thedailymirror--2020-08-08--Guardiola defends "successful" Man City time despite no Champions League success

Pep Guardiola has insisted if he doesn ’ t win the Champions League at City it won ’ t be a disaster .
Instead , when he ’ s gone , the Spaniard says he ’ ll reflect on leaving an “ awesome ” legacy at The Etihad .
Jubilant City now face French side Lyon at the start of a three- match quest to be European Kings after beating Real Madrid to reach the quarter-finals of the tournament being played in Lisbon .
And after beating Zinedine Zidane ’ s Madrid , Guardiola peeled back the layers of his @ @ @ @ @ @ @ really important to him .
His City stars have won two League titles , the FA Cup and are three-time winners of the EFL Cup during his four year reign .
Only the Champions League is missing from the collection .
But Guardiola isn ’ t obsessing over the golden prize – and isn ’ t stressed that City might not be seen as a great side if they don ’ t conquer Europe .
“ The people can judge our job or our period when he have finished , the way the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ too .
“ I ’ m not here to judge whether it ’ s enough or it ’ s not good .
We tried before to win it , we work a lot and we will try again ” says the Spaniard .
“ People may say we have to lift this title before you can say ‘ okay we ’ ve done it.
’ “ But for us it ’ s been a big success .
And for me and my staff in the last ten years we ’ ve played in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ How many big clubs can not play it this season or the next , or are in it every year , especially with the quality of the Premier League ?
“ I live in Manchester and work at an incredible club and those will be my memories – the group of players I have had for four or five years .
“ The backroom staff I have .
This is my happiness , working here .
“ We will try everything to win the Champions League .
Like last season , like for @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
“ This competition is so difficult to win , there are so many good teams .
But we are going to try .
“ But if I left right now if we don ’ t win the Champions League I won ’ t see it as a disaster .
“ What I know I will leave will be great , awesome ” says Guardiola .
“ It ’ s not about winning titles - it ’ s about relationships with the English people I have met here .
“ I have met @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
Part of me is a manager but I am a human being .
I am a person .
“ I live with them , eat dinner with them , we laugh and share bad moments together .
“ And is that going to change those relations because we don ’ t win the Champions League ?
Honestly , no !
“ Because it happened in Munich .
We won a lot of titles but we didn ’ t win the Champions League .
“ Am I going to say I was unhappy @ @ @ @ @ @ @ I don ’ t have friends in Munich ?
No , I have many !
“ This is the life .
The important thing is what you do to try to achieve it .
“ And of course we did it and showed that every year in Munich .
“ So I can assure all the City fans and myself that we ’ re going to do everything we can .
“ But sometimes the opponent is better and wrong decisions by the strikers or mistakes from the defenders happen – it ’ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the process , the football.
” “ It ’ s still a long road ahead .
We lost and drew against Lyon last season , so that ’ s the reality .
“ Beating Real Madrid was an important step for our confidence this year and the future .
“ Our best success in this competition was the semi-final which is why we have to be so calm and we will see what happens .
”

Pep Guardiola has defended Man City's lack of Champions League title during his tenure amid huge amounts of success at the Etihad that has yielded Premier Leagues, FA Cups and EFL Cups
Pep Guardiola has insisted if he doesn’t win the Champions League at City it won’t be a disaster.
Instead, when he’s gone, the Spaniard says he’ll reflect on leaving an “awesome” legacy at The Etihad.
Jubilant City now face French side Lyon at the start of a three- match quest to be European Kings after beating Real Madrid to reach the quarter-finals of the tournament being played in Lisbon.
And after beating Zinedine Zidane’s Madrid, Guardiola peeled back the layers of his sporting life to showcase what’s really important to him.
His City stars have won two League titles, the FA Cup and are three-time winners of the EFL Cup during his four year reign.
Only the Champions League is missing from the collection.
Image: POOL/AFP via Getty Images) POOL/AFP via Getty Images)
But Guardiola isn’t obsessing over the golden prize – and isn’t stressed that City might not be seen as a great side if they don’t conquer Europe.
“The people can judge our job or our period when he have finished, the way the media and the spectators can do it too.
“I’m not here to judge whether it’s enough or it’s not good. We tried before to win it, we work a lot and we will try again” says the Spaniard.
“People may say we have to lift this title before you can say ‘okay we’ve done it.’
“But for us it’s been a big success. And for me and my staff in the last ten years we’ve played in the last ten Champions Leagues.
“How many big clubs cannot play it this season or the next, or are in it every year, especially with the quality of the Premier League?
“I live in Manchester and work at an incredible club and those will be my memories – the group of players I have had for four or five years.
Image: Pool via REUTERS) Pool via REUTERS)
“The backroom staff I have. This is my happiness, working here.
“We will try everything to win the Champions League. Like last season, like for the different times when we were out.
“This competition is so difficult to win, there are so many good teams. But we are going to try.
“But if I left right now if we don’t win the Champions League I won’t see it as a disaster.
“What I know I will leave will be great, awesome” says Guardiola.
“It’s not about winning titles - it’s about relationships with the English people I have met here.
“I have met incredible people. This is my life. Part of me is a manager but I am a human being. I am a person.
“I live with them, eat dinner with them, we laugh and share bad moments together.
“And is that going to change those relations because we don’t win the Champions League? Honestly, no!
Image: Reuters) Reuters)
“Because it happened in Munich. We won a lot of titles but we didn’t win the Champions League.
“Am I going to say I was unhappy at Munich? No! And that I don’t have friends in Munich ? No, I have many!
“This is the life. The important thing is what you do to try to achieve it.
“And of course we did it and showed that every year in Munich.
“So I can assure all the City fans and myself that we’re going to do everything we can.
“But sometimes the opponent is better and wrong decisions by the strikers or mistakes from the defenders happen – it’s part of the the life, the process, the football.”
“It’s still a long road ahead. We lost and drew against Lyon last season, so that’s the reality.
“Beating Real Madrid was an important step for our confidence this year and the future.
“Our best success in this competition was the semi-final which is why we have to be so calm and we will see what happens.”


thedailymirror--2020-08-08--Solskjaer drops Pogba contract hint as he details future Man Utd plans

Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has dropped a hint that Paul Pogba will sign a new contract to stay at Manchester United .
The United boss insists that the Frenchman will now become a big influence on his young team ’ s development over the coming years after the Reds landed a return to the Champions League this season .
And with the Old Trafford hierarchy set to open talks with Pogba in the coming weeks about committing himself to the club beyond 2021 , the hope at the club is that it will end all debate about him being bound for @ @ @ @ @ @ @ What Paul said , was said before .
Since coming back from injury has been a delight .
“ He has worked really hard , he is happy and he is playing well .
We are going to see the best of Paul in the next couple of seasons , I ’ m sure .
“ And I ’ m looking forward to seeing him grow with this team .
“ He will have to be one of the leaders , one of the main figures , because he is just coming to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 27 .
“ I am really looking forward to working with him.
” Pogba rejoined United from Juventus in 2016 for £89million , but he became unsettled within a year after falling out with Jose Mourinho .
And when Zinedine Zidane made him his No 1 transfer target for Real , it seemed he would leave Old Trafford for a second time .
Twelve months ago , the midfielder cranked up the pressure on United to sell him when he demanded to be given the chance to pursue a new challenge .
But @ @ @ @ @ @ @ World Cup winner and United would not drop their £150million valuation .
United ’ s return to the European elite has ticked a huge box for Pogba .
He suffered ankle problems that twice sidelined him for long periods earlier in the season , but will now be expected to play a key role in United ’ s bid to win the Europa League .
Pogba has just 10 months left on his current £300,000-a-week contract but there is also an option for a further one-year extension .

Paul Pogba had looked set to leave Man Utd last summer but Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's future plans suggest the Frenchman is central to his objectives at Old Trafford
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has dropped a hint that Paul Pogba will sign a new contract to stay at Manchester United.
The United boss insists that the Frenchman will now become a big influence on his young team’s development over the coming years after the Reds landed a return to the Champions League this season.
And with the Old Trafford hierarchy set to open talks with Pogba in the coming weeks about committing himself to the club beyond 2021, the hope at the club is that it will end all debate about him being bound for Real Madrid.
Solskjaer said: “What Paul said, was said before. Since coming back from injury has been a delight.
Image: POOL/AFP via Getty Images) POOL/AFP via Getty Images)
“He has worked really hard, he is happy and he is playing well. We are going to see the best of Paul in the next couple of seasons, I’m sure.
“And I’m looking forward to seeing him grow with this team.
“He will have to be one of the leaders, one of the main figures, because he is just coming to his peak time as a footballer at 27.
“I am really looking forward to working with him.”
Pogba rejoined United from Juventus in 2016 for £89million, but he became unsettled within a year after falling out with Jose Mourinho.
And when Zinedine Zidane made him his No 1 transfer target for Real, it seemed he would leave Old Trafford for a second time.
Image: Getty Images) Getty Images)
Twelve months ago, the midfielder cranked up the pressure on United to sell him when he demanded to be given the chance to pursue a new challenge.
But Solskjaer refused to give up on his World Cup winner and United would not drop their £150million valuation.
United’s return to the European elite has ticked a huge box for Pogba.
He suffered ankle problems that twice sidelined him for long periods earlier in the season, but will now be expected to play a key role in United’s bid to win the Europa League.
Pogba has just 10 months left on his current £300,000-a-week contract but there is also an option for a further one-year extension.


thedailymirror--2020-08-08--Chelsea eye £20m Stones with Man City prepared to take huge loss on defender

Chelsea boss Frank Lampard is hoping to snap up Manchester City defender John Stones in a bargain £20million deal .
The 26-year-old England man has gone further down Etihad boss Pep Guardiola ’ s pecking order with the £41million signing of ex Chelsea player Nathan Ake from Bournemouth .
Now it ’ s believed Guardiola who seems to have lost faith in the Three Lions man is prepared to cut his losses on the player who joined from Everton for £47 million four years ago .
That has sparked interest from Stamford Bridge boss Lampard who feels he can resurrect @ @ @ @ @ @ @ But Chelsea will only do business if City are prepared to take a substantial loss on the Barnsley born player with a bid of £20 million being mooted .
The Blues struggled defensively in the Premier League despite securing a top four finish .
Lowly Brighton conceded the same amount of goals as the west London outfit underlining Lampard 's need to add in that area .
Antonio Rudiger , Andreas Christensen , Kurt Zouma and Fikayo Timori all face uncertain futures at Stamford Bridge .
The latter has been linked with a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ three could all move on if appropriate offers are tabled by potential suitors .
Chelsea have already added considerable amounts of firepower to their ranks this summer .
Hakim Ziyech and Timo Werner have both arrived for a total of over £100m and Bayer Leverkusen 's Kai Havertz could soon follow .

