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‘Alan Shearer made a joke about my terrible performance – I was still like, “F**king hell, that’s Alan saying my name!’” Dan Burn recalls being picked out by the Newcastle legend
EXCLUSIVE The commanding centre-back quickly found out that his Magpies icon doesn’t mess his words…
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‘This is what I've dreamt of since I was a little boy, hopefully I can keep pushing on’ Lewis Miley could be the man Newcastle United’s midfield needs to sink Sunderland and turn the team’s disappointing draws into season-defining wins
The youngster has made a serious case to start the Wear-Tyne derby this weekend with two goals and four strong appearances in the last two weeks
Best soccer shin guards: Make sure you are properly protected on the field
Buying guide We've ranked the very best soccer shin guards currently on the market - you can find our picks here in this comprehensive guide below
Best football shin pads: Make sure you are properly protected on the pitch
We've ranked the very best football shin pads currently on the market - gathering them all right here in our comprehensive guide
Best grip socks for football: Improve your game with enhanced traction, lockdown and comfort
Buying guide The best grip socks for football will ensure blisters don't occur, your changes of direction on the pitch are more responsive and you'll have better confidence in those game-changing actions
Best grip socks for soccer: Improve your game with enhanced traction, lockdown and comfort
Buying guide The best grip socks for soccer will ensure blisters don't occur, your changes of direction on the field are more responsive and you'll have better confidence in those game-changing actions
Best soccer cleats for strikers: The latest ranges from Nike, Adidas and more
Buying guide The best soccer cleats for strikers, as worn by the likes of Cristiano Ronaldo, Lionel Messi, Kylian Mbappe and Erling Haaland
Best soccer cleats for comfort: The latest ranges from Nike, Adidas, New Balance and Mizuno
Buying guide The best soccer cleats for comfort will help keep those agonizing blisters away at all times
Best soccer cleats for artificial turf: The latest ranges from Nike, Adidas, Puma and more
Buying guide If you're looking for the best soccer cleats for artificial turf, look no further - we've compiled an astro-nomical guide
Best soccer cleats for flat feet: The latest ranges from Adidas, New Balance, Mizuno and more
Buying guide The best soccer cleats for flat feet, from the biggest and most-trusted brands
Best soccer cleats for wide feet: The latest ranges from Adidas, New Balance and Puma
Buying guide The best soccer cleats for wide feet, from the biggest and most-trusted brands
Best football boots for flat feet: The latest ranges from Adidas, New Balance, Mizuno and more
The best football boots for flat feet, from the biggest and most-trusted brands
Best football boots for astro turf: The latest ranges from Nike, Adidas, Puma and more
Buying guide If you're looking for the best football boots for astro turf kickabouts, look no further - we've compiled an astro-nomical guide
Best football boots for midfielders: The latest ranges designed for middle of the pitch players from Nike, Adidas and New Balance
The best football boots for midfielders, as worn by the likes of Paul Pogba, Kevin De Bruyne and Jude Bellingham
Best football boots for wide feet: The latest ranges from Adidas, New Balance and Mizuno
Buying guide The best football boots for wide feet, from the biggest and most-trusted brands
Most comfortable football boots: The latest ranges from Nike, Adidas, New Balance and Mizuno
The most comfortable football boots will help keep those agonising blisters away at all times
England World Cup 2026 squad: Thomas Tuchel's latest squad ahead of the World Cup draw
Thomas Tuchel's England World Cup 2026 squad is shaping up, as the Three Lions prepare for their opponents next summer
‘Kai Havertz is actually, frustratingly enough, quite a nice guy. I had a drink with him’ Newcastle United and England defender Dan Burn reveals he met up with the Arsenal forward this summer
EXCLUSIVE Kai Havertz and Dan Burn have clashed heavily on at least three occasions, but this summer – over a pre-season drink – it was very amicable
LIVE Cyber Monday football boots Q&A: Ask our experts for tailored advice!
LIVE Q&A Not sure which studs to pick or looking for some football boot deals? You can ask our experts about anything football boot related all day
The Debate: Should the number of Championship play-offs spot be increased from four to six?
DEBATE It's FourFourTwo's latest big debate and we want to hear from you: give us your thoughts on whether expanding the Championship play-offs is a good thing or not
‘I met Leon Osman at a New York Jets practice. I’m not sure why he was there, but I went over to say, “What’s up?”’ NFL star Olu Fashanu on his love for football and a random Premier League run-in
EXCLUSIVE The New York Jets are in action at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium on Sunday
My favourite goal was Rooney’s overhead kick in the 2011 Manchester derby. I went totally ballistic – I was going crazy with my dad!’ New York Jets star Olu Fashanu on his love for football and Wayne Rooney
EXCLUSIVE The New York Jets lineman will be playing at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium next month
