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| England coach Sven-Goran Eriksson has held talks with Chelsea chief executive Peter Kenyon about taking over at Stamford Bridge, according to reports. | England captain David Beckham could miss next week's friendly against Sweden because of bruising to his leg. | A group led by former player Ray Ranson has repeated its interest in a takeover bid for Aston Villa - despite having an offer rejected by the club on Thursday. |
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| Leeds manager Eddie Gray has laughed off speculation striker Alan Smith is set to quit the Elland Road club. Smith has been linked with a summer move to Newcastle to boost his England prospects after struggling to find a place in Sven-Goran Eriksson's squads. | Man City defender Daniel van Buyten has been ruled out for the rest of the season with a groin injury. The Belgian international sustained the injury in training on Thursday and may have played his last game for the club. | Birmingham boss Steve Bruce has made it clear that signing Mikael Forssell is crucial to their plans. Forssell has been in superb form on loan from Chelsea for the Blues this season - and Bruce is desperate to make his move permanent. |