themanchestereveningnews--2020-06-28--Government unveils 'transformative' schools rebuilding programme over 10 years

Crumbling and unfit school buildings across Greater Manchester and the north are set to benefit from a 'transformative ' rebuilding programme over 10 years , Downing Street has announced .
Boris Johnson said it was the first national educational construction programme of its kind since 2014 .
Further education colleges are also included , with the PM expected to set out the plans in further detail later this week .
But Number 10 said on Sunday that schools in the worst condition would be targeted - with 'substantial investment ' earmarked for the North of England as well as the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ be committed to 50 initial projects set to be confirmed in the autumn , Downing Street said , with construction on the first sites due to start from September next year .
Further details of the next 'waves ' of the project after the first 50 will be set out at the government 's next Spending Review , Mr Johnson said .
On top of the £1bn , another £560 million will go towards school repairs this year , while further education colleges will see £200 million of the £1.5 billion promised by @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to transform college estates over the next five years fast tracked so work can be brought forward to this year .
The Prime Minister said : `` All children deserve the best possible start in life , regardless of their background or where they live .
`` As we bounce back from the [ coronavirus ] pandemic , it 's important we lay the foundations for a country where everyone has the opportunity to succeed , with our younger generations front and centre of this mission .
`` This major new investment will @ @ @ @ @ @ @ fit for the future , with better facilities and brand new buildings so that every child gets a world-class education . ''
The news was welcomed by one Greater Manchester head teacher , who called the plans 'extremely welcome and long overdue ' .
Mark Mountcastle , head at St Hugh of Lincoln RC Primary School in Stretford , Trafford , described school repairs as a 'bottomless pit ' and shared a series of photographs .
He said : `` My school , built in the 1950s , is just not fit for @ @ @ @ @ @ @ constantly with roofs leaking and the cellars flooding , causing constant damage to boilers and electrics .
`` The heating system constantly breaks down and the electrics are archaic .
In addition we just do not have adequate and up to date classroom spaces .
`` The school is designed around one corridor and the rooms are not big enough for classes .
We have a number of cabin structures - too cold in winter , too hot in summer - and they should not house children .
`` It is not conducive @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 21st century . ''
Rebuilding projects launched over the 10 years would be greener and focus on modern construction methods , said Downing Street .
It 's hoped the project will also create skilled jobs and boost the construction sector .
`` Investment in schools will be prioritised on the basis of buildings ' condition and further details of the programme , including the approach to eligibility , will be confirmed following the Spending Review , '' said the government annoucement .
`` The £560m for school repairs and upgrades comes on top @ @ @ @ @ @ @ funding already committed in 2020-21 .
`` The £200m for further education colleges this year brings forward plans announced by the Chancellor at Spring Budget this year for £1.5bn of investment over five years to transform the FE college estate .
`` This fast tracked activity will further support the government ’ s wider plans to protect jobs and incomes and drive forward the country ’ s economic recovery from the pandemic . ''
Mr Johnson is expected to announce a spending blitz during a speech on Tuesday as he lays the groundwork @ @ @ @ @ @ @ out of the coronavirus downturn by undertaking a vast building programme .
The decade-long schools programme is part of that plan .
Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer said the PM would have to ensure his building programme reversed a 'lost decade ' of stagnant investment .
New analysis from Labour suggested that seven of England 's nine regions saw a reduction in public capital investment per person over the past 10 years since the Conservatives came to power .
In some parts of the country , including Yorkshire , East Midlands and the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ still less than half that seen in London , said Labour .
The party said all regions had seen a decrease in both health and education investment per person since David Cameron became prime minister in 2010 .
Sir Keir said : `` For much of the country , the Tories ' record on building and investment has been a lost decade .
`` Our recovery from the coronavirus crisis needs to match the scale of the challenge .
`` It must be built on solid foundations .
It has to work for @ @ @ @ @ @ @ injustices across the country .
`` We are on the cusp of one of the biggest economic crises we have ever seen .
The government must immediately prioritise protecting people 's lives and livelihoods . ''

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Crumbling and unfit school buildings across Greater Manchester and the north are set to benefit from a 'transformative' rebuilding programme over 10 years, Downing Street has announced.
Boris Johnson said it was the first national educational construction programme of its kind since 2014.
Further education colleges are also included, with the PM expected to set out the plans in further detail later this week.
But Number 10 said on Sunday that schools in the worst condition would be targeted - with 'substantial investment' earmarked for the North of England as well as the Midlands.
More than £1 billion will be committed to 50 initial projects set to be confirmed in the autumn, Downing Street said, with construction on the first sites due to start from September next year.
(Image: PA)
Further details of the next 'waves' of the project after the first 50 will be set out at the government's next Spending Review, Mr Johnson said.
On top of the £1bn, another £560 million will go towards school repairs this year, while further education colleges will see £200 million of the £1.5 billion promised by Chancellor Rishi Sunak at the Spring Budget to transform college estates over the next five years fast tracked so work can be brought forward to this year.
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The Prime Minister said: "All children deserve the best possible start in life, regardless of their background or where they live.
"As we bounce back from the [coronavirus] pandemic, it's important we lay the foundations for a country where everyone has the opportunity to succeed, with our younger generations front and centre of this mission.
(Image: PA)
"This major new investment will make sure our schools and colleges are fit for the future, with better facilities and brand new buildings so that every child gets a world-class education."
The news was welcomed by one Greater Manchester head teacher, who called the plans 'extremely welcome and long overdue'.
Mark Mountcastle, head at St Hugh of Lincoln RC Primary School in Stretford, Trafford, described school repairs as a 'bottomless pit' and shared a series of photographs.
(Image: MEN)
He said: "My school, built in the 1950s, is just not fit for purpose.
"We have major issues constantly with roofs leaking and the cellars flooding, causing constant damage to boilers and electrics.
"The heating system constantly breaks down and the electrics are archaic. In addition we just do not have adequate and up to date classroom spaces.
"The school is designed around one corridor and the rooms are not big enough for classes. We have a number of cabin structures - too cold in winter, too hot in summer - and they should not house children.
(Image: MEN)
"It is not conducive to delivering a high-class education for the 21st century."
Rebuilding projects launched over the 10 years would be greener and focus on modern construction methods, said Downing Street.
It's hoped the project will also create skilled jobs and boost the construction sector.
"Investment in schools will be prioritised on the basis of buildings' condition and further details of the programme, including the approach to eligibility, will be confirmed following the Spending Review," said the government annoucement.
"The £560m for school repairs and upgrades comes on top of over £1.4 billion in school condition funding already committed in 2020-21.
(Image: Manchester Evening News)
"The £200m for further education colleges this year brings forward plans announced by the Chancellor at Spring Budget this year for £1.5bn of investment over five years to transform the FE college estate.
"This fast tracked activity will further support the government’s wider plans to protect jobs and incomes and drive forward the country’s economic recovery from the pandemic."
Mr Johnson is expected to announce a spending blitz during a speech on Tuesday as he lays the groundwork for the UK to spend its way out of the coronavirus downturn by undertaking a vast building programme.
The decade-long schools programme is part of that plan.
Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer said the PM would have to ensure his building programme reversed a 'lost decade' of stagnant investment.
New analysis from Labour suggested that seven of England's nine regions saw a reduction in public capital investment per person over the past 10 years since the Conservatives came to power.
In some parts of the country, including Yorkshire, East Midlands and the South West, investment per person is still less than half that seen in London, said Labour.
The party said all regions had seen a decrease in both health and education investment per person since David Cameron became prime minister in 2010.
Sir Keir said: "For much of the country, the Tories' record on building and investment has been a lost decade.
"Our recovery from the coronavirus crisis needs to match the scale of the challenge.
"It must be built on solid foundations. It has to work for the whole country and end the deep injustices across the country.
"We are on the cusp of one of the biggest economic crises we have ever seen. The government must immediately prioritise protecting people's lives and livelihoods."


themanchestereveningnews--2020-06-28--What Guardiola told Man City defenders about Andy Carroll approach

Pep Guardiola warned his Manchester City players about Andy Carroll 's threat before their FA Cup quarter-final with Newcastle .
Carroll started for Steve Bruce 's side , and wasted no time in getting physical with Aymeric Laporte as he clashed with the French defender in just the second minute of the game .
City 's coach is well aware of the danger of Carroll , having described him three years ago as better than City 's defenders in the box .
That thinking remained his head ahead of this clash as he told Laporte and Nicolas Otamendi that keeping @ @ @ @ @ @ @ was more important than winning their headers against him .
Despite a few bruising encounters with the striker , who was eventually booked after his third foul on Laporte , Claudio Bravo and his box were not troubled as Carroll was restricted to one long-range effort that was easily held before he was withdrawn from the action just after the hour mark .
As far as Guardiola was concerned , it was a job well done by his back line to limit the danger .
`` It is not easy because Andy Carroll @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , the headers , '' the coach said after the game .
`` I said to them if you want to fight , then try to win but if you lose because they want the position then do n't worry .
The important thing is to keep him far away from the 18-yard box and we did it . ''

