thedailymirror--2020-11-14--I'm A Celeb's Beverley Callard wants to 'fly flag for older women' after hip op

Coronation Street star Beverley Callard wants to be queen of the jungle and fly the flag for older women .
Being 63 is not going to stop Beverley , known to millions as Rovers Return barmaid Liz McDonald .
She plans to get her hands dirty in challenges , unlike older I ’ m A Celebrity contestants in the past who have used their age to back out of trials .
Recovering from hip surgery done in March , Bev said : “ I ’ ve worked really hard and I think I ’ m up to scratch .
“ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ‘ Beverley can ’ t do this , because of medical reasons ’ , I will die .
“ I will say , ‘ No , I ’ m doing it ’ .
The only thing they said I couldn ’ t do was bungee jumping.
” Beverley admitted her biggest fear was what she will look like in camp after a few days without her beauty products and make-up .
“ I ’ m taking a hairbrush as my luxury item , ” she said .
“ I ’ ve got very @ @ @ @ @ @ @ I will look as if I ’ ve got Donald Trump ’ s hairdresser .
“ When people see me in that outfit with no make-up , and a Worzel Gummidge hairstyle , they might vote me out first !
” But Beverley is unfazed by the prospect of living with nine celebrities and plans to flirt with her rivals .
“ If a young hunk is in there flirting I would be extremely flattered , and believe me , I will flirt back , ” she said .
The 20th series of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ at 9pm – this time coming from Gwrych Castle , Abergele , in North Wales , rather than Australia .
Presenter Vernon Kay , 46 , actress Jessica Plummer , 28 , Radio 1 DJ Jordan North , 30 , blogger Giovanna Fletcher , 35 , and newsreader Victoria Derbyshire , 52 , make their entrance by abseiling down a cliff .
Viewers will then see them work with soap stars Shane Richie , 56 , and Beverley , dancer AJ Pritchard , 26 , paralympian Hollie Arnold , 26 , and runner @ @ @ @ @ @ @ retrieve their rucksacks , which are padlocked to a cliff .
Any celebrity who fails will not have their kit for the first night .
All ten celebrities later arrive at The Gates To Hell to be greeted by hosts Ant and Dec .
They are told they must work as a team to win 10 stars – with every star worth a meal for camp .
They are locked into individual cages and must pass stars between them through a maze.Shane passes a star to Jessica as cockroaches and crickets rain down @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and passes a star to Giovanna , who squeals : “ It ’ s down my knicker.
” “ Pack it in , will you , ” shouts Vernon , as mealworms land on the celebrities .
Then Beverley slows things down as she struggles to move the stars on as bugs wriggle through her hair – which makes it look less likely the celebrities will enjoy a square meal once they finally reach their base .

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I'm A Celeb and Corrie star Beverley Callard is determined that 'health reasons' do not get in the way of her being crowned the queen of the jungle in Wales this year
I'm A Celeb's Beverley Callard wants to 'fly flag for older women' after hip op
Coronation Street star Beverley Callard wants to be queen of the jungle and fly the flag for older women.
Being 63 is not going to stop Beverley, known to millions as Rovers Return barmaid Liz McDonald.
She plans to get her hands dirty in challenges, unlike older I’m A Celebrity contestants in the past who have used their age to back out of trials.
Recovering from hip surgery done in March, Bev said: “I’ve worked really hard and I think I’m up to scratch.
“If I hear that voice saying. ‘Beverley can’t do this, because of medical reasons’, I will die.
Image: ITV/REX/Shutterstock) ITV/REX/Shutterstock)
“I will say, ‘No, I’m doing it’. The only thing they said I couldn’t do was bungee jumping.”
Beverley admitted her biggest fear was what she will look like in camp after a few days without her beauty products and make-up. “I’m taking a hairbrush as my luxury item,” she said.
“I’ve got very naturally frizzy hair. And honestly, I will look as if I’ve got Donald Trump ’s hairdresser.
“When people see me in that outfit with no make-up, and a Worzel Gummidge hairstyle, they might vote me out first!”
But Beverley is unfazed by the prospect of living with nine celebrities and plans to flirt with her rivals.
“If a young hunk is in there flirting I would be extremely flattered, and believe me, I will flirt back,” she said.
Image: ITV/REX/Shutterstock) ITV/REX/Shutterstock)
The 20th series of I’m A Celebrity starts tonight at 9pm – this time coming from Gwrych Castle, Abergele, in North Wales, rather than Australia.
Presenter Vernon Kay, 46, actress Jessica Plummer, 28, Radio 1 DJ Jordan North, 30, blogger Giovanna Fletcher, 35, and newsreader Victoria Derbyshire, 52, make their entrance by abseiling down a cliff.
Viewers will then see them work with soap stars Shane Richie, 56, and Beverley, dancer AJ Pritchard, 26, paralympian Hollie Arnold, 26, and runner Sir Mo Farah, 37, to retrieve their rucksacks, which are padlocked to a cliff.
Any celebrity who fails will not have their kit for the first night.
All ten celebrities later arrive at The Gates To Hell to be greeted by hosts Ant and Dec.
They are told they must work as a team to win 10 stars – with every star worth a meal for camp.
Image: ITV/REX/Shutterstock) ITV/REX/Shutterstock)
They are locked into individual cages and must pass stars between them through a maze.Shane passes a star to Jessica as cockroaches and crickets rain down on their heads.
Jessica takes over and passes a star to Giovanna, who squeals: “It’s down my knicker.”
“Pack it in, will you,” shouts Vernon, as mealworms land on the celebrities.
Then Beverley slows things down as she struggles to move the stars on as bugs wriggle through her hair – which makes it look less likely the celebrities will enjoy a square meal once they finally reach their base.


thedailymirror--2020-11-14--Piers Morgan makes dig at coronavirus anti-vaxxers after calling for NHS ban

Piers Morgan made a hilarious dig at the expense of those who say they wo n't be getting a vaccine to beat coronavirus .
The Good Morning Britain host , 55 , pointed out what he sees is the hypocrisy of people who wo n't take the injection because of its ingredients , but will happily have plastic surgery and inject cosmetic fillers into their bodies .
It comes after he said that coronavirus anti-vaxxers should be banned from getting NHS treatment if they refuse to have the vaccine .
Taking to his Instagram account on Saturday , Piers shared @ @ @ @ @ @ @ huge lips and fake eyelashes .
The picture said : `` I 'm not having no Covid vaccine .
`` Not having anything injected into me , you do n't know the side effects . ''
Piers shared the picture with his 1.2million Instagram followers with two laughing emojis .
Pharmaceutical company Pfizer manufactured a Covid-19 vaccine with 90 % efficacy when tested on a group of 40,000 people .
Piers has called for people who refuse the vaccine to be banned from flying to other countries and from NHS care .
He @ @ @ @ @ @ @ on GMB to prove that it is safe .
Piers said : `` To all the anti-vaxxer Covidiots predictably now screaming that they wo n't have the jab , let me say this : a ) If it 's approved then I will have it done live on TV .
`` b ) If you refuse to have it then no more flying for you , and no using the NHS if you get covid .
Deal ? ''

FURIOUS PIERS MORGAN SAYS ANYONE WHO DOESN'T GET THE COVID VACCINE SHOULDN'T BE ALLOWED TO FLY OR GET NHS TREATMENT
FURIOUS PIERS MORGAN SAYS ANYONE WHO DOESN'T GET THE COVID VACCINE SHOULDN'T BE ALLOWED TO FLY OR GET NHS TREATMENT
Piers Morgan has poked fun at the people who are refusing to get the coronavirus vaccine because they're worried about the ingredients
Piers Morgan made a hilarious dig at the expense of those who say they won't be getting a vaccine to beat coronavirus.
The Good Morning Britain host, 55, pointed out what he sees is the hypocrisy of people who won't take the injection because of its ingredients, but will happily have plastic surgery and inject cosmetic fillers into their bodies.
It comes after he said that coronavirus anti-vaxxers should be banned from getting NHS treatment if they refuse to have the vaccine.
Taking to his Instagram account on Saturday, Piers shared a picture of an unnamed woman with huge lips and fake eyelashes.
Image: ITV) ITV)
The picture said: "I'm not having no Covid vaccine.
"Not having anything injected into me, you don't know the side effects."
Piers shared the picture with his 1.2million Instagram followers with two laughing emojis.
Image: Instagram) Instagram)
Pharmaceutical company Pfizer manufactured a Covid-19 vaccine with 90% efficacy when tested on a group of 40,000 people.
Piers has called for people who refuse the vaccine to be banned from flying to other countries and from NHS care.
He said he would get the jab live on GMB to prove that it is safe.
Image: piersmorgan/Instagram) piersmorgan/Instagram)
Piers said: "To all the anti-vaxxer Covidiots predictably now screaming that they won't have the jab, let me say this: a) If it's approved then I will have it done live on TV.
"b) If you refuse to have it then no more flying for you, and no using the NHS if you get covid. Deal?"
*Good Morning Britain airs weekdays at 6am on ITV


thedailymirror--2020-11-14--Fury as murderer allowed to return to home town just weeks after being freed

