thedailymirror--2020-07-04--Frank Lampard provides update on Willian's future as contract talks rumble on

The 31-year-old Brazilian agreed a short-term deal last month to see him through to the end of the current campaign but , as far as next season is concerned , his future is yet to be decided .
Willian has scored five times in his last six games , including the penalty against Manchester City that rubber-stamped Liverpool as Premier League champions , as well as both Chelsea goals in their last-gasp defeat at West Ham on Wednesday night .
Now Lampard has confirmed he still wants Willian to be a Chelsea player next year .
“ I haven ’ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ” Lampard said as he announced that contract negotiations were rumbling on between Willian and the club .
“ The club are still in discussions with him .
We want him to stay but I also appreciate the fact this contract for Willian is a big deal because of his age .
“ I have been there before myself , but the way he is playing at the moment shows his worth to the squad and I hope it is something we can get to .
“ Whichever way , he has been @ @ @ @ @ @ @ if we can get there , I ’ ll be happy .
“ If not , I will certainly wish him well as I have a lot of time for him and in the short term , we can see what he is doing for us , ” the Blues boss explained .
In his press conference building up to Chelsea ’ s meeting with Watford on Saturday night , Lampard refused to speak as openly about potential signings in the attacking department before the question mark over Willian ’ s availability is @ @ @ @ @ @ @ signings of Leipzig striker Timo Werner and Ajax winger Hakim Ziyech for 2020/21 but the manager insisted the squad is focused on the games ahead .
“ At the moment we are working towards trying to finish off this season and trying to be better in front of goal in the next six games , with the FA Cup included , ” he said .
“ And the players here can improve and we work towards that all the time .
We will take a view on [ attacking signings ] and similarly @ @ @ @ @ @ @ on the players here now and what happens in the summer will be what happens .
I don ’ t want to talk too far in the future .
“ We have a strong group here , we have a job to do and we will sit down and look at it in the break .
”

The Chelsea manager says he still wants the goalscoring winger to be a Blues player next season but the squad remains focused on the games ahead
In-form Chelsea forward Willian’s contract talks are ongoing, Frank Lampard has revealed.
The 31-year-old Brazilian agreed a short-term deal last month to see him through to the end of the current campaign but, as far as next season is concerned, his future is yet to be decided.
Willian has scored five times in his last six games, including the penalty against Manchester City that rubber-stamped Liverpool as Premier League champions, as well as both Chelsea goals in their last-gasp defeat at West Ham on Wednesday night.
Now Lampard has confirmed he still wants Willian to be a Chelsea player next year.
“I haven’t given up hope on it,” Lampard said as he announced that contract negotiations were rumbling on between Willian and the club.
Image: Chelsea FC via Getty Images) Chelsea FC via Getty Images)
“The club are still in discussions with him. We want him to stay but I also appreciate the fact this contract for Willian is a big deal because of his age.
“I have been there before myself, but the way he is playing at the moment shows his worth to the squad and I hope it is something we can get to.
“Whichever way, he has been a great servant to the club and if we can get there, I’ll be happy.
Image: Mike Hewitt) Mike Hewitt)
“If not, I will certainly wish him well as I have a lot of time for him and in the short term, we can see what he is doing for us,” the Blues boss explained.
In his press conference building up to Chelsea’s meeting with Watford on Saturday night, Lampard refused to speak as openly about potential signings in the attacking department before the question mark over Willian’s availability is resolved.
Chelsea have already secured the signings of Leipzig striker Timo Werner and Ajax winger Hakim Ziyech for 2020/21 but the manager insisted the squad is focused on the games ahead.
“At the moment we are working towards trying to finish off this season and trying to be better in front of goal in the next six games, with the FA Cup included,” he said.
“And the players here can improve and we work towards that all the time. We will take a view on [attacking signings] and similarly defensively.
“I have to focus on the players here now and what happens in the summer will be what happens. I don’t want to talk too far in the future.
“We have a strong group here, we have a job to do and we will sit down and look at it in the break.”


thedailymirror--2020-07-04--Scuba diver, 20, killed after suffering horrific leg injury in shark attack

A scuba diver has died after being bitten by a shark off the coast of Australia .
The 20-year-old , who has not been named , suffered serious injuries to his leg and significant blood loss as a result of the attack .
A doctor and paramedic were winched down from a RACQ Lifeflight Rescue helicopter to the man 's location near Indian Head , Fraser Island , Queensland , shortly after 2pm on July 4 .
The team tried for over an hour to save the diver , but his injuries were too severe and he died at the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Service .
The man 's body was taken to the mainland by the helicopter and will now be handed over to the coroner , 9News reported .
Sign up to get the Mirror 's biggest and best stories delivered straight to your inbox at www.mirror.co.uk/email It comes after a 23-year-old Queensland Parks and Wildlife ranger was killed in a shark attack in the same area in April .
Zachary Robba was fatally mauled by a great white shark in April .
At least four people have died in shark attacks in Australia this @ @ @ @ @ @ @ off Western Australia in January and a 60-year-old surfer died near Kingscliff in New South Wales in June .
Australia has recorded the highest number of shark fatalities in the world over the past 30 years , according to finder.com.au .
New South Wales recorded the most attacks with 146 , followed by Queensland with 86 and Western Australia with 81 .
In the U.S. , on average , one person dies each year from a shark attack .

Scuba diver killed by shark after suffering horrific leg injury off Australia coast
Scuba diver killed by shark after suffering horrific leg injury off Australia coast
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The 20-year-old suffered serious injuries to his leg as well as severe blood loss, and sadly died at the scene in Queensland, Australia, after being attacked by the shark while scuba diving
Scuba diver, 20, killed by shark after suffering horrific leg injury off Australia coast
A scuba diver has died after being bitten by a shark off the coast of Australia.
The 20-year-old, who has not been named, suffered serious injuries to his leg and significant blood loss as a result of the attack.
A doctor and paramedic were winched down from a RACQ Lifeflight Rescue helicopter to the man's location near Indian Head, Fraser Island, Queensland, shortly after 2pm on July 4.
The team tried for over an hour to save the diver, but his injuries were too severe and he died at the scene, according to the Queensland Ambulance Service.
The man's body was taken to the mainland by the helicopter and will now be handed over to the coroner, 9News reported.
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It comes after a 23-year-old Queensland Parks and Wildlife ranger was killed in a shark attack in the same area in April.
Zachary Robba was fatally mauled by a great white shark in April.
At least four people have died in shark attacks in Australia this year.
A 57-year-old diver was killed off Western Australia in January and a 60-year-old surfer died near Kingscliff in New South Wales in June.
Australia has recorded the highest number of shark fatalities in the world over the past 30 years, according to finder.com.au.
New South Wales recorded the most attacks with 146, followed by Queensland with 86 and Western Australia with 81.
In the U.S., on average, one person dies each year from a shark attack.


thedailymirror--2020-07-05--Billie Faiers 'set for Dancing On Ice 2021 and is already training for the show'

Billie Faiers is limbering up to be a star contestant on the next series of Dancing On Ice .
The 30-year-old former The Only Way Is Essex star is hoping to finally push her way out of the shadow of her 29-year-old little sister Sam to gain a bit more of the limelight for herself .
Billie has frequently played second fiddle to her younger sibling – for example , Sam has 2.4 million followers on Instagram , while Billie only has 2.2 million .
While the younger reality star also had more success away from TOWIE after landing her @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 2016 and The Mummy Diaries ever since .
Now Billie hopes to steal a bit more fame for herself , by starring on Dancing On Ice .
And according to reports , the blonde beauty is already training for her part on the show – which would likely start airing in January 2021 .
A source told The Sun on Sunday : “ Potential contestants are having preliminary tryouts in Slough and Billie is really liked by producers .
`` She ’ s relatable to viewers as a working mum and will look @ @ @ @ @ @ @ added : “ It ’ ll be a big step for her as she loves to do telly projects with her sister Sam , but both sisters think Dancing On Ice is a great gig and will be really positive for their lucrative brand.
” Billie starred on the fist 18 seasons of TOWIE – featuring on the show from 2010 until 2016 .
She has since featured alongside her sister on The Mummy Diaries .
Billie is married to 45-year-old businessman Greg Shepherd – and the couple tied-the-knot in 2019 after a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a five-year-old daughter named Nelly and a son named Arthur who turned two-years-old next week .

MUMMY DIARIES: BILLIE AND HER HUSBAND STRUGGLE TO EXPLAIN SAM'S DECISION TO SUE
MUMMY DIARIES: BILLIE AND HER HUSBAND STRUGGLE TO EXPLAIN SAM'S DECISION TO SUE
The former The Only Way Is Essex star is said to be heading back to the small screen to participate in the next series of Dancing On Ice and carve out fame for herself away from younger sister Sam
Billie Faiers 'set for Dancing On Ice and is already in training for the 2021 show'
Billie Faiers is limbering up to be a star contestant on the next series of Dancing On Ice.
The 30-year-old former The Only Way Is Essex star is hoping to finally push her way out of the shadow of her 29-year-old little sister Sam to gain a bit more of the limelight for herself.
Billie has frequently played second fiddle to her younger sibling – for example, Sam has 2.4 million followers on Instagram, while Billie only has 2.2 million.
While the younger reality star also had more success away from TOWIE after landing her own shows, The Baby Diaries in 2016 and The Mummy Diaries ever since.
Image: billie faiers/Instagram) billie faiers/Instagram)
Now Billie hopes to steal a bit more fame for herself, by starring on Dancing On Ice.
And according to reports, the blonde beauty is already training for her part on the show – which would likely start airing in January 2021.
A source told The Sun on Sunday: “Potential contestants are having preliminary tryouts in Slough and Billie is really liked by producers.
Image: billie faiers/Instagram) billie faiers/Instagram)
"She’s relatable to viewers as a working mum and will look fabulous in the costumes.”
The source added: “It’ll be a big step for her as she loves to do telly projects with her sister Sam, but both sisters think Dancing On Ice is a great gig and will be really positive for their lucrative brand.”
Billie starred on the fist 18 seasons of TOWIE – featuring on the show from 2010 until 2016.
Image: Instagram) Instagram)
She has since featured alongside her sister on The Mummy Diaries.
Billie is married to 45-year-old businessman Greg Shepherd – and the couple tied-the-knot in 2019 after a five year engagement.
The couple have a five-year-old daughter named Nelly and a son named Arthur who turned two-years-old next week.


thedailymirror--2020-07-05--Inside one of UK's first socially distanced weddings in a deep-cleaned church

Fascinating photos capture arrangements inside a deep-cleaned church during one of the UK 's first socially distanced weddings .
Heather McLaren , 28 , and Tom Hall , 29 , could only invite their closest friends and family , who stood two metres apart from one another , to watch the couple tie the knot yesterday .
Hand sanitiser was passed out to the guests and the couple 's witnesses had to sign the register , at St George 's Church in Leeds , with separate pens .
But Heather and Tom finally wed , nearly four months after they @ @ @ @ @ @ @ original plans - a lavish ceremony in front of more than 120 guests at Greyfriars Kirk in Edinburgh - had to be axed because they were scheduled days into the lockdown back in March .
Speaking from their home in Leeds , the devout Christians said : `` It was n't what we had planned but it was completely unique and really special .
I know everyone 's wedding day is memorable but this one feels particularly memorable . ''
Indeed , photos show some of the 30 or so guests wearing face @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in the building had a name label on the back to avoid people sitting down where others had sat .
Tape was put on the floor to help guests adhere to social distancing measures too .
Heather , who is a PhD student , said : `` 'Everyone at the church has been so wonderful .
`` They deep cleaned the church and set up a webcam so other friends and family could watch from home . ''
Rector Lizzy Woolf , who officiated at the wedding , left notes on the register @ @ @ @ @ @ @ because she could not stand next to them .
Singing was not allowed , the rector added .
Heather and Tom are now planning to have a honeymoon getaway to the Lake District in October and will throw a party for all their other guests next year .

