Roy Hodgson faces the latest test of his international management skills tomorrow when England take on the Republic of Ireland at Wembley.

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There is something quite unsettling about the habit of those players Sir Alex Ferguson sells to bear gifts when they return to Old Trafford. Manchester United's rivals always scent a conspiracy and you can see why.

Sunderland manager Martin O'Neill

Martin O'Neill hopes experience will steer Sunderland away fromdrop zone

Black Cats have struggled this term

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Martin O'Neill remains confident despite Sunderland struggles

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Sunderland captain Lee Cattermole

Sunderland wait on news of Lee Cattermole scan

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Martin O’Neill has condemned chanting by his own club’s supporters towards Steven Taylor

Sunderland boss Martin O'Neill wary of Harry Redknapp effect ahead of QPR visit

QPR travel to Stadium of Light with new manager in charge

Sunderland captain Lee Cattermole

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Sunderland boss Martin O'Neill is waiting for news of key duo John O'Shea and Lee Cattermole ahead of tomorrow night's Barclays Premier League clash with QPR.

Match Report: West Brom march on to new heights as Martin O’Neill fails again

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