thedailymirror--2020-02-22--Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo could both end careers at David Beckham's Inter Miami

David Beckham could ensure Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi BOTH end their careers at Inter Miami in the MLS .
And Adrian Heath has no doubt the former Manchester United , Real Madrid and England star will make it happen , with Beckham ’ s MLS new boys already thinking big .
Beckham has a strong relationship with Juventus star Ronaldo ( left ) , who is 35 and eyeing new challenges before he quits .
At 32 , Barcelona megastar Messi has more time on his side , but Heath believes both could end up playing at Miami .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ a blockbuster signing at some stage – and Ronaldo and Messi are the names I hear most , ” said Minnesota United boss Adrian Heath .
“ That would be incredible for football in the USA and if anyone has the global profile to make that dream a reality then it has to be David Beckham .
“ It may not happen just yet , but I can see Ronaldo following in the footsteps of Zlatan Ibrahimovic , Wayne Rooney , Steven Gerrard and Frank Lampard playing in the MLS .
“ For @ @ @ @ @ @ @ destinations if they came to the MLS would be Los Angeles and Miami .
`` And , with his links to both players and the plan Beckham and his backers have in place , I can really only see them going to Miami.
” Heath believes big-name Premier League stars will also be watching Miami ’ s development with interest .
“ I believe the MLS has the potential to become one of the top Leagues in the world , ” added Heath .
“ In the past it ’ s been a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ their careers , but I think that will change .
“ The arrival of Beckham and Miami will help accelerate that switch in mentality .
”

EXCLUSIVE: Minnesota United boss David Beckham has backed David Beckham to lure Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi to Inter Miami in the MLS
Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo could both end careers at David Beckham's Inter Miami
David Beckham could ensure Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi BOTH end their careers at Inter Miami in the MLS.
And Adrian Heath has no doubt the former Manchester United , Real Madrid and England star will make it happen, with Beckham’s MLS new boys already thinking big.
Beckham has a strong relationship with Juventus star Ronaldo (left), who is 35 and eyeing new challenges before he quits.
At 32, Barcelona megastar Messi has more time on his side, but Heath believes both could end up playing at Miami.
“I keep hearing there will be a blockbuster signing at some stage – and Ronaldo and Messi are the names I hear most,” said Minnesota United boss Adrian Heath.
Image: David Beckham/Instagram) David Beckham/Instagram)
“That would be incredible for football in the USA and if anyone has the global profile to make that dream a reality then it has to be David Beckham.
“It may not happen just yet, but I can see Ronaldo following in the footsteps of Zlatan Ibrahimovic, Wayne Rooney, Steven Gerrard and Frank Lampard playing in the MLS.
“For Ronaldo and Messi, the two obvious destinations if they came to the MLS would be Los Angeles and Miami.
Image: UEFA via Getty Images) UEFA via Getty Images)
"And, with his links to both players and the plan Beckham and his backers have in place, I can really only see them going to Miami.”
Heath believes big-name Premier League stars will also be watching Miami’s development with interest.
“I believe the MLS has the potential to become one of the top Leagues in the world,” added Heath.
“In the past it’s been a place for top stars to wind down their careers, but I think that will change.
“The arrival of Beckham and Miami will help accelerate that switch in mentality.”


thedailymirror--2020-02-22--Man City appeal against European ban could leave Liverpool in dock over alleged hacking

Manchester City 's bid to overturn their European ban could end with Liverpool in the dock over allegations that the Premier League champions-elect hacked into the Etihad ’ s scouting database .
Sunday Mirror Sport has been told that City will “ leave nothing off the table ” when they attempt to beat the two-year suspension and £25million fine levied against them by UEFA over FFP violations .
City will take a powerful legal team to the Court of Arbitration for Sport – and they will be armed with evidence that threatens to blow the lid off the murky work @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of City ’ s argument will be that UEFA ’ s decision to punish them is based on an illegally-obtained raft of emails written by senior club officials that were taken out of context to deliver a guilty verdict .
The club ’ s servers were accessed by student Rui Pinto in 2015 .
Pinto is currently being held in prison in Portugal awaiting trial after being charged with 90 counts of hacking , sabotage and fraud .
Details of how Pinto was able to break into City ’ s systems - and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ likely to lead to questions on how City ramped up computer security after discovering in 2013 that their scouting database had been hacked .
A forensic investigation by an independent team of experts pointed the finger at some former City scouts who had left the club to join Liverpool .
A complaint to Anfield led to Liverpool agreeing to pay a £1million compensation package and both clubs signing a confidentiality agreement .
When details of the episode resurfaced last September , the Football Association decided not to take matters further due to the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and the fact that the clubs had agreed a financial settlement .
The FA did , however , offer the caveat that they would look again if further evidence came to light .
If full details of the Spygate matter are aired at the CAS hearing in Lausanne , it will put renewed pressure on Wembley bosses to act .
It could also draw the attention of the police , with offences under the 1990 Computer Misuse Act punishable by a two-year prison sentence and £5,000 fine .
It has not yet been @ @ @ @ @ @ @ be opened up to media scrutiny .
Both UEFA and City would have to agree to the proceedings being reported .
City have appointed leading QC David Pannick to represent them .
The 63-year-old , who became Baron Pannick of Radlett when he was awarded a life peerage in 2008 , twice defeated the government in their bid to hurry through Brexit .
First he successfully represented Gina Miller when she won her bid to prevent Theresa May from taking the UK out of the European Union without parliamentary consent two years ago @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Miller took another case to the UK Supreme Court , claiming that prime minister Boris Johnson had given unlawful advice to the Queen in his bid to prorogue parliament last September .
Baron Pannick will spearhead a daunting City legal team that also includes legal powerhouses Freshfields , Bruckhaus Deringer , Pinsent Masons and Monkton Chambers .
City have also retained the services of Geneva-based Kellerhals Carrard if they are ultimately forced to take their case to the Swiss Federal Court .
Six years ago , when City were fined £49million for FFP @ @ @ @ @ @ @ he would “ rather spend £30million on the 50 best lawyers in the world and sue UEFA for the next 10 years.
” City eventually stepped back from the brink – but will not be accepting any plea bargain arrangements this time .
A source familiar with the case said : “ The word is that City will not accept any sanction this time – not even for £5 .
“ They are employing some of the best legal minds in the world to fight their corner .
“ And the belief is @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the table in a bid to clear the club ’ s name .
”

Pep Guardiola admits he cannot change public perception of Man City over FFP breach
Pep Guardiola admits he cannot change public perception of Man City over FFP breach
EXCLUSIVE: Manchester City will "leave nothing off the table" when they appeal their two-year ban against playing in European competition for FFP breaches
Man City appeal against European ban could leave Liverpool in dock over alleged hacking
Manchester City's bid to overturn their European ban could end with Liverpool in the dock over allegations that the Premier League champions-elect hacked into the Etihad’s scouting database.
Sunday Mirror Sport has been told that City will “leave nothing off the table” when they attempt to beat the two-year suspension and £25million fine levied against them by UEFA over FFP violations.
City will take a powerful legal team to the Court of Arbitration for Sport – and they will be armed with evidence that threatens to blow the lid off the murky work of football politics.
A central tenet of City’s argument will be that UEFA’s decision to punish them is based on an illegally-obtained raft of emails written by senior club officials that were taken out of context to deliver a guilty verdict.
The club’s servers were accessed by student Rui Pinto in 2015.
Image: Action Images via Reuters) Action Images via Reuters)
Pinto is currently being held in prison in Portugal awaiting trial after being charged with 90 counts of hacking, sabotage and fraud.
Details of how Pinto was able to break into City’s systems - and his motivations for doing so - are likely to lead to questions on how City ramped up computer security after discovering in 2013 that their scouting database had been hacked.
A forensic investigation by an independent team of experts pointed the finger at some former City scouts who had left the club to join Liverpool.
A complaint to Anfield led to Liverpool agreeing to pay a £1million compensation package and both clubs signing a confidentiality agreement.
When details of the episode resurfaced last September, the Football Association decided not to take matters further due to the “age of the alleged concerns” and the fact that the clubs had agreed a financial settlement.
Image: West Ham United FC via Getty Ima) West Ham United FC via Getty Ima)
The FA did, however, offer the caveat that they would look again if further evidence came to light.
If full details of the Spygate matter are aired at the CAS hearing in Lausanne, it will put renewed pressure on Wembley bosses to act.
It could also draw the attention of the police, with offences under the 1990 Computer Misuse Act punishable by a two-year prison sentence and £5,000 fine.
It has not yet been decided whether City’s appeal will be opened up to media scrutiny.
Both UEFA and City would have to agree to the proceedings being reported.
City have appointed leading QC David Pannick to represent them.
Image: EMPICS Sport) EMPICS Sport)
The 63-year-old, who became Baron Pannick of Radlett when he was awarded a life peerage in 2008, twice defeated the government in their bid to hurry through Brexit .
First he successfully represented Gina Miller when she won her bid to prevent Theresa May from taking the UK out of the European Union without parliamentary consent two years ago.
And he also prevailed when Mrs Miller took another case to the UK Supreme Court, claiming that prime minister Boris Johnson had given unlawful advice to the Queen in his bid to prorogue parliament last September.
Baron Pannick will spearhead a daunting City legal team that also includes legal powerhouses Freshfields, Bruckhaus Deringer, Pinsent Masons and Monkton Chambers.
City have also retained the services of Geneva-based Kellerhals Carrard if they are ultimately forced to take their case to the Swiss Federal Court.
Six years ago, when City were fined £49million for FFP violations, chairman Khaldoon al Mubarek said he would “rather spend £30million on the 50 best lawyers in the world and sue UEFA for the next 10 years.”
City eventually stepped back from the brink – but will not be accepting any plea bargain arrangements this time.
A source familiar with the case said: “The word is that City will not accept any sanction this time – not even for £5.
“They are employing some of the best legal minds in the world to fight their corner.
“And the belief is that absolutely nothing will be left off the table in a bid to clear the club’s name.”


thedailymirror--2020-02-23--BREAKING Eden Hazard suffers broken leg in Real Madrid's defeat to Levante

Eden Hazard will miss Real Madrid 's Champions League last-16 tie with Manchester City after suffering a broken ankle during Saturday 's La Liga defeat at Levante .
The former Chelsea star limped off during the second half and scans have shown Hazard has sustained a fractured fibula .
A club statement said : `` Following the tests carried out today on our player , Eden Hazard , by the Real Madrid medical department , he has been diagnosed with a fracture to his right distal fibula .
`` His recovery will continue to be assessed . ''
The Belgian @ @ @ @ @ @ @ November after being injured against Paris St Germain in the Champions League group stages .
Hazard , who made a welcome return to action in the 2-2 draw against Celta Vigo last weekend , received ice treatment to his ankle when sitting on the bench following his substitution after 67 minutes .
But Zinedine Zidane 's worst fears were confirmed and Hazard faces a spell on the sidelines .
Madrid have not said how long they expect Hazard to be sidelined for but reports in Spain suggest he could be out for another @ @ @ @ @ @ @ former Chelsea star out of both Champions League matches against City , the first of which takes place at the Bernabeu on Wednesday .
It would also see him miss next weekend 's El Clasico showdown against title rivals Barcelona , as well as a host of other matches for Zinedine Zidane 's men .

