themanchestereveningnews--2020-09-06--Mourinho 'tries to hijack Man United's move for Reguilon' and more rumours

Jose Mourinho has attempted to hijack Manchester United 's move for Real Madrid defender Sergio Reguilon , according to reports .
United finally made their first signing of the window on Wednesday after completing a £40.1million move for Ajax playmaker Donny van de Beek .
The club are n't done there , however , as Ole Gunnar Solskjaer is eyeing more fresh recruits to turn his promising side into Premier League title contenders .
Borussia Dortmund winger Jadon Sancho remains the priority after another fine season in Germany as United look to improve their attacking options , but Solskjaer also @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
M.E.N .
Sport reported earlier this week that United are monitoring left-back Reguilon due to uncertainty in their full-back positions .
The 23-year-old impressed on loan at Sevilla lasts season and United witnessed first-hand how good he is after he helped the La Liga side knock them out of the Europa League semi-finals on their way to winning the trophy .
Despite his talent , Reguilon remains behind Ferland Mendy and Marcelo in the pecking order at Madrid and could be allowed to leave the Bernabeu this summer .
United opted against @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to the emergence of Brandon Williams but the teenager struggled towards the end of the season when filling in for the injured Luke Shaw .
Diogo Dalot and Timothy Fosu-Mensah are United 's only other options at left-back so a move for Reguilon would make sense .
However , according to OkDario , via the Express , Tottenham are also interested in the Spaniard and it 's claimed that former United boss Mourinho has personally phoned him to try and convince him to move to North London instead .
Italian giants Juventus are @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 's reported that they would have to sell Alex Sandro before making a move .
Elsewhere in the chase to sign Reguilon , United have reportedly been offered the chance to sign him .
Transfer expert Fabrizio Romano has provided an update on the Madrid academy graduate 's situation at the club , claiming Reguilon has been offered to United .
It 's understood that United will continue to monitor the player but they have not yet made an offer .

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Jose Mourinho has attempted to hijack Manchester United's move for Real Madrid defender Sergio Reguilon, according to reports.
United finally made their first signing of the window on Wednesday after completing a £40.1million move for Ajax playmaker Donny van de Beek.
The club aren't done there, however, as Ole Gunnar Solskjaer is eyeing more fresh recruits to turn his promising side into Premier League title contenders.
Borussia Dortmund winger Jadon Sancho remains the priority after another fine season in Germany as United look to improve their attacking options, but Solskjaer also hasn't ruled out strengthening his defence.
M.E.N. Sport reported earlier this week that United are monitoring left-back Reguilon due to uncertainty in their full-back positions.
The 23-year-old impressed on loan at Sevilla lasts season and United witnessed first-hand how good he is after he helped the La Liga side knock them out of the Europa League semi-finals on their way to winning the trophy.
Despite his talent, Reguilon remains behind Ferland Mendy and Marcelo in the pecking order at Madrid and could be allowed to leave the Bernabeu this summer.
United opted against signing a new left-back last year due to the emergence of Brandon Williams but the teenager struggled towards the end of the season when filling in for the injured Luke Shaw.
Diogo Dalot and Timothy Fosu-Mensah are United's only other options at left-back so a move for Reguilon would make sense.
However, according to OkDario, via the Express, Tottenham are also interested in the Spaniard and it's claimed that former United boss Mourinho has personally phoned him to try and convince him to move to North London instead.
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Italian giants Juventus are also said to be interested but it's reported that they would have to sell Alex Sandro before making a move.
Elsewhere in the chase to sign Reguilon, United have reportedly been offered the chance to sign him.
Transfer expert Fabrizio Romano has provided an update on the Madrid academy graduate's situation at the club, claiming Reguilon has been offered to United.
It's understood that United will continue to monitor the player but they have not yet made an offer.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-09-05--A leaked report blames Covid-19 spike on deprivation in Greater Manchester

Coronavirus could be endemic in communities with severe deprivation , poor housing and large ethnic minority groups , according to a leaked Public Health England document .
It reportedly suggests the national lockdown had little effect in reducing infections in the the north of England and that coronavirus has now firmly established itself in these areas .
The analysis , leaked to The Observer , was written for local government leaders and is said to relate to the north west , which has seen an increase in cases in some areas .
The study suggests links between areas with highest @ @ @ @ @ @ @ housing and ethnicity , the newspaper reports .
The leaked report is said to state : `` The overall analysis suggests Bolton , Manchester , Oldham and Rochdale never really left the epidemic phase - and that nine of the ten boroughs ( of Greater Manchester ) are currently experiencing an epidemic phase . ''
Last week plans to ease local lockdowns in Bolton and Trafford were cancelled by the government following pressure from local politicians concerned at a spike in cases .
The latest figures show the infection rate is rising in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Greater Manchester .
Only two boroughs , Stockport and Wigan , have an infection rate which is lower than the national average .
In Bolton , where cases have spiked massively in the last week , the infection rate now stands at 104.3 per 100,000 people .
It means the borough has had the highest number of cases per 100,000 people in the whole country for the third day running .
The latest figures put Bolton at double the Government threshold for a 'red alert ' .
Tighter restrictions have now been brought @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to stem the spread of the virus .
Rochdale and Tameside have also seen notable upward trends in the number of cases , leaving both boroughs in danger of entering red alert in the coming days .
People living in Bolton will no longer be allowed to mix with anyone outside their household and must only use public transport for 'essential purposes ' .
The new measures , which have been announced this evening and come into effect immediately , are aimed at halting the soaring number of new infections in Bolton .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ take action in conjunction with the government and Public Health England .
Leaders hope the measures will prevent a further lockdown in Bolton and bring the borough 's infection rate back in line with the rest of the UK .
Residents are being asked to only use public transport for essential purposes , such as travel to education , work , and essential appointments only for example hospital appointments .
The advice to not mix with other households applies to both indoor and outdoor settings .
People in a support bubble will still @ @ @ @ @ @ @ joint statement , the Bolton Council 's leader , Coun David Greenhalgh , and chief executive , Tony Oakman , said : “ It has been a tough period for individuals , families and businesses but we don ’ t want to throw away all our hard work by allowing the infection rate to rise even higher .
“ Now , more than ever , we need everyone in Bolton to play their part . ''
In Trafford , councillors have been told that the rise in Covid-19 cases has been centred on @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Hale Barns .

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Coronavirus could be endemic in communities with severe deprivation, poor housing and large ethnic minority groups, according to a leaked Public Health England document.
It reportedly suggests the national lockdown had little effect in reducing infections in the the north of England and that coronavirus has now firmly established itself in these areas.
The analysis, leaked to The Observer, was written for local government leaders and is said to relate to the north west, which has seen an increase in cases in some areas.
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The study suggests links between areas with highest concentrations of coronavirus and deprivation, poor housing and ethnicity, the newspaper reports.
The leaked report is said to state: "The overall analysis suggests Bolton, Manchester, Oldham and Rochdale never really left the epidemic phase - and that nine of the ten boroughs (of Greater Manchester) are currently experiencing an epidemic phase."
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Last week plans to ease local lockdowns in Bolton and Trafford were cancelled by the government following pressure from local politicians concerned at a spike in cases.
The latest figures show the infection rate is rising in six out of the ten boroughs of Greater Manchester. Only on borough - Stockport - has an infection rate lower than the national average.
In Bolton, where cases have spiked massively in the last week, the infection rate now stands at 104.3 per 100,000 people.
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It means the borough has had the highest number of cases per 100,000 people in the whole country for the third day running.
The latest figures put Bolton at double the Government threshold for a 'red alert'.
Tighter restrictions have now been brought in across the borough in a bid to stem the spread of the virus.
Rochdale and Tameside have also seen notable upward trends in the number of cases, leaving both boroughs in danger of entering red alert in the coming days.
People living in Bolton will no longer be allowed to mix with anyone outside their household and must only use public transport for 'essential purposes'.
The new measures, which have been announced this evening and come into effect immediately, are aimed at halting the soaring number of new infections in Bolton.
Bolton council says it has decided to take action in conjunction with the government and Public Health England.
Leaders hope the measures will prevent a further lockdown in Bolton and bring the borough's infection rate back in line with the rest of the UK.
Residents are being asked to only use public transport for essential purposes, such as travel to education, work, and essential appointments only for example hospital appointments.
The advice to not mix with other households applies to both indoor and outdoor settings.
People in a support bubble will still be allowed to meet.
In a joint statement, the Bolton council's leader, Coun David Greenhalgh, and chief executive, Tony Oakman, said: “It has been a tough period for individuals, families and businesses but we don’t want to throw away all our hard work by allowing the infection rate to rise even higher.
“Now, more than ever, we need everyone in Bolton to play their part."
In Trafford, councillors have been told that the rise in Covid-19 cases has been centred on two very different areas, Stretford and Hale Barns.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-09-05--Man City evening headlines as Blues bide their time on Koulibaly

