themanchestereveningnews--2020-12-19--Bolton river to be improved as part of £1.8 million project

The banks of a Bolton river are to be restored and natural flood defences bolstered as part of a £1.8 million 'green recovery ' project .
The River Croal is one of the priority projects for the Greater Manchester Environment Fund ( GMEF ) that will establish a network for nature across the region .
As part of the funding , 37 jobs will be created or safeguarded , including 12 traineeships .
The GMEF is being established to deliver the area ’ s ambition for a 'clean , carbon-neutral , climate resilient city region with a thriving natural environment @ @ @ @ @ @ @ funding and attracting private investment .
Managed by the Wildlife Trust for Lancashire , Manchester and North Merseyside , which has a base on Bury Road in Bolton , the fund will be launched in spring .
With the success of a collaborative bid to the Green Recovery Challenge Fund , some projects will start now to demonstrate a desire to provide networks for nature to flourish .
Up to 59 hectares of habitats along the Croal are within the project , with the aim to fund natural flood management projects and peatland @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
The River Croal is a tributary of the Irwell and flows eastwards through Bolton , collecting Gilnow Brook and the larger River Tonge at Darcy Lever .
Most of the river is culverted through Bolton town centre , running under Knowsley Street , Market Place and Bridge Street .
It meets the Irwell at Nob End , Kearsley after a total course of around ten miles .
Other Greater Manchester projects include the restoration of 48 hectares of wetland and lowland peat on the mosses in Salford and Wigan , 117 hectares @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Oldham and 58 hectares of improved habitats , including island habitats along the Ashton and Rochdale canals .
The Wildlife Trust ’ s director of nature and wellbeing , Daveen Wallis , said : `` This is brilliant news .
`` The fund will reflect the bee brand , pollinating projects with financial support so they can blossom and be part of the recovery of nature in Greater Manchester .
`` The bid is a collaboration between environmental non-government organisations who work across Greater Manchester and have been hardest hit by the pandemic @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and Rivers Trust , Northern Roots , RSPB , City of Trees , The Conservation Volunteers , Cheshire Wildlife Trust and the Great Manchester Wetlands Partnership have come together to support Greater Manchester Combined Authority ’ s build back greener campaign.
” The fund will also support volunteering projects and campaigns to get children and families out into nature to improve health and wellbeing and encourage them to make lifestyle changes to benefit them and the natural world around them .
Daveen added : `` There is rising climate anxiety amongst young people @ @ @ @ @ @ @ by Covid-19 .
`` Our proposal will inspire and support volunteers across our 10 priority habit projects as well as delivering 12 traineeships targeted at 16-25 year-olds . ''

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The banks of a Bolton river are to be restored and natural flood defences bolstered as part of a £1.8 million 'green recovery' project.
The River Croal is one of the priority projects for the Greater Manchester Environment Fund (GMEF) that will establish a network for nature across the region.
As part of the funding, 37 jobs will be created or safeguarded, including 12 traineeships.
The GMEF is being established to deliver the area’s ambition for a 'clean, carbon-neutral, climate resilient city region with a thriving natural environment', by aligning public and philanthropic funding and attracting private investment.
Managed by the Wildlife Trust for Lancashire, Manchester and North Merseyside, which has a base on Bury Road in Bolton, the fund will be launched in spring.
With the success of a collaborative bid to the Green Recovery Challenge Fund, some projects will start now to demonstrate a desire to provide networks for nature to flourish.
Up to 59 hectares of habitats along the Croal are within the project, with the aim to fund natural flood management projects and peatland restoration, transforming areas into carbon stores.
The River Croal is a tributary of the Irwell and flows eastwards through Bolton, collecting Gilnow Brook and the larger River Tonge at Darcy Lever.
Most of the river is culverted through Bolton town centre, running under Knowsley Street, Market Place and Bridge Street.
It meets the Irwell at Nob End, Kearsley after a total course of around ten miles.
Other Greater Manchester projects include the restoration of 48 hectares of wetland and lowland peat on the mosses in Salford and Wigan, 117 hectares of moorland peat on the Pennines above Oldham and 58 hectares of improved habitats, including island habitats along the Ashton and Rochdale canals.
The Wildlife Trust’s director of nature and wellbeing, Daveen Wallis, said: "This is brilliant news.
"The fund will reflect the bee brand, pollinating projects with financial support so they can blossom and be part of the recovery of nature in Greater Manchester.
"The bid is a collaboration between environmental non-government organisations who work across Greater Manchester and have been hardest hit by the pandemic.
"Mersey Rivers Trust, Canal and Rivers Trust, Northern Roots, RSPB, City of Trees, The Conservation Volunteers, Cheshire Wildlife Trust and the Great Manchester Wetlands Partnership have come together to support Greater Manchester Combined Authority’s build back greener campaign.”
The fund will also support volunteering projects and campaigns to get children and families out into nature to improve health and wellbeing and encourage them to make lifestyle changes to benefit them and the natural world around them.
Daveen added: "There is rising climate anxiety amongst young people who have also been hit the hardest by Covid-19.
"Our proposal will inspire and support volunteers across our 10 priority habit projects as well as delivering 12 traineeships targeted at 16-25 year-olds."


themanchestereveningnews--2020-12-19--Police say there have been no arrests after car smashed into home

Police say no arrests have been made following an incident which left the front wall of a house caved in .
Emergency services rushed to Tonge Moor Road , Bolton , last night ( December 18 ) after a white Vauxhall Insignia smashed into the front of a house near Welling Street .
The window frame was bent back and the wall was broken due to the crash .
A spokesman for Greater Manchester Police ( GMP ) said that it was reported as a two-vehicle collision , but officers confirmed that no arrests have been made and enquiries are @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and closed Tonge Moor Road and Thicketford Road between Union Road and Ainsworth Lane .
The wall of the house has since been boarded up and Electricity North West have put barriers up around the property .
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Police say no arrests have been made following an incident which left the front wall of a house caved in.
Emergency services rushed to Tonge Moor Road, Bolton, last night (December 18) after a white Vauxhall Insignia smashed into the front of a house near Welling Street.
The window frame was bent back and the wall was broken due to the crash.
A spokesman for Greater Manchester Police (GMP) said that it was reported as a two-vehicle collision, but officers confirmed that no arrests have been made and enquiries are still ongoing.
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Officers arrived around 7pm and closed Tonge Moor Road and Thicketford Road between Union Road and Ainsworth Lane.
The wall of the house has since been boarded up and Electricity North West have put barriers up around the property.
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themanchestereveningnews--2020-12-19--Man City line up vs Southampton includes Torres and Stones but no Jesus

Manchester City have recalled John Stones and Ferran Torres to the starting line-up for the Premier League fixture at Southampton , but Gabriel Jesus is missing completely .
City go into this game on the back of two draws which have highlighted their goalscoring troubles once again this season .
To try and combat their misfiring attack , Pep Guardiola has named a forward line of Ferran Torres , Raheem Sterling and Bernardo Silva .
Sergio Aguero returned against West Brom on Tuesday but subsequently missed two days of training .
Guardiola confirmed Aguero made it through Friday 's training @ @ @ @ @ @ @ at St Mary 's .
However , there is no sign of Jesus , who has looked tired in recent games , with youngster Felix Nmecha also on the bench .
In defence , Guardiola has recalled John Stones after resting the Englishman against West Brom , with Ruben Dias his partner .
The fullbacks are the returning Kyle Walker and Joao Cancelo , who moves over to the left .
Ahead of them , Rodri starts once again with Kevin De Bruyne and Ilkay Gundogan ahead of him .
With the Premier @ @ @ @ @ @ @ players allowed to be named on the bench , there is room for Nmecha , Aguero , Benjamin Mendy , Phil Foden and the returning Aleks Zinchenko among the substitutes .
However , Aymeric Laporte was also missing from the squad .