Real Madrid coach Zinedine Zidane was left counting the cost of a 1-0 defeat to Levante as Eden Hazard suffered a serious injury
Eden Hazard will miss Real Madrid's Champions League last-16 tie with Manchester City after suffering a broken ankle during Saturday's La Liga defeat at Levante.
The former Chelsea star limped off during the second half and scans have shown Hazard has sustained a fractured fibula.
A club statement said: "Following the tests carried out today on our player, Eden Hazard, by the Real Madrid medical department, he has been diagnosed with a fracture to his right distal fibula.
"His recovery will continue to be assessed."
The Belgian summer signing had been sidelined since late November after being injured against Paris St Germain in the Champions League group stages.
Image: AFP via Getty Images) AFP via Getty Images)
Hazard, who made a welcome return to action in the 2-2 draw against Celta Vigo last weekend, received ice treatment to his ankle when sitting on the bench following his substitution after 67 minutes.
But Zinedine Zidane's worst fears were confirmed and Hazard faces a spell on the sidelines.
Madrid have not said how long they expect Hazard to be sidelined for but reports in Spain suggest he could be out for another two months.
That would rule the former Chelsea star out of both Champions League matches against City, the first of which takes place at the Bernabeu on Wednesday.
It would also see him miss next weekend's El Clasico showdown against title rivals Barcelona, as well as a host of other matches for Zinedine Zidane's men.


thedailymirror--2020-02-23--Italy 0-17 Scotland: Stuart Hogg's solo try eases pressure on under-fire Gregor Townsend

Stuart Hogg helped relieved some of the pressure on coach Gregor Townsend as his stunning solo try sent Scotland on their way to their first win of the Guinness Six Nations campaign .
The new skipper has had a championship to forget so far after costly mistakes in the defeats to Ireland and England .
But he went some way to atoning for those blunders as his 20th Test touchdown opened the scoring in a 17-0 win in Rome .
The Dark Blues were again guilty of failing to take their chances but Chris Harris and Adam Hastings also got @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to give Townsend some respite after a bruising tournament overshadowed by the Finn Russell row .
That bust-up with Scotland 's star man , combined with last year 's early World Cup exit and six games without a win in the Six Nations , had placed the head coach under increasing scrutiny but his team will now welcome France to Murrayfield in a fortnight with confidence renewed after a deserved victory .
Scotland had failed to register a try in either of their two opening defeats despite having more than enough chances .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ Eternal City must have feared their side were set for a fresh bout of white-line fever as another chance went begging eight minutes in .
A monster 60-yard kick from Hogg forced a line-out deep into the Azzurri 's 22 but while the hosts were caught out by Stuart McInally 's long throw for Sam Johnson , they were back in position to hold up Hogg before a knock-on from Magnus Bradbury saw the Scots come frustrated yet again .
The Dark Blues ' scrum was working well and a big shunt should @ @ @ @ @ @ @ points .
Adam Hastings , however , shanked a simple kick almost in front of the sticks .
It was a sloppy start from Townsend 's team and it almost became a disastrous one as another poor swipe of Hastings ' boot released Mattia Bellini .
The Zebre wing danced past three tackles before storming up field , with Jayden Hayward only prevented from scoring by Hogg 's last-ditch tackle .
But it was Scotland who at last found a breakthrough in the 23rd minute .
Blair Kinghorn put Matteo Minozzi under pressure @ @ @ @ @ @ @ only respond by firing straight at Jamie Ritchie in centre-field .
The flanker handed off to Hogg and the skipper did the rest , rampaging through a gap in the hosts ' line before striding away from Hayden to score a sensational try .
It was a moment of redemption for the relieved captain as he was pounced upon by his jubilant team-mates after hitting back at those who have suggested the armband might be too heavy for him .
Hastings missed the conversion but Scotland thought they had a second try on @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in under the hosts but the celebrations were cut short when the TMO alerted referee Ben O'Keeffe to Hamish Watson 's forward pass in the build-up .
Tommaso Allan then fired a late penalty against the post as Italy wasted a chance before Scotland 's 5-0 lead before the break .
But Scotland were still being wasteful , with Price and Ritchie again letting the ball slip through their fingers with the line in sight either side of the turnaround .
They did not lose heart though and got their reward in the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 17 phases of sheer grunt on the Italian line where Italy 's resistance looked like it might pay off but in the end there was just enough space for Harris to squeeze through wide on the right for the second .
Again Hastings failed to convert .
Italy had to play out the final stages a man light after Federico Zani was binned for a tip-tackle on Grant Gilchrist .
And with their legs tiring they could do nothing as Hastings pick-pocketed a ruck before cantering in under the posts to put the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and their coach .

Scotland got their Six Nations 2020 campaign up and running with a resounding victory in Rome on Saturday
Stuart Hogg helped relieved some of the pressure on coach Gregor Townsend as his stunning solo try sent Scotland on their way to their first win of the Guinness Six Nations campaign.
The new skipper has had a championship to forget so far after costly mistakes in the defeats to Ireland and England.
But he went some way to atoning for those blunders as his 20th Test touchdown opened the scoring in a 17-0 win in Rome.
The Dark Blues were again guilty of failing to take their chances but Chris Harris and Adam Hastings also got on the scoresheet at the Stadio Olimpico to give Townsend some respite after a bruising tournament overshadowed by the Finn Russell row.
Image: SIPA USA/PA Images) SIPA USA/PA Images)
That bust-up with Scotland's star man, combined with last year's early World Cup exit and six games without a win in the Six Nations, had placed the head coach under increasing scrutiny but his team will now welcome France to Murrayfield in a fortnight with confidence renewed after a deserved victory.
Scotland had failed to register a try in either of their two opening defeats despite having more than enough chances.
And the travelling Tartan Army in the Eternal City must have feared their side were set for a fresh bout of white-line fever as another chance went begging eight minutes in.
A monster 60-yard kick from Hogg forced a line-out deep into the Azzurri's 22 but while the hosts were caught out by Stuart McInally's long throw for Sam Johnson, they were back in position to hold up Hogg before a knock-on from Magnus Bradbury saw the Scots come frustrated yet again.
Image: SIPA USA/PA Images) SIPA USA/PA Images)
The Dark Blues' scrum was working well and a big shunt should have been rewarded with an easy three points. Adam Hastings, however, shanked a simple kick almost in front of the sticks.
It was a sloppy start from Townsend's team and it almost became a disastrous one as another poor swipe of Hastings' boot released Mattia Bellini. The Zebre wing danced past three tackles before storming up field, with Jayden Hayward only prevented from scoring by Hogg's last-ditch tackle.
But it was Scotland who at last found a breakthrough in the 23rd minute.
Blair Kinghorn put Matteo Minozzi under pressure with a well-placed kick and he could only respond by firing straight at Jamie Ritchie in centre-field. The flanker handed off to Hogg and the skipper did the rest, rampaging through a gap in the hosts' line before striding away from Hayden to score a sensational try.
Image: PA) PA)
It was a moment of redemption for the relieved captain as he was pounced upon by his jubilant team-mates after hitting back at those who have suggested the armband might be too heavy for him.
Hastings missed the conversion but Scotland thought they had a second try on the half-hour mark as Ali Price scampered in under the hosts but the celebrations were cut short when the TMO alerted referee Ben O'Keeffe to Hamish Watson's forward pass in the build-up.
Tommaso Allan then fired a late penalty against the post as Italy wasted a chance before Scotland's 5-0 lead before the break.
But Scotland were still being wasteful, with Price and Ritchie again letting the ball slip through their fingers with the line in sight either side of the turnaround.
They did not lose heart though and got their reward in the 47th minute. There were times during 17 phases of sheer grunt on the Italian line where Italy's resistance looked like it might pay off but in the end there was just enough space for Harris to squeeze through wide on the right for the second. Again Hastings failed to convert.
Italy had to play out the final stages a man light after Federico Zani was binned for a tip-tackle on Grant Gilchrist.
And with their legs tiring they could do nothing as Hastings pick-pocketed a ruck before cantering in under the posts to put the seal on a much-needed win for Scotland and their coach.


thedailymirror--2020-02-23--Heartbroken dad who found three children dead says life is 'minute by minute'