A killer has been given permission to return to his home town just five weeks after he was freed from prison , angering his victim 's father .
Anthony Davison was sentenced to life for murdering his former partner Marie Hines , 23 , at her home in Jarrow , Tyne and Wear , in 1992 .
After 27 years behind bars he was granted parole despite opposition from Marie 's father David , who had asked for Davison to be banned from returning to the North East in the event that he be released .
David was left furious @ @ @ @ @ @ @ killer had successfully applied for a change in his parole conditions , allowing him to return to Jarrow to visit his parents should they become too ill to travel to see him , ChronicleLive reports .
The Parole Board defended the decision , saying the variation was made in consultation with professionals working with Davison and make the exclusion zone `` reasonable and proportionate '' .
David , a victim rights campaigner , said the killer 's needs were prioritised over the needs of a grieving family .
The 72-year-old said : `` @ @ @ @ @ @ @ I want him banned from the North East .
`` Why should he be allowed to go back to the place where he killed my daughter ?
`` Why does he get to go back ? ''
He added : `` I had to make all kinds of statements about what I wanted for exclusion zones .
`` The exclusion zone was agreed subject to him being released .
`` Then about 20 weeks ago I was informed by probation that he had been released and these were his exclusion zones . ''
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ gown cord to strangle her after she ended their relationship .
He pleaded guilty to murder and was sentenced to life with a minimum term of 14 years .
David had not seen Davison for almost 30 years until he was shown a recent photo of him .
He said : `` The only good news was how he had aged .
He did n't look how I expected him to .
`` But I will never forget his eyes .
People 's eyes do n't change . ''
David struggles with the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Davison in the street .
He added : `` My view is these people should never be released , a life sentence should mean full life .
`` These are the worst crimes humanity can do to each other .
`` How many people would like this person to live next door to them ?
`` I have got family in that area and I still socialise in South Tyneside .
`` I do n't want to be looking over my shoulder for the rest of my life . ''
What is the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ spokesman said : “ Licence conditions are an extremely important part of an offender ’ s release plan as they support the probation service to supervise and manage the offender in the community .
“ The Parole Board can not comment on the specifics of any amendments made to an offender ’ s licence conditions .
`` However , in this case , extensive exclusion zones have been set , and remain in place , taking account of the views of the victim ’ s family .
“ The Parole Board made its @ @ @ @ @ @ @ involved with the management of Mr Davison in the community , who supported the request for variations to make exclusion zones reasonable and proportionate .
`` By law , licence conditions must be necessary and proportionate in all the circumstances of the case , which is the legal test the Board must apply .
“ When setting the size or range of an exclusion zone the final decision will rest with the Parole Board .
`` By law , an exclusion zone should be no larger than is needed to prevent unexpected contact @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the offender from accessing support such as access to family , healthcare or social services , or employment and education .
“ This is not because offenders are favoured over victims , but because access to support such as this has been shown to reduce the risk of further offending and preventing others from becoming victims .
“ In some instances , exclusion zones can include 'corridors ' or 'access routes ' which permit an offender to travel through an exclusion zone to reach a destination .
`` In most cases , the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ point along the route within the exclusion zone until the destination is reached .
“ Requests to vary existing exclusion zones are considered very carefully and the Parole Board will always consider the potential impact to the victim of any proposed changes .
”

Anthony Davison was jailed for life for strangling his former partner Marie Hines, 23, at her home in Jarrow, Tyne and Wear, in 1992, and was freed after serving 27 years behind bars
Fury as murderer allowed to return to home town just weeks after being freed
A killer has been given permission to return to his home town just five weeks after he was freed from prison, angering his victim's father.
Anthony Davison was sentenced to life for murdering his former partner Marie Hines, 23, at her home in Jarrow, Tyne and Wear, in 1992.
After 27 years behind bars he was granted parole despite opposition from Marie's father David, who had asked for Davison to be banned from returning to the North East in the event that he be released.
David was left furious after finding out that his daughter's killer had successfully applied for a change in his parole conditions, allowing him to return to Jarrow to visit his parents should they become too ill to travel to see him, ChronicleLive reports.
The Parole Board defended the decision, saying the variation was made in consultation with professionals working with Davison and make the exclusion zone "reasonable and proportionate".
David, a victim rights campaigner, said the killer's needs were prioritised over the needs of a grieving family.
The 72-year-old said: "It just makes me feel sick. I want him banned from the North East.
"Why should he be allowed to go back to the place where he killed my daughter?
Image: Mirrorpix) Mirrorpix)
"Why does he get to go back?"
He added: "I had to make all kinds of statements about what I wanted for exclusion zones.
"The exclusion zone was agreed subject to him being released.
"Then about 20 weeks ago I was informed by probation that he had been released and these were his exclusion zones."
Davison attacked Marie and used a dressing gown cord to strangle her after she ended their relationship.
He pleaded guilty to murder and was sentenced to life with a minimum term of 14 years.
David had not seen Davison for almost 30 years until he was shown a recent photo of him.
He said: "The only good news was how he had aged. He didn't look how I expected him to.
"But I will never forget his eyes. People's eyes don't change."
David struggles with the thought that he could cross paths with Davison in the street.
He added: "My view is these people should never be released, a life sentence should mean full life.
"These are the worst crimes humanity can do to each other.
"How many people would like this person to live next door to them?
"I have got family in that area and I still socialise in South Tyneside.
"I don't want to be looking over my shoulder for the rest of my life."
What is the Parole Board saying?
A Parole Board spokesman said: “Licence conditions are an extremely important part of an offender’s release plan as they support the probation service to supervise and manage the offender in the community.
“The Parole Board cannot comment on the specifics of any amendments made to an offender’s licence conditions.
"However, in this case, extensive exclusion zones have been set, and remain in place, taking account of the views of the victim’s family.
“The Parole Board made its decision after receiving views from the professionals involved with the management of Mr Davison in the community, who supported the request for variations to make exclusion zones reasonable and proportionate.
"By law, licence conditions must be necessary and proportionate in all the circumstances of the case, which is the legal test the Board must apply.
“When setting the size or range of an exclusion zone the final decision will rest with the Parole Board.
"By law, an exclusion zone should be no larger than is needed to prevent unexpected contact with the victim and should not prevent the offender from accessing support such as access to family, healthcare or social services, or employment and education.
“This is not because offenders are favoured over victims, but because access to support such as this has been shown to reduce the risk of further offending and preventing others from becoming victims.
“In some instances, exclusion zones can include 'corridors' or 'access routes' which permit an offender to travel through an exclusion zone to reach a destination.
"In most cases, the offender is forbidden from stopping at any point along the route within the exclusion zone until the destination is reached.
“Requests to vary existing exclusion zones are considered very carefully and the Parole Board will always consider the potential impact to the victim of any proposed changes.”


thedailymirror--2020-11-14--Jurgen Klopp told retaining title would surpass all his other achievements

Former Kop star Stephen Warnock reckons Jurgen Klopp will surpass all his trophy achievements if his Liverpool stars retain their Premier League title .
Klopp ’ s champions are reeling after Joe Gomez suffered a serious knee injury in England training on top of losing defensive rock Virgil can Dijk who is likely to miss the rest of the season after Jordan Pickford ’ s challenge in the recent Mersey derby .
It ’ s a double hit that would destroy most teams .
But Warnock insists although it ’ s a hammer blow to their season , it would @ @ @ @ @ @ @ back-to-back titles .
And he ’ s backing stars like Thiago , Alisson , Fabinho , Jordan Henderson and Liverpool ’ s devastating front three of Mo Salah , Sadio Mane and Roberto Firmino to get them out of trouble .
“ It ’ s a big blow yes – but we shouldn ’ t be writing Liverpool off , oh God no – absolutely not , ” says Warnock .
“ It ’ s early days , and the best teams always find a way to adapt to losing quality players .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ this Liverpool team to perform and maybe more so now because they are champions .
“ Maybe because people are writing them off a little bit there isn ’ t such a huge expectation this time and especially not with these injuries .
“ If Klopp fails people will say it ’ s because they ’ ve lost Virgil Van Dijk but if he wins the League again then he ’ s suddenly elevated his status and is an even better manager than before .
“ And I ’ m sure that will @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
I ’ m sure that will be driving him on .
He ’ ll be thinking ‘ I ’ ll prove you all wrong ’ .
`` People are writing Liverpool off mainly because of one player in Van Dijk .
But don ’ t forget they have still got plenty of quality within the squad – no way are they the one man team that ’ s been suggested .
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It 's been an extremely interesting start to the season for Jurgen Klopp 's men .
They got their title defence off to a shaky start as they edged out a seven-goal thriller against Leeds , before going on to conceded seven in a hammering by Aston Villa .
Virgil van Dijk 's season was ended by injury in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the title favourites looking far less secure at the back - especially with Alisson 's injury worries too .
But there 's no slowing down in what is going to be a busy campaign - with Klopp ensuring his men continue at full pace as they bid for more title glory .
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“ And I ’ m @ @ @ @ @ @ @ into the team .
His arrival is big and he ’ s going to be playing a massive role when he ’ s fit .
“ I don ’ t think Fabinho will be absent for too long .
It ’ s a hamstring injury that might keep him out four or five weeks and I ’ m sure he ’ ll be back next month .
“ Klopp may have to buy a defender in January but he has some options already with Joel Matip back fit .
`` And with Thiago @ @ @ @ @ @ @ midfielder it allows Henderson to play in the back four because he ’ s already shown he can play as a centre half before .
“ It ’ s going to be interesting to see how he goes about it after this latest blow but good managers and coaches adapt .
`` And don ’ t forget , it ’ s not just Jurgen Klopp on his own .
He ’ s got Pep Ljinders as well who is hugely influential in helping him behind the scenes.
” Liverpool ’ s defence might @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Klopp has an ace in the pack in goalkeeper Alisson .
He added : “ There ’ s no denying Van Dijk was an important part of the jigsaw and has been the catalyst for their success .
“ But don ’ t forget so was Alisson .
His presence is massive .
We have seen some of the saves Alisson has made recently and how important he is to this Liverpool team .
“ He was making those saves even with Van Dijk in front of him and don ’ t forget @ @ @ @ @ @ @ there this season so he wasn ’ t flawless .
“ They were still susceptible at times but they are definitely not a one man team .
“ How can you be when you have Salah and Mane winning games with their goals ?
”

