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From the latest transfer news, quizzes, videos, features and interviews with the biggest names in the game, plus lots more.Signup +Once a week...And its LIVE!Sign up to our FREE live football newsletter, tracking all of the biggest games available to watch on the device of your choice. Never miss a kick-off!Signup +Join the clubGet full access to premium articles, exclusive features and a growing list of member rewards.Explore An account already exists for this email address, please log in.Subscribe to our newsletterIll start with the news concerning Roberto De Zerbis appointment at Tottenham. I was a bit surprised by the timing of the appointment, as I thought hed have wanted it in the summer. But I think its a good call, as they need a manager with Premier League experience. The fact there is no relegation clause is interesting, but Im sure he could leave quite easily if Tottenham did go down.Clinton was speaking on behalf of Freebets.com, the home of World Cup Betting Offers.Clinton Morrison: 'Spurs have made the right appointment for a change'He believes that hes good enough to keep Tottenham in the Premier League, but it will be very difficult with some massive matches ahead. I think the clubs hierarchy has made the right appointment for a change, which certainly hasnt been the case recently.A lot has also been made about him signing a five-year deal, but in this day and age, you can sign as long a contract as you want. When it's your time to leave, or the club wants to get rid of you, it doesnt really hold much value. You may like 'Spurs are lower than a snake's belly. They should sack Igor Tudor and get Tim Sherwood or Sean Dyche - that would shake things up' Clinton Morrison on looming Tottenham catastrophe in new 'Top Top Column' 'Oliver Glasner could learn a lot from Eberechi Eze. He went about his business and got his head down. He's still got a job to do, and Crystal Palace are still paying his wages' Clinton Morrison's Top Top Column 'Thomas Tuchel doesn't fancy Trent Alexander-Arnold and that's disappointing because England could use his passing and free-kicks - but that's the manager's prerogative' Clinton Morrison's Top Top Column Get VIP Tottenham Hotspur tickets HERE with Seat Unique!Tottenham Hotspur hospitality offers a diverse range of premium experiences, from vibrant social lounges to private boxes. Packages include premium padded seating in prime locations, exclusive lounge access pre- and post-match, gourmet dining, and a complimentary drinks package. Guests may also enjoy live entertainment and Spurs legend appearances.View DealSaying that though, a five-year contract indicates he wants to be there for a long time. And it will take time to implement all his ideas there. His team won't be able to play the type of football that Brighton played, not at this moment anyway. These players are low on confidence right now, but if he keeps them in the Premier League, then youll see him get the best out of these players next season.Moving onto England now, and although their performances were disappointing, I feel there were reasons behind that. No player wants to get injured at this time of the season, because you want to be available for the World Cup. That has to be playing on your mind. This also wasnt the best England team either, as Thomas Tuchel probably had about five or six of the starters missing from the team that would probably be starting at the World Cup. I think it was more disappointing for the players that want to get on that plane or into that starting 11, as they didn't really have an impact. So that's the biggest disappointment with those two performances against Uruguay and Japan. Harry Kane didnt play in either of the two games, and you could see how important he is to this England side. He's been fantastic this season for Bayern Munich, but if you've got a slight concern over his fitness, then it's not worth taking a risk in a friendly game, especially when he's got big games coming up in the Bundesliga and in the Champions League.I think Tuchel has been very respectful in allowing these players to prioritise club football over international football at this stage of the season. He recognises how important Kane is to this side; hes their main man.As a former Ireland player, I was very disappointed to see them go out in the play-offs. I believe they would have gone on and beaten Denmark in the final. They were 2-0 up in the Czech Republic game, so to throw away that lead in a hugely important game was hugely frustrating.Get FourFourTwo NewsletterThe best features, fun and footballing quizzes, straight to your inbox every week.Contact me with news and offers from other Future brandsReceive email from us on behalf of our trusted partners or sponsorsBy submitting your information you agree to the Terms & Conditions and Privacy Policy and are aged 16 or over.Penalty shootouts are always a lottery, so it was a terrible way to go out. However, I do think were getting closer to returning to a major tournament. I definitely see progression there theres a structure in the team, and things are improving for Ireland.I also wanted to talk about Newcastle chief executive David Hopkinsons comments about Eddie Howe. He should have come out and publicly backed the manager, as they all go through spells where things dont quite work out.Eddie Howe's going through that now, but hes done a fantastic job at Newcastle. I know the fans are disappointed because they lost the two derbies to Sunderland, but these things can happen.Newcastle could still have a good end to the season and still be in Europe next season maybe not the Champions League, but they could make it into the Europa League or the Conference League. I love Eddie Howe. I think he's a top manager, and it would be crazy if Newcastle got rid of him in the summer.Finally, the FA Cup returns this weekend, and the stand-out game is between Manchester City and Liverpool. There's massive pressure on Arne Slot because I think thats Liverpools best chance of bringing silverware through the door this year.It will be a very tough game for them, considering how Man City are playing at the moment you saw what they did to Arsenal in the Carabao Cup. They are getting their groove on, and Pep Guardiola will want another trophy for sure. Liverpool are certainly the underdogs, and Slot will be under even bigger pressure if they lose that game.TOPICSHarry KaneTottenham HotspurEnglandBayern MunichPremier LeagueWorld Cup 2026BundesligaChampions LeagueClinton MorrisonColumnistClinton Morrison is a former international striker and prominent sports broadcaster best known for his two successful spells at Crystal Palace, where he scored over 100 goals. Over a 19-year playing career, he made more than 700 appearances for clubs including Birmingham City and Coventry City, while also earning 36 caps for the Republic of Ireland and travelling to the 2002 World Cup. Since retiring in 2016, he has transitioned into a ubiquitous media personality, bringing his energetic and charismatic style to major outlets like Sky Sports (Soccer Saturday), the BBC (Match of the Day and 5 Live), ITV and now FourFourTwo.With contributions fromJames Hilsum