A heartbroken dad has posted a tribute to his three children a month after their deaths , saying his world fell apart and `` life is minute by minute now '' .
Andrew McGinley returned from work on Friday , January 24 , to discover Conor , nine , Darragh , seven and Carla , three , dead inside their home .
The children 's mother Deirdre Morley has been charged with their murders , the Irish Mirror reports .
Mr McGinley posted an update on a fundraising page which has raised €40,000 for the family to date .
He @ @ @ @ @ @ @ I can not tell you all what to say to me as I really don ’ t know .
Hugs and handshakes are good , but stories about my kids , your kids , any kids are always welcome .
“ Life is minute by minute now , one foot in front of the other and just keep breathing .
“ I miss the kids so much that my heart not only aches , it ’ s in constant pain and is only soothed somewhat by the love that floods over me when @ @ @ @ @ @ @ memories of Conor , Darragh and Carla which cross my mind constantly.
” Andrew , who returned to the house in Newcastle , Co Dublin , he shared with his wife and three children days after the tragedy , said he would be lost without the support of the tight-knit local community .
He added : “ We ’ re all still lost , we ’ re all still grieving and we ’ re all still heartbroken .
So don ’ t avoid us , don ’ t feel embarrassed and don ’ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
`` A reassuring hand on our shoulders is fine , a story about Conor , Darragh and Carla would be fantastic , turning back time would cure all our ills.
” The loving father revealed clips of his eldest son Conor , a keen footballer and music fan , would be uploaded to YouTube shortly as he plans to coach the team he loved – Rathcoole Boys FC .
Of his beloved Carla , who counted Frozen ’ s Elsa and Anna among her fairytale heroes , he said : “ Please @ @ @ @ @ @ @ it snow , let it snow for Carla ’ s snowman.
” The community in Rathcoole and Newcastle is now planning a playground in memory of the McGinley children and another local child , Clodagh Magliozzi , who died in 2013 .
Clodagh is fondly remembered by staff at Happy Feet Learning Centre , where Carla was also enrolled .
The playground will be called Carla ’ s Kingdom .
The organisers of a coffee morning said they were inspired “ through the heartfelt words of Andrew McGinley and the inspiration of Carla @ @ @ @ @ @ @ well as Clodagh Magliozzi ” .
They added : “ Happy Feet Early Learning Centre , in conjunction with the surrounding communities , are creating a playground to pay tribute and remember the lives of our four fallen angels .
”

mirrornews@mirror.co.uk (Sylvia Pownall, Chiara Fiorillo)

Andrew McGinley returned from work on Friday, January 24, to discover the children dead inside their home. The children's mother Deirdre Morley has been charged with their murders
Heartbroken dad who found three children dead says life is 'minute by minute'
A heartbroken dad has posted a tribute to his three children a month after their deaths, saying his world fell apart and "life is minute by minute now".
Andrew McGinley returned from work on Friday, January 24, to discover Conor, nine, Darragh, seven and Carla, three, dead inside their home.
The children's mother Deirdre Morley has been charged with their murders, the Irish Mirror reports.
Mr McGinley posted an update on a fundraising page which has raised €40,000 for the family to date.
He said: “I’m sorry I cannot tell you all what to say to me as I really don’t know. Hugs and handshakes are good, but stories about my kids, your kids, any kids are always welcome.
“Life is minute by minute now, one foot in front of the other and just keep breathing.
“I miss the kids so much that my heart not only aches, it’s in constant pain and is only soothed somewhat by the love that floods over me when I recall any one of the joyful memories of Conor, Darragh and Carla which cross my mind constantly.”
Image: PA) PA)
Andrew, who returned to the house in Newcastle, Co Dublin, he shared with his wife and three children days after the tragedy, said he would be lost without the support of the tight-knit local community.
He added: “We’re all still lost, we’re all still grieving and we’re all still heartbroken. So don’t avoid us, don’t feel embarrassed and don’t feel you need to say anything.
"A reassuring hand on our shoulders is fine, a story about Conor, Darragh and Carla would be fantastic, turning back time would cure all our ills.”
The loving father revealed clips of his eldest son Conor, a keen footballer and music fan, would be uploaded to YouTube shortly as he plans to coach the team he loved – Rathcoole Boys FC.
Image: PA) PA) Image: PA) PA)
Of his beloved Carla, who counted Frozen’s Elsa and Anna among her fairytale heroes, he said: “Please, please let it snow, let it snow, let it snow for Carla’s snowman.”
The community in Rathcoole and Newcastle is now planning a playground in memory of the McGinley children and another local child, Clodagh Magliozzi, who died in 2013.
Clodagh is fondly remembered by staff at Happy Feet Learning Centre, where Carla was also enrolled. The playground will be called Carla’s Kingdom.
The organisers of a coffee morning said they were inspired “through the heartfelt words of Andrew McGinley and the inspiration of Carla, Conor and Darragh McGinley, as well as Clodagh Magliozzi”.
They added: “Happy Feet Early Learning Centre, in conjunction with the surrounding communities, are creating a playground to pay tribute and remember the lives of our four fallen angels.”


thedailymirror--2020-02-23--Maro Itoje calls on England fans to raise roof for "titanic" Ireland clash

Maro Itoje has called on Twickenham to pump up the volume for an England-Ireland clash billed as “ titanic ” by Eddie Jones .
Itoje sounded his rallying cry as team mate Courtney Lawes showed just how up for the fight England are by emerging from the final training session sporting a massive black eye .
Jones comes into today ’ s showdown under pressure after talking himself into trouble and naming a team with numerous square pegs in round holes .
On seeing the selection Sir Clive Woodward tipped Ireland to win , branding Jones ’ strategy of picking @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
The Australian insists his players are hitting form at just the right time to cope with the unbeaten Six Nations co-leaders and predicted : “ This will be a titanic clash ” .
And Itoje claimed to be in no doubt that with a full house roaring them on , England can end Ireland ’ s Triple Crown dream and catapult themselves back into the title reckoning .
He said : “ The last couple of games I have played at Twickenham it has been as noisy as anywhere I have played @ @ @ @ @ @ @ been really , really special , the crowd have really brought into the type of game we are trying to play and it has been a very warm environment to play in , super loud .
“ When you have that support and the going gets tough , it does really put an extra spring in your step .
So please , the more noise the better.
” Since Andy Farrell took charge post World Cup , Ireland have worked hard with their players to establish what it means to be Irish and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ even inviting into camp U2 frontman Bono .
But Itoje reckons it is a nonsense to suggest any country has a monopoly on national pride and says he and his team mates are every bit as passionate about playing for the flag .
“ We take a lot of pride in this country , ” insisted Itoje , nominating actor Idris Elba as the public figure he would choose to inspire him .
“ We ’ re blessed to be a part of it .
And to be a part of the England @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ’ s a huge thing that each and every player holds dear .
“ Especially playing at home there ’ s a huge culture , a huge buy in , a huge collective spirit .
I think we ’ re going to show that a lot this weekend.
” Evidence of how much today ’ s game means to the players came in the form of Lawes ’ shiner - a nearly closed right eye caused by an eve-of-game collision yesterday .
Itoje admits the intensity has cranked up this week , “ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ not understanding what 50 per cent means and going in at 100 per cent !
” The time for fighting amongst themselves is over .
Judgement hour has arrived .

“We take a lot of pride in this country. We’re blessed to be a part of it. And to be a part of the England team is a huge honour. It’s a huge thing that each and every player holds dear"
Maro Itoje has called on Twickenham to pump up the volume for an England-Ireland clash billed as “titanic” by Eddie Jones.
Itoje sounded his rallying cry as team mate Courtney Lawes showed just how up for the fight England are by emerging from the final training session sporting a massive black eye.
Jones comes into today’s showdown under pressure after talking himself into trouble and naming a team with numerous square pegs in round holes.
On seeing the selection Sir Clive Woodward tipped Ireland to win, branding Jones’ strategy of picking players out of position ‘high-risk’.
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The Australian insists his players are hitting form at just the right time to cope with the unbeaten Six Nations co-leaders and predicted: “This will be a titanic clash”.
And Itoje claimed to be in no doubt that with a full house roaring them on, England can end Ireland’s Triple Crown dream and catapult themselves back into the title reckoning.
He said: “The last couple of games I have played at Twickenham it has been as noisy as anywhere I have played in the world.
Image: Getty Images) Getty Images)
“It has been really, really special, the crowd have really brought into the type of game we are trying to play and it has been a very warm environment to play in, super loud.
“When you have that support and the going gets tough, it does really put an extra spring in your step. So please, the more noise the better.”
Since Andy Farrell took charge post World Cup, Ireland have worked hard with their players to establish what it means to be Irish and to tap into that emotional seam - even inviting into camp U2 frontman Bono.
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But Itoje reckons it is a nonsense to suggest any country has a monopoly on national pride and says he and his team mates are every bit as passionate about playing for the flag.
“We take a lot of pride in this country,” insisted Itoje, nominating actor Idris Elba as the public figure he would choose to inspire him.
“We’re blessed to be a part of it. And to be a part of the England team is a huge honour. It’s a huge thing that each and every player holds dear.
Image: PA) PA)
“Especially playing at home there’s a huge culture, a huge buy in, a huge collective spirit. I think we’re going to show that a lot this weekend.”
Evidence of how much today’s game means to the players came in the form of Lawes’ shiner - a nearly closed right eye caused by an eve-of-game collision yesterday.
Itoje admits the intensity has cranked up this week, “probably” due to team mates “not understanding what 50 per cent means and going in at 100 per cent!”
The time for fighting amongst themselves is over. Judgement hour has arrived.
ENGLAND: Daly; May, Tuilagi, Farrell (capt), Joseph; Ford, Youngs; Marler, George, Sinckler, Itoje, Kruis, Lawes, Underhill, Curry.
Replacements: Cowan-Dickie, Genge, Stuart, Launchbury, Ewels, Earl, Heinz, Slade.
IRELAND: Larmour; Conway, Henshaw, Aki, Stockdale; Sexton (capt), Murray; Healy, Herring, Furlong, Toner, Ryan, O'Mahony, van der Flier, Stander.
Replacements: Kelleher, Kilcoyne, Porter, Dillame, Doris, Cooney, Byrne, Earls.


thedailymirror--2020-02-23--M6 closed in both directions with long delays after two lorries collide

A shocking lorry crash has closed the M6 in both directions after two HGVs collided this morning .
Dramatic pictures show one lorry on its side next to a crushed central reservation and goods scattered across the motorway .
The two HGVs collided during the early hours , sparking traffic and travel chaos for many motorists travelling in the Midlands .
The vehicles crashed at junction 10 near Walsall closing the northbound and southbound directions , BirminghamLive reports .
Highways England are at the scene working to clear the wreckage .
A spokesman said : `` The M6 northbound and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to an accident involving a vehicle crossing the central reservation .
A Central Motorway Police Group spokesman confirmed no injuries have been reported from the collision .
He said : `` Owing to a collision between two heavy goods vehicles at junction 10 there will be delays in the area throughout the day , please find an alternative route . ''
The spokesperson for the body added : `` Luckily no injuries . ''
Motorists travelling on the M6 towards Wednesbury , including the Ikea and Gallagher Retail Park , were warned of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to Norwich City at Molineux were advised to take more time over their journeys to the stadium for the 2pm kick-off to see Wolverhampton Wanderers and Norwich City .
West Midlands Network , which overseas public transport in the West Midlands , tweeted : `` Due to a lorry on its side , the M6 is currently closed in both directions at J10 Walsall .
`` Traffic is diverting via the slip roads and roundabout above the motorway .
Expect delays to your journey . ''
Motorists criticised dangerous driving on Twitter and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of the crash is risky .
One person wrote : `` I 'm sure drivers lose their minds on this stretch .
The standard of driving is awful and not helped by 'smart ' motorways constantly varying the speed limit without reason . ''
Another commented : `` The amount of near misses I see around that stretch is unbelievable .
Three junctions in close proximity does n't help at all . ''

mirrornews@mirror.co.uk (Matt Simpson, James Rodger, Lila Randall)

