birminghammail--2020-07-10--The full transcript from Blues' caretaker Steve Spooner

Birmingham City ’ s second care-taker of the season met with the media ahead of this weekend ’ s clash with Stoke City .
Just as the campaign began with Pep Clotet taking questions about the decision-making above him , so too it ends with Steve Spooner doing likewise following the Spaniard ’ s departure .
The development coach was asked about the process of his short-term appointment , the response of the players and preparations for Stoke .
Sign up for our Blues newsletter with your email in the box at the top of the page or click here @ @ @ @ @ @ @ We have just been asked to come in and take this game .
We have prepared the players for that .
Obviously we have prepared beyond that because that would be poor caretaking from us if we did not look beyond the one game .
If we were to be in charge for just the one game , if anyone else comes in , we would like to think we have given them a kind of platform in terms of organisation and routine for them to build on .
We plan for beyond @ @ @ @ @ @ @ that game .
Going to make changes ?
We have got one or two things , Craig has been working with them a lot longer than I have and he knows the strengths and weaknesses of certain individuals .
I have seen all the games , I have a viewpoint watching the games , it wouldn ’ t be correct of me to reveal too much but there are one or two things we would like to build on or change .
A win changes the whole picture ?
Absolutely .
The players @ @ @ @ @ @ @ They have just lost their way a little bit , they need some encouragement , some guidelines and that is what we have been trying to do .
Pre-lockdown they were doing well , to come out like that and hit this kind of form is disappointing .
There is obviously quality in there , it ’ s just about addressing and trying to find a correct balance where we can get that kind of performance back into the players and that little bit of belief and confidence .
Have you seen that @ @ @ @ @ @ @ had a chat with a few of the senior guys last night and got a feel for it .
We have made our way around individual chats today , getting a feel for players and the way they see things .
They are very much up for that .
I think they just lost their way over the last few games .
When a defeat comes you lose your energy as well and things you used to be able to do off the cuff and the runs you used to make , there @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of confidence .
They are things we have been trying to work on , building that confidence and belief and trying to bring to their mind the kind of performance levels they were bringing in pre-lockdown and getting back to that again .
You are never tired when you are winning , you do things off the cuff , you don ’ t think about it , if the ball is coming to you , you know your next pass .
Sometimes you are two or three passes in advance .
When you @ @ @ @ @ @ @ hope this ball doesn ’ t come to me ’ .
We have got to get that confidence into them , give them belief in themselves .
It ’ s not just foolhardiness , they have every reason to be confident because they are a good bunch of players , honest but there are some really good footballers in there .
We have got to try and harness that , bring it all together and get a performance out of that .
Explain the process that went into you stepping up ?
I @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Wednesday night , went to bed , woke up , did normal stuff then just literally a phone call and it was quickly , grab some clothes , my daughter did me a little bit of lunch and a drink to bring in and I was down the motorway and in the training ground within an hour and three-quarters .
I was being [ COVID-19 ] tested to enable me to come in – it literally happened that quick .
What are you feeling about it ?
I am excited , I love @ @ @ @ @ @ @ have become very special to me , this is a certain kind of football club .
We are not a grandiose football club , we are very much a working class football club , we have had to work hard to produce players , we give the players everything .
So when this opportunity came to manage at first team level along with Gards , I was absolutely excited and extremely privileged .
I hope I can repay the confidence that has been placed in myself and Gards to repay the chairman and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ you don ’ t need to be a Pro Licence coach to realise we have got to stop the flow of goals .
That has been the No .
1 thing we have tried to address .
It is about giving players their belief back – when you are on your game you do things instinctively you don ’ t have to think about it .
It has looked like the players are stuck between a rock and a hard place – ‘ Do I stick , do I twist ?
’ .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ that confidence to make decisions and play what they see on the pitch , within the framework and guidelines we are trying to give them .
But it ’ s very hard in such a short space of time .
Speaking to some of the senior players to get a feel .
Any insight ?
The feedback has been ‘ Pre-lockdown we were doing this and doing that , and we weren ’ t far away and for some reason something has gone amiss ’ .
The one big thing from delving into @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of confidence .
It ’ s down to us to try and get that confidence back in .
You ’ ve got to expect a lack of confidence after conceding 15 goals in the last five home games , which is not going to instil you with confidence .
We ’ ve got to try and address that and give them confidence on the ball to go and express themselves and be creative .
Stopped doing things on the pitch or in preparation ?
I haven ’ t been around the training ground @ @ @ @ @ @ @ me to comment on that .
What does the team need to do to get over the line this season ?
Confidence is massive and it is so important they get that belief back in themselves and in their teammates .
And obviously if you stop conceding goals then you have a platform to build on .
The important thing for us is to try and stay in games as long as we can .
Within that it ’ s not just about being defensive .
we want to have a go at @ @ @ @ @ @ @ about trying to find that balance .
It ’ s going to be very hard in the short space of time we ’ ve had working with the players .
How have the players been ?
Excellent .
We ’ ve had a conversation with one or two of them to get a general feel and it ’ s not just me and Craig , there ’ s Mike Dodds and Stuart English as well to get around the players and to get a feel for what they want .
Hopefully we can @ @ @ @ @ @ @ guidelines to work from that will hopefully bring about that clean sheet and result .
But we don ’ t just want that one result to keep us up .
We want to have some sort of platform to build on next season with .
No .
Everybody is fit and declared themselves ready to go .
We ’ ll makes some decisions from there .
By the time I had my testing it was about 2:45pm , numerous meetings , players meeting , organising training and the game and beyond that .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ to bed last night , I think I got in about 8.55pm and then was on a Zoom call until about 10.45pm going through tactics .
He certainly did himself no harm when he came on .
He looked lively and bright and powerful .
But that ’ s nothing I haven ’ t seen from him before .
I would have liked to have seen him being used earlier in previous games because I think he would have given us an option up top .
You always say to the players there @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the opportunity to gout there you have to make sure you give it your all .
He acquitted himself really well and he has given us something to look at as well .
What have Dong and the chairman tasked you with ?
No one has said 'You ’ ve got to win this game ' .
But equally I wouldn ’ t need anyone to tell me that .
I never go into a game thinking ' I don ’ t want to win this ' .
Development football is slightly different @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
But at the heart of it is the desire to win .
They wouldn ’ t have need to tell me we need this win .
I am certainly aware of the table and the run we are in at the moment .
It ’ s just 'There ’ s the reins get on with it ' .
Not a lot of time to work with the players .
Can ’ t make wholesale changes .
Through conversations and out on the training pitches just to rebuild that fragile confidence at the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , we couldn ’ t carry on the way we were going .
We ’ ve got one or two things that we felt we ’ d be better as a team if we could tweak one or two things .
It can ’ t be wholesale because we haven ’ t had the time .
And on top of that tiredness and fatigue .
We ’ ve had to try and get a balance with which hasn ’ t been easy .
But we ’ re trying to do the best with @ @ @ @ @ @ @ won ’ t be blinding them with science that ’ s for sure .
Stoke 5-0 loss .
How much knock their confidence ?
I ’ ve been in teams and managed teams .
There have been games where you ’ re looking for a response and you don ’ t get it and sometimes you change the team around and the formation and you drop on the kind of response e you want and sometimes you go on a run .
They ’ re a great football club with some excellent professionals @ @ @ @ @ @ @ own in Jack [ Butland ] .
They ’ ll be doing their utmost to secure a couple of wins to stay up and we ’ ve got to make sure that ’ s not at our expense .
Practical level who makes decisions between you and Gards ?
That ’ s been a nice thing working with Craig that it ’ s very much a partnership and it ’ s been supplemented by Mike and Stuart as well .
We mustn ’ t underestimate their impact in all of this or the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ as well .
In a football club there is a manager that has to make certain decisions but none of us have been in situ long enough to make those kind of decisions , so it will be joint and we will thrash it around between us as staff .
When you ’ re by the side of the pitch and have got to make a decision then we ’ ve already accounted for that .
We ’ re well prepared .

