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He missed three games but returned as a substitute in the dramatic 2-1 win over Newcastle on Sunday, where his passing and attacking drive was a factor in his side's comeback.

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Alexander Isak, a substitute in Turkey, is still way short of full match fitness following his drawn-out and acrimonious British record £125m move from Newcastle United.

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The 34-year-old midfielder was omitted from the squad for matches against Kazakhstan and Canada earlier this month, having made only one substitute appearance in six months as he recovered from injury.

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He started their recent World Cup qualifier defeat by Bolivia - but was a substitute against Chile.

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Cooper, who was appointed to the role earlier this month, also said the UK's decision to recognise Palestinian statehood should be a "spur, not a substitute for action".

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From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.

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