Two HGVs collided in the early hours of the morning when one was trying to cross the central reservation. Highways England are working to clear the wreckage.
M6 closed in both directions with long delays after two lorries collide
A shocking lorry crash has closed the M6 in both directions after two HGVs collided this morning.
Dramatic pictures show one lorry on its side next to a crushed central reservation and goods scattered across the motorway.
The two HGVs collided during the early hours, sparking traffic and travel chaos for many motorists travelling in the Midlands.
The vehicles crashed at junction 10 near Walsall closing the northbound and southbound directions, BirminghamLive reports.
Highways England are at the scene working to clear the wreckage.
A spokesman said: "The M6 northbound and southbound at junction J10 is blocked due to an accident involving a vehicle crossing the central reservation.
Image: @HighwaysWMIDS/Twitter) @HighwaysWMIDS/Twitter)
A Central Motorway Police Group spokesman confirmed no injuries have been reported from the collision.
He said: "Owing to a collision between two heavy goods vehicles at junction 10 there will be delays in the area throughout the day, please find an alternative route."
The spokesperson for the body added: "Luckily no injuries."
Motorists travelling on the M6 towards Wednesbury, including the Ikea and Gallagher Retail Park, were warned of the long delays.
Image: Birmingham Live WS) Birmingham Live WS)
Football fans heading to Norwich City at Molineux were advised to take more time over their journeys to the stadium for the 2pm kick-off to see Wolverhampton Wanderers and Norwich City.
West Midlands Network, which overseas public transport in the West Midlands, tweeted: "Due to a lorry on its side, the M6 is currently closed in both directions at J10 Walsall.
"Traffic is diverting via the slip roads and roundabout above the motorway. Expect delays to your journey."
Motorists criticised dangerous driving on Twitter and said the road layout at the scene of the crash is risky.
One person wrote: "I'm sure drivers lose their minds on this stretch. The standard of driving is awful and not helped by 'smart' motorways constantly varying the speed limit without reason."
Another commented: "The amount of near misses I see around that stretch is unbelievable. Three junctions in close proximity doesn't help at all."


thedailymirror--2020-02-23--Woman on birthday night out punched unconscious in racist 'coronavirus rage' attack

A woman was punched unconscious when she defended her Chinese friend from a man shouting `` take your f***ing coronavirus back home '' .
Meera Solanki was celebrating her 28th birthday when her friend Mandy Huang was accused of carrying the coronavirus and dubbed `` a dirty C**** '' by a group of men .
The vile racial attack took place outside Birmingham 's Ana Rocha Bar and Gallery , on Frederick Street , in the early hours of Sunday , February 9 .
West Midlands Police have launched an investigation into the attack , BirminghamLive reports .
In an @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , said : “ I was having Birthday drinks with a group of of girls and guys including Chinese friends .
“ There were a group of Asian men inside the venue - one of them kept coming up to me and harassing me .
He seemed to have a problem with me being an Indian girl with a multi racial group of friends .
“ We tried to ignore him , even when he tried to spit at one of my friends .
Towards the end of the night - there was @ @ @ @ @ @ @ including my Chinese friend Mandy .
`` The man came over again and was being aggressive so we left but he followed us .
For some reason he got really angry with her .
He started abusing her calling her a dirty chink .
He said `` take your f****** Corona virus and take it back home.
“ “ I was shocked and angry so I shouted for him to stop and tried to push him away .
He punched me in the head , I hit the pavement and was knocked unconcious @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the scene .
Miss Solanki , a trainee lawyer , spent six hours at Heartlands Hospital where she was treated for concussion .
She was off work for a week .
She added : `` I was so shocked and horrified by his aggressive behaviour and horrific words .
As I lay unconscious he continued to threaten my friends and abuse them before walking away calmly with his group of friends who did nothing to stop him or help me.
” One witness told the Sunday Mercury : `` What I saw was @ @ @ @ @ @ @ . ''
There are 400,000 Chinese people living in England and Wales .
Reports of coronavirus violence has already surfaced in Newcastle , York and Manchester .
This month 's shocking attack is the first in our region .
Leading members of the Second City 's Chinese community fear it will not be the last .
A spokeswoman for Birmingham Chinese Society - set-up to foster relations between the city 's Western and East Asian residents - said : `` There has always been abuse .
The virus has given some individuals a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ misunderstanding over why some members of the Chinese community wear masks has added to the tension .
She explained : `` We wear masks to protect others from our coughs and sneezes .
Some wear them as a protection against pollution .
Some women wear them because they do n't want to be seen without make-up .
We do it to protect others , not ourselves . ''
Respected businesswoman Dorian Chan , one of the most powerful figures in Birmingham 's Chinese quarter , said : `` For a man to attack @ @ @ @ @ @ @ from his racial abuse , what has this world come to ?
`` But I have heard of similar attacks based on people 's shocking racism after the coronavirus outbreak .
There is a a lot of ignorant people who now have an excuse to attack us .
“ I know of a Chinese student at Birmingham University who was punched in the face in Harborne - just because he was wearing a mask .
He had his jaw dislocated .
`` I ’ ve heard of Chinese people being chucked off buses @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and telling them to get off .
And the bus drivers do not stop it happening . ''
Ms Chan , who co-owns popular Chinatown restaurants Wing Wah and Caffe Chino , added : `` The virus has given some people an excuse to attack us . ''
James Wong , chairman of Birmingham 's Southside Birmingham Improvement District and managing director of the Chung Ying Restaurant Group , told the Sunday Mercury : `` I believe the diversity of our city is one of the reasons that any racially motivated incidents have @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of the UK .
“ Of course , any racially motivated incident against an individual or community is entirely unacceptable and needs to be addressed .
We are working across our community at all levels to keep all informed of the situation and ensure that we ’ re doing everything we can to offer support and guidance .
`` Fundamentally , it is important that we maintain a sense of balance and proportion in terms of the impact here in Birmingham and the UK , that any media coverage of the coronavirus is @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ’ t allow the spread of misinformation .
As a global community , we need to stand together and support each other.
” Last night , a manager at Ana Rocha Bar confirmed the attack had taken place outside his premises , but said he was unaware what sparked the violence .
The popular venue has CCTV of the incident .
A West Midlands Police spokeswoman said : `` A man made racist remarks to one woman and after he was asked to stop he punched another female , in her 20s , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ knocked unconscious but escaped without serious injury .
`` The attacker is described as Asian , 5ft 8ins tall , of large build and was wearing a flat cap and hoodie at the time .
`` Anyone with information can contact us via Live Chat at west-midlands.police.uk between 8am and midnight or call 101 anytime .
Quote crime reference number 20BW/39330Q/20 . ''
West Midlands Ambulance Services said : “ We were called at 2:03am on February 9 to reports of an assault at an address on Frederick Street .
An off-duty paramedic @ @ @ @ @ @ @ patient . ''

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Meera Solanki was hit by a man after defending her Chinese friend from vile racial slurs "take your f***ing coronavirus back home" during a night out in Birmingham
A woman was punched unconscious when she defended her Chinese friend from a man shouting "take your f***ing coronavirus back home".
Meera Solanki was celebrating her 28th birthday when her friend Mandy Huang was accused of carrying the coronavirus and dubbed "a dirty C****" by a group of men.
The vile racial attack took place outside Birmingham's Ana Rocha Bar and Gallery, on Frederick Street, in the early hours of Sunday, February 9. West Midlands Police have launched an investigation into the attack, BirminghamLive reports.
In an interview with Sunday Mercury, Miss Solanki, said: “I was having Birthday drinks with a group of of girls and guys including Chinese friends.
“There were a group of Asian men inside the venue - one of them kept coming up to me and harassing me. He seemed to have a problem with me being an Indian girl with a multi racial group of friends.
“We tried to ignore him, even when he tried to spit at one of my friends. Towards the end of the night - there was just the three of us girls left including my Chinese friend Mandy.
"The man came over again and was being aggressive so we left but he followed us. For some reason he got really angry with her. He started abusing her calling her a dirty chink. He said "take your f****** Corona virus and take it back home.“
“I was shocked and angry so I shouted for him to stop and tried to push him away. He punched me in the head, I hit the pavement and was knocked unconcious."
An ambulance was called to the scene.
Miss Solanki, a trainee lawyer, spent six hours at Heartlands Hospital where she was treated for concussion. She was off work for a week.
She added: "I was so shocked and horrified by his aggressive behaviour and horrific words. As I lay unconscious he continued to threaten my friends and abuse them before walking away calmly with his group of friends who did nothing to stop him or help me.”
One witness told the Sunday Mercury: "What I saw was beyond despicable. A totally vicious assault."
Image: Anadolu Agency via Getty Images) Anadolu Agency via Getty Images)
There are 400,000 Chinese people living in England and Wales. Reports of coronavirus violence has already surfaced in Newcastle, York and Manchester.
This month's shocking attack is the first in our region. Leading members of the Second City's Chinese community fear it will not be the last.
A spokeswoman for Birmingham Chinese Society - set-up to foster relations between the city's Western and East Asian residents - said: "There has always been abuse. The virus has given some individuals a reason for that abuse."
A misunderstanding over why some members of the Chinese community wear masks has added to the tension.
She explained: "We wear masks to protect others from our coughs and sneezes. Some wear them as a protection against pollution. Some women wear them because they don't want to be seen without make-up. We do it to protect others, not ourselves."
Respected businesswoman Dorian Chan, one of the most powerful figures in Birmingham's Chinese quarter, said: "For a man to attack a girl for defending her Chinese friend from his racial abuse, what has this world come to?
Image: PA) PA)
"But I have heard of similar attacks based on people's shocking racism after the coronavirus outbreak. There is a a lot of ignorant people who now have an excuse to attack us.
“I know of a Chinese student at Birmingham University who was punched in the face in Harborne - just because he was wearing a mask. He had his jaw dislocated.
"I’ve heard of Chinese people being chucked off buses in Birmingham because other passengers are complaining and telling them to get off. And the bus drivers do not stop it happening."
Ms Chan, who co-owns popular Chinatown restaurants Wing Wah and Caffe Chino, added: "The virus has given some people an excuse to attack us."
James Wong, chairman of Birmingham's Southside Birmingham Improvement District and managing director of the Chung Ying Restaurant Group, told the Sunday Mercury: "I believe the diversity of our city is one of the reasons that any racially motivated incidents have been relatively low compared to other parts of the UK.
Image: Graham Young) Graham Young)
“Of course, any racially motivated incident against an individual or community is entirely unacceptable and needs to be addressed. We are working across our community at all levels to keep all informed of the situation and ensure that we’re doing everything we can to offer support and guidance.
"Fundamentally, it is important that we maintain a sense of balance and proportion in terms of the impact here in Birmingham and the UK, that any media coverage of the coronavirus is reported in a responsible way that doesn’t allow the spread of misinformation. As a global community, we need to stand together and support each other.”
Last night, a manager at Ana Rocha Bar confirmed the attack had taken place outside his premises, but said he was unaware what sparked the violence.
The popular venue has CCTV of the incident.
A West Midlands Police spokeswoman said: "A man made racist remarks to one woman and after he was asked to stop he punched another female, in her 20s, in the face. She was temporarily knocked unconscious but escaped without serious injury.
"The attacker is described as Asian, 5ft 8ins tall, of large build and was wearing a flat cap and hoodie at the time.
"Anyone with information can contact us via Live Chat at west-midlands.police.uk between 8am and midnight or call 101 anytime. Quote crime reference number 20BW/39330Q/20."
West Midlands Ambulance Services said: “We were called at 2:03am on February 9 to reports of an assault at an address on Frederick Street. An off-duty paramedic was already at the scene with the patient."


