thedailymirror--2020-04-30--Gigi Hadid confirms pregnancy with Zayn in emotional video message

Gigi Hadid has broken her silence to confirm reports she is expecting her first baby with boyfriend Zayn Malik .
The model , 25 , appeared delighted to finally be discussing the news as she took part in a video chat with US talk show host Jimmy Fallon .
Wasting no time , Jimmy said to the the mum-to-be : `` I 've got to say ... congratulations on expecting a baby ! ''
Thanking the presenter , Gigi could n't hide her joy as she beamed and clasped her hands in front of her stomach .
`` We 're @ @ @ @ @ @ @ everyone 's well wishes and support , '' she gushed .
`` It was the ray of sunshine that we all need , '' said Jimmy .
Gigi , who is currently on lockdown at her family 's farm in Pennsylvania with Zayn , kept her blossoming bump hidden from view in an oversized tartan coat .
She told Jimmy she felt lucky to be pregnant at this time as she was able to spend so much quality time with her pop star beau .
`` It 's a nice silver lining to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ together and really experience it day by day . ''
Gigi then talked the host through her 25th birthday party at the weekend where she initially puzzled fans by breaking down in tears at the food her family provided for her .
Explaining why she got so emotional , Gigi said her pregnancy craving was bagels and so her family members had managed to track down some treats from her favourite bakery in the lockdown .
`` I was so excited that everything was bagel .
Then I found out that Buddy the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ she gushed .
`` I do n't know if it 's my hormones right now or quarantine emotions but I cried every five minutes for like an hour .
`` Every time I thought that Buddy made my cake .
I could n't stop crying . ''
Eagled-eyed fans had suspected the bash might be doubling as a gender reveal party as Gigi was pictured with pink and blue balloon holders and a 'Hello Little One ' gift bag .
Before Gigi or Zayn confirmed mounting rumours , Yolanda Hadid was happy to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ The Real Housewives of Beverley Hills star told RTL Boulevard : `` Of course we are so excited .
I 'm excited to become a oma [ grandmother ] in September especially after I lost my mom so recently .
`` But this is the beauty of life , one soul leaves us and a new one comes in .
We feel very blessed . ''

Gigi Hadid speaks about baby news for the first time!
Gigi Hadid speaks about baby news for the first time!
The 25-year-old supermodel has broken her silence to confirm rumours she and Zayn Malik are expecting their first child
Gigi Hadid announces pregnancy and spills on cravings, hormones and life with Zayn
Gigi Hadid has broken her silence to confirm reports she is expecting her first baby with boyfriend Zayn Malik.
The model, 25, appeared delighted to finally be discussing the news as she took part in a video chat with US talk show host Jimmy Fallon.
Wasting no time, Jimmy said to the the mum-to-be: "I've got to say... congratulations on expecting a baby!"
Thanking the presenter, Gigi couldn't hide her joy as she beamed and clasped her hands in front of her stomach.
"We're very excited and happy and grateful for everyone's well wishes and support," she gushed.
"It was the ray of sunshine that we all need," said Jimmy.
Gigi, who is currently on lockdown at her family's farm in Pennsylvania with Zayn, kept her blossoming bump hidden from view in an oversized tartan coat.
She told Jimmy she felt lucky to be pregnant at this time as she was able to spend so much quality time with her pop star beau.
"It's a nice silver lining to be able to be home and be together and really experience it day by day."
Image: Getty Images) Getty Images)
Gigi then talked the host through her 25th birthday party at the weekend where she initially puzzled fans by breaking down in tears at the food her family provided for her.
Explaining why she got so emotional, Gigi said her pregnancy craving was bagels and so her family members had managed to track down some treats from her favourite bakery in the lockdown.
"I was so excited that everything was bagel. Then I found out that Buddy the Cake Boss made my cake," she gushed.
"I don't know if it's my hormones right now or quarantine emotions but I cried every five minutes for like an hour.
"Every time I thought that Buddy made my cake. I couldn't stop crying."
Image: Instagram) Instagram)
Eagled-eyed fans had suspected the bash might be doubling as a gender reveal party as Gigi was pictured with pink and blue balloon holders and a 'Hello Little One' gift bag.
Before Gigi or Zayn confirmed mounting rumours, Yolanda Hadid was happy to speak to reporters earlier this week.
The Real Housewives of Beverley Hills star told RTL Boulevard: "Of course we are so excited. I'm excited to become a oma [grandmother] in September especially after I lost my mom so recently.
"But this is the beauty of life, one soul leaves us and a new one comes in. We feel very blessed."


thedailymirror--2020-04-30--EastEnders bosses confirm cast won't return to work until it's 'safe to do so'

EastEnders bosses have revealed that the cast wo n't return to work anytime soon as the BBC soap was axed due to the coronavirus .
The show was brought to a standstill six weeks ago as the government announced lockdown plans , with the BBC deciding to reduce the amount of weekly episodes for the safety of the cast and crew .
But with the popular show starting to run low on episodes , it 's uncertain when the BBC soap will resume filming due to the lockdown .
An insider for the soap told Mirror Online that bosses wo @ @ @ @ @ @ @ it remains unclear when the cast can return to work due to the pandemic .
They revealed : `` No one will return until it 's safe , no one will take a risk . ''
Fans of the BBC soap saw filming come to a halt on March 18 and episodes were dropped from four to two a week .
A spokeswoman for EastEnders said : `` No dates have been set for filming to resume and we will not return until it is safe to do so .
`` We will @ @ @ @ @ @ @ advice from the World Health Organisation and Public Health England . ''
The soap set has been empty for six weeks since the lockdown was imposed .
Other soaps have also reduced filming due to the coronavirus , including Coronation Street and Holby City .
Earlier this week , the producers of Aussie soap Neighbours announced that cast and crew are heading back to work after one month of lockdown on the show .
They 'll be returning next week , and experts have claimed it could be used as an example of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ around the world .
Show boss Chris Oliver-Taylor explained : `` There will be no more than 100 people a day in any area , we ’ ll implement the four-square-metre rule and the one-and-a-half-metre social distancing rule . ''
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Exclusive: EastEnders bosses have confirmed they won't take the 'risk' of letting the cast go back to work until it's 'safe to do so'
EastEnders bosses confirm cast won't return to work until it's 'safe to do so'
EastEnders bosses have revealed that the cast won't return to work anytime soon as the BBC soap was axed due to the coronavirus.
The show was brought to a standstill six weeks ago as the government announced lockdown plans, with the BBC deciding to reduce the amount of weekly episodes for the safety of the cast and crew.
But with the popular show starting to run low on episodes, it's uncertain when the BBC soap will resume filming due to the lockdown.
An insider for the soap told Mirror Online that bosses won't take a "risk" and it remains unclear when the cast can return to work due to the pandemic.
Image: BBC) BBC)
They revealed: "No one will return until it's safe, no one will take a risk."
Fans of the BBC soap saw filming come to a halt on March 18 and episodes were dropped from four to two a week.
A spokeswoman for EastEnders said: "No dates have been set for filming to resume and we will not return until it is safe to do so.
"We will continue to follow the latest news and advice from the World Health Organisation and Public Health England."
Image: BBC) BBC)
The soap set has been empty for six weeks since the lockdown was imposed.
Other soaps have also reduced filming due to the coronavirus, including Coronation Street and Holby City.
Earlier this week, the producers of Aussie soap Neighbours announced that cast and crew are heading back to work after one month of lockdown on the show.
They'll be returning next week, and experts have claimed it could be used as an example of how best to resume filming other programmes around the world.
Show boss Chris Oliver-Taylor explained: "There will be no more than 100 people a day in any area, we’ll implement the four-square-metre rule and the one-and-a-half-metre social distancing rule."
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thedailymirror--2020-04-30--Dua Lipa shares baby joy at 'sister-in-law' Gigi Hadid's pregnancy

Dua Lip has shared her excitement at becoming an auntie as she opened up about Gigi Hadid 's pregnancy .
Supermodel Gigi is five months pregnant with her first child with former One Direction star Zayn , it was revealed this week .
Days after the happy news was confirmed by Yolanda Hadid , Dua - who is dating Gigi 's brother Anwar - discussed the new arrival now that the secret was out .
During an appearance on New Zealand radio station The Edge , Dua was asked : `` Technically , you 're going to be an auntie @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Dua .
`` It 's very exciting news .
We 're very , very excited , '' she added .
`` It 's going to be one hell of a baby shower you , Zayn , the Weeknd ( who is dating Gigi 's sister Bella . )
'' said the host .
`` How long have you been sitting on this secret ? ''
they asked .
`` Ah you guys are really putting me in a ... not long !
not long ! ''
laughed Dua .
After some protesting , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a `` little bit '' before the news was announced on Wednesday .
Before Gigi or Zayn confirmed mounting rumours , Yolanda Hadid was happy to speak to reporters earlier this week .
The Real Housewives of Beverley Hills star told RTL Boulevard : `` Of course we are so excited .
I 'm excited to become a oma [ grandmother ] in September especially after I lost my mom so recently .
`` But this is the beauty of life , one soul leaves us and a new one comes in .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ 's beloved mother Ans van den Herik sadly died in August last year at the age of 78 following a battle with cancer .
At the funeral in September Gigi invited her then boyfriend Tyler Cameron .
However , her romance with the TV star fizzled out and rumours began swirling she was back with on-off boyfriend Zayn in December .
The couple were pictured on a date in New York City in January as they finally put the speculation to bed and went public .
This week , a family insider told @ @ @ @ @ @ @ with her first child .

