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Aug 2024
34m 21s

EFL Extra: Storming starts and poaching ...

THE TIMES
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The first of our fortnightly EFL shows reflecting the best of the Football League. Tom Clarke and Gregor Robertson dive straight in looking at the teams who have made very strong starts to the season. But with the transfer window still wide open, will they manage to retain their best players..?

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