birminghammail--2020-11-14--Gareth Barry reveals what really happened in Villa to Liverpool saga

Gareth Barry has finally revealed what really happened in the summer of 2008 .
The midfielder , who won 53 caps for England and remains the Premier League ’ s all-time record appearance holder , spent half of his 22-year career with Aston Villa before leaving for Manchester City in 2009 .
Barry ’ s eventual exit was rather amicable , a far cry from the drama which unfolded between Villa and its captain 12 months earlier .
Liverpool chased Barry relentlessly at the end of the 2007/08 season and he attempted to force through a move with the now @ @ @ @ @ @ @ World .
Speaking exclusively to BirminghamLive ’ s Claret & Blue podcast , Barry explained how it happened .
“ There was interest from Liverpool in the press , ” Barry begins .
“ Martin O ’ Neill knew about it and he was quite clever really .
These are the games that go on in football .
I didn ’ t know what was coming and he put me up in front of the press .
“ First question , obviously : ‘ What are your thoughts on Liverpool ?
’ Me @ @ @ @ @ @ @ transfer thing , so I ’ ve sort of said the right things .
‘ It ’ s nice being spoken about etc etc , being linked with a Champions League team.
’ “ That was it really .
I go away and finish the season .
Then there ’ s bids coming in from Liverpool and I ’ m speaking to Martin O ’ Neill and asking if the club ’ s going to accept an offer for me .
To be fair to Martin , he said , ‘ If the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ go - but it ’ s got to be a certain amount . '
“ But I got advised to do an interview .
I was told , ‘ If you do something like this , if you rock the boat a little bit , you ’ ll end up getting yourself out.
’ “ I was speaking to my parents and saying , ‘ What do you think ?
My agent thinks I should do this interview.
’ My parents were saying , ‘ No , this doesn ’ t sound good @ @ @ @ @ @ @ like , ‘ Well , he ’ s experienced in this role , you don ’ t know what you ’ re talking about… ’ Obviously you should always listen to your parents !
“ I ended up doing that interview and it got me some bad headlines .
It ’ s definitely one that I regret doing .
“ I look back now and think , ‘ Why the hell did I do that ?
’ But I was in a transfer saga , my first ever experience .
My head was @ @ @ @ @ @ @ t deal with all the media attention too well .
“ It ’ s one of those things .
You get advised to do it and it all blows up .
I remember being on holiday with my family and the phone rings , it ’ s Martin O ’ Neill and he ’ s not too happy !
” Barry was stripped of the captaincy , fined two weeks ’ wages and told that he was banned from Villa Park and Bodymoor Heath for a fortnight .
Upon his return Barry knuckled @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in his final season to win back the hearts of the Holte End .
Instead of Liverpool , Barry joined City and won the FA Cup and the Premier League during a five-year stay in Manchester .
“ Martin O ’ Neill said , ‘ Give me a year and you can leave next year for a certain fee.
’ ” said Barry .
“ I knew in my heart of hearts that I was going to leave that summer .
“ It hurt me that Liverpool couldn ’ t stump up the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of phone calls with Rafa ( Benitez ) where he was talking about me playing the odd game left midfield , the odd game at left-back .
“ In my head I started to think , ‘ I ’ m not giving up the Villa captaincy , playing regularly , to go and do that.
’ I don ’ t care if it ’ s Champions League , I don ’ t want to be a bit part of nothing .
“ Then , from nowhere , Man City got in touch .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ were on about signing , which even then was hard to believe .
“ They painted the picture that this was the fast train and if you don ’ t get on it you ’ re going to regret it .
“ Something appealed to me more about Man City than Liverpool at the time .
Liverpool had won the Champions League not so long ago and Man City hadn ’ t won a trophy for many years , but I went with that route.
” Watch the in-depth interview with Barry on @ @ @ @ @ @ @ video above or click HERE

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Gareth Barry has revealed what really happened in the summer of 2008.
The midfielder, who won 53 caps for England and remains the Premier League’s all-time record appearance holder, spent half of his 22-year career with Aston Villa before leaving for Manchester City in 2009.
Barry’s eventual exit was rather amicable, a far cry from the drama which unfolded between Villa and its captain 12 months earlier.
Liverpool chased Barry relentlessly at the end of the 2007/08 season and he attempted to force through a move with the now infamous interview with the News of the World.
Speaking exclusively to BirminghamLive’s Claret & Blue podcast, Barry explained how it happened.
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“There was interest from Liverpool in the press,” Barry begins. “Martin O’Neill knew about it and he was quite clever really. These are the games that go on in football. I didn’t know what was coming and he put me up in front of the press.
“First question, obviously: ‘What are your thoughts on Liverpool?’ Me, I’ve never experienced a transfer thing, so I’ve sort of said the right things. ‘It’s nice being spoken about etc etc, being linked with a Champions League team.’
“That was it really. I go away and finish the season. Then there’s bids coming in from Liverpool and I’m speaking to Martin O’Neill and asking if the club’s going to accept an offer for me. To be fair to Martin, he said, ‘If the money’s right, you can go - but it’s got to be a certain amount.'
“But I got advised to do an interview. I was told, ‘If you do something like this, if you rock the boat a little bit, you’ll end up getting yourself out.’
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“I was speaking to my parents and saying, ‘What do you think? My agent thinks I should do this interview.’ My parents were saying, ‘No, this doesn’t sound good!’.
“I’m like, ‘Well, he’s experienced in this role, you don’t know what you’re talking about…’ Obviously you should always listen to your parents!
“I ended up doing that interview and it got me some bad headlines. It’s definitely one that I regret doing.
“I look back now and think, ‘Why the hell did I do that?’ But I was in a transfer saga, my first ever experience. My head was sort of frazzled because I don’t deal with all the media attention too well.
“It’s one of those things. You get advised to do it and it all blows up. I remember being on holiday with my family and the phone rings, it’s Martin O’Neill and he’s not too happy!”
Barry was stripped of the captaincy, fined two weeks’ wages and told that he was banned from Villa Park and Bodymoor Heath for a fortnight.
Upon his return Barry knuckled down and played 48 games for Villa in his final season to win back the hearts of the Holte End.
Instead of Liverpool, Barry joined City and won the FA Cup and the Premier League during a five-year stay in Manchester.
“Martin O’Neill said, ‘Give me a year and you can leave next year for a certain fee.’” said Barry. “I knew in my heart of hearts that I was going to leave that summer.
“It hurt me that Liverpool couldn’t stump up the money the season before. A couple of phone calls with Rafa (Benitez) where he was talking about me playing the odd game left midfield, the odd game at left-back.
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“In my head I started to think, ‘I’m not giving up the Villa captaincy, playing regularly, to go and do that.’ I don’t care if it’s Champions League, I don’t want to be a bit part of nothing.
“Then, from nowhere, Man City got in touch. They started speaking about certain players they were on about signing, which even then was hard to believe.
“They painted the picture that this was the fast train and if you don’t get on it you’re going to regret it.
“Something appealed to me more about Man City than Liverpool at the time. Liverpool had won the Champions League not so long ago and Man City hadn’t won a trophy for many years, but I went with that route.”
Watch the in-depth interview with Barry on the Claret & Blue podcast via the video above or click HERE


birminghammail--2020-11-14--SAGE reveals 4 things which will ensure you can see family at Christmas

A Sage expert has told Brits exactly what needs to happen after December 2 for the UK to exit lockdown .
Sage has warned Christmas faces being cancelled if the UK re-enters a three tier system from December 2 .
With rates of over 300 across the West Midlands , Birmingham and places nearby could face tier three lockdowns .
But Sage has warned the three tier system is vulnerable , with infections likely to soar - and Christmas could be in doubt .
They have warned gatherings may not happen on December 25 , as infections rise from December @ @ @ @ @ @ @ end on December 2 , according to Prime Minister Boris Johnson , and ministers like Alok Sharma .
Professor Susan Michie , a member of the Government 's Scientific Advisory Group for Emergencies ( Sage ) , urged the public to resist breaking current rules , to `` be in a position '' to spend the festive period with loved ones .
She also suggested that the announcement of a potential Covid-19 vaccine could lead to complacency with the measures , adding that the jab will make `` no difference '' to the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Radio 4 's Today programme : `` I think the next two weeks is going to be absolutely crucial .
`` They 're going to be a very challenging two weeks , partly because of the weather , partly because , I think , the promise of a vaccine may be making people feel complacent .
`` So I think for the next two weeks , everybody has to really get all their resolve together . ''
Avoid others ' homes - and stick to social distancing Prof Michie , a behavioural scientist @ @ @ @ @ @ @ public to `` really pay attention to resisting any urges to break the rules '' on social distancing and visiting other households .
`` Because that will maximise the chance that in two weeks ' time , on December 2 , we 're in a position where actually we do n't have to continue the lockdown , '' she added .
The UK death toll rose by 370 today with 77 new deaths across Birmingham and the Midlands .
Wales recorded 20 deaths and Northern Ireland 10 , with 56 in Scotland .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ died in Northern Ireland , the Department of Health has said .
The death toll recorded by the department now stands at 846 .
There were also another 511 confirmed cases of the virus recorded in the last 24-hour reporting period .
A total of 46,359 people have tested positive for Covid-19 in Northern Ireland since the pandemic began .

