thedailymirror--2020-02-13--The Undertaker set for WrestleMania 36 dream match as WWE icon to return against AJ Styles

WWE icon The Undertaker could be readying himself for a return to the ring at WrestleMania 36 against one of the best wrestlers in the world .
The Deadman did not appear at WWE WrestleMania 35 last year , leaving many fans disappointed as his bouts have become a cornerstone of the event .
Taker , real name Mark Calaway , 54 , did turn up on the following night 's episode of Raw when he attacked Elias during a musical performance .
He then defeated WCW icon Goldberg in an error strewn bout at Super ShowDown in Saudi Arabia @ @ @ @ @ @ @ form the following month .
The Phenom teamed with Roman Reigns at Extreme Rules in a No Holds Barred tag team match when they bested Shane McMahon and Drew McIntyre .
He was last seen on TV on SmackDown in September , when he was interrupted by Sami Zayn and delivered a chokeslam to the young pretender .
Now , WrestleZone is reporting that the Demon of Death Valley could be back in action at the Show of Shows in April versus none other than AJ Styles .
The prospect of the veteran @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a never before seen clash in Tampa , Florida on April 5 is truly mouthwatering .
AJ has been sidelined since suffering a shoulder injury in the Royal Rumble match last month , when he was speared by returning Hall of Famer Edge .
Now it is believed he will be taking on one of the greatest legends in the history of the business in a match Styles , 42 , has long wanted to take place .
All the way back in January 2018 , ahead of Raw 25 , Styles revealed @ @ @ @ @ @ @ with Taker at Mania was on his bucket list .
He told Mirror Sport 's Neil Docking it would be a regret if he never got to stand across the ring from Taker , who at that stage was thought to be retired .
Styles said : `` I would love to be able to learn from someone like that .
`` I do n't know if he 's retired , I do n't know what 's going on , but that would be a regret that I may not ever have the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ him . ''
With seven-time world champion Undertaker entering his fifth decade in the ring , and his 6ft 10in frame finally starting to show some signs of ring rust , pairing him up against a man as agile and athletic as Styles makes perfect sense .
AJ is a tremendous worker and the prospect of him clashing with a master of ring psychology and storytelling like the Deadman screams 'match of the night ' potential .
The only confirmed match for WrestleMania at the Raymond James Stadium is WWE Champion Brock Lesnar @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Other matches being rumoured include Raw Women 's Champion Becky Lynch facing NXT 's Shayna Baszler , Universal Champion Bray Wyatt taking on Roman Reigns , and Charlotte Flair going one-on-one with NXT Women 's Champion , Rhea Ripley .

Aj Styles on how he’d love to face Undertaker at WrestleMania
Aj Styles on how he’d love to face Undertaker at WrestleMania
Reports suggest The Undertaker will be back in action at WWE WrestleMania 36 against another former world champion in a mouthwatering clash for the ages
The Undertaker set for WrestleMania 36 dream match as WWE icon to return against AJ Styles
WWE icon The Undertaker could be readying himself for a return to the ring at WrestleMania 36 against one of the best wrestlers in the world.
The Deadman did not appear at WWE WrestleMania 35 last year, leaving many fans disappointed as his bouts have become a cornerstone of the event.
Taker, real name Mark Calaway, 54, did turn up on the following night's episode of Raw when he attacked Elias during a musical performance.
He then defeated WCW icon Goldberg in an error strewn bout at Super ShowDown in Saudi Arabia in June, before a return to form the following month.
The Phenom teamed with Roman Reigns at Extreme Rules in a No Holds Barred tag team match when they bested Shane McMahon and Drew McIntyre.
He was last seen on TV on SmackDown in September, when he was interrupted by Sami Zayn and delivered a chokeslam to the young pretender.
Now, WrestleZone is reporting that the Demon of Death Valley could be back in action at the Show of Shows in April versus none other than AJ Styles.
The prospect of the veteran facing off with The Phenomenal One in a never before seen clash in Tampa, Florida on April 5 is truly mouthwatering.
Image: © WWE) © WWE)
AJ has been sidelined since suffering a shoulder injury in the Royal Rumble match last month, when he was speared by returning Hall of Famer Edge.
Now it is believed he will be taking on one of the greatest legends in the history of the business in a match Styles, 42, has long wanted to take place.
Image: © WWE) © WWE)
All the way back in January 2018, ahead of Raw 25, Styles revealed to Mirror Sport that a match up with Taker at Mania was on his bucket list.
He told Mirror Sport's Neil Docking it would be a regret if he never got to stand across the ring from Taker, who at that stage was thought to be retired.
Styles said: "I would love to be able to learn from someone like that.
"I don't know if he's retired, I don't know what's going on, but that would be a regret that I may not ever have the opportunity to get in the ring with him."
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With seven-time world champion Undertaker entering his fifth decade in the ring, and his 6ft 10in frame finally starting to show some signs of ring rust, pairing him up against a man as agile and athletic as Styles makes perfect sense.
AJ is a tremendous worker and the prospect of him clashing with a master of ring psychology and storytelling like the Deadman screams 'match of the night' potential.
The only confirmed match for WrestleMania at the Raymond James Stadium is WWE Champion Brock Lesnar defending his title against Drew McIntyre.
Other matches being rumoured include Raw Women's Champion Becky Lynch facing NXT's Shayna Baszler, Universal Champion Bray Wyatt taking on Roman Reigns, and Charlotte Flair going one-on-one with NXT Women's Champion, Rhea Ripley.


thedailymirror--2020-02-13--Enrique Iglesias and Anna Kournikova proudly show off newborn daughter in snaps

Enrique Iglesias and Anna Kournikova have introduced their newborn daughter to the world .
They drizzled their own Instagram accounts with sweet pictures of their baby girl shortly after she had been born on January 30 .
Their Instagram captions mirrored each other with the same phrase : `` My Sunshine 01.30.2020 . ''
The couple have yet to confirm their little girl 's name .
In one heart-warming pictured , the Spanish songwriter looked with love at his giggling little girl while he was dressed in a hospital gown .
Another snap pictured the touching moment Anna held their @ @ @ @ @ @ @ out on her hospital bed .
Their close bond was captured by Enrique resting his hand on their newborn 's head while he planted a kiss on Anna 's cheek .
It first hit headlines Anna was pregnant with her third child when she was pictured with a bump during a lavish day out on a yacht .
The proud parents , who were more in love than ever before after 18 years together , already raise their two-year-old twins Nicholas and Lucy together .
They have been notoriously private about their romantic @ @ @ @ @ @ @ two decades .
Enrique and Anna became parents for the first time in December 2017 and they shared their first snaps of their children one month later .
Sparks were flying when the couple first fell in love on the set of his music video Escape in 2001 .
They have never looked back .
In 2018 , the singer admitted fatherhood had made him more responsible but he insisted it was the best feeling in the world .
He said : `` It 's one of the best feelings in the world @ @ @ @ @ @ @ club ] .
`` I drive slower .
I think about stupid things a few more times before doing them , '' he added in terms of how he has become `` more responsible . ''
He added : `` I hope to be a cool , easy-going dad . ''

Enrique Iglesias and Anna Kournikova shared pictures of their newborn for the first time as they welcomed their third child
Enrique Iglesias and Anna Kournikova proudly show off newborn daughter in snaps
Enrique Iglesias and Anna Kournikova have introduced their newborn daughter to the world.
They drizzled their own Instagram accounts with sweet pictures of their baby girl shortly after she had been born on January 30.
Their Instagram captions mirrored each other with the same phrase: "My Sunshine 01.30.2020."
The couple have yet to confirm their little girl's name.
In one heart-warming pictured, the Spanish songwriter looked with love at his giggling little girl while he was dressed in a hospital gown.
Another snap pictured the touching moment Anna held their baby in her arms as she laid out on her hospital bed.
Their close bond was captured by Enrique resting his hand on their newborn's head while he planted a kiss on Anna's cheek.
Image: Instagram) Instagram)
It first hit headlines Anna was pregnant with her third child when she was pictured with a bump during a lavish day out on a yacht.
The proud parents, who were more in love than ever before after 18 years together, already raise their two-year-old twins Nicholas and Lucy together.
They have been notoriously private about their romantic lives, having been together for nearly two decades.
Enrique and Anna became parents for the first time in December 2017 and they shared their first snaps of their children one month later.
Sparks were flying when the couple first fell in love on the set of his music video Escape in 2001.
They have never looked back.
In 2018, the singer admitted fatherhood had made him more responsible but he insisted it was the best feeling in the world.
He said: "It's one of the best feelings in the world [about joining a father's day club].
"I drive slower. I think about stupid things a few more times before doing them," he added in terms of how he has become "more responsible."
He added: "I hope to be a cool, easy-going dad."


thedailymirror--2020-02-13--Caroline Flack breaks social media silence ahead of Valentine's Day in build up to trial

