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Summary of non-mainstream articles: 22/03/2017 12:25:38

| | Blues coach on Redmond’s journey from Wast Hills to WembleyBIRMINGHAMMAIL |
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International action begins for Saints stars

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England visit Germany this evening for a friendly match (7.45pm GMT), with four Saints stars in the Three Lions squad.

Regulars Fraser Forster and Ryan Bertrand are joined by new boys James Ward-Prowse and Nathan Redmond, who will both be hoping for their senior debuts, ahead of Sunday’s home World Cup qualifier against Lithuania.

They are not the only players who could see action for their country tonight, though.

Elsewhere, defender Cuco Martina has linked up with the Curaçao team for their friendly match at home to El Salvador (Midnight GMT).

The game forms an important part of the country’s preparations for this summer’s CONCACAF Gold Cup, with Martina set to skipper his nation tonight.

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Ahead of a potential #ThreeLions debut tonight in Germany, @NathanRedmond22 got some #WednesdayWisdom from his mum.… https://twitter.com/i/web/status/844535133776502784

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Summary of non-mainstream articles: 22/03/2017 13:25:52

| | Could Chinese investment propel Southampton up the Premier League?NEWSWEEK |
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| ‘YOU’RE NOT IN HART’S CLASS,’ SEAMAN DISMISSES EX-CELT FORSTERCELTICQUICKNEWS |
| | Galatasaray star held talks with Swansea and SouthamptonICWALES |

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“Next month will be very busy.”

@OriolRomeu is braced and ready for #SaintsFC’s upcoming run of fixtures: http://sfcne.ws/ORonIntBreak

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You are the assistant ref: Test yourself on eight offside decisions

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You are the assistant ref: Test yourself on eight offside decisions

If you were handed the offside flag, how do you think you’d get on? As part of Support The Ref week, we’re testing your decision-making…

We’ve gathered eight mock match situations, and we want you to give us your verdict on whether they are offside or not.

Sky Sports News HQ and Sky Sports.com will be focusing on the role of the officials in football in our Support The Ref week, and we’re keen for you to put yourself in the boots of a Premier League assistant referee.

So watch the video above, jot down your eight decisions, input them below to see if you were correct, and then watch the decisions back in the video at the bottom of the page.

Just be thankful you don’t have 40,000 eyes on you and a sea of shirts down your line of vision…

Follow the debate all week on SSNHQ and on our digital platforms at www.skysports.com/supporttheref

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Puel looks forward to St Mary’s return

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Saints haven’t played at their own ground since hosting West Ham United on February 4th, largely as a result of their progression to the EFL Cup final and other teams’ involvement in the FA Cup.

They will finally return there a week on Saturday, as they welcome south coast neighbours Bournemouth.

It is a moment that Puel, no doubt like many Southampton fans, is looking forward to, with the match kicking off a busy week that sees them also host Crystal Palace, before visiting West Bromwich Albion.

“Sometimes it’s important to play at home, because we played at Sunderland, Watford, at Wembley and now it’s important to come back and give a good response for our fans,” he said, after Sunday’s 2-1 defeat at Tottenham Hotspur.

“It’s important in the next three games, we know this and first up of course it’s Bournemouth.”

Reflecting on the loss at Spurs, Puel took some satisfaction from how Saints responded to being 2-0 down at half-time, as they came close to earning a point.

“It was interesting after losing 2-0 to come back with a good spirit, a good intensity and to come back quickly into the game,” he said.

“But this team defends well, with a good defensive unit and it was difficult to find space.

“We lacked the good runs, the good pass and the quality with the final touches. It’s a pity because a draw would have been normal.”

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Summary of non-mainstream articles: 22/03/2017 15:26:18

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| Is Hatem Ben Arfa set to leave PSG this summer - and could a return to England be on the cards?CHRONICLELIVENEWS |
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#SaintsFC’s @FraserForster has got his new @UnderArmourUK ClutchFit 3.0 boots!

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Great to see you back out there, @JrmyPied! :muscle::innocent: #saintsfc

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On This Day: Saints 3-1 Newcastle (1995)

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Saints scored three times in the dying minutes, through Neil Heaney, Gordon Watson and Neil Shipperley, as they came from behind to beat Newcastle 3-1 on this day in 1995.

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I’d like to thank everybody for your messages and your support during my rehab ! I’m back and ready to give my best… https://twitter.com/i/web/status/844589738606649344

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Summary of non-mainstream articles: 22/03/2017 16:59:11

| | Puel looking forward to coming homeCLUBCALL |
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Chinese company make improved bid for Saints - reports

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SAINTS have received an improved offer from Chinese firm Lander Sports Development to buy the club, according to a national newspaper.

The Times are reporting that Lander are proposing to purchase a 100 per cent stake in Saints for £190m, with the intention of conducting a phased takeover.

That would mean the China-based company would buy into the club before later on taking full control.

The Times adds that Saints owner Katharina Liebherr rejected an offer of £180m in January, but the property development firm have returned with a new bid that is nearer to her valuation.

As such, the newspaper adds negotiations are said to be at an advanced stage.

As the Daily Echo has previously reported, Liebherr has held discussions with the Chinese group since last year.

Back in November Lander entered a six-week exclusivity period with the club, which ended in January with no agreement reached.

Liebherr was keen, though, not to rush into any sale and has been conducting her due diligence to ensure Saints does not fall into the wrong hands.

Reports suggest that she plans to retain a few of her shares, at least in hte short term, to provide continuity.

Earlier this year, Liebherr, who inherited the club from her father Markus, penned a letter to Saints fans in an attempt to clarify her position in the midst of takeover talk.

In one section of the statement she said she’d only act in the best interests for the club.

She wrote: "Please understand that I can only make limited comments regarding this process but I can assure you that any steps we do take will be in the best interests of the club. A potential partnership would need to clear multiple approvals and fulfil strict criteria before being confirmed.

“The Premier League is increasingly competitive; we need to keep moving forward and look to new markets for commercial growth, innovation and to share our journey. Together we have had many years of progression and success, and ensuring this continues is the main focus of any possible partnership.”

This news of another reported bid comes after the release of Saints’ financial accounts.

Daily Echo chief sports writer, Adam Leitch, asked Saints chief executive Gareth Rogers directly about the possibility of outside investment in the club in a face-to-face interview last week.

Rogers replied: "The answer is relatively easy and not going to make a great answer, but the statement was made by the owner of the club, and as you know from that statement there is a process ongoing.

“It’s a process that is legally bound by confidentially and is therefore not something I can talk about or am willing to talk about because quite frankly it’s not the right thing to do, or something I am able to do.”

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So, how does it feel to be back in training, @JrmyPied? :grinning: #saintsfc https://grabyo.com/g/v/Bu42R3h7ldQ

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Revealed! The Premier League teams who make the most interceptions per game

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Since N’Golo Kante turned up in the Premier League, supporters have cared about interceptions more than ever.

The wily French midfield star - who many reporters believe should be named Player of the Year - has built a reputation on his knack of picking off opposition passes and kicking off attacks, at both Leicester City and now Chelsea.

But which English top-flight teams are better than others at this skill, which has been honed by the £32million man?

Click the right arrow above to see which Premier League teams make the most interceptions per game…

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