Jurgen Klopp has already won the Champions League and Premier League as Liverpool boss - but ex-Red Stephen Warnock reckons another top-flight triumph would surpass the lot
Jurgen Klopp told retaining Premier League title would surpass all his other achievements
Former Kop star Stephen Warnock reckons Jurgen Klopp will surpass all his trophy achievements if his Liverpool stars retain their Premier League title.
Klopp’s champions are reeling after Joe Gomez suffered a serious knee injury in England training on top of losing defensive rock Virgil can Dijk who is likely to miss the rest of the season after Jordan Pickford’s challenge in the recent Mersey derby.
It’s a double hit that would destroy most teams.
But Warnock insists although it’s a hammer blow to their season, it would be rash to rule Liverpool out of back-to-back titles.
And he’s backing stars like Thiago, Alisson, Fabinho, Jordan Henderson and Liverpool’s devastating front three of Mo Salah, Sadio Mane and Roberto Firmino to get them out of trouble.
Image: REUTERS) REUTERS)
“It’s a big blow yes – but we shouldn’t be writing Liverpool off, oh God no – absolutely not,” says Warnock. “It’s early days, and the best teams always find a way to adapt to losing quality players.
“There is always an expectation on this Liverpool team to perform and maybe more so now because they are champions.
“Maybe because people are writing them off a little bit there isn’t such a huge expectation this time and especially not with these injuries.
“If Klopp fails people will say it’s because they’ve lost Virgil Van Dijk but if he wins the League again then he’s suddenly elevated his status and is an even better manager than before.
“And I’m sure that will be in the back of his mind. I’m sure that will be driving him on. He’ll be thinking ‘I’ll prove you all wrong’.
"People are writing Liverpool off mainly because of one player in Van Dijk. But don’t forget they have still got plenty of quality within the squad – no way are they the one man team that’s been suggested.
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“And I’m thinking especially the addition of Thiago coming into the team. His arrival is big and he’s going to be playing a massive role when he’s fit.
“I don’t think Fabinho will be absent for too long. It’s a hamstring injury that might keep him out four or five weeks and I’m sure he’ll be back next month.
“Klopp may have to buy a defender in January but he has some options already with Joel Matip back fit.
"And with Thiago coming in as a world class central midfielder it allows Henderson to play in the back four because he’s already shown he can play as a centre half before.
“It’s going to be interesting to see how he goes about it after this latest blow but good managers and coaches adapt.
"And don’t forget, it’s not just Jurgen Klopp on his own. He’s got Pep Ljinders as well who is hugely influential in helping him behind the scenes.”
Liverpool’s defence might have been ravaged but Warnock still believes Klopp has an ace in the pack in goalkeeper Alisson.
He added: “There’s no denying Van Dijk was an important part of the jigsaw and has been the catalyst for their success.
“But don’t forget so was Alisson. His presence is massive. We have seen some of the saves Alisson has made
recently and how important he is to this Liverpool team.
“He was making those saves even with Van Dijk in front of him and don’t forget Liverpool were conceding goals with Van Dijk there this season so he wasn’t flawless.
“They were still susceptible at times but they are definitely not a one man team.
“How can you be when you have Salah and Mane winning games with their goals?”


thedailymirror--2020-11-14--Gareth Southgate explains challenge England are tackling after overcoming fears

Gareth Southgate insists the best teams in the world now hold no fears for England .
The Three Lions boss believes his brash young side refuse to be burdened by the weight of expectation that has crushed the golden generations of England 's past .
Since reaching the Word Cup semi-finals two years ago , Southgate 's men have finished third in the inaugural Nations League and beaten both Spain and Belgium .
England face the brilliant Belgians again in Leuven on Sunday – and their boss feels they must beat the team ranked No 1 in the world again @ @ @ @ @ @ @ year 's Nations League finals .
Southgate thinks they are up for the challenge after inheriting a squad four years ago that had been humiliated by Iceland at Euro 2016 .
He said : “ When we first took over we said to the players that we were coming in on the back of the defeat against Iceland and a huge amount of criticism .
“ There was n't a great deal of enjoyment and people were n't really thinking about what was possible , but about what might go wrong .
“ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ might be able to achieve .
“ The players of today should not be burdened by what happened in my generation or generations since .
“ They 've just got to enjoy their football .
“ They 've had great experiences of winning , they 've seen what progressing to a World Cup semi-final feels like and had great experience getting to the semi-finals of the Nations League when we took 20,000-plus fans to Portugal .
“ They 've had some brilliant feelings and that creates a positive narrative .
“ As a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ go for it – but not be naive to think that they can just go and play and everything will be fine .
“ In terms of the mindset , it has to be one of challenge rather than being fearful .
“ That 's what the players want – and it 's what we have.
” England 's 2-1 victory over Roberto Martinez 's men at Wembley last month was only Belgium 's second defeat in 29 games .
But after picking up just one point from two games against Denmark , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ room for error .
He added : “ If you look at history we have n't been a country that beats the big teams - and that 's is the great challenge for us .
“ There have been very few wins against the big nations in tournaments .
“ And even in qualifying , where I could go back to '98 when we qualified for the World Cup , Italy beat us at Wembley .
“ The perception that we have been an outstanding nation does n't tally with the results over @ @ @ @ @ @ @ great opportunity for this team .
“ Before the World Cup , we lost in France and Germany and had draws with Belgium and Germany at Wembley .
“ We were n't able to nail the big teams .
“ Since the World Cup we had the win in Spain , a draw and win against Croatia and now the win over Belgium .
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“ We are starting to get those results , but to be a really top team @ @ @ @ @ @ @ “ It 's not an easy one because there are some fantastic teams out there but it 's not something we are fearful of.
” West Ham 's Declan Rice is set to start as a midfield anchor alongside Jordan Henderson in a bid to neutralise a Belgium side that will have Kevin De Bruyne pulling the strings following his recovery from an ankle knock .
Harry Kane will skipper the side as he wins his 50th cap and is likely to be partnered in attack by Raheem Sterling and Jadon Sancho .

England face the world's top-ranked team Belgium for the second time in as many months on Sunday after earning a hard-fought win over their opponents last month
Gareth Southgate insists the best teams in the world now hold no fears for England.
The Three Lions boss believes his brash young side refuse to be burdened by the weight of expectation that has crushed the golden generations of England's past.
Since reaching the Word Cup semi-finals two years ago, Southgate's men have finished third in the inaugural Nations League and beaten both Spain and Belgium.
England face the brilliant Belgians again in Leuven on Sunday – and their boss feels they must beat the team ranked No 1 in the world again if they are to progress to next year's Nations League finals.
Southgate thinks they are up for the challenge after inheriting a squad four years ago that had been humiliated by Iceland at Euro 2016.
Image: Pool via REUTERS) Pool via REUTERS)
He said: “When we first took over we said to the players that we were coming in on the back of the defeat against Iceland and a huge amount of criticism.
“There wasn't a great deal of enjoyment and people weren't really thinking about what was possible, but about what might go wrong.
“We had to think about what we might be able to achieve.
“The players of today should not be burdened by what happened in my generation or generations since.
“They've just got to enjoy their football.
Image: Getty Images) Getty Images)
“They've had great experiences of winning, they've seen what progressing to a World Cup semi-final feels like and had great experience getting to the semi-finals of the Nations League when we took 20,000-plus fans to Portugal.
“They've had some brilliant feelings and that creates a positive narrative.
“As a coaching staff we want them to really go for it – but not be naive to think that they can just go and play and everything will be fine.
“In terms of the mindset, it has to be one of challenge rather than being fearful.
“That's what the players want – and it's what we have.”
England's 2-1 victory over Roberto Martinez's men at Wembley last month was only Belgium's second defeat in 29 games.
But after picking up just one point from two games against Denmark, Southgate knows his team have absolutely no room for error.
He added: “If you look at history we haven't been a country that beats the big teams - and that's is the great challenge for us.
“There have been very few wins against the big nations in tournaments.
“And even in qualifying, where I could go back to '98 when we qualified for the World Cup, Italy beat us at Wembley.
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“The perception that we have been an outstanding nation doesn't tally with the results over the years, so this is a great opportunity for this team .
“Before the World Cup, we lost in France and Germany and had draws with Belgium and Germany at Wembley.
“We weren't able to nail the big teams.
“Since the World Cup we had the win in Spain, a draw and win against Croatia and now the win over Belgium.
Who will win between England and Belgium? Have your say below.
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“We are starting to get those results, but to be a really top team you have to do that consistently.
“It's not an easy one because there are some fantastic teams out there but it's not something we are fearful of.”
West Ham's Declan Rice is set to start as a midfield anchor alongside Jordan Henderson in a bid to neutralise a Belgium side that will have Kevin De Bruyne pulling the strings following his recovery from an ankle knock.
Harry Kane will skipper the side as he wins his 50th cap and is likely to be partnered in attack by Raheem Sterling and Jadon Sancho.


thedailymirror--2020-11-14--Robin van Persie hails Rashford and urges football to follow Man Utd star's lead

Former Arsenal and Manchester United striker Van Persie believes the work Rashford has done to help feed hungry kids and force the Government into a U-turn on their policy to fund free school meals has been a rare ray of light during the dark months of the coronavirus pandemic .
The England striker , who is likely to lead the line against Belgium on Sunday , has been honoured with an MBE after becoming the spokesman for a generation – and RVP feels Premier League clubs can learn a valuable lesson from the 23-year-old ’ s selflessness by slashing ticket @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Van Persie said : “ During this covid crisis we all have to help each other .
And someone who understands this better than anyone else in football is Marcus Rashford .
“ Just before the pandemic erupted , I went to meet Marcus in England .
I did not have the chance to play with him at United .
but thanks to our meeting I have learnt a lot about him and I have got to know him better .
“ He has only just turned 23 and it is amazing what @ @ @ @ @ @ @ well as in life off the pitch .
I spoke to Marcus in length and he told me what has made him fight for school meals .
“ Marcus told me that as a kid he experienced what it was like to have no dinner .
He and his two brothers have had their struggles in life and sometimes there was no food .
“ As he said to me , every kid deserves a meal .
It has been some battle he ’ s had with the Government , but he has @ @ @ @ @ @ @ news straight into your inbox !
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Ole Gunnar Solskjaer may have missed out on Jadon Sancho in the summer , but he still made some big moves in the transfer market with Donny van de Beek , Alex Telles and Edinson Cavani all arriving .
But their start to the season has been a mixed bag , with a home defeat @ @ @ @ @ @ @ by Spurs at one end of the scale , and a tremendous 2-1 win over PSG in Paris at the other .
The question now is whether they can find the right balance ?
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“ In the end , he worked with the Government and it is a beautiful example of working together .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ this crisis in both football and in life.
” Rashford , who grew up in the tough Manchester district of Wythenshawe , received a telephone call from PM Boris Johnson on Saturday informing him that the Government will be handing £400million to local councils to help feed more than 1.5m school children over next 12 months .
Another £16m will be made available for the country ’ s food banks .
How can football do to help in the current climate ?
Have your say below .
It is the second time the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ change its policy so that kids don ’ t go hungry .
And when the Conservatives voted against providing meals for children during last month ’ s half-term holidays , Rashford launched an appeal that prompted 2,000 businesses throughout the UK to step in .
Van Persie said : “ When Marcus scored a hat-trick ( against RB Leipzig ) in the Champions League , it was absolutely fantastic .
“ It made me proud - but I am even more proud of what he has done away from football .
”