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Manchester City have recalled John Stones and Ferran Torres to the starting line-up for the Premier League fixture at Southampton, but Gabriel Jesus is missing completely.
City go into this game on the back of two draws which have highlighted their goalscoring troubles once again this season. To try and combat their misfiring attack, Pep Guardiola has named a forward line of Ferran Torres, Raheem Sterling and Bernardo Silva.
Sergio Aguero returned against West Brom on Tuesday but subsequently missed two days of training. Guardiola confirmed Aguero made it through Friday's training session, and he makes the bench at St Mary's.
However, there is no sign of Jesus, who has looked tired in recent games, with youngster Felix Nmecha also on the bench.
In defence, Guardiola has recalled John Stones after resting the Englishman against West Brom, with Ruben Dias his partner.
The fullbacks are the returning Kyle Walker and Joao Cancelo, who moves over to the left.
Ahead of them, Rodri starts once again with Kevin De Bruyne and Ilkay Gundogan ahead of him.
With the Premier League this week expanding the number of players allowed to be named on the bench, there is room for Nmecha, Aguero, Benjamin Mendy, Phil Foden and the returning Aleks Zinchenko among the substitutes. However, Aymeric Laporte was also missing from the squad.
Man City starting XI vs Southampton: Ederson, Walker, Dias, Stones, Cancelo, Rodrigo, Gundogan, De Bruyne (C), Bernardo, Torres, Sterling.
Substitutes: Carson, Ake, Aguero, Zinchenko, Mendy, Fernandinho, Mahrez, Foden, Nmecha.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-12-19--Peter Kay to make rare return to spotlight in one-off special

If you are a Peter Kay fan then put January 2 in your calendar as the Bolton funnyman is set to make a rare appearance on radio .
In recent years , the much-loved comedian has mostly kept out of the spotlight and made his first television appearance in two years , back in April , during BBC 's The Big Night In .
On January 2 2021 , Peter will be joining Cat Deeley as she makes her BBC Radio 2 debut in a one-off programme next month .
Liverpool Echo reports that Cat Deeley 's show is one @ @ @ @ @ @ @ fill the slot vacated by Graham Norton , who is leaving the station .
Norton will be replaced permanently by Claudia Winkleman in February but between then , the likes of Cat Deeley and Nicki Chapman will fill in .
Of her stint on BBC Radio 2 , Cat Deeley , 44 , told the Press Association : `` I 'm thrilled to be making my Radio 2 debut on Saturday January 2 .
`` This time of year always fills us with love , hope and optimism , even if it looks @ @ @ @ @ @ @ We may not gather in the same ways or in the same places , but we are always together in our hearts . ''
She added : `` Gather round the radio and tune in to hear me chatting to some fantastic guests and playing the best music . ''
Deeley said the thing she is looking forward to most is speaking to listeners .
She said : `` I 've missed casual conversations , laughing with new friends I 've just met , putting the world to rights with acquaintances that brighten @ @ @ @ @ @ @ do n't stay strangers for long so let 's start the year as we mean to go on ... together . ''
Today ( December 19 ) is Norton 's last day presenting on BBC Radio 2 as he leaves the station 10 years after he first joined .

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If you are a Peter Kay fan then put January 2 in your calendar as the Bolton funnyman is set to make a rare appearance on radio.
In recent years, the much-loved comedian has mostly kept out of the spotlight and made his first television appearance in two years, back in April, during BBC's The Big Night In.
On January 2 2021, Peter will be joining Cat Deeley as she makes her BBC Radio 2 debut in a one-off programme next month.
Liverpool Echo reports that Cat Deeley's show is one of a number of programmes which will fill the slot vacated by Graham Norton, who is leaving the station.
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Norton will be replaced permanently by Claudia Winkleman in February but between then, the likes of Cat Deeley and Nicki Chapman will fill in.
Of her stint on BBC Radio 2, Cat Deeley, 44, told the Press Association: "I'm thrilled to be making my Radio 2 debut on Saturday January 2.
"This time of year always fills us with love, hope and optimism, even if it looks a little different this year.
"We may not gather in the same ways or in the same places, but we are always together in our hearts."
She added: "Gather round the radio and tune in to hear me chatting to some fantastic guests and playing the best music."
Deeley said the thing she is looking forward to most is speaking to listeners.
She said: "I've missed casual conversations, laughing with new friends I've just met, putting the world to rights with acquaintances that brighten your day and connecting with people that don't stay strangers for long so let's start the year as we mean to go on... together."
Today (December 19) is Norton's last day presenting on BBC Radio 2 as he leaves the station 10 years after he first joined.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-12-19--Bolton Wanderers lineup v Tranmere Rovers confirmed: one change made

Bolton Wanderers manager Ian Evatt has made one change to the side to take on Tranmere Rovers this afternoon .
Wanderers take on Rovers at the University of Bolton Stadium in League Two in their final game before Christmas .
Bolton are aiming to secure back-to-back victories after beating Cheltenham Town on the road in midweek .
Against the Trotters this afternoon are a Tranmere side under former Bolton boss Keith Hill who have lost their last two games on the bounce .
The most recent of these was last weekend when Tranmere was thrashed 5-0 by Exeter City .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ has made one change to the side which secured three points against the Robins .
Matt Gilks continues in goal with the established back three of Alex Baptiste , Ricardo Almeida Santos and Ryan Delaney start once more .
There is a change in the wing-back areas however as Harry Brockbank comes in for Reiss Greenidge on the left flank , while Gethin Jones is set to continue on the right flank .
In central midfield , youngster George Thomason continues in the engine room alongside skipper Antoni Sarcevic .
The number 10 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Lloyd Isgrove who keeps his place in the side after starting against Cheltenham And upfront , the first choice strike partnership of Eoin Doyle and Nathan Delfouneso continues .
On the bench today for Wanderers are Billy Crellin , Brandon Comley , Ali Crawford , Tom White , Jamie Mascoll , Greenidge and Ronan Darcy .

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Bolton Wanderers manager Ian Evatt has made one change to the side to take on Tranmere Rovers this afternoon.
Wanderers take on Rovers at the University of Bolton Stadium in League Two in their final game before Christmas.
Bolton are aiming to secure back-to-back victories after beating Cheltenham Town on the road in midweek.
Against the Trotters this afternoon are a Tranmere side under former Bolton boss Keith Hill who have lost their last two games on the bounce.
The most recent of these was last weekend when Tranmere was thrashed 5-0 by Exeter City.
And for today's match, Evatt has made one change to the side which secured three points against the Robins.
Matt Gilks continues in goal with the established back three of Alex Baptiste, Ricardo Almeida Santos and Ryan Delaney start once more.
There is a change in the wing-back areas however as Harry Brockbank comes in for Reiss Greenidge on the left flank, while Gethin Jones is set to continue on the right flank.
In central midfield, youngster George Thomason continues in the engine room alongside skipper Antoni Sarcevic.
The number 10 role for today's game will be Lloyd Isgrove who keeps his place in the side after starting against Cheltenham
And upfront, the first choice strike partnership of Eoin Doyle and Nathan Delfouneso continues.
On the bench today for Wanderers are Billy Crellin, Brandon Comley, Ali Crawford, Tom White, Jamie Mascoll, Greenidge and Ronan Darcy.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-12-19--Manchester United news and transfers LIVE

Ole Gunnar Solskjaer is expecting a stern test from Leeds United as they prepare for their first Premier League trip @ @ @ @ @ 17 years .
Leeds travel to Old Trafford in the league for the first time @ @ @ @ @ after a 16-year absence from the top-flight and could go to within three points of @ @ @ @ @ Solskjaer is sweating over the fitness of Edinson Cavani for the game , with the @ @ @ @ @ problem .
He also suggested he could break up the centre-back partnership of Harry Maguire @ @ @ @ @ festive period .
`` I can ’ t wait , '' Solskjaer said .
`` @ @ @ @ @ long , of course .
I know how much it means for our supporters and @ @ @ @ @ s a different type of Leeds coming up with the coach that has really done @ @ @ @ @ and will test us to the limit .

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Ole Gunnar Solskjaer is expecting a stern test from Leeds United as they prepare for their first Premier League trip to Manchester United in nearly 17 years.
Leeds travel to Old Trafford in the league for the first time since February 2004 on Sunday after a 16-year absence from the top-flight and could go to within three points of United with a win.
Solskjaer is sweating over the fitness of Edinson Cavani for the game, with the Uruguayan doubtful with a groin problem. He also suggested he could break up the centre-back partnership of Harry Maguire and Victor Lindelof over the festive period.
"I can’t wait," Solskjaer said of the Leeds game. "It’s been too long, of course. I know how much it means for our supporters and our club. It’s a different type of Leeds coming up with the coach that has really done a great job with them and will test us to the limit."
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themanchestereveningnews--2020-12-19--What time is Boris Johnson's Downing Street press conference today?

Boris Johnson will today hold a televised press conference following an emergency cabinet call .
The Prime Minister will be joined by chief medical officer Chris Whitty and the chief scientific adviser Sir Patrick Vallance .
Ministers met yesterday to discuss how to deal with a new strain of coronavirus which is spreading through London , Essex and Kent .
And now , the Mirror reports , they will meet again today as the Prime Minister comes under pressure over controversial plans to ease Covid restrictions over Christmas .
Wales ’ First Minister Mark Drakeford and Scotland ’ s First @ @ @ @ @ @ @ four nations call earlier , and will also be charing cabinet meetings this afternoon .
Downing Street has confirmed the press conference will take place at 4pm .
It comes after Prof Whitty earlier released a statement saying the new coronavirus variant can spread more quickly .
He said : “ As announced on Monday , the UK has identified a new variant of Covid-19 through Public Health England ’ s genomic surveillance .
“ As a result of the rapid spread of the new variant , preliminary modelling data and rapidly rising @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the New and Emerging Respiratory Virus Threats Advisory Group ( NERVTAG ) now consider that the new strain can spread more quickly .
“ We have alerted the World Health Organisation and are continuing to analyse the available data to improve our understanding .
“ There is no current evidence to suggest the new strain causes a higher mortality rate or that it affects vaccines and treatments , although urgent work is under way to confirm this .
“ Given this latest development , it is now more vital than ever that the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ area to reduce transmission .
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Boris Johnson will today hold a televised press conference following an emergency cabinet call.
The Prime Minister will be joined by chief medical officer Chris Whitty and the chief scientific adviser Sir Patrick Vallance.
Ministers met yesterday to discuss how to deal with a new strain of coronavirus which is spreading through London, Essex and Kent.
And now, the Mirror reports, they will meet again today as the Prime Minister comes under pressure over controversial plans to ease Covid restrictions over Christmas.
Wales’ First Minister Mark Drakeford and Scotland’s First Minister Nicola Sturgeon said they held a four nations call earlier, and will also be charing cabinet meetings this afternoon.
Downing Street has confirmed the press conference will take place at 4pm.
It comes after Prof Whitty earlier released a statement saying the new coronavirus variant can spread more quickly.
He said: “As announced on Monday, the UK has identified a new variant of Covid-19 through Public Health England’s genomic surveillance.
“As a result of the rapid spread of the new variant, preliminary modelling data and rapidly rising incidence rates in the South East, the New and Emerging Respiratory Virus Threats Advisory Group (NERVTAG) now consider that the new strain can spread more quickly.
“We have alerted the World Health Organisation and are continuing to analyse the available data to improve our understanding.
“There is no current evidence to suggest the new strain causes a higher mortality rate or that it affects vaccines and treatments, although urgent work is under way to confirm this.
“Given this latest development, it is now more vital than ever that the public continue to take action in their area to reduce transmission.”


