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Alex Iwobi has shared a terrifying experience in which he was followed by an Arsenal fan on his way home from a game. The pacy winger spoke about the incident to Arsenal's weekly podcast.

SAMI MOKBEL IN LJUBLJANA: Wayne Rooney vowed to fight for his England future after he was sensationally axed by Gareth Southgate. He said: ‘I believe I can come back from this.'

Jordan Henderson was about to board the plane that was going to carry England to Ljubljana when Gareth Southgate suddenly called him aside. Here was the latest big moment in his career.

Belgium goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois was left frustrated by the showboating antics of his Chelsea team-mate Eden Hazard during their recent World Cup qualifying win over Gibraltar.

This time last year, Rashford was unknown to the majority of football fans before bursting onto the scene with a debut goal against Midtjylland in the Europa League. Now he is a marked man.

Arsene Wenger says his successor will inherit Arsenal in a far better state than he did because of the work he has done over the past 20 years. Wenger oversaw the move from Highbury to The Emirates.

JEFF POWELL: The enigma that was the late Sonny Liston lives on, all these years after his death. Did he quit on his stool in one of the biggest upsets of all time because of an injured shoulder?

WORLD OF GOLF - DEREK LAWRENSON: Have we ever seen a more shocking example of sporting stage fright? Woods withdrew on Monday night from this week's Safeway Open.

MATT LAWTON: Sir Bradley Wiggins has come under fire from another Team Sky cyclist, who described riders who seek permission to use banned drugs in competition as ‘ethically wrong’.

Tyson Fury is expected to relinquish his remaining heavyweight world titles on Tuesday as he undergoes treatment for depression. The WBA and WBO were expected to strip Fury of his belts.

Paul Pogba refused to accept the plaudits after his stunning 30-yard strike gave France a 1-0 victory in their 2018 World Cup qualifier against Holland on Monday.

MIKE KEEGAN: Jose Mourinho was offered the chance to succeed Sir Alex Ferguson as Manchester United manager during a clandestine meeting in the back of a people carrier.

England's controversial high-intensity training camp was exactly what the team needed to cope with test match rugby claims vice-captain Mike Brown despite several players being injured during it.

Sportsmail experts JAMIE CARRAGHER, JAMIE REDKNAPP, MARTIN KEOWN and CHRIS SUTTON have their say on Wayne Rooney's international career.

Wayne Rooney will not start for England against Slovenia after Gareth Southgate took the decision to drop his captain. We asked our reporters whether it was the right decision?

Coleen Rooney launched a passionate defence of her husband, England and Manchester United captain Wayne Rooney, on Twitter after hearing criticism of him on the radio on Monday.

John Terry has offered his full support to dropped England captain Wayne Rooney. Terry posted a message on Instagram calling for respect and labelling Rooney as a 'great player and man'.

The interim manager wants Rooney to remain captain despite dropping him for Tuesday's game in Slovenia, but it is Henderson who will lead the side out for the first time in Ljubljana.

Chelsea will consider a safe standing area at a rebuilt Stamford Bridge – but only if the government change the laws. Planning proposals have been submitted for a £500m project.

Stephen Hunt accused the club of refusing to provide funding for the team, who play in the Women's Premier League Southern Division, and even forcing players to pick up their own medical bills.

Conor McGregor has been punished for throwing bottles of water at Nate Diaz at his pre-fight UFC 202 press conference. The Irishman has to do 50 hours of community service and pay £121,000.

United remain neutral on the issue but are open to introducing an area similar to that installed by the Scottish club, with a capacity of close to 3,000 should it be deemed legal and feasible.

Aidy Boothroyd has urged under-fire England Under 21 midfielder Jack Grealish not to wallow in his recent problems and enjoy his football again - starting with Tuesday's match against Bosnia.

Liverpool face an anxious wait to discover the extent of the injury suffered by Holland midfielder Georginio Wijnaldum during the 1-0 defeat by France on Monday night.

WORLD CUP QUALIFYING ROUND-UP: Sweden swept to a 3-0 win over brittle Bulgaria thanks to goals from Ola Toivonen, Oscar Hiljemark and Victor Lindeloef.

The Manchester City defender pulled his hamstring during France's 4-1 victory against Bulgaria last week and is expected to be out of action until November at the earliest.

The 18-year-old midfielder, who has a buyout clause set at £3.6million, made his debut in December last year under the stewardship of Gary Neville.

The British boxing scene is presently thriving and in recent years London has held Golovkin-Brook, Anthony Joshua's IBF heavyweight title fights and rematch between Carl Froch and George Groves.

Andy Murray has urged his British compatriot Kyle Edmund to do things his own way after the 21-year-old broke into the top 50. Edmund has been Murray's training partner during the off-season.

Aussie Nick Kyrgios has credited former Watford fitness coach Martin Skinner for his recent run of form. Kyrios beat Sam Querrey 6-4, 6-4 on Tuesday.