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Pep Guardiola warned his Manchester City players about Andy Carroll's threat before their FA Cup quarter-final with Newcastle.
Carroll started for Steve Bruce's side, and wasted no time in getting physical with Aymeric Laporte as he clashed with the French defender in just the second minute of the game.
City's coach is well aware of the danger of Carroll, having described him three years ago as better than City's defenders in the box. That thinking remained his head ahead of this clash as he told Laporte and Nicolas Otamendi that keeping the powerful striker away from the box was more important than winning their headers against him.
Despite a few bruising encounters with the striker, who was eventually booked after his third foul on Laporte, Claudio Bravo and his box were not troubled as Carroll was restricted to one long-range effort that was easily held before he was withdrawn from the action just after the hour mark.
As far as Guardiola was concerned, it was a job well done by his back line to limit the danger.
"It is not easy because Andy Carroll is incredibly strong in the long balls, the headers," the coach said after the game.
"I said to them if you want to fight, then try to win but if you lose because they want the position then don't worry. The important thing is to keep him far away from the 18-yard box and we did it."


themanchestereveningnews--2020-06-28--Police warn people not to approach 'high risk' missing man

Police are urging the public not to approach a man who has been reported missing in Manchester .
Officers say @ @ @ @ @ Jonathan Windsor , 27 , from Wythenshawe as they are concerned about his welfare .
@ @ @ @ @ people not to approach him if they do sight him , as he could pose @ @ @ @ @ himself , asking them to call 999 instead .
Greater Manchester Police ( GMP ) @ @ @ @ @ leaving Park House , an inpatient mental health unit at the hospital in Crumpsall , @ @ @ @ @ said in a statement tonight : `` Jonathan has severe mental health issues and officers @ @ @ @ @ approach him if they see him but to immediately call 999 .
`` Officers are @ @ @ @ @ welfare and the risk he could pose to the public if approached .
`` Anyone @ @ @ @ @ approach him but call 999 and quote incident number 2352 of 26/06/2020 . ''

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Police are urging the public not to approach a man who has been reported missing in Manchester.
Officers say they urgently need to locate Jonathan Windsor, 27, from Wythenshawe as they are concerned about his welfare.
However they have also urged people not to approach him if they do sight him, as he could pose a risk to others and himself, asking them to call 999 instead.
Jonathan disappeared from North Manchester General Hospital on Friday evening.
Greater Manchester Police (GMP) said he was last seen leaving Park House, an inpatient mental health unit at the hospital in Crumpsall, at around 4:30pm.
GMP said in a statement tonight: "Jonathan has severe mental health issues and officers are urging people not to approach him if they see him but to immediately call 999.
"Officers are becoming increasingly concerned for his welfare and the risk he could pose to the public if approached.
"Anyone who sees Jonathan should not approach him but call 999 and quote incident number 2352 of 26/06/2020."


themanchestereveningnews--2020-06-28--Man Utd to sell five players to fund Sancho move and more rumours

Manchester United are ready to sell five players in order to help fund their move for Borussia Dortmund superstar Jadon Sancho - according to reports .
Sancho is United 's priority transfer target for the upcoming window on the back of an exceptional season in the Bundesliga .
MEN Sport understand the winger has a preference to return to Manchester but is expected to command a transfer fee upwards of £100million - a figure that could be deemed unrealistic due to the financial repercussions of the coronavirus pandemic .
The Mirror suggest United will look to sell five players in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ England international with Alexis Sanchez , Chris Smalling , Phil Jones , Jesse Lingard and Andreas Pereira among those reportedly nearing an exit .
Sanchez and Smalling are both on loan to Serie A sides Inter Milan and Roma and are expected to complete permanent moves away from Old Trafford .
Lingard , Jones and Pereira have struggled for game time under Ole Gunnar Solskjaer this season .
Elsewhere , The Mirror also report that United transfer target Jude Bellingham has agreed to join Borussia Dortmund from Birmingham .
United 's interest in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ transfer window and Bellingham was given a tour of the United training facilities in March as he plans his next move .
The report claims he has decided to move to the Bundesliga after being impressed with Sancho 's development at Dortmund following his switch from Manchester City .
It is reported Dortmund will pay £15m to sign the youngster though the transfer is expected to rise to over the £25m mark .

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Manchester United are ready to sell five players in order to help fund their move for Borussia Dortmund superstar Jadon Sancho - according to reports.
Sancho is United's priority transfer target for the upcoming window on the back of an exceptional season in the Bundesliga.
MEN Sport understand the winger has a preference to return to Manchester but is expected to command a transfer fee upwards of £100million - a figure that could be deemed unrealistic due to the financial repercussions of the coronavirus pandemic.
The Mirror suggest United will look to sell five players in order to fund their move for the England international with Alexis Sanchez, Chris Smalling, Phil Jones, Jesse Lingard and Andreas Pereira among those reportedly nearing an exit.
Sanchez and Smalling are both on loan to Serie A sides Inter Milan and Roma and are expected to complete permanent moves away from Old Trafford. Lingard, Jones and Pereira have struggled for game time under Ole Gunnar Solskjaer this season.
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Elsewhere, The Mirror also report that United transfer target Jude Bellingham has agreed to join Borussia Dortmund from Birmingham.
United's interest in the 16-year-old became clear during the January transfer window and Bellingham was given a tour of the United training facilities in March as he plans his next move.
The report claims he has decided to move to the Bundesliga after being impressed with Sancho's development at Dortmund following his switch from Manchester City.
It is reported Dortmund will pay £15m to sign the youngster though the transfer is expected to rise to over the £25m mark.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-06-28--Pep Guardiola admits Real Madrid are now at the front of his Man City thoughts

Pep Guardiola says everything Manchester City do is now focussed towards beating Real Madrid next month .
The Blues booked an FA Cup semi-final date with Arsenal , and still hope to make more history by winning both domestic cups back-to-back .
But after a routine 2-0 win at Newcastle in the quarter-final , Guardiola admitted that the Champions League is looming large in their thoughts .
That does not mean they will toss away the league , where they still need eight points to take a top four place , or the FA Cup .
But Guardiola said : @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the Premier League , we need two more victories to qualify for the Champions League mathematically .
`` And after lockdown we spoke - okay we have two competitions we are still in and we make the first step .
`` Now , ( we have ) a semi final , and we 'll be good , it will be good to arrive at Madrid in the best physical conditions to play these kind of games .
`` A semi-final against Arsenal if we are lucky and play a good game to achieve @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to win the trophy and to prepare against Madrid . ''

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Pep Guardiola says everything Manchester City do is now focussed towards beating Real Madrid next month.
The Blues booked an FA Cup semi-final date with Arsenal, and still hope to make more history by winning both domestic cups back-to-back.
But after a routine 2-0 win at Newcastle in the quarter-final, Guardiola admitted that the Champions League is looming large in their thoughts.
That does not mean they will toss away the league, where they still need eight points to take a top four place, or the FA Cup.
But Guardiola said:"We spoke after what happened in the Premier League, we need two more victories to qualify for the Champions League mathematically.
"And after lockdown we spoke - okay we have two competitions we are still in and we make the first step. "Now, (we have) a semi final, and we'll be good, it will be good to arrive at Madrid in the best physical conditions to play these kind of games.
"A semi-final against Arsenal if we are lucky and play a good game to achieve the final will be the best preparation to win the trophy and to prepare against Madrid."


themanchestereveningnews--2020-06-28--Kevin De Bruyne on why he played in different position against Newcastle

Manchester City star Kevin De Bruyne has revealed that he was asked to play in a deeper position by Pep Guardiola because Newcastle play five at the back .
The Belgian once again impressed as his side booked their place in the last four of the FA Cup with a 2-0 win over Newcastle United .
De Bruyne put his side ahead in the first half from the penalty spot before Raheem Sterling added a second midway through the second period .
He has now been directly involved in 30 goals for City this season - more than any of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ I have played lots of positions and the gaffer asked me to try something new because Newcastle play with a back five .
I just work for the team , '' he told Match of the Day after the game .
De Bruyne also revealed afterwards that he is not a fan of games being played behind closed doors .
All matches in the Premier League and FA Cup have been played without spectators in attendance since they restarted due to the current social distancing measures in place .
He said : `` @ @ @ @ @ @ @ playing behind closed doors ] and it is not something I enjoy , but we are professionals and we need to keep going . ''
Before adding on his penalty : `` We started really well , were sharp and put them under pressure .
We should have scored more .
“ We had a few problems with penalties this year .
The gaffer asked me to step up and I have scored a couple now . ''
Guardiola 's side will now face Arsenal in the semi-finals after the Gunners booked their @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Sheffield United 2-1 .
The tie will be played in mid-July , while the final is to be held at Wembley Stadium on August 1 following the conclusion of the Premier League season .