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The pop singer is dating Gigi's younger brother Anwar Hadid and said she's 'very excited' to be an aunt
Dua Lipa opens up about Gigi Hadid's pregnancy and becoming an aunt
Dua Lip has shared her excitement at becoming an auntie as she opened up about Gigi Hadid's pregnancy.
Supermodel Gigi is five months pregnant with her first child with former One Direction star Zayn, it was revealed this week.
Days after the happy news was confirmed by Yolanda Hadid, Dua - who is dating Gigi's brother Anwar - discussed the new arrival now that the secret was out.
During an appearance on New Zealand radio station The Edge, Dua was asked: "Technically, you're going to be an auntie?"
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"Yeah," confirmed Dua. "It's very exciting news. We're very, very excited," she added.
"It's going to be one hell of a baby shower you, Zayn, the Weeknd (who is dating Gigi's sister Bella.)" said the host.
"How long have you been sitting on this secret?" they asked.
"Ah you guys are really putting me in a... not long! not long!" laughed Dua.
After some protesting, Dua admitted she knew about the pregnancy a ''little bit" before the news was announced on Wednesday.
Image: Instagram) Instagram)
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Before Gigi or Zayn confirmed mounting rumours, Yolanda Hadid was happy to speak to reporters earlier this week.
The Real Housewives of Beverley Hills star told RTL Boulevard: "Of course we are so excited. I'm excited to become a oma [grandmother] in September especially after I lost my mom so recently.
"But this is the beauty of life, one soul leaves us and a new one comes in. We feel very blessed."
Yolanda's beloved mother Ans van den Herik sadly died in August last year at the age of 78 following a battle with cancer.
At the funeral in September Gigi invited her then boyfriend Tyler Cameron.
However, her romance with the TV star fizzled out and rumours began swirling she was back with on-off boyfriend Zayn in December.
The couple were pictured on a date in New York City in January as they finally put the speculation to bed and went public.
This week, a family insider told TMZ that Gigi was five months pregnant with her first child.


thedailymirror--2020-04-30--Doctor who died with covid-19 'would look for any excuse to help those in need'

A hospital consultant who died after contracting Covid-19 would `` look for the slightest of excuses to help those in need '' , his son said .
Dr Nasir Khan , a locum doctor working at Dewsbury and District Hospital in West Yorkshire , died on Wednesday aged 46 .
The married father-of-three became ill with the coronavirus about a month ago , the Mid Yorkshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust said .
Since he lived in Bolton , Greater Manchester , Dr Khan was admitted to Bolton NHS Foundation Trust on April 6 , but he passed away yesterday .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ said : `` My dad was a loving , caring and much-loved father , husband , son , brother and friend .
`` He dedicated his life to his family and profession .
`` He was incredibly strong and we always turned to him for support , as he was a shining light of guidance .
`` He was compassionate , humble and loyal .
`` He had always put his family and friends before himself and was extremely giving .
`` He would always look for the slightest of excuses to help @ @ @ @ @ @ @ nature and charming personality allowed him to make life even more enjoyable .
We strive to achieve the greatness that was my dad and fulfil the dreams he has left behind .
Miss you dad ! ''
The trust where he had been working since November described his death as `` awful news '' .
Chief executive Martin Barkley said : `` In the six months he worked with us , Dr Khan had become a very well-liked and valued member of the team with everyone , including nursing and junior doctor colleagues @ @ @ @ @ @ @ incredibly positive nature , his kindness and his compassion for his patients .
`` He also showed fantastic leadership : he was absolutely dedicated to the wellbeing of the junior staff he was working with , and his thoughtfulness and considerate manner shone out to everyone who met him .
`` We consider ourselves very fortunate to have had such a doctor as Dr Khan working for the trust , and we are all devastated to learn of his death .
It is impossible to put into words how much our hearts go @ @ @ @ @ @ @ '' Dr Khan 's friend , consultant ophthalmologist Dr Khalid Riaz , described how he was a mentor to junior doctors .
He said his friend was `` treating coronavirus patients since this disease started and he was telling his colleagues not to be afraid of this disease and treat patients wholeheartedly '' .
Dr Riaz said : `` He was devoted to his patients all the time , 24 hours a day - ringing in at night and asking the juniors how they were . ''
An online fundraising page has been @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to help Dr Khan 's wife and three children .
So far , more than 500 people have donated , raising over £30,600 .

Dr Nasir Khan, 46, worked at Dewsbury and District Hospital in West Yorkshire. He contracted Covid-19 about a month ago and sadly died this week
Consultant who died with coronavirus 'would look for any excuse to help those in need'
A hospital consultant who died after contracting Covid-19 would "look for the slightest of excuses to help those in need", his son said.
Dr Nasir Khan, a locum doctor working at Dewsbury and District Hospital in West Yorkshire, died on Wednesday aged 46.
The married father-of-three became ill with the coronavirus about a month ago, the Mid Yorkshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust said.
Since he lived in Bolton, Greater Manchester, Dr Khan was admitted to Bolton NHS Foundation Trust on April 6, but he passed away yesterday.
His son, Mahad Ali Khan, said: "My dad was a loving, caring and much-loved father, husband, son, brother and friend.
"He dedicated his life to his family and profession.
"He was incredibly strong and we always turned to him for support, as he was a shining light of guidance.
Image: Huddersfield Examiner) Huddersfield Examiner)
"He was compassionate, humble and loyal.
"He had always put his family and friends before himself and was extremely giving.
"He would always look for the slightest of excuses to help those in need.
"His hard-working nature and charming personality allowed him to make life even more enjoyable. We strive to achieve the greatness that was my dad and fulfil the dreams he has left behind. Miss you dad!"
The trust where he had been working since November described his death as "awful news".
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Chief executive Martin Barkley said: "In the six months he worked with us, Dr Khan had become a very well-liked and valued member of the team with everyone, including nursing and junior doctor colleagues.
"They have spoken of his incredibly positive nature, his kindness and his compassion for his patients.
"He also showed fantastic leadership: he was absolutely dedicated to the wellbeing of the junior staff he was working with, and his thoughtfulness and considerate manner shone out to everyone who met him.
Image: Joel Goodman) Joel Goodman)
"We consider ourselves very fortunate to have had such a doctor as Dr Khan working for the trust, and we are all devastated to learn of his death. It is impossible to put into words how much our hearts go out to his family and friends."
Dr Khan's friend, consultant ophthalmologist Dr Khalid Riaz, described how he was a mentor to junior doctors.
He said his friend was "treating coronavirus patients since this disease started and he was telling his colleagues not to be afraid of this disease and treat patients wholeheartedly".
Dr Riaz said: "He was devoted to his patients all the time, 24 hours a day - ringing in at night and asking the juniors how they were."
An online fundraising page has been set up by Dr Riaz and others to help Dr Khan's wife and three children.
So far, more than 500 people have donated, raising over £30,600.


thedailymirror--2020-04-30--Coronavirus second wave 'could be even more severe and spread faster than first'

A second wave of coronavirus could be `` more severe '' than the first and may spread more rapidly if it arrives in winter , England 's chief medical officer has warned .
Every country seeking to ease lockdown measures now must negotiate an `` extremely difficult balancing act '' to keep the pandemic under control , Professor Chris Whitty said in an online Gresham College lecture .
In particular , the virus reproduction `` R '' number must be kept below one - meaning each infected person could expect to pass it to fewer than one other person on @ @ @ @ @ @ @ We need to make sure that R does not go back above one .
Because if not we will go back to a second wave .
`` It is entirely plausible for a second wave to actually be more severe than the first if it is not mitigated .
`` Every country has got an extremely difficult balancing act , and we all need to be honest about the fact there are no easy solutions here .
`` Covid-19 is a very long way from finished and eradication is technically impossible for this @ @ @ @ @ @ @ about coronavirus , Prof Whitty highlighted seasonality , saying : `` There may be a seasonal element to this , we do n't know , it 's too early with this virus . ''
He went on : `` It 's not just in Game Of Thrones that winter is always coming - it is also true in every health service .
`` It may be that there 's a seasonal element and if so , for most respiratory viruses , they are more likely to be transmitted , there is a higher @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
`` The winter is always worse than summer , spring and autumn for health services , and we need to think about this in terms of how we come out for the next phase . ''
However , he added social distancing measures are likely to reduce rates of flu and other respiratory illnesses when winter arrives .
Other key unknowns about Covid-19 highlighted by Prof Whitty were : • The proportion of the population which is infected without symptoms , although it is currently thought to be `` actually quite low @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the virus lasts .
• How much children contribute to spreading the virus .
• Why people deteriorate after a week and why men are significantly more likely to die than women .
Speaking at the daily coronavirus briefing Boris Johnson said the ‘ R ’ number will be the crucial factor in deciding how far to ease the lockdown .
This number is the number of people each Covid-19 carrier infects around them .
It has different rates in different cities or working environments - but the government is focusing on the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the pandemic it was said to be between 2 and 3 .
Chief Scientific Advisor Patrick Vallance revealed the national R number is now between 0.6 and 0.9 - while in London it is 0.5 to 0.7 .
Both of those estimates would be enough to stop horrifying exponential growth of the virus .
But Prof Vallance and the Prof Whitty , both warned the R number must be kept below 1 to avoid overwhelming the NHS .
If the R is currently 0.9 that would leave very little room for changing the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ it up again .

