thedailymirror--2020-11-15--Liverpool hit with new injury scare as Robertson suffering with hamstring issue

Andy Robertson is suffering with a hamstring issue while on international duty in what could be another huge injury blow for Liverpool .
Scotland boss Steve Clarke confirmed the Liverpool left-back was a doubt for Sunday 's UEFA Nations League clash with Slovakia before leaving him out of his squad .
Ahead of the fixture , Clarke said : `` Andy Robertson is the most doubtful out of the ones who have a wee question mark over them . ''
The news will be hugely concerning for Jurgen Klopp and Liverpool , with Virgil van Dijk , Trent Alexander-Arnold and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ injuries .
The Reds are also without Fabinho , who had been filling in at centre-back , with Joel Matip now the only recognised centre-back available to Klopp .
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Liverpool will be hoping that Clarke 's decision is precautionary and that Robertson will be fit for the Reds to take on Leicester City next weekend .
Van Dijk was the first of Liverpool 's defenders to suffer a serious injury when he ruptured his ACL in the Merseyside derby .
The Dutchman has had successful surgery on his knee , but is facing up to nine months on the sidelines .
Fabinho then suffered an injury in the Champions League , before @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Manchester City .
Finally , Gomez suffered an injury while on England duty in a non-contact incident at St George 's Park .
There is no time frame yet on when he 'll return .
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Jurgen Klopp is experiencing something of an injury crisis at Liverpool with defenders Virgil van Dijk, Trent Alexander-Arnold and Joe Gomez all currently out of action
Liverpool hit with new injury scare as Andy Robertson suffering with hamstring issue
Andy Robertson is suffering with a hamstring issue while on international duty in what could be another huge injury blow for Liverpool.
Scotland boss Steve Clarke confirmed the Liverpool left-back was a doubt for Sunday's UEFA Nations League clash with Slovakia before leaving him out of his squad.
Ahead of the fixture, Clarke said: "Andy Robertson is the most doubtful out of the ones who have a wee question mark over them."
The news will be hugely concerning for Jurgen Klopp and Liverpool, with Virgil van Dijk, Trent Alexander-Arnold and Joe Gomez all out of action with injuries.
The Reds are also without Fabinho, who had been filling in at centre-back, with Joel Matip now the only recognised centre-back available to Klopp.
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Liverpool will be hoping that Clarke's decision is precautionary and that Robertson will be fit for the Reds to take on Leicester City next weekend.
Van Dijk was the first of Liverpool's defenders to suffer a serious injury when he ruptured his ACL in the Merseyside derby.
The Dutchman has had successful surgery on his knee, but is facing up to nine months on the sidelines.
Image: PA) PA)
Fabinho then suffered an injury in the Champions League, before Alexander-Arnold hobbled off Liverpool's draw with Manchester City.
Finally, Gomez suffered an injury while on England duty in a non-contact incident at St George's Park. There is no time frame yet on when he'll return.
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thedailymirror--2020-11-15--Lewis Hamilton fights back tears as he reacts to historic seventh F1 world title

While his rivals struggled in wet and slippery conditions in Turkey , the Mercedes star kept his cool to clinch the crown with three races to spare .
The 35-year-old matched Ferrari great Michael Schumacher 's seven titles in style too , lapping sole title rival and team-mate Valtteri Bottas .
Hamilton is now the most decorated driver the sport has ever seen , with the Briton also boasting more race wins , pole positions and podium finishes than any other driver .
`` I know I often say it 's beyond my wildest dreams but I think my whole @ @ @ @ @ @ @ as this .
It felt so far-fetched , '' said Hamilton after his 10th win from 14 races this year .
`` I remember watching Michael winning the championships , and just to get one , or two , or three .
It 's so hard to get .
Seven is just unimaginable .
`` I 'm definitely a bit lost for words .
I 've got to say thank you to my family .
We dreamed of this when we were young , watching the Grand Prix , and this is way @ @ @ @ @ @ @ It 's so important for kids - dream the impossible .
You 've got to work for it , chase it , and never give up or doubt yourself . ''
Hamilton was running in fifth for much of the race but made his ageing tyres last for 50 of the 58 laps to finish a staggering 31.6 seconds clear of Sergio Perez .
`` I thought the race was falling through my fingers but I kept believing and thought I 'd pick up pace at some stage - and that 's what @ @ @ @ @ @ @ `` I lost a world championship in the pit-lane , I learned my lesson from 2007 , that 's for sure .
I felt like I really had it under control and I was going to deal with the rain if it dropped . ''

Lewis Hamilton equalled Michael Schumacher on seven F1 world titles as he stormed to victory in Turkey despite starting sixth on the grid
Lewis Hamilton fought back tears after winning a record-equalling seventh world title in devastating fashion.
While his rivals struggled in wet and slippery conditions in Turkey, the Mercedes star kept his cool to clinch the crown with three races to spare.
The 35-year-old matched Ferrari great Michael Schumacher's seven titles in style too, lapping sole title rival and team-mate Valtteri Bottas.
Hamilton is now the most decorated driver the sport has ever seen, with the Briton also boasting more race wins, pole positions and podium finishes than any other driver.
"I know I often say it's beyond my wildest dreams but I think my whole life I have secretly dreamt as high as this. It felt so far-fetched," said Hamilton after his 10th win from 14 races this year.
Image: Formula 1 via Getty Images) Formula 1 via Getty Images)
"I remember watching Michael winning the championships, and just to get one, or two, or three. It's so hard to get. Seven is just unimaginable.
"I'm definitely a bit lost for words. I've got to say thank you to my family. We dreamed of this when we were young, watching the Grand Prix, and this is way, way beyond our dreams.
"It's so important for kids - dream the impossible. You've got to work for it, chase it, and never give up or doubt yourself."
Image: REUTERS) REUTERS)
Hamilton was running in fifth for much of the race but made his ageing tyres last for 50 of the 58 laps to finish a staggering 31.6 seconds clear of Sergio Perez.
"I thought the race was falling through my fingers but I kept believing and thought I'd pick up pace at some stage - and that's what I did," he added.
"I lost a world championship in the pit-lane, I learned my lesson from 2007, that's for sure. I felt like I really had it under control and I was going to deal with the rain if it dropped."


thedailymirror--2020-11-15--How accurate is The Crown - expert explains how much of Netflix show is true

