He said: The intensity of the modern game means the physical demands on the players are so high these days. ign next yearAnd Spaniard Benitez – who has guided Toon to the top of the Championship – wants owner Mike Ashley to stump up the cash for the Iceland ace in the summer if they win promotion. with the defender for a number of reasonsHe got a 30-day ban for testing positive for a prohibited fat-burner following a Europa League clash with Manchester United. Its special days like that which make all the hard work worthwhile. And to celebrate the occasion Pogba and his family did the ‘Pogdance’ before heading out for a meal after United beat Saint-Etienne. The 26-year-old will command a far greater fee this summer with a reported £73million release clause in his contract to ward off potential suitors. 7Spain’s Under-19 side were beaten 3-0 by England in the Elite RoundHe already has one first team appearance under his belt, and Barcelona have begun negotiations over an extension to his contract which currently runs until next June. It helps to have her around to drive me on but its not easy. Defoe admitted: It broke my heart when I was left out of the squad for the Euros last year because I felt Id done enough to be involved. The defender won his seventh England cap during last weeks 1-0 defeat against Germany.