Heather McLaren and Tom Hall tied the knot during partial coronavirus (Covid-19) lockdown at St George's Church in the centre of Leeds, West Yorkshire
Inside one of UK's first socially distanced weddings with hand sanitiser and separate pens
Fascinating photos capture arrangements inside a deep-cleaned church during one of the UK's first socially distanced weddings.
Heather McLaren, 28, and Tom Hall, 29, could only invite their closest friends and family, who stood two metres apart from one another, to watch the couple tie the knot yesterday.
Hand sanitiser was passed out to the guests and the couple's witnesses had to sign the register, at St George's Church in Leeds, with separate pens.
But Heather and Tom finally wed, nearly four months after they had first intended to marry.
Image: PA) PA)
Their original plans - a lavish ceremony in front of more than 120 guests at Greyfriars Kirk in Edinburgh - had to be axed because they were scheduled days into the lockdown back in March.
Speaking from their home in Leeds, the devout Christians said: "It wasn't what we had planned but it was completely unique and really special. I know everyone's wedding day is memorable but this one feels particularly memorable."
Indeed, photos show some of the 30 or so guests wearing face masks in the church. Each seat in the building had a name label on the back to avoid people sitting down where others had sat.
Image: PA) PA)
Image: PA) PA)
Tape was put on the floor to help guests adhere to social distancing measures too.
Heather, who is a PhD student, said: "'Everyone at the church has been so wonderful.
"They deep cleaned the church and set up a webcam so other friends and family could watch from home."
Rector Lizzy Woolf, who officiated at the wedding, left notes on the register to indicate where each person should sign because she could not stand next to them.
Singing was not allowed, the rector added.
Heather and Tom are now planning to have a honeymoon getaway to the Lake District in October and will throw a party for all their other guests next year.


thedailymirror--2020-07-05--Mystery as 275 elephants suddenly drop dead in Africa but poaching is ruled out

Wildlife charities have expressed concern at the unexplained deaths of more than 270 elephants across Botswana .
The creatures have suddenly collapsed into heaps on the ground since the start of May in the Okavango Panhandle region .
The government is yet to explain what has happened to the animals but has ruled out poaching , as all the carcasses have remained intact .
But National Park Rescue is concerned at what it believes is slow progress .
Mark Hiley , co-founder of National Park Rescue , said today : `` Elephants began dying in huge numbers in early May @ @ @ @ @ @ @ days to an event of this scale .
`` Yet here we are , months later , with no testing completed and with no more information than we had at the start . ''
Mass elephant deaths on this scale are almost unprecedented , certainly in Botswana .
A potential correlation between these and the coronavirus pandemic is yet to be ruled out .
`` You 're not going to be able to get the elephants to do social-distancing , and you 're not going to be able to inoculate them , '' @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Save the Elephants , said .
But the professional does n't believe authorities are dragging their feet .
He continued : `` This is pretty remote country , hearing about the carcasses , getting in there , taking a whole range of samples , knowing how and where to get them from , ... that is a pretty difficult task . ''
Mmadi Reuben , principal veterinary officer in the Department of Wildlife and National Parks , said : `` A government investigating team has been on the ground since the first cases @ @ @ @ @ @ @ `` We sent samples [ following tests ] to Zimbabwe and South Africa to test for other known pathogens or a novel pathogen . ''
The coronavirus crisis had delayed some samples leaving the country .
Botswana is home to around 130,000 elephants a third of Africa 's total , making it a magnet for wildlife lovers .

WARNING: DISTRESSING CONTENT - The elephants have been found dead across the Okavango Panhandle region of Botswana regularly since the start of May and investigations continue into the deaths
Mystery as 275 elephants suddenly drop dead in Africa - but poaching is ruled out
Wildlife charities have expressed concern at the unexplained deaths of more than 270 elephants across Botswana.
The creatures have suddenly collapsed into heaps on the ground since the start of May in the Okavango Panhandle region.
The government is yet to explain what has happened to the animals but has ruled out poaching, as all the carcasses have remained intact.
But National Park Rescue is concerned at what it believes is slow progress.
Mark Hiley, co-founder of National Park Rescue, said today: "Elephants began dying in huge numbers in early May and the government would normally respond within days to an event of this scale.
Image: via REUTERS) via REUTERS)
"Yet here we are, months later, with no testing completed and with no more information than we had at the start."
Mass elephant deaths on this scale are almost unprecedented, certainly in Botswana. A potential correlation between these and the coronavirus pandemic is yet to be ruled out.
"You're not going to be able to get the elephants to do social-distancing, and you're not going to be able to inoculate them," Chris Thouless, head of research at Save the Elephants, said.
Image: via REUTERS) via REUTERS)
But the professional doesn't believe authorities are dragging their feet.
He continued: "This is pretty remote country, hearing about the carcasses, getting in there, taking a whole range of samples, knowing how and where to get them from, ... that is a pretty difficult task."
Mmadi Reuben, principal veterinary officer in the Department of Wildlife and National Parks, said: "A government investigating team has been on the ground since the first cases were reported. Botswana responded swiftly.
"We sent samples [following tests] to Zimbabwe and South Africa to test for other known pathogens or a novel pathogen."
The coronavirus crisis had delayed some samples leaving the country.
Botswana is home to around 130,000 elephants a third of Africa's total, making it a magnet for wildlife lovers.


thedailymirror--2020-07-05--Frank Lampard lays down Christian Pulisic demand amid Eden Hazard comparisons

Frank Lampard has set out what Christian Pulisic needs to do to continue improving as comparisons with former Blue Eden Hazard continue .
The American was the only new player to arrive in the summer following Chelsea 's transfer ban .
He joined as Hazard was departing for Real Madrid , leaving a sizeable void at Stamford Bridge .
Pulisic has been in top form since the Premier League 's restart , scoring twice and regularly influencing games .
But Lampard had told the 21-year-old what he wants to see .
`` The next step for him is more end @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , '' he said after Chelsea 's 3-0 win over Watford .
`` But in this small restart he 's already showing that and looks great .
`` He 's had injury problems but he 's a good one and I 'm very happy with him . ''
Pulisic 's speed , dribbling ability and trickery have drawn inevitable comparisons to the Belgian who won two top flight titles at Chelsea .
Lampard though did n't want to get drawn on how similar the two players were .
He added : `` I @ @ @ @ @ @ @ that one too much because I played with Eden .
They can both go by players and they 're great to watch .
`` Eden did it here and was sensational in what he did here with his input personally into the club winning trophies .
`` I do n't want to get on that comparison too much , but at the same time I do n't want to take away from Christian because what he 's showing now is a real natural ability , a balance and a speed to dribble with @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , who has scored eight times in his debut season , did n't want to be measured against Hazard .
He said : `` Eden was an incredible player for Chelsea and is a world class player so I ’ m not going to try to compare myself to him .
`` I ’ m just going to try to be my own player and hopefully the fans like that guy .
`` I feel confident in my game right now and I ’ m happy to be on the field to help @ @ @ @ @ @ @ going to continue and keep my confidence high . ''

Christian Pulisic has been a leading light for Chelsea since the Premier League's restart but Frank Lampard still wants more from his winger
Frank Lampard has set out what Christian Pulisic needs to do to continue improving as comparisons with former Blue Eden Hazard continue.
The American was the only new player to arrive in the summer following Chelsea's transfer ban.
He joined as Hazard was departing for Real Madrid, leaving a sizeable void at Stamford Bridge.
Pulisic has been in top form since the Premier League's restart, scoring twice and regularly influencing games.
But Lampard had told the 21-year-old what he wants to see.
"The next step for him is more end product, more goals, more assists," he said after Chelsea's 3-0 win over Watford. "But in this small restart he's already showing that and looks great.
Image: Chelsea FC via Getty Images) Chelsea FC via Getty Images)
"He's had injury problems but he's a good one and I'm very happy with him."
Pulisic's speed, dribbling ability and trickery have drawn inevitable comparisons to the Belgian who won two top flight titles at Chelsea.
Lampard though didn't want to get drawn on how similar the two players were.
He added: "I don't want to get involved in that one too much because I played with Eden. They can both go by players and they're great to watch.
Image: Getty Images) Getty Images)
"Eden did it here and was sensational in what he did here with his input personally into the club winning trophies.
"I don't want to get on that comparison too much, but at the same time I don't want to take away from Christian because what he's showing now is a real natural ability, a balance and a speed to dribble with the ball."
The American himself, who has scored eight times in his debut season, didn't want to be measured against Hazard.
He said: "Eden was an incredible player for Chelsea and is a world class player so I’m not going to try to compare myself to him.
"I’m just going to try to be my own player and hopefully the fans like that guy.
"I feel confident in my game right now and I’m happy to be on the field to help my team. I’m just going to continue and keep my confidence high."


thedailymirror--2020-07-05--Kanye West 'running for President' and wins backing from billionaire Elon Musk

