themanchestereveningnews--2020-03-02--Minimum price for booze begins in Wales with fines of up to £1,000 for those flouting law

All alcohol sold in Wales from today must cost at least 50 pence per unit , with fines for any retailer breaking the new law .
The new rules apply to bars , pubs , shops but also to street parties and village fetes .
One unit of alcohol is the equivalent of half a pint of beer , or a single shot of spirits .
A small glass of wine is the equivalent of 1.5 units of alcohol .
It means the cheapest price for a bottle of wine , of an average strength and size , will now @ @ @ @ @ @ @ lager will not be able to cost less than £1.22 and a 70cl bottle of vodka or gin must be at least £14 to comply with the new law .
Prices for cheaper drinks will also rise and it will have an impact on offers in supermarkets .
Read more of today 's top stories here The minimum price is worked out using a simple formula of 50 person multiplied by the strength of the alcohol multiplied by the volume .
A similar minimum pricing for alcohol law was introduced in Scotland in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ has fallen as a result with research from the British Medical Journal suggesting the amount of alcohol purchased per person per week has fallen by 1.2 units .
People can cross the border to England , though , to avoid paying the minimum price for alcohol .
In January , the Alcohol Health Alliance urged the chancellor to raise taxes on alcohol to pay for more nurses and police .
Professor Sir Ian Gilmore , chiar of the alliance , said alcohol is `` 64 per cent cheaper than it was 30 years @ @ @ @ @ @ @ is encouraging more of us to drink at unhealthy levels '' .
Findings published by Sheffield University in 2019 showed that cuts in alcohol duty since 2012 had led to a further 1,969 additional deaths .

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All alcohol sold in Wales from today must cost at least 50 pence per unit, with fines for any retailer breaking the new law.
The new rules apply to bars, pubs, shops but also to street parties and village fetes.
One unit of alcohol is the equivalent of half a pint of beer, or a single shot of spirits.
A small glass of wine is the equivalent of 1.5 units of alcohol.
It means the cheapest price for a bottle of wine, of an average strength and size, will now be around £4.69.
A can of lager will not be able to cost less than £1.22 and a 70cl bottle of vodka or gin must be at least £14 to comply with the new law.
Prices for cheaper drinks will also rise and it will have an impact on offers in supermarkets.
The minimum price is worked out using a simple formula of 50 person multiplied by the strength of the alcohol multiplied by the volume.
A similar minimum pricing for alcohol law was introduced in Scotland in May 2018.
A study suggested drinking has fallen as a result with research from the British Medical Journal suggesting the amount of alcohol purchased per person per week has fallen by 1.2 units.
People can cross the border to England, though, to avoid paying the minimum price for alcohol.
In January, the Alcohol Health Alliance urged the chancellor to raise taxes on alcohol to pay for more nurses and police.
Professor Sir Ian Gilmore, chiar of the alliance, said alcohol is "64 per cent cheaper than it was 30 years ago and its availability at these prices is encouraging more of us to drink at unhealthy levels".
Findings published by Sheffield University in 2019 showed that cuts in alcohol duty since 2012 had led to a further 1,969 additional deaths.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-03-02--Aldi shoppers have been making a big mistake about the supermarket's name for years

Dedicated Aldi shoppers will know all of the store 's handy tips and tricks to make sure they 're getting @ @ @ @ @ working out the best time to get red sticker items , to learning the best @ @ @ @ @ aisle , there 's a lot to learn if you want to call yourself a @ @ @ @ @ the most long-standing Aldi shoppers have been making one big mistake , and it all @ @ @ @ @ the supermarket 's name .
According to Kent Live , a lot of people have @ @ @ @ @ for years , and it 's caused a huge debate amongst people .
Some people @ @ @ @ @ drag out the L , but if you 're one of these people I 've @ @ @ @ @ , because you 're wrong .
The correct way to say it is 'Al-di ' @ @ @ @ @ a ' at the start .
So now you know .
If that does n't @ @ @ @ @ I 'm not sure what will .

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Dedicated Aldi shoppers will know all of the store's handy tips and tricks to make sure they're getting the best bargains.
From working out the best time to get red sticker items, to learning the best hacks to finesse the middle aisle, there's a lot to learn if you want to call yourself a true fan.
But even the most long-standing Aldi shoppers have been making one big mistake, and it all lies in how to pronounce the supermarket's name.
According to Kent Live, a lot of people have been saying the name wrong for years, and it's caused a huge debate amongst people.
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Some people say 'All-di', and drag out the L, but if you're one of these people I've got bad news for you, because you're wrong.
The correct way to say it is 'Al-di', with a harsh 'a' at the start.
So now you know. If that doesn't brighten up your day, I'm not sure what will.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-03-02--The medal of a Salford soldier who fought in First World War has been found in a Kent second hand sh

The medal of a Salford soldier who fought in First World War has been found in a Kent second hand shop

He grew up on the streets of Pendleton in Salford .
When the call came to fight for his country he answered it .
It is believed , although wounded , he may have survived the First World War .
Now a search has begun to find the family of Private Thomas Moss and reunite them with his medal .
It was bought in a second hand shop in Kent more than 30 years ago by then teenager , Glenn Foord-Divers .
Glenn is hoping an appeal through the Manchester Evening News will help locate his relatives .
`` I @ @ @ @ @ @ @ near Ashford , and there used to be this tiny little second hand shop .
I would go in there and one day , aged about 15 or 16 , I found this medal .
I think I probably paid 50p or £1 for it .
`` I was an air cadet at the time and had an interest in military memorabilia .
`` My grandfather , Thomas Divers , fought in the First World War , and I have all his medals .
I keep them all in a box , and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ medal again .
`` When I bought it as a young lad I did so , without thinking where it was from .
`` But now I realise it needs to go back to the family of the soldier . ''
Glenn , who regularly visits war memorials in Belgium and France , is also looking after 30 war graves of British , Canadian , and New Zealand servicemen at his local cemetery in Ashford .
`` It 's a victory medal from the First World War and stamped on the rim is @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Fus .
( Lancashire Fusiliers ) .
`` I have contacted the Fusiliers museum in Bury and they are unable to assist .
The forces war records show he came from Pendleton at the time of signing up , so I have searched internet geneology sites to try and narrow things down .
`` So far there are only a couple of names and dates of birth that could be the person I 'm looking for .
`` I 've found a Thomas Fernley Moss born 1892 in or around Salford , which @ @ @ @ @ @ @ I am to trying and find Pte .
19776 Thomas Moss ' existing family .
`` I 'm not necessarily looking for personal contact with anyone who may be out there .
I 'm quite happy to use a third party intermediary .
All I want is the medal returned to the rightful family .
`` The forces war records state that he was injured in 1916 .
It does n't say he was killed and I 've looked on the soldiers died database and his name is not on there so hopefully @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Thomas also served with the Nottinghamshire and Derbyshire Regiment and the Royal Engineers .

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He grew up on the streets of Pendleton in Salford.
When the call came to fight for his country he answered it.
It is believed, although wounded, he may have survived the First World War.
Now a search has begun to find the family of Private Thomas Moss and reunite them with his medal.
It was bought in a second hand shop in Kent more than 30 years ago by then teenager, Glenn Foord-Divers.
Glenn is hoping an appeal through the Manchester Evening News will help locate his relatives.
"I come from the village of Wye, near Ashford, and there used to be this tiny little second hand shop. I would go in there and one day, aged about 15 or 16, I found this medal. I think I probably paid 50p or £1 for it.
"I was an air cadet at the time and had an interest in military memorabilia.
"My grandfather, Thomas Divers, fought in the First World War, and I have all his medals. I keep them all in a box, and recently came across them - and this medal again.
"When I bought it as a young lad I did so, without thinking where it was from.
"But now I realise it needs to go back to the family of the soldier."
Glenn, who regularly visits war memorials in Belgium and France, is also looking after 30 war graves of British, Canadian, and New Zealand servicemen at his local cemetery in Ashford.
"It's a victory medal from the First World War and stamped on the rim is 19776 Pte. T. Moss. Lan Fus. (Lancashire Fusiliers).
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"I have contacted the Fusiliers museum in Bury and they are unable to assist. The forces war records show he came from Pendleton at the time of signing up, so I have searched internet geneology sites to try and narrow things down.
"So far there are only a couple of names and dates of birth that could be the person I'm looking for.
"I've found a Thomas Fernley Moss born 1892 in or around Salford, which may be right or wrong.
"I am to trying and find Pte. 19776 Thomas Moss' existing family.
"I'm not necessarily looking for personal contact with anyone who may be out there. I'm quite happy to use a third party intermediary. All I want is the medal returned to the rightful family.
"The forces war records state that he was injured in 1916. It doesn't say he was killed and I've looked on the soldiers died database and his name is not on there so hopefully he did survive. "
Records show Private Thomas also served with the Nottinghamshire and Derbyshire Regiment and the Royal Engineers.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-03-02--Manchester United great Peter Schmeichel gives verdict on David de Gea errors

