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On Monday's Football Daily, Phil Egan brings you news from both men's and women's international camps from Abbottstown. First senior call-up for winger Millenic Alli, on loan at Portsmouth F.C. from Luton Town F.C.. Liam Scales and Bosun Lawal expected in squad, with Sammie Szmodics and Jack Taylor departing. Heimir Hallgrímsson discusses preparations, while Stuey Byrne stresses the need for Ireland to maintain momentum. Carla Ward includes Aoibhe Brennan in her Ireland WNT squad for Poland. Igor Tudor leaves Tottenham Hotspur F.C. after seven games in interim charge. Former captain Gary Mabbutt says motivation will be key to Spurs’ survival push. Sean Dyche suggested as a candidate, while Roberto De Zerbi is a primary target for the permanent role. England squad update featuring returns for Harry Kane, Marc Guéhi and Anthony Gordon, with Jordan Henderson earning his 89th cap. Injury concerns for Arsenal F.C. after Piero Hincapié exits international duty, joining Declan Rice and Bukayo Saka on the list. Sonia Bompastor says Chelsea F.C. Women still believe in the title race after beating Aston Villa W.F.C.. New survey reveals strong opposition to VAR among Premier League supporters. Jermain Defoe takes first managerial role at Woking F.C. ahead of debut against Eastleigh F.C. Become a member and sign up at offtheball.com/join