birminghammail--2020-04-22--Wolves strike transfer agreement with Liverpool  - reports

The latest rumour in the bizarre transfer triangle that is developing involving Wolves has linked them with Liverpool goalkeeper Lorus Karius .
In the last week or so , Wolves have been regularly mentioned in the same sentence as Besiktas , when their goalkeeping situation has been discussed .
The Turkish Super Lig side are on the look out for a new permanent keeper ahead of next season , and had initially hoped to keep Reds loanee Karius on a long-term deal .
That likely won ’ t happen , though , because the German has no intention of remaining @ @ @ @ @ @ @ made for global governing body FIFA demanding that he be permitted a release from his loan due to unpaid wages .
Besiktas board member Erdal Torunogullari has confirmed Karius wishes to leave the club in the coming weeks , while reports coming out of Turkey now claim that the club are set to pay Karius almost £500k in unpaid salary and bonuses .
“ Karius has gone to FIFA over his unpaid wages and termination of his contract , ” Torunogullari wrote .
“ He wants us to pay him for the months @ @ @ @ @ @ @ He wants to leave and that ’ s his decision .
We don ’ t want to make an undeserved payment.
” That ’ s led to some rather bizarre speculation emerging that Karius , out of contract at Anfield in 2021 and with no future under Jurgen Klopp , is set to return to England and spend next term - whenever that may be - on loan at Molineux , acting as number two to first choice Rui Patricio .
Indeed Fanatik claim that Wolves have already struck a deal with the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Current deputy John Ruddy as already been linked with a move to Besiktas in return ; Ruddy is out of contract at Wolves this summer , with Patricio now the undisputed number one at Molineux .
Speaking earlier this year , Ruddy admitted that he was frustrated at his lack of playing time and would save any discussions over a new deal until later in the year .

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The latest rumour in the bizarre transfer triangle that is developing involving Wolves has linked them with Liverpool goalkeeper Loris Karius.
In the last week or so, Wolves have been regularly mentioned in the same sentence as Besiktas, when their goalkeeping situation has been discussed.
The Turkish Super Lig side are on the look out for a new permanent keeper ahead of next season, and had initially hoped to keep Reds loanee Karius on a long-term deal.
That likely won’t happen, though, because the German has no intention of remaining in the Turkish capital and has already made for global governing body FIFA demanding that he be permitted a release from his loan due to unpaid wages.
Besiktas board member Erdal Torunogullari has confirmed Karius wishes to leave the club in the coming weeks, while reports coming out of Turkey now claim that the club are set to pay Karius almost £500k in unpaid salary and bonuses.
“Karius has gone to FIFA over his unpaid wages and termination of his contract,” Torunogullari wrote. “He wants us to pay him for the months he hasn’t played.
“He wants to leave and that’s his decision. We don’t want to make an undeserved payment.”
That’s led to some rather bizarre speculation emerging that Karius, out of contract at Anfield in 2021 and with no future under Jurgen Klopp, is set to return to England and spend next term - whenever that may be - on loan at Molineux, acting as number two to first choice Rui Patricio.
Indeed Fanatik claim that Wolves have already struck a deal with the Reds as regards to a move.
Current deputy John Ruddy as already been linked with a move to Besiktas in return; Ruddy is out of contract at Wolves this summer, with Patricio now the undisputed number one at Molineux.
Speaking earlier this year, Ruddy admitted that he was frustrated at his lack of playing time and would save any discussions over a new deal until later in the year.


birminghammail--2020-04-22--EFL chairman details stark reality facing Birmingham City fans

Birmingham City fans will not be allowed to attend matches until 2021 , one EFL chairman is warning .
Blues have been out of action for more than six weeks due to the coronavirus pandemic which has halted football across Europe .
The EFL want to see the season completed and it is widely accepted the Championship will run well into the summer if the campaign can be finished .
Pep Clotet 's side have nine matches left to play and it is almost certain those fixtures would take place in empty stadiums .
But Burton Albion chairman Ben Robinson @ @ @ @ @ @ @ also run into the 2020/21 season after the issue was discussed at a meeting with EFL chief Rick Parry .
`` There is a lot of uncertainty .
We do n't know when the season will be concluded , if it is , '' Robinson told Sky Sports .
`` An even bigger concern is about next season .
In the meeting yesterday , Ricky Parry , the EFL chairman , said that he thought the season might not start until next year when the games are played with fans attending .
You @ @ @ @ @ @ @ are considerable .
`` He did n't think crowds would be in stadiums until 2021 , that was his personal view .
It could take as long as that to get gate receipts flowing back into clubs . ''

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Birmingham City fans will not be allowed to attend matches until 2021, one EFL chairman is warning.
Blues have been out of action for more than six weeks due to the coronavirus pandemic which has halted football across Europe.
The EFL want to see the season completed and it is widely accepted the Championship will run well into the summer if the campaign can be finished.
Pep Clotet's side have nine matches left to play and it is almost certain those fixtures would take place in empty stadiums.
But Burton Albion chairman Ben Robinson fears that a ban on spectators will also run into the 2020/21 season after the issue was discussed at a meeting with EFL chief Rick Parry.
"There is a lot of uncertainty. We don't know when the season will be concluded, if it is," Robinson told Sky Sports.
"An even bigger concern is about next season. In the meeting yesterday, Ricky Parry, the EFL chairman, said that he thought the season might not start until next year when the games are played with fans attending. You can imagine the financial implications of that are considerable.
"He didn't think crowds would be in stadiums until 2021, that was his personal view. It could take as long as that to get gate receipts flowing back into clubs."


birminghammail--2020-04-22--'Gastro coronavirus' version of deadly bug can leave patients feeling exhausted

A coronavirus patient has warned about a lesser-known version of the deadly bug , which she ’ s labelled ‘ gastro coronavirus.
’ Historian and author Dr Fern Riddell suffered with crippling stomach pains , without the respiratory symptoms usually associated with bouts of Covid-19 .
She explained on Twitter : “ Hello , I ’ ve not been here because I am on day 33 of # Covid 19 , and for the last 26 I ’ ve been the sickest I ’ ve ever been in my life .
“ I feel really lucky not to have had @ @ @ @ @ @ @ purely gastric , but even with mild to moderate symptoms , it ’ s horrible.
” Dr Riddell explained that for the first 10 days her symptoms were mild , but that things quickly escalated , reports MirrorOnline .
She continued : “ On day 10/11 I went down hill really fast .
It was like I ’ d been poisoned .
Full body shakes and aches , serious dehydration ( 6 litres of water a day plus dioralyte ) , overwhelming nausea , awful diarrhoea , extreme fatigue .
You feel so @ @ @ @ @ @ @ terrifying .
I don ’ t remember much of the next 14 days.
” Even 23 days after her symptoms first appeared , Dr Riddell continued to be hit by stomach issues .
She added : “ As of the last few days I ’ m able to stay hydrated and not take any of the other meds , but I ’ m still stuck with bad stomach issues , 23 days after they started .
It ’ s exhausting.
” Dr Riddell ’ s story comes shortly after a Chinese study revealed @ @ @ @ @ @ @ sign of the disease ’ .
Researchers from the Wuhan Medical Treatment Expert Group for Covid-19 analysed coronavirus patients in the Hubei province of China .
The study confirmed nearly half of patients observed suffered from digestive symptoms , and claimed that this was their main issue , rather than a fever or dry cough .
The study also revealed that patients with digestive symptoms had a longer gap between the start of the illness and hospital admission .
These patients also took longer to be discharged than those without digestive issues .

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A coronavirus patient has warned about a lesser-known version of the deadly bug, which she’s labelled ‘gastro coronavirus.’
Historian and author Dr Fern Riddell suffered with crippling stomach pains, without the respiratory symptoms usually associated with bouts of Covid-19.
She explained on Twitter: “Hello, I’ve not been here because I am on day 33 of #Covid 19, and for the last 26 I’ve been the sickest I’ve ever been in my life.
“I feel really lucky not to have had any respiratory symptoms, mine have been purely gastric, but even with mild to moderate symptoms, it’s horrible.”
Dr Riddell explained that for the first 10 days her symptoms were mild, but that things quickly escalated, reports MirrorOnline.
She continued: “On day 10/11 I went down hill really fast. It was like I’d been poisoned. Full body shakes and aches, serious dehydration (6 litres of water a day plus dioralyte), overwhelming nausea, awful diarrhoea, extreme fatigue. You feel so, so ill. And it’s terrifying. I don’t remember much of the next 14 days.”
Even 23 days after her symptoms first appeared, Dr Riddell continued to be hit by stomach issues.
She added: “As of the last few days I’m able to stay hydrated and not take any of the other meds, but I’m still stuck with bad stomach issues, 23 days after they started. It’s exhausting.”
Dr Riddell’s story comes shortly after a Chinese study revealed that digestive issues ‘could be first sign of the disease’.
Researchers from the Wuhan Medical Treatment Expert Group for Covid-19 analysed coronavirus patients in the Hubei province of China.
The study confirmed nearly half of patients observed suffered from digestive symptoms, and claimed that this was their main issue, rather than a fever or dry cough.
The study also revealed that patients with digestive symptoms had a longer gap between the start of the illness and hospital admission.
These patients also took longer to be discharged than those without digestive issues.


birminghammail--2020-04-22--Tesco delivery van crashes but driver promises to get food to homes

Two drivers were lucky to escape without injury after a Tesco delivery van collided with a car .
The crash @ @ @ @ @ Acocks Green , at on Monday ( April 20 ) .
An image taken from @ @ @ @ @ home delivery van with one wheel on the bonnet of a black car , crushing @ @ @ @ @ .
A West Midlands Police spokeswoman said no one was arrested .
The Tesco driver @ @ @ @ @ a local resident not to worry and they would still have their food deliveries .
@ @ @ @ @ Fire Service said they were called to the incident but the two drivers had got @ @ @ @ @ to their arrival .