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A Sage expert has told Brits exactly what needs to happen after December 2 for the UK to exit lockdown.
Sage has warned Christmas faces being cancelled if the UK re-enters a three tier system from December 2.
With rates of over 300 across the West Midlands, Birmingham and places nearby could face tier three lockdowns.
But Sage has warned the three tier system is vulnerable, with infections likely to soar - and Christmas could be in doubt.
They have warned gatherings may not happen on December 25, as infections rise from December 2 onwards.
The month-long lockdown will end on December 2, according to Prime Minister Boris Johnson, and ministers like Alok Sharma.
Do not break current rules
Professor Susan Michie, a member of the Government's Scientific Advisory Group for Emergencies (Sage), urged the public to resist breaking current rules, to "be in a position" to spend the festive period with loved ones.
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Don't get complacent
She also suggested that the announcement of a potential Covid-19 vaccine could lead to complacency with the measures, adding that the jab will make "no difference" to the current wave.
Show resolve
Prof Michie told BBC Radio 4's Today programme: "I think the next two weeks is going to be absolutely crucial.
"They're going to be a very challenging two weeks, partly because of the weather, partly because, I think, the promise of a vaccine may be making people feel complacent.
"So I think for the next two weeks, everybody has to really get all their resolve together."
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Avoid others' homes - and stick to social distancing
Prof Michie, a behavioural scientist at University College London, advised the public to "really pay attention to resisting any urges to break the rules" on social distancing and visiting other households.
"Because that will maximise the chance that in two weeks' time, on December 2, we're in a position where actually we don't have to continue the lockdown," she added.
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The UK death toll rose by 370 today with 77 new deaths across Birmingham and the Midlands.
Wales recorded 20 deaths and Northern Ireland 10, with 56 in Scotland.
A further 10 people with Covid-19 have died in Northern Ireland, the Department of Health has said.
The death toll recorded by the department now stands at 846.
There were also another 511 confirmed cases of the virus recorded in the last 24-hour reporting period.
A total of 46,359 people have tested positive for Covid-19 in Northern Ireland since the pandemic began.


birminghammail--2020-11-14--77 coronavirus deaths across Birmingham and Midlands

The UK death toll has risen by 370 today - with the majority of deaths taking place in England , according to NHS stats .
Northern Ireland and Wales had 10 and 20 deaths respectively , with the UK total rising by 370 on November 14 .
Saturday 's latest figures show as many as 77 deaths were recorded across the entire Midlands region .
There were four deaths at Chesterfield Royal NHS Foundation Trust .
There was one death at George Eliot Hospital NHS Foundation Trust .
There was one death at Midlands Partnership NHS Foundation Trust .
There @ @ @ @ @ @ @ NHS Foundation Trust .
There were five deaths at Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust .
There were one deaths at Nottinghamshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust .
There were two deaths at Sandwell and West Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust .
There were seven deaths at Sherwood Forest Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust .
There were two deaths at Shrewsbury and Telford NHS Foundation Trust .
There were three deaths at The Dudley Group NHS Foundation Trust .
There were one deaths at The Royal Wolverhampton NHS Foundation Trust .
There were eight deaths at @ @ @ @ @ @ @ were six deaths at University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust .
There were 12 deaths at University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust .
There were six deaths at University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Foundation Trust .
There were five deaths at University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Foundation Trust .
There were six deaths at Walsall Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust .
There were six deaths at Worcetsershire Acute Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust .

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The UK death toll has risen by 370 today - with the majority of deaths taking place in England, according to NHS stats.
Northern Ireland and Wales had 10 and 20 deaths respectively, with the UK total rising by 370 on November 14.
Saturday's latest figures show as many as 77 deaths were recorded across the entire Midlands region.
There were four deaths at Chesterfield Royal NHS Foundation Trust.
There was one death at George Eliot Hospital NHS Foundation Trust.
There was one death at Midlands Partnership NHS Foundation Trust.
There was one death at Northampton General Hospital NHS Foundation Trust.
There were five deaths at Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.
There were one deaths at Nottinghamshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust.
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There were two deaths at Sandwell and West Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust.
There were seven deaths at Sherwood Forest Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.
There were two deaths at Shrewsbury and Telford NHS Foundation Trust.
There were three deaths at The Dudley Group NHS Foundation Trust.
There were one deaths at The Royal Wolverhampton NHS Foundation Trust.
There were eight deaths at United Lincolnshire Hospitals Foundation Trust.
There were six deaths at University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust.
There were 12 deaths at University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust.
There were six deaths at University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Foundation Trust.
There were five deaths at University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Foundation Trust.
There were six deaths at Walsall Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust.
There were six deaths at Worcetsershire Acute Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.


birminghammail--2020-11-14--UK coronavirus death toll soars by 370

UK coronavirus death toll soars by 370

The UK death toll has risen once again on Saturday , November 14 , with new death totals issued by health bodies across each of the four nations .
England , Scotland , Wales and Northern Ireland all update the daily death totals and tolls for each nation on November 14 .
The figures make for grim reading as more Covid-19 patients die across the country .
On Friday , 60 patients died in Birmingham and Midlands hospitals , as the UK death toll soared by around 400 people .
On Saturday , NHS England has declared its latest tally @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Scotland and NI .
All of these happened in the last 10 days 283 deaths were reported last Saturday .
April 8th continues to be the peak with 900 deaths , official figures from the NHS show .
10 further coronavirus deaths were recorded in Northern Ireland , 8 during the past 24 hours .
Those grim figures take the Northern Irish official death toll to 846 .
Also , there were 511 new cases from tests on 3,070 individuals .
There have been another 36 confirmed Covid 19 deaths in Scotland .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ 5.8 per cent of all tests carried out yesterday ) for Covid-19 , too , according to official stats , with 1,198 people now in hospital with 91 in intensive care .
The next two weeks will be `` absolutely crucial '' in ensuring that England 's coronavirus lockdown ends as planned on December 2 , a Government scientific adviser has warned today .

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The UK death toll has risen once again on Saturday, November 14, with new death totals issued by health bodies across each of the four nations.
England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland all update the daily death totals and tolls for each nation on November 14.
The figures make for grim reading as more Covid-19 patients die across the country.
On Friday, 60 patients died in Birmingham and Midlands hospitals, as the UK death toll soared by around 400 people.
On Saturday, NHS England has declared its latest tally, alongside health bodies in Wales, Scotland and NI.
NHS England reported 304 deaths today.
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All of these happened in the last 10 days 283 deaths were reported last Saturday.
April 8th continues to be the peak with 900 deaths, official figures from the NHS show.
10 further coronavirus deaths were recorded in Northern Ireland, 8 during the past 24 hours.
Those grim figures take the Northern Irish official death toll to 846.
Also, there were 511 new cases from tests on 3,070 individuals.
There have been another 36 confirmed Covid 19 deaths in Scotland .
Another 1,118 people have tested positive (5.8 per cent of all tests carried out yesterday) for Covid-19, too, according to official stats, with 1,198 people now in hospital with 91 in intensive care.
In Wales, 20 deaths were confirmed.
The next two weeks will be "absolutely crucial" in ensuring that England's coronavirus lockdown ends as planned on December 2, a Government scientific adviser has warned today.


birminghammail--2020-11-14--This is how many people have been fined for ‘flouting’ lockdown rules