Frank Lampard wishes Willian well as Brazilian moves to Chelsea exit door
Frank Lampard wishes Willian well as Brazilian moves to Chelsea exit door
The video will auto-play soon 8 Cancel
Chelsea could make a transfer swoop for John Stones this summer after the Man City defender fell further down the pecking order following the arrival of Nathan Ake
Chelsea eye £20m John Stones transfer with Man City prepared to take huge loss on defender
Chelsea boss Frank Lampard is hoping to snap up Manchester City defender John Stones in a bargain £20million deal.
The 26-year-old England man has gone further down Etihad boss Pep Guardiola’s pecking order with the £41million signing of ex Chelsea player Nathan Ake from Bournemouth.
Now it’s believed Guardiola who seems to have lost faith in the Three Lions man is prepared to cut his losses on the player who joined from Everton for £47 million four years ago.
That has sparked interest from Stamford Bridge boss Lampard who feels he can resurrect the central defender’s career.
Image: PA) PA)
But Chelsea will only do business if City are prepared to take a substantial loss on the Barnsley born player with a bid of £20 million being mooted.
The Blues struggled defensively in the Premier League despite securing a top four finish.
Lowly Brighton conceded the same amount of goals as the west London outfit underlining Lampard's need to add in that area.
Antonio Rudiger, Andreas Christensen, Kurt Zouma and Fikayo Timori all face uncertain futures at Stamford Bridge.
Image: Pool via REUTERS) Pool via REUTERS)
The latter has been linked with a loan move to France while the other three could all move on if appropriate offers are tabled by potential suitors.
Chelsea have already added considerable amounts of firepower to their ranks this summer.
Hakim Ziyech and Timo Werner have both arrived for a total of over £100m and Bayer Leverkusen's Kai Havertz could soon follow.


thedailymirror--2020-08-09--Lauren Silverman pictured on bike ride hours before Simon Cowell's hospital dash

Lauren Silverman was spotted on a bike ride with her son Eric hours before partner Simon Cowell 's hospital dash .
The talent show mogul , 60 , broke his back when he fell while testing an electric bicycle .
Simon had been taking the bike for a spin in the courtyard of his £18million Malibu home when disaster struck .
Earlier in the day , the X Factor boss ' partner Lauren was pictured cycling in California .
She was with their son Eric , six , with her 14-year-old son Adam - from a previous relationship - not @ @ @ @ @ @ @ what would unfold at their home early on Saturday evening .
A spokesperson for the star has told The Hollywood Reporter that he is being treated in hospital and will have surgery today .
`` Simon had a fall from his bike on Saturday whilst testing his new electric bike in the courtyard at his house in Malibu with his family , '' a spokesperson revealed .
`` He hurt his back and was taken to the hospital .
He 's doing fine , he 's under observation and is in the best @ @ @ @ @ @ @ : `` Simon has broken his back and will be having surgery this evening . ''
The accident will bring further chaos to his work schedule .
Simon had been due to return to work on America 's Got Talent next week with the first live show due to air on Tuesday August 11 .
The millionaire and Lauren began dating in 2013 and welcomed Eric in February 2014 .
Earlier this month it was revealed that Simon will miss the Britain 's Got Talent finals for the first time ever due to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ meant changing schedules as the series will be filmed at the same time as America 's Got Talent .
Simon decided to stay in the US where he lives to fill his commitments there .
A source said : “ Simon is gutted to not be physically there for the semi- finals .
`` But he ’ ll be there virtually , casting an eye over the talent and imparting his views in every show . ''

The video will auto-play soon 8 Cancel
The music mogul, 60, will undergo surgery on Sunday his representatives have confirmed after he took a nasty tumble as he tested out an electric bicycle at his Malibu home
Lauren Silverman was spotted on a bike ride with her son Eric hours before partner Simon Cowell's hospital dash.
The talent show mogul, 60, broke his back when he fell while testing an electric bicycle.
Simon had been taking the bike for a spin in the courtyard of his £18million Malibu home when disaster struck.
Earlier in the day, the X Factor boss' partner Lauren was pictured cycling in California.
Image: Rachpoot/MEGA) Rachpoot/MEGA)
She was with their son Eric, six, with her 14-year-old son Adam - from a previous relationship - not far behind.
Little did they know what would unfold at their home early on Saturday evening.
A spokesperson for the star has told The Hollywood Reporter that he is being treated in hospital and will have surgery today.
"Simon had a fall from his bike on Saturday whilst testing his new electric bike in the courtyard at his house in Malibu with his family," a spokesperson revealed.
Image: Tim P. Whitby/Getty Images) Tim P. Whitby/Getty Images)
"He hurt his back and was taken to the hospital. He's doing fine, he's under observation and is in the best possible hands."
They then added: "Simon has broken his back and will be having surgery this evening."
The accident will bring further chaos to his work schedule.
Simon had been due to return to work on America's Got Talent next week with the first live show due to air on Tuesday August 11.
Image: GC Images) GC Images)
The millionaire and Lauren began dating in 2013 and welcomed Eric in February 2014.
Earlier this month it was revealed that Simon will miss the Britain's Got Talent finals for the first time ever due to the impact of the coronavirus.
It meant changing schedules as the series will be filmed at the same time as America's Got Talent.
Simon decided to stay in the US where he lives to fill his commitments there.
A source said: “Simon is gutted to not be physically there for the semi- finals.
"But he’ll be there virtually, casting an eye over the talent and imparting his views in every show."


thedailymirror--2020-08-09--Earthquake of 5.1 magnitude hits North Carolina in rare tremor on US East Coast

An 5.1 magnitude earthquake has rocked North Carolina in a rare tremor on the East Coast of the US .
The earthquake was centered near Sparta and could be felt across other parts of the state .
It 's been reported tremors were felt as far away as Raleigh , which is nearly 150 miles away .
The 5.1 earthquake happened at just after 8am , with residents reporting their homes had shaken soon after .
It was the second earthquake in the area on Sunday , with a smaller 2.6 magnitude earthquake struck about 2 miles south of Sparta @ @ @ @ @ @ @ said on Twitter : `` Woke up before my alarm because I felt my first North Carolina # earthquake in this stranger-than-fiction Year of our Lord , 2020 . ''
Another said : `` Never thought I ’ d feel an # earthquake in North Carolina !
Pushed me right out of Sunday morning sleepiness fog . ''
One resident in Greeneville , Tennessee confirmed they felt the earthquake this morning .
They said : `` Okay .
It ’ s 2020 for sure .
NC just had a 5.1 earthquake felt here @ @ @ @ @ @ @ next ? ''
At this early stage , there have been no reports of damage or injuries .
According to USGS , it is the strongest earthquake in North Carolina in 104 years .
The last earthquake that was in the North Carolina region above 5.0 was a 5.1 magnitude earthquake back in 1916 .
According to USGS , the earthquake was felt in Sparta , Mount Airy , Boone and Lewisville in North Carolina , as well as in Charleston , West Virginia .
We 'll be bringing you the very latest @ @ @ @ @ @ @ breaking news story .
Please check back regularly for updates on this developing story here at Mirror.co.uk .
For the latest news and breaking news visit Mirror.co.uk/news .
Get all the big headlines , pictures , analysis , opinion and video on the stories that matter to you .
Follow us on Twitter @ DailyMirror - the official Daily Mirror & Mirror Online Twitter account - real news in real time .
We 're also on Facebook /dailymirror - your must-see news , features , videos and pictures throughout the day from the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Online .

The video will auto-play soon 8 Cancel
The earthquake was centered near Sparta, North Carolina and could be felt across other parts of the state, with homeowners nearly 150 miles away reporting they felt tremors
Earthquake of 5.1 magnitude hits North Carolina in rare tremor on US East Coast
An 5.1 magnitude earthquake has rocked North Carolina in a rare tremor on the East Coast of the US.
The earthquake was centered near Sparta and could be felt across other parts of the state.
It's been reported tremors were felt as far away as Raleigh, which is nearly 150 miles away.
It's believed to be the biggest earthquake in the area in 104 years.
The 5.1 earthquake happened at just after 8am, with residents reporting their homes had shaken soon after.
It was the second earthquake in the area on Sunday, with a smaller 2.6 magnitude earthquake struck about 2 miles south of Sparta at just before 2am.
Image: @NWSRaleigh/Twitter) @NWSRaleigh/Twitter)
One homeowner said on Twitter: "Woke up before my alarm because I felt my first North Carolina #earthquake in this stranger-than-fiction Year of our Lord, 2020."
Another said: "Never thought I’d feel an #earthquake in North Carolina! Pushed me right out of Sunday morning sleepiness fog."
One resident in Greeneville, Tennessee confirmed they felt the earthquake this morning.
They said: "Okay. It’s 2020 for sure. NC just had a 5.1 earthquake felt here in Greeneville TN. What’s next?"
At this early stage, there have been no reports of damage or injuries.
According to USGS, it is the strongest earthquake in North Carolina in 104 years.
The last earthquake that was in the North Carolina region above 5.0 was a 5.1 magnitude earthquake back in 1916.
According to USGS, the earthquake was felt in Sparta, Mount Airy, Boone and Lewisville in North Carolina, as well as in Charleston, West Virginia.
The agency issued a green alert, meaning there is a low likelihood of casualties and damage.
Randy Baldwin, geophysicist with the National Earthquake Information Center in Colorado, told The News & Observer: "This earthquake was a magnitude of 5.1 on a 10 point scale.
"The information center received more than 6,000 of reports of the earthquake in a 200 mile radius that touches seven states."
Earthquakes on the East Coast are extremely rare and a number of residents were keen to point that out on social media.
One said: "Just when I thought 2020 couldn’t get any weirder, we just had an earthquake here in North Carolina."
Another added: "North Carolina just saw its strongest Earthquake in 104 YEARS...Damn 2020 you just keep it coming."


thedailymirror--2020-08-09--Stokes withdraws from England squad to be with family in New Zealand