themanchestereveningnews--2020-12-19--Prof Whitty issues statement on new strain - says it can spread more quickly

Professor Chris Whitty has issed a statement on the new new strain of coronavirus that has been detected in England - and says it can spread more quickly .
The chief medical officer for England says the UK has now alerted the World Health Organisation ( WHO ) .
Work is currently being undertaken to see whether or not the new strain causes a higher mortality rate or affects vaccines and treatments .
However Prof Whitty says there is no evidence at this stage to suggest this .
He said in his statement : “ As announced on Monday , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of Covid-19 through Public Health England ’ s genomic surveillance .
“ As a result of the rapid spread of the new variant , preliminary modelling data and rapidly rising incidence rates in the South East , the New and Emerging Respiratory Virus Threats Advisory Group ( NERVTAG ) now consider that the new strain can spread more quickly .
“ We have alerted the World Health Organisation and are continuing to analyse the available data to improve our understanding .
“ There is no current evidence to suggest the new strain causes @ @ @ @ @ @ @ affects vaccines and treatments , although urgent work is under way to confirm this .
“ Given this latest development , it is now more vital than ever that the public continue to take action in their area to reduce transmission.
” The Prime Minister will host a cabinet call “ shortly ” and will later hold a press conference with the chief medical officer Chris Whitty and the chief scientific adviser Sir Patrick Vallance .
Ministers met yesterday to discuss how to deal with a new strain of coronavirus which is spreading @ @ @ @ @ @ @ And now , the Mirror reports , they will meet again today as the Prime Minister comes under pressure over controversial plans to ease restrictions over Christmas .

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Professor Chris Whitty has issed a statement on the new new strain of coronavirus that has been detected in England - and says it can spread more quickly.
The chief medical officer for England says the UK has now alerted the World Health Organisation (WHO).
Work is currently being undertaken to see whether or not the new strain causes a higher mortality rate or affects vaccines and treatments.
However Prof Whitty says there is no evidence at this stage to suggest this.
He said in his statement: “As announced on Monday, the UK has identified a new variant of Covid-19 through Public Health England’s genomic surveillance.
“As a result of the rapid spread of the new variant, preliminary modelling data and rapidly rising incidence rates in the South East, the New and Emerging Respiratory Virus Threats Advisory Group (NERVTAG) now consider that the new strain can spread more quickly.
“We have alerted the World Health Organisation and are continuing to analyse the available data to improve our understanding.
“There is no current evidence to suggest the new strain causes a higher mortality rate or that it affects vaccines and treatments, although urgent work is under way to confirm this.
“Given this latest development, it is now more vital than ever that the public continue to take action in their area to reduce transmission.”
The Prime Minister will host a cabinet call “shortly” and will later hold a press conference with the chief medical officer Chris Whitty and the chief scientific adviser Sir Patrick Vallance.
Ministers met yesterday to discuss how to deal with a new strain of coronavirus which is spreading through London, Essex and Kent.
And now, the Mirror reports, they will meet again today as the Prime Minister comes under pressure over controversial plans to ease restrictions over Christmas.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-12-19--Boris Johnson to hold press conference following emergency cabinet meeting

Boris Johnson is to hold a press briefing after a last minute cabinet meeting amid discussions of a new strain of coronavirus .
The Prime Minister will host a cabinet call “ shortly ” and will later hold a press conference with the chief medical officer Chris Whitty and the chief scientific adviser Sir Patrick Vallance .
Downing Street , confirming the arrangements this afternoon , has not said what will be discussed during the press conference .
However , Prof Whitty has issued a statement on a new variant of the virus in the UK .
The chief medical @ @ @ @ @ @ @ World Health Organisation that the new variant coronavirus can spread more rapidly .
“ As announced on Monday , the UK has identified a new variant of Covid-19 through Public Health England ’ s genomic surveillance , ” he said in a statement .
“ As a result of the rapid spread of the new variant , preliminary modelling data and rapidly rising incidence rates in the South East , the New and Emerging Respiratory Virus Threats Advisory Group ( NERVTAG ) now consider that the new strain can spread more quickly .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ Organisation and are continuing to analyse the available data to improve our understanding .
“ There is no current evidence to suggest the new strain causes a higher mortality rate or that it affects vaccines and treatments , although urgent work is under way to confirm this .
“ Given this latest development , it is now more vital than ever that the public continue to take action in their area to reduce transmission.
” Ministers met yesterday to discuss how to deal with a new strain of coronavirus which is spreading through @ @ @ @ @ @ @ now , the Mirror reports , they will meet again today as the Prime Minister comes under pressure over controversial plans to ease restrictions over Christmas .
Shadow health secretary Jonathan Ashworth has called on Boris Johnson to set out how he intends to stem the spread of coronavirus in an address to the nation .
“ It has been apparent for some days that the virus is again out of control in parts of the country .
The Government ’ s tiered system has failed to stem its spread , ” he @ @ @ @ @ @ @ conference will take place at 4pm .
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Boris Johnson is to hold a press briefing after a last minute cabinet meeting amid discussions of a new strain of coronavirus.
The Prime Minister will host a cabinet call “shortly” and will later hold a press conference with the chief medical officer Chris Whitty and the chief scientific adviser Sir Patrick Vallance.
Downing Street, confirming the arrangements this afternoon, has not said what will be discussed during the press conference.
However, Prof Whitty has issued a statement on a new variant of the virus in the UK.
The chief medical officer said the UK has informed the World Health Organisation that the new variant coronavirus can spread more rapidly.
“As announced on Monday, the UK has identified a new variant of Covid-19 through Public Health England’s genomic surveillance,” he said in a statement.
(Image: AP)
“As a result of the rapid spread of the new variant, preliminary modelling data and rapidly rising incidence rates in the South East, the New and Emerging Respiratory Virus Threats Advisory Group (NERVTAG) now consider that the new strain can spread more quickly.
“We have alerted the World Health Organisation and are continuing to analyse the available data to improve our understanding.
“There is no current evidence to suggest the new strain causes a higher mortality rate or that it affects vaccines and treatments, although urgent work is under way to confirm this.
“Given this latest development, it is now more vital than ever that the public continue to take action in their area to reduce transmission.”
Ministers met yesterday to discuss how to deal with a new strain of coronavirus which is spreading through London, Essex and Kent.
And now, the Mirror reports, they will meet again today as the Prime Minister comes under pressure over controversial plans to ease restrictions over Christmas.
Shadow health secretary Jonathan Ashworth has called on Boris Johnson to set out how he intends to stem the spread of coronavirus in an address to the nation.
“It has been apparent for some days that the virus is again out of control in parts of the country. The Government’s tiered system has failed to stem its spread,” he said in a statement.
The press conference will take place at 4pm.
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themanchestereveningnews--2020-12-19--Southampton vs Man City live updates

Southampton vs Man City live updates

Manchester City hope to begin their Christmas fixture schedule with a win this afternoon , but it wo n't be @ @ @ @ @ City were beaten at St Mary 's in their last meeting towards the end of @ @ @ @ @ have started this season as they ended the last to climb to third in the @ @ @ @ @ sees his City side in ninth place after two draws in their last two matches @ @ @ @ @ Sergio Aguero for the trip south after the striker missed two days of training after @ @ @ @ @ Brom on Tuesday .
Aguero returned to training on Friday to alleviate any fears of @ @ @ @ @ latest return from injury , but the Southampton game might come too soon for the @ @ @ @ @ to Southampton , City face Arsenal on Tuesday in the Carabao Cup , before Christmas @ @ @ @ @ , and a New Year trip to Chelsea .
Follow below for pre-match build-up , @ @ @ @ @ reaction from St Mary 's .