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Manchester City star Kevin De Bruyne has revealed that he was asked to play in a deeper position by Pep Guardiola because Newcastle play five at the back.
The Belgian once again impressed as his side booked their place in the last four of the FA Cup with a 2-0 win over Newcastle United.
De Bruyne put his side ahead in the first half from the penalty spot before Raheem Sterling added a second midway through the second period.
He has now been directly involved in 30 goals for City this season - more than any of his team-mates.
"In my career I have played lots of positions and the gaffer asked me to try something new because Newcastle play with a back five. I just work for the team," he told Match of the Day after the game.
De Bruyne also revealed afterwards that he is not a fan of games being played behind closed doors. All matches in the Premier League and FA Cup have been played without spectators in attendance since they restarted due to the current social distancing measures in place.
He said: "We know it is really weird [playing behind closed doors] and it is not something I enjoy, but we are professionals and we need to keep going."
Before adding on his penalty: "We started really well, were sharp and put them under pressure. We should have scored more.
“We had a few problems with penalties this year. The gaffer asked me to step up and I have scored a couple now.''
Guardiola's side will now face Arsenal in the semi-finals after the Gunners booked their place in the last four by defeating Sheffield United 2-1.
The tie will be played in mid-July, while the final is to be held at Wembley Stadium on August 1 following the conclusion of the Premier League season.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-06-28--Guardiola explains why Man City were more motivated vs Newcastle

Pep Guardiola welcomed Manchester City 's brilliant FA Cup performance at Newcastle as he admitted his squad have struggled to focus in the Premier League .
City returned to action 11 days ago knowing it was only a matter of time before Liverpool won the Premier League title - and they did so this week after beating Crystal Palace followed by City 's disappointing defeat at Chelsea .
But City were back to their usual selves at Newcastle , winning 2-0 to set up an FA Cup semi-final with Arsenal thanks to Kevin de Bruyne and Raheem Sterling goals .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ suggested , though , restricting Newcastle to one clear chance and producing a relentless pressing performance against a stubborn defence than deserved more goals .
And Guardiola admitted that City were more up for the cup game , knowing a win would take them one step closer to their ninth trophy of the last 11 available .
`` We are in the semi-finals , '' Guardiola told Match of the Day .
`` It was not easy to attack against a team defending so deep but it was a good performance .
I @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , to Wembley .
`` After the defeat against Chelsea , now in the Premier League we are struggling to focus .
We are close to getting Champions League [ qualification ] , it 's not done but we are close , we need two victories .
But of course there is a gap and it 's a little bit different . ''
City remain in the hunt for the FA Cup and Champions League , with Guardiola reiterating that those two titles remain their priority for the rest of the season .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ were winners last season so that is so good , '' he continued .
`` We are of course preparing for [ Real ] Madrid at the end of the season now . ''

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Pep Guardiola welcomed Manchester City's brilliant FA Cup performance at Newcastle as he admitted his squad have struggled to focus in the Premier League.
City returned to action 11 days ago knowing it was only a matter of time before Liverpool won the Premier League title - and they did so this week after beating Crystal Palace followed by City's disappointing defeat at Chelsea.
But City were back to their usual selves at Newcastle, winning 2-0 to set up an FA Cup semi-final with Arsenal thanks to Kevin de Bruyne and Raheem Sterling goals.
City were far better than the scoreline suggested, though, restricting Newcastle to one clear chance and producing a relentless pressing performance against a stubborn defence than deserved more goals.
And Guardiola admitted that City were more up for the cup game, knowing a win would take them one step closer to their ninth trophy of the last 11 available.
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"We are in the semi-finals," Guardiola told Match of the Day.
"It was not easy to attack against a team defending so deep but it was a good performance. I am happy to go back to London, to Wembley.
"After the defeat against Chelsea, now in the Premier League we are struggling to focus. We are close to getting Champions League [qualification], it's not done but we are close, we need two victories. But of course there is a gap and it's a little bit different."
City remain in the hunt for the FA Cup and Champions League, with Guardiola reiterating that those two titles remain their priority for the rest of the season.
"We are at Wembley again and were winners last season so that is so good," he continued.
"We are of course preparing for [Real] Madrid at the end of the season now."


themanchestereveningnews--2020-06-28--Another academy talent could find himself in the United first team

Here are the Manchester United evening headlines on Sunday 28th June .
Manchester United manager Ole Gunnar Solskjær has revealed teenage defender will be the latest youngster to begin regular training with the first team .
Laird – an 18-year-old right-back – has impressed for the U23 side this season , as well as making two appearances for the first-team in the UEFA Europa League .
Solskjær commended the teen ’ s work ethic and progress along with some of his U23 teammates .
Laird will join Teden Mengi and James Garner in United ’ s first-team training setup , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the brink of senior action for some time .
United have a positive when it comes to introducing young players into the main squad .
Marcus Rashford and Mason Greenwood both hit the ground running in their debut campaigns and are now considered established members of the first-team squad .
Similarly , Brandon Williams has also impressed in his first full season at left-back .
On the opposite side of defence , Laird could be seen in some matchday squads towards the end of this season and in the upcoming pre-season .
Manchester @ @ @ @ @ @ @ weeks by the continued good form of January signing and his emerging partnership with Paul Pogba .
The Frenchman has only recently returned from an ankle injury which had threatened to keep him sidelined for the remainder of the normal season .
However , Pogba has returned to the side in good shape and good form following the coronavirus hiatus .
On his comeback to first-team action , Pogba won the penalty which was dispatched by Bruno Fernandes to claim a point against Tottenham Hotspur .
The duo were linking up yet again @ @ @ @ @ @ @ pitch , as the Portuguese playmaker commented on Pogba ’ s Instagram post following the 2-1 extra-time win over Norwich City in the FA Cup .
has excited United fans who believe an understanding between the two midfield maestros could usher in a new era of success at Old Trafford .
There had been concerns that the pair could not operate together in the same starting XI , but recent performances suggest Ole Gunnar Solskjær ’ s are capable of accommodating both .
Ighalo in mentor role at Old Trafford New signing has @ @ @ @ @ @ @ at Old Trafford since extending his loan move at the club .
The Nigerian international has scored a handful of goals for United this season , his latest coming in the FA Cup Quarter-Final victory over Norwich City .
His style as a bulldozing , 18-yard box centre-forward has been suggested as having an impact on United ’ s other strikers .
Anthony Martial ’ s hat-trick against Sheffield United was not typical of the Frenchman but having worked closely on the training ground with Ighalo , it appears the former AS Monaco @ @ @ @ @ @ @ two .
Similarly , Ighalo is 31 and by some stretch the most senior forward at the club .
Marcus Rashford and Mason Greenwood – 22 and 18 years-old respectively – have the opportunity to learn a great deal from a well-travelled striker with excellent poacher ’ s instinct .
Keeping around until January could prove to be one of the club ’ s better decisions in recent times , akin to the influence Zlatan Ibrahimović had during his short time at the club , or fellow loanee Henrik Larsson back in 2007 @

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Another youngster in first-team setup
Manchester United manager Ole Gunnar Solskjær has revealed teenage defender Ethan Laird will be the latest youngster to begin regular training with the first team.
Laird – an 18-year-old right-back – has impressed for the U23 side this season, as well as making two appearances for the first-team in the UEFA Europa League.
Solskjær commended the teen’s work ethic and progress along with some of his U23 teammates. Laird will join Teden Mengi and James Garner in United’s first-team training setup, two players who have also been on the brink of senior action for some time.
United have a positive track record when it comes to introducing young players into the main squad. Marcus Rashford and Mason Greenwood both hit the ground running in their debut campaigns and are now considered established members of the first-team squad.
Similarly, Brandon Williams has also impressed in his first full season at left-back. On the opposite side of defence, Laird could be seen in some matchday squads towards the end of this season and in the upcoming pre-season.
Bruno and Pogba partnership
Manchester United supporters have been encouraged in recent weeks by the continued good form of January signing Bruno Fernandes and his emerging partnership with Paul Pogba.
The Frenchman has only recently returned from an ankle injury which had threatened to keep him sidelined for the remainder of the normal season. However, Pogba has returned to the side in good shape and good form following the coronavirus hiatus.
On his comeback to first-team action, Pogba won the penalty which was dispatched by Bruno Fernandes to claim a point against Tottenham Hotspur.
The duo were linking up yet again yesterday, only this time off the pitch, as the Portuguese playmaker commented on Pogba’s Instagram post following the 2-1 extra-time win over Norwich City in the FA Cup.
Pogba and Bruno’s interaction has excited United fans who believe an understanding between the two midfield maestros could usher in a new era of success at Old Trafford.
There had been concerns that the pair could not operate together in the same starting XI, but recent performances suggest Ole Gunnar Solskjær’s are capable of accommodating both.
Ighalo in mentor role at Old Trafford
New signing Odion Ighalo has taken on something of a mentoring role at Old Trafford since extending his loan move at the club.
The Nigerian international has scored a handful of goals for United this season, his latest coming in the FA Cup Quarter-Final victory over Norwich City.
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His style as a bulldozing, 18-yard box centre-forward has been suggested as having an impact on United’s other strikers. Anthony Martial’s hat-trick against Sheffield United was not typical of the Frenchman but having worked closely on the training ground with Ighalo, it appears the former AS Monaco man has been learning a thing or two.
Similarly, Ighalo is 31 and by some stretch the most senior forward at the club. Marcus Rashford and Mason Greenwood – 22 and 18 years-old respectively – have the opportunity to learn a great deal from a well-travelled striker with excellent poacher’s instinct.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-06-28--Woman in her 30s dies after her car overturns on the M61

