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It looks like England will have some hard work to do if they are to defend their title at the Toulon Tournament.
Japan come from behind to take all three points in the opening game at @TournoiMRevello.
— England (@England) June 1, 2019
Our #YoungLions are back in action against Portugal on Tuesday. pic.twitter.com/rv8ifLypQ7
The England U20s were ahead at half-time, but Japan came from behind and won 2-1. Leeds’ Tom Pearce played 73 minutes in the defeat and Jamie Shackleton, who was a last-minute addition, didn’t see the pitch.
England will play Portugal on Tuesday, so perhaps they’ll get a result and still be able to make it past the group stages.
On to the links.
Leeds United Links
Season ratings: Jack rates the goalkeepers. [Through It All Together]
Season ratings: Jack rates the defenders. [Through It All Together]
England and English Football Links
Liverpool’s owners want to give Jurgen Klopp a new contract as soon as possible. [BBC.com]
Birmingham City’s Jota is set to go to cross-town rivals Aston Villa. [7500 To Holte]
World Football Links
AS Roma have reportedly offered current Shakhtar Donestk manager Paulo Fonseca a three year deal to be their next manager. [Chiesa di Totti]
Juventus are reportedly interested in swapping Paulo Dybala for Inter Milan captain Mauro Icardi. [Black & White & Read All Over]
End of the season ratings for all of the AC Milan players. [AC Milan Offside]
Sampdoria’s Marco Giampaolo is rumoured to be the first choice to take over for Gennaro Gattuso at Milan. [AC Milan Offside]
Hellas Verona are back in Serie A. [Football-Italia.net]