How Ian Rush’s cousin highlights a golden era for Liverpool’s youth academy

Owen Beck (right) has been a standout performer for Dundee – PA/Steve Welsh this season Arsenal will be relieved that Mohamed Salah, Ian Rush’s natural heir, will be absent from this weekend’s FA Cup third round as he begins his quest for the Africa Cup of Nations with Egypt. They may be more intrigued to … Read more

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Premier League clubs can no longer retain their best players and build a robust, broader squad

The loss of Lewis Ludlam to the Top 14 highlights how difficult it will be for the clubs and RFU to hold the line against selecting most of the overseas-based players for England – Joe Giddens/PA Wire The threat of an exodus of players to France and beyond is not new to the Premier League. … Read more