Manchester City began their Christmas fixture schedule with a win this afternoon, thanks to Raheem Sterling's goal against third-placed Southampton.
City were beaten at St Mary's in their last meeting towards the end of last season, and Southampton have started this season as they ended the last to climb to third in the Premier League. Pep Guardiola sees his City side in ninth place after two draws in their last two matches.
Guardiola welcomed back Sergio Aguero on the bench after the striker missed two days of training after a 14-minute cameo against West Brom on Tuesday. Aguero returned to training on Friday to alleviate any fears of any long-term setback from his latest return from injury, but fellow striker Gabriel Jesus missed the game with a tooth issue.
City were much improved, but only scored once as Sterling's close-range first half goal proved decisive as the Blues recorded an important three points.
Follow below for pre-match build-up, live match updates and post-match reaction from St Mary's.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-12-19--Man City fans pick their starting XI to face Southampton

Manchester City fans have had their say on who should start against Southampton this afternoon .
City go into the game on the back of consecutive draws that have checked their momentum following a strong run of form .
It means Pep Guardiola faces somewhat of a selection headache for the game as he mulls over whether to ring the changes or keep faith in the XI that recorded a 1-1 draw against West Brom but failed to make the most of having 77 per cent possession in the contest .
Here is how City fans think Guardiola should line-up @ @ @ @ @ @ @ fans have opted to keep Ederson in goal for the game .
There are two changes in defence , with Kyle Walker being recalled to the starting XI in place of Benjamin Mendy and John Stones coming in for Nathan Ake .
Walker starts on the right of a back four alongside Ruben Dias , Stones and Joao Cancelo .
Fernandinho starts instead of Ikay Gundogan in midfield , with Kevin De Bruyne and Rodri both keeping their places .
Ferran Torres is restored to City 's attack at the expense of Phil @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Sterling keep their place in the starting XI , with no place for the fit-again Sergio Aguero .
Guardiola has put the pressure on his side to right the wrongs of the West Brom draw - admitting they need to start winning in order to get their title challenge back on track .
He said : `` We know we have to start to win games and games .
`` If not , it will not be possible .
We know it .
But it ’ s not about the distance .
`` @ @ @ @ @ @ @ able to do , what Tottenham , what Southampton can do - there are eight teams in front of us .
`` We have a game less , but you have to win it .
Maybe we have played this game less , but we are not able to win it .
`` So we have to start to win games in a row , to be there at the end , or it will not be possible . ''

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Manchester City fans have had their say on who should start against Southampton this afternoon.
City go into the game on the back of consecutive draws that have checked their momentum following a strong run of form.
It means Pep Guardiola faces somewhat of a selection headache for the game as he mulls over whether to ring the changes or keep faith in the XI that recorded a 1-1 draw against West Brom but failed to make the most of having 77 per cent possession in the contest.
Here is how City fans think Guardiola should line-up for the game.
Unsurprisingly, City fans have opted to keep Ederson in goal for the game.
There are two changes in defence, with Kyle Walker being recalled to the starting XI in place of Benjamin Mendy and John Stones coming in for Nathan Ake.
Walker starts on the right of a back four alongside Ruben Dias, Stones and Joao Cancelo.
Fernandinho starts instead of Ikay Gundogan in midfield, with Kevin De Bruyne and Rodri both keeping their places.
Ferran Torres is restored to City's attack at the expense of Phil Foden.
Both Gabriel Jesus and Raheem Sterling keep their place in the starting XI, with no place for the fit-again Sergio Aguero.
Guardiola has put the pressure on his side to right the wrongs of the West Brom draw - admitting they need to start winning in order to get their title challenge back on track.
He said: "We know we have to start to win games and games.
"If not, it will not be possible. We know it. But it’s not about the distance.
"It’s about what Liverpool is able to do, what Tottenham, what Southampton can do - there are eight teams in front of us.
"We have a game less, but you have to win it. Maybe we have played this game less, but we are not able to win it.
"So we have to start to win games in a row, to be there at the end, or it will not be possible."


themanchestereveningnews--2020-12-19--How to watch Southampton vs Manchester City - live stream and TV details

Manchester City will be looking to keep the pressure on the top of the Premier League table as they travel down to Southampton this afternoon .
City have drawn their last two matches and face an in-form Saints side , who went into the weekend in third-place in the table .
Last time out , Pep Guardiola 's side could n't find a way to beat West Bromwich Albion , with the Baggies securing a 1-1 draw at the Etihad Stadium .
It was the same scoreline for Ralph Hasenhuttl 's Southampton side , as they picked up a point @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to be a tough challenge for City down on the south coast - and here 's everything you need to know ahead of the game .
What channel is Southampton v Man City on ?
The Premier League clash at St. Mary 's is being shown live on Amazon Prime Video , with kick-off at 3pm on Saturday afternoon .
The coverage for the game gets underway half an hour before the scheduled start time at 2:30pm .
Roberto Martinez and Harry Redknapp will be the pundits for the game in Southampton .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ being shown live on Amazon Prime Video , which is only available via subscription .
Prime is available as an app on iOS and Android , so you can view the match on your phone or tablet .
As well as this , Amazon Prime is available to download on Xbox and PlayStation .
Pep Guardiola 's side hosted West Brom as the busy December period kicks into full gear .
City were banking on three points against the struggling Baggies in order to stay in touch with the Premier League front-runners .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ have put City on course for the win , but after the visitors equalised soon after with a Ruben Dias own goal the Blues were unable to convert their relentless pressure into a winning goal .
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Southampton have a fully fit squad for the visit of City .
However , for the Blues , Sergio Aguero may not be risked after the striker missed a training session in midweek because of another knock .
Eric Garcia is still absent with a muscle problem , and likewise Oleksandr Zinchenko , who remains out .

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Manchester City will be looking to keep the pressure on the top of the Premier League table as they travel down to Southampton this afternoon.
City have drawn their last two matches and face an in-form Saints side, who went into the weekend in third-place in the table.
Last time out, Pep Guardiola 's side couldn't find a way to beat West Bromwich Albion, with the Baggies securing a 1-1 draw at the Etihad Stadium.
It was the same scoreline for Ralph Hasenhuttl's Southampton side, as they picked up a point away at Arsenal.
It looks set to be a tough challenge for City down on the south coast - and here's everything you need to know ahead of the game.
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What channel is Southampton v Man City on?
The Premier League clash at St. Mary's is being shown live on Amazon Prime Video, with kick-off at 3pm on Saturday afternoon.
The coverage for the game gets underway half an hour before the scheduled start time at 2:30pm.
Roberto Martinez and Harry Redknapp will be the pundits for the game in Southampton.
Where can I live stream Southampton v Man City?
As mentioned above, the game is being shown live on Amazon Prime Video, which is only available via subscription.
Prime is available as an app on iOS and Android, so you can view the match on your phone or tablet. As well as this, Amazon Prime is available to download on Xbox and PlayStation.
As well as this, Amazon Prime is available to download on Xbox and PlayStation.
Southampton v Man City: Team news
Southampton have a fully fit squad for the visit of City. However, for the Blues, Sergio Aguero may not be risked after the striker missed a training session in midweek because of another knock. Eric Garcia is still absent with a muscle problem, and likewise Oleksandr Zinchenko, who remains out.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-12-19--Mason Greenwood explains how Edinson Cavani helps him at Man United

Mason Greenwood admits he has been watching Edinson Cavani closely in Manchester United training and believes he 's benefitting from working with the veteran striker .
United completed a deadline day swoop for former Paris Saint-Germain striker Cavani in the summer , signing him on a free transfer to boost Ole Gunnar Solskjaer 's attacking options .
The 33-year-old has already scored vital goals for United against Southampton and according to Greenwood — 14 years his junior — the Uruguayan is helping behind the scenes too .
“ Anyone can learn from him , whether it is a young player @ @ @ @ @ @ @ told United 's official website on Cavani .
“ He has just come here and set an example , really .
I like the things he does so I obviously pick up on the little things he does .
`` I watch him in training and always have an eye on him , to see what movements he does , so I can add it to my game .
So it is a big benefit that he is here at the club I think .
“ You can see the two goals he @ @ @ @ @ @ @ It was stuff he has been doing for 10 to 15 years at PSG and at Napoli as well , so he is a good footballer.
” “ It is all about improvement , '' said Greenwood , who is keen to better himself and build on an excellent first full season in the United first team when he netted 17 senior goals .
`` You have always got to come up with new things because teams will start watching you , like we do with video analysis and stuff like that , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a few tricks up your sleeve.
” Greenwood could again start for United in this weekend 's crunch clash with Leeds .
The teenager admitted it will be a special occasion to welcome the Yorkshire club back to Old Trafford after a long absence from the Premier League .
Manchester United got back to winning ways against lowly Sheffield United and now aim for a similar result against cross-Pennine rivals Leeds United .
The bitter rivalry with Leeds renews at Old Trafford on Sunday , with Marcelo Bielsa 's intense style of play @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Solskjaer 's hopes of his team mounting a genuine challenge for the Premier League title .
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“ I am aware of it and I know quite a bit of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
“ I know the important games against Leeds , there has always been a big rivalry down at Elland Road and obviously at Old Trafford , so it will be a good game at the weekend .
“ I obviously played against them when I was a young kid in the Under-13s , 14s , 15s and 16s .
Before going into the game , you always knew it was a rivalry like Liverpool and City is .
So it is good to see them back in the Premier League so we @ @ @ @ @ @ @ because it is good to have rivals .
”