Former Manchester United goalkeeper Peter Schmeichel believes David de Gea must improve his concentration and named a number of factors which may have impacted his performances in recent months .
The Spaniard was widely regarded as one of the best goalkeepers on the planet after establishing himself as first choice at Old Trafford following his move from Atletico Madrid .
However , his form has dipped over the last two seasons , with a number of errors costing United on various occasions .
His blunder three minutes into the game against Everton was his seventh error leading to a goal @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the joint most in the Premier League .
Schmeichel believes the mistake against Everton was easily avoidable and thinks the United shot stopper must improve his concentration if he is to remain at the club .
`` I think he believes he has more time , '' he told Premier League Productions .
`` He does have options .
He should just pass it back to Maguire and you start again .
`` You could give it to Lindelof there and Matic is always available .
`` He does n't realise how close @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a lack of concentration .
`` For top clubs , the way to win the championships is not to give anything away easily - you do n't do that .
`` In seven games , seven mistakes have led to loss of points , that 's far too many .
`` That 's too much for a top club and that 's something that David de Gea needs to get out of his game .
`` He needs better concentration . ''
The former United shot stopper feels there are multiple factors which @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
He believes the failed move to Real Madrid in 2015 might play a part as well as the stress of the ongoing rebuild at Old Trafford .
Schmeichel added : `` I think the disappointment of not going to Real Madrid at that time , feeling like he 's caught up here , rebuilding the team , insecurity in defence - there is a lot of things going on .
`` But I think with his experience that he should be the one calming things down and ensuring every easy thing was @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , that has n't happened and people start to focus on that .
`` When people pinpoint something on your performances , you start to think about it and start to believe you have a problem .
`` That might be why we see David de Gea in these situations . ''

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Former Manchester United goalkeeper Peter Schmeichel believes David de Gea must improve his concentration and named a number of factors which may have impacted his performances in recent months.
The Spaniard was widely regarded as one of the best goalkeepers on the planet after establishing himself as first choice at Old Trafford following his move from Atletico Madrid.
However, his form has dipped over the last two seasons, with a number of errors costing United on various occasions. His blunder three minutes into the game against Everton was his seventh error leading to a goal since the start of last season - the joint most in the Premier League .
Schmeichel believes the mistake against Everton was easily avoidable and thinks the United shot stopper must improve his concentration if he is to remain at the club.
"I think he believes he has more time," he told Premier League Productions . "He does have options. He should just pass it back to Maguire and you start again.
"You could give it to Lindelof there and Matic is always available.
"He doesn't realise how close [Calvert-Lewin] gets - it's a lack of concentration.
"For top clubs, the way to win the championships is not to give anything away easily - you don't do that.
"In seven games, seven mistakes have led to loss of points, that's far too many.
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"That's too much for a top club and that's something that David de Gea needs to get out of his game.
"He needs better concentration."
The former United shot stopper feels there are multiple factors which could be affecting de Gea's form.
He believes the failed move to Real Madrid in 2015 might play a part as well as the stress of the ongoing rebuild at Old Trafford.
Schmeichel added: "I think the disappointment of not going to Real Madrid at that time, feeling like he's caught up here, rebuilding the team, insecurity in defence - there is a lot of things going on.
"But I think with his experience that he should be the one calming things down and ensuring every easy thing was dealt with.
"In certain situations, that hasn't happened and people start to focus on that.
"When people pinpoint something on your performances, you start to think about it and start to believe you have a problem.
"That might be why we see David de Gea in these situations."


themanchestereveningnews--2020-03-02--Ozzy Osbourne on the moment he thought he’d broken his neck after a horror fall

Ozzy Osbourne has spoken about the horrifying moment he thought he had broken his neck .
The Black Sabbath rocker was speaking to Piers Morgan in a Good Morning Britain interview about his new album and how he is coping with his Parkinson 's diagnosis when he revealed the terrifying fall at his home last year .
Ozzy , 71 , was rushed to hospital for surgery following the accident at his LA home .
He was later forced to reschedule all his tour dates for that year .
The singer said : `` When I fell on the floor @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ve done it now Ozzy .
`` I said to Sharon , can you phone an ambulance , I think I have broken my neck .
`` She was out the bed like a flash , running and screaming round the house . ''
His wife Sharon , 67 , who appeared with her husband for the interview , went on to relay her fears that he was going to die .
Sharon : “ I saw it happen in slow motion and he went down .
He didn ’ t put his @ @ @ @ @ @ @ just BANG .
“ He was just lay there white as a sheet - his blood pressure through the roof , and I thought , he ’ s going to go .
I know he ’ s going to go , I am going to lose him.
” When Piers asked how worrying this has been as a family , Sharon added : “ Really , I mean beyond .
It ’ s not even worrying , it ’ s just like a change of life.
” It ’ s not the first @ @ @ @ @ @ @ - in 2003 he had a quad bike accident which saw him break his neck vertebra , his collarbone and six ribs .
Ozzy also opened up about his Parkinson ’ s diagnosis , and how he has been looked after by friends and family .
He said : `` I ’ ve got some really good , caring friends in my life .
You can ’ t beat that .
My bed ’ s been supportive .
Elton calls every week.
” The couple also spoke about Ozzy getting treatment in Switzerland @ @ @ @ @ @ @ was to catch a cold it would turn into pneumonia .
`` This professor has come up with a way of doing stem cells where it helps with the pain .
He could hopefully get rid of Ozzy ’ s pain and then Ozzy will be healthier to deal with the Parkinson ’ s . ''
Speaking about whether it was a miracle he is still alive , Ozzy replied : `` Nine out of ten people I used to drink with or get loaded with , have all gone .
I don @ @ @ @ @ @ @ m not saying I ’ ve got the magic touch .
I ’ ve always said I ’ d probably get a rare bird poop on me and get a virus and disappear .
“ I desire to get back on stage… that ’ s what I live for.
” When asked what would happen if he could not perform anymore , Ozzy said : “ I will , absolutely .
I will be up there .
I have to say that .
I know you ’ re going to say what will @ @ @ @ @ @ @ do it again , that ’ s not an option because I will do it .
”

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Ozzy Osbourne has spoken about the horrifying moment he thought he had broken his neck.
The Black Sabbath rocker was speaking to Piers Morgan in a Good Morning Britain interview about his new album and how he is coping with his Parkinson's diagnosis when he revealed the terrifying fall at his home last year.
Ozzy, 71, was rushed to hospital for surgery following the accident at his LA home.
He was later forced to reschedule all his tour dates for that year.
The singer said: "When I fell on the floor, I remember thinking, you’ve done it now Ozzy.
"I said to Sharon, can you phone an ambulance, I think I have broken my neck.
(Image: ITV)
"She was out the bed like a flash, running and screaming round the house."
His wife Sharon, 67, who appeared with her husband for the interview, went on to relay her fears that he was going to die.
Sharon: “I saw it happen in slow motion and he went down. He didn’t put his arms out to break the fall, just BANG.
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“He was just lay there white as a sheet - his blood pressure through the roof, and I thought, he’s going to go. I know he’s going to go, I am going to lose him.”
When Piers asked how worrying this has been as a family, Sharon added: “Really, I mean beyond. It’s not even worrying, it’s just like a change of life.”
(Image: ITV)
It’s not the first time Ozzy has had a horror fall - in 2003 he had a quad bike accident which saw him break his neck vertebra, his collarbone and six ribs.
Ozzy also opened up about his Parkinson’s diagnosis, and how he has been looked after by friends and family.
He said: "I’ve got some really good, caring friends in my life. You can’t beat that. My bed’s been supportive. Elton calls every week.”
The couple also spoke about Ozzy getting treatment in Switzerland.
Sharon said: "If Ozzy was to catch a cold it would turn into pneumonia.
"This professor has come up with a way of doing stem cells where it helps with the pain. He could hopefully get rid of Ozzy’s pain and then Ozzy will be healthier to deal with the Parkinson’s."
(Image: ITV)
Speaking about whether it was a miracle he is still alive, Ozzy replied: "Nine out of ten people I used to drink with or get loaded with, have all gone. I don’t know.
"I’m not saying I’ve got the magic touch. I’ve always said I’d probably get a rare bird poop on me and get a virus and disappear.
“I desire to get back on stage… that’s what I live for.”
When asked what would happen if he could not perform anymore, Ozzy said: “I will, absolutely. I will be up there. I have to say that. I know you’re going to say what will you do if you can’t do it again, that’s not an option because I will do it.”
Good Morning Britain airs weekdays at 6am on ITV.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-03-02--Manchester United have a new leader

Manchester United have a new leader

One of the biggest issues in this Manchester United squad a year ago was a leadership void inside the dressing room .
It was best glimpsed when United fell apart at Goodison Park last year , when heads slumped during the 4-0 thrashing and nobody stood up to issue a rallying cry .
Bit by bit Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has been fixing the problems he inherited at Old Trafford and now this squad looks to be discovering new leaders on a weekly basis .
Just over a week ago Solskjaer was effusive about the captaincy of Harry Maguire , who @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in his first season at the club and looks to the manor born .
January signing Bruno Fernandes has shown his own version of leadership , demanding high standards from his teammates , an approach that looks to have brought the best out of some of his colleagues .
Off the pitch Marcus Rashford is looking more and more like a leader in the classic United mould too .
He captained the club for the first time in the Carabao Cup semi-final first leg against Manchester City and looks a suitable deputy to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ double stress fracture to his back , but his absence on the pitch has n't stopped him contributing to the cause off it .
After the severity of the injury was confirmed he took to social media to stress that he would stay involved with the squad and he 's been true to his word .
He was at Old Trafford on Thursday night for the romp against Club Brugge , entering the dressing room at half-time , as well as before and after games .
Rashford has gone further as well , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ This is a player fully immersed in the daily goings at United , a Wythenshawe-born United fan who is heavily invested in the success of the club .
He 's exactly the type of player every successful squad needs and for a club like United who are built on the success of home grown players , he is becoming a major part of Solskjaer 's rebuild .
The United manager touched on that point before the trip to Everton , explaining how Rashford 's influence was moving from on the pitch to off @ @ @ @ @ @ @ is Man United .
He ’ s watching the academy boys , his nephew , he ’ s in and around the place , after training goes and sees the under-18s , '' Solskjaer said .
`` So of course that ’ s the family feel we want in this club as well and to have Marcus , one of the main contributors this season on the pitch , also contribute off the pitch is important . ''
That Rashford 's growing influence around the club has come hand in hand with his @ @ @ @ @ @ @ coincidence .
He has grown on stature and confidence this season and now feels equipped to show more of his personality around the club .
In a squad in need of leaders , Rashford has emerged as one , and at 22 years of age it 's been an impressive role he 's fulfilled this season .

