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Nasri left out of France World Cup squad four years after South Africa heartache

The United pair were both included in Roy Hodgson’s 23-man Three Lions squad but neither have been able to cement their place in the Reds starting 11.

The South Korean notched up 27 goals in 205 United appearances and won four Premier League titles, three League Cups, one Uefa Champions League and the Fifa Club World Cup.

Former Sale Sharks full-back Ben Foden is on the hunt for a place in England’s squad for their summer tour to New Zealand and the Rugby World Cup next year.

Signed by Stuart Pearce from Shrewsbury Town in 2006 for an initial fee of £600,000, Hart spent his early City years out on loan at Tranmere Rovers and Blackpool, helping save the latter from relegation.

Despite his career starting with a 4-1 defeat against Tonbridge Angels, Smalling’s performances for the Kent side and England Schoolboys turned the heads of several league clubs.

City secured their status as England’s top club on Sunday as they cruised to a 2-0 win over West Ham United to claim their second Premier League crown in three years.

Manchester City fans celebrated their Premier League title win in style yesterday – but the final day pressure told on one OAP supporter who indulged in a spot of old age profanity.

Thousands of Manchester City fans painted the streets blue last night as they celebrated their side’s second Premier League victory.

Welbeck tasted life outside the glamour of Old Trafford during loan spells at lesser lights Preston North End in early 2010 and Sunderland

Rooney one of four United players to get the call-up for Brazil with Danny Welbeck, Phil Jones and Chris Smalling also chosen.