The new series of The Crown is filled with drama , heartbreak and love .
Season four of Netflix 's hit drama shows Prince Charles 's turbulent marriage to Lady Diana Spencer , the princess ' battle with bulimia and the Queen 's relationship with Margaret Thatcher .
But how much of it is actually true ?
While the show is based on true events , it 's vital to remember that it comes with a very , very large dose of dramatic licence .
The majority of the storylines happened behind closed doors , so it 's impossible to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ One person who is keen to stress this point is royal expert Ingrid Seward , who is a big fan of the show .
Speaking to Mirror Online , she explains : `` I think it 's beautifully made and I think it 's absolutely fascinating .
`` I tell all my friends , it 's not a documentary , you must n't believe everything you see .
`` It 's got a lot of poetic license .
The writer , Peter Morgan , has used that , obviously .
`` You must @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and enjoy it .
But do n't take it as completely true .
But they do all believe it .
`` Because I suppose I 'm something of a royal anorak , I think it 's pretty inaccurate .
`` But to my mind , it never pretended it was going to be accurate .
I think for instance , the character of Princess Margaret is absolutely not what I saw of Princess Margaret .
`` I did n't like the way they seemed to have her and the Queen at loggerheads .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ supported each other , but it makes it a much better story to have them at loggerheads .
`` I 'm not criticising the writer .
You just have to watch it , but not believe it . ''
Ingrid has just released a new book , Prince Philip : A Man of His Century , and has meet the Duke several times , but has n't been impressed with his representation on the show .
She says : `` I do n't want to knock The Crown too much , having said @ @ @ @ @ @ @ I did not like the portray of Prince Philip at all .
`` I thought Matt Smith , the actor , got it wrong .
It was partly the way that he stood .
`` One of the reasons we loved the film The Queen was because Helen Mirren got her movements absolutely right .
Obviously facially you 're not going to recreate the person , so it 's the way they do things , the way they talk , the way they move .
`` One thing about Prince Philip that you @ @ @ @ @ @ @ quite small .
He 's not as tall as he looks but he 's so ramrod straight and his head is held so high .
`` Matt Smith always looked a bit like he had escaped from a kennel .
His head was wrong .
`` I thought that he was too distant with the Queen , Prince Philip is of course not ever tactile in public , but he is a tactile person in private , and we were meant to be seeing it in private .
`` I just feel he @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Smith , he acted to the script , but I just thought it was completely wrong . ''
But Ingrid believes the Netflix show has been great PR for the royal family , despite a number of extremely negative storylines .
She explains : `` I think it 's done a great deal of good for the Monarchy .
`` It 's brought the Monarchy into people 's homes that never ever would have know anything about the royal family .
I think it 's been amazing .
`` Of course the stories @ @ @ @ @ @ @ `` It 's giving an all over feel that these people do have difficult lives and difficult problems , and it 's not all rosy at all being a member of the royal family .
`` I think it 's been very positive . ''
Like many other viewers , Ingrid has her concerns about the new season focusing on more recent events , which many people remember .
She said : `` Diana is so iconic and she 's the most photographed woman in the world .
`` You can not really @ @ @ @ @ @ @ going to look like her , and I certainly do n't think the girl who plays her now is right .
But then I would think that about anyone .
`` I knew Diana and I knew what she looked like .
It 's impossible to reproduce such an icon .
`` There is always something wrong .
Everyone picks holes in iconic figures .
`` The whole Diana saga , we never stop hearing about it .
`` I do think it 's quite sad for Prince Charles and his sons , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and again .
`` I 'm sure Prince Charles wo n't watch it .
It 's quite hurtful to be portrayed in such a big drama in a way that he 's obviously is not going to find accurate .
`` Its tough for living people to be portrayed in a way they obviously think it completely untrue .
`` Imagine if somebody portrayed you or me .
`` It would be hurtful .
I think the only thing to do would be not to see it .
I think it would be @ @ @ @ @ @ @ `` I sure that 's why most members of the royal family have n't seen it , because it would just upset and annoy you . ''
Asked about her favourite character , Ingrid replied : `` I enjoy watching the Queen .
`` I loved Claire Foy as the Queen , and I look forward to seeing the next Queen .
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EXCLUSIVE: Season 4 of The Crown, which is available on Netflix now, tells many shocking stories from royal history - but is it true?
How accurate is The Crown? Expert explains how much of Netflix royal drama is true
The new series of The Crown is filled with drama, heartbreak and love.
Season four of Netflix's hit drama shows Prince Charles's turbulent marriage to Lady Diana Spencer, the princess' battle with bulimia and the Queen's relationship with Margaret Thatcher.
But how much of it is actually true?
While the show is based on true events, it's vital to remember that it comes with a very, very large dose of dramatic licence.
The majority of the storylines happened behind closed doors, so it's impossible to know exactly how things played out.
One person who is keen to stress this point is royal expert Ingrid Seward, who is a big fan of the show.
Image: Liam Daniel/Netflix) Liam Daniel/Netflix)
Speaking to Mirror Online, she explains: "I think it's beautifully made and I think it's absolutely fascinating.
"I tell all my friends, it's not a documentary, you mustn't believe everything you see.
"It's got a lot of poetic license. The writer, Peter Morgan, has used that, obviously.
"You mustn't believe it, but watch it and enjoy it. But don't take it as completely true. But they do all believe it.
"Because I suppose I'm something of a royal anorak, I think it's pretty inaccurate.
Image: Alex Bailey/Netflix) Alex Bailey/Netflix)
Image: Des Willie/Netflix) Des Willie/Netflix)
"But to my mind, it never pretended it was going to be accurate. I think for instance, the character of Princess Margaret is absolutely not what I saw of Princess Margaret.
"I didn't like the way they seemed to have her and the Queen at loggerheads. They were always so close and really supported each other, but it makes it a much better story to have them at loggerheads.
"I'm not criticising the writer. You just have to watch it, but not believe it."
Ingrid has just released a new book, Prince Philip: A Man of His Century, and has meet the Duke several times, but hasn't been impressed with his representation on the show.
Image: Collect Unknown) Collect Unknown)
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She says: "I don't want to knock The Crown too much, having said how much I enjoy it, but I did not like the portray of Prince Philip at all.
"I thought Matt Smith, the actor, got it wrong. It was partly the way that he stood.
"One of the reasons we loved the film The Queen was because Helen Mirren got her movements absolutely right. Obviously facially you're not going to recreate the person, so it's the way they do things, the way they talk, the way they move.
"One thing about Prince Philip that you really notice, is he's actually quite small. He's not as tall as he looks but he's so ramrod straight and his head is held so high.
Image: NETFLIX) NETFLIX)
"Matt Smith always looked a bit like he had escaped from a kennel. His head was wrong.
"I thought that he was too distant with the Queen, Prince Philip is of course not ever tactile in public, but he is a tactile person in private, and we were meant to be seeing it in private.
"I just feel he got it quite wrong. Poor Matt Smith, he acted to the script, but I just thought it was completely wrong."
But Ingrid believes the Netflix show has been great PR for the royal family, despite a number of extremely negative storylines.
Image: NETFLIX) NETFLIX)
She explains: "I think it's done a great deal of good for the Monarchy.
"It's brought the Monarchy into people's homes that never ever would have know anything about the royal family. I think it's been amazing.
"Of course the stories it's projecting are not true.
"It's giving an all over feel that these people do have difficult lives and difficult problems, and it's not all rosy at all being a member of the royal family.
"I think it's been very positive."
Image: Alex Bailey/Netflix) Alex Bailey/Netflix)
Like many other viewers, Ingrid has her concerns about the new season focusing on more recent events, which many people remember.
She said: "Diana is so iconic and she's the most photographed woman in the world.
"You cannot really reproduce her. No one is ever going to look like her, and I certainly don't think the girl who plays her now is right. But then I would think that about anyone.
"I knew Diana and I knew what she looked like. It's impossible to reproduce such an icon.
"There is always something wrong. Everyone picks holes in iconic figures.
Image: Netflix) Netflix)
"The whole Diana saga, we never stop hearing about it.
"I do think it's quite sad for Prince Charles and his sons, to have everybody going over it again and again.
"I'm sure Prince Charles won't watch it. It's quite hurtful to be portrayed in such a big drama in a way that he's obviously is not going to find accurate.
"Its tough for living people to be portrayed in a way they obviously think it completely untrue.
"Imagine if somebody portrayed you or me.
"It would be hurtful. I think the only thing to do would be not to see it. I think it would be a great mistake to see it.
"I sure that's why most members of the royal family haven't seen it, because it would just upset and annoy you."
Asked about her favourite character, Ingrid replied: "I enjoy watching the Queen.
"I loved Claire Foy as the Queen, and I look forward to seeing the next Queen.
"I don't like Olivia Coleman's Queen."


thedailymirror--2020-11-15--Solskjaer wants 5-a-side pitch built by mansion and has 'applied for permit'

Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has applied to have a five-a-side pitch built in the grounds of his mansion .
The Norwegian has sent plans to Cheshire council for an astro turf pitch in the back garden with a perimeter fence .
A source told the Sun : “ Ole lives , breathes and sleeps football but you ’ d think he ’ s got enough on his plate trying to turn United around .
“ Maybe he wants to put in some extra work at home to improve results on the pitch.
” Solskjaer retired in 2007 and has since had @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
But his current role is by far his most challenging yet and he is under pressure to produce results at Old Trafford .
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Manchester United won their last outing 3-1 at Everton following back-to-back losses .
They currently languish in 14th place , although they have a game in hand on the vast majority of teams .
Their difficult campaign can be attributed to a poor transfer window that saw them miss out on several of their targets , namely Borussia Dortmund 's Jadon Sancho .
Late in the day they bought in several players such as Alex Telles and Edinson Cavani .
But it does n't look as if Solskjaer @ @ @ @ @ @ @ is after given the nature of the midseason window .
He is also working with a greatly reduced budget as United count the costs of the coronavirus pandemic .
It has cost the club over £70m meaning Solskjaer will have just £20m to spend on players come the New Year .
Last term January recruit Bruno Fernandes proved to be the catalyst for a strong finish to the season .
That momentum has now gone however and Solskjaer continues to deal with speculation that his job is on the line .
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Man Utd boss Ole Gunnar Solskjaer is looking to build a five-a-side pitch alongside his mansion having sent off the papers to Cheshire council
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer wants 5-a-side pitch built by mansion and has 'applied for permit'
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has applied to have a five-a-side pitch built in the grounds of his mansion.
The Norwegian has sent plans to Cheshire council for an astro turf pitch in the back garden with a perimeter fence.
A source told the Sun: “Ole lives, breathes and sleeps football but you’d think he’s got enough on his plate trying to turn United around.
“Maybe he wants to put in some extra work at home to improve results on the pitch.”
Solskjaer retired in 2007 and has since had coaching jobs at Molde and Cardiff City.
But his current role is by far his most challenging yet and he is under pressure to produce results at Old Trafford.
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Manchester United won their last outing 3-1 at Everton following back-to-back losses.
They currently languish in 14th place, although they have a game in hand on the vast majority of teams.
Their difficult campaign can be attributed to a poor transfer window that saw them miss out on several of their targets, namely Borussia Dortmund's Jadon Sancho.
Late in the day they bought in several players such as Alex Telles and Edinson Cavani.
But it doesn't look as if Solskjaer will be able to sign players he is after given the nature of the midseason window.
Image: PA) PA)
He is also working with a greatly reduced budget as United count the costs of the coronavirus pandemic.
It has cost the club over £70m meaning Solskjaer will have just £20m to spend on players come the New Year.
Last term January recruit Bruno Fernandes proved to be the catalyst for a strong finish to the season.
That momentum has now gone however and Solskjaer continues to deal with speculation that his job is on the line.
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thedailymirror--2020-11-15--Covid-19 cronyism row over lobbyist who secretly served as government advisor

The Government was mired in yet another cronyism row last night after it emerged that one of Britain ’ s most influential lobbyists secretly served as an adviser to a health minister for six months .
George Pascoe-Watson , chairman of Portland Communications , was appointed during the first Covid wave by Lord Bethell , the test and trace minister , without the move being made public .
He later sent sensitive information on lockdown policy to paying clients .
Sir Alistair Graham , former chairman of the committee on standards in public life , said Mr Pascoe-Watson ’ s @ @ @ @ @ @ @ said : “ I think the public interest requires that appointments to public office should go through a public process.
” Labour ’ s deputy leader , Angela Rayner , described it as an “ insult to the British people ” and called for an inquiry .
The disclosures in the Sunday Times will reignite the row over cronyism at the heart of Government as he is just the latest person to have been given a role and access to Whitehall without any public process or announcement .
Former journalist Pascoe-Watson , 55 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ an adviser to the Department of Health during the first wave of the pandemic , starting on April 9 .
For six months he attended daily meetings chaired by Lord Bethel , some of which involved Health Secretary Matt Hancock and Test and Trace chief Baroness Dido Harding .
His role , which was unpaid , continued until October 7 .
The following week he reportedly emailed clients revealing he had been `` privately advised '' that Covid restrictions put in place that day would carry on until the spring .
He also @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Johnson was considering a second national lockdown , three days before details of the plans first appeared in newspapers , prompting a leak inquiry - though Whitehall sources insisted to the Times that he had no warning of the second lockdown .
The Department of Health and Social Care said : `` We have drawn on the expertise of a number of private sector partners who provided advice and expertise to assist in vital work.
” Mr Pascoe-Watson said : `` I fully declared my role and responsibilities at Portland Communications to the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ on October 15 and 29 was in no way connected to the test and trace calls , in which I was no longer a participant .
”

