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Arne Slot hails Hugo Ekitike fitness after convincing him to work on physicality

There is a greater responsibility on the France international with Alexander Isak injured and Mohamed Salah on Africa Cup of Nations duty.

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Supporting image for story: Arne Slot hails Hugo Ekitike fitness after convincing him to work on physicality
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That wicket is a shocker – Ashes greats hit out at pitch amid Melbourne mayhem
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Supporting image for story: Brittle England trail again as 20 wickets tumble on frenzied first day at MCG
Brittle England trail again as 20 wickets tumble on frenzied first day at MCG
UK & international sports|6 hours ago
Supporting image for story: Josh Tongue leads the charge as England skittle Australia for 152 runs
Josh Tongue leads the charge as England skittle Australia for 152 runs
UK & international sports|9 hours ago
Supporting image for story: Josh Tongue takes three wickets as England claim early Boxing Day advantage
Josh Tongue takes three wickets as England claim early Boxing Day advantage
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Supporting image for story: Kobbie Mainoo is ‘going to be the future of Manchester United’ – Ruben Amorim
Kobbie Mainoo is ‘going to be the future of Manchester United’ – Ruben Amorim
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Former Nottingham Forest and Scotland winger John Robertson dies aged 72
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UK & international sports|Dec 24
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