Kanye West has whipped fans and followers into a frenzy by declaring his intention to run for President of the Unites States of America .
The 43-year-old has previously vowed to run for office – and has now yet again expressed his intention to run for the highest office in the land of the USA .
Taking to Twitter on Saturday – and in the midst of 4 July Independence Day celebrations – the self proclaimed genius made clear to all he wanted to be president .
The rap star may step on the toes of his friend , President @ @ @ @ @ @ @ made his intention to run for office this year – setting himself on a collision course for power against the current President .
Kanye tweeted : “ We must now realize the promise of America by trusting God , unifying our vision and building our future.
” He dramatically added : “ I am running for president of the United States !
# 2020VISION.
” New best friend Elon Musk – the billionaire owner of car manufacturer Tesla and the Space X project – immediately threw his support behind the singer .
The @ @ @ @ @ @ @ You have my full support !
” It is unclear if Kanye will be launching a political party of his own in order to fully embrace his dream .
Last year , he teased plans for a 2024 election campaign during an interview with Zane Lowe .
He said last October : “ There will be a time when I will be President of the United States .
“ And I will remember…any founder that didn ’ t have the capacity to understand culturally what we ’ re doing.
” The following month @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Fast Company Innovation Festival in New York City that he intended to run .
He said , as the crowd began to laugh at him : `` When I run for president in 2024 , we ’ re going to definitely – yo whatchu all laughing at ?
`` When I run for president in 2024 , we would ’ ve created so many jobs that , in fact , I ’ m going to walk . ''
His latest tweet to move his campaign forward four years has been something of a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ tweeting : `` I been writing his name in already on ballots . ''
While another vowed : `` I will be voting for Kanye West for President . ''

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President Donald Trump may have some stiff competition in the upcoming 2020 presidential elections as rap star Kanye West has declared he will run for office this year
Kanye West 'running for President' and wins backing from billionaire Elon Musk
Kanye West has whipped fans and followers into a frenzy by declaring his intention to run for President of the Unites States of America.
The 43-year-old has previously vowed to run for office – and has now yet again expressed his intention to run for the highest office in the land of the USA.
Taking to Twitter on Saturday – and in the midst of 4 July Independence Day celebrations – the self proclaimed genius made clear to all he wanted to be president.
The rap star may step on the toes of his friend, President Donald Trump, however, as he made his intention to run for office this year – setting himself on a collision course for power against the current President.
Image: X00157) X00157)
Kanye tweeted: “We must now realize the promise of America by trusting God, unifying our vision and building our future.”
He dramatically added: “I am running for president of the United States! #2020VISION.”
New best friend Elon Musk – the billionaire owner of car manufacturer Tesla and the Space X project – immediately threw his support behind the singer.
Image: Kanye West Twitter) Kanye West Twitter)
The 49-year-old South African businessman tweeted: “You have my full support!”
It is unclear if Kanye will be launching a political party of his own in order to fully embrace his dream.
Last year, he teased plans for a 2024 election campaign during an interview with Zane Lowe.
He said last October: “There will be a time when I will be President of the United States.
Image: Getty) Getty)
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“And I will remember…any founder that didn’t have the capacity to understand culturally what we’re doing.”
The following month he declared during an appearance at the Fast Company Innovation Festival in New York City that he intended to run.
He said, as the crowd began to laugh at him: "When I run for president in 2024, we’re going to definitely – yo whatchu all laughing at?
"When I run for president in 2024, we would’ve created so many jobs that, in fact, I’m going to walk."
His latest tweet to move his campaign forward four years has been something of a hit with fans.
One replied, tweeting: "I been writing his name in already on ballots."
While another vowed: "I will be voting for Kanye West for President."


thedailymirror--2020-07-05--Ronaldo concedes he needed to "get some confidence back" after free-kick goal

Cristiano Ronaldo has admitted his goal against Torino was needed so that he could `` get some confidence back '' .
The five-time Ballon D'Or winner is known for his self belief but had struggled to convert from dead ball situations .
He struck in the Turin derby to bag his first free-kick goal for the Bianconeri and end a two year drought .
Ronaldo had failed with 42 previous attempts but smashed home to score Juventus 's third in their 4-1 win .
“ I really needed that free-kick goal so I could get some confidence back , ” @ @ @ @ @ @ @ game .
“ We knew it would be a difficult game , but we worked hard , won and are now putting pressure on Lazio .
We achieved the objective today .
“ It doesn ’ t matter who scores goals , as long as the team wins .
We ’ re all in good shape and will try to win against Milan too , which is another difficult match.
” Ronaldo 's manager Maurizio Sarri admits he did n't know his star player was struggling with confidence issues .
But revealed that @ @ @ @ @ @ @ after netting on Saturday night .
`` I honestly did n't think it was [ a problem ] but at the end of the match , he came to me and said 'finally ' , '' he told reporters .
Despite Ronaldo 's problems from free-kicks the Portuguese star did break a 60 year club record .
He became the first man since Omar Sívori in 1960 to score 25 league goals for the Old Lady in a season .
The three points was timely for the Serie A champions who took a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Lazio , their closest challengers , are now seven points behind after they lost to AC Milan .

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Cristiano Ronaldo admits he was struggling for confidence when it came to converting free-kicks as he ended his dead ball drought for Juventus
Cristiano Ronaldo concedes he needed to "get some confidence back" after free-kick goal
Cristiano Ronaldo has admitted his goal against Torino was needed so that he could "get some confidence back".
The five-time Ballon D'Or winner is known for his self belief but had struggled to convert from dead ball situations.
He struck in the Turin derby to bag his first free-kick goal for the Bianconeri and end a two year drought.
Ronaldo had failed with 42 previous attempts but smashed home to score Juventus's third in their 4-1 win.
“I really needed that free-kick goal so I could get some confidence back,” he told Sky Sport Italia after the game.
“We knew it would be a difficult game, but we worked hard, won and are now putting pressure on Lazio. We achieved the objective today.
Image: Getty Images) Getty Images)
“It doesn’t matter who scores goals, as long as the team wins. We’re all in good shape and will try to win against Milan too, which is another difficult match.”
Ronaldo's manager Maurizio Sarri admits he didn't know his star player was struggling with confidence issues.
But revealed that the 35-year-old breathed a sigh of relief after netting on Saturday night.
"I honestly didn't think it was [a problem] but at the end of the match, he came to me and said 'finally'," he told reporters.
Image: ELISABETTA BARACCHI/EPA-EFE/REX) ELISABETTA BARACCHI/EPA-EFE/REX)
Despite Ronaldo's problems from free-kicks the Portuguese star did break a 60 year club record.
He became the first man since Omar Sívori in 1960 to score 25 league goals for the Old Lady in a season.
The three points was timely for the Serie A champions who took a giant step towards retaining their crown.
Lazio, their closest challengers, are now seven points behind after they lost to AC Milan.


thedailymirror--2020-07-05--World's smallest pub reopens but no punters are let in due to social distancing

The world 's smallest pub reopened yesterday with large queues - but no punters were allowed inside because of social distancing rules .
The Signal Box Inn , which is in Cleethorpes , Lincolnshire , was created from a Victorian signal box and , as it measures just 2.4m by 2.4m , can `` comfortably '' accommodate only six people .
But while landlord Alan Cowood , 66 , was able to reopen the pub on Saturday , customers were restricted to the newly refurbished beer garden .
Staff were allowed inside .
`` We 've got one member of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ one serving and one putting the drinks on a table for the customers to collect , and all payments are taken by card , '' Alan said .
The businessman had hoped for good weather so people could enjoy their drinks .
Luckily , the rain stayed away .
Alan added : `` It 's great to be back and the weather has been OK. We 've had a few showers but our customers have been queuing up and the beer garden is full . ''
Customers formed socially distanced queues for the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ masks or visors .
The pub , which was originally a train signal box before being used as a garden shed , once managed to squeeze in 35 rugby players .
The Cleethorpes Coast Light Railway , which is on the same site , also re-opened to delighted families .
The railway , which has been in operation since 1948 , serves around 1.2 miles of coastal land in Lincolnshire .
Bars and restaurants were able to reopen across England yesterday . '
However , drinkers packed into pubs and bars in central @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of Soho rammed on `` Super Saturday '' as some revellers appeared to ignore social distancing rules .
The scenes have sparked alarm , amid concerns that the R rate in London has risen above 1 again .
Scientists have called on the public to stick to social distancing rules and stay two metres apart where possible , but there was little sign of that happening .
One man who passed through the busy streets yesterday afternoon told Mirror Online : `` Walking down old Compton Street felt like wading through a Petri @ @ @ @ @ @ @ about 4:30pm .
Not much chance to socially distance even just walking down the street . ''

The Signal Box Inn, which was created from a Victorian train signal box in Cleethorpes, Lincolnshire, measures 2.4m by 2.4m and reopened after coronavirus lockdown today
World's smallest pub reopens although no punters let in due to social distancing
The world's smallest pub reopened yesterday with large queues - but no punters were allowed inside because of social distancing rules.
The Signal Box Inn, which is in Cleethorpes, Lincolnshire, was created from a Victorian signal box and, as it measures just 2.4m by 2.4m, can "comfortably" accommodate only six people.
But while landlord Alan Cowood, 66, was able to reopen the pub on Saturday, customers were restricted to the newly refurbished beer garden. Staff were allowed inside.
"We've got one member of staff each side of the bar - one serving and one putting the drinks on a table for the customers to collect, and all payments are taken by card," Alan said.
Image: ©Stephen Daniels) ©Stephen Daniels)
The businessman had hoped for good weather so people could enjoy their drinks. Luckily, the rain stayed away.
Alan added: "It's great to be back and the weather has been OK. We've had a few showers but our customers have been queuing up and the beer garden is full."
Customers formed socially distanced queues for the bar and toilets, while staff work masks or visors.
Image: ©Stephen Daniels) ©Stephen Daniels)
The pub, which was originally a train signal box before being used as a garden shed, once managed to squeeze in 35 rugby players.
The Cleethorpes Coast Light Railway, which is on the same site, also re-opened to delighted families. The railway, which has been in operation since 1948, serves around 1.2 miles of coastal land in Lincolnshire.
Bars and restaurants were able to reopen across England yesterday.'
However, drinkers packed into pubs and bars in central London - with pictures showing the streets of Soho rammed on "Super Saturday" as some revellers appeared to ignore social distancing rules.
The scenes have sparked alarm, amid concerns that the R rate in London has risen above 1 again.
Scientists have called on the public to stick to social distancing rules and stay two metres apart where possible, but there was little sign of that happening.
One man who passed through the busy streets yesterday afternoon told Mirror Online: "Walking down old Compton Street felt like wading through a Petri dish.
"And that was at about 4:30pm. Not much chance to socially distance even just walking down the street."


thedailymirror--2020-07-05--The Saturdays' Una Healy 'dating the most eligible bachelor on Happn'