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George Pascoe-Watson, chairman of Portland Communications, was appointed during the first Covid wave by Lord Bethell, the test and trace minister, without the move being made public
The Government was mired in yet another cronyism row last night after it emerged that one of Britain’s most influential lobbyists secretly served as an adviser to a health minister for six months.
George Pascoe-Watson, chairman of Portland Communications, was appointed during the first Covid wave by Lord Bethell, the test and trace minister, without the move being made public.
He later sent sensitive information on lockdown policy to paying clients. Sir Alistair Graham, former chairman of the committee on standards in public life, said Mr Pascoe-Watson’s appointment was “incomprehensible”.
He said: “I think the public interest requires that appointments to public office should go through a public process.”
Labour ’s deputy leader, Angela Rayner, described it as an “insult to the British people” and called for an inquiry.
The disclosures in the Sunday Times will reignite the row over cronyism at the heart of Government as he is just the latest person to have been given a role and access to Whitehall without any public process or announcement.
Former journalist Pascoe-Watson, 55, is reported to have served as an adviser to the Department of Health during the first wave of the pandemic, starting on April 9.
Image: Dan Charity) Dan Charity)
For six months he attended daily meetings chaired by Lord Bethel, some of which involved Health Secretary Matt Hancock and Test and Trace chief Baroness Dido Harding.
His role, which was unpaid, continued until October 7.
The following week he reportedly emailed clients revealing he had been "privately advised" that Covid restrictions put in place that day would carry on until the spring.
He also wrote to clients to tell them Boris Johnson was considering a second national lockdown, three days before details of the plans first appeared in newspapers, prompting a leak inquiry - though Whitehall sources insisted to the Times that he had no warning of the second lockdown.
The Department of Health and Social Care said: "We have drawn on the expertise of a number of private sector partners who provided advice and expertise to assist in vital work.”
Mr Pascoe-Watson said: "I was honoured to be asked to serve the NHS Test and Trace service in my personal capacity as an unpaid adviser.
“I remain proud to have added professional insight to such an important national asset at this critical time.
“I fully declared my role and responsibilities at Portland Communications to the DHSC.
“I stepped down from this role on October 7 by mutual agreement as the media calls were due to take on a new form. After that point I had no further involvement in NHS Test and Trace daily calls.
“To be clear, the information shared with clients on October 15 and 29 was in no way connected to the Test and Trace calls, in which I was no longer a participant.
“In keeping with our communications industry colleagues, Portland provides many professional services to its clients, including the provision of media and political insight. This information comes from multiple conversations had by our consultants.”


thedailymirror--2020-11-15--Charles quips 'you can see us smiling now' as he takes off mask on Germany visit

Prince Charles quipped `` at least you can see us smiling now '' as he took his mask off during a royal visit to Germany .
The Prince of Wales - who celebrated his 72nd birthday yesterday - made the remark as he was officially welcomed by the country 's president ahead of events commemorating the National Day of Mourning .
Charles and Camilla were greeted by President Frank-Walter Steinmeier and his wife Elke Budenbender on the steps of the Bellevue Palace in Berlin .
The foursome exchanged namaste welcomes - clasping their hands together and bowing their heads - @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
Mr Steinmeier ushered his guests inside the 18th-century palace which is his official residence and invited them to sign the guests ' book .
The prince and his wife arrived on Saturday evening on Charles ' birthday , after becoming the first VIPs to travel in the ministerial jet RAF Voyager following its repainting costing almost £1 million .
It is the first time a member of the royal family has attended the sombre events and the couple ’ s first joint official overseas visit since the coronavirus pandemic began .
They @ @ @ @ @ @ @ - New Guardhouse - home to the Central Memorial of the Federal Republic of Germany to the Victims of War and Tyranny .
The royal couple will step forward together and touch their wreaths in the German tradition of symbolically tidying the ribbons , before a moment of silence and a solo trumpeter playing The Good Comrade .
The visit will culminate with the prince and duchess travelling to the Bundestag for the Central Remembrance Ceremony marking Germany 's National Day of Mourning - the first time members of the British monarchy have @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , which will include readings and a minute 's silence , Charles will give a speech .
The prince is expected to say : `` We must be resolute in addressing acts of unspeakable cruelty against people for reasons of their religion , their race or their beliefs , wherever they occur in the world .
`` We must stand alongside each other in determined defence of the future we owe our children and our grandchildren . ''
He will add : “ The challenges to that future are manifest – whether from @ @ @ @ @ @ @ our public health but our prosperity and security ; or from the existential threat to our planet , and our way of life , from climate change and catastrophic biodiversity loss .
“ These crises demand that we act together , and the partnership between the United Kingdom and Germany offers such a vital opportunity in this regard . ''
“ We are heavily invested in each other ’ s futures , such that our national interests , whilst distinct , will always be entwined .
“ As our countries begin this new @ @ @ @ @ @ @ us reaffirm our bond for the years ahead .
“ Let us reflect on all that we have been through together , and all that we have learned .
Let us remember all victims of war , tyranny and persecution ; those who laid down their lives for the freedoms we cherish , and those who struggle for these freedoms to this day .
“ They inspire us to strive for a better tomorrow – let us make this our common cause .
”

Prince Charles arrives in Berlin with his mask on
Prince Charles arrives in Berlin with his mask on
The Prince of Wales and Camilla, Duchess of Cornwall, later attended a wreath-laying ceremony at Neue Wache in Berlin during their first official royal engagement since the start of the coronavirus pandemic
Prince Charles quips 'you can see us smiling now' as he takes off mask on Germany visit
Prince Charles quipped "at least you can see us smiling now" as he took his mask off during a royal visit to Germany.
The Prince of Wales - who celebrated his 72nd birthday yesterday - made the remark as he was officially welcomed by the country's president ahead of events commemorating the National Day of Mourning.
The royal delivered a passionate speech in praise of the bonds of friendship, culture and shared values he believes will endure between the UK and Germany in the aftermath of Brexit.
Charles' comments were his most direct reference to Britain's decision to leave the European Union (EU) to date.
Earlier, Charles and Camilla were greeted by President Frank-Walter Steinmeier and his wife Elke Budenbender on the steps of the Bellevue Palace in Berlin.
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The foursome exchanged namaste welcomes - clasping their hands together and bowing their heads - before posing for a socially distanced photograph.
Mr Steinmeier ushered his guests inside the 18th-century palace which is his official residence and invited them to sign the guests' book.
The prince and his wife arrived on Saturday evening on Charles' birthday, after becoming the first VIPs to travel in the ministerial jet RAF Voyager following its repainting costing almost £1 million.
It is the first time a member of the royal family has attended the sombre events and the couple’s first joint official overseas visit since the coronavirus pandemic began.
They attended a wreath-laying ceremony at Neue Wache - New Guardhouse - home to the Central Memorial of the Federal Republic of Germany to the Victims of War and Tyranny.
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The visit culminated with the prince and duchess travelling to the Bundestag for the Central Remembrance Ceremony.
Speaking in Germany's parliament or Bundestag, the prince said politicians and officials may be negotiating the "shape" of Britain and Germany's relationship but its "essence" was down to the "connection" between its people.
Charles echoed the famous words of poet John Donne when he said "no country is really an island" and told guests the destinies of the UK and Germany would remain "interdependent" to a "considerable degree".
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The prince said: "The United Kingdom has chosen a future outside the European Union, and the relationship between our countries is evolving once again.
"Its shape is a matter negotiated between our governments and its essence is defined by the enduring connections between our people.
"It is, therefore, my heartfelt belief that the fundamental bond between us will remain strong: we will always be friends, partners and allies.
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"As our countries begin this new chapter in our long history, let us reaffirm our bond for the years ahead."
Charles had begun his speech by highlighting how he first visited Germany's capital nearly 50 years ago and Berlin was a city "that embodies so much of the history of our continent, and all that we have been through".
He added: "Berlin reminds us that the fortunes of all Europeans have been dependent on one another for centuries.
"The relationships we enjoy today are built on foundations dug deep in the bedrock of our common experience, anchored by bonds running North and South, East and West, through our diverse communities and across our borders."


thedailymirror--2020-11-15--NFL has solved it's quarterback problem - and current rookies might be best yet

The main thing the NFL was always worried about for the future was the quarterback position .
A few years ago , they had all these ageing quarterbacks .
The big question was how would they replace Tom Brady , Drew Brees , Aaron Rodgers and all those guys in that age range ?
Now , we ’ ve got a group of young quarterbacks who are playing lights out .
We ’ ve seen Kyler Murray step up in his second season to become elite , and the three rookies taken in the first round are all looking good @ @ @ @ @ @ @ that ’ s what makes it so interesting .
Joe Burrow , Justin Herbert and Tua Tagovailoa are all great players and all different as well , and their franchises look to be in good hands .
If I had to pick one to build my franchise around I think it would still be Burrow , just because I like what he brings overall .
It ’ s hard to say that about Tua so far because his sample size is so small , but I really like what we ’ ve seen @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
He ’ s got a tough game this weekend , and it ’ s going to be interesting to see if he can execute at a high level against a defence as strong as the Steelers .
We ’ re seeing him continue to grow and big games and challenges like this one are just part of that learning process .
I was high on the Bucs until they got dominated by the Saints last week .
Sean Payton is an amazing playcaller , he always finds ways to move the ball @ @ @ @ @ @ @ main thing with the Saints is their defence .
They ’ ve always been good but given up big plays - if they can keep playing like they did against the Bucs then they ’ re the most dangerous team in the NFC right now .
They lost a close one last week , but the Arizona Cardinals look like a dark horse at the moment with the way Kyler Murray is playing .
They ’ re improving their defensive backfield and getting healthier at cornerback , and that ’ s going to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ is lighting it up .
Kyler Murray is spectacular and there is still so much improvement they can make if their defence gets better .
They have a chance to really make a run if they can keep getting better as the year progresses .
He ’ s been electric and has some great playmakers around him .
They ’ ve got a tough test against the Bills and need to get a win after losing a close one to Miami last week .