Ben Stokes is out of action for the rest of the Test match summer as he puts his family first .
The England all rounder and Mirror Sport columnist has withdrawn from the squad to play the final two Tests against Pakistan and will instead head off to spend time with his family in New Zealand .
Stokes has had a typically huge impact on the field this summer helping England to a series win over the West Indies , standing in as captain for Joe Root for a Test , and playing his part in the opening win over @ @ @ @ @ @ @ at the conclusion of the match he informed his team-mates that he would have to support them from afar as he leaves the bio-secure bubble and flies to Christchurch .
In the same way Jos Buttler was able to perform with thoughts on his dad in hospital , it is a testament to Stokes that he was able to focus in on the job in hand and make a difference to the team in Manchester with plenty else on his mind .
Despite the distance , the Stokes family are a close unit @ @ @ @ @ @ @ father Ged , a former rugby league international , in December during the winter tour to South Africa hit them all hard .
While Ben continued on the tour , playing a starring role , his father remained in a Johannesburg hospital recovering with his wife Deborah by his side .
Ben was able to rejoin them when the tour party returned to Jo'Burg for the fourth Test , alternating his time between the hospital and the Wanderers where England completed a 3-1 series win .
At the time he said : “ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ rollercoaster with everything that 's gone on to be honest .
I hope the old man 's in hospital watching this with a big smile on his face.
” It was only at the conclusion of the tour that Ged was deemed fit enough to travel back to New Zealand to continue his rehab , as he had done over the past seven months .
Father and son share a strong bond as evidenced by the finger salute Ben gives when he makes a hundred in acknowledgement of the part of a digit @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to continue playing rugby during his career .
It was a typically pragmatic and selfless decision that Ged made , and those two qualities have certainly been passed down .
As much as Stokes will be sorry to leave his team-mates to continue without him , there is no question where the priorities lie .
England is important , but family comes first .
Stokes was not available for comment , only asking that his family 's privacy is respected at this time .

EXCLUSIVE: England all-rounder Ben Stokes will play no further part in the Test match summer as he flies to New Zealand to be with his family
Ben Stokes withdraws from England squad for rest of summer to be with family in New Zealand
Ben Stokes is out of action for the rest of the Test match summer as he puts his family first.
The England all rounder and Mirror Sport columnist has withdrawn from the squad to play the final two Tests against Pakistan and will instead head off to spend time with his family in New Zealand.
Stokes has had a typically huge impact on the field this summer helping England to a series win over the West Indies, standing in as captain for Joe Root for a Test, and playing his part in the opening win over Pakistan.
But Mirror Sport understands that at the conclusion of the match he informed his team-mates that he would have to support them from afar as he leaves the bio-secure bubble and flies to Christchurch.
Image: REUTERS) REUTERS)
In the same way Jos Buttler was able to perform with thoughts on his dad in hospital, it is a testament to Stokes that he was able to focus in on the job in hand and make a difference to the team in Manchester with plenty else on his mind.
Despite the distance, the Stokes family are a close unit and the serious illness suffered by his father Ged, a former rugby league international, in December during the winter tour to South Africa hit them all hard.
While Ben continued on the tour, playing a starring role, his father remained in a Johannesburg hospital recovering with his wife Deborah by his side.
Ben was able to rejoin them when the tour party returned to Jo'Burg for the fourth Test, alternating his time between the hospital and the Wanderers where England completed a 3-1 series win.
At the time he said: “It's been a bit of a rollercoaster with everything that's gone on to be honest. I hope the old man's in hospital watching this with a big smile on his face.”
It was only at the conclusion of the tour that Ged was deemed fit enough to travel back to New Zealand to continue his rehab, as he had done over the past seven months.
Image: REUTERS) REUTERS)
Father and son share a strong bond as evidenced by the finger salute Ben gives when he makes a hundred in acknowledgement of the part of a digit Ged had cut off to enable him to continue playing rugby during his career.
It was a typically pragmatic and selfless decision that Ged made, and those two qualities have certainly been passed down.
As much as Stokes will be sorry to leave his team-mates to continue without him, there is no question where the priorities lie. England is important, but family comes first.
Stokes was not available for comment, only asking that his family's privacy is respected at this time.


thedailymirror--2020-08-09--Ferdinand hails Thiago as "dream" Liverpool signing after display vs Chelsea

Rio Ferdinand says Thiago Alcantara would be a `` dream '' signing for Liverpool after the star 's performance against Chelsea on Saturday .
The 29-year-old featured in Bayern Munich 's convincing 4-1 victory over Frank Lampard 's side which sealed their passage to the Champions League quarter-finals .
Thiago is looking to sign off on his Bayern career by winning a prestigious treble , with two out of the three trophies already in the bag .
He has made it clear to Bayern chiefs he wishes to move to the Premier League this summer after snubbing the offer of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ prime position to land his signature .
And Ferdinand explained why the player would be an ideal investment for champions Liverpool .
Speaking after the match to BT Sport , Ferdinand said : `` He is a conductor , somebody who controls the tempo of the game , he ’ s got a wing mirror so he can see behind him , can see all angles , play every pass in the game .
“ Intelligent player , he speaks the language which is an important part of it as well .
“ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ have for someone like Liverpool .
He ’ s the type of player they probably haven ’ t got.
” Jurgen Klopp is an admirer of the midfielder but Liverpool chiefs have informed their manager he must raise funds for his transfer by selling current stars .
Bayern have set a price tag of around £27million for Thiago , who is already into the final 12 months of his contract .
Liverpool do not have funds freely available to spend in the transfer window but are hoping to boost their kitty by offloading @ @ @ @ @ @ @ already departed for £11m , while Adam Lallana 's salary is off the wage bill after his free transfer to Brighton .
Xherdan Shaqiri , Harry Wilson , Marko Grujic and Loris Karius are all also up for sale .
Sign up to the Mirror Football email here for the latest news and transfer gossip .

Thiago has made it clear he wishes to move to the Premier League this summer amid Liverpool interest as the midfielder prepares to sign off on his time at Bayern
Rio Ferdinand says Thiago Alcantara would be a "dream" signing for Liverpool after the star's performance against Chelsea on Saturday.
The 29-year-old featured in Bayern Munich's convincing 4-1 victory over Frank Lampard's side which sealed their passage to the Champions League quarter-finals.
Thiago is looking to sign off on his Bayern career by winning a prestigious treble, with two out of the three trophies already in the bag.
He has made it clear to Bayern chiefs he wishes to move to the Premier League this summer after snubbing the offer of a new contract, with Liverpool in prime position to land his signature.
And Ferdinand explained why the player would be an ideal investment for champions Liverpool.
Image: Getty Images for FC Bayern) Getty Images for FC Bayern)
Speaking after the match to BT Sport, Ferdinand said: "He is a conductor, somebody who controls the tempo of the game, he’s got a wing mirror so he can see behind him, can see all angles, play every pass in the game.
“Intelligent player, he speaks the language which is an important part of it as well.
“He’d be a dream to have for someone like Liverpool. He’s the type of player they probably haven’t got.”
Jurgen Klopp is an admirer of the midfielder but Liverpool chiefs have informed their manager he must raise funds for his transfer by selling current stars.
Bayern have set a price tag of around £27million for Thiago, who is already into the final 12 months of his contract.
Liverpool do not have funds freely available to spend in the transfer window but are hoping to boost their kitty by offloading several fringe players.
Dejan Lovren has already departed for £11m, while Adam Lallana's salary is off the wage bill after his free transfer to Brighton.
Xherdan Shaqiri, Harry Wilson, Marko Grujic and Loris Karius are all also up for sale.
Sign up to the Mirror Football email here for the latest news and transfer gossip.


thedailymirror--2020-08-09--7 Arsenal players who could leave to bankroll Magalhaes and Partey transfers

Arsenal are facing a summer of transition as Mikel Arteta looks to strengthen his squad ahead of the new season .
The Spaniard took the reins midway through last season , and had to make do with what he inherited from Unai Emery .
But now Arteta has a big say in the direction he wants the club to move in - and as many as seven players could leave Arsenal this month .
The players on the proverbial chopping block are : Mesut Ozil , Ainsley Maitland-Niles , Matteo Guendouzi , Sokratis , Henrikh Mkhitaryan , Sead Kolasinac and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ by moving some of these players on the Gunners will have the funds to tie Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang down to a new deal , snap up Willian on a free , and sign targets Gabriel Magalhaes and Thomas Partey .
As reported by Mirror Sport , Arsenal are ready to offer Ozil a pay-off or at the very least subside his extortionate £350,00-a-week wages .
Maitland-Niles , meanwhile , could be sold by the board against Arteta 's wishes .
Guendouzi has fallen down the pecking order in north London following his petulant display @ @ @ @ @ @ @ is not short of admirers , and like Lucas Torreira , could be snapped up this month .
Sokratis and Sead Kolasinac , meanwhile , have fallen down the pecking order at the Emirates in recent months and have found minutes harder to come by .
The form of Kieran Tierney at left-back and the incoming William Saliba , will only make game time even more elusive for Sokratis and Kolasinac next season .
Mkhitaryan spent last season on loan at Roma , and Arsenal are hoping the Serie A club will stump @ @ @ @ @ @ @ permanent .
Should the Gunners sell a few players this month they will be in a much better position to begin strengthening their ranks .
Magalhaes and Partey are two players all over Arsenal 's radar , but Arteta must focus on reducing his wage bill before making a move for either individual .
* Sign up to the Mirror Football email here for the latest news and transfer gossip

