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Bristol City have announced the signing of David James, after he turned down moves to Sunderland and Celtic. Friday's Championship round-up

Football fans in North Lincolnshire will get to see the next generation of England players next month when Glanford Park co-hosts an international U17 tournament including England.

Eddie Nolan suffered a sprained ankle in the friendly loss to York City and is expected to miss the opening Championship game of the season as a result.

United continued their pre-season with a defeat at Bootham Crescent.

The Celtic manager Neil Lennon suggested Gary Hooper turned down a move to the English Premier League in order to join the Hoops.

Gary Hooper will go into Celtic's squad for a Champions League qualifier on Wednesday after completing his move from Scunthorpe to the Scottish Premier League side.

Joe Murphy has been included in the Republic of Ireland squad for next month's friendly against Argentina.

Michael O'Connor and Niall Canavan are expected to miss Tuesday night's friendly at non-league side York City.

Derby County were never serious contenders to sign Gary Hooper from Scunthorpe this summer - but their manager Nigel Clough has again using the forward as a public relations exercise.

The former Scunthorpe player Graham Alexander is confident his Burnley side will be pushing for promotion back to the Premier League this season.