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Mason Greenwood admits he has been watching Edinson Cavani closely in Manchester United training and believes he's benefitting from working with the veteran striker.
United completed a deadline day swoop for former Paris Saint-Germain striker Cavani in the summer, signing him on a free transfer to boost Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's attacking options.
The 33-year-old has already scored vital goals for United against Southampton and according to Greenwood — 14 years his junior — the Uruguayan is helping behind the scenes too.
“Anyone can learn from him, whether it is a young player or an older player,” Greenwood told United's official website on Cavani. “He has just come here and set an example, really. I like the things he does so I obviously pick up on the little things he does.
"I watch him in training and always have an eye on him, to see what movements he does, so I can add it to my game. So it is a big benefit that he is here at the club I think.
“You can see the two goals he scored against Southampton were just unbelievable. It was stuff he has been doing for 10 to 15 years at PSG and at Napoli as well, so he is a good footballer.”
“It is all about improvement," said Greenwood, who is keen to better himself and build on an excellent first full season in the United first team when he netted 17 senior goals.
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"You have always got to come up with new things because teams will start watching you, like we do with video analysis and stuff like that, so you have always got to have a few tricks up your sleeve.”
Greenwood could again start for United in this weekend's crunch clash with Leeds. The teenager admitted it will be a special occasion to welcome the Yorkshire club back to Old Trafford after a long absence from the Premier League.
“I am aware of it and I know quite a bit of history at United,” added Greenwood.
“I know the important games against Leeds, there has always been a big rivalry down at Elland Road and obviously at Old Trafford, so it will be a good game at the weekend.
“I obviously played against them when I was a young kid in the Under-13s, 14s, 15s and 16s. Before going into the game, you always knew it was a rivalry like Liverpool and City is. So it is good to see them back in the Premier League so we can have a game like this, because it is good to have rivals.”


themanchestereveningnews--2020-12-19--LIVE updates as Boris Johnson Johnson to make announcement amid lockdown fears

Boris Johnson has called an emergency cabinet meeting for 1pm today ( Saturday ) amid growing fears of a third national lockdown .
Ministers met yesterday to discuss how to deal with a new strain of coronavirus which is spreading through London , Essex and Kent .
And now , the Mirror reports , they will meet again today as the Prime Minister comes under pressure over controversial plans to ease restrictions over Christmas .
Downing Street has confirmed that Boris Johnson will make an announcement at 4pm today .
Shadow health secretary Jonathan Ashworth has called on Boris Johnson @ @ @ @ @ @ @ stem the spread of coronavirus in an address to the nation .
“ It has been apparent for some days that the virus is again out of control in parts of the country .
The Government ’ s tiered system has failed to stem its spread , ” he said in a statement .
“ This is an incredibly serious moment and people are worried .
The Prime Minister has refused to take action to limit the virus ’ spread over Christmas .
All he has offered so far is confusion and indecision @ @ @ @ @ @ @ nation to explain what action he will be taking.
” We 'll have live updates throughout the day ...

Boris Johnson has announced that millions of people in London and the south east of England will go into Tier 4 lockdown from middnight.
It means non-essential shops, gyms, cinemas, hairdressers and bowling alleys will be forced to close for two weeks
Rules around visiting other households in Tier 1, 2 and 3 areas have also been tightened for the whole country.
It means up to three households are now only allowed to meet on Christmas Day as opposed to five days, as originally announced last month.
Boris Johnson held an emergency press conference today - where he announced the changes.
Mr Johnson told a Downing Street news conference that he was making the changes with a “very heavy heart”.
He said: “I know how much emotion people invest in this time of year, and how important it is, for instance, for grandparents to see their grandchildren, for families to be together.
“So I know how disappointing this will be. But we have said throughout this pandemic that we must and we will be guided by the science.
“When the science changes, we must change our response.”
Ministers met yesterday to discuss how to deal with a new strain of coronavirus which is spreading through London, Essex and Kent.
We'll have live updates throughout the day...


themanchestereveningnews--2020-12-19--Pundits disagree on Southampton v Man City Premier League predictions

Manchester City face Southampton this afternoon in a key Premier League clash and pundits have been offering up their verdicts on the contest .
City began the day back in ninth spot in the top tier after an indifferent start to the season which has seen Pep Guardiola 's men win only five of their opening 12 matches .
Southampton , however , are third coming into the game following an impressive and slightly surprising strong start to the 2020/21 campaign .
Subsequently then it 's perhaps not surprising that pundits Dimitar Berbatov , Michael Owen and Mark Lawrenson disagree @ @ @ @ @ @ @ afternoon .
Former Manchester United striker Berbatov has been providing his usual predictions for Betfair and he believes that the Blues will only take a point home from the south coast .
In a 1-1 prediction , he explained : `` This is going to be a difficult one for City , there ’ s something going on there , especially when a team with all that quality can ’ t beat West Brom .
Something isn ’ t quite right for them football-wise and I think they ’ re going to have @ @ @ @ @ @ @ or they could surprise us and bounce back . ''
Meanwhile , Owen is backing City to win and both teams to score .
He told BetVictor : `` I have been waxing lyrical about Southampton all season .
The Saints have been a joy to watch .
Ralph Hasenhuttl is certainly making a name for himself and I ’ m in no doubt he ’ ll fancy his side ’ s chances here .
`` I think this will be tight .
Sergio Aguero ’ s return is a welcome sight for @ @ @ @ @ @ @ pick up where he left off , I think that may be the difference . ''
Finally , Lawrenson believes the Blues will pull off a 2-0 victory at St Mary 's Stadium .
He told the BBC : `` Saints beat City the last time they came to St Mary 's , in July , and only Liverpool have a better home record than Ralph Hasenhuttl 's side this season .
But I am still going with City to come out on top , if Sergio Aguero returns up front . ''

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Manchester City face Southampton this afternoon in a key Premier League clash and pundits have been offering up their verdicts on the contest.
City began the day back in ninth spot in the top tier after an indifferent start to the season which has seen Pep Guardiola's men win only five of their opening 12 matches.
Southampton, however, are third coming into the game following an impressive and slightly surprising strong start to the 2020/21 campaign.
Subsequently then it's perhaps not surprising that pundits Dimitar Berbatov, Michael Owen and Mark Lawrenson disagree on what may be the outcome this afternoon.
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Former Manchester United striker Berbatov has been providing his usual predictions for Betfair and he believes that the Blues will only take a point home from the south coast.
In a 1-1 prediction, he explained: "This is going to be a difficult one for City, there’s something going on there, especially when a team with all that quality can’t beat West Brom. Something isn’t quite right for them football-wise and I think they’re going to have a tough time in this match, or they could surprise us and bounce back."
Meanwhile, Owen is backing City to win and both teams to score. He told BetVictor: "I have been waxing lyrical about Southampton all season. The Saints have been a joy to watch. Ralph Hasenhuttl is certainly making a name for himself and I’m in no doubt he’ll fancy his side’s chances here.
"I think this will be tight. Sergio Aguero’s return is a welcome sight for City fans, and if he can pick up where he left off, I think that may be the difference."
Finally, Lawrenson believes the Blues will pull off a 2-0 victory at St Mary's Stadium. He told the BBC: "Saints beat City the last time they came to St Mary's, in July, and only Liverpool have a better home record than Ralph Hasenhuttl's side this season. But I am still going with City to come out on top, if Sergio Aguero returns up front."


themanchestereveningnews--2020-12-19--Lateral flow testing will be used to help people visit family in care homes

