Hes a fighter, the mentality is fantastic and fits very well with us in the team. MAURICIO POCHETTINO is ready to unleash a young Lionel Messi on Gillingham in the EFL Cup tonight. Pochettino, who likened Edwards to Argie ace Lionel Messi, added: We have some talented players. The Special One has absolute power, total control of the clubs transfer strategy as they build for a better, brighter future. He has not lost sight of the human element in an increasingly ruthless industry. Getty Images7Former Liverpool star Xabi Alonso is now at Bayern MunichGetty Images7Joey Barton went . Uniteds manager has made it very clear this is a results-based business. der as fans sneak into stadiumSHAW NO CERTAINTYGareth Southgate tells Luke Shaw he must start playing for Manchester United to regain England spotKylian Me SoftlySergio Ramos tells Kylian Mbappe he is welcome at Real Madrid ahead of France vs Spain friendlyRAHEEM RECOVERYRaheem Sterling is fit for Manchester City's crunch Premier League clash at Arsenal#pogdaddyLoving son Paul Pogba visits dad Fassou Antoine in hospital to celebrate his 79th birthday after Frenchman is ruled out of Spain friendly through injuryFeeling smallInjured Chris Smalling looks down in the dumps after limping away from restaurant with his leg brace onHit the Gym, JackGareth Southgate warns Jack Wilshere to prove his fitness if he wants to win back an England spotCHILLINGNo time for cold feet as SunSport visit Fulham's training ground for a spot of cryotherapy treatmentICE COOL KIDJermain Defoe reveals cryotherapy chamber sessions are helping him stay young but his mum is ruining vegan diet by serving up meatUNITED RANT BOYSPolice are investigating Manchester United fans for homophobic chanting at ChelseaZaha had 'no passion'Gareth Southgate sensationally claims Wilfried Zaha did not have the heart to play for England Speaking in the newly published book Saints and Sinners, Lundekvam said: I was drinking myself to death – and I did not really care. However I can sense a piece thats had info passed on and one thats speculative. Even last season, when his powers looked to be on the wane, he stepped up to score the decisive penalty and ensure his team lifted another league cup.