Caroline Flack has broken her social media ban in order to share a number of snaps with her dog Ruby .
The star , 40 , stepped down from Love Island last month after she was charged with assault by beating following an alleged attack on her boyfriend Lewis Burton , 27 , and has been advised to stay off social media before her trial .
Ignoring the advice to not be active online , she took to her Instagram account on Thursday , one day before Valentine 's Day , to gush over her pup as she captioned the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ heart emoji .
The TV host can be seen snuggling up to the French Bulldog in the photos as she models bright red lipstick whilst pouting .
This is the fourth time she has broken her social media ban - but this is the first time she has posted on her grid - after she posted a message on the 24th December about not being silenced .
She wrote , seven-weeks-ago : `` Been advised not to go on social media ... but I wanted to say happy Christmas to everyone who has @ @ @ @ @ @ @ year ... .. this kind of scrutiny and speculation is a lot to take on for one person to take on their own ... '' I ’ m a human being at the end of the day and I ’ m not going to be silenced when I have a story to tell and a life to keep going with ... . ''
I ’ m taking some time out to get feeling better and learn some lessons from situations I ’ ve got myself into to .
`` I have nothing but @ @ @ @ @ @ @ everyone . ''
Love Island producers have suggested that the door is always open for Caroline to return to the show .
Show runner Amanda Stavri says bosses are in `` constant contact '' with Caroline .
Speaking at the new villa , commissioning editor Amanda said : `` We are continuing to talk to Caroline .
We are in constant contact and the door is open . ''
Caroline is alleged to have assaulted her boyfriend Lewis Burton in an early-morning attack at her North London home in December .
Police officers @ @ @ @ @ @ @ what they found as something like a scene in a `` horror movie '' .
Caroline pleaded not guilty when she appeared at Highbury Corner Magistrates ' Court just before Christmas .
She will face trial in March .
Caroline stepped down from her job hosting Love Island so she could focus on her court case , and she was replaced by pal Laura Whitmore .
However , it 's recently been reported that bosses want her back for the next series .
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Caroline Flack looks happy and relaxed as she goes rock climbing ahead of trial
Caroline Flack looks happy and relaxed as she goes rock climbing ahead of trial
Caroline Flack, who is alleged to have assaulted her boyfriend Lewis Burton in December, has posted onto her Instagram grid for the first time since December 24
Caroline Flack breaks social media silence ahead of Valentine's Day in build up to trial
Caroline Flack has broken her social media ban in order to share a number of snaps with her dog Ruby.
The star, 40, stepped down from Love Island last month after she was charged with assault by beating following an alleged attack on her boyfriend Lewis Burton, 27, and has been advised to stay off social media before her trial.
Ignoring the advice to not be active online, she took to her Instagram account on Thursday, one day before Valentine's Day, to gush over her pup as she captioned the image of four Polaroid snaps with a heart emoji.
The TV host can be seen snuggling up to the French Bulldog in the photos as she models bright red lipstick whilst pouting.
Image: Instagram) Instagram)
This is the fourth time she has broken her social media ban - but this is the first time she has posted on her grid - after she posted a message on the 24th December about not being silenced.
She wrote, seven-weeks-ago: "Been advised not to go on social media ... but I wanted to say happy Christmas to everyone who has been so incredibly kind to me this year..... this kind of scrutiny and speculation is a lot to take on for one person to take on their own...
"I’m a human being at the end of the day and I’m not going to be silenced when I have a story to tell and a life to keep going with ....
"I’m taking some time out to get feeling better and learn some lessons from situations I’ve got myself into to.
Image: @carolineflack/Instagram) @carolineflack/Instagram)
"I have nothing but love to give and best wishes for everyone."
Love Island producers have suggested that the door is always open for Caroline to return to the show.
Show runner Amanda Stavri says bosses are in "constant contact" with Caroline.
Speaking at the new villa, commissioning editor Amanda said: "We are continuing to talk to Caroline. We are in constant contact and the door is open."
Caroline is alleged to have assaulted her boyfriend Lewis Burton in an early-morning attack at her North London home in December.
Police officers attending the scene at the time described what they found as something like a scene in a "horror movie".
Caroline pleaded not guilty when she appeared at Highbury Corner Magistrates' Court just before Christmas.
Image: Mirrorpix) Mirrorpix)
She will face trial in March.
Caroline stepped down from her job hosting Love Island so she could focus on her court case, and she was replaced by pal Laura Whitmore .
However, it's recently been reported that bosses want her back for the next series.
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thedailymirror--2020-02-13--Woman jobless since 16 dreams of 'selling jam' and applied for 65 jobs in a day

An unemployed woman who has been on the dole since she left school 19 years ago is desperate for a job Sarah Duffin just wants to be `` given a chance '' and even applied for up to 65 jobs in one day .
If any job came up , Miss Duffin says she would take it , but it is her dream to set up a business selling jam , curds and her own home grown produce .
After failing to land a job since she left school at 16 with no qualifications , the 35-year-old has known nothing @ @ @ @ @ @ @ reports Hull Live .
But she is begging for employment and claims she will `` work anywhere , anytime as anything '' just to get her foot on the job ladder .
She said : `` It 's so disheartening and I do n't know what I 'd do without my mum as she is my rock and otherwise I 'd just give in .
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Email webnews @ mirror.co.uk '' I 've done courses on employability skills , health and safety , catering and food @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and I 've done so many different types of volunteering , including at charity shops , but none of it has got me anywhere .
`` The other day I applied for 65 jobs in a day and did n't get a single interview . ''
Even though Sarah has attended many courses , she claims that she can not find work because she has no practical experience , despite sending off hundreds of job applications each week .
Just this month , Miss Duffin told Hull Live that her her ambitions to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ being forced to attend employability sessions and apply for cleaning roles , instead of volunteering in a kitchen to gain experience .
Despite the Department of Work and Pensions authorising her volunteer placement , and allaying her fears of being sanctioned should she not attend the employability sessions run by Standguide , Sarah has hit yet another brick wall by missing out on the opportunity .
`` Because of all the faffing about with me trying to volunteer at St Margaret 's Welcome Centre in Longhill as a kitchen assistant volunteer , whilst @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to let me attend , I 've missed out on the opportunity and now I 'm back to square one all over again , '' she said .
`` I had a spark of hope when I thought I could do my volunteering , but now I 'm lonely , down , desperate and suicidal all over again .
`` All I want is to work and be given a chance .
I 'll work anywhere , anytime as anything and I 'm reliable and trustworthy and just want someone to set me @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Miss Duffin gets £146 every two weeks on benefits which she says she struggles to survive on , and previously told Hull Live she had been left unable to get help to get a job because of her age .
She has put herself forward for education courses at various institutions but , as these are mainly aimed at 16 to 24-year-olds , has been unable to gain a place .
Despite applying for hundreds of jobs , Miss Duffin has been left with many unanswered applications , or has been turned down @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of her jobseeking woes , the situation at home is also tough for Miss Duffin , who has never been able to get her own place and independence due to her finances .
She currently lives with her 64-year-old mother Audrey who cares for her 37-year-old brother Matthew , who is disabled and has testicular and stomach cancer .
She said : `` Ideally I want to work in catering and I 'll love a job selling jams and curds either by the roadside or from the market with the fresh produce I @ @ @ @ @ @ @ I really will do anything , but keep getting knock back after knock back .
`` It 's boring and I get p***ed off and fed up of being home all day but I do my best to help my mum , who is 64 and a carer for my older brother who has cancer and is disabled and blind with kidney stones at the moment .
`` I do n't know what else I can do if anyone out there could give me a job I would n't hesitate to accept it @ @

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Sarah Duffin, from Hull, said she just wants to be "given a chance" after failing to get any work since she left school at 16 - despite applying for 65 jobs a day
An unemployed woman who has been on the dole since she left school 19 years ago is desperate for a job
Sarah Duffin just wants to be "given a chance" and even applied for up to 65 jobs in one day.
If any job came up, Miss Duffin says she would take it, but it is her dream to set up a business selling jam, curds and her own home grown produce.
After failing to land a job since she left school at 16 with no qualifications, the 35-year-old has known nothing else but signing on the dole, reports Hull Live.
But she is begging for employment and claims she will "work anywhere, anytime as anything" just to get her foot on the job ladder.
She said: "It's so disheartening and I don't know what I'd do without my mum as she is my rock and otherwise I'd just give in.
Have you been affected by this story? Email webnews@mirror.co.uk
Image: Hull Live/MEN MEDIA) Hull Live/MEN MEDIA)
"I've done courses on employability skills, health and safety, catering and food hygiene, English, maths, IT and I've done so many different types of volunteering, including at charity shops, but none of it has got me anywhere.
"The other day I applied for 65 jobs in a day and didn't get a single interview."
Even though Sarah has attended many courses, she claims that she cannot find work because she has no practical experience, despite sending off hundreds of job applications each week.
Just this month, Miss Duffin told Hull Live that her her ambitions to work in catering are being hampered by being forced to attend employability sessions and apply for cleaning roles, instead of volunteering in a kitchen to gain experience.
Image: Hull Daily Mail - MEN Media) Hull Daily Mail - MEN Media)
Despite the Department of Work and Pensions authorising her volunteer placement, and allaying her fears of being sanctioned should she not attend the employability sessions run by Standguide, Sarah has hit yet another brick wall by missing out on the opportunity.
"Because of all the faffing about with me trying to volunteer at St Margaret's Welcome Centre in Longhill as a kitchen assistant volunteer, whilst at the same time fighting the DWP to let me attend, I've missed out on the opportunity and now I'm back to square one all over again," she said.
"I had a spark of hope when I thought I could do my volunteering, but now I'm lonely, down, desperate and suicidal all over again.
"All I want is to work and be given a chance. I'll work anywhere, anytime as anything and I'm reliable and trustworthy and just want someone to set me on."
Image: MEN Media) MEN Media)
Every two weeks, Miss Duffin gets £146 every two weeks on benefits which she says she struggles to survive on, and previously told Hull Live she had been left unable to get help to get a job because of her age.
She has put herself forward for education courses at various institutions but, as these are mainly aimed at 16 to 24-year-olds, has been unable to gain a place.
Despite applying for hundreds of jobs, Miss Duffin has been left with many unanswered applications, or has been turned down after going for interviews.
On top of her jobseeking woes, the situation at home is also tough for Miss Duffin, who has never been able to get her own place and independence due to her finances.
She currently lives with her 64-year-old mother Audrey who cares for her 37-year-old brother Matthew, who is disabled and has testicular and stomach cancer.
She said: "Ideally I want to work in catering and I'll love a job selling jams and curds either by the roadside or from the market with the fresh produce I could grow in my greenhouse, but I really will do anything, but keep getting knock back after knock back.
"It's boring and I get p***ed off and fed up of being home all day but I do my best to help my mum, who is 64 and a carer for my older brother who has cancer and is disabled and blind with kidney stones at the moment.
"I don't know what else I can do if anyone out there could give me a job I wouldn't hesitate to accept it."


thedailymirror--2020-02-13--Juventus considering summer transfer swoop for Chelsea contract rebel Willian

Juventus are weighing up a summer move for Chelsea 's contract rebel Willian .
The 31-year-old 's current deal at Stamford Bridge runs out at the end of the season and he has continually stalled on penning fresh terms with the Blues .
Barcelona bid £60million for the Brazilian playmaker in the summer of 2018 , which was rejected by Chelsea , and were linked with a cut-price £20m swoop last month .
But according to the Express , it is Italian giants Juve and not Barca who appear to be stepping up their interest in the midfielder .
It @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Willian a one-year contract extension but the midfielder is holding out for a two-year deal .
A year after Barca 's eye-watering big-money bid , Juve enquired about the player 's availability last summer but a move failed to materialise .
However the Italians are ready to tempt him away from west London - however a stumbling block could be under-pressure Juve boss Maurizio Sarri .
Willian , it is claimed , is not a huge fan of Sarri 's managerial style having worked with the Italian at Chelsea - but the manager @ @ @ @ @ @ @ linked with an exit in the summer .
Chelsea , meanwhile , have agreed a deal for the £33.3million summer signing of Hakim Ziyech from Ajax .
The Blues must now confirm personal terms with the Morocco winger , who will join Chelsea on July 1 .
Both Chelsea and Ajax confirmed the deal , with Frank Lampard securing his first signing as Stamford Bridge boss .
Lampard and Chelsea were unable to make any headway on recruitment in the January transfer window , leaving the new boss frustrated not to bolster his @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 's top targets however , and the Blues have moved quickly to lock down a deal for the 26-year-old , that should represent excellent value considering market constraints .
`` Chelsea Football Club has reached an agreement with Ajax to sign Hakim Ziyech this summer , '' read a Chelsea statement .
`` The move is subject to the player agreeing personal terms and he will remain at the Dutch club for the rest of this season . ''

