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However, Ziege argues that Capello's teams are not boring and insists there is room for style and panache.
BBC: How Capello's England will look
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Makin's involvement ended 13 minutes from the break when Keith O'Neill's pass out of defence sent Ziege away.
BBC: Steady Reddy saves Sunderland
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With England midfielder Paul Ince and Christian Ziege already assured of places, the clock is ticking for Gascoigne.
BBC: Boro keep quiet over Gazza
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Houllier has made the signing of a left-sided player a top priority this summer, and Ziege has emerged at the top of his hit list.
BBC: Ziege in Liverpool's sights
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Liverpool, however, are now expected to follow up their initial interest with a firm offer to link Ziege with two fellow German internationals at Anfield next season.
BBC: Ziege in Liverpool's sights
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Newcastle continued to run preceedings until the final minute when Boro striker Brian Deane collected a Ziege free-kick and poked the ball past Steve Harper for a late consolation.
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Robson is set to continue to resist Liverpool's attempts to sign Ziege, but the deciding factor is likely to be the lure of joining his fellow countrymen at Liverpool.
BBC: Ziege in Liverpool's sights
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Ziege had a highly successful first season on Teeside after a move from Inter Milan, but he is expected to be tempted by the possibility of joining Hamann and Babbel on Merseyside.
BBC: Ziege in Liverpool's sights
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Sorensen produced an excellent finger-tip save to deflect Ziege's free kick over the bar, and Ricard sent a header just wide seconds later as the Sunderland defence creaked without its right back.
BBC: Steady Reddy saves Sunderland