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Steven Gerrard has given the green light for talks with Burnley according to Belgian journalist Sacha Tavolieri, and BetVictor have the Liverpool legend as the 2/1 favourite to end his management exile.

Andoni Iraola has identified Adam Wharton as a midfield priority for his first Liverpool transfer window, but Crystal Palace value their 22-year-old England international at up to £100 million.

Marco Silva has left Fulham for Benfica after five outstanding years and Kieran McKenna is the dominant 4/7 favourite with BetVictor to become the next Craven Cottage head coach.

England are favourites to top Group L at the 2026 World Cup, but Croatia could once again provide a dangerous obstacle in a familiar international rivalry.

Portugal are favourites to top Group K at the 2026 World Cup, though Colombia could provide a serious challenge in an unpredictable and entirely fresh group.

Argentina are strong favourites to top Group J at the 2026 World Cup, but Austria and Algeria could create a competitive battle for qualification behind the holders.

France are favourites to top Group I at the 2026 World Cup, though Norway and Senegal could make qualification far more competitive than the market suggests.

Spain head into Group H as major favourites at the 2026 World Cup, but Uruguay could provide serious competition in one of the tournament’s most intriguing sections.

Belgium are favourites to top Group G at the 2026 World Cup, while Egypt and Iran battle for qualification in one of the tournament’s most politically discussed groups.

The Netherlands are favourites to top Group F at the 2026 World Cup, but Japan and Sweden are expected to provide strong competition for qualification places.