The Saturdays star Una Healy has found love with a very eligible bachelor who was previously voted “ most wanted ” on a dating app .
The 38-year-old chart topping star is embarking on a new romance with a lawyer named Tom Phillips , according to reports .
Tom is the Managing Associate in the Corporate Department for independent law firm Mishcon de Reya .
The blue eyed hunk was previously deemed one of the “ most-wanted singles ” in London on the dating app , Happn – landing at number nine of the top 18 most eligible people in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ May 2017 .
But Una and Tom didn ’ t match online , and instead made a connection through mutual friends .
A source told The Sun on Sunday : “ Una and Tom met through mutual friends and have enjoyed a romantic evening out .
`` It ’ s early days but he is smitten.
” Una split from Irish sportsman David Breen in March after a year together .
She was previously married to Rugby Union stud Ben Foden , 34 , between 2012 and 2018 – with the couple separating @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
The former couple have two children together – eight-year-old daughter Aoife and five-year-old son Tadhg .
Ben married American socialite Jackie Belanoff-Smith in 2019 after a mere two weeks of dating .
The pair welcomed a daughter named Farrah in May this year .
Ben had claimed the whirlwind romance with Jackie had brought him closer to Una .
He said on Instagram following his the shock announcement of his nuptials : “ The people who needed to know , such as close family and friends were told before anyone else and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ beautiful X wife @ unahealy who I love even more for her blessing .
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The Saturdays star is said to have begun a romance with lawyer Tom Phillips who was crowned one of the top “most-wanted singles” in London on the dating app, Happn, in2017
The Saturdays' Una Healy 'dating the most eligible bachelor on Happn'
The Saturdays star Una Healy has been on a date with a very eligible bachelor who was previously voted “most wanted” on a dating app – according to reports.
The 38-year-old chart topping star is said to have met with a lawyer named Tom Phillips.
Tom is the Managing Associate in the Corporate Department for independent law firm Mishcon de Reya.
The blue eyed hunk was previously deemed one of the “most-wanted singles” in London on the dating app, Happn – landing at number nine of the top 18 most eligible people in London list released by the app in May 2017.
Image: Instagram) Instagram)
A source told The Sun on Sunday: “Una and Tom met through mutual friends and have enjoyed a romantic evening out.
"It’s early days but he is smitten.”
A source close to the star has thrown doubt on the rumours the pair are dating, however.
They told Mirror Online: "she is not dating him. They had one date a few weeks ago. She is single and has been since March."
Una split from Irish sportsman David Breen in March after a year together.
She was previously married to Rugby Union stud Ben Foden, 34, between 2012 and 2018 – with the couple separating amid allegations the sport star had cheated.
The former couple have two children together – eight-year-old daughter Aoife and five-year-old son Tadhg.
Ben married American socialite Jackie Belanoff-Smith in 2019 after a mere two weeks of dating.
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The pair welcomed a daughter named Farrah in May this year.
Ben had claimed the whirlwind romance with Jackie had brought him closer to Una.
He said on Instagram following his the shock announcement of his nuptials: “The people who needed to know, such as close family and friends were told before anyone else and they are happy for me including my beautiful X wife @unahealy who I love even more for her blessing.”


thedailymirror--2020-07-05--Pret a Manger 'to close some of its UK sandwich shops putting 800 jobs at risk'

Hundreds of jobs are at risk as Pret a Manger prepares to close around one in ten of its UK sandwich shops .
The huge chain , which runs around 450 branches across the UK , says sales were decimated by lockdown .
It is understood the chief executive , Pano Christou , will make the devastating announcement on Wednesday but as many as 800 people are likely to lose their jobs .
The major restructuring will see 45 shops shut , reports Mail on Sunday .
During lockdown , there has been a vast cut in footfall in towns @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Manger stores are based .
The firm is now unable to meet many of its rent payments .
After appointing City advisers in May , the chain is believed to be considering a range of restructuring options .
These include a company voluntary arrangement ( CVA ) insolvency process , which would allow Pret to close unprofitable sites .
Pret , which was founded in 1986 , has raised €100 million ( £91 million ) in emergency funding from its banks since the start of the pandemic and cut executive pay .
Christou @ @ @ @ @ @ @ mid to long- term '' outlook `` remains very unknown '' .
A Pret spokesman said : `` We will update our team members in early July once the plan has been finalised . ''
The lockdown has hit the sector massively .
For instance , the Casual Dining Group , which owns Bella Italia , Las Iguanas and Café Rouge , has entered administration , with dozens of restaurants across the UK at risk .
More than 1,900 jobs are set to be axed , though 4,000 are reportedly secure for now @

Pret a Manger, which runs more than 450 branches in the UK, says it has been significantly affected by the coronavirus lockdown
Hundreds of jobs are at risk as Pret a Manger prepares to close around one in ten of its UK sandwich shops.
The huge chain, which runs around 450 branches across the UK, says sales were decimated by lockdown.
It is understood the chief executive, Pano Christou, will make the devastating announcement on Wednesday but as many as 800 people are likely to lose their jobs.
The major restructuring will see 45 shops shut, reports Mail on Sunday.
During lockdown, there has been a vast cut in footfall in towns and city centres where many Pret a Manger stores are based. The firm is now unable to meet many of its rent payments.
Image: REUTERS) REUTERS)
After appointing City advisers in May, the chain is believed to be considering a range of restructuring options. These include a company voluntary arrangement (CVA) insolvency process, which would allow Pret to close unprofitable sites.
Pret, which was founded in 1986, has raised €100 million (£91 million) in emergency funding from its banks since the start of the pandemic and cut executive pay.
Christou, though, has warned its "mid to long- term" outlook "remains very unknown".
A Pret spokesman said: "We will update our team members in early July once the plan has been finalised."
The lockdown has hit the sector massively. For instance, the Casual Dining Group, which owns Bella Italia, Las Iguanas and Café Rouge, has entered administration, with dozens of restaurants across the UK at risk.
More than 1,900 jobs are set to be axed, though 4,000 are reportedly secure for now.


thedailymirror--2020-07-04--Man Utd transfer round up - Alexis Sanchez's Inter stay, Juan Mata's future

The Norwegian coach has finally managed to get Paul Pogba and Bruno Fernandes in the same team , and it was clear to see the benefit of that against Brighton & Hove Albion midweek when the Reds ran out comfortable winners .
Solskjaer is not content with what he has , however , and United have been linked with a string of big-name signings this summer .
It ’ s unlikely there will be a significant overhaul , but that hasn ’ t stopped the rumour mill churning out stories .
Here are the latest United rumours .
The future @ @ @ @ @ @ @ taken an interesting development .
The Chilean is currently on loan at Inter Milan under Antonio Conte , a spell that has seen him return two goals and five assists in 13 league games .
That has convinced Conte to extend Sanchez ’ s stay at the club , according to Sky Italia ( via Sempre Inter ) .
United have already agreed to extend the player ’ s loan deal until the end of the Serie A season , but Inter are now looking at options beyond this current season .
The @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to buy the player permanently and they are now considering a loan deal with an obligation to buy .
Veteran midfielder Juan Mata is considering his future at the club amid reported interest from Fenerbahce .
The former Chelsea and Valencia player is in the final year of his contract at Old Trafford although the club do hold the option to extend it by a year .
Despite not being a central figure at the club , the Spaniard has played 1,806 competitive minutes this season .
That hasn ’ t stopped him @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Turkish website Sansursuz Futbol claiming Mata is ready to leave Old Trafford to join Fenerbahce when the transfer window reopens .
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer will seek out former team-mate Diego Forlan as he plans to make a move for Uruguayan starlet Facundo Pellistri , according to The Athletic .
The 18-year-old striker - who is coached by Forlan - is thought to have a £10million release clause in his contract .
Solskjaer will reportedly speak to his friend Forlan ahead of a summer move , but Real Madrid and Manchester City will offer @ @ @

OLE GUNNAR SOLSKJAER ADMITS MAN UTD ARE ALWAYS LOOKING FOR SIGNINGS TO IMPROVE SQUAD
OLE GUNNAR SOLSKJAER ADMITS MAN UTD ARE ALWAYS LOOKING FOR SIGNINGS TO IMPROVE SQUAD
Man Utd are poised to continue their overhaul as Ole Gunnar Solskjaer embarks on a second transfer window with the likes of Alexis Sanchez and Juan Mata facing uncertain futures
Manchester United are a team slowly improving under Ole Gunnar Solskjaer.
The Norwegian coach has finally managed to get Paul Pogba and Bruno Fernandes in the same team, and it was clear to see the benefit of that against Brighton & Hove Albion midweek when the Reds ran out comfortable winners.
Solskjaer is not content with what he has, however, and United have been linked with a string of big-name signings this summer.
It’s unlikely there will be a significant overhaul, but that hasn’t stopped the rumour mill churning out stories. Here are the latest United rumours.
Image: REUTERS) REUTERS)
Inter Milan eager to extend Sanchez stay
The future of Alexis Sanchez at Manchester United has taken an interesting development.
The Chilean is currently on loan at Inter Milan under Antonio Conte, a spell that has seen him return two goals and five assists in 13 league games. That has convinced Conte to extend Sanchez’s stay at the club, according to Sky Italia (via Sempre Inter).
United have already agreed to extend the player’s loan deal until the end of the Serie A season, but Inter are now looking at options beyond this current season. The report said it would cost Inter €10-15million to buy the player permanently and they are now considering a loan deal with an obligation to buy.
Image: PA) PA)
Juan Mata ready to quit Old Trafford
Veteran midfielder Juan Mata is considering his future at the club amid reported interest from Fenerbahce.
The former Chelsea and Valencia player is in the final year of his contract at Old Trafford although the club do hold the option to extend it by a year. Despite not being a central figure at the club, the Spaniard has played 1,806 competitive minutes this season.
That hasn’t stopped him considering his future, however, with Turkish website Sansursuz Futbol claiming Mata is ready to leave Old Trafford to join Fenerbahce when the transfer window reopens.
Solskjaer eyes Uruguayan wonderkid
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer will seek out former team-mate Diego Forlan as he plans to make a move for Uruguayan starlet Facundo Pellistri, according to The Athletic.
The 18-year-old striker - who is coached by Forlan - is thought to have a £10million release clause in his contract.
Solskjaer will reportedly speak to his friend Forlan ahead of a summer move, but Real Madrid and Manchester City will offer United competition.


thedailymirror--2020-07-04--Gemma Collins' music career dreams go up in flames as Naughty Boy cancels duet

Gemma Collins ’ ambitions to be a star of the music charts have been left in ruins after music partner Naughty Boy pulled the plug on the project .
The 39-year-old The Only Way Is Essex star had been due to unleash a summer banger with Naughty Boy – aka 35-year-old Shahid Khan .
But those dreams look as likely to come true as Gemma ’ s plan to get impregnated by an alien as the chart topping music producer has cancelled their collaboration plans .
Naughty Boy says he is close to polishing off his upcoming , hotly anticipated @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and can ’ t wait for Gemma to get in the recording studio any longer .
He told The Sun on Sunday : “ I love the GC .
I was going to do something with her as she can sing , but I have my priorities .
“ I think she has potential but it has to come from her .
She has to really want it .
I wish her all the best with it.
” Gemma and Naughty Boy had intended to unleash a Christmas tune together last year , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to fruition .
The pair then planned to make a summer anthem together , but the coronavirus outbreak torpedoed that plan too .
And now Naughty Boy seems to have sunk Gem ’ s music plans completely .
The collaboration would have been quite the divergence from Naughty Boy ’ s projects to date – having previously released tracks featuring chart icons Beyonce and Wyclef Jean .
Indeed , a music source previously said : “ Some of Shahid ’ s advisers think he should try and distance himself quietly from Gemma now @ @ @ @ @ @ @ “ He is a serious musician and they think it could tarnish his credentials as a producer.
” Naughty Boy 's past hits include La La La with Sam Smith , Wonder featuring Emeli Sande , and Runnin ' ( Lose It All ) with Beyonce Knowles .