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One of the biggest issues in this Manchester United squad a year ago was a leadership void inside the dressing room. It was best glimpsed when United fell apart at Goodison Park last year, when heads slumped during the 4-0 thrashing and nobody stood up to issue a rallying cry.
Bit by bit Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has been fixing the problems he inherited at Old Trafford and now this squad looks to be discovering new leaders on a weekly basis.
Just over a week ago Solskjaer was effusive about the captaincy of Harry Maguire, who has taken the role from Ashley Young in his first season at the club and looks to the manor born. January signing Bruno Fernandes has shown his own version of leadership, demanding high standards from his teammates, an approach that looks to have brought the best out of some of his colleagues.
Off the pitch Marcus Rashford is looking more and more like a leader in the classic United mould too. He captained the club for the first time in the Carabao Cup semi-final first leg against Manchester City and looks a suitable deputy to Maguire.
In mid-January he suffered a double stress fracture to his back, but his absence on the pitch hasn't stopped him contributing to the cause off it.
After the severity of the injury was confirmed he took to social media to stress that he would stay involved with the squad and he's been true to his word. He was at Old Trafford on Thursday night for the romp against Club Brugge, entering the dressing room at half-time, as well as before and after games.
Rashford has gone further as well, watching the youth team after training. This is a player fully immersed in the daily goings at United, a Wythenshawe-born United fan who is heavily invested in the success of the club.
He's exactly the type of player every successful squad needs and for a club like United who are built on the success of home grown players, he is becoming a major part of Solskjaer's rebuild.
The United manager touched on that point before the trip to Everton, explaining how Rashford's influence was moving from on the pitch to off it as well.
"His life is Man United. He’s watching the academy boys, his nephew, he’s in and around the place, after training goes and sees the under-18s," Solskjaer said.
"So of course that’s the family feel we want in this club as well and to have Marcus, one of the main contributors this season on the pitch, also contribute off the pitch is important."
That Rashford's growing influence around the club has come hand in hand with his best season on it may be no coincidence. He has grown on stature and confidence this season and now feels equipped to show more of his personality around the club.
In a squad in need of leaders, Rashford has emerged as one, and at 22 years of age it's been an impressive role he's fulfilled this season.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-03-02--Michelle Keegan teases final appearance in BBC's Our Girl

Michelle Keegan has given fans a sneak peek at the next series of Our Girl .
The former Coronation Street star will once again take on the role of army medic Georgie Lane in the BBC drama series which has n't been on screen since 2018 .
This will be the last time viewers will see Michelle in the role after she announced in January that the upcoming series would be her last .
The 32-year-old actress quit the `` life-changing role '' last month in order to `` spend more time at home '' .
But it 's not @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Giving fans a first look , Michelle appeared in a video on the BBC 's official Twitter and Facebook account , introducing the trailer for the next run .
Speaking in the video , Michelle says : `` Hi guys , it 's Michelle Keegan and I play Georgie Lane in Our Girl .
`` And here is an exclusive sneak peek of series 4 .
Enjoy . ''
The clip stars a bit chaotic with Gerogie 's nan screaming in pain after burning herself as they prep for Georgie 's wedding .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ but what we do know is that the six-part series will see Georgie promoted to Sergeant and returning to Afghanistan `` to face her own fears '' .
We last saw Georgie back in 2018 when she returned to 2 Section following former love Elvis ' death .
The team were deployed to Nigeria for a humanitarian mission .
The short-series ended on an almighty cliff hanger - if you watched the finale you will know what we mean - so fans will be eager to find out what 's next for Georgie @ @ @ @

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Michelle Keegan has given fans a sneak peek at the next series of Our Girl.
The former Coronation Street star will once again take on the role of army medic Georgie Lane in the BBC drama series which hasn't been on screen since 2018.
This will be the last time viewers will see Michelle in the role after she announced in January that the upcoming series would be her last.
The 32-year-old actress quit the "life-changing role" last month in order to "spend more time at home".
But it's not before she sees out series four.
Giving fans a first look, Michelle appeared in a video on the BBC's official Twitter and Facebook account, introducing the trailer for the next run.
(Image: BBC)
Speaking in the video, Michelle says: "Hi guys, it's Michelle Keegan and I play Georgie Lane in Our Girl.
"And here is an exclusive sneak peek of series 4 . Enjoy."
The clip stars a bit chaotic with Gerogie's nan screaming in pain after burning herself as they prep for Georgie's wedding.
It doesn't give too much away but what we do know is that the six-part series will see Georgie promoted to Sergeant and returning to Afghanistan "to face her own fears".
(Image: BBC)
We last saw Georgie back in 2018 when she returned to 2 Section following former love Elvis' death. The team were deployed to Nigeria for a humanitarian mission.
The short-series ended on an almighty cliff hanger - if you watched the finale you will know what we mean - so fans will be eager to find out what's next for Georgie and 2 Section.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-03-02--Floyd Mayweather pays visit to Archie's in Manchester as he makes Fury v Wilder claim

Boxing legend Floyd Mayweather made a return to Manchester this weekend and there was only one place on his to do list .
The 43-year-old is somewhat of a celebrity regular at Archie 's and he could n't resist a trip to the burger chain 's new space .
Mayweather made a brief visit to the new Archie 's at Piccadilly Station which boasts a pink glitter wall , pink neon slogans dotted around the walls and lets not forget the gigantic ball pit because , what else do you need after a burger and fries ?
The Money Man @ @ @ @ @ @ @ long line of trips to the restaurant .
Back in 2016 during a trip to the Oxford Road branch , Mayweather said he was 'falling in love with the place ' and even mentioned plans to take Archie 's stateside .
Sharing an image of the champ boxer - before jumping in the ball pool we 're sure - Archie 's Instagram page said : `` Well hey there , gorgeous '' due to his position in front of many neon signs .
Archie 's CEO Imran Rafiq posted a series of pictures @ @ @ @ @ @ @ new chain with an entourage in tow .
He also looked more than happy tucking into some of the restaurants delights .
And we do n't blame him .
But away from his Manchester gallivanting , the champ boxer has made an interesting claim about Tyson Fury and Deontay Wilder .
Manchester 's very own Gypsy King beat Wilder to win the WBC world heavyweight title in Las Vegas last month after their first meet in 2018 ended in a split draw .
Fury claimed victory in the seventh round when the Bronze @ @ @ @ @ @ @ has now triggered a rematch clause meaning the pair could go head-to-head again and Mayweather reckons that Wilder would win - if he trains him .
He said during a Q & A whether Wilder can beat Fury in their rematch : `` If I train him .
If I train him I can teach him how to win . ''
Maybe then they can all make a trip to Archie 's ?