Professor Chris Whitty said that every country deciding on easing lockdown measures must negotiate an "extremely difficult balancing act" and the 'R rate' must stay below 1
Coronavirus second wave 'could be even more severe and spread faster than first'
A second wave of coronavirus could be "more severe" than the first and may spread more rapidly if it arrives in winter, England's chief medical officer has warned.
Every country seeking to ease lockdown measures now must negotiate an "extremely difficult balancing act" to keep the pandemic under control, Professor Chris Whitty said in an online Gresham College lecture.
In particular, the virus reproduction "R" number must be kept below one - meaning each infected person could expect to pass it to fewer than one other person on average.
Prof Whitty said: "We need to make sure that R does not go back above one. Because if not we will go back to a second wave.
Image: 10 Downing Street/AFP via Getty) 10 Downing Street/AFP via Getty)
"It is entirely plausible for a second wave to actually be more severe than the first if it is not mitigated.
"Every country has got an extremely difficult balancing act, and we all need to be honest about the fact there are no easy solutions here.
"Covid-19 is a very long way from finished and eradication is technically impossible for this disease."
Outlining several key unknowns about coronavirus, Prof Whitty highlighted seasonality, saying: "There may be a seasonal element to this, we don't know, it's too early with this virus."
Image: Julian Hamilton/Daily Mirror) Julian Hamilton/Daily Mirror)
He went on: "It's not just in Game Of Thrones that winter is always coming - it is also true in every health service.
"It may be that there's a seasonal element and if so, for most respiratory viruses, they are more likely to be transmitted, there is a higher likelihood of transmission, in the winter.
"The winter is always worse than summer, spring and autumn for health services, and we need to think about this in terms of how we come out for the next phase."
However, he added social distancing measures are likely to reduce rates of flu and other respiratory illnesses when winter arrives.
Other key unknowns about Covid-19 highlighted by Prof Whitty were:
The proportion of the population which is infected without symptoms, although it is currently thought to be "actually quite low".
How long immunity to the virus lasts.
Whether blood tests correlate with immunity.
How much children contribute to spreading the virus.
Why people deteriorate after a week and why men are significantly more likely to die than women.
Speaking at the daily coronavirus briefing Boris Johnson said the ‘R’ number will be the crucial factor in deciding how far to ease the lockdown.
This number is the number of people each Covid-19 carrier infects around them.
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It has different rates in different cities or working environments - but the government is focusing on the national rate.
At the start of the pandemic it was said to be between 2 and 3.
Chief Scientific Advisor Patrick Vallance revealed the national R number is now between 0.6 and 0.9 - while in London it is 0.5 to 0.7.
Both of those estimates would be enough to stop horrifying exponential growth of the virus.
But Prof Vallance and the Prof Whitty, both warned the R number must be kept below 1 to avoid overwhelming the NHS.
If the R is currently 0.9 that would leave very little room for changing the lockdown - as every relaxation will push it up again.


thedailymirror--2020-04-30--Rodgers fears Klopp could go through what he experienced at Liverpool

If the title is snatched from Liverpool ’ s grasp again , few people will understand Jurgen Klopp ’ s pain like Brendan Rodgers .
The Northern Irishman came within a well-documented Steven Gerrard slip of leading the Reds back to the top of English football after a 24-year wait in 2014 .
Six years on with the club just two wins away , lightning could strike twice if , despite the best efforts of the Premier League , the season is curtailed .
“ They 've clearly been consistently the best team , ” said Rodgers , currently third @ @ @ @ @ @ @ they 've been playing at , the quality - they ’ ve just been absolutely fantastic .
“ So it would be an absolute shame if they do n't get the chance to to lift the title .
“ They ’ ve been waiting so , so long - they 're deserving of it .
But Jurgen will be like everyone , hoping that we can get back playing but obviously in a safe environment .
“ It just was n't to be for us and of course you have moments where you @ @ @ @ @ @ @ were so close , and it would have been brilliant for us to have done it .
But it was n't to be so you just have to to move on.
” Rodgers ' comments were part of a wide-ranging interview with Eamonn Holmes ’ on the celebrated broadcaster ’ s podcast Eamonn and the Gaffers .
In it , the former Celtic , Watford , Reading and Swansea boss talks about his early years and his determination to reach 1000 games as a manager .
He also discusses his concern that it @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to normal after the coronavirus pandemic .
Premier League chiefs meet on Friday to examine ways to keep the season alive - even though football has been curtailed in Holland , Belgium and France with PSG named champions of Ligue 1 .
If the League were to be frozen here Leicester would play Champions League football next season .
But Rodgers would prefer to earn the Foxes ’ spot .
“ All we can do is focus on ourselves , ” he said .
“ Leicester has qualified once before in the history @ @ @ @ @ @ @ course was that iconic season when they won the league .
“ To do it a second time would be an incredible achievement.
” Elite European football would also be a just reward for the rapid progress Rodgers has made in reviving a club 12th in the Premier League when he succeeded Claude Puel in February 2019 .
Although star defender Harry Maguire left for Manchester United last summer , Rodgers believes defenders Jonny Evans ( “ the deal of the century for £3.5million ” ) and Caglar Soyuncu have been pivotal in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ “ We were one of the clubs that was talked about last year with the possibility of breaking into the top six , ” said Rodgers .
“ That in itself was always going to be a really , really difficult challenge .
“ But the players are third on merit .
They 've worked so hard to take on board what we 've tried to bring into the club over the last year or so .
“ They 've been consistent in their mentality and the training .
And obviously , they @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
“ We want to be able to finish the job you know , we 'll see if we can do that.
” Champions League football could help to land Phillippe Coutinho , the mercurial Brazilian signed for Liverpool in 2013 .
Asked by Holmes about a possible reunion Rodgers responded : “ I 've seen lots of rumors and speculation and I think that Philippe ’ s a wonderful player , a brilliant talent .
“ But he 'd be someone that would be a way out of our price bracket to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ smile .
Eamonn and the Gaffers is available on iTunes and on YouTube .

Six years on from Brendan Rodgers' failed title pursuit with Liverpool, lightning could strike twice for the Reds if the Premier League season is curtailed
Brendan Rodgers fears Jurgen Klopp could go through what he experienced at Liverpool
If the title is snatched from Liverpool’s grasp again, few people will understand Jurgen Klopp’s pain like Brendan Rodgers.
The Northern Irishman came within a well-documented Steven Gerrard slip of leading the Reds back to the top of English football after a 24-year wait in 2014.
Six years on with the club just two wins away, lightning could strike twice if, despite the best efforts of the Premier League, the season is curtailed.
“They've clearly been consistently the best team,” said Rodgers, currently third with Leicester. “The level that they've been playing at, the quality - they’ve just been absolutely fantastic.
Image: Action Images) Action Images)
“So it would be an absolute shame if they don't get the chance to to lift the title.
“They’ve been waiting so, so long - they're deserving of it. But Jurgen will be like everyone, hoping that we can get back playing but obviously in a safe environment.
“It just wasn't to be for us and of course you have moments where you think back to that season. We were so close, and it would have been brilliant for us to have done it. But it wasn't to be so you just have to to move on.”
Rodgers' comments were part of a wide-ranging interview with Eamonn Holmes’ on the celebrated broadcaster’s podcast Eamonn and the Gaffers.
In it, the former Celtic, Watford, Reading and Swansea boss talks about his early years and his determination to reach 1000 games as a manager.
Image: AFP via Getty Images) AFP via Getty Images)
He also discusses his concern that it could take years for football to return to normal after the coronavirus pandemic.
Premier League chiefs meet on Friday to examine ways to keep the season alive - even though football has been curtailed in Holland, Belgium and France with PSG named champions of Ligue 1.
If the League were to be frozen here Leicester would play Champions League football next season. But Rodgers would prefer to earn the Foxes’ spot.
“All we can do is focus on ourselves,” he said. “Leicester has qualified once before in the history of the Champions League and that of course was that iconic season when they won the league.
“To do it a second time would be an incredible achievement.”
Image: JON SUPER/EPA-EFE/REX) JON SUPER/EPA-EFE/REX)
Elite European football would also be a just reward for the rapid progress Rodgers has made in reviving a club 12th in the Premier League when he succeeded Claude Puel in February 2019.
Although star defender Harry Maguire left for Manchester United last summer, Rodgers believes defenders Jonny Evans (“the deal of the century for £3.5million”) and Caglar Soyuncu have been pivotal in helping Leicester to leapfrog the Reds.
“We were one of the clubs that was talked about last year with the possibility of breaking into the top six,” said Rodgers. “That in itself was always going to be a really, really difficult challenge.
“But the players are third on merit. They've worked so hard to take on board what we've tried to bring into the club over the last year or so.
“They've been consistent in their mentality and the training. And obviously, they've produced some wonderful performances and results.
“We want to be able to finish the job you know, we'll see if we can do that.”
Champions League football could help to land Phillippe Coutinho, the mercurial Brazilian signed for Liverpool in 2013.
Asked by Holmes about a possible reunion Rodgers responded: “I've seen lots of rumors and speculation and I think that Philippe’s a wonderful player, a brilliant talent.
“But he'd be someone that would be a way out of our price bracket to be honest.”
Then came that wry smile.
Eamonn and the Gaffers is available on iTunes and on YouTube.


thedailymirror--2020-04-30--Game of Thrones star BJ Hogg dies at the age of 65

Actor BJ Hogg has died at the age of 65 .
He was best known for playing Ser Addam Marbrand in Game of Thrones .
BJ also appeared in episodes of The Fall and the BBC Northern Ireland comedy series Give My Head Peace .
Following the news of his death , the comedy team behind Give My Head Peace , the Hole in the Wall gang , said in a statement : `` BJ is part of the Give My Head Peace family .
`` He was a fine actor , great colleague and a true friend .
Our @ @ @ @ @ @ @ son Nathan and daughter Abigail at this time . ''
The Lisburn born star had travelled the world as an actor , writer and director and was a classically-trained musician who toured with Big Bands .
He performed at Belfast 's Lyric theatre and international venues in Russia and elsewhere .
Peter Johnston , director of BBC NI , said : `` BJ was a great comedy talent and a much-loved character in our long-running sitcom , Give My Head Peace .
`` Many people will also remember his performance in the Oscar-nominated @ @ @ @ @ @ @ are with his family and friends at this sad and difficult time . ''
Charlie Lawson , Coronation Street 's Jim McDonald , paid tribute to his friend on Twitter .
`` We were very fond of each other , nothing to do with acting , the arts , or any of that stuff , we just ... ... .