Lampard explains why he left Kepa out of Leicester draw
Lampard explains why he left Kepa out of Leicester draw
Willian's contract at Stamford Bridge runs out in the summer and he has continually stalled on penning fresh terms with the Blues.
Juventus are weighing up a summer move for Chelsea's contract rebel Willian.
The 31-year-old's current deal at Stamford Bridge runs out at the end of the season and he has continually stalled on penning fresh terms with the Blues.
Barcelona bid £60million for the Brazilian playmaker in the summer of 2018, which was rejected by Chelsea , and were linked with a cut-price £20m swoop last month.
But according to the Express, it is Italian giants Juve and not Barca who appear to be stepping up their interest in the midfielder.
It is understood that Chelsea are only offering Willian a one-year contract extension but the midfielder is holding out for a two-year deal.
Image: REUTERS) REUTERS)
A year after Barca's eye-watering big-money bid, Juve enquired about the player's availability last summer but a move failed to materialise.
However the Italians are ready to tempt him away from west London - however a stumbling block could be under-pressure Juve boss Maurizio Sarri.
Willian, it is claimed, is not a huge fan of Sarri's managerial style having worked with the Italian at Chelsea - but the manager faces an uncertain future and has been linked with an exit in the summer.
Chelsea, meanwhile, have agreed a deal for the £33.3million summer signing of Hakim Ziyech from Ajax.
The Blues must now confirm personal terms with the Morocco winger, who will join Chelsea on July 1.
Image: REUTERS) REUTERS)
Both Chelsea and Ajax confirmed the deal, with Frank Lampard securing his first signing as Stamford Bridge boss.
Lampard and Chelsea were unable to make any headway on recruitment in the January transfer window, leaving the new boss frustrated not to bolster his squad.
Ziyech was one of Lampard's top targets however, and the Blues have moved quickly to lock down a deal for the 26-year-old, that should represent excellent value considering market constraints.
"Chelsea Football Club has reached an agreement with Ajax to sign Hakim Ziyech this summer," read a Chelsea statement.
"The move is subject to the player agreeing personal terms and he will remain at the Dutch club for the rest of this season."


thedailymirror--2020-02-13--Jack Grealish hailed as "one hell of a player" amid Dele Alli comparisons

Jack Grealish has the same “ star quality ” as Dele Alli , according to Aston Villa boss Dean Smith .
Smith recalls his former Walsall side facing a precocious young Alli in 2014 when the star broke through at MK Dons in League One .
Alli , 23 , has since gone to win 37 England caps and amassed 49 goals and 32 assists in 149 top-flight matches for Spurs after notching seven times this term .
But Smith rates Villa 's captain Grealish just as highly and says the attacking talents are both bang in form ahead of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ means uncapped Grealish , 24 , is now in line for his England debut next month after captaining Villa to the Carabao Cup final .
Grealish has also accumulated seven goals and five assists in the top-flight to inspire promoted Villa 's battle against the drop - generating huge interest from Manchester United .
Smith assessed : “ They have Dele Alli who is scoring goals .
I remember first coming up against Dele Alli when I was manager at Walsall and he was at MK Dons .
“ The ability he had @ @ @ @ @ @ @ went straight into a Premier League team and hit the ground running .
He showed incredible potential which has continued .
“ People have said he had a lean spell earlier this season but he has started scoring again and has always had that quality .
We believe Jack Grealish has that star quality as well .
“ Jack 's ability is there for all to see .
It is his first full season in the Premier League this year and he has hit the ground running too .
He has carried the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Villa fan forward .
“ He looks one hell of a player to everyone right now.
” Grealish 's form has generated interest from big clubs with Smith relieved the star is committed for the rest of the season .
`` Thankfully the window is shut , '' he added .
Grealish and the rest of Villa 's squad returned to training this week after five-days off in the winter break following the 2-1 defeat at Bournemouth .
It has left Villa 17th , one place above the drop zone but Smith is @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
He added : “ We 've got a third of the season left and we 're going to battle and scrap for every point .
“ If somebody had said to me at the start of the season that with 13 games to go we would be out of the relegation zone , we would be in a cup final and would have more wins than Arsenal , then I 'd have chopped their hands off .
`` I feel we 've just started to build that consistency .
We 've had @ @ @ @ @ @ @ everybody knows in the summer and they 're starting to gel .
`` I 'm seeing real green shoots of recovery within the players and knowledge of how each other play .
I think we 'll finish the season well . ''

Dean Smith rates Jack Grealish just as highly as Dele Alli and says the attacking talents are both bang in form ahead of Villa hosting Tottenham on Sunday
Jack Grealish has the same “star quality” as Dele Alli, according to Aston Villa boss Dean Smith.
Smith recalls his former Walsall side facing a precocious young Alli in 2014 when the star broke through at MK Dons in League One.
Alli, 23, has since gone to win 37 England caps and amassed 49 goals and 32 assists in 149 top-flight matches for Spurs after notching seven times this term.
But Smith rates Villa's captain Grealish just as highly and says the attacking talents are both bang in form ahead of Villa hosting Tottenham on Sunday.
It means uncapped Grealish, 24, is now in line for his England debut next month after captaining Villa to the Carabao Cup final.
Image: Paul Currie/BPI/REX) Paul Currie/BPI/REX)
Grealish has also accumulated seven goals and five assists in the top-flight to inspire promoted Villa's battle against the drop - generating huge interest from Manchester United .
Smith assessed: “They have Dele Alli who is scoring goals. I remember first coming up against Dele Alli when I was manager at Walsall and he was at MK Dons.
“The ability he had at such a young age meant he went straight into a Premier League team and hit the ground running. He showed incredible potential which has continued.
“People have said he had a lean spell earlier this season but he has started scoring again and has always had that quality. We believe Jack Grealish has that star quality as well.
Image: Getty Images) Getty Images)
“Jack's ability is there for all to see. It is his first full season in the Premier League this year and he has hit the ground running too. He has carried the responsibility of being captain and an Aston Villa fan forward.
“He looks one hell of a player to everyone right now.”
Grealish's form has generated interest from big clubs with Smith relieved the star is committed for the rest of the season.
"Thankfully the window is shut," he added.
Grealish and the rest of Villa's squad returned to training this week after five-days off in the winter break following the 2-1 defeat at Bournemouth .
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It has left Villa 17th, one place above the drop zone but Smith is encouraged ahead of their remaining 13 games.
He added: “We've got a third of the season left and we're going to battle and scrap for every point.
“If somebody had said to me at the start of the season that with 13 games to go we would be out of the relegation zone, we would be in a cup final and would have more wins than Arsenal , then I'd have chopped their hands off.
"I feel we've just started to build that consistency. We've had a big turnaround in the squad as everybody knows in the summer and they're starting to gel.
"I'm seeing real green shoots of recovery within the players and knowledge of how each other play. I think we'll finish the season well."


thedailymirror--2020-02-13--Simon Mignolet backs Liverpool to emulate Man Utd's Premier League glory years

Liverpool 's imminent title triumph is a precursor to domestic dominance , according to their former goalkeeper Simon Mignolet .
Jurgen Klopp 's side have been in devastating form this season , winning 24 of 25 games to hold a 22-point lead , and are on course to rewrite the Premier League record books .
The Reds have been relentless in their domination of the Premier League this season and are now just six wins away from a first league title for 30 years .
Against that backdrop , former Anfield keeper Mignolet reckons his old team-mates can do what @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the 1990s and dominate for years .
“ Why not ?
” said the Belgium international , who spent six years at Anfield before joining Club Brugge last summer in a £6.4m deal .
“ They 're still a relatively young team .
It started when I was still there and was only heading in one direction .
“ Last season we won the Champions League and winning that first trophy was very important for the dressing-room .
“ Once you have that in the bag , you build on it .
The @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and you want to get your hands on the next one .
“ The stability is there and , if you 've got so much quality up front , with Sadio , Mo and Roberto , then you 're incredibly strong .
“ They are still a relatively young team , and you also see what the reserves did in the FA Cup , so the basis is there to build for the long-term .
“ I knew Liverpool would be challenging for trophies again , but what they 're doing this season @ @ @ @ @ @ @ win the league as quickly as possible.
” Mignolet knows he will be an even bigger hero among Liverpool fans if he and his Club Brugge team-mates can end arch rivals Manchester United 's Europa League campaign .
The two sides meet next week in the first leg of their last 32 tie , with Mignolet aware of the focus that will be on him as a former Liverpool keeper coming up against old foes United .
“ Of course , there will be a lot said before and after the game , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , going back to England , there will be a lot of talk about my history as a Liverpool player .
“ But I just have to do my job .
It 's not me that 's going to kick United out of the Europa League , I can only try to stop them from scoring .
“ Hopefully someone else will be the hero for us , because that will mean we 've scored a goal , rather than having to defend the whole game.
” After playing just twice last season @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Alisson from Roma for £67million , Mignolet knew he had to leave Liverpool for the sake of his career .
He jumped at the chance to return to his native Belgium with Club Brugge , particularly with Euro 2020 on the horizon and the need to be playing regularly .
“ I sat on the bench for about a year-and-a-half , ” said Mignolet .
“ At 31 , you 're in the prime of your career as a goalkeeper , so you want to be playing regularly .
“ If I was @ @ @ @ @ @ @ two more years , I would have been 33 .
Alisson is such a great keeper , even though I knew he might get injured or suspended .
“ So maybe I 'd play five , 10 , 15 games a year , but to then try to find a club at 33 and be a regular starter is difficult , so I took the chance to do it now .
“ Although I was very happy to end my time at Liverpool by winning the Champions League , you always want to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ winning trophies .
“ It 's so much nicer to feel a victory when you 've been on the pitch , when you 're contributing on a weekly basis , which is what I do now .
”