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Boxing legend Floyd Mayweather made a return to Manchester this weekend and there was only one place on his to do list.
The 43-year-old is somewhat of a celebrity regular at Archie's and he couldn't resist a trip to the burger chain's new space.
Mayweather made a brief visit to the new Archie's at Piccadilly Station which boasts a pink glitter wall, pink neon slogans dotted around the walls and lets not forget the gigantic ball pit because, what else do you need after a burger and fries?
The Money Man's visit is the latest in a long line of trips to the restaurant.
Back in 2016 during a trip to the Oxford Road branch, Mayweather said he was 'falling in love with the place' and even mentioned plans to take Archie's stateside.
Sharing an image of the champ boxer - before jumping in the ball pool we're sure - Archie's Instagram page said: "Well hey there, gorgeous" due to his position in front of many neon signs.
Archie's CEO Imran Rafiq posted a series of pictures and videos of Mayweather arriving at the new chain with an entourage in tow.
He also looked more than happy tucking into some of the restaurants delights. And we don't blame him.
But away from his Manchester gallivanting, the champ boxer has made an interesting claim about Tyson Fury and Deontay Wilder.
Manchester's very own Gypsy King beat Wilder to win the WBC world heavyweight title in Las Vegas last month after their first meet in 2018 ended in a split draw.
Fury claimed victory in the seventh round when the Bronze Bomber threw in the towel.
Wilder has now triggered a rematch clause meaning the pair could go head-to-head again and Mayweather reckons that Wilder would win - if he trains him.
He said during a Q & A whether Wilder can beat Fury in their rematch: "If I train him. If I train him I can teach him how to win."
Maybe then they can all make a trip to Archie's?


themanchestereveningnews--2020-03-02--Editors at O2 Apollo Manchester - review, setlist and more

Those who remember the innocent days of 2005 , dancing in dingy indie clubs to songs like Munich , Bullets and All Sparks , are probably wondering where the last 15 years have gone .
But in the years that have passed since their debut record , Editors , fronted by the charismatic Tom Smith , have released a further five studio albums and their recent greatest hits compilation .
Fans were treated to a scintillating set of synth favourites from across their discography at the O2 Apollo Manchester on Saturday evening .
Upbeat opener An End Has a Start @ @ @ @ @ @ @ bouncing and tempting fans residing up in the gods to get up and shake a little .
Smith met fellow bandmates Russell Leetch , Ed Lay , Justin Lockey and Elliott Williams while they were at Staffordshire University and living in Birmingham .
Their latest tour , in support of their greatest hits compilation , will see Editors complete a 27 date schedule of European and UK cities .
Smith ’ s group are undoubtedly one of the best British live acts around .
While this is a fact fans at last night @ @ @ @ @ @ @ don ’ t always seem to get the acclaim they deserve .
In Europe , Editors are absolutely massive with their records selling by the bucketload ( record Violence released in 2018 was No.1 in the Belgian album charts , for example ) and they regularly top the bills at big festivals on the continent .
Whereas here , particularly in recent times , they aren ’ t often talked about when discussing music ’ s higher echelons .
When you watch them live there ’ s little doubt you are experiencing something @ @ @ @ @ @ @ keep your eyes off gangly Smith who flails , trips , skips and bounds from guitar to piano .
Papillon , another dancefloor favourite , sees him completely let loose as synth-led pandemonium breaks out .
“ Manchester , on a Saturday night , are you there ?
” he calls out - and gets his answer as the chorus ‘ it kicks like a sleep twitch ’ is echoed back at him all through the Apollo .
It is common knowledge Editors take some inspiration from Joy Division and there 's certainly @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ’ s powerful , imposing vocals and unpredictable stage presence .
Undoubtedly , this has helped endear Editors to Manchester folk down the years .
Papillon finishes with an unexpected mix into Dead Or Alive ’ s You Spin Me Round which raises a fair few smiles .
Aside from the hits , Frankenstein , a new addition from their best of , is a real crowd pleaser .
As well as being a musical feast , an Editors live show is also a wonderful spectacle with strobe lighting and effects catching the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ comes as Smith slows things down for the set ’ s one acoustic number , The Weight of The World , and a fair bit of chatter can be heard from the crowd .
Manchester could have done better there .
That aside , the Apollo is right behind the band throughout the performance until the main set concludes with You Are Fading .
Although it 's only a very short break before Smith and co returned for a three-song encore of Editors classics .
The Racing Rats and Munich have everyone dancing @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Doors changes that to loving embraces across the Apollo .
Arguably , Smokers is the most lyrically striking of the band ’ s back catalogue ; a song as relevant today as it was back in 2007 when it was released - much like Editors themselves .
The Weight of the World

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Those who remember the innocent days of 2005, dancing in dingy indie clubs to songs like Munich, Bullets and All Sparks, are probably wondering where the last 15 years have gone.
But in the years that have passed since their debut record, Editors, fronted by the charismatic Tom Smith, have released a further five studio albums and their recent greatest hits compilation.
Fans were treated to a scintillating set of synth favourites from across their discography at the O2 Apollo Manchester on Saturday evening.
Upbeat opener An End Has a Start sets the tone, getting the floor bouncing and tempting fans residing up in the gods to get up and shake a little.
Smith met fellow bandmates Russell Leetch, Ed Lay, Justin Lockey and Elliott Williams while they were at Staffordshire University and living in Birmingham.
Their latest tour, in support of their greatest hits compilation, will see Editors complete a 27 date schedule of European and UK cities.
Smith’s group are undoubtedly one of the best British live acts around. While this is a fact fans at last night’s gig know, curiously Editors don’t always seem to get the acclaim they deserve.
In Europe, Editors are absolutely massive with their records selling by the bucketload (record Violence released in 2018 was No.1 in the Belgian album charts, for example) and they regularly top the bills at big festivals on the continent.
Whereas here, particularly in recent times, they aren’t often talked about when discussing music’s higher echelons.
When you watch them live there’s little doubt you are experiencing something rather special. It is difficult to keep your eyes off gangly Smith who flails, trips, skips and bounds from guitar to piano.
Papillon, another dancefloor favourite, sees him completely let loose as synth-led pandemonium breaks out.
“Manchester, on a Saturday night, are you there?” he calls out - and gets his answer as the chorus ‘it kicks like a sleep twitch’ is echoed back at him all through the Apollo.
It is common knowledge Editors take some inspiration from Joy Division and there's certainly a hint of Ian Curtis in Smith’s powerful, imposing vocals and unpredictable stage presence. Undoubtedly, this has helped endear Editors to Manchester folk down the years.
Papillon finishes with an unexpected mix into Dead Or Alive’s You Spin Me Round which raises a fair few smiles.
Aside from the hits, Frankenstein, a new addition from their best of, is a real crowd pleaser.
As well as being a musical feast, an Editors live show is also a wonderful spectacle with strobe lighting and effects catching the eye throughout.
A minor frustrating footnote comes as Smith slows things down for the set’s one acoustic number, The Weight of The World, and a fair bit of chatter can be heard from the crowd. Manchester could have done better there.
That aside, the Apollo is right behind the band throughout the performance until the main set concludes with You Are Fading.
Although it's only a very short break before Smith and co returned for a three-song encore of Editors classics.
The Racing Rats and Munich have everyone dancing while the wistful Smokers Outside The Hospital Doors changes that to loving embraces across the Apollo.
Arguably, Smokers is the most lyrically striking of the band’s back catalogue; a song as relevant today as it was back in 2007 when it was released - much like Editors themselves.
Setlist
An End Has a Start
Bullets
Bones
Escape the Nest
Magazine
Sugar
Upside Down
Violence
Frankenstein
Papillon
Ocean of Night
The Weight of the World
(Tom Solo Acoustic )
Spiders
A Ton of Love
Formaldehyde
Eat Raw Meat = Blood Drool
All Sparks
Blood
Fingers in the Factories
You Are Fading
Encore
The Racing Rats
Munich
Smokers Outside the Hospital Doors


themanchestereveningnews--2020-03-02--Man in his early 30s suffers 'multiple serious injuries' in motorbike crash

A biker has suffered multiple serious injuries following a crash with a car in Leigh .
An air ambulance , advanced paramedic , road ambulance and rapid response vehicle were sent to Smallbrook Lane just before 1.30pm yesterday .
Police at the scene confirmed that a man had `` crashed into a car and came off his bike '' .
The biker , a man in his early 30s , was taken to Salford Royal Hospital with multiple serious injuries - including to his legs and arms .
A North West Ambulance Service spokesman said : `` We were called @ @ @ @ @ @ @ air ambulance , advanced paramedic , an ambulance and the rapid response vehicle .
`` It was a road traffic collision between a motorcycle and a car .
`` A man in his early 30s was taken to hospital with serious injuries .
Numerous injuries , including his legs and arms . ''
Following the incident , a motorbike was on its side , at the side of the road and a grey Audi A3 was on a patch of grass near the motorbike with a smashed windscreen and a badly damaged passenger @ @ @ @ @ @ @ around three hours between the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah 's Witnesses , and Jack and Track Autocentre .
It reopened just after 4.30pm .
Following the incident , police remained at the scene clearing debris from the road and pavement .
Just after 5pm , vehicle recovery firm Hough Green Garage arrived to take the motorbike away .