Good evening , Manchester City fans .
Here are your evening headlines for Saturday , September 5 .
Tottenham boss Jose Mourinho went on a foul-mouthed rant of approval of Manchester City players following their meeting with Spurs in February .
The Portuguese coach called City 's stars a “ team of c**** '' after the game , citing how Pep Guardiola ’ s side were appealing to get another penalty after spurning a spot-kick at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium .
However , Mourinho insisted that this was the attitude he wanted from his players .
“ When you save @ @ @ @ @ @ @ huge pressure for another penalty to be given .
`` This is the difference between a team of c**** and a team of good guys , '' , as reported by .
“ But the story of football is that the teams of good guys , they never win .
So f****** hell !
Be a c*** !
” New Manchester City winger Ferran Torres starred in Spain ’ s 1-1 draw with Germany in the Nations League meeting on Thursday night , and the 20-year-old has been praised by the national side @ @ @ @ @ @ @ earned his international debut in the encounter and played a key part in his side ’ s late equalising goal – providing the delivery into the box which was knocked down by Rodrigo Moreno and scored by Jose Luis Gaya .
`` Ferran Torres has been at a very high level , on both wings , '' Luis Enrique , in quotes carried by the .
`` He was a constant danger to the German defence .
He is one of the players whose crosses are the best in La Liga .
`` @ @ @ @ @ @ @ is making ( incisive ) passes . ''
City willing to wait on Koulibaly Manchester City may start the new Premier League campaign without any more defensive additions .
Napoli central defender Kalidou Koulibaly is a prime transfer target for Pep Guardiola ’ s side , but negotiations with the Italian club have proven to be difficult .
Relations between the sides are said to be frosty after City 's move for Jorginho in the summer of 2018 collapsed , with the midfielder eventually joining Chelsea .
Napoli president Aurelio De Laurentiis has @ @ @ @ @ @ @ defender leaving the Serie A side this summer , with suggestions other clubs may be in the running .
However , City – who have already signed Nathan Ake from Bournemouth – will wait and hold out for the right price to bolster their defence rather than panic into enforcing with a lot of time remaining the window .

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Mourinho gives City players expletive-laden praise
Tottenham boss Jose Mourinho went on a foul-mouthed rant of approval of Manchester City players following their meeting with Spurs in February.
The Portuguese coach called City's stars a “team of c****" after the game, citing how Pep Guardiola’s side were appealing to get another penalty after spurning a spot-kick at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium.
However, Mourinho insisted that this was the attitude he wanted from his players.
“When you save the penalty, they try to put huge pressure for another penalty to be given.
"This is the difference between a team of c**** and a team of good guys," Mourinho said , as reported by MEN Sport .
“But the story of football is that the teams of good guys, they never win. So f****** hell! Be a c***!”
Spain boss identifies rare Torres quality
New Manchester City winger Ferran Torres starred in Spain’s 1-1 draw with Germany in the Nations League meeting on Thursday night, and the 20-year-old has been praised by the national side’s boss Luis Enrique.
Torres earned his international debut in the encounter and played a key part in his side’s late equalising goal – providing the delivery into the box which was knocked down by Rodrigo Moreno and scored by Jose Luis Gaya.
"Ferran Torres has been at a very high level, on both wings," Luis Enrique said , in quotes carried by the MEN .
"He was a constant danger to the German defence. He is one of the players whose crosses are the best in La Liga.
"More than crosses, I think he is making (incisive) passes."
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City willing to wait on Koulibaly
Manchester City may start the new Premier League campaign without any more defensive additions.
Napoli central defender Kalidou Koulibaly is a prime transfer target for Pep Guardiola’s side, but negotiations with the Italian club have proven to be difficult.
Relations between the sides are said to be frosty after City's move for Jorginho in the summer of 2018 collapsed, with the midfielder eventually joining Chelsea.
Napoli president Aurelio De Laurentiis has talked up the possibility of the Senegalese defender leaving the Serie A side this summer, with suggestions other clubs may be in the running.
However, City – who have already signed Nathan Ake from Bournemouth – will wait and hold out for the right price to bolster their defence rather than panic into enforcing with a lot of time remaining the window.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-09-05--Man United evening headlines as Sancho opens up on £108m price tag

Good evening , Manchester United fans .
Here are your evening headlines for Saturday , September 5 .
Manchester United target Jadon Sancho has for the first time discussed the £108 million valuation placed upon him by Bundesliga side Borussia Dortmund .
United made the 20-year-old their number one target for this summer 's transfer window , but the Reds are not prepared to match his current price tag and have yet to agree personal terms with the England international .
`` I guess it ’ s a nice feeling to be worth so much , but again , I @ @ @ @ @ @ @ that much , '' Sancho told , as cited by the .
`` For me it ’ s about doing well for my team and doing well for myself as well .
`` When I have a s*** game I ’ m just down .
I feel s*** about myself .
So I always like having a good game and showing people what I can do .
`` I know what I can do , and if I play bad then I ’ m just p***** off with myself .
Next game I @ @ @ @ @ @ @ I ’ ve done wrong . ''
It 's not only the price tag placed upon him by Borussia Dortmund that Sancho is ignoring , the 20-year-old also says he pays little attention to the speculation about his future .
`` There ’ s always talk of moves linking you with Premier League clubs .
Do you ever wish that would just go away ?
, '' asked Sancho , in quotes carried by the : He replied : `` No , the media ’ s the media .
“ They ’ re @ @ @ @ @ @ @ story , but this is how you manage it .
`` For me , I just focus on my football .
I just want to do what ’ s best for my team and win titles at the end of the day . ''
Manchester United 's signing of Donny van de Beek has been described as a “ panic buy ” by Paul Merson .
The former Arsenal playmaker and Sky Sports pundit believes United opted to bring in the Dutch international simply to make a first-team signing this summer .
`` @ @ @ @ @ @ @ panic buy at Manchester United , '' Merson told , via the .
`` I don ’ t get it .
They just spent £40m on a position where they are already strong .
`` How does he play with Paul Pogba and Bruno Fernandes ?
You have to have someone who can play the holding role .
“ That signing looked to me like : ‘ Oh we haven ’ t bought anyone yet , let ’ s go and buy someone , who can we get ?
’ '' When you @ @ @ @ @ @ @ improving , and they ’ ve got Scott McTominay .
Now they won ’ t get a game .
`` And they just gave Nemanja Matic a new contract .
`` Would they have done that if they knew they were getting Van de Beek ?
“ It makes no sense to me .
Who is making these decisions ?
`` It ’ s like them going for Jadon Sancho .
If they sign Sancho , Greenwood doesn ’ t play .
For me they need another centre back . ''

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Good evening, Manchester United fans. Here are your evening headlines for Saturday, September 5.
Sancho discusses Dortmund valuation
Manchester United target Jadon Sancho has for the first time discussed the £108 million valuation placed upon him by Bundesliga side Borussia Dortmund.
United made the 20-year-old their number one target for this summer's transfer window, but the Reds are not prepared to match his current price tag and have yet to agree personal terms with the England international.
"I guess it’s a nice feeling to be worth so much, but again, I don’t really look at it that much," Sancho told SoccerBible , as cited by the MEN .
"For me it’s about doing well for my team and doing well for myself as well.
"When I have a s*** game I’m just down. I feel s*** about myself. So I always like having a good game and showing people what I can do.
"I know what I can do, and if I play bad then I’m just p***** off with myself. Next game I’ll try and improve on whatever I’ve done wrong."
United target ignores transfer speculation
It's not only the price tag placed upon him by Borussia Dortmund that Sancho is ignoring, the 20-year-old also says he pays little attention to the speculation about his future.
"There’s always talk of moves linking you with Premier League clubs. Do you ever wish that would just go away?," SoccerBible asked Sancho, in quotes carried by the MEN :
He replied: "No, the media’s the media.
“They’re always going to try and create a story, but this is how you manage it.
"For me, I just focus on my football. I just want to do what’s best for my team and win titles at the end of the day."
Van de Beek a “panic buy” - Merson
Manchester United's signing of Donny van de Beek has been described as a “panic buy” by Paul Merson.
The former Arsenal playmaker and Sky Sports pundit believes United opted to bring in the Dutch international simply to make a first-team signing this summer.
"Donny van de Beek looks like a panic buy at Manchester United," Merson told The Daily Star , via the MEN . "I don’t get it. They just spent £40m on a position where they are already strong.
"How does he play with Paul Pogba and Bruno Fernandes? You have to have someone who can play the holding role.
“That signing looked to me like: ‘Oh we haven’t bought anyone yet, let’s go and buy someone, who can we get?’
"When you look at their midfield, Fred was improving, and they’ve got Scott McTominay. Now they won’t get a game.
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"And they just gave Nemanja Matic a new contract. "Would they have done that if they knew they were getting Van de Beek?
“It makes no sense to me. Who is making these decisions?
"It’s like them going for Jadon Sancho. If they sign Sancho, Greenwood doesn’t play. For me they need another centre back."


