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The Sport360 team are here bringing you our top stories on Friday.
TOP STORY
England coach Eddie Jones must change his attitude if the Red Rose are to rise to the heights previously ascended under the Australian, says Austin Healy.
The former utility back believes England are currently residing in no man’s land, having previously been on the cusp of sharing the same rarefied air as world champions New Zealand following a revolution upon Jones’ arrival two years ago.
To read what Austin had to say at the Emirates Airlines Dubai Sevens Long Lunch CLICK HERE
FOOTBALL
Chelsea are much more used to sitting at Europe’s top table as opposed to dining with the likes of PAOK – and they looked as if they didn’t really have an appetite in Greece as they laboured to an opening 1-0 Europa League victory.
Willian was their matchwinner in Thessaloniki but the scoreline could have been much greater had the Blues not been so woeful in the final third of the pitch.
To read the astute Matt Jones player ratings CLICK HERE
CRICKET
Shan Masood has described Afghanistan’s bowling attack as the strongest in the Asia Cup and insists Pakistan will not take them lightly ahead of their Super Four match on Friday.
The two nations make the trip from Dubai to Abu Dhabi as they look to begin the stage on a winning note after qualifying from their respective group.
To read what Masood had to say CLICK HERE
FEATURE
Los Angeles Rams jump to number one in NFL power rankings heading into Week 3
With Week 2 of the new NFL season in the books, our USA sports expert Jay Asser is starting to get a clearer look at the league.
After holding the top spot last week, the New England Patriots were knocked off their perch by the Jacksonville Jaguars in the AFC Championship Game.
The Los Angeles Rams, meanwhile, continued to take care of their business with another dominant win. In every facet, the Rams are looking like world-beaters and every bit worth the ‘super team’ tag they were bestowed after a busy offseason.
Check out Jay’s power rankings heading into Week 3 HERE.
SOCIAL MEDIA HIGHLIGHTS
Brilliant! 🙌
— Match of the Day (@BBCMOTD) September 20, 2018
Chelsea chairman Bruce Buck has been handing out crisps to the fans who have travelled to Thessaloniki.#UEL https://t.co/jJKvAwACL1 pic.twitter.com/4SbswIbdPo
Birthday boy @rashidkhan_19 scored a quick knock of 57 runs off just 32 balls against Bangladesh in Asia Cup. #AFGvBAN #AsiaCup2018 pic.twitter.com/Pex4PLe0aJ
— Afghan Cricket Board (@ACBofficials) September 20, 2018
We knew this play looked familiar 🧐
— SportsCenter (@SportsCenter) September 21, 2018
📺: NFL Network #NYJvsCLEpic.twitter.com/zdknJgWeBx
How can you not love the Europa League 😂😂
— Troll Football Media (@Troll__Footbal) September 20, 2018
(🎥: @Pagolo )pic.twitter.com/nSKMnGTX7I
32 - Unai Emery recorded his 32nd victory in the Europa League this evening; the most of any manager in competition history. Command. pic.twitter.com/vs5Qdi2Fm0
— OptaJoe (@OptaJoe) September 20, 2018
WHAT’S ON TODAY
AFL:
Preliminary Final: Richmond v Collingwood 13:30 OSN Sports
Football:
AGL Al Fujairah v Ajman 20:15 AD Sports 4 HD
Rugby:
Gallagher Premiership Newcastle Falcons v Exeter Chiefs 22:45 OSN Sports 4 HD
Golf:
PGA European Tour Portugal Masters – Round 2, Morning 14:30 OSN Sports 3 HD