thedailymirror--2020-02-23--Juan Mata plotting Watford revenge mission as Man Utd eye top four spot

Juan Mata is determined to make amends for Manchester United 's most chastening loss of the season when Watford arrive at Old Trafford on Sunday .
Things were looking up for Ole Gunnar Solskjaer 's side as they headed to Vicarage Road just before Christmas , having recently secured impressive Premier League victories against Tottenham and Manchester City .
But things went awry in spectacular fashion in Hertfordshire as Nigel Pearson 's first match as Watford boss ended in a surprise 2-0 win .
David De Gea 's gaffe allowed Ismaila Sarr to score a second-half opener that Troy Deeney @ @ @ @ @ @ @ poor Aaron Wan-Bissaka lunge - a day that still rankles at Old Trafford .
`` Yeah , that was n't a very good day for us ... neither the performance nor the result , '' United midfielder Mata said .
`` They have been doing well under their new manager .
I always thought they had a very strong team physically and they are difficult to beat .
`` So it will be tough but hopefully we can get a good result and from there build until the end of the season .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ minute at Vicarage Road , where then rock-bottom Watford had been there for the taking during a nervy first half .
The Spaniard has called for a stronger start when the sides resume battle on Sunday as United look to step up their top-four tilt on the back of Monday 's win at rivals Chelsea .
`` It 's always important to score early if you can because then the game goes more into your direction , '' Mata told United Review .
`` You can play more relaxed let 's say , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ one , two or three goals to win the game , which can happen if you concede first , so it 's always a plus .
`` We have had some games in which we did n't score first but we still won the game through a comeback which is always a nice feeling , but I would always rather score first .
`` This game is at Old Trafford and we need to focus on starting it very strongly and try to create as much as we can and try to be @ @ @ @ @ @

Mata has called for a stronger start when the sides resume battle on Sunday as United look to step up their top-four tilt on the back of Monday's win at rivals Chelsea
Juan Mata is determined to make amends for Manchester United's most chastening loss of the season when Watford arrive at Old Trafford on Sunday.
Things were looking up for Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's side as they headed to Vicarage Road just before Christmas, having recently secured impressive Premier League victories against Tottenham and Manchester City.
But things went awry in spectacular fashion in Hertfordshire as Nigel Pearson's first match as Watford boss ended in a surprise 2-0 win.
David De Gea's gaffe allowed Ismaila Sarr to score a second-half opener that Troy Deeney quickly compounded from the spot after a poor Aaron Wan-Bissaka lunge - a day that still rankles at Old Trafford.
Image: Getty Images) Getty Images)
"Yeah, that wasn't a very good day for us... neither the performance nor the result," United midfielder Mata said.
"They have been doing well under their new manager. I always thought they had a very strong team physically and they are difficult to beat.
"So it will be tough but hopefully we can get a good result and from there build until the end of the season."
Image: PA) PA)
Mata came on in the 72nd minute at Vicarage Road, where then rock-bottom Watford had been there for the taking during a nervy first half.
The Spaniard has called for a stronger start when the sides resume battle on Sunday as United look to step up their top-four tilt on the back of Monday's win at rivals Chelsea.
"It's always important to score early if you can because then the game goes more into your direction," Mata told United Review.
Image: Action Images via Reuters) Action Images via Reuters)
"You can play more relaxed let's say, not thinking that you need to score one, two or three goals to win the game, which can happen if you concede first, so it's always a plus.
"We have had some games in which we didn't score first but we still won the game through a comeback which is always a nice feeling, but I would always rather score first.
"This game is at Old Trafford and we need to focus on starting it very strongly and try to create as much as we can and try to be commanding in our performance."


thedailymirror--2020-02-23--Tommy Fury's 'promise to propose' to girlfriend Molly-Mae if Tyson won falls flat

Love Island star Tommy Fury was tipped to propose to girlfriend Molly-Mae Hague if his big brother Tyson won his boxing match .
But Tyson did beat Deontay Widler in the match in Las Vegas last night - and we 're still waiting for the proposal .
Tommy and Molly-Mae , both 20 , are still celebrating the win , with Tommy filming his brother on Instagram as he laps up the glory .
Meanwhile Molly-Mae 's Instagram shows her cheering for Tyson and filming proud brother Tommy 's delighted grin .
She is likely on tenterhooks given the reports @ @ @ @ @ @ @ her if the family won a victory .
But perhaps Tommy has backed out ?
MirrorOnline has reached out to a rep for Tommy for comment .
A source told Sun Online : `` Tommy 's serious about Molly and thinks proposing in Vegas surrounded by family will be the perfect time .
`` He 's of the mind only to do it in Vegas if his brother Tyson wins his fight against Deontay Wilder tonight .
`` He thinks it would be the perfect way to end the perfect day . ''
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ told Mirror Online that reports of an impending proposal for Tommy are untrue .
Tyson 's sporting success has inspired Tommy focus in on his own boxing career following his successful stint on Love Island .
The source added : `` Tommy is really proud of Tyson and wants to emulate his success .
`` He 's gone professional and plans on going for the big fights in his division so he can make more of a name for himself .
`` His ultimate goal is to become a world champion and get @ @ @ @ @ @ @ big bucks rolling in . ''
True romantic Tommy treated his girlfriend to the ultimate Valentine 's Day by splashing out £2,000 on a lavish night in London .
The boxer started the day by taking Molly-Mae to a Valentine 's Day brunch at the luxurious Lanesborough Hotel in Knightsbridge .
They both posted pictures from the swanky venue , where afternoon teas on the big day costs from upwards of £70 per person .
Next , Tommy whisked Molly-Mae off to the hotel where they would be spending the night - the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a suite , which prices starting from around £1,000 , and decked it out with balloons .

Former Love Islander was ringside for older brother Tyson Fury's historic rematch against Deontay Wilder
Former Love Islander was ringside for older brother Tyson Fury's historic rematch against Deontay Wilder
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Tommy Fury promised he would propose to girlfriend Molly-Mae Hague if his brother Tyson Fury won his boxing match - but we're still waiting
Tommy Fury's 'promise to propose' to girlfriend Molly-Mae if Tyson won falls flat
Love Island star Tommy Fury was tipped to propose to girlfriend Molly-Mae Hague if his big brother Tyson won his boxing match.
But Tyson did beat Deontay Widler in the match in Las Vegas last night - and we're still waiting for the proposal.
Tommy and Molly-Mae, both 20, are still celebrating the win, with Tommy filming his brother on Instagram as he laps up the glory.
Meanwhile Molly-Mae's Instagram shows her cheering for Tyson and filming proud brother Tommy's delighted grin.
Image: Getty Images) Getty Images)
She is likely on tenterhooks given the reports he planned to pop the question to her if the family won a victory.
But perhaps Tommy has backed out?
MirrorOnline has reached out to a rep for Tommy for comment.
Image: Instagram) Instagram)
A source told Sun Online: "Tommy's serious about Molly and thinks proposing in Vegas surrounded by family will be the perfect time.
"He's of the mind only to do it in Vegas if his brother Tyson wins his fight against Deontay Wilder tonight.
"He thinks it would be the perfect way to end the perfect day."
Image: Instagram) Instagram)
However, a source close to Molly-Mae told Mirror Online that reports of an impending proposal for Tommy are untrue.
Tyson's sporting success has inspired Tommy focus in on his own boxing career following his successful stint on Love Island.
The source added: "Tommy is really proud of Tyson and wants to emulate his success.
Image: Getty Images) Getty Images)
"He's gone professional and plans on going for the big fights in his division so he can make more of a name for himself.
"His ultimate goal is to become a world champion and get the titles, the acclaim and the big bucks rolling in."
True romantic Tommy treated his girlfriend to the ultimate Valentine's Day by splashing out £2,000 on a lavish night in London.
Image: Hewitt / SplashNews.com) Hewitt / SplashNews.com)
The boxer started the day by taking Molly-Mae to a Valentine's Day brunch at the luxurious Lanesborough Hotel in Knightsbridge.
They both posted pictures from the swanky venue, where afternoon teas on the big day costs from upwards of £70 per person.
Next, Tommy whisked Molly-Mae off to the hotel where they would be spending the night - the opulent Mandarin Oriental.
Tommy had booked a suite, which prices starting from around £1,000, and decked it out with balloons.