A woman has died after her car overturned in a horror crash on the M61 near Bolton this afternoon The motorway was closed following the smash on the southbound carriageway close to Rivington Services at around 12:45pm this afternoon ( Sunday ) .
Police have now revealed only one car was involved , a Kia Sportage , which left the motorway before overturning .
An air ambulance was seen landing nearby as part of a huge emergency service response .
However the driver , a woman in her 30s , had suffered fatal injuries and was pronounced dead at the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ The motorway was closed for more than four hours , with diversion in place around junction eight , whilst police dealt with the aftermath and accident investigators attended to carry out enquiries .
They are now appealing for any witnesses , any drivers with dash-cam footage or any other information , to come forward .
Sgt Chris Evans , from Lancashire Police ’ s Tactical Operations unit said : “ These are tragic circumstances and my thoughts are with the driver ’ s family and friends at this very sad and difficult time @ @ @ @ @ @ @ life and we are keen to establish exactly what has happened .
“ We would encourage any witnesses , or any drivers with dashcam footage which might show the incident , to come forward if you can assist our investigation.
” The road eventually re-opened shortly after 5:30pm this evening after officers had warned motorist to avoid the area to allow them to carry out their work .

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A woman has died after her car overturned in a horror crash on the M61 near Bolton this afternoon
The motorway was closed following the smash on the southbound carriageway close to Rivington Services at around 12:45pm this afternoon (Sunday).
Police have now revealed only one car was involved, a Kia Sportage, which left the motorway before overturning.
An air ambulance was seen landing nearby as part of a huge emergency service response.
However the driver, a woman in her 30s, had suffered fatal injuries and was pronounced dead at the scene Lancashire Police confirmed this evening.
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The motorway was closed for more than four hours, with diversion in place around junction eight, whilst police dealt with the aftermath and accident investigators attended to carry out enquiries.
They are now appealing for any witnesses, any drivers with dash-cam footage or any other information, to come forward.
Sgt Chris Evans, from Lancashire Police’s Tactical Operations unit said: “These are tragic circumstances and my thoughts are with the driver’s family and friends at this very sad and difficult time.
“A woman has lost her life and we are keen to establish exactly what has happened.
“We would encourage any witnesses, or any drivers with dashcam footage which might show the incident, to come forward if you can assist our investigation.”
The road eventually re-opened shortly after 5:30pm this evening after officers had warned motorist to avoid the area to allow them to carry out their work.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-06-28--Man City players follow two Pep Guardiola commands in Newcastle win

Two things that can always be said of Pep Guardiola 's Manchester City side are that they take every competition seriously and they hate losing .
It is why they have n't lost a domestic cup tie for 861 days , why they have so rarely lost consecutive games under this coach , and why they remain favourites to retain the FA Cup following a 2-0 victory over Newcastle .
The chasm between the teams is enormous , and the draw gave City the second lowest-ranked team left in the competition , but after energy-sapping defeat to Chelsea on Thursday @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
None of Pep Guardiola 's three previous visits to St James ' Park had been pleasant .
In their Centurions campaign they ground out a scrappy 1-0 win on a day that will be remembered more as the day Liverpool announced the signing Virgil van Dijk .
Last season a shock defeat nearly torpedoed their title hopes , and a late Jonjo Shelvey equaliser in their most recent meeting ruined hopes of catching Jurgen Klopp 's men this time round ( as well as spoiling Kevin De Bruyne 's thronker of a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ deemed a fully first choice XI due to the selection of Claudio Bravo , the designated cup keeper that had n't made any of the three previous matchdays squads due to injury .
Bravo 's presence was an indicator of both how much Guardiola values him and how low Leroy Sane - yet to start since returning to fitness - is in the manager 's thinking .
From the off this time though it was positive football on the front foot , with Newcastle 's box invaded twice in the opening minute .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ penned back in their own line doing whatever they could to avoid a goal and managed just 15 passes , with City clocking up 85 per cent possession and 188 passes before the drinks break .
It felt like a matter of if the Blues would score the first goal of the match rather than if , even if Andy Carroll was proving himself a handful on the occasional scrap Newcastle had .
As much as they dominated , Guardiola 's side were still grateful for a moment of madness to take the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ goal for 35 minutes , Fabian Schar gifted a penalty with some blatant pushing of Gabriel Jesus in the box .
Up stepped De Bruyne , belatedly the go-to penalty taker , and gave them one foot in the last four .
Newcastle 's lack of ambition up to that point meant it would always take a gigantic leap to change that situation as they were forced to now try to take the ball off a team that has spent years doing possession drills under the eye of one of the greatest managers @ @ @ @ @ @ @ was a criticism of City , their control of the game was not matched by the quality of their created chances .
After eight goals in the first two games back , it is now just three from the most recent two .
Some of that can be explained away by fatigue - Guardiola did warn performance levels would dip - but the concerns about goalscoring that are always brought up whenever Sergio Aguero is injured remain valid and Gabriel Jesus failed to find the net again .
For more than an hour @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Newcastle anywhere near their goal .
The biggest threat posed by Andy Carroll was an injury to Aymeric Laporte as the towering striker made a habit of careering into the Blues backline , eventually earning a booking for a third foul on the Frenchman .
However , the season has been blighted by defensive mistakes and Nicolas Otamendi proved almost as generous as Manquillo when he passed out of his own box straight to Allan Saint-Maximin , whose low ball into the box should have been buried rather than blasted over by substitute @ @ @ @ @ @ @ own replacements helped make the home team pay immediately .
Phil Foden , who shone brightly in the first two games but picked up an injury that kept him out of the defeat to Chelsea , travelled with the ball and then offloaded to Sterling , who cut in and bent an effort beyond Darlow and into the bottom corner .
With that , and the drinks break , the visitors could relax .
Kevin De Bruyne , who had orchestrated play from a deeper position in another terrific performance , and Kyle @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of Rodri and Joao Cancelo ahead of their game with Liverpool on Thursday .
With Cancelo , Bravo , Foden and John Stones back into the first team squad following injuries and Jesus playing a full 90 minutes , any worries over the strength in depth that have appeared this week appear less troubling now , and taking things one game at a time looks to be the best way to approach this largely unprecedented situation .
Beating the champions remains a priority as their rivalry looks certain to continue into next season @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the Newcastle game was more important was dismissed as a poker face by Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp .
As Roy Keane once said though , league winners ' medals do not contain the number of points you clock up .
A win on Thursday may fuel confidence and belief but City 's season will be remembered more by the number of trophies they win than the distance between first and second place .
In what must have been a difficult week for City that has contained three games and confirmation that Liverpool have @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , the players stuck to the principles that Guardiola has instilled in them and were rewarded .
With a winnable semi-final against Arsenal next month , a ninth domestic trophy out of the last eleven available definitely looks on the cards ahead of their tilt at the Champions League .

