Tony Popovic has declared teenage Manchester United sensation James Overy a chance to make the Socceroos' World Cup squad next year, even though he is yet to play a competitive senior match. The highly-touted full-back only turned 18 on Sunday but is now training regularly with the Premier League club's first team. Popovic selected Overy for this week's friendlies against Venezuela and Colombia as the Socceroos continue to prepare for next year's World Cup in North America.
Liverpool captain Virgil van Dijk has singled out Conor Bradley for praise for the way he kept Real Madrid winger Vinicius Junior quiet in last night's big game in the Champions League. The young right-back has become more of a key player for Liverpool this season after the summer departure of Trent Alexander-Arnold, and with Jeremie Frimpong struggling for both fitness and form since he joined from Bayer Leverkusen.
Dumfries to the Premier League? According to a report via Fichajes, Manchester United, Arsenal, and Chelsea could consider signing him in the coming months. The 29-year-old could prove to be a useful acquisition for all three clubs. He can operate as a right back as well as a wing back. He could help them improve at both ends of the pitch.
Image source, Getty Images Bromley have signed defender Lakyle Samuel on loan from Manchester City for the rest of the 2025-26 campaign. The 19-year-old has been part of the Premier League club's academy since the age of eight and he has played eight matches for their under-21 side in the EFL Trophy over recent seasons. Samuel was also part of the side that won the under-18s Premier League title in 2023.
