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 Gareth Southgate and Harry Kane believe England have a more experienced set of penalty-takers in Germany than they did at the last European Championship.England agonisingly lost on penalties to Italy in the final of Euro 2020 after misses from Bukayo Saka, Marcus Rashford and Jadon Sancho in the shootout.It was Saka's first senior spot-kick - though he has since established himself as Arsenal's taker, and scored all six of his efforts last season - while Sancho was also inexperienced from the spot.Southgate's 26-man squad in Germany includes penalty-specialists Ivan Toney and Cole Palmer, while Kane boasts a great record...

Gareth Southgate: England in better shape for Euros penalty shootout after 2020 final heartache

 “They weren’t very good at all. I’ll be honest: they were disappointing games”, says Harry Redknapp of England’s group-stage showing at Euro 2024.He speaks, without doubt, for the vast majority of England fans across the nation and out in Germany, frustrated by the way an extremely talented and much-lauded squad lugged themselves through the group stage with an uneventful 1-0 win over Serbia and uninspiring draws against Denmark and Slovenia.“We have a big problem, really”, says 77-year-old Redknapp, the former West Ham and Tottenham manager considered for the England job in 2012 but ultimately overlooked by the FA in...

Harry Redknapp interview: ‘When it comes to Gareth Southgate, I share Graham Taylor's view’

A man found dead along with a woman at a house in Staffordshire has been named as a paramedic who starred in a Channel 4 TV show.Police have launched a murder inquiry after the pair were found dead in a house in Alpine Drive in Hednesford, Cannock, around 12.30pm on Tuesday.They have been named by police as 24-year-old Daniel Duffield, from nearby Cannock, and 22-year-old Lauren Evans, from Bridgend in South Wales.Mr Duffield was a paramedic for West Midlands Ambulance Service, and appeared in series 11 Channel 4’s 999: On the Frontline.His friend and colleague Ellie, who appeared alongside him...

Man found dead alongside woman is revealed to be paramedic who starred in Channel 4 show

 Wimbledon begins this week as one of the ultimate highlights of the annual British sporting calendar returns for 2024.This year’s Championships get underway with uncertainty still surrounding the fitness of Andy Murray, who is pushing to make one final appearance at SW19 ahead of his likely retirement later this summer after the two-time winner was forced to undergo surgery to remove a spinal cyst last weekend after withdrawing from his last outing at Queen’s Club through injury.Emma Raducanu is optimistic of a deep run at Wimbledon after missing out last year following surgery of her own, having recently impressed...

How to watch Wimbledon 2024: TV channel and live stream as Championships begin

 The action at Wimbledon gets up and running on Monday, with Carlos Alcaraz and Emma Raducanu featuring on the opening day at SW19.As is tradition, last year’s men’s singles champion Alcaraz plays the first match on Centre Court, as he faces Mark Lajal, before Raducanu faces a tricky test against the 22nd seed Ekaterina Alexandrova.Coco Gauff is also in action, taking on Caroline Dolehide, while it is a star-studded schedule on Court One, featuring three players in Daniil Medvedev, Aryna Sabalenka and Jannik Sinner who will all be confident of deep runs over the next fortnight.Raducanu is one of...

Wimbledon 2024 order of play: Day 1 schedule with Carlos Alcaraz and Emma Raducanu in action

A security guard accused of a plot to kidnap, rape and murder Holly Willoughby said the star was “a fantasy of mine” as police raided his flat, according to body-worn video footage played in court.Gavin Plumb, 37, was shirtless when officers forced open his front door and burst into his home in Harlow, Essex, on October 4 last year.A police officer handcuffed Plumb, who was in a bedroom in the property, within moments of them entering.Plumb exclaimed “what are you talking about”, in the footage played to Chelmsford Crown Court, later adding: “Please explain to me what the hell is...

Video shows moment police arrested man accused of Holly Willoughby kidnap plot

Wildcard Billy Harris fell just short of becoming the first Briton to reach the men's singles final at Eastbourne after he was beaten in three sets by Australian Max Purcell at the Rothesay International.The 29-year-old had reached the quarter-finals at Queen's last week, and upset Italian world number 49 Flavio Cobolli in the last round at Devonshire Park.However, Harris found Australian Purcell, who had came through qualifying, in determined mood to dampen the home crowd as he progressed 6-4 4-6 6-4 and will go on to meet either American top seed Taylor Fritz or compatriot Aleksandar Vukic in the final...

