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Bill Sweeney, the chief executive of England’s Rugby bingo Football Union (RFU), has confirmed that “tentative” discussions have been held over a possible British and Irish league bingo
The long-mooted idea would unite club rugby in the British Isles into one competition bingo
The loss of London Irish, Worcester Warriors and Wasps in the last 13 months has highlighted financial problems in the English domestic game, with the top-flight Gallagher Premiership now containing just 10 teams bingo
The four Welsh regions have also had their funding cut for the new season of the United Rugby Championship (URC), which features competing teams from Ireland, Scotland, South Africa and Italy bingo
Sweeney is currently helping to negotiate a new Professional Game Partnership (PGP) bingo between the Premiership and RFU that it is hoped will solve many of the issues ailing the English game bingo
But while suggesting that plans were pressing ahead on that front ahead of a potential implementation next summer, the RFU CEO confirmed that he had engaged in “hypothetical” discussions about a British and Irish league bingo
“I think you’d expect us to talk about anything really, the way the game needs to grow, the game needs to be financially stronger,” Sweeney explained bingo
Bill Sweeney is the RFU’s chief executive (Getty Images)“We want to attract more investment coming in, so all sorts of conversations take place in terms of different options bingo
That one’s not fully developed by any means bingo
“So it’s a very tentative, hypothetical conversation at this stage but it has certain merits, but it also has certain challenges bingo
It doesn’t affect the PGP, we will go ahead with a PGP in parallel, and just do that bingo
But it’s one of a number of things that people talk about in terms of how do you take the game forward bingo
”“It is fraught with challenges, I tend to think about look what happened in bingo football with the European Super League, so fans are going to be taken into consideration on this bingo
What does that mean in terms of the overall structure? “Some very big, significant questions are going to be asked on it, which is why I say at this stage, it’s very tentative but we consider all conversations bingo
”The next couple of years are likely to see the introduction of a “Premiership Two” to replace the Championship as the RFU looks to maximise the efficacy and revenue of the second tier bingo
This may include a return for the three rugby brands lost from the Premiership this year bingo
Wasps announced on Monday that they were exploring the possibility of building a new permanent home near Swanley in Kent bingo
Wasps have announced plans to explore the possible building of a stadium in Kent (Getty Images)The south east of England produces a significant number of players but does not currently have a team in the top two tiers of English rugby, and Sweeney believes bringing a professional club area would be a good idea bingo
“I was very heavily involved with [new Wasps owner] Chris Holland during the whole process where the club went into insolvency,” Sweeney said bingo
“I haven’t had a conversation with him recently about the plans to move to Kent bingo
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England players have only four more international games in which to impress Gareth Southgate before the manager names his squad for Euro 2024 bingo
Southgate’s team qualified for the tournament, which will be hosted by Germany next summer, with a stylish 3-1 win over reigning champions Italy at Wembley Stadium, the venue for that agonising shootout defeat by the Azzurri in 2021 bingo
Now England can look ahead to the Euros, with two final qualifiers against Group C minnows Malta and North Macedonia to come in November, before two friendlies at Wembley in the spring bingo
Competition for places is fierce, made even more so by Uefa’s announcement that squads will return to containing 23 players, after 26 had been allowed for the Covid-affected Euro 2020 and at the 2022 World Cup in Qatar bingo
Here is a closer look at who is heading to Germany and who might miss out bingo
On the planeHarry KaneEngland’s captain remains their talisman on the pitch, both with his leadership and with his goals as he continues to add to his record tally bingo
Kane has hit the ground running at Bayern Munich, and the 30-year-old has talked up the virtues of the Bundesliga’s winter break and playing one fewer domestic cup competition bingo
Southgate will hope Kane is fit and fresh when the Euros come around bingo
Jude BellinghamThe 20-year-old has quickly elevated himself to be one of England’s essential players bingo
He is consistently producing outstanding performances both for his country and his new club, Real Madrid, racking up goals and assists after driving runs from midfield bingo
Southgate likes Bellingham as a No 10 off Kane, and this could be the start of a fruitful partnership bingo between England’s current captain and his likely successor bingo