More than 150 people in the West Midlands have been fined for breaking lockdown rules in the first week since the new shutdown was introduced .
West Midlands Police said it has had to warn people about the ‘ deadly disease ’ some eight months in to the pandemic and that he rules are there to stop the spread .
The force confirmed it has issued 155 fixed penalty notices since the second coronavirus lockdown came into force in England on November 5 .
It said it has dispersed 179 people , with one arrested for breaking the law .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ regarding the new lockdown rules .
Since the pandemic began West Midlands officers have issued 13 'super fines ' of £10,000 , with three of those in the last week .
A spokesperson for West Midlands Police said : “ As we start week two of the second lockdown , we ’ ve seen over 150 fixed penalty notices ( FPNs ) issued in just a week across the force to people flouting the Covid-19 regulations .
“ Last week saw us issue 155 FPNs and we dispersed 179 people with one person @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
“ We have patrolled across the force during which we have spoken to 3,788 and advised them on the government legislation .
`` Coronavirus remains a deadly disease and the restrictions in place to prevent its spread are set by the Government.
” Police said its approach remains as the four Es .
The police spokesperson said : “ We engage with the public , explain the regulations and encourage people to follow them .
In the minority of cases where this doesn ’ t happen then we have no alternative than @ @ @ @ @ @ @ continue to urge the public to follow the rules , the greater effort we can all make now to prevent the spread of the virus , the greater opportunities we may have to enjoy our festive celebrations.
” Temporary Assistant Chief Constable Claire Bell , who is leading the force ’ s response to coronavirus , said : “ We thank everyone who is doing their bit to help us through this pandemic and save lives .
Most people are adhering to the new restrictions , we understand this is difficult however the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ all safe .
“ We will continue to police these restrictions and dangerous breaches as they are a clear public health risk.
” Fines issued under coronavirus legislation are processed by ACRO ( Criminal Records Office ) on behalf of police forces in England and Wales .
The funds from these payments will be distributed to local authorities in line with the legislation .

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More than 150 people in the West Midlands have been fined for breaking lockdown rules in the first week since the new shutdown was introduced.
West Midlands Police said it has had to warn people about the ‘deadly disease’ some eight months in to the pandemic and that he rules are there to stop the spread.
The force confirmed it has issued 155 fixed penalty notices since the second coronavirus lockdown came into force in England on November 5. It said it has dispersed 179 people, with one arrested for breaking the law.
Almost 4,000 people have been spoken to regarding the new lockdown rules.
Since the pandemic began West Midlands officers have issued 13 'super fines' of £10,000, with three of those in the last week.
A spokesperson for West Midlands Police said: “As we start week two of the second lockdown, we’ve seen over 150 fixed penalty notices (FPNs) issued in just a week across the force to people flouting the Covid-19 regulations.
“Last week saw us issue 155 FPNs and we dispersed 179 people with one person being arrested for not following the law.
“We have patrolled across the force during which we have spoken to 3,788 and advised them on the government legislation.
"Coronavirus remains a deadly disease and the restrictions in place to prevent its spread are set by the Government.”
Police said its approach remains as the four Es.
The police spokesperson said: “We engage with the public, explain the regulations and encourage people to follow them. In the minority of cases where this doesn’t happen then we have no alternative than to enforce the restrictions.
“We continue to urge the public to follow the rules, the greater effort we can all make now to prevent the spread of the virus, the greater opportunities we may have to enjoy our festive celebrations.”
Temporary Assistant Chief Constable Claire Bell, who is leading the force’s response to coronavirus, said: “We thank everyone who is doing their bit to help us through this pandemic and save lives. Most people are adhering to the new restrictions, we understand this is difficult however the restrictions are in place to keep us all safe.
“We will continue to police these restrictions and dangerous breaches as they are a clear public health risk.”
Fines issued under coronavirus legislation are processed by ACRO (Criminal Records Office) on behalf of police forces in England and Wales.
The funds from these payments will be distributed to local authorities in line with the legislation.


birminghammail--2020-11-14--Coronavirus vaccine fraud warning issued to everybody in the UK

Concern over fake coronavirus vaccines is spreading among police forces , according to a new report today .
The National Crime Agency ( NCA ) in the UK are urging Brits to exercise caution amid fears fake coronavirus vaccines could become a threat .
There is a growing threat to the UK from fraudulent antidotes to Covid-19 , according to the NCA .
The warning comes in the same week Pfizer announced a groundbreaking breakthrough with its own vaccine , which the health firm says is 90 per cent effective .
Covid continues to kill hundreds every single day in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ patients dying from Covid-19 in Birmingham hospitals and Midlands healthcare facilities on Friday November 13 .
In a release , the NCA confirmed it is investigating reports of fraudsters attempting to cash in on the vaccine boom .
The Resilience First group 's director general Graeme Biggar said : “ We haven ’ t seen much of that yet but we absolutely expect when vaccines begin to roll out that there will be people offering fake vaccines .
We are trying to get ahead of that trend now.
” The warning comes as @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the Government 's Scientific Advisory Group for Emergencies ( Sage ) , urged the public to resist breaking current rules , to `` be in a position '' to spend the festive period with loved ones .
She also suggested that the announcement of a potential Covid-19 vaccine could lead to complacency with the measures , adding that the jab will make `` no difference '' to the current wave .
Donald Trump , meanwhile , has hailed developments in the race for a coronavirus vaccine as he delivered his first public remarks @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Biden .

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Concern over fake coronavirus vaccines is spreading among police forces, according to a new report today.
The National Crime Agency (NCA) in the UK are urging Brits to exercise caution amid fears fake coronavirus vaccines could become a threat.
There is a growing threat to the UK from fraudulent antidotes to Covid-19, according to the NCA.
The warning comes in the same week Pfizer announced a groundbreaking breakthrough with its own vaccine, which the health firm says is 90 per cent effective.
Covid continues to kill hundreds every single day in the UK, with more than 60 patients dying from Covid-19 in Birmingham hospitals and Midlands healthcare facilities on Friday November 13.
In a release, the NCA confirmed it is investigating reports of fraudsters attempting to cash in on the vaccine boom.
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The Resilience First group's director general Graeme Biggar said: “We haven’t seen much of that yet but we absolutely expect when vaccines begin to roll out that there will be people offering fake vaccines. We are trying to get ahead of that trend now.”
The warning comes as Professor Susan Michie, a member of the Government's Scientific Advisory Group for Emergencies (Sage), urged the public to resist breaking current rules, to "be in a position" to spend the festive period with loved ones.
She also suggested that the announcement of a potential Covid-19 vaccine could lead to complacency with the measures, adding that the jab will make "no difference" to the current wave.
Donald Trump, meanwhile, has hailed developments in the race for a coronavirus vaccine as he delivered his first public remarks since his election defeat by President-elect Joe Biden.


birminghammail--2020-11-14--Eni Aluko reveals Grealish story from behind-the-scenes at Villa

Jack Grealish is finally beginning to get the nationwide acclaim that Aston Villa fans always thought possible .
The Villa skipper won his third cap for England in the 3-0 win over Republic of Ireland on Thursday evening and was again picked out by pundits for praise afterwards .
Grealish teed up Jadon Sancho to net England ’ s second goal on the night and continues to look at ease on the international stage .
His form in claret and blue has prompted Gareth Southgate to introduce him to the international set-up with Grealish registering more goal contributions in the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Harry Kane this term .
Grealish has been mesmerising the Holte End for years but it ’ s only now that England is starting to appreciate his talents .
One of the 25-year-old ’ s stand-out qualities which often goes unnoticed is his ability without the ball .
Grealish racks up the miles in matches and is rated as one of the fittest players .
And Villa women ’ s sporting director Eni Aluko has offered an insight into the graft that Grealish has been putting in behind-the-scenes at Bodymoor Heath .
“ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ there quite late at about half four because I ’ d been doing media and stuff , ” Aluko said on BBC MOTDx .
“ Anyway , I went to the gym and who ’ s there ?
Grealish .
This was at like six o ’ clock .
I was like , ‘ You know what , fair play ’ .
I love that .
“ I think his reputation back in the day was that he was a bit of a lad but actually , he puts the work in and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Grealish has formed an excellent relationship with new signing Ross Barkley and the two have combined to devastating effect .
Grealish has four goals and five assists in the Premier League this term , while Barkley has three goal contributions in his first five Villa appearances .
Aluko added : “ I still think Grealish can get double figures in terms of goals and assists , and Barkley needs to play and show that quality to get into the England team .
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Jack Grealish is finally beginning to get the nationwide acclaim that Aston Villa fans always thought possible.
The Villa skipper won his third cap for England in the 3-0 win over Republic of Ireland on Thursday evening and was again picked out by pundits for praise afterwards.
Grealish teed up Jadon Sancho to net England’s second goal on the night and continues to look at ease on the international stage.
His form in claret and blue has prompted Gareth Southgate to introduce him to the international set-up with Grealish registering more goal contributions in the Premier League than all English players bar Harry Kane this term.
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Grealish has been mesmerising the Holte End for years but it’s only now that England is starting to appreciate his talents.
One of the 25-year-old’s stand-out qualities which often goes unnoticed is his ability without the ball. Grealish racks up the miles in matches and is rated as one of the fittest players.
And Villa women’s sporting director Eni Aluko has offered an insight into the graft that Grealish has been putting in behind-the-scenes at Bodymoor Heath.
“On my first day, I got there quite late at about half four because I’d been doing media and stuff,” Aluko said on BBC MOTDx.
“Anyway, I went to the gym and who’s there? Grealish. This was at like six o’clock. I was like, ‘You know what, fair play’. I love that.
“I think his reputation back in the day was that he was a bit of a lad but actually, he puts the work in and he’s obviously club captain.”
Grealish has formed an excellent relationship with new signing Ross Barkley and the two have combined to devastating effect. Grealish has four goals and five assists in the Premier League this term, while Barkley has three goal contributions in his first five Villa appearances.
Aluko added: “I still think Grealish can get double figures in terms of goals and assists, and Barkley needs to play and show that quality to get into the England team.”