The actor starred in a number of TV shows including the HBO hit Game of Thrones and BBC's The Fall
Actor BJ Hogg has died at the age of 65.
He was best known for playing Ser Addam Marbrand in Game of Thrones.
BJ also appeared in episodes of The Fall and the BBC Northern Ireland comedy series Give My Head Peace.
Following the news of his death, the comedy team behind Give My Head Peace, the Hole in the Wall gang, said in a statement: "BJ is part of the Give My Head Peace family.
"He was a fine actor, great colleague and a true friend. Our thoughts are with his wife Elish, son Nathan and daughter Abigail at this time."
Image: HBPO) HBPO)
The Lisburn born star had travelled the world as an actor, writer and director and was a classically-trained musician who toured with Big Bands.
He performed at Belfast's Lyric theatre and international venues in Russia and elsewhere.
Peter Johnston, director of BBC NI, said: "BJ was a great comedy talent and a much-loved character in our long-running sitcom, Give My Head Peace.
"Many people will also remember his performance in the Oscar-nominated Dance Lexie Dance.
"Our thoughts are with his family and friends at this sad and difficult time."
Charlie Lawson, Coronation Street's Jim McDonald, paid tribute to his friend on Twitter.
He wrote: "St Peter’s havin a geg tonight! Very sad.
"We were very fond of each other, nothing to do with acting, the arts, or any of that stuff, we just .......
"God love y’ BJ, havin a Black Bush dear heart."


thedailymirror--2020-05-01--No 10 won't slap down Donald Trump over claim coronavirus came from Chinese lab

Number 10 failed to distance itself from Donald Trump ’ s claim that coronavirus originated in a Chinese lab .
The US president made the shocking accusation in a White House media event last night , saying he had “ seen evidence ” that Covid-19 came from a lab , not a wildlife market .
He declined to describe the evidence , but his remarks will ratchet up tensions with Beijing over the origins of the deadly disease .
He also speculated whether China had made a `` mistake '' at the start of the outbreak or whether anyone had @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Asked whether he had seen evidence that gave him a `` high degree of confidence '' the virus came from the Wuhan Institute of Virology , the President said he had .
`` Yes , yes I have , '' he said , declining to give specifics .
`` I ca n't tell you that .
I 'm not allowed to tell you that . ''
He also said that the World Health Organisation `` should be ashamed of themselves '' , describing it as a `` press agency '' for China .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ been invited to join Beijing 's investigations into the virus .
Asked whether the government agreed with President Trump , Boris Johnson ’ s official spokesman said : “ There are clearly questions that need to be answered about the origin and spread of the virus , not least so we can ensure that we are best prepared for future global pandemics .
“ This work will need to be done with all of our international partners.
” And he pointed to comments made by First Secretary of State Dominic Raab , who @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to be a “ deep dive ” review into how the virus was able to spread from China .
`` I think there absolutely needs to be a very , very deep dive after the event review of the lessons - including of the outbreak of the virus - and I do n't think we can flinch from that at all , it needs to be driven by the science , '' Mr Raab told the government 's daily COVID-19 news conference .
He added : “ There is no doubt we ca @ @ @ @ @ @ @ crisis , and we will have to ask the hard questions about how it came about and how it could n't have been stopped earlier . ''
The Chinese state-backed Wuhan Institute of Virology has dismissed the allegations , and other US officials have downplayed their likelihood .
Most experts believe the virus originated in a market selling wildlife in Wuhan and jumped from animals to people .
Earlier on Thursday , The Office of the Director of National Intelligence in the US said it had ruled out the virus being “ manmade @ @ @ @ @ @ @ source of the global pandemic .

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TRUMP SAYS HE'S SEEN EVIDENCE THAT CORONAVIRUS CAME FROM WUHAN LAB
TRUMP SAYS HE'S SEEN EVIDENCE THAT CORONAVIRUS CAME FROM WUHAN LAB
Downing Street said there were clearly "questions to be answered" about where the virus came from
Number 10 failed to distance itself from Donald Trump’s claim that coronavirus originated in a Chinese lab.
The US president made the shocking accusation in a White House media event last night, saying he had “seen evidence” that Covid-19 came from a lab, not a wildlife market.
He declined to describe the evidence, but his remarks will ratchet up tensions with Beijing over the origins of the deadly disease.
He also speculated whether China had made a "mistake" at the start of the outbreak or whether anyone had done "something on purpose".
Asked whether he had seen evidence that gave him a "high degree of confidence" the virus came from the Wuhan Institute of Virology, the President said he had.
"Yes, yes I have," he said, declining to give specifics.
"I can't tell you that. I'm not allowed to tell you that."
Image: JIM LO SCALZO/EPA-EFE/Shutterstock) JIM LO SCALZO/EPA-EFE/Shutterstock)
He also said that the World Health Organisation "should be ashamed of themselves", describing it as a "press agency" for China.
WHO earlier claimed that it had not been invited to join Beijing's investigations into the virus.
Asked whether the government agreed with President Trump, Boris Johnson ’s official spokesman said: “There are clearly questions that need to be answered about the origin and spread of the virus, not least so we can ensure that we are best prepared for future global pandemics.
“This work will need to be done with all of our international partners.”
Image: ANDY RAIN/EPA-EFE/Shutterstock) ANDY RAIN/EPA-EFE/Shutterstock)
And he pointed to comments made by First Secretary of State Dominic Raab, who said on April 16 that there needed to be a “deep dive” review into how the virus was able to spread from China.
"I think there absolutely needs to be a very, very deep dive after the event review of the lessons - including of the outbreak of the virus - and I don't think we can flinch from that at all, it needs to be driven by the science," Mr Raab told the government's daily COVID-19 news conference.
He added: “There is no doubt we can't have business as usual after this crisis, and we will have to ask the hard questions about how it came about and how it couldn't have been stopped earlier."
The Chinese state-backed Wuhan Institute of Virology has dismissed the allegations, and other US officials have downplayed their likelihood.
Most experts believe the virus originated in a market selling wildlife in Wuhan and jumped from animals to people.
Earlier on Thursday, The Office of the Director of National Intelligence in the US said it had ruled out the virus being “manmade” but was still investigating the precise source of the global pandemic.


thedailymirror--2020-05-01--'I got a new Morrisons meat box delivered and discovered exactly what's in it'

Morrisons has expanded its range of food boxes - allowing people to get essentials delivered straight to their doors .
After the incredible popularity of its original essentials box , the supermarket beefed up its range to cover seven different options .
You can now choose between meat eaters , vegetarian , Ramadan and gluten free standard boxes of essential food for £35 .
Then there are the family meat box ( £45 ) , assorted fish box ( £35 ) and The Best meat boxes ( £55 ) also available - letting you pick your own sides to accompany @ @ @ @ @ @ @ your box , your food will be delivered by DPD who will send you an email with everything you need to know , so you can keep up to date with your order .
We managed to get hold of one of the new meat boxes so we could check out what 's included and share the details .
The box arrived with a single ring on the doorbell - with the driver dropping it off so social distancing was fully maintained .
But there were no concerns for the products inside getting @ @ @ @ @ @ @ insulation included to keep things fresh .
When it was all laid out you could see just how much was included .
Added up it came to 4.6kilos of top notch meat .
The new box seemed to be well set up for family meals - or even barbequeues .
A pack of mince could be used everything from pastas to lasagnes , chillis or even turned into burgers or meatballs .
The box also contained four steaks - delicious as they are , or potentially sliced down to make a high-quality stir @ @ @ @ @ @ @ big joints of meat too - both weighing more than a kilo .
One gammon joint that can be boiled and then carved down for dinner ( gammon egg and chips anyone ? )
or sandwiches and a herb-crusted pork loin that looks like it will make for a delicious centre piece for a roast lunch .
Then there are 12 sausages and a pack of bacon that would work well for hearty breakfasts or more .
All in all plenty enough meat to last a family a week once all the leftovers @ @ @ @ @ @ @ their cheapest option - although all the products are top quality so it 's still good value .
We counted £50.30 worth of meat in our £55 box , although the changing weight of the joints means you might get slightly more or less than this .
Here 's the full list of what was included : • Morrisons The Best Hampshire Pork Loin Joint With Herb Crust Typically : 1.054kg

If you're wondering what's included in the Morrisons meat boxes that went on sale last week, you're not alone - the good news is we managed to get hold of one
'I got a new Morrisons meat box delivered and discovered exactly what's in it'
Morrisons has expanded its range of food boxes - allowing people to get essentials delivered straight to their doors.
After the incredible popularity of its original essentials box, the supermarket beefed up its range to cover seven different options.
You can now choose between meat eaters, vegetarian, Ramadan and gluten free standard boxes of essential food for £35.
Then there are the family meat box (£45), assorted fish box (£35) and The Best meat boxes (£55) also available - letting you pick your own sides to accompany your dishes.
Once you've picked your box, your food will be delivered by DPD who will send you an email with everything you need to know, so you can keep up to date with your order.
We managed to get hold of one of the new meat boxes so we could check out what's included and share the details.
Image: Mirror.co.uk) Mirror.co.uk)
The box arrived with a single ring on the doorbell - with the driver dropping it off so social distancing was fully maintained.
But there were no concerns for the products inside getting too warm - with ice packs and insulation included to keep things fresh.
When it was all laid out you could see just how much was included.
Added up it came to 4.6kilos of top notch meat.
Image: Mirror.co.uk) Mirror.co.uk)
The new box seemed to be well set up for family meals - or even barbequeues.
A pack of mince could be used everything from pastas to lasagnes, chillis or even turned into burgers or meatballs.
The box also contained four steaks - delicious as they are, or potentially sliced down to make a high-quality stir fry or similar.
Image: Mirror.co.uk) Mirror.co.uk)
You had two big joints of meat too - both weighing more than a kilo.
One gammon joint that can be boiled and then carved down for dinner (gammon egg and chips anyone?) or sandwiches and a herb-crusted pork loin that looks like it will make for a delicious centre piece for a roast lunch.
Then there are 12 sausages and a pack of bacon that would work well for hearty breakfasts or more.
Image: Mirror.co.uk) Mirror.co.uk)
All in all plenty enough meat to last a family a week once all the leftovers are accounted for.
It's not their cheapest option - although all the products are top quality so it's still good value.
We counted £50.30 worth of meat in our £55 box, although the changing weight of the joints means you might get slightly more or less than this.
Here's the full list of what was included:


thedailymirror--2020-05-01--What became of Honey G - flop single, gay reveal and an unexpected career change