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Birmingham City ’s second care-taker of the season met with the media ahead of this weekend’s clash with Stoke City.
Just as the campaign began with Pep Clotet taking questions about the decision-making above him, so too it ends with Steve Spooner doing likewise following the Spaniard’s departure.
The development coach was asked about the process of his short-term appointment, the response of the players and preparations for Stoke.
Here’s the transcript.
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How many games in charge for?
We have just been asked to come in and take this game.
We have prepared the players for that. Obviously we have prepared beyond that because that would be poor caretaking from us if we did not look beyond the one game.
If we were to be in charge for just the one game, if anyone else comes in, we would like to think we have given them a kind of platform in terms of organisation and routine for them to build on.
We plan for beyond Stoke but not looking any further beyond that game.
Going to make changes?
We have got one or two things, Craig has been working with them a lot longer than I have and he knows the strengths and weaknesses of certain individuals.
I have seen all the games, I have a viewpoint watching the games, it wouldn’t be correct of me to reveal too much but there are one or two things we would like to build on or change.
A win changes the whole picture?
Absolutely. The players are more than capable of that. They have just lost their way a little bit, they need some encouragement, some guidelines and that is what we have been trying to do.
Pre-lockdown they were doing well, to come out like that and hit this kind of form is disappointing.
There is obviously quality in there, it’s just about addressing and trying to find a correct balance where we can get that kind of performance back into the players and that little bit of belief and confidence.
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Have you seen that belief in training?
Absolutely. We had a chat with a few of the senior guys last night and got a feel for it.
We have made our way around individual chats today, getting a feel for players and the way they see things.
They are very much up for that. I think they just lost their way over the last few games.
When a defeat comes you lose your energy as well and things you used to be able to do off the cuff and the runs you used to make, there is nothing there because of a lack of confidence.
They are things we have been trying to work on, building that confidence and belief and trying to bring to their mind the kind of performance levels they were bringing in pre-lockdown and getting back to that again.
You are never tired when you are winning, you do things off the cuff, you don’t think about it, if the ball is coming to you, you know your next pass. Sometimes you are two or three passes in advance.
When you are struggling you are thinking ‘I hope this ball doesn’t come to me’.
We have got to get that confidence into them, give them belief in themselves.
It’s not just foolhardiness, they have every reason to be confident because they are a good bunch of players, honest but there are some really good footballers in there.
We have got to try and harness that, bring it all together and get a performance out of that.
Explain the process that went into you stepping up?
I watched the [Swansea] game on Wednesday night, went to bed, woke up, did normal stuff then just literally a phone call and it was quickly, grab some clothes, my daughter did me a little bit of lunch and a drink to bring in and I was down the motorway and in the training ground within an hour and three-quarters.
I was being [COVID-19] tested to enable me to come in – it literally happened that quick.
What are you feeling about it?
I am excited, I love this club, the people at Birmingham have become very special to me, this is a certain kind of football club.
We are not a grandiose football club, we are very much a working class football club, we have had to work hard to produce players, we give the players everything.
So when this opportunity came to manage at first team level along with Gards, I was absolutely excited and extremely privileged.
I hope I can repay the confidence that has been placed in myself and Gards to repay the chairman and Dong.
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What needs fixing?
Not an awful lot, you don’t need to be a Pro Licence coach to realise we have got to stop the flow of goals. That has been the No. 1 thing we have tried to address.
It is about giving players their belief back – when you are on your game you do things instinctively you don’t have to think about it.
It has looked like the players are stuck between a rock and a hard place – ‘Do I stick, do I twist?’.
We just want to give them back that confidence to make decisions and play what they see on the pitch, within the framework and guidelines we are trying to give them.
But it’s very hard in such a short space of time.
Speaking to some of the senior players to get a feel. Any insight?
The feedback has been ‘Pre-lockdown we were doing this and doing that, and we weren’t far away and for some reason something has gone amiss’.
The one big thing from delving into what the players think is a lack of confidence.
It’s down to us to try and get that confidence back in. You’ve got to expect a lack of confidence after conceding 15 goals in the last five home games, which is not going to instil you with confidence.
We’ve got to try and address that and give them confidence on the ball to go and express themselves and be creative.
Stopped doing things on the pitch or in preparation?
I haven’t been around the training ground post-lockdown so it would be unwise for me to comment on that.
What does the team need to do to get over the line this season?
Confidence is massive and it is so important they get that belief back in themselves and in their teammates.
And obviously if you stop conceding goals then you have a platform to build on.
The important thing for us is to try and stay in games as long as we can.
Within that it’s not just about being defensive. we want to have a go at teams as well.
It’s about trying to find that balance. It’s going to be very hard in the short space of time we’ve had working with the players.
How have the players been?
Excellent. We’ve had a conversation with one or two of them to get a general feel and it’s not just me and Craig, there’s Mike Dodds and Stuart English as well to get around the players and to get a feel for what they want.
Hopefully we can give them some sort of framework and guidelines to work from that will hopefully bring about that clean sheet and result.
But we don’t just want that one result to keep us up. We want to have some sort of platform to build on next season with.
Any new injuries?
No. Everybody is fit and declared themselves ready to go. We’ll makes some decisions from there.
See the Leeds Stoke match?
By the time I had my testing it was about 2:45pm, numerous meetings, players meeting, organising training and the game and beyond that.
It was about 11.50pm when I got to bed last night, I think I got in about 8.55pm and then was on a Zoom call until about 10.45pm going through tactics.
The analysis guys watched the Leeds-Stoke game.
Thoughts about Jayden Reid debut and progress?
He certainly did himself no harm when he came on. He looked lively and bright and powerful. But that’s nothing I haven’t seen from him before.
I would have liked to have seen him being used earlier in previous games because I think he would have given us an option up top.
You always say to the players there are no excuses and whenever you get the opportunity to gout there you have to make sure you give it your all. He acquitted himself really well and he has given us something to look at as well.
What have Dong and the chairman tasked you with?
No one has said 'You’ve got to win this game'. But equally I wouldn’t need anyone to tell me that. I never go into a game thinking 'I don’t want to win this'.
Development football is slightly different because you are working with different objectives. But at the heart of it is the desire to win.
They wouldn’t have need to tell me we need this win. I am certainly aware of the table and the run we are in at the moment. It’s just 'There’s the reins get on with it'.
Not a lot of time to work with the players.
Can’t make wholesale changes. Through conversations and out on the training pitches just to rebuild that fragile confidence at the moment.
But at the same time, we couldn’t carry on the way we were going. We’ve got one or two things that we felt we’d be better as a team if we could tweak one or two things.
It can’t be wholesale because we haven’t had the time. And on top of that tiredness and fatigue. We’ve had to try and get a balance with which hasn’t been easy.
But we’re trying to do the best with it we can. But we certainly won’t be blinding them with science that’s for sure.
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Stoke 5-0 loss. How much knock their confidence?
I’ve been in teams and managed teams. There have been games where you’re looking for a response and you don’t get it and sometimes you change the team around and the formation and you drop on the kind of response e you want and sometimes you go on a run.
They’re a great football club with some excellent professionals and it and obviously one of our own in Jack [Butland].
They’ll be doing their utmost to secure a couple of wins to stay up and we’ve got to make sure that’s not at our expense.
Practical level who makes decisions between you and Gards?
That’s been a nice thing working with Craig that it’s very much a partnership and it’s been supplemented by Mike and Stuart as well.
We mustn’t underestimate their impact in all of this or the work rate they’re putting in as well.
In a football club there is a manager that has to make certain decisions but none of us have been in situ long enough to make those kind of decisions, so it will be joint and we will thrash it around between us as staff.
When you’re by the side of the pitch and have got to make a decision then we’ve already accounted for that. We’re well prepared.


birminghammail--2020-07-10--Leeds United captain Liam Cooper makes West Brom confession

Leeds United are feeling the pressure of playing catch-up with West Bromwich Albion , captain Liam Cooper has admitted .
Albion went top of the Championship on Wednesday night with a 2-0 win against Derby County courtesy of goals from Grady Diangana and Dara O'Shea .
It meant Leeds had a two-point shortfall to make up when Stoke City visited Elland Road on Thursday .
Although Marcelo Bielsa 's side responded emphatically by beating the Potters 5-0 , Cooper confessed the scheduling is taking its toll .
Sign up to our Albion newsletter with your email in the box at @ @ @ @ @ @ @ clicking here Leeds play after the Baggies and third-placed Brentford in the next two fixtures also and when asked if that is something which increases the pressure , the defender told LeedsLive : `` It can be .
`` But you 've got to be professional .
Obviously we prepare the same , everything 's the same , we 're just playing last .
`` We 'd be lying if we said we did n't look at other results because its that time of the season where everybody does but we know what @ @ @ @ @ @ @ we need to concentrate on us and us only and the rest will take care of itself .
`` We can only worry about ourselves .
Do n't worry about anybody else and that 's been the message all week , especially from the manager .
Do n't worry about what anyone else is doing , worry about us .
`` We know what we 've got to do to be at our best and that all came out today .
But we 've got to go and do that every game now @ @ @ @ @ @ @ That 's the most important thing to us . ''
The win was Leeds ' biggest of the season going into the final five fixtures in the promotion race .
`` It 's definitely up there , '' said Cooper .
`` It was professional .
It was us , it was our identity and the way we play .
We enjoyed it - who does n't enjoy those types of games ?
`` At the end of the day it 's three points and we look forward to Sunday now .
`` @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 's a statement , but we 're just pleased with the three points .
The pressure was on with West Brom and Brentford getting good results .
`` It was important we came out and played the right way .
I thought we approached the game in an unbelievable way and we scored goals at important parts of the game .
`` We created a lot of chances and we 've managed to put a few away . ''

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Leeds United are feeling the pressure of playing catch-up with West Bromwich Albion, captain Liam Cooper has admitted.
Albion went top of the Championship on Wednesday night with a 2-0 win against Derby County courtesy of goals from Grady Diangana and Dara O'Shea.
It meant Leeds had a two-point shortfall to make up when Stoke City visited Elland Road on Thursday.
Although Marcelo Bielsa's side responded emphatically by beating the Potters 5-0, Cooper confessed the scheduling is taking its toll.
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Leeds play after the Baggies and third-placed Brentford in the next two fixtures also and when asked if that is something which increases the pressure, the defender told LeedsLive: "It can be.
"But you've got to be professional. Obviously we prepare the same, everything's the same, we're just playing last.
"We'd be lying if we said we didn't look at other results because its that time of the season where everybody does but we know what we need to do. We know we need to concentrate on us and us only and the rest will take care of itself.
"We can only worry about ourselves. Don't worry about anybody else and that's been the message all week, especially from the manager. Don't worry about what anyone else is doing, worry about us.
"We know what we've got to do to be at our best and that all came out today. But we've got to go and do that every game now until the end of the season. That's the most important thing to us."
The win was Leeds' biggest of the season going into the final five fixtures in the promotion race.
"It's definitely up there," said Cooper. "It was professional. It was us, it was our identity and the way we play. We enjoyed it - who doesn't enjoy those types of games?
"At the end of the day it's three points and we look forward to Sunday now.
"Obviously everyone is going to say it's a statement, but we're just pleased with the three points. The pressure was on with West Brom and Brentford getting good results.
"It was important we came out and played the right way. I thought we approached the game in an unbelievable way and we scored goals at important parts of the game.
"We created a lot of chances and we've managed to put a few away."