birminghammail--2020-11-15--Rice delivers verdict on Grealish and Mount England debate

West Ham and England midfielder Declan Rice has given his thoughts on the debate surrounding international teammates Jack Grealish and Mason Mount .
The current international break has sparked comparisons between the Aston Villa and Chelsea man , and a debate over who Gareth Southgate should pick in his starting eleven ahead of the European Championships finals next summer .
Both players started the 3-0 friendly victory over the Republic of Ireland on Thursday evening , but it remains to be seen if the duo will again play together vs Belgium tonight ( Sunday ) .
There has been calls @ @ @ @ @ @ @ regular fixture in the starting lineup for the Three Lions , with some suggestion that he should replace Mount .
However , the Villa man has hit back at the ‘ annoying ’ debate .
`` I 've always been close with Mason .
I think he 's a terrific player , and I do n't think we 're even fighting for the same spot , to be honest , ” he told .
`` If anything , he 's underrated , deserves all the credit he gets , and people who know @ @ @ @ @ @ @ he is . ''
And a similar opinion is held by fellow England midfielder Rice .
`` I think if you look at Jack and you look at Mason , obviously there 's always going to be comparisons but they pretty much play in two different parts of the pitch , '' the West Ham man told the Press Association .
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`` I think you could see the other night that they can both play in the same team for sure and they 're both great players that I think we should be valuing .
`` @ @ @ @ @ @ @ someone who gets to play with these players we 're lucky that we get to play with such talents . ''

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West Ham and England midfielder Declan Rice has given his thoughts on the debate surrounding international teammates Jack Grealish and Mason Mount.
The current international break has sparked comparisons between the Aston Villa and Chelsea man, and a debate over who Gareth Southgate should pick in his starting eleven ahead of the European Championships finals next summer.
Both players started the 3-0 friendly victory over the Republic of Ireland on Thursday evening, but it remains to be seen if the duo will again play together vs Belgium tonight (Sunday).
There has been calls from fans for Grealish to become a regular fixture in the starting lineup for the Three Lions, with some suggestion that he should replace Mount.
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However, the Villa man has hit back at the ‘annoying’ debate .
"I've always been close with Mason. I think he's a terrific player, and I don't think we're even fighting for the same spot, to be honest,” he told Sky Sports .
"If anything, he's underrated, deserves all the credit he gets, and people who know about football will understand just how good he is."
And a similar opinion is held by fellow England midfielder Rice.
"I think if you look at Jack and you look at Mason, obviously there's always going to be comparisons but they pretty much play in two different parts of the pitch," the West Ham man told the Press Association.
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"Mason now at Chelsea is playing as an attacking number eight and Jack is playing off the left.
"I think you could see the other night that they can both play in the same team for sure and they're both great players that I think we should be valuing.
"For the nation and for me as someone who gets to play with these players we're lucky that we get to play with such talents."


birminghammail--2020-11-15--Wolves handed Dendoncker injury concern during international break

Wolverhampton Wanderers have been handed an injury concern ahead of their Premier League clash against Southampton .
Nuno Espirito Santo ’ s men host the Saints next Monday evening in their first game back after the international break .
But the international fixtures could have handed an injury blow to Wolves before that game .
Midfielder Leander Dendoncker has established himself as a regular pick in Wolves ' starting lineup this season , starting the last five Premier League games in a row .
The Belgian was also named in the lineup for his nation ’ s friendly match against @ @ @ @ @ @ @ was replaced by Leicester City midfielder Youri Tielemans at half-time of that game .
It is reported by Belgian outlet that the player was suffering with knee and groin pain , and is now a doubt for the UEFA Nations League matches vs England and Iceland over the rest of the international break .
Dendoncker is due to stay with the team , and could take his place on the bench should he be fit enough to do so .
But , the news will come as a concern to Espirito Santo , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ season .
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I can say that they have now reached a level that allows them to play on a high international stage.
” The Red Devils host England in the Nations League group game tonight ( Sunday ) .

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Nuno Espirito Santo ’s men host the Saints next Monday evening in their first game back after the international break.
But the international fixtures could have handed an injury blow to Wolves before that game.
Midfielder Leander Dendoncker has established himself as a regular pick in Wolves' starting lineup this season, starting the last five Premier League games in a row.
The Belgian was also named in the lineup for his nation’s friendly match against Switzerland this week, however, he was replaced by Leicester City midfielder Youri Tielemans at half-time of that game.
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It is reported by Belgian outlet Het Nieuwsblad that the player was suffering with knee and groin pain, and is now a doubt for the UEFA Nations League matches vs England and Iceland over the rest of the international break.
Dendoncker is due to stay with the team, and could take his place on the bench should he be fit enough to do so.
But, the news will come as a concern to Espirito Santo, with Dendoncker establishing himself as a key member of the Wolves team this season.
The 25-year-old has played a total of 91 times in a Wolves shirt since moving from RSC Anderlecht, initially on loan in the summer of 2019. He has found the net on eight occasions during that time.
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Speaking last month, Belgium boss Roberto Martinez was full of praise for the midfielder.
“Vanaken and Dendoncker were special,” he told HLN (via Sport Witness ).
“How they guarded the organisation of the team – great. I can say that they have now reached a level that allows them to play on a high international stage.”
The Red Devils host England in the Nations League group game tonight (Sunday).


birminghammail--2020-11-15--Gilberto Silva says Aston Villa's Jack Grealish could be 'the future' of Arsenal

Former Arsenal midfielder Gilberto Silva has urged his old club to make a move for Aston Villa man Jack Grealish , stating he could be ‘ the future ’ for the Gunners .
The attacker has been in impressive form this season , particularly starring in Villa ’ s 7-2 demolition of reigning Premier League Champions Liverpool last month .
He has scored a total of four goals and provided a further six assists in the Premier League so far this season .
That has prompted speculation over his future , despite the 25-year-old signing a new long-term deal at @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the club reportedly looking for a price of at least £80 million .
Teams such as Arsenal , Manchester United , and most recently , Manchester City have been credited with interest in making a move for the player ahead of the January transfer window .
And Silva is full of praise for the Villa man. ''
Grealish , amazing .
It seems like he could be a player that Arsenal missed , '' he told podcast .
“ With his ability , he was one of the guys in the middle who @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the ball , assists and can score goals .
`` He is slightly different from Dennis Bergkamp , but he could be somebody for the future at Arsenal . ''
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The attacker has been in impressive form this season, particularly starring in Villa ’s 7-2 demolition of reigning Premier League Champions Liverpool last month.
He has scored a total of four goals and provided a further six assists in the Premier League so far this season.
That has prompted speculation over his future, despite the 25-year-old signing a new long-term deal at Villa Park in the summer, with the club reportedly looking for a price of at least £80 million.
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Teams such as Arsenal, Manchester United, and most recently, Manchester City have been credited with interest in making a move for the player ahead of the January transfer window.
And Silva is full of praise for the Villa man.
" Grealish, amazing. It seems like he could be a player that Arsenal missed," he told The Invisible Wall podcast.
“With his ability, he was one of the guys in the middle who can play beautiful football. He controls the ball, assists and can score goals.
"He is slightly different from Dennis Bergkamp, but he could be somebody for the future at Arsenal."
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Grealish is currently away on international duty with England as he looks to impress Gareth Southgate in order to fight his way into the starting lineup for the European Championships next summer.
He was named in the starting lineup for the friendly against the Republic of Ireland as the Three Lions came out as 3-0 winners.
Grealish will be looking to maintain his place in the starting lineup when England take on Belgium in the UEFA Nations League tonight (Sunday), with the game kicking off at 7:45pm.