Lateral flow testing trialled in Liverpool last month will be used to facilitate face-to-face visits at care homes in Wigan as part of a pilot from January .
The rapid coronavirus tests are already being used to test NHS staff and other frontline workers without Covid symptoms on a regular basis in the borough .
But due to concerns about the accuracy of lateral flow technology , families visiting loved ones at care homes will still have to take a standard swab test .
Wigan council 's director of adult social care and health Stuart Cowley told a scrutiny committee @ @ @ @ @ @ @ be used for visits .
He said : `` They should be seen as part of a set of risk management solutions to facilitate care home visiting .
`` Greater Manchester 's already put in some extra advice and guidance to make sure if people are using lateral flow tests to enable a negative result to facilitate a visit , that 's underpinned ideally by the PCR tests three days before .
`` They 're only used to be seen in conjunction with all the other defences you 'd want to put in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and PPE flowing to and out of the homes . ''
Age Well service manager Jenny Yates said lateral flow technology is part of a 'two-test approach ' that will be used to reintroduce care home visits .
She said : `` All of our care homes at the moment are going through training to do those lateral flow tests because it 's anticipated that as well as using lateral flow for visitors , at some point in the future we 'll also use lateral flow to compliment the PCR tests that 's @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
`` So it 's a two-test approach , plus PPE , plus handwashing , plus wherever appropriate and right socially distancing , all of the infection control measures about entrance and exit and cleaning down in between visits , and just ensuring that it 's a very well-managed and logistically sensible way of reintroducing visits in care homes . ''
During the first wave of the pandemic , 35 out of the borough 's 52 care homes experienced a Covid-19 outbreak .
Now , all but eight are completely Covid-free .
The @ @ @ @ @ @ @ is now 'steadily decreasing ' with a reduction over the last few weeks , according to the council manager .
She added : `` Early in the first wave , testing for people leaving hospital was n't really readily available and at the time we addressed that locally through a Wigan wide testing regime .
`` Building on that , but also in line with the government 's winter plan we 've established a designated location .
`` What that means is that individuals who are Covid positive and leaving the hospital setting @ @ @ @ @ @ @ care home .
`` Instead they 'll go to this safe haven setting for a 14-day isolation period .
`` The reason we 're doing that is to ensure that we 're reducing the risk of outbreaks within our homes . ''
Dr Muna Abdel Aziz , Salford council 's director of public health has led the group developing the advice for care homes on behalf of Greater Manchester .
She said : “ We know how incredibly difficult the pandemic has been for people who live in care home and their relatives @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , compounded by not being able to touch or hold hands with your loved ones for months has been heartbreaking .
So it ’ s great news that tests are now being made available to help this finally change .
“ However , the last thing anyone wants is for Covid to be accidentally introduced in to care homes .
This is why , over the last week or so , our own expert group on testing and infection control have been working with our care homes , as well as directors of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , to come up with proposals which we believe will minimise the risk of someone who may be carrying the virus from being able to visit inside a care home .
“ The advice we ’ re giving Greater Manchester ’ s care homes – and the visiting policy is their decision - is that people who would like to visit are asked to take a PCR test up to three days before , as well as a lateral flow rapid test on the day of the visit .
`` Care homes will @ @ @ @ @ @ @ arrangements for safe visiting in more detail in the coming days , to reflect their particular circumstances .
“ We ’ re confident and comfortable that this approach will give visitors , residents and care home staff far greater peace of mind about meeting up safely with their loved ones .
”

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Lateral flow testing trialled in Liverpool last month will be used to facilitate face-to-face visits at care homes in Wigan as part of a pilot from January.
The rapid coronavirus tests are already being used to test NHS staff and other frontline workers without Covid symptoms on a regular basis in the borough.
But due to concerns about the accuracy of lateral flow technology, families visiting loved ones at care homes will still have to take a standard swab test.
Wigan council's director of adult social care and health Stuart Cowley told a scrutiny committee on Thursday how lateral flow tests will be used for visits.
He said: "They should be seen as part of a set of risk management solutions to facilitate care home visiting.
"Greater Manchester's already put in some extra advice and guidance to make sure if people are using lateral flow tests to enable a negative result to facilitate a visit, that's underpinned ideally by the PCR tests three days before.
"They're only used to be seen in conjunction with all the other defences you'd want to put in place in terms of safe physical distance and PPE flowing to and out of the homes."
Age Well service manager Jenny Yates said lateral flow technology is part of a 'two-test approach' that will be used to reintroduce care home visits.
She said: "All of our care homes at the moment are going through training to do those lateral flow tests because it's anticipated that as well as using lateral flow for visitors, at some point in the future we'll also use lateral flow to compliment the PCR tests that's currently taking place on a weekly basis.
"So it's a two-test approach, plus PPE, plus handwashing, plus wherever appropriate and right socially distancing, all of the infection control measures about entrance and exit and cleaning down in between visits, and just ensuring that it's a very well-managed and logistically sensible way of reintroducing visits in care homes."
During the first wave of the pandemic, 35 out of the borough's 52 care homes experienced a Covid-19 outbreak. Now, all but eight are completely Covid-free.
The number of care homes reporting an outbreak is now 'steadily decreasing' with a reduction over the last few weeks, according to the council manager.
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She added: "Early in the first wave, testing for people leaving hospital wasn't really readily available and at the time we addressed that locally through a Wigan wide testing regime.
"Building on that, but also in line with the government's winter plan we've established a designated location.
"What that means is that individuals who are Covid positive and leaving the hospital setting will never directly be discharged to their care home.
"Instead they'll go to this safe haven setting for a 14-day isolation period.
"The reason we're doing that is to ensure that we're reducing the risk of outbreaks within our homes."
Dr Muna Abdel Aziz, Salford council's director of public health has led the group developing the advice for care homes on behalf of Greater Manchester.
She said: “We know how incredibly difficult the pandemic has been for people who live in care home and their relatives – the desperate worry about catching Covid, compounded by not being able to touch or hold hands with your loved ones for months has been heartbreaking. So it’s great news that tests are now being made available to help this finally change.
“However, the last thing anyone wants is for Covid to be accidentally introduced in to care homes. This is why, over the last week or so, our own expert group on testing and infection control have been working with our care homes, as well as directors of public health and of adult social care, to come up with proposals which we believe will minimise the risk of someone who may be carrying the virus from being able to visit inside a care home.
“The advice we’re giving Greater Manchester’s care homes – and the visiting policy is their decision - is that people who would like to visit are asked to take a PCR test up to three days before, as well as a lateral flow rapid test on the day of the visit.
"Care homes will be writing to relatives to explain their arrangements for safe visiting in more detail in the coming days, to reflect their particular circumstances.
“We’re confident and comfortable that this approach will give visitors, residents and care home staff far greater peace of mind about meeting up safely with their loved ones.”


themanchestereveningnews--2020-12-19--Daniel James stance on Manchester United January transfer exit

Daniel James is committed to remaining at Manchester United beyond the end of the January transfer window , despite suggestions he may move .
The United winger has struggled for game time this season under Ole Gunnar Solskjaer , after his form dipped at the start of 2020 .
He has n't started a game since the 0-0 draw with Chelsea on October 24th .
That has prompted rumours suggesting Leeds United may again come in for James , but MEN Sport understands the 23-year-old wants to continue fighting for his place .
Marcelo Bielsa 's side almost signed James @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Welsh club pulled the plug on the deal at the 11th hour — a saga well documented by Amazon documentary 'Take Us Home ' about Leeds in the Championship .
Leeds reignited interest in James in the summer just gone , though sources close to the player told the MEN the move 'was never on ' and Leeds signed wingers Raphinha and Ian Poveda instead .
United host Leeds at Old Trafford on Sunday , the first meeting of the two clubs since the Whites ' promotion to the Premier League and since @ @ @ @ @ @ @ fee , plus add-ons , from Swansea in June 2019 .
Everton have also been touted for a move in recent weeks , though James is enjoying life under Solskjaer and believes he can win back a spot in the United coach 's first team plans .
Manchester United got back to winning ways against lowly Sheffield United and now aim for a similar result against cross-Pennine rivals Leeds United .
The bitter rivalry with Leeds renews at Old Trafford on Sunday , with Marcelo Bielsa 's intense style of play offering a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ hopes of his team mounting a genuine challenge for the Premier League title .
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James is eager to play more regularly as he prepares to play at Euro 2021 with Wales next summer .

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Daniel James is committed to remaining at Manchester United beyond the end of the January transfer window, despite suggestions he may move.
The United winger has struggled for game time this season under Ole Gunnar Solskjaer, after his form dipped at the start of 2020. He hasn't started a game since the 0-0 draw with Chelsea on October 24th.
That has prompted rumours suggesting Leeds United may again come in for James, but MEN Sport understands the 23-year-old wants to continue fighting for his place.
Marcelo Bielsa's side almost signed James from Swansea in January 2019 before the Welsh club pulled the plug on the deal at the 11th hour — a saga well documented by Amazon documentary 'Take Us Home' about Leeds in the Championship. Leeds reignited interest in James in the summer just gone, though sources close to the player told the MEN the move 'was never on' and Leeds signed wingers Raphinha and Ian Poveda instead.
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United host Leeds at Old Trafford on Sunday, the first meeting of the two clubs since the Whites' promotion to the Premier League and since United snapped up James for an £15million fee, plus add-ons, from Swansea in June 2019.
Everton have also been touted for a move in recent weeks, though James is enjoying life under Solskjaer and believes he can win back a spot in the United coach's first team plans.
He scored on his last United appearance in the 4-1 Champions League victory over Istanbul Basaksehir last month and was named on the bench for the recent trip to Sheffield United.
James is eager to play more regularly as he prepares to play at Euro 2021 with Wales next summer.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-12-19--Bruno Fernandes is helping Man Utd to emulate Sir Alex Ferguson strengths

