Stockport boss Jim Gannon has started his summer shopping with a trio of signings – one of them his new assistant, writes Tony Glennon.

England provide the big attracttion at Spotland this weekend as the stadium plays host to the the UEFA Under-19 Championship Elite qualifiers.

Wigan chairman Dave Whelan and many Liverpool fans clearly do not sing from the same sheet regarding the ability and managerial credentials of Latics’ boss Roberto Martinez.

Roy Hodgson believes the controversy over his decision to omit Rio Ferdinand from England’s Euro 2012 squad was more than answered by Gary Cahill’s towering performance in Chelsea’s Champions League triumph.