Gemma and Naughty Boy have been planning to release music together for almost a year but the music producer has pulled the plug after one delay too many
Gemma Collins' music career dreams go up in flames as Naughty Boy cancels their duet
Gemma Collins’ ambitions to be a star of the music charts have been left in ruins after music partner Naughty Boy pulled the plug on the project.
The 39-year-old The Only Way Is Essex star had been due to unleash a summer banger with Naughty Boy – aka 35-year-old Shahid Khan.
But those dreams look as likely to come true as Gemma’s plan to get impregnated by an alien as the chart topping music producer has cancelled their collaboration plans.
Naughty Boy says he is close to polishing off his upcoming, hotly anticipated, second album, Heart Land, and can’t wait for Gemma to get in the recording studio any longer.
Image: Instagram) Instagram)
He told The Sun on Sunday: “I love the GC. I was going to do something with her as she can sing, but I have my priorities.
“I think she has potential but it has to come from her. She has to really want it. I wish her all the best with it.”
Gemma and Naughty Boy had intended to unleash a Christmas tune together last year, but work commitments prevented the plan coming to fruition.
The pair then planned to make a summer anthem together, but the coronavirus outbreak torpedoed that plan too.
And now Naughty Boy seems to have sunk Gem’s music plans completely.
The collaboration would have been quite the divergence from Naughty Boy’s projects to date – having previously released tracks featuring chart icons Beyonce and Wyclef Jean.
Image: Instagram) Instagram)
Indeed, a music source previously said: “Some of Shahid’s advisers think he should try and distance himself quietly from Gemma now this has gone off the boil.
“He is a serious musician and they think it could tarnish his credentials as a producer.”
Naughty Boy's past hits include La La La with Sam Smith, Wonder featuring Emeli Sande, and Runnin' (Lose It All) with Beyonce Knowles.


thedailymirror--2020-07-04--Wijnaldum could play for Liverpool "with his eyes closed" due to Klopp system

Liverpool midfielder Gini Wijnaldum says the new Premier League champions are so well drilled he can play with his eyes closed .
Dutch international Wijdaldum has revealed how Jurgen Klopp 's tactical system is based on a synchronised team effort – both with and without the ball .
It is so well rehearsed that he does n't even have to look to check whether a team-mate is in the right position .
Wijnaldum said : “ Everything in our team is about movement .
It is the only way we can keep a high pressure game going .
“ Klopp @ @ @ @ @ @ @ one direct opponent .
Everyone in the team is responsible for everyone .
“ What he means with that is that he is demanding that all positions are covered all time and it does not matter by whom .
“ When the ball is on the other side of the pitch , I don ’ t even look at my direct opponent anymore because I know we are putting so much pressure on them that we are going to retrieve the ball in a couple of seconds anyway .
“ You have to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
It is the most fantastic way to play football and it is really fantastic to work under a manager like this.
” Wijnaldum added : “ In my career I have never had to train as hard as under Klopp .
“ Long hours of training , training really hard .
I hate pre-season anyway , it is just running , running and running .
Boring .
I am not ashamed to moan about it .
It really is tough under Klopp .
“ But once you have done it all you @ @ @ @ @ @ @ stage .
“ When you are winning 4-1 away at Arsenal and you don ’ t feel a bit of tiredness !
That gives us an incredible feeling of power .
”

Liverpool recently ended their wait for a Premier League title and Gini Wijnaldum has spoken about how Jurgen Klopp's tactics are now second nature to him
Gini Wijnaldum could play for Liverpool "with his eyes closed" due to Jurgen Klopp system
Liverpool midfielder Gini Wijnaldum says the new Premier League champions are so well drilled he can play with his eyes closed.
Dutch international Wijdaldum has revealed how Jurgen Klopp's tactical system is based on a synchronised team effort – both with and without the ball.
It is so well rehearsed that he doesn't even have to look to check whether a team-mate is in the right position.
Wijnaldum said: “Everything in our team is about movement. It is the only way we can keep a high pressure game going.
“Klopp tells us that nobody is responsible for one direct opponent. Everyone in the team is responsible for everyone.
Image: Action Images via Reuters) Action Images via Reuters)
“What he means with that is that he is demanding that all positions are covered all time and it does not matter by whom.
“When the ball is on the other side of the pitch, I don’t even look at my direct opponent anymore because I know we are putting so much pressure on them that we are going to retrieve the ball in a couple of seconds anyway.
“You have to be super fit to play like this. It is the most fantastic way to play football and it is really fantastic to work under a manager like this.”
Image: PA) PA)
Wijnaldum added: “In my career I have never had to train as hard as under Klopp.
“Long hours of training, training really hard. I hate pre-season anyway, it is just running, running and running. Boring. I am not ashamed to moan about it. It really is tough under Klopp.
“But once you have done it all you enter, what I call the happy stage.
“When you are winning 4-1 away at Arsenal and you don’t feel a bit of tiredness! That gives us an incredible feeling of power.”


thedailymirror--2020-07-04--Soho turns into one big street party as drinkers ignore social distancing rules

Streets in Soho , central London , were packed last night with drinkers desperate to enjoy their first pints in bars in more than 100 days due to lockdown .
Clips posted online show joyful people celebrating and engaging closely with those around them .
However the Government had advised Brits continue to keep one metre apart from others despite allowing bars and restaurants to reopen on Saturday July 4 .
One man , who passed through the busy roads , told Mirror Online : `` Walking down old Compton Street felt like wading through a Petri dish .
`` @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Not much chance to socially distance even just walking down the street . ''
Another video shared online shows a man twerking against a car trying to navigate through the crowds .
The twerker is moved on but the car struggles to get through Soho as other drinkers move into the road .
In each video , police officers are seen but significantly outnumbered by the drinkers .
But police had warned Saturday night would be as busy as New Year 's Eve for forces across England .
Nevertheless , the ugly scenes @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
One shocked woman wrote on Twitter : `` Just seen scenes if Soho pubs ... my heart goes out to those health care workers and their families who died of Covid to save the rest of us ... disgusting lack of respect . ''
And one man shared video of groups gathered in the streets , writing : `` Soho lockdown is over . ''
Another fumed : `` Just seen the scenes in Soho .
It 's as if the health care workers who risked their lives trying to deal with @ @ @ @ @ @ @ . ''
And Borough Market , also in the capital , was heaving with drinkers pictured sipping foamy pints .
They too were bunched together on the street .
Experts predicted pub-goers would sink a staggering 15 million pints at 23,000 establishments across England on Saturday alone .
Some opened their doors at 6am to accommodate the demand .
But prices for beer , wine , cider and spirits were hiked as pubs , including Wetherspoons , desperately tried to make up for lost business .
Nevertheless , people were queuing to get @ @ @ @ @ @ @ was a wait of around an hour just to get inside The Regal , a Wetherspoon in Cambridge .
Meanwhile A & E departments prepared for a surge in booze-fuelled patients by setting up tents outside hospitals to keep people socially distanced as they waited .
Police in Devon and Cornwall said they received more than 1,000 reports , most of which were `` drink-related '' , while police in West Yorkshire were called to a `` safety concern '' at a village pub near Bradford .
As drink flowed and tempers flared @ @ @ @ @ @ @ High Street , Essex .
following a `` disturbance '' .
In Nottinghamshire , some pub owners took the decision to close up after incidents of anti-social behaviour .
However , in Leicester , where a local lockdown has been enforced due to a spike in coronavirus cases , police say there were `` more officers on duty than on New Year 's Eve '' - to prevent people attempting to sneak out of the city in order to reach the pubs outside the lockdown zone .

