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An emotional Mauricio Pochettino said that leaving his role with the United States was the "toughest decision of his career" but admitted he couldn't turn down the chance to become head coach of Manchester United.

Mauricio Pochettino has been appointed as the new Manchester United head coach, following the sacking of Michael Carrick.

England capitulated in Perth for the second year running as an Australia side engulfed by the 'Sandpapergate' storm cruised to a seven-wicket victory in a series-opening ODI in which debutant Mahli Beardman recorded a six-wicket haul.

Michael Carrick has been sacked as Manchester United head coach with Mauricio Pochettino lined up to replace him.

The top stories and transfer rumours from Saturday's newspapers...