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JASON BELL COLUMN: The NFL had concerns over ageing quarterbacks but the next generation look as promising as ever including three first-round picks showing promising signs as rookies
NFL has solved it's quarterback problem - and current rookie class might be best yet
The main thing the NFL was always worried about for the future was the quarterback position.
A few years ago, they had all these ageing quarterbacks. The big question was how would they replace Tom Brady, Drew Brees, Aaron Rodgers and all those guys in that age range?
Now, we’ve got a group of young quarterbacks who are playing lights out. We’ve seen Kyler Murray step up in his second season to become elite, and the three rookies taken in the first round are all looking good.
They all have different skillsets, that’s what makes it so interesting. Joe Burrow, Justin Herbert and Tua Tagovailoa are all great players and all different as well, and their franchises look to be in good hands.
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If I had to pick one to build my franchise around I think it would still be Burrow, just because I like what he brings overall.
It’s hard to say that about Tua so far because his sample size is so small, but I really like what we’ve seen from Burrow since being the No.1 pick.
He’s got a tough game this weekend, and it’s going to be interesting to see if he can execute at a high level against a defence as strong as the Steelers.
We’re seeing him continue to grow and big games and challenges like this one are just part of that learning process.
I was high on the Bucs until they got dominated by the Saints last week. Sean Payton is an amazing playcaller, he always finds ways to move the ball and get Alvin Kamara involved.
The main thing with the Saints is their defence. They’ve always been good but given up big plays - if they can keep playing like they did against the Bucs then they’re the most dangerous team in the NFC right now.
They lost a close one last week, but the Arizona Cardinals look like a dark horse at the moment with the way Kyler Murray is playing.
They’re improving their defensive backfield and getting healthier at cornerback, and that’s going to be key for them.
Their offence is lighting it up. Kyler Murray is spectacular and there is still so much improvement they can make if their defence gets better.
They have a chance to really make a run if they can keep getting better as the year progresses.
One to watch - Kyler Murray (Cardinals)
He’s been electric and has some great playmakers around him. They’ve got a tough test against the Bills and need to get a win after losing a close one to Miami last week.


thedailymirror--2020-11-15--Megan Barton-Hanson's cash from OnlyFans page helped buy her dream home

Megan Barton-Hanson has revealed she was able to buy her dream home using the money she 's earned from her OnlyFans page .
The former Love Island beauty reportedly makes £800,000 a month after signing up to the saucy snap-sharing website .
The 26-year-old telly star , who started coining it in when she began self-isolating at home earlier this year , charges £19 a month - or £53 for three months to watch her steamy content .
It means she can make around £800,000 every four weeks and her online fan base is growing every day .
However , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ money sit in her account .
Last month she picked up the keys to her swanky new pad - and showed us all around .
Now she has explained how she got herself in a position to buy the London home of her dreams and it 's all down to OnlyFans .
She told The Sun : “ Doing the site has definitely helped me buy my dream house and it ’ s given me all the money for new furniture .
“ Loads of girls message me and ask for advice .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ what you post on it .
`` I can take the power back .
The money side is great and amazing , but it ’ s also self indulgent .
I love getting my hair and make-up done.
” The beauty previously rented a flat in north London with ex-boyfriend Wes Nelson - and shared a sexy secret before she moved into her new home .
Let 's just say they did n't always make use of the home they shared .
Megan wrote in her advice column that mixing up the routine @ @ @ @ @ @ @ extra thrill between lovers .
She wrote : `` Go beyond the bedroom .
`` I might not suggest Southend Airport 's toilets where Love Island ’ s Wes Nelson and I got caught , but even a different room in the house can be thrilling . ''

MEGAN BARTON-HANSON SAYS SHE'S 'DEMANDING AND DOMINANT' IN BED AS SHE SPILLS ON SEX LIFE
MEGAN BARTON-HANSON SAYS SHE'S 'DEMANDING AND DOMINANT' IN BED AS SHE SPILLS ON SEX LIFE
The Love Island beauty can reportedly make nearly £800,000 a month from her steamy content - and she says the money has helped her invest in a property
Megan Barton-Hanson has revealed she was able to buy her dream home using the money she's earned from her OnlyFans page.
The former Love Island beauty reportedly makes £800,000 a month after signing up to the saucy snap-sharing website.
The 26-year-old telly star, who started coining it in when she began self-isolating at home earlier this year, charges £19 a month - or £53 for three months to watch her steamy content.
It means she can make around £800,000 every four weeks and her online fan base is growing every day.
However, Megan isn't keen to let the money sit in her account.
Image: Megan Barton Hanson/Instagram) Megan Barton Hanson/Instagram)
Last month she picked up the keys to her swanky new pad - and showed us all around.
Now she has explained how she got herself in a position to buy the London home of her dreams and it's all down to OnlyFans.
She told The Sun : “Doing the site has definitely helped me buy my dream house and it’s given me all the money for new furniture.
“Loads of girls message me and ask for advice. I love how much you can control what you post on it.
Image: meganbartonhanson_/Instagram) meganbartonhanson_/Instagram)
"I can take the power back. The money side is great and amazing, but it’s also self indulgent. I love getting my hair and make-up done.”
The beauty previously rented a flat in north London with ex-boyfriend Wes Nelson - and shared a sexy secret before she moved into her new home.
Let's just say they didn't always make use of the home they shared.
Image: meganbartonhanson_/Instagram) meganbartonhanson_/Instagram)
Megan wrote in her advice column that mixing up the routine - and location - can add an extra thrill between lovers.
She wrote: "Go beyond the bedroom.
"I might not suggest Southend Airport's toilets where Love Island’s Wes Nelson and I got caught, but even a different room in the house can be thrilling."


thedailymirror--2020-11-15--Brook approaches Crawford and makes honest fight admission after TKO

Kell Brook claims he will consider retiring after being stopped in four rounds by Terence Crawford .
Brook , 34 , said before facing WBO welterweight king Crawford that he would think about his future regardless of the result and he will now have a heart-to-heart talk with his family .
The loss was the third of Brook ’ s 42-fight pro career and he says he did everything he could in camp to win .
“ I ’ ve got to sit down with my family and think what do I do next because I know I ’ ve @ @ @ @ @ @ @ said the former IBF welterweight champ Brook put up a valiant fight against pound-for-pound contender Crawford , who extended his perfect record to 37-0 , at The Bubble at Las Vegas ’ MGM Grand .
Judges Dave Moretti and Benoit Roussel gave him the first two rounds to have him ahead going into the fourth .
But then Crawford proved why he is one of the world ’ s best as he turned the fight with just one punch , knocking Brook against the ropes with a lightning-fast right .
Although referee Tony @ @ @ @ @ @ @ him a standing-eight count , he5 waved the fight off when Crawford pummelled him in a corner .
Brook has faced Gennady Golovkin and Errol Spence Junior and he admits he was shocked by Crawford ’ s power and speed .
“ Never in my career , nobody has ever done that to me in sparring or anything , ” said the Sheffield fighter .
“ It was a one of those , I got caught with a shot I didn ’ t see .
I ’ m gutted because nobody could ’ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ I was bang on the limit .
Maybe I could ’ ve been a bit more relaxed and loose and let the shots go .
“ I ’ ve always said that if I ’ m in a fight , and am going to lose , I ’ m going to go out on my shield.
” Crawford also stopped Brook ’ s bitter rival Amir Khan last year and the American has won his last eight fights inside the distance .
He says he wants Manny Pacquiao next and claims that fight @ @ @ @ @ @ @ before the coronavirus pandemic put it on hold .
“ I already said who I want , I want Pacquiao , ” he said .
“ I want to revisit that fight .
“ Kell is a tremendous talent .
He came and he tried to take my title .
”

Kell Brook was stopped by Terence Crawford in the fourth round of their bout on Saturday night and the British fighter will now consider retirement
Kell Brook claims he will consider retiring after being stopped in four rounds by Terence Crawford.
Brook, 34, said before facing WBO welterweight king Crawford that he would think about his future regardless of the result and he will now have a heart-to-heart talk with his family.
The loss was the third of Brook’s 42-fight pro career and he says he did everything he could in camp to win.
“I’ve got to sit down with my family and think what do I do next because I know I’ve done everything asked of me,” said the former IBF welterweight champ
Brook put up a valiant fight against pound-for-pound contender Crawford, who extended his perfect record to 37-0, at The Bubble at Las Vegas’ MGM Grand.
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Judges Dave Moretti and Benoit Roussel gave him the first two rounds to have him ahead going into the fourth.
But then Crawford proved why he is one of the world’s best as he turned the fight with just one punch, knocking Brook against the ropes with a lightning-fast right.
Although referee Tony Weeks allowed Brook to continue after giving him a standing-eight count, he5 waved the fight off when Crawford pummelled him in a corner.
Brook has faced Gennady Golovkin and Errol Spence Junior and he admits he was shocked by Crawford’s power and speed.
“Never in my career, nobody has ever done that to me in sparring or anything,” said the Sheffield fighter, who spoke to Crawford after the fight and admitted the champion's timing caught him by surprise.
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“It was a one of those, I got caught with a shot I didn’t see. I’m gutted because nobody could’ve gotten me in better condition. I was bang on the limit. Maybe I could’ve been a bit more relaxed and loose and let the shots go.
“I’ve always said that if I’m in a fight, and am going to lose, I’m going to go out on my shield.”
Crawford also stopped Brook’s bitter rival Amir Khan last year and the American has won his last eight fights inside the distance.
He says he wants Manny Pacquiao next and claims that fight was “95 per cent” made before the coronavirus pandemic put it on hold.
“I already said who I want, I want Pacquiao,” he said. “I want to revisit that fight.
“Kell is a tremendous talent. He came and he tried to take my title.”


