipchoge to seek return to form in Sydney Marathon

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How Jac Morgan became a Lions captaincy contender even in a team that loses every week - after going from engineering apprentice to Wales' fearless leader

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'Here to support the club' | US investor Cavenagh quizzed on Rangers takeover

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Newcastle's new stadium will be unlike anything in the Premier League with unique feature

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The Verdict: Man Utd keep European dream alive | 'It's the best they've played for a long time'

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The Verdict: 'Spurs' season will be a disaster if they don't win Europa League'

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Former Rangers striker Kris Boyd reacts to Fenerbahce's missed penalty that sees Scottish giants Rangers progress to the Europa League quarter-finals.
Amorim: Fernandes is frustrated but needs to trust team-mates more

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Ange: Spurs starting to look more like themselves with returning stars

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