themanchestereveningnews--2020-09-05--Ant and Dec explain why they're allowed to stand so close to each other

Ant McPartlin and Declan Donnelly bounded back on stage tonight to treat Britain 's Got Talent fans with a spectacular song and dance number .
The pair opened the semi-finals with a high-energy routine to welcome us all back following the ITV talent show being split in half and postponed because of coronavirus .
But some fans were wondering why the popular duo were allowed to stand close together on stage while social distancing guidelines remain in place .
In the BGT studio the crowd has been replaced for the semi-finals by a remote audience on a bank of TV @ @ @ @ @ @ @ guessed on Twitter : `` Ant and Dec being able to stand that near each other means they probably were in a bubble together .
`` I ’ m choosing to believe it cause it ’ s a cute thought . ''
And their 'bubble ' was confirmed on the show by the duo who explained : `` We are indeed in a bubble , we have for a little while . ''
They added jokingly : `` How long has it been ?
30 years . ''
In England two households can @ @ @ @ @ @ @ effectively becoming one household .
A regular bubble allows single adults living alone - or single parents whose children are under 18 - to form a support bubble with one other household of any size , but Ant and Dec have previously explained that their arrangement is a 'cohort ' which means their households have close contact and they get tested every four or five days for coronavirus .
The issue was previously raised with Ant and Dec on BBC 's The One Show , when they were asked to explain by host @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in close proximity , she said : `` I tell you what , people will be emailing , they 'll be noticing you are very close together .
`` Let viewers know what is happening , you are in a bubble are n't you . ''
The pals , who shot to fame together in the late 80s on the show Byker Grove , will be presenting I 'm A Celebrity ... Get Me Out Of Here !
together later this year .
Dec said : `` We are in a cohort , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ get tested every four or five days and our two households have now become a cohort . ''

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Ant McPartlin and Declan Donnelly bounded back on stage tonight to treat Britain's Got Talent fans with a spectacular song and dance number.
The pair opened the semi-finals with a high-energy routine to welcome us all back following the ITV talent show being split in half and postponed because of coronavirus.
But some fans were wondering why the popular duo were allowed to stand close together on stage while social distancing guidelines remain in place.
In the BGT studio the crowd has been replaced for the semi-finals by a remote audience on a bank of TV screens.
(Image: ITV/BGT)
One viewer watching at home guessed on Twitter: "Ant and Dec being able to stand that near each other means they probably were in a bubble together.
"I’m choosing to believe it cause it’s a cute thought."
And their 'bubble' was confirmed on the show by the duo who explained: "We are indeed in a bubble, we have for a little while."
They added jokingly: "How long has it been? 30 years."
(Image: ITV/BGT)
In England two households can be in a support bubble together, effectively becoming one household.
A regular bubble allows single adults living alone - or single parents whose children are under 18 - to form a support bubble with one other household of any size, but Ant and Dec have previously explained that their arrangement is a 'cohort' which means their households have close contact and they get tested every four or five days for coronavirus.
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The issue was previously raised with Ant and Dec on BBC's The One Show, when they were asked to explain by host Alex Jones.
Pointing out they were in close proximity, she said: "I tell you what, people will be emailing, they'll be noticing you are very close together.
"Let viewers know what is happening, you are in a bubble aren't you."
The pals, who shot to fame together in the late 80s on the show Byker Grove, will be presenting I'm A Celebrity ...Get Me Out Of Here! together later this year.
Dec said: "We are in a cohort, is what it's called. We get tested every four or five days and our two households have now become a cohort."


themanchestereveningnews--2020-09-05--Walker admits England career could be over after red card against Iceland

Kyle Walker admits he feels like his England career is coming to an end following his red card against Iceland .
The Manchester City defender used to be one of England 's first-choice players but has recently dropped behind Kieran Trippier and Trent Alexander-Arnold in Gareth Southgate 's pecking order .
Walker made his first England appearance for more than a year as the Three Lions faced Iceland in the Nations League but was shown a second yellow for a rash tackle mid-way through the second half .
A lacklustre England still ground out a victory thanks to his City @ @ @ @ @ @ @ while Iceland missed a spot kick of their own deep into injury time .
The game was notable for a youthful-looking England side handing debuts to Phil Foden and Mason Greenwood .
Speaking to Sky Sports post-match , Walker said their debuts were good news for England but that he feels like he is unlikely to be around the squad for much longer himself .
`` It ’ s brilliant for English football , '' he said .
`` Obviously , Phil was involved in the World Cup win for the U17s .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ , with big clubs , so I ’ ve said it before the world is their oyster , especially for Phil .
`` For Mason , I ’ ve not seen much of him , but he seems to be a very good player .
He ’ s sharp , and he can finish - I ’ ll tell you that - I ’ ve seen him in training .
`` The sad thing about being a footballer , it does come to an end sometime and I ’ m probably near the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ But I still feel very energetic , got a lot in the legs . ''
Walker accepted full responsibility for the red card which , with the score still locked at 0-0 at the time , put pressure on England .
The 30-year-old admitted that he should be experienced enough to know to manage the game better when already on a yellow card .
He said : `` To get sent off for your country is never a nice moment , especially being on 49 caps and being out of the team for @ @ @ @ @ @ @ full blame .
`` I ’ m an experienced player and I should know I ’ m on a yellow card and to make a rash challenge like that , it ’ s not acceptable from me . ''
`` I ’ m a seasoned professional .
I ’ ve played a lot of games .
So , I should know how to manage a game if you ’ re on a yellow card .
I put myself in a situation that I shouldn ’ t have been in , but I have @ @ @ @ @ @ @ for digging in and fighting and getting the win . ''
Walker is still keen to remain with the England squad , despite now being suspended for their next game against Denmark on Tuesday .
`` I ’ ll talk to the boss and see what he wants to do .
I ’ m more than happy to stay and be around the team .
I ’ ve missed it , '' he added .
`` It ’ s been too long for me , a year out of the team , so @ @ @ @ @ @ @ it . ''
Southgate stopped short of backing Walker post-match , but said England should treat the position he put the side in as a learning experience .
The England boss said : `` He realises as an experienced player , those sort of challenges in any games , especially when you ’ re on a yellow card , it invites the referee to make a decision .
It was the right decision .
`` I have no complaints in terms of the officials for any of the penalties or the red card @ @ @ @ @ @ @ talked a lot over the years about discipline , in tournaments especially , if you go down to 10 men , then a number of times we ’ ve gone out of tournaments because of that - it ’ s proved pivotal . ''

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Kyle Walker admits he feels like his England career is coming to an end following his red card against Iceland.
The Manchester City defender used to be one of England's first-choice players but has recently dropped behind Kieran Trippier and Trent Alexander-Arnold in Gareth Southgate's pecking order.
Walker made his first England appearance for more than a year as the Three Lions faced Iceland in the Nations League but was shown a second yellow for a rash tackle mid-way through the second half.
A lacklustre England still ground out a victory thanks to his City teammate Raheem Sterling's late penalty, while Iceland missed a spot kick of their own deep into injury time.
The game was notable for a youthful-looking England side handing debuts to Phil Foden and Mason Greenwood.
Speaking to Sky Sports post-match, Walker said their debuts were good news for England but that he feels like he is unlikely to be around the squad for much longer himself.
"It’s brilliant for English football," he said.
"Obviously, Phil was involved in the World Cup win for the U17s. They’re proving it at club-level, with big clubs, so I’ve said it before the world is their oyster, especially for Phil.
"For Mason, I’ve not seen much of him, but he seems to be a very good player. He’s sharp, and he can finish - I’ll tell you that - I’ve seen him in training.
"The sad thing about being a footballer, it does come to an end sometime and I’m probably near the end with my international career.
"But I still feel very energetic, got a lot in the legs."
Walker accepted full responsibility for the red card which, with the score still locked at 0-0 at the time, put pressure on England. The 30-year-old admitted that he should be experienced enough to know to manage the game better when already on a yellow card.
He said: "To get sent off for your country is never a nice moment, especially being on 49 caps and being out of the team for so long. I have to take full blame.
"I’m an experienced player and I should know I’m on a yellow card and to make a rash challenge like that, it’s not acceptable from me."
"I’m a seasoned professional. I’ve played a lot of games. So, I should know how to manage a game if you’re on a yellow card. I put myself in a situation that I shouldn’t have been in, but I have to say fair play to the lads for digging in and fighting and getting the win."
Walker is still keen to remain with the England squad, despite now being suspended for their next game against Denmark on Tuesday.
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"I’ll talk to the boss and see what he wants to do. I’m more than happy to stay and be around the team. I’ve missed it," he added. "It’s been too long for me, a year out of the team, so I want to be a part of it."
Southgate stopped short of backing Walker post-match, but said England should treat the position he put the side in as a learning experience.
The England boss said: " He realises as an experienced player, those sort of challenges in any games, especially when you’re on a yellow card, it invites the referee to make a decision. It was the right decision.
"I have no complaints in terms of the officials for any of the penalties or the red card.
"I think we’ve talked a lot over the years about discipline, in tournaments especially, if you go down to 10 men, then a number of times we’ve gone out of tournaments because of that - it’s proved pivotal."