Rashford has been at loggerheads with the UK Government over their supply of free school meals to disadvantaged children and van Persie feels football can learn a lot from the striker's example
Robin van Persie has hailed Marcus Rashford for helping football find a conscience.
Former Arsenal and Manchester United striker Van Persie believes the work Rashford has done to help feed hungry kids and force the Government into a U-turn on their policy to fund free school meals has been a rare ray of light during the dark months of the coronavirus pandemic.
The England striker, who is likely to lead the line against Belgium on Sunday, has been honoured with an MBE after becoming the spokesman for a generation – and RVP feels Premier League clubs can learn a valuable lesson from the 23-year-old’s selflessness by slashing ticket prices when fans are allowed back.
Van Persie said: “During this covid crisis we all have to help each other. And someone who understands this better than anyone else in football is Marcus Rashford.
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“Just before the pandemic erupted, I went to meet Marcus in England. I did not have the chance to play with him at United. but thanks to our meeting I have learnt a lot about him and I have got to know him better.
“He has only just turned 23 and it is amazing what he has done already in football as well as in life off the pitch. I spoke to Marcus in length and he told me what has made him fight for school meals.
“Marcus told me that as a kid he experienced what it was like to have no dinner. He and his two brothers have had their struggles in life and sometimes there was no food.
“As he said to me, every kid deserves a meal. It has been some battle he’s had with the Government, but he has succeeded.
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“In the end, he worked with the Government and it is a beautiful example of working together.
“This is the way to survive this crisis in both football and in life.”
Rashford, who grew up in the tough Manchester district of Wythenshawe, received a telephone call from PM Boris Johnson on Saturday informing him that the Government will be handing £400million to local councils to help feed more than 1.5m school children over next 12 months.
Another £16m will be made available for the country’s food banks.
How can football do to help in the current climate? Have your say below.
Image: Pool via REUTERS) Pool via REUTERS)
It is the second time the United striker has forced the Government to change its policy so that kids don’t go hungry.
And when the Conservatives voted against providing meals for children during last month’s half-term holidays, Rashford launched an appeal that prompted 2,000 businesses throughout the UK to step in.
Van Persie said: “When Marcus scored a hat-trick (against RB Leipzig) in the Champions League, it was absolutely fantastic.
“It made me proud - but I am even more proud of what he has done away from football.”


thedailymirror--2020-11-14--Man Utd on alert as Marc Overmars opens door to new role with Edwin van der Sar

Manchester United will be on red alert after Marc Overmars revealed he is ready for a new challenge alongside his Ajax boss Edwin van der Sar .
United executive vice-chairman Ed Woodward has spent three years searching for someone with the right football expertise to overhaul an Old Trafford transfer model that is unfit for purpose .
Ajax director of football Overmars fits the bill after building a recruitment and youth system in Holland that is the envy of the world .
And the Dutchman has now dropped a tantalising hint that is sure to interest the Glazer family who @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , 47 , said : “ When I was appointed in this job at Ajax I knew I only wanted to stay for three or four years maximum .
“ I have been here eight seasons now !
For me – but just as much for Edwin – it is sure that we are not going to carry on here until we are 60 .
“ This job at Ajax is costing too much energy .
The whole of the Netherlands is constantly on my back and has an opinion about us .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ great things too .
Edwin and I are proud that we have brought Ajax back where it should be in Europe.
” United have not won the Premier League in the seven years since Sir Alex Ferguson retired – despite spending almost £1billion on new players .
David Moyes , Louis van Gaal and Jose Mourinho have all been sacked and Ole Gunnar Solskjaer is now under pressure after a poor start to the season .
Many United fans believe Woodward and chief transfer negotiator Matt Judge should carry the can after a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ top target Jadon Sancho .
Former Reds keeper Van der Sar operates the same role at Ajax as Woodward does for United .
The pair are close friends and their relationship helped Donny van de Beek join United in the summer from Ajax for £36million .
Van der Sar has been touted for a possible return to Old Trafford as the director of football his old club are looking for .
But Overmars heads recruitment in Amsterdam , while Van der Sar operates at boardroom level .
And the Dutch duo come as @ @ @ @ @ @ @ We have a special bond .
The best thing is that we enjoyed the great 1990s as players together .
“ At the time you don ’ t realise how special that is .
Now , 25 years later , we have achieved the same things at management level that we achieved as players .
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But their start to the season has been a mixed bag , with a home defeat to Crystal Palace and a 6-1 thrashing by Spurs at one end of the scale , and a tremendous 2-1 win over PSG in Paris at the other .
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“ We had one shared ambition – we wanted Ajax to reach a European final .
Which one did not matter .
We managed that in 2017 , and now we want more .
“ We want to win the Champions League or Europa League.
” It was Dutch legend Johan Cruyff who reunited Overmars and Van der Sar at @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Amsterdam club ’ s 1995 Champions League triumph .
Overmars went on to play for Arsenal and Barcelona , while Van der Sar finished his career at United after spells with Juventus and Fulham .
Cruyff wanted to put Ajax ’ s future in the hands of two football specialists – something that ’ s been missing at Old Trafford .
Ajax currently have almost £250m in the bank after cashing in on stars including Frenkie de Jong , Matthijs de Ligt , Davinson Sanchez , Hakim Ziyech and Van de Beek .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ der Sar ?
Have your say below .
But despite the big-money sales they are once again a dominant force both at home and abroad .
Ajax sit top of the Eredivisie as reigning champions and reached the final of the Europa League in 2017 and the Champions League semi-finals two years later .
The club remains committed to identifying and developing their own talent rather than spending big sums in the transfer market .
That would certainly appeal to United ’ s owners after the club ’ s debts rocketed back towards @ @ @ @ @ @ @ pandemic .
Woodward is regarded as bullet proof at Old Trafford after continuing to build the club commercially for the Glazers despite some lacklustre results on the pitch .
But when it comes to what United need as a football club , Van der Sar and Overmars tick a lot of boxes .

PAUL POGBA: WHY IS THE MANCHESTER UNITED MAN SO INCONSISTENT?
PAUL POGBA: WHY IS THE MANCHESTER UNITED MAN SO INCONSISTENT?
The Dutch duo have done a remarkable job at Ajax to help lift the club out of a recent slump but both are accepting that it may soon be time to move on
Man Utd on alert as Marc Overmars opens door to new role with Edwin van der Sar
Manchester United will be on red alert after Marc Overmars revealed he is ready for a new challenge alongside his Ajax boss Edwin van der Sar.
United executive vice-chairman Ed Woodward has spent three years searching for someone with the right football expertise to overhaul an Old Trafford transfer model that is unfit for purpose.
Ajax director of football Overmars fits the bill after building a recruitment and youth system in Holland that is the envy of the world.
And the Dutchman has now dropped a tantalising hint that is sure to interest the Glazer family who own United.
Former Arsenal winger Overmars, 47, said: “When I was appointed in this job at Ajax I knew I only wanted to stay for three or four years maximum.
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“I have been here eight seasons now! For me – but just as much for Edwin – it is sure that we are not going to carry on here until we are 60.
“This job at Ajax is costing too much energy. The whole of the Netherlands is constantly on my back and has an opinion about us. The job has brought a lot of great things too. Edwin and I are proud that we have brought Ajax back where it should be in Europe.”
United have not won the Premier League in the seven years since Sir Alex Ferguson retired – despite spending almost £1billion on new players.
David Moyes, Louis van Gaal and Jose Mourinho have all been sacked and Ole Gunnar Solskjaer is now under pressure after a poor start to the season.
Many United fans believe Woodward and chief transfer negotiator Matt Judge should carry the can after a summer in which they failed to deliver top target Jadon Sancho.
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Former Reds keeper Van der Sar operates the same role at Ajax as Woodward does for United.
The pair are close friends and their relationship helped Donny van de Beek join United in the summer from Ajax for £36million.
Van der Sar has been touted for a possible return to Old Trafford as the director of football his old club are looking for. But Overmars heads recruitment in Amsterdam, while Van der Sar operates at boardroom level. And the Dutch duo come as a package.
Overmars said: “We have a special bond. The best thing is that we enjoyed the great 1990s as players together.
“At the time you don’t realise how special that is. Now, 25 years later, we have achieved the same things at management level that we achieved as players.
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“We had one shared ambition – we wanted Ajax to reach a European final. Which one did not matter. We managed that in 2017, and now we want more.
“We want to win the Champions League or Europa League.”
It was Dutch legend Johan Cruyff who reunited Overmars and Van der Sar at Ajax.
The pair played in the Amsterdam club’s 1995 Champions League triumph.
Overmars went on to play for Arsenal and Barcelona, while Van der Sar finished his career at United after spells with Juventus and Fulham. Cruyff wanted to put Ajax’s future in the hands of two football specialists – something that’s been missing at Old Trafford.
Ajax currently have almost £250m in the bank after cashing in on stars including Frenkie de Jong, Matthijs de Ligt, Davinson Sanchez, Hakim Ziyech and Van de Beek.
Should United consider hiring Overmars and van der Sar? Have your say below.
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But despite the big-money sales they are once again a dominant force both at home and abroad.
Ajax sit top of the Eredivisie as reigning champions and reached the final of the Europa League in 2017 and the Champions League semi-finals two years later.
The club remains committed to identifying and developing their own talent rather than spending big sums in the transfer market.
That would certainly appeal to United’s owners after the club’s debts rocketed back towards £500m in the aftermath of the coronavirus pandemic.
Woodward is regarded as bullet proof at Old Trafford after continuing to build the club commercially for the Glazers
despite some lacklustre results on the pitch.
But when it comes to what United need as a football club, Van der Sar and Overmars tick a lot of boxes.