Two things that can always be said of Pep Guardiola's Manchester City side are that they take every competition seriously and they hate losing.
It is why they haven't lost a domestic cup tie for 861 days, why they have so rarely lost consecutive games under this coach, and why they remain favourites to retain the FA Cup following a 2-0 victory over Newcastle.
The chasm between the teams is enormous, and the draw gave City the second lowest-ranked team left in the competition, but after energy-sapping defeat to Chelsea on Thursday this did not look an easy prospect.
None of Pep Guardiola's three previous visits to St James' Park had been pleasant.
In their Centurions campaign they ground out a scrappy 1-0 win on a day that will be remembered more as the day Liverpool announced the signing Virgil van Dijk. Last season a shock defeat nearly torpedoed their title hopes, and a late Jonjo Shelvey equaliser in their most recent meeting ruined hopes of catching Jurgen Klopp's men this time round (as well as spoiling Kevin De Bruyne's thronker of a goal).
Nor could this be deemed a fully first choice XI due to the selection of Claudio Bravo, the designated cup keeper that hadn't made any of the three previous matchdays squads due to injury. Bravo's presence was an indicator of both how much Guardiola values him and how low Leroy Sane - yet to start since returning to fitness - is in the manager's thinking.
From the off this time though it was positive football on the front foot, with Newcastle's box invaded twice in the opening minute.
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The home team spent the first half penned back in their own line doing whatever they could to avoid a goal and managed just 15 passes, with City clocking up 85 per cent possession and 188 passes before the drinks break. It felt like a matter of if the Blues would score the first goal of the match rather than if, even if Andy Carroll was proving himself a handful on the occasional scrap Newcastle had.
As much as they dominated, Guardiola's side were still grateful for a moment of madness to take the lead. Having protected Karl Darlow's goal for 35 minutes, Fabian Schar gifted a penalty with some blatant pushing of Gabriel Jesus in the box.
Up stepped De Bruyne, belatedly the go-to penalty taker, and gave them one foot in the last four.
Newcastle's lack of ambition up to that point meant it would always take a gigantic leap to change that situation as they were forced to now try to take the ball off a team that has spent years doing possession drills under the eye of one of the greatest managers the world has seen.
If there was a criticism of City, their control of the game was not matched by the quality of their created chances. After eight goals in the first two games back, it is now just three from the most recent two.
Some of that can be explained away by fatigue - Guardiola did warn performance levels would dip - but the concerns about goalscoring that are always brought up whenever Sergio Aguero is injured remain valid and Gabriel Jesus failed to find the net again.
For more than an hour, City never looked close to allowing Newcastle anywhere near their goal. The biggest threat posed by Andy Carroll was an injury to Aymeric Laporte as the towering striker made a habit of careering into the Blues backline, eventually earning a booking for a third foul on the Frenchman.
However, the season has been blighted by defensive mistakes and Nicolas Otamendi proved almost as generous as Manquillo when he passed out of his own box straight to Allan Saint-Maximin, whose low ball into the box should have been buried rather than blasted over by substitute Dwight Gayle.
One of City's own replacements helped make the home team pay immediately. Phil Foden, who shone brightly in the first two games but picked up an injury that kept him out of the defeat to Chelsea, travelled with the ball and then offloaded to Sterling, who cut in and bent an effort beyond Darlow and into the bottom corner.
With that, and the drinks break, the visitors could relax. Kevin De Bruyne, who had orchestrated play from a deeper position in another terrific performance, and Kyle Walker were withdrawn for the fresh legs of Rodri and Joao Cancelo ahead of their game with Liverpool on Thursday.
With Cancelo, Bravo, Foden and John Stones back into the first team squad following injuries and Jesus playing a full 90 minutes, any worries over the strength in depth that have appeared this week appear less troubling now, and taking things one game at a time looks to be the best way to approach this largely unprecedented situation.
Beating the champions remains a priority as their rivalry looks certain to continue into next season, and the suggestion by Guardiola that the Newcastle game was more important was dismissed as a poker face by Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp.
As Roy Keane once said though, league winners' medals do not contain the number of points you clock up. A win on Thursday may fuel confidence and belief but City's season will be remembered more by the number of trophies they win than the distance between first and second place.
In what must have been a difficult week for City that has contained three games and confirmation that Liverpool have taken their Premier League trophy from them, the players stuck to the principles that Guardiola has instilled in them and were rewarded.
With a winnable semi-final against Arsenal next month, a ninth domestic trophy out of the last eleven available definitely looks on the cards ahead of their tilt at the Champions League.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-06-28--Man City player ratings - De Bruyne exceptional again

Could n't have had an easier return - his only exercise was for his vocal cords , organising his defence .
6 His runs forward , inter-changing with Mahrez and De Bruyne , were key - his cross brought the penalty .
7 Had a rugged encounter with Andy Carroll , predictably enough , but ensured the big Geordie was never a real problem .
7 Took a couple of hefty knocks from Carroll but had no other problems - so close with a header .
7 Looked nervy at first after his Chelsea debacle , but recovered to do @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 7 The outstanding player on the pitch , negating St Maximin , launching City attacks , and scoring calmly from the spot .
9 His contribution is not always evident , but he set the tempo for City and let De Bruyne do his stuff .
7 Did the hardest job , playing between the Newcastle lines , and created havoc at times .
Still a major asset .
8 Missed a couple of chances , but his presence kept that five-man defence stretched all night .
6 Didn ; t get much @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the shove from Schar for the penalty .
6 Kept plugging away against a mass defence and got his reward with a superb second goal .
7 ( for De Bruyne 71 ) Saw the game out 6

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Claudio Bravo
Couldn't have had an easier return - his only exercise was for his vocal cords, organising his defence. 6
Kyle Walker
His runs forward, inter-changing with Mahrez and De Bruyne, were key - his cross brought the penalty. 7
Nicolas Otamendi
Had a rugged encounter with Andy Carroll, predictably enough, but ensured the big Geordie was never a real problem. 7
Aymeric Laporte
Took a couple of hefty knocks from Carroll but had no other problems - so close with a header. 7
Benjamin Mendy
Looked nervy at first after his Chelsea debacle, but recovered to do a decent job at both ends. 7
Kevin De Bruyne
The outstanding player on the pitch, negating St Maximin, launching City attacks, and scoring calmly from the spot. 9
Ilkay Gundogan
His contribution is not always evident, but he set the tempo for City and let De Bruyne do his stuff. 7
David Silva
Did the hardest job, playing between the Newcastle lines, and created havoc at times. Still a major asset. 8
Riyad Mahrez
Missed a couple of chances, but his presence kept that five-man defence stretched all night. 6
Gabriel Jesus
Didn;t get much luck, but his work rate earned the shove from Schar for the penalty. 6
Raheem Sterling
Kept plugging away against a mass defence and got his reward with a superb second goal. 7
Subs
Phil Foden
(for Mahrez 63) assist for Sterling 7
Bernardo Silva
(for D. Silva 63) pleasant cameo 7
Joao Cancelo
(for Walker 71) nice easy 20 mins 6
Rodri
(for De Bruyne 71) Saw the game out 6
Not used: Ederson, Stones, Zinchenko, Sane, Harwood-Bellis


themanchestereveningnews--2020-06-28--Newcastle United vs Manchester City highlights

Manchester City returned to winning ways against Newcastle United in the FA Cup this evening , booking a semi-final meeting @ @ @ @ @ from Kevin de Bruyne and Raheem Sterling .
City , the current FA Cup holders @ @ @ @ @ as a priority after Liverpool finally secured the Premier League title this week .
Victory @ @ @ @ @ second successive season would complete a domestic cup double for Pep Guardiola 's side .
@ @ @ @ @ , is a Newcastle side who have looked good since the Premier League re-start and @ @ @ @ @ at St James Park in their last two meetings .
Guardiola will again be without @ @ @ @ @ Stones and Claudio Bravo remain doubts .
However , Phil Foden and Eric Garcia could @ @ @ @ @ at Chelsea .
The draw for the semi-finals will take place at half time of @ @ @ @ @ Manchester United , Arsenal and either Leicester or Chelsea still in the competition .
We @ @ @ @ @ , live updates and post-match reaction from St James Park .

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Manchester City returned to winning ways against Newcastle United in the FA Cup this evening, booking a semi-final meeting with Arsenal thanks to goals from Kevin de Bruyne and Raheem Sterling.
City, the current FA Cup holders, are treating the competition as a priority after Liverpool finally secured the Premier League title this week. Victory in the cup for a second successive season would complete a domestic cup double for Pep Guardiola's side. In their way, though, is a Newcastle side who have looked good since the Premier League re-start and have not lost to City at St James Park in their last two meetings.
Guardiola will again be without Sergio Aguero, while John Stones and Claudio Bravo remain doubts. However, Phil Foden and Eric Garcia could return after missing the defeat at Chelsea.
The draw for the semi-finals will take place at half time of City's game, with Manchester United, Arsenal and either Leicester or Chelsea still in the competition.
We'll bring you pre-match build-up, live updates and post-match reaction from St James Park.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-06-28--Police dog called Ted helps detain suspected flasher after car chase in Trafford

