The Premier League is back and the pressure is on managers at the top and bottom of the table as Arne Slot waits for the real Alexander Isak to step forward and Ruben Amorim reaches a landmark

As November international breaks go, this one was probably as compelling as it gets. The whole Jude Bellingham debate gave an edge to England’s two qualifiers - even though their place at World Cup 2026 was already secure - and Troy Parrott’s heroics in Budapest brought a nation to a standstill.

Northern Ireland’s offerings were less spectacular but still effective while Wales were almost flamboyant in celebrating their place in the play-offs. And as for Scotland and Scott McTominay’s bicycle kick and Kenny McLean from the halfway line, there is nothing left to say.

But even so, the return of

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