Some Manchester United fans are fond of rewriting history when it comes to looking back on Sir Alex Ferguson 's tenure .
By many accounts , United never lost a game under the Scot , never struggled , never trailed and were never forced to scratch out ugly wins when they were n't playing well .
Maybe it is rose-tinted spectacles or plain nostalgia that makes people forget , but United were not always perfect under Ferguson .
They often found a way , and especially in the latter years they were actually not great to watch and were bailed @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Rooney or Robin van Persie .
This came to mind when listening to Gary Neville 's assessment of the current United side after one of Ole Gunnar Solskjaer 's recent comeback victories ( of which there have been many ) .
After United had laboured in a poor first-half performance against West Ham , they then turned on the style in the second half to secure what 's fast becoming a trademark Solskjaer win away from home .
Goals from Paul Pogba , Mason Greenwood and Marcus Rashford sealed a 3-1 victory but @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Manchester United have is four or five match-winners , game-changers , that play in moments , '' said the former United skipper on Sky Sports .
`` My concern is for the longer-term because you need performances that knit together that look like an identity is building .
I ca n't quite see what they are yet .
`` They ca n't play without Bruno [ Fernandes ] .
I do n't know what it is , he 's a very good player but you 'd think that [ Donny ] Van de @ @ @ @ @ @ @ McTominay in midfield with [ Mason ] Greenwood , [ Edinson ] Cavani and [ Anthony ] Martial would be able to do so much better than that .
`` The minute Bruno comes on — and Marcus Rashford as well who probably had a bigger impact [ against West Ham ] — but Bruno 's impact on the team is huge.
`` Neville 's message was clear ; that United are overly reliant on Fernandes and Rashford , which was again the headline you may have discerned from their 3-2 win at @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a brace and while Fernandes unusually came away without a goal or assist , he was again crucial .
Neville would no doubt have seen the Bramall Lane win in the same vein as the one at West Ham .
His comments leave question marks about United 's style of play and their identity under Solskjaer , but this is where is the former right-back misses the mark .
It is quite obvious to anyone that Solskjaer has improved upon the style that his predecessors Jose Mourinho and Louis van Gaal implemented when @ @ @ @ @ @ @ He has a preference for counter-attacking , but so did Ferguson in many matches .
And yes , United need to take better control of games from the outset , but they have shown themselves capable of doing just that — just look at the post-lockdown period towards the end of last season .
And in Fernandes , United have a player who belongs in the upper echelons of world football , and who may be in discussions for FIFA awards this time next year if his fine form continues .
Rashford , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to improve , having already helped bring a swashbuckling and exciting attacking style to United , playing ahead of the Portuguese playmaker .
Pogba , for all his faults , fits nicely into Solskjaer 's preferred brand of football , too .
Nobody is saying that Solskjaer has reached Ferguson-esque levels of consistency .
He has n't .
But the Norwegian 's style now is not a million miles away from what United fans have been craving since 2013 .
They are more than just a team of moments .
They have gone @ @ @ @ @ @ @ games to sit just three points off second place , with a game in hand , amid genuine talk of a title challenge .
Now , it 's about proving their style can be successful enough to win trophies .
Because that 's one element of the Ferguson era that nobody forgets .

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Some Manchester United fans are fond of rewriting history when it comes to looking back on Sir Alex Ferguson's tenure.
By many accounts, United never lost a game under the Scot, never struggled, never trailed and were never forced to scratch out ugly wins when they weren't playing well.
Maybe it is rose-tinted spectacles or plain nostalgia that makes people forget, but United were not always perfect under Ferguson. They often found a way, and especially in the latter years they were actually not great to watch and were bailed out by superb individuals, like Wayne Rooney or Robin van Persie.
This came to mind when listening to Gary Neville's assessment of the current United side after one of Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's recent comeback victories (of which there have been many).
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After United had laboured in a poor first-half performance against West Ham, they then turned on the style in the second half to secure what's fast becoming a trademark Solskjaer win away from home. Goals from Paul Pogba, Mason Greenwood and Marcus Rashford sealed a 3-1 victory but Neville voiced some concerns.
"What Manchester United have is four or five match-winners, game-changers, that play in moments," said the former United skipper on Sky Sports.
"My concern is for the longer-term because you need performances that knit together that look like an identity is building. I can't quite see what they are yet.
"They can't play without Bruno [Fernandes]. I don't know what it is, he's a very good player but you'd think that [Donny] Van de Beek and Pogba, [Scott] McTominay in midfield with [Mason] Greenwood, [Edinson] Cavani and [Anthony] Martial would be able to do so much better than that.
"The minute Bruno comes on — and Marcus Rashford as well who probably had a bigger impact [against West Ham] — but Bruno's impact on the team is huge. "
Neville's message was clear; that United are overly reliant on Fernandes and Rashford, which was again the headline you may have discerned from their 3-2 win at Sheffield United in midweek. Rashford bagged a brace and while Fernandes unusually came away without a goal or assist, he was again crucial.
Neville would no doubt have seen the Bramall Lane win in the same vein as the one at West Ham.
His comments leave question marks about United's style of play and their identity under Solskjaer, but this is where is the former right-back misses the mark.
It is quite obvious to anyone that Solskjaer has improved upon the style that his predecessors Jose Mourinho and Louis van Gaal implemented when they were in the United hotseat. He has a preference for counter-attacking, but so did Ferguson in many matches. And yes, United need to take better control of games from the outset, but they have shown themselves capable of doing just that — just look at the post-lockdown period towards the end of last season.
And in Fernandes, United have a player who belongs in the upper echelons of world football, and who may be in discussions for FIFA awards this time next year if his fine form continues. Rashford, Martial and Greenwood are all young enough to improve, having already helped bring a swashbuckling and exciting attacking style to United, playing ahead of the Portuguese playmaker. Pogba, for all his faults, fits nicely into Solskjaer's preferred brand of football, too.
Nobody is saying that Solskjaer has reached Ferguson-esque levels of consistency. He hasn't. But the Norwegian's style now is not a million miles away from what United fans have been craving since 2013.
They are more than just a team of moments.
They have gone unbeaten in their past seven Premier League games to sit just three points off second place, with a game in hand, amid genuine talk of a title challenge. Now, it's about proving their style can be successful enough to win trophies. Because that's one element of the Ferguson era that nobody forgets.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-12-19--Leeds' Kalvin Phillips sends demand to teammates over Man United rivalry

Leeds United star Kalvin Phillips has demanded his teammates make sure they are on top form to face Manchester United this weekend .
Phillips ' side make the short trip across the Pennines on Sunday for their first Premier League fixture against United in almost 17 years and the midfielder is under no illusions over how big the game is .
Having grown up in the city and come through Leeds ' academy , the 25-year-old has strong memories of previous meetings between the two sides and is well aware of how feisty the games can be .
It means @ @ @ @ @ @ @ his teammates how important the match is .
Talking to Jermaine Jenas on BBC Radio Five Live , Phillips revealed he made sure his teammates switched their focus to Sunday 's game immediately after their midweek win over Newcastle United .
With Leeds ' energetic style of play under Marcelo Bielsa grabbing plenty of attention since their return to the Premier League , the game is eagerly-anticipated , and Phillips has told his teammates to make sure they are in fine fettle for the contest .
He said : `` I 've always @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 've not been in the top flight for some time .
Manchester United got back to winning ways against lowly Sheffield United and now aim for a similar result against cross-Pennine rivals Leeds United .
The bitter rivalry with Leeds renews at Old Trafford on Sunday , with Marcelo Bielsa 's intense style of play offering a big challenge to Ole Gunnar Solskjaer 's hopes of his team mounting a genuine challenge for the Premier League title .
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`` I grew up when Leeds were in the top flight and then we faded away and did n't play them as much , but still , to this day , I can remember my family members , just how hostile it was , and with tackles flying in .
`` @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 'm looking forward to because I know what it means to everyone .
`` I 've been walking around the changing room after the Newcastle game , telling everyone to make sure they 're ready and doing everything they can to recover their muscles because this is the biggest game of the season . ''

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Leeds United star Kalvin Phillips has demanded his teammates make sure they are on top form to face Manchester United this weekend.
Phillips' side make the short trip across the Pennines on Sunday for their first Premier League fixture against United in almost 17 years and the midfielder is under no illusions over how big the game is.
Having grown up in the city and come through Leeds' academy, the 25-year-old has strong memories of previous meetings between the two sides and is well aware of how feisty the games can be.
It means he has been keen to emphasise to his teammates how important the match is.
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Talking to Jermaine Jenas on BBC Radio Five Live, Phillips revealed he made sure his teammates switched their focus to Sunday's game immediately after their midweek win over Newcastle United.
With Leeds' energetic style of play under Marcelo Bielsa grabbing plenty of attention since their return to the Premier League, the game is eagerly-anticipated, and Phillips has told his teammates to make sure they are in fine fettle for the contest.
He said: "I've always understood how big it was. We've not been in the top flight for some time.
"I grew up when Leeds were in the top flight and then we faded away and didn't play them as much, but still, to this day, I can remember my family members, just how hostile it was, and with tackles flying in.
"It's one game this year I'm looking forward to because I know what it means to everyone.
"I've been walking around the changing room after the Newcastle game, telling everyone to make sure they're ready and doing everything they can to recover their muscles because this is the biggest game of the season."


themanchestereveningnews--2020-12-19--Gemma Atkinson issued 'warning' about having more children with Gorka Marquez

