And finally… Captain Argentina

When Barrow captain Lewis Hardcastle was forced to retire at the age of 22 because of a heart condition, the club’s trust and his teammates snapped into action to rally around Lewis and his family.

Chelsea forward Christian Pulisic has now recorded 25 goals for his national side after bagging two against Mexico in the CONCACAF Nations League this week, putting him 6th in the USA’s all-time goalscorers list. But for a sloppy finish in the first half after an incisive run, he could have had another in a game marred by homophobic chanting.

The Football Supporters’ Association (FSA) was contacted last night by the Sports Ground Safety Association (SGSA), who told us that the option for football clubs to offer licensed standing at all levels of the game in England and Wales has at last been passed into official Government policy.

Tottenham Hotspur and the club’s supporters’ trust have joined forces in a new partnership which will support local foodbanks – the latest example of fan work in the field.