Sky Sports: Barry Bannan admits he is facing the fight of his life as he bids to establish himself in Aston Villa's first team under new boss Paul Lambert.

Express & Star: Barry Bannan today promised to deliver on his potential and admitted the forthcoming season could be "make or break" for his Villa Park career.

Setanta Sports: Darren Bent feels Aston Villa 'are going places' under new boss Paul Lambert and expects 'one or two additions' this summer.

Clubcall: Sunderland are reportedly closing in on the signing of central defender Carlos Cuellar after Martin O'Neill reopened talks with him.

BBC Sport: Aston Villa striker Andi Weimann hopes young players will get the same chance to impress under new manager Paul Lambert as they did under Alex McLeish.

Setanta Sports: Sunderland are reportedly closing in on the signing of central defender Carlos Cuellar after Martin O'Neill reopened talks with him.

Clubcall: Darren Bent feels Aston Villa 'are going places' under new boss Paul Lambert and expects 'one or two additions' this summer.

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BBC Sport: England manager Roy Hodgson says there are reasons for optimism despite the team's exit from Euro 2012.

Sky Sports: England winger Theo Walcott feels his side's exit from Euro 2012 on penalties was 'cruel' but is confident they have a bright future ahead of them.

BBC Sport: Former England international Danny Murphy has joined relegated Blackburn Rovers on a two-year contract.

Sky Sports: Italy star Andreas Pirlo feels the Azzurri's quarter-final victory over England was fully deserved and has already turned his focus to Thursday's last-four encounter with Germany.

Sky Sports: Alan Pardew insists that Newcastle United are no longer a 'selling club' as they battle to keep hold of their top stars.

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