The Premier League’s referees are setting a model for VAR that other leagues want to follow, with video review errors down 35% compared to last season. The Key Match Incidents Panel noted 13 mistakes after 23 rounds this season, showing progress despite some controversial incidents. VAR interventions have improved, with only 9 missed calls this year, down from 17 last year, thanks to rigorous training and a pool of specialist VARs.
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Rashford returns in Tuchel's first England squad
Thomas Tuchel has named his first England squad, including a shock recall for Marcus Rashford, alongside newcomers Myles Lewis-Skelly, Dominic Solanke, and Dan Burn. Tuchel praised Rashford's recent impact at Aston Villa, while highlighting the inclusion of youngsters like Lewis-Skelly. The squad also sees the return of Jordan Henderson and Aaron Ramsdale, with notable exclusions like Trent Alexander-Arnold and Harry Maguire. Full Article
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