How Thomas Frank avoided more embarrassment, the Spurs star who became Superman - and why Dominic Solanke's brace dents Man City's title hopes after 2-2 draw, writes OLIVER HOLT
Michael Carrick has brought more joy in three games than Ruben Amorim delivered in over a year. He won't care it wasn't pretty... particularly if the thrills and spills secure Champions League football, writes IAN LADYMAN
Tottenham 2-2 Man City PLAYER RATINGS: Who is 'obviously going to become a real star?' Which defender endured a 'real struggle?' And who 'needs time' to get back to their best?
Three Lions find their £197-a-night 'English cottage' for the World Cup - and the silver lining for Man United after woeful Money List dip
Liverpool's move for Sunderland defender collapses, Wolves accept Crystal Palace's £43m bid for Jorgen Strand Larsen - and Everton agree loan deal for Chelsea star: TRANSFER WINDOW WATCH
Jude Bellingham's worrying injury blow comes with a familiar sense of dread for England - and could derail Thomas Tuchel's World Cup blueprint, writes OLIVER HOLT
Carlos Alcaraz beats Novak Djokovic to make history as the youngest male Career Grand Slam champion after sensational Australian Open comeback victory
Harry Brook's talent for stupidity proves he is utterly unsuitable to captain England, writes OLIVER HOLT - the cover-up of his drunken nightclub altercation is worse than the crime
Jude Bellingham breaks down in tears as he leaves the pitch in agony after suffering worrying injury just months ahead of the World Cup
Why Brentford's controversial VAR reprieve does not excuse Aston Villa - and how poor decision-making in the transfer window is taking its toll after a second successive home defeat, writes TOM COLLOMOSSE
Inside Arne Slot's curious breakdown of trust with Liverpool fans: How boss feels disrespected, when the owners had a 'bit of a worry', why his name is not sung anymore, the 'defeatist language' and the Jurgen Klopp factor
How Alexander Isak's move to Liverpool has backfired on EVERYONE involved: The hangover from ugly Toon exit and 'sullen' striker's struggles to adapt, why insiders are comparing him to Fernando Torres at Chelsea and how £125m switch alienated Mo Salah
Arsenal would have crumbled in past seasons but this version of the Gunners looks too strong to fail, writes OLIVER HOLT, as they defied those who think they will 'bottle' the title
Inside Toxic Tottenham's horror season: Why fans think they're 'sleepwalking' to relegation, the 'financial Armageddon' if they do drop, who would be sold, what rivals think of Fabio Paratici shambles and why Steve Perryman has been breaking up fights
Pep Lijnders reveals how Jurgen Klopp persuaded him to join Man City - after Pep Guardiola called up his old rival for references on the ex-Liverpool No 2
Dominik Szoboszlai gives fresh update on Liverpool contract talks as he addresses prospect of becoming future captain at Anfield
Boxer who lost his wig mid-fight - before he threw it into the crowd - explains the embarrassing reason for his hair loss
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Inside the rise of Joao Pedro: Why Chelsea star is flying under Liam Rosenior and what new boss has been telling him behind the scenes, how Enzo Maresca ignored his plea, the origin of his 'ninja' celebration and nailing his role in an adidas advert
Nottingham Forest 1-1 Crystal Palace: The England midfielder who is a joy to watch - and why Jorgen Strand Larsen's imminent arrival will be key for the Eagles, writes DOMINIC KING
Masterful Shakur Stevenson outclasses Teofimo Lopez in shockingly one-sided demolition to become four-weight world champion
Nottingham Forest transfer briefing: Latest on scrap for Jean-Philippe Mateta, the back-up options if that deal falls through, what the bid for Yasin Ayari reveals and what impending fine means for player sales
Hugo Ekitike is looking like a £69m bargain after latest brace, has the all-round game Darwin Nunez lacked but can still improve in one aspect for Arne Slot, writes LEWIS STEELE
What's next for Raheem Sterling? Why Chelsea exile feels he has three more years at the top level, the Premier League side that's an 'excellent fit', the country he's not prepared to play in and the drop in wages he'll accept

Sporting birthdays for July 9

By SPORTSMAIL REPORTER
Updated: 13:37 EST, 8 July 2008

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Paolo Di Canio (soccer) - Italian forward who had spells at West Ham, Celtic, Sheffield Wednesday and Lazio, born 1968.

Ashley Young (soccer) - Aston Villa forward capped three times by England, born in 1985.

So emotional: Paolo Di Canio, the Italian forward who had spells at West Ham, Celtic, Sheffield Wednesday and Lazio, celebrates his birthday today

Venkatapathy Raju (cricket) - Indian slow left-armer, born 1968.

OJ Simpson (american football) - Running back who played for San Francisco 49ers and Buffalo Bills, born in 1949.

Liam Rosenior (soccer) - Reading defender and son of former Fulham striker Leroy Rosenior, born in 1984.

Gianluca Vialli (soccer) - Former Italy striker who played Chelsea, Sampdoria and Juventus and went on to manage Chelsea and Watford, born 1964.