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John Eustace praised the character of his Derby players after they hit back from a goal down to beat Bolton 3-1 at Pride Park on Friday night, easing the building pressure on his position. Ryan Nyambe, Jack Robinson and Rhian Brewster all struck after the break as the Rams claimed only their second win of the season, their first at home and their first in 11 games.

Conor Coady has announced his retirement from professional football at the age of 33, bringing the curtain down on a 15-year career. The former England defender, who made 317 appearances for Wolves, shared the news on Friday morning, a day after being confirmed as co-host of a new podcast and YouTube show. He has also been coaching at boyhood club Liverpool.

Raul Jimenez’s injury blow is “gutting” for the player and Wolves, Matt Jarvis has told GOAL, as the Mexican striker has “still got bundles” and should be tearing up the Championship when fully fit. That may not be the case again until January, with the experienced frontman being forced to undergo surgery on a knee problem that has him stuck on the sidelines.

Jarrod Bowen agreed to remain at West Ham following their relegation out of the Premier League, but does that expression of loyalty have an expiry date? Former Hammers star Matt Jarvis has told GOAL that the England international is likely to have made it clear to Danny Dyer and Co that promotion must be secured in 2027 in order for him to stay in the East End.