Stramaccioni alert to Rubin strengths

Inter Milan coach Andrea Stramaccioni is expecting Rubin Kazan to cause his side problems when they meet in the Europa League on Thursday.

The Russians caused a stir in 2009 when they drew 1-1 in the Champion League with eventual champions Inter.

And Stramaccioni said he had done his homework on Rubin and would not be taking them lightly for the clash at San Siro.

In our group, Rubin Kazan is surely the most dangerous team, Stramaccioni said.

They have been managed by the same manager for the last 10 years and I really respect this manager working in the Russian football.

Five out of 11 players are the same who played against Inter Milan in 2009, if I do remember correctly.

The team has respectful players and Inter Milan has great …

Ashley Young excited to work with Sean Dyche at Everton

Ashley Young has joined Everton on a one-year deal.

The 38-year-old winger turned full-back becomes the Toffees’ first summer signing, joining on a free transfer after his contract expired at Aston Villa.

Young has signed a one-year deal at Goodison Park to work under manager Sean Dyche, who was his captain when first breaking through at Watford.

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“The manager was important in me signing,” the former England international and Manchester United captain said.

“I know him and know what his passion and desire is like. His honesty, will to work hard and his hunger for the game is second to none.

“I know things haven’t gone too well for Everton in the past couple of seasons but the manager’s ambiti…