With her massive shades , metallic tracksuits and `` When you say Honey , I say G , '' shtick , the larger-than-life Honey G was an instant X Factor icon .
Her epic - and now legendary - performance of Missy Elliot ’ s Work It stunned the 2016 panel and ended with her coming fifth on the ITV talent show .
But despite her niche appeal , haters hated hard on the star from Harrow , London , slamming her for being a 'novelty act ' and even launching a petition to get her the boot .
But @ @ @ @ @ @ @ - clung on like a defiant cat and signed a deal with show svengali Simon Cowell 's record label Syco for the release of her debut single , The Honey G Show .
Alas , the world was n't ready for what she had to offer and the 39-year-old 's track limped into the UK singles chart at 149 , heralding a prompt dropping from Syco .
Not one to take it lying down , she hit back by launching her own label , Ho to the O Music , as a platform @ @ @ @ @ @ @ With the Honey G and Riding Hot with the Babes in 2017 .
And that July she also came out as gay , revealing she was looking for the right woman to settle down and have kids with .
Discussing the timing of her announcement , she told The Sun she had n't felt 'ready ' to discuss her sexuality with the world during her X Factor days .
“ At my very first audition , Simon asked me if I had a boyfriend .
I said no and that I was single @ @ @ @ @ @ @ new to the music industry , and being on The X Factor , I think I was just a bit shy and a bit guarded .
I was a bit worried about what people would think as well .
“ I was just a bit worried about people maybe being homophobic .
I wasn ’ t ready to come out to the public at that point.
” Sadly , by October 2018 Honey G 's ambitions were stalling and the star was in desperate need of some cold , hard cash .
In @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to bring some 'structure ' to her life , she ditched her streetwear and shades and bought herself a smart suit to take a job as an estate agent for an upmarket North London agency .
But selling houses in St John ’ s Wood proved to be a 'culture shock ' for both the star and her employer , who she says demanded she choose between hip hop and the job before sacking her for being too famous .
According to Honey G , they feared the 'negative press ' could damage @ @ @ @ @ @ @ boss had told me that he was expecting me to give up my music career which I am obviously not prepared to do , '' she told The Sun .
`` It 's a shame and I feel they wasted all of my time .
They should have done their research before employing me so they knew what they were getting into .
`` Anyone who would consider employing someone who has a profile like me should really think about what they 're doing and what their intentions are before they sign them @ @ @ @ @ @ @ benefits to working with a celebrity . ''
By the by , she claimed to have made a whole load more cash from music than the 9 to 5 anyway , and got back to doing what she does best .
Her latest single Jerk IT was released on September 27 last year and she 's been holding ticket-only YouTube concerts in lockdown .
She 's also in the market for a part in panto or even a presenting gig .
And for Honey , the dream is nowhere near dead .
She @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the charts consistently getting chart hits .
Every time I go on that stage I feel like I was born to be here . ''

Honey G had big dreams after coming fifth place on the X Factor, but sometimes life takes you in a different direction...
With her massive shades, metallic tracksuits and "When you say Honey, I say G," shtick, the larger-than-life Honey G was an instant X Factor icon.
Her epic - and now legendary - performance of Missy Elliot’s Work It stunned the 2016 panel and ended with her coming fifth on the ITV talent show.
But despite her niche appeal, haters hated hard on the star from Harrow, London, slamming her for being a 'novelty act' and even launching a petition to get her the boot.
But the star - real name Anne Gilford - clung on like a defiant cat and signed a deal with show svengali Simon Cowell's record label Syco for the release of her debut single, The Honey G Show.
Image: Ken McKay/ITV/REX/Shutterstock) Ken McKay/ITV/REX/Shutterstock)
Alas, the world wasn't ready for what she had to offer and the 39-year-old's track limped into the UK singles chart at 149, heralding a prompt dropping from Syco.
Not one to take it lying down, she hit back by launching her own label, Ho to the O Music, as a platform for her next offerings, Hit You With the Honey G and Riding Hot with the Babes in 2017.
And that July she also came out as gay, revealing she was looking for the right woman to settle down and have kids with.
Image: Instagram) Instagram)
Discussing the timing of her announcement, she told The Sun she hadn't felt 'ready' to discuss her sexuality with the world during her X Factor days.
“At my very first audition, Simon asked me if I had a boyfriend. I said no and that I was single," she said.
“Being new to the music industry, and being on The X Factor, I think I was just a bit shy and a bit guarded. I was a bit worried about what people would think as well.
“I was just a bit worried about people maybe being homophobic. I wasn’t ready to come out to the public at that point.”
Image: Channel 5) Channel 5)
Sadly, by October 2018 Honey G's ambitions were stalling and the star was in desperate need of some cold, hard cash.
In a bid to pay the bills and to bring some 'structure' to her life, she ditched her streetwear and shades and bought herself a smart suit to take a job as an estate agent for an upmarket North London agency.
But selling houses in St John’s Wood proved to be a 'culture shock' for both the star and her employer, who she says demanded she choose between hip hop and the job before sacking her for being too famous.
According to Honey G, they feared the 'negative press' could damage the company's reputation.
"My boss had told me that he was expecting me to give up my music career which I am obviously not prepared to do," she told The Sun.
"It's a shame and I feel they wasted all of my time. They should have done their research before employing me so they knew what they were getting into.
Image: SplashNews.com) SplashNews.com)
"Anyone who would consider employing someone who has a profile like me should really think about what they're doing and what their intentions are before they sign them up to the company. There are benefits to working with a celebrity."
By the by, she claimed to have made a whole load more cash from music than the 9 to 5 anyway, and got back to doing what she does best.
Her latest single Jerk IT was released on September 27 last year and she's been holding ticket-only YouTube concerts in lockdown. She's also in the market for a part in panto or even a presenting gig.
And for Honey, the dream is nowhere near dead.
She added: "I should be in the charts consistently getting chart hits. Every time I go on that stage I feel like I was born to be here."


thedailymirror--2020-05-01--Sancho told to decide whether Solskjaer can take him to next level

Jadon Sancho has been told he must consider whether Ole Gunnar Solskjaer can take him to the next level before deciding if he should join Man Utd .
The Borussia Dortmund winger tops United 's list of targets this summer and looks primed for a switch to Old Trafford .
But in doing so he could yet be turning his back on Champions League football , with United 's place in the competition far from certain .
In addition , Solskjaer is only just emerging from a jungle of criticism levied at his own attributes to lead United 's revival @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Paddy Power : `` Sancho needs to consider the manager as well as the team , is Ole the man to take him to the next level ?
`` When it comes to transfers , it ’ s not just about the team , it ’ s about the manager .
`` Let ’ s look at Raheem Sterling as an example , Pep Guardiola has turned him into a world class player through his coaching and guidance .
`` Sometimes as a player , it ’ s about looking at a team @ @ @ @ @ @ @ whether they ’ d take you to that next level .
That ’ s a decision Sancho will need to make .
`` We know that Pep is experienced in that area , we know he can improve a player .
But can Ole Gunnar Solskjaer ?
We don ’ t know that , whatsoever .
We have no clue what he ’ s like at developing a player of that magnitude .
`` He ’ s clearly trying to develop a young team , so that will help , but in terms @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and development of someone like Sancho , he ’ s a total unknown .
`` We ’ ve not seen any evidence yet that he can take a player to the next level . ''
Sancho left City when Guardiola was already in charge at the Etihad to go abroad in search of first-team football at Dortmund .
There he has grown into one of the world 's hottest properties , largely under the tutelage of Lucien Favre , while also receiving admiring glances from Jurgen Klopp at Liverpool .
Solskjaer by comparison @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , despite success in his native Norway , and Ince feels that could pose a risk to Sancho 's development .
`` We ’ ve seen it with Pep , and we ’ ve seen it with Jurgen Klopp , and the best managers are the ones who can take a player to that new level and improve them , '' Ince said .
`` Ole ’ s not at that yet , it doesn ’ t mean he can ’ t do that , but we ’ ve not had that proof @ @ @ @ @ @ @ an example , when I went to Inter Milan , I became a far better player under Roy Hodgson .
`` He truly took my game to a next level , I felt fitter , stronger , my awareness went up tenfold .
`` That , plus the change in culture and experience that I had .
`` Sancho needs to consider all of those factors , culture , environment , team and ultimately the manager . ''

Solskjaer still has question marks over his managerial capabilities at the top level while Sancho has already worked with some of Europe's top bosses who have significantly improved his game
Jadon Sancho told to decide whether Ole Gunnar Solskjaer can take him to next level
Jadon Sancho has been told he must consider whether Ole Gunnar Solskjaer can take him to the next level before deciding if he should join Man Utd.
The Borussia Dortmund winger tops United's list of targets this summer and looks primed for a switch to Old Trafford.
But in doing so he could yet be turning his back on Champions League football, with United's place in the competition far from certain.
In addition, Solskjaer is only just emerging from a jungle of criticism levied at his own attributes to lead United's revival.
Former United midfielder Paul Ince told Paddy Power : "Sancho needs to consider the manager as well as the team, is Ole the man to take him to the next level?
Image: REUTERS) REUTERS)
"When it comes to transfers, it’s not just about the team, it’s about the manager.
"Let’s look at Raheem Sterling as an example, Pep Guardiola has turned him into a world class player through his coaching and guidance.
"Sometimes as a player, it’s about looking at a team’s manager and coaching staff and whether they’d take you to that next level. That’s a decision Sancho will need to make.
Image: PA) PA)
"We know that Pep is experienced in that area, we know he can improve a player. But can Ole Gunnar Solskjaer? We don’t know that, whatsoever. We have no clue what he’s like at developing a player of that magnitude.
"He’s clearly trying to develop a young team, so that will help, but in terms of actually the man to man management and development of someone like Sancho, he’s a total unknown.
"We’ve not seen any evidence yet that he can take a player to the next level."
Sancho left City when Guardiola was already in charge at the Etihad to go abroad in search of first-team football at Dortmund.
There he has grown into one of the world's hottest properties, largely under the tutelage of Lucien Favre, while also receiving admiring glances from Jurgen Klopp at Liverpool.
Solskjaer by comparison is arguably still unproven as a boss, despite success in his native Norway, and Ince feels that could pose a risk to Sancho's development.
"We’ve seen it with Pep, and we’ve seen it with Jurgen Klopp, and the best managers are the ones who can take a player to that new level and improve them," Ince said.
"Ole’s not at that yet, it doesn’t mean he can’t do that, but we’ve not had that proof yet.
"To use myself as an example, when I went to Inter Milan, I became a far better player under Roy Hodgson.
"He truly took my game to a next level, I felt fitter, stronger, my awareness went up tenfold.
"That, plus the change in culture and experience that I had.
"Sancho needs to consider all of those factors, culture, environment, team and ultimately the manager."


