IN BRIEF (Page: 11, Date: 10/14/2006)

From: China Daily | Date: October 14, 2006 | Copyright information

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Chinese duo invited to train at Bolton

SINGAPORE: Chinese striker Yang Changpeng's dream of playing in the English Premier League could be a step closer to reality after he was invited for a month-long stint at Bolton Wanderers.

The top-flight English club confirmed Asian reports when it said Yang and team-mate Zhou Liao will arrive at the club as part of Bolton's partnership with Chinese Super League club Wuhan FC.

The pair will spend a month training with...

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