Drinkers out in Soho, central London, on "Super Saturday" appeared to forget the Government's advice to behave and were instead pictured lining the streets
Streets in Soho, central London, were packed last night with drinkers desperate to enjoy their first pints in bars in more than 100 days due to lockdown.
Clips posted online show joyful people celebrating and engaging closely with those around them.
However the Government had advised Brits continue to keep one metre apart from others despite allowing bars and restaurants to reopen on Saturday July 4.
One man, who passed through the busy roads, told Mirror Online: "Walking down old Compton Street felt like wading through a Petri dish.
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"And that was at about 4:30pm. Not much chance to socially distance even just walking down the street."
Another video shared online shows a man twerking against a car trying to navigate through the crowds. The twerker is moved on but the car struggles to get through Soho as other drinkers move into the road.
In each video, police officers are seen but significantly outnumbered by the drinkers.
Image: REUTERS) REUTERS) Image: REUTERS) REUTERS)
But police had warned Saturday night would be as busy as New Year's Eve for forces across England.
Nevertheless, the ugly scenes sparked a furious backlash on social media.
One shocked woman wrote on Twitter : "Just seen scenes if Soho pubs... my heart goes out to those health care workers and their families who died of Covid to save the rest of us... disgusting lack of respect."
Image: REUTERS) REUTERS)
And one man shared video of groups gathered in the streets, writing: "Soho lockdown is over."
Another fumed: "Just seen the scenes in Soho. It's as if the health care workers who risked their lives trying to deal with the pandemic were just wasting their time."
And Borough Market, also in the capital, was heaving with drinkers pictured sipping foamy pints. They too were bunched together on the street.
Image: REUTERS) REUTERS)
Experts predicted pub-goers would sink a staggering 15 million pints at 23,000 establishments across England on Saturday alone. Some opened their doors at 6am to accommodate the demand.
But prices for beer, wine, cider and spirits were hiked as pubs, including Wetherspoons, desperately tried to make up for lost business.
Nevertheless, people were queuing to get in some pubs across England. There was a wait of around an hour just to get inside The Regal, a Wetherspoon in Cambridge.
Image: Empics Entertainment) Empics Entertainment)
Meanwhile A&E departments prepared for a surge in booze-fuelled patients by setting up tents outside hospitals to keep people socially distanced as they waited.
Police in Devon and Cornwall said they received more than 1,000 reports, most of which were "drink-related", while police in West Yorkshire were called to a "safety concern" at a village pub near Bradford.
As drink flowed and tempers flared, four people were arrested in Brentwood High Street, Essex. following a "disturbance". In Nottinghamshire, some pub owners took the decision to close up after incidents of anti-social behaviour.
However, in Leicester, where a local lockdown has been enforced due to a spike in coronavirus cases, police say there were "more officers on duty than on New Year's Eve" - to prevent people attempting to sneak out of the city in order to reach the pubs outside the lockdown zone.


thedailymirror--2020-07-04--White Lines stars dating after playing brother and sister on screen

White Lines stars Laura Haddock and Tom Rhys Harries have struck up a romance after playing siblings on the hit Netflix show .
The new couple feature on the hedonistic British-Spanish drama which features drugs , parties , and murder on the island of Ibiza .
Mum-of-two Laura , 34 , plays a character called Zoe Collins who goes to Ibiza to find the truth about the death of her brother , Axel – who is played by 28-year-old Tom .
Now reports have suggested the the pair have found love together after filming the 10 part series which dropped @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
A source told The Sun on Sunday : “ The couple have been spending a lot of time together in London and are really loved-up .
“ They ’ ve been hanging out a lot and are keen to shoot another series together .
“ She ’ s introduced Tom to all her friends and sees a future with him despite being seven years older.
” Laura – who stars in Marvel ’ s Guardians of the Galaxy film series – was previously married to The Hunger Games star Sam Claflin , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ July 2013 after two years of dating – but divorced in 2019 .
Laura and Sam have a son named Pip who was born in 2015 and a daughter named Margot , born in 2018 .
The couple announced their split on Instagram , with Sam writing : “ Laura and I have decided to legally separate .
`` We will move forward with nothing but love , friendship and a deep respect for one another , whilst continuing to raise our family together.
” Addressing the split last year , Sam hinted @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the BBC show Peaky Blinder , telling the Radio Times : “ I enjoy anything that distracts me from my own life at the moment , and gives me an insight into how the other half live .
”

The 34-year-old actress and 28-year-old actor play brother and sister Zoe and Axel Collins in series one of the hit Netflix show set on the Spanish Island of Ibiza
White Lines stars Laura Haddock and Tom Rhys Harries have struck up a romance after playing siblings on the hit Netflix show.
The new couple feature on the hedonistic British-Spanish drama which features drugs, parties, and murder on the island of Ibiza.
Mum-of-two Laura, 34, plays a character called Zoe Collins who goes to Ibiza to find the truth about the death of her brother, Axel – who is played by 28-year-old Tom.
Now reports have suggested the the pair have found love together after filming the 10 part series which dropped on the streaming network back in May.
Image: Netflix) Netflix)
A source told The Sun on Sunday: “The couple have been spending a lot of time together in London and are really loved-up.
“They’ve been hanging out a lot and are keen to shoot another series together.
“She’s introduced Tom to all her friends and sees a future with him despite being seven years older.”
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Laura – who stars in Marvel’s Guardians of the Galaxy film series – was previously married to The Hunger Games star Sam Claflin, 34.
The pair tied-the-knot back in July 2013 after two years of dating – but divorced in 2019.
Laura and Sam have a son named Pip who was born in 2015 and a daughter named Margot, born in 2018.
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The couple announced their split on Instagram, with Sam writing: “Laura and I have decided to legally separate.
"We will move forward with nothing but love, friendship and a deep respect for one another, whilst continuing to raise our family together.”
Addressing the split last year, Sam hinted he was throwing himself into working on the BBC show Peaky Blinder, telling the Radio Times: “I enjoy anything that distracts me from my own life at the moment, and gives me an insight into how the other half live.”


thedailymirror--2020-07-04--Leeds plot ambitious transfer bid for Celtic striker Odsonne Edouard

Leeds are plotting an ambitious move for Celtic striker Odsonne Edouard if they win promotion to the Premier League .
Boss Marcelo Bielsa has made a new frontman a priority this summer and Edouard , who has scored 28 goals in 45 appearances in all competitions for the Hoops , is high up on his list of targets .
Celtic do not want to lose the player as they chase ’ 10 in a row ’ .
But that won ’ t stop Championship leaders Leeds testing the waters to see if they can tempt the player south of the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ has scored 61 goals at just under a goal a game since arriving in Glasgow from Paris Saint-Germain in 2018 .
Former Celtic boss Brendan Rodgers has been linked with a move to take Edouard to Leicester but that won ’ t put off a bid by Leeds if Bielsa does lead them back to the top flight .
The Argentine manager is very particular about what he wants in a centre-forward .
Current Whites star Patrick Bamford has been heavily criticised this term but Bielsa has regularly backed his frontman .
The @ @ @ @ @ @ @ as prolific as some of his counterparts , but fits well into Bielsa 's system that demands a high press and is based on possession .
Leeds added Jean-Kevin Augustin in the January transfer window as the Yorkshire club sought attacking reinforcements .
But the striker 's loan spell only saw him play a hand full of minutes and he has returned to RB Leipzig .
The German side though are adamant the deal struck between the two clubs means Leeds must purchase the striker if they are promoted .
Reports suggest that @ @ @ @ @ @ @ than £17m .

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Leeds have their sights set on promotion and are already eyeing Premier League quality talent with Celtic's Odsonne Edouard on Marcelo Bielsa's radar
Leeds are plotting an ambitious move for Celtic striker Odsonne Edouard if they win promotion to the Premier League.
Boss Marcelo Bielsa has made a new frontman a priority this summer and Edouard, who has scored 28 goals in 45 appearances in all competitions for the Hoops, is high up on his list of targets.
Celtic do not want to lose the player as they chase ’10 in a row’.
But that won’t stop Championship leaders Leeds testing the waters to see if they can tempt the player south of the border.
The 22-year-old French youth international has scored 61 goals at just under a goal a game since arriving in Glasgow from Paris Saint-Germain in 2018.
Image: PA) PA)
Former Celtic boss Brendan Rodgers has been linked with a move to take Edouard to Leicester but that won’t put off a bid by Leeds if Bielsa does lead them back to the top flight.
The Argentine manager is very particular about what he wants in a centre-forward.
Current Whites star Patrick Bamford has been heavily criticised this term but Bielsa has regularly backed his frontman.
The former Middlesbrough and Derby player is not as prolific as some of his counterparts, but fits well into Bielsa's system that demands a high press and is based on possession.
Image: PA) PA)
Leeds added Jean-Kevin Augustin in the January transfer window as the Yorkshire club sought attacking reinforcements.
But the striker's loan spell only saw him play a hand full of minutes and he has returned to RB Leipzig.
The German side though are adamant the deal struck between the two clubs means Leeds must purchase the striker if they are promoted.
Reports suggest that the fee for Augustin could be more than £17m.


thedailymirror--2020-07-04--Arsenal transfer round up - Guendouzi's exit, Aubameyang contract update

Mikel Arteta is ready to begin making changes at Arsenal as he looks to move the club up the table and challenging for major honours again .
The Spanish coach has instigated a number of smart tactical tweaks since arriving at the Emirates , but it has now time for the transfer market to aid his cause .
Arteta has already told the Emirates board that investment is needed if they want to close on the Premier League 's two stand out sides .
But no one is quite sure how much he will have to spend , but that @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , and with that in mind , here are the latest Arsenal transfer rumours .
Thomas Partey is `` ready '' to join Arsenal , according to Graham Hunter .
Partey , 27 , has been a target for Arteta for some time and is believed to be available for around £45million from Atletico Madrid .
A release clause means the Spanish club have little way of stopping the move .
Atletico midfielder Partey has strongly been linked with a move to Arsenal ahead of the transfer window opening .
Speaking to Bet365 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the perfect signing for the Gunners .
`` Mikel Arteta will want to work with youth-team players but until Per Mertesacker , who is in charge of the academy and I 've got complete faith in to start a conveyor belt of hard , tough , well-trained , skilled footballers coming through , until that point they need to add quality , ” he said .
`` If I was to look around immediately I 'd buy a bargain-basement Luka Jovic from Real Madrid , I 'd buy Thomas Partey from Atletico and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , and Dayot Upamecano from Leipzig would be a perfect reinforcement at the back . ''
Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang is reportedly nearing a new deal at Arsenal .
The former Borussia Dortmund striker has been in fine form for the Gunners this season and notched 19 league goals in 30 games for the club .
That has seen focus turn to his new contract , and according to ESPN there is ‘ growing confidence ’ that a breakthrough can be found .
The outlet reports that Aubameyang wants a three-year deal on £250,000 per-week @ @ @ @ @ @ @ is a sizable commitment for a player that is 31-years-old .
This comes just days after the club agreed a new long-term deal with Bukayo Saka .
Guendouzi nearing Arsenal exit with cash or player swap deal likely Matteo Guendouzi ’ s time at Arsenal could be nearing an end as the club chases a cash or player swap deal .
The Frenchman has found himself on the wrong side of Arteta and has been absent from the matchday squad for Arsenal ’ s last two games .
Now The Athletics ’ David @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the player if they can find a suitable cash or player swap deal .
It is said that Arteta has been left unimpressed by Guendouzi ’ s attitude , and that means the club are now ready to cash in on the player they signed from FC Lorient in Ligue 2 .