thedailymirror--2020-11-15--Pub owner shuts down angry customer's TripAdvisor review with scathing reply

A pub owner replied to an angry one-star review left on TripAdvisor by taking apart the complaint word-by-word .
A woman who visited the Jamaica Inn in Cornwall with her partner and parents left a comprehensive write up of their experience on the website , slamming the slow service and claiming the group had been left waiting 50 minutes for two coffees .
But the owner of the pub , Allen Jackson , responded to refute the accusations - and even challenged her to give details of the time and date they visited so he could bring out the CCTV @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
The TripAdvisor review began : `` I came here last weekend because I wanted to take my partner who has never been before .
I can safely say we wo n't be coming back . ''
The customer claimed the group had tried to order two coffees - both through the app and with staff members - but were left waiting 50 minutes for the drinks to arrive .
She said when they told a waitress they had been waiting for half an hour , the staff member `` accused them of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ `` She began to walk away whilst we were complaining to her and she said 'whatever ' and something else under her breath .
`` We were absolutely disgusted by this .
`` I highly recommend not visiting this place .
It 's a tourist attraction and it 's a rip off .
You are much better spending your time and money in smaller businesses in Cornwall , or even Subway which is down the road . ''
But Mr Jackson responded to say the problem with the coffees was `` self-inflicted '' @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of an arm and poor use of your mobile '' for not flagging down a member of staff or ordering on the app .
He then said he wanted to get to the bottom of the `` confusing and unlikely time spans '' , asking for more details of the visit so he could check CCTV to see if the account left on TripAdvisor was correct .
The owner stated : `` To date I must have similarly challenged at least seven or eight other guests who have come up with unlikely stories @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ( or decency ) to back up what they have said by providing what is in effect evidence .
Will you be the first to provide it ? ''
He added that the majority of customers leave four or five star reviews , leading to the pub receiving a TripAdvisor 2019 Certificate of Excellence , which he says is `` currently still valid '' .
The customer has since said she was `` absolutely disgusted '' by the response and insisted her review was a true account of their experience .
She added @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of Cornwall and he is a bully .
I am not the first person this has happened to , if you read other reviews , he has responded in a similar way . ''
Jamaica Inn has been contacted for comment .

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Allen Jackson, the owner of the Jamaica Inn in Cornwall, responded to a one-star review left on the pub's TripAdvisor page by a customer who claimed they had waited 50 minutes for two coffees
A pub owner replied to an angry one-star review left on TripAdvisor by taking apart the complaint word-by-word.
A woman who visited the Jamaica Inn in Cornwall with her partner and parents left a comprehensive write up of their experience on the website, slamming the slow service and claiming the group had been left waiting 50 minutes for two coffees.
But the owner of the pub, Allen Jackson, responded to refute the accusations - and even challenged her to give details of the time and date they visited so he could bring out the CCTV footage, as reported by Cornwall Live.
The TripAdvisor review began: "I came here last weekend because I wanted to take my partner who has never been before. I can safely say we won't be coming back."
Image: Getty Images/iStockphoto) Getty Images/iStockphoto)
The customer claimed the group had tried to order two coffees - both through the app and with staff members - but were left waiting 50 minutes for the drinks to arrive.
She said when they told a waitress they had been waiting for half an hour, the staff member "accused them of lying", as she wrote: "She began to walk away whilst we were complaining to her and she said 'whatever' and something else under her breath.
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"We were absolutely disgusted by this.
"I highly recommend not visiting this place. It's a tourist attraction and it's a rip off. You are much better spending your time and money in smaller businesses in Cornwall, or even Subway which is down the road."
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But Mr Jackson responded to say the problem with the coffees was "self-inflicted" and was "due to poor use of an arm and poor use of your mobile" for not flagging down a member of staff or ordering on the app.
He then said he wanted to get to the bottom of the "confusing and unlikely time spans", asking for more details of the visit so he could check CCTV to see if the account left on TripAdvisor was correct.
The owner stated: "To date I must have similarly challenged at least seven or eight other guests who have come up with unlikely stories and not one has had the nerve (or decency) to back up what they have said by providing what is in effect evidence. Will you be the first to provide it?"
He added that the majority of customers leave four or five star reviews, leading to the pub receiving a TripAdvisor 2019 Certificate of Excellence, which he says is "currently still valid".
The customer has since said she was "absolutely disgusted" by the response and insisted her review was a true account of their experience.
She added: "He is damaging the reputation of Cornwall and he is a bully. I am not the first person this has happened to, if you read other reviews, he has responded in a similar way."
Jamaica Inn has been contacted for comment.


thedailymirror--2020-11-15--Des O'Connor put youthful looks down to eating just one meal a day on 'Des Diet'

Ageless Des O'Connor often credited his youthful looks to a very strict eating regime which he branded the Des Diet .
The entertainment industry is in mourning after the death of the former Take Your Pick favourite this weekend .
In what was known in showbiz circles as the Des Diet , the TV star would eat only one meal every day .
He claimed his vitality and youthful demeanour was partly due to his reduced food intake .
He was famed for his age-defying appearance and it was down to his hard work off screen .
Sir Cliff Richard @ @ @ @ @ @ @ claimed , had both followed the TV legend 's plan .
The diet usually included a light breakfast , skipping lunch and having one main meal in the early evening .
Veteran entertainer Des is said to begun the lifestyle before he turned 50 .
After becoming a father for the fifth time when he was in his 70s , he reportedly told friends he put his relentless energy and zest for live down to his special diet .
Prince Charles soon discovered the benefits as well .
Royal insiders revealed Charles followed @ @ @ @ @ @ @ mention for how long .
One courtier told the Daily Mail : `` It can be a problem sometimes .
When we do day visits or foreign tours , he can go the whole day without stopping for a break , which means we all have to miss our lunch as well .
`` It 's good in a way , because it means he has time to meet more people , but he does n't seem to notice all the rumbling stomachs around him .
You just learn that you have to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ . ''
TV star Des passed away in his sleep following a fall at his family home aged 88 .
Des ' agent said in a statement : `` It is with great sorrow that I confirm that Des O'Connor passed away yesterday .
`` He had been admitted to hospital just over a week ago , following a fall at his home in Buckinghamshire .
`` Unfortunately yesterday evening his condition suddenly deteriorated and he drifted peacefully away in his sleep . ''

He passed on his secrets to Prince Charles and Sir Cliff Richard as the Des Diet, which helped him keep the years away and gave the entertainer extra energy after becoming a dad again in his 70s
Des O'Connor put youthful looks down to eating just one meal a day on 'Des Diet'
Ageless Des O'Connor often credited his youthful looks to a very strict eating regime which he branded the Des Diet.
The entertainment industry is in mourning after the death of the former Take Your Pick favourite this weekend.
In what was known in showbiz circles as the Des Diet, the TV star would eat only one meal every day.
He claimed his vitality and youthful demeanour was partly due to his reduced food intake.
He was famed for his age-defying appearance and it was down to his hard work off screen.
Sir Cliff Richard and Prince Charles also, it was claimed, had both followed the TV legend's plan.
The diet usually included a light breakfast, skipping lunch and having one main meal in the early evening.
Veteran entertainer Des is said to begun the lifestyle before he turned 50.
After becoming a father for the fifth time when he was in his 70s, he reportedly told friends he put his relentless energy and zest for live down to his special diet.
Prince Charles soon discovered the benefits as well.
Image: Adam Gerrard/Daily Mirror) Adam Gerrard/Daily Mirror) Image: Popperfoto via Getty Images) Popperfoto via Getty Images)
Royal insiders revealed Charles followed the Des Diet - but didn't mention for how long.
One courtier told the Daily Mail: "It can be a problem sometimes. When we do day visits or foreign tours, he can go the whole day without stopping for a break, which means we all have to miss our lunch as well.
"It's good in a way, because it means he has time to meet more people, but he doesn't seem to notice all the rumbling stomachs around him. You just learn that you have to have a big breakfast on those days."
TV star Des passed away in his sleep following a fall at his family home aged 88.
Des' agent said in a statement: "It is with great sorrow that I confirm that Des O'Connor passed away yesterday.
"He had been admitted to hospital just over a week ago, following a fall at his home in Buckinghamshire.
"Unfortunately yesterday evening his condition suddenly deteriorated and he drifted peacefully away in his sleep."


thedailymirror--2020-11-15--Donald Trump tweets Joe Biden 'won' but falsely claims election was rigged