thedailymirror--2020-02-23--Undercover police pose as drainage workers as they hunt body in family's garden

Police officers posed as drainage workers to dig up part of a family 's garden in a secret hunt for a body , it has been reported .
Amanda Kennedy , 42 , said the investigation has left her family traumatised despite police saying the operation was left undercover to `` protect '' her .
The woman moved close to her parents in Southport , Merseyside , in December 2010 , after relocating from Ireland with her husband and three boys .
Weeks later , their rented Hawthorne Grove home became the centre of a major operation that no-one - @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
The family was first called to say drainage issues meant workmen needed access to her garden , the Liverpool Echo reports .
Ms Kennedy said they agreed for this to take place after speaking to their landlord .
The 42-year-old , house-bound and recovering from a fall at the time , then watched as that work took place weeks later .
She said she became suspicious as the workmen quizzed her over her personal life .
When she challenged the strangers in her home , accusing them of being undercover police , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ on a body search .
Merseyside Police confirmed the investigation `` was connected to previous residents '' .
The mum-of-three told the Liverpool Echo : `` It 's actually hilarious , it 's so funny .
`` It is like a tragic-comedy and we are the stars of it .
All I have ever wanted to do is bring my kids up and bother nobody . ''
Merseyside Police said staff were at the home for one day and Amanda signed a pocket notebook to say she was `` satisfied '' with her @ @ @ @ @ @ @ who insists she has no issue with the behaviour of officers , disputes signing a notebook and said she had always hoped for further details that never came .
She said : `` All I wanted was someone to say I had over-reacted and ask us to come back so they could give an explanation .
`` I was hoping I had over-reacted , I was out of my mind . ''
Concerned over the impact the investigation may have had on her sons , she said she told their school about what @ @ @ @ @ @ @ was the twin threat of having her children taken from her and having been at the centre of a police operation she had little explanation for , Amanda and her husband fled Merseyside and effectively went into hiding with their youngsters .
When Ms Kennedy asked solicitors to try and get an explanation , a legal letter on behalf of then force chief constable Jon Murphy said : `` Our clients [ Merseyside Police ] received a report from a previous tenant stating that she had seen a male bring a bag into @ @ @ @ @ @ @ body .
`` She stated that she believed the male had buried the body in the garden .
`` Our clients did not wish to cause your client or the landlord distress , nor did they wish to notify the alleged offender , if he still lived in the area .
`` As such they spoke to the landlord of the property to establish that no major works had been undertaken to the garden and thereafter posed as drainage workers to try and investigate this extremely serious allegation .
`` It is clear @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Ms Kennedy and were not acting maliciously . ''
Amanda , who was seeking to work in nursing before her fall , refused a settlement offer of £500 for trespassing .
She said she was breaking her silence nine years later in the hope it would lead to more answers .
Amanda , who now lives near Hull , added : `` I think someone made a horrible mistake and they do n't want to admit it .
As a result they have driven us to the point of insanity for no reason @ @ @ @ @ @ @ officers searched the garden of a home in Hawthorne Grove `` in response to intelligence in relation to a suspected body being buried '' .
The force said the investigation `` was connected to previous residents '' and took less than a day to complete .
Documents related to the probe have since been destroyed due to laws over the length of time records can be kept .
A spokesman said : `` An offer was made via Civil Litigation to the value of £500 for trespassing , but this was not responded @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the Limitation Act .
No further contact was received by the occupant or solicitors in respect of this matter .
`` A separate complaint was also received by our Professional Standards Unit but this was exempted by the Independent Office of Police Conduct under their regulations .
This too has now been filed . ''
The investigation by IOPC , the police watchdog , found there was no case to answer .

mirrornews@mirror.co.uk (Joe Thomas, Chiara Fiorillo)

Amanda Kennedy, 42, said she became suspicious as the workmen quizzed her over her personal life, so she challenged them in her home, accusing them of being undercover police
Undercover police pose as drainage workers as they hunt body in family's garden
Police officers posed as drainage workers to dig up part of a family's garden in a secret hunt for a body, it has been reported.
Amanda Kennedy, 42, said the investigation has left her family traumatised despite police saying the operation was left undercover to "protect" her.
The woman moved close to her parents in Southport, Merseyside, in December 2010, after relocating from Ireland with her husband and three boys.
Weeks later, their rented Hawthorne Grove home became the centre of a major operation that no-one - apart from the force - knew about.
The family was first called to say drainage issues meant workmen needed access to her garden, the Liverpool Echo reports.
Ms Kennedy said they agreed for this to take place after speaking to their landlord.
The 42-year-old, house-bound and recovering from a fall at the time, then watched as that work took place weeks later.
Image: Google Streetview) Google Streetview)
She said she became suspicious as the workmen quizzed her over her personal life.
When she challenged the strangers in her home, accusing them of being undercover police, she was told officers had been working on a body search.
Merseyside Police confirmed the investigation "was connected to previous residents".
The mum-of-three told the Liverpool Echo: "It's actually hilarious, it's so funny.
"It is like a tragic-comedy and we are the stars of it. All I have ever wanted to do is bring my kids up and bother nobody."
Merseyside Police said staff were at the home for one day and Amanda signed a pocket notebook to say she was "satisfied" with her dealings with police.
Yet Amanda, who insists she has no issue with the behaviour of officers, disputes signing a notebook and said she had always hoped for further details that never came.
She said: "All I wanted was someone to say I had over-reacted and ask us to come back so they could give an explanation.
"I was hoping I had over-reacted, I was out of my mind."
Image: Peter Harbour WS) Peter Harbour WS)
Concerned over the impact the investigation may have had on her sons, she said she told their school about what happened.
Scared by what she believed was the twin threat of having her children taken from her and having been at the centre of a police operation she had little explanation for, Amanda and her husband fled Merseyside and effectively went into hiding with their youngsters.
When Ms Kennedy asked solicitors to try and get an explanation, a legal letter on behalf of then force chief constable Jon Murphy said: "Our clients [Merseyside Police] received a report from a previous tenant stating that she had seen a male bring a bag into her then home, which contained a body.
"She stated that she believed the male had buried the body in the garden.
"Our clients did not wish to cause your client or the landlord distress, nor did they wish to notify the alleged offender, if he still lived in the area.
"As such they spoke to the landlord of the property to establish that no major works had been undertaken to the garden and thereafter posed as drainage workers to try and investigate this extremely serious allegation.
"It is clear that our clients were trying to protect Ms Kennedy and were not acting maliciously."
Amanda, who was seeking to work in nursing before her fall, refused a settlement offer of £500 for trespassing.
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She said she was breaking her silence nine years later in the hope it would lead to more answers.
Amanda, who now lives near Hull, added: "I think someone made a horrible mistake and they don't want to admit it. As a result they have driven us to the point of insanity for no reason."
In response Merseyside Police confirmed officers searched the garden of a home in Hawthorne Grove "in response to intelligence in relation to a suspected body being buried".
The force said the investigation "was connected to previous residents" and took less than a day to complete.
No body was found.
Documents related to the probe have since been destroyed due to laws over the length of time records can be kept.
A spokesman said: "An offer was made via Civil Litigation to the value of £500 for trespassing, but this was not responded to and has now timed out under the Limitation Act. No further contact was received by the occupant or solicitors in respect of this matter.
"A separate complaint was also received by our Professional Standards Unit but this was exempted by the Independent Office of Police Conduct under their regulations. This too has now been filed."
The investigation by IOPC, the police watchdog, found there was no case to answer.


thedailymirror--2020-02-23--Man Utd vs Watford LIVE score: Team news, TV channel and live stream

Manchester United will be looking to continue their quest for Champions League football when they take on Watford at Old @ @ @ @ @ Red Devils sit six points behind Chelsea in the fourth qualification spot following the Blues @ @ @ @ @ on Saturday .
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer will be eyeing a place amongst Europe ’ s @ @ @ @ @ side limp to a 1-1 draw at Club Brugges in the Europa League on Thursday @ @ @ @ @ game as a must win given the Hornets are second from bottom in the table @ @ @ @ @ four league games .
Follow the action from Old Trafford below .
The game will @ @ @ @ @ the UK .

Manchester United moved up to fifth in the league and closed the gap on the Champions League places to only three points after brushing Watford aside in a 3-0 win at Old Trafford.
United broke the deadlock at the end of an even first-half thanks to Bruno Fernandes' penalty. The January signing rounded Ben Foster in the box and was brought down in the 42nd minute. The Portuguese midfielder made no mistake from the spot to open his account at Old Trafford.
Watford thought they'd equalsied early in the second-half as Troy Deeney fired home from close range following a corner - but VAR ruled the goal out for a Craig Dawson hand-ball in the build-up.
And United capitalised only minutes later, with Anthony Martial scoring a sublime solo effort to turn a Watford defender in the box and chip Ben Foster from close range to make it 2-0 in the 58th minute.
The Red Devils secured the three points with an incisive counter-attack in the 75th minute. Greenwood showed great intent to burst into the Watford half and play a one-two with Fernandes before firing into the top corner for United's third goal.
Odion Ighalo produced a bright cameo against his former club, with one effort hitting the post, but it was fellow January signing Fernandes who stole the show with a goal and an assist.
The result leaves Watford still one point from safety ahead of the difficult visit of Liverpool next Saturday.


thedailymirror--2020-02-23--Witness claims Prince Andrew groped Virginia Roberts on Epstein’s ‘paedo island’

