Ryan Barnett is rivalling Bukayo Saka and Cole Palmer for assists this season after the Wrexham defender’s hat-trick of set-ups against Northampton. Barnett laid on goals for Elliott Lee and James McLean in the 4-1 Racecourse win.that kept Phil Parkinson’s side second in the League One standings.
Wales head coach Craig Bellamy is not concerned about a lack of game time amongst his Premier League players as he prepares for a Nations League double-header.
Former England full-back Stephen Warnock says Manchester United defender Jonny Evans used "every ounce of his experience" when marking striker Ollie Watkins in the goalless draw with Aston Villa. "Before the game, it was a surprise that he was coming in," Warnock said on Match of the Day 2.
Striker Jhon Duran signs new two-year contract extension with Aston Villa.