birminghammail--2020-07-10--Crash leaves HOT TUB in middle of road

Crash leaves HOT TUB in middle of road

A hot tub ended up in the middle of the road after a crash in West Bromwich .
The smash happened on Jowetts Lane at around 2.19pm today ( Friday , July 10 ) .
Two cars were involved in the collision , one of which was pulling a trailer loaded with two tubs .
A video from the scene - which can be viewed above - shows one of the hot tubs had been sent crashing to the ground and was left resting on its side in the road , surrounded by debris .
Paramedics treated one man at @ @ @ @ @ @ @ he did not require hospital treatment .
A spokesman for West Midlands Ambulance Service said : “ We were called at 2.19pm to reports of a two car road traffic collision on Jowetts Lane in West Bromwich .
`` On arrival , crews found two cars that had been in collision , one of which was towing a trailer with a hot tub on .
`` The hot tub had come to rest on the other car .
`` We treated one patient , a man , for minor injuries and he was @ @ @ @ @ @

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A hot tub ended up in the middle of the road after a crash in West Bromwich.
The smash happened on Jowetts Lane at around 2.19pm today (Friday, July 10).
Two cars were involved in the collision, one of which was pulling a trailer loaded with two tubs.
A video from the scene - which can be viewed above - shows one of the hot tubs had been sent crashing to the ground and was left resting on its side in the road, surrounded by debris.
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Paramedics treated one man at the scene for minor injuries, however he did not require hospital treatment.
A spokesman for West Midlands Ambulance Service said: “We were called at 2.19pm to reports of a two car road traffic collision on Jowetts Lane in West Bromwich.
"One ambulance attended the scene.
"On arrival, crews found two cars that had been in collision, one of which was towing a trailer with a hot tub on.
"The hot tub had come to rest on the other car.
"We treated one patient, a man, for minor injuries and he was discharged at the scene.”


birminghammail--2020-07-10--Fundraiser aims to raise £10k for medics injured in knife attack

Well-wishers have rallied round to support two paramedics who were stabbed while attending a 999 call in Wolverhampton .
West Midlands Ambulance Service medics Deena Evans and Mike Hipgrave were knifed at a property in Stephens Close , Ashmore Park , on Monday afternoon ( July 6 ) .
They were both rushed to Birmingham 's Queen Elizabeth Hospital with serious injuries .
Mr Hipgrave sustained cuts to his back , while Ms Evans suffered a knife wound to her chest .
Both have now been released from hospital and are continuing to recover at home .
Colleague Natalie Ravenscroft @ @ @ @ @ @ @ raise £10,000 for the pair .
`` This attack has left both Deena and Mick with not only physical but mental scars , '' she said .
`` As their colleagues , we can not even begin to imagine what they are going through right now .
`` This page has been created in order to raise money for them both through any donations you may wish to make , even a donation as little as £1 each will build up and allow Deena and Mick to take the time they need to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ this together , one big blue light family . ''
So far , more than £600 has been donated .
* Martyn Smith , 52 , of Stephens Close , Ashmore Park , has been charged with two counts of wounding with intent .
He has been remanded in custody ahead of a hearing at Wolverhampton Crown Court on August 5 .

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Well-wishers have rallied round to support two paramedics who were stabbed while attending a 999 call in Wolverhampton.
West Midlands Ambulance Service medics Deena Evans and Mike Hipgrave were knifed at a property in Stephens Close, Ashmore Park, on Monday afternoon (July 6).
They were both rushed to Birmingham's Queen Elizabeth Hospital with serious injuries.
Mr Hipgrave sustained cuts to his back, while Ms Evans suffered a knife wound to her chest.
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Both have now been released from hospital and are continuing to recover at home.
Colleague Natalie Ravenscroft has now launched a Crowdfunding page to raise £10,000 for the pair.
"This attack has left both Deena and Mick with not only physical but mental scars," she said.
"As their colleagues, we cannot even begin to imagine what they are going through right now.
"This page has been created in order to raise money for them both through any donations you may wish to make, even a donation as little as £1 each will build up and allow Deena and Mick to take the time they need to recover.
"We are all in this together, one big blue light family."
So far, more than £600 has been donated.
* Martyn Smith, 52, of Stephens Close, Ashmore Park, has been charged with two counts of wounding with intent.
He has been remanded in custody ahead of a hearing at Wolverhampton Crown Court on August 5.


birminghammail--2020-07-11--Sainsbury's rules change on purchase limits, opening hours and online orders

Sainsbury 's has announced a change in the shopping rules it imposed at the height of the coronavirus pandemic .
The supermarket chain 's chief executive Simon Roberts has announced that several of the restrictions have now been revised .
With the Covid-19 crisis easing in the UK , Sainsbury 's is now reviewing the strict shopping rules it put into place over recent months .
Mr Roberts said restrictions on multiple purchases of the same item have now been lifted .
He said : `` We have kept this under review as availability of key items has improved and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ we have now lifted buying restrictions on all products .
`` The only exception to this is painkillers which are legally restricted to two packets per person . ''
Long queues forming inside and outside stores have led to extended opening hours .
Customers are now welcome to shop at any time during store opening hours .
But NHS and care workers will still have priority entry from 7.30am to 8am Monday to Saturday and elderly .
In addition , vulnerable and disabled customers will still have priority entry from 8am to 9am @ @ @ @ @ @ @ customer sanitiser stations have now been installed in Sainsbury 's so that customers can clean their hands , baskets and trollies at the front of stores .
This is in addition to staff regularly sanitising baskets and trollies before use .
Mr Roberts says food counters had been closed at the start of the pandemic but pizza counters have now reoepened in some stores .
Some ready-made hot food self-service stands in convenience stores have also reopened .
There are also changes to online orders .
Mr Roberts said : `` More customers @ @ @ @ @ @ @ home delivery and click and collect services when they shop with us .
`` To help more people get access to these services we have been working hard to increase the number of our home delivery and click and collect slots available .
`` We have now nearly doubled this service to over 650,000 orders per week and as a result , more of our existing customers now have access to slots .
`` This means we can now also let new customers register online for home delivery and click and collect slots @ @ @ @ @ @ @ groceries at a time that is convenient for them . ''
He thanked customers for their patience and support during the past few months of strict rules .
And he went on to thank Sainsbury 's staff who have been `` working around the clock since the start of the pandemic , to provide excellent customer service , keep shelves stocked and to keep you safe when you shop with us .
`` Their commitment and positivity in challenging circumstances has been remarkable and I would like to thank every member of our @ @ @ @ @ @ @ effort in going above and beyond . ''

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Sainsbury's has announced a change in the shopping rules it imposed at the height of the coronavirus pandemic.
The supermarket chain's chief executive Simon Roberts says several of the restrictions have now been revised.
With the Covid-19 crisis easing in the UK, Sainsbury's is now reviewing the strict shopping rules it put into place over recent months.
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Mr Roberts said restrictions on multiple purchases of the same item have now been lifted.
He said: "We have kept this under review as availability of key items has improved and I am pleased to tell you that we have now lifted buying restrictions on all products.
"The only exception to this is painkillers which are legally restricted to two packets per person."
Long queues forming inside and outside stores have led to extended opening hours.
Customers are now welcome to shop at any time during store opening hours.
But NHS and care workers will still have priority entry from 7.30am to 8am Monday to Saturday.
In addition, elderly, vulnerable and disabled customers will still have priority entry from 8am to 9am Monday, Wednesday and Friday.
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New customer sanitiser stations have now been installed in Sainsbury's so that customers can clean their hands, baskets and trollies at the front of stores. This is in addition to staff regularly sanitising baskets and trollies before use.
Mr Roberts says food counters had been closed at the start of the pandemic but pizza counters have now reopened in some stores.
Some ready-made hot food self-service stands in convenience stores have also reopened.
There are also changes to online orders.
Mr Roberts said: "More customers than ever are choosing to use our home delivery and click and collect services when they shop with us.
"To help more people get access to these services we have been working hard to increase the number of our home delivery and click and collect slots available.
"We have now nearly doubled this service to over 650,000 orders per week and as a result, more of our existing customers now have access to slots.
"This means we can now also let new customers register online for home delivery and click and collect slots, allowing more people to receive their groceries at a time that is convenient for them."
He thanked customers for their patience and support during the past few months of strict rules.
And he went on to thank Sainsbury's staff who have been "working around the clock since the start of the pandemic, to provide excellent customer service, keep shelves stocked and to keep you safe when you shop with us.
"Their commitment and positivity in challenging circumstances has been remarkable and I would like to thank every member of our team for all their hard work and effort in going above and beyond."


