themanchestereveningnews--2020-11-12--Man City evening headlines as De Boer gives Nathan Ake injury update

Here are your Manchester City evening headlines for Thursday , November 12 .
After being withdrawn just six minutes into the Netherlands ’ friendly against Spain on Wednesday night , Manchester City defender Nathan Ake has described his injury as “ frustrating ” .
The 25-year-old suffered a suspected hamstring injury in the 1-1 draw , which saw Rodri , Eric Garcia , and Ferran Torres feature , and will now return to City , Frank de Boer has confirmed .
“ Nathan is going back to Manchester , ” the Netherlands boss explained .
In reference to Ake ’ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ I do n't think this game needed to be played .
Money is very important but we also need to look after our players .
“ All interested parties need to sit down and talk because the health of our players is important .
We all agree about that , and decisions need to be made.
” , meanwhile , took to social media after the game and vowed to return : “ Frustrating night !
Hope to be back soon !
” England head coach Gareth Southgate has called out Roy Keane @ @ @ @ @ @ @ after the right-back conceded a penalty in City ’ s 1-1 draw with Liverpool .
Speaking at half-time on Sky Sports , Keane said : “ He 's ( Mane ) up against an idiot .
People tell me Kyle Walker is playing well , I do n't think so .
He 's 30 years of age , international player .
He 's a car crash , he keeps making these types of mistakes and rightly punished for it.
” Southgate has today responded .
“ I think he ’ s playing extremely @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , I think personal criticism less so , I think we have to be careful about that .
“ I ’ m very happy with what Kyle is doing .
He ’ s playing every game for his club because the manager trusts him and feels he needs him so if he ’ s doing that for Pep [ Guardiola ] it ’ s an indication of the quality.
” Over the international break , both City and Liverpool and lost key defenders to injuries .
Ake pulled his hamstring while on duty @ @ @ @ @ @ @ is expected to miss much of the season after suffering a knee injury with England which has required surgery .
The injuries vindicate the complaints of and , who expressed their concern at the decision to allow three substitutes instead of five this season despite changing the rule in the last campaign .
“ We talked about five substitutions , ” when asked what his conversation with Klopp was about after their teams met at the weekend .
“ There are many guys with many , many cases .
Around the world five @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 's totally the opposite .
We 've talked about this many times.
” He added to Sky Sports : “ Trent Alexander-Arnold , international English player , now injured .
Here we believe we are more special , we do n't protect the players , so that is why it is a disaster .
“ This calendar came from a year before and I will demand for players to come back otherwise it will be difficult to maintain it.
” It remains to be seen whether the Premier League will reverse the substitution @ @ @ @ @ @ @ break only further support Klopp and Guardiola ’ s complaints .

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Here are your Manchester City evening headlines for Thursday, November 12.
Ake injury update
After being withdrawn just six minutes into the Netherlands’ friendly against Spain on Wednesday night, Manchester City defender Nathan Ake has described his injury as “frustrating”.
The 25-year-old suffered a suspected hamstring injury in the 1-1 draw, which saw Rodri, Eric Garcia, and Ferran Torres feature, and will now return to City, Frank de Boer has confirmed.
“Nathan is going back to Manchester,” the Netherlands boss explained.
In reference to Ake’s injury, he added: “I don't think this game needed to be played. Money is very important but we also need to look after our players.
“All interested parties need to sit down and talk because the health of our players is important. We all agree about that, and decisions need to be made.”
Ake , meanwhile, took to social media after the game and vowed to return: “Frustrating night! Hope to be back soon!”
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Southgate defends Walker from Keane criticism
England head coach Gareth Southgate has called out Roy Keane for the pundit’s criticism of Kyle Walker after the right-back conceded a penalty in City’s 1-1 draw with Liverpool.
Speaking at half-time on Sky Sports, Keane said: “He's (Mane) up against an idiot. People tell me Kyle Walker is playing well, I don't think so. He's 30 years of age, international player. He's a car crash, he keeps making these types of mistakes and rightly punished for it.”
Southgate has today responded. “I think he’s playing extremely well. Observations and analysis are fine, I think personal criticism less so, I think we have to be careful about that.
“I’m very happy with what Kyle is doing. He’s playing every game for his club because the manager trusts him and feels he needs him so if he’s doing that for Pep [Guardiola] it’s an indication of the quality.”
Opinion: Injuries have vindicated Klopp and Guardiola complaints
Over the international break, both City and Liverpool and lost key defenders to injuries.
Ake pulled his hamstring while on duty with the Netherlands, while Joe Gomez is expected to miss much of the season after suffering a knee injury with England which has required surgery.
The injuries vindicate the complaints of Guardiola and Jurgen Klopp , who expressed their concern at the decision to allow three substitutes instead of five this season despite changing the rule in the last campaign.
“We talked about five substitutions,” Guardiola said when asked what his conversation with Klopp was about after their teams met at the weekend.
“There are many guys with many, many cases. Around the world five subs are key, but here it's totally the opposite. We've talked about this many times.”
He added to Sky Sports: “Trent Alexander-Arnold, international English player, now injured. Here we believe we are more special, we don't protect the players, so that is why it is a disaster.
“This calendar came from a year before and I will demand for players to come back otherwise it will be difficult to maintain it.”
It remains to be seen whether the Premier League will reverse the substitution decision, but injuries during the international break only further support Klopp and Guardiola’s complaints.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-11-12--88 schools hit by Covid cases since start of October half term