EXCLUSIVE: Former Anfield keeper Mignolet reckons his old team-mates can do what their arch rivals Manchester United did in the 1990s and dominate for years
Liverpool's imminent title triumph is a precursor to domestic dominance, according to their former goalkeeper Simon Mignolet.
Jurgen Klopp's side have been in devastating form this season, winning 24 of 25 games to hold a 22-point lead, and are on course to rewrite the Premier League record books.
The Reds have been relentless in their domination of the Premier League this season and are now just six wins away from a first league title for 30 years.
Against that backdrop, former Anfield keeper Mignolet reckons his old team-mates can do what their arch rivals Manchester United did in the 1990s and dominate for years.
Image: Liverpool FC via Getty Images) Liverpool FC via Getty Images)
“Why not?” said the Belgium international, who spent six years at Anfield before joining Club Brugge last summer in a £6.4m deal.
“They're still a relatively young team. It started when I was still there and was only heading in one direction.
“Last season we won the Champions League and winning that first trophy was very important for the dressing-room.
“Once you have that in the bag, you build on it. The hunger is even greater to win trophies and you want to get your hands on the next one.
“The stability is there and, if you've got so much quality up front, with Sadio, Mo and Roberto, then you're incredibly strong.
Image: REUTERS) REUTERS)
“They are still a relatively young team, and you also see what the reserves did in the FA Cup, so the basis is there to build for the long-term.
“I knew Liverpool would be challenging for trophies again, but what they're doing this season is unbelievable and I hope they can win the league as quickly as possible.”
Mignolet knows he will be an even bigger hero among Liverpool fans if he and his Club Brugge team-mates can end arch rivals Manchester United's Europa League campaign.
The two sides meet next week in the first leg of their last 32 tie, with Mignolet aware of the focus that will be on him as a former Liverpool keeper coming up against old foes United.
“Of course, there will be a lot said before and after the game,” said Mignolet.
Image: Getty Images) Getty Images)
“For me, going back to England, there will be a lot of talk about my history as a Liverpool player.
“But I just have to do my job. It's not me that's going to kick United out of the Europa League, I can only try to stop them from scoring.
“Hopefully someone else will be the hero for us, because that will mean we've scored a goal, rather than having to defend the whole game.”
After playing just twice last season, following the arrival of Brazil keeper Alisson from Roma for £67million, Mignolet knew he had to leave Liverpool for the sake of his career.
He jumped at the chance to return to his native Belgium with Club Brugge, particularly with Euro 2020 on the horizon and the need to be playing regularly.
Image: Liverpool Echo) Liverpool Echo)
“I sat on the bench for about a year-and-a-half,” said Mignolet. “At 31, you're in the prime of your career as a goalkeeper, so you want to be playing regularly.
“If I was going to sit on the bench for two more years, I would have been 33. Alisson is such a great keeper, even though I knew he might get injured or suspended.
“So maybe I'd play five, 10, 15 games a year, but to then try to find a club at 33 and be a regular starter is difficult, so I took the chance to do it now.
“Although I was very happy to end my time at Liverpool by winning the Champions League, you always want to have more of a bigger hand in winning trophies.
“It's so much nicer to feel a victory when you've been on the pitch, when you're contributing on a weekly basis, which is what I do now.”


thedailymirror--2020-02-13--Tyson Fury sends chilling warning to rival Deontay Wilder ahead of rematch

Fury aims to knock Wilder out in their rematch on February 22 to ensure he is not robbed again by another controversial decision as he was in their first fight .
Wilder has not been floored for 12 years , let alone beaten as a professional , but Fury insists he has the power to explode the Bronze Bomber .
He claims only an “ idiot ” would think he can not knock out the undefeated WBC heavyweight king .
“ I ’ m looking for a knockout and that ’ s what I intend on getting , ” said @ @ @ @ @ @ @ training camp in Las Vegas .
“ I ’ m hitting very hard in the gym .
I ’ m 6ft 9ins , 19 stone , I can punch as hard as anyone when I let them go .
Anyone who thinks Deontay Wilder can not be knocked out is an idiot .
“ This is heavyweight boxing and I ’ m going to prove on the 22nd how powerful I really am when he ’ s sitting on the seat of his pants and won ’ t get up because he ’ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ going to make him quit , Deontay Wilder.
” Fury ’ s former trainer Ben Davison fears his bold game plan could backfire against the world ’ s hardest-hitting heavyweight .
Fury , 31 , claims he has to go for the knock-out because he was denied victory by the judges in their contentious draw in December 2018 when he fought on the back foot .
The unbeaten traveller , who is 29-0-1 , says this is why he has replaced Davison with SugarHill Steward because he needs a trainer to fit his @ @ @ @ @ @ @ risk , the bigger reward , ” he said .
“ I know this isn ’ t the strategy Ben would have taken , but that ’ s why Ben isn ’ t training me for this fight .
I need the strategy I ’ ve got today .
“ What I did last time was fantastic and I won the fight , but it wasn ’ t good enough to get the victory , so it had to be changed .
“ I wasn ’ t going to do the same thing @ @ @ @ @ @ @ be a loss .
They took it away from me and gave me a big , old , dirty blue mark on my record , a draw .
“ I don ’ t want that again .
I don ’ t want to go 12 rounds of making him miss and then not get the decision .
“ I ’ ve got to knock this guy out , as simple as .
“ Ben ’ s right , and everyone else is right , it ’ s very risky walking on to a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ going to knock a puncher out by dancing round a ring for 12 rounds.
” BT Sport Box Office will show Tyson Fury v Deontay Wilder 2 , exclusively live on February 22 on BT TV , Virgin TV , Sky , online via the web or the BT Sport Box Office App .
https : //www.bt.com/sport/box-office/

Deontay Wilder and Tyson Fury shine in new promo for rematch
Deontay Wilder and Tyson Fury shine in new promo for rematch
Fury aims to knock Wilder out in their rematch on February 22 to ensure he is not robbed again by another controversial decision as he was in their first fight
Tyson Fury has vowed to make Deontay Wilder quit.
Fury aims to knock Wilder out in their rematch on February 22 to ensure he is not robbed again by another controversial decision as he was in their first fight.
Wilder has not been floored for 12 years, let alone beaten as a professional, but Fury insists he has the power to explode the Bronze Bomber.
He claims only an “idiot” would think he cannot knock out the undefeated WBC heavyweight king.
“I’m looking for a knockout and that’s what I intend on getting,” said Fury, speaking during a break in training camp in Las Vegas.
Image: AFP via Getty Images) AFP via Getty Images)
BIG FIGHT ODDS Tyson Fury 10/11 Deontay Wilder 10/11 Draw 20/1 Click here to bet with bet365 *Odds subject to change
“I’m hitting very hard in the gym. I’m 6ft 9ins, 19 stone, I can punch as hard as anyone when I let them go. Anyone who thinks Deontay Wilder cannot be knocked out is an idiot.
“This is heavyweight boxing and I’m going to prove on the 22nd how powerful I really am when he’s sitting on the seat of his pants and won’t get up because he’s quit.
“I’m going to make him quit, Deontay Wilder.”
Fury’s former trainer Ben Davison fears his bold game plan could backfire against the world’s hardest-hitting heavyweight.
Fury, 31, claims he has to go for the knock-out because he was denied victory by the judges in their contentious draw in December 2018 when he fought on the back foot.
Image: Getty Images) Getty Images)
The unbeaten traveller, who is 29-0-1, says this is why he has replaced Davison with SugarHill Steward because he needs a trainer to fit his attacking strategy.
“The bigger the risk, the bigger reward,” he said. “I know this isn’t the strategy Ben would have taken, but that’s why Ben isn’t training me for this fight. I need the strategy I’ve got today.
“What I did last time was fantastic and I won the fight, but it wasn’t good enough to get the victory, so it had to be changed.
“I wasn’t going to do the same thing again because that draw may as well be a loss. They took it away from me and gave me a big, old, dirty blue mark on my record, a draw.
Image: Getty Images) Getty Images)
“I don’t want that again. I don’t want to go 12 rounds of making him miss and then not get the decision.
“I’ve got to knock this guy out, as simple as.
“Ben’s right, and everyone else is right, it’s very risky walking on to a puncher, but I’m not going to knock a puncher out by dancing round a ring for 12 rounds.”
BT Sport Box Office will show Tyson Fury v Deontay Wilder 2, exclusively live on February 22 on BT TV, Virgin TV, Sky, online via the web or the BT Sport Box Office App. https://www.bt.com/sport/box-office/


thedailymirror--2020-02-13--Simon Mignolet sends warning to Man Utd ahead of Europa League showdown

Manchester United 's fall from grace shows how success in the Premier League can not be taken for granted , according to Simon Mignolet .
Former Liverpool goalkeeper Mignolet , now at Club Brugge , comes face-to-face with fallen 20-time champions United again in the Europa League next week .
And Mignolet feels United 's current plight shows how quickly fortunes can change in the Premier League , which he regards as the toughest league in the world .
“ It shows that being at the top of the Premier League is a very hard business , ” said Mignolet @ @ @ @ @ @ @ there , and secondly to stay there .
“ You ca n't take that for granted , because it 's not easy .
It 's the most competitive league in the world , and the challenges from all angles are huge.
” Mignolet knows United are favourites , but said his side - who hold a nine-point lead at the top of the Belgian league - showed in the Champions League they are not overawed by big-name opponents .
“ We drew at Real Madrid , we should have won away to Paris @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , and drew away to Galatasaray to go into the Europa League , ” said Mignolet .
“ We have players who can hurt any team , a good strong unit with a winning mentality , but we 're also a young team with not much experience at the highest level .
“ Let 's hope we have a good home game that gives us a chance of creating an upset , because United come to us first , and if we concede an away goal , things might be a lot more @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the focus that will be on him as a former Liverpool keeper coming up against old foes United .
“ Of course , there will be a lot said before and after the game , ” added Mignolet .
`` For me , going back to England , there will be a lot of talk about my history as a Liverpool player .
“ But I just have to do my job .
It 's not me that 's going to kick United out of the Europa League , I can only try @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Hopefully someone else will be the hero for us , because that will mean we 've scored a goal , rather than having to defend the whole game .
”