thedailymirror--2020-11-15--'Mr Christmas' dies on eve of turning on his lights - so daughter did it for him

The daughter of a popular villager known as 'Mr Christmas ' has fulfilled her dad 's dying wish by switching on his dazzling light display on Saturday - 24 hours after he died .
Dave Edwards , 86 , became a local celebrity in his village of Croxley Green , Watford , Herts , for covering his house with amazing light displays over the last 42 years .
Every year the grandad-of-two went bigger and better as he added more lights to his collection , turning his home and garden into a Christmas wonderland .
The real-life 'Mr Christmas ' @ @ @ @ @ @ @ over the years , as hundreds of people traditionally gathered in the street to watch the switch-on event .
But sadly this year 's light switch-on was an emotional one after Dave passed away on Friday night .
Dave was tragically diagnosed just last month with advanced bowel cancer , and his health had rapidly deteriorated .
His daughter Sharon Markham , 50 , turned on the Christmas lights in her father 's place on Saturday evening - after he had made her promise she would if he did n't make it .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ two grandchildren Kiara , 16 , and Aimee , 13 , said : `` The switch on went as well as it could , despite the rain .
`` It was a really difficult day .
I was so numb and am in shock still which is probably what got me through it all .
`` My dad was such an amazing man , the community has been devastated and the tributes that have been flooding in are just breath-taking .
`` We had a nine foot Christmas tree donated and people have @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ornaments on it - there 's been so many that we 've had to decorate other trees on the lawn and hang some from above the driveway too .
`` Dad never got to see the tree but we did tell him about it and he said it was 'marvellous ' .
He could hear people queuing outside so he still felt a part of it .
`` I know how much this all would have meant to him .
He really was a true hero .
`` Heaven has gained an angel @ @ @ @ @ @ @ mum , Mrs Christmas , and they can begin lighting up Heaven together . ''
Sharon was just eight years old when her father began his eye-catching Christmas displays on the house - where she was born .
The tradition began as Dave competed in a lights display competition with a house across the street , Sharon recalled .
But neighbours and locals soon came to love and expect his colourful and extraordinary displays - and they became a popular attraction and event to kick-off the Christmas period .
Sharon and her husband @ @ @ @ @ @ @ organise the event for the last 20 years , have even arranged for celebrities to do the light switch-on in past years , including X-Factor 2017 winners , Rak-Su .
Sharon joked : `` As a teenager I used to be really embarrassed by all this .
`` Everyone knew my house as the Christmas house , and I would come home and find the driveway full of people trying to get a look inside the house , to see if it was as decked-out as the outside . ''
But over the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ her father 's wacky tradition .
She said : `` It gets bigger and better every year .
`` We usually have an amazing grotto in the garden , and we raise money for different charities - Dogs Trust , homeless shelters , food banks .
`` We usually have about 2000 people coming out to see the lights . ''
This year , of course , the event was a scaled-back , family affair due to Covid - and was instead live-streamed on the 'Mr Christmas Fundraising Lights ' Facebook page .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ switch-on for her dad 's neighbours a couple of weeks ago , so he had one last chance to turn on the lights that were such a big part of his life .
And the video of that was available to view by his 2,500 Facebook followers at the same time as Sharon turned on the lights .
Meanwhile , some of Sharon 's closest friends have organised a separate fundraising page to help support Sharon and her family after 'Mr Christmas ' passed away .
Sharon 's friend Amber Clarke has been @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the `` Christmas house '' since she was four years old - and now takes her five children .
She said : `` I do n't think there 's been a year that I 've missed .
It 's just something you take for granted in Croxley .
`` I never thought I would n't be able to go to the Christmas house again .
`` Dave has done so much for everybody in the community - we just wanted to start this fundraiser as a way to thank him , by helping @ @ @ @ @ @ @ pressure off after he dies . ''
Amber added : `` It 's been amazing .
So many local businesses have donated .
`` We 've raised over £300 in just two days - it 's gone mad . ''
And Sharon now hopes to be able to use the fundraising money to save the `` Christmas house '' and keep it in the family - so they can carry on putting on Christmas lights displays in her dad 's memory .
She said : `` This house means everything to me .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ to keep it going . ''
HM Lord-Lieutenant of Hertfordshire , Robert Voss CBE described Dave as a 'hero ' and a ' a real kind star ' .
Sending Sharon his condolences , he said : `` We are so very sorry to hear this sad news .
`` Your dad was one of a kind - a real star and , in my eyes , a hero .
It was an honour and privilege to have known him - albeit for too short a time .
`` What Dave gave to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ pleasure and raising so much for so many causes is something you should be immensely proud of .
`` Dave Edwards are a rarity in this world .
May he rest in peace . ''
To donate to the fundraiser in support of the family visit : https : //www.gofundme.com/f/mr-christmas-fundraiser .

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Dave Edwards, 86, who was famous in Croxley Green, Watford, Hertfordshire, for covering his house with amazing light displays over the last 42 years sadly died on Friday
'Mr Christmas' dies on eve of turning on his lights - so daughter does it for him
The daughter of a popular villager known as 'Mr Christmas' has fulfilled her dad's dying wish by switching on his dazzling light display on Saturday - 24 hours after he died.
Dave Edwards, 86, became a local celebrity in his village of Croxley Green, Watford, Herts, for covering his house with amazing light displays over the last 42 years.
Every year the grandad-of-two went bigger and better as he added more lights to his collection, turning his home and garden into a Christmas wonderland.
The real-life 'Mr Christmas' had raised thousands of pounds for charities over the years, as hundreds of people traditionally gathered in the street to watch the switch-on event.
But sadly this year's light switch-on was an emotional one after Dave passed away on Friday night.
Image: James Linsell-Clark/ SWNS) James Linsell-Clark/ SWNS)
Dave was tragically diagnosed just last month with advanced bowel cancer, and his health had rapidly deteriorated.
His daughter Sharon Markham, 50, turned on the Christmas lights in her father's place on Saturday evening - after he had made her promise she would if he didn't make it.
Sharon, the mum of Dave's two grandchildren Kiara, 16, and Aimee, 13, said: "The switch on went as well as it could, despite the rain.
"It was a really difficult day. I was so numb and am in shock still which is probably what got me through it all.
Image: south bedsnews agency_sbna_fairleys) south bedsnews agency_sbna_fairleys)
"My dad was such an amazing man, the community has been devastated and the tributes that have been flooding in are just breath-taking.
"We had a nine foot Christmas tree donated and people have been queuing for three days to hang ornaments on it - there's been so many that we've had to decorate other trees on the lawn and hang some from above the driveway too.
"Dad never got to see the tree but we did tell him about it and he said it was 'marvellous'. He could hear people queuing outside so he still felt a part of it.
"I know how much this all would have meant to him. He really was a true hero.
Image: James Linsell-Clark/ SWNS) James Linsell-Clark/ SWNS)
"Heaven has gained an angel and now he's back with my mum, Mrs Christmas, and they can begin lighting up Heaven together."
Sharon was just eight years old when her father began his eye-catching Christmas displays on the house - where she was born.
The tradition began as Dave competed in a lights display competition with a house across the street, Sharon recalled.
But neighbours and locals soon came to love and expect his colourful and extraordinary displays - and they became a popular attraction and event to kick-off the Christmas period.
Image: James Linsell-Clark/ SWNS) James Linsell-Clark/ SWNS)
Sharon and her husband Paul, who have been helping Dave organise the event for the last 20 years, have even arranged for celebrities to do the light switch-on in past years, including X-Factor 2017 winners, Rak-Su.
Sharon joked: "As a teenager I used to be really embarrassed by all this.
"Everyone knew my house as the Christmas house, and I would come home and find the driveway full of people trying to get a look inside the house, to see if it was as decked-out as the outside."
But over the years, she has grown to love her father's wacky tradition.
Image: James Linsell-Clark/ SWNS) James Linsell-Clark/ SWNS)
She said: "It gets bigger and better every year.
"We usually have an amazing grotto in the garden, and we raise money for different charities - Dogs Trust, homeless shelters, food banks.
"We usually have about 2000 people coming out to see the lights."
This year, of course, the event was a scaled-back, family affair due to Covid - and was instead live-streamed on the 'Mr Christmas Fundraising Lights' Facebook page.
Image: James Linsell-Clark/ SWNS) James Linsell-Clark/ SWNS)
Sharon organised a "fake" light switch-on for her dad's neighbours a couple of weeks ago, so he had one last chance to turn on the lights that were such a big part of his life.
And the video of that was available to view by his 2,500 Facebook followers at the same time as Sharon turned on the lights.
Meanwhile, some of Sharon's closest friends have organised a separate fundraising page to help support Sharon and her family after 'Mr Christmas' passed away.
Sharon's friend Amber Clarke has been going to the light switch-on events at the "Christmas house" since she was four years old - and now takes her five children.
Image: Andy Aitken / SWNS) Andy Aitken / SWNS)
She said: "I don't think there's been a year that I've missed. It's just something you take for granted in Croxley.
"I never thought I wouldn't be able to go to the Christmas house again.
"Dave has done so much for everybody in the community - we just wanted to start this fundraiser as a way to thank him, by helping his family and taking some of the pressure off after he dies."
Amber added: "It's been amazing. So many local businesses have donated.
Image: James Linsell-Clark/ SWNS) James Linsell-Clark/ SWNS)
"We've raised over £300 in just two days - it's gone mad."
And Sharon now hopes to be able to use the fundraising money to save the "Christmas house" and keep it in the family - so they can carry on putting on Christmas lights displays in her dad's memory.
She said: "This house means everything to me. I really want to find the funds to keep it going."
HM Lord-Lieutenant of Hertfordshire, Robert Voss CBE described Dave as a 'hero' and a 'a real kind star'.
Sending Sharon his condolences, he said: "We are so very sorry to hear this sad news.
"Your dad was one of a kind - a real star and, in my eyes, a hero. It was an honour and privilege to have known him - albeit for too short a time.
"What Dave gave to the community around him in terms of pleasure and raising so much for so many causes is something you should be immensely proud of.
"Dave Edwards are a rarity in this world. May he rest in peace."
To donate to the fundraiser in support of the family visit: https://www.gofundme.com/f/mr-christmas-fundraiser.


