thedailymirror--2020-07-11--Solskjaer sends message to Sancho that Man Utd is the club for him

Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has sent a clear message to Jadon Sancho – Manchester United is the club for you .
The United boss has been on Sancho ’ s trail all season and is focused on working out a deal to sign the £100 million-rated 20-year-old Borussia Dortmund and England winger .
Sancho fits United ’ s transfer strategy profile perfectly as a young , ambitious Englishman with the potential to be one of world football ’ s great players .
And Solskjaer barely disguised his intentions when he acknowledged that United is the top destination for any young player @ @ @ @ @ @ @ on the big stage .
“ I ’ m not in a job to get excited - I ’ m here to improve the team and try to mould the team in a way we as coaching staff and a management team believe that the club should be playing , '' he said .
“ Results and performances are coming and I think Man United is attractive for any young player out there with ambition .
“ I think the earlier you get the players in and the longer you have them in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ will be to the club .
“ They will trust you as coaching staff and management that we have their best interests and the club ’ s best interests at heart .
“ We ’ ve always given young players a chance , that ’ s in our DNA and it will always follow us .
“ I don ’ t know how many games we ’ ve had now with academy players in the team , I know it ’ s more than 4,000 , so we ’ ll still keep on @ @ @ @ @ @ @ that system.
” That ’ s a clear signal Solskjaer believes Old Trafford is the perfect destination for Sancho , even though United have yet to nail down a Champions League place for next season .
United , who play at home to Southampton tomorrow , have gone ten games unbeaten in the League .
And they haven ’ t lost in 17 matches in all competitions stretching back to January when they were surprisingly beaten by Burnley at Old Trafford .
United ’ s current goalscoring form is spectacular – and braveheart @ @ @ @ @ @ @ risks when attacking is a trait leaned from Sir Alex Ferguson .
“ I think you have a responsibility when you are at Man United to play a certain way and play with pace and power .
“ You ’ ve got to attack quickly and you ’ ve got to have some youth players in there .
“ You ’ ve got to have courage and risk things , so sometimes we do leave ourselves open at the back but that ’ s also an instinct I learnt from my time here @ @ @ @ @ @ @ “ You have to give players the freedom to express themselves , but you ’ ve also got to work hard , and that ’ s improving .
“ If it ’ s my team… well , we are working towards something and trying to get better and better and improve all the time .
“ There is always something after every game that we want to improve on which we do in some meetings and on the pitch.
” Solskjaer revealed former boss Ferguson , now 78 and shielding at home , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ though he can ’ t watch his beloved team live .
“ He ’ s watching the games , he ’ s watching everything .
There have been a couple of texts of course , we ’ ve not managed to meet up , so just by text .
”

Manchester United boss Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has hailed the Red Devils' policy on developing young players as the Old Trafford giants plot a summer swoop for Jadon Sancho
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer sends message to Jadon Sancho that Man Utd is the club for him
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has sent a clear message to Jadon Sancho – Manchester United is the club for you.
The United boss has been on Sancho’s trail all season and is focused on working out a deal to sign the £100 million-rated 20-year-old Borussia Dortmund and England winger.
Sancho fits United’s transfer strategy profile perfectly as a young, ambitious Englishman with the potential to be one of world football’s great players.
And Solskjaer barely disguised his intentions when he acknowledged that United is the top destination for any young player like Sancho who is looking to improve on the big stage.
“I’m not in a job to get excited - I’m here to improve the team and try to mould the team in a way we as coaching staff and a management team believe that the club should be playing," he said.
Image: Pixathlon/Shutterstock) Pixathlon/Shutterstock)
“Results and performances are coming and I think Man United is attractive for any young player out there with ambition.
“I think the earlier you get the players in and the longer you have them in the club environment the more loyal they will be to the club.
“They will trust you as coaching staff and management that we have their best interests and the club’s best interests at heart.
“We’ve always given young players a chance, that’s in our DNA and it will always follow us.
“I don’t know how many games we’ve had now with academy players in the team, I know it’s more than 4,000, so we’ll still keep on improving our Academy and put players through that system.”
Image: REUTERS) REUTERS)
That’s a clear signal Solskjaer believes Old Trafford is the perfect destination for Sancho, even though United have yet to nail down a Champions League place for next season.
United, who play at home to Southampton tomorrow, have gone ten games unbeaten in the League.
And they haven’t lost in 17 matches in all competitions stretching back to January when they were surprisingly beaten by Burnley at Old Trafford.
United’s current goalscoring form is spectacular – and braveheart Solskjaer admits having the courage to take risks when attacking is a trait leaned from Sir Alex Ferguson.
“I think you have a responsibility when you are at Man United to play a certain way and play with pace and power.
“You’ve got to attack quickly and you’ve got to have some youth players in there.
“You’ve got to have courage and risk things, so sometimes we do leave ourselves open at the back but that’s also an instinct I learnt from my time here at the club with Sir Alex.
“You have to give players the freedom to express themselves, but you’ve also got to work hard, and that’s improving.
“If it’s my team… well, we are working towards something and trying to get better and better and improve all the time.
“There is always something after every game that we want to improve on which we do in some meetings and on the pitch.”
Solskjaer revealed former boss Ferguson, now 78 and shielding at home, is loving United’s revival even though he can’t watch his beloved team live.
“He’s watching the games, he’s watching everything. There have been a couple of texts of course, we’ve not managed to meet up, so just by text.”


thedailymirror--2020-07-11--Nuno closing in on new Wolves deal with boss set to pen extension until 2023

Nuno Espirito Santo is close to agreeing a new deal to stay at Wolves .
Talks with the Portuguese manager have been on-going during lockdown and the finishing touches are now being applied to a contract that will run until 2023 .
Nuno has taken Wolves from the Championship to the fringes of Champions League qualification .
Three years in which he has transformed the Black Country club .
He has been helped by his agent Jorge Mendes , sourcing top quality players for the first-team squad but the new deal is recognition of his work so far .
The @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and give his squad a much-needed boost ahead of the run-in – which includes the conclusion of the club ’ s Europa League campaign .
Wolves head into this afternoon ’ s clash with Everton off the back of two defeats after three victories following the restart .
And they do so amid rumours that Daniel Podence , their £17million signing from Olympiakos in January , is attracting attention .
Celtic head a list of clubs that have enquired about taking the winger on loan next season .
But Nuno ’ s plans @ @ @ @ @ @ @ barely played for his new club this term .
Podence was expected to play a significant part after his move from Greece but has failed to figure and has only just returned to the squad after spending a week in isolation following a trip to Portugal .
Podence is again unlikely to figure at Molineux as Nuno prepares to stop the rot .
And a failure to post more than one shot on target in those defeats to Sheffield United and Arsenal has led to cause for concern .
Former boss Graham Taylor @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ‘ a shooting team ’ after taking over .
Nuno echoed those sentiments but added that there were other factors at play as to why his side failed to hit the target more than once during the last 180 minutes of action .
He said : “ Like Graham , I want us to become a shooting team .
We have produced situations but not finished them .
“ Why were we not able to produce as many chances as we would like ?
“ Well , we have detected why and worked @ @ @ @ @ @ @ will go out to be a shooting team .
“ It ’ s not just about going forward , it ’ s about the defensive side also .
We conceded three goals in the last two games so we have to focus on that .
“ Against Aston Villa we won lots of second balls .
We didn ’ t against Sheffield United or Arsenal .
“ So , it ’ s not that simple to change it .
It ’ s everything .
We ’ re trying to see where the problems @ @ @ @ @ @ @ our counter-attacks – the last pass , the finish , the last touch ?
“ We have to find it .
But we do have talented , quality , players , so these things will happen .
”

EXCLUSIVE: Wolves boss Nuno is set to extend his stay at Molineux until 2023 as the Portuguese manager closes in on a new deal with the Midlands club
Nuno closing in on new Wolves deal with boss set to pen extension until 2023
Nuno Espirito Santo is close to agreeing a new deal to stay at Wolves.
Talks with the Portuguese manager have been on-going during lockdown and the finishing touches are now being applied to a contract that will run until 2023.
Nuno has taken Wolves from the Championship to the fringes of Champions League qualification. Three years in which he has transformed the Black Country club.
He has been helped by his agent Jorge Mendes, sourcing top quality players for the first-team squad but the new deal is recognition of his work so far.
The news will be greeted warmly at Molineux and give his squad a much-needed boost ahead of the run-in – which includes the conclusion of the club’s Europa League campaign.
Image: Richard Heathcote) Richard Heathcote)
Wolves head into this afternoon’s clash with Everton off the back of two defeats after three victories following the restart. And they do so amid rumours that Daniel Podence, their £17million signing from Olympiakos in January, is attracting attention.
Celtic head a list of clubs that have enquired about taking the winger on loan next season.
But Nuno’s plans for him are unknown as he has barely played for his new club this term.
Podence was expected to play a significant part after his move from Greece but has failed to figure and has only just returned to the squad after spending a week in isolation following a trip to Portugal. Podence is again unlikely to figure at Molineux as Nuno prepares to stop the rot.
And a failure to post more than one shot on target in those defeats to Sheffield United and Arsenal has led to cause for concern.
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Former boss Graham Taylor famously said he wanted Wolves to be ‘a shooting team’ after taking over.
Nuno echoed those sentiments but added that there were other factors at play as to why his side failed to hit the target more than once during the last 180 minutes of action. He said: “Like Graham, I want us to become a shooting team. We have produced situations but not finished them.
“Why were we not able to produce as many chances as we would like?
“Well, we have detected why and worked them out on the pitch – we will go out to be a shooting team.
“It’s not just about going forward, it’s about the defensive side also. We conceded three goals in the last two games so we have to focus on that.
“Against Aston Villa we won lots of second balls. We didn’t against Sheffield United or Arsenal.
“So, it’s not that simple to change it. It’s everything. We’re trying to see where the problems are.
“It’s the creation, the building process.
“Is something missing in our counter-attacks – the last pass, the finish, the last touch?
“We have to find it. But we do have talented, quality, players, so these things will happen.”


thedailymirror--2020-07-12--Female Asda workers claim they were paid less than men ahead of landmark case