birminghammail--2020-07-11--Wolves set for major boost in race with Manchester United

Nuno Espirito Santo has revealed Pedro Neto has returned to full training ahead of this weekend 's clash with Everton .
Wolves have lost two on the spin in the last week , derailing their hopes of gatecrashing the top-four .
Going into the game against the Toffees , Wolves are six points behind Manchester United , who currently occupy fifth spot in the Premier League .
Sign up to our Wolves newsletter with your email in the box at the top of the page or by clicking here Currently that position will be enough to secure Champions League football @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , with Man City set to discover the verdict from the appeal in regards to their own European ban .
Neto missed the defeat to Sheffield United after picking up a knock against Arsenal .
It meant that Nuno made just one change during the game at Bramall Lane , with options on the bench appearing scarce .
But Nuno , speaking ahead of the Everton game has said the Portuguese youngster is back in consideration : “ He ’ s better [ Pedro Neto ] .
He trained yesterday with the fitness @ @ @ @ @ @ @ things .
We still have one day to assess.
” Meanwhile , Adama Traore will be assessed before Sunday game after suffering his fourth dislocated shoulder of the season against the Blades .
“ We have some issues – one of them is Adama , '' Nuno added .
`` We still have the training session of Saturday to reassess all the situations .
Some knocks , normal things that happen in football , so let ’ s wait to see how things are .
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Nuno Espirito Santo has revealed Pedro Neto has returned to full training ahead of this weekend's clash with Everton.
Wolves have lost two on the spin in the last week, derailing their hopes of gatecrashing the top-four.
Going into the game against the Toffees, Wolves are six points behind Manchester United, who currently occupy fifth spot in the Premier League.
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Currently that position will be enough to secure Champions League football, although that could change next week, with Man City set to discover the verdict from the appeal in regards to their own European ban.
Neto missed the defeat to Sheffield United after picking up a knock against Arsenal. It meant that Nuno made just one change during the game at Bramall Lane, with options on the bench appearing scarce.
But Nuno, speaking ahead of the Everton game has said the Portuguese youngster is back in consideration: “He’s better [Pedro Neto]. He trained yesterday with the fitness coach and was able to do some things. We still have one day to assess.”
Meanwhile, Adama Traore will be assessed before Sunday game after suffering his fourth dislocated shoulder of the season against the Blades.
“We have some issues – one of them is Adama," Nuno added. "We still have the training session of Saturday to reassess all the situations. Some knocks, normal things that happen in football, so let’s wait to see how things are.”


birminghammail--2020-07-11--Aston Villa boss Dean Smith's emotional vow ahead of Crystal Palace clash

Aston Villa head coach Dean Smith has issued an emotional vow to supporters .
Smith was speaking ahead of the Premier League clash with Crystal Palace at Villa Park on Sunday ( 2.15pm ) .
Villa are four points adrift of safety with the same amount of matches left to play .
Watford and West Ham United sit in 17th and 16th respectively on 31 points and that gap could extend to seven points by the time Villa play Palace tomorrow with both teams playing at 12.30pm today .
Sign up for our Villa newsletter with your email in the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ or click here Smith took Villa up in his first season with his boyhood club last campaign but has faced criticism from some sections of the fanbase with the club in real danger of an immediate relegation .
In a press conference today , he vowed that he and his team are doing everything for to stay in the top tir .
And he 's revealed what keeps him going when he rarely returns home in-between games which are being played near enough every other day in the new schedule .
`` My @ @ @ @ @ @ @ smile .
`` He keeps wagging his tail at me every time I go home .
`` Although I do n't feel like I 've been at home too often .
`` I 've been in situations like this before and I 've been out of it the other side .
`` I wo n't lose sight of what 's brought us to football in July and not having supporters here .
`` There 's a bigger picture out there .
`` Aston Villa is my life at the moment and my family @ @ @ @ @ @ @ everything that we can to stay in the League . ''
Villa are still seeking their first win since the return of football from the lockdown enforced by the coronavirus pandemic .

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Aston Villa head coach Dean Smith has issued an emotional vow to supporters.
Smith was speaking ahead of the Premier League clash with Crystal Palace at Villa Park on Sunday (2.15pm).
Villa are four points adrift of safety with the same amount of matches left to play.
Watford and West Ham United sit in 17th and 16th respectively on 31 points and that gap could extend to seven points by the time Villa play Palace tomorrow with both teams playing at 12.30pm today.
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Smith took Villa up in his first season with his boyhood club last campaign but has faced criticism from some sections of the fanbase with the club in real danger of an immediate relegation.
In a press conference today, he vowed that he and his team are doing everything for to stay in the top tir.
And he's revealed what keeps him going when he rarely returns home in-between games which are being played near enough every other day in the new schedule.
"My dog," he said with a smile.
"He keeps wagging his tail at me every time I go home.
"Although I don't feel like I've been at home too often.
"I've been in situations like this before and I've been out of it the other side.
"I won't lose sight of what's brought us to football in July and not having supporters here.
"There's a bigger picture out there.
"Aston Villa is my life at the moment and my family's life and we will be doing everything that we can to stay in the League."
Villa are still seeking their first win since the return of football from the lockdown enforced by the coronavirus pandemic.


birminghammail--2020-07-11--Is Blackburn Rovers vs West Bromwich Albion on TV? How to watch

West Bromwich Albion travel up to Blackburn Rovers on Saturday afternoon , as the Baggies look to take a step closer to promotion back to the Premier League .
Slaven Bilic ’ s side are battling it out with Leeds United to see who can top the Championship table , as they look to return after two seasons away from the top-flight .
They will face a tough test against a Blackburn side who have not given up hopes of securing an unlikely play-off position .
Here is all of the key information you need to know ahead of West @ @ @ @ @ @ @ When is the game ?
The game kicks off at 3pm on Saturday , July 11 .
The match is being played at Blackburn ’ s home ground , Ewood Park .
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No .
The game will not be televised .
However , you can watch all of the action live on iFollow - and you can buy the match pass here @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of Ireland will be able to sign up for £10 and watch the game for a one-off fee .
Blackburn were involved in a five-goal thriller at Cardiff City on Tuesday , as they twice came from behind to beat the Bluebirds 3-2 in the Welsh capital .
Will Vaulks gave Cardiff the lead , before Danny Graham equalised for Rovers just eight minutes later .
Robert Glatzel then gave the Bluebirds a 2-1 lead , but goals from Dominic Samuel and a wonder-goal from Adam Armstrong were enough for Tony Mowbray ’ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ victorious in midweek - but in slightly more comfortable fashion - beating Derby County 2-0 at the Hawthorns .
An early goal from Grady Diangana put the Baggies ahead and Dara O ’ Shea capped off a man of the match performance with the second goal on 76 minutes .

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West Bromwich Albion travel up to Blackburn Rovers on Saturday afternoon, as the Baggies look to take a step closer to promotion back to the Premier League.
Slaven Bilic’s side are battling it out with Leeds United to see who can top the Championship table, as they look to return after two seasons away from the top-flight.
They will face a tough test against a Blackburn side who have not given up hopes of securing an unlikely play-off position.
Here is all of the key information you need to know ahead of West Brom’s trip to Lancashire.
When is the game?
The game kicks off at 3pm on Saturday, July 11.
The match is being played at Blackburn’s home ground, Ewood Park.
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Is Blackburn vs West Brom on TV?
No. The game will not be televised. However, you can watch all of the action live on iFollow - and you can buy the match pass here.
Fans in the UK and Republic of Ireland will be able to sign up for £10 and watch the game for a one-off fee.
Last time out
Blackburn were involved in a five-goal thriller at Cardiff City on Tuesday, as they twice came from behind to beat the Bluebirds 3-2 in the Welsh capital.
Will Vaulks gave Cardiff the lead, before Danny Graham equalised for Rovers just eight minutes later.
Robert Glatzel then gave the Bluebirds a 2-1 lead, but goals from Dominic Samuel and a wonder-goal from Adam Armstrong were enough for Tony Mowbray’s men.
West Brom were also victorious in midweek - but in slightly more comfortable fashion - beating Derby County 2-0 at the Hawthorns.
An early goal from Grady Diangana put the Baggies ahead and Dara O’Shea capped off a man of the match performance with the second goal on 76 minutes.


birminghammail--2020-07-11--Urgent hunt for schoolboy, 13, who vanished from home two days ago

Police are urgently hunting for a missing schoolboy who vanished from his West Bromwich home two days ago .
Jevon @ @ @ @ @ , has not been seen since Thursday , July 9 , after leaving his house @ @ @ @ @ The youngster , who is around 5ft 9ins , is described medium build and has @ @ @ @ @ was last seen wearing a black tracksuit and carrying a black bag .
His disappearance @ @ @ @ @ safety and officers have issue an appeal online .
They said : `` Have you @ @ @ @ @ 13-year-old has been missing since Thursday , when he left his home in West Bromwich @ @ @ @ @ 5ft 9ins , is of a medium build and has short black hair .
`` @ @ @ @ @ team on 101 ext 872 3050 . ''