Officers said they received numerous calls about a man exposing himself in a number of different locations across Trafford this evening .
They identified a suspect in a car and after a short chase he crashed .
It is not known exactly where the pursuit came to an end , but a picture shared by Greater Manchester Police ( GMP ) showed a Ford Focus with its front end lodged in some bushes .
The suspect is said to have attempted to run away after crashing .
However a dog unit was called in and they said a police pooch @ @ @ @ @ @ @ who has now been arrested .
In a post on their Facebook page GMP Trafford South said : `` Following a number of concerning reports regarding a male exposing himself across the Trafford District , officers engaged in a short pursuit resulting in the vehicle crashing and a male trying to make off from officers on foot .
`` Thankfully Police Dog Ted was on hand and was able to successfully detain the male .
`` Many thanks to the public that made calls into GMP with sightings of the vehicle .
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A police dog has helped detain a suspected flasher after a car chase tonight.
Officers said they received numerous calls about a man exposing himself in a number of different locations across Trafford this evening.
They identified a suspect in a car and after a short chase he crashed.
(Image: GMP Trafford South (Facebook))
It is not known exactly where the pursuit came to an end, but a picture shared by Greater Manchester Police (GMP) showed a Ford Focus with its front end lodged in some bushes.
The suspect is said to have attempted to run away after crashing.
However a dog unit was called in and they said a police pooch called Ted helped them detain the suspect who has now been arrested.
(Image: GMP Trafford South (Facebook))
In a post on their Facebook page GMP Trafford South said: "Following a number of concerning reports regarding a male exposing himself across the Trafford District, officers engaged in a short pursuit resulting in the vehicle crashing and a male trying to make off from officers on foot.
"Thankfully Police Dog Ted was on hand and was able to successfully detain the male.
"Many thanks to the public that made calls into GMP with sightings of the vehicle. #BiteOfTheAction#GettingPawsOnWithTheSuspect"


themanchestereveningnews--2020-06-28--Man United told one signing can spark title challenge

Phil Neville believes Manchester United are only one signing away from challenging for the Premier League title again .
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer ’ s side have shown a marked improvement this year , in particular since the January signing of midfielder Bruno Fernandes .
United haven ’ t won the league since Sir Alex Ferguson ’ s retirement in 2013 and watched on as rivals Liverpool ended their 30-year wait for the title this season .
The Reds remain in the hunt for Champions League football for next season , currently sat five points behind Chelsea in fourth but have @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Lampard 's men .
Former defender Neville feels that , if they can hold on to Paul Pogba , United could be very close to challenging Liverpool again next season should they sign a world-class defender .
`` I think one more signing , ” Neville told Premier League Daily .
`` You think about Liverpool signing [ Virgil ] Van Dijk and Alisson in goal .
`` One or two more signings or [ Paul ] Pogba and one more signing playing to their absolute best .
I think United can get @ @ @ @ @ @ @ United need to target , Neville responded : `` Centre-back , you look at the impact Van Dijk had .
`` [ Harry ] Maguire has had a really strong impact but another real strong centre-back .
`` They ’ ve still got to be defensively sound .
One more signing and United can challenge . ''
Neville also said he could see another striker joining United ’ s ranks next season , but feels Marcus Rashford won ’ t be permanently stationed on the left wing .
He added : `` He @ @ @ @ @ @ @ develop into a centre-forward , 100 per cent .
`` But I think Rashford , [ Anthony ] Martial and [ Mason ] Greenwood like to play in and around a centre forward .
`` It would n't be a surprise if they still went into the transfer market and bought a centre forward .
`` But with Pogba and Fernandes and their type of creativity , Martial and Rashford and Greenwood will get better service .
`` It means that when they play a little loose , they 've got someone in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ . ''

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Phil Neville believes Manchester United are only one signing away from challenging for the Premier League title again.
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer’s side have shown a marked improvement this year, in particular since the January signing of midfielder Bruno Fernandes.
United haven’t won the league since Sir Alex Ferguson’s retirement in 2013 and watched on as rivals Liverpool ended their 30-year wait for the title this season.
The Reds remain in the hunt for Champions League football for next season, currently sat five points behind Chelsea in fourth but have an easier run of fixtures than Frank Lampard's men.
Former defender Neville feels that, if they can hold on to Paul Pogba, United could be very close to challenging Liverpool again next season should they sign a world-class defender.
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"I think one more signing,” Neville told Premier League Daily. "You think about Liverpool signing [Virgil] Van Dijk and Alisson in goal.
"One or two more signings or [Paul] Pogba and one more signing playing to their absolute best. I think United can get closer."
Pressed on which area United need to target, Neville responded: "Centre-back, you look at the impact Van Dijk had.
"[Harry] Maguire has had a really strong impact but another real strong centre-back.
"They’ve still got to be defensively sound. One more signing and United can challenge."
Neville also said he could see another striker joining United’s ranks next season, but feels Marcus Rashford won’t be permanently stationed on the left wing.
He added: "He'll [Solskjaer] want Rashford to develop into a centre-forward, 100 per cent.
"But I think Rashford, [Anthony] Martial and [Mason] Greenwood like to play in and around a centre forward.
"It wouldn't be a surprise if they still went into the transfer market and bought a centre forward.
"But with Pogba and Fernandes and their type of creativity, Martial and Rashford and Greenwood will get better service.
"It means that when they play a little loose, they've got someone in Fernandes who will play that killer pass."


themanchestereveningnews--2020-06-28--Kerry Katona looks stunning in micro hotpants

Kerry Katona showed off a stunning new look as she posed during a gym workout .
The mother-of-five wowed in a colourful pair of micro hotpants with a mint and lilac-coloured cropped top .
She teamed her gym clothes with pink and blue Louis Vuitton high-top trainers and Gucci socks , and a slick of pink lipstick to complete her eye-catching outfit .
The compliments came pouring in after she shared snaps on her Instagram and many fans told her that she looked uncannily like another celeb .
`` You look like Denise Van Outen , '' said one .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ bit like Denise Van Outen , '' said another .
Former Atomic Kitten singer Kerry , who has been working out with her personal trainer boyfriend Ryan Mahoney , was praised on her gym-honed physique .
`` Looking mint lass , '' said one .
`` You look amazing !
You are my inspiration , '' commented another fan .
`` You look stunning Kerry , '' said another .
And another fan described the look as '80s glam . '
At the start of the year Kerry revealed she 'd lost weight @ @ @ @ @ @ @ top of her emotions .
Posing in her bra and knickers while backstage in panto , she flexed her muscles and showed off her abs .
She wrote on her Instagram : `` Got to say credit where credit is due , I ’ ve kept my word to myself to stay in shape , quit smoking and just in general have a healthier lifestyle , not just for the benefits of losing weight and keeping it off but even more so for my state of mind .
`` I have never ever @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of myself , my emotions , my decisions and my over all wellbeing ! ''
Kerry also credited weight loss injections for the overhaul .

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Kerry Katona showed off a stunning new look as she posed during a gym workout.
The mother-of-five wowed in a colourful pair of micro hotpants with a mint and lilac-coloured cropped top.
She teamed her gym clothes with pink and blue Louis Vuitton high-top trainers and Gucci socks, and a slick of pink lipstick to complete her eye-catching outfit.
The compliments came pouring in after she shared snaps on her Instagram and many fans told her that she looked uncannily like another celeb.
(Image: Kerry Katona Instagram)
"You look like Denise Van Outen," said one.
"You look fab here .. a bit like Denise Van Outen," said another.
Former Atomic Kitten singer Kerry, who has been working out with her personal trainer boyfriend Ryan Mahoney, was praised on her gym-honed physique.
"Looking mint lass," said one.
"You look amazing! You are my inspiration," commented another fan.
"You look stunning Kerry," said another.
And another fan described the look as '80s glam.'
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At the start of the year Kerry revealed she'd lost weight, quit smoking and was feeling on top of her emotions.
Posing in her bra and knickers while backstage in panto, she flexed her muscles and showed off her abs.
She wrote on her Instagram: "Got to say credit where credit is due, I’ve kept my word to myself to stay in shape, quit smoking and just in general have a healthier lifestyle, not just for the benefits of losing weight and keeping it off but even more so for my state of mind.
"I have never ever felt more on top and in control of myself, my emotions, my decisions and my over all wellbeing!"
Kerry also credited weight loss injections for the overhaul.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-06-28--Kate Ferdinand returns to exercise routine with  Rio