birminghammail--2020-11-15--Piers Morgan speaks out over Covid anti-vaccine 'hypocrisy'

Controversial TV host Piers Morgan has called out people who claim they wo n't be getting a vaccine to beat coronavirus .
The Good Morning Britain presenter , 55 , called out the `` hypocrisy '' of people who wo n't have the jab because of concerns over its safety , but will happily have plastic surgery and inject cosmetic fillers into their bodies .
It comes after he said that coronavirus anti-vaxxers should be banned from getting NHS treatment if they refuse to have the vaccine .
Posting on his Instagram account , Piers shared a picture of an @ @ @ @ @ @ @ eyelashes , MirrorOnline reports .
The post said : `` I 'm not having no Covid vaccine .
Not having anything injected into me , you do n't know the side effects . ''
The telly host shared the image with his 1.2million followers alongside two laughing emojis .
Previously , outspoken Piers has called for people who refuse the vaccine to be banned from flying to other countries and from NHS care .
He said he would get the jab live on GMB to prove that it is safe .
Piers said @ @ @ @ @ @ @ predictably now screaming that they wo n't have the jab , let me say this : a ) If it 's approved then I will have it done live on TV .
`` b ) If you refuse to have it then no more flying for you , and no using the NHS if you get covid .
Deal ? ''

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Controversial TV host Piers Morgan has called out people who claim they won't be getting a vaccine to beat coronavirus.
The Good Morning Britain presenter, 55, called out the "hypocrisy" of people who won't have the jab because of concerns over its safety, but will happily have plastic surgery and inject cosmetic fillers into their bodies.
It comes after he said that coronavirus anti-vaxxers should be banned from getting NHS treatment if they refuse to have the vaccine.
Posting on his Instagram account, Piers shared a picture of an unnamed woman with huge lips and fake eyelashes, MirrorOnline reports.
The post said: "I'm not having no Covid vaccine. Not having anything injected into me, you don't know the side effects."
The telly host shared the image with his 1.2million followers alongside two laughing emojis.
Previously, outspoken Piers has called for people who refuse the vaccine to be banned from flying to other countries and from NHS care.
He said he would get the jab live on GMB to prove that it is safe.
Piers said: "To all the anti-vaxxer Covidiots predictably now screaming that they won't have the jab, let me say this: a) If it's approved then I will have it done live on TV.
"b) If you refuse to have it then no more flying for you, and no using the NHS if you get covid. Deal?"


birminghammail--2020-11-15--Showbiz veteran Des O'Connor dies after fall at home

Veteran entertainer Des O ’ Connor has died at the age of 88 – days after a fall at his home .
The TV and signing star died on Saturday , his agent and family friend Pat Lake-Smith said in a statement .
She told the PA news agency that the “ ultimate entertainer ” had been recovering from the fall when he died .
“ It is with great sorrow that I confirm that Des O ’ Connor passed away yesterday , ” she said .
“ He had been admitted to hospital just over a week ago , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Buckinghamshire .
He was recovering well and had been in great spirits , visited by his family – in accordance with hospital lockdown regulations – and looking forward to going home .
“ Unfortunately yesterday evening his condition suddenly deteriorated and he drifted peacefully away in his sleep.
” O ’ Connor presented his own prime-time TV shows for over 45 years .
He was known for shows like Today With Des And Mel and Des O ’ Connor Tonight .
His agent said : “ Des , who was 88 , was @ @ @ @ @ @ @ He was a joy to work with – he was talented , fun , positive , enthusiastic , kind and a total professional .
“ He loved life , and considered enthusiasm almost as important as oxygen .
He adored his family – they were everything to him .
He is survived by his wife Jodie , their son Adam and his four daughters , Karin , TJ , Samantha and Kristina .
“ Jodie ’ s world is shattered , she and Adam and Des ’ s daughters are hurting more than @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the ultimate entertainer .
“ He loved being on stage – entertaining a live audience .
He always said the sound of laughter was like the sound of heavenly music .
“ He had a fabulous international TV career , presenting his own prime-time TV shows for over 45 years .
On stage he starred at almost every leading venue throughout the world.
” TV star Kate Robbins said Des O ’ Connor was a “ true pro and a gorgeous person ” .
She tweeted : “ I ’ m so sad @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ’ Connor has died .
He was a true pro and a gorgeous person .
My love to Jodie and all his family at this sad time .
Rest in peace Des .
You are sorely missed already # RipDesOConnor ” .
Gyles Brandreth described Des O ’ Connor as the “ ultimate professional ” .
In a tweet he wrote : “ Des O ’ Connor was such a nice , nice man .
The ultimate professional , an impeccable entertainer , skilful , stylish , self-deprecating , fun to be with @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the best .
RIP Des – a privilege & a real pleasure to have known you .
Thanks for the fun ” .

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Veteran entertainer Des O’Connor has died at the age of 88 – days after a fall at his home.
The TV and signing star died on Saturday, his agent and family friend Pat Lake-Smith said in a statement.
She told the PA news agency that the “ultimate entertainer” had been recovering from the fall when he died.
“It is with great sorrow that I confirm that Des O’Connor passed away yesterday,” she said.
“He had been admitted to hospital just over a week ago, following a fall at his home in Buckinghamshire. He was recovering well and had been in great spirits, visited by his family – in accordance with hospital lockdown regulations – and looking forward to going home.
“Unfortunately yesterday evening his condition suddenly deteriorated and he drifted peacefully away in his sleep.”
O’Connor presented his own prime-time TV shows for over 45 years. He was known for shows like Today With Des And Mel and Des O’Connor Tonight.
His agent said: “Des, who was 88, was so well loved by absolutely everyone. He was a joy to work with – he was talented, fun, positive, enthusiastic, kind and a total professional.
“He loved life, and considered enthusiasm almost as important as oxygen. He adored his family – they were everything to him. He is survived by his wife Jodie, their son Adam and his four daughters, Karin, TJ, Samantha and Kristina.
“Jodie’s world is shattered, she and Adam and Des’s daughters are hurting more than you could possibly imagine. Des was the ultimate entertainer.
“He loved being on stage – entertaining a live audience. He always said the sound of laughter was like the sound of heavenly music.
“He had a fabulous international TV career, presenting his own prime-time TV shows for over 45 years. On stage he starred at almost every leading venue throughout the world.”
TV star Kate Robbins said Des O’Connor was a “true pro and a gorgeous person”.
She tweeted: “I’m so sad to hear that the wonderful Des O’Connor has died. He was a true pro and a gorgeous person. My love to Jodie and all his family at this sad time. Rest in peace Des. You are sorely missed already #RipDesOConnor”.
Gyles Brandreth described Des O’Connor as the “ultimate professional”.
In a tweet he wrote: “Des O’Connor was such a nice, nice man. The ultimate professional, an impeccable entertainer, skilful, stylish, self-deprecating, fun to be with, lovely to know. One of the best. RIP Des – a privilege & a real pleasure to have known you. Thanks for the fun”.


birminghammail--2020-11-15--Poland manager makes January transfer claim over Kamil Grosicki

Poland manager Jerzy Brzeczek has claimed West Brom winger Kamil Grosicki is likely to move away from The Hawthorns during the January transfer window .
The 32-year-old is yet to make an appearance in the Premier League for the Baggies so far this season and was on the verge of switching clubs in the summer .
A deal between West Brom and Championship side Nottingham Forest was agreed on deadline day of the domestic transfer window .
However , it is claimed that some of the paperwork was submitted after the deadline , meaning the deal fell through and Grosicki @ @ @ @ @ @ @ at least January .
The winger is currently on international duty with Poland , but was an unused substitute in the friendly against Ukraine .
Talking about the player , alongside Napoli striker Arkadiusz Milik , Brzeczek gave the latest update on their future .
“ Arek Milik and Kamil are very important players for this team , with incredible quality ” he told .
“ They are not having an easy time but I think they can change teams as early as January.
” Grosicki has played a total of 15 times @ @ @ @ @ @ @ once and providing three assists .
After the transfer to the City Ground fell through , Slaven Bilic re-opened the door to the winger .
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“ I said at the time why we were willing to let him go was because we had to offload some players , to bring some players in very important positions .
“ For Grosicki , it ’ s taken a little bit longer for his case to be resolved , or solved , but of course he ’ s going @ @ @ @ @ @ @ that space for him . ''

