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Markovc takes European gold on track debut for Britain

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Representi­ng her country for the first time on the track, Amy-eloise Markovc took advantage of big-name absences to secure Britain’s first gold of the European Indoor Championsh­ips. Born in Stockport but raised in the United States from age two, Markovc, 25, aims to qualify for the Olympics after winning the 3,000 metres in 8 min 46.43 sec. Team-mate Verity Ockenden won bronze.

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 ??  ?? Sniper: United forward Marcus Rashford is likely to produce the goods tomorrow
Sniper: United forward Marcus Rashford is likely to produce the goods tomorrow

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