Jude Bellingham has become one of England’s key players (The FA via Getty Images)Declan RiceRice has made a good start to life at Arsenal, and his importance at international level has grown immeasurably over the past few years to the point where he is crucial to how England play bingo
John StonesThe Manchester City defender has been a stalwart for Southgate over the years, integral to deep runs at the 2018 World Cup and the last Euros bingo
Only Kane and Harry Maguire have won more than Stones’ 56 caps since the manager took charge in 2016, and the lack of centre-back alternatives only strengthens his position in the squad bingo
Kyle WalkerExperience, recovery pace and ability to play on the right of a back three all make the Manchester City defender an essential part of Southgate’s plans bingo
Jordan PickfordThe Everton goalkeeper has been England’s No 1 for a long time and that position looks safe, particularly given the challenge Aaron Ramsdale now faces to keep his Arsenal place against competition from new arrival David Raya bingo
Bukayo SakaSaka is a popular and trusted member of the current group who is becoming a senior player, with 11 goals in 30 appearances, despite being only 22 bingo
His versatility down both the left and right flank, and ability to play as an attacking wing-back, is handy for a manager who likes to chop and change systems bingo
Bukayo Saka is a sure thing for England’s Euro 2024 squad (The FA via Getty Images)Phil FodenFoden is often still talked about in terms of potential, but he will be 24 when the Euros come around and is becoming increasingly essential to Pep Guardiola’s City team bingo
His velcro control is unique in the England squad and Southgate’s only conundrum is how to fit his best attacking talents into the same team bingo
Marcus RashfordThe Manchester United forward is the third highest goalscorer of the Southgate era, with 15, behind only Kane and Raheem Sterling bingo
His pace and direct runs towards goal from the left wing complement Kane’s preference to drop deep and link play, and he can also offer an option as a No 9 should it be needed bingo
Jack GrealishThe City winger took time earning Southgate’s trust but, at 28 and with a treble on his CV, is now a regular squad member bingo
The only question is whether the manager sees him as an important part of the first XI or a game-changing finisher off the bench bingo
Kieran TrippierOne of Southgate’s favourites, Trippier is a certainty to be part of the squad for his experience, versatility to play full-back on both sides and his set-piece delivery bingo
He may find himself on the bench when England play a back four, but tends to start at wing-back when Walker joins the back three bingo
Nearly thereHarry MaguireThe Manchester United defender is one of Southgate’s most trusted players and he was given another vote of confidence with a start against Italy in Euro 2024 qualifying bingo
But a lack of playing time for his club will bring scepticism from fans and the media as the tournament nears bingo
Aaron RamsdaleThe goalkeeper is battling for a starting place at Arsenal with David Raya, but Mikel Arteta’s messaging suggests that the Spaniard has arrived to share rather than steal the gloves, and so long as Ramsdale continues to play and play well, he will be on the plane bingo
Luke ShawWhen fit, Shaw is the preferred left-back in this England team, bringing attacking threat on the overlap as well as long-standing relationships with both Maguire and Rashford at Manchester United bingo
He has been out with a leg injury since mid-August and will need to reestablish himself amid competition from Ben Chilwell and Trippier bingo
Luke Shaw is England’s first choice left-back (Tim Goode/PA) (PA Wire)Kalvin PhillipsLike Maguire at United, Phillips is a firm favourite with the manager but there is a growing issue around his lack of game time for Manchester City bingo
Phillips has admitted he might need to make a decision over his future, but he remains a leading option in a shallow pool of central midfielders and now has plenty of major tournament experience bingo
James MaddisonThe midfielder struggled with an injury at the 2022 World Cup in Qatar, which prevented him from making an appearance, but his early-season form for Tottenham has demanded a place in recent squads and Maddison is poised to travel as deputy to Bellingham in the No 10 role bingo
Ben ChilwellThe Chelsea left-back didn’t play a single minute at the last Euros and watched on as Shaw (and occasionally Trippier) filled that spot bingo
He has been sidelined with a hamstring injury this season but a fit and firing Chilwell should be on the plane bingo
Jordan HendersonThe midfielder was booed by England fans in recent internationals at Wembley following his move to the Saudi Pro League, but that only seemed to strengthen Southgate’s loyalties to the player bingo
The manager values Henderson’s professionalism, experience and leadership in a youthful squad bingo
In contentionRaheem SterlingSouthgate has talked up Sterling’s chances of figuring in his plans to the media, but the Chelsea winger has not been involved in recent camps and faces a fight against Rashford and Grealish, among others, to figure on the left side of England’s attack bingo