Donald Trump offhandedly tweeted that Joe Biden had `` won '' the election , amid an avalanche of false claims about vote rigging , corruption and fraud .
The President tweeted a string of attacks , lashing out at the media , his Democrat opponents and a company who made vote counting machines .
Referring to President-elect Joe Biden , he wrote : `` He won because the Election was Rigged . ''
It was not .
He went on : `` NO VOTE WATCHERS OR OBSERVERS allowed ... '' In every state where the President has claimed there was @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to observe the count taking place .
He added : `` ... vote tabulated by a Radical Left privately owned company , Dominion with a bad reputation & bum equipment `` He provided no evidence for Dominion being a `` radical left '' company , nor to suggest why it was different from other firms supplying election equipment .
He went on ... '' ... that couldn ’ t even qualify for Texas ( which I won by a lot ! )
, the Fake & Silent Media , & more ! ''
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ segment , this part is more or less true - Dominion devices were denied certification in the State of Texas in 2019 , and Trump did win that state by more than 600,000 votes .
Despite the wording , there 's no indication from the President 's behaviour that he intended the tweet as a concession of defeat .
Just last night he tweeted to his 88 million followers that `` we will win '' .
And he claimed the claimed absence of poll watchers in counting centres meant `` We win on @ @ @ @ @ @ @ he tweeted : `` Biden did not win , he lost by a lot ! ''
After his `` He won '' tweet this morning , he retweeted a message from Fox News host Jesse Watters , which said the Trump team were looking for a `` path to victory . ''
The President also tweeted : `` All of the mechanical “ glitches ” that took place on Election Night were really THEM getting caught trying to steal votes .
They succeeded plenty , however , without getting caught .
Mail-in elections @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of the above is true .
Trump has refused to officially concede and instead pressed unsubstantiated allegations of fraud , stalling the government 's normal process of preparing for a new presidential administration .
His campaign has filed lawsuits seeking to overturn the results in multiple states , though without success , and legal experts say the litigation stands little chance of altering the outcome of the Nov. 3 election .
Election officials of both parties have said there is no evidence of major irregularities .
Biden has won 306 votes in the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ presidential winner , according to Edison Research , far more than the 270 needed to secure a majority .
Trump earned the same number of electoral votes in 2016 over Democratic candidate Hillary Clinton , a victory he has called a `` landslide '' despite the fact that she won the national popular vote .
Biden has also won the popular vote : with a few states still counting ballots , he leads Trump by more than 5.5 million votes , or 3.6 % .
With his chances of reversing the outcome virtually @ @ @ @ @ @ @ potential media ventures that would keep him in the spotlight ahead of a possible 2024 White House bid , aides said .
But his public claims of a `` rigged '' election have prevented Biden and his team from gaining access to government office space and funding normally afforded to an incoming administration to ensure a smooth transition .
The federal agency in charge of providing those resources , the General Services Administration , has yet to recognize Biden 's victory .
States are in the process of certifying their election results .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ the new president on Dec. 14 .

DONALD TRUMP SAYS "TIME WILL TELL" WHO WILL BE IN THE WHITE HOUSE
DONALD TRUMP SAYS "TIME WILL TELL" WHO WILL BE IN THE WHITE HOUSE
Amid a raft of tweets falsely claiming the election was stolen from him, the President lashed out against the media, the Democrats and the company who made vote counting machines used by some states
Donald Trump tweets Joe Biden 'won' but refuses to admit defeat, saying 'I concede nothing'
Donald Trump offhandedly tweeted that Joe Biden had "won" the election, amid an avalanche of false claims about vote rigging, corruption and fraud.
But he insisted he had not conceded defeat, adding: "I concede NOTHING!"
The President tweeted a string of attacks, lashing out at the media, his Democrat opponents and a company who made vote counting machines.
Referring to President-elect Joe Biden, he wrote: "He won because the Election was Rigged."
It was not.
He went on: "NO VOTE WATCHERS OR OBSERVERS allowed..."
In every state where the President has claimed there was fraud, Republican observers were given access to observe the count taking place.
He added: "...vote tabulated by a Radical Left privately owned company, Dominion with a bad reputation & bum equipment "
He provided no evidence for Dominion being a "radical left" company, nor to suggest why it was different from other firms supplying election equipment.
He went on..."...that couldn’t even qualify for Texas (which I won by a lot!), the Fake & Silent Media, & more!"
Glossing over the "fake news" segment, this part is more or less true - Dominion devices were denied certification in the State of Texas in 2019, and Trump did win that state by more than 600,000 votes.
Despite the wording of his initial tweet, there's no indication from the President's behaviour that he intended the tweet as a concession of defeat.
In fact, less than an hour after posting the tweet, he tweeted again saying: "RIGGED ELECTION! WE WILL WIN!"
He added: "He only won in the eyes of the FAKE NEWS MEDIA. I concede NOTHING! We have a long way to go. This was a RIGGED ELECTION!"
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Just last night he tweeted to his 88 million followers that "we will win".
And he claimed the claimed absence of poll watchers in counting centres meant "We win on that alone!"
On Friday, he tweeted: "Biden did not win, he lost by a lot!"
After his "He won" tweet this morning, he retweeted a message from Fox News host Jesse Watters, which said the Trump team were looking for a "path to victory."
The President also tweeted: "All of the mechanical “glitches” that took place on Election Night were really THEM getting caught trying to steal votes. They succeeded plenty, however, without getting caught. Mail-in elections are a sick joke!"
None of the above is true.
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Trump has refused to officially concede and instead pressed unsubstantiated allegations of fraud, stalling the government's normal process of preparing for a new presidential administration.
His campaign has filed lawsuits seeking to overturn the results in multiple states, though without success, and legal experts say the litigation stands little chance of altering the outcome of the Nov. 3 election.
Election officials of both parties have said there is no evidence of major irregularities.
Biden has won 306 votes in the state-by-state Electoral College system that determines the presidential winner, according to Edison Research, far more than the 270 needed to secure a majority.
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Trump earned the same number of electoral votes in 2016 over Democratic candidate Hillary Clinton, a victory he has called a "landslide" despite the fact that she won the national popular vote. Biden has also won the popular vote: with a few states still counting ballots, he leads Trump by more than 5.5 million votes, or 3.6%.
With his chances of reversing the outcome virtually extinguished, Trump has discussed with advisers potential media ventures that would keep him in the spotlight ahead of a possible 2024 White House bid, aides said.
But his public claims of a "rigged" election have prevented Biden and his team from gaining access to government office space and funding normally afforded to an incoming administration to ensure a smooth transition.
The federal agency in charge of providing those resources, the General Services Administration, has yet to recognize Biden's victory.
States are in the process of certifying their election results. The Electoral College meets to vote for the new president on Dec. 14.


thedailymirror--2020-11-15--Lewis Hamilton dreamed the impossible - debate over his greatness is spurious

He could have cruised around in midfield , had a gentle Sunday spin and still confirmed his seventh world drivers ’ title .
Valtteri Bottas had spun on the first lap and Hamilton only needed to steer his way through the Istanbul puddles .
But Hamilton only does flat-out , only does the top step of the podium .
The casual observer , with good reason , might wonder why Hamilton did not have to change his tyres in the Turkish Grand Prix .
The experts will tell you it was because they were managed and nurtured by a peerless @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Formula One champion is the mastery of difficult conditions .
For a moment , forget the incredible back story , the barely believable rise from hardship to the hall of true sporting greatness .
When Hamilton spoke about his achievements being way , way beyond his dreams , he could have added they are beyond the comprehension of most .
Think about this .
Young black kid from a working class family , whose father has to hold down FOUR jobs to get him into a kart , believes he can make it @ @ @ @ @ @ @ almost exclusively , the preserve of rich white men ?
Seriously , that is what it boils down to .
“ Dream the impossible , ” Hamilton said on the team radio after crossing the line for his 94th Grand Prix win .
That is what he did .
But for a moment , forget the incredible back story .
This latest victory , after starting sixth on the grid , was a technical masterpiece .
As Martin Brundle suggested in his post-race interview with Hamilton , it was the type of drive @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
With rule changes not being introduced until 2022 , Hamilton will surely now go on and surpass Schumacher ’ s tally of seven titles .
Only a Mercedes team-mate could pose a threat and Hamilton lapped Bottas in Turkey .
An eighth championship will further fuel the debate on where he stands in the pantheon of Formula One legends and , indeed , in a pecking order of British sportsmen and women .
But the debate is spurious .
When he signed for Mercedes in 2013 , Hamilton , using tautology for @ @ @ @ @ @ @ aspire to be unique in my own way.
” And no matter where you stand on comparisons , on awards , on knighthoods , one thing is beyond argument .
Lewis Hamilton is unique in his own way .

What next for Lewis Hamilton after a seventh world title?
What next for Lewis Hamilton after a seventh world title?
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ANDY DUNN: Mo matter where you stand on comparisons, on awards, on knighthoods, one thing is beyond argument - Lewis Hamilton is unique
Relentless Lewis Hamilton dreamed the impossible - debate over his greatness is spurious
Relentless. Relentless brilliance, relentless determination, relentless ambition.
He could have cruised around in midfield, had a gentle Sunday spin and still confirmed his seventh world drivers’ title.
Valtteri Bottas had spun on the first lap and Hamilton only needed to steer his way through the Istanbul puddles.
But Hamilton only does flat-out, only does the top step of the podium.
The casual observer, with good reason, might wonder why Hamilton only had to change his tyres once in the Turkish Grand Prix.
The experts will tell you it was because they were managed and nurtured by a peerless driver.
The hallmark of a brilliant Formula One champion is the mastery of difficult conditions.
Hamilton is a grandmaster.
Image: Formula 1 via Getty Images) Formula 1 via Getty Images)
For a moment, forget the incredible back story, the barely believable rise from hardship to the hall of true sporting greatness.
When Hamilton spoke about his achievements being way, way beyond his dreams, he could have added they are beyond the comprehension of most.
Think about this. Young black kid from a working class family, whose father has to hold down FOUR jobs to get him into a kart, believes he can make it in a sport that has been, almost exclusively, the preserve of rich white men?
Seriously, that is what it boils down to.
“Dream the impossible,” Hamilton said on the team radio after crossing the line for his 94th Grand Prix win.
Image: REUTERS) REUTERS)
That is what he did.
But for a moment, forget the incredible back story.
This latest victory, after starting sixth on the grid, was a technical masterpiece.
As Martin Brundle suggested in his post-race interview with Hamilton, it was the type of drive Michael Schumacher would have been proud of.
With rule changes not being introduced until 2022, Hamilton will surely now go on and surpass Schumacher’s tally of seven titles.
Only a Mercedes team-mate could pose a threat and Hamilton lapped Bottas in Turkey.
Image: Getty Images) Getty Images)
An eighth championship will further fuel the debate on where he stands in the pantheon of Formula One legends and, indeed, in a pecking order of British sportsmen and women.
But the debate is spurious.
When he signed for Mercedes in 2013, Hamilton, using tautology for effect, simply said: “I aspire to be unique in my own way.”
And no matter where you stand on comparisons, on awards, on knighthoods, one thing is beyond argument.
Lewis Hamilton is unique in his own way.


