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Number eight Sam Simmonds thriving in second spell with England (BT Sport)

Simmonds won seven caps in 2017 and 2018 after his explosive running sent waves rippling through the Gallagher Premiership, but having been asked to fill the ...

“When I was 22 I felt like a spare part – I’m in the team but I’m only in because someone was injured. “I feel like I’m no longer filling in for others and I’m not being judged on what I’m not. “You do have a perception of players that you play against week in week out. He was in great form. We’re pushing each other and hopefully get the best out of each other,” Simmonds said. When that debate started, I feel like I was almost filling the boots of people who weren’t there.

PSG boss Mauricio Pochettino underlines love for 'special club ... (BT Sport)

The 50-year-old enjoyed five memorable seasons in north London, including leading them to the 2019 Champions League final.

“For me, it was an amazing journey, amazing time,” Pochettino said. “After, you can change small things to feel you are part of the history and philosophy, but for me, the most important thing is to design an expectation and philosophy together when you arrive rather than try to arrive and to change everything and say, ‘this is the main idea and if you don’t stick with this it’s impossible to win’.” “Of course it’s important to translate your ideas and stick with your ideas and to try to implement your ideas, but as a coaching staff to arrive at a club like Tottenham, respecting always the history of the club, respecting the taste of the fans and the culture.

Anton Ferdinand: Racism victims always face worse consequences ... (BT Sport)

Anton Ferdinand believes the consequences for victims of racism are always worse than they are for a perpetrator, and said clubs “wouldn't touch him” after ...

“And I didn’t speak up at the time, so that’s happening and I’m not even defending myself. Not because they didn’t want to touch me, but the club (didn’t). “I don’t allow anyone to control my narrative any more. “I played 11 years in the Premier League prior (to the Terry incident). I played 13 times in the Premier League after the incident, then never played again. “When it comes to racism, the victim is always the one who is made to feel like the perpetrator,” Ferdinand told PA at the Include Summit in Birmingham. Cricketer Azeem Rafiq told the PA news agency on Tuesday he fears he is “unemployable” after he spoke out about the racism and bullying he suffered across two spells at Yorkshire, and Ferdinand believes the same happened to him after the Terry incident.

Hugo Keenan understands the benefits of competition for places (BT Sport)

The full-back is relishing rivalry from Michael Lowry ahead of Saturday's match against England.

If you look at any position, there’s always going to be competition and it’s a healthy thing to have. But ultimately it’s all about us this week.” He said: “Mikey went great, didn’t he?

Michael Vaughan WILL be pundit for BT Sport for England's third ... (Daily Mail)

He will be one of the studio guests for the third Test this month, having also appeared on screen from home before the start of play on Tuesday to pay ...