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Two drivers were lucky to escape without injury after a Tesco delivery van collided with a car.
The crash happened on Augusta Road in Acocks Green, at on Monday (April 20).
An image taken from the scene shows the Tesco home delivery van with one wheel on the bonnet of a black car, crushing the driver’s side.
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A West Midlands Police spokeswoman said no one was arrested.
The Tesco driver was said to have told a local resident not to worry and they would still have their food deliveries.
A spokeswoman from West Midlands Fire Service said they were called to the incident but the two drivers had got out of their vehicles prior to their arrival.


birminghammail--2020-04-22--Create your own delicious Magnum ice cream with DIY kit

There 's nothing better than a cool refreshing treat when the sun is beating down .
Now ice cream icon Magnum is dishing out free DIY kits for people to design their own creations .
Aficionados can order one of the kits directly to their front door from Deliveroo .
The company says it is 'bringing Brits across the nation a moment of pleasure at a time they need it most ' .
The experience is usually available in Magnum Pleasure Stores , where consumers can come up with their own creation through an array of personalised toppings at the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ News .
However , with Pleasure Stores closed this year because of coronavirus , Magnum is partnering with Deliveroo so that fans can re-create the taste in their own homes .
The kit features the famous Magnum Ruby , while the toppings feature much-loved flavours from the Magnum Pleasure Store and have been expertly selected to complement the unique taste profile of the chocolate and ice cream combination .
Dark chocolate is provided to melt and drizzle on the Magnum masterpiece .
• 3x Recipe cards – recipes available for editorial use upon @ @ @ @ @ @ @ order on Deliveroo from Friday , April 24 .
Simply type in your postcode on the website here .

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There's nothing better than a cool refreshing treat when the sun is beating down.
Now ice cream icon Magnum is dishing out free DIY kits for people to design their own creations.
Aficionados can order one of the kits directly to their front door from Deliveroo.
The company says it is 'bringing Brits across the nation a moment of pleasure at a time they need it most'.
The experience is usually available in Magnum Pleasure Stores, where consumers can come up with their own creation through an array of personalised toppings at the dipping bar, reports the Manchester Evening News.
(Image: PA)
However, with Pleasure Stores closed this year because of coronavirus, Magnum is partnering with Deliveroo so that fans can re-create the taste in their own homes.
The kit features the famous Magnum Ruby, while the toppings feature much-loved flavours from the Magnum Pleasure Store and have been expertly selected to complement the unique taste profile of the chocolate and ice cream combination.
Included are White Chocolate Shavings, Chocolate Fudge Brownie, Freeze Dried Raspberry Crumble, Lemon Crunch and milk chocolate signature Magnum M coins.
(Image: PA)
Dark chocolate is provided to melt and drizzle on the Magnum masterpiece.
Each Make My Magnum Kit includes:
1x Magnum Ruby multipack
5x toppings in biodegradable vegware portion pots
Chocolate signature Magnum Ms in biodegradable vegware portion pot
Chocolate drops to melt in biodegradable vegware cup
3x Recipe cards – recipes available for editorial use upon request
How-to guide
Allergen information
The complimentary kits are available to order on Deliveroo from Friday, April 24. Simply type in your postcode on the website here.


birminghammail--2020-04-22--If the FA follow Dutch football, it could be trouble for Albion

Football in the Netherlands has been suspended until September 1 at the earliest - a move from the Dutch government that , if replicated in the UK , could throw West Brom ’ s promotion hopes into further uncertainty .
Prime Minister Mark Rutte has confirmed that no major public events , including football , will go ahead until September because of the global coronavirus pandemic which has forced the suspension of sport around the world .
And if the British government and footballing authorities follow suit , it could spell trouble for the respective promotion ambitions of Albion and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Whites have dominated the Championship this term , holding the automatic promotion positions for the vast majority of the campaign without being disturbed by the chasing pack who have sought to keep pace with them .
As things stand , and with nine matches still to play , Albion sit in second , a point behind leaders Leeds and six clear of third placed Fulham .
The developments in the Netherlands , though , don ’ t make for promising reading about what may lie ahead for football in England .
“ We @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the risks in the coming months , and we want to provide organisers with clarity , ” Rutte said .
“ That means no Pinkpop festival , Zwarte Cross and no paid professional football either .
That is irritating , but we will have to make that sacrifice.
” “ That the events requiring a permit remain prohibited until September 1 creates clarity , ” a statement from KNVB read .
“ Until then , no professional football can be played , even without an audience .
“ As a result , the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ continue playing the 19/20 league .
Based on the government ’ s decision today , the KNVB will consult with UEFA , after which a decision will be made .
“ On Friday , the clubs and other parties involved will meet to discuss the consequences .
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Football in the Netherlands has been suspended until September 1 at the earliest - a move from the Dutch government that, if replicated in the UK, could throw West Brom’s promotion hopes into further uncertainty.
Prime Minister Mark Rutte has confirmed that no major public events, including football, will go ahead until September because of the global coronavirus pandemic which has forced the suspension of sport around the world.
And if the British government and footballing authorities follow suit, it could spell trouble for the respective promotion ambitions of Albion and Leeds United.
The Baggies and the Whites have dominated the Championship this term, holding the automatic promotion positions for the vast majority of the campaign without being disturbed by the chasing pack who have sought to keep pace with them.
As things stand, and with nine matches still to play, Albion sit in second, a point behind leaders Leeds and six clear of third placed Fulham.
The developments in the Netherlands, though, don’t make for promising reading about what may lie ahead for football in England.
“We will certainly not be able to handle the risks in the coming months, and we want to provide organisers with clarity,” Rutte said.
“That means no Pinkpop festival, Zwarte Cross and no paid professional football either. That is irritating, but we will have to make that sacrifice.”
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KNVB, Dutch football’s governing body, accepted the decision.
“That the events requiring a permit remain prohibited until September 1 creates clarity,” a statement from KNVB read. “Until then, no professional football can be played, even without an audience.
“As a result, the board of professional football intends not to continue playing the 19/20 league. Based on the government’s decision today, the KNVB will consult with UEFA, after which a decision will be made.
“On Friday, the clubs and other parties involved will meet to discuss the consequences.”


birminghammail--2020-04-22--Cashpoint robber jailed after grappling with woman for £80

A cashpoint robber who grappled with a woman for just £80 has been jailed for three years .
Mohammed Miah @ @ @ @ @ push the 59-year-old victim so he could grab the money which had fallen to the @ @ @ @ @ Walsall , on Friday , January 31 .
Two West Midlands Police officers were able @ @ @ @ @ CCTV and he was later arrested from his home in Freer Street .
Miah pleaded @ @ @ @ @ jailed for three years and four months at Wolverhampton Crown Court on Thursday , April @ @ @ @ @ , from force CID , said : `` Miah initially approached his victim for a @ @ @ @ @ her withdraw cash before making a grab for it .
`` He even had the @ @ @ @ @ the way to pick up a few notes which had dropped on the floor after @ @ @ @ @ .
`` Miah fled but fortunately some of our eagle-eyed officers recognised him from footage @ @ @ @ @ He is now behind bars and unable to target others . ''

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A cashpoint robber who grappled with a woman for just £80 has been jailed for three years.
Mohammed Miah snatched cash and returned to push the 59-year-old victim so he could grab the money which had fallen to the floor in Bridge Street, Walsall, on Friday, January 31.
Two West Midlands Police officers were able to identify the 28-year-old from CCTV and he was later arrested from his home in Freer Street.
Miah pleaded guilty to robbery and was jailed for three years and four months at Wolverhampton Crown Court on Thursday, April 16.
DC Martin Williams, from force CID, said: "Miah initially approached his victim for a cigarette lighter and then watched her withdraw cash before making a grab for it.
"He even had the nerve to push her out the way to pick up a few notes which had dropped on the floor after his initial lunge for cash.
"Miah fled but fortunately some of our eagle-eyed officers recognised him from footage secured from the area. He is now behind bars and unable to target others."


birminghammail--2020-04-22--Dutch blueprint Aston Villa would love the Premier League to follow

Professional football in the Netherlands has been postponed until September due to the coronavirus outbreak .
Prime Minister Mark Rutte confirmed on Tuesday evening that all events requiring a permit in the Netherlands will not be allowed to take place until September 1 .
It has led to suggestions the Dutch FA will have to work out a way to void the 2019/20 season entirely .
Clubs are believed to be meeting on Friday to decide what to do going forward , but the league being played to a finish looks unlikely .
Aston Villa 's season is also suspended @ @ @ @ @ @ @ fixtures since early March .
Villa have 10 games still to play , all of which are crucial with Dean Smith 's side currently sitting two points inside the relegation zone with a game in hand .
But the Premier League will reportedly discuss cancelling the campaign at one of its fortnightly meetings in late May if the situation does n't improve - a decision which would likely see Villa remain in the top-flight .
UEFA confirmed on Tuesday they will produce guidelines for associations that want to end their season early - @ @ @ @ @ @ @ as the Premier League play all remaining matches .
Leagues across Europe are all in similar positions , with plenty of proposals of how to complete them being mooted by various clubs , associations and executives .

