Soccer

Liverpool captain Steven Gerrard says there was no doubting the leadership of retiring teammate Jamie Carragher. read more

Reading chief Nick Hammond refuses to give up on keeping defender Alex Pearce. Pearce is a top target for Liverpool and comes off contract next month. read more

Liverpool fullback Jose Enrique is convinced they're top four class. The Spaniard believes a return to the Champions League positions can be achieved - if early-season mistakes are avoided. read more

Manchester United defender Phil Jones hopes to get a full preseason under his belt. Jones endured an injury-plagued campaign last season. read more

Manchester United hero Nicky Butt has enjoyed his coaching role this past season. Butt has been working with U21 coach Warren Joyce. read more

Manchester United coach Nicky Butt expects Sir Alex Ferguson to still be involved at youth level. read more

Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger is happy to smash their wage structure to land Manchester United striker Wayne Rooney. read more

David Weir is emerging as a favourite to succeed David Moyes at Everton. read more

Manchester City will back new manager Manuel Pellegrini this summer with a £100 million spending spree. read more

Manuel Pellegrini will bring his own staff with him to Manchester City. The Sunday Mirror says Pellegrini wants to bring two of his trusted allies with him from Malaga. read more