Judges will tomorrow hear a landmark legal claim by Asda workers - who say they were underpaid for years in spite of colleagues who did similar work earning more .
The Supreme Court will begin hearing evidence as mainly-female shop floor workers say they were paid less than mostly-male staff who handled distribution .
If they win , Asda could be forced to shell out huge back pay , according to reports , and other supermarkets could face similar claims .
Wendy Arundale , who worked for Asda for 32 years , told The Observer : “ My husband was @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
`` I was close to crying at times because I wasn ’ t valued .
The girls were paid terrible compared to the men . ''
Asda denies paying women a different rate to men , and says differing wages reflect the duties shopworkers and distribution workers carried out .
In order to win , shop floor workers must prove that what they do is of equal value to those who work in distribution .
It is believed around 40,000 former and current Asda employees will be affected when a final ruling @ @ @ @ @ @ @ representing the workers , said in a statement : `` For too long supermarket store workers have been under-appreciated and undervalued by the companies they work for .
`` Men and women on shop floors across Britain do a challenging job and work long hours .
`` They interact with customers throughout their shifts , which is a key part of their supermarket ’ s success .
`` Despite this , they are paid less than their co-workers in warehouse and distribution centres , whose roles are wrongly deemed to be more taxing @ @ @ @ @ @ @ expected until the autumn .
In January 2019 the Court of Appeal ruled that the roles of shop workers could be compared to those of warehouse staff , upholding rulings made by an employment tribunal in 2016 and the Employment Appeal Tribunal in 2017 .
The latest hearing are expect to last two days .
In a statement earlier this year Asda said : `` This equal value case is extremely complex and without precedent in the private sector , so it is vital the issues are given the legal scrutiny they deserve @ @ @ @ @ @ @ during this complex process and none of the appeals have caused any delay to the case , which continues to progress through the tribunal but will still take many years to conclude .
`` This latest judgement was to address factual disputes in the job roles at our stores and depots , and not to make any findings over whether the jobs are of equal value .
`` The judgement was positive for Asda and whilst the findings in relation to the job descriptions are very detailed , the tribunal took a balanced @ @ @ @ @ @ @ pay in stores are the same for female and male colleagues and this is equally true in our depots .
`` Pay rates in stores differ from pay rates in distribution centres because the demands of the jobs in stores and the jobs in distribution centre are very different ; they operate in different market sectors and we pay the market rate in those sectors regardless of gender .
”

The Supreme Court is set to hear claims by thousands of shop floor workers who say their pay should have been equal to that of distribution staff at the supermarket giant
Female Asda workers claim they were paid less than men ahead of landmark case
Judges will tomorrow hear a landmark legal claim by Asda workers - who say they were underpaid for years in spite of colleagues who did similar work earning more.
The Supreme Court will begin hearing evidence as mainly-female shop floor workers say they were paid less than mostly-male staff who handled distribution.
If they win, Asda could be forced to shell out huge back pay, according to reports, and other supermarkets could face similar claims.
Wendy Arundale, who worked for Asda for 32 years, told The Observer : “My husband was paid 80p more than me an hour.
"I was close to crying at times because I wasn’t valued. The girls were paid terrible compared to the men."
Image: Huddersfield Examiner) Huddersfield Examiner)
Asda denies paying women a different rate to men, and says differing wages reflect the duties shopworkers and distribution workers carried out.
In order to win, shop floor workers must prove that what they do is of equal value to those who work in distribution.
It is believed around 40,000 former and current Asda employees will be affected when a final ruling is reached.
Solicitors Leigh Day, representing the workers, said in a statement: "For too long supermarket store workers have been under-appreciated and undervalued by the companies they work for.
"Men and women on shop floors across Britain do a challenging job and work long hours.
Image: Getty Images/iStockphoto) Getty Images/iStockphoto)
"They interact with customers throughout their shifts, which is a key part of their supermarket’s success.
"Despite this, they are paid less than their co-workers in warehouse and distribution centres, whose roles are wrongly deemed to be more taxing."
A final ruling is not expected until the autumn.
In January 2019 the Court of Appeal ruled that the roles of shop workers could be compared to those of warehouse staff, upholding rulings made by an employment tribunal in 2016 and the Employment Appeal Tribunal in 2017.
The latest hearing are expect to last two days.
In a statement earlier this year Asda said: "This equal value case is extremely complex and without precedent in the private sector, so it is vital the issues are given the legal scrutiny they deserve.
"Both sides have appealed points during this complex process and none of the appeals have caused any delay to the case, which continues to progress through the tribunal but will still take many years to conclude.
"This latest judgement was to address factual disputes in the job roles at our stores and depots, and not to make any findings over whether the jobs are of equal value.
Image: Newcastle Chronicle) Newcastle Chronicle)
"The judgement was positive for Asda and whilst the findings in relation to the job descriptions are very detailed, the tribunal took a balanced approach.
“Our hourly rates of pay in stores are the same for female and male colleagues and this is equally true in our depots.
"Pay rates in stores differ from pay rates in distribution centres because the demands of the jobs in stores and the jobs in distribution centre are very different; they operate in different market sectors and we pay the market rate in those sectors regardless of gender.”


thedailymirror--2020-07-12--Man 'bit seagull and threw it to ground after it tried to steal his McDonald's'

A man has been detained after allegedly biting a seagull which attempted to steal his McDonald 's meal .
The 26-year-old sunk his teeth into the bird before throwing it to the floor , it is claimed .
It happened in Plymouth on Thursday , where officers strolling through the street were alerted to a commotion .
It is not known how badly the bird 's injuries were .
A police spokesperson told Plymouth Live that the man admitted at the scene that he had taken drugs .
They said : `` He sunk his teeth into it before throwing @ @ @ @ @ @ @ had seen the incident and immediately went over and detained and took details from him .
`` Around this time , the man volunteered the information that he was under the influence of drugs and it was decided that he should be taken to Derriford Hospital for treatment .
`` The seagull was clearly injured by the incident but flew off before we were able to check on its welfare .
`` We do n't know what happened to it afterwards . ''
Seagulls may be regarded as pests by many but they @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Act 1981 .
Ignorance that the birds are protected is no defence under the law .
It is illegal - except under licence - to take , injure or kill wild birds or interfere with their nest or eggs .
The maximum penalty , if found guilty , is six months in prison or a £5,000 fine .
Police said the matter is still being investigated and are appealing for any other witnesses to the incident to come forward .
If you can assist police contact them on 101 or email 101 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 555111 quoting log number 589 of 9/7/20 .

Police in Plymouth say the man - who admitted being under the influence of drugs - had grabbed the bird and sunk his teeth into it on Thursday. He reportedly reacted after it made moves for his meal
Man 'bit seagull and threw it to ground after it tried to steal his McDonald's food'
A man has been detained after allegedly biting a seagull which attempted to steal his McDonald's meal.
The 26-year-old sunk his teeth into the bird before throwing it to the floor, it is claimed.
It happened in Plymouth on Thursday, where officers strolling through the street were alerted to a commotion.
It is not known how badly the bird's injuries were.
A police spokesperson told Plymouth Live that the man admitted at the scene that he had taken drugs.
Image: Getty Images/iStockphoto) Getty Images/iStockphoto)
They said: "He sunk his teeth into it before throwing it to the floor.
"Officers had seen the incident and immediately went over and detained and took details from him.
"Around this time, the man volunteered the information that he was under the influence of drugs and it was decided that he should be taken to Derriford Hospital for treatment.
"The seagull was clearly injured by the incident but flew off before we were able to check on its welfare.
Image: Getty Images/EyeEm) Getty Images/EyeEm)
"We don't know what happened to it afterwards."
Seagulls may be regarded as pests by many but they are protected by the Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981.
Ignorance that the birds are protected is no defence under the law.
It is illegal - except under licence - to take, injure or kill wild birds or interfere with their nest or eggs.
The maximum penalty, if found guilty, is six months in prison or a £5,000 fine.
Police said the matter is still being investigated and are appealing for any other witnesses to the incident to come forward.
If you can assist police contact them on 101 or email 101@dc.police.uk or call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555111 quoting log number 589 of 9/7/20.


thedailymirror--2020-07-12--David Beckham finally delivers verdict on Brooklyn's engagement 24 hours late

David Beckham has finally congratulated his son Brooklyn on his engagement 24 hours after wife Victoria posted a sweet message to the couple .
The Mirror exclusively revealed Brooklyn Beckham , 21 , is engaged to his girlfriend of seven months , Nicola Paletz , and he made it official yesterday afternoon .
He shared the pair 's engagement picture , with Nicola showing off her $ 200,000 diamond ring and vowed to be the `` best husband '' to her .
Minutes later , Brooklyn 's mum Victoria shared the picture on her own Instagram page along with a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ there was nothing from husband David .
Victoria wrote : `` The MOST exciting news !
!
We could not be happier that @ brooklynbeckham and @ nicolaannepeltz are getting married '' Wishing you so much love and a lifetime of happiness .
We all love you both so much . ''
The former footballer continued posting on his Instagram page , sharing multiple pictures of cakes .
It was n't until this afternoon , did he post a message acknowledging his son 's wedding news .
David shared the engagement picture , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ two beautiful people .
`` As they begin this exciting journey together we are so so happy for you guys . ''
Brooklyn , who spent most of lockdown in the US with Nicola , popped the question two weeks ago .
The couple then flew back to the UK to celebrate with his family at their home in the Cotswolds .
Announcing the happy news , Brooklyn wrote : `` He wrote : `` Two weeks ago I asked my soul mate to marry me and she said yes .
`` I @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
`` I promise to be the best husband and daddy one day .
I love you baby . ''
They are reportedly planning to tie the knot next year and want to set up home together in Los Angeles .
The couple are also said to be planning to celebrate their nuptials with two lavish weddings costing around £4 million .