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A biker has suffered multiple serious injuries following a crash with a car in Leigh .
An air ambulance, advanced paramedic, road ambulance and rapid response vehicle were sent to Smallbrook Lane just before 1.30pm yesterday.
Police at the scene confirmed that a man had "crashed into a car and came off his bike" .
The biker, a man in his early 30s, was taken to Salford Royal Hospital with multiple serious injuries - including to his legs and arms.
A North West Ambulance Service spokesman said: "We were called at 1.23pm. We attended with the air ambulance, advanced paramedic, an ambulance and the rapid response vehicle.
(Image: Tom Molloy)
"It was a road traffic collision between a motorcycle and a car.
"A man in his early 30s was taken to hospital with serious injuries. Numerous injuries, including his legs and arms."
Following the incident, a motorbike was on its side, at the side of the road and a grey Audi A3 was on a patch of grass near the motorbike with a smashed windscreen and a badly damaged passenger door.
(Image: Tom Molloy)
The road was closed for around three hours between the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses, and Jack and Track Autocentre.
It reopened just after 4.30pm.
Following the incident, police remained at the scene clearing debris from the road and pavement.
Just after 5pm, vehicle recovery firm Hough Green Garage arrived to take the motorbike away.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-03-03--ADVERTORIAL: Soccer Aid 2020 returns to Manchester with Usain Bolt and Olly Murs among the star-stud

ADVERTORIAL: Soccer Aid 2020 returns to Manchester with Usain Bolt and Olly Murs among the star-studded lineup

It 's the world 's biggest charity football match which sees star-studded celebrities and football legends go head to head to raise millions for children 's charity Unicef .
And this year Soccer Aid 2020 is set to return to where it all began back in 2006 , at Manchester United 's home ground Old Trafford .
It will be the seventh time the charity event has taken place in Manchester , but this year the game will make its Saturday night debut on June 6 .
Celebrities and former footballers from around the world have been announced in the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ featuring co-founder and Unicef UK ambassador Robbie Williams .
Usain Bolt and Olly Murs are amongst the first celebrities revealed to star in this year 's Soccer Aid for Unicef , with more famous faces to follow over the coming weeks .
Hosted by Dermot O ’ Leary , the match will be broadcast live and exclusively on ITV and STV and kicks-off a summer of football ahead of Euro 2020. Who will play in the England team ?
He 's become one of the biggest names to feature in the annual Soccer @ @ @ @ @ @ @ after missing out in 2019 due to knee surgery , Olly Murs will make an exciting come back to the England team this year .
Comedians Tom Davis , Joel Dommett and Russell Howard are all set to make their first ever appearances in the match , alongside Lee Mack who is returning to the fold .
Also returning for his fourth play in the England team is McFly 's Danny Jones .
The match will yet again feature mixed gender teams with more female players announced than ever before .
Manchester United @ @ @ @ @ @ @ been announced to play for England alongside her former Lioness teammate Kelly Smith .
Olly Murs said : “ It hurt so much watching the game last year , seeing the Soccer Aid World XI FC take back the shield .
`` I ’ m determined that won ’ t happen this year at Old Trafford with me back playing for England again .
`` I am fighting fit and well overdue my first Soccer Aid goal , so hopefully my new knee will get me that.
” The England team confirmed to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Danny Jones , Casey Stoney , Kelly Smith , Lee Mack , Tom Davis , Joel Dommett and Russell Howard , with Sam Allardyce as manager .
Who is taking part in the World XI team ?
It ’ s a hat trick of appearances for Olympic gold-medalist Usain Bolt as he once again joins the Soccer Aid World XI team , having last year scored his first ever goal for the World side .
Love Island 2017 winner Kem Cetinay will also return to the World XI team following his impressive goal @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Chelsea captain John Terry .
The team also features former Manchester United defender Jaap Staam and Patrice Evra - who won the Premier League five times with United .
Sprinter Usain Bolt said : “ This will be the third time I have played in Soccer Aid for Unicef – I ’ ve won one and lost one , so this is the best of three .
`` Playing at Old Trafford is extremely special .
It ’ s a world class stadium and the atmosphere is always incredible .
`` This year @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , so we hope that makes it easier for even more families to come and watch us .
`` I got my first goal last year and am hungry for more.
” The players announced for the Soccer Aid World XI FC so far include Usain Bolt , Kem Cetinay , Mo Gilligan , Patrice Evra , Jaap Stam and Roberto Carlos .
Harry Redknapp will take charge as manager of the World XI team .
How can I get tickets ?
Tickets are on sale now for Soccer Aid 2020 .
Half @ @ @ @ @ @ @ priced at £20 or under .
A family of four ( two adults , two children ) can attend the match for just £60 .
100 % of all public donations go towards supporting the vital work helping children everywhere grow up happy , healthy and able to play .
Since 2006 , Soccer Aid for Unicef has raised over £38m to help give children all over the world a childhood full of play .
Soccer Aid for Unicef co-founder and Unicef UK ambassador Robbie Williams said : “ It is a privilege @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
`` I ’ ve been to parts of the world where this money goes and seen how desperately the assistance is needed by children – it brought me to tears .
`` We can all help play a small part in making things better with Soccer Aid on Saturday June 6 at Old Trafford.
” Soccer Aid for Unicef takes place on Saturday June 6 at Old Trafford , Manchester .
Tickets are on sale now and can be purchased here .

It's the world's biggest charity football match which sees star-studded celebrities and football legends go head to head to raise millions for children's charity Unicef.
And this year Soccer Aid 2020 is set to return to where it all began back in 2006, at Manchester United's home ground Old Trafford.
It will be the seventh time the charity event has taken place in Manchester, but this year the game will make its Saturday night debut on June 6.
Celebrities and former footballers from around the world have been announced in the lineup today via a 60-second video also featuring co-founder and Unicef UK ambassador Robbie Williams.
Usain Bolt and Olly Murs are amongst the first celebrities revealed to star in this year's Soccer Aid for Unicef, with more famous faces to follow over the coming weeks.
Hosted by Dermot O’Leary, the match will be broadcast live and exclusively on ITV and STV and kicks-off a summer of football ahead of Euro 2020.
(Image: Getty Images)
Who will play in the England team?
He's become one of the biggest names to feature in the annual Soccer Aid matches in recent years, but after missing out in 2019 due to knee surgery, Olly Murs will make an exciting come back to the England team this year.
Comedians Tom Davis, Joel Dommett and Russell Howard are all set to make their first ever appearances in the match, alongside Lee Mack who is returning to the fold.
Also returning for his fourth play in the England team is McFly's Danny Jones.
The match will yet again feature mixed gender teams with more female players announced than ever before.
(Image: Soccer Aid)
Manchester United women’s manager Casey Stoney has been announced to play for England alongside her former Lioness teammate Kelly Smith.
Olly Murs said: “It hurt so much watching the game last year, seeing the Soccer Aid World XI FC take back the shield.
"I’m determined that won’t happen this year at Old Trafford with me back playing for England again.
"I am fighting fit and well overdue my first Soccer Aid goal, so hopefully my new knee will get me that.”
The England team confirmed to play so far includes Olly Murs, Danny Jones, Casey Stoney, Kelly Smith, Lee Mack, Tom Davis, Joel Dommett and Russell Howard, with Sam Allardyce as manager.
(Image: Soccer Aid)
Who is taking part in the World XI team?
It’s a hat trick of appearances for Olympic gold-medalist Usain Bolt as he once again joins the Soccer Aid World XI team, having last year scored his first ever goal for the World side.
Love Island 2017 winner Kem Cetinay will also return to the World XI team following his impressive goal last year which saw him outpace former Chelsea captain John Terry.
The team also features former Manchester United defender Jaap Staam and Patrice Evra - who won the Premier League five times with United.
(Image: Soccer Aid)
Sprinter Usain Bolt said: “This will be the third time I have played in Soccer Aid for Unicef – I’ve won one and lost one, so this is the best of three.
"Playing at Old Trafford is extremely special. It’s a world class stadium and the atmosphere is always incredible.
"This year the game is on a Saturday night, so we hope that makes it easier for even more families to come and watch us.
"I got my first goal last year and am hungry for more.”
The players announced for the Soccer Aid World XI FC so far include Usain Bolt, Kem Cetinay, Mo Gilligan, Patrice Evra, Jaap Stam and Roberto Carlos.
Harry Redknapp will take charge as manager of the World XI team.
(Image: Soccer Aid)
How can I get tickets?
Tickets are on sale now for Soccer Aid 2020.
Half of all tickets for the game are priced at £20 or under. A family of four (two adults, two children) can attend the match for just £60.
100% of all public donations go towards supporting the vital work helping children everywhere grow up happy, healthy and able to play.
(Image: Soccer Aid)
Since 2006, Soccer Aid for Unicef has raised over £38m to help give children all over the world a childhood full of play.
Soccer Aid for Unicef co-founder and Unicef UK ambassador Robbie Williams said: “It is a privilege to be a part of this game.
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"I’ve been to parts of the world where this money goes and seen how desperately the assistance is needed by children – it brought me to tears.
"We can all help play a small part in making things better with Soccer Aid on Saturday June 6 at Old Trafford.”
Soccer Aid for Unicef takes place on Saturday June 6 at Old Trafford, Manchester.
Tickets are on sale now and can be purchased here.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-03-02--Police launch murder investigation after man dies following collision in Bolton

Police have launched a murder investigation after a man died in Bolton .
Officers say the 26-year-old man died after being hit by a car on Tennyson Road in Farnworth this morning .
A man , 22 , and a woman , 24 , have been arrested on suspicion of murder and remain in custody for questioning .
This morning the M.E.N .
reported that there were road in closures for about five hours , after the police were originally called at 8.15am .
Police say they believe the man and those in the car had been involved in a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to a church on St James ’ Street .
That incident occurred just a few moments before the fatal collision , GMP said .
Those in the Golf abandoned the car and fled before officers arrived , according to police .
Officers are questioning the man and woman this evening .
Detective Inspector Dave Sinclair , of GMP ’ s Bolton district , said `` This is an absolutely horrendous incident , in which a young man has lost his life ; and our sincere thoughts are with his family at this devastating @ @ @ @ @ @ @ stress that , as with any murder investigation , a dedicated team of officers are working around the clock to piece together the circumstances of this incident and ensure that the man ’ s loved ones are provided with much-needed answers .
`` This happened at a busy time of day and I would therefore like to make an appeal to any members of the public who might have been in the area at the time .
`` Did you witness anything that could help us and our investigation ?
`` If so @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to get in touch as a matter of urgency- even the smallest detail could prove vital .
`` I would also urge anybody who was passing through the area who may have dash-cam footage to contact us . ''
Anyone with information can contact police on 0161 8565 757 , quoting incident number 546 of 02/03/2020 .
Reports can also be made anonymously to the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 .

