Lamine Yamal

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Football's class of 2021, five years on: early breakthroughs do not guarantee long careers

A review tracked 20 players from the Premier League and 60 from elsewhere for five seasons, and argues that patience can matter more than a fast start.

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Spain beat England 3-2 at Wembley as Kane misses penalty

England led 2-1 at the interval through Anthony Gordon and Harry Kane after Lamine Yamal's second-minute opener, but the lead went after the break and Mikel Oyarzabal settled it.

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Phil Murray calls for football agents to be barred from recruiting under-18s

The letter, published after coverage of Raheem Sterling's experience and of Arsenal's Dowman, says the odds facing academy children should be a reality check for families.