Nicola Peltz dances with her mother-in-law to be Victoria Beckham
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Brooklyn Beckham's dad David Beckham has finally weighed in on his son's big news almost a full 24 hours after his wife Victoria posted a sweet message of congratulations
David Beckham has finally congratulated his son Brooklyn on his engagement 24 hours after wife Victoria posted a sweet message to the couple.
The Mirror exclusively revealed Brooklyn Beckham, 21, is engaged to his girlfriend of seven months, Nicola Paletz, and he made it official yesterday afternoon.
He shared the pair's engagement picture, with Nicola showing off her $200,000 diamond ring and vowed to be the "best husband" to her.
Minutes later, Brooklyn's mum Victoria shared the picture on her own Instagram page along with a message for the pair - but, there was nothing from husband David.
Image: DavidBeckham/Instagram) DavidBeckham/Instagram)
Victoria wrote: "The MOST exciting news!! We could not be happier that @brooklynbeckham and @nicolaannepeltz are getting married
"Wishing you so much love and a lifetime of happiness. We all love you both so much."
The former footballer continued posting on his Instagram page, sharing multiple pictures of cakes.
It wasn't until this afternoon, did he post a message acknowledging his son's wedding news.
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David shared the engagement picture, and wrote: "Congratulations to these two beautiful people.
"As they begin this exciting journey together we are so so happy for you guys."
Brooklyn, who spent most of lockdown in the US with Nicola, popped the question two weeks ago.
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The couple then flew back to the UK to celebrate with his family at their home in the Cotswolds.
Announcing the happy news, Brooklyn wrote: "He wrote: "Two weeks ago I asked my soul mate to marry me and she said yes.
"I am the luckiest man in the world.
"I promise to be the best husband and daddy one day. I love you baby."
They are reportedly planning to tie the knot next year and want to set up home together in Los Angeles.
The couple are also said to be planning to celebrate their nuptials with two lavish weddings costing around £4 million.


thedailymirror--2020-07-12--Nani lifts the lid on living with Cristiano Ronaldo at Man Utd

Nani has revealed that living with Manchester United teammate Cristiano Ronaldo turned into a daily competition .
Winger Nani arrived at Old Trafford in 2007 after following in compatriot Ronaldo 's footsteps from Sporting Lisbon .
Ronaldo had already been in Manchester for four years and had already settled with a luxury house .
And instead of being placed in a hotel , Nani , and another new recruit Anderson , was offered the chance to shack up with the future Real Madrid and Juventus superstar .
But instead of being a chilled out zone , there were regular swimming @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the trio .
Nani told the Players ’ Tribune : “ Not many mentioned Manchester United .
But my agent , Jorge Mendes , wrote down the names of all the clubs and said , 'For me , the best team you can choose is this one ' .
He pointed at Man Utd .
“ ' I spoke with Sir Alex .
He wants to build you up the same way he built up Cristiano ' .
“ Before I knew it , I was looking for a house in Manchester .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ to move into a hotel , but Jorge asked me 'Would you mind staying with Cristiano ? '
“ So I moved in with him and Anderson , who had just arrived at Man Utd .
“ Cristiano had a swimming pool , a ping-pong table , a tennis court — and every day we would compete at something .
“ By the time Anderson and I left that house , we had become allergic to defeat .
“ Sir Alex was like a father to me .
Guys like Rio Ferdinand and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ advice .
“ I became friends with Antonio Valencia , Fabio and Rafael , Cristiano , Anderson and many others .
”

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Nani followed Cristiano Ronaldo's footsteps from Sporting Lisbon to Man Utd in 2007 and ended up living with the future Real Madrid superstar
Nani lifts lid on living with Cristiano Ronaldo and Man Utd icon's pursuit of perfection
Nani has revealed that living with Manchester United teammate Cristiano Ronaldo turned into a daily competition.
Winger Nani arrived at Old Trafford in 2007 after following in compatriot Ronaldo's footsteps from Sporting Lisbon.
Ronaldo had already been in Manchester for four years and had already settled with a luxury house.
And instead of being placed in a hotel, Nani, and another new recruit Anderson, was offered the chance to shack up with the future Real Madrid and Juventus superstar.
But instead of being a chilled out zone, there were regular swimming, table tennis and tennis contests between the trio.
Nani told the Players’ Tribune : “Not many mentioned Manchester United. But my agent, Jorge Mendes, wrote down the names of all the clubs and said, 'For me, the best team you can choose is this one'. He pointed at Man Utd.
“'I spoke with Sir Alex. He wants to build you up the same way he built up Cristiano'.
Image: Manchester United via Getty Images) Manchester United via Getty Images)
“Before I knew it, I was looking for a house in Manchester.
“At the start I was supposed to move into a hotel, but Jorge asked me 'Would you mind staying with Cristiano?'
“So I moved in with him and Anderson, who had just arrived at Man Utd.
“Cristiano had a swimming pool, a ping-pong table, a tennis court — and every day we would compete at something.
“By the time Anderson and I left that house, we had become allergic to defeat.
“Sir Alex was like a father to me. Guys like Rio Ferdinand and Ryan Giggs gave me so much good advice.
“I became friends with Antonio Valencia, Fabio and Rafael, Cristiano, Anderson and many others.”


thedailymirror--2020-07-12--Man Utd fan bet his entire £55k inheritance on Liverpool winning Premier League

A Manchester United fan is £36,000 richer after he staked a huge £55,000 on Liverpool winning the Premier League in October at odds of 4/6 .
Tony Ward - 55 - from Bradford was so sure of the Reds ' chances of success that he stuck on the whole inheritance he was left by his mother Rose when she passed away in 2017 .
He had to endure a nervous wait during lockdown as football was suspended as a result of the coronavirus crisis , but once it resumed it did not take long until Chelsea 's win over Manchester @ @ @ @ @ @ @ champions .
It saw Mr Ward collect an eyewatering £91,000 , including his stake , from Ladbrokes , and he is now planning a holiday abroad before saving the rest .
Speaking to The Sun he said : “ Liverpool were always looking like they could win the title .
I picked them after a long , long debate .
“ I would have got my stake back , I think , if the season had been cancelled .
But that would have been unfair .
Liverpool were that far clear .
They @ @ @ @ @ @ @ fancy a big holiday .
The rest is for a rainy day.
” Mr Ward also insisted his mother would have approved of his risky bet , adding : “ She wouldn ’ t have minded what I did with the money — not at all .
She liked a flutter !
“ She liked the horses .
But I ’ d give it all back to have my mum still around.
” Liverpool had a superb start to the season , winning their first eight games in the Premier League , so @ @ @ @ @ @ @ were seen as a worthwhile bet for the title .
Some bookmakers were paying out on bets on the Reds to win the league as early as November , by which time it was becoming apparent that no other side would be capable of stopping Jurgen Klopp 's team .

The lucky punter staked the huge amount early on in the season and will likely be one of the only United fans in the world pleased with their rival's success
A Manchester United fan is £36,000 richer after he staked a huge £55,000 on Liverpool winning the Premier League in October at odds of 4/6.
Tony Ward - 55 - from Bradford was so sure of the Reds' chances of success that he stuck on the whole inheritance he was left by his mother Rose when she passed away in 2017.
He had to endure a nervous wait during lockdown as football was suspended as a result of the coronavirus crisis, but once it resumed it did not take long until Chelsea's win over Manchester City on June 25 confirmed Liverpool as champions.
Image: Lee McLean / SWNS) Lee McLean / SWNS)
Image: Lee McLean / SWNS) Lee McLean / SWNS)
It saw Mr Ward collect an eyewatering £91,000, including his stake, from Ladbrokes, and he is now planning a holiday abroad before saving the rest.
Speaking to The Sun he said: “Liverpool were always looking like they could win the title. I picked them after a long, long debate.
“I would have got my stake back, I think, if the season had been cancelled. But that would have been unfair. Liverpool were that far clear. They only needed six points.
“I fancy a big holiday. The rest is for a rainy day.”
Mr Ward also insisted his mother would have approved of his risky bet, adding: “She wouldn’t have minded what I did with the money — not at all. She liked a flutter!
“She liked the horses. But I’d give it all back to have my mum still around.”
Image: Lee McLean / SWNS) Lee McLean / SWNS)
Liverpool had a superb start to the season, winning their first eight games in the Premier League, so it was perhaps no surprise that they were seen as a worthwhile bet for the title.
Some bookmakers were paying out on bets on the Reds to win the league as early as November, by which time it was becoming apparent that no other side would be capable of stopping Jurgen Klopp's team.


thedailymirror--2020-07-12--Wilfried Zaha details vile racist abuse he received from football fan

Wilfried Zaha has called out some of the sickening racist abuse he has received on social media .
The Crystal Palace star has revealed he has been sent a series of offensive messages on Instagram from an Aston Villa fan ahead of the Premier League game at Villa Park on Sunday .
Zaha posted several screenshots on his social accounts on the morning of the match , showing someone claiming to support the opposition team sending him racist insults and photographs .
The 27-year-old tweeted the images along with the caption : “ Woke up to this today.
” Supporters @ @ @ @ @ @ @ abuse in the hours before kick-off , sending messages of solidarity with the Palace striker .
The racist messages included a threat to “ come to your house ” if Zaha scores against Villa , paired with references to the Ku Klux Clan and an image of people wearing white hoods .
West Midlands Police , the force responsible for the area where Villa are based , said it is working to identify the owner of the account .
Crystal Palace Football Club quickly came out in defence of its leading player .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ is an absolute disgrace and should not be happening .
“ We stand with you , Wilf , and anyone else who has to suffer such horrific abuse.
” Aston Villa has yet to issue a club response to the incident , but supporter Stewart Hawtin tweeted : “ That is disgusting Wilf .
They have nothing to do with my club .
`` Please report them to the authorities .
I hope you score today and send us down .
I ’ m appalled .
So sorry.
” Zaha previously spoke out @ @ @ @ @ @ @ movement following the killing of George Floyd , an unarmed black man , by a police officer in the United States .
He shared the joint statement by Premier League footballers : “ We , the players , stand together with the singular objective of eradicating racial prejudice wherever it exists , to bring about a global society of inclusion , respect , and equal opportunities for all , regardless of their colour or creed.
” Players , coaches and officials have continued to take a knee in solidarity with Black Lives Matter @ @ @ @ @ @ @ English football resumed after the coronavirus lockdown .
Zaha has been named in the starting line-up for the trip to Aston Villa and both teams are expected to continue with the anti-racist gestures .

