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was made of ahead of the upcoming World T20 tournament, the then 22-year-old Craig Kieswetter had

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Crystal Palace striker Emmanuel Adebayor says he would love to be remembered like Didier Drogba, should the FA Cup final against Manchester United prove to be his final match in England. Bill Laimbeer Pistons Jersey . The former Togo internationals future at Selhurst Park remains uncertain after signing for the club on a short-term deal in January until the end of the season. Adebayor, who has never won the FA Cup despite spells at Arsenal, Manchester City and Tottenham, insists he wants to stay in England but admits he has offers from clubs abroad. He told Sky Sports: My experience in English football has been beautiful and I would love to hit and beat that target to be remembered in English football like Didier Drogba. It is definitely possible [that I move abroad] but you know my love for English football. I am doing everything possible to stay but, if not, I can only say thanks to all the fans, all the journalists, those who criticised me, those who fight for and defend me.If I have to remain in England; fine. If I have to move on; fine. I came from somewhere to come to England, if I have to move somewhere from England, why not? Adebayors future is uncertain after signing on a short-term deal in January At the end of the day I am happy and in a good moment in English football. I am lucky to still be alive. I am blessed.We are all human beings, no-one is perfect, we make mistakes. I have learned my lessons and thats it. We all move on in our separate ways.Palace clash with United at Wembley on Saturday having stayed in the top-flight for another season and a determined Adebayor admits it would be crazy to win the FA Cup with the Eagles after playing for Arsenal, Tottenham and Manchester City.If it ends up being my last match in English football, winning the FA Cup, it would be beautiful. What a story, he said.At Arsenal I couldnt win it with them, I went to City and couldnt win it with them, I went to Tottenham and couldnt win it. Coming to win it with Crystal Palace is crazy isnt it?At my age now I have to win it. There is no way of saying maybe tomorrow. There is no maybe tomorrow for me, with what I have done already with the league, I dont think I have three or four FA Cups in me.Now is the right moment for me, let me go and do what I need to do to grab it. Also See: 2015/16 PL manager grades Pardew waits on Palace injuries Crystal Palace season review Get Sky Sports Joe Smith Jersey . -- Canadian freestyle skier Roz Groenewoud isnt letting surgery to both of her knees deter her expectations for the Sochi Olympics. Terry Mills Pistons Jersey . -- Colin Kaepernick insists he just happened to pull on a pair of socks with dollar bill prints all over them Wednesday morning -- before he learned he had struck a new fortune with the San Francisco 49ers. https://www.pistonsrookiesshop.com/Tony-Snell-City-Edition-Jersey/ .com) - American Madison Keys grabbed a first- round victory on Sunday in a rainy start to the Apia International Sydney tournament.As the sides prepare to compete over three ODIs, we look back at the last time England toured Bangladesh and some of the highlights from that 2010 series. Alastair Cook was captaining England for the first time in one-day cricket and guided his team to a 3-0 series win. But while England ultimately ran out comfortable winners, Bangladesh ensured they were made to work every step of the way.Read on to relive five of the most memorable moments from the series... Tip-top TamimWhat were you doing as a 20-year-old? For Tamim Iqbal it was carrying the weight of a nations hopes on your shoulders. A nation of fervent cricket supporters. No easy job, and one made even harder when your team-mates collapse around you, as Iqbal found out in the opening one-day international. Watch Tamim Iqbals 125 during the 1st ODI against England in 2010 in Dhaka The left-hander struck a dazzling century (125), making the most of a drop by Eoin Morgan in the covers when on 10. However, no-one stuck around with him as Bangladesh posted a chaseable 228. And his knock proved to be in vain as England ran out six-wicket winners.Morgans maiden ODI tonThis is the innings where future skipper Morgan made a real mark in the England team, less than a year after making his debut. Cooks side looked down and out in the second ODI, as did their unbeaten record against Bangladesh, before Morgan unleashed a rasping display of his bludgeoning ability. Smashing 110 not out, his first ODI hundred in England colours, Morgan navigated a tricky trial by spin as the lower order fell with ease. Having only two wickets left, one being an injured Stuart Broad, Morgan completed the victory in thrilling style,, depositing Shafiul Islam for six to seal the match and series. Grant Long Jersey. WATCH NOW TV Watch Sky Sports for £6.99 - no contract Collingwoods catchThe second ODI chase would have been a lot harder for England if not for the timely intervention of Paul Collingwood when he took a stunning catch to remove Imrul Kayes. Bangladesh were well set on 134 for the loss of just two wickets as Kayes eyes widened and he attempted to drive Graeme Swann to the boundary. He must have thought it was on its way to the ropes, too, when he struck the ball so firmly. However, a diving Collingwood flung himself to the right and kept hold of the punishing shot, undoing Bangladesh just as they looked to go big.Craigs key knockBrought in at the beginning of the ODI series, as a chance for the selectors to see what he was made of ahead of the upcoming World T20 tournament, the then 22-year-old Craig Kieswetter had endured a frustrating time going into the final match. While the performance may not have been the free-armed bashing witnessed before and after this match, it was a confidence-boosting showing, striking a vital century. Underpinning the innings, Kieswetter watchfully set about the Bangladesh bowling allowing Morgan and Luke Wright to go after them in the final stages of the innings.Luke strikes the Wright noteA 32-run smite may not seem like much compared to Kieswetters crucial ton, yet Wright hinted at his power-hitting potential with the brilliant 13-ball cameo. Promoted up the order, he came in with three overs to go, upping the tempo at a crucial time, including sending Rubel Hossain for a massive six off the final ball of the innings. Importantly, the commanding knock ensured England reached a total beyond Bangladeshs means.You can watch Englands tour of Bangladesh, plus Premier League football and the Japan Grand Prix on Sky Sports. Upgrade now and enjoy three months at half price! Also See: Rashids Bangladesh blog Buttler: Ill lead by example Bangladesh ones to watch Hussain v Hossain quiz ' ' '

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