AC Milan striker Mario Balotelli risked incurring the wrath of colleague Stephan El Shaarawy by pulling his hair during the recent team photoshoot. – Daily Mail
Former Liverpool defender Jamie Carragher believes Wayne Rooney is as good as Kenny Dalglish and reveals that a then 15-year-old Rooney cheekily introduced himself in a Liverpool street one day by saying: ‘I’ll be playing against you soon!’ – Daily Mail
West Ham boss Sam Allardyce has given Ricardo Vaz Te assurances that he is in his plans this season. – Sky Sports
Spurs defender Michael Dawson urges Jermain Defoe to stay and fight for his place at Spurs. – Sky Sports