themanchestereveningnews--2020-09-05--Man Utd 'eye former academy player as Sancho alternative' and more rumours

Manchester United are considering former youth player and Burnley star Dwight McNeil as a potential alternative to Jadon Sancho , reports claim .
United got their transfer window rolling on earlier this week as they signed Donny van de Beek from Ajax but the pursuit of their priority target continues .
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer is hoping to add more attacking reinforcements to his squad and United are long-term admirers of Sancho , having attempted to sign him in 2017 and 2019 .
The club were confident of finally getting their man this summer but the transfer has been thrown into @ @ @ @ @ @ @ that he will stay at the club for at least another year and they are under no pressure to sell as the 20-year-old 's contract has been extended until 2023 .
United have n't given up on the deal and remain in negotiations with Sancho and the club 's representatives but his wages , agent costs and the actual transfer fee - with Dortmund thought to be demanding £108million - remain stumbling blocks .
As a result , United may be forced to seek alternatives to Sancho and the latest name to be @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 20-year-old was released from United 's academy as a youngster but has since blossomed at the Clarets into an exciting and reliable attacker , having played every game last season .
LancsLive report that McNeil is on 'United 's radar ' and that Burnley value him at £50million , but a deal would be unlikely if United did sign Sancho .
Leicester City , Wolves , AC Milan and Juventus have all also been linked with the England Under-21 international .
M.E.N .
Sport understands that David Brooks , Kingsley Coman , Rabbi @ @ @ @ @ @ @ as back-up options to Sancho .
Meanwhile , United have not contacted Bayern Munich over a move for Thiago Alcantara , according to reports .
Thiago is expected to leave the German champions this summer after informing the club 's hierarchy that he wo n't be extending his current contract , which expires in 2021 .
Liverpool are the favourites to sign the player but United have also heavily been linked .
Yet , journalist Fabrizio Romano claims United are yet to make contact with Bayern about the Spaniard .
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Manchester United are considering former youth player and Burnley star Dwight McNeil as a potential alternative to Jadon Sancho, reports claim.
United got their transfer window rolling on earlier this week as they signed Donny van de Beek from Ajax but the pursuit of their priority target continues.
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer is hoping to add more attacking reinforcements to his squad and United are long-term admirers of Sancho, having attempted to sign him in 2017 and 2019.
The club were confident of finally getting their man this summer but the transfer has been thrown into doubt as Borussia Dortmund officials are adamant that he will stay at the club for at least another year and they are under no pressure to sell as the 20-year-old's contract has been extended until 2023.
United haven't given up on the deal and remain in negotiations with Sancho and the club's representatives but his wages, agent costs and the actual transfer fee - with Dortmund thought to be demanding £108million - remain stumbling blocks.
As a result, United may be forced to seek alternatives to Sancho and the latest name to be linked is Burnley's McNeil.
The 20-year-old was released from United's academy as a youngster but has since blossomed at the Clarets into an exciting and reliable attacker, having played every game last season.
LancsLive report that McNeil is on 'United's radar' and that Burnley value him at £50million, but a deal would be unlikely if United did sign Sancho. Leicester City, Wolves, AC Milan and Juventus have all also been linked with the England Under-21 international.
M.E.N. Sport understands that David Brooks, Kingsley Coman, Rabbi Matondo and Thiago Almada are being considered as back-up options to Sancho.
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Meanwhile, United have not contacted Bayern Munich over a move for Thiago Alcantara, according to reports.
Thiago is expected to leave the German champions this summer after informing the club's hierarchy that he won't be extending his current contract, which expires in 2021.
Liverpool are the favourites to sign the player but United have also heavily been linked. Yet, journalist Fabrizio Romano claims United are yet to make contact with Bayern about the Spaniard. MEN Sport understand he is not a priority target.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-09-05--Man City 'still expect to sign Messi next summer' and more transfer rumours

Manchester City still expect to sign Lionel Messi but they will just have to wait a year to do it , according to reports .
Messi brought a wild two weeks of speculation to a close on Friday as he announced that he will be staying at Barcelona after all this summer , in order to avoid a legal dispute with the club over the clause in his contract that would let him leave for free .
But it 's far from a happy ending to the story as the six-time Ballon d'Or winner unleashed a scathing attack on the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in an interview with Goal .
Messi reiterated his desire was to leave the club he has spent his entire professional career at and he would actually be free to do so next summer without any legal disputes , when his current contract does expire .
Barcelona 's presidential elections come before that , however , and his stance could still change but , according to Eurosport , City believe they will sign the Argentine next summer on a free .
It 's reported that City are confident of reviving talks with Messi @ @ @ @ @ @ @ also his agent , and a pre-contract agreement can be negotiated from January .
The report claims that the Blues will offer Messi a three-year stay in the Premier League and then a further two at sister club New York City FC , with the 33-year-old said to be keen on the move .
Meanwhile , new Chelsea signing Timo Werner reportedly turned down the chance to join City before moving to Stamford Bridge .
Frank Lampard 's side snapped up the speedy striker striker from RB Leipzig for £53million earlier this summer @ @ @ @ @ @ @ according to Bild , via the Daily Mail , Pep Guardiola contacted the German to convince him to move to Manchester instead , a move he rejected as he would n't be guaranteed as much game time at the Etihad .

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Manchester City still expect to sign Lionel Messi but they will just have to wait a year to do it, according to reports.
Messi brought a wild two weeks of speculation to a close on Friday as he announced that he will be staying at Barcelona after all this summer, in order to avoid a legal dispute with the club over the clause in his contract that would let him leave for free.
But it's far from a happy ending to the story as the six-time Ballon d'Or winner unleashed a scathing attack on the club's hierarchy and president Josep Bartomeu in an interview with Goal.
Messi reiterated his desire was to leave the club he has spent his entire professional career at and he would actually be free to do so next summer without any legal disputes, when his current contract does expire.
Barcelona's presidential elections come before that, however, and his stance could still change but, according to Eurosport, City believe they will sign the Argentine next summer on a free.
It's reported that City are confident of reviving talks with Messi and his father Jorge, who is also his agent, and a pre-contract agreement can be negotiated from January.
The report claims that the Blues will offer Messi a three-year stay in the Premier League and then a further two at sister club New York City FC, with the 33-year-old said to be keen on the move.
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Meanwhile, new Chelsea signing Timo Werner reportedly turned down the chance to join City before moving to Stamford Bridge.
Frank Lampard's side snapped up the speedy striker striker from RB Leipzig for £53million earlier this summer amid their impressive rebuild.
And, according to Bild, via the Daily Mail, Pep Guardiola contacted the German to convince him to move to Manchester instead, a move he rejected as he wouldn't be guaranteed as much game time at the Etihad.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-09-05--An air ambulance was sent to Stockport after a pedestrian was hit by a car

A pedestrian has been taken to hospital following a serious crash in Stockport .
Police , paramedics and an air @ @ @ @ @ scene of the incident on Bramhall Lane in the Davenport area of the town at @ @ @ @ @ road was closed in both directions between Cale Green and Kennerley Road following the incident @ @ @ @ @ being hit by a car close to the Spar convenience store .
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A spokesman for Greater Manchester Police confirmed brief details of the incident .
No @ @ @ @ @ been released .
They were taken to Manchester Royal Infirmary although their condition is not @ @ @ @ @ Bramhall Lane was re-opened following the incident .

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A pedestrian has been taken to hospital following a serious crash in Stockport.
Police, paramedics and an air ambulance were called to the scene of the incident on Bramhall Lane in the Davenport area of the town at 4.05pm on Saturday.
The road was closed in both directions between Cale Green and Kennerley Road following the incident, which involved a person being hit by a car close to the Spar convenience store.
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Motorists were urged to avoid the area by Transport for Greater Manchester.
A spokesman for Greater Manchester Police confirmed brief details of the incident.
No details about the pedestrian have been released.
They were taken to Manchester Royal Infirmary although their condition is not thought to be life-threatening.
Bramhall Lane was re-opened following the incident.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-09-05--Is the Britain's Got Talent semi-final live on ITV?