thedailymirror--2020-11-15--Des O'Connor confessed he wrote Morecambe & Wise's jibes about his singing

Des O ’ Connor spent years being teased mercilessly about his singing by comedy duo Morecambe & Wise but he later admitted he was in on the jokes and actually wrote many of them himself .
The telly presenter , who died on Saturday aged 88 , was also a keen vocalist and released 36 albums over the course of his career .
He was famously ribbed over his singing skills by Eric Morecambe and Ernie Wise , who regularly included jokes about his performances on The Morecambe and Wise Show .
Their jibes included `` Des has just done @ @ @ @ @ @ @ hope two turn up next time '' among others .
Another started with Ernie declaring : `` I ’ ve got some great news , '' and Eric would reply : `` What ?
Has Des O ’ Connor got a sore throat ? ''
However , Des took it all in good spirits and later admitted he not only played along , he also helped write the gags for them .
Speaking to Weekend magazine , he explained : `` I remember when the police in Nottingham found a car - this @ @ @ @ @ @ @ upside down in the River Trent and they said my CD was still playing in it .
`` So I 'd write something stupid like that , send it to the boys , and more often than not , it would end up on the show . ''
He went on to reveal he was actually very good friends with Eric and Ernie .
Des added : `` You can laugh at life or let it bug you .
Eric , Ernie and I were actually very , very close .
`` I @ @ @ @ @ @ @ I was as bad at singing as Eric said , but his wife Joan told me that she went into his study one evening ... and he was listening to one of my records . ''
Back in 2014 , Des revealed the sparring between him and Eric , who died in 1984 , continued even throughout the bleakest of times .
He told the Daily Mail : `` When Eric had his first heart attack in 1968 , I was doing a show in front of 2,000 .
`` I went for @ @ @ @ @ @ @ manager said , 'Eric Morecambe ’ s had a heart attack .
He ’ s dying ' .
`` I went back on and , at the end of the show , I said , 'If you believe in such things , please remember Eric in your prayers .
He ’ s not well . '
`` Happily he recovered and six weeks later he was in a meeting with some journalists .
`` One of them said , 'Are you aware Des O ’ Connor asked his entire audience to pray for @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , those six or seven people probably made a difference ' . ''
Des later joked of the comedy war : `` It became like a national campaign .
There were 36 newspaper cartoons about it .
'The Iraqis are retreating !
Send more of Des ’ s records ! '
'' Eric died in 1984 after suffering a heart attack minutes after stepping off stage at a comedy show .
Ernie died in 1999 from heart failure .

Des O'Connor was teased mercilessly over his singing by comedy duo Morecambe & Wise, but he always played along and later admitted he was actually responsible for many of the gags himself
Des O’Connor spent years being teased mercilessly about his singing by comedy duo Morecambe & Wise but he later admitted he was in on the jokes and actually wrote many of them himself.
The telly presenter, who died on Saturday aged 88, was also a keen vocalist and released 36 albums over the course of his career.
He was famously ribbed over his singing skills by Eric Morecambe and Ernie Wise, who regularly included jokes about his performances on The Morecambe and Wise Show.
Their jibes included "Des has just done a one-man show. Let’s hope two turn up next time" among others.
Another started with Ernie declaring: "I’ve got some great news," and Eric would reply: "What? Has Des O’Connor got a sore throat?"
However, Des took it all in good spirits and later admitted he not only played along, he also helped write the gags for them.
Speaking to Weekend magazine, he explained: "I remember when the police in Nottingham found a car - this is a fact not a joke - upside down in the River Trent and they said my CD was still playing in it.
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"So I'd write something stupid like that, send it to the boys, and more often than not, it would end up on the show."
He went on to reveal he was actually very good friends with Eric and Ernie.
Des added: "You can laugh at life or let it bug you. Eric, Ernie and I were actually very, very close.
"I think a lot of people actually believed I was as bad at singing as Eric said, but his wife Joan told me that she went into his study one evening... and he was listening to one of my records."
Back in 2014, Des revealed the sparring between him and Eric, who died in 1984, continued even throughout the bleakest of times.
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He told the Daily Mail: "When Eric had his first heart attack in 1968, I was doing a show in front of 2,000.
"I went for a sip of water and the stage manager said, 'Eric Morecambe’s had a heart attack. He’s dying'.
"I went back on and, at the end of the show, I said, 'If you believe in such things, please remember Eric in your prayers. He’s not well.'
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"Happily he recovered and six weeks later he was in a meeting with some journalists.
"One of them said, 'Are you aware Des O’Connor asked his entire audience to pray for you?' Eric said, 'Well, those six or seven people probably made a difference'."
Des later joked of the comedy war: "It became like a national campaign. There were 36 newspaper cartoons about it. 'The Iraqis are retreating! Send more of Des’s records!'"
Eric died in 1984 after suffering a heart attack minutes after stepping off stage at a comedy show. Ernie died in 1999 from heart failure.


thedailymirror--2020-11-15--Mum shows off incredible secret family cinema room hidden behind bookcase

A mum has shared the incredible secret cinema room her husband created in their home - and guests would never know it exisited .
Ange Lanaway posted a video on Facebook showing a cosy open planing living area and dining room with a large wooden bookshelf against the back wall .
But when the mum pulls on the framework of the third section of the bookcase , it hinges open to reveal a secret door leading to a hidden room behind it .
Inside is a huge flat screen TV with a three-seat sofa on a raised platform at the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the front , providing a perfect spot for family movie nights .
It was uploaded with the caption : `` My lounge just had a make over and here 's my secret cinema room for the kids . ''
The post racked up almost 2,000 likes , leaving people stunned by the room that looks like it 's come straight out of a spy movie .
One person commented to say : `` Was n't expecting that .
It 's stunning - love it . ''
A second wrote : `` No way @ @ @ @ @ @ @ '' Another replied : `` So cozy for these dark nights and cold evenings . ''
Ange replied to say : `` Thanks guys xxx .
Hubby worked so hard for this . ''
It 's not the first time an incredible secret room has been hidden behind a bookcase after a travel blogger discovered a quirky addition in her hotel suite .
Zanna van Dijk was staying at the Bella Vista Bed and Breakfast Inn in California , booking into the Monte Vista Suite , which has an online description reading : @ @ @ @ @ @ @ you will find a secret room somewhere in your suite . ''
In a viral video posted on social media , Zanna opens a book on a shelf in the bedroom to find a golden door handle used to open the bookcase .
The shelves then hinge open to unveil stairs down into a hidden reading room , with a floor to ceiling bookcase , an armchair to settle down with your favourite read , and a huge window to take in the spectacular views .
You can watch it here .

Ange Lanaway left people in awe after posting a video on Facebook showing the secret cinema room in her home that is hidden behind a bookcase like a scene from a spy movie
A mum has shared the incredible secret cinema room her husband created in their home - and guests would never know it exisited.
Ange Lanaway posted a video on Facebook showing a cosy open planing living area and dining room with a large wooden bookshelf against the back wall.
But when the mum pulls on the framework of the third section of the bookcase, it hinges open to reveal a secret door leading to a hidden room behind it.
Inside is a huge flat screen TV with a three-seat sofa on a raised platform at the back and two smaller armchairs placed at the front, providing a perfect spot for family movie nights.
It was uploaded with the caption: "My lounge just had a make over and here's my secret cinema room for the kids."
The post racked up almost 2,000 likes, leaving people stunned by the room that looks like it's come straight out of a spy movie.
One person commented to say: "Wasn't expecting that. It's stunning - love it."
A second wrote: "No way no way omg that's amazing."
Another replied: "So cozy for these dark nights and cold evenings."
Ange replied to say: "Thanks guys xxx. Hubby worked so hard for this."
It's not the first time an incredible secret room has been hidden behind a bookcase after a travel blogger discovered a quirky addition in her hotel suite.
Zanna van Dijk was staying at the Bella Vista Bed and Breakfast Inn in California, booking into the Monte Vista Suite, which has an online description reading: "If you are clever enough, you will find a secret room somewhere in your suite."
In a viral video posted on social media, Zanna opens a book on a shelf in the bedroom to find a golden door handle used to open the bookcase.
The shelves then hinge open to unveil stairs down into a hidden reading room, with a floor to ceiling bookcase, an armchair to settle down with your favourite read, and a huge window to take in the spectacular views.
You can watch it here.


thedailymirror--2020-11-15--Gavin Williamson and Matt Hancock 'under threat' as PM plans reshuffle

Matt Hancock and Gavin Williamson 's jobs are said to be under threat as Boris Johnson plans a reshuffle to attempt to draw a line under the power struggle in Downing Street .
Senior sources in No 10 suggested the Prime Minister is now preparing for big changes to his teams both in No 10 and the Cabinet , with a ministerial reshuffle expected by January .
Health Secretary Mr Hancock and Education Secretary Mr Williamson were both thought to be vulnerable after they saw major policy disasters including contact-tracing and the A-level results fiasco .
Mr Johnson will try @ @ @ @ @ @ @ meeting with concerned Tory MPs after two of his closest aides left Downing Street .
Chief adviser Dominic Cummings exited Number 10 amid claims he had briefed against Mr Johnson and the PM 's fiancee Carrie Symonds .
His departure followed the resignation of Lee Cain as communications chief earlier this week .
Sources said the PM will now `` attempt to get his premiership back on track '' by establishing a policy board that will appeal to Northern working class voters who helped him win last year 's general election .
The @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Neil O'Brien , who helped former chancellor George Osborne devise the Northern Powerhouse .
Leading Tory MPs have urged the PM to use the change of personnel to `` reset the Government '' following complaints the party and Parliament were not being heard during the time Mr Cummings held sway .
Former PM Gordon Brown has said infighting in Downing Street must end as the UK deals with the coronavirus pandemic .
`` You 've got 27,000 new cases yesterday , 500 deaths , you 've got a million young people looking for @ @ @ @ @ @ @ savings planning for Christmas .
Really we should not be seeing this factional fighting at the moment , '' he said .