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Professional football in the Netherlands has been postponed until September due to the coronavirus outbreak.
Prime Minister Mark Rutte confirmed on Tuesday evening that all events requiring a permit in the Netherlands will not be allowed to take place until September 1.
It has led to suggestions the Dutch FA will have to work out a way to void the 2019/20 season entirely.
Clubs are believed to be meeting on Friday to decide what to do going forward, but the league being played to a finish looks unlikely.
Aston Villa's season is also suspended, the Premier League having halted all fixtures since early March.
Villa have 10 games still to play, all of which are crucial with Dean Smith's side currently sitting two points inside the relegation zone with a game in hand.
But the Premier League will reportedly discuss cancelling the campaign at one of its fortnightly meetings in late May if the situation doesn't improve - a decision which would likely see Villa remain in the top-flight.
UEFA confirmed on Tuesday they will produce guidelines for associations that want to end their season early - but did strongly recommend top leagues such as the Premier League play all remaining matches.
Leagues across Europe are all in similar positions, with plenty of proposals of how to complete them being mooted by various clubs, associations and executives.


birminghammail--2020-04-22--Public 'to be told to wear face masks' at work and on public transport

Members of the public are to be told they must wear face masks at work or on public transport if they are unable to follow social distancing rules , according to a media report today .
The Sun is reporting that scientists have told ministers that non-surgical face coverings could help stop the spread of coronavirus .
New guidance is expected to say that those who are unable to stay two metres apart from others should wear a home-made mask , scarf or other non-surgical covering .
This would stop those who are asymptomatic - infected but with no signs @ @ @ @ @ @ @ on Covid-19 to other people .
Last week , London Mayor Sadiq Khan had urged the Government to change its advice to the public on wearing face masks to combat the spread of Covid-19 .
He told BBC Breakfast on April 17 that wearing non-medical facial masks , such as a bandana , scarf or reusable mask , would add `` another layer of protection '' to the public .
`` Wearing a non-medical facial covering makes it less likely you may inadvertently give somebody else Covid-19 , '' he said .
`` @ @ @ @ @ @ @ country , we do n't want mixed messaging .
`` So I 'm lobbying the Government 's experts and the Government , ( and ) want them to change their advice and change their guidance so we can have this additional layer of protection . ''
The Centre for Disease Control ( CDC ) in the US now recommends people wear cloth face masks when outside their homes .
Current UK guidance has emphasised the importance of masks for doctors and nurses but does not suggest widespread usage .
Mr Khan is lobbying @ @ @ @ @ @ @ where people can not keep two metres apart , such as on public transport or while shopping .
When asked about wearing a face mask on the Tube once restrictions ease , Mr Khan said : `` I 'm keen to ensure that everyone is safe .
`` And that 's why I could well , when I return to being in a confined space , be carrying Covid-19 .
`` And that 's why to avoid me inadvertently giving it someone else when I cough , when I sneeze , with the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a non-medical facial covering , to stop myself inadvertently giving somebody else the virus .
`` For this to be effective , all of us will have to wear the covering in those sorts of circumstances . ''
England 's chief medical officer Professor Chris Whitty has said the Government 's Government 's Scientific Advisory Group for Emergencies ( SAGE ) is considering whether there are circumstances in which if may be beneficial for the public to wear masks .
He told a Downing Street briefing : `` The evidence is weak , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ is there under certain circumstances .
`` What we are really trying to do is to work out under what circumstances , if any , should we extend the advice and under what circumstances should we not change that advice . ''
SAGE met yesterday to consider the latest evidence .
Ministers are expected to study the findings over the next few days before making the decision public and changing official guidance .
A Whitehall source told The Sun : `` No decision is going to be made which would take medical masks @ @ @ @ @ @ @ is very clear on that . ''
NHS Providers , which represents NHS trusts , said : `` If the Government is going to consider advising the general public to wear facemasks it must fully assess the impact on the NHS . ''
Oxford University Professor Trish Greenhalgh , who has published evidence reviewing facemasks , told The Times : `` Your mask doesn ’ t protect you but it protects other people .
A mask needs to be an item of clothing .
`` It ’ s like a T-shirt , wear @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
Detergent kills Covid . ''

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Members of the public are to be told they must wear face masks at work or on public transport if they are unable to follow social distancing rules, according to a media report today.
The Sun is reporting that scientists have told ministers that non-surgical face coverings could help stop the spread of coronavirus.
New guidance is expected to say that those who are unable to stay two metres apart from others should wear a home-made mask, scarf or other non-surgical covering.
This would stop those who are asymptomatic - infected but with no signs of the disease - from unknowingly passing on Covid-19 to other people.
Last week, London Mayor Sadiq Khan had urged the Government to change its advice to the public on wearing face masks to combat the spread of Covid-19.
He told BBC Breakfast on April 17 that wearing non-medical facial masks, such as a bandana, scarf or reusable mask, would add "another layer of protection" to the public.
"Wearing a non-medical facial covering makes it less likely you may inadvertently give somebody else Covid-19," he said.
"I want a consistent approach across the country, we don't want mixed messaging.
(Image: Getty Images)
"So I'm lobbying the Government's experts and the Government, (and) want them to change their advice and change their guidance so we can have this additional layer of protection."
The Centre for Disease Control (CDC) in the US now recommends people wear cloth face masks when outside their homes.
Current UK guidance has emphasised the importance of masks for doctors and nurses but does not suggest widespread usage.
(Image: Steve Reigate Daily Express)
Mr Khan is lobbying for masks to be worn in circumstances where people cannot keep two metres apart, such as on public transport or while shopping.
When asked about wearing a face mask on the Tube once restrictions ease, Mr Khan said: "I'm keen to ensure that everyone is safe.
"And that's why I could well, when I return to being in a confined space, be carrying Covid-19.
"And that's why to avoid me inadvertently giving it someone else when I cough, when I sneeze, with the droplets going out, I will wear a non-medical facial covering, to stop myself inadvertently giving somebody else the virus.
"For this to be effective, all of us will have to wear the covering in those sorts of circumstances."
England's chief medical officer Professor Chris Whitty has said the Government's Government's Scientific Advisory Group for Emergencies (SAGE) is considering whether there are circumstances in which if may be beneficial for the public to wear masks.
He told a Downing Street briefing: "The evidence is weak, but the evidence of a small effect is there under certain circumstances.
"What we are really trying to do is to work out under what circumstances, if any, should we extend the advice and under what circumstances should we not change that advice."
SAGE met yesterday to consider the latest evidence.
Ministers are expected to study the findings over the next few days before making the decision public and changing official guidance.
A Whitehall source told The Sun: "No decision is going to be made which would take medical masks away from the NHS.
"Everybody is very clear on that."
NHS Providers, which represents NHS trusts, said: "If the Government is going to consider advising the general public to wear facemasks it must fully assess the impact on the NHS."
Oxford University Professor Trish Greenhalgh, who has published evidence reviewing facemasks, told The Times: "Your mask doesn’t protect you but it protects other people. A mask needs to be an item of clothing.
"It’s like a T-shirt, wear it and chuck it in the wash. Detergent kills Covid."


birminghammail--2020-04-22--Owners fear pets won't cope once lockdown is lifted

Over a third of pet owners are concerned that their pet may not be able to cope once lockdown is lifted .
With the nation spending more time at home than ever due to the coronavirus lockdown , pet owners are reporting indifferent cats ( 58 per cent ) seem to be finding the increased attention more difficult .
While two thirds say their dogs are happier since the restrictions were introduced .
But there are rising concerns about how animals might cope when life eventually goes back to normal , with almost a third of owners worried their pet @ @ @ @ @ @ @ lockdown is lifted .
According to the research of over 1,000 UK dog and cat owners commissioned by natural pet food expert Natures Menu , over two thirds of dog and cat owners admit they ’ re giving their pets more attention since lockdown began .
It also revealed one in 10 cat and dog owners say their pet has put on weight with 48 per cent of animal lovers becoming more concerned about their pet 's health because of Covid-19 fears .
But it ’ s not just pets enjoying the coronavirus @ @ @ @ @ @ @ pet owners claim their mental health is currently positive - putting this down to spending more time with their pet .
Melanie Sainsbury , veterinary education manager at Natures Menu , said : “ It ’ s great to see the positive impact pets are having on our mental wellbeing , and how our ability to spend quality time with them has greatly improved due to the current situation .
`` However , it ’ s also good to see that pet owners are preparing themselves now of the potential issues that their @ @ @ @ @ @ @ eventually lifted . ''
Tips to help your pet cope once lockdown has lifted * Start to leave them in a separate room , even whilst you ’ re still at home , and gradually increase the time you do this .
* Chewing also releases natural pheromones which leads to relaxed behaviour , as does food , so invest in some appropriate toys and nutritious treats so you have something ready to entertain them .
* Simply introducing a few measures now , can ensure a smooth and gradual transition so they @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the coming months .