EXCLUSIVE: Mignolet feels United's current plight shows how quickly fortunes can change in the Premier League, which he regards as the toughest league in the world
Manchester United's fall from grace shows how success in the Premier League cannot be taken for granted, according to Simon Mignolet.
Former Liverpool goalkeeper Mignolet, now at Club Brugge, comes face-to-face with fallen 20-time champions United again in the Europa League next week.
And Mignolet feels United's current plight shows how quickly fortunes can change in the Premier League, which he regards as the toughest league in the world.
“It shows that being at the top of the Premier League is a very hard business,” said Mignolet. “First of all to get there, and secondly to stay there.
Image: REUTERS) REUTERS)
“You can't take that for granted, because it's not easy. It's the most competitive league in the world, and the challenges from all angles are huge.”
Mignolet knows United are favourites, but said his side - who hold a nine-point lead at the top of the Belgian league - showed in the Champions League they are not overawed by big-name opponents.
“We drew at Real Madrid , we should have won away to Paris Saint-Germain, where we missed a penalty, and drew away to Galatasaray to go into the Europa League,” said Mignolet.
“We have players who can hurt any team, a good strong unit with a winning mentality, but we're also a young team with not much experience at the highest level.
“Let's hope we have a good home game that gives us a chance of creating an upset, because United come to us first, and if we concede an away goal, things might be a lot more difficult.”
Image: Liverpool FC via Getty Images) Liverpool FC via Getty Images)
Mignolet is also aware of the focus that will be on him as a former Liverpool keeper coming up against old foes United.
“Of course, there will be a lot said before and after the game,” added Mignolet. "For me, going back to England, there will be a lot of talk about my history as a Liverpool player.
“But I just have to do my job. It's not me that's going to kick United out of the Europa League, I can only try to stop them from scoring.
“Hopefully someone else will be the hero for us, because that will mean we've scored a goal, rather than having to defend the whole game.”


thedailymirror--2020-02-13--Tyson Fury insists gruelling training camp in the desert will pay off vs Deontay Wilder

Tyson Fury claims he is putting himself through hell in camp - while Deontay Wilder is in “ daddy mode ” at home .
Fury has shut himself off from the world and his family for the last 10 weeks in Las Vegas , doing double sessions every day with trainers Sugar Hill Steward and Andy Lee .
Wilder goes home to his wife and kids every night , but Fury says his sacrifice will be worth it when he dethrones the WBC heavyweight king at the MGM Grand Garden Arena on February 22 .
“ I put myself through @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the best chance of success , ” he said .
“ Deontay Wilder is training at home with his family , sleeping at night with his wife and kids .
He 's living at home in his lovely place , looking over a lake .
“ I ’ ve taken myself away to a hole in the desert and endured 10 weeks away from my family .
“ He ’ s at home in daddy mode talking to his kids every day and being all nicey , nice with his wife .
`` @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ve put myself through hell and back , but it ’ s going to pay off on the night.
” Fury , 31 , continues to battle depression and says he hates Sundays because he is not in the gym .
“ Every Sunday is a disaster , ” said the unbeaten traveller .
“ But I know Monday is around the corner .
I hate Sundays because it ’ s the one day I get off .
“ I became a workaholic , a gym junkie , but I take Sundays off @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , long day for me because I like to keep busy .
”

Deontay Wilder and Tyson Fury shine in new promo for rematch
Deontay Wilder and Tyson Fury shine in new promo for rematch
Fury has shut himself off from the world and his family for the last 10 weeks in Las Vegas, doing double sessions every day with trainers Sugar Hill Steward and Andy Lee
Tyson Fury insists gruelling training camp in the desert will pay off vs Deontay Wilder
Tyson Fury claims he is putting himself through hell in camp - while Deontay Wilder is in “daddy mode” at home.
Fury has shut himself off from the world and his family for the last 10 weeks in Las Vegas, doing double sessions every day with trainers Sugar Hill Steward and Andy Lee.
Wilder goes home to his wife and kids every night, but Fury says his sacrifice will be worth it when he dethrones the WBC heavyweight king at the MGM Grand Garden Arena on February 22.
“I put myself through this because I want to give myself the best chance of success,” he said.
Image: Getty Images) Getty Images)
BIG FIGHT ODDS Tyson Fury 10/11 Deontay Wilder 10/11 Draw 20/1 Click here to bet with bet365 *Odds subject to change
“Deontay Wilder is training at home with his family, sleeping at night with his wife and kids. He's living at home in his lovely place, looking over a lake.
“I’ve taken myself away to a hole in the desert and endured 10 weeks away from my family.
“He’s at home in daddy mode talking to his kids every day and being all nicey, nice with his wife.
"I haven’t. I’ve put myself through hell and back, but it’s going to pay off on the night.”
Image: Action Images via Reuters) Action Images via Reuters)
Fury, 31, continues to battle depression and says he hates Sundays because he is not in the gym.
“Every Sunday is a disaster,” said the unbeaten traveller.
“But I know Monday is around the corner. I hate Sundays because it’s the one day I get off.
“I became a workaholic, a gym junkie, but I take Sundays off now. It’s a slow, long day for me because I like to keep busy.”


thedailymirror--2020-02-14--Nick Knowles confirms he's split from girlfriend as he tells fans he's single on Valentine's Day

Nick Knowles has announced he 's split from his girlfriend Emily Hallinan .
The DIY SOS and I 'm A Celebrity star , 56 , casually confirmed the break up as he talked about being single on Valentine 's Day .
It 's not known exactly how long Nick had been dating PR executive Emily , who at 26 , was half his age , but they were first seen together enjoying a romantic meal in April , last year .
Announcing the break-up , Nick wrote on Twitter : `` Happy Valentine ’ s And if you ’ re @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , we don ’ t have to join in everything every year I missed national prune day too '' One of his fans joked : `` Half price chocolates tomorrow though Nick .
Silver lining ! ''
Another commented : `` You have us Sir and we love ya '' Nick added that he intended to cheer others up with his announcement .
He wrote : `` I ’ m ok .
Trying to cheer up those who feel left out - Feb is cat neuter awareness month - I won ’ t @ @ @ @ @ @ @ fan asked Nick why he 's single , he told them : `` Because it ’ s not the end of the world to be single for a while '' Another fan told Nick they refer to Valentine 's Day as `` National Humiliation Day '' .
He responded : `` Not sure why we feel we all have to be involved .
I didn ’ t do thanksgiving , shrove Tuesday or breastfeeding week '' Last year , Nick and Emily were spotted together at a performance of West End show Everybody @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the latest in a string of romances for Nick , who previously date marketing executive Rebecca Kearns .
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The DIY SOS and I'm A Celebrity star, 56, casually confirmed he's split from his girlfriend Emily Hallinan, 26, by talking to fans about being single on Valentine's Day
Nick Knowles announces he's split from girlfriend as he moans he's single on Valentine's Day
Nick Knowles has announced he's split from his girlfriend Emily Hallinan.
The DIY SOS and I'm A Celebrity star, 56, casually confirmed the break up as he talked about being single on Valentine's Day.
It's not known exactly how long Nick had been dating PR executive Emily, who at 26, was half his age, but they were first seen together enjoying a romantic meal in April, last year.
Announcing the break-up, Nick wrote on Twitter: "Happy Valentine’s And if you’re single like me don’t worry, we don’t have to join in everything every year I missed national prune day too"
One of his fans joked: "Half price chocolates tomorrow though Nick. Silver lining!"
Image: MATRIXPICTURES.CO.UK) MATRIXPICTURES.CO.UK)
Another commented: "You have us Sir and we love ya"
Nick added that he intended to cheer others up with his announcement.
He wrote: "I’m ok. Trying to cheer up those who feel left out - Feb is cat neuter awareness month - I won’t join in that either"
When a fan asked Nick why he's single, he told them: "Because it’s not the end of the world to be single for a while"
Another fan told Nick they refer to Valentine's Day as "National Humiliation Day".
He responded: "Not sure why we feel we all have to be involved . I didn’t do thanksgiving, shrove Tuesday or breastfeeding week"
Image: PA) PA)
Last year, Nick and Emily were spotted together at a performance of West End show Everybody's Talking About Jamie.
She was the latest in a string of romances for Nick, who previously date marketing executive Rebecca Kearns.
Nick has also previously dated TOWIE star Pascal Craymer, who confirmed they were dating in the summer of 2016, saying he was much nicer than his bad guy reputation.
However, he later denied they'd ever been a couple and she accused him of having a midlife crisis.
Before that, Nick was married to Jessica Moor.
They met in 2009 and married in 2012, welcoming their son Eddie in 2014.


thedailymirror--2020-02-14--BREAKING Savage Love Island first look 'confirms' either Shaughna or Demi will be dumped tonight

Tonight 's Love Island recoupling will result in either Shaughna Phillips or Demi Jones being dumped tonight , a teaser has suggested .
In a savage first look , Luke M stands opposite the two girls as he prepares to make his decision on who to choose .
Shaughna and Demi hold hands as they stand opposite a nervous Luke M at the fire pit .
Things appear tense as he admits : `` This is probably the hardest decision I 've had to make yet . ''
The pair offer a glance at one another before he says : @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to couple up with is ... '' After his decision , Luke hides his face in his hands and looks upset .
Who will he recouple up with ?
Last night , the Islanders were left stunned after discovering that there would another recoupling tonight , which would result in one girl being sent home .
Shaughna sparked tension in the villa after revealing that she fancied Luke M last night .
After confessing her feelings to her pals , Shaughna took Demi aside and the pair have a `` very uncomfortable conversation @ @ @ @ @ @ @ was left in tears as an oblivious Shaughna took Luke M for a chat and confessed her feelings for him .
The Justin Bieber lookalike admitted his head was `` scrambled '' afterwards .
Who will he choose after Demi decided to get to know Jamie too ?