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Police are urgently hunting for a missing schoolboy who vanished from his West Bromwich home two days ago.
Jevon Merrick, aged just 13, has not been seen since Thursday, July 9, after leaving his house in the Sandwell area.
The youngster, who is around 5ft 9ins, is described medium build and has short black hair.
He was last seen wearing a black tracksuit and carrying a black bag.
His disappearance has sparked concerns for his safety and officers have issue an appeal online.
They said: "Have you seen Jevon Merrick? The 13-year-old has been missing since Thursday, when he left his home in West Bromwich.
"Jevon is around 5ft 9ins, is of a medium build and has short black hair.
"Please call the Wednesfield Locate team on 101 ext 872 3050."


birminghammail--2020-07-11--Drug busts, boy racer stings and 100 arrests as cops deploy drones

Huge drugs busts , boy racer stings and more than 100 arrests have been made following the deployment of police drones across the region , it has been revealed .
West Midlands Police said the new eye-in-the-sky technology is 'bad news ' for drug dealers as a number of cannabis factories – including the Castle pub in Willenhall – have been located and shut down .
Officers found the New Road-based cannabis grow containing 600 plants and drugs valued at £500,000 .
Sergeant Keith Bennett is lead officer for drones .
He said : `` They have proved invaluable .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ more than 250 missing people and also assisted in the arrest of more than 90 crime suspects .
`` They can cover ground so much more quickly than officers on foot .
It ’ s no exaggeration to say they may well have saved lives of missing people , and have also saved lots of police time locating suspects .
`` Much like a helicopter , drones are equipped with high resolution , thermal cameras but are a lower-cost option with a smaller carbon footprint . ''
The 24-7 operations have also been @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and uses thermal imaging cameras to capture those attending at night .
A spokesman for the force also revealed that a drone pilot helped in the arrest of two teenagers in Dudley last month after cops received reports of them armed with machetes .
Officers got to Beech Green at 12.30pm on June 13 , where a 16-year-old boy was arrested , but another ran off and hurdled garden fences .
The drone spotted a youth trying to lie low on a school rooftop and the pilot guided a police dog to the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ A 16-year-old , from Wrens Nest , was charged with possessing a knife in public and is due to appear at Dudley Youth Court on July 15 .
The drones also have other uses as Sgt Bennett explained .
`` We have also used imagery from drones to create aerial reconstructions of serious crime scenes , '' he added .
`` Which are used in court as part of prosecutions .
`` The images give juries a clear picture of the crime scene and help them understand the prosecution case . ''
Deputy @ @ @ @ @ @ @ : `` Our drones , paid for using money previously seized from criminals , are now helping bring others to justice .
`` They are an excellent addition to police kit in the fight against crime and can be used when it isn ’ t practical to have a helicopter near a scene '' Drones are being used to keep the public safe and catch criminals using proceeds from ill-gotten gains of others . ''

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Huge drugs busts, boy racer stings and more than 100 arrests have been made following the deployment of police drones across the region, it has been revealed.
West Midlands Police said the new eye-in-the-sky technology is 'bad news' for drug dealers as a number of cannabis factories – including the Castle pub in Willenhall – have been located and shut down.
Officers found the New Road-based cannabis grow containing 600 plants and drugs valued at £500,000.
Sergeant Keith Bennett is lead officer for drones. He said: "They have proved invaluable. They have helped in the search for more than 250 missing people and also assisted in the arrest of more than 90 crime suspects.
"They can cover ground so much more quickly than officers on foot. It’s no exaggeration to say they may well have saved lives of missing people, and have also saved lots of police time locating suspects.
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"Much like a helicopter, drones are equipped with high resolution, thermal cameras but are a lower-cost option with a smaller carbon footprint."
The 24-7 operations have also been deployed gather intelligence on illegal street racers and uses thermal imaging cameras to capture those attending at night.
A spokesman for the force also revealed that a drone pilot helped in the arrest of two teenagers in Dudley last month after cops received reports of them armed with machetes.
Officers got to Beech Green at 12.30pm on June 13, where a 16-year-old boy was arrested, but another ran off and hurdled garden fences.
The drone spotted a youth trying to lie low on a school rooftop and the pilot guided a police dog to the location, where he was detained.
A 16-year-old, from Wrens Nest, was charged with possessing a knife in public and is due to appear at Dudley Youth Court on July 15.
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The drones also have other uses as Sgt Bennett explained.
"We have also used imagery from drones to create aerial reconstructions of serious crime scenes," he added. "Which are used in court as part of prosecutions.
"The images give juries a clear picture of the crime scene and help them understand the prosecution case."
Deputy Police and Crime Commissioner Waheed Saleem said: "Our drones, paid for using money previously seized from criminals, are now helping bring others to justice.
"They are an excellent addition to police kit in the fight against crime and can be used when it isn’t practical to have a helicopter near a scene
"Drones are being used to keep the public safe and catch criminals using proceeds from ill-gotten gains of others."


birminghammail--2020-07-11--Aston Villa injury latest as Dean Smith handed double boost for Crystal Palace

Aston Villa will be boosted by the return of Matt Targett for tomorrow 's match with Crystal Palace ( 2.15pm ) .
Dean Smith 's side host the Eagles at Villa Park as they aim to give their survival hopes a much-needed boost .
Villa have n't won since football returned from a lockdown enforced by the coronavirus pandemic around three weeks ago .
Manchester United handed them a third-straight loss in midweek when they eased to a 3-0 win thanks to goals from Bruno Fernandes , Mason Greenwood and Paul Pogba .
Sign up for our Villa newsletter with @ @ @ @ @ @ @ top of the page or click here After matches against Sheffield United , Chelsea , Wolverhampton Wanderers , Liverpool and United Villa 's fixture list does ease up a touch .
Palace , in 14th , have little to play for and with Villa four points adrift from safety a win is vital .
And Smith will be welcoming back Matt Targett to the first-team .
He limped off against Wolves last month with a hamsting injury and has missed the past couple of matches .
Neil Taylor has started in his place @ @ @ @ @ @ @ after feeling his hamstring against United .
`` Everyone 's OK , '' Smith said .
`` The only one is Pepe Reina - he had a bit of a tight hamstring .
`` Other than that everyone is OK - Matt Targett trained yesterday so he 's available as well now .

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Aston Villa will be boosted by the return of Matt Targett for tomorrow's match with Crystal Palace (2.15pm).
Dean Smith's side host the Eagles at Villa Park as they aim to give their survival hopes a much-needed boost.
Villa haven't won since football returned from a lockdown enforced by the coronavirus pandemic around three weeks ago.
Manchester United handed them a third-straight loss in midweek when they eased to a 3-0 win thanks to goals from Bruno Fernandes, Mason Greenwood and Paul Pogba.
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After matches against Sheffield United, Chelsea, Wolverhampton Wanderers, Liverpool and United Villa's fixture list does ease up a touch.
Palace, in 14th, have little to play for and with Villa four points adrift from safety, a win is vital.
And Smith will be welcoming back Matt Targett to the first-team.
He limped off against Wolves last month with a hamstring injury and has missed the past couple of matches.
Neil Taylor has started in his place.
Goalkeeper Pepe Reina has also recovered after feeling his hamstring against United.
"Everyone's OK," Smith said. "The only one is Pepe Reina - he had a bit of a tight hamstring.
"Other than that everyone is OK - Matt Targett trained yesterday so he's available as well now.


birminghammail--2020-07-11--Nora Quoirin inquest to be held into death of teenager found in Malaysian jungle

An inquest is to be held in Malaysia to look into the death of British teenager Nora Anne Quoirin whose body was found in the jungle .
Nora 's disappearance from her family 's cottage at the Dusun eco-resort in southern Negeri Sembilan state on August 4 , 2019 , sparked a massive search operation .
The 15-year-old 's naked body was discovered on August 13 beside a small stream about 1.6 miles from the resort .
French-Irish parents Sebastien and Meabh Quoirin have been pleading for answers ever since the tragedy .
Her family said : `` We have @ @ @ @ @ @ @ case alive , after it was initially closed by the police in early 2020 , and it has been our wish all along to have an inquest .
`` This will be crucial in determining the fullest possible picture of what happened to Nora and how her case was dealt with . ''
The family said they will appear via video-link to give evidence after the coroner 's court in the city of Seremban set the inquest to begin on August 24 .
In January , Nora 's family urged the Malaysia government @ @ @ @ @ @ @ suing the resort 's owner for alleged negligence over their daughter 's disappearance .
Police have said there was no sign the 15-year-old had been abducted or raped , with a preliminary post-mortem investigation showing that she succumbed to intestinal bleeding due to starvation and stress .
Sankara Nair , a lawyer for Nora 's parents Meabh and Sebastien Quoirin , said in January that the family strongly believed Nora was abducted as she had mental and physical disabilities and could not have wandered off on her own .
The lawsuit said a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ its latch broken , on the morning she disappeared .
Nora had poor motor skills and needed help to walk , and her mental age was about five or six years old , her parents said in the claim .
Charity LBT , which supports British nationals overseas and issued Friday 's statement on the family 's behalf , also welcomed the announcement .
Chief executive Matthew Searle said : `` This is a big step forward for the family in establishing the facts over what happened to their daughter .
`` We @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a comprehensive process that may lead to answers for the family . ''