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Over a third of pet owners are concerned that their pet may not be able to cope once lockdown is lifted.
With the nation spending more time at home than ever due to the coronavirus lockdown, pet owners are reporting indifferent cats (58 per cent) seem to be finding the increased attention more difficult.
While two thirds say their dogs are happier since the restrictions were introduced.
But there are rising concerns about how animals might cope when life eventually goes back to normal, with almost a third of owners worried their pet may not be able to cope once lockdown is lifted.
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According to the research of over 1,000 UK dog and cat owners commissioned by natural pet food expert Natures Menu, over two thirds of dog and cat owners admit they’re giving their pets more attention since lockdown began.
It also revealed one in 10 cat and dog owners say their pet has put on weight with 48 per cent of animal lovers becoming more concerned about their pet's health because of Covid-19 fears.
But it’s not just pets enjoying the coronavirus curbs. Some 43 per cent of pet owners claim their mental health is currently positive - putting this down to spending more time with their pet.
Melanie Sainsbury, veterinary education manager at Natures Menu, said: “It’s great to see the positive impact pets are having on our mental wellbeing, and how our ability to spend quality time with them has greatly improved due to the current situation.
"However, it’s also good to see that pet owners are preparing themselves now of the potential issues that their pets might face, when lockdown is eventually lifted."
Tips to help your pet cope once lockdown has lifted
* Start to leave them in a separate room, even whilst you’re still at home, and gradually increase the time you do this.
* Chewing also releases natural pheromones which leads to relaxed behaviour, as does food, so invest in some appropriate toys and nutritious treats so you have something ready to entertain them.
* Simply introducing a few measures now, can ensure a smooth and gradual transition so they can cope with your increased absence in the coming months.


birminghammail--2020-04-22--UEFA concoct 'crazy' plan that would leave Wolves and Nuno furious

Wolverhampton Wanderers could be denied European football next season if the 2019/20 campaign is cut short .
Professional football across England has been postponed since March 13 , almost six weeks ago , while fixtures in UEFA 's competitions remain suspended too .
UEFA held a video conference meeting with all 55 member nations on Tuesday to set out a plan to finish the season .
It was agreed leagues should be completed but the European governing body is drawing up contingency plans if the coronavirus pandemic continues to prevent fixtures being played .
And The Sun reports bosses have @ @ @ @ @ @ @ scores to decide which teams will play in European competitions if the season is axed .
The 'crazy ' proposal would see Wolves miss out on qualification altogether , despite sitting sixth in the Premier League and pushing for success in the Europa League .
Nuno Espirito Santo 's side controversially played away at Olympiakos the day before the UEFA suspended matches and claimed a 1-1 draw in the first leg of their last-16 clash .
The coefficient tables are compiled on European performances over a rolling five-year period , with points for @ @ @ @ @ @ @ for group and knockout stage qualification .
Arsenal , ninth in the table and eight points off fourth , would take one of the Champions League spots if the method is used .
While Manchester United , who trail fourth-placed Chelsea by three points , and Liverpool and Manchester City would take the other three .
Chelsea and second-placed Leicester City would be forced to settle for Europa League football alongside Tottenham , while Sheffield United would also miss out with Wolves .

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Wolverhampton Wanderers could be denied European football next season if the 2019/20 campaign is cut short.
Professional football across England has been postponed since March 13, almost six weeks ago, while fixtures in UEFA's competitions remain suspended too.
UEFA held a video conference meeting with all 55 member nations on Tuesday to set out a plan to finish the season.
It was agreed leagues should be completed but the European governing body is drawing up contingency plans if the coronavirus pandemic continues to prevent fixtures being played.
And The Sun reports bosses have told individual associations to use their coefficient scores to decide which teams will play in European competitions if the season is axed.
The 'crazy' proposal would see Wolves miss out on qualification altogether, despite sitting sixth in the Premier League and pushing for success in the Europa League.
Nuno Espirito Santo's side controversially played away at Olympiakos the day before the UEFA suspended matches and claimed a 1-1 draw in the first leg of their last-16 clash.
The coefficient tables are compiled on European performances over a rolling five-year period, with points for wins and draws, plus bonus points for group and knockout stage qualification.
Arsenal, ninth in the table and eight points off fourth, would take one of the Champions League spots if the method is used.
While Manchester United, who trail fourth-placed Chelsea by three points, and Liverpool and Manchester City would take the other three.
Chelsea and second-placed Leicester City would be forced to settle for Europa League football alongside Tottenham, while Sheffield United would also miss out with Wolves.


birminghammail--2020-04-22--Dogs being trained to sniff out coronavirus in passengers at UK airports

Dogs are being trained to detect coronavirus in passengers arriving at UK airports .
Canines at the Medical Detection Dogs charity have previously been used to find cancer and malaria .
The organisation 's founder believes the animals could detect Covid-19 in asymptomatic travellers arriving when lockdown measures are relaxed with `` flights coming in from other parts of the world '' .
Claire Guest told the BBC 's Today programme : `` People are coming in and may be asymptomatic or pre-symptomatic those few days when you 've got the virus and do n't know it .
`` A @ @ @ @ @ @ @ - it takes 0.5 of a second , the dog quickly identifies which people need a test and need to go straight into isolation to prevent the further spread around the UK . ''
The charity 's website details the six dogs who are being taught to find Covid-19 with the help of London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine ( LSHTM ) and Durham University .
The group of three working cocker spaniels , a Labrador , a Labradoodle and a Labrador golden retriever cross could be trained in six to eight @ @ @ @ @ @ @ needed to complete the training , Ms Guest said .
She told the BBC : `` We know that diseases have got these unique odours , we know how rapidly ( dogs are ) able to identify them , that 's why they 're used for drugs and explosives .
`` It 's exactly the same with a disease , '' she added .
Ms Guest told the programme the charity have been in discussions with the Government and said they were `` hopeful '' about the project .

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Dogs are being trained to detect coronavirus in passengers arriving at UK airports.
Canines at the Medical Detection Dogs charity have previously been used to find cancer and malaria.
The organisation's founder believes the animals could detect Covid-19 in asymptomatic travellers arriving when lockdown measures are relaxed with "flights coming in from other parts of the world".
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Claire Guest told the BBC's Today programme: "People are coming in and may be asymptomatic or pre-symptomatic those few days when you've got the virus and don't know it.
"A dog is sniffing each person in turn - it takes 0.5 of a second, the dog quickly identifies which people need a test and need to go straight into isolation to prevent the further spread around the UK."
The charity's website details the six dogs who are being taught to find Covid-19 with the help of London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine (LSHTM) and Durham University.
The group of three working cocker spaniels, a Labrador, a Labradoodle and a Labrador golden retriever cross could be trained in six to eight weeks, but £500,000 funding will be needed to complete the training, Ms Guest said.
She told the BBC: "We know that diseases have got these unique odours, we know how rapidly (dogs are) able to identify them, that's why they're used for drugs and explosives.
"It's exactly the same with a disease," she added.
Ms Guest told the programme the charity have been in discussions with the Government and said they were "hopeful" about the project.


birminghammail--2020-04-22--Anger as group gathers for regular workout in sports court

Residents have hit out at 'regularly fitness sessions ' taking place at a Birmingham sports court .
The gatherings are said to be happening at the recreation site in Ryland Street , Edgbaston .
Locals claims people have been seen carry out circuit style exercises , such as crunches , press ups and stretches , at the same time .
Whilst the individuals are said to be trying to follow government advice to stay two metres apart , local residents have expressed frustration over the fact that it is not an essential reason to be outside .
Andra Groza says @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Midlands Police three times and that officers attended but did not stop the gathering .
He tweeted : `` West Midlands Police just attended this and these guys got away with it .
This is NOT an essential reason to be outside with others .
People are dying , our NHS workers ’ lives are at risk , yet this is allowed .
Can West Midlands Police explain ? ''
He later added : `` They have just officially said they will be doing this again on Thursday .
This is on you @ @ @ @ @ @ @ done about it .
I ’ m completely in shock .
There were 10+ people last time and 15+ this time around .
How is this possible ? ''
Government guidance states that people are to avoid large and small gatherings in public spaces , and to avoid gatherings with friends and family .
Instead they are to keep in touch using remote technology such as phone , internet , and social media - that 's why so many Youtube fitness channels , like Body Coach Joe Wicks , have proved popular .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ go for a walk or exercise outdoors if you stay more than two metres from others .
A spokesman for West Midlands Police said : `` We have received a number of reports relating to a group of people gathering to exercise at Ryland Street , Birmingham , in recent days .
`` When officers have arrived , they have found a number of people working out but observing social distancing regulations .
`` We continue to urge the public to follow all social distancing guidelines , and are speaking to those people @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the importance of keeping a safe distance apart . ''