Pregnant Kate Ferdinand has returned to her exercise routine with husband Rio after announcing that they 're expecting their first baby together .
The first-time mum-to-be showed off her tiny bump in a white vest top as she worked out alongside her Manchester United legend hubby in the garden .
The former TOWIE star was welcomed back by fans after taking four weeks out from their regular Ferdinand Fitness sessions on YouTube , and she admitted it was tough .
`` Having not trained for a while this was a HARD challenge to come back to , it was one @ @ @ @ @ @ @ she said on her Instagram .
Before beginning the half hour session she stood to the side and explained she was back , with a bump .
`` With an extra little being , I 've got a bump , '' delighted Kate told her fans .
Kate , 29 , explained to her followers that she was going to be doing modified versions of the exercises while Rio would be working 'extra hard . '
`` I 'm pregnant so I 'm going to be doing modified versions , '' she said @ @ @ @ @ @ @ received medical advice before taking part , and she urged others who are pregnant to do the same before following their routine .
`` Please if you are pregnant , because we 're not qualified just check before you do do any of this , '' she said .
`` I do n't want you causing any harm . ''
As Kate set off with the exercise , including squats and lunges , she declared : `` I 'm back and I have n't been here for a while . ''
But she @ @ @ @ @ @ @ active by enjoying walks and with pilates .
`` Amazing !
I ’ m 14 weeks and the sickness and nausea is killing me ! ''
one fan admired .
`` Where ’ s the bump ?
Is that an old picture ?
If not Wow , '' commented another .
As the pair ended the routine Kate joked : `` One thing that 's being annoying me in lockdown , my belly is getting larger and Rio seems to be getting abs . ''
Kate , who is a doting stepmother to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 13 , Tate , 11 , and Tia , nine , recently shared their exciting news by posting a video of the moment she told the children .
The fitness fanatic told the Mail Online : `` I think being pregnant it does change , you are a bit more tired at times but I try to stay active as it 's good for my mind .
`` We go for walks with the family , stuff like that , it does n't always have to be crazy exercise just as long as @ @ @ @ @ @ @ sitting , you still feel good . ''
The couple , who married in September , were sitting around the table chatting with the children , who Rio had with his late wife Rebecca Ellison , when Kate broke the news .
Lorenz , Tate and Tia jumped to their feet and the family cheered and hugged each other as they shared their joy .
Kate and Rio started dating in 2017 and the couple married in September 2019 .
Their story featured in the documentary , Rio and Kate : Becoming a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 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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Pregnant Kate Ferdinand has returned to her exercise routine with husband Rio after announcing that they're expecting their first baby together.
The first-time mum-to-be showed off her tiny bump in a white vest top as she worked out alongside her Manchester United legend hubby in the garden.
The former TOWIE star was welcomed back by fans after taking four weeks out from their regular Ferdinand Fitness sessions on YouTube, and she admitted it was tough.
"Having not trained for a while this was a HARD challenge to come back to, it was one of our toughest workouts yet," she said on her Instagram.
Before beginning the half hour session she stood to the side and explained she was back, with a bump.
(Image: YouTube/Ferdinand Fitness)
"With an extra little being, I've got a bump," delighted Kate told her fans.
Kate, 29, explained to her followers that she was going to be doing modified versions of the exercises while Rio would be working 'extra hard.'
"I'm pregnant so I'm going to be doing modified versions," she said.
Kate reassured viewers that she'd received medical advice before taking part, and she urged others who are pregnant to do the same before following their routine.
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"Please if you are pregnant, because we're not qualified just check before you do do any of this," she said.
"I don't want you causing any harm."
As Kate set off with the exercise, including squats and lunges, she declared: "I'm back and I haven't been here for a while."
But she told fans that she had been keeping active by enjoying walks and with pilates.
"Amazing! I’m 14 weeks and the sickness and nausea is killing me!" one fan admired.
(Image: YouTube/Ferdinand Fitness)
"Where’s the bump? Is that an old picture? If not Wow," commented another.
As the pair ended the routine Kate joked: "One thing that's being annoying me in lockdown, my belly is getting larger and Rio seems to be getting abs."
Kate, who is a doting stepmother to her hubby's three children Lorenz, 13, Tate, 11, and Tia, nine, recently shared their exciting news by posting a video of the moment she told the children.
The fitness fanatic told the Mail Online : "I think being pregnant it does change, you are a bit more tired at times but I try to stay active as it's good for my mind.
"We go for walks with the family, stuff like that, it doesn't always have to be crazy exercise just as long as you're moving more than you're sitting, you still feel good."
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The couple, who married in September, were sitting around the table chatting with the children, who Rio had with his late wife Rebecca Ellison, when Kate broke the news.
Lorenz, Tate and Tia jumped to their feet and the family cheered and hugged each other as they shared their joy.
Kate and Rio 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--2020-06-28--Man City to play Arsenal in FA Cup semi-final at Wembley

Manchester City will play Arsenal in the semi-final of the FA Cup .
Manchester United will play Chelsea in the @ @ @ @ @ the first semi-final spot last night when a late extra-time goal got them past Norwich @ @ @ @ @ a late goal - this time within 90 minutes - to beat Sheffield United earlier @ @ @ @ @ berth , while Chelsea beat Leicester City to reach the last four .
And Man @ @ @ @ @ United this evening to complete the semi-final line-up .
The draw for the semi-finals was @ @ @ @ @ tie at St James ’ Park .
The semi-finals will be played at Wembley on @ @ @ @ @ , while the final is scheduled for August 1 .

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Manchester City will play Arsenal in the semi-final of the FA Cup.
Manchester United will play Chelsea in the other semi-final.
United earned the first semi-final spot last night when a late extra-time goal got them past Norwich City.
Arsenal also needed a late goal - this time within 90 minutes - to beat Sheffield United earlier today and book their Wembley berth, while Chelsea beat Leicester City to reach the last four.
And Man City then breezed past Newcastle United this evening to complete the semi-final line-up.
The draw for the semi-finals was made during half-time of the tie at St James’ Park.
The semi-finals will be played at Wembley on the weekend of July 18-19, while the final is scheduled for August 1.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-06-28--Manchester United to play Chelsea in FA Cup semi-final at Wembley

Manchester United have been drawn against Chelsea in the semi-final of the FA Cup .
Arsenal will play either Manchester @ @ @ @ @ other semi-final .
United earned the first semi-final spot last night when a late extra-time @ @ @ @ @ City .
Arsenal also needed a late goal - this time within 90 minutes - @ @ @ @ @ today and book their Wembley berth , while Chelsea beat Leicester City to reach the @ @ @ @ @ host City this evening for the chance to join Solskjaer ’ s side in the @ @ @ @ @ for the semi-finals was made during half-time of the tie at St James ’ Park @ @ @ @ @ played at Wembley on the weekend of July 18-19 , while the final is scheduled @ @ @ @

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Manchester United have been drawn against Chelsea in the semi-final of the FA Cup.
Arsenal will play either Manchester City or Newcastle in the other semi-final.
United earned the first semi-final spot last night when a late extra-time goal got them past Norwich City.
Arsenal also needed a late goal - this time within 90 minutes - to beat Sheffield United earlier today and book their Wembley berth, while Chelsea beat Leicester City to reach the last four.
Newcastle United host City this evening for the chance to join Solskjaer’s side in the last four.
The draw for the semi-finals was made during half-time of the tie at St James’ Park.
The semi-finals will be played at Wembley on the weekend of July 18-19, while the final is scheduled for August 1.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-06-28--Micah Richards outlines what Jesus must do to become as good as Sergio Aguero

Former Manchester City defender Micah Richards has outlined what Gabriel Jesus must do to become as good as Sergio Aguero .
Jesus ’ move to City in 2017 was regarded as a long-term strategy to prepare for life without Aguero in years to come .
A fee of £28.8million brought the highly-rated Brazilian to the Etihad Stadium almost three years ago and his time in Manchester so far has been a success .
The forward has won the Premier League , the FA Cup and the Carabao Cup , but is still often forced to play second fiddle to the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ may look at bolstering their attacking options in the summer , he feels Jesus must start scoring in the big games like Aguero does .
“ For Jesus , he has been so unfortunate that he has got a top player in Aguero in front of him , ” he told Match of the Day before City ’ s FA Cup clash with Newcastle United .
“ His goal record is actually good , 65 games and 48 goals when he has started .
It is amazing .
“ For me , I @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
Aguero always scores in the big games , like I said he is good , but I think to get on the same level as Aguero he needs to score in the important games .
“ If he does that he will get more of a run in the team .
But I think during the summer , that striker position is somewhere where they are going to be looking .
”

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Former Manchester City defender Micah Richards has outlined what Gabriel Jesus must do to become as good as Sergio Aguero.
Jesus’ move to City in 2017 was regarded as a long-term strategy to prepare for life without Aguero in years to come.
A fee of £28.8million brought the highly-rated Brazilian to the Etihad Stadium almost three years ago and his time in Manchester so far has been a success.
The forward has won the Premier League, the FA Cup and the Carabao Cup, but is still often forced to play second fiddle to the Argentine.
And while Richards believes City may look at bolstering their attacking options in the summer, he feels Jesus must start scoring in the big games like Aguero does.
“For Jesus, he has been so unfortunate that he has got a top player in Aguero in front of him,” he told Match of the Day before City’s FA Cup clash with Newcastle United.
“His goal record is actually good, 65 games and 48 goals when he has started. It is amazing.
“For me, I just think he is missing something special. Aguero always scores in the big games, like I said he is good, but I think to get on the same level as Aguero he needs to score in the important games.
“If he does that he will get more of a run in the team. But I think during the summer, that striker position is somewhere where they are going to be looking.”


themanchestereveningnews--2020-06-28--Pictures: Newcastle United vs Man City FA Cup quarter-final

Manchester City travelled to St James ' Park to take on Newcastle in a bid to reach FA Cup semi-finals @ @ @ @ @ of the FA Cup when they take on Newcastle United in the quarter-finals .
Having @ @ @ @ @ to Liverpool , City are now concentrating on the cup competitions with Pep Guardiola making @ @ @ @ @ success in both the FA Cup and the Champions League .
The Blues ' to @ @ @ @ @ off the back of defeat to Chelsea on Thursday , while the home side have @ @ @ @ @ since the Premier League restart .
The winner books a place in the semi-finals , @ @ @ @ @ Wembley on the weekend of July 18-19 .
See images from tonight 's match on @ @ @

