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For now, Gatland is working on the basis that he will be in place to take charge of his 150th game for Wales - the Six Nations opener against France in Paris on 31 January.

Enzo Maresca is back at Leicester for the first time since he left to take charge of Chelsea in the summer, and I actually think his return will be quite straightforward for him and his side.

As she celebrated with staff members at full-time on Thursday - the last game she was confirmed to take charge of before the international break - many will have watched on wondering if she will be in the dugout again the next time out.

A winner and an experienced tactician, Ranieri came out of retirement to take charge of the club he loves above all others - and suggested his arrival was akin to calling in the cavalry.

The notion is misguided as any mistakes made by those who take charge of games, as with players, are because of honest human error, not ill-feeling towards - or bias against - a particular manager, player of club.