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Residents have hit out at 'regular fitness sessions' taking place at a Birmingham sports court.
The gatherings are said to be happening at the recreation site in Ryland Street, Edgbaston.
Locals claim people have been seen carrying out circuit style exercises, such as crunches, press ups and stretches, at the same time.
Whilst the individuals are said to be trying to follow government advice to stay two metres apart, local residents have expressed frustration over the fact that it is not an essential reason to be outside.
(Image: Andra Groza / Twitter)
Andra Groza says he has reported the group to West Midlands Police three times and that officers attended but did not stop the gathering.
He tweeted: "West Midlands Police just attended this and these guys got away with it. This is NOT an essential reason to be outside with others. People are dying, our NHS workers’ lives are at risk, yet this is allowed. Can West Midlands Police explain?"
He later added: "They have just officially said they will be doing this again on Thursday. This is on you @WMPolice.
"Nothing has been done about it. I’m completely in shock. There were 10+ people last time and 15+ this time around. How is this possible?"
Government guidance states that people are to avoid large and small gatherings in public spaces, and to avoid gatherings with friends and family.
Instead they are to keep in touch using remote technology such as phone, internet, and social media - that's why so many Youtube fitness channels, like Body Coach Joe Wicks, have proved popular.
The guidance also suggests you can also go for a walk or exercise outdoors if you stay more than two metres from others.
A spokesman for West Midlands Police said: "We have received a number of reports relating to a group of people gathering to exercise at Ryland Street, Birmingham, in recent days.
"When officers have arrived, they have found a number of people working out but observing social distancing regulations.
"We continue to urge the public to follow all social distancing guidelines, and are speaking to those people who do not to remind them of the importance of keeping a safe distance apart."


birminghammail--2020-04-22--Mings ruins McGinn's excuse with brilliant 11-word response

Aston Villa midfielder John McGinn crashed out of the ePremier League Invitational Tournament at the first round on Monday after Brighton and Hove Albion forward Neal Maupay ran riot in a 6-1 win - but Lions teammate Tyrone Mings wasn ’ t having his excuses !
McGinn , who hasn ’ t kicked a real ball since December , tested his virtual skills in a game of FIFA against Maupay , in the first round of the tournament in which each Premier League club is represented by a player , or celebrity fan .
The Scot was well beaten by @ @ @ @ @ @ @ s goal acted only as a consolation as Maupay himself and Glenn Murray bagged six goals between them .
“ That ’ s me finished with FIFA , I ’ m not playing again , ” McGinn said afterwards , apparently hanging up his console controller for good .
Asked what he was like prior to kick off , McGinn didn ’ t exactly fill supporters with confidence : “ Terrible , I ’ ve only been playing for four weeks.
” At this point colleague Mings stepped in and replied : “ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ FIFA a long time ago.
” Defender Mings decided to then come back with a photo of himself and McGinn messing about at training , lying beside one another with Scot McGinn sporting a cheeky smile .
It appears as though team spirit was never in question and is alive and well !
You can watch the match in full below .

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Aston Villa midfielder John McGinn crashed out of the ePremier League Invitational Tournament at the first round on Monday after Brighton and Hove Albion forward Neal Maupay ran riot in a 6-1 win - but Lions teammate Tyrone Mings wasn’t having his excuses!
McGinn, who hasn’t kicked a real ball since December, tested his virtual skills in a game of FIFA against Maupay, in the first round of the tournament in which each Premier League club is represented by a player, or celebrity fan.
The Scot was well beaten by Frenchman Maupay - indeed Frederic Guilbert’s goal acted only as a consolation as Maupay himself and Glenn Murray bagged six goals between them.
“That’s me finished with FIFA, I’m not playing again,” McGinn said afterwards, apparently hanging up his console controller for good.
Asked what he was like prior to kick off, McGinn didn’t exactly fill supporters with confidence: “Terrible, I’ve only been playing for four weeks.”
At this point colleague Mings stepped in and replied: “Not true, I beat you on FIFA a long time ago.”
Villa fan Billy responded: “You’re a team. Act like one.”
Defender Mings decided to then come back with a photo of himself and McGinn messing about at training, lying beside one another with Scot McGinn sporting a cheeky smile.
It appears as though team spirit was never in question and is alive and well!
You can watch the match in full below.


birminghammail--2020-04-22--Joy as teacher leaves ICU after miracle coronavirus recovery

It was the miracle her family had been hoping for .
This was the tear-jerking moment a much-loved Redditch teacher was given a standing ovation as she left intensive care , after a 17-day battle against coronavirus .
Annette Gardner , 58 , was still reeling from the loss of her own dad to the devastating virus when she herself was taken ill. She was admitted to the intensive care unit at Alexandra Hospital and put on a ventilator when her condition deteriorated .
Her family - including daughter Emma - were so concerned they said their last goodbyes .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ , and after more than a fortnight in ICU she was captured on camera as she left to continue her treatment on a ward .
Hospital staff can be seen giving Annette a standing ovation as she thanks them for their care .
Watch the heartwarming video above .
Annette 's dad , Vic , passed away at the Queen Elizabeth Hospital last month after falling ill with coronavirus .
On Facebook , Annette 's daughter Emma Kirby wrote : `` In mid-March my Nan and Granddad were both admitted to the Queen @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Granddad passed away on March 26 .
My mom and aunt found my Nan and Granddad severely ill and then ended up in hospital themselves .
`` What a journey it has been for all of us , having to watch our mom go from bad to worse and even having to say our last goodbyes .
After 13 days on a ventilator and another four days in intensive care , she absolutely smashed it fighting off coronavirus .
`` We can not thank the staff at the Alexandra Hospital enough for what @ @ @ @ @ @ @ has a long recovery but she is here . ''
Earlier this month , a 101-year-old man beat coronavirus after a two-week stay at the Alexandra Hospital .
The heartwarming news was shared by Worcestershire Acute Hospitals NHS Trust who tweeted a picture of the centenarian , Keith Watson , surrounded by nurses and giving a 'thumbs up ' .
The post said : `` This is Keith , he 's 101 years old .
He went home today after beating Coronavirus !
Well done to everyone on Ward 12 at the Alexandra @ @ @ @ @ @ @ for the past two weeks . ''
The grandfather , from Kidderminster , had tested positive for Covid-19 after going into hospital for an operation on his leg following a fall .

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It was the miracle her family had been hoping for.
This was the tear-jerking moment a much-loved Redditch teacher was given a standing ovation as she left intensive care, after a 17-day battle against coronavirus.
Annette Gardner, 58, was still reeling from the loss of her own dad to the devastating virus when she herself was taken ill.
She was admitted to the intensive care unit at Alexandra Hospital and put on a ventilator when her condition deteriorated.
Her family - including daughter Emma - were so concerned they said their last goodbyes.
But she fought back from the brink, and after more than a fortnight in ICU she was captured on camera as she left to continue her treatment on a ward.
Hospital staff can be seen giving Annette a standing ovation as she thanks them for their care. Watch the heartwarming video above.
Annette's dad, Vic, passed away at the Queen Elizabeth Hospital last month after falling ill with coronavirus.
On Facebook, Annette's daughter Emma Kirby wrote: "In mid-March my Nan and Granddad were both admitted to the Queen Elizabeth Hospital, both severely ill. My Granddad passed away on March 26. My mom and aunt found my Nan and Granddad severely ill and then ended up in hospital themselves.
"What a journey it has been for all of us, having to watch our mom go from bad to worse and even having to say our last goodbyes. After 13 days on a ventilator and another four days in intensive care, she absolutely smashed it fighting off coronavirus.
"We cannot thank the staff at the Alexandra Hospital enough for what they have done for her. She has a long recovery but she is here."
Earlier this month, a 101-year-old man beat coronavirus after a two-week stay at the Alexandra Hospital.
The heartwarming news was shared by Worcestershire Acute Hospitals NHS Trust who tweeted a picture of the centenarian, Keith Watson, surrounded by nurses and giving a 'thumbs up'.
The post said: "This is Keith, he's 101 years old. He went home today after beating Coronavirus! Well done to everyone on Ward 12 at the Alexandra Hospital for looking after Keith so well for the past two weeks."
The grandfather, from Kidderminster, had tested positive for Covid-19 after going into hospital for an operation on his leg following a fall.


birminghammail--2020-04-22--Huge Love Island revamp possible for summer

Love Island should still hit the nation 's TV screens this summer - but it looks likely the show is going to swap sunny Majorca for a villa in London .
It was originally expected the next summer series of the much-loved reality series would not go ahead because of the coronavirus outbreak .
However , ITV bosses insist they will be able to broadcast a version of the show - even if it means a huge shake-up in the schedule and location , MirrorOnline reports .
Fans may have to adjust to a seriously revamped version of the series @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
Paddy Power officials told Mirror Online that London is the most sensible location , with other locations includinge the Isle of Man and the Isle of Wight , because of the scenery and romantic date spots .
The Scottish Highlands is another possible setting for romance to blossom .
Speculation of a UK based series comes after Variety reported that an overseas location is highly unlikely in the current climate .
An insider revealed : `` It ’ s believed the 2020 summer edition could shoot somewhere in the UK rather than @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , the usual June broadcast date may be pushed back up to two months with filming speculated to start in late August .
`` A similar scenario is being considered for ITV reality hit I ’ m a Celebrity ... Get Me Out of Here !
which shoots in Australia . ''
The insider added : `` An August to September broadcast is on the cards for the programme , as prospects for Love Island ’ s traditional June-July outing seem virtually impossible given the production lockdown driven by the global pandemic .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ told that they had no plans to axe the upcoming series of the romance show .
A source told Mail Online : `` The team are still committed to the series airing this summer .
The show will go on .
`` Production on Love Island have been told the upcoming series is still scheduled to take place but the show will launch a month later in July . ''

