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FLORENT GHISOLFI claims Enzo Le Fee’s new contract is a major step towards ensuring Sunderland can continue on the journey that has already taken them back into the Premier League and delivered European football for the first time in  more than half-a-century.

SUNDERLAND headed into the international break off the back of a dramatic 5-3 defeat at Manchester City that left them 14th in the Premier League table.

The decision to award Sunderland a hotly-disputed penalty in their 2-0 home defeat to Arsenal was 'incorrect', according to a Premier League panel

Kim Hellberg outlines Middlesbrough's plan for teenage striker Cruz Ibeh

Habib Diarra has been out of action since suffering a hamstring injury in Sunderland's win over Fulham on the second weekend of the season

Newton Aycliffe boxer Emily Denham, 15, will represent England at the U17 European Championships in Montenegro from October 1, targeting Olympic glory.

Lee Carsley expects Will Lankshear to become a regular presence on the England scene following his call-up for England Under-21s

Middlesbrough limited edition 150 Kit is available to pre-order from Wednesday - and will be worn as a one-off in the anniversary celebration fixture against Wolves next month

What are they key issues Newcastle United head coach Matthias Jaissle will be addressing during the international break?

Durham bowler Mark Wood has announced his retirement from international cricket with England

Roberto De Zerbi insists he has no regrets over the decision to sell Will Lankshear to Middlesbrough in the summer

MAX ARFSTEN has been focusing on improving the defensive side of his game since signing for Middlesbrough in the summer.

Lewis Hall was aware of speculation linking him with Manchester United this summer, but says committing his future to Newcastle was never in doubt

THE David O’Meara and Danny Tudhope combination are always to be feared at Redcar and they look ready to hit the right note again at the seaside track on Wednesday.

Newcastle Airport is adding 13 flights for Sunderland AFC fans travelling to Europa League matches. See where here...

Middlesbrough FC head coach Kim Hellberg opens a new MRI scanner at Woodlands Hospital, Darlington, supporting local patients and players across the region.

Two of Newcastle United's Premier League matches in November have been rearranged after being selected for live TV coverage

Southampton feel they have been punished enough already over the ‘Spygate’ scandal ahead of an FA hearing into coach Tonda Eckert

What are the key issues Middlesbrough boss Kim Hellberg will be seeking to address during the three-week international break?

GRANIT XHAKA will not be involved in any of Switzerland’s matches during the international break after admitting he incorrectly receiving a Covid certificate in 2022 despite not having been vaccinated.

Middlesbrough's plan for the three-week international break includes playing a training game the week before Championship action resumes

Regis Le Bris' verdict on Brian Brobbey after his hat-trick at Manchester City and Dayann Methalie after his Sunderland debut

Newcastle United defender Lewis Hall admits he was surprised to be left out of England’s World Cup squad by Thomas Tuchel

SOUTHAMPTON FC yesterday launched a publicity offensive ahead of the Football Association announcing the result of its inquiry into last year's 'spygate' at Middlesbrough’s training ground in Hurworth.

A partnership with a North East football club is putting college artists’ work in front of a much bigger audience.

REGIS Le Bris says it will take him a week to pick the bones out of Sunderland's 5-3 defeat at Manchester City.

How Sunderland's players rated in the 5-3 Premier League defeat to Manchester City

Manchester City beat Sunderand 5-3 in a Premier League thriller, with Brian Brobbey scoring a hat-trick for the Black Cats

Manchester City and Sunderland team news has been confirmed ahead of their Premier League clash at the Etihad

Analysis of Middlesbrough's draw at Birmingham City and start to the Championship season

DARLINGTON successfully avoided a huge FA Cup shock thanks to three second-half goals at Redcar Town's Mo Mowlam Stadium.

What is the verdict on Matthias Jaissle's start as Newcastle United boss - do the positives outweigh the negatives in his reign so far?

Regis Le Bris says Sunderland will head to Manchester City on Sunday knowing they can compete against the very best after last weekend's stirring showing against Arsenal

Kim Hellberg explains what he thinks Middlesbrough need to do to stop conceding soft goals

Matthias Jaissle has praised Sean Steur for the impressive way in which he bounced back in Newcastle United's 2-1 win over Hull City

Birmingham boss Chris Davies' verdict on his side's 2-2 Championship draw with Middlesbrough

Enzo Le Fee discusses his penalty taking mindset, Sunderland 'dream' and looks ahead to the game against Manchester City

Kim Hellberg's verdict on the 2-2 draw at Birmingham and Middlesbrough's start to the Championship season

Tino Livramento has been sent for a scan after experiencing muscular discomfort and being ruled out of Newcastle United’s 2-1 win over Hull City

How Middlesbrough's players rated in the 2-2 draw with Birmingham City

Player Ratings from Newcastle United's 2-1 win over Hull City as Lewis Hall is the Man of the Match

Newcastle United beat Hull City 2-1 at St James' Park thanks to first-half goals from Joe Willock and Lewis Hall

Adilson Malanda rescued a point late on for Middlesbrough at Birmingham in the Championship

Pressure is mounting on Hartlepool boss Lee Clark after Worthing came away from Victoria Park with a 3-1 win

Darlington turned things around to beat Redcar Town and avoid a huge upset in the second qualifying round of the FA Cup

Middlesbrough team news ahead of their Championship clash against Birmingham City

Tino Livramento is the latest player to have joined Newcastle United's mounting injury list ahead of the home game with Hull City

Regis Le Bris will take charge of his 100th Sunderland game at Manchester City tomorrow, and says this is "just the beginning" for the Black Cats

Kim Hellberg admits it was a "major disappointment" to lose Dael Fry from his Middlesbrough squad this summer

Matthias Jaissle says there was no need for Sean Steur to apologise for his mistake after Newcastle United's defeat at Leeds United