Strictly Come Dancing star Gemma Atkinson has been issued a 'warning ' by her mum about having more kids with husband and professional dancer Gorka Marquez .
Gemma revealed the news on Channel 4 show Steph 's Packed Lunch , where she explained how her mum wants her to wait a bit longer before having any more kids .
The 36-year-old actress , who shares one-year-old Mia with her Strictly Come Dancing boyfriend Gorka , revealed that her mum thinks Mia can wait a little longer to have siblings .
It comes as Gorka , who Gemma met when she @ @ @ @ @ @ @ up for the final this weekend with his dance partner Maisie Smith .
Gemma was chatting on Channel 4 's Steph ’ s Packed Lunch today about her excitement at finally being reunited with Gorka after almost three months .
The dancer will return home on Sunday after 87 days of being apart from his family while adhering to strict Covid guidelines as he participated in the BBC show , reports the Mirror .
However , Gemma also revealed that she had received some words of warning from her mum .
“ My @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , Mia ’ s too young yet , no more siblings , wait until she ’ s older… She ’ s given me the warning !
” Gemma joked .
While on the show , the proud mum of one was also quizzed about who she thought might be raising the Strictly Glitterball this weekend .
“ This is the first year where I can ’ t pinpoint it… It ’ s so close , they ’ ve all been so good .
`` Jamie ’ s got so much enthusiasm , Bill @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Maisie and HRVY have been really consistent and got better and better each week .
Gemma explained that while its going to be a tough call on who wins , she is backing Gorka and Maisie for obvious reasons .
She added : `` It ’ s anyone ’ s game , anyone can win it .
Obviously , I ’ m rooting for Gorka and Maisie and all my votes will be going for them.
” Gemma has been a cheerleader for Gorka and Maisie as they continue to pull out all @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
Just days ago , the professional dancer shared an adorable video showing little Mia watching Gorka on television .
The dad of one is now just days away from being reunited with his loved ones - however it remains to be seen if he will be returning home as the Strictly champion .

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Strictly Come Dancing star Gemma Atkinson has been issued a 'warning' by her mum about having more kids with husband and professional dancer Gorka Marquez.
Gemma revealed the news on Channel 4 show Steph's Packed Lunch, where she explained how her mum wants her to wait a bit longer before having any more kids.
The 36-year-old actress, who shares one-year-old Mia with her Strictly Come Dancing boyfriend Gorka, revealed that her mum thinks Mia can wait a little longer to have siblings.
It comes as Gorka, who Gemma met when she competed on Strictly in 2017, gears up for the final this weekend with his dance partner Maisie Smith.
Gemma was chatting on Channel 4's Steph’s Packed Lunch today about her excitement at finally being reunited with Gorka after almost three months.
The dancer will return home on Sunday after 87 days of being apart from his family while adhering to strict Covid guidelines as he participated in the BBC show, reports the Mirror.
However, Gemma also revealed that she had received some words of warning from her mum.
“My mum’s already said to me, Mia’s too young yet, no more siblings, wait until she’s older… She’s given me the warning!” Gemma joked.
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While on the show, the proud mum of one was also quizzed about who she thought might be raising the Strictly Glitterball this weekend.
“This is the first year where I can’t pinpoint it… It’s so close, they’ve all been so good.
"Jamie’s got so much enthusiasm, Bill’s been on his journey, Maisie and HRVY have been really consistent and got better and better each week.
Gemma explained that while its going to be a tough call on who wins, she is backing Gorka and Maisie for obvious reasons.
She added: "It’s anyone’s game, anyone can win it. Obviously, I’m rooting for Gorka and Maisie and all my votes will be going for them.”
Gemma has been a cheerleader for Gorka and Maisie as they continue to pull out all the stops in this year's competition.
Just days ago, the professional dancer shared an adorable video showing little Mia watching Gorka on television.
The dad of one is now just days away from being reunited with his loved ones - however it remains to be seen if he will be returning home as the Strictly champion.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-12-19--Bolton v Tranmere LIVE: build-up, team news, match updates and reaction

Bolton Wanderers play their final game before Christmas today when they take on Tranmere Rovers .
The Trotters are in @ @ @ @ @ Bolton Stadium against the Super White Army in League Two .
Wanderers go into the @ @ @ @ @ and three points from the play-offs .
And Rovers sit a point and three places @ @ @ @ @ in a tightly packed division .
Today marks the return of former Bolton boss Keith @ @ @ @ @ having been in charge of Wanderers last season .
He left over the summer when @ @ @ @ @ the club 's relegation to League Two .
His team go into the game on @ @ @ @ @ loss last weekend against Exeter City , while his old club won in midweek against @ @ @ @ @ be live throughout the afternoon to bring you all the build-up confirmed team news , @ @ @ @ @ post-match reaction from Wanderers manager Evatt to see if Bolton can secure back-to-back wins .

Bolton Wanderers play their final game before Christmas today when they take on Tranmere Rovers.
The Trotters are in action at the University of Bolton Stadium against the Super White Army in League Two.
Wanderers go into the game 12th in the table and three points from the play-offs.
And Rovers sit a point and three places behind Ian Evatt's side in a tightly packed division.
Today marks the return of former Bolton boss Keith Hill to the club, having been in charge of Wanderers last season.
He left over the summer when his contract expired and following the club's relegation to League Two.
His team go into the game on the back of a 5-0 loss last weekend against Exeter City, while his old club won in midweek against Cheltenham Town.
We'll be live throughout the afternoon to bring you all the build-up confirmed team news, match and goal updates and post-match reaction from Wanderers manager Evatt to see if Bolton can secure back-to-back wins.
But it proved to be a disappointing afternoon ultimately for Bolton as the visitors won 3-0 thanks to goals from Peter Clarke and Kieron Clarke, as well as James Vaughan's penalty.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-12-20--Gareth Southgate urged to call John Stones up for England

Jermaine Jenas has urged Gareth Southgate to consider John Stones for England again after his Manchester City form .
The defender has dropped off the international radar after he became effectively sixth-choice centre-back for City last season due to injuries and poor form .
Yet he has been reinvigorated this season , making 10 appearances in all competition and forming a solid partnership at the back with Ruben Dias .
Stones played all 90 minutes to help City to a vital clean sheet in Saturday 's 1-0 win over Southampton , being picked over usual first-choice Aymeric Laporte .
Match @ @ @ @ @ @ @ impressed with how Stones has bounced back from his struggles of recent seasons and says it is time for Southgate to once again run the rule over the 26-year-old ahead of the Euros at the end of the season .
He said : `` I think John Stones will have done a lot of soul searching over the last year or so , looking at himself to think why is he not playing in this great team .
`` I know for a fact that he has had a look at himself , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ harder in training .
He has obviously impressed Pep Guardiola to the point where he has gone ‘ you know what , I ’ m going to play you ahead of Aymeric Laporte , ’ who we thought was going to be a mainstay in the team .
Pep Guardiola 's side travelled to face a Saints ' side flying high in the Premier League and coming off the back of a poor home draw vs West Brom .
Raheem Sterling 's first-half goal was enough to give the Blues three points .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ and bid for a place in the Carabao Cup semi-finals on Tuesday night .
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You can get it all delivered straight to your inbox by signing up to our daily newsletter - just submit your email address in the sign-up box above or follow this link - it 's free and it only takes a few seconds '' His performances have been exemplary , I think , in those four games where they have kept @ @ @ @ @ @ @ today .
Alan Shearer mentioned the lack of killer instinct at the top end of the pitch .
When that happens , you need to be able to fall back on your defence to relieve that pressure .
`` In this type of form , John Stones is a player that Gareth Southgate has to have another look at .
He was intelligent today . ''

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Jermaine Jenas has urged Gareth Southgate to consider John Stones for England again after his Manchester City form.
The defender has dropped off the international radar after he became effectively sixth-choice centre-back for City last season due to injuries and poor form.
Yet he has been reinvigorated this season, making 10 appearances in all competition and forming a solid partnership at the back with Ruben Dias.
Stones played all 90 minutes to help City to a vital clean sheet in Saturday's 1-0 win over Southampton, being picked over usual first-choice Aymeric Laporte.
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Match of the Day pundit Jenas has been impressed with how Stones has bounced back from his struggles of recent seasons and says it is time for Southgate to once again run the rule over the 26-year-old ahead of the Euros at the end of the season.
He said: "I think John Stones will have done a lot of soul searching over the last year or so, looking at himself to think why is he not playing in this great team.
"I know for a fact that he has had a look at himself, been in the gym more and working harder in training. He has obviously impressed Pep Guardiola to the point where he has gone ‘you know what, I’m going to play you ahead of Aymeric Laporte,’ who we thought was going to be a mainstay in the team.
"His performances have been exemplary, I think, in those four games where they have kept clean sheets and he set the tone today. Alan Shearer mentioned the lack of killer instinct at the top end of the pitch. When that happens, you need to be able to fall back on your defence to relieve that pressure.
"In this type of form, John Stones is a player that Gareth Southgate has to have another look at. He was intelligent today."