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Police have launched a murder investigation after a man died in Bolton.
Officers say the 26-year-old man died after being hit by a car on Tennyson Road in Farnworth this morning.
A man, 22, and a woman, 24, have been arrested on suspicion of murder and remain in custody for questioning.
This morning the M.E.N. reported that there were road in closures for about five hours, after the police were originally called at 8.15am.
The report involved a collision involving a dark grey VW Golf.
Police say they believe the man and those in the car had been involved in a disturbance a short distance away, near to a church on St James’ Street.
That incident occurred just a few moments before the fatal collision, GMP said.
Those in the Golf abandoned the car and fled before officers arrived, according to police.
Officers are questioning the man and woman this evening.
Detective Inspector Dave Sinclair, of GMP’s Bolton district, said "This is an absolutely horrendous incident, in which a young man has lost his life; and our sincere thoughts are with his family at this devastating time.
"I would like to stress that, as with any murder investigation, a dedicated team of officers are working around the clock to piece together the circumstances of this incident and ensure that the man’s loved ones are provided with much-needed answers.
"This happened at a busy time of day and I would therefore like to make an appeal to any members of the public who might have been in the area at the time.
(Image: Manchester Evening News)
"Did you witness anything that could help us and our investigation?
"If so, I would urge anyone with information to get in touch as a matter of urgency- even the smallest detail could prove vital.
"I would also urge anybody who was passing through the area who may have dash-cam footage to contact us."
Anyone with information can contact police on 0161 8565 757, quoting incident number 546 of 02/03/2020.
Reports can also be made anonymously to the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-03-02--Man City hero Phil Foden sends message to England manager Gareth Southgate

Phil Foden is hoping that his football did the talking as the clamour grows for Gareth Southgate to call him into the senior England squad .
The Manchester City teenager was man of the match as the Blues beat Aston Villa to lift a third consecutive Carabao Cup .
Southgate was watching Everton play Manchester United on an afternoon when Foden out-shone fellow England prospect Jack Grealish , and set up Sergio Aguero for the first goal But observers were hugely impressed with the Stockport lad ’ s performance , especially as he played in a new position , on @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Southgate has been in touch to let him know he has not been forgotten , and now he aims to drove home the message .
The 19-year-old is expected to start again as City travel to face Championship side Sheffield Wednesday in the FA Cup fifth round on Wednesday night .
And he admitted that he has one eye on making the step-up to the full England squad ahead of Euro 2020 .
“ I want to be there obviously but it ’ s very difficult with the players that we have there @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Gareth was watching today , and hopefully he saw things that he liked .
“ That is all I can do , just show what I can do every time I play and see where it takes me .
“ We haven ’ t spoken much but he has said in a few places that he is keeping a close eye on me.
” If Southgate needed a nudge , he has been given them repeatedly by Pep Guardiola this season .
The Blues manager has said that he is not seeking to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Silva this summer , because he has plenty of cover in that role – with Foden ’ s promotion a key part of that thinking .
Foden has been encouraged by that : “ If the manager says something like that it gives you a lot of belief and courage to keep playing and doing well .
“ And with the manager behind you , he can only help you and make you better and he believes me , and that gives me a lot of confidence on the pitch .
He is @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and it ’ s just a pleasure for me to be a part of it.
” Silva has taken Foden under his wing since the youngster joined the first team squad at 17 , and the former World Under-17 Cup winner admits he found that step-up tough at first .
“ You can get much better playing , and learning from players like that every day , ” he said .
“ Playing on the same pitch as them at Wembley is a moment that I will never forget .
They make your @ @ @ @ @ @ @ “ When I first went I found it quite difficult to keep up with the speed and the physicality and I was getting quite frustrated at times .
“ But as a few months went on and I started getting the hang of it , that ’ s when I felt comfortable and like I belonged there .
“ Not many young players like myself could play in a team like this so it just shows the belief the manager and the players have in me which is really nice .
Also , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ pitch .
”

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Phil Foden is hoping that his football did the talking as the clamour grows for Gareth Southgate to call him into the senior England squad.
The Manchester City teenager was man of the match as the Blues beat Aston Villa to lift a third consecutive Carabao Cup.
Southgate was watching Everton play Manchester United on an afternoon when Foden out-shone fellow England prospect Jack Grealish, and set up Sergio Aguero for the first goal
But observers were hugely impressed with the Stockport lad’s performance, especially as he played in a new position, on the right flank.
Foden revealed that Southgate has been in touch to let him know he has not been forgotten, and now he aims to drove home the message.
The 19-year-old is expected to start again as City travel to face Championship side Sheffield Wednesday in the FA Cup fifth round on Wednesday night.
And he admitted that he has one eye on making the step-up to the full England squad ahead of Euro 2020.
“I want to be there obviously but it’s very difficult with the players that we have there," Foden said. "Hopefully Gareth was watching today, and hopefully he saw things that he liked.
“That is all I can do, just show what I can do every time I play and see where it takes me.
“We haven’t spoken much but he has said in a few places that he is keeping a close eye on me.”
If Southgate needed a nudge, he has been given them repeatedly by Pep Guardiola this season. The Blues manager has said that he is not seeking to buy a replacement for departing legend David Silva this summer, because he has plenty of cover in that role – with Foden’s promotion a key part of that thinking.
Foden has been encouraged by that: “If the manager says something like that it gives you a lot of belief and courage to keep playing and doing well.
“And with the manager behind you, he can only help you and make you better and he believes me, and that gives me a lot of confidence on the pitch. He is always trying to help me each day and it’s just a pleasure for me to be a part of it.”
Silva has taken Foden under his wing since the youngster joined the first team squad at 17, and the former World Under-17 Cup winner admits he found that step-up tough at first.
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“You can get much better playing, and learning from players like that every day,” he said. “Playing on the same pitch as them at Wembley is a moment that I will never forget. They make your job easier, which is nice.
“When I first went I found it quite difficult to keep up with the speed and the physicality and I was getting quite frustrated at times.
“But as a few months went on and I started getting the hang of it, that’s when I felt comfortable and like I belonged there.
“Not many young players like myself could play in a team like this so it just shows the belief the manager and the players have in me which is really nice. Also, it makes you play better on the pitch.”


themanchestereveningnews--2020-03-02--Claudio Bravo considering offer as Man City contract runs down

Claudio Bravo is considering a move to Manchester City 's sister club New York City .
The 36-year-old was one of Pep Guardiola 's first signings at the Etihad in 2016 , a statement deal that effectively signalled the end of fan favourite Joe Hart 's time at the club .
A painful introduction to the Premier League saw Bravo lose his place in the team , first temporarily to Willy Caballero and then permanently to Brazilian goalkeeper Ederson , signed from Benfica the following summer .
However , the veteran goalkeeper has consolidated his position as the reserve keeper @ @ @ @ @ @ @ cup in the 2017/18 season , supplying an assist for Sergio Aguero in the final as the Blues claimed their first trophy under Guardiola .
And his last-minute save in the final on Sunday was critical to City sweeping up their eight domestic trophy out of the last nine available .
Bravo is not expected to remain at the Etihad beyond the end of the season , when his contract expires .
Zack Steffen has impressed on loan at Dusseldorf , despite being troubled by a persistent knee injury ; Aro Muric also @ @ @ @ @ @ @ season when Bravo suffered a serious injury , although the youngster has had an underwhelming season on loan at Nottingham Forest .
Bravo could remain within the City Football Group though if he takes up an offer to join New York City , newly headed up by former Celtic boss Ronny Deila and ex-City Women head coach Nick Cushing .

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Claudio Bravo is considering a move to Manchester City's sister club New York City.
The 36-year-old was one of Pep Guardiola's first signings at the Etihad in 2016, a statement deal that effectively signalled the end of fan favourite Joe Hart's time at the club.
A painful introduction to the Premier League saw Bravo lose his place in the team, first temporarily to Willy Caballero and then permanently to Brazilian goalkeeper Ederson, signed from Benfica the following summer.
However, the veteran goalkeeper has consolidated his position as the reserve keeper since. He played in the league cup in the 2017/18 season, supplying an assist for Sergio Aguero in the final as the Blues claimed their first trophy under Guardiola. And his last-minute save in the final on Sunday was critical to City sweeping up their eight domestic trophy out of the last nine available.
Bravo is not expected to remain at the Etihad beyond the end of the season, when his contract expires. Zack Steffen has impressed on loan at Dusseldorf, despite being troubled by a persistent knee injury; Aro Muric also stepped in as Ederson's No.2 last season when Bravo suffered a serious injury, although the youngster has had an underwhelming season on loan at Nottingham Forest.
Bravo could remain within the City Football Group though if he takes up an offer to join New York City, newly headed up by former Celtic boss Ronny Deila and ex-City Women head coach Nick Cushing.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-03-02--Police reveal the shocking excuses motorists gave after they were caught driving with no insurance,

Police reveal the shocking excuses motorists gave after they were caught driving with no insurance, tax or a licence