Billy Harris falls just short at Eastbourne in defeat to Max Purcell

The Duke of Sussex had to be dragged “kicking and screaming” by lawyers for the publisher of The Sun into allowing his personal emails to be examined for potential evidence in their ongoing legal battle, the High Court was told.Harry was accused of “obfuscation” and creating an “obstacle course” by News Group Newspapers (NGN) during its efforts to find relevant material for the litigation over the duke’s allegations of unlawful information gathering.At a one-day hearing on Thursday, the publisher’s lawyer said they were “extremely concerned” about the deletion of exchanges via the Signal messaging service between Harry and John Moehringer, the...

Harry ‘dragged kicking and screaming’ into Sun publisher’s search for evidence

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 A giant sinkhole has swallowed the centre of a football field in Illinois where squads of children often play, leaving a gaping 100-foot-wide crater in the middle of the community park.The open chasm dramatically appeared on Wednesday, taking down a light pole and artificial turf.But no injuries were reported after the sinkhole opened.“No one was on the field at the time and no one was hurt, and that’s the most important thing,” Alton Mayor David Goins told The (Alton) Telegraph.Security footage captured the hole’s sudden formation at the city’s Gordon Moore Park.It was estimated to be at least 100 feet...

Giant sinkhole swallows middle of Illinois football field

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Do you know anyone who has dual nature? Such two-faced zodiac signs are friendly but they gossip about others behind their backs. They can lie to you without batting an eyelid. However, detecting a two-faced person isn’t easy for everyone. They often compliment their friends when they achieve a goal or change their wardrobe. But they will make negative remarks about you to someone else. What other traits do two-faced people have?

3 Zodiac Signs Who Are Two-Faced

 Brentford’s bid to sign Leeds midfielder Archie Gray has collapsed.The 18-year-old had been booked in for a medical after personal terms were agreed for a move worth £40million.But Leeds have now rejected the Bees’ approach after failing to agree on a final fee and payment structure.Tottenham remain strongly interested in Gray following his fine breakout season at Elland Road, which earned him a debut with the England Under-21s team. Chelsea have also tracked his recent progress.It has been reported that Leeds are considering selling one or two of their star players having failed to win promotion back to the...

Brentford move for Archie Gray collapses as Leeds reject £40m bid amid Tottenham interest

 A best friend of missing British teenager Jay Slater claims he heard him sliding on rocks in their last phone conversation.Brad Hargreaves was emotional as he appeared on ITV’s This Morning to speak of the 19-year-old’s “zest for life”.Mr Hargreaves believes he is one of last people to have spoken to Jay prior to his disappearance in Tenerife, telling crime journalist Isla Traquair: “He was on the phone and he goes: ‘I’ve got to walk and go all down that road’.”Jay, from Oswaldtwistle, Lancashire, hung up as “someone else was ringing him” and promised to call back but never...

Jay Slater’s best friend reveals he heard missing Brit ‘slipping on rocks’ in final call

 England have been handed a clean bill of health in a major boost to Gareth Southgate for the last-16 showdown with Slovakia at Euro 2024.All 26 of the Three Lions’ tournament squad took part in training at their Blankenhain base on Saturday afternoon as preparations ramped up for Sunday night’s knockout clash back at the Arena AufSchalke in Gelsenkirchen.That means that Kieran Trippier is fit to feature after sitting out team training on both Thursday and Friday amid reported fears over a lingering injury issue.He will be expected to continue deputising at left-back against Slovakia as he has throughout...