Savage Love Island teaser confirms either Shaughna or Demi will be dumped tonight
Savage Love Island teaser confirms either Shaughna or Demi will be dumped tonight
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Luke Mabbott faces Shaughna Phillips and Demi Jones tonight as he forces to choose between them - meaning that it looks like one of them will be dumped this evening
Savage Love Island first look 'confirms' either Shaughna or Demi will be dumped tonight
Tonight's Love Island recoupling will result in either Shaughna Phillips or Demi Jones being dumped tonight, a teaser has suggested.
In a savage first look, Luke M stands opposite the two girls as he prepares to make his decision on who to choose.
Shaughna and Demi hold hands as they stand opposite a nervous Luke M at the fire pit.
Things appear tense as he admits: "This is probably the hardest decision I've had to make yet."
The pair offer a glance at one another before he says: "So the girl I'd like to couple up with is..."
After his decision, Luke hides his face in his hands and looks upset.
Who will he recouple up with?
Last night, the Islanders were left stunned after discovering that there would another recoupling tonight, which would result in one girl being sent home.
Shaughna sparked tension in the villa after revealing that she fancied Luke M last night.
After confessing her feelings to her pals, Shaughna took Demi aside and the pair have a "very uncomfortable conversation".
As a result, Demi was left in tears as an oblivious Shaughna took Luke M for a chat and confessed her feelings for him.
The Justin Bieber lookalike admitted his head was "scrambled" afterwards.
Who will he choose after Demi decided to get to know Jamie too?
*Love Island airs tonight at 9pm on ITV2


thedailymirror--2020-02-14--Coleen Rooney and Wayne celebrate 18 years with Valentine's Day meal at The Shard

Coleen Rooney and her husband Wayne were dining in style at The Shard for Valentine 's Day .
The couple were ringing in 18 years together with a special dinner date on the day before Valentine 's Day on Thurdsay .
Wayne paid tribute to his wife with a snap from their romantic evening the night before in an Instagram post on Friday .
In the snap , the happy couple were the picture of true love while they smiled to the camera with the impressive city lights of London brightening up the backdrop .
Coleen looked slender in a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ at the waist to draw attention to her eye-popping figure .
Wayne was dapper in an olive green polo shirt as he dressed up for the dazzling occasion with his long-time love .
The sports star shared their loving moment with their legion of fans and he made a note the couple had been together for 18 years .
Coleen shared a collage of pictures of herself with Wayne as well as their four sons : Kai , ten , Klay , six , Kit , three , and Cass , 23 months @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Day to my boys .
I love you all . ''
Valentine 's Day comes as it emerged Coleen and Wayne were stronger than ever following his return from the US .
Recently , the footballer returned to the UK to live with his family at their new Cheshire home after leaving DC United in Washington where he was contracted .
A source told The Sun : “ Coleen never settled in America .
“ The switch has turned out to be a really positive one for the whole family .
`` Coleen @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ever . ''
Their love was tested when Wayne was arrested for drink-driving while taking a girl home in her car back in 2017 .
However , the couple have been tipped to get their vows renewed as it 's claimed the pair have got back on track .
Coleen and Wayne tied the knot in a romantic ceremony in 2008 .
Valentine 's Day has arrived amid Coleen and Rebekah Vardy 's spat being drudged back up on Loose Women .
Coleen put aside the drama to celebrate her big day with @ @ @ @ @ @ @ war when Coleen accused Rebekah 's Instagram account of leaking stories to the newspapers about her private life - which Vardy has strongly denied .
Wayne 's wife delivered her response after Becky spoke out for the first time about their public row on Loose Women on Thursday .
A spokesperson for Coleen told The Sun in a statement : “ Coleen remains confident in the legal process and sees no reason to take the numerous opportunities that have been offered to engage in further public debate in this matter .
“ She @ @ @ @ @ @ @ has already said.
” Her response come after Becky got emotional when she gave her first interview .
She broke down in tears as she blamed Coleen and the Wagatha Christie scandal for hospitalising her three times while pregnant .
The mum had cried her eyes out on Loose Women when she discussed the abuse she faced from trolls after the Wagatha Christie scandal hit headlines .
She said : `` It was really hard .
It was up there with one of the worst things I ’ ve had to deal with @ @ @ @ @ @ @ step dad when I was younger .
“ The trolling was the worst part for me .
I have been trolled before and I do get it all the time , but it escalated off the back of this .
I think people don ’ t realise when they are saying stuff like that .
`` I ended up with severe anxiety attacks .
I ended up in hospital three times .
I ended up with kidney stones .
I felt like I couldn ’ t go out with people just looking at @ @ @ @ @ @ @ it ?
Did she not do it ? ''
“ No one would ever say anything to your face they never do , do they .
They aren ’ t brave enough to say things to your face .
”

Coleen and Wayne Rooney celebrated 18 years of marriage with a Valentine's Day dinner at The Shard on Thursday as they put aside the latest development in the Rebekah Vardy saga
Coleen Rooney and Wayne celebrate 18 years with Valentine's Day meal at The Shard
Coleen Rooney and her husband Wayne were dining in style at The Shard for Valentine's Day.
The couple were ringing in 18 years together with a special dinner date on the day before Valentine's Day on Thurdsay.
They distracted their minds with a wonderful dinner, only hours earlier Rebekah Vardy made a tearful TV appearance to discuss her row with Coleen which has been dubbed Wagatha Christie.
Wayne paid tribute to his wife with a snap from their romantic evening the night before in an Instagram post on Friday.
In the snap, the happy couple were the picture of true love while they smiled to the camera with the impressive city lights of London brightening up the backdrop.
Coleen looked slender in a pretty pink floral number which was cinched at the waist to draw attention to her eye-popping figure.
Image: Instagram) Instagram)
Wayne was dapper in an olive green polo shirt as he dressed up for the dazzling occasion with his long-time love.
The sports star shared their loving moment with their legion of fans and he made a note the couple had been together for 18 years.
Coleen shared a collage of pictures of herself with Wayne as well as their four sons: Kai, ten, Klay, six, Kit, three, and Cass, 23 months.
She wrote: "Happy Valentines Day to my boys. I love you all."
Valentine's Day comes as it emerged Coleen and Wayne were stronger than ever following his return from the US.
Recently, the footballer returned to the UK to live with his family at their new Cheshire home after leaving DC United in Washington where he was contracted.
Image: Instagram) Instagram)
A source told The Sun: “Coleen never settled in America.
“The switch has turned out to be a really positive one for the whole family.
"Coleen now thinks the marriage is stronger than ever."
Their love was tested when Wayne was arrested for drink-driving while taking a girl home in her car back in 2017.
However, the couple have been tipped to get their vows renewed as it's claimed the pair have got back on track.
Coleen and Wayne tied the knot in a romantic ceremony in 2008.
Image: Instagram) Instagram)
Valentine's Day has arrived amid Coleen and Rebekah Vardy's spat being drudged back up on Loose Women.
Coleen put aside the drama to celebrate her big day with her husband.
The WAGs went to war when Coleen accused Rebekah's Instagram account of leaking stories to the newspapers about her private life - which Vardy has strongly denied.
Wayne's wife delivered her response after Becky spoke out for the first time about their public row on Loose Women on Thursday.
A spokesperson for Coleen told The Sun in a statement: “Coleen remains confident in the legal process and sees no reason to take the numerous opportunities that have been offered to engage in further public debate in this matter.
Image: Instagram) Instagram)
“She has nothing to add to what she has already said.”
Her response come after Becky got emotional when she gave her first interview.
She broke down in tears as she blamed Coleen and the Wagatha Christie scandal for hospitalising her three times while pregnant.
Image: Instagram) Instagram)
The mum had cried her eyes out on Loose Women when she discussed the abuse she faced from trolls after the Wagatha Christie scandal hit headlines.
She said: "It was really hard. It was up there with one of the worst things I’ve had to deal with - apart from being abused by my step dad when I was younger.
“The trolling was the worst part for me. I have been trolled before and I do get it all the time, but it escalated off the back of this. I think people don’t realise when they are saying stuff like that.
"I ended up with severe anxiety attacks. I ended up in hospital three times. I ended up with kidney stones. I felt like I couldn’t go out with people just looking at me just questioning.. whether.. did she do it? Did she not do it?"
“No one would ever say anything to your face they never do, do they. They aren’t brave enough to say things to your face.”


thedailymirror--2020-02-14--Jeremy Vine called a 'c***' live on air by vile caller in Valentine's Day spat

Jeremy Vine was called a ' c*** live on air on his Channel 5 show this morning by a foul-mouthed caller .
The 54-year-old presenter was forced to apologise for the disgusting insult that disgusted the gobsmacked studio audience .
Jeremy , who took over from Matthew Wright as the presenter of Channel 5 's weekday current affairs show in September 2018 , First time caller Tim , from Lancashire , was supposed to be talking about not buying his wife a Valentine 's Day card for 28 years .
Jeremy asked if he had ever bought her anything else @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Tim replied : `` We ’ ve been married 28 years and never bought into Valentine 's Day cards and you ’ re a c*** . ''
The shocked presenter was forced to apologise for the bad language on the daytime TV show as the stunned guests shook their heads .
Jeremy said : `` I must apologise for the language .
By the way as he started talking , I thought , 'This guy ’ s not for real ' .
`` Really sorry for that .
We do everything we possibly @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the programme .
`` We know it offends some viewers .
It ’ s darn right rude to everyone when a caller can ’ t control their language . ''
Jeremy Vine viewers took to Twitter after witnessing the shocking moment live on air .
One viewer tweeted : `` Jeremy recovered well there .
Tim ’ s a plonker '' '' Disagree all you want , but to use this language makes you look stupid , '' added another .
A third said : `` So amateur .
How are they getting @ @ @ @ @ @ @ it out ! ''
This is not the first time a foul-mouthed caller has caused problems for the popular show .
The Wright Stuff descended into chaos in 2018 after a serial prankster threw foul-mouthed insults at his 'ex-wife ' .
Using two different names , the joker managed to say `` Sharon Goodman is a b**** '' twice in quick succession as he ruined the phone-in about smacking kids .
Host Matthew Wright was left red-faced by the repeat caller , who is known to the show , and sparked fears he @ @ @ @ @ @ @ keeps happening .
Viewers were left in hysterics by the bemusing moment - but luckily regular watchers of the Channel 5 show were on hand to reveal the reason behind the prank call .
Pretending to be Gary from Bedfordshire , the joker weighed in on the debate and said he would totally ban smacking .
He said : `` I do n't think smacking should be allowed at all anymore as I 'm a kid from the 70s and 80s and I used to get smacked all the time .
`` When @ @ @ @ @ @ @ speech thing I 'd still say Sharon Goodman is a b**** . ''
A red-faced Matthew held his hands up and immediately cancelled the call before revealing it was n't the first time this had happened .
Revealing all , Matthew said : `` I have to apologise once again .
What we have with Gary , it 's not his real name , he 's a regular abuser of this phone-in .
`` I can only apologise once again for the language used and any offence caused .
We 're trying our @ @ @ @ @ @ @ gets back on the line .
He has cheated us again I 'm afraid . ''
But he was seething with rage when the next caller , Tom from Buckinghamshire , turned out to be the prankster as well .
Speaking about the smacking ban , he said : `` I think it 's a silly idea .
I think you should be allowed to smack them . ''
When asked what was wrong with his childhood , Tom said : `` That b**** Sharon Goodman . ''
Apologising again , Matthew said @ @ @ @ @ @ @ apologise for the offensive language caused , any offence that might have been caused to you at home .
`` We are going to have to look at this problem as if we 're not lucky we are going to be taken off air by one foul-mouthed caller . ''
*This Jeremy Vine Show airs weekdays on Channel 5 at 9.15am