thedailymirror--2020-05-01--What UK plan for easing lockdown might look like - everything we know so far

Boris Johnson has promised a `` comprehensive plan '' on how lockdown restrictions will be eased after declaring the UK is `` past the peak '' of the coronavirus outbreak .
The Prime Minister said on Thursday he would be producing a `` road map , a menu of options '' explaining how to get get the economy moving and children back to school while still suppressing the disease 's spread .
But it comes as a new poll found some Brits are to afraid to venture out when the restrictions are lifted .
The survey for Ipsos MORI showed @ @ @ @ @ @ @ large public gatherings such as sports or music events , compared with how they felt before the virus .
Only 17 % would feel comfortable attending such an event while 41 % would feel not at all comfortable .
Some 61 % would also feel uncomfortable using public transport or going to bars and restaurants – and while 29 % would feel comfortable going out to eat and drink , only 21 % would be happy to use public transport to get there .
It demonstrates the difficulties facing Boris Johnson in getting @ @ @ @ @ @ @ outline a lifting of some measures next week .
The Government 's `` stay at home '' message may have been `` slightly too successful '' , according to a top statistician .
Polling data suggests more than 60 % of Britons would feel uncomfortable carrying out their usual activities - like going to bars or restaurants , or using public transport - if the lockdown is eased .
Professor Sir David Spiegelhalter , of Cambridge University , told the BBC : `` It 's much harder to frighten to people to stay @ @ @ @ @ @ @ them they can go out again .
Maybe our whole campaign has been , if anything , slightly too successful . ''
Communities Secretary Robert Jenrick said the Government was “ working with businesses , sector by sector , to think through how it would be safe to return to those factories or office settings or to construction sites , and how they can observe social distancing guidelines and protect the workforce ” .
He added : “ Those are ways in which we will instil much greater confidence in the future in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ know so far about how lockdown could be lifted .
We ’ ll have the details by next week After weeks of pressure , the PM said last night he would outline a detailed plan for lifting restrictions next week .
We don ’ t know what day next week yet .
The number of new infections will have to be lower - but it ’ s unclear how much lower Some reports say the government will use the benchmark Germany did - of the number of new daily infections being lower than @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
But the Telegraph reported some ministers want the figure to be much lower - in the hundreds rather than the thousands - after Germany ’ s infection rate rose after restrictions were eased .
At least 6,000 people tested positive for the virus on Wednesday - a figure boosted by increased test capacity .
But cases in the community are still not being tested - so the figure is likely to be much higher .
Communities Secretary Robert Jenrick told Sky News that the country now needed to `` build some head @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ( R ) and one before lockdown measures could be eased .
`` The R [ value ] is still below one but we need to build some head room , there is n't an exact figure as to where the R is - it 's somewhere , the chief medical officer tells us , between 0.6 and 0.9 , '' he said .
`` We want to bring R down further than it is today and that matters so that the NHS has sufficient capacity , so that when we do start @ @ @ @ @ @ @ some space , some room , for manoeuvre . ''
He added that the Government approach was a `` cautious easing over time '' so that such headroom for the NHS could be maintained and protected .
Outdoor jobs and leisure activities could be allowed first Communities Secretary Robert Jenrick said this morning that because the transmission rate of the virus outdoors is lower than it is indoors , there ’ s “ more scope ” for some jobs and activities to be OK .
He said : “ We 've been working @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the department for Business , the Treasury and of course the Department for Education , to think about the kind of steps that employers will need to take to make their workplaces safe so that people can socially distance in different settings , whether that 's factories or in offices .
“ The difference between indoor settings and outdoor ones - because we know that the rate of transmission outdoors is much lower , so there 's more scope for people returning to work on building sites for example , or more outdoor @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the case for indoor ones.
” No decision has been taken on face covering in public - despite what the PM said last night The government has n't yet decided whether to require people to cover their face in public - despite the PM suggesting it at last night 's press conference .
If face coverings are required , they wo n't be 'masks .
The government does n't want to cause a shortage in personal protective equipment that should be available to the NHS .
But coverings like a scarf could be @ @ @ @ @ @ @ week on what kind of material you can make such a covering from .
Mr Jenrick said there was evidence of a “ modest ” health advantage to wearing face coverings , but not a great one .
But he said it might give people “ confidence ” when they ’ re asked to return to work or using public transport .
He told LBC Radio : “ Obviously we don ’ t want to overstate that or make people more cavalier as we ’ ve seen in some cases elsewhere in the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ marginal difference but it may be helpful to encourage people to go about their business when we ’ re able to ease those parts of life and encourage people back into the workplace.
” The government doesn ’ t want to lift lockdowns in different places at different times - but it might The Communities Secretary steered away from the idea that different regions could see lockdown lifted at different times , based on what the infection rate is in that area .
But he said it was a possibility to manage the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ line .
Mr Jenrick said : “ When we brought in the measures originally we brought them in across the whole country , and we thought that was the right thing to do for fairness and this was a national endeavour and we didn ’ t want to set one part of the country against another .
“ But as we bring forward testing , tracking and tracing we will certainly have to consider that if the rate of transmission starts to rise in one part of the country , would it be @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ease measures in that part of the country and not in others .
“ I think it ’ s not something that ’ s being actively considered , but it ’ s a possibility if that ’ s a good way of managing this in the future.
” The contact tracing app should be available by the middle of May One major tool to manage infection rates and lift lockdown measures is to introduce ‘ contact tracing ’ .
Contact tracing involves tracking down as many people as possible who have come into @ @ @ @ @ @ @ caught Covid-19 .
The government expects the app to be available by the middle of May .
And it 's understood the app will be trialled first on the Isle of Wight .
The app will work by using a smartphone 's Bluetooth technology to keep an anonymous record of other smartphone users they come into close proximity with .
The user will then have the option to send data to the app if they begin to show signs of having contracting coronavirus - or being found to have tested positive for Covid-19 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to others who have been in close contact with the phone user .

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Boris Johnson says we are "past the peak" of coronavirus in his first briefing since hospitalisation
Boris Johnson says we are "past the peak" of coronavirus in his first briefing since hospitalisation
Boris Johnson has promised a "comprehensive plan" for the UK's route out of lockdown - here's what we know so far about how that could work
What UK plan for relaxing coronavirus lockdown could be - everything we know so far
Boris Johnson has promised a "comprehensive plan" on how lockdown restrictions will be eased after declaring the UK is "past the peak" of the coronavirus outbreak.
The Prime Minister said on Thursday he would be producing a "road map, a menu of options" explaining how to get get the economy moving and children back to school while still suppressing the disease's spread.
But it comes as a new poll found some Brits are to afraid to venture out when the restrictions are lifted.
The survey for Ipsos MORI showed 67% would feel uncomfortable going to large public gatherings such as sports or music events, compared with how they felt before the virus.
Only 17% would feel comfortable attending such an event while 41% would feel not at all comfortable.
Some 61% would also feel uncomfortable using public transport or going to bars and restaurants – and while 29% would feel comfortable going out to eat and drink, only 21% would be happy to use public transport to get there.
It demonstrates the difficulties facing Boris Johnson in getting the economy restarted as he prepares to outline a lifting of some measures next week.
The Government's "stay at home" message may have been "slightly too successful", according to a top statistician.
Polling data suggests more than 60% of Britons would feel uncomfortable carrying out their usual activities - like going to bars or restaurants, or using public transport - if the lockdown is eased.
Professor Sir David Spiegelhalter, of Cambridge University, told the BBC: "It's much harder to frighten to people to stay at home than it is to reassure them they can go out again. Maybe our whole campaign has been, if anything, slightly too successful."
Communities Secretary Robert Jenrick said the Government was “working with businesses, sector by sector, to think through how it would be safe to return to those factories or office settings or to construction sites, and how they can observe social distancing guidelines and protect the workforce”.
He added: “Those are ways in which we will instil much greater confidence in the future in the workforce.”
Here's what we know so far about how lockdown could be lifted.
We’ll have the details by next week
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After weeks of pressure, the PM said last night he would outline a detailed plan for lifting restrictions next week.
We don’t know what day next week yet.
The number of new infections will have to be lower - but it’s unclear how much lower
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Some reports say the government will use the benchmark Germany did - of the number of new daily infections being lower than 5,000 before lockdown measures can be lifted.
But the Telegraph reported some ministers want the figure to be much lower - in the hundreds rather than the thousands - after Germany’s infection rate rose after restrictions were eased.
At least 6,000 people tested positive for the virus on Wednesday - a figure boosted by increased test capacity. But cases in the community are still not being tested - so the figure is likely to be much higher.
Communities Secretary Robert Jenrick told Sky News that the country now needed to "build some head room" between the rate of infection (R) and one before lockdown measures could be eased.
"The R [value] is still below one but we need to build some head room, there isn't an exact figure as to where the R is - it's somewhere, the chief medical officer tells us, between 0.6 and 0.9," he said.
"We want to bring R down further than it is today and that matters so that the NHS has sufficient capacity, so that when we do start to ease the lockdown, there's some space, some room, for manoeuvre."
He added that the Government approach was a "cautious easing over time" so that such headroom for the NHS could be maintained and protected.
Outdoor jobs and leisure activities could be allowed first
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Communities Secretary Robert Jenrick said this morning that because the transmission rate of the virus outdoors is lower than it is indoors, there’s “more scope” for some jobs and activities to be OK.
He said: “We've been working across government, my own department, the department for Business, the Treasury and of course the Department for Education, to think about the kind of steps that employers will need to take to make their workplaces safe so that people can socially distance in different settings, whether that's factories or in offices.
“The difference between indoor settings and outdoor ones - because we know that the rate of transmission outdoors is much lower, so there's more scope for people returning to work on building sites for example, or more outdoor leisure activities than is likely to be the case for indoor ones.”
No decision has been taken on face covering in public - despite what the PM said last night
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The government hasn't yet decided whether to require people to cover their face in public - despite the PM suggesting it at last night's press conference.
If face coverings are required, they won't be 'masks. The government doesn't want to cause a shortage in personal protective equipment that should be available to the NHS.
But coverings like a scarf could be recommended.
We're expecting guidance next week on what kind of material you can make such a covering from.
Mr Jenrick said there was evidence of a “modest” health advantage to wearing face coverings, but not a great one.
But he said it might give people “confidence” when they’re asked to return to work or using public transport.
He told LBC Radio: “Obviously we don’t want to overstate that or make people more cavalier as we’ve seen in some cases elsewhere in the world.
“It’s a marginal difference but it may be helpful to encourage people to go about their business when we’re able to ease those parts of life and encourage people back into the workplace.”
The government doesn’t want to lift lockdowns in different places at different times - but it might
The Communities Secretary steered away from the idea that different regions could see lockdown lifted at different times, based on what the infection rate is in that area.
But he said it was a possibility to manage the spread of the infection further down the line.
Mr Jenrick said: “When we brought in the measures originally we brought them in across the whole country, and we thought that was the right thing to do for fairness and this was a national endeavour and we didn’t want to set one part of the country against another.
“But as we bring forward testing, tracking and tracing we will certainly have to consider that if the rate of transmission starts to rise in one part of the country, would it be appropriate to bring in certain measures or ease measures in that part of the country and not in others.
“I think it’s not something that’s being actively considered, but it’s a possibility if that’s a good way of managing this in the future.”
The contact tracing app should be available by the middle of May
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One major tool to manage infection rates and lift lockdown measures is to introduce ‘contact tracing’.
Contact tracing involves tracking down as many people as possible who have come into contact with a person confirmed to have caught Covid-19.
The government expects the app to be available by the middle of May.
And it's understood the app will be trialled first on the Isle of Wight.
The app will work by using a smartphone's Bluetooth technology to keep an anonymous record of other smartphone users they come into close proximity with.
The user will then have the option to send data to the app if they begin to show signs of having contracting coronavirus - or being found to have tested positive for Covid-19 - which will then send a notification to others who have been in close contact with the phone user.