Police have revealed some of the shocking excuses drivers gave after being caught on the roads with no insurance , tax or a valid licence .
One driver said insurance was too expensive because they had previously been banned for drink driving .
Another motorist said they were only driving because it was a 'family emergency ' .
And another said they were just popping to the shops with their baby .
`` Absolutely none of these 'excuses ' are valid for driving a car on the roads with no licence , insurance or tax , '' officers said on @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
`` If they crashed into your car , home or a person they have no valid insurance , never mind licence or training to drive a car safely . ''
Officers said that three vehicles , a Ford Focus , a Vauxhall Corsa and a Mazda were seized during the operation .
The post read : `` Can you match the excuse to the car seized by # XM today ?
`` All were seized for no insurance along with other offences .
`` A ) I 've been banned twice already @ @ @ @ @ @ @ afford insurance or tax and no one will insure me .
`` B ) I do n't have a licence or insurance .
It 's the first time I 've driven it , it 's a family emergency .
Checks confirmed this to be false , he was caught driving uninsured 1 year previous and received points .
`` C ) Just off to the shops with my Baby in the back !
`` All were seized and drivers reported for no insurance , no tax , no licence . ''

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Police have revealed some of the shocking excuses drivers gave after being caught on the roads with no insurance, tax or a valid licence.
One driver said insurance was too expensive because they had previously been banned for drink driving.
Another motorist said they were only driving because it was a 'family emergency'.
And another said they were just popping to the shops with their baby.
(Image: GMP Chorlton and Didsbury)
"Absolutely none of these 'excuses' are valid for driving a car on the roads with no licence, insurance or tax," officers said on the GMP Chorlton and Didsbury Facebook page.
"If they crashed into your car, home or a person they have no valid insurance, never mind licence or training to drive a car safely."
Officers said that three vehicles, a Ford Focus, a Vauxhall Corsa and a Mazda were seized during the operation.
The post read: "Can you match the excuse to the car seized by #XM today?
"All were seized for no insurance along with other offences.
(Image: GMP Chorlton and Didsbury)
"A) I've been banned twice already for drink driving. I can't afford insurance or tax and no one will insure me.
"B) I don't have a licence or insurance. It's the first time I've driven it, it's a family emergency. Checks confirmed this to be false, he was caught driving uninsured 1 year previous and received points.
"C) Just off to the shops with my Baby in the back!
"All were seized and drivers reported for no insurance, no tax, no licence."


themanchestereveningnews--2020-03-02--Manchester United lead Jadon Sancho chase and more transfer rumours

Manchester United are the early favourites to sign Borussia Dortmund winger Jadon Sancho , according to reports .
United have been long-term admirers of Sancho since he burst onto the scene and the teenage winger has continued his scintillating form in the current campaign .
Only Sancho and Lionel Messi are in double figures for goals and assists in Europe 's top five leagues this season , though the England international did it first , and he now has 17 goals and 18 assists in just 33 appearances in all competitions .
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer is hoping to add to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Sancho perfectly fits the club 's remit of signing young , talented and British players .
According to The Telegraph , United are the early leaders in the race for the 19-year-old , who will likely cost a record fee for a Premier League club in the summer .
It 's claimed that Dortmund are prepared to cash in on Sancho when the transfer window reopens and are already looking for a replacement .
The report states that Sancho will cost more than the £89.3million fee United paid for Paul Pogba in 2016 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ with Dortmund , Sancho 's personal terms should be straightforward .
However , signing Sancho may depend on if the club can qualify for the Champions League next season , plus Liverpool and Chelsea have also been linked .
Meanwhile , Solskjaer reportedly believes Kalidou Koulibaly is on the same level as Virgil van Dijk .
The Evening Standard say Solskjaer ranks both men and Harry Maguire as the three best centre-backs in world football .
However , the report says it is not certain whether United will reignite their interest in the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ is to improve his team ’ s attack .
Moussa Dembele and Timo Werner are both listed as striker targets .

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Manchester United are the early favourites to sign Borussia Dortmund winger Jadon Sancho, according to reports.
United have been long-term admirers of Sancho since he burst onto the scene and the teenage winger has continued his scintillating form in the current campaign.
Only Sancho and Lionel Messi are in double figures for goals and assists in Europe's top five leagues this season, though the England international did it first, and he now has 17 goals and 18 assists in just 33 appearances in all competitions.
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer is hoping to add to his attacking ranks in the summer and Sancho perfectly fits the club's remit of signing young, talented and British players.
According to The Telegraph, United are the early leaders in the race for the 19-year-old, who will likely cost a record fee for a Premier League club in the summer.
It's claimed that Dortmund are prepared to cash in on Sancho when the transfer window reopens and are already looking for a replacement.
The report states that Sancho will cost more than the £89.3million fee United paid for Paul Pogba in 2016 but, if they agree a price with Dortmund, Sancho's personal terms should be straightforward.
However, signing Sancho may depend on if the club can qualify for the Champions League next season, plus Liverpool and Chelsea have also been linked.
Meanwhile, Solskjaer reportedly believes Kalidou Koulibaly is on the same level as Virgil van Dijk.
The Evening Standard say Solskjaer ranks both men and Harry Maguire as the three best centre-backs in world football.
However, the report says it is not certain whether United will reignite their interest in the Napoli defender as Solskjaer’s priority is to improve his team’s attack.
Moussa Dembele and Timo Werner are both listed as striker targets.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-03-02--Man City confirm signing of Brazilian teenager Yan Couto

Manchester City have confirmed that a deal has been agreed to bring young defender Yan Couto to the club .
City released , but did n't publicise , a statement on Sunday morning prior to the Carabao Cup final victory over Aston Villa that Couto would be making the move to the Etihad in the summer .
The club revealed that the 17-year-old would arrive from Brazilian side Coritiba on a 5-year-deal and that it 'looks forward to welcoming Yan in the summer . '
MEN Sport reported that City were working to sign Couto on January transfer deadline day @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to get the signing completed as the player is not expected to have an immediate impact in the first-team .
The 17-year-old right-back has drawn the attention of Blues scouts thanks to his impressive performances with Brazil Under-17s - who won the U17 World Cup in November , a tournament in which Couto made more chances than any other defender .
Couto had fuelled speculation of a move by reacting cryptically to reports that City had beaten Barcelona to his signature well before the deal was announced .
City have had mixed success @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in South America .
Gabriel Jesus and Douglas Luiz have both been signed from Brazil during Pep Guardiola ’ s time in charge : one is well placed to succeed club record goal scorer Sergio Aguero and the other was sold to Aston Villa for £15m without having made a competitive appearance in the City first team .
However , Marlos Moreno has not managed to fulfil his potential since signing in 2016 with the forward scoring just two goals in five loan spells and counting while winger Benjamin Garre has left the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ for a first team spot at the Etihad .
Couto is yet to make a senior appearance for Coritiba but has 13 caps for his country 's Under-17 side .

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Manchester City have confirmed that a deal has been agreed to bring young defender Yan Couto to the club.
City released, but didn't publicise, a statement on Sunday morning prior to the Carabao Cup final victory over Aston Villa that Couto would be making the move to the Etihad in the summer.
The club revealed that the 17-year-old would arrive from Brazilian side Coritiba on a 5-year-deal and that it 'looks forward to welcoming Yan in the summer.'
MEN Sport reported that City were working to sign Couto on January transfer deadline day, but there wasn't a rush to get the signing completed as the player is not expected to have an immediate impact in the first-team.
The 17-year-old right-back has drawn the attention of Blues scouts thanks to his impressive performances with Brazil Under-17s - who won the U17 World Cup in November, a tournament in which Couto made more chances than any other defender.
Couto had fuelled speculation of a move by reacting cryptically to reports that City had beaten Barcelona to his signature well before the deal was announced.
City have had mixed success with their scouting operations targeting young talent in South America.
Gabriel Jesus and Douglas Luiz have both been signed from Brazil during Pep Guardiola’s time in charge: one is well placed to succeed club record goal scorer Sergio Aguero and the other was sold to Aston Villa for £15m without having made a competitive appearance in the City first team.
However, Marlos Moreno has not managed to fulfil his potential since signing in 2016 with the forward scoring just two goals in five loan spells and counting while winger Benjamin Garre has left the club this week after failing to challenge for a first team spot at the Etihad.
Couto is yet to make a senior appearance for Coritiba but has 13 caps for his country's Under-17 side.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-03-02--Axel Tuanzebe sends big message to Man Utd boss as James Garner and Angel Gomes secure U23s win