The Crystal Palace player has been sent offensive messages by an Aston Villa fan ahead of their match on Sunday afternoon
Wilfried Zaha has called out some of the sickening racist abuse he has received on social media.
The Crystal Palace star has revealed he has been sent a series of offensive messages on Instagram from an Aston Villa fan ahead of the Premier League game at Villa Park on Sunday.
Zaha posted several screenshots on his social accounts on the morning of the match, showing someone claiming to support the opposition team sending him racist insults and photographs.
The 27-year-old tweeted the images along with the caption: “Woke up to this today.”
Supporters of both sides have roundly condemned the abuse in the hours before kick-off, sending messages of solidarity with the Palace striker.
Image: REUTERS) REUTERS)
The racist messages included a threat to “come to your house” if Zaha scores against Villa, paired with references to the Ku Klux Clan and an image of people wearing white hoods.
West Midlands Police, the force responsible for the area where Villa are based, said it is working to identify the owner of the account.
Crystal Palace Football Club quickly came out in defence of its leading player.
It responded via Twitter: “This is an absolute disgrace and should not be happening.
“We stand with you, Wilf, and anyone else who has to suffer such horrific abuse.”
Image: Twitter) Twitter)
Aston Villa FC said it is working with the police to investigate the “extremely serious matter” and vowed to issue the culprit with a lifetime ban.
It said: “We deplore the disgusting racist messages sent to Wilfried Zaha. We condemn all forms of racial discrimination and stand with Crystal Palace FC.
Numerous Aston Villa fans were among those to show their sympathy with Zaha and some said he deserved to score, even though their team risks relegation to the Championship.
Stewart Hawtin tweeted: “That is disgusting Wilf. They have nothing to do with my club. Please report them to the authorities. I hope you score today and send us down. I’m appalled. So sorry.”
Rob Warner added: “On behalf of rational Villa fans, I apologise. I’d love to say ‘he’s not a real Villa fan’ but to dismiss it like that is to fail to admit it’s a problem every club has. Disowning these tw-ts gets us nowhere. Acceptance and education is our only hope. Keep standing tall.”
Image: Tim Keeton/NMC/Pool/EPA-EFE/REX/Shutterstock) Tim Keeton/NMC/Pool/EPA-EFE/REX/Shutterstock)
Kick It Out, the longstanding campaign against racism in football, responded: “We are extremely disappointed that Wilf Zaha has once again been the subject of targeted racial abuse.
“Those who continue to select professional sports people in this way need to be brought to justice and face the strongest consequences.”
The Premier League posted on its official channels: “This behaviour is completely unacceptable, and the Premier League stands alongside Wilfried Zaha in opposing this and discrimination in any form. There is #NoRoomForRacism, anywhere.”
Match of the Day presenter Gary Lineker tweeted: “This is abhorrent, and surely a criminal offence.”
West Midlands Police, the force responsible for the area where Villa are based, said it is working to identify the owner of the account.
Zaha previously spoke out in support of the Black Lives Matter movement following the killing of George Floyd, an unarmed black man, by a police officer in the United States.
He shared the joint statement by Premier League footballers: “We, the players, stand together with the singular objective of eradicating racial prejudice wherever it exists, to bring about a global society of inclusion, respect, and equal opportunities for all, regardless of their colour or creed.”
Players, coaches and officials have continued to take a knee in solidarity with Black Lives Matter before the start of every match since English football resumed after the coronavirus lockdown.
Zaha was named in the starting line-up for the meeting with Aston Villa in which both teams kept up the anti-racist gestures.


thedailymirror--2020-07-12--Kate Garraway returning to GMB tomorrow after docs told her to get on with life

Kate Garraway is returning to GMB tomorrow after taking almost four months off work as her husband Derek Draper battled coronavirus .
The telly star 's partner remains seriously ill in hospital , but Kate , 55 , has decided to go back to her job after doctors told her to `` get on '' with her life .
GMB bosses have since tweeted about her return , writing : `` Kate Garraway is returning to GMB tomorrow !
We ca n't wait . ''
She made an appearance on GMB last week to give an update on Derek 's @ @ @ @ @ @ @ her plan to return to work .
Speaking on the show , she explained : `` I 'm gon na come back .
I 'm afraid .
I 'm back on Monday if you 'll have me . ''
`` I have n't got the fight to be with Piers Morgan , '' she joked .
But I 'm back with Ben Shepherd . ''
Piers is now on his two month summer break along with Susanna Reid so Kate will be appearing with Ben instead .
Kate admitted doctors have been concerned @ @ @ @ @ @ @ on hold while Derek was fighting for his life in hospital .
She explained : `` '' I 've got to get going .
I 've got to get back .
Everyone else is doing it and I 'm no diferent .
`` Derek would not just be saying , ‘ Come back ’ , he ’ d be saying , ‘ Why haven ’ t you done it before ? '
'' The mum-of-two also shared her children 's sweet reaction when she told them she was returning to her TV duties @ @ @ @ @ @ @ have to go to bed early ? '
'' laughed Kate .

Kate Garraway 'so emotional' to be back on Good Morning Britain
Kate Garraway 'so emotional' to be back on Good Morning Britain
Telly star Kate Garraway is making her return to Good Morning Britain tomorrow after taking almost four months off work as her husband Derek Draper battled coronavirus
Kate Garraway returning to GMB tomorrow after doctors told her to 'get on' with her life
Kate Garraway is returning to GMB tomorrow after taking almost four months off work as her husband Derek Draper battled coronavirus.
The telly star's partner remains seriously ill in hospital, but Kate, 55, has decided to go back to her job after doctors told her to "get on" with her life.
GMB bosses have since tweeted about her return, writing: "Kate Garraway is returning to GMB tomorrow! We can't wait."
She made an appearance on GMB last week to give an update on Derek's condition, and she told fans about her plan to return to work.
Speaking on the show, she explained: "I'm gonna come back. I'm afraid. I'm back on Monday if you'll have me."
Image: GC Images) GC Images)
"I haven't got the fight to be with Piers Morgan," she joked. But I'm back with Ben Shepherd."
Piers is now on his two month summer break along with Susanna Reid so Kate will be appearing with Ben instead.
Kate admitted doctors have been concerned about her after she put her life on hold while Derek was fighting for his life in hospital.
She explained: ""I've got to get going. I've got to get back. Everyone else is doing it and I'm no diferent.
Image: @GMB/Twitter) @GMB/Twitter)
"Derek would not just be saying, ‘Come back’, he’d be saying, ‘Why haven’t you done it before?'"
The mum-of-two also shared her children's sweet reaction when she told them she was returning to her TV duties.
"Darcey said: 'Do we have to go to bed early?'" laughed Kate.


thedailymirror--2020-07-12--Primark will not take Rishi Sunak's £30 million in government "bonuses"

Primark is set to reject around £30 million in government `` bonuses '' for bringing back furloughed staff , putting pressure on other big companies to follow suit .
The high-street retail giant said it will not claim Rishi Sunak 's £1,000 treasury handout for every worker it brings back from furlough .
It comes after the chancellor announced £9billion in bonuses to firms who bring back furloughed staff as the UK 's coronavirus bailout hit £310billion .
Companies will get the state handout for every job saved , where staff are brought back to work and kept on until @ @ @ @ @ @ @ companies that have furloughed thousands of staff can still receive payouts even if they are not struggling financially .
Primark had furloughed 30,000 staff and is said to have spent £800million during the coronavirus pandemic compared with making more than £900million in profits the previous year .
Its decision to shun the government 's latest bailout fund puts pressure on other large companies not to cash in at the taxpayers ' expense .
Asked if employers who could afford it should be following Primark 's example and saving taxpayers money , Frances O'Grady @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Sophy Ridge On Sunday , the General Secretary of the Trades Union Congress said : `` I think what we are worried about is that there is a risk of getting into gimmicks rather than giving the targeted support that industries need . ''
Ms O'Grady suggested that government , industries and unions need to talk about national recovery plans and to help sectors that are `` in real trouble '' due to the crisis .
She told the programme : `` We have to have targeted plans and support to keep them @ @ @ @ @ @ @ be too late .
`` We are looking for flexibility and targeted support to get us through this tough period .
`` It is a lot easier to hold on to good jobs that we have already rather than to try and create them later down the line .
The biggest threat we face now is mass unemployment . ''
This week Mr Sunak promised “ no one will be left without hope ” as he announced a £30billion “ plan for jobs ” on Wednesday , including a £500million discount scheme for @ @ @ @ @ @ @ includes a VAT cut for the hospitality and tourism sectors and a bonus scheme for employers .
But the chancellor admitted there would be some `` dead weight '' of wasted public spending from the scheme for companies who bring back furloughed workers .
Speaking in interviews , he said : `` Throughout this crisis I 've had decisions to make and whether to act in a broad way at scale and at speed or to act in a more targeted and nuanced way .
`` In an ideal world , you 're @ @ @ @ @ @ @ dead weight and do everything in incredibly targeted fashion .
`` The problem is the severity of what was happening to our economy , the scale of what was happening , and indeed the speed that it was happening at demanded a different response . ''
Experts are warning that already-struggling High Street chains will be forced to cut tens of thousands more jobs , with an estimated 60,000 already at risk following the lockdown .
Retail giants John Lewis and Boots announced more than 5,000 jobs were at risk between them last @ @ @ @ @ @ @ `` just the start . ''
The IFS think-tank told the Mail Online the majority of the bonus scheme was likely to go to businesses who did not need it .
Director Paul Johnson said : `` A lot , probably a majority , of the job retention bonus money will go in respect of jobs that would have been , indeed already have been , returned from furlough anyway .
`` This money will go even in respect of jobs which were briefly furloughed , are already back at work and can @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in January , the employer still gets £1,000 .
`` Much of the VAT cut and the stamp duty cut will be deadweight ; but that may be fine if they have a significant behavioural consequence . ''