thedailymirror--2020-05-01--No10 insists there's still no decision on whether to cover your face in public

The government has still not decided if Brits will be told to cover their faces in public - despite Boris Johnson 's surprise comments to the nation .
The Prime Minister last night declared face coverings will be a `` useful '' tool for coming out of lockdown - and more will be announced next week .
But today his official spokesman insisted there has still been no formal decision , more than a week after ministers received scientific advice .
The spokesman said : “ What he was doing was pointing out what the advice from the experts says @ @ @ @ @ @ @ we move forwards with face coverings in terms of the precise advice we give to the public .
“ Once that ’ s ready , we ’ ll announce it .
I don ’ t think the Prime Minister was pre-empting a decision.
” Despite the spokesman insisting no decision has been made , it is thought Mr Johnson 's comments follow the broad outline of the government 's plan .
It 's understood officials are adamant they will not advise the public to wear medical masks - because that could lead to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
However , they are looking at advising the public to wear other face coverings such as scarves .
It is understood officials are looking at issuing guidance to the public next week on exactly what material can and can not be used as a face covering .
It 's also understood officials are not considering using face coverings to reduce the 2-metre minimum distance for social distancing .
This suggests they would not be used as a reason to allow more people at a time on public transport and in shops .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ '' plan setting out more of what easing lockdown will look like - with advice for schools , outdoor workers and offices .
Details are only expected to be officially announced next Thursday .
A scientific committee known as NERVTAG reported to the government last week on whether the UK should follow other countries - and advise people to cover their faces in public .
Surgical masks and other face coverings are not thought to be effective at stopping coronavirus getting into your system - but could stop you passing it to others @ @ @ @ @ @ @ `` weak but positive effect '' in reducing transmission of Covid-19 , if face coverings are worn by asymptomatic carriers .
However , there is also a worry that people could fidget with their covering , thereby touching their faces more , or feel safe and then act in a more cavalier way .
A No10 spokesman said : “ What ministers need to consider is how best to produce advice for the public on next steps .
That work is still ongoing.
” Mr Johnson made the comments as he returned to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ first time in a month .
He said : `` What I think SAGE is saying , and what I certainly agree with is that as part of coming out of the lockdown , I do think that face coverings will be useful both for epidemiological reasons but also for giving people confidence they can go back to work .
`` But you 'll be hearing more about that thing next week . ''
Government officials stressed the most important thing was not whether people cover their faces - but sticking to the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
However , Scotland has already advised its citizens to cover their faces in some situations in public .

Boris Johnson is in favour of face coverings for "epidemiological reasons and for confidence reasons"
Boris Johnson is in favour of face coverings for "epidemiological reasons and for confidence reasons"
Boris Johnson last night said face coverings will be "useful" in the fight against Covid-19 - but his spokesman insisted a decision has not yet been made
Coronavirus: No10 insists there's still no decision on face coverings - despite PM's claim
The government has still not decided if Brits will be told to cover their faces in public - despite Boris Johnson's surprise comments to the nation.
The Prime Minister last night declared face coverings will be a "useful" tool for coming out of lockdown - and more will be announced next week.
But today his official spokesman insisted there has still been no formal decision, more than a week after ministers received scientific advice.
The spokesman said: “What he was doing was pointing out what the advice from the experts says.
“Ministers are still considering how we move forwards with face coverings in terms of the precise advice we give to the public.
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“Once that’s ready, we’ll announce it. I don’t think the Prime Minister was pre-empting a decision.”
Despite the spokesman insisting no decision has been made, it is thought Mr Johnson's comments follow the broad outline of the government's plan.
It's understood officials are adamant they will not advise the public to wear medical masks - because that could lead to shortages in the NHS and care homes.
Image: WILL OLIVER/EPA-EFE/Shutterstock) WILL OLIVER/EPA-EFE/Shutterstock)
However, they are looking at advising the public to wear other face coverings such as scarves.
It is understood officials are looking at issuing guidance to the public next week on exactly what material can and cannot be used as a face covering.
It's also understood officials are not considering using face coverings to reduce the 2-metre minimum distance for social distancing.
This suggests they would not be used as a reason to allow more people at a time on public transport and in shops.
The PM has promised a "comprehensive" plan setting out more of what easing lockdown will look like - with advice for schools, outdoor workers and offices.
Details are only expected to be officially announced next Thursday.
A scientific committee known as NERVTAG reported to the government last week on whether the UK should follow other countries - and advise people to cover their faces in public.
Surgical masks and other face coverings are not thought to be effective at stopping coronavirus getting into your system - but could stop you passing it to others.
The committee's advice showed a "weak but positive effect" in reducing transmission of Covid-19, if face coverings are worn by asymptomatic carriers.
However, there is also a worry that people could fidget with their covering, thereby touching their faces more, or feel safe and then act in a more cavalier way.
A No10 spokesman said: “What ministers need to consider is how best to produce advice for the public on next steps. That work is still ongoing.”
Mr Johnson made the comments as he returned to the daily No10 press conference for the first time in a month.
He said: "What I think SAGE is saying, and what I certainly agree with is that as part of coming out of the lockdown, I do think that face coverings will be useful both for epidemiological reasons but also for giving people confidence they can go back to work.
"But you'll be hearing more about that thing next week."
Government officials stressed the most important thing was not whether people cover their faces - but sticking to the social distancing measures, covering or not.
However, Scotland has already advised its citizens to cover their faces in some situations in public.


thedailymirror--2020-05-01--Pensioner, 101, steps outside for first time in 6 years with lockdown volunteer

A 101-year-old has stepped outside her house for the first time in six years thanks to a kindhearted volunteer who checked on her during the coronavirus lockdown .
Bessy has been stuck indoors for so long because her only real source of help is carers , who visit her everyday to carry out errands such as shopping and cleaning .
Unfortunately they do not have the authority or time to take Bessy for walks .
Bessy had n't eaten a hot meal for three weeks before James Sanderson went round to drop off a delicious plate of home cooked food @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , who has very little family , and was `` mortified '' to hear she had been cooped up in her small North Yorkshire home for years on end .
Dad-of-four James went directly from the house to buy Bessy a walking frame and returned later that day to give it to her so that she can get up and about .
Since then the pair , who have practised safe social distancing the entire time , have ventured out into Bessy 's garden , where she had not stepped foot for six @ @ @ @ @ @ @ I was mortified when she told me she had n't had a hot meal in three weeks and then could n't believe it when she said she had n't been outside for so long .
`` I decided I would do whatever it takes to help her , so I went out and bought her a walking frame second hand .
`` Now she can actually get out into her garden , whereas before she would just look out through the window .
I think it 's made her really happy . ''
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ , set up Barlby Region Independent Group Helpers Together in March , anticipating the help many of society 's most vulnerable would need .
He leads a team of around 50 people , who deliver up to 100 meals a day as well as going shopping or picking up medication for anyone who is unable to get out of the house .
In under six weeks the group have done around 4,500 jobs for people in the community .
James heard about Bessy last week when delivering a Sunday lunch to a couple @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in on their family member who had been alone for some weeks .
He drove straight to her house to deliver a hot meal and the pair ended up chatting .
James said : `` Bessy is such a lovely happy lady , it 's been so nice getting to know her .
`` She keeps saying how much of a lovely man I am , but I 'm just doing what anyone would to help at a time like this . ''
Now James visits Bessy three times a day to deliver @ @ @ @ @ @ @ she might need , such as food shopping or magazines .
During each visit the pair enjoy spending some time speaking to one and other through the gap in her front door , while remaining at least two metres apart at all times .
James said : `` I think I 'm enjoying Bessy 's company as much as she 's enjoying mine - she 's great . ''
When James told Bessy she might be in the newspaper , she told him the only message she wanted to give was a big @ @ @ @ @ @ @ sending her a 100th birthday card .
James is raising money to help fund the community group , donate here .