ARSENAL TRANSFER NEWS: WHO IS COMING AND GOING THIS SUMMER AT THE EMIRATES?
ARSENAL TRANSFER NEWS: WHO IS COMING AND GOING THIS SUMMER AT THE EMIRATES?
Mikel Arteta is keen to make some changes this summer and no fewer than seven players could leave Arsenal to help bankroll deals for Gabriel Magalhaes and Thomas Partey
7 Arsenal players who could leave to bankroll Gabriel Magalhaes and Thomas Partey transfers
Arsenal are facing a summer of transition as Mikel Arteta looks to strengthen his squad ahead of the new season.
The Spaniard took the reins midway through last season, and had to make do with what he inherited from Unai Emery.
But now Arteta has a big say in the direction he wants the club to move in - and as many as seven players could leave Arsenal this month.
The players on the proverbial chopping block are: Mesut Ozil, Ainsley Maitland-Niles, Matteo Guendouzi, Sokratis, Henrikh Mkhitaryan, Sead Kolasinac and Lucas Torreira.
It is hoped that by moving some of these players on the Gunners will have the funds to tie Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang down to a new deal, snap up Willian on a free, and sign targets Gabriel Magalhaes and Thomas Partey.
Image: REUTERS) REUTERS)
As reported by Mirror Sport, Arsenal are ready to offer Ozil a pay-off or at the very least subside his extortionate £350,00-a-week wages.
Maitland-Niles, meanwhile, could be sold by the board against Arteta's wishes.
Guendouzi has fallen down the pecking order in north London following his petulant display in the defeat by Brighton.
He is not short of admirers, and like Lucas Torreira, could be snapped up this month.
Image: PA) PA)
Sokratis and Sead Kolasinac, meanwhile, have fallen down the pecking order at the Emirates in recent months and have found minutes harder to come by.
The form of Kieran Tierney at left-back and the incoming William Saliba, will only make game time even more elusive for Sokratis and Kolasinac next season.
Mkhitaryan spent last season on loan at Roma, and Arsenal are hoping the Serie A club will stump up the cash to make the deal permanent.
Image: Getty Images) Getty Images)
Should the Gunners sell a few players this month they will be in a much better position to begin strengthening their ranks.
Magalhaes and Partey are two players all over Arsenal's radar, but Arteta must focus on reducing his wage bill before making a move for either individual.
* Sign up to the Mirror Football email here for the latest news and transfer gossip


thedailymirror--2020-08-09--Girl, 14, sexually assaulted on UK beachfront as police trawl through CCTV

A 14-year-old girl was sexually assaulted on a UK beachfront and police are trawling through CCTV to find the man responsible .
The victim , who can not be named for legal reasons , was standing on the pavement on The Esplanade near to the King ’ s Statue in Weymouth , Dorset , at around 2.40pm on Tuesday 4 August .
A man reportedly walked up behind her , lifted her top up and touched her inappropriately on her bottom over her clothing .
The man then continued walking toward the Jubilee Clock Tower on the town side of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ for witnesses to come forward .
The offender is described as white , aged in his mid 40s and bald .
He was wearing a blue T-shirt and pushing either a pram or a wheelchair .
Police Constable Toby Norman , of Weymouth police , said : “ This incident understandably left the victim feeling very distressed and we are determined to identify the man responsible .
“ We are carrying out a number of enquiries , including a trawl of CCTV footage in the area , and I am urging anyone who @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
“ I am particularly keen to speak to a group of three older women who I understand were walking near to the man at the time of the incident and are likely to have seen what took place.
” Anyone with information is asked to contact Dorset Police at www.dorset.police.uk , via email 101 @ dorset.pnn.police.uk or by calling 101 , quoting occurrence number 55200115169 .
Alternatively , to stay 100 per cent anonymous , contact the independent charity Crimestoppers online at Crimestoppers-uk.org or call freephone 0800 555 111 .

The teenager was standing on The Esplanade near to the King’s Statue in Weymouth, Dorset when the assault happened - police are appealing for witnesses to come forward
A 14-year-old girl was sexually assaulted on a UK beachfront and police are trawling through CCTV to find the man responsible.
The victim, who cannot be named for legal reasons, was standing on the pavement on The Esplanade near to the King’s Statue in Weymouth, Dorset, at around 2.40pm on Tuesday 4 August.
A man reportedly walked up behind her, lifted her top up and touched her inappropriately on her bottom over her clothing.
The man then continued walking toward the Jubilee Clock Tower on the town side of the road.
Officers are now appealing for witnesses to come forward.
Image: Getty Images) Getty Images)
The offender is described as white, aged in his mid 40s and bald.
He was wearing a blue T-shirt and pushing either a pram or a wheelchair.
Police Constable Toby Norman, of Weymouth police, said: “This incident understandably left the victim feeling very distressed and we are determined to identify the man responsible.
Image: Getty Images) Getty Images)
“We are carrying out a number of enquiries, including a trawl of CCTV footage in the area, and I am urging anyone who witnessed what happened to please come forward.
“I am particularly keen to speak to a group of three older women who I understand were walking near to the man at the time of the incident and are likely to have seen what took place.”
Anyone with information is asked to contact Dorset Police at www.dorset.police.uk, via email 101@dorset.pnn.police.uk or by calling 101, quoting occurrence number 55200115169.
Alternatively, to stay 100 per cent anonymous, contact the independent charity Crimestoppers online at Crimestoppers-uk.org or call freephone 0800 555 111.


thedailymirror--2020-08-09--Arsenal offer to pay off Ozil's £18m contract to free up funds for new recruits

Arsenal will make a new push to reach an agreement over Mesut Ozil ’ s £18m contract nightmare .
They are ready to make an offer to pay him off and reach a deal or subsidise his £350,000-a-week wages if he moves to another club .
Ozil , 31 , has one year left on his deal , does not want to leave Arsenal and is ready to sit tight but the club want to find a compromise to help free up money in their wage bill for transfer business this summer .
It has turned into a financial headache @ @ @ @ @ @ @ shake up the squad this summer with Chelsea 's Brazilian forward Willian set to sign while Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang has been offered a new three year deal to stay .
But they also want to offload midfield misfit Matteo Guendouzi , Greek defender Sokratis and they are looking to get Henrikh Mkhitaryan ’ s wages off the books by turning his loan to Roma into a permanent switch .
Arsenal may also sell Ainsley Maitland-Niles despite him insisting he is keen to stay while Sead Kolasinac could also be on his way .
Arsenal @ @ @ @ @ @ @ defender Gabriel Magalhaes on their list together with Atletico Madrid ’ s Thomas Partey .
But cash is tight at Arsenal after the club announced 55 redundancies last week and they need to try and take money off the wage bill .
There are no obvious takers for Ozil as there is simply not the money in Turkish football to make it a reality but the Germany World Cup winner was frozen out in the final weeks of the season .
They must now try to find a solution but it will be @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
* Sign up to the Mirror Football email here for the latest news and transfer gossip

The Gunners are ready to make an offer to pay Mesut Ozil off and reach a deal or subsidise the German midfielder's £350,000-a-week wages if he moves to another club
Arsenal offer to pay off Mesut Ozil's £18m contract to free up funds for new recruits
Arsenal will make a new push to reach an agreement over Mesut Ozil’s £18m contract nightmare.
They are ready to make an offer to pay him off and reach a deal or subsidise his £350,000-a-week wages if he moves to another club.
Ozil, 31, has one year left on his deal, does not want to leave Arsenal and is ready to sit tight but the club want to find a compromise to help free up money in their wage bill for transfer business this summer.
It has turned into a financial headache for Arsenal as the club want to shake up the squad this summer with Chelsea's Brazilian forward Willian set to sign while Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang has been offered a new three year deal to stay.
Image: PA) PA)
But they also want to offload midfield misfit Matteo Guendouzi, Greek defender Sokratis and they are looking to get Henrikh Mkhitaryan’s wages off the books by turning his loan to Roma into a permanent switch.
Arsenal may also sell Ainsley Maitland-Niles despite him insisting he is keen to stay while Sead Kolasinac could also be on his way.
Arsenal want to buy defensive reinforcements with Lille defender Gabriel Magalhaes on their list together with Atletico Madrid’s Thomas Partey.
But cash is tight at Arsenal after the club announced 55 redundancies last week and they need to try and take money off the wage bill.
Image: Arsenal FC via Getty Images) Arsenal FC via Getty Images)
There are no obvious takers for Ozil as there is simply not the money in Turkish football to make it a reality but the Germany World Cup winner was frozen out in the final weeks of the season.
They must now try to find a solution but it will be difficult with no obvious takers for Ozil.
* Sign up to the Mirror Football email here for the latest news and transfer gossip


thedailymirror--2020-08-09--Man Utd mask up for flight to Germany ahead of Europa League quarter-final

Manchester United players donned protective masks and gloves as they boarded their flight to Germany on Sunday .
The Red Devils took a private jet from Manchester airport ahead of their Europa League quarter-final clash on Monday night where they meet Danish outfit FC Copenhagen .
United are favourites to win the competition outright and could end up enduring a 13-day quarantine if they go all the way to the final on August 21 .
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has taken a large quota of players across for the mini tournament , including the likes of youngsters Ethan Galbraith and James @ @ @ @ @ @ @ travelled to Cologne though is defender Phil Jones due to an ongoing knee injury .
The 28-year-old has endured a tough season and made the last of eight appearances in January 's FA Cup fourth-round win at Tranmere .
Jones has been absent since football resumed after the coronavirus suspension through injury but was named in United 's 30-man squad for the Europa League last eight .
However , he will not feature in Monday 's fixture or beyond due to the knee issue that has seen him remain in Manchester .
`` @ @ @ @ @ @ @ programme during the post-lockdown period to optimise recovery from a knee problem , '' United boss Solskjaer told the club website .
`` It was a good opportunity as we had sufficient cover in defensive positions for the remaining Premier League games and he will continue to work with a fitness coach at the Aon Training Complex , while the squad are in Germany . ''
Defender Teden Mengi , 18 , has also made the trip after making his debut against LASK on Wednesday .
Axel Tuanzebe and Luke Shaw were omitted @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to season-ending injuries .
Inter Milan are also involved in their quarter-final clash with Bayer Leverkusen on Monday night , while Wolves ' meeting with Sevilla is one of two fixtures kicking off 24 hours later .
Should United progress they will face the winners of the Wolves tie in the last four , while Shakhtar Donetsk and Basel compete in the other quarter-final fixture .
Sign up to the Mirror Football email here for the latest news and transfer gossip .