A former Jeffery Epstein staffer claims he saw Prince Andrew 'kissing and groping ' a woman who has accused him of forcing her into an orgy .
American woman Virginia Giuffre is among the nine women who accused the disgraced billionaire financier of sexually abusing them .
Convicted paedophile Epstein died in a prison cell late last year as he awaited a trial to face sex trafficking charges .
Epstein-accuser Ms Giuffre , formerly known as Virginia Roberts , has accused the Duke of York of forcing her to have sex with him while she was 17 , which is @ @ @ @ @ @ @ US .
She alleges she was forced to take part in a sex orgy with the royal on Epstein 's private Caribbean island and that she also had sex with him in London and New York .
Prince Andrew denies all of the claims .
Now a former Epstein employee has emerged claiming to be an eyewitness .
Steve Scully , 70 , told the Sun on Sunday he saw Prince Andrew kissing Ms Giuffre and grabbing her bottom while they stayed on the island .
The billionaire 's former phone and Internet @ @ @ @ @ @ @ together by a pool on Little St James .
Mr Scully claims he saw the prince with a bikini-clad blonde by the pool , then spoke to the royal when he encountered the pair on a pathway .
He recalled to the newspaper he addressed the Duke , saying : “ I said , ‘ Your Highness , ’ and he said , ‘ No , it ’ s Andrew ’ .
I said , ‘ I ’ m sorry , I really didn ’ t know how to address you. '
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@ @ @ @ @ @ @ the blonde woman he saw was Ms Giuffre .
The former staffer his recollections of the scenes on the island , which the newspaper said was not a paid interview .
He claims to have seen the prince sometime between 2001 and 2004 , and said he only saw him with the blonde woman he now believes is Ms Giuffre , once .
He claims he saw Andrew and the young woman by the pool when he was called to the area to fix a phone jack .
He said the pair were @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , then stood up in between the chairs .
Mr Scully said : “ He was grabbing her ass and stuff like that .
They were kissing .
`` He was grinding against her and groping her.
” He continued : `` She wasn ’ t resisting in any manner whatsoever .
The look on Andrew ’ s face was excitement .
“ They were bumping and grinding and fooling around for five , six , seven minutes and they then laid back down on the lounge chairs and continued.
” Mr Scully @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , referring to himself as `` Steve the phone guy '' and claiming the Prince recognised and acknowledged him .
Mr Scully claimed to have been struck at the time by how young the blonde appeared , claiming she never said a word , and followed the royal away from the pool `` like a kid would stand behind a parent . ''
The reports are not suggesting Mr Scully claims to have witnessed anything non-consensual .
Buckingham Palace has declined to comment on Mr Scully 's claims this morning when approached by @ @ @ @ @ @ @ claimed she was forced to take part in an orgy with the Duke on Little St James , after having sex with him in New York , and at Epstein associate Ghislaine Maxwell 's London townhouse in 2001 .
Last week a top prosecutor claimed Prince Andrew openly ‘ groped girls ’ during pool parties while staying at Jeffrey Epstein ’ s island mansion .
Denise George , attorney general of the US Virgin Islands , said the Duke of York prince never tried to hide his sexual behaviour from staff at Little @ @ @ @ @ @ @ is taking legal action against the financier ’ s £500 million estate to prevent his lawyers from hiding assets , told Vanity Fair magazine : “ An employee told me that he saw Prince Andrew on a balcony out at Little St James groping girls right out in the open .
`` He said he remembered walking up to him and saying , 'Good morning , your Highness.
” Prince Andrew has denied ever meeting Ms Giuffre , and questioned the authenticity of an old photograph showing him with his arm looped around @ @ @ @ @ @ @ It is emphatically denied that the Duke had any form of sexual contact or relationship with Virginia Roberts .
`` Any claim to the contrary is false and without foundation . ''
The prince has faced heavy scrutiny over his friendship with the disgraced paedophile .
The Duke stepped aside from frontline royal duties following a car crash interview on BBC Newsnight last year in which he made a series of bizarre claims in response to questions about the friendship .
The pressure has barely relented , as the Duke is urged to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the claims against Epstein .
The lawyer for Epstein 's accusers , Gloria Allred , reportedly arranged for a bus seen driving by Buckingham palace that urged anyone who spotted Andrew to ask him to talk to the FBI .
The high-profile stunt included banner on the side of the bus featuring the Duke of York , reading : “ If you see this man please ask him to call the FBI to answer their questions . ''

A former employee of disgraced paedophile billionaire Jeffrey Epstein's island claims he saw the Duke of York kiss and grope accuser Virginia Roberts
A former Jeffery Epstein staffer claims he saw Prince Andrew 'kissing and groping' a woman who has accused him of forcing her into an orgy.
American woman Virginia Giuffre is among the nine women who accused the disgraced billionaire financier of sexually abusing them.
Convicted paedophile Epstein died in a prison cell late last year as he awaited a trial to face sex trafficking charges.
Epstein-accuser Ms Giuffre, formerly known as Virginia Roberts, has accused the Duke of York of forcing her to have sex with him while she was 17, which is below the age of consent in the US.
She alleges she was forced to take part in a sex orgy with the royal on Epstein's private Caribbean island and that she also had sex with him in London and New York.
Prince Andrew denies all of the claims.
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Now a former Epstein employee has emerged claiming to be an eyewitness.
Steve Scully, 70, told the Sun on Sunday he saw Prince Andrew kissing Ms Giuffre and grabbing her bottom while they stayed on the island.
The billionaire's former phone and Internet specialist claims to have seen the pair together by a pool on Little St James.
Mr Scully claims he saw the prince with a bikini-clad blonde by the pool, then spoke to the royal when he encountered the pair on a pathway.
He recalled to the newspaper he addressed the Duke, saying: “I said, ‘Your Highness,’ and he said, ‘No, it’s Andrew’. I said, ‘I’m sorry, I really didn’t know how to address you.'."
Image: BBC) BBC)
Mr Scully claimed he is convinced the blonde woman he saw was Ms Giuffre.
The former staffer his recollections of the scenes on the island, which the newspaper said was not a paid interview.
He claims to have seen the prince sometime between 2001 and 2004, and said he only saw him with the blonde woman he now believes is Ms Giuffre, once.
He claims he saw Andrew and the young woman by the pool when he was called to the area to fix a phone jack.
He said the pair were lying on lounge chairs by the pool, then stood up in between the chairs.
Mr Scully said: “He was grabbing her ass and stuff like that. They were kissing.
"He was grinding against her and groping her.”
Image: DPA/AFP via Getty Images) DPA/AFP via Getty Images)
He continued: "She wasn’t resisting in any manner whatsoever. The look on Andrew’s face was excitement.
“They were bumping and grinding and fooling around for five, six, seven minutes and they then laid back down on the lounge chairs and continued.”
Mr Scully said he reintroduced himself to the royal, referring to himself as "Steve the phone guy" and claiming the Prince recognised and acknowledged him.
Mr Scully claimed to have been struck at the time by how young the blonde appeared, claiming she never said a word, and followed the royal away from the pool "like a kid would stand behind a parent."
The reports are not suggesting Mr Scully claims to have witnessed anything non-consensual.
Buckingham Palace has declined to comment on Mr Scully's claims this morning when approached by the Mirror Online.
Ms Giuffre has claimed she was forced to take part in an orgy with the Duke on Little St James, after having sex with him in New York, and at Epstein associate Ghislaine Maxwell's London townhouse in 2001.
Last week a top prosecutor claimed Prince Andrew openly ‘groped girls’ during pool parties while staying at Jeffrey Epstein’s island mansion.
Denise George, attorney general of the US Virgin Islands, said the Duke of York prince never tried to hide his sexual behaviour from staff at Little St James.
Image: SWNS) SWNS)
Ms George, who is taking legal action against the financier’s £500 million estate to prevent his lawyers from hiding assets, told Vanity Fair magazine: “An employee told me that he saw Prince Andrew on a balcony out at Little St James groping girls right out in the open.
"He said he remembered walking up to him and saying, 'Good morning, your Highness.”
Prince Andrew has denied ever meeting Ms Giuffre, and questioned the authenticity of an old photograph showing him with his arm looped around the teen.
The Palace has previously issued a statement calling claims ‘false’.
It said: "It is emphatically denied that the Duke had any form of sexual contact or relationship with Virginia Roberts.
"Any claim to the contrary is false and without foundation."
The prince has faced heavy scrutiny over his friendship with the disgraced paedophile.
The Duke stepped aside from frontline royal duties following a car crash interview on BBC Newsnight last year in which he made a series of bizarre claims in response to questions about the friendship.
The pressure has barely relented, as the Duke is urged to cooperate with US authorities' investigation into the claims against Epstein.
The lawyer for Epstein's accusers, Gloria Allred, reportedly arranged for a bus seen driving by Buckingham palace that urged anyone who spotted Andrew to ask him to talk to the FBI.
The high-profile stunt included a banner on the side of the bus featuring the Duke of York, reading: “If you see this man please ask him to call the FBI to answer their questions."


thedailymirror--2020-02-23--Odion Ighalo 'kicked off university pitch because they didn't recognise Man Utd new boy'

Manchester United forward Odion Ighalo was reportedly asked to leave a University of Manchester football pitch by students who had turned up for their regular training session .
The striker was signed in January on-loan from Chinese Super League side Shanghai Greenland Shenhua to provide cover for the injured Marcus Rashford .
Concerns about not being allowed back into the country due to heightened immigration control amidst the coronavirus outbreak meant Ighalo was left in Manchester while the rest of the United squad travelled to Spain for a warm weather training camp .
As such , Ighalo trained in a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ fields in Wythenshawe - though the former Nigeria striker was not recognised by some students .
A group of university football players turned up for their regular training and asked Ighalo to leave after seeing that he was encroaching on their session .
Support staff explained who he was and Ighalo was allowed to finish his personal training routine , taking photos with students to say thank you .
“ Nobody knew who this guy was and there was a bit of back and forth between them , '' one observer told The @ @ @ @ @ @ @ feisty about him being on their pitch .
“ The team just wanted to start their own session but it all ended amicably and a few had their pictures with him.
” Ighalo is yet to score his first goal for the Red Devils but has only made two substitute appearances so far .
The Nigerian came off the bench in added time during United 's 2-0 win at Chelsea and had a golden opportunity to score his side 's third goal .
He played more of a part in the 1-1 draw @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , coming off the bench in the 67th minute .
Ighalo could make his first start against former club Watford on Sunday afternoon after leaving the Hornets in 2017 .