Volunteer James Sanderson was "mortified" to hear Bessy had been cooped up in her small North Yorkshire home for years on end and hadn't eaten a hot meal for three weeks
Pensioner, 101, leaves house for first time in 6 years after volunteer checked on her
A 101-year-old has stepped outside her house for the first time in six years thanks to a kindhearted volunteer who checked on her during the coronavirus lockdown.
Bessy has been stuck indoors for so long because her only real source of help is carers, who visit her everyday to carry out errands such as shopping and cleaning.
Unfortunately they do not have the authority or time to take Bessy for walks.
Bessy hadn't eaten a hot meal for three weeks before James Sanderson went round to drop off a delicious plate of home cooked food.
The 42-year-old got chatting to Bessy, who has very little family, and was "mortified" to hear she had been cooped up in her small North Yorkshire home for years on end.
Dad-of-four James went directly from the house to buy Bessy a walking frame and returned later that day to give it to her so that she can get up and about.
Since then the pair, who have practised safe social distancing the entire time, have ventured out into Bessy's garden, where she had not stepped foot for six years.
Image: SWNS) SWNS)
Ex-firefighter James said: "I was mortified when she told me she hadn't had a hot meal in three weeks and then couldn't believe it when she said she hadn't been outside for so long.
"I decided I would do whatever it takes to help her, so I went out and bought her a walking frame second hand.
"Now she can actually get out into her garden, whereas before she would just look out through the window. I think it's made her really happy."
James, who works as an entrepreneur, set up Barlby Region Independent Group Helpers Together in March, anticipating the help many of society's most vulnerable would need.
He leads a team of around 50 people, who deliver up to 100 meals a day as well as going shopping or picking up medication for anyone who is unable to get out of the house.
In under six weeks the group have done around 4,500 jobs for people in the community.
James heard about Bessy last week when delivering a Sunday lunch to a couple, who asked if he could drop in on their family member who had been alone for some weeks.
He drove straight to her house to deliver a hot meal and the pair ended up chatting.
James said: "Bessy is such a lovely happy lady, it's been so nice getting to know her.
"She keeps saying how much of a lovely man I am, but I'm just doing what anyone would to help at a time like this."
Now James visits Bessy three times a day to deliver not only hot food but anything else she might need, such as food shopping or magazines.
During each visit the pair enjoy spending some time speaking to one and other through the gap in her front door, while remaining at least two metres apart at all times.
James said: "I think I'm enjoying Bessy's company as much as she's enjoying mine - she's great."
When James told Bessy she might be in the newspaper, she told him the only message she wanted to give was a big 'thank you' to The Queen for sending her a 100th birthday card.
James is raising money to help fund the community group, donate here.


thedailymirror--2020-05-01--Eamonn Holmes stuns Amanda Holden with savage dig about her singing

Eamonn Holmes stunned Amanda Holden by making a dig about her singing on This Morning today .
The telly presenter interviewed the Britain 's Got Talent judge about her new charity single , a cover of Over the Rainbow which is being released to raise funds for NHS Charities .
During the chat , Eamonn , 60 , admitted he was wary about her decision to swap reality TV for singing - and was surprised when he found out she could actually carry a tune .
He told her : `` I have to say it was very brave of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ associated with Judy Garland and Eva Cassidy ... '' I was so surprised that you have a beautiful voice ! ''
Amanda , 49 , appeared taken aback by his comments , but insisted she was pleased Eamonn actually liked her single .
She said : `` I like surprising people .
I 'm thrilled you like it .
It 's a really nerve-wracking thing -especially being a judge on Britain 's Got Talent and now I 'm being judged . ''
Eamonn went on to make another dig at Amanda by calling @ @ @ @ @ @ @ her : `` What are you like to like with ?
You 're a lovely woman , but I sort of think is she slightly bonkers . ''
Amanda replied : `` I 'm nice enough .
It 's a terribly difficult time for everyone , it 's different for everyone . ''
She went on to describe her lockdown experience , insisting she 's happy to have been able to spend time with her family .
Amanda went on : `` I 've enjoyed being with my man being with my girls @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 've really relished being a wife and a mummy , I 've been cooking from scratch .
`` I 've really appreciated everything .
I have time to stop and smell the roses , and remember what 's really important . ''
Amanda 's single is available to stream and download now .

This Morning presenter Eamonn Holmes interviewed Amanda Holden about her charity record and admitted he was surprised she could actually sing
Eamonn Holmes stunned Amanda Holden by making a dig about her singing on This Morning today.
The telly presenter interviewed the Britain's Got Talent judge about her new charity single, a cover of Over the Rainbow which is being released to raise funds for NHS Charities.
During the chat, Eamonn, 60, admitted he was wary about her decision to swap reality TV for singing - and was surprised when he found out she could actually carry a tune.
He told her: "I have to say it was very brave of you to [tackle a song] associated with Judy Garland and Eva Cassidy...
"I was so surprised that you have a beautiful voice!"
Amanda, 49, appeared taken aback by his comments, but insisted she was pleased Eamonn actually liked her single.
She said: "I like surprising people. I'm thrilled you like it. It's a really nerve-wracking thing -especially being a judge on Britain's Got Talent and now I'm being judged."
Eamonn went on to make another dig at Amanda by calling her "bonkers".
Image: ITV) ITV)
He asked her: "What are you like to like with? You're a lovely woman, but I sort of think is she slightly bonkers."
Amanda replied: "I'm nice enough. It's a terribly difficult time for everyone, it's different for everyone."
She went on to describe her lockdown experience, insisting she's happy to have been able to spend time with her family.
Image: ITV) ITV)
Amanda went on: "I've enjoyed being with my man being with my girls, enjoying the downtime.
"I've really relished being a wife and a mummy, I've been cooking from scratch.
"I've really appreciated everything. I have time to stop and smell the roses, and remember what's really important."
Amanda's single is available to stream and download now.


thedailymirror--2020-05-01--Neville on Man Utd dressing room reaction to Ronaldo's spat with Rooney

Gary Neville has lifted the lid on how the Manchester United dressing room reacted to Cristiano Ronaldo 's infamous 2006 World Cup spat with Wayne Roney .
England star Rooney saw red for a stamp on Portugal 's Ricardo Carvalho in the quarter-final of the tournament in Germany .
His United team-mate Ronaldo came under fire after attempting to influence the referee to get Rooney red carded , with the Portuguese superstar caught on camera winking at his bench as the Three Lions ace made his way down the tunnel .
However , Neville insists he does n't blame Ronaldo @ @ @ @ @ @ @ how Sir Alex Ferguson called them in for showdown talks on their return to Manchester .
Asked whether the United stars were fuming with Ronaldo , Neville told Sky Sports : `` No , the first day back in pre-season I was called into the office with Wayne and Cristiano by the manager to sit down .
`` He wanted to see whether there was any problems , any hangover .
They were actually really good friends .
They used to socialise together those two .
`` Patrice Evra , Rio Ferdinand , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ each other . ''
Neville also likened the situation to that of David Beckham , who became a hated figure for some time following his sending off at the 1998 World Cup .
Neville added : `` And actually it felt like because the whole of the country was against him it did feel like a David Beckham-type moment in our dressing room , whereby there was this thing about England and Manchester United anyway , with the England fans having a go at United players whilst they were playing for England , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
`` I think when David Beckham came back from the World Cup in '98 , everyone rallied round him at United .
It was the same with Cristiano in 2006 .
Everyone seemed to sort of come together .
`` It seemed to help him in some ways go and prove everybody wrong .
I think he does like proving people wrong and it was from the very first day of pre-season .
`` They shook hands and said there was no problem whatsoever .
Wayne 's knowledgable enough to know that @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
`` We had that mentality ourselves at United .
You try and do everything you can to win a game .
`` Cristiano was trying to win for his country , Wayne would n't expect anything different and neither would I . ''

Ronaldo came under fire after attempting to influence the referee to get Rooney red carded, with the Portuguese star caught on camera winking at his bench following the decision
Gary Neville has lifted the lid on how the Manchester United dressing room reacted to Cristiano Ronaldo's infamous 2006 World Cup spat with Wayne Roney.
England star Rooney saw red for a stamp on Portugal's Ricardo Carvalho in the quarter-final of the tournament in Germany.
His United team-mate Ronaldo came under fire after attempting to influence the referee to get Rooney red carded, with the Portuguese superstar caught on camera winking at his bench as the Three Lions ace made his way down the tunnel.
However, Neville insists he doesn't blame Ronaldo for his actions - and has revealed how Sir Alex Ferguson called them in for showdown talks on their return to Manchester.
Image: DDP/AFP via Getty Images) DDP/AFP via Getty Images)
Asked whether the United stars were fuming with Ronaldo, Neville told Sky Sports: "No, the first day back in pre-season I was called into the office with Wayne and Cristiano by the manager to sit down.
"He wanted to see whether there was any problems, any hangover. They were actually really good friends. They used to socialise together those two.
"Patrice Evra, Rio Ferdinand, Cristiano and Wayne were very close to each other."
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Neville also likened the situation to that of David Beckham, who became a hated figure for some time following his sending off at the 1998 World Cup.
Neville added: "And actually it felt like because the whole of the country was against him it did feel like a David Beckham-type moment in our dressing room, whereby there was this thing about England and Manchester United anyway, with the England fans having a go at United players whilst they were playing for England, so there was no love lost there.
"I think when David Beckham came back from the World Cup in '98, everyone rallied round him at United. It was the same with Cristiano in 2006. Everyone seemed to sort of come together.
Image: John Peters/Manchester United via Getty) John Peters/Manchester United via Getty)
"It seemed to help him in some ways go and prove everybody wrong. I think he does like proving people wrong and it was from the very first day of pre-season.
"They shook hands and said there was no problem whatsoever. Wayne's knowledgable enough to know that ultimately on a football pitch anything goes.
"We had that mentality ourselves at United. You try and do everything you can to win a game.
"Cristiano was trying to win for his country, Wayne wouldn't expect anything different and neither would I."