Primark bosses are expected to reject the multimillion-pound government bonus fund - putting pressure on other retail giants to do the same
Primark is set to reject around £30 million in government "bonuses" for bringing back furloughed staff, putting pressure on other big companies to follow suit.
The high-street retail giant said it will not claim Rishi Sunak's £1,000 treasury handout for every worker it brings back from furlough.
It comes after the chancellor announced £9billion in bonuses to firms who bring back furloughed staff as the UK's coronavirus bailout hit £310billion.
Companies will get the state handout for every job saved, where staff are brought back to work and kept on until the end of January.
Image: AFP via Getty Images) AFP via Getty Images)
But large companies that have furloughed thousands of staff can still receive payouts even if they are not struggling financially.
Primark had furloughed 30,000 staff and is said to have spent £800million during the coronavirus pandemic compared with making more than £900million in profits the previous year.
Its decision to shun the government's latest bailout fund puts pressure on other large companies not to cash in at the taxpayers' expense.
Asked if employers who could afford it should be following Primark's example and saving taxpayers money, Frances O'Grady said "absolutely".
Speaking to Sophy Ridge On Sunday, the General Secretary of the Trades Union Congress said: "I think what we are worried about is that there is a risk of getting into gimmicks rather than giving the targeted support that industries need."
Image: PA) PA)
Ms O'Grady suggested that government, industries and unions need to talk about national recovery plans and to help sectors that are "in real trouble" due to the crisis.
She told the programme: "We have to have targeted plans and support to keep them on their feet. The autumn will be too late.
"We are looking for flexibility and targeted support to get us through this tough period.
"It is a lot easier to hold on to good jobs that we have already rather than to try and create them later down the line. The biggest threat we face now is mass unemployment."
This week Mr Sunak promised “no one will be left without hope” as he announced a £30billion “plan for jobs” on Wednesday, including a £500million discount scheme for restaurant diners in August.
It also includes a VAT cut for the hospitality and tourism sectors and a bonus scheme for employers.
Image: via REUTERS) via REUTERS)
But the chancellor admitted there would be some "dead weight" of wasted public spending from the scheme for companies who bring back furloughed workers.
Speaking in interviews, he said: "Throughout this crisis I've had decisions to make and whether to act in a broad way at scale and at speed or to act in a more targeted and nuanced way.
"In an ideal world, you're absolutely right, you would minimise that dead weight and do everything in incredibly targeted fashion.
"The problem is the severity of what was happening to our economy, the scale of what was happening, and indeed the speed that it was happening at demanded a different response."
Experts are warning that already-struggling High Street chains will be forced to cut tens of thousands more jobs, with an estimated 60,000 already at risk following the lockdown.
Image: PA) PA)
Retail giants John Lewis and Boots announced more than 5,000 jobs were at risk between them last week, with analysts warning this is "just the start."
The IFS think-tank told the Mail Online the majority of the bonus scheme was likely to go to businesses who did not need it.
Director Paul Johnson said: "A lot, probably a majority, of the job retention bonus money will go in respect of jobs that would have been, indeed already have been, returned from furlough anyway.
"This money will go even in respect of jobs which were briefly furloughed, are already back at work and can expect to be still back at work in January, the employer still gets £1,000.
"Much of the VAT cut and the stamp duty cut will be deadweight; but that may be fine if they have a significant behavioural consequence."
Mirror Online has contacted Primark for comment.


thedailymirror--2020-07-12--Bruno Fernandes names five Man Utd outcasts who he rates as 'quality'

Bruno Fernandes has insisted that Manchester United boast `` quality '' strength in depth - with the Portuguese star naming five outcasts who have impressed him at Old Trafford .
United have been accused of lacking quality under the starting XI since returning from the coronavirus lockdown .
They have won their last four Premier League matches by three goals to boost their battle for a Champions League place next season .
Most the plaudits have landed on January signing Fernandes , his midfield partner Paul Pogba and the attacking prong of Marcus Rashford , Anthony Martial and Mason Greenwood @ @ @ @ @ @ @ on the squad players who have been forced to watch on from the bench - Odion Ighalo , Daniel James , Jesse Lingard , Juan Mata and Tahith Ching .
Fernandes said : `` We have a lot of quality on the bench – Odion [ Ighalo ] scored in the cup against Norwich and we also have players like Dan James , Jesse [ Lingard ] , Juan [ Mata ] , Chongy [ Tahith Chong ] .
`` So we know when we ’ re tired and we need some freshness @ @ @ @ @ @ @ for the end of the season .
It ’ s easy to play with these kind of players .
`` I hope Marcus can find more goals because he deserves it for the work he is doing for the team , and nobody sees it because everyone sees the goals and who scores and assists .
`` The work he is doing for the team is amazing .
Marcus was injured for a long time so it ’ s difficult to find that confidence again , to do things like shoot from far @ @ @ @ @ @ @ an amazing job for the group and I think he deserves credit for this . ''

Bruno Fernandes has been a revelation for Man Utd since his arrival in January but has shone the light on five players who also boast "quality" but not starts
Bruno Fernandes has insisted that Manchester United boast "quality" strength in depth - with the Portuguese star naming five outcasts who have impressed him at Old Trafford.
United have been accused of lacking quality under the starting XI since returning from the coronavirus lockdown.
They have won their last four Premier League matches by three goals to boost their battle for a Champions League place next season.
Most the plaudits have landed on January signing Fernandes, his midfield partner Paul Pogba and the attacking prong of Marcus Rashford, Anthony Martial and Mason Greenwood.
But Fernandes has shone the light on the squad players who have been forced to watch on from the bench - Odion Ighalo, Daniel James, Jesse Lingard, Juan Mata and Tahith Ching.
Image: PA) PA)
Fernandes said: "We have a lot of quality on the bench – Odion [Ighalo] scored in the cup against Norwich and we also have players like Dan James, Jesse [Lingard], Juan [Mata], Chongy [Tahith Chong].
"So we know when we’re tired and we need some freshness, we have a lot of players for the end of the season. It’s easy to play with these kind of players.
"I hope Marcus can find more goals because he deserves it for the work he is doing for the team, and nobody sees it because everyone sees the goals and who scores and assists.
"The work he is doing for the team is amazing. Marcus was injured for a long time so it’s difficult to find that confidence again, to do things like shoot from far out.
"But he is doing an amazing job for the group and I think he deserves credit for this."


thedailymirror--2020-07-12--We've been eating chocolate digestives wrong as McVitie's shares correct way

Chocolate digestives rank highly in the league table of best biscuits ( no arguments please ) but it turns out we may have all been making a simple mistake when it comes to eating them .
You 've probably never considered that there may be a wrong way to devour the biscuits , but McVitie 's has put an end to a debate which has apparently been raging up and down the nation .
For years , biscuit fans have been questioning the brand as to whether the chocolate coating side is on the top or the bottom of the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ has issued the same answer : `` Our Digestives go through a reservoir of chocolate , so it 's on the bottom ! ''
The revelation has left biscuit fans shocked , with one writing : `` Really not sure what 's more shocking , the Coronavirus pandemic or the news that we 've all been eating chocolate digestives upside down .
Game changer is that one . ''
Others were left confused , arguing that all of the advertising , and the way the biscuits come out of the packaging , show @ @ @ @ @ @ @ But it turns out there may actually be a benefit to eating them the 'correct ' way round .
One fan said : `` It 's on the bottom for a reason… food tastes different depending on which way up it goes in your mouth .
`` You taste the flavours on the underside of the food ( e.g .
those on your tongue ) more than the rest .
“ We 're actually just a bit stupid and eat chocolate digestives the wrong way up . ''
McVitie 's has also announced @ @ @ @ @ @ @ digestives , branding them `` the finest biscuits to date '' and claiming they are too posh to dunk in your tea .
Its upmarket range of VIBs - Very Important Biscuits - sees the launch of Classic Caramel Bliss , Heavenly Chocolate Hazelnut and Luscious Blood Orange in 250g packs .

McVitie's has answered a burning question among biscuit fans and revealed many of us have been eating chocolate digestives the wrong way our entire lives
Chocolate digestives rank highly in the league table of best biscuits (no arguments please) but it turns out we may have all been making a simple mistake when it comes to eating them.
You've probably never considered that there may be a wrong way to devour the biscuits, but McVitie's has put an end to a debate which has apparently been raging up and down the nation.
For years, biscuit fans have been questioning the brand as to whether the chocolate coating side is on the top or the bottom of the biscuit.
And for years McVitie's has issued the same answer: "Our Digestives go through a reservoir of chocolate, so it's on the bottom!"
Image: Getty Images) Getty Images)
The revelation has left biscuit fans shocked, with one writing: "Really not sure what's more shocking, the Coronavirus pandemic or the news that we've all been eating chocolate digestives upside down. Game changer is that one."
Others were left confused, arguing that all of the advertising, and the way the biscuits come out of the packaging, show the chocolate to be on top.
But it turns out there may actually be a benefit to eating them the 'correct' way round.
One fan said: "It's on the bottom for a reason… food tastes different depending on which way up it goes in your mouth.
"You taste the flavours on the underside of the food (e.g. those on your tongue) more than the rest.
“We're actually just a bit stupid and eat chocolate digestives the wrong way up."
Debate settled.
McVitie's has also announced the launch of three new flavours of digestives, branding them "the finest biscuits to date" and claiming they are too posh to dunk in your tea.
Its upmarket range of VIBs - Very Important Biscuits - sees the launch of Classic Caramel Bliss, Heavenly Chocolate Hazelnut and Luscious Blood Orange in 250g packs.


thedailymirror--2020-07-12--Graeme Souness makes bold Raheem Sterling claim following Man City hat-trick

Graeme Souness has heaped praise on Raheem Sterling after his hat-trick in Manchester City ’ s 5-0 rout at Brighton and claimed any club in the world would want to buy him .
Sterling took home his third match ball of the season after scoring every half hour as Pep Guardiola ’ s men shooed off the Seagulls to guarantee second place in the Premier League .
The England attacker increased his tally to 27 goals in all competitions for Man City , including 17 in the league , making this season his most successful from a scoring perspective .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ ’ s game at the Amex Stadium , Liverpool and Rangers legend Souness had no shortage of compliments to pay to the matchwinner .
Souness said : “ Sterling is the real deal .
He would be welcomed anywhere in the world – Real Madrid , Barcelona , Bayern Munich.
” Sterling has three more years on his current contract , committing him to Man City until 2023 on wages of £300,000 a week .
But he is thought to have refused to sign a mega new deal worth up to £450,000 a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ for clarity over the future of manager Guardiola .
Man City are reportedly relaxed about reports that Sterling could look elsewhere – perhaps even arch rivals Manchester United – if the Citizens are banned from European football .
Meanwhile Souness compared Sterling to his Liverpool counterpart Sadio Mane , who has scored 20 goals for the English champions this campaign after winning the 2018/19 Golden Boot .
Souness said : “ Sterling is younger ( than Mane ) .
They ’ ve got similar qualities , but Sterling is already at Mane ’ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ warrior and likewise any team would take him at the moment .
Mane is up there at 28-years-old , Sterling is at 25 and there is still another three years before his peak years , so I ’ d have him slightly ahead .
”

