THE DEBATE: Stuart Lancaster talked through many issues during his recent interview with our chief sports writer and provoked plenty of reaction.

Wladimir Klitschko has revealed he has never seen a boxer with as much potential as Anthony Joshua. The heavyweight world champion witnessed Joshua's ability at close quarters during sparring.

LAWRENCE BOOTH AT EDGBASTON: Having dismantled Australia's batting order for a measly 136, six-wicket hero Jimmy Anderson is convinced England are able to bowl even better this Ashes.

Nile Ranger's troubled career at Blackpool could be over for good after the striker claimed he'd been sent back to London by manager Neil McDonald on Instagram.

SIMON JONES: The England defender was informed of the offer being turned down prior to playing in Everton's friendly 2-0 win over Dundee.

Former Arsenal defender Martin Keown believes it is too soon for John Stones to make a move to Chelsea. The Blues have already seen two bids in excess of £20million rejected for Stones this summer.

DAVID LLOYD: England got everything they wanted here - a good covering of grass, a bit of seam movement and overhead conditions - but Alastair Cook said he would have had a bat!

People will look at Australia scoring 136 all out but Jimmy Anderson realised very quickly that actually in those conditions the seaming ball was more important.

TOP SPIN AT THE TEST: Sportsmail's Lawrence Booth reviews a classic day at Edgbaston as England bowled out Australia for 136 in the opening day of this summer's Ashes third Test.

Conor McGregor knew right then, mid embrace, that Ronda Rousey was a woman to be feared. 'I swear on my life her back muscles were the most solid back muscles I'd ever felt in my life,' he said.

Tony Pulis is ready to bid for Rickie Lambert after describing him as a 'brand new car needing a bit of petrol' - but faces a battle, with Tottenham Hotspur monitoring the Liverpool striker's situation.

IAN LADYMAN IN CHICAGO: Manchester United are considering a lucrative trip to China next summer.

Bologna have expressed interest in Liverpool striker Mario Balotelli. The Italian joined the Anfield outfit last summer in a £16m move from AC Milan but struggled to adapt in the Premier League.

Mohamed Salah was pictured at Fiumicino airport in Rome on Wednesday evening after flying in to complete a medical ahead of a season-long move.

Tony Thompson failed a drugs test for the fight that ruined David Price's career. The heavyweight tested positive for hydrochlorothiazide a diuretic and masking agent.

Leicester City have emerged as the front-runners to sign Chile international Charles Aranguiz after offering £10million for the 26-year-old Internacional midfielder.

CHARLES SALE: Sir Dave Brailsford, the mastermind behind three Tour de France triumphs in four years, has finally agreed to publish his life story.

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Former Manchester United defender Gary Neville believes Arsenal became more 'precious' following their famous 'Invincibles' Premier League winning season in 2004.

Michel Platini has formally announced he will run for the FIFA presidency, saying he wants to restore dignity to the world governing body.

After a single season in the Premier League with Chelsea, Filipe Luis has completed his switch back to Atletico and is determined to win over the fans with his performances on the pitch.

Mathieu Flamini admits Arsenal have 'got lucky' with Petr Cech and urged his team-mates to make Chelsea pay for the decision. He believes it can be the difference in the title race.

Tiger Woods, who plays in this week's Quicken Loans National, concedes his form may have to get worse before it gets better, but insists he is close to turning the corner.

Manchester United duo Ashley Young and Luke Shaw reveal who is the strongest player in the Manchester United dressing-room, and the tanked title-holder is not who you might think.

Sir Peter O'Sullevan, the legendary BBC commentator known simply as the 'Voice of Racing', has died aged 97 after a long illness.

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Legendary jockey Lester Piggott has paid tribute to horseracing commentator Sir Peter O'Sullevan, who died peacefully at his London home on Wednesday aged 97.

Gary Ballance insists he does not plan a radical overhaul of his technique after being axed by England.

A great-grandfather has been found guilty of making monkey gestures at black Blackburn players after one of them scored a goal against his Middlesbrough team.

Southampton have completed the season-long loan signing of Queens Park Rangers defender Steven Caulker. He has been allocated the No 26 shirt at St Mary's

Aston Villa had an £8million bid accepted by Nantes for the midfielder but Leicester have offered £9m plus bonuses. The 22-year-old wants to join Villa instead of the Foxes.

The big kick-off in the Premier League may still be in August, but the hard work begins long before for top flight clubs across the country.

Wayne Rooney is excited ahead of the coming season after backing Manchester United's new signings to challenge for top honours.

Bayern Munich CEO Karl-Heinz Rummenigge believes striker Thomas Muller could see out the rest of his career at the club. The 25-year-old is a summer transfer target for Manchester United.

Manchester City midfielder Samir Nasri is back under consideration at Juventus. The Champions League finalists are waiting on a deal for Julian Draxler from Schalke but have Nasri in mind.

Newcastle goalkeeper Freddie Woodman has joined League Two Crawley Town on loan - and his dad, goalkeeping coach Andy, is also set to follow him out of St James' Park.

Rory McIlroy will not defend his WGC-Bridgestone Invitational title next week as he continues his recovery from a serious ankle injury sustained playing football this month.

New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady hit back at the NFL after his four-game suspension in the 'Deflategate' scandal was upheld and he denied that he destroyed his phone.

MailOnline has teamed up with T.M. Lewin to offer one lucky reader the chance to win a pair of tickets to the World Cup warm-up match between Wales and Ireland.

EXCLUSIVE: Sam Burgess is destined to survive the next, deep cut of England's World Cup training squad and line up at inside centre against France at Twickenham on August 15.

Stoke now have three Champions League winners in their squad after signing Ibrahim Affelay. Sportsmail finds out how many winners feature in each Premier League squad.