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The Seattle Sounders FC are playing this seasons best extended stretch of soccer and could move closer to clinching a playoff spot when they host the Houston Dynamo on Wednesday at CenturyLink Field in Seattle.The teams are meeting for the third time this season, having drawn the first two with 1-1 scorelines, both at BBVA Compass Stadium. The Sounders FC scored the equalizing goal deep in stoppage time in both contests.Seattle (13-13-5, 44 points) is currently in fifth place in the Western Conference, one point behind Real Salt Lake and a point in front of Sporting Kansas City, and is on the verge of clinching a postseason spot.The Sounders have won their past four matches, their latest victory a 2-1 decision at Vancouver on Oct. 2. Its their longest winning streak since 2014 and is one game shy of the clubs record in its MLS history.Seattle is unbeaten in its past six games at CenturyLink Field and has never lost to the Dynamo at home. In six league meetings all-time, Sounders FC have won five, with one draw, outscoring Houston 10-2 following their 1-0 win on April 4, 2015 at CenturyLink Field.Houstons Mauro Manotas scored a pair of goals, but the Dynamo (7-13-11, 32 points) were officially eliminated from playoff contention by a 3-2 home loss to Colorado on Saturday. Manotas has six goals this season, all coming in the past five matches and has been the only Houston player to score in those five contests.The Sounders have had a complete turnaround since late July, when they parted ways with coach Sigi Schmid, elevated assistant Brian Schmetzer to the head spot and picked up Uruguayan playmaker Nicolas Lodeiro.Seattle has had a good team from the beginning of the season, but for whatever reason things hadnt been working out, Houston coach Wade Barrett said. They had good players then and they have good players now. They are a tough team to play at home, they have fantastic support and the 1/8synthetic 3/8 surface 1/8at CenturyLink Field 3/8 is always a little bit difficult to deal with. They are fighting for a lot right now and have a ton to play for, so its a big challenge.In just 10 games played, Lodeiro has tied Andreas Ivanschlitz for the team lead in assists with eight, and has added three goals scored as well.Lodeiro and team goal-scoring leader Jordan Morris (12 goals) were on international duty with Uruguay and the United States, respectively, last week but both were released early and will be available for Seattle in Wednesdays match. Jamaal Williams Super Bowl Jersey . Arsenal failed to take full advantage of its main rivals stumbles on Saturday as substitute Gerard Deulofeu levelled with a hard shot from a tight angle in the 84th minute to give Everton a deserved point. 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The Lightning are 2-0 so far on a four-game road trip, giving the club five straight wins as the guest and improving Tampas away record this season to 11-8-2.Former Wales No 8 Scott Quinnell was confident that Wales would beat England in the 2015 World Cup, but says Saturdays Six Nations clash will be a much closer affair. Wales are being touted as Englands first real test under new coach Eddie Jones as Warren Gatlands men return to Twickenham where they beat England 28-25 last September.That loss ultimately cost England a place in the quarter-finals as they fell to Australia the following week and much is being made of England finally getting their revenge. England Rugby star Jack Nowell, with the help of Mike Brown & Maro Itoje, give us a lesson in beating defenders. Quinnell agrees that England are in a far better place than they were in the World Cup, but he believes Wales are too.Psychologically and physically, England are starting to play the type of rugby they want to play and are renowned for, said Quinnell on the Sky Sports Rugby Union podcast.I know England say they are in a much better place than they were in during the World Cup, but then so are Wales. Rob Evans on the charge for Wales Wales have some key players back - like Jonathan Davies and Rhys Webb - and other players like Liam Williams are more established. Alex Cuthbert is coming into some form - he got dropped but has worked really hard and is coming back towards the Alex Cuthbert we knew from a couple of years ago.Up front, Rob Evans has come in and done a brilliant job. I thought he was a bit of a gamble to start with, but he has proved me wrong and has gone out there and owned that No 1 jersey. Quinnell hopes Tuilagi does not get to run too much against Wales One of Englands problem areas in the World Cup was centre, but Quinnell is excited about the return of Manu Tuilagi, who has been named on the bench.dddddddddddd.Tuilagi is one of those guys that you will pay good money to go and watch, said Quinnell. I am lucky to travel all over Europe and commentate on rugby, but I get excited about seeing him with the ball and in full flow. Lets hope he does not get too much of the ball on Saturday. Ex-England skipper Nick Easter looks ahead to this weekends big Six Nations clash as Wales travel to Twickenham When Tuilagi does come in, it will make a physical game even tougher as he is set to collide with Jamie Roberts.I think Jamie Roberts is in the form of his life at the moment. He has really stood up and he puts pressure on the opposition to really perform, added the former British and Irish Lions No 8.Dont be surprised every now and again if Alex Cuthbert and George North just drop off his shoulder. Hopefully that will create a little bit of space out wide as well. Sky Sports Rugby Union Podcast - 9th March I cannot wait for this game. It is one of the great weeks in world rugby when the old enemy comes around. It does not get much tougher than going to Twickenham. But I was speaking with someone who was with the players the other night and boy, are they up for it.I knew Wales were going to beat England in the World Cup - I said it for months and months - but this one is too close to call. It is going to be a very physical game. If you are sat in Twickenham on Saturday, put your seat belt on because it is going to be a close game. Also See: Jones delighted with Tuilagi Wales warn England over scrum Dewi: Time for Ford to focus Follow @SkySportsRugby ' ' '