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Greenwood, Foden sideshow: English FA back Southgate as he considers axe; Arsenal push for Aouar

Welcome to ESPN's Insider Notebook, featuring contributions from our reporters across the top leagues around the world.

In this edition, there's the latest news on Mason Greenwood and Phil Foden's misdemeanour on England duty. Plus: Arsenal are pushing to sign Lyon's Houssem Aouar.

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Greenwood, Foden set for showdown talks with Southgate

Gareth Southgate will hold one-on-one talks with Mason Greenwood and Phil Foden over their meeting with women in a hotel room while on international duty and the English Football Association will back the England boss as he is minded to drop both players for next month's international matches against Wales, Belgium and Denmark.