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Ecuador international Enner Valencia has broken his silence over controversy regarding alleged unpaid child support to protect the "image of my family and myself." The Hammers striker, on loan to Everton, was very publicly accused of failing to pay a significant sum to his former partner, Sinthyia Pinargote Chumo, for the care of their daughter Beira. Valencia was chased by police after he left the pitch on a stretcher during Ecuador's 3-0 World Cup qualifying win over Chile last week, although the warrant for his arrest has since been rescinded.

In a major newsfeed poll, 77% of viewers believe and hope Gareth Southgate will hand Michail Antonio his first England start, the former Nottingham Forest winger has been challenged to maintain his performances by manager Slaven Bilic after scoring five goals in seven Premier League games.

Dimitri Payet continued his run of spectacular goals with a stunning strike that helped France beat Bulgaria 4 - 1 in their World Cup qualifying group game. Payet's 30 yard pile driver helped France to a convincing win which sees them equal top of their group. It could be argued that his attempt was a pass that went wrong, well he earns the right to be so wrong and still score!