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An inquest is to be held in Malaysia to look into the death of British teenager Nora Anne Quoirin whose body was found in the jungle.
Nora's disappearance from her family's cottage at the Dusun eco-resort in southern Negeri Sembilan state on August 4, 2019, sparked a massive search operation.
The 15-year-old's naked body was discovered on August 13 beside a small stream about 1.6 miles from the resort.
French-Irish parents Sebastien and Meabh Quoirin have been pleading for answers ever since the tragedy.
(Image: AP)
Her family said: "We have fought very hard to keep Nora's case alive, after it was initially closed by the police in early 2020, and it has been our wish all along to have an inquest.
"This will be crucial in determining the fullest possible picture of what happened to Nora and how her case was dealt with."
(Image: PA)
The family said they will appear via video-link to give evidence after the coroner's court in the city of Seremban set the inquest to begin on August 24.
In January, Nora's family urged the Malaysia government to hold an inquest as they began suing the resort's owner for alleged negligence over their daughter's disappearance.
Police have said there was no sign the 15-year-old had been abducted or raped, with a preliminary post-mortem investigation showing that she succumbed to intestinal bleeding due to starvation and stress.
Sankara Nair, a lawyer for Nora's parents Meabh and Sebastien Quoirin, said in January that the family strongly believed Nora was abducted as she had mental and physical disabilities and could not have wandered off on her own.
The lawsuit said a cottage window was found ajar, with its latch broken, on the morning she disappeared.
Nora had poor motor skills and needed help to walk, and her mental age was about five or six years old, her parents said in the claim.
Charity LBT, which supports British nationals overseas and issued Friday's statement on the family's behalf, also welcomed the announcement.
Chief executive Matthew Searle said: "This is a big step forward for the family in establishing the facts over what happened to their daughter.
"We applaud this action and look forward to a comprehensive process that may lead to answers for the family."


birminghammail--2020-07-11--Baby seriously injured after falling from window of city flat

A one-year-old boy has suffered serious head injuries after falling from a window at a city flat .
The tot plunged from the window shortly before 7.30pm yesterday - July 10 - sparking a flood of emergency calls .
The scene on Reservoir Road , Erdington , was sealed off by police for a number of hours after the incident .
Detectives have now launched an investigation and are carrying out enquiries into how the boy came about his injuries .
Today , a police cordon remained at the scene and officers could be seen standing guard outside a YMCA @ @ @ @ @ @ @ from a third floor window , but police did not confirm this to BirminghamLive .
A West Midlands Police spokeswoman said : `` We are investigating after a child fell from the window of a flat on Reservoir Road , Erdington just before 7.30pm last night ( Friday 10 July ) .
`` The one-year-old child was taken to hospital with a serious head injury , where he remains today ( Saturday 11 July ) , as enquiries continue into how he came about his injuries . ''
They added : `` Anyone @ @ @ @ @ @ @ via Live Chat at www.west-midlands.police.uk 8am - midnight or call 101 anytime .
`` Crimestoppers can be called anonymously on 0800 555 111 .
Quote log 4049 of 10 July . ''

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A one-year-old boy has suffered serious head injuries after falling from a window at a city flat.
The tot plunged from the window shortly before 7.30pm yesterday - July 10 - sparking a flood of emergency calls.
The scene on Reservoir Road, Erdington, was sealed off by police for a number of hours after the incident.
Detectives have now launched an investigation and are carrying out enquiries into how the boy came about his injuries.
Today, a police cordon remained at the scene and officers could be seen standing guard outside a YMCA building.
Locals claimed the boy fell from a third floor window, but police did not confirm this to BirminghamLive.
A West Midlands Police spokeswoman said: "We are investigating after a child fell from the window of a flat on Reservoir Road, Erdington just before 7.30pm last night (Friday 10 July).
"The one-year-old child was taken to hospital with a serious head injury, where he remains today (Saturday 11 July), as enquiries continue into how he came about his injuries."
They added: "Anyone with information is asked to contact us via Live Chat at www.west-midlands.police.uk 8am - midnight or call 101 anytime.
"Crimestoppers can be called anonymously on 0800 555 111. Quote log 4049 of 10 July."


birminghammail--2020-07-11--Latest on Coventry City's stadium situation after Birmingham City groundshare

Coventry City are to be granted more time to secure where they will be playing football ahead of next season .
According to CoventryLive , the English Football League ( EFL ) are to allow the Sky Blues to have more than the normal allotted period of time to rubber-stamp their venue for the 2020-21 season .
City used Birmingham City 's St Andrew 's ground last season having been unable to reach a deal with Wasps group to use their Ricoh Arena stadium .
Mark Robins ' side were confirmed as League One champions on a points-per-game ( PPG @ @ @ @ @ @ @ brought to a close early because of the coronavirus pandemic .
Sign up for our Blues newsletter with your email in the box at the top of the page or click here City chief executive Dave Boddy said yesterday that the club could have already confirmed where they would be playing next season but with reports claiming that a Ricoh Arena return is a priority for the Sky Blues , talks will be allowed to continue so this can happen .
`` This is a very important matter for the fans and for @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , and we will update fans regarding this as soon as we are able to , '' Boddy told CoventryLive .
`` This has held up the sale of season tickets for the 2020/21 campaign .
While we know some fans will purchase their season ticket regardless of where we play , we can not sell these until the venue is confirmed .
`` While we could have already confirmed a venue , I ’ m sure fans will understand us giving extra time to allow further work towards this matter . ''

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Coventry City are to be granted more time to secure where they will be playing football ahead of next season.
According to CoventryLive, the English Football League (EFL) are to allow the Sky Blues to have more than the normal allotted period of time to rubber-stamp their venue for the 2020-21 season.
City used Birmingham City 's St Andrew's ground last season having been unable to reach a deal with Wasps group to use their Ricoh Arena stadium.
Mark Robins' side were confirmed as League One champions on a points-per-game (PPG) method after the third tier was brought to a close early because of the coronavirus pandemic.
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City chief executive Dave Boddy said yesterday that the club could have already confirmed where they would be playing next season but with reports claiming that a Ricoh Arena return is a priority for the Sky Blues, talks will be allowed to continue so this can happen.
"This is a very important matter for the fans and for the club and a priority for us, and we will update fans regarding this as soon as we are able to," Boddy told CoventryLive.
"This has held up the sale of season tickets for the 2020/21 campaign. While we know some fans will purchase their season ticket regardless of where we play, we cannot sell these until the venue is confirmed.
"While we could have already confirmed a venue, I’m sure fans will understand us giving extra time to allow further work towards this matter."


birminghammail--2020-07-11--Every Domino's discount, voucher and deal you can get - including free pizza

The weekend is here and that means takeaway orders will be on the rise .
Domino 's pizza has been open throughout lockdown and as the UK slowly returns to normality the availability of deals , discounts and vouchers for the pizza delivery giant .
With the huge range of deals and discounts you should never pay full price for a Domino 's pizza deal and the current discounts you can find include a massive £15 off .
This can be stacked with other deals to make some big savings on Domino 's pizza .
The full list of discounts @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a deal offering anybody who is new to the site £15 in cashback when they order Domino 's .
The deal covers any order on the Domino 's website including the Home Alone Deal , which costs £14.99 and includes a large pizza , garlic pizza bread or wedges and a drink .
With the £15 cashback the meal will be free using the Topcashback deal .
The deal works for all new members of Topcashback , so only new signups will be able to get up to £15 cashback on their orders @ @ @ @ @ @ @ on its site now .
If you spend £40 or more you can get 40 % off by visiting this page .
Meanwhile , those who spend £100 or more can get £50 off .
When you click on the relevant voucher it will automatically apply the discount at checkout .
Using the cashback deal means you could potentially order £40 of pizza and get 40 % off , then another £15 using cashback .
That means you could get the whole order for just £9 Alternatively , deals website HotUKDeals has a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ % off your order .
There are ten meal deals currently available at Domino 's .
They include : £19.99 - The Two Tasty Deal includes two medium pizzas and a side .
£20.99 - Double Deal includes two pizzas and two sides .
Others include a Family Feast option , large pizzas from £9.99 when you buy two sides and three pizzas for under £30 .
You can see the full list of deals here .
If you are ordering a Just Eat takeaway online to beat the queues you can get @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
Topcashback is offering the deal to any new member of the site who signs up today here .
Signing up is free and once you order a Just Eat through the site they will return up to £15 in cashback within 14 days .
You can get the Just Eat deal here .
The deal is available to new customers only .
Delivery service UberEats has launched a couple of discount codes that allows you to get money off if you are a new customer .
Use the code UKEATSJUNE and NEWEATS @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , according to users of HotUKDeals .

