Reuters9Jermain Defoe is on fire in front of goal thanks to an ice-cold treatmentBut the pain has been worth it, as he is now back in Englands World Cup plans at the age of 34. Manager Southgate tried to convince the winger, 24, not to feature for Ivory Coast in Januarys African Nations Cup. He called me for a five-minute chat and told me, ‘Even if youre not in the squad, Ill still phone you. Ive never been a person who wants something on a plate, I always want to work hard for it. Rex Features5Crystal Palace chairman Steve Parish was critical of England for allowing Wilfried Zaha. 3million at BarcelonaYouTube7Carles Alena has already made one appearance for Barcelona’s firs. If Mbappe comes we will welcome him with all the affection as we always do with new players. Getty Images3Ivan Rakitic could be used as part of the deal for Barcelona to secure Liverpool's. of the tournament at Euro 2016Reuters4Petr Cech has struggled at times this season and is out injured for the next monthFrench radio station?RMC claims Arsenal want Sporting Lisbon and Portugal stopper Rui Patricio. The Swansea playmaker has been getting rave reviews from his boss Paul Clement, who has come in and turned the strugglers around.