The Liverpool legend compares the free-scoring England international favourably to one of his former club's leading players
Graeme Souness has heaped praise on Raheem Sterling after his hat-trick in Manchester City’s 5-0 rout at Brighton and claimed any club in the world would want to buy him.
Sterling took home his third match ball of the season after scoring every half hour as Pep Guardiola’s men shooed off the Seagulls to guarantee second place in the Premier League.
The England attacker increased his tally to 27 goals in all competitions for Man City, including 17 in the league, making this season his most successful from a scoring perspective.
Speaking on Sky Sports after Saturday night’s game at the Amex Stadium, Liverpool and Rangers legend Souness had no shortage of compliments to pay to the matchwinner.
Souness said: “Sterling is the real deal. He would be welcomed anywhere in the world – Real Madrid, Barcelona, Bayern Munich.”
Image: Richard Pelham NMCPool) Richard Pelham NMCPool)
Sterling has three more years on his current contract, committing him to Man City until 2023 on wages of £300,000 a week.
But he is thought to have refused to sign a mega new deal worth up to £450,000 a week last autumn, preferring to wait for clarity over the future of manager Guardiola.
Man City are reportedly relaxed about reports that Sterling could look elsewhere – perhaps even arch rivals Manchester United – if the Citizens are banned from European football.
Image: Cath Ivill/NMC/Pool/EPA-EFE/REX/Shutterstock) Cath Ivill/NMC/Pool/EPA-EFE/REX/Shutterstock)
Meanwhile Souness compared Sterling to his Liverpool counterpart Sadio Mane, who has scored 20 goals for the English champions this campaign after winning the 2018/19 Golden Boot.
Souness said: “Sterling is younger (than Mane). They’ve got similar qualities, but Sterling is already at Mane’s level.
“Mane is a warrior and likewise any team would take him at the moment. Mane is up there at 28-years-old, Sterling is at 25 and there is still another three years before his peak years, so I’d have him slightly ahead.”


thedailymirror--2020-07-12--Farmer withdraws allegations Tyson Fury offered him £25,000 drug-test bribe

The farmer who claimed Tyson Fury offered him a £25,000 bribe to lie about his whereabouts during a positive drugs test has sensationally withdrawn his statement .
Lancashire livestock owner Martin Carefoot had alleged that a member of Fury 's team had offered the cash to provide an alibi for a failed test - the money was never paid .
He signed two witness statements including one with a line which read : `` I supplied a range of animal meats and offal to Team Fury , including wild boar and pigs '' .
But Carefoot has now revealed to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ longer co-operate with UK Anti-Doping and has retracted his previous claim .
“ I ’ ve had nothing but problems right from the beginning of this , and I don ’ t want to get involved , ” Carefoot told the paper , having insisted he had withdrawn the claims `` for a few reasons '' .
Heavyweight champion Fury and cousin Hughie were given backdated two-year drugs bans after testing positive for elevated levels of banned steroid nandrolone in February 2015 .
The pair blamed the levels of the substance on eating @ @ @ @ @ @ @ insisted they never intentionally cheated .
Carefoot told the Mail on Sunday in March this year : `` I have never kept wild boar .
I have never killed a wild boar .
`` I just went along with it , and they always dangled this carrot that I was going to get paid .
When things got quite serious , they offered me a sum of money before it went to court in London , and a sum of money after .
I went along with them because , I suppose , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ helping them out .
`` I feel sick of the lies and deceit and the public need to know the truth . ''
Fury 's promoter Frank Warren insisted at the time that he had `` never met the farmer '' and accused Carefoot of sending him '' a letter last October , full of errors and basically telling me he had committed perjury by signing statements under oath and lying '' .
Carefoot 's original revelations forced Ukad to reopen their investigation into Fury - which could have seen him face an @ @ @ @ @ @ @ passed on the matter to Lancashire police , with their investigation still active .

Heavyweight boxer Tyson Fury had been accused by farmer Martin Carefoot of offering a £25,000 bribe to provide an alibi after a failed drug test
The farmer who claimed Tyson Fury offered him a £25,000 bribe to lie about his whereabouts during a positive drugs test has sensationally withdrawn his statement.
Lancashire livestock owner Martin Carefoot had alleged that a member of Fury's team had offered the cash to provide an alibi for a failed test - the money was never paid.
He signed two witness statements including one with a line which read: "I supplied a range of animal meats and offal to Team Fury, including wild boar and pigs".
But Carefoot has now revealed to the Sunday Times that he will no longer co-operate with UK Anti-Doping and has retracted his previous claim.
Image: Tyson Fury / Instagram) Tyson Fury / Instagram)
“I’ve had nothing but problems right from the beginning of this, and I don’t want to get involved,” Carefoot told the paper, having insisted he had withdrawn the claims "for a few reasons".
Heavyweight champion Fury and cousin Hughie were given backdated two-year drugs bans after testing positive for elevated levels of banned steroid nandrolone in February 2015.
The pair blamed the levels of the substance on eating uncastrated wild boar or contaminated supplements and insisted they never intentionally cheated.
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Carefoot told the Mail on Sunday in March this year: "I have never kept wild boar. I have never killed a wild boar.
"I just went along with it, and they always dangled this carrot that I was going to get paid. When things got quite serious, they offered me a sum of money before it went to court in London, and a sum of money after. I went along with them because, I suppose, in my own way I was just helping them out.
"I feel sick of the lies and deceit and the public need to know the truth."
Fury's promoter Frank Warren insisted at the time that he had "never met the farmer" and accused Carefoot of sending him" a letter last October, full of errors and basically telling me he had committed perjury by signing statements under oath and lying".
Carefoot's original revelations forced Ukad to reopen their investigation into Fury - which could have seen him face an eight-year suspension.
The anti-doping agency also passed on the matter to Lancashire police, with their investigation still active.


thedailymirror--2020-07-12--Man in his 30s shot dead outside park as murder investigation launched

Police have launched a murder investigation after a man in his thirties was shot dead in southeast London .
The incident happened near Croydon Road in Penge in the early hours of Sunday morning .
Officers from the Metropolitan Police have asked for witnesses to come forward .
No arrests have yet been made .
The scene of the incident is believed to be next to The Mitre pub at the entrance to Betts Park .
The force said detectives from specialist crime are investigating and although the results of a post-mortem examination are awaited , it is believed the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ man , in his 30s , was pronounced dead at the scene , reports MyLondon .
A crime scene remains in place in Croydon Road and a full forensic examination is ongoing .
A statement said : `` Police were called by London Ambulance Service at around 0220hrs on Sunday , 12 July , to a man collapsed in Croydon Road , Penge near the junction with Tremaine Road .
`` Officers attended the location where a man , believed to be aged in his 30s , was pronounced dead at the scene @ @ @ @ @ @ @ his identity and inform next of kin .
`` Detectives from Specialist Crime are investigating and , while they await the results of the post-mortem examination , they believe the man died from gunshot injuries .
`` There has been no arrest at this stage .
Anyone with information that may assist police is asked to call 101 quoting CAD 1402/12jul . ''

Metropolitan Police believe a man has died from gunshot injuries after being found near Betts Park in the early hours of Sunday morning
Penge shooting: Man in his 30s shot dead outside park as murder probe launched
Police have launched a murder investigation after a man in his thirties was shot dead in southeast London.
The incident happened near Croydon Road in Penge in the early hours of Sunday morning.
Officers from the Metropolitan Police have asked for witnesses to come forward. No arrests have yet been made.
The scene of the incident is believed to be next to The Mitre pub at the entrance to Betts Park.
The force said detectives from specialist crime are investigating and although the results of a post-mortem examination are awaited, it is believed the man died from gunshot injuries.
The man, in his 30s, was pronounced dead at the scene, reports MyLondon.
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A crime scene remains in place in Croydon Road and a full forensic examination is ongoing.
A statement said: "Police were called by London Ambulance Service at around 0220hrs on Sunday, 12 July, to a man collapsed in Croydon Road, Penge near the junction with Tremaine Road.
"Officers attended the location where a man, believed to be aged in his 30s, was pronounced dead at the scene.
"Enquiries are underway to confirm his identity and inform next of kin.
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"Detectives from Specialist Crime are investigating and, while they await the results of the post-mortem examination, they believe the man died from gunshot injuries.
"There has been no arrest at this stage. Anyone with information that may assist police is asked to call 101 quoting CAD 1402/12jul."


thedailymirror--2020-07-12--Alexis Sanchez future more uncertain than ever due to FIFA loophole

Alexis Sanchez 's future is still very much up in the air as Inter Milan and his parent club Manchester United attempt to reach an agreement over the player .
The 31-year-old has spent the season on loan with the Serie A club and has endured a mixed spell , on one hand showing flashes of the brilliance he displayed on a regular basis during his time with Barcelona and Arsenal but on the other also continuing to struggle with injury problems .
He is currently due to remain with Inter until the end of the Serie A season , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Inter are due to conclude their Europa League campaign in a mini-tournament which will take place in Germany between August 10-21 if they see off Getafe in their last-16 tie .
They are keen to keep Sanchez for the tournament and potentially even on a permanent basis , but according to The Athletic matters are complicated by a FIFA loophole .
Rules state that the preference is for loan players to finish a campaign with the team they started it with , but this is only in relation to domestic seasons , meaning @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Sanchez as soon as Serie A finishes .
However , Inter are confident that they will be able to convince United to let him stay for longer for a number of reasons .
For one , it is no secret that United are desperate to get the player off their wage bill , and see Inter as a potential buyer .
The relationship between the two clubs - which is currently good due to the amount of successful deals they have completed together in recent times - could be soured if the Red @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in the Europa League , and thus it would surely be within United 's interests to let him stay longer .
It may also give them an opportunity to see what level Sanchez is operating at at a high level , so they can decide whether they give him one more chance to impress at Old Trafford .
There is also no telling whether Sanchez would be able to agree terms on a permanent move given his astronomical wages at United , and he would almost certainly have to take a significant pay @ @ @ @ @ @ @ - no one yet knows exactly how his future will play out .
It is up to Sanchez to try to build on his recent promising showings to prove he still has what it takes .

