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Wayne Rooney is eager for Manchester United to kick on in the Champions League, starting with the last 16 first-leg at Olympiakos tonight, so he can add to his winner’s medal. “To win one is never enough,” he said. “The feeling when you win finals is incredible.” MORE
Vertonghen not sure of Spurs stay
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Vunipola will miss crucial Wales test
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Wolff focused on career, not history
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