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Love Island should still hit the nation's TV screens this summer - but it looks likely the show is going to swap sunny Majorca for a villa in London.
It was originally expected the next summer series of the much-loved reality series would not go ahead because of the coronavirus outbreak.
However, ITV bosses insist they will be able to broadcast a version of the show - even if it means a huge shake-up in the schedule and location, MirrorOnline reports.
Fans may have to adjust to a seriously revamped version of the series - without the traditional sun-kissed Majorcan villa.
(Image: ITV)
Paddy Power officials told Mirror Online that London is the most sensible location, with other locations includinge the Isle of Man and the Isle of Wight, because of the scenery and romantic date spots.
The Scottish Highlands is another possible setting for romance to blossom.
Speculation of a UK based series comes after Variety reported that an overseas location is highly unlikely in the current climate.
An insider revealed: "It’s believed the 2020 summer edition could shoot somewhere in the UK rather than go overseas.
As well as this, the usual June broadcast date may be pushed back up to two months with filming speculated to start in late August.
"A similar scenario is being considered for ITV reality hit I’m a Celebrity... Get Me Out of Here! which shoots in Australia."
The insider added: "An August to September broadcast is on the cards for the programme, as prospects for Love Island’s traditional June-July outing seem virtually impossible given the production lockdown driven by the global pandemic."
Last month bosses of the show told that they had no plans to axe the upcoming series of the romance show.
A source told Mail Online : "The team are still committed to the series airing this summer. The show will go on.
"Production on Love Island have been told the upcoming series is still scheduled to take place but the show will launch a month later in July."


birminghammail--2020-04-22--'Gunman fires from balcony' as armed police surround scene

Armed police have surrounded a block of flats after gunshots were 'fired from a top-floor flat ' .
Terrified pedestrians and shoppers are said to have ran for cover in the Dockside Outlet Centre at Chatham Maritime , Kent , as panic erupted on Wednesday , April 22 .
A police helicopter has also been spotted circling the area , an eyewitness has said .
Kent Police urged people to stay away , our sister title The Mirror reports .
Officers have since confirmed that a man in his 30s has been arrested on suspicion of firearms offences .
A @ @ @ @ @ @ @ called at 8.35am on Wednesday 22 April 2020 to a disturbance at a flat on Dock Head Road , Chatham .
`` Members of the public reported seeing a man on a balcony with weapons and patrols , including armed officers , attended the scene .
`` The police helicopter was also deployed and a man in 30s has now been arrested on suspicion of firearms offences .
Patrols remain at the scene where officers have located four suspected imitation firearms as part of their enquiries . ''
A video shared on Twitter @ @ @ @ @ @ @ weapon from a top floor of a building .
Another video describes the man as possessing a 'machine gun , a hand gun and a rifle ' .
A neighbour who lives close to the mall told Kent Online : `` There was a lot of banging just over an hour ago , I just assumed it was construction workers .
`` There was armed police outside The Range who waved everyone back , they moved towards the noise .
`` Staff at The Range have been trying to catch everyone and get @ @ @ @ @ @ @ across the way shouted about someone having a gun .
We 'll be bringing you the very latest updates , pictures and video on this breaking news story .

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Armed police have surrounded a block of flats after gunshots were 'fired from a top-floor flat'.
Terrified pedestrians and shoppers are said to have ran for cover in the Dockside Outlet Centre at Chatham Maritime, Kent, as panic erupted on Wednesday, April 22.
A police helicopter has also been spotted circling the area, an eyewitness has said.
Kent Police urged people to stay away, our sister title The Mirror reports.
Officers have since confirmed that a man in his 30s has been arrested on suspicion of firearms offences.
A spokesman said: "Kent Police was called at 8.35am on Wednesday 22 April 2020 to a disturbance at a flat on Dock Head Road, Chatham.
"Members of the public reported seeing a man on a balcony with weapons and patrols, including armed officers, attended the scene.
"The police helicopter was also deployed and a man in 30s has now been arrested on suspicion of firearms offences. Patrols remain at the scene where officers have located four suspected imitation firearms as part of their enquiries."
A video shared on Twitter appears to show a person firing a weapon from a top floor of a building.
Another video describes the man as possessing a 'machine gun, a hand gun and a rifle'.
A neighbour who lives close to the mall told Kent Online : "There was a lot of banging just over an hour ago, I just assumed it was construction workers.
"There was armed police outside The Range who waved everyone back, they moved towards the noise.
"Staff at The Range have been trying to catch everyone and get them into the shop.
"Someone across the way shouted about someone having a gun.
"There's a police helicopter flying above."
We'll be bringing you the very latest updates, pictures and video on this breaking news story.


birminghammail--2020-04-22--Three transfer blows that forced Martin O'Neill out of Aston Villa

The failure to sign three key transfer targets cost Martin O'Neill his job at Aston Villa , according to Gabby Agbonlahor .
Villa once again became a force to be reckoned with under O'Neill , the Northern Irishman leading the club to consecutive sixth-placed finishes and European football .
The likes of John Carew , Ashley Young , Gareth Barry and James Milner were helping push the charge and the stage was set for Villa to kick on .
But it did n't happen .
O'Neill walked in 2010 , just five days before the season was due to start @ @ @ @ @ @ @ transfer policy following the sale of Milner to Manchester City .
Agbonlahor says things started to go sour when Lerner refused to sign O'Neill 's targets .
He told talkSport : “ I remember when the investment stopped , it was when Martin O ’ Neill left , I think there was talk he wanted to sign Robbie Keane , McGeady , Scott Parker .
“ There were certain players he wanted to buy but Randy said no .
Investment time was over , the project he was involved with , Randy , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in , lost a certain amount and probably thought ‘ You know what , there ’ s going to be no more investment ’ - and that ’ s why Martin left.
” O'Neill 's departure saw Gerard Houllier appointed as boss , before Alex McLeish was then handed the reins .
`` After Martin left it was Holliuer for a season , he left , '' said Agbonlahor .
`` Then McLeish .
`` There were not many big signings and at any club [ it 's hard ] if you 're @ @ @ @ @ @ @ were only three or four players from getting into the top four . ''

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The failure to sign three key transfer targets cost Martin O'Neill his job at Aston Villa, according to Gabby Agbonlahor.
Villa once again became a force to be reckoned with under O'Neill, the Northern Irishman leading the club to consecutive sixth-placed finishes and European football.
The likes of John Carew, Ashley Young, Gareth Barry and James Milner were helping push the charge and the stage was set for Villa to kick on.
But it didn't happen. O'Neill walked in 2010, just five days before the season was due to start, unhappy over owner Randy Lerner's transfer policy following the sale of Milner to Manchester City.
Agbonlahor says things started to go sour when Lerner refused to sign O'Neill's targets. He told talkSport: “I remember when the investment stopped, it was when Martin O’Neill left, I think there was talk he wanted to sign Robbie Keane, McGeady, Scott Parker.
“There were certain players he wanted to buy but Randy said no. Investment time was over, the project he was involved with, Randy, maybe he’d pumped enough money in, lost a certain amount and probably thought ‘You know what, there’s going to be no more investment’ - and that’s why Martin left.”
O'Neill's departure saw Gerard Houllier appointed as boss, before Alex McLeish was then handed the reins.
"After Martin left it was Holliuer for a season, he left," said Agbonlahor. "Then McLeish.
"There were not many big signings and at any club [it's hard] if you're going to stop the investment. We were only three or four players from getting into the top four."


birminghammail--2020-04-22--Volunteers wanted for coronavirus vaccine trial - and they'll be paid

Volunteers are being asked to take part in a new UK coronavirus vaccine trial - who will receive up to £625 .
The search is on for fit , healthy people aged 18-55 years of age , who have not tested positive for the killer virus to test a new vaccine .
The volunteers will be paid between £190 to £625 to participate and must live within a catchment area , the Mirror reports .
The trial is being led by the Imperial College NHS Trust , and will take place at four sites across the UK - Bristol , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ On the trial website , the researchers explained : “ The purpose of this study is to test a new vaccine against COVID-19 in healthy volunteers .
“ This study will enable us to assess if healthy people can be protected from COVID-19 with this new vaccine called ChAdOx1 nCoV-19 .
“ It will also give us valuable information on safety aspects of the vaccine and its ability to generate good immune responses against the virus .
“ We will do this by randomly allocating participants to receive the COVID-19 vaccine or a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ tests and collecting information about any symptoms that occur after vaccination.
” The trial will last for six months , during which time volunteers will need to visit a clinic 4-12 times , depending on the group they ’ re in .
The researchers explained : “ During this study , we will recruit a total of 1112 volunteers , of which up to 561 will be vaccinated with the candidate vaccine ChAdOx1 nCoV-19 , and up to 551 will be vaccinated with a control vaccine .
“ Volunteers will be blinded to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the research could help in the development of a global vaccine for the coronavirus , the researchers highlight that there are some risks involved .
They added : “ Common side effects are some mild redness and swelling at the injection site .
“ You may feel like you have flu-like symptoms within 24 hours of the vaccinations .
Depending on the area you live in , you ’ ll also receive up to £190-£625 reimbursement for time , travel and contribution to the trial .
To apply click here .
Be based @ @ @ @ @ @ @ not : Be pregnant , intending to become pregnant , or breastfeeding during the study Have previously taken part in a trial with an adenoviral vaccine or received any other coronavirus vaccines