The disgusted studio audience were left gobsmacked when a caller who hadn't bought his wife a Valentine's Day card in 28 years make the foul-mouthed remark
Jeremy Vine called a 'c***' live on air by vile caller in Valentine's Day spat
Jeremy Vine was called a 'c*** live on air on his Channel 5 show this morning by a foul-mouthed caller.
The 54-year-old presenter was forced to apologise for the disgusting insult that disgusted the gobsmacked studio audience.
Jeremy, who took over from Matthew Wright as the presenter of Channel 5's weekday current affairs show in September 2018,
First time caller Tim, from Lancashire, was supposed to be talking about not buying his wife a Valentine's Day card for 28 years.
Jeremy asked if he had ever bought her anything else, suggesting a big present, when Tim replied: "We’ve been married 28 years and never bought into Valentine's Day cards and you’re a c***."
Image: Channel 5) Channel 5)
The shocked presenter was forced to apologise for the bad language on the daytime TV show as the stunned guests shook their heads.
Jeremy said: "I must apologise for the language. By the way as he started talking, I thought, 'This guy’s not for real'.
"Really sorry for that. We do everything we possibly can to avoid any bad language on the programme.
"We know it offends some viewers. It’s darn right rude to everyone when a caller can’t control their language."
Image: Channel 5) Channel 5)
Jeremy Vine viewers took to Twitter after witnessing the shocking moment live on air.
One viewer tweeted: "Jeremy recovered well there. Tim’s a plonker"
"Disagree all you want, but to use this language makes you look stupid," added another.
A third said: "So amateur. How are they getting through almost every day? Seriously sort it out!"
Image: Channel 5) Channel 5)
This is not the first time a foul-mouthed caller has caused problems for the popular show.
The Wright Stuff descended into chaos in 2018 after a serial prankster threw foul-mouthed insults at his 'ex-wife'.
Using two different names, the joker managed to say "Sharon Goodman is a b****" twice in quick succession as he ruined the phone-in about smacking kids.
Image: Channel 5) Channel 5)
Host Matthew Wright was left red-faced by the repeat caller, who is known to the show, and sparked fears he will be taken off air if it keeps happening.
Viewers were left in hysterics by the bemusing moment - but luckily regular watchers of the Channel 5 show were on hand to reveal the reason behind the prank call.
Pretending to be Gary from Bedfordshire, the joker weighed in on the debate and said he would totally ban smacking.
He said: "I don't think smacking should be allowed at all anymore as I'm a kid from the 70s and 80s and I used to get smacked all the time.
"When you were saying about the freedom of speech thing I'd still say Sharon Goodman is a b****."
Image: Channel 5) Channel 5)
A red-faced Matthew held his hands up and immediately cancelled the call before revealing it wasn't the first time this had happened.
Revealing all, Matthew said: "I have to apologise once again. What we have with Gary, it's not his real name, he's a regular abuser of this phone-in.
"I can only apologise once again for the language used and any offence caused. We're trying our best to make sure this man never gets back on the line. He has cheated us again I'm afraid."
Image: Channel 5) Channel 5)
But he was seething with rage when the next caller, Tom from Buckinghamshire, turned out to be the prankster as well.
Speaking about the smacking ban, he said: "I think it's a silly idea. I think you should be allowed to smack them."
When asked what was wrong with his childhood, Tom said: "That b**** Sharon Goodman."
Apologising again, Matthew said: "Once again I have to apologise for the offensive language caused, any offence that might have been caused to you at home.
"We are going to have to look at this problem as if we're not lucky we are going to be taken off air by one foul-mouthed caller."
*This Jeremy Vine Show airs weekdays on Channel 5 at 9.15am


thedailymirror--2020-02-14--Arsenal confirm Pablo Mari debut date with defender set to miss Newcastle clash

Pablo Mari will sit out of Arsenal 's clash against Newcastle this weekend but could make his debut against Olympiacos in the Europa League on Thursday .
The Spanish defender joined the club in January on a loan deal which will run until the end of the season , but he did not feature in the Gunners ' 0-0 draw against Burnley last time out .
It had been expected that the 26-year-old would make his Gunners bow in the home game against the Magpies on Sunday , but it appears he is still not quite fully up to speed @ @ @ @ @ @ @ an update on the player which read : `` Pablo Mari- In full training following transfer from Brazil pre-season .
Aiming to be available for selection for Olypiacos ( a ) . ''
Fellow new signing Cedric Soares will also miss out , with the statement on the defender reading : `` Left knee .
Progressing well with gym work .
Aiming to be in full training by the end of February . ''
There was some good news for Arsenal fans , however , with Sead Kolasinac and Reiss Nelson back available @ @ @ @ @ @ @ each with respective thigh and hamstring injuries .
Bukayo Saka is also fit despite coming off at half-time in the game against Burnley .
The Gunners are looking for their first win in the Premier League since their victory over Manchester United on January 1 , with Mikel Arteta 's side having drawn their last four in a row .
The team have been training in Dubai during their winter break and will look to have a strong end to the season after what has been a generally poor campaign .
They sit @ @ @ @ @ @ @ are still in contention in both the Europa League and the FA Cup , where they face a favourable-looking last-16 tie against League One side Portsmouth .

The centre-back joined the club on loan from Flamengo in January but has yet to make his first appearance and it looks as though he will have to wait a little longer
Pablo Mari will sit out of Arsenal's clash against Newcastle this weekend but could make his debut against Olympiacos in the Europa League on Thursday.
The Spanish defender joined the club in January on a loan deal which will run until the end of the season, but he did not feature in the Gunners' 0-0 draw against Burnley last time out.
It had been expected that the 26-year-old would make his Gunners bow in the home game against the Magpies on Sunday, but it appears he is still not quite fully up to speed.
The club's official website provided an update on the player which read: "Pablo Mari- In full training following transfer from Brazil pre-season. Aiming to be available for selection for Olypiacos (a)."
Image: Arsenal FC via Getty Images) Arsenal FC via Getty Images)
Fellow new signing Cedric Soares will also miss out, with the statement on the defender reading: "Left knee. Progressing well with gym work. Aiming to be in full training by the end of February."
There was some good news for Arsenal fans, however, with Sead Kolasinac and Reiss Nelson back available for selection after they missed four games each with respective thigh and hamstring injuries. Bukayo Saka is also fit despite coming off at half-time in the game against Burnley.
The Gunners are looking for their first win in the Premier League since their victory over Manchester United on January 1, with Mikel Arteta's side having drawn their last four in a row.
Image: Arsenal FC via Getty Images) Arsenal FC via Getty Images)
The team have been training in Dubai during their winter break and will look to have a strong end to the season after what has been a generally poor campaign.
They sit 10 points off the top four but are still in contention in both the Europa League and the FA Cup, where they face a favourable-looking last-16 tie against League One side Portsmouth.


thedailymirror--2020-02-14--Millions of couples unaware they're entitled to a £250 cash boost from HMRC

Millions of couples are being reminded they may be eligible for a £250 tax break thanks to a little known law that lets you share your allowance with your spouse .
HRMC said married couples and those in civil partnerships may be eligible for a cash boost on what 's said to be the most romantic day of the year .
More than 1.78million couples are already committed to the Marriage Allowance boost , but it is estimated more than 2million are missing out on up to £250 this year .
The Marriage Allowance lets people with an income of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ £1,250 of their Personal Allowance to their husband , wife or civil partner – if their income is higher .
This reduces their tax by up to £250 for the 2020 to 2021 tax year .
Claims can also be backdated four years to April 2015 .
After 5 April 2020 , couples will only be able to claim back to the 2016 to 2017 year .
If a claim is backdated , the couple could receive up to £1,150 back .
The current tax year is the last chance for eligible couples @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 2016 as the deadline for doing so is 5 April 2020 .
Angela MacDonald , HMRC ’ s Director General for Customer Services , said : `` Applying for Marriage Allowance is a quick and easy way for married couples and people in a civil partnership to have £250 or more put back in their pockets .
`` It ’ s fantastic to see so many couples have already put a few minutes aside to apply , and we hope many more will sign up this Valentine ’ s Day to take advantage @ @ @ @ @ @ @ De Arriba , 34 , an HR adviser from Sheffield , is one of those already signed up .
He said : `` My wife Jie fell pregnant while she was finishing her PhD , so she did not receive any maternity leave payment .
`` I came across Marriage Allowance on GOV.UK .
It helped us financially by transferring some of the tax-free allowance from Jie to me while she was looking after our son and I was working .
`` It helped us by saving over £200 a year at a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the process of applying was very easy .
I strongly recommend it to anyone in a marriage or civil partnership . ''
Customers in England , Wales and Northern Ireland can benefit from Marriage Allowance if all the following apply : • you do not pay income tax or your income is below your Personal Allowance ( usually £12,500 ) • your partner pays Income Tax at the basic rate between £12,501 and £50,000 For customers in Scotland , the same criteria applies , except your partner must pay Income Tax at the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ £12,501 and £43,430 .
Couples can find out more information and apply for Marriage Allowance on GOV.UK here .