United have taken a huge squad to Cologne where they face FC Copenhagen in the last eight on Monday night, though one Red Devils star has not travelled
Man Utd mask up for flight to Germany ahead of Europa League quarter-final
Manchester United players donned protective masks and gloves as they boarded their flight to Germany on Sunday.
The Red Devils took a private jet from Manchester airport ahead of their Europa League quarter-final clash on Monday night where they meet Danish outfit FC Copenhagen.
United are favourites to win the competition outright and could end up enduring a 13-day quarantine if they go all the way to the final on August 21.
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has taken a large quota of players across for the mini tournament, including the likes of youngsters Ethan Galbraith and James Garner.
One player who hasn't travelled to Cologne though is defender Phil Jones due to an ongoing knee injury.
Image: Manchester United via Getty Imag) Manchester United via Getty Imag)
The 28-year-old has endured a tough season and made the last of eight appearances in January's FA Cup fourth-round win at Tranmere.
Jones has been absent since football resumed after the coronavirus suspension through injury but was named in United's 30-man squad for the Europa League last eight.
Image: Manchester United via Getty Imag) Manchester United via Getty Imag)
However, he will not feature in Monday's fixture or beyond due to the knee issue that has seen him remain in Manchester.
"Phil has been following an individualised training programme during the post-lockdown period to optimise recovery from a knee problem," United boss Solskjaer told the club website.
Image: Manchester United via Getty Imag) Manchester United via Getty Imag)
"It was a good opportunity as we had sufficient cover in defensive positions for the remaining Premier League games and he will continue to work with a fitness coach at the Aon Training Complex, while the squad are in Germany."
Defender Teden Mengi, 18, has also made the trip after making his debut against LASK on Wednesday.
Axel Tuanzebe and Luke Shaw were omitted from the updated Europa League squad due to season-ending injuries.
Image: Manchester United via Getty Imag) Manchester United via Getty Imag)
Inter Milan are also involved in their quarter-final clash with Bayer Leverkusen on Monday night, while Wolves ' meeting with Sevilla is one of two fixtures kicking off 24 hours later.
Should United progress they will face the winners of the Wolves tie in the last four, while Shakhtar Donetsk and Basel compete in the other quarter-final fixture.
Sign up to the Mirror Football email here for the latest news and transfer gossip.


thedailymirror--2020-08-09--Chloe Sims and Pete Wicks enjoy cosy night out together in London’s Mayfair

They have always claimed they are just good friends and have never taken their relationship to the next level .
But Chloe Sims and Pete Wicks appear to be getting ever closer after a night out in Mayfair .
The pair have been buddies for years - and tormented fans who are desperate for them to get together again this weekend .
The TOWIE twosome looked like they had n't seen each other in months as they partied in London .
Chloe , 37 , looked her leggy best and giggled the night away .
Pete - who is still @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Go Dating last year - let his trademark long hair down as they enjoyed some time together .
The 31-year-old hunk later jumped in a taxi with his favourite friend after the boozy bash .
It 's not the only time they have got fans all excited , of course .
The singletons only added fuel to the fire late last year when he wished Chloe a happy 36h birthday with a very cosy looking picture of the two of them .
In the photo they sit on a rock at the seaside @ @ @ @ @ @ @ his pretty pal 's head as she leaned in close with her hand on his knee .
Pete told her that he 'd be `` lost without her '' in the caption , which also included a red love heart emoji .
The picture sent his followers wild - with many begging the pair to get together .
One commented : `` Just get together already !
Sometimes the best love story starts as best friends . ''
`` Why are you guys not together already ? ''
another posted .
A third @ @ @ @ @ @ @ just get together ?
You both love each other !
!
!
!
!
!
One day maybe ? ''
Another agreed : `` About time you two become a couple ai n't it ...
I love you two together .
You 're perfect together . ''
But it seems we 're going to have to wait to see if there 's a romantic twist to come .
Do you have a story to sell ?
Get in touch with us at webcelebs @ trinitymirror.com or call us direct 0207 29 33033 .

Excited TOWIE lovers are desperate for the single pair to finally get together and they were arm-in-arm in the capital this weekend to add fuel to the fans' fire
TOWIE's Chloe Sims and Pete Wicks enjoy cosy night out together in London’s Mayfair
They have always claimed they are just good friends and have never taken their relationship to the next level.
But Chloe Sims and Pete Wicks appear to be getting ever closer after a night out in Mayfair.
The pair have been buddies for years - and tormented fans who are desperate for them to get together again this weekend.
The TOWIE twosome looked like they hadn't seen each other in months as they partied in London.
Chloe, 37, looked her leggy best and giggled the night away.
Image: Timmie / SplashNews.com) Timmie / SplashNews.com)
Pete - who is still looking for love after appearing on Celebs Go Dating last year - let his trademark long hair down as they enjoyed some time together.
The 31-year-old hunk later jumped in a taxi with his favourite friend after the boozy bash.
It's not the only time they have got fans all excited, of course.
The singletons only added fuel to the fire late last year when he wished Chloe a happy 36h birthday with a very cosy looking picture of the two of them.
Image: Timmie / BACKGRID) Timmie / BACKGRID)
In the photo they sit on a rock at the seaside, with Pete planting a kiss on his pretty pal's head as she leaned in close with her hand on his knee.
Pete told her that he'd be "lost without her" in the caption, which also included a red love heart emoji.
The picture sent his followers wild - with many begging the pair to get together.
Image: Timmie / BACKGRID) Timmie / BACKGRID)
One commented: "Just get together already! Sometimes the best love story starts as best friends."
"Why are you guys not together already?" another posted.
A third said: "Can’t you just get together? You both love each other!!!!!! One day maybe?"
Another agreed: "About time you two become a couple ain't it... I love you two together. You're perfect together."
But it seems we're going to have to wait to see if there's a romantic twist to come.
Do you have a story to sell? Get in touch with us at webcelebs@trinitymirror.com or call us direct 0207 29 33033.


thedailymirror--2020-08-09--Woman who woke up next to stranger wins 5-year legal battle as he admits truth

A woman who woke up in a five star hotel bed next to a stranger who filmed her naked has finally won a five year legal battle .
Emily Hunt , 41 woke up next to Christopher Killick who was clothed and laughing with a remote control in his hand as he watched TV but she said .
Ms Hunt , who has waived her anonymity , said she had never seen the 40-year-old before .
He later admitted to police that he had taken the video while she slept , which he claimed might have been 'morally wrong ' @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the strategy consultant had been enjoying lunch and a drink with her dad in a restaurant in east London .
She stayed on after her father left to go to the airport and said the next thing she remembered was waking up in the hotel .
Thames Magistrates Court heard that he had masturbated next to her as she slept before making a cup of tea and had planned to keep the video to pleasure himself again in the future .
Killick , from Brent , north west London , was arrested on @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the allegations and was not charged due to a lack of evidence .
But Ms Hunt wanted the Crown Prosecution Service to charge him with voyeurism after he volunteered the video to police but they repeatedly refused to take action .
How Ms Hunt , then 36 , arrived at the £300-a-night hotel that night remains a mystery .
But she has always maintained that an offence of voyeurism was made out , while the CPS contended that she could have `` no reasonable expectation of privacy '' from the alleged illicit filming @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the Sexual Offences Act 2003 , the CPS stated that filming someone naked in a private room was not an offence if they had consented to being looked at naked .
In January 2020 , the CPS withdrew its opposition to Ms Hunt ’ s claim and made a fresh decision to prosecute the accused , following a decisive judgment on the law in a parallel case from the Court of Appeal ruling that non-consensual intimate filming was illegal .
In May 2020 , five years after he volunteered the 62 second video @ @ @ @ @ @ @ charged with voyeurism .
He appeared at Thames Magistrates ' Court wearing a crumpled blue shirt and a face mask slung under his chin while Ms Hunt waited in another room .
Speaking after the hearing , the courageous Ms Hunt said : “ I feel shaky but it is just amazing .
“ This has been ongoing for five years and it is something he always said he did so it is an amazing moment .
It is an important victory.
” Prosecutor Varinder Hayre said : `` Mr Killick admitted while @ @ @ @ @ @ @ next to her on the bed .
“ He then got up and made a cup of tea while she was sleeping .
“ He had taken a short video of her sleeping and lying naked .
“ This was in case he wanted to masturbate later .
He wanted to get as much out of the experience as possible.
” On the day of the incident , Ms Hunt met her father at 11.30am and the pair enjoyed food and drinks at a restaurant in Bethnal Green .
Her last memory , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , was being alone in the restaurant before waking up naked the following day next to a man laughing and watching TV .
Ms Hayre said : “ Ms Hunt described her last memory as being in the restaurant alone and the next thing was waking up naked on a bed .
“ Mr Killick was lying clothed .
He was watching television and laughing .
“ She has never seen him before in her life.
“ Ms Hayre added : “ She woke up cold and naked .
He was smiling and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Ms Hunt asked Killick who he was , he said his name was Christopher and that they were in the Town Hall Hotel .
Feeling frightened , Ms Hunt rang her ex husband , who remains a good friend and passed the telephone to Killick and the two men spoke .
She then texted a friend who contacted the police and fled the hotel room leaving behind her tights and her favourite necklace .
Ms Hayre said : “ She had seen the police officers by the reception .
She was frightened and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ downstairs.
” Killick was taken to Bethnal Green police station where he admitted meeting Ms Hunt at a bar before going back to the hotel where sexual activity took place and volunteered the video to police .
Seona White , defending , said : “ Mr Killick admitted to taking the 62 second video .
He did not know that it was an offence but he knew morally that he should not have taken that video .
“ He volunteered that to the police five years ago .
The police have had that @ @ @ @ @ @ @ understood to have told police he met Ms Hunt in a bar and the pair went to the hotel and had consensual sex .
He admitted one count of voyeurism by recording a private act at Town Hall Hotel on May 10 , 2015 .
He was accused of doing so to gain sexual gratification looking at the image of that person who did not consent to it being taken .
The voyeur was released on conditional bail and told not to contact Ms Hunt before he is sentenced next month .