Boris Johnson is said to be preparing for major changes in both Number 10 and his ministerial top team - and some big names are said to be in trouble
Matt Hancock and Gavin Williamson's jobs are said to be under threat as Boris Johnson plans a reshuffle to attempt to draw a line under the power struggle in Downing Street.
Senior sources in No 10 suggested the Prime Minister is now preparing for big changes to his teams both in No 10 and the Cabinet, with a ministerial reshuffle expected by January.
Health Secretary Mr Hancock and Education Secretary Mr Williamson were both thought to be vulnerable after they saw major policy disasters including contact-tracing and the A-level results fiasco.
Mr Johnson will try to reassert control over his Government by meeting with concerned Tory MPs after two of his closest aides left Downing Street.
Image: via REUTERS) via REUTERS)
Chief adviser Dominic Cummings exited Number 10 amid claims he had briefed against Mr Johnson and the PM's fiancee Carrie Symonds.
His departure followed the resignation of Lee Cain as communications chief earlier this week.
Sources said the PM will now "attempt to get his premiership back on track" by establishing a policy board that will appeal to Northern working class voters who helped him win last year's general election.
The group will be chaired by Tory MP Neil O'Brien, who helped former chancellor George Osborne devise the Northern Powerhouse.
Leading Tory MPs have urged the PM to use the change of personnel to "reset the Government" following complaints the party and Parliament were not being heard during the time Mr Cummings held sway.
Former PM Gordon Brown has said infighting in Downing Street must end as the UK deals with the coronavirus pandemic.
"You've got 27,000 new cases yesterday, 500 deaths, you've got a million young people looking for work, you've got people without savings planning for Christmas. Really we should not be seeing this factional fighting at the moment," he said.


thedailymirror--2020-11-15--Yorkshire Ripper could have funeral paid for by pal who had 'taken pity on him'

The Yorkshire Ripper could have his funeral paid for by a friend who had taken pity on him prior to his death .
It 's reported a pal of the convicted murderer will be picking up the tab after discovering he might not be able to cover the cost of his own funeral .
Peter Sutcliffe is reportedly set to be buried and not cremated and he wanted his grave to be near his hometown of Bingley , West Yorks .
He had intended to change his name by deed poll to his mother 's maiden name of Coonan so @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to do it , reports say .
A source told the Sun on Sunday : “ One of Sutcliffe ’ s friends who visited him was a funeral director .
`` He offered him the funeral years ago when Sutcliffe ran out of money and that offer still stands .
“ Sutcliffe wanted to ‘ go home ’ to be buried but that is close to where attacks were carried out and would stir up local anger .
`` But he also planned to change his name so no one recognised his headstone @ @ @ @ @ @ @ quick he never got round to doing it.
” But as we reported on Saturday , taxpayers could be left footing the funeral costs up to £3,000 .
Under a Prison Service directive , prisons `` must offer '' to pay a contribution towards `` reasonable '' funeral expenses for inmates who die in custody .
Reasonable expenses include the cost of a coffin , burial or cremation , hearse , and funeral fees .
However the money can not be used to pay for a headstone , flowers , wake or an @ @ @ @ @ @ @ who killed at least 13 women and attacked many more – died on Friday after being stricken by coronavirus following a heart attack .
We can reveal the 74-year-old spoke briefly while gasping for air as he was taken to hospital five days earlier .
The self-pitying beast moaned : “ I ’ m not going to make it , I won ’ t be returning , I ’ m sorry , I ’ m ready to go .
”

It's reported a pal of the convicted murderer, who is a funeral director, will be picking up the tab after discovering Peter Sutcliffe might not be able to cover the cost of his own funeral.
Yorkshire Ripper could have funeral paid for by friend who had 'taken pity on him'
The Yorkshire Ripper could have his funeral paid for by a friend who had taken pity on him prior to his death.
It's reported a pal of the convicted murderer will be picking up the tab after discovering he might not be able to cover the cost of his own funeral.
Peter Sutcliffe is reportedly set to be buried and not cremated and he wanted his grave to be near his hometown of Bingley, West Yorks.
He had intended to change his name by deed poll to his mother's maiden name of Coonan so he could have anonymity but he failed to do it, reports say.
Image: Ian Whittaker) Ian Whittaker)
A source told the Sun on Sunday : “One of Sutcliffe’s friends who visited him was a funeral director.
"He offered him the funeral years ago when Sutcliffe ran out of money and that offer still stands.
“Sutcliffe wanted to ‘go home’ to be buried but that is close to where attacks were carried out and would stir up local anger.
"But he also planned to change his name so no one recognised his headstone. His illness and death were so quick he never got round to doing it.”
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But as we reported on Saturday, taxpayers could be left footing the funeral costs up to £3,000.
Under a Prison Service directive, prisons "must offer" to pay a contribution towards "reasonable" funeral expenses for inmates who die in custody.
Reasonable expenses include the cost of a coffin, burial or cremation, hearse, and funeral fees.
However the money cannot be used to pay for a headstone, flowers, wake or an obituary notice.
The Yorkshire Ripper – who killed at least 13 women and attacked many more – died on Friday after being stricken by coronavirus following a heart attack.
We can reveal the 74-year-old spoke briefly while gasping for air as he was taken to hospital five days earlier.
The self-pitying beast moaned: “I’m not going to make it, I won’t be returning, I’m sorry, I’m ready to go.”


thedailymirror--2020-11-15--Lewis Hamilton wins seventh F1 world title to equal Michael Schumacher's record

Lewis Hamilton claimed world title number seven by taking the chequered flag as he equalled the record haul amassed by Michael Schumacher .
The Mercedes driver needed to finish ahead of team-mate Valtteri Bottas in Turkey to claim the world championship .
And his first place finish at the Turkish Grand Prix allowed him to seal his fourth title in a row .
Hamilton and Bottas qualified sixth and ninth respectively but the Brit had an excellent start while the Finn was sent spinning at the first corner .
It left Bottas near the back of the pack while Hamilton @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the Ferrari of Sebastian Vettel .
The treacherous conditions at Istanbul Park made for an entertaining race that ebbed and flowed .
Reading the track proved key as drivers transitioned from wets to intermediates .
Hamilton 's racecraft , tyre management and experience proved to be the difference though as he took his 94th Formula One win .
It was only last month that the 35-year-old registered his 91st win at the Nurburgring to equal the then record number of wins .
A record he has since made his own .
And while @ @ @ @ @ @ @ set him apart in the history books , remains an appealing carrot Hamilton is yet to sign a new deal with the Silver Arrows .
Team boss Toto Wolff has maintained that they would sit down at the negotiating table once the world championship had been secured .
So news on the Brit 's future should n't be far away .
Red Bull 's Max Verstappen looked quickest on Saturday and continued that trend on Sunday .
But a lack of patience and several spins undermined his challenge as he eventually finished sixth @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Lance Stroll performed impressively for large periods before pitting for inters dented his challenge .
He eventually finished ninth while team-mate Sergio Perez came home in second .
The two Ferraris performed nicely in the rain with Vettel claiming the final podium spot and Charles Leclerc finishing fourth .

What next for Lewis Hamilton after a seventh world title?
What next for Lewis Hamilton after a seventh world title?
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Lewis Hamilton won a highly entertaining race in Turkey to win his seventh world title and equal Michael Schumacher's record having come through from sixth on the grid
Lewis Hamilton claimed world title number seven by taking the chequered flag as he equalled the record haul amassed by Michael Schumacher.
The Mercedes driver needed to finish ahead of team-mate Valtteri Bottas in Turkey to claim the world championship.
And his first place finish at the Turkish Grand Prix allowed him to seal his fourth title in a row.
Hamilton and Bottas qualified sixth and ninth respectively but the Brit had an excellent start while the Finn was sent spinning at the first corner.
It left Bottas near the back of the pack while Hamilton spent much of the early stages battling the Ferrari of Sebastian Vettel.
The treacherous conditions at Istanbul Park made for an entertaining race that ebbed and flowed.
Reading the track proved key as drivers transitioned from wets to intermediates.
Hamilton's racecraft, tyre management and experience proved to be the difference though as he took his 94th Formula One win.
It was only last month that the 35-year-old registered his 91st win at the Nurburgring to equal the then record number of wins.
A record he has since made his own.
And while world title number eight, which would set him apart in the history books, remains an appealing carrot Hamilton is yet to sign a new deal with the Silver Arrows.
Team boss Toto Wolff has maintained that they would sit down at the negotiating table once the world championship had been secured.
So news on the Brit's future shouldn't be far away.
Image: AFP/Getty Images) AFP/Getty Images)
Red Bull's Max Verstappen looked quickest on Saturday and continued that trend on Sunday.
But a lack of patience and several spins undermined his challenge as he eventually finished sixth ahead of Alex Albon.
Pole sitter Lance Stroll performed impressively for large periods before pitting for inters dented his challenge.
He eventually finished ninth while team-mate Sergio Perez came home in second.
The two Ferraris performed nicely in the rain with Vettel claiming the final podium spot and Charles Leclerc finishing fourth.