The Chilean forward has impressed for Inter Milan in recent weeks but it is still not clear if or when he will return to Manchester United
Alexis Sanchez's future is still very much up in the air as Inter Milan and his parent club Manchester United attempt to reach an agreement over the player.
The 31-year-old has spent the season on loan with the Serie A club and has endured a mixed spell, on one hand showing flashes of the brilliance he displayed on a regular basis during his time with Barcelona and Arsenal but on the other also continuing to struggle with injury problems.
He is currently due to remain with Inter until the end of the Serie A season, which finishes on August 2, but Inter are due to conclude their Europa League campaign in a mini-tournament which will take place in Germany between August 10-21 if they see off Getafe in their last-16 tie.
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They are keen to keep Sanchez for the tournament and potentially even on a permanent basis, but according to The Athletic matters are complicated by a FIFA loophole.
Rules state that the preference is for loan players to finish a campaign with the team they started it with, but this is only in relation to domestic seasons, meaning United technically have the right to recall Sanchez as soon as Serie A finishes.
However, Inter are confident that they will be able to convince United to let him stay for longer for a number of reasons.
For one, it is no secret that United are desperate to get the player off their wage bill, and see Inter as a potential buyer.
The relationship between the two clubs - which is currently good due to the amount of successful deals they have completed together in recent times - could be soured if the Red Devils do not allow Sanchez to play in the Europa League, and thus it would surely be within United's interests to let him stay longer.
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It may also give them an opportunity to see what level Sanchez is operating at at a high level, so they can decide whether they give him one more chance to impress at Old Trafford.
There is also no telling whether Sanchez would be able to agree terms on a permanent move given his astronomical wages at United, and he would almost certainly have to take a significant pay cut.
One thing is for sure - no one yet knows exactly how his future will play out. It is up to Sanchez to try to build on his recent promising showings to prove he still has what it takes.


thedailymirror--2020-07-12--Gregg Wallace looks totally different with full head of hair in hunky throwback

Gregg Wallace looks totally different with a full head of hair in a hunky throwback which has emerged online .
The Masterchef star , 55 , is known for his bald look but he has n't always been without a barnet .
An epic throwback shows the star looking almost unrecognisable as a young man with thick dark hair .
In the snap , Gregg can be seen wearing a white shirt and gold chain as he smiles at the camera .
He 's previously described himself as looking like a `` hippy '' as he used to wear his @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Gregg has been bald throughout most of his TV career , but gave himself a makeover in recent years by embarking on a healthy new diet and fitness regime .
He 's lost an incredible four stone and regularly shows off his chiselled abs to his followers on Instagram .
In an interview with Notebook magazine , Gregg revealed the secrets to his dramatic transformation .
He explained : `` It ’ s about weight loss and general fitness , but it ’ s not a diet .
I have changed my habits @ @ @ @ @ @ @ lost 4 stone and there is no way right now I would eat a fry-up .
I couldn ’ t tuck into a vindaloo like I used to , I just wouldn ’ t want it .
`` If I am going to eat pizza I make it myself .
I still like a glass of wine or beer .
But can you remember when you had your first puff of a cigarette , or first drink ?
`` If we can convince ourselves beer , wine and tobacco taste OK , it @ @ @ @ @ @ @ body that the apple , banana and glass of water are nice .
`` In the end you don ’ t feel like you want the bad stuff . ''
Gregg , who has hosted Masterchef since 2005 , is currently married to his fourth wife , Anne Marie , who is 21 years his junior .
They welcomed a son named Sid last year .
The star also has two teenage children , Tom and Libby , from his marriage to second wife Denise Wallace .

Masterchef star Gregg Wallace looks almost unrecognisable as a young man with thick dark hair. The TV star, 55, is known for his trademark bald head but he hasn't always been without a barnet
Gregg Wallace looks totally different with full head of hair in hunky throwback
Gregg Wallace looks totally different with a full head of hair in a hunky throwback which has emerged online.
The Masterchef star, 55, is known for his bald look but he hasn't always been without a barnet.
An epic throwback shows the star looking almost unrecognisable as a young man with thick dark hair.
In the snap, Gregg can be seen wearing a white shirt and gold chain as he smiles at the camera.
He's previously described himself as looking like a "hippy" as he used to wear his hair long when he was younger.
Gregg has been bald throughout most of his TV career, but gave himself a makeover in recent years by embarking on a healthy new diet and fitness regime.
He's lost an incredible four stone and regularly shows off his chiselled abs to his followers on Instagram.
In an interview with Notebook magazine, Gregg revealed the secrets to his dramatic transformation.
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He explained: "It’s about weight loss and general fitness, but it’s not a diet. I have changed my habits for life.
"I’ve lost 4 stone and there is no way right now I would eat a fry-up. I couldn’t tuck into a vindaloo like I used to, I just wouldn’t want it.
"If I am going to eat pizza I make it myself. I still like a glass of wine or beer. But can you remember when you had your first puff of a cigarette, or first drink?
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"If we can convince ourselves beer, wine and tobacco taste OK, it’s far easier to convince your body that the apple, banana and glass of water are nice.
"In the end you don’t feel like you want the bad stuff."
Gregg, who has hosted Masterchef since 2005, is currently married to his fourth wife, Anne Marie, who is 21 years his junior.
They welcomed a son named Sid last year. The star also has two teenage children, Tom and Libby, from his marriage to second wife Denise Wallace.


thedailymirror--2020-07-12--73 workers catch coronavirus at farm forcing 200 others to isolate

More than 70 workers have tested positive for coronavirus at a farm in Herefordshire - forcing 200 into isolation .
Dozens of people were living on the AS Green and Co site during the harvest season when the outbreak was detected .
Tests were carried out after a small number of workers displayed symptoms - and now 73 have so far been diagnosed with the killer virus .
Many of them were not displaying symptoms , health chiefs confirmed .
It is the largest outbreak of its kind in the UK since the start of the pandemic , and Public @ @ @ @ @ @ @ being tested .
The first batch of results showed a `` significant '' number of cases , officials stated .
In a statement Katie Spence , Public Health England Midlands health protection director said : “ A small number of workers became symptomatic earlier this week and they and a few close contacts among the workforce were tested initially and found to be positive .
`` In line with NHS guidance , affected individuals were asked to self-isolate for seven days , with their households and close contacts asked to isolate for 14 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a global trend of large food producers being subject to outbreaks , as a precautionary measure , the decision was made to test the entire workforce .
`` The initial batch of results showed a significant percentage of positive cases , despite these individuals being asymptomatic . ''
Workers were living in mobile homes on the site , which is on the Herefordshire-Worcestershire border , while doing crucial picking and packing .
They are being treated as a large `` bubble '' and told to self-isolate , officials said .
A spokesperson for @ @ @ @ @ @ @ “ Our staff are our priority , they are hard-working key workers helping us provide food for the country during these unusual times .
`` We contacted PHE and we are working closely with them and Public Health at Herefordshire Council to prevent the spread of Covid-19.
” Yesterday 56 people in Herefordshire tested positive for Covid-19 - the highest daily number since the start of the pandemic .
Herefordshire Council said it will be sending essential supplies to workers so they do not have to leave the site .
Karen Wright , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ said : `` While Herefordshire is the first to experience an outbreak of this kind , this is not unexpected . ''
A statement on the AS Green and Co website said : `` We confirm that we are working closely with , Public Health England and the Public Health team at Herefordshire Council to support a number of our workers that have tested positive for Covid-19 .
`` As a precautionary measure we have arranged for testing of additional key workers including management team members and visitors connected with A S Green @ @ @ @ @ @ @ outside of our site have been returned with negative results .
`` To date there are 73 positive cases on our site .
`` Our site is currently closed for all visitors and with the assistance of the various bodies no workers are being permitted to leave our site and are receiving the required support at our site .
`` Our work force and local community are our priority at this difficult time and we continue to follow the guidance of the relevant bodies to ensure that the spread of the virus is @ @ @ @ @ @ @ `` Public Health England advises that it is very unlikely Covid-19 can be transmitted through food or food packaging , so shoppers can remain confident buying British fruit and veg .
`` Thank you for your understanding in these difficult times . ''

Dozens contracted the virus while living on the farm in Mathon, Herefordshire, during the harvest season, forcing 200 to self-isolate following the outbreak
More than 70 workers have tested positive for coronavirus at a farm in Herefordshire - forcing 200 into isolation.
Dozens of people were living on the AS Green and Co site during the harvest season when the outbreak was detected.
Tests were carried out after a small number of workers displayed symptoms - and now 73 have so far been diagnosed with the killer virus.
Many of them were not displaying symptoms, health chiefs confirmed.
It is the largest outbreak of its kind in the UK since the start of the pandemic, and Public Health England said the entire workforce is being tested.
The first batch of results showed a "significant" number of cases, officials stated.
Have you been affected by this outbreak? Email webnews@mirror.co.uk.
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In a statement Katie Spence, Public Health England Midlands health protection director said: “A small number of workers became symptomatic earlier this week and they and a few close contacts among the workforce were tested initially and found to be positive.
"In line with NHS guidance, affected individuals were asked to self-isolate for seven days, with their households and close contacts asked to isolate for 14 days.
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“As we have seen a global trend of large food producers being subject to outbreaks, as a precautionary measure, the decision was made to test the entire workforce.
"The initial batch of results showed a significant percentage of positive cases, despite these individuals being asymptomatic."
Workers were living in mobile homes on the site, which is on the Herefordshire-Worcestershire border, while doing crucial picking and packing.
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They are being treated as a large "bubble" and told to self-isolate, officials said.
A spokesperson for AS Green told the Hereford Times: “Our staff are our priority, they are hard-working key workers helping us provide food for the country during these unusual times.
"We contacted PHE and we are working closely with them and Public Health at Herefordshire Council to prevent the spread of Covid-19.”
Yesterday 56 people in Herefordshire tested positive for Covid-19 - the highest daily number since the start of the pandemic.
Herefordshire Council said it will be sending essential supplies to workers so they do not have to leave the site.
Karen Wright, director of public health for Herefordshire, said: "While Herefordshire is the first to experience an outbreak of this kind, this is not unexpected."
A statement on the AS Green and Co website said: "We confirm that we are working closely with, Public Health England and the Public Health team at Herefordshire Council to support a number of our workers that have tested positive for Covid-19.
"As a precautionary measure we have arranged for testing of additional key workers including management team members and visitors connected with A S Green and can confirm all results to date outside of our site have been returned with negative results.
"To date there are 73 positive cases on our site.
"Our site is currently closed for all visitors and with the assistance of the various bodies no workers are being permitted to leave our site and are receiving the required support at our site.
"Our work force and local community are our priority at this difficult time and we continue to follow the guidance of the relevant bodies to ensure that the spread of the virus is controlled and our workforce is supported.
"Public Health England advises that it is very unlikely Covid-19 can be transmitted through food or food packaging, so shoppers can remain confident buying British fruit and veg.
"Thank you for your understanding in these difficult times."