thedailymirror--2020-11-15--Whole pandemic's coronavirus would 'almost fit on teaspoon', statistician claims

The total amount of coronavirus infecting people around the world would fit in just one teaspoon , it has been claimed .
TV mathematician Matt Parker says the microscopic size of Covid-19 means that its total volume is a minuscule 8ml , or 0.2 fluid ounces .
A teaspoon holds 6ml of liquid which means the killer virus would fit in little more than a one .
Mr Parker said he made several assumptions to come up with the figure but even at the upper end of his estimates , all the Covid-19 virus on the planet would fit inside @ @ @ @ @ @ @ have been more than 54million coronavirus cases across the world with 1.3million deaths .
Mr Parker revealed his calculation on his podcast A Problem Squared .
He said : `` All the chaos in the world ... is down to a teaspoon ’ s worth of trouble .
`` A virus particle is very small , it 's just the code to wreck other cells . ''
Mr Parker , a contributor to Radio 4 's science show Infinite Monkey Cage , said the virus is a million times smaller than a human @ @ @ @ @ @ @ cells in each virus sufferer based on the viral load measured from swabs and research published in medical journal The Lancet .
He then used a figure of 300,000 new cases per day worldwide and assumed each one was infected for 14 days before he calculated the number of people currently carrying the virus .
Using the figure of 300,000 new cases per day worldwide and assuming each one was infected for 14 days , he calculated the number of people currently carrying the virus .
Multiplying everything , Mr Parker estimates there @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the human population .
So given their size – comparable to the wavelength of light – they collectively take up very little space .

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TV mathematician Matt Parker claims in a podcast that the microscopic size of coronavirus means that its total volume is a minuscule 8ml - which a typical teaspoon holds 6ml of liquid
Whole pandemic's coronavirus would 'almost fit on a teaspoon', statistician claims
The total amount of coronavirus infecting people around the world would fit in just one teaspoon, it has been claimed.
TV mathematician Matt Parker says the microscopic size of Covid-19 means that its total volume is a minuscule 8ml, or 0.2 fluid ounces.
A teaspoon holds 6ml of liquid which means the killer virus would fit in little more than a one.
Mr Parker said he made several assumptions to come up with the figure but even at the upper end of his estimates, all the Covid-19 virus on the planet would fit inside a shot glass.
To date there have been more than 54million coronavirus cases across the world with 1.3million deaths.
Image: Getty Images) Getty Images)
Mr Parker revealed his calculation on his podcast A Problem Squared.
He said: "All the chaos in the world... is down to a teaspoon’s worth of trouble.
"A virus particle is very small, it's just the code to wreck other cells."
Mr Parker, a contributor to Radio 4's science show Infinite Monkey Cage, said the virus is a million times smaller than a human cell.
Image: Getty Images) Getty Images)
He estimated the number of cells in each virus sufferer based on the viral load measured from swabs and research published in medical journal The Lancet.
He then used a figure of 300,000 new cases per day worldwide and assumed each one was infected for 14 days before he calculated the number of people currently carrying the virus.
Using the figure of 300,000 new cases per day worldwide and assuming each one was infected for 14 days, he calculated the number of people currently carrying the virus.
Multiplying everything, Mr Parker estimates there are 3.3 million billion Covid-19 cells in the human population.
So given their size – comparable to the wavelength of light – they collectively take up very little space.


thedailymirror--2020-11-15--Strictly's Anton Du Beke gives thumbs up after first show as guest judge

Strictly Come Dancing stand-in Anton Du Beke gave his first outing as a guest judge the thumbs up - and he was n't the only one .
The popular pro dancer returned after answering an SOS from BBC bosses .
Anton , out in the first week this time around , replaced Motsi Mabuse as she quarantines for two weeks .
Motsi had left the UK to jet to Germany for an emergency - meaning she wo n't be back on the hit show for a fortnight .
Anton could n't say yes quick enough when asked to stand in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
He flashed a big grin and gave those waiting the thumbs up as he left the studio late last night .
The viewers loved his cheeky guest appearance on the panel with plenty of jokes thrown in as he cast his expert eye over the peformances .
Anton was a big hit with viewers , who have called for him to become a permanent fixture on the show .
Many took to Twitter to comment on his stint alongside Craig Revel Horwood and head judge Shirley Ballas .
They loved that fact @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 10 - despite Shirley handing out no fewer than three .
One wrote : `` Anton has been saving up the SHADE for this moment .
# Strictly '' Another said : `` Anton as a judge has made my night ( and year ) !
Please , please can we keep him ?
?
?
!
# Strictly . ''
A third wrote : `` Get him back every week we need four judges ! ''
That was n't all - another said : `` Get Craig off and Anton back full @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Shirley it 's way to early to be handing out tens .
The judge shocked everyone by awarding HRVY and his dance partner Janette Manrara full marks for their sensational salsa .
She also awarded Bill Bailey and dance partner Oti Mabuse a perfect 10 later in the show before Clara Amfo and Aljaz received the same score .

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Anton replaced Motsi Mabuse on the judging panel for last night's show as she quarantines for two weeks following a trip to Germany - and fans loved the new addition to the panel
Strictly's Anton Du Beke gives thumbs up after first show as guest judge
Strictly Come Dancing stand-in Anton Du Beke gave his first outing as a guest judge the thumbs up - and he wasn't the only one.
The popular pro dancer returned after answering an SOS from BBC bosses.
Anton, out in the first week this time around, replaced Motsi Mabuse as she quarantines for two weeks.
Motsi had left the UK to jet to Germany for an emergency - meaning she won't be back on the hit show for a fortnight.
Anton couldn't say yes quick enough when asked to stand in and fans loved him on the panel.
Image: JAMES CURLEY & MAGICMOMENTSUK) JAMES CURLEY & MAGICMOMENTSUK)
He flashed a big grin and gave those waiting the thumbs up as he left the studio late last night.
The viewers loved his cheeky guest appearance on the panel with plenty of jokes thrown in as he cast his expert eye over the peformances.
Anton was a big hit with viewers, who have called for him to become a permanent fixture on the show.
Many took to Twitter to comment on his stint alongside Craig Revel Horwood and head judge Shirley Ballas.
Image: JAMES CURLEY & MAGICMOMENTSUK) JAMES CURLEY & MAGICMOMENTSUK)
They loved that fact that he didn't dish out a 10 - despite Shirley handing out no fewer than three.
One wrote: "Anton has been saving up the SHADE for this moment. #Strictly"
Another said: "Anton as a judge has made my night (and year)! Please, please can we keep him???! #Strictly."
Image: JAMES CURLEY & MAGICMOMENTSUK) JAMES CURLEY & MAGICMOMENTSUK)
A third wrote: "Get him back every week we need four judges!"
That wasn't all - another said: "Get Craig off and Anton back full time #Strictly".
Viewers told Shirley it's way to early to be handing out tens.
The judge shocked everyone by awarding HRVY and his dance partner Janette Manrara full marks for their sensational salsa.
She also awarded Bill Bailey and dance partner Oti Mabuse a perfect 10 later in the show before Clara Amfo and Aljaz received the same score.
*Strictly returns tonight on BBC One


thedailymirror--2020-11-15--Solskjaer told tactical failings are pushing Pogba towards Man Utd exit