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Poland manager Jerzy Brzeczek has claimed West Brom winger Kamil Grosicki is likely to move away from The Hawthorns during the January transfer window.
The 32-year-old is yet to make an appearance in the Premier League for the Baggies so far this season and was on the verge of switching clubs in the summer.
A deal between West Brom and Championship side Nottingham Forest was agreed on deadline day of the domestic transfer window.
However, it is claimed that some of the paperwork was submitted after the deadline, meaning the deal fell through and Grosicki had to remain at West Brom until at least January.
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The winger is currently on international duty with Poland, but was an unused substitute in the friendly against Ukraine.
Talking about the player, alongside Napoli striker Arkadiusz Milik, Brzeczek gave the latest update on their future.
“Arek Milik and Kamil are very important players for this team, with incredible quality” he told Il Mattino .
“Personally, I count a lot on them.
“They are not having an easy time but I think they can change teams as early as January.”
Grosicki has played a total of 15 times in a Baggies’ shirt, scoring once and providing three assists.
After the transfer to the City Ground fell through, Slaven Bilic re-opened the door to the winger.
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“I felt sorry for him because he’s a great lad and a great professional,” the West Brom boss said.
“We’re not overloaded with players.
“I said at the time why we were willing to let him go was because we had to offload some players, to bring some players in very important positions.
“For Grosicki, it’s taken a little bit longer for his case to be resolved, or solved, but of course he’s going to be included.
“We saved that space for him."


birminghammail--2020-11-15--Martin Keown tells Tyrone Mings to improve confidence in possession for England

Former Premier League defender Martin Keown has said the ‘ jury is still out ’ on if Aston Villa defender Tyrone Mings should be starting for England .
The 27-year-old has started every one of Villa ’ s Premier League games this season , helping them to record four clean sheets as Dean Smith ’ s men won five of their opening seven league games of the campaign .
His performances in a Villa shirt led to him being named in the starting lineup for England in the friendly against the Republic of Ireland on Thursday evening , a game @ @ @ @ @ @ @ as 3-0 winners .
It was Mings ’ fifth international cap , after making his debut against Bulgaria in October 2019 .
The defender started alongside Harry Maguire and Michael Keane , lining up on the left of a back three against Ireland .
But despite the clean sheet , there were some elements of the player 's performance that worried Keown , who had some advice for the Villa man .
“ I was a bit concerned by the ease people were going past him ( vs Ireland ) , ” he @ @ @ @ @ @ @ see him with more confidence in possession – the first few balls were going backwards he was quite safe but he ’ s slowly making those steps.
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“ I ’ m not sure yet , ” he said .
“ It ’ s a fantastic opportunity for him to come into the England team .
( But ) he ’ s got to earn his stripes and the jury is still out for me.
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Former Premier League defender Martin Keown has said the ‘jury is still out’ on if Aston Villa defender Tyrone Mings should be starting for England.
The 27-year-old has started every one of Villa ’s Premier League games this season, helping them to record four clean sheets as Dean Smith’s men won five of their opening seven league games of the campaign.
His performances in a Villa shirt led to him being named in the starting lineup for England in the friendly against the Republic of Ireland on Thursday evening, a game in which the Three Lions came out as 3-0 winners.
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It was Mings ’ fifth international cap, after making his debut against Bulgaria in October 2019.
The defender started alongside Harry Maguire and Michael Keane, lining up on the left of a back three against Ireland.
But despite the clean sheet, there were some elements of the player's performance that worried Keown, who had some advice for the Villa man.
“I was a bit concerned by the ease people were going past him (vs Ireland),” he told TalkSPORT.
“I want to see him with more confidence in possession – the first few balls were going backwards he was quite safe but he’s slowly making those steps.”
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When asked if Mings is ready to make the step up to international football ahead of next summer’s European finals, Keown didn’t seem convinced.
“I’m not sure yet,” he said.
“It’s a fantastic opportunity for him to come into the England team. (But) he’s got to earn his stripes and the jury is still out for me.”
Mings has played a total of 63 times for Aston Villa since moving from AFC Bournemouth, initially on loan in January 2019.


birminghammail--2020-11-15--Customers rush to buy Aldi's Kevin The Carrot collection

Aldi 's Kevin the Carrot range goes on sale today - and there are new characters and products in the collection .
The merchandise will only be available online initially from 8am ( Sunday , November 15 ) with Aldi using online queuing technology to help manage demand .
This year 's TV advertisement was premiered on Friday , November 6 and demand for the collection will be high .
Similar to last year , as well as soft toys there will also be other Kevin-themed items shoppers can buy including wrapping paper , mugs and even a book , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ will be restricted to a maximum of two of each variant in order to ensure everyone gets a chance to enjoy Kevin this Christmas .
And , as part of the supermarket ’ s five-year partnership with The Teenage Cancer Trust , Aldi has pledged to make a fixed donation of £15,000 going directly to the charity .
The popular budget supermarket chain has branches across Birmingham and the Black Country and shoppers eagerly anticipate the annual launch of its Christmas character .
All there is to know about new range The range @ @ @ @ @ @ @ website from 8am on Sunday , November 15 and available via Deliveroo for same day delivery .
In store on sale dates will vary .
Shoppers must remember , as with all Specialbuys stock will be limited .
The toy range includes the new Pilot Kevin and a whole host of new friends , including Wingman Turkey , Harry the Hedgehog , Grate Grandma and Grate Grandad .
It also sees the return of Kevin and Katie the Carrot ( each £3.99 ) and a family of Chantenay , Jasper and Baby ( @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 's giant Kevin the Carrot will also be back for 2020 priced at £19.99 .
Customers will be restricted to a maximum of two of each variant in order to ensure everyone gets a chance to enjoy Kevin this Christmas These are the products available to buy online from 8am :

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Aldi's Kevin the Carrot range goes on sale today - and there are new characters and products in the collection.
The merchandise will only be available online initially from 8am (Sunday, November 15) with Aldi using online queuing technology to help manage demand.
This year's TV advertisement was premiered on Friday, November 6 and demand for the collection will be high.
Similar to last year, as well as soft toys there will also be other Kevin-themed items shoppers can buy including wrapping paper, mugs and even a book, reports the LiverpoolEcho.
(Image: Aldi)
However, customers will be restricted to a maximum of two of each variant in order to ensure everyone gets a chance to enjoy Kevin this Christmas.
And, as part of the supermarket’s five-year partnership with The Teenage Cancer Trust, Aldi has pledged to make a fixed donation of £15,000 going directly to the charity.
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The popular budget supermarket chain has branches across Birmingham and the Black Country and shoppers eagerly anticipate the annual launch of its Christmas character.
All there is to know about new range
The range will be unveiled on Aldi’s website from 8am on Sunday, November 15 and available via Deliveroo for same day delivery.
In store on sale dates will vary. Shoppers must remember, as with all Specialbuys stock will be limited.
The toy range includes the new Pilot Kevin and a whole host of new friends, including Wingman Turkey, Harry the Hedgehog, Grate Grandma and Grate Grandad.
It also sees the return of Kevin and Katie the Carrot (each £3.99) and a family of Chantenay, Jasper and Baby (£3.99 for the set).
Aldi's giant Kevin the Carrot will also be back for 2020 priced at £19.99.
Customers will be restricted to a maximum of two of each variant in order to ensure everyone gets a chance to enjoy Kevin this Christmas
Products and prices online
These are the products available to buy online from 8am:
Giant Kevin the Carrot Plush (wearing a Christmas jumper) £19.99
Carrot Kids Tree Decorations £2.99
Kevin the Carrot Together Gift Mug £2.99
Giant Kevin in a Kilt Plush £3.99
Kids' Blue Kevin Pyjamas £4.99
Women's Kevin the Carrot Pyjamas £9.99