James Garner hit his eighth and ninth Manchester United goals this season as the Under-23s held off a second half Stoke City fightback to win 3-2 at the Bet 365 Stadium .
Garner 's brace and Angel Gomes ' close-range finish from Timothy Fosu-Mensah 's excellent cross proved to be enough for United , who raced into a 3-0 half-time lead .
The win was despite two Potters ' headers making it a nervy finish for United , with Axel Tuanzebe 's defensive resilience - and a late goalline clearance - crucial to the victory .
The game marked the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ match action , as both players recover from long-term injuries .
Fosu-Mensah , who suffered an ACL injury in April 2019 while on loan at Fulham , made his initial return to match action on January 10 in an Under-23s game against Newcastle .
Since then he has been involved in first team training under Ole Gunnar Solskjaer but this run-out in the Potteries - in which he played the full 90 minutes and notched an impressive assist for Gomes - was his most emphatic performance for some time .
The same can @ @ @ @ @ @ @ been out since December but is now gunning for a place in the United back-line , despite the recent return of Eric Bailly .
Stoke had the ball in the net in the opening 10 minutes when Ethan Galbraith gave it away cheaply and allowed the hosts through on goal .
But the young midfielder could breathe easy when he saw the linesman 's flag went up .
That was the only early alarm bell for a strong United side in the opening stages and they soon flexed their muscles in response .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ player throughout and Garner 's opening goal owed plenty to the flying Dutchman .
It was Chong whose darting run and cut-back fed Garner on the edge of the box to win a corner when he stung Adam Davies ' palms ; and then the same player fizzed in a cross from a short corner , from which Garner nodded superbly home .
United were rarely in full control of a high octane first half , but they doubled their lead inside 20 minutes after a storming run from Fosu-Mensah opened up Stoke @ @ @ @ @ @ @ for Gomes to tap in .
The Potters , with former United players Ryan Shawcross and Mame Diouf in their ranks , retained a threat all night .
And United could consider themselves fortunate to lead 3-0 at the break , with Stoke having three efforts chalked off for offside - the third of which led to a rapid United counter and a cutely chipped finish from Garner to rub salt into the hosts ' wounds .
United appeared to take a slightly more cautious after the interval and they were made to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , William Forrester nodded in to reduce Stoke 's arrears after some sloppy marking from United .
And it was almost a carbon copy for the second , though substitute Cameron McJannet 's header took a big deflection off Tuanzebe before hitting the net .
Those goals jolted United back into life after they 'd been coasting since the break .
Aidan Barlow was their brightest spark going forward in the latter stages , but they were pinned back by a determined Stoke side .
And it was left to a late Tuanzebe @ @ @ @ @ @ @ half heroics were not completely cancelled out .
The centre-back proved the key in seeing out a hard-fought win .

James Garner hit his eighth and ninth Manchester United goals this season as the Under-23s held off a second half Stoke City fightback to win 3-2 at the Bet 365 Stadium.
Garner's brace and Angel Gomes' close-range finish from Timothy Fosu-Mensah's excellent cross proved to be enough for United, who raced into a 3-0 half-time lead.
The win was despite two Potters' headers making it a nervy finish for United, with Axel Tuanzebe's defensive resilience - and a late goalline clearance - crucial to the victory.
The game marked the return of both Fosu-Mensah and Tuanzebe to match action, as both players recover from long-term injuries.
Fosu-Mensah, who suffered an ACL injury in April 2019 while on loan at Fulham, made his initial return to match action on January 10 in an Under-23s game against Newcastle.
Since then he has been involved in first team training under Ole Gunnar Solskjaer but this run-out in the Potteries - in which he played the full 90 minutes and notched an impressive assist for Gomes - was his most emphatic performance for some time.
The same can be said for Tuanzebe, who has been out since December but is now gunning for a place in the United back-line, despite the recent return of Eric Bailly.
Stoke had the ball in the net in the opening 10 minutes when Ethan Galbraith gave it away cheaply and allowed the hosts through on goal. But the young midfielder could breathe easy when he saw the linesman's flag went up.
That was the only early alarm bell for a strong United side in the opening stages and they soon flexed their muscles in response. Chong proved to be the stand-out attacking player throughout and Garner's opening goal owed plenty to the flying Dutchman.
It was Chong whose darting run and cut-back fed Garner on the edge of the box to win a corner when he stung Adam Davies' palms; and then the same player fizzed in a cross from a short corner, from which Garner nodded superbly home.
United were rarely in full control of a high octane first half, but they doubled their lead inside 20 minutes after a storming run from Fosu-Mensah opened up Stoke, with the defender squaring across goal for Gomes to tap in.
The Potters, with former United players Ryan Shawcross and Mame Diouf in their ranks, retained a threat all night. And United could consider themselves fortunate to lead 3-0 at the break, with Stoke having three efforts chalked off for offside - the third of which led to a rapid United counter and a cutely chipped finish from Garner to rub salt into the hosts' wounds.
United appeared to take a slightly more cautious after the interval and they were made to pay - from two set-pieces.
First, William Forrester nodded in to reduce Stoke's arrears after some sloppy marking from United. And it was almost a carbon copy for the second, though substitute Cameron McJannet's header took a big deflection off Tuanzebe before hitting the net.
Those goals jolted United back into life after they'd been coasting since the break. Aidan Barlow was their brightest spark going forward in the latter stages, but they were pinned back by a determined Stoke side.
And it was left to a late Tuanzebe goal-line header to ensure United's first half heroics were not completely cancelled out. The centre-back proved the key in seeing out a hard-fought win.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-03-02--Stoke 2-3 Manchester United U23s RECAP James Garner double secures Man Utd win

Manchester United 's Under-23s were back in action on Monday night with 3-2 victory over Stoke City at the Bet365 @ @ @ @ @ goals from James Garner and an Angel Gomes strike .
Neil Wood 's United youngsters @ @ @ @ @ promotion to the top tier of Under-23s football , with the clash with the Potters @ @ @ @ @ January .
They held a training camp in Portugal last month , which appears to @ @ @ @ @ .
United trail West Ham by three points at the top of Premier League 2 @ @ @ @ @ with only first place earning automatic promotion .
Axel Tuanzebe and Timothy Fosu-Mensah both played @ @ @ @ @ look to build fitness as they recover from long-term injuries .
Angel Gomes and Tahith @ @ @ @ @ around the first team set-up of late , were also included while ex United players @ @ @ @ @ featured for the Potters .
Recap all the action below .

Manchester United's Under-23s were back in action on Monday night with 3-2 victory over Stoke City at the Bet365 Stadium, secured by two goals from James Garner and an Angel Gomes strike.
Neil Wood's United youngsters remain in the hunt for promotion to the top tier of Under-23s football, with the clash with the Potters their first league game since January. They held a training camp in Portugal last month, which appears to have paid off for them.
United trail West Ham by three points at the top of Premier League 2 (Division Two), with only first place earning automatic promotion.
Axel Tuanzebe and Timothy Fosu-Mensah both played the full match as they look to build fitness as they recover from long-term injuries.
Angel Gomes and Tahith Chong, who have been around the first team set-up of late, were also included while ex United players Ryan Shawcross and Mame Diouf featured for the Potters.
United XI: Kovar; Fosu-Mensah, Tuanzebe, Bernard, McGhee; Garner, Levitt, Galbraith; Gomes, Chong, Barlow.
Subs: Traore, Carney, Mengi, Helm, Bejger.
Stoke XI: Davies; Edwards, Shawcross, Sorensen, Tymon; Diouf, Forrester, Oakley-Boothe; Dunwoody, Ngoy; Kreyemateng.
Subs: McJannet, Noukeu, Pemberton, Porter, Godfrinne.
Recap all the action below.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-03-02--Nemanja Matic names Manchester United teammate who is the complete footballer

Nemanja Matic has hailed his Manchester United teammate Scott McTominay as a 'complete footballer . '
McTominay has emerged as a crucial player for Ole Gunnar Solskjaer 's side this season and the 23-year-old was sorely missed when he was ruled out of action for two months after suffering a knee injury against Newcastle United on Boxing Day .
The Scotland international made his long awaited return to the side as a late substitute in the recent 3-0 win over Watford and then marked his return to the starting XI with a goal in the 5-0 demolition of Club Brugge @ @ @ @ @ @ @ formed an exciting partnership with fellow midfielders Fred and Bruno Fernandes in the victory , and Matic has explained how crucial he is to the side .
“ He is a very important player for us .
He is very professional , '' Nemanja Matic told BBC Radio 5 Live .
`` He has a lot of quality and he has a great character .
I like to see how he trains and how he plays .
I am sure over the next 10/15 years , he will be very important for United @ @ @ @ @ @ @ best and that ’ s what the main difference between players is .
“ He has that mentality .
I can see myself 10 years ago .
The way he approaches games , how he listens to coaches and other players .
Scott is one of those who is a complete football player , he is exactly what Manchester United needs .
”

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Nemanja Matic has hailed his Manchester United teammate Scott McTominay as a 'complete footballer.'
McTominay has emerged as a crucial player for Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's side this season and the 23-year-old was sorely missed when he was ruled out of action for two months after suffering a knee injury against Newcastle United on Boxing Day.
The Scotland international made his long awaited return to the side as a late substitute in the recent 3-0 win over Watford and then marked his return to the starting XI with a goal in the 5-0 demolition of Club Brugge in the Europa League.
McTominay instantly formed an exciting partnership with fellow midfielders Fred and Bruno Fernandes in the victory, and Matic has explained how crucial he is to the side.
“He is a very important player for us. He is very professional," Nemanja Matic told BBC Radio 5 Live.
"He has a lot of quality and he has a great character. I like to see how he trains and how he plays. I am sure over the next 10/15 years, he will be very important for United. Every single day he gives his best and that’s what the main difference between players is.
“He has that mentality. I can see myself 10 years ago. The way he approaches games, how he listens to coaches and other players. Scott is one of those who is a complete football player, he is exactly what Manchester United needs.”