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John Terry, left, is out, while Bolton's Gary Cahill, right, could earn an unexpected cap against Montenegro

Terry's injury adds to England defensive woes

Former captain likely to miss Euro 2012 qualifier against Montenegro

Broughton keeps 'Plan B' up sleeve to try to ensure Anfield sale goes ahead

Liverpool's chairman Martin Broughton has an as yet undisclosed "Plan B" to ensure that the club's sale to New England Sports Ventures (NESV) goes through without Liverpool going into administration, and that is one reason for confidence that the club will avoid a nine-point penalty, a source close to the situation has told The Independent.

When things go wrong in the boardroom

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<b>DANNY MURPHY </b><br/> His appointment would represent a massive gamble for the club given that he has no managerial experience. At 33 he would be the youngest manager in the top flight. Has leadership qualities though and is well respected by the players at the club. Will take encouragement from the fact that Fulham appointed Chris Coleman as manager in 2003 without any previous experience.

Keep Dalglish out, says Murphy

Steve Tongue: 'Don't panic' urges ex-Liverpool midfielder who insists that sacking Hodgson will solve nothing.

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Young quietly makes England case by starting to win Capello's trust

The softly-spoken Aston Villa winger was overlooked for the World Cup but is becoming a squad regular after taking his club form to the international stage

Kaka linked with Sao Paulo move

Sao Paulo have expressed their interest in luring unsettled Real Madrid midfielder Kaka back to Brazil on loan.

Poyet's passing game takes fans on a learning curve to the top

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Mourinho rules out Bale transfer to Real Madrid

Real Madrid boss Jose Mourinho appears to have ruled out a swoop for Gareth Bale after insisting he does not want another left winger.

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Milan Jovanovic on the defeat to Northampton: 'It was a very difficult night for me, for all the players and the team. We know this is not Liverpool. It is very bad'

Jovanovic stunned by Carling 'catastrophe'

If Roy Hodgson thinks that Liverpool's defeat to Northampton Town in the Carling Cup on Wednesday will be quickly forgotten the midfielder Milan Jovanovic will have rid him of that notion yesterday when he described the defeat as a "catastrophe".

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Maloney's form earns high praise from Lennon

Neil Lennon has claimed he will not concern himself with results at Rangers as he continues to drive Celtic on to capture the Scottish Premier League back from their big rivals.