birminghammail--2020-11-15--Story of Longbridge told in verse by poet Kate

THE life and times of MG Rover workers at Longbridge have been captured in verse .
Their experiences , camaraderie and the turmoil of working at the before its collapse is the theme of a new collection of poetry .
It is the work of poet Katy Wareham Morris , whose father , Derek , was a Longbridge worker for 36 years .
She has composed 25 expressive poems in Making Tracks , which record the highs and lows of her father ’ s employment and are a tribute to all who worked there .
Katy said : “ The @ @ @ @ @ @ @ devastating event for mine and countless other local families , and redundancy is sadly a reality that people across the West Midlands and beyond are confronting at the moment .
“ Making Tracks is a reminder that the Rover factory ’ s heritage has been all but erased by the regeneration of the area , and that ’ s why I hope this collection of poems memorialises the Longbridge legacy for future generations to experience.
” The end for MG Rover came on April 7 , 2005 when it closed for the last @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the dole .
It had been open for almost 100 years .
Derek was just 15 when he joined Rover as an apprentice and worked his way up to a well respected and significant role in the factory .
As well as drawing on his personal idiolect , memories , passion and anecdotes , Katy has integrated Longbridge ’ s regeneration documentation into Making Tracks , which has been produced by award winning independent publisher V. Press .
She hopes that at a time when many people are facing redundancy , it will @ @ @ @ @ @ @ closure in a bid to contextualize and underpin its significance in Birmingham ’ s social history .
In poems such as Identity , Katy has adopted a diagrammatic format to visually reflect the form and structure of the manufacturing schedule so familiar to the workforce .
Making Tracks demonstrates the rollercoaster of emotions and generational stereotype of masculinity endured by the predominantly male Longbridge workforce .
Internal Vacancy , Sod ’ s Law and I Wandered Lonely illustrate the strong bonds and pride created through camaraderie to an almost suffocating sense of pressure @ @ @ @ @ @ @ day and night , as well as being the family breadwinner .
Empty Shells relates the sense of abandonment felt when car shells were left mid-flight on the production line on the factory ’ s final day .
Former Birmingham Poet Laureate Giovanni Esposito , better known as Spoz and himself a young apprentice at the Longbridge factory , praised Making Tracks at the pamphlet ’ s recent official launch .
Poet and visual artist Helen Ivory added : “ Making Tracks uses the texture of language and collaged fragments to celebrate those @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Longbridge car factory .
There is the melancholy of a way of life gone here , but also the love of a day ’ s work and the satisfaction of a job well done.
” People who want to order Katy ’ s Making Tracks pamphlet should visit The V. Press website

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THE life and times of MG Rover workers at Longbridge have been captured in verse.
Their experiences, camaraderie and the turmoil of working at the
before its collapse is the theme of a new collection of poetry.
It is the work of poet Katy Wareham Morris, whose father, Derek, was a Longbridge worker for 36 years.
She has composed 25 expressive poems in Making Tracks, which record the highs and lows of her father’s employment and are a tribute to all who worked there.
Katy said: “The closure of the Longbridge factory was a devastating event for mine and countless other local families, and redundancy is sadly a reality that people across the West Midlands and beyond are confronting at the moment.
“Making Tracks is a reminder that the Rover factory’s heritage has been all but erased by the regeneration of the area, and that’s why I hope this collection of poems memorialises the Longbridge legacy for future generations to experience.”
The end for MG Rover came on April 7, 2005 when it closed for the last time, throwing 6,000 workers on to the dole. It had been open for almost 100 years.
Derek was just 15 when he joined Rover as an apprentice and worked his way up to a well respected and significant role in the factory.
As well as drawing on his personal idiolect, memories, passion and anecdotes, Katy has integrated Longbridge’s regeneration documentation into Making Tracks, which has been produced by award winning independent publisher V. Press.
(Image: Kiyoshi Ota/newsteam.co.uk)
She hopes that at a time when many people are facing redundancy, it will highlight the huge emotional impact of the closure in a bid to contextualize and underpin its significance in Birmingham’s social history.
In poems such as Identity, Katy has adopted a diagrammatic format to visually reflect the form and structure of the manufacturing schedule so familiar to the workforce.
(Image: Evening Mail)
Making Tracks demonstrates the rollercoaster of emotions and generational stereotype of masculinity endured by the predominantly male Longbridge workforce.
Internal Vacancy, Sod’s Law and I Wandered Lonely illustrate the strong bonds and pride created through camaraderie to an almost suffocating sense of pressure and duty to keep the track running day and night, as well as being the family breadwinner.
Empty Shells relates the sense of abandonment felt when car shells were left mid-flight on the production line on the factory’s final day.
(Image: John James)
Former Birmingham Poet Laureate Giovanni Esposito, better known as Spoz and himself a young apprentice at the Longbridge factory, praised Making Tracks at the pamphlet’s recent official launch.
Poet and visual artist Helen Ivory added: “Making Tracks uses the texture of language and collaged fragments to celebrate those people who worked at the now defunct Longbridge car factory. There is the melancholy of a way of life gone here, but also the love of a day’s work and the satisfaction of a job well done.”
People who want to order Katy’s Making Tracks pamphlet should visit The V. Press website


birminghammail--2020-11-15--Man City fans react as Grealish the 'main focus' ahead of transfer window

Aston Villa ace Jack Grealish has impressed in the Premier League again at the start of this season , prompting inevitable speculation over his future ahead of the upcoming January transfer window .
The 25-year-old ’ s four goals and six assists in the Premier League in 2020/21 have helped Villa record an impressive start , winning five of their opening seven games , including victories over Liverpool , Leicester City and Arsenal .
Dean Smith ’ s men came out as 3-0 winners at the Emirates Stadium in their last outing before the international break , a result which @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Premier League table and just three points off top with a game in hand .
It ’ s perhaps no surprise then that Villa ’ s main talisman is said to be gaining interest from other clubs .
According to the Daily Star , the England international is the ‘ main focus ’ of Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola ahead of the window opening .
City are said to be thinking of launching a double bid of £100 million for both Grealish and former player Douglas Luiz .
However , with Grealish having @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Villa Park , it puts Villa in a very strong position should they receive an approach from any club in the upcoming windows .
Upon hearing the possible interest in Grealish , City fans took to social media to give their thoughts .
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“ Fantastic player .
Would be immense in our lineup .
Probably worth more than £70M if Maguire was £85M and I can ’ t see us paying that , ” said a second , while a third @ @ @ @ @ @ @ £30m for Luiz and £70m for Grealish.
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Aston Villa ace Jack Grealish has impressed in the Premier League again at the start of this season, prompting inevitable speculation over his future ahead of the upcoming January transfer window.
The 25-year-old’s four goals and six assists in the Premier League in 2020/21 have helped Villa record an impressive start, winning five of their opening seven games, including victories over Liverpool, Leicester City and Arsenal.
Dean Smith ’s men came out as 3-0 winners at the Emirates Stadium in their last outing before the international break, a result which leaves them in sixth place in the Premier League table and just three points off top with a game in hand.
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It’s perhaps no surprise then that Villa’s main talisman is said to be gaining interest from other clubs.
According to the Daily Star, the England international is the ‘main focus’ of Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola ahead of the window opening.
City are said to be thinking of launching a double bid of £100 million for both Grealish and former player Douglas Luiz.
However, with Grealish having only recently signed a new deal at Villa Park, it puts Villa in a very strong position should they receive an approach from any club in the upcoming windows.
Upon hearing the possible interest in Grealish, City fans took to social media to give their thoughts.
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“Would take Grealish any day..guy is a baller..makes things happen which we lack this season..too much walking pace and sideways passing,” one said, and others seemed just as keen too.
“Fantastic player. Would be immense in our lineup. Probably worth more than £70M if Maguire was £85M and I can’t see us paying that,” said a second, while a third added: “Not bad tbf, £30m for Luiz and £70m for Grealish.”
“Oh how i wish this was true,” said a fourth.


birminghammail--2020-11-15--Five dream properties in Worcestershire we wish we could afford

