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• FA set to act as ‘aggrieved’ Evra refuses to back down
• Sky Sports unable to find footage that sheds light on matter

Sir Alex Ferguson has said an “aggrieved” Patrice Evra has no intention of dropping his complaint of racist abuse against Luis

• Liverpool forward accused of insulting Frenchman
• Referee Andre Marriner put complaint in his report

The Football Association will investigate allegations that Manchester United defender Patrice Evra was racially abused by Liverpool’s Luis Suárez in Saturday’s match at Anfield.

Evra is reported to have told media in his native France that Suárez directed racist insults at him during the 1-1 draw at Anfield.

The FA then confirmed that they are examining the claims after the match referee, Andre Marriner, was also made aware of them.

A statement from the FA said: “The Football Association have this evening been made aware of an incident that is alleged to have occurred during the Liverpool versus Manchester United fixture at Anfield today.

“Referee Andre Marriner was made aware of an allegation at the end of the fixture and subsequently reported this to the FA. The FA will now begin making enquiries into the matter.”

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• On-loan midfielder: ‘I hope Fabio Capello watches Ligue 1′
• Cole makes immediate impact at French club with first goal

Joe Cole is relishing his first-team opportunity with Lille – and has targeted a return to the England squad under Fabio Capello.

The midfielder, on loan from Liverpool, wants to help the club retain their Ligue 1 title and is hopeful a successful campaign can earn him an England recall.

The 29-year-old has not played for his country since last summer’s World Cup but he said: “I hope Fabio Capello watches Ligue 1. If I can get a recall to the national team, I’ll be the happiest guy around.

“But firstly, I want to play regularly and try to help Lille win a trophy.”

Cole has made an immediate impact in France, scoring a wonderful first goal for the club in Saturday’s draw with Lorient, and says he never had any doubts that the surprise deadline-day move was the right one for him.

“I really wanted to come here,” he told L’Equipe. “You have to make choices in your life, and this wasn’t the easiest for me, but it excited me.

“Firstly, we are playing for the title, and also it’s a young team of good guys who play good football.”

Cole has slotted into the side in a wide role initially but harbours hopes of operating as a central playmaker as the season progresses. “I like playing in the middle, with the freedom to dictate play,” he said. “For now I am on the wing, opposite Eden Hazard and linking up with Dimitri Payet.

“The idea, in time, is to come into the central three and direct our attacks from a bit deeper. That’s where I started, it’s natural to me.”

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