Emily Hunt, 41 woke up in the hotel next to stranger Christopher Killick who has admitted one count of voyeurism by recording a private act
Woman who woke up next to stranger wins 5-year legal battle as he admits truth
A woman who woke up in a five star hotel bed next to a stranger who filmed her naked has finally won a five year legal battle.
Emily Hunt, 41 woke up next to Christopher Killick who was clothed and laughing with a remote control in his hand as he watched TV but she said.
Ms Hunt, who has waived her anonymity, said she had never seen the 40-year-old before.
He later admitted to police that he had taken the video while she slept, which he claimed might have been 'morally wrong' but not illegal.
Just hours earlier the strategy consultant had been enjoying lunch and a drink with her dad in a restaurant in east London.
She stayed on after her father left to go to the airport and said the next thing she remembered was waking up in the hotel.
Thames Magistrates Court heard that he had masturbated next to her as she slept before making a cup of tea and had planned to keep the video to pleasure himself again in the future.
Image: SWNS) SWNS)
Killick, from Brent, north west London, was arrested on suspicion of rape in 2015 but denied the allegations and was not charged due to a lack of evidence.
But Ms Hunt wanted the Crown Prosecution Service to charge him with voyeurism after he volunteered the video to police but they repeatedly refused to take action.
How Ms Hunt, then 36, arrived at the £300-a-night hotel that night remains a mystery.
But she has always maintained that an offence of voyeurism was made out, while the CPS contended that she could have "no reasonable expectation of privacy" from the alleged illicit filming.
Although voyeurism is a crime under the Sexual Offences Act 2003, the CPS stated that filming someone naked in a private room was not an offence if they had consented to being looked at naked.
Image: SWNS) SWNS)
In January 2020, the CPS withdrew its opposition to Ms Hunt’s claim and made a fresh decision to prosecute the accused, following a decisive judgment on the law in a parallel case from the Court of Appeal ruling that non-consensual intimate filming was illegal.
In May 2020, five years after he volunteered the 62 second video to police, Killick was arrested and charged with voyeurism.
He appeared at Thames Magistrates' Court wearing a crumpled blue shirt and a face mask slung under his chin while Ms Hunt waited in another room.
Speaking after the hearing, the courageous Ms Hunt said: “I feel shaky but it is just amazing.
“This has been ongoing for five years and it is something he always said he did so it is an amazing moment. It is an important victory.”
Image: SWNS) SWNS)
Prosecutor Varinder Hayre said: "Mr Killick admitted while Ms Hunt fell asleep he masturbated right next to her on the bed.
“He then got up and made a cup of tea while she was sleeping.
“He had taken a short video of her sleeping and lying naked.
“This was in case he wanted to masturbate later. He wanted to get as much out of the experience as possible.”
On the day of the incident, Ms Hunt met her father at 11.30am and the pair enjoyed food and drinks at a restaurant in Bethnal Green.
Her last memory, after her father left for the airport, was being alone in the restaurant before waking up naked the following day next to a man laughing and watching TV.
Ms Hayre said: “Ms Hunt described her last memory as being in the restaurant alone and the next thing was waking up naked on a bed.
“Mr Killick was lying clothed. He was watching television and laughing.
“She has never seen him before in her life.“
Image: SWNS) SWNS)
Ms Hayre added: “She woke up cold and naked. He was smiling and acting like everything was okay.”
When Ms Hunt asked Killick who he was, he said his name was Christopher and that they were in the Town Hall Hotel.
Feeling frightened, Ms Hunt rang her ex husband, who remains a good friend and passed the telephone to Killick and the two men spoke.
She then texted a friend who contacted the police and fled the hotel room leaving behind her tights and her favourite necklace.
Ms Hayre said: “She had seen the police officers by the reception. She was frightened and had a panic attack when she got downstairs.”
Killick was taken to Bethnal Green police station where he admitted meeting Ms Hunt at a bar before going back to the hotel where sexual activity took place and volunteered the video to police.
Seona White, defending, said: “Mr Killick admitted to taking the 62 second video. He did not know that it was an offence but he knew morally that he should not have taken that video.
“He volunteered that to the police five years ago. The police have had that information for five years.”
Killick is understood to have told police he met Ms Hunt in a bar and the pair went to the hotel and had consensual sex.
He admitted one count of voyeurism by recording a private act at Town Hall Hotel on May 10, 2015.
He was accused of doing so to gain sexual gratification looking at the image of that person who did not consent to it being taken.
The voyeur was released on conditional bail and told not to contact Ms Hunt before he is sentenced next month.


thedailymirror--2020-08-09--Simon Cowell took up bike riding to get fit after his last horror accident

Simon Cowell started cycling to improve his fitness after he ended up in hospital following a previous fall at home three years ago .
Today it was revealed that the 60-year-old talent show mogul had broken his back while coming off an electric bicycle .
The father-of-one had been testing the bike in the courtyard of his Malibu mansion when the accident happened .
After he was rushed to A & E , a representative for the star said he 's in 'safe hands ' and is awaiting surgery later today .
Simon vowed to take up exercise and embark @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a frightening fall in 2017 .
The X Factor guru had to be stretchered out of his London mansion by parademics who came to his aid when he fell down his stairs on the way to the kitchen in the early hours of the morning .
Simon said the terrifying incident was a 'wake up call ' that made him change his ways .
`` They think I fainted because I had low blood pressure and so I have got to take really good care of myself to sort that out , '' @ @ @ @ @ @ @ OK now .
In a way , it was a wake-up call .
It wasn ’ t the end of the world – but a bit embarrassing .
“ If I ’ m honest with you , I was probably over-tired , '' he told The Sun .
After he made a full recovery , Simon was seen whizzing round the streets of Los Angles on one of the two 28mph battery powered bikes he purchased to kick-start his fitness regime .
He splashed out £2,000 on each bike , leaving one in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ second home in the States .
`` The bikes might be electric but it still has more benefits than getting driven to his desk .
It ’ s a start , '' a source told The Sun .
Simon kept up his weight loss and revealed this year that he 's shared over four stone since his accident .
He was spotted out bike riding in lockdown with his partner Lauren Silverman and their six-year-old son Eric .
The trio were spotted enjoying a family outing in Malibu on their bikes with Simon @ @ @ @ @ @ @ signature aviator sunglasses .
As he was testing out his latest e-bike today , Simon took a nasty fall .
A representative of Simon 's revealed : `` Simon had a fall from his bike on Saturday afternoon whilst testing his new electric bike in the courtyard at his house in Malibu with his family . ''
In a later update they said : `` He hurt his back and was taken to the hospital .
He 's doing fine , he 's under observation and is in the best possible hands .
@

The talent show guru has broken his back after coming off an electric bike he was testing out at his Malibu mansion
Simon Cowell took up bike riding to get fit after his last horror accident
Simon Cowell started cycling to improve his fitness after he ended up in hospital following a previous fall at home three years ago.
Today it was revealed that the 60-year-old talent show mogul had broken his back while coming off an electric bicycle.
The father-of-one had been testing the bike in the courtyard of his Malibu mansion when the accident happened. After he was rushed to A&E, a representative for the star said he's in 'safe hands' and is awaiting surgery later today.
Image: Rachpoot/MEGA) Rachpoot/MEGA)
Simon vowed to take up exercise and embark on a healthier lifestyle after he suffered a frightening fall in 2017.
The X Factor guru had to be stretchered out of his London mansion by parademics who came to his aid when he fell down his stairs on the way to the kitchen in the early hours of the morning.
Simon said the terrifying incident was a 'wake up call' that made him change his ways.
"They think I fainted because I had low blood pressure and so I have got to take really good care of myself to sort that out," he revealed.
Image: FilmMagic) FilmMagic) Image: PA) PA)
"I’m OK now. In a way, it was a wake-up call. It wasn’t the end of the world – but a bit embarrassing.
“If I’m honest with you, I was probably over-tired," he told The Sun.
After he made a full recovery, Simon was seen whizzing round the streets of Los Angles on one of the two 28mph battery powered bikes he purchased to kick-start his fitness regime.
He splashed out £2,000 on each bike, leaving one in London and taking the other to his second home in the States.
"The bikes might be electric but it still has more benefits than getting driven to his desk. It’s a start," a source told The Sun.
Image: Rachpoot/MEGA) Rachpoot/MEGA)
Simon kept up his weight loss and revealed this year that he's shed over four stone since his accident.
He was spotted out bike riding in lockdown with his partner Lauren Silverman and their six-year-old son Eric.
The trio were spotted enjoying a family outing in Malibu on their bikes with Simon wearing a face mask along with his signature aviator sunglasses.
As he was testing out his latest e-bike today, Simon took a nasty fall.
A representative of Simon's revealed: "Simon had a fall from his bike on Saturday afternoon whilst testing his new electric bike in the courtyard at his house in Malibu with his family."
In a later update they said: "He hurt his back and was taken to the hospital. He's doing fine, he's under observation and is in the best possible hands."


thedailymirror--2020-08-09--Woman dies in jet ski crash and child found 300m from shore as callouts spike

