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TODAY ON SPORTINGLIFE.FM...
  
FOOTBALL
 
England continue preparations for Saturday's Euro 2004 qualifier against Liechstenstein - we hear from Southampton left back Wayne Bridge who's set to make a rare start in defence, striker Emile Heskey, his Liverpool team-mate Steven Gerard and we also get the thoughts of Newcastle duo Kieron Dyer and Jermaine Jenas who are both hoping to play a part in Saturday's game. We also hear from coach Sven Goran Eriksson, skipper David Beckham and keeper David James. Ireland coach Brian Kerr will be hoping for a good start to his international tenure at the helm with the match against Georgia - we talk to his assistant Chris Hughton and player Mark Kinsella.
  
RUGBY UNION
 
England's rugby players are preparing for Sunday's all or nothing decider against Ireland with both sides going for the Grand Slam. We hear from England coach Clive Woodward, Matt Dawson, Jonny Wilkinson, Steve Thompson, Josh Lewsey and Ben Kay. We also get the Irish perspective from coach Eddie O'Sullivan and fly-half David Humphreys.
  
GENERAL
 
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