If Saturday night telly is your thing and you have been lost without it over recent months - it 's good news .
Britain 's Got Talent is finally back after being put on hold due to the coronavirus pandemic .
The ITV talent series would have usually been wrapped up in May but only the BGT audition stages were filmed in time and still aired as usual earlier this year .
And following a catch-up show last weekend , we finally know the line-up for the semi-final shows .
Instead of airing across a full week , the episodes @ @ @ @ @ @ @ before the grand final in October .
So , is it actually live ?
Sadly , ITV confirmed that the semi-finals will be pre-recorded - with the hope of the big final next month being live .
It will also be hard for viewers not to notice the changes .
The programme will be without its main judge Simon Cowell as he continues to recover from a bike accident in Los Angeles earlier this month .
Instead , Amanda Holden has been promoted to head judge in case of a dead lock decision @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a place on the panel , more than ten years after his dance troupe won the show .
As well as that some acts will take part remotely via video link whilst others will perform in the TV studio without a live audience .
Instead there will be a huge virtual audience which will appear behind the judges - who are now sitting at individual , socially distanced desks .

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If Saturday night telly is your thing and you have been lost without it over recent months - it's good news.
Britain's Got Talent is finally back after being put on hold due to the coronavirus pandemic.
The ITV talent series would have usually been wrapped up in May but only the BGT audition stages were filmed in time and still aired as usual earlier this year.
And following a catch-up show last weekend, we finally know the line-up for the semi-final shows.
Instead of airing across a full week, the episodes will be spread out over five weekends before the grand final in October.
So, is it actually live?
Sadly, ITV confirmed that the semi-finals will be pre-recorded - with the hope of the big final next month being live.
It will also be hard for viewers not to notice the changes.
The programme will be without its main judge Simon Cowell as he continues to recover from a bike accident in Los Angeles earlier this month.
Instead, Amanda Holden has been promoted to head judge in case of a dead lock decision and Diversity's Ashley Banjo will take a place on the panel, more than ten years after his dance troupe won the show.
As well as that some acts will take part remotely via video link whilst others will perform in the TV studio without a live audience.
Instead there will be a huge virtual audience which will appear behind the judges - who are now sitting at individual, socially distanced desks.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-09-05--Where is Simon Cowell on Britain's Got Talent and why has he been replaced?

Britain 's Got Talent is back - but with major changes .
Viewers will finally get to see the BGT semi-finals which usually would have aired live in May .
But due to lockdown , only the audition stages aired and the ITV show has been waiting to come back for the final stages .
The semi-finals will take place over five Saturday 's , in a break from the usual five nights in a row tradition , before a live final in October .
As usual , Ant and Dec will host the shows which start on Saturday September @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Alesha Dixon and David Walliams .
However , viewers will notice the programme is without it 's main judge Simon Cowell .
Instead , Amanda will become head judge in his absence and Diversity 's Ashley Banjo will take the fourth place on the panel , more than ten years after his dance troupe won the show .
But where is he and why has he not returned to the show ?
Simon is still recovering from a bike accident in Los Angeles early last month .
The entertainment mogul broke `` part @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of places in the fall from a new electric trail bike he was testing at his house in Malibu .
The 60-year-old was taken to hospital where he had to undergo undergoing six hours of surgery , which involved a number of procedures - including having a metal rod put in his back .
Speaking to Lorraine Kelly on ITV 's Lorraine on Friday , Amanda updated fans on Simon 's condition .
She said : `` He is doing really well !
`` One of the producers actually told me she 'd @ @ @ @ @ @ @ sounding really happy and healthy . ''
Britain 's Got Talent airs Saturday 's on ITV at 8pm .

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Britain's Got Talent is back - but with major changes.
Viewers will finally get to see the BGT semi-finals which usually would have aired live in May.
But due to lockdown, only the audition stages aired and the ITV show has been waiting to come back for the final stages.
The semi-finals will take place over five Saturday's, in a break from the usual five nights in a row tradition, before a live final in October.
As usual, Ant and Dec will host the shows which start on Saturday September 5 at 8pm whilst Amanda Holden, Alesha Dixon and David Walliams.
However, viewers will notice the programme is without it's main judge Simon Cowell.
Instead, Amanda will become head judge in his absence and Diversity's Ashley Banjo will take the fourth place on the panel, more than ten years after his dance troupe won the show.
But where is he and why has he not returned to the show?
Simon is still recovering from a bike accident in Los Angeles early last month.
The entertainment mogul broke "part of his back" in a number of places in the fall from a new electric trail bike he was testing at his house in Malibu.
The 60-year-old was taken to hospital where he had to undergo undergoing six hours of surgery, which involved a number of procedures - including having a metal rod put in his back.
Speaking to Lorraine Kelly on ITV's Lorraine on Friday, Amanda updated fans on Simon's condition.
She said: "He is doing really well!
"One of the producers actually told me she'd had a conversation with him…he’s sounding really happy and healthy."
Britain's Got Talent airs Saturday's on ITV at 8pm.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-09-05--Ian Brown fans shocked by 'no masks' coronavirus tweet

Ian Brown fans have been left stunned by a controversial 'no masks ' tweet shared from the singer 's verified Twitter account .
Followers were left unimpressed by a message written in capital letters saying : `` NO LOCKDOWN NO TESTS NO TRACKS NO MASKS NO VAX # researchanddestroy . ''
It left devotees of the 57-year-old Stone Roses icon wondering if he might have been hacked .
Eyebrows were raised again half-an-hour later when the account John Squire Artist , an account set up to promote former bandmate John Squire 's art exhibition last year , tweeted the contrary @ @ @ @ @ @ @ safe .
Look after yourself and others # morecambeandwise , '' it said .
Guitarist John once said the Stone Roses song Elephant Stone was about : `` Love and Death ... War and Peace ... Morecambe and Wise . ''
One follower responded to the 'no masks ' tweet by saying sarcastically : `` Yeah let ’ s all die from preventable diseases like it ’ s the year 1348 . ''
`` I admire your artistic output more than anyone , but this is truly disappointing , '' tweeted another .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ that wearing my mask might save just one life , I keep right on doing it , thanks , '' wrote another Twitter user , while another slammed it as 'irresponsible . '
`` Closing song from Only Fools and Horses , '' joked another follower .
`` This is Not the One , '' said another .
And another responded : `` I ’ m just going to pretend this is the name of your next album and move on . ''
`` Love your music Ian but I am seriously hoping @ @ @ @ @ @ @ said another .
The Warrington-born and Timperley-raised singer shot to fame with the Stone Roses in the late 80s and early 90s before they split in 1996 .
The Fools Gold hitmaker then launched a successful solo career with the debut single My Star in 1998 .
In 2012 the Stone Roses reunited for two triumphant homecoming shows at Heaton Park , and in 2016 they released their first new material in two decades followed by a tour which saw them play four nights at the Etihad stadium .
In 2018 Ian released @ @ @ @ @ @ @ with the single First World Problems and his seventh studio album Ripples was released in February last year .
Last September John confirmed in an interview with The Guardian that the band had again split .
The Manchester Evening News has contacted representatives for Ian Brown for comment .

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Ian Brown fans have been left stunned by a controversial 'no masks' tweet shared from the singer's verified Twitter account.
Followers were left unimpressed by a message written in capital letters saying: "NO LOCKDOWN NO TESTS NO TRACKS NO MASKS NO VAX #researchanddestroy."
It left devotees of the 57-year-old Stone Roses icon wondering if he might have been hacked.
Eyebrows were raised again half-an-hour later when the account John Squire Artist, an account set up to promote former bandmate John Squire's art exhibition last year, tweeted the contrary.
"Wear a mask. stay safe. Look after yourself and others #morecambeandwise," it said.
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Guitarist John once said the Stone Roses song Elephant Stone was about: "Love and Death ... War and Peace ... Morecambe and Wise."
One follower responded to the 'no masks' tweet by saying sarcastically: "Yeah let’s all die from preventable diseases like it’s the year 1348."
"I admire your artistic output more than anyone, but this is truly disappointing," tweeted another.
"If there is the slightest risk that wearing my mask might save just one life, I keep right on doing it, thanks," wrote another Twitter user, while another slammed it as 'irresponsible.'
"Closing song from Only Fools and Horses," joked another follower.
"This is Not the One," said another.
And another responded: "I’m just going to pretend this is the name of your next album and move on."
"Love your music Ian but I am seriously hoping you’ve been hacked," said another.
The Warrington-born and Timperley-raised singer shot to fame with the Stone Roses in the late 80s and early 90s before they split in 1996.
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The Fools Gold hitmaker then launched a successful solo career with the debut single My Star in 1998.
In 2012 the Stone Roses reunited for two triumphant homecoming shows at Heaton Park, and in 2016 they released their first new material in two decades followed by a tour which saw them play four nights at the Etihad stadium.
In 2018 Ian released his first solo material in nine years with the single First World Problems and his seventh studio album Ripples was released in February last year.
Last September John confirmed in an interview with The Guardian that the band had again split.
The Manchester Evening News has contacted representatives for Ian Brown for comment.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-09-05--Rio Ferdinand makes cheeky joke as he poses with his pregnant wife on holiday