Coastguard rescue call-outs surged to its highest number in four years as thousands of Brits flocked to beaches to bask in the sweltering sunshine .
A woman died in a crash between a jet ski and a boat in the Menai Bridge area of Anglesey , North Wales on Saturday , while a young child had to be rescued after drifting 300m from shore in an unmanned dinghy in Southend .
Two teenagers also risked their lives and swam almost half a mile in fierce riptides to save a terrified six-year-old child who had been swept out to sea off @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
In total coastguard rescue teams were called out to more than 340 incidents across the UK on Saturday - the highest number in a single day for more than four years .
The Search and Rescue agency responded to 186 calls to emergency services for a `` wide range of incidents '' , reports Sky News , while the Royal National Lifeboat Institution ( RNLI ) and independent lifeboats were called out on 155 occasions .
At around 11.30am emergency services were called to Bawsey Country Park , near King 's Lynn @ @ @ @ @ @ @ missing after getting into difficulty in the water .
The man 's body was recovered from the water a short while later .
Superintendent Malcolm Cooke , from Norfolk Constabulary , said : `` The body of the man , aged in his 20s , was recovered from the water and he was sadly pronounced dead at the scene .
`` Whilst enquiries are continuing to establish the exact circumstances leading up to the man ’ s death , this is a tragic situation .
Without wanting to prejudge what has happened here @ @ @ @ @ @ @ utmost care around water and to be aware of hidden dangers such as fast flowing currents , underwater obstacles and weeds . ''
In the afternoon , a young child had to be rescued after drifting 300m from shore in an unmanned dinghy near Thorpe Bay beach in Southend .
A fishing vessel spotted the youngster on their own tethered to a fishing vessel and , when they were brought to shore , they were found to be suffering from hypothermia , sea-water ingestion and shock , Essex Live reports .
An air @ @ @ @ @ @ @ was taken to hospital via road ambulance .
HM Coastguard Southend On Sea said in a statement on their Facebook page : `` Dover Coastguard informed Southend Coastguard that the crew of a fishing vessel had spotted a young child sitting alone in a dinghy which was tethered to another fishing vessel that was unmanned 250-300m offshore and raised the alarm by dialling 999 and asking for the Coastguard .
`` The fishing vessel helmsman went to the aid of the young child who had by then jumped into the water and needed @ @ @ @ @ @ @ vessel that went to their aid .
`` Southend Coastguard arrived first on scene and contacted the fishing vessel on ‘ channel 16 ’ ( VHF radio international distress frequency , primarily intended for distress , urgency and safety priority calls ) to agree rendezvous point opposite Thorpe Bay Gardens .
`` Southend Coastguard then received the young child and provided casualty care as the child was potentially showing signs of seawater ingestion , hypothermia and suffering shock from their ordeal .
`` An East of England Ambulance Service paramedic 1st responder then @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Coastguard as ‘ flank ’ team for support , ambulance , Essex Police and the Essex and Herts Air Ambulance .
`` The parents had also joined the emergency services by this time .
`` East of England Ambulance Service NHS Trust then treated the young child and decided that it was better to transport the casualty by ambulance locally than by air ambulance .
`` We wish the casualty a quick recovery from their ordeal and wish to thank the owner of the fishing vessel who went to the young child 's @ @ @ @ @ @ @ their assistance today . ''
In the Menai Bridge area of Anglesey , North Wales a woman died in a collision between a jet ski and a boat One woman was taken to hospital but sadly died , North Wales Police confirmed .
The age of the woman is currently unknown .
A spokesman for North Wales Police said : `` A woman has sadly died following a collision between a jet ski and a boat in the Menai Bridge area yesterday evening ( Saturday , August 8 ) '' Officers are appealing @ @ @ @ @ @ @ contact North Wales Police on 101 quoting reference number Y114906 . ''
Off the Alderney coast in the Channel Islands , a little boy was swept out to sea while playing on a paddle board at high tide in front of the Braye Beach Hotel .
After the boy 's dad failed to get to his son , who had been swept out almost half a mile , Tobin Collier , 14 , and Isaac Maurice , 13 , came to the rescue .
They had Royal Life Saving Society training during their @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 's School and bravely swam across the bay to catch up with the boy .
The pair grabbed the paddle board and managed to stop it from moving any further , and calmed the young boy down while they waited for rescue teams to reach them .
Someone on the beach called Alderney 's water taxi and the boy was eventually brought ashore , while the rescue team carefully made their way back with the paddle board .
Isaac said : `` I knew that I could swim the distance in the water @ @ @ @ @ @ @ help . ''
Elsewhere , a six-year-old boy was airlifted to hospital after being found 'face down in the water ' at Black Rock Sands , North Wales .
The little boy was found unconscious by a hero builder , who swam out to rescue him .
Sam McKeeder , a builder from Towyn , was able to turn the boy around , and bring him back to shore , North Wales Live reports .
The boy had come off his inflatable white swan and was not conscious , the hero granddad said @ @ @ @ @ @ @ was totally unconscious , I turned him around and patted him on his back and then a lot of water and sick came up , and he started breathing again.
” The coastguard helicopter and ambulance service were called to Black Rock Sands shortly after 2.30pm .
The boy 's alarmed dad called 999 and was told by the Coastguard to stay at the shore .
Mr McKeever assisted the boy back to shore , where paramedics were waiting for him , and he was given oxygen .
He was then airlifted by @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
His condition is unknown .
Saturday ’ s top temperature was 34.5C – which was recorded at Frittenden in Kent , Wiggonholt in West Sussex , and Herstmonceux in East Sussex , the Met Office said .
It comes after Friday saw the hottest August day in 17 years , with the mercury hitting 36.4C at Heathrow and Kew Gardens .
After three days of temperatures widely above 30C , heatwave conditions are now widespread across east and south east England – with the mercury remaining high into next week , the @ @ @ @

mirrornews@mirror.co.uk (Brad Gray, Sam Truelove, Katie Bellis)

Coastguard rescue teams were called out to more than 340 incidents on Saturday as thousands of people flocked to beaches across the UK to enjoy the glorious sunshine
Woman dies in jet ski crash and child found 300m from shore as Coastguard callouts spike
Coastguard rescue call-outs surged to its highest number in four years as thousands of Brits flocked to beaches to bask in the sweltering sunshine.
A woman died in a crash between a jet ski and a boat in the Menai Bridge area of Anglesey, North Wales on Saturday, while a young child had to be rescued after drifting 300m from shore in an unmanned dinghy in Southend.
Two teenagers also risked their lives and swam almost half a mile in fierce riptides to save a terrified six-year-old child who had been swept out to sea off the Alderney coast in the Channel Islands.
In total coastguard rescue teams were called out to more than 340 incidents across the UK on Saturday - the highest number in a single day for more than four years.
The Search and Rescue agency responded to 186 calls to emergency services for a "wide range of incidents", reports Sky News, while the Royal National Lifeboat Institution (RNLI) and independent lifeboats were called out on 155 occasions.
At around 11.30am emergency services were called to Bawsey Country Park, near King's Lynn, Norfolk to reports of a man missing after getting into difficulty in the water.
The man's body was recovered from the water a short while later.
Superintendent Malcolm Cooke, from Norfolk Constabulary, said: "The body of the man, aged in his 20s, was recovered from the water and he was sadly pronounced dead at the scene.
"Whilst enquiries are continuing to establish the exact circumstances leading up to the man’s death, this is a tragic situation. Without wanting to prejudge what has happened here I would urge people to take the utmost care around water and to be aware of hidden dangers such as fast flowing currents, underwater obstacles and weeds."
In the afternoon, a young child had to be rescued after drifting 300m from shore in an unmanned dinghy near Thorpe Bay beach in Southend.
A fishing vessel spotted the youngster on their own tethered to a fishing vessel and, when they were brought to shore, they were found to be suffering from hypothermia, sea-water ingestion and shock, Essex Live reports.
Image: HM Coastguard Southend On Sea) HM Coastguard Southend On Sea)
An air ambulance was deployed, although the child was taken to hospital via road ambulance.
HM Coastguard Southend On Sea said in a statement on their Facebook page: "Dover Coastguard informed Southend Coastguard that the crew of a fishing vessel had spotted a young child sitting alone in a dinghy which was tethered to another fishing vessel that was unmanned 250-300m offshore and raised the alarm by dialling 999 and asking for the Coastguard.
"The fishing vessel helmsman went to the aid of the young child who had by then jumped into the water and needed to be extracted quickly by the fishing vessel that went to their aid.
"Southend Coastguard arrived first on scene and contacted the fishing vessel on ‘channel 16’ (VHF radio international distress frequency, primarily intended for distress, urgency and safety priority calls) to agree rendezvous point opposite Thorpe Bay Gardens.
"Southend Coastguard then received the young child and provided casualty care as the child was potentially showing signs of seawater ingestion, hypothermia and suffering shock from their ordeal.
Image: PA) PA)
"An East of England Ambulance Service paramedic 1st responder then arrived on scene, along with Canvey Coastguard as ‘flank’ team for support, ambulance, Essex Police and the Essex and Herts Air Ambulance.
"The parents had also joined the emergency services by this time.
"East of England Ambulance Service NHS Trust then treated the young child and decided that it was better to transport the casualty by ambulance locally than by air ambulance.
"We wish the casualty a quick recovery from their ordeal and wish to thank the owner of the fishing vessel who went to the young child's aid and all our partner agencies for their assistance today."
In the Menai Bridge area of Anglesey, North Wales a woman died in a collision between a jet ski and a boat
One woman was taken to hospital but sadly died, North Wales Police confirmed.
Image: Ian Cooper/North Wales Live) Ian Cooper/North Wales Live)
The age of the woman is currently unknown.
A spokesman for North Wales Police said: "A woman has sadly died following a collision between a jet ski and a boat in the Menai Bridge area yesterday evening (Saturday, August 8)
"Officers are appealing for any witnesses to the incident to contact North Wales Police on 101 quoting reference number Y114906."
Off the Alderney coast in the Channel Islands, a little boy was swept out to sea while playing on a paddle board at high tide in front of the Braye Beach Hotel.
After the boy's dad failed to get to his son, who had been swept out almost half a mile, Tobin Collier, 14, and Isaac Maurice, 13, came to the rescue.
They had Royal Life Saving Society training during their time at the island's St Anne's School and bravely swam across the bay to catch up with the boy.
Image: Jon Santa Cruz/REX/Shutterstock) Jon Santa Cruz/REX/Shutterstock)
The pair grabbed the paddle board and managed to stop it from moving any further, and calmed the young boy down while they waited for rescue teams to reach them.
Someone on the beach called Alderney's water taxi and the boy was eventually brought ashore, while the rescue team carefully made their way back with the paddle board.
Isaac said: "I knew that I could swim the distance in the water conditions and therefore did not hesitate to help."
Elsewhere, a six-year-old boy was airlifted to hospital after being found 'face down in the water' at Black Rock Sands, North Wales.
The little boy was found unconscious by a hero builder, who swam out to rescue him.
Sam McKeeder, a builder from Towyn, was able to turn the boy around, and bring him back to shore, North Wales Live reports.
The boy had come off his inflatable white swan and was not conscious, the hero granddad said.
Mr McKeeder said: “He was totally unconscious, I turned him around and patted him on his back and then a lot of water and sick came up, and he started breathing again.”
The coastguard helicopter and ambulance service were called to Black Rock Sands shortly after 2.30pm.
The boy's alarmed dad called 999 and was told by the Coastguard to stay at the shore.
Mr McKeever assisted the boy back to shore, where paramedics were waiting for him, and he was given oxygen.
He was then airlifted by the Coastguard rescue helicopter to Ysbyty Gwynedd. His condition is unknown.
Saturday’s top temperature was 34.5C – which was recorded at Frittenden in Kent, Wiggonholt in West Sussex, and Herstmonceux in East Sussex, the Met Office said.
It comes after Friday saw the hottest August day in 17 years, with the mercury hitting 36.4C at Heathrow and Kew Gardens.
After three days of temperatures widely above 30C, heatwave conditions are now widespread across east and south east England – with the mercury remaining high into next week, the Met Office added.


thedailymirror--2020-08-09--Teachers and pupils need weekly coronavirus tests, says Children's Commissioner