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The January loan signing saw his personal training session interrupted when was asked to leave the pitch by students who had booked it for practice, before support staff intervened
Odion Ighalo 'kicked off university pitch because they didn't recognise Man Utd new boy'
Manchester United forward Odion Ighalo was reportedly asked to leave a University of Manchester football pitch by students who had turned up for their regular training session.
The striker was signed in January on-loan from Chinese Super League side Shanghai Greenland Shenhua to provide cover for the injured Marcus Rashford.
Concerns about not being allowed back into the country due to heightened immigration control amidst the coronavirus outbreak meant Ighalo was left in Manchester while the rest of the United squad travelled to Spain for a warm weather training camp.
As such, Ighalo trained in a Manchester taekwondo gym and at university playing fields in Wythenshawe - though the former Nigeria striker was not recognised by some students.
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A group of university football players turned up for their regular training and asked Ighalo to leave after seeing that he was encroaching on their session.
Support staff explained who he was and Ighalo was allowed to finish his personal training routine, taking photos with students to say thank you.
“Nobody knew who this guy was and there was a bit of back and forth between them," one observer told The Sun.
Image: Getty Images) Getty Images)
"The girls were pretty feisty about him being on their pitch.
“The team just wanted to start their own session but it all ended amicably and a few had their pictures with him.”
Ighalo is yet to score his first goal for the Red Devils but has only made two substitute appearances so far.
Image: Getty Images) Getty Images)
The Nigerian came off the bench in added time during United's 2-0 win at Chelsea and had a golden opportunity to score his side's third goal.
He played more of a part in the 1-1 draw at Club Brugge in the Europa League, coming off the bench in the 67th minute.
Ighalo could make his first start against former club Watford on Sunday afternoon after leaving the Hornets in 2017.


thedailymirror--2020-02-23--Boris Johnson's aides 'told to keep memos short' to make sure he reads them

Boris Johnson ’ s aides have been told to keep memos to the Prime Minister short to ‘ make sure he reads them ’ , it has been reported .
Officials have been told the cut the number of papers given to Mr Johnson for “ weekend reading ” and keep any memos that do make it into his red box to two sides of A4 , according to the Sunday Times .
As floods devastated parts of the country following a series of storms , Mr Johnson has spent much of the last week at Chevening , a country @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
He has not been seen in public since Valentine ’ s Day , when he held his first meeting with new cabinet ministers .
The Sunday Times reported senior aide Dominic Cummings had placed a hard cap on briefing documents added to Mr Johnson ’ s red ministerial box .
A source told the paper : “ Box submissions have to be brief if he is going to read it .
If they 're overly long or overly complex , Dom sends them back with savage comments . ''
The reports are @ @ @ @ @ @ @ early days of the Trump administration about officials having difficulty getting the US President to read critical documents .
Officials were said to keep briefings to a single page , and to include as many pictures , graphs and maps as possible , so as to keep President Trump ’ s notoriously short attention span focused .
It ’ s said National Security officials would also include the President ’ s name in the text of any paragraph that required his particular attention , because he liked to read about himself .
Environment @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 's absence from public view during the floods .
He told Sky 's Sophy Ridge on Sunday that the `` first thing '' the Prime Minister told him last week when he was appointed to the role was that there were storms incoming .
`` It was agreed that I would make a visit to look at our preparedness over that weekend , '' Mr Eustice said .
`` It 's not true that the Prime Minister 's not been engaged in this .
From the very moment he appointed me he 's @ @ @ @ @ @ @ national flood response centre and there have been daily conference calls that I 've led .
`` And in a cabinet Government it 's not a one-man show , it 's right that on certain operational things such as this that the Prime Minister will ask one of his Cabinet members to lead , I ca n't see anything wrong with that . ''
He went on to claim Mr Johnson having appeared in flood-hit areas during the election campaign , but staying away from them after he won an 80-seat majority , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ claimed that due to rules around election campaigns , there were `` no ministers '' - and that had contributed to government 's response being slow .
While it 's true that government departments are not allowed to make announcements during 'purdah ' about any new or controversial government policies , the claim that there are `` no ministers '' is false .
Ministers remain ministers , with full responsibility for their departments , throughout election campaigns .

Officials have reportedly been told to keep briefing documents to two sides of A4 - in reports reminiscent of the early days of the Trump administration
Boris Johnson's aides 'told to keep memos short' to make sure he reads them
Boris Johnson’s aides have been told to keep memos to the Prime Minister short to ‘make sure he reads them’, it has been reported.
Officials have been told the cut the number of papers given to Mr Johnson for “weekend reading” and keep any memos that do make it into his red box to two sides of A4, according to the Sunday Times.
As floods devastated parts of the country following a series of storms, Mr Johnson has spent much of the last week at Chevening, a country house usually used by the Foreign Secretary.
He has not been seen in public since Valentine’s Day, when he held his first meeting with new cabinet ministers.
The Sunday Times reported senior aide Dominic Cummings had placed a hard cap on briefing documents added to Mr Johnson’s red ministerial box.
A source told the paper: “Box submissions have to be brief if he is going to read it. If they're overly long or overly complex, Dom sends them back with savage comments."
Image: AFP via Getty Images) AFP via Getty Images)
The reports are reminiscent of tales which emerged in the early days of the Trump administration about officials having difficulty getting the US President to read critical documents.
Officials were said to keep briefings to a single page, and to include as many pictures, graphs and maps as possible, so as to keep President Trump’s notoriously short attention span focused.
It’s said National Security officials would also include the President’s name in the text of any paragraph that required his particular attention, because he liked to read about himself.
Environment Secretary George Eustice has defended Mr Johnson's absence from public view during the floods.
He told Sky's Sophy Ridge on Sunday that the "first thing" the Prime Minister told him last week when he was appointed to the role was that there were storms incoming.
"It was agreed that I would make a visit to look at our preparedness over that weekend," Mr Eustice said.
"It's not true that the Prime Minister's not been engaged in this. From the very moment he appointed me he's been engaged. We stood up a national flood response centre and there have been daily conference calls that I've led.
"And in a cabinet Government it's not a one-man show, it's right that on certain operational things such as this that the Prime Minister will ask one of his Cabinet members to lead, I can't see anything wrong with that."
He went on to claim Mr Johnson having appeared in flood-hit areas during the election campaign, but staying away from them after he won an 80-seat majority, was because of 'purdah'.
He claimed that due to rules around election campaigns, there were "no ministers" - and that had contributed to government's response being slow.
While it's true that government departments are not allowed to make announcements during 'purdah' about any new or controversial government policies, the claim that there are "no ministers" is false. Ministers remain ministers, with full responsibility for their departments, throughout election campaigns.


thedailymirror--2020-02-23--Tyson Fury's trainer drops retirement bombshell after historic Deontay Wilder win

SugarHill Steward has revealed he is on the brink of retirement after guiding Tyson Fury to a sensational win over Deontay Wilder .
Fourteen months on from his controversial draw with Wilder - when he outboxed the champion only for two knockdowns to deny him the famous green belt - Fury had vowed to take the fight to the American .
He did just that in Las Vegas , flooring the champion twice and completely dominating the action before Wilder 's corner threw the towel in to save the despairing , bewildered champion from more punishment .
And Steward , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ build-up to this fight after the British boxer ditched ex-trainer Ben Davison , clearly feels he has reached the pinnacle of his career .
Speaking to BT Sport : `` I 'm thinking about retiring after this fight - there 's nothing else for me to do .
`` I 'm going to go home and train amateurs .
I want to bring up some more champions . ''
Following the win , Fury credited Steward with helping him master a gameplan that ultimately helped him become a two-time world champion .
Fury @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ’ t work last time .
A draw is a failure in my book because I didn ’ t win .
I wanted a KO and the only way I could guarantee a win was by knockout .
`` SugarHill told me that I could knock him out and I believed him .
He told me I would knock him out .
“ I felt Deontay ’ s jab had improved .
I was very impressed with his double jab and credit to his team for that.
” It was a memorable performance @ @ @ @ @ @ @ on Wilder from the very first round .
A right hand which landed near Wilder 's left ear saw the champion go down heavily in the third and in the fifth and a right to the head and left hook to the body had a tired Wilder down again .
He was up quickly but tired as Fury looked to bring about a conclusive finish .
Wilder was in a sorry state by the start of the seventh .
Another left hook had him hurt and all he could offer was his trademark @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Fury pinned him in the corner and the towel came in to anoint a new world heavyweight champion .

SugarHill Steward, who linked up with Fury in the build-up to this fight after the British boxer ditched ex-trainer Ben Davison, feels he has reached the pinnacle of his career
SugarHill Steward has revealed he is on the brink of retirement after guiding Tyson Fury to a sensational win over Deontay Wilder.
Fourteen months on from his controversial draw with Wilder - when he outboxed the champion only for two knockdowns to deny him the famous green belt - Fury had vowed to take the fight to the American.
He did just that in Las Vegas, flooring the champion twice and completely dominating the action before Wilder's corner threw the towel in to save the despairing, bewildered champion from more punishment.
And Steward, who linked up with Fury in the build-up to this fight after the British boxer ditched ex-trainer Ben Davison, clearly feels he has reached the pinnacle of his career.
Image: REUTERS) REUTERS)
Speaking to BT Sport: "I'm thinking about retiring after this fight - there's nothing else for me to do.
"I'm going to go home and train amateurs. I want to bring up some more champions."
Following the win, Fury credited Steward with helping him master a gameplan that ultimately helped him become a two-time world champion.
Fury said: “What I did didn’t work last time. A draw is a failure in my book because I didn’t win. I wanted a KO and the only way I could guarantee a win was by knockout.
"SugarHill told me that I could knock him out and I believed him. He told me I would knock him out.
“I felt Deontay’s jab had improved. I was very impressed with his double jab and credit to his team for that.”
Image: REUTERS) REUTERS)
It was a memorable performance from Fury, who piled the pressure on Wilder from the very first round.
A right hand which landed near Wilder's left ear saw the champion go down heavily in the third and in the fifth and a right to the head and left hook to the body had a tired Wilder down again.
He was up quickly but tired as Fury looked to bring about a conclusive finish. Wilder was in a sorry state by the start of the seventh.
Another left hook had him hurt and all he could offer was his trademark, lazy, looping right hand. Fury pinned him in the corner and the towel came in to anoint a new world heavyweight champion.