With many people working from home during the pandemic , the chance to upgrade your house for one with a bit more space would be welcome .
And these five Worcestershire properties have bags of it – the only catch being you ’ ll need a big bank balance to buy one .
But we all can dream .
Anyone with a spare £1.75 million to £2.8 million may find one of these mansions right up their street ( well their new street ) .
All the homes can be found on Rightmove here .
Top price of these picks @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ll get a Grade II listed country house with a Queen Anne façade and a ‘ classic symmetrical Georgian layout ’ .
For this price you get two properties too , Set in five acres , there ’ s a seven-bedroomed main home and a two-bedroom converted barn .
Accommodation is over three floors of the main house , plus a cellar , and is accessed via a ‘ spindled staircase ’ .
Polished Italian marble tiled flooring greets you at the entrance hall , with the ground floor having a bespoke fitted @ @ @ @ @ @ @ room , drawing room , sitting room , utility room and conservatory .
The first floor has an en suite master bedroom and two more bedroooms , one en suite .
With four more bedrooms on the second floor .
The gardens include a Victorian green house , two stables , a tennis court and outbuildings .
In the Birmingham commuter belt yet close to the Lickey Hills , the stunning six-bedroomed , four-bathroomed home in two acres has a triple floor gallery staircase linking the home together .
Leaded glass and oak @ @ @ @ @ @ @ with the downstairs boasting a kitchen breakfast room , two dining rooms , a family room , garden room and double garage .
The first floor has the ensuite main bedroom with its own dressing room and walk-in wardrobe , bath and shower rooms , a second ensuite bedroom , billiard room , study and roof terrace .
Four more bedrooms and a bathroom are on the second floor and the home also has a cellar .
Set in the grounds of Chateau Impney ( now closed ) lies a French-inspired Dower House @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
It has its own private road in the parkland with wrought iron gates and a gravelled drive leading to the home built in 1891 .
It was originally called The Chalet and a second home for Chateau Impney built by Sal King , John Corbett for Marie his French mistress .
A home on a ‘ smaller scale ’ to the chateau .
But all things are relative !
The ground floor has a kitchen breakfast room , game room , swimming pool , conservatory , lounge , reception hall , snug @ @ @ @ @ @ @ room .
The first floor includes five bedrooms – all en suite , with the main bedroom havibg walk-in wardrobes .
The grounds are a grand 9.1 acres with paddocks , stable yard , rock garden , ornamental pond , three-bay garage and workshop with its own kitchen , cloakroom and two bedrooms .
Rustic charm aplenty and a secluded location by the river is on offer at this home not far from Worcester .
Kingswood House is set in 15.5 acres of gardens and woodland .
The timber-framed property has five bedrooms @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in a quiet hamlet .
As well as the main home are two barn conversion cottages which can be rented out .
The home has a quadruple garage and has its own shooting and fishing rights along half a mile of the River Teme .
The ‘ bargain ’ of this bunch this six-bedroomed detached Grade II listed home is believed to date back to the 15th century .
The timber-framed home mixes old and new with exposed beams and a solid oak staircase , and a new central heating system .
The @ @ @ @ @ @ @ parquet flooring , a morning room with exposed beams and a fireplace , a snug , sitting room , dining room and ‘ bespoke country-style kitchen ’ with wine fridge and breakfast room .
On the first floor are four bedrooms , two bathrooms and a main family bathroom with two more bedrooms on the second floor .
The grounds are a huge 20 acres of woodland with a tennis court and barn conversion with offices and storage .

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With many people working from home during the pandemic, the chance to upgrade your house for one with a bit more space would be welcome.
And these five Worcestershire properties have bags of it – the only catch being you’ll need a big bank balance to buy one. But we all can dream.
Anyone with a spare £1.75 million to £2.8 million may find one of these mansions right up their street (well their new street).
All the homes can be found on Rightmove here.
Bradford Lane, Belbroughton - £2.8 million
Top price of these picks, but for your money you’ll get a Grade II listed country house with a Queen Anne façade and a ‘classic symmetrical Georgian layout’. For this price you get two properties too,
Set in five acres, there’s a seven-bedroomed main home and a two-bedroom converted barn.
Accommodation is over three floors of the main house, plus a cellar, and is accessed via a ‘spindled staircase’.
Polished Italian marble tiled flooring greets you at the entrance hall, with the ground floor having a bespoke fitted kitchen and breakfast area, a dining room, drawing room, sitting room, utility room and conservatory.
The first floor has an en suite master bedroom and two more bedroooms, one en suite. With four more bedrooms on the second floor.
The gardens include a Victorian green house, two stables, a tennis court and outbuildings.
Mearse Lane, Barnt Green - £2.5 million
In the Birmingham commuter belt yet close to the Lickey Hills, the stunning six-bedroomed, four-bathroomed home in two acres has a triple floor gallery staircase linking the home together.
Leaded glass and oak floors give this home a classic look with the downstairs boasting a kitchen breakfast room, two dining rooms, a family room, garden room and double garage.
The first floor has the ensuite main bedroom with its own dressing room and walk-in wardrobe, bath and shower rooms, a second ensuite bedroom, billiard room, study and roof terrace.
Four more bedrooms and a bathroom are on the second floor and the home also has a cellar.
The gardens include a paddock, ‘original Victorian pathways’, a large pond and stream.
‘Ravens Crest’ - Impney, Droitwich - £2.375 million
Set in the grounds of Chateau Impney (now closed) lies a French-inspired Dower House, with an indoor pool and stables.
It has its own private road in the parkland with wrought iron gates and a gravelled drive leading to the home built in 1891. It was originally called The Chalet and a second home for Chateau Impney built by Sal King, John Corbett for Marie his French mistress. A home on a ‘smaller scale’ to the chateau.
But all things are relative!
The ground floor has a kitchen breakfast room, game room, swimming pool, conservatory, lounge, reception hall, snug with wood-burning stove, study and utility room.
The first floor includes five bedrooms – all en suite, with the main bedroom having walk-in wardrobes.
The grounds are a grand 9.1 acres with paddocks, stable yard, rock garden, ornamental pond, three-bay garage and workshop with its own kitchen, cloakroom and two bedrooms.
Kingswood House, near Maltley - £1.95 million
Rustic charm aplenty and a secluded location by the river is on offer at this home not far from Worcester.
Kingswood House is set in 15.5 acres of gardens and woodland. The timber-framed property has five bedrooms, four reception rooms and four bathrooms in a quiet hamlet.
As well as the main home are two barn conversion cottages which can be rented out.
The home has a quadruple garage and has its own shooting and fishing rights along half a mile of the River Teme.
Bellington House, Worcester Road, Harvington, near Kidderminster - £1.75 million
The ‘bargain’ of this bunch this six-bedroomed detached Grade II listed home is believed to date back to the 15th century.
The timber-framed home mixes old and new with exposed beams and a solid oak staircase, and a new central heating system.
The ground floor has a drawing room with parquet flooring, a morning room with exposed beams and a fireplace, a snug, sitting room, dining room and ‘bespoke country-style kitchen’ with wine fridge and breakfast room.
On the first floor are four bedrooms, two bathrooms and a main family bathroom with two more bedrooms on the second floor.
The grounds are a huge 20 acres of woodland with a tennis court and barn conversion with offices and storage.


birminghammail--2020-11-15--Man City fans have transfer theory as Douglas Luiz rumours swirl

Manchester City fans think Aston Villa 's Douglas Luiz could be an ideal replacement for Fernandinho as rumours about an Etihad Stadium return continue to swirl .
Website Eurosport is reporting that Pep Guardiola 's side are continuing to monitor the Brazilian international and are keeping in mind a 'possibility ' about a move for Douglas .
Douglas left City for Villa last year for around £15 million but a buy-back clause is believed to have been inserted into the deal .
BirminghamLive 's colleagues at the Manchester Evening News reported that there was talk that the clause was around @ @ @ @ @ @ @ go up to £30m next .
Douglas spent most of last season , his debut campaign in the Premier League having failed to obtain a work permit for his two years at Man City , getting to grips with the top flight but impressed particularly after lockdown .
And he has carried that form into this season , playing all-but-three minutes of League action for Dean Smith 's side .
City fans have been discussing the talk of their side 's interest in Luiz and think he could be an ideal replacement for @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in May and has missed the last three Premier League games for City with Rodri , his understudy , in his place .
`` Douglas could be Fernandinho 's long term replacement , '' one fan said .
`` Unpopular opinion : He is better than Rodri , '' another said .
A third fan added : `` Fernandinho replacement ?
He can fit and play well in that position .
I feel he can do well , '' while another added : `` Perfect Fernie replacement and the deal will be easy @ @ @ @ @ @ @ `` He 's box to box and physical , '' a fifth supporter said , `` Should be a good Fernandinho replacement . ''

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Manchester City fans think Aston Villa's Douglas Luiz could be an ideal replacement for Fernandinho as rumours about an Etihad Stadium return continue to swirl.
Website Eurosport is reporting that Pep Guardiola's side are continuing to monitor the Brazilian international and are keeping in mind a 'possibility' about a move for Douglas.
Douglas left City for Villa last year for around £15 million but a buy-back clause is believed to have been inserted into the deal.
BirminghamLive's colleagues at the Manchester Evening News reported that there was talk that the clause was around £25 million this summer and it will go up to £30m next.
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Douglas spent most of last season, his debut campaign in the Premier League having failed to obtain a work permit for his two years at Man City, getting to grips with the top flight but impressed particularly after lockdown.
And he has carried that form into this season, playing all-but-three minutes of League action for Dean Smith's side.
City fans have been discussing the talk of their side's interest in Luiz and think he could be an ideal replacement for Fernandinho.
Holding midfielder Fernandinho turned 35 in May and has missed the last three Premier League games for City with Rodri, his understudy, in his place.
"Douglas could be Fernandinho's long term replacement," one fan said.
"Unpopular opinion: He is better than Rodri," another said.
A third fan added: "Fernandinho replacement? He can fit and play well in that position. I feel he can do well," while another added: "Perfect Fernie replacement and the deal will be easy to make. Best choice."
"He's box to box and physical," a fifth supporter said, "Should be a good Fernandinho replacement."