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'I was just a fan' - Loftus-Cheek 'completely forgot' about playing for England AC Milan midfielder Ruben Loftus-Cheek says that he 'completely forgot' about playing for England during his near seven-year absence from the national team. The art of the free transfer - and why Real Madrid are masters of it When it comes to acquiring world-class free transfers, Real Madrid are in a league of their own. Minimum salaries breakthrough for WSL and WSL 2 Minimum salaries for players in the top two tiers of professional women's football in England are being introduced for the first time this season. £3bn v £10m - Premier League outlay 'difficult to comprehend' says Clough Premier League transfer spending is incomprehensible and risks pricing fans out of watching, says ex-England striker Nigel Clough. FA will not appeal against decision to clear Paqueta of spot-fixing The Football Association will not appeal against the decision to clear West Ham midfielder Lucas Paqueta of four spot-fixing charges. England duo Clinton and Park set to swap Manchester clubs Manchester United and England midfielder Grace Clinton is closing in on a move to Manchester City before Thursday's transfer deadline. 'Fans don't know what someone is dealing with' - James on England criticism Chelsea and England forward Lauren James has criticised fans as "too quick to judge" during her struggles at Euro 2025. Ex-Huddersfield & Blackburn striker Rhodes retires Former Huddersfield and Blackburn striker Jordan Rhodes - the third highest scorer in English league football in the past two decades - retires at the age of 35. England's Mace joins Everton for club record fee Everton sign England midfielder Ruby Mace from Leicester City for a club record fee. Is this first step of Clarke's last Scotland dance? BBC Scotland looks towards the importance of Steve Clarke's World Cup qualifying squad announcement on Monday. Chelsea's Ramirez has surgery on hamstring injury Chelsea striker Mayra Ramirez faces a spell on the sidelines after having surgery on a hamstring injury.