Loved-up Rio Ferdinand made a cheeky joke as he posed for a photo with his pregnant wife as they enjoyed a family holiday .
Kate posted the snap of the pair in swimwear on her Instagram , and the compliments came flooding in for the radiant mum-to-be who looked stunning in a black and gold patterned bikini teamed with a wide-brimmed straw hat .
`` Glowing beautiful mumma to be , '' said her former TOWIE co-star Billie Faiers .
`` Looking STUNNIIIIIIIIIIIIING ... .in the black shorts , '' he said , jokingly turning the attention to his own @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a stream of crying with laughter-face emojis and love hearts next to the jokey comment .
Kate , 29 , also proudly showed off her bump in a pale green dress and heels as she enjoyed a night out on holiday .
`` Don ’ t be fooled by this pik , '' she wrote .
`` By the end of the night the feet were swollen , the heels were off and the bed was calling . ''
Alongside another photo of herself and her hubby she wrote `` my love '' @ @ @ @ @ @ @ her dress .
Kate recently told followers their holiday was `` one last trip before school starts . ''
`` The baby seems to like a holiday , '' she added .
In June the doting stepmum shared the exciting news that she was expecting her first child with Rio by posting a video of the moment she told Lorenz , 13 , Tate , 11 , and Tia , nine , Rio 's children with his late wife Rebecca Ellison .
The couple , who married last September , were sitting around @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
They jumped to their feet and the family cheered and hugged as they shared their joy .
Kate and Rio , 41 , started dating in 2017 and the couple married in September 2019 .
Their story featured in the documentary Rio and Kate : Becoming a Stepfamily .
It followed Rio 's emotional BAFTA-winning 2017 documentary Rio Ferdinand : Being Mum And Dad , which followed the footballer having to come to terms with losing his wife and being the sole parent to their children .

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Loved-up Rio Ferdinand made a cheeky joke as he posed for a photo with his pregnant wife as they enjoyed a family holiday.
Kate posted the snap of the pair in swimwear on her Instagram, and the compliments came flooding in for the radiant mum-to-be who looked stunning in a black and gold patterned bikini teamed with a wide-brimmed straw hat.
"Glowing beautiful mumma to be," said her former TOWIE co-star Billie Faiers.
"Beautiful mummy," said another follower.
But Manchester United icon Rio couldn't resist pulling her leg.
"Looking STUNNIIIIIIIIIIIIING....in the black shorts," he said, jokingly turning the attention to his own beach outfit.
The 41-year-old pundit posted a stream of crying with laughter-face emojis and love hearts next to the jokey comment.
Kate, 29, also proudly showed off her bump in a pale green dress and heels as she enjoyed a night out on holiday.
"Don’t be fooled by this pik," she wrote.
"By the end of the night the feet were swollen, the heels were off and the bed was calling."
Alongside another photo of herself and her hubby she wrote "my love" next to a yellow loveheart to match her dress.
Kate recently told followers their holiday was "one last trip before school starts."
"The baby seems to like a holiday," she added.
In June the doting stepmum shared the exciting news that she was expecting her first child with Rio by posting a video of the moment she told Lorenz, 13, Tate, 11, and Tia, nine, Rio's children with his late wife Rebecca Ellison.
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The couple, who married last September, were sitting around the table chatting when Kate told them.
They jumped to their feet and the family cheered and hugged as they shared their joy.
Kate and Rio, 41, started dating in 2017 and the couple married in September 2019.
Their story featured in the documentary Rio and Kate: Becoming a Stepfamily.
It followed Rio's emotional BAFTA-winning 2017 documentary Rio Ferdinand: Being Mum And Dad, which followed the footballer having to come to terms with losing his wife and being the sole parent to their children.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-09-05--Manchester United fans react as Mason Greenwood makes England debut

Manchester United fans have congratulated Mason Greenwood after he made his senior debut for England and they believe there will be plenty more to come .
Greenwood replaced Three Lions captain and Tottenham star Harry Kane with a little over 10 minutes remaining in the Nations League encounter with Iceland , which was still at a 0-0 deadlock .
England were at a disadvantage upon the 18-year-old 's introduction after Manchester City right-back Kyle Walker had been sent-off after picking up his second yellow card .
Yet Greenwood was composed and assured in attack and looked dangerous whenever he approached @ @ @ @ @ @ @ feet , coming close with one chance that hit the side netting .
England eventually went on to claim the win in a crazy end to the game in which they won a late penalty after Raheem Sterling 's shot was handled in the area .
The City man took the spot kick and slotted it right down the middle .
There was more drama to come , however , as Iceland got their own penalty deep into injury time after a foul by Joe Gomez but it was skied by Birkir Bjarnason @ @ @ @ @ @ @ debut from United , after Duncan Edwards and Wayne Rooney , as well as the 125th United academy graduate to represent their country .
The young striker has a 100 per cent winning record to start his England career and United fans are chuffed to see him get his deserved chance in the side .
Greenwood will have the chance to earn his second international cap when England take on Denmark in Copenhagen on Tuesday , with Southgate no doubt hoping for a better performance from his side .

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Manchester United fans have congratulated Mason Greenwood after he made his senior debut for England and they believe there will be plenty more to come.
Greenwood replaced Three Lions captain and Tottenham star Harry Kane with a little over 10 minutes remaining in the Nations League encounter with Iceland, which was still at a 0-0 deadlock.
England were at a disadvantage upon the 18-year-old's introduction after Manchester City right-back Kyle Walker had been sent-off after picking up his second yellow card.
Yet Greenwood was composed and assured in attack and looked dangerous whenever he approached the box with the ball at his feet, coming close with one chance that hit the side netting.
England eventually went on to claim the win in a crazy end to the game in which they won a late penalty after Raheem Sterling's shot was handled in the area. The City man took the spot kick and slotted it right down the middle.
There was more drama to come, however, as Iceland got their own penalty deep into injury time after a foul by Joe Gomez but it was skied by Birkir Bjarnason.
Greenwood is the third youngest England debut from United, after Duncan Edwards and Wayne Rooney, as well as the 125th United academy graduate to represent their country.
The young striker has a 100 per cent winning record to start his England career and United fans are chuffed to see him get his deserved chance in the side.
Greenwood will have the chance to earn his second international cap when England take on Denmark in Copenhagen on Tuesday, with Southgate no doubt hoping for a better performance from his side.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-09-05--Everything Bolton boss Ian Evatt said after Bradford Carabao Cup defeat

Bolton Wanderers head coach Ian Evatt spoke to the press after the 2-1 defeat to Bradford City and this is what he had to say ...
Immediate reaction to the result ... '' It was frustrating .
I think we 've got more to give than that .
I think we had the majority of possession , especially first half .
We started the second half really well , scored a good goal and then , huffed and puffed without creating much more .
`` We came away from what was getting us joy in the second half and conceded @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
It 's difficult to get one back in that short space of time and we 've got to understand that when we 're not free scoring and we 're finding it difficult to break teams down , we can not afford to give goals away like that .
`` A cross in our box unopposed is tough enough to take and then a free header in our box when we 've got more than enough men to be able to cope with it is n't acceptable . ''
On the difference between @ @ @ @ @ @ @ that was the difference probably in the game today and the two teams .
We controlled the majority of the ball but I think the difference being was probably their front two was more difficult to handle than our front two .
`` We had too many people probably under par and football is n't complicated in terms of you can speak about tactics , formations all day long but the game is 11 v 11 , one v one , and we did n't win enough individual battles today . ''
Why @ @ @ @ @ @ @ '' We were thinking the same on the side , go on then , go and get the second and third because we looked like we were going to do that and we just came away from what was getting us joy .
`` We did n't switch the ball enough .
We were back into bodies too often and helping their press really .
I thought first half , we switched it really well , but we just were n't incisive enough and did n't play with enough tempo to cause them @ @ @ @ @ @ @ start of the second half , scored a good goal as I said , and then came off that , came away from that .
We trained really well this week but we have to take that into games . ''
`` As disappointed as I am with not winning because I want to win and I expect to win , I do n't think we 're far away , I think there 's loads more to come .
We just had on the day too many people that were under par and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
I think it 's that simple at the minute .
`` People are trying too hard , running too much at times , especially the front lads , they just need to stay in the width of the goal and the ball and opportunities will come .
`` We do n't need Eoin Doyle playing right wing , left wing , because he wants to win and wants to help and wants to try .
We need him between the sticks , waiting for the opportunities to come . ''
`` Eoin @ @ @ @ @ @ @ though he scored so many goals last season , he 's at a new club , he 's got a very good contract , but he 's earnt that contract and he does n't have to prove to me or to our fans or to anyone else .
`` Eoin Doyle 's a fantastic football player and when he does what Eoin Doyle does , he 's more than good enough to score us 20 , 25 goals and hopefully fire us towards the top of the league . ''
`` We are @ @ @ @ @ @ @ on the training pitch are a lot better than what I 've seen today , but they 're understanding now why we drive standards on the training pitch and even the simple passing drills and stuff like that , there has to be an importance to it and a detail to it .
`` It 's not just passing it from A to B , it 's passing it with what weight , what tempo , what foot are you hitting , can he turn information - that sort of information needs to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and if you do that , we can play through teams really easily , and we did that at times today , just not often enough . ''
`` We were light at the top end of the pitch , there 's no doubt .
We still are , I still think we probably need one more and we 're working on that .
`` Shaun 's a fantastic player in his own right .
Had a good career , especially at this level .
He 's used to winning games , he @ @ @ @ @ @ @ competition for places and the front two that are well documented top players at this level , they need pushing and they need to know that if they 're not producing the goods , regardless of any names , then there 's players behind them ready to step in and Shaun is one of those . ''

