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England coach Marcus Trescothick says he has full confidence in Joe Root to perform against Australia in the Ashes, despite the fact the batter has never scored a century down under during an away Ashes series.

England coach Marcus Trescothick says he has full confidence in Joe Root to perform against Australia in the Ashes, despite the fact the batter has never scored a century down under during an away Ashes series.

England coach Marcus Trescothick says he has full confidence in Joe Root to perform against Australia in the Ashes, despite the fact the batter has never scored a century down under during an away Ashes series.

England coach Marcus Trescothick says he has full confidence in Joe Root to perform against Australia in the Ashes, despite the fact the batter has never scored a century down under during an away Ashes series.

England coach Marcus Trescothick says he has full confidence in Joe Root to perform against Australia in the Ashes, despite the fact the batter has never scored a century down under during an away Ashes series.

Star fly-half Finn Russell remains with the Scotland squad for Sunday's Test against Argentina at Murrayfield despite knee and ankle problems in the weekend loss to New Zealand.

Alan Sheehan is set to leave his role as head coach of Swansea City following the club's poor start to the Championship season.

The Premier League agrees to move games involving Arsenal and Crystal Palace in December to ease concerns over fixture congestion.

Chelsea defender Trevoh Chalobah and Manchester City keeper James Trafford are called up to the England squad following the withdrawals of Newcastle United's Anthony Gordon and Nick Pope.

Chelsea defender Trevoh Chalobah and Manchester City keeper James Trafford are called up to the England squad following the withdrawals of Newcastle United's Anthony Gordon and Nick Pope.

Chelsea defender Trevoh Chalobah and Manchester City keeper James Trafford are called up to the England squad following the withdrawals of Newcastle United's Anthony Gordon and Nick Pope.

Six-time DP World Tour winner Rory McIlroy says the tournament needs more support from Europe's biggest players.

Six-time DP World Tour winner Rory McIlroy says the tournament needs more support from Europe's biggest players.

Six-time DP World Tour winner Rory McIlroy says the tournament needs more support from Europe's biggest players.

Six-time DP World Tour winner Rory McIlroy says the tournament needs more support from Europe's biggest players.

Six-time DP World Tour winner Rory McIlroy says the tournament needs more support from Europe's biggest players.

Six-time DP World Tour winner Rory McIlroy says the tournament needs more support from Europe's biggest players.

British number one Jack Draper and world number six Jessica Pegula will play at Queen's next year.

British number one Jack Draper and world number six Jessica Pegula will play at Queen's next year.

British number one Jack Draper and world number six Jessica Pegula will play at Queen's next year.