Mikel Arteta is ready for his first summer transfer window at Arsenal but still has to clear up the futures of both Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang and Matteo Guendouzi
Mikel Arteta is ready to begin making changes at Arsenal as he looks to move the club up the table and challenging for major honours again.
The Spanish coach has instigated a number of smart tactical tweaks since arriving at the Emirates, but it has now time for the transfer market to aid his cause.
Arteta has already told the Emirates board that investment is needed if they want to close on the Premier League's two stand out sides.
But no one is quite sure how much he will have to spend, but that hasn’t stopped the rumour mill, and with that in mind, here are the latest Arsenal transfer rumours.
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Arsenal target ‘ready to join’
Thomas Partey is "ready" to join Arsenal, according to Graham Hunter.
Partey, 27, has been a target for Arteta for some time and is believed to be available for around £45million from Atletico Madrid. A release clause means the Spanish club have little way of stopping the move.
Atletico midfielder Partey has strongly been linked with a move to Arsenal ahead of the transfer window opening.
Speaking to Bet365, Hunter claimed that Partey would be the perfect signing for the Gunners.
"Mikel Arteta will want to work with youth-team players but until Per Mertesacker, who is in charge of the academy and I've got complete faith in to start a conveyor belt of hard, tough, well-trained, skilled footballers coming through, until that point they need to add quality,” he said.
"If I was to look around immediately I'd buy a bargain-basement Luka Jovic from Real Madrid, I'd buy Thomas Partey from Atletico and Partey is ready to come to Arsenal, and Dayot Upamecano from Leipzig would be a perfect reinforcement at the back."
Image: Getty Images) Getty Images)
Aubameyang edging towards new Arsenal deal
Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang is reportedly nearing a new deal at Arsenal.
The former Borussia Dortmund striker has been in fine form for the Gunners this season and notched 19 league goals in 30 games for the club. That has seen focus turn to his new contract, and according to ESPN there is ‘growing confidence’ that a breakthrough can be found.
The outlet reports that Aubameyang wants a three-year deal on £250,000 per-week to stay at the Emirates, which is a sizable commitment for a player that is 31-years-old. This comes just days after the club agreed a new long-term deal with Bukayo Saka.
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Guendouzi nearing Arsenal exit with cash or player swap deal likely
Matteo Guendouzi’s time at Arsenal could be nearing an end as the club chases a cash or player swap deal.
The Frenchman has found himself on the wrong side of Arteta and has been absent from the matchday squad for Arsenal’s last two games. Now The Athletics’ David Ornstein has claimed the club will sell the player if they can find a suitable cash or player swap deal.
It is said that Arteta has been left unimpressed by Guendouzi’s attitude, and that means the club are now ready to cash in on the player they signed from FC Lorient in Ligue 2.


thedailymirror--2020-07-04--Man Utd told its time for Dean Henderson to step up and challenge David de Gea

Dean Henderson is ready to challenge David de Gea for the No.1 role at  Manchester United , according to goalkeeping guru Eric Steele .
Steele brought Henderson to Old Trafford as a 14-year-old and helped hone De Gea ’ s reflexes when the Spaniard arrived from Atletico Madrid .
Now United ’ s former goalkeeping coach thinks the pair should go head-to-head next season – a move which he believes would stimulate both of their careers .
Henderson is coming to the end of his second season on loan at Sheffield United and the Blades would love to keep @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Premier League clubs , including Chelsea , are monitoring the 23-year-old ’ s situation .
Henderson faces Burnley today , with Steele insisting he is now capable of challenging De Gea , who has come in for criticism from ex-United great Roy Keane .
“ I would like to see him play at Manchester United .
There ’ s a huge difference between playing in the Championship and the Premier League for Sheffield United , ” said Steele .
“ He ’ s done a terrific job stepping up and Chris Wilder has @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to Dean should be , ‘ Can you play at Manchester United ?
Can you play in front of 76,000 ?
Can you take on David de Gea ?
’ .
“ I think it would also be good for David .
Coming up to 30 , I think he needs a fresh challenge – one from within the club through Dean Henderson .
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has to make a big decision .
“ It could depend on whether United are playing Champions League football next season .
One thing is pretty @ @ @ @ @ @ @ them selling Dean .
It ’ s also a big decision for Dean .
“ I brought him in as a raw 14-year-old from Carlisle .
We knew then we were bringing in potential .
He ’ s still young at 23.
” A successful goalkeeping consultant , Steele – whose clients include the FA – saw Keane ’ s attack on De Gea after his lapse against Tottenham in which the former United skipper labelled him “ the most overrated goalkeeper I ’ ve seen in a long time ” .
Steele @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to stand up for himself and say , ‘ Fine , error made ’ .
He ’ s coming up to 400 games for United .
“ He ’ s going to go past Peter Schmeichel ’ s Old Trafford appearances in the next few games .
You don ’ t play 400 games for Manchester United and win six or seven trophies and not be up there .
To achieve that over the last nine years you ’ ve got to be at some level – and David is right up there.
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ club ’ s Player of the Year on four occasions and been recognised by his peers five times – being selected in the PFA Premier League team of the season .
He ’ s a proven winner .
“ But you always need a challenge – and that should come from Dean Henderson next season .
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Dean Henderson has been tipped to eventually challenge David de Gea for Man Utd's No 1 spot but some reckon he is already primed to usurp the Spaniard
Man Utd told its time for Dean Henderson to step up and challenge David de Gea
Dean Henderson is ready to challenge David de Gea for the No.1 role at  Manchester United, according to goalkeeping guru Eric Steele.
Steele brought Henderson to Old Trafford as a 14-year-old and helped hone De Gea’s reflexes when the Spaniard arrived from Atletico Madrid.
Now United’s former goalkeeping coach thinks the pair should go head-to-head next season – a move which he believes would stimulate both of their careers.
Henderson is coming to the end of his second season on loan at Sheffield United and the Blades would love to keep him, while a number of other Premier League clubs, including Chelsea, are monitoring the 23-year-old’s situation.
Henderson faces Burnley today, with Steele insisting he is now capable of challenging De Gea, who has come in for criticism from ex-United great Roy Keane.
Image: REUTERS) REUTERS)
“I would like to see him play at Manchester United. There’s a huge difference between playing in the Championship and the Premier League for Sheffield United,” said Steele.
“He’s done a terrific job stepping up and Chris Wilder has recognised that.
“The challenge now to Dean should be, ‘Can you play at Manchester United? Can you play in front of 76,000? Can you take on David de Gea?’.
“I think it would also be good for David. Coming up to 30, I think he needs a fresh challenge – one from within the club through Dean Henderson. Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has to make a big decision.
Image: REUTERS) REUTERS)
“It could depend on whether United are playing Champions League football next season. One thing is pretty certain: I can’t see them selling Dean. It’s also a big decision for Dean.
“I brought him in as a raw 14-year-old from Carlisle. We knew then we were bringing in potential. He’s still young at 23.”
A successful goalkeeping consultant, Steele – whose clients include the FA – saw Keane’s attack on De Gea after his lapse against Tottenham in which the former United skipper labelled him “the most overrated goalkeeper I’ve seen in a long time”.
Steele added: “David is experienced enough to stand up for himself and say, ‘Fine, error made’. He’s coming up to 400 games for United.
“He’s going to go past Peter Schmeichel’s Old Trafford appearances in the next few games. You don’t play 400 games for Manchester United and win six or seven trophies and not be up there. To achieve that over the last nine years you’ve got to be at some level – and David is right up there.”
“He’s been the club’s Player of the Year on four occasions and been recognised by his peers five times – being selected in the PFA Premier League team of the season. He’s a proven winner.
“But you always need a challenge – and that should come from Dean Henderson next season.”


thedailymirror--2020-07-04--Joe Cole urges West Ham owners to back David Moyes' RB Leipzig plan

Joe Cole has urged West Ham ’ s owners to stick with David Moyes – and allow him to turn the club into the Premier League ’ s RB Leipzig .
Before committing to a second spell at West Ham , Moyes spent some time with Bundesliga side Leipzig .
The former Manchester United chief saw how the team have emerged into a Bundesliga force after being in the fifth tier a decade ago .
Cole said : “ I think when David went into West Ham , there were concerns from some fans that he was just coming in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ talking to David and listening to him about his experience going over to RB Leipzig , he ’ s returned to football with a renewed vigour and a different idea this time of how he wants to develop the club – and I like what he ’ s saying.
” Leipzig have finished third in the Bundesliga behind champions Bayern Munich and Borussia Dortmund , after being runners-up in their first season in the top flight two years ago and sixth last season .
Their success was built on buying young stars such @ @ @ @ @ @ @ from Stuttgart in 2016 for £8million before being sold to Chelsea last month for £47.5m .
Former Hammer Cole – now an academy coach at Chelsea – added : “ If the club use the Leipzig model , where they bring in young , hungry players and don ’ t overpay for ageing players , and if they play the high-intensity football West Ham fans like , then I like that .
“ If West Ham can stay up and David keeps himself in the job and gets the chance to develop his @ @ @ @ @ @ @ And if fans understand that model and it ’ s presented to them the right way in the type of players the club wants to bring in , they ’ ll support it .
“ If anyone does their homework on Leipzig it ’ s a fantastic model and I like the fact that David is talking like that .
“ Then the tide turns , instead of getting players in just to get us over the line .
There needs to be a strategy they all can implement.
” After their last-gasp @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to follow that up with a win at Newcastle today .
But , despite taking Chelsea ’ s scalp , Cole reckons West Ham ’ s relegation scrap may go to the last day and their home clash with Aston Villa .