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Volunteers are being asked to take part in a new UK coronavirus vaccine trial - who will receive up to £625.
The search is on for fit, healthy people aged 18-55 years of age, who have not tested positive for the killer virus to test a new vaccine.
The volunteers will be paid between £190 to £625 to participate and must live within a catchment area, the Mirror reports.
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The trial is being led by the Imperial College NHS Trust, and will take place at four sites across the UK - Bristol, Thames Valley, Southampton and London.
Side effects include flu- like symptoms, swelling and mild redness.
On the trial website, the researchers explained: “The purpose of this study is to test a new vaccine against COVID-19 in healthy volunteers.
“This study will enable us to assess if healthy people can be protected from COVID-19 with this new vaccine called ChAdOx1 nCoV-19.
“It will also give us valuable information on safety aspects of the vaccine and its ability to generate good immune responses against the virus.
“We will do this by randomly allocating participants to receive the COVID-19 vaccine or a control injection in addition to doing blood tests and collecting information about any symptoms that occur after vaccination.”
The trial will last for six months, during which time volunteers will need to visit a clinic 4-12 times, depending on the group they’re in.
The researchers explained: “During this study, we will recruit a total of 1112 volunteers, of which up to 561 will be vaccinated with the candidate vaccine ChAdOx1 nCoV-19, and up to 551 will be vaccinated with a control vaccine.
“Volunteers will be blinded to what group they are in.”
While the research could help in the development of a global vaccine for the coronavirus, the researchers highlight that there are some risks involved.
They added: “ Common side effects are some mild redness and swelling at the injection site.
“You may feel like you have flu-like symptoms within 24 hours of the vaccinations.
“These usually resolve within 48 hours.”
Depending on the area you live in, you’ll also receive up to £190-£625 reimbursement for time, travel and contribution to the trial. To apply click here.
Are you eligible?
You must:
Be aged 18-55 years old
Be in good health
Be based in the trial catchment area
You must not:
Have tested positive for COVID-19
Be pregnant, intending to become pregnant, or breastfeeding during the study
Have previously taken part in a trial with an adenoviral vaccine or received any other coronavirus vaccines


birminghammail--2020-04-22--Villa coach Terry to take on Stokes, Whyte and co in FIFA Cup

Aston Villa coach John Terry has signed himself up to take part in the NHS Charities Together Cup , which is raising money for the NHS amid the coronavirus pandemic .
Terry , assistant head coach to Dean Smith , will come up against some of the biggest names in British sport after being confirmed as one of the eight captains to take part in the cup , which will be platformed on FIFA 20 and streamed live online .
Alongside him in participating will be English cricket all rounder Ben Stokes , rugby union star Ben Youngs , golfer @ @ @ @ @ @ @ triathlete Jonny Brownlee .
The event , it is hoped , will raise as much as £10m in donations which will be sent to the NHS to support their front-line workers in the battle against Covid-19 .
Fans can donate anything from £5 upwards to the relief cause and then vote to decide which member represents each team in the series of one-on-one matches .
Organisers hope they can smash their opening target of £10m when the event kicks off on Monday .
Leo Skagerlind , CEO of Celebrity Esports , told Mirror @ @ @ @ @ @ @ us , I have loved ones on the NHS frontline and I wanted to do something to inspire people to donate.
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Aston Villa coach John Terry has signed himself up to take part in the NHS Charities Together Cup, which is raising money for the NHS amid the coronavirus pandemic.
Terry, assistant head coach to Dean Smith, will come up against some of the biggest names in British sport after being confirmed as one of the eight captains to take part in the cup, which will be platformed on FIFA 20 and streamed live online.
Alongside him in participating will be English cricket all rounder Ben Stokes, rugby union star Ben Youngs, golfer Justin Rose, boxer Dillian Whyte and triathlete Jonny Brownlee.
The event, it is hoped, will raise as much as £10m in donations which will be sent to the NHS to support their front-line workers in the battle against Covid-19.
Fans can donate anything from £5 upwards to the relief cause and then vote to decide which member represents each team in the series of one-on-one matches.
Organisers hope they can smash their opening target of £10m when the event kicks off on Monday.
Leo Skagerlind, CEO of Celebrity Esports, told Mirror Online : “Like so many of us, I have loved ones on the NHS frontline and I wanted to do something to inspire people to donate.”
Might Terry, who enjoyed a significant silverware haul in his playing days, add one more title to his trophy cabinet?
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birminghammail--2020-04-22--190kg of cocaine seized after being stashed in lorries carrying toys and paper

Three people have been arrested after Border Force officials seized 190kg of cocaine hidden in lorries carrying toys and paper at the Port of Dover .
The cocaine , which has a potential total street value of around £19 million , was discovered in two HGVs on Monday .
The National Crime Agency ( NCA ) said the seizures are not thought to be connected .
In one HGV arriving from the Netherlands , which was carrying a consignment of paper and card , a void in the floor was found to contain an estimated 140kg of the class A @ @ @ @ @ @ @ £14 million .
In the second vehicle , carrying a load of toy building blocks , officers discovered two holdalls in side lockers containing roughly 50kg of cocaine , with a potential value of around £5 million .
The NCA said 62-year-old Dutch national Gerrit Van Eckeveld , from Nieuwegein in the Netherlands , was arrested in relation to the 140kg discovery , and later charged with importing cocaine .
He was remanded in custody following an appearance at Medway Magistrates ' Court on Wednesday , and is due to appear at Canterbury @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Czech nationals arrested on suspicion of importing the 50kg have been released under investigation while inquiries continue , the NCA said .
NCA Dover branch commander Martin Grace said : `` These seizures demonstrate that the organised criminal networks involved in international drug trafficking continue to pose a threat to the UK , even with the restrictions brought about by the coronavirus pandemic .
`` These two seizures have deprived those networks of a substantial amount of drugs and , crucially , a substantial amount of profit that would have been reinvested in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ like Border Force , we are determined to do all we can to disrupt and dismantle crime groups involved in drug distribution . ''
Dave Smith , Border Force regional director , said : `` This was a very successful day 's work for our officers who , between the two seizures , have taken a very substantial amount of drugs out of circulation .
`` Border Force remains active on the front line , keeping the country safe from illegal drugs . ''

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Three people have been arrested after Border Force officials seized 190kg of cocaine hidden in lorries carrying toys and paper at the Port of Dover.
The cocaine, which has a potential total street value of around £19 million, was discovered in two HGVs on Monday.
The National Crime Agency (NCA) said the seizures are not thought to be connected.
In one HGV arriving from the Netherlands, which was carrying a consignment of paper and card, a void in the floor was found to contain an estimated 140kg of the class A drug with a street value of around £14 million.
In the second vehicle, carrying a load of toy building blocks, officers discovered two holdalls in side lockers containing roughly 50kg of cocaine, with a potential value of around £5 million.
The NCA said 62-year-old Dutch national Gerrit Van Eckeveld, from Nieuwegein in the Netherlands, was arrested in relation to the 140kg discovery, and later charged with importing cocaine.
He was remanded in custody following an appearance at Medway Magistrates' Court on Wednesday, and is due to appear at Canterbury Crown Court on May 20.
Two Czech nationals arrested on suspicion of importing the 50kg have been released under investigation while inquiries continue, the NCA said.
NCA Dover branch commander Martin Grace said: "These seizures demonstrate that the organised criminal networks involved in international drug trafficking continue to pose a threat to the UK, even with the restrictions brought about by the coronavirus pandemic.
"These two seizures have deprived those networks of a substantial amount of drugs and, crucially, a substantial amount of profit that would have been reinvested in more criminality.
"Working with partners like Border Force, we are determined to do all we can to disrupt and dismantle crime groups involved in drug distribution."
Dave Smith, Border Force regional director, said: "This was a very successful day's work for our officers who, between the two seizures, have taken a very substantial amount of drugs out of circulation.
"Border Force remains active on the front line, keeping the country safe from illegal drugs."


birminghammail--2020-04-22--The honest advice John Terry gives Aston Villa's Ezri Konsa

Aston Villa 's in-and-out defender Ezri Konsa has revealed detailed discussions between him and John Terry .
The 22-year-old has made 14 starts in the Premier League after Dean Smith shelled out £12million to land the centre-back from former club Brentford last summer .
Konsa , meanwhile , has spoken of assistant head coach Terry 's influence , adding how the Chelsea legend was among his idols growing up .
Speaking to talkSPORT , Konsa said : `` Watching Rio Ferdinand play for Man United and England , his leadership on the pitch , how he played , his confidence @ @ @ @ @ @ @ were the ones I was looking up to growing up .
“ John and I have been doing a lot of one-to-one sessions before training , after match days , watching my clips .
“ I ’ ve been asking him questions on what I need to do to improve , what I need to do to stay at the highest level and maintain a good mentality .
“ You know what , after watching my clips with him , his main advice is to train hard , keep your training standards high @ @ @ @ @ @ @ pitch .
So the main thing is training how you play [ on a match day ] .
” Villa boss Smith , meanwhile , previously spoke about Konsa 's potential to star for England in the near future after signing him .
`` He ’ s been a true believer in me from when I joined Brentford , '' Konsa said of his manager , Smith .
“ He ’ s had that trust in me by playing me week in , week out in the Championship .
So for me it @ @ @ @ @ @ @ calling . ''
Villa 's centre-back has enjoyed a meteoric rise from League One to Premier League in just two years .
When asked about if he 's had to pinch himself , Konsa replied : `` Of course .
Especially when I play Man City , [ Sergio ] Aguero , stepping out on the same pitch with him , [ Raheem ] Sterling , all the top players , Kevin De Bruyne .
“ When the game is done , I have to pinch myself and be like , ‘ Did @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the top players in the world ?
’ ”