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Bolton Wanderers head coach Ian Evatt spoke to the press after the 2-1 defeat to Bradford City and this is what he had to say...
Immediate reaction to the result...
"It was frustrating. I think we've got more to give than that. I think we had the majority of possession, especially first half. We started the second half really well, scored a good goal and then, huffed and puffed without creating much more.
"We came away from what was getting us joy in the second half and conceded a really poor goal to be honest. It's difficult to get one back in that short space of time and we've got to understand that when we're not free scoring and we're finding it difficult to break teams down, we cannot afford to give goals away like that.
"A cross in our box unopposed is tough enough to take and then a free header in our box when we've got more than enough men to be able to cope with it isn't acceptable."
On the difference between the two teams...
"I thought that was the difference probably in the game today and the two teams. We controlled the majority of the ball but I think the difference being was probably their front two was more difficult to handle than our front two.
"We had too many people probably under par and football isn't complicated in terms of you can speak about tactics, formations all day long but the game is 11 v 11, one v one, and we didn't win enough individual battles today."
Why the second goal did not come...
"We were thinking the same on the side, go on then, go and get the second and third because we looked like we were going to do that and we just came away from what was getting us joy.
"We didn't switch the ball enough. We were back into bodies too often and helping their press really. I thought first half, we switched it really well, but we just weren't incisive enough and didn't play with enough tempo to cause them problems.
"We did at the start of the second half, scored a good goal as I said, and then came off that, came away from that. We trained really well this week but we have to take that into games."
On the centre forwards...
"As disappointed as I am with not winning because I want to win and I expect to win, I don't think we're far away, I think there's loads more to come. We just had on the day too many people that were under par and some people are just trying too hard. I think it's that simple at the minute.
"People are trying too hard, running too much at times, especially the front lads, they just need to stay in the width of the goal and the ball and opportunities will come.
"We don't need Eoin Doyle playing right wing, left wing, because he wants to win and wants to help and wants to try. We need him between the sticks, waiting for the opportunities to come."
On Eoin Doyle...
"Eoin Doyle is a human being and even though he scored so many goals last season, he's at a new club, he's got a very good contract, but he's earnt that contract and he doesn't have to prove to me or to our fans or to anyone else.
"Eoin Doyle's a fantastic football player and when he does what Eoin Doyle does, he's more than good enough to score us 20, 25 goals and hopefully fire us towards the top of the league."
On the team's shape...
"We are improving. the things I'm seeing on the training pitch are a lot better than what I've seen today, but they're understanding now why we drive standards on the training pitch and even the simple passing drills and stuff like that, there has to be an importance to it and a detail to it.
"It's not just passing it from A to B, it's passing it with what weight, what tempo, what foot are you hitting, can he turn information - that sort of information needs to be put into practise on Saturdays, and if you do that, we can play through teams really easily, and we did that at times today, just not often enough."
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On bringing in Shaun Miller...
"We were light at the top end of the pitch, there's no doubt. We still are, I still think we probably need one more and we're working on that.
"Shaun's a fantastic player in his own right. Had a good career, especially at this level. He's used to winning games, he's had promotions.
"He adds competition for places and the front two that are well documented top players at this level, they need pushing and they need to know that if they're not producing the goods, regardless of any names, then there's players behind them ready to step in and Shaun is one of those."


themanchestereveningnews--2020-09-05--These are the latest coronavirus infection rates as Salford enters red alert

Salford has entered coronavirus red alert after the number of new infections in the city increased .
The latest official data reveals that the borough 's infection rate currently stands at 51.4 per 100,000 people .
The Government puts any borough in the country on red alert - the highest level in place - when the rate goes above 50 .
Salford is now the third Greater Manchester borough to enter red alert along with Oldham and Bolton .
The ward of Eccles appears to be the borough 's hotspot , with 15 cases recorded there between August 26 and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ has increased in several areas of Greater Manchester in the week up to September 2 .
In Bolton , where cases have spiked massively in the last week , the infection rate now stands at 104.3 per 100,000 people .
It means the borough has had the highest number of cases per 100,000 people in the whole country for the third day running .
The latest figures put Bolton at nearly double the Government threshold for a 'red alert ' .
Tighter restrictions have now been brought in across the borough in a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ virus .
Rochdale and Tameside have also seen notable upward trends in the number of cases , leaving both boroughs in danger of entering red alert in the coming days .
Rochdale 's current rate is 49.5 , while Tameside 's has gradually increased in recent days and currently stands at 49 .
Oldham remains in red alert , although its cases have dipped slightly from the previous seven-day period .
Cases have also increased in Bury , with the current rate now at 38.2 .
Meanwhile , infection rates in Manchester and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the rates remaining fairly consistent in recent days .
The only two boroughs that have a lower infection rate than the national average are Wigan and Stockport .
Stockport has the lowest infection rate in Greater Manchester at 13.6 cases per 100,000 people .
Although Wigan 's rate remains low , it has increased to 17.6 .
It means the borough 's number of infections is now above the national average .
The average rate in England is currently 16 per 100,000 people .
Rates are calculated up to three days ago because @ @ @ @ @ @ @

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Salford has entered coronavirus red alert after the number of new infections in the city increased.
The latest official data reveals that the borough's infection rate currently stands at 51.4 per 100,000 people.
The government puts any borough in the country on red alert - the highest level in place - when the rate goes above 50.
Salford is now the third Greater Manchester borough to enter red alert along with Oldham and Bolton.
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The ward of Eccles appears to be the borough's hotspot, with 15 cases recorded there between August 26 and September 1.
The number of cases has increased in several areas of Greater Manchester in the week up to September 2.
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In Bolton, where cases have spiked massively in the last week, the infection rate now stands at 104.3 per 100,000 people.
It means the borough has had the highest number of cases per 100,000 people in the whole country for the third day running.
The latest figures put Bolton at nearly double the government threshold for a 'red alert'.
Tighter restrictions have now been brought in across the borough in a bid to stem the spread of the virus.
Rochdale and Tameside have also seen notable upward trends in the number of cases, leaving both boroughs in danger of entering red alert in the coming days.
Rochdale's current rate is 49.5, while Tameside's has gradually increased in recent days and currently stands at 49.
Oldham remains in red alert, although its cases have dipped slightly from the previous seven-day period.
Cases have also increased in Bury, with the current rate now at 38.2.
Meanwhile, infection rates in Manchester and Trafford appear to be plateauing, with the rates remaining fairly consistent in recent days.
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The one borough in Greater Manchester has a lower infection rate than the national average -Wigan.
The borough has the lowest infection rate in Greater Manchester, at 13.6 cases per 100,000 people.
Although Wigan's rate remains low, it has increased to 17.6.
It means the borough's number of infections is now slightly above the national average.
The average rate in England is currently 16 per 100,000 people.
Rates are calculated up to three days ago because of the delay in reporting cases.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-09-05--Carabao Cup draw details with Man Utd and Man City to discover opponents

The Carabao Cup is under way with the majority of teams kicking off their season in the competition on Saturday .
There were some big shocks , with Newport County beating Swansea City and Plymouth Argyle overcoming QPR .
The winners of those ties go into the second round draw of the competition .
Whilst Manchester United and Manchester City do not enter in the second round , the third round draw will take place immediately after the second on Sunday .
That is likely due to the quick turnaround between the second and third round fixtures .
Find out @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
When is the draw ?
The draw for the second and third rounds of the Carabao Cup take place after Brentford play Wycombe in the first round on Sunday , so it 's likely to be around 2pm .
Just like Brentford against Wycombe , the draw will be live on Sky Sports .
It will be shown on Sky Sports Football .
The draw can also be streamed via SkyGo or Now TV .
What are the ball numbers ?
Just like the first round , the second round is regionalised @ @ @ @ @ @ @ any side can face another from the same region .
How does the third round work ?
The seven Premier League teams competing in Europe will enter in round three but will find out their potential opponents on Sunday .
After the second round draw , matches will be given a ball number based on the order they were drawn out in .
These numbers will then go to an unseeded third round draw with the seven European sides also taking part .
When will the ties be played ?
Second-round ties will @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 14 , with third-round matches the following week .