thedailymirror--2020-07-12--Nicola Sturgeon won't 'shy away' from quarantining English visitors to Scotland

Nicola Sturgeon today warned she wo n't `` shy away '' from forcing English people who visit Scotland to go into quarantine .
The First Minister raised the drastic prospect of asking anyone who crosses the border to self-isolate for 14 days as she tries to `` virtually eliminate '' the virus .
She told the BBC the idea was being kept `` under review '' , adding : `` These are not decisions I will take lightly but they ’ re equally not decisions I will shy away from . ''
It comes after Scotland refused to ease lockdown @ @ @ @ @ @ @ virus could run out of control once more .
Pubs and restaurants in Scotland can reopen indoors from this Wednesday - 11 days after they did in England .
And while England scrapped the 14-day quarantine for arrivals from dozens of countries on Friday , it still exists for anyone arriving into Scotland .
Currently there are no quarantine requirements on English people going to Scotland , and it is unclear how any quarantine would be enforced .
However , asked if English arrivals could be asked to self-isolate , Ms Sturgeon replied @ @ @ @ @ @ @ these things under review . ''
She added : `` We have to take a very close look at making sure that we are not seeing the virus come in from other parts of the UK .
`` That ’ s not political , it ’ s not constitutional , it ’ s just taking a similar view to countries across the world in terms of protecting populations from the risk of the virus .
`` So it ’ s not something we have decided to do at this stage , it ’ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ planning to do .
`` But I will take decisions the best I can to protect the health of Scotland . ''
Scotland recorded only seven new cases of Covid-19 and no new deaths , while England has seen local outbreaks and the ' R ' rate is believed to be 0.8-1 .
Ms Sturgeon insisted the conversation should not just be about quarantine , but controlling local outbreaks .
She said tackling outbreaks as they happen `` mitigates against having to put any border restrictions in place . ''
But she also @ @ @ @ @ @ @ people have been barred from travelling to different regions within one country .
She said : `` This is not about saying to people in England they ’ re not welcome in Scotland .
`` Of course people in England are welcome to Scotland , lots of people from England live in Scotland and vice versa .
`` So this is not about politics , it ’ s not about a constitutional agenda , it ’ s just about taking decisions that try to protect people in Scotland as much as possible from @ @ @ @ @ @ @ government I ’ m sure wants to do everything it can to protect the population in England . ''
Both the UK and Scottish Governments have been criticised for the policy early in the pandemic of discharging hospital patients into care homes without being tested for coronavirus .
Almost half ( 46 % ) of Covid-19 deaths in Scotland relate to care homes , according to the National Records of Scotland .
Asked about the Government 's record , Ms Sturgeon said she regrets and apologises for every death from Covid-19 .
But @ @ @ @ @ @ @ refute is that there was some particular problem in Scotland or that we did n't take great care . ''
The First Minister said excess deaths in care homes are lower in Scotland than in England , with Scotland attributing more of them to coronavirus .

Scotland's First Minister refused to take 'border restrictions' off the table after recording just seven new cases - but it's unclear how they'd actually work
Nicola Sturgeon today warned she won't "shy away" from forcing English people who visit Scotland to go into quarantine.
The First Minister raised the drastic prospect of asking anyone who crosses the border to self-isolate for 14 days as she tries to "virtually eliminate" the virus.
She told the BBC the idea was being kept "under review", adding: "These are not decisions I will take lightly but they’re equally not decisions I will shy away from."
It comes after Scotland refused to ease lockdown as quickly as England amid fears the virus could run out of control once more.
Pubs and restaurants in Scotland can reopen indoors from this Wednesday - 11 days after they did in England.
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And while England scrapped the 14-day quarantine for arrivals from dozens of countries on Friday, it still exists for anyone arriving into Scotland.
Currently there are no quarantine requirements on English people going to Scotland, and it is unclear how any quarantine would be enforced.
However, asked if English arrivals could be asked to self-isolate, Ms Sturgeon replied: "We will keep all of these things under review."
She added: "We have to take a very close look at making sure that we are not seeing the virus come in from other parts of the UK.
"That’s not political, it’s not constitutional, it’s just taking a similar view to countries across the world in terms of protecting populations from the risk of the virus.
"So it’s not something we have decided to do at this stage, it’s not something I’m immediately planning to do.
"But I will take decisions the best I can to protect the health of Scotland."
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Scotland recorded only seven new cases of Covid-19 and no new deaths, while England has seen local outbreaks and the 'R' rate is believed to be 0.8-1.
Ms Sturgeon insisted the conversation should not just be about quarantine, but controlling local outbreaks.
She said tackling outbreaks as they happen "mitigates against having to put any border restrictions in place."
But she also highlighted Australia and the US, where people have been barred from travelling to different regions within one country.
She said: "This is not about saying to people in England they’re not welcome in Scotland.
"Of course people in England are welcome to Scotland, lots of people from England live in Scotland and vice versa.
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"So this is not about politics, it’s not about a constitutional agenda, it’s just about taking decisions that try to protect people in Scotland as much as possible from Covid.
"Just as the UK government I’m sure wants to do everything it can to protect the population in England."
Both the UK and Scottish Governments have been criticised for the policy early in the pandemic of discharging hospital patients into care homes without being tested for coronavirus.
Almost half (46%) of Covid-19 deaths in Scotland relate to care homes, according to the National Records of Scotland.
Asked about the Government's record, Ms Sturgeon said she regrets and apologises for every death from Covid-19.
But she added: "What I absolutely refute is that there was some particular problem in Scotland or that we didn't take great care."
The First Minister said excess deaths in care homes are lower in Scotland than in England, with Scotland attributing more of them to coronavirus.


thedailymirror--2020-07-12--Hands of JK Rowling in Edinburgh smeared with 'blood' after trans rights row

An imprint of JK Rowling 's hands have been struck by vandals in her adopted home city of Edinburgh .
Pictures have emerged of the handprints smeared in blood-like red paint with the transgender pride flag planted next to it .
The children 's author has recently become embroiled in a bitter row with the transgender community after voicing what have been termed 'homophobic ' and 'transphobic ' views .
She reportedly said hormones taken by many trans people are `` a new kind of conversion therapy '' , reports EdinburghLive .
The Harry Potter writer has been very vocal @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
She recently wrote : `` Many health professionals are concerned that young people struggling with their mental health are being shunted towards hormones and surgery when this may not be in their best interests .
`` Many , myself included , believe we are watching a new kind of conversion therapy for young gay people , who are being set on a lifelong path of medicalisation that may result in the loss of their fertility and/or full sexual function '' .
The writer received backlash from her fans with one person saying @ @ @ @ @ @ @ under the guise of feminism '' .
Another responded : `` Jk rowling is openly transphobic and homophobic.. and believes in conversion therapy which only traumatizes young lgbtq+ people .
How many reasons do you need to stop supporting her ? ''
Transgender rights charity Mermaid wrote an open letter to JK Rowling addressing her comments .
An excerpt from the letter reads : `` This week , we have witnessed trans young people expressing shock and dismay on finding themselves at odds with the author of the beloved Harry Potter stories .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ grew up feeling trapped and afraid in their daily lives , and found in your stories a promise that the most fearsome of foes might be overcome with the understanding and kindness of close friends and benevolent adults .
`` As our non-binary staff member Jake Edwards wrote yesterday : To me , Harry Potter meant that no matter who you are or how you were born or how different or difficult your life was , if you fought against oppression with love , you would win .
`` At 24 I ’ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
And wow , it hurts '' .

Pictures have emerged of the handprints smeared in blood-like red paint with the transgender pride flag planted next to it outside Edinburgh's City Chambers
Hands of JK Rowling in Edinburgh smeared with 'blood' after trans rights row
An imprint of JK Rowling's hands have been struck by vandals in her adopted home city of Edinburgh.
Pictures have emerged of the handprints smeared in blood-like red paint with the transgender pride flag planted next to it.
The children's author has recently become embroiled in a bitter row with the transgender community after voicing what have been termed 'homophobic' and 'transphobic' views.
She reportedly said hormones taken by many trans people are "a new kind of conversion therapy", reports EdinburghLive.
The Harry Potter writer has been very vocal about her opinions regarding the trans community.
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She recently wrote: "Many health professionals are concerned that young people struggling with their mental health are being shunted towards hormones and surgery when this may not be in their best interests.
"Many, myself included, believe we are watching a new kind of conversion therapy for young gay people, who are being set on a lifelong path of medicalisation that may result in the loss of their fertility and/or full sexual function".
The writer received backlash from her fans with one person saying that her comments are "transphobic bigotry under the guise of feminism".
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Another responded: "Jk rowling is openly transphobic and homophobic.. and believes in conversion therapy which only traumatizes young lgbtq+ people. How many reasons do you need to stop supporting her?"
Transgender rights charity Mermaid wrote an open letter to JK Rowling addressing her comments.
An excerpt from the letter reads: "This week, we have witnessed trans young people expressing shock and dismay on finding themselves at odds with the author of the beloved Harry Potter stories.
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"Many of these children and teenagers grew up feeling trapped and afraid in their daily lives, and found in your stories a promise that the most fearsome of foes might be overcome with the understanding and kindness of close friends and benevolent adults.
"As our non-binary staff member Jake Edwards wrote yesterday: To me, Harry Potter meant that no matter who you are or how you were born or how different or difficult your life was, if you fought against oppression with love, you would win.
"At 24 I’m realising that might not be true. And wow, it hurts".