The marriage tax allowance allows you to transfer £1,250 of your personal allowance (the amount you can earn tax-free each year) to your spouse or civil partner - saving you £250 a year
Millions of couples are being reminded they may be eligible for a £250 tax break thanks to a little known law that lets you share your allowance with your spouse.
HRMC said married couples and those in civil partnerships may be eligible for a cash boost on what's said to be the most romantic day of the year.
More than 1.78million couples are already committed to the Marriage Allowance boost, but it is estimated more than 2million are missing out on up to £250 this year.
The Marriage Allowance lets people with an income of £12,500 or less, transfer up to £1,250 of their Personal Allowance to their husband, wife or civil partner – if their income is higher.
This reduces their tax by up to £250 for the 2020 to 2021 tax year. Claims can also be backdated four years to April 2015. After 5 April 2020, couples will only be able to claim back to the 2016 to 2017 year.
Image: Getty Images) Getty Images)
If a claim is backdated, the couple could receive up to £1,150 back.
The current tax year is the last chance for eligible couples to backdate their claim for 2015 to 2016 as the deadline for doing so is 5 April 2020.
Angela MacDonald, HMRC’s Director General for Customer Services, said: "Applying for Marriage Allowance is a quick and easy way for married couples and people in a civil partnership to have £250 or more put back in their pockets.
"It’s fantastic to see so many couples have already put a few minutes aside to apply, and we hope many more will sign up this Valentine’s Day to take advantage of this tax relief."
Dan De Arriba, 34, an HR adviser from Sheffield, is one of those already signed up. He said: "My wife Jie fell pregnant while she was finishing her PhD, so she did not receive any maternity leave payment.
"I came across Marriage Allowance on GOV.UK. It helped us financially by transferring some of the tax-free allowance from Jie to me while she was looking after our son and I was working.
"It helped us by saving over £200 a year at a time when it was really needed and the process of applying was very easy. I strongly recommend it to anyone in a marriage or civil partnership."
Customers in England, Wales and Northern Ireland can benefit from Marriage Allowance if all the following apply:
you’re married or in a civil partnership
you do not pay income tax or your income is below your Personal Allowance (usually £12,500)
your partner pays Income Tax at the basic rate between £12,501 and £50,000
For customers in Scotland, the same criteria applies, except your partner must pay Income Tax at the starter, basic or intermediate rates between £12,501 and £43,430.
Couples can find out more information and apply for Marriage Allowance on GOV.UK here.


thedailymirror--2020-02-14--Dimitar Berbatov sends message to Jadon Sancho amid Man Utd, Liverpool and Chelsea transfer links

Dimitar Berbatov has advised Jadon Sancho to join a club that will continue to give him regular game-time as the in-demand teenager continues to be linked with a summer move .
The England international is expected to leave Borussia Dortmund at the end of the season and is understood to be attracting the interest of several of Europe 's top clubs .
Sancho has flourished since making the move to Germany from Manchester City and reports have indicated that the Bundesliga club will demand as much as £120million to allow him to leave .
And despite admitting his surprise that @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the importance that the 19-year-old moves somewhere he will continue to get opportunities .
`` I think he [ Sancho ] is really developing well in Germany and he is still very young , '' Berbatov told Betfair .
`` The progress he has made over there has been unbelievable and hopefully he has his reasons for deciding to leave .
`` His agent , family and people around him can give him advice but where he goes now is anyone 's guess .
`` For me , he needs to play , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ that 's why I 'm surprised he wants to go because Dortmund gave him that opportunity as a player .
`` He is still far away from a complete player , he is so young , so wherever he goes I hope he gets minutes so that he can play and continue his development and show how good he is . ''
Sancho has enjoyed yet another impressive campaign for Dortmund which has seen him score 12 goals and provide 14 assists in the Bundesliga for Lucien Favre 's side .
A host @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , Chelsea and Liverpool have been heavily linked with a sensational summer move .
Real Madrid are also claimed to have shown interest , but it has been suggested that Sancho would prefer to return to England .
Although former Red Devils forward Berbatov said he would like to see him move to Old Trafford , he questioned where he would fit into Ole Gunnar Solskjaer 's side .
`` Is Ole Gunnar Solskjaer going to sign him for Manchester United ?
Why not ? ''
added Berbatov .
`` Coming from my @ @ @ @ @ @ @ see him go to Old Trafford .
`` Of course , it will make them more powerful , it will give them more speed than what they already have , but the question is where will he play ?
`` United have [ Daniel ] James , [ Anthony ] Martial , [ Marcus ] Rashford and [ Mason ] Greenwood , it is going to be a good fight for competition with all those young players there , which is a good thing .
`` But overall , I would like to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , not go straight to the bench and play from time to time .
`` His signature is going to be very sought after and there is already talk about Liverpool and Chelsea also being interested .
`` Teams want to invest in talented young players , but if teams go out to sign him at any cost , then he is going to have a big expectation on him , and he needs to play regularly to develop .
`` He may decide to stay abroad and got to a different club @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
There will be many clubs after him and it is down to him where he goes . ''

The England international is expected to leave Borussia Dortmund this summer and is understood to be attracting the interest of several of Europe's top clubs
Dimitar Berbatov has advised Jadon Sancho to join a club that will continue to give him regular game-time as the in-demand teenager continues to be linked with a summer move.
The England international is expected to leave Borussia Dortmund at the end of the season and is understood to be attracting the interest of several of Europe's top clubs.
Sancho has flourished since making the move to Germany from Manchester City and reports have indicated that the Bundesliga club will demand as much as £120million to allow him to leave.
And despite admitting his surprise that he would leave Dortmund, Berbatov stressed the importance that the 19-year-old moves somewhere he will continue to get opportunities.
"I think he [Sancho] is really developing well in Germany and he is still very young," Berbatov told Betfair . "The progress he has made over there has been unbelievable and hopefully he has his reasons for deciding to leave.
Image: Dean Mouhtaropoulos) Dean Mouhtaropoulos)
"His agent, family and people around him can give him advice but where he goes now is anyone's guess.
"For me, he needs to play, he needs to continue his development and that's why I'm surprised he wants to go because Dortmund gave him that opportunity as a player.
"He is still far away from a complete player, he is so young, so wherever he goes I hope he gets minutes so that he can play and continue his development and show how good he is."
Sancho has enjoyed yet another impressive campaign for Dortmund which has seen him score 12 goals and provide 14 assists in the Bundesliga for Lucien Favre's side.
A host of Premier League clubs including Manchester United, Chelsea and Liverpool have been heavily linked with a sensational summer move.
Image: ARMANDO BABANI/EPA-EFE/REX) ARMANDO BABANI/EPA-EFE/REX)
Real Madrid are also claimed to have shown interest, but it has been suggested that Sancho would prefer to return to England.
Although former Red Devils forward Berbatov said he would like to see him move to Old Trafford, he questioned where he would fit into Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's side.
"Is Ole Gunnar Solskjaer going to sign him for Manchester United? Why not?" added Berbatov. "Coming from my time there, I would like to see him go to Old Trafford.
"Of course, it will make them more powerful, it will give them more speed than what they already have, but the question is where will he play?
Image: Man Utd via Getty) Man Utd via Getty)
"United have [Daniel] James, [Anthony] Martial, [Marcus] Rashford and [Mason] Greenwood, it is going to be a good fight for competition with all those young players there, which is a good thing.
"But overall, I would like to see him go somewhere and get minutes, not go straight to the bench and play from time to time.
"His signature is going to be very sought after and there is already talk about Liverpool and Chelsea also being interested.
"Teams want to invest in talented young players, but if teams go out to sign him at any cost, then he is going to have a big expectation on him, and he needs to play regularly to develop.
"He may decide to stay abroad and got to a different club like PSG, Bayern Munich or Barcelona. There will be many clubs after him and it is down to him where he goes."


thedailymirror--2020-02-14--Premier Inn launches new packages for Leap Year proposals including decked out rooms

Planning to propose to your loved one this Leap Year ?
Premier Inn is looking to make the experience that little bit easier for guests ...
In fact , the budget hotel chain has launched a new package specifically for those planning a proposal for Saturday 29th February , to make the occasion extra special .
Those who book the special package will stay in rooms decked out with heart-shaped balloons , as well as receiving extras including a bottle of Prosecco , a token wooden engagement ring , and a hearty breakfast for two .
The Leap Year Proposal @ @ @ @ @ @ @ price of a room - and considering you can find rates from £35 a night , it could be ideal for those on a budget .
However , you 're going to want to be quick to make use of the deal .
There are only 29 of the Leap Year packages up for grabs .
To apply , simply book a room and then send your booking details to premierinncompetition @ whitbread.com .
You can find out more on the Premier Inn website .
The new packages come after the brand looked @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ; with the engagement ring alone often suggested to cost three times a monthly salary .
The idea is that those who have splashed out on the ring but do n't want to break the bank can make use of the new offer , while still having a memorable experience .
After all , there are some pretty amazing places to propose around the world , but when you 're on a tight budget sometimes they 're just not feasible to visit .
The offer can be used at any of the chain @ @ @ @ @ @ @ looking to make a special weekend of it , it 's worth looking at a mini break in one of the UK 's best romantic destinations .
Simon Ewins , Managing Director , Premier Inn UK said : `` We want to offer anyone planning to propose the chance to show their love and commitment , and with the help of our limited- edition proposal package we hope people around the UK will take the leap this February .
`` With the start of a new decade and 2020 being a Leap Year @ @ @ @ @ @ @ that love does n't cost a thing… or at least , it shouldn ’ t cost much ! ''

Premier Inn has launched a new package for those planning a Leap Year proposal with free perks on rooms from £35 to make it extra special
Planning to propose to your loved one this Leap Year? Premier Inn is looking to make the experience that little bit easier for guests...
In fact, the budget hotel chain has launched a new package specifically for those planning a proposal for Saturday 29th February, to make the occasion extra special.
Those who book the special package will stay in rooms decked out with heart-shaped balloons, as well as receiving extras including a bottle of Prosecco, a token wooden engagement ring, and a hearty breakfast for two.
The Leap Year Proposal package will be included in the normal price of a room - and considering you can find rates from £35 a night, it could be ideal for those on a budget.
However, you're going to want to be quick to make use of the deal.
There are only 29 of the Leap Year packages up for grabs. To apply, simply book a room and then send your booking details to premierinncompetition@whitbread.com.
You can find out more on the Premier Inn website.
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The new packages come after the brand looked at the general costs of a proposal; with the engagement ring alone often suggested to cost three times a monthly salary.
The idea is that those who have splashed out on the ring but don't want to break the bank can make use of the new offer, while still having a memorable experience.
After all, there are some pretty amazing places to propose around the world, but when you're on a tight budget sometimes they're just not feasible to visit.
The offer can be used at any of the chain's hotels - so if you're looking to make a special weekend of it, it's worth looking at a mini break in one of the UK's best romantic destinations.
Simon Ewins, Managing Director, Premier Inn UK said: "We want to offer anyone planning to propose the chance to show their love and commitment, and with the help of our limited- edition proposal package we hope people around the UK will take the leap this February.
"With the start of a new decade and 2020 being a Leap Year, we hope to demonstrate to everyone that love doesn't cost a thing… or at least, it shouldn’t cost much!"