David Moyes is looking to secure West Ham's top flight status and has been backed to turn the Hammers into a top Premier League side if given time
Joe Cole has urged West Ham’s owners to stick with David Moyes – and allow him to turn the club into the Premier League’s RB Leipzig.
Before committing to a second spell at West Ham, Moyes spent some time with Bundesliga side Leipzig.
The former Manchester United chief saw how the team have emerged into a Bundesliga force after being in the fifth tier a decade ago.
Cole said: “I think when David went into West Ham, there were concerns from some fans that he was just coming in to steady the ship.
“But talking to David and listening to him about his experience going over to RB Leipzig, he’s returned to football with a renewed vigour and a different idea this time of how he wants to develop the club – and I like what he’s saying.”
Image: PA) PA)
Leipzig have finished third in the Bundesliga behind champions Bayern Munich and Borussia Dortmund, after being runners-up in their first season in the top flight two years ago and sixth last season.
Their success was built on buying young stars such as striker Timo Werner, who joined from Stuttgart in 2016 for £8million before being sold to Chelsea last month for £47.5m.
Former Hammer Cole – now an academy coach at Chelsea – added: “If the club use the Leipzig model, where they bring in young, hungry players and don’t overpay for ageing players, and if they play the high-intensity football West Ham fans like, then I like that.
“If West Ham can stay up and David keeps himself in the job and gets the chance to develop his ideas that would be fantastic.
Image: Bongarts/Getty Images) Bongarts/Getty Images)
“And if fans understand that model and it’s presented to them the right way in the type of players the club wants to bring in, they’ll support it.
“If anyone does their homework on Leipzig it’s a fantastic model and I like the fact that David is talking like that.
“Then the tide turns, instead of getting players in just to get us over the line. There needs to be a strategy they all can implement.”
After their last-gasp victory over Chelsea, the Irons hope to follow that up with a win at Newcastle today.
But, despite taking Chelsea’s scalp, Cole reckons West Ham’s relegation scrap may go to the last day and their home clash with Aston Villa.


thedailymirror--2020-07-04--Hydroxychloroquine trial halted after 'failure to reduce Covid-19 deaths'

Trials of hydroxychloroquine on coronavirus patients have been halted after they failed to reduce mortality .
The malaria drug and a combination HIV drug lopinavir/ritonavir was trialled on patients infected with Covid-19 .
In a statement , the World Health Organisation said : “ These interim trial results show that hydroxychloroquine and lopinavir/ritonavir produce little or no reduction in the mortality of hospitalised Covid-19 patients when compared to standard of care . ''
Referring to large multi-country trials that the agency is leading , the WHO added : `` Solidarity trial investigators will interrupt the trials with immediate effect '' @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , taken on the recommendation of the trial ’ s international steering committee , does not affect other studies where those drugs are used for non-hospitalised patients or as a prophylaxis .
Another branch of the WHO-led trial is looking at the potential effect of Gilead ’ s antiviral drug remdesivir on Covid-19 .
The European Commission on Friday gave remdesivir conditional approval for use after being shown to shorten hospital recovery times .
The solidarity trial started out with five branches looking at possible treatment approaches to Covid-19 : standard care ; @ @ @ @ @ @ @ lopanivir/ritonavir combined with interferon .
The setback comes as the WHO also reported over 200,000 new cases globally of the disease for the first time in a single day .
The United States accounted for 53,213 of the total 212,326 new cases recorded on Friday , the WHO said .
The previous highest daily figure for new cases was 189,077 , which was recorded on June 28 .
There have been more than 11 million confirmed cases worldwide so far , with an estimated 525,000 deaths .
According to the WHO , a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 24 hours to 10am today .
In the US a further 53,213 new infections were recorded in the past 24 hours .
This was closely followed by Brazil , with 48,105 .
India had a further 22,771 people testing positive for the deadly virus .
The UK has confirmed 519 new cases in that time .
It comes as countries which were heavily hit in the early days of the outbreak begin to ease their lockdown restrictions .
Spanish authorities today put 200,000 residents back in lockdown following a surge of cases in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ including the ancient city of Lleida , have been confined and roadblocks set up since midday on Saturday due to a worrying surge in cases that comes amid fears of a second wave of Covid-19 .
The global figures should be taken with a pinch of salt , however , as different countries have different testing capabilities .
The latest WHO report said : `` Caution must be taken when interpreting all data presented .
`` Differences are to be expected between information products published by WHO , national public health authorities , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and different data cut-off times . ''

The World Health Organisation said the malaria drug produced little or no reduction in the morality of hospitalised Covid-19 patients, as a record number of coronavirus cases were reported
Trials of hydroxychloroquine on coronavirus patients have been halted after they failed to reduce mortality.
The malaria drug and a combination HIV drug lopinavir/ritonavir was trialled on patients infected with Covid-19.
In a statement, the World Health Organisation said: “These interim trial results show that hydroxychloroquine and lopinavir/ritonavir produce little or no reduction in the mortality of hospitalised Covid-19 patients when compared to standard of care."
Referring to large multi-country trials that the agency is leading, the WHO added: "Solidarity trial investigators will interrupt the trials with immediate effect".
The UN agency said the decision, taken on the recommendation of the trial’s international steering committee, does not affect other studies where those drugs are used for non-hospitalised patients or as a prophylaxis.
Image: REUTERS) REUTERS)
Another branch of the WHO-led trial is looking at the potential effect of Gilead’s antiviral drug remdesivir on Covid-19.
The European Commission on Friday gave remdesivir conditional approval for use after being shown to shorten hospital recovery times.
The solidarity trial started out with five branches looking at possible treatment approaches to Covid-19: standard care; remdesivir; hydroxychloroquine; lopinavir/ritonavir; and lopanivir/ritonavir combined with interferon.
The setback comes as the WHO also reported over 200,000 new cases globally of the disease for the first time in a single day.
The United States accounted for 53,213 of the total 212,326 new cases recorded on Friday, the WHO said.
Image: AFP via Getty Images) AFP via Getty Images)
The previous highest daily figure for new cases was 189,077, which was recorded on June 28.
There have been more than 11 million confirmed cases worldwide so far, with an estimated 525,000 deaths.
According to the WHO, a further 5,134 deaths were recorded in the 24 hours to 10am today.
In the US a further 53,213 new infections were recorded in the past 24 hours.
Image: AFP via Getty Images) AFP via Getty Images)
This was closely followed by Brazil, with 48,105.
India had a further 22,771 people testing positive for the deadly virus.
The UK has confirmed 519 new cases in that time.
It comes as countries which were heavily hit in the early days of the outbreak begin to ease their lockdown restrictions.
Spanish authorities today put 200,000 residents back in lockdown following a surge of cases in Catalonia.
Residents of El Segria, including the ancient city of Lleida, have been confined and roadblocks set up since midday on Saturday due to a worrying surge in cases that comes amid fears of a second wave of Covid-19.
The global figures should be taken with a pinch of salt, however, as different countries have different testing capabilities.
The latest WHO report said: "Caution must be taken when interpreting all data presented.
"Differences are to be expected between information products published by WHO, national public health authorities, and other sources using different inclusion criteria and different data cut-off times."


thedailymirror--2020-07-04--Katie Price beams in selfie with Jett and Bunny after confirming new romance

Katie Price was all smiles as she snapped a selfie with her two youngest , after it emerged that she 's found romance with a new man .
Doting mum Katie beamed for the camera with Jett , six , and Bunny , five , as the three got in some quality time together .
Their cat , Hagrid , poked his head into the photo as well .
`` My gorgeous Jett and Bunny , '' the proud mum wrote , `` oh and Hagrid the cat lol . ''
She shares the two with ex Kieran Hayler , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , with former footballer Dwight Yorke , and Junior , 15 , and Princess , 13 with Peter Andre .
Katie was recently snapped piling on the PDA with former Love Island star Carl Woods outside his Hertfordshire home .
She 's even said to be `` head over heels '' with the handsome 31 year old , with a video from a famous Essex spot showing the two sharing a cuddle in the garden as they enjoyed a meal .
Sheesh in Chigwell- a favourite haunt of the TOWIE lot - shared @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the camera remarking : `` Awwww look at this beautiful little setting here .
`` They 've been in lockdown for three months , they have n't been able to see each other for three months ! ''
Katie tells the camera man that he had introduced them in the first place , to which he replies : `` Well , that 's what we do at Sheesh , whatever happens at Sheesh stays at Sheesh . ''
A source told The Sun that Katie had n't been looking for a serious commitment @ @ @ @ @ @ @ she realised Carl was a keeper .
`` She 's surprised by how fast they clicked , '' the insider claimed , `` He 's her ideal man , really - he 's got a job and his own money , he 's fit , they have a laugh - and she really fancies him .
`` He 's told her he 's not interested in being famous or another 'Mr Pricey ' - he just wants to be with her . ''
Meanwhile , the former glamour model has landed her own @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ghost-hunting alongside the UK 's leading psychic .
Psychic Sally will record soundbites for her podcast while Katie captures footage for her YouTube channel as the pair investigate rumours of a haunted 900 year old house .
Katie 's rep told Mirror Online : `` Katie has always been an avid and has documented a few of her experiences in the past .
`` Katie will be teaming up with a host of faces from the paranormal world to be aired on her YouTube channel later this year . ''

Katie Price has date with Love Island star Carl Woods as pair confirm new romance
Katie Price has date with Love Island star Carl Woods as pair confirm new romance
Proud mum Katie snapped a selfie with her two youngest after being seen sharing a snog with new man and Love Island star Carl Woods
Katie Price beams in cute selfie with Jett and Bunny after confirming new romance
Katie Price was all smiles as she snapped a selfie with her two youngest, after it emerged that she's found romance with a new man.
Doting mum Katie beamed for the camera with Jett, six, and Bunny, five, as the three got in some quality time together.
Their cat, Hagrid, poked his head into the photo as well.
"My gorgeous Jett and Bunny," the proud mum wrote, "oh and Hagrid the cat lol."
She shares the two with ex Kieran Hayler, while she also has Harvey, 18, with former footballer Dwight Yorke, and Junior, 15, and Princess, 13 with Peter Andre.
Image: katieprice/Instagram) katieprice/Instagram)
Katie was recently snapped piling on the PDA with former Love Island star Carl Woods outside his Hertfordshire home.
She's even said to be "head over heels" with the handsome 31 year old, with a video from a famous Essex spot showing the two sharing a cuddle in the garden as they enjoyed a meal.
Sheesh in Chigwell- a favourite haunt of the TOWIE lot - shared the video, with a man behind the camera remarking: "Awwww look at this beautiful little setting here.
Image: sheeshchigwell/Instagram) sheeshchigwell/Instagram) Image: sheeshchigwell/Instagram) sheeshchigwell/Instagram)
"They've been in lockdown for three months, they haven't been able to see each other for three months!"
Katie tells the camera man that he had introduced them in the first place, to which he replies: "Well,that's what we do at Sheesh, whatever happens at Sheesh stays at Sheesh."
A source told The Sun that Katie hadn't been looking for a serious commitment, but soon changed her tune when she realised Carl was a keeper.
Image: carljwoods/Instagram) carljwoods/Instagram)
"She's surprised by how fast they clicked," the insider claimed, "He's her ideal man, really - he's got a job and his own money, he's fit, they have a laugh - and she really fancies him.
"He's told her he's not interested in being famous or another 'Mr Pricey' - he just wants to be with her."
Meanwhile, the former glamour model has landed her own show - in which she'll be ghost-hunting alongside the UK's leading psychic.
Image: Katie Price/Youtube) Katie Price/Youtube)
Psychic Sally will record soundbites for her podcast while Katie captures footage for her YouTube channel as the pair investigate rumours of a haunted 900 year old house.
Katie's rep told Mirror Online : "Katie has always been an avid and has documented a few of her experiences in the past.
"Katie will be teaming up with a host of faces from the paranormal world to be aired on her YouTube channel later this year."