The North East of England has a rich history of producing future England internationals – some of football’s greatest stars began life on Newcastle United’s doorstep. The Toon Army have missed out on

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Twenty-four years ago, Craig Bellamy’s defining moment as a Wales player came against Italy in Cardiff. This month, the same fixture could define his tenure as Wales manager. Bellamy won 78 caps for h