Paul Pogba will eventually leave Manchester United because they are not playing to his strengths according to Carlton Palmer .
The Frenchman is in his fifth season at Old Trafford having rejoined the club from Juvenuts .
At the Italian champions he rose to prominence playing in a hugely successful team that played in a way that allowed Pogba to fully express himself .
But United fans have rarely seen the Frenchman recreate those levels since moving back to Old Trafford in 2016 .
The 27-year-old has been regularly criticised for his performances , but Palmer has plenty of sympathy @ @ @ @ @ @ @ The Red Devils do n't alter their style to suit Pogba they can not bemoan his inconsistency .
“ I see him leaving United , '' he told Football FanCast “ Why was he successful at Juventus ?
Well , they played three at the back , five in the middle of the park , which allowed him to play in a free role .
Go and do and what you ’ ve got to do son.
” “ He ’ s a talented boy , but you can ’ t keep blaming @ @ @ @ @ @ @ him and set the team up the right way for him to perform.
” “ He [ Solskjaer ] can ’ t keep blaming him , because that ’ s not his game.
” Pogba was left on the bench for United 's last match , which was seen as a must win outing following consecutive losses .
Solskjaer has regularly defended the midfielder despite an admission from the player himself that he would consider moving on .
But former Red Devil Rio Ferdinand has suggested what Pogba 's omission may mean to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ m sitting there and I ’ m Paul Pogba I ’ m going ‘ I ’ m not in his best team He needs to pull out a result , he ’ s under immense pressure today and I ’ m on the bench ’ .
`` What does that say to the likes of Paul Pogba .
That ’ s where if I ’ m Pogba I ’ m like ‘ where do I lie in his plans ’ .
`` I think for Ole the two in front of the back @ @ @ @ @ @ @ front four have got to go and produce .
Rashford , Bruno , creating chances and scoring goals is what he needs from them today . ''
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PAUL POGBA: WHY IS THE MANCHESTER UNITED MAN SO INCONSISTENT?
PAUL POGBA: WHY IS THE MANCHESTER UNITED MAN SO INCONSISTENT?
Paul Pogba's Man Utd career has been blighted by inconsistencies ever since he rejoined form Juventus but Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has been warned he could soon seek pastures new
Paul Pogba will eventually leave Manchester United because they are not playing to his strengths according to Carlton Palmer.
The Frenchman is in his fifth season at Old Trafford having rejoined the club from Juvenuts.
At the Italian champions he rose to prominence playing in a hugely successful team that played in a way that allowed Pogba to fully express himself.
But United fans have rarely seen the Frenchman recreate those levels since moving back to Old Trafford in 2016.
The 27-year-old has been regularly criticised for his performances, but Palmer has plenty of sympathy for him.
He feels as if The Red Devils don't alter their style to suit Pogba they cannot bemoan his inconsistency.
Image: 2019 AMA Sports Photo Agency) 2019 AMA Sports Photo Agency)
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“I see him leaving United," he told Football FanCast
“Why was he successful at Juventus? Well, they played three at the back, five in the middle of the park, which allowed him to play in a free role. Go and do and what you’ve got to do son.”
“He’s a talented boy, but you can’t keep blaming Pogba if you don’t play him and set the team up the right way for him to perform.”
“He [Solskjaer] can’t keep blaming him, because that’s not his game.”
Pogba was left on the bench for United's last match, which was seen as a must win outing following consecutive losses.
Solskjaer has regularly defended the midfielder despite an admission from the player himself that he would consider moving on.
Image: Manchester United via Getty Images) Manchester United via Getty Images)
But former Red Devil Rio Ferdinand has suggested what Pogba's omission may mean to the Frenchman.
"If I’m sitting there and I’m Paul Pogba I’m going ‘I’m not in his best team He needs to pull out a result, he’s under immense pressure today and I’m on the bench’.
"What does that say to the likes of Paul Pogba. That’s where if I’m Pogba I’m like ‘where do I lie in his plans’.
"I think for Ole the two in front of the back four are his insurance policy. That front four have got to go and produce. Rashford, Bruno, creating chances and scoring goals is what he needs from them today."
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thedailymirror--2020-11-15--Piers Morgan rejoices as government ends GMB boycott days after Cummings exit

Piers Morgan is gearing up for a live TV showdown with Health Secretary Matt Hancock after the government ended a 201-day `` boycott '' of good Morning Britain .
The newsman has been fuming for months after government ministers started turning down requests to be interviewed on his show .
However , Piers has declared the boycott is now over as Hancock has agreed to face him on live TV tomorrow .
The news comes just days after Boris Johnson 's controversial aide Dominic Cummings was ousted from Number 10 .
In a post on Twitter , Piers wrote : @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Street .
`` The 201-day Government boycott of @ GMB is over & Health Secretary @ MattHancock will be appearing on the show tomorrow morning ... '' It 's sure to be a must-watch moment on GMB as Piers finally gets his chance to grill Hancock after months of waiting .
Many fans have taken to Twitter to comment on the post , with plenty speculating the end of the boycott could be linked to Cummings ' departure .
One wrote : `` So Cummings gets the boot then all of a sudden @ @ @ @ @ @ @ does that tell you ? ''
Another added : `` Ah ha let ’ s blame Cummings for not talking to Piers and Suzanne . ''
A third tweeted : `` You know the next headline ?
‘ Dominic Cummings refused to let Conservative MPs appear on GMTV ’ . ''
Piers previously told the Mirror he thinks the government boycott of the show is `` shameful '' - especially as co-presenter Kate Garraway 's husband has endured such a horrific battle with coronavirus .
Co-host Susanna Reid said : `` If there @ @ @ @ @ @ @ whom they owe a particular duty to explain policy and answer questions , it would be Kate .
`` It 's shocking that they have n't done that . ''
Piers added : `` OK , do n't come on when I am on .
`` But to not come on when Kate is presenting .
Really ?
You are going to snub someone whose husband is in a coma from Covid .
It 's shameful . ''
Kate 's husband Derek Draper has been in hospital since March and remains in a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ spending months in a coma .
Hancock recently vowed to `` come on as soon as I possibly can '' , but turned down a slot on a show last week , claiming : `` Unfortunately , I have got something in the diary and I have a lot of work to do to get this vaccine rolled out . ''
Piers was previously faced with a flurry of complaints to broadcasting watchdog Ofcom over his combative interviewing style when grilling ministers .
He was cleared by the regulator over two instances , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Helen Whately .

Good Morning Britain host Piers Morgan has declared the government has ended its 201-day boycott of the show with Health Secretary Matt Hancock preparing to face a grilling on tomorrow show
Piers Morgan is gearing up for a live TV showdown with Health Secretary Matt Hancock after the government ended a 201-day "boycott" of good Morning Britain.
The newsman has been fuming for months after government ministers started turning down requests to be interviewed on his show.
However, Piers has declared the boycott is now over as Hancock has agreed to face him on live TV tomorrow.
The news comes just days after Boris Johnson's controversial aide Dominic Cummings was ousted from Number 10.
In a post on Twitter, Piers wrote: "Just had a call from Downing Street.
"The 201-day Government boycott of @GMB is over & Health Secretary @MattHancock will be appearing on the show tomorrow morning..."
Image: ITV) ITV)
It's sure to be a must-watch moment on GMB as Piers finally gets his chance to grill Hancock after months of waiting.
Many fans have taken to Twitter to comment on the post, with plenty speculating the end of the boycott could be linked to Cummings' departure.
One wrote: "So Cummings gets the boot then all of a sudden the government end the boycott. What does that tell you?"
Another added: "Ah ha let’s blame Cummings for not talking to Piers and Suzanne."
A third tweeted: "You know the next headline? ‘Dominic Cummings refused to let Conservative MPs appear on GMTV’."
Image: @piersmorgan/Twitter) @piersmorgan/Twitter) Image: ITV) ITV)
Piers previously told the Mirror he thinks the government boycott of the show is "shameful" - especially as co-presenter Kate Garraway's husband has endured such a horrific battle with coronavirus.
Co-host Susanna Reid said: "If there is one member of the team to whom they owe a particular duty to explain policy and answer questions, it would be Kate.
"It's shocking that they haven't done that."
Piers added: "OK, don't come on when I am on.
Image: PA) PA)
"But to not come on when Kate is presenting. Really? You are going to snub someone whose husband is in a coma from Covid. It's shameful."
Kate's husband Derek Draper has been in hospital since March and remains in a "state of minimum consciousness" after spending months in a coma.
Hancock recently vowed to "come on as soon as I possibly can", but turned down a slot on a show last week, claiming: "Unfortunately, I have got something in the diary and I have a lot of work to do to get this vaccine rolled out."
Piers was previously faced with a flurry of complaints to broadcasting watchdog Ofcom over his combative interviewing style when grilling ministers.
He was cleared by the regulator over two instances, including a fiery showdown with Care Minister Helen Whately.


thedailymirror--2020-11-15--Kate Middleton shows off stylish 'bronde' lockdown hair do in video message

Kate Middleton showed off her new `` bronde '' hair colour in a two video messages she recorded for her Hold Still photography contest .
As High Street hairdressers have been forced to close during the second lockdown , the Duchess of Cambridge 's long brown hair looked blow-dryed to perfection .
The mum-of-three looked stunning in a red jacket and white blouse for the recording to mark the end of her UK-wide Hold Still community exhibition .
Kate , 38 , said : `` I just wanted to say a huge thank you to everyone who submitted an image @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the project with the National Portrait Gallery back in May because I wanted to find a way to allow everyone to share their stories and experiences of lockdown .
`` We have been thrilled by the response to the project and I could n't be more grateful to each and every one of the 31,000 people who submitted an image .
`` It was so hard to select the final 100 photographs but we hope we have created a collective portrait of our nation , reflecting on what others have experienced as well @ @ @ @ @ @ @ time .
`` It has been fantastic to see these portraits on billboards and outdoor poster sites across the country as part of our community exhibition , and I 'm hugely grateful to all our partners for helping us take the images back to the people and communities who took them .
Also , earlier this week Kate had a video call with Johannah Churchill , whose portrait 'Melanie , March 2020 ' was recreated as a mural in Manchester .
Again , the Duchess looked stunning in a simple baby blue cardigan @ @ @ @ @ @ @ She looked relaxed sat on her sofa surrounded by pictures of her children George , seven , Charlotte , five , and Louis , two .

With High Street hairdressers forced to close in the second lockdown, the Duchess of Cambridge's long brown hair had been blow-dried to perfection
Kate Middleton showed off her new "bronde" hair colour in a two video messages she recorded for her Hold Still photography contest.
As High Street hairdressers have been forced to close during the second lockdown, the Duchess of Cambridge's long brown hair looked blow-dryed to perfection.
The mum-of-three looked stunning in a red jacket and white blouse for the recording to mark the end of her UK-wide Hold Still community exhibition.
Kate, 38, said: "I just wanted to say a huge thank you to everyone who submitted an image to Hold Still.
Image: Twitter) Twitter)
"I launched the project with the National Portrait Gallery back in May because I wanted to find a way to allow everyone to share their stories and experiences of lockdown.
"We have been thrilled by the response to the project and I couldn't be more grateful to each and every one of the 31,000 people who submitted an image.
"It was so hard to select the final 100 photographs but we hope we have created a collective portrait of our nation, reflecting on what others have experienced as well as our own journeys through this difficult time.
Image: PA) PA)
"It has been fantastic to see these portraits on billboards and outdoor poster sites across the country as part of our community exhibition, and I'm hugely grateful to all our partners for helping us take the images back to the people and communities who took them.
Also, earlier this week Kate had a video call with Johannah Churchill, whose portrait 'Melanie, March 2020' was recreated as a mural in Manchester.
Again, the Duchess looked stunning in a simple baby blue cardigan which was buttoned to the top.
She looked relaxed sat on her sofa surrounded by pictures of her children George, seven, Charlotte, five, and Louis, two.