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TOTTENHAM boss Mauricio Pochettino says Davinson Sanchez will become one of the best centre backs in the world. Pochettino, whose side entertain West Brom today, said: ‘At 21 he is so brave. He takes risks but he is not reckless. I am so happy with him. He’s one of the best today but has the potential to get even better.’

MANCHESTER CITY and Chelsea avoided each other in yesterday’s Women’s Champions League quarter-final draw in Nyon and can’t meet until the final.

Qtr-finals: Montpellier v Chelsea; Wolfsburg v Slavia Prague; Man City v Linkoping; Lyon v Barcelona. To be played on March 21/22 & 28/29.

REAL MADRID coach Zinedine Zidane said he will ease Gareth Bale into action after the injury-prone Wales international returned to full training yesterday. Bale has not played since injuring his calf against Borussia Dortmund on September 26.

LIONEL MESSI received his fourth Golden Shoe award yesterday for being leading scorer in all Europe’s leagues last season. The Barcelona star scored 37 in La Liga.