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Football – and Samir Nasri has no doubt Arsenal team-mate Jack Wilshere will be the England national team's next big superstar.

Turmoil in South Africa sent both countries into a period of introspection that led to a rebuilding programme with a number of new faces introduced by respective coaches Fabio Capello and Laurent Blanc.

And one of them is Wilshere, the 18-year-old Nasri knows so well and the pair could be in direct opposition on Wednesday night when England host France in a friendly at Wembley.

Other friendlies on Wednesday night include Portugal taking on World Champions Spain; Sweden will host Germany; Romania play Italy; Holland will battle Turkey; and South Africa will play against the U.S.A.; and a mouth-watering tie between Brazil and Argentina.
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Next in Formula One and in the aftermath of the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix – Sebastian Vettel believes his response to mid-season criticism was vital to him becoming Formula One world champion.

The German Red Bull driver found himself in the firing line after the Belgian Grand Prix at Spa when a bungled overtaking manoeuvre on Jenson Button culminated in the 23-year-old spearing into the side of Button's McLaren

That incident, however, proved a turning point for both drivers as it was the beginning of the end for Button's title hopes.
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Finally an update at the 16th Asian Games in Guangzhou – South Korea won the gold medal in Men's Team Pursuit in Cycling.

The Korean’s managed to clock the best result of 4mins 7.875 secs.

And in a Medal Tally update – China still leads the pack with 54 Gold, 20 Silver and 20 Bronze.

South Korea are next with 19 Gold, 14 silver, and 18 Bronze.

Japan lie in third place with 13 Gold, 25 Silver and 24 Bronze.

Singapore are in 19th place with 1 Silver and 1 Bronze.
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