The weekend is here and that means takeaway orders will be on the rise.
Domino's pizza has been open throughout lockdown and as the UK slowly returns to normality the availability of deals, discounts and vouchers for the pizza delivery giant.
With the huge range of deals and discounts you should never pay full price for a Domino's pizza deal and the current discounts you can find include a massive £15 off.
This can be stacked with other deals to make some big savings on Domino's pizza.
The full list of discounts live now are:
Free pizza at Domino's
Topcashback has launched a deal offering anybody who is new to the site £15 in cashback when they order Domino's.
The deal covers any order on the Domino's website including the Home Alone Deal, which costs £14.99 and includes a large pizza, garlic pizza bread or wedges and a drink. With the £15 cashback the meal will be free using the Topcashback deal.
The deal works for all new members of Topcashback, so only new signups will be able to get up to £15 cashback on their orders.
Domino's voucher codes
Domino's has two vouchers live on its site now. If you spend £40 or more you can get 40% off by visiting this page. Meanwhile, those who spend £100 or more can get £50 off.
When you click on the relevant voucher it will automatically apply the discount at checkout.
Using the cashback deal means you could potentially order £40 of pizza and get 40% off, then another £15 using cashback. That means you could get the whole order for just £9
Alternatively, deals website HotUKDeals has a code available from Voucherbox to get 25% off your order.
Domino's meal deals
There are ten meal deals currently available at Domino's. They include:
£14.99 - Home Alone deal includes pizza, garlic bread and a drink.
£19.99 - The Two Tasty Deal includes two medium pizzas and a side.
£19.99 - Mega Mix Deal includes pizza, a side, a seven-piece chicken side and a drink.
£20.99 - Double Deal includes two pizzas and two sides.
Others include a Family Feast option, large pizzas from £9.99 when you buy two sides and three pizzas for under £30. You can see the full list of deals here.
Alternatives to Domino's
Just Eat
If you are ordering a Just Eat takeaway online to beat the queues you can get your first order up to £15 free.
Topcashback is offering the deal to any new member of the site who signs up today here. Signing up is free and once you order a Just Eat through the site they will return up to £15 in cashback within 14 days.
You can get the Just Eat deal here. The deal is available to new customers only.
UberEats
Delivery service UberEats has launched a couple of discount codes that allows you to get money off if you are a new customer.
Use the code UKEATSJUNE and NEWEATS get £15 off when you order £15, according to users of HotUKDeals.


birminghammail--2020-07-11--Stiliyan Petrov reveals update after Aston Villa application

Stiliyan Petrov has revealed he has now qualified for his UEFA Pro-Licence , as the former Aston Villa star continues his journey back into the game .
The midfielder retired from football in 2016 , ending his career with Villa after battling back from leukemia .
He has now set his sights on returning to the game in the dugout , with lofty ambitions to take over at one of his former clubs .
Sign up for our Villa newsletter with your email in the box at the top of the page or click here Petrov starred for both Villa @ @ @ @ @ @ @ recently admitted that he has had three job applications rejected by the Villans .
Asked by the Herald , whether he would like to take over one of the famous clubs he played for , he said : `` As somebody who played for Celtic , or any big club , if somebody came and said , 'One day would you like to manage [ them ] ? '
of course .
`` It is one of the best things that you can do .
It shows you how good you are as @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and you have been appreciated to do the right job . ''
He had already qualified with a degree in sports management , but announced he has now passed the next stage of his development .
`` After 2 years of hard work I have finally completed the UEFA Pro-Licence , it ’ s time to get back in football , '' he posted on social media .
Petrov admitted that he garnered much of his managerial style from former Villa boss Martin O'Neill , who made the Bulgarian his first signing on @ @ @ @ @ @ @ O ’ Neill was the one that I have really learned a lot from , '' he said .
`` How to keep things simple , how to manage people , how to communicate with people , with what is important in football . ''

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Stiliyan Petrov has revealed he has now qualified for his UEFA Pro-Licence, as the former Aston Villa star continues his journey back into the game.
The midfielder retired from football in 2016, ending his career with Villa after battling back from leukemia.
He has now set his sights on returning to the game in the dugout, with lofty ambitions to take over at one of his former clubs.
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Petrov starred for both Villa and Celtic during his playing days and recently admitted that he has had three job applications rejected by the Villans.
Asked by the Herald, whether he would like to take over one of the famous clubs he played for, he said: "As somebody who played for Celtic, or any big club, if somebody came and said, 'One day would you like to manage [them]?' of course.
"It is one of the best things that you can do. It shows you how good you are as a manager, what you have achieved and you have been appreciated to do the right job."
He had already qualified with a degree in sports management, but announced he has now passed the next stage of his development.
"After 2 years of hard work I have finally completed the UEFA Pro-Licence, it’s time to get back in football," he posted on social media.
Petrov admitted that he garnered much of his managerial style from former Villa boss Martin O'Neill, who made the Bulgarian his first signing on B6 back in 2006.
"Martin O’Neill was the one that I have really learned a lot from," he said. "How to keep things simple, how to manage people, how to communicate with people, with what is important in football."


birminghammail--2020-07-11--Aston Villa hero Paul McGrath pays tribute to Leeds United legend Jack Charlton

Aston Villa hero Paul McGrath has paid tribute to Jack Charlton following the announcement that the Leeds United legend has passed away .
Charlton 's family announced this morning that he passed away peacefully at his home in Northumberland yesterday .
Charlton , who won the 1966 World Cup with England , made 629 appearances for Leeds and also managed Middlesbrough , Sheffield Wednesday , the Newcastle United and the Republic of Ireland .
Charlton , who was from Ashington in the North-East , had been diagnosed with lymphoma and was also suffering from dementia according to the Press Association @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Villa newsletter with your email in the box at the top of the page or click here Charlton managed McGrath for Ireland and the European Cup winner with Villa was part of the sides that qualified for the World Cups in 1990 and 1994 .
Charlton handed McGrath the captaincy of his national side following the retirement of Mick McCarthy '' Father figure to me for 10 years , thanks for having faith in me .
Sleep well Jack , Love ya . ''
`` Thinking of Pat , John and Peter at @ @ @ @ @ @ @ statement this morning read : `` Jack died peacefully on Friday , July 10 at the age of 85 .
He was at home in Northumberland , with his family by his side .
`` As well as a friend to many , he was a much-adored husband , father , grandfather and great-grandfather .
`` We can not express how proud we are of the extraordinary life he led and the pleasure he brought to so many people in different countries and from all walks of life .
`` He was a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ genuine man who always had time for people .
`` His loss will leave a huge hole in all our lives but we are thankful for a lifetime of happy memories . ''
McGrath was handed 58 caps for Ireland by Charlton .

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Aston Villa hero Paul McGrath has paid tribute to Jack Charlton following the announcement that the Leeds United legend has passed away.
Charlton's family announced this morning that he passed away peacefully at his home in Northumberland yesterday.
Charlton, who won the 1966 World Cup with England, made 629 appearances for Leeds and also managed Middlesbrough, Sheffield Wednesday, the Newcastle United and the Republic of Ireland.
Charlton, who was from Ashington in the North-East, had been diagnosed with lymphoma and was also suffering from dementia according to the Press Association news agency.
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Charlton managed McGrath for Ireland and the European Cup winner with Villa was part of the sides that qualified for the World Cups in 1990 and 1994.
Charlton handed McGrath the captaincy of his national side following the retirement of Mick McCarthy
"Absolutely gutted," McGrath wrote on Twitter.
"Father figure to me for 10 years, thanks for having faith in me. Sleep well Jack, Love ya."
"Thinking of Pat, John and Peter at this sad time."
A family statement this morning read: "Jack died peacefully on Friday, July 10 at the age of 85. He was at home in Northumberland, with his family by his side.
"As well as a friend to many, he was a much-adored husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather.
"We cannot express how proud we are of the extraordinary life he led and the pleasure he brought to so many people in different countries and from all walks of life.
"He was a thoroughly honest, kind, funny and genuine man who always had time for people.
"His loss will leave a huge hole in all our lives but we are thankful for a lifetime of happy memories."
McGrath was handed 58 caps for Ireland by Charlton.


birminghammail--2020-07-11--Emirates says up to 9,000 jobs will be axed due to Covid-19 impact on airline

The boss of Emirates has said they will `` probably '' have to cut up to 9,000 jobs .
The airline - which operates flights to Dubai from Birmingham Airport - had 60,000 staff prior to the crisis and announced on May 31 it had axed roles but did not reveal how many jobs were cut .
Sir Tim Clark told the BBC that the carrier had removed a tenth of its staff , which would leave 54,000 jobs after 6,000 were removed .
However , Sir Tim added : `` We will probably have to let go of a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ per cent . ''
Prior to the cuts announced in May , Emirates was the sole holdout among the Gulf 's three major East-West carriers on retaining staff .
Abu Dhabi-based Etihad and Doha-based Qatar Airways axed staff as countries shut down their airspace as the virus spread .
Sir Tim acknowledged to the BBC the carrier , owned by a Dubai sovereign wealth fund , was `` not as badly off as others '' and was `` heading for one of our best years ever '' prior to the pandemic .
Announcing @ @ @ @ @ @ @ said it would treat its staff `` with fairness and respect '' .
Its statement added : `` We have endeavoured to sustain the current family as is ... but have come to the conclusion that we unfortunately have to say goodbye to a few of the wonderful people that worked with us . ''
The news comes the day after the British Airlines Pilots ' Association slammed proposals by carrier easyJet to use sick days as a factor when deciding which pilots to axe as part of its wave of redundancies as @ @ @ @ @ @ @ losses have stretched far beyond the travel sector and throughout the entire UK economy .
A day after Chancellor Rishi Sunak set out his `` plan for jobs '' it was found that almost 10,000 posts are at risk at household-name firms on the high street as a result of the pandemic .