Teachers and pupils should receive weekly coronavirus tests to prevent schools being forced to close again by outbreaks , the Children 's Commissioner for England has said .
Anne Longfield suggested the move as she warned that shutting schools again should be `` an absolute last resort '' rather than a `` default option '' .
She said it appeared children had been `` forgotten in the relaxation '' of restrictions and said she had been `` dismayed '' when ministers prioritised reopening shops , theme parks and zoos ahead of schools .
However she welcomed Boris Johnson 's insistence @ @ @ @ @ @ @ was a top priority .
It comes as Prime Minister said it was a `` moral duty '' to reopen schools to all pupils from September - and suggested he would shut pubs and restaurants before schools in the event of fresh spikes of the virus .
Asked about the need for regular testing , Ms Longfield told Times Radio : `` I 'm not an expert in testing but I would say that regular means weekly .
`` I think it needs to be as regular as it needs to be to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ identified as soon as possible - and then the tracking system can move on from that . ''
She added : `` Certainly not one-offs but in a regular occurrence so it becomes part and parcel of what a running a safe school within these very difficult times means . ''
However Schools Minister Nick Gibb rejected the calls , saying the advice was still that people with symptoms should get tests .
He said : `` The priority for the new 90-minute tests has to be the hospitals , the care homes @ @ @ @ @ @ @ advice we 've had is the measures that we 're putting place , the hierarchy of controls about hygiene and so on and bubbles within schools , is the most effective method of reducing the risk of transmission of the virus . ''
Mr Gibb also rejected calls from trade unions for all teachers to be ordered to wear face coverings , saying the decision would be for headteachers .
Shadow Education Secretary Kate Green said it was `` essential '' to get children back in the classrooms in September .
But she @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to help teachers ensure it is safe to return , including boosting the faltering Test and Trace system .
`` The work is being done to make schools safe but more is needed to support those schools , they may need extra resources for example for extra clearing or to stagger the school day or to make sure children can travel to and fro safely , '' she said .
`` The Government has a window between now and the beginning of September to get that right and it absolutely must do so @ @ @ @ @ @ @ important that we do n't write off a generation of Covid children - they need to be back in class , the whole of our futures depend on this . ''
Mr Johnson said it was the `` national priority '' to get all pupils back into classrooms in September after many spent months out of school .
`` This pandemic is n't over , and the last thing any of us can afford to do is become complacent , '' he wrote in the Mail on Sunday .
`` But now that @ @ @ @ @ @ @ all pupils safely , we have a moral duty to do so . ''
It comes as a leading child health expert said there was little evidence of transmission in schools .
Prof Russell Viner , President of the Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health , said an unpublished study by Public Health England will confirm that `` risks to children from Covid are very low '' .

Children's commissioner says there should be weekly Coronavirus testing in schools
Children's commissioner says there should be weekly Coronavirus testing in schools
Anne Longfield said routine testing for staff and pupils must become 'part and parcel of running a safe school' during the pandemic
Teachers and pupils should receive weekly coronavirus tests to prevent schools being forced to close again by outbreaks, the Children's Commissioner for England has said.
Anne Longfield suggested the move as she warned that shutting schools again should be "an absolute last resort" rather than a "default option".
She said it appeared children had been "forgotten in the relaxation" of restrictions and said she had been "dismayed" when ministers prioritised reopening shops, theme parks and zoos ahead of schools.
However she welcomed Boris Johnson's insistence that getting children back in the classroom was a top priority.
It comes as Prime Minister said it was a "moral duty" to reopen schools to all pupils from September - and suggested he would shut pubs and restaurants before schools in the event of fresh spikes of the virus.
Image: PA) PA)
Asked about the need for regular testing, Ms Longfield told Times Radio: "I'm not an expert in testing but I would say that regular means weekly.
"I think it needs to be as regular as it needs to be to ensure that the infection is caught and identified as soon as possible - and then the tracking system can move on from that."
She added: "Certainly not one-offs but in a regular occurrence so it becomes part and parcel of what a running a safe school within these very difficult times means."
However Schools Minister Nick Gibb rejected the calls, saying the advice was still that people with symptoms should get tests.
He said: "The priority for the new 90-minute tests has to be the hospitals, the care homes, the laboratories.
"All the advice we've had is the measures that we're putting place, the hierarchy of controls about hygiene and so on and bubbles within schools, is the most effective method of reducing the risk of transmission of the virus."
Mr Gibb also rejected calls from trade unions for all teachers to be ordered to wear face coverings, saying the decision would be for headteachers.
Shadow Education Secretary Kate Green said it was "essential" to get children back in the classrooms in September.
But she said the Government should be doing more to help teachers ensure it is safe to return, including boosting the faltering Test and Trace system.
"The work is being done to make schools safe but more is needed to support those schools, they may need extra resources for example for extra clearing or to stagger the school day or to make sure children can travel to and fro safely," she said.
"The Government has a window between now and the beginning of September to get that right and it absolutely must do so.
"It's really, really important that we don't write off a generation of Covid children - they need to be back in class, the whole of our futures depend on this."
Mr Johnson said it was the "national priority" to get all pupils back into classrooms in September after many spent months out of school.
"This pandemic isn't over, and the last thing any of us can afford to do is become complacent," he wrote in the Mail on Sunday.
"But now that we know enough to reopen schools to all pupils safely, we have a moral duty to do so."
It comes as a leading child health expert said there was little evidence of transmission in schools.
Prof Russell Viner, President of the Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health, said an unpublished study by Public Health England will confirm that "risks to children from Covid are very low".


thedailymirror--2020-08-09--Robert Lewandowski primed to upstage Lionel Messi in battle for supremacy

They are the Champions League heavyweights heading for a quarter final showdown in Lisbon .
This is as much about Lionel Messi against Robert Lewandowski as Barcelona facing Bayern Munich which many neutrals believe should be the dream European final on Friday .
Barcelona superstar Messi , 33 , is the driving force behind his faltering team ’ s push for glory as , no matter their failings and weaknesses , they can always count on him to deliver in the Champions League .
Messi scored in Barcelona ’ s last 16 win over Napoli , taking his all-time tally @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in this mood looks unstoppable .
But Lewandowski , who turns 32 later this month , is also in the form of his life as his two goals against Chelsea took him to 66 goals in the Champions League .
Lewandowski is the 13-goal top scorer in this season ’ s competition , has scored a staggering 47 goals in all competitions for Bayern this season and has already won the Double .
Messi is used to all of the plaudits , the debate over whether he or Cristiano Ronaldo is the best @ @ @ @ @ @ @ can win any game with one piece of magic from the Argentina superstar .
But Lewandowski is so often overlooked in England when we talk about Harry Kane being the best No9 in the world because his trophies and success in six years at Bayern is unparalleled .
Lewandowski has won six German titles , three German cups and has never even made the top three in the Balon d ’ Or .
After his goals and glory this season , surely this was his year and yet they postponed it because of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ for Lewandowski whose sheer consistency almost makes us expect him to score dozens of goals each season and therefore not appreciate him as much as we should .
But now Lewandowski ’ s Bayern team mate Thomas Muller believes the quarter final shoot-out will help decide who is the best attacking player in the world right now .
Muller said : “ We 'll see that on Friday .
Lewy will have to answer this question .
Messi also played very well .
But it 's up to Lewy and us to answer @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Friday.
” Ex Italy defender Alessandro Costacurta – now a Sky Sports Italia pundit - played against Messi and Diego Maradona in his career and believes the two are inseparable which perhaps suggests he thinks Messi is still No1 .
Costacurta said : “ I had the fortune to play against both Messi and Maradona and I have to say they have something special .
It would be good to make a league table comparing the two .
When you face them , you do n't know how to stop them .
At @ @ @ @ @ @ @ idiot.
” Muller also believes that Bayern - who put seven past Chelsea over two legs and also smashed Tottenham 7-2 at White Hart Lane in this season ’ s competition - are in great shape to win their first European crown in seven years .
Muller added : “ We have time until the next game on Friday , so there was no need to conserve energy .
Now it ’ s full steam ahead !
“ We ’ re marching from record to record at the moment .
I don ’ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ re unbeaten now .
“ We go into most games as favourites but you have to win the games in the first instance .
That ’ s about more than just talent .
“ But in one game at this level , anything can happen , even if Barça have had problems lately .
And runs can go down the drain then if you do n't hit the level you need to.
” Sign up to the Mirror Football email here for the latest news and transfer gossip .

Lewandowski has been in incredible form this season and now has the opportunity to prove his class in Friday's quarter-final showdown with the six-time Ballon d'Or winner
They are the Champions League heavyweights heading for a quarter final showdown in Lisbon.
This is as much about Lionel Messi against Robert Lewandowski as Barcelona facing Bayern Munich which many neutrals believe should be the dream European final on Friday.
Barcelona superstar Messi, 33, is the driving force behind his faltering team’s push for glory as, no matter their failings and weaknesses, they can always count on him to deliver in the Champions League.
Messi scored in Barcelona’s last 16 win over Napoli, taking his all-time tally to 115 goals in the competition and in this mood looks unstoppable.
But Lewandowski, who turns 32 later this month, is also in the form of his life as his two goals against Chelsea took him to 66 goals in the Champions League.
Image: REUTERS) REUTERS)
Lewandowski is the 13-goal top scorer in this season’s competition, has scored a staggering 47 goals in all competitions for Bayern this season and has already won the Double.
Messi is used to all of the plaudits, the debate over whether he or Cristiano Ronaldo is the best of all time and Barcelona know they can win any game with one piece of magic from the Argentina superstar.
But Lewandowski is so often overlooked in England when we talk about Harry Kane being the best No9 in the world because his trophies and success in six years at Bayern is unparalleled.
Image: REUTERS) REUTERS)
Lewandowski has won six German titles, three German cups and has never even made the top three in the Balon d’Or. After his goals and glory this season, surely this was his year and yet they postponed it because of the coronavirus.
That is rather typical for Lewandowski whose sheer consistency almost makes us expect him to score dozens of goals each season and therefore not appreciate him as much as we should.
But now Lewandowski’s Bayern team mate Thomas Muller believes the quarter final shoot-out will help decide who is the best attacking player in the world right now.
Muller said: “We'll see that on Friday. Lewy will have to answer this question. Messi also played very well. But it's up to Lewy and us to answer this question in Lewy's favour on Friday.”
Ex Italy defender Alessandro Costacurta – now a Sky Sports Italia pundit - played against Messi and Diego Maradona in his career and believes the two are inseparable which perhaps suggests he thinks Messi is still No1.
Costacurta said: “I had the fortune to play against both Messi and Maradona and I have to say they have something special. It would be good to make a league table comparing the two. When you face them, you don't know how to stop them. At Milan we said you feel like an idiot.”
Muller also believes that Bayern - who put seven past Chelsea over two legs and also smashed Tottenham 7-2 at White Hart Lane in this season’s competition - are in great shape to win their first European crown in seven years.
Muller added: “We have time until the next game on Friday, so there was no need to conserve energy. Now it’s full steam ahead!
“We’re marching from record to record at the moment. I don’t know how many games we’re unbeaten now.
“We go into most games as favourites but you have to win the games in the first instance. That’s about more than just talent.
“But in one game at this level, anything can happen, even if Barça have had problems lately. And runs can go down the drain then if you don't hit the level you need to.”
Sign up to the Mirror Football email here for the latest news and transfer gossip.