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Aston Villa's in-and-out defender Ezri Konsa has revealed detailed discussions between him and John Terry.
The 22-year-old has made 14 starts in the Premier League after Dean Smith shelled out £12million to land the centre-back from former club Brentford last summer.
Konsa, meanwhile, has spoken of assistant head coach Terry's influence, adding how the Chelsea legend was among his idols growing up.
Speaking to talkSPORT , Konsa said: "Watching Rio Ferdinand play for Man United and England, his leadership on the pitch, how he played, his confidence, him and John Terry, they were the ones I was looking up to growing up.
“John and I have been doing a lot of one-to-one sessions before training, after match days, watching my clips.
“I’ve been asking him questions on what I need to do to improve, what I need to do to stay at the highest level and maintain a good mentality.
“You know what, after watching my clips with him, his main advice is to train hard, keep your training standards high and it will come back on the pitch. So the main thing is training how you play [on a match day].”
Villa boss Smith, meanwhile, previously spoke about Konsa's potential to star for England in the near future after signing him.
"He’s been a true believer in me from when I joined Brentford," Konsa said of his manager, Smith.
“He’s had that trust in me by playing me week in, week out in the Championship. So for me it was a no-brainer when Aston Villa came calling."
Villa's centre-back has enjoyed a meteoric rise from League One to Premier League in just two years.
When asked about if he's had to pinch himself, Konsa replied: "Of course. Especially when I play Man City, [Sergio] Aguero, stepping out on the same pitch with him, [Raheem] Sterling, all the top players, Kevin De Bruyne.
“When the game is done, I have to pinch myself and be like, ‘Did I really just play against some of the top players in the world?’”


birminghammail--2020-04-22--eBay builds special portal for NHS staff to order PPE amid coronavirus crisis

eBay has built a new pilot e-portal for NHS staff to order protective equipment used to tackle the coronavirus outbreak safely .
The firm said it had built the bespoke e-portal `` within days '' of being enlisted to support the NHS and that the pilot was in the final stage of testing .
It uses eBay 's marketplace technology to help primary and social care providers order personal protective equipment ( PPE ) equipment , the company said .
The portal can only be accessed by people on an NHS database of healthcare workers who can log in and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ range of non-acute PPE via the NHS Catalogue , eBay added .
The PPE is being supplied by NHS Supply Chain via the Clipper Group and dispatched by Royal Mail , with more than 42,000 pieces being delivered in the pilot phase , the firm added .
The company said it had worked with the Department of Health and Social Care ( DHSC ) , Ministry of Defence and NHS Supply Chain to create the new online portal and it was providing the service pro bono to the NHS .
EBay 's UK @ @ @ @ @ @ @ We were asked by the NHS and other partners to deliver technical expertise and resources to address the pressing issue of PPE supply .
`` EBay software engineers from around the world , including at our sites in Portland in the US , Berlin in Germany and here in the UK , have been working round the clock to get this live and I 'm delighted that we are now up and running with the pilot .
`` It 's important that we all do what we can to help the NHS at @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to be a part of this . ''
General Sir Nick Carter , chief of the defence staff , said the armed forces were working with the NHS to tackle the shortage of PPE for health and social care staff .
Speaking at the daily Downing Street press conference on Wednesday , Sir Nick said that one reserve Major was designing an e-portal in partnership with eBay to distribute protective equipment to health and social care workers .
He added : `` He has really stepped up to the plate - his daytime @ @ @ @ @ @ @ runs Google 's transport network across Europe , North Africa and the Middle East .
`` He has been part of the supply team that has been working on how we distribute PPE .
`` He has designed an e-portal in partnership with eBay which will in due course manage individual customers and he designed a bulk supply chain for the distribution of PPE to all of the NHS regions and trusts . ''

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eBay has built a new pilot e-portal for NHS staff to order protective equipment used to tackle the coronavirus outbreak safely.
The firm said it had built the bespoke e-portal "within days" of being enlisted to support the NHS and that the pilot was in the final stage of testing.
It uses eBay's marketplace technology to help primary and social care providers order personal protective equipment (PPE) equipment, the company said.
The portal can only be accessed by people on an NHS database of healthcare workers who can log in and shop at no cost for a limited range of non-acute PPE via the NHS Catalogue, eBay added.
The PPE is being supplied by NHS Supply Chain via the Clipper Group and dispatched by Royal Mail, with more than 42,000 pieces being delivered in the pilot phase, the firm added.
The company said it had worked with the Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC), Ministry of Defence and NHS Supply Chain to create the new online portal and it was providing the service pro bono to the NHS.
EBay's UK vice president Rob Hattrell said: "We were asked by the NHS and other partners to deliver technical expertise and resources to address the pressing issue of PPE supply.
"EBay software engineers from around the world, including at our sites in Portland in the US, Berlin in Germany and here in the UK, have been working round the clock to get this live and I'm delighted that we are now up and running with the pilot.
"It's important that we all do what we can to help the NHS at this critical time, we are excited to be a part of this."
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General Sir Nick Carter, chief of the defence staff, said the armed forces were working with the NHS to tackle the shortage of PPE for health and social care staff.
Speaking at the daily Downing Street press conference on Wednesday, Sir Nick said that one reserve Major was designing an e-portal in partnership with eBay to distribute protective equipment to health and social care workers.
He added: "He has really stepped up to the plate - his daytime job is as a logistics expert who runs Google's transport network across Europe, North Africa and the Middle East.
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"He has been part of the supply team that has been working on how we distribute PPE.
"He has designed an e-portal in partnership with eBay which will in due course manage individual customers and he designed a bulk supply chain for the distribution of PPE to all of the NHS regions and trusts."


birminghammail--2020-04-22--Joleon Lescott makes bold Jack Grealish transfer claim

One-time Aston Villa boo-boy Joleon Lescott believes Jack Grealish must compete at the top level , adding : `` For me that ’ s in the Champions League . ''
The defender-turned-pundit gave an insight into his former teammate , explaining how he `` definitely knew he was going to be a star for Aston Villa '' .
Lescott told The Warm-Up : `` I definitely knew he was going to be a star for Aston Villa , and the potential he had , not even the potential but the ability he had at that age was visible .
`` @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to allow distractions to affect the route he takes to get to where he should be , and I think he ’ s proved with his football and level of professionalism that he can compete with anyone in the league .
`` I think he ’ s created the most chances of anyone aside from Kevin De Bruyne , which is ridiculous for a team that is in the bottom three .
`` If Jack does leave , which many seem to believe that he will at some point , whether it ’ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ know but , in order to be a top player , he needs to compete at the top level and , for me , that ’ s in the Champions League . ''
On potentially joining a top-four side amid stern Manchester United interest , Lescott added : `` In my opinion , he could .
`` I know he can perform at those clubs against those kinds of players , and I think everyone can see the ability he has but , once you actually work with him you ’ ll see @ @ @ @ @ @ @ he is and how big he is .
`` When I was there he was young , but I ’ ve seen him recently and he ’ s a man now , he ’ s developed his body and put the work in off the field to ensure that he ’ s robust .
`` He doesn ’ t miss games for silly injuries , but obviously there are impact injuries coming from getting fouled so much and he puts his body through a lot but , he ’ s built up robustness @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ''

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One-time Aston Villa boo-boy Joleon Lescott believes Jack Grealish must compete at the top level, adding: "For me that’s in the Champions League."
The defender-turned-pundit gave an insight into his former teammate, explaining how he "definitely knew he was going to be a star for Aston Villa".
Lescott told The Warm-Up : "I definitely knew he was going to be a star for Aston Villa, and the potential he had, not even the potential but the ability he had at that age was visible.
"I did question whether he was going to allow distractions to affect the route he takes to get to where he should be, and I think he’s proved with his football and level of professionalism that he can compete with anyone in the league.
"I think he’s created the most chances of anyone aside from Kevin De Bruyne, which is ridiculous for a team that is in the bottom three.
"If Jack does leave, which many seem to believe that he will at some point, whether it’s this season I don’t know but, in order to be a top player, he needs to compete at the top level and, for me, that’s in the Champions League."
On potentially joining a top-four side amid stern Manchester United interest, Lescott added: "In my opinion, he could.
"I know he can perform at those clubs against those kinds of players, and I think everyone can see the ability he has but, once you actually work with him you’ll see how good he is, how strong he is and how big he is.
"When I was there he was young, but I’ve seen him recently and he’s a man now, he’s developed his body and put the work in off the field to ensure that he’s robust.
"He doesn’t miss games for silly injuries, but obviously there are impact injuries coming from getting fouled so much and he puts his body through a lot but, he’s built up robustness which is a credit to him."