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The boss of Emirates has said they will "probably" have to cut up to 9,000 jobs.
The airline - which operates flights to Dubai from Birmingham Airport - had 60,000 staff prior to the crisis and announced on May 31 it had axed roles but did not reveal how many jobs were cut.
Sir Tim Clark told the BBC that the carrier had removed a tenth of its staff, which would leave 54,000 jobs after 6,000 were removed.
(Image: Emirates)
However, Sir Tim added: "We will probably have to let go of a few more, probably up to 15 per cent."
Prior to the cuts announced in May, Emirates was the sole holdout among the Gulf's three major East-West carriers on retaining staff.
Abu Dhabi-based Etihad and Doha-based Qatar Airways axed staff as countries shut down their airspace as the virus spread.
Sir Tim acknowledged to the BBC the carrier, owned by a Dubai sovereign wealth fund, was "not as badly off as others" and was "heading for one of our best years ever" prior to the pandemic.
Announcing the cuts in March, the company said it would treat its staff "with fairness and respect".
Its statement added: "We have endeavoured to sustain the current family as is ... but have come to the conclusion that we unfortunately have to say goodbye to a few of the wonderful people that worked with us."
The news comes the day after the British Airlines Pilots' Association slammed proposals by carrier easyJet to use sick days as a factor when deciding which pilots to axe as part of its wave of redundancies as "unnecessary and wrong".
Job losses have stretched far beyond the travel sector and throughout the entire UK economy.
A day after Chancellor Rishi Sunak set out his "plan for jobs" it was found that almost 10,000 posts are at risk at household-name firms on the high street as a result of the pandemic.


birminghammail--2020-07-11--Drink drive arrest as DPD vans plunges off major roundabout

A man has been arrested on the suspicion of drink driving after a delivery van plunged off a busy roundabout in West Bromwich .
West Midlands Police said the 26-year-old was detained after the DPD van smashed through the metal barriers at the Albion Island and fell off the bridge at around 8.30pm on Friday , July 10 .
He remains in police custody , a spokesman for the force revealed .
Mobile phone footage – which has been views thousands of times – shows firefighters working at the scene following the dramatic smash .
Perplexed commentators have since taken @ @ @ @ @ @ @ on the crash .
`` That could have easily been a fatal , '' one said .
`` I 'm shocked how that has even happened .
I mean , I 've been driving that route for years and I have never ever seen something like this .
`` I hope the driver is ok. '' While another added : `` I could n't believe my eyes when I saw it .
How on earth has that happened ? ''
The spokesman for the police added : `` We ’ ve arrested a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ after a delivery van crashed into the barriers on Albion Roundabout in West Bromwich , causing it to fall off the bridge , just before 8.30pm last night ( Friday , July 10 ) .
The driver was taken to hospital to be checked over for minor injuries , before being taken into police custody , where he remains this morning ( Saturday , July 11 ) .
Anyone with information is asked to contact officers via Live Chat at www.west-midlands.police.uk 8am - midnight or call 101 anytime .
Crimestoppers can be called @ @ @ @ @ @ @ log 4356 of 10 July .

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A man has been arrested on the suspicion of drink driving after a delivery van plunged off a busy roundabout in West Bromwich.
West Midlands Police said the 26-year-old was detained after the DPD van smashed through the metal barriers at the Albion Island and fell off the bridge at around 8.30pm on Friday, July 10.
He remains in police custody, a spokesman for the force revealed.
Mobile phone footage – which has been views thousands of times – shows firefighters working at the scene following the dramatic smash.
Perplexed commentators have since taken to social media to share their thoughts on the crash.
"That could have easily been a fatal,"one said. "I'm shocked how that has even happened. I mean, I've been driving that route for years and I have never ever seen something like this.
"I hope the driver is ok."
While another added: "I couldn't believe my eyes when I saw it. How on earth has that happened?"
(Image: WMFS)
The spokesman for the police added: " We’ve arrested a 26-year-old man on suspicion of drink driving after a delivery van crashed into the barriers on Albion Roundabout in West Bromwich, causing it to fall off the bridge, just before 8.30pm last night (Friday, July 10).
The driver was taken to hospital to be checked over for minor injuries, before being taken into police custody, where he remains this morning (Saturday, July 11).
Anyone with information is asked to contact officers via Live Chat at www.west-midlands.police.uk 8am - midnight or call 101 anytime.
Crimestoppers can be called anonymously on 0800 555 111. Quote log 4356 of 10 July.


birminghammail--2020-07-11--Liverpool eye Wolves target as Thiago Alcantara alternative

Wolves are one of a number of clubs linked with highly-rated Schalke midfielder Weston McKennie , according to reports .
The 21-year-old has been a regular for the Bundesliga side since signing in 2017 , making 28 appearances in the league this season .
Schalke are desperate to hold onto the United States international , with sporting director Jochen Schneider recently saying : “ He is our player .
I strongly believe that he will stay with us .
Sign up for our Wolves newsletter with your email in the box at the top of the page or click here @ @ @ @ @ @ @ young players who emerge from the academy , but also on younger players who we bring to the club .
Like Suat Serdar , who came two years ago , or Ozan Kabak last season , Weston McKennie , who went through youth system - these are the players we want and need to bet on in the future.
” However , in a report by CBS , financial issues at Schalke mean they are resigned to losing McKennie , with interest from four different countries .
Along with Wolves , there is @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Everton and Liverpool , with suggestions Jurgen Klopp has scouted the midfielder ahead of a potential summer bid .
Liverpool have been extensively linked with Bayern Munich midfielder Thiago Alcantara , but could see McKennie as a cheaper alternative .
The report adds that he is value at around £20m , with the suggestion he favours a move to the Premier League over other leagues .
He is also said to be prioritising clubs that will offer him a chance at regular football , with a clear pathway into the first team .

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Wolves are one of a number of clubs linked with highly-rated Schalke midfielder Weston McKennie, according to reports.
The 21-year-old has been a regular for the Bundesliga side since signing in 2017, making 28 appearances in the league this season.
Schalke are desperate to hold onto the United States international, with sporting director Jochen Schneider recently saying: “He is our player. I strongly believe that he will stay with us.
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“We have to rely on the young players who emerge from the academy, but also on younger players who we bring to the club. Like Suat Serdar, who came two years ago, or Ozan Kabak last season, Weston McKennie, who went through youth system - these are the players we want and need to bet on in the future.”
However, in a report by CBS, financial issues at Schalke mean they are resigned to losing McKennie, with interest from four different countries.
Along with Wolves, there is Premier League interest from Newcastle United, Everton and Liverpool, with suggestions Jurgen Klopp has scouted the midfielder ahead of a potential summer bid.
Liverpool have been extensively linked with Bayern Munich midfielder Thiago Alcantara, but could see McKennie as a cheaper alternative.
The report adds that he is value at around £20m, with the suggestion he favours a move to the Premier League over other leagues.
He is also said to be prioritising clubs that will offer him a chance at regular football, with a clear pathway into the first team.


birminghammail--2020-07-11--England World Cup legend Jack Charlton dies aged 85

Football legend Jack Charlton has died at the age of 85 .
He was part of the team that won the 1966 World Cup .
Charlton spent his entire club career with Leeds United from 1950 to 1973 .
He passed away at his Northumberland home on Friday .
In a statement , his family said : `` Jack died peacefully on Friday 10 July at the age of 85 .
He was at home in Northumberland , with his family by his side .
`` As well as a friend to many , he was a much-adored husband , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ We can not express how proud we are of the extraordinary life he led and the pleasure he brought to so many people in different countries and from all walks of life .
`` He was a thoroughly honest , kind , funny and genuine man who always had time for people .
`` His loss will leave a huge hole in all our lives but we are thankful for a lifetime of happy memories . ''
Leeds United said it was `` deeply saddened '' by the news .
Jack is the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Bobby Charlton , who was also in the squad that took England to World Cup final victory .
After retiring as a player he worked as a manager for Middlesbrough , Sheffield Wednesday , Newcastle United and the Republic of Ireland .
Married with three children , he was made an OBE in 1974 .
Jack had been diagnosed with lymphoma in the last year and was also battling dementia .
The Football Association of Ireland ( FAI ) expressed sadness at his death , describing him as `` the manager who changed @ @ @ @ @ @ @ thoughts are with Pat and the family at this sad time , '' the FAI tweeted .

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Football legend Jack Charlton has died at the age of 85.
He was part of the team that won the 1966 World Cup.
Charlton spent his entire club career with Leeds United from 1950 to 1973.
He passed away at his Northumberland home on Friday.
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In a statement, his family said: "Jack died peacefully on Friday 10 July at the age of 85. He was at home in Northumberland, with his family by his side.
"As well as a friend to many, he was a much-adored husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather.
"We cannot express how proud we are of the extraordinary life he led and the pleasure he brought to so many people in different countries and from all walks of life.
"He was a thoroughly honest, kind, funny and genuine man who always had time for people.
"His loss will leave a huge hole in all our lives but we are thankful for a lifetime of happy memories."
Leeds United said it was "deeply saddened" by the news.
Jack is the older brother of former Manchester United forward Bobby Charlton, who was also in the squad that took England to World Cup final victory.
After retiring as a player he worked as a manager for Middlesbrough, Sheffield Wednesday, Newcastle United and the Republic of Ireland.
Married with three children, he was made an OBE in 1974.
Jack had been diagnosed with lymphoma in the last year and was also battling dementia.
The Football Association of Ireland (FAI) expressed sadness at his death, describing him as "the manager who changed Irish football forever".
"Our thoughts are with Pat and the family at this sad time," the FAI tweeted.