Sam JohnstoneThe Crystal Palace goalkeeper has overtaken Nick Pope in the running to be England’s third-choice goalkeeper and played well in a recent friendly with Australia bingo
Lewis DunkBrighton’s captain had to wait five years for his second international cap but has done well with the opportunities presented to him in recent months bingo
Dunk’s aerial dominance and ball-playing ability, honed at Brighton under Roberto De Zerbi, are valuable traits at centre-half, one of England’s most uncertain positions bingo
Reece JamesThe full-back is one of the best in the world when fully fit but his lack of reliability is a concern, particularly with the smaller 23-player squad this time around bingo
What’s more, James is fighting for a place against a competitive field of Walker, Trippier and Alexander-Arnold bingo
Reece James and Ben Chilwell have suffered early season injui (Action Images via Reuters)Marc GuehiThe Palace defender is highly rated by the England coaching team and, at 23, could be a future cornerstone of the back line bingo
Centre-back is a position that’s up for grabs at Euro 2024 and Guehi has a real chance bingo
Conor GallagherGallagher has been bright and energetic in his cluster of England caps and is clearly valued by the manager, but other central midfielders are well-established internationals who will be tricky to usurp bingo
Ollie WatkinsWatkins is in pole position to play the role of Kane’s deputy at the Euros, with a consistent stream of goals and assists since Unai Emery took over at Aston Villa…Callum Wilson…But Wilson is not far behind and when the Newcastle striker stays fit, the goals usually flow bingo
Work to doMason MountLike Sterling, Mount has found himself pushed out of the England team by emerging talent and his own unconvincing form for new club Manchester United – although injuries have interrupted his season bingo
Needs some goals and assists to earn a recall bingo
Mason Mount is yet to hit his stride at Manchester United (Getty Images)Fikayo TomoriSouthgate criticised the Milan defender last year for making too many mistakes, but Tomori has shown good form in Serie A and earned an autumn recall to the England squad bingo
James Ward-ProwseThe West Ham midfielder is in form for his club but out of favour for his country, having just missed out on the past two major tournaments and having been excluded from recent squads bingo
There have been calls for him to usurp Henderson in midfield, but Southgate remains as yet unmoved bingo
Nick PopeThe goalkeeper has lost his place as England’s third-choice keeper and needs a strong season for Newcastle to win back his spot bingo
Jarrod BowenAnother West Ham player in form bingo
Bowen has showed bright attacking intent in his five caps to date, but faces stiff competition in the winger roles bingo
Ivan ToneyThe Brentford striker will return from a bingo betting ban in January with five months to prove himself to Southgate bingo
He will need to hit the ground running bingo
Levi ColwillThe Chelsea defender has established himself in Mauricio Pochettino’s team and has the ability to play both centre-back and left-back bingo
Aged 20, this tournament may come just too soon with more established players ahead in the pecking order bingo
Outside bingo betsCurtis JonesLiverpool’s 22-year-old midfielder had earned a regular place in Jurgen Klopp’s team earlier this season before injury struck bingo
If he can impress regularly at Anfield, he will give Southgate something to consider bingo
Curtis Jones has made a promising start to the season (Martin Rickett/PA) (PA Wire)Ben WhiteThe Arsenal defender left the 2022 World Cup for personal reasons and has not returned to the England setup bingo
It is unclear whether White would want to, but continues to perform to a high level for one of the best teams in the Premier League bingo
Eberechi EzeThe Palace midfielder has a couple of international caps but will need a stellar season to break into the Euros squad bingo
Morgan Gibbs-WhiteGibbs-White worked up through the England age groups but is still to be recognised at senior level bingo
Played a big part in England’s success at the Under-21 Euros in the summer bingo
Dominic Calvert-LewinOnce seen as the natural understudy to Harry Kane, Calvert-Lewin has struggled with form and primarily fitness and has fallen down the pecking order behind Watkins and Wilson bingo
Ezri KonsaKonsa is a vital part of an improving Aston Villa team under Unai Emery, but is yet to earn a senior international call-up bingo
Eddie NketiahEngland Under-21s’ record goalscorer has only made one senior appearance so far and he would need a special season for Arsenal to break into the Euro 2024 squad bingo
Predicting England’s Euro 2024 squadGoalkeepers: Pickford, Ramsdale, Johnstone bingo
Defenders: Walker, Alexander-Arnold, Trippier, Guehi, Stones, Dunk, Maguire, Shaw, Chilwell bingo
Midfielders: Rice, Phillips, Henderson, Maddison, Bellingham bingo
Forwards: Saka, Foden, Rashford, Grealish, Kane, Watkins bingo
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