'OUR BEST PLAYER IS AVAILABLE'

FROM BACK PAGE now after being crowned Club World Cup champions in the summer with victory over Champions League winners Paris SaintGermain.

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"It's different to one year ago," said Maresca. "We've spent one more year together, had moments we can learn from. In 18 months together, these players have shown they can beat teams.

"We are going in the right direction. Then again, it's very early. It's important to be where we are now in March, April."