Manchester City travelled to St James' Park to take on Newcastle in a bid to reach FA Cup semi-finals
Manchester City continue their defence of the FA Cup when they take on Newcastle United in the quarter-finals.
Having lost the Premier League title to Liverpool, City are now concentrating on the cup competitions with Pep Guardiola making clear he is aiming for success in both the FA Cup and the Champions League.
The Blues' to St James' Park comes off the back of defeat to Chelsea on Thursday, while the home side have won one and drawn one since the Premier League restart.
The winner books a place in the semi-finals, which both take place at Wembley on the weekend of July 18-19.
See images from tonight's match on Tyneside below.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-06-28--Kimberley Hart Simpson's amazing journey from McDonald's to Coronation Street

Her character is Coronation Street ’ s latest addition and has already ruffled a few feathers - but for actress Kimberly Hart Simpson , it ’ s been a long road to get to her goal .
The 33-year-old star has made her Weatherfield debut as Nicky Wheatley - the new love interest of widower Daniel Osbourne .
Nicky first appeared just over a week ago after Adam Barlow talked Daniel into going out to encourage him to try and move on following the death of his wife Sinead in October .
But while Nicky looks like a potential Sinead @ @ @ @ @ @ @ any different .
Nicky revealed the bomshell that she is a sex worker - and was so upset he threw £40 at her and stormed out hurt and humiliated .
After he 'd calmed down , he rang Nicky and booked some time with her at a hotel to talk - costing him a cool £220 .
But that ’ s not going to be it for Nicky , who is set to be a feature in Daniel ’ s life , meaning we 'll be seeing a lot more of Kimberly in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ for any actor to join the ITV soap , for Kimberly it is extra special because it took her a decade of auditions - and a string of quirky jobs - to land her dream role .
You may recognise Kimberly played Beverley in Hollyoaks earlier this year and has also appeared in the Sky One comedy Mount Pleasant .
But Corrie was her goal - and over the years she has auditioned for a number of roles on the ITV soap .
“ I recently looked through my backlog of Coronation Street @ @ @ @ @ @ @ for weeks , '' she said .
“ I remember the latest one that I went for was a Lolly , which was Kate ’ s old friend .
“ At one point I was in talks about playing Maddie but then she was going to be a lot younger and I was slightly over the age threshold for that part .
“ There were also quite a lot of one or two episode roles I went for .
“ After a while I did this bold thing - I do n't know @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to do it - I said to my agent , ' I don ’ t want to go for any small parts there - will do one or two episode parts anywhere else , I don ’ t mind .
But Corrie , it has to be something substantial ' . ''
Kimberly has worked a number of jobs to help pay the bills - she ’ s worked at Fitness First , been a manager at Oldham 's McDonald ’ s restaurant and also created stage decorations using her recently discovered gift @ @ @ @ @ @ @ company Visual Architects - which designs and installs decor for clubs , bars and festivals , as well as hosting Illuminaughty events - she embarked on a road trip that changed her outlook on life .
She said : “ I ended up driving their van from Stockport to Ibiza all by myself .
“ Then I broke down .
It was a bit of a disaster at first .
But then I ended up staying out for a season and also went to Dubai .
It was a great time .
“ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ that again .
But what a great thing to say I 've done .
That 's probably the reason why it worked round this time with Corrie because I walked into that audition and thought , 'whatever you say , I 'm already happy and you can ’ t change that ' .
“ When you audition it 's less about that moment on tape - they want to see the personality of the person they ’ re going to work with and I think that 's really important .
“ Are you @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , are you going to annoy people .
We spoke a lot about life and about Ibiza as well , when I took a year off from acting to find myself .
“ So , having that year away , sitting in sunsets and meeting all the beautiful people set me up for the rest of my life.
” Growing up in Rhyl , North Wales , Corrie was a fixture - her parents both loved watching it , and she joked 'no one dared to ring ' while it was on TV @ @ @ @ @ @ @ young age it was Kimberly 's goal to get her feet on the famous cobbles .
She credits her dad , Kevin , who died in 2007 , with giving her her creative streak .
“ My dad was a drummer , a musician , '' she said .
`` I think we had the same mindset - probably where I got it from - about the arts and performing .
So he was a great support in that and really backed it , as did everybody in my family .
“ My @ @ @ @ @ @ @ person whereas my dad was born in Oldham .
So I 've got half and half and I think that 's the reason I can tap into northern culture .
They both loved Corrie .
“ But in particular , I think dad got so excited about the prospect of me being on it .
“ If he knew now that I 'd reached the goal of what he ’ d asked for and what I 've always wanted , I think it would have done him over .
“ It would have @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , but I know that , you know - he will know.
” Coronation Street airs Mondays Wednesdays and Fridays at 7.30pm on ITV .

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Her character is Coronation Street’s latest addition and has already ruffled a few feathers - but for actress Kimberly Hart Simpson, it’s been a long road to get to her goal.
The 33-year-old star has made her Weatherfield debut as Nicky Wheatley - the new love interest of widower Daniel Osbourne.
Nicky first appeared just over a week ago after Adam Barlow talked Daniel into going out to encourage him to try and move on following the death of his wife Sinead in October.
But while Nicky looks like a potential Sinead replacement, Nicky couldn’t be any different.
Nicky revealed the bomshell that she is a sex worker - and was so upset he threw £40 at her and stormed out hurt and humiliated.
After he'd calmed down, he rang Nicky and booked some time with her at a hotel to talk - costing him a cool £220.
But that’s not going to be it for Nicky, who is set to be a feature in Daniel’s life, meaning we'll be seeing a lot more of Kimberly in Coronation Street.
While it's exciting for any actor to join the ITV soap, for Kimberly it is extra special because it took her a decade of auditions - and a string of quirky jobs - to land her dream role.
You may recognise Kimberly played Beverley in Hollyoaks earlier this year and has also appeared in the Sky One comedy Mount Pleasant.
But Corrie was her goal - and over the years she has auditioned for a number of roles on the ITV soap.
“I recently looked through my backlog of Coronation Street auditions and I could have been there for weeks," she said.
“I remember the latest one that I went for was a Lolly, which was Kate’s old friend.
“At one point I was in talks about playing Maddie but then she was going to be a lot younger and I was slightly over the age threshold for that part.
“There were also quite a lot of one or two episode roles I went for.
“After a while I did this bold thing - I don't know if I recommend it for other people to do it - I said to my agent, 'I don’t want to go for any small parts there - will do one or two episode parts anywhere else, I don’t mind. But Corrie, it has to be something substantial'."
(Image: Kimberly Hart-Simpson)
Kimberly has worked a number of jobs to help pay the bills - she’s worked at Fitness First, been a manager at Oldham's McDonald’s restaurant and also created stage decorations using her recently discovered gift for sewing.
While working at Hyde-based company Visual Architects - which designs and installs decor for clubs, bars and festivals, as well as hosting Illuminaughty events - she embarked on a road trip that changed her outlook on life.
She said: “I ended up driving their van from Stockport to Ibiza all by myself.
“Then I broke down. It was a bit of a disaster at first. But then I ended up staying out for a season and also went to Dubai. It was a great time.
“I mean, I'll never do that again. But what a great thing to say I've done. That's probably the reason why it worked round this time with Corrie because I walked into that audition and thought, 'whatever you say, I'm already happy and you can’t change that'.
“When you audition it's less about that moment on tape - they want to see the personality of the person they’re going to work with and I think that's really important.
“Are you likeable, can you look after yourself, are you going to annoy people. We spoke a lot about life and about Ibiza as well, when I took a year off from acting to find myself.
“So, having that year away, sitting in sunsets and meeting all the beautiful people set me up for the rest of my life.”
(Image: Instagram)
Growing up in Rhyl, North Wales, Corrie was a fixture - her parents both loved watching it, and she joked 'no one dared to ring' while it was on TV.
So much so that from a young age it was Kimberly's goal to get her feet on the famous cobbles.
She credits her dad, Kevin, who died in 2007, with giving her her creative streak.
“My dad was a drummer, a musician," she said.
"I think we had the same mindset - probably where I got it from - about the arts and performing. So he was a great support in that and really backed it, as did everybody in my family.
(Image: Instagram)
“My mum is a through and through Welsh person whereas my dad was born in Oldham. So I've got half and half and I think that's the reason I can tap into northern culture. They both loved Corrie.
“But in particular, I think dad got so excited about the prospect of me being on it.
“If he knew now that I'd reached the goal of what he’d asked for and what I've always wanted, I think it would have done him over.
“It would have been a brilliant moment to tell him, but I know that, you know - he will know.”
Coronation Street airs Mondays Wednesdays and Fridays at 7.30pm on ITV.