England handed fitness boost on eve of Slovakia last-16 clash at Euro 2024

A British man has died after being found with head injuries in the water off the Greek island of Spetses.The man, 44, who is said to have been a member of crew on a sailing boat, was pulled from the sea in the island’s Tsaldari bay on Friday.He was found with head injuries to the left side of his head, local media reported, citing the coastguard.He was taken to the island’s health centre, where he was pronounced dead.His body was due to be transferred to the city of Piraeus on mainland Greece for a post-mortem on Friday afternoon, said news website Kathimerini.Spetses is one of the Saronic Islands, and is home to around 3,800 residents. As a holiday destination, it is known for attracting the wealthy and famous, including the Greek Royal Family.      Read More               Ex-Fujitsu engineer denies hiding problems with Horizon during trialOlivia Dean pays tribute to grandmother and Windrush generation at GlastonburyFlorence Pugh reveals she is ‘tiptoeing’ towards directing and producing films      

British sailor found dead with head injuries off Greek island of Spetses

An 11-year-old boy suffered injuries that suggest he tried to defend himself from an attack that left him and his seven-year-old sister dead, a pathologist has told a court.Jurors were told that Ethan and Elizabeth John were both pronounced dead in their home in Stoke-on-Trent after being found with severe wounds that caused “significant blood loss” on June 11 last year.Veronique John, their mother, was charged with the murder of both children and a trial is being held at Nottingham Crown Court to determine whether or not she inflicted the fatal injuries.She was also charged with the attempted murder of...

Boy, 11, had self-defence injuries from fatal attack by his mother, jury told

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Away from Euro 2024, Erling Haaland and some of soccer's biggest stars are getting some well-earned rest. Let's see how they are enjoying their holidays.

What are Euro 2024's missing stars like Haaland, Grealish up to?

A man has been found guilty of murdering two of his former partners who had both complained to police about his violence.Carl Cooper, 66, was in a relationship with Naomi Hunte, 41, who died from a stab wound to the chest, and Fiona Holm, 48, whose body has never been found, at different times.Ms Hunte, of Woolwich, south-east London, was found dead on her blood-soaked sofa on Valentine’s Day in 2022 while prosecutors said Ms Holm is believed to have died on June 20 2023.A jury at Woolwich Crown Court on Thursday found the defendant guilty of two counts of murder after...

Man convicted of murdering ex-partners who complained to police about violence

Hawaii State

Four people have died and nine were injured when a minivan crashed into a nail salon in Long Island, New York, on Friday.The incident occurred at Hawaii Nail & Spa in Deer Park at about 4.40pm. The vehicle came to a stop at the back of the salon.Dominic Albanese of the Deer Park fire department said: "There were people trapped. We extricated them and transported them to area hospitals."The driver was found semiconscious and taken to hospital. Officials have not yet determined if the crash was accidental or intentional.Eyewitness Eric Perez told Newsday he heard a speeding car followed by...

Four dead and nine injured after minivan crashes into New York nail salon

The UK’s biggest banks have been hit by glitches affecting digital banking, leaving some customers unable to send and receive money on what is commonly pay day for workers across the country.Nationwide, HSBC, Barclays and Virgin Money were among those apologising on Friday to customers over the issues.HSBC UK said there had been a “separate payments issue affecting multiple banks”, and Nationwide blamed a “third-party payments issue” for the glitches.12:15 Update 1/2: Customers can now log into personal Online & Mobile Banking. We're working hard to resolve secondary issues, including view recent transactions.  We're sorry and will continue to...

Customers of major UK banks hit by pay day delays

The Associated Press

DORTMUND, Germany (AP) — France and Belgium meet in the round of 16 at the European Championship on Monday. The neighbors are the top two European nations in the FIFA rankings — France is at No. 2 and Belgium at No. 3 — but they haven’t really been playing like it so far. Kickoff is at 6 p.m. local (1600 GMT) in Duesseldorf. Here’s what to know about the match:

Euro 2024: Neighbors France and Belgium meet in heavyweight contest with Mbappé still wearing a mask

 Harry Kane is confident he has timed his run to hit “peak sharpness” as England’s Euro 2024 campaign enters the knockout stage, with Gareth Southgate also playing down fears over Jude Bellingham’s fitness.Kane missed the end of the club season with Bayern Munich because of a back injury and has made a slow start to this summer’s tournament, despite opening his goalscoring account in the 1-1 draw with Denmark.The 30-year-old has looked short of full match fitness and England desperately need their captain on song as they seek to ignite their slumbering campaign in Sunday’s last-16 meeting with Slovakia.Kane,...

Harry Kane insists he is at 'peak sharpness' for England at Euro 2024 ahead of knockout stage

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