thedailymirror--2020-11-15--Southgate opens up on awkward chat with Jurgen Klopp about Joe Gomez injury

Gareth Southgate has opened up on the chat he had with Jurgen Klopp after Joe Gomez suffered an injury on England duty .
The Liverpool centre-back seriously injured his knee in a non-contact incident while training at St George 's Park with his international team-mates .
There is no time frame yet on when Gomez is expected to return to action , amid fears the Englishman could be sidelined for months .
Southgate spoke to Liverpool boss Klopp after Gomez sustained the injury , and provided some insight on their conversation .
`` I had a long chat with Jurgen @ @ @ @ @ @ @ welfare , '' Southgate told ITV .
`` To lose a player in the way we did – for us and Liverpool , but most importantly for the boy – was really tragic .
`` I said to him , 'There needs to be a look at the calendar ' .
We 've got to try and lessen the load as much as we can for the players . ''
When asked how Klopp reacted to the news , Southgate appeared to shrug his shoulders before adding : `` Unfortunately the injury was @ @ @ @ @ @ @ we know it was just a consequence of the number of games really .
`` Wherever he had been , there is a chance that could have happened .
So , we were on the same page .
We think the welfare of the players is critical . ''
Southgate is in full agreement with Klopp - and the rest of the Premier League bosses who have spoken out on fixture congestion in recent months - that the current football calendar is too demanding on players .
The Three Lions boss recently took @ @ @ @ @ @ @ : `` I spoke about this right at the beginning of the season .
With Joe [ we have ] a good example .
`` We knew the load he has had in the last six weeks or so .
We gave him and the other players who had been in European matches who played Sunday , an extra day 's recovery .
`` Yet still something like this has happened .
`` There are lots of discussions about extra subs .
But the bigger picture here is , everybody in the game @ @ @ @ @ @ @ was an opportunity this year to think differently .
The pandemic has thrown up all sorts of difficulties for people .
But everybody has tried to cram the programme into a smaller period .
`` We are going to see injuries .
It 's a desperately sad situation .
When you see the impact on an individual , it hits home even more .
`` A lot of these discussions should have happened in the summer .
`` We could have adjusted the calendar in its entirety and all worked together .
But @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Is the current football calendar too demanding on players ?
Have your say here .
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Liverpool centre-back Joe Gomez seriously injured his knee in a non-contact incident while training at St George's Park with his England international team-mates
Gareth Southgate opens up on awkward chat with Jurgen Klopp about Joe Gomez injury
Gareth Southgate has opened up on the chat he had with Jurgen Klopp after Joe Gomez suffered an injury on England duty.
The Liverpool centre-back seriously injured his knee in a non-contact incident while training at St George's Park with his international team-mates.
There is no time frame yet on when Gomez is expected to return to action, amid fears the Englishman could be sidelined for months.
Southgate spoke to Liverpool boss Klopp after Gomez sustained the injury, and provided some insight on their conversation.
"I had a long chat with Jurgen, we're all worried about player welfare," Southgate told ITV.
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"To lose a player in the way we did – for us and Liverpool, but most importantly for the boy – was really tragic.
"I said to him, 'There needs to be a look at the calendar'. We've got to try and lessen the load as much as we can for the players."
When asked how Klopp reacted to the news, Southgate appeared to shrug his shoulders before adding: "Unfortunately the injury was so unique in how it happened, we know it was just a consequence of the number of games really.
"Wherever he had been, there is a chance that could have happened. So, we were on the same page. We think the welfare of the players is critical."
Image: Liverpool FC via Getty Images) Liverpool FC via Getty Images)
Southgate is in full agreement with Klopp - and the rest of the Premier League bosses who have spoken out on fixture congestion in recent months - that the current football calendar is too demanding on players.
The Three Lions boss recently took aim at football's authorities, saying: "I spoke about this right at the beginning of the season. With Joe [we have] a good example.
"We knew the load he has had in the last six weeks or so. We gave him and the other players who had been in European matches who played Sunday, an extra day's recovery.
Image: Getty Images) Getty Images)
"Yet still something like this has happened.
"There are lots of discussions about extra subs. But the bigger picture here is, everybody in the game needs to work together.
"There was an opportunity this year to think differently. The pandemic has thrown up all sorts of difficulties for people. But everybody has tried to cram the programme into a smaller period.
Image: Liverpool FC via Getty Images) Liverpool FC via Getty Images)
"We are going to see injuries. It's a desperately sad situation. When you see the impact on an individual, it hits home even more.
"A lot of these discussions should have happened in the summer.
"We could have adjusted the calendar in its entirety and all worked together. But people haven't done that."
Is the current football calendar too demanding on players? Have your say here.
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thedailymirror--2020-11-17--Eric Hall, the ex-football agent famous for 'monster' catchphrase, dies aged 73

Tributes have been paid to iconic football agent Eric Hall , who has died aged 73 .
The singer and music publicist was known for his 'monster monster ' catchphrase , and represented some of the Premier League 's biggest names in the 1990s .
Hall secured Gary Lineker 's first ever boot deal , and was agent to the likes of Dennis Wise , Neil 'Razor ' Ruddock , Tim Sherwood and Paul Walsh .
He also claimed to be claims to be the first agent ever to have goal and appearance bonuses written into players ' contracts .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ bonus written into Dave Beasant 's contract at Newcastle , not realising he was a goalkeeper .
Sir Alan Sugar led tributes to Hall following his death on Monday , saying : `` Football agent Eric Hall has passed away .
He was a real character RIP . ''
Hall who had little interest in football and saw it solely as a business , worked as a radio presenter until his death .
Lorna Waters , station manager at the London-based station Time 107.5FM , said he was a 'true legend and a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ : `` Eric Hall , the former entertainment and football agent and Time 107.5FM presenter , has died at the age of 73 .
He was a monster monster personality and we will miss him greatly . ''
The agent was a singer and music publicist before he entered the world of football after a chance meeting with former Spurs player Steve Perryman .

Tributes have poured in from the football world and beyond for Eric Hall, who claimed to be the first agent ever to have goal and appearance bonuses written into players' contracts
Tributes have been paid to iconic football agent Eric Hall, who has died aged 73.
The singer and music publicist was known for his 'monster monster' catchphrase, and represented some of the Premier League's biggest names in the 1990s.
Hall secured Gary Lineker's first ever boot deal, and was agent to the likes of Dennis Wise, Neil 'Razor' Ruddock, Tim Sherwood and Paul Walsh.
He also claimed to be claims to be the first agent ever to have goal and appearance bonuses written into players' contracts.
Hall famously even once had a goal bonus written into Dave Beasant's contract at Newcastle, not realising he was a goalkeeper.
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Sir Alan Sugar led tributes to Hall following his death on Monday, saying on Twitter: "Football agent Eric Hall has passed away. He was a real character RIP."
Former Liverpool and Tottenham striker Walsh said: "Very sad to hear of the passing of monster monster Eric Hall, a real character.
"My thoughts are with the family, a monster RIP to Eric."
Mirror Sport columnist Stan Collymore said: "Larger than life, great great fun, sad to think Eric Hall has passed. Rest in peace, Eric, hope there's a big Churchill waiting for you on the other side. Monster Monster."
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Hall, who was known for his flamboyant dress sense and was seen with a cigar.
He was a singer and music publicist, and was pals with the likes of Marc Bolan and punk band The Damned, before entering the world of football after a chance meeting with former Spurs player Steve Perryman.
He had little interest in the sport and saw it solely as a business, and worked as a radio presenter until his death.
Lorna Waters, station manager at the London-based station Time 107.5FM, said he was a 'true legend and a real gentleman'.
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The station tweeted: "Eric Hall, the former entertainment and football agent and Time 107.5FM presenter, has died at the age of 73. He was a monster monster personality and we will miss him greatly."
Earlier this year, he talked about his heyday as a football agent in an interview with The Telegraph.
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"I did everything: the contracts, the transfers, the TV appearances, the sponsorships, the lot," he said.
"I was the first agent to bring in bonuses and the funniest deal I ever did was when I was looking after Dennis Wise and John Fashanu at Wimbledon...
"I got a call from a guy called Dave Beasant, who I knew was a player but I didn't know much about him.
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"He told me he was moving from Wimbledon to Newcastle and asked if I could do the deal, so I said I would and I travelled up to meet the club.
"I'm giving it all my shtick - 'This player's great and I want bonuses of £9,000 a goal and after 10 goals an extra £100,000.'
"Newcastle said, 'Our pleasure, Eric.' I came out of the meeting and Dave said: 'Eric, do you know what position I play? Goalkeeper.' "
Hall was forced to take six months off after falling seriously ill, according to The Sun.
He was diagnosed with septicaemia (blood poisoning which triggers sepsis) after contracting E.coli.
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During his controversial career, Hall was involved in high-profile fallouts with John Fashanu and Sir Alan Sugar.
Fashanu sacked Hall as his agent after a row over the former England striker's brother, Justin, who became the first footballer to come out as homosexual.
He said in an interview with The Telegraph that he fell out with Fashanu after refusing the former Wimbledon player's request to scrap a newspaper interview in which elder brother Justin told his story.
Hall said he brought "showbiz" to the world of football agents - pioneering the way for today's 'super-agents' such as Mino Raiola and Jorge Mendes.
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In an interview earlier this year, he said: "Good luck to the agents now. Whatever money they earn, they should earn more.
"But there wouldn’t be any of the super agents now if it wasn’t for me.
"I brought the showbiz into it. I was the guv’nor.”
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