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The Carabao Cup is under way with the majority of teams kicking off their season in the competition on Saturday.
There were some big shocks, with Newport County beating Swansea City and Plymouth Argyle overcoming QPR.
The winners of those ties go into the second round draw of the competition.
Whilst Manchester United and Manchester City do not enter in the second round, the third round draw will take place immediately after the second on Sunday.
That is likely due to the quick turnaround between the second and third round fixtures.
Find out all the details about that draw below.
When is the draw?
The draw for the second and third rounds of the Carabao Cup take place after Brentford play Wycombe in the first round on Sunday, so it's likely to be around 2pm.
Where can I watch?
Just like Brentford against Wycombe, the draw will be live on Sky Sports.
It will be shown on Sky Sports Football.
The draw can also be streamed via SkyGo or Now TV.
What are the ball numbers?
Just like the first round, the second round is regionalised.
It is also unseeded, meaning any side can face another from the same region.
South section ball numbers
1 - Bournemouth
2 - Brighton
3 - Bristol City
4 - Cambridge
5 - Charlton
6 - Cheltenham
7 - Coventry
8 - Crystal Palace
9 - Fulham
10 - Gillingham
11 - Ipswich Town
12 - Leyton Orient
13 - Luton Town
14 - Millwall
15 - Newport County
16 - Northampton Town
17 - Oxford United
18 - Plymouth Argyle
19 - Portsmouth
20 - Reading
21 - Southampton
22 - Watford
23 - West Ham
24 - Brentford/Wycombe
North section ball numbers
1 - Aston Villa
2 - Barnsley
3 - Blackburn Rovers
4 - Bradford City
5 - Burnley
6 - Burton Albion
7 - Derby County
8 - Everton
9 - Fleetwood Town
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10 - Harrogate Town
11 - Hull City
12 - Leeds United
13 - Lincoln City
14 - Middlesbrough
15 - Morecambe
16 - Newcastle United
17 - Oldham Athletic
18 - Port Vale
19 - Preston North End
20 - Rochdale
21 - Salford City
22 - Sheffield United
23 - Sheffield Wednesday
24 - Stoke City
25 - West Brom
26 - Wolves
How does the third round work?
The seven Premier League teams competing in Europe will enter in round three but will find out their potential opponents on Sunday.
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After the second round draw, matches will be given a ball number based on the order they were drawn out in.
These numbers will then go to an unseeded third round draw with the seven European sides also taking part.
When will the ties be played?
Second-round ties will be played on the week commencing September 14, with third-round matches the following week.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-09-05--What time is Soccer Aid 2020 on? And who is on this year's teams?

One of the biggest charity football matches , Soccer Aid , is set to return this weekend .
Following a delay on the initial fixture back in June due to coronavirus , the popular event is back at Old Trafford with a line-up of top stars .
Although fans wo n't be allowed in the stadium due to restrictions , the entire match will be broadcast live , with Dermot O'Leary presenting , alongside Kirsty Gallacher who will be presenting from pitchside .
As usual , the 11-a-side match will see an England and worldwide team go head-to-head to be @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 's also set to be a big day for Wayne Rooney as he returns to his old stomping ground - this time as manager for the England side .
He will be alongside former England manager and Soccer Aid stalwart Sam Allardyce .
And this year for the first-time in the match ’ s history , the UK government and Gavi , The Vaccine Alliance , have pledged to match public donations – meaning they will have triple the impact for children , with every £1 donated becoming £3 , up to £3 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Here 's everything you need to know about Soccer Aid 2020 .
When is Soccer Aid on ?
The match will be broadcast live from Old Trafford and coverage will begin at 6.30pm on Sunday , September 6 .
The game between England and the World XIs will kick-off shortly after .
How can I watch it ?
ITV will be providing full coverage live .
Alternatively , viewers can catch the action via the ITV Hub app on a range of devices including laptops , smartphones and tablets .
Who is on @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Me Out presenter Danny Jones - McFly singer and coach on The Voice UK Lee Mack – Comedian and panelist on Would I Lie To You ?
Joel Dommett – Comedian and presenter of The Masked Singer UK James Bay – Musician best known for song Hold Back The River Kem Cetinay – Former Love Island winner and This Morning presenter

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One of the biggest charity football matches, Soccer Aid, is set to return this weekend.
Following a delay on the initial fixture back in June due to coronavirus, the popular event is back at Old Trafford with a line-up of top stars.
Although fans won't be allowed in the stadium due to restrictions, the entire match will be broadcast live, with Dermot O'Leary presenting, alongside Kirsty Gallacher who will be presenting from pitchside.
As usual, the 11-a-side match will see an England and worldwide team go head-to-head to be crowned Soccer Aid 2020 champion.
It's also set to be a big day for Wayne Rooney as he returns to his old stomping ground - this time as manager for the England side. He will be alongside former England manager and Soccer Aid stalwart Sam Allardyce.
And this year for the first-time in the match’s history, the UK government and Gavi, The Vaccine Alliance, have pledged to match public donations – meaning they will have triple the impact for children, with every £1 donated becoming £3, up to £3 million – until 6th October 2020.
Here's everything you need to know about Soccer Aid 2020.
When is Soccer Aid on?
The match will be broadcast live from Old Trafford and coverage will begin at 6.30pm on Sunday, September 6.
The game between England and the World XIs will kick-off shortly after.
How can I watch it?
ITV will be providing full coverage live. Alternatively, viewers can catch the action via the ITV Hub app on a range of devices including laptops, smartphones and tablets.
Who is on the teams?
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England XI
England XI squad celebs
Paddy McGuinness – Take Me Out presenter
Olly Murs – Singer
Joe Wicks - Fitness coach
John Bishop – Comedian
Marvin Humes – Singer and TV presenter
Mark Wright - Former Towie star and radio presenter
Danny Jones - McFly singer and coach on The Voice UK
Lee Mack – Comedian and panelist on Would I Lie To You?
Liv Cooke – Football freestyler and BBC Sport presenter
Chunkz – Musician and YouTuber
Joel Dommett – Comedian and presenter of The Masked Singer UK
Alife Allen - Actor , played Theon Greyjoy in Game of Thrones
Yung Filly – Presenter and YouTuber
James Bay – Musician best known for song Hold Back The River
Tom Davis - Murder in Successville actor
England XI squad pros
Andy Cole – Former Man Utd striker
Kelly Smith – Former Arsenal footballer
Joe Cole – Former Chelsea midfielder
Katie Chapman – Former England footballer
Michael Owen – Former Liverpool striker
Ashley Cole – Former Chelsea defender
Casey Stoney – Man Utd Women manager
David James – Former England goalkeeper
Emile Heskey – Former England striker
Wes Brown – Former Man Utd defender
Gareth Barry – Former England midfielder
England XI managers
Sam Allardyce - Former England manager
Wayne Rooney - Former player
Bradley Walsh - Actor and The Chase presenter
World XI
World XI squad celebs
Jason Manford – Comedian
Kem Cetinay – Former Love Island winner and This Morning presenter
DJ Locksmith – Rudimental band member
Ore Oduba – TV, radio presenter and Strictly Come Dancing 2016 winner
Chelcee Grimes – Singer and footballer
Mo Gilligan – Comedian
Iain Stirling – Love Island narrator and presenter
Dermot Kennedy – Musician
Jeremy Lynch – Football freestyler
Roman Kemp – Radio DJ and former I'm A Celebrity contestant
Santan Dave – Rapper
Serge Pizzorno – Kasabian guitarist
Billy Wingrove – Football freestyler
World XI squad pros
Lianne Sanderson – Former England footballer
Julie Fleeting – Former Scotland footballer
Patrice Evra – Former Man Utd defender
Robbie Keane – Former Tottenham striker
Mikael Silvestre – Former Man Utd defender
Shay Given – Former Newcastle goalkeeper
Michael Essien – Former Chelsea midfielder
Darren Fletcher – Former Man Utd midfielder
Claude Makelele – Former Chelsea midfielder
World XI managers
Harry Redknapp - Former Tottenham manager and I'm A Celebrity winner
Bryan Robson - Former Middlesbrough manager
Vic Bettinelli – Goalkeeping coach