The number of schools with confirmed Covid cases since the beginning of the half term break has now reached 88 .
With headteachers yesterday warning parents to expect 'major disruption ' in the weeks ahead , bubbles of pupils are continuing to be sent home to isolate on a daily basis .
In the first half of the autumn term the number of schools affected by the virus reached more than 580 .
Now we 're collating figures of cases confirmed since the start of the October half term break .
With councils not issuing the information to us , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ us informed , so the true figure is expected to be much higher .
Today 's list includes a number of schools where the virus is having a huge impact on staffing numbers .
The Albion Academy in Salford has 30 staff absent and is now having four out of five year groups in school each day until the end of lockdown .
In a letter to parents , headteacher Jason Roberts said : `` To have 25 % of our teaching capacity missing makes the task of delivering lessons incredibly difficult .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ teachers where appropriate and where the risk to educational stability supports it .
`` For example , we would always seek to use a subject specialist for an absence over 24 hours .
This will be a similar position in many other schools as we all fight to get both the quality supply teachers alongside the subject specialists .
This is therefore a critical point for us to maintain stability but also remain open to as many students as we can . ''
Other Salford schools continue to be affected too - we @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of the city 's schoolchildren on average are self-isolating every day .
At Co-op Academy Walkden , there has been ' a noticeable increase in positive cases since the end of last term , spread across all five year groups ' , with an increasing number of absent staff .
Irlam and Cadishead Academy has had a number of confirmed cases and there 's been a positive case in Year 11 at Salford City Academy .
Staffing is also causing problems elsewhere , including Ladybridge High in Bolton , where 17 staff are @ @ @ @ @ @ @ had a number of pupils isolating following a positive case - have been sent home as a result .
If staffing levels remain so low , parents have been told that Year 9 will need to work remotely for most of next week , with Year 10 off the following week .
At The Derby High in Bury , Year 8s have been told to stay home tomorrow ( Friday ) because 'teacher absence due to Covid ' means there are n't enough people to teach .
The figures come amid growing concern @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to take their GCSE exams next year .
Today headteachers in Wigan have urged parents to help them lobby the government for a rethink over exams .
They say it would be unfair for pupils , who have spent time isolating , to be tested alongside youngsters in other areas of the country who have been largely unaffected by the virus .
Has your school had to send children home to self-isolate ?
Let us know in the comments here or email the details to emma.gill @ reachplc.com .
• The Albion Academy @ @ @ @ @ @ @ cases , year groups in school for four out of five days ) • St Winifred 's RC Catholic Primary , Heaton Mersey , Stockport - ( Year 4 , some isolating for a second time ) • Hazel Grove High , Stockport - ( Five confirmed cases - 3 staff and students from Years 8 and 9 ) The full list of schools with confirmed cases since schools broke up for October half term : • Birchfields Primary , Fallowfield - ( Reception isolating for a second time , plus confirmed cases @ @ @ @ @ @ @ St Luke 's CE Primary , Weaste , Salford - ( Cases confirmed in the Year 1/2 and Year 3/4 bubbles ) • Bolton St Catherine 's Academy , Bolton - ( Case confirmed in Year 9 and staff member in secondary/sixth form positive ) • St Joseph 's RC High , Horwich , Bolton - ( Cases confirmed in Years 8 , 9 , 10 and 11 - whole of Years 9 and 10 isolating ) • Newman RC College , Oldham - ( Number of staff affected , year groups doing @ @ @ @ @ @ @ day at home ) • Romiley Primary , Stockport - ( Two confirmed cases in Year 1 , minor staff changes to cover for absence ) • The Kingsway , Cheadle - ( cases in Years 7 and 9 confirmed over half term , further cases in Years 8 and 9 since ) • Cheadle Hulme School , Cheadle - ( Cases confirmed in Years 6 , 7 and 12 over half term and Year 10 affected since ) • Altrincham CE Primary , Altrincham , Trafford - ( Three pupils and nine @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and pupils isolating ) • Dowson Primary Academy , Hyde , Tameside - ( Two further staff members positive , close contacts isolating , no bubbles closed ) Has your school had to send children home to self-isolate ?
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The number of schools with confirmed Covid cases since the beginning of the half term break has now reached 88.
With headteachers yesterday warning parents to expect 'major disruption' in the weeks ahead, bubbles of pupils are continuing to be sent home to isolate on a daily basis.
In the first half of the autumn term the number of schools affected by the virus reached more than 580. Now we're collating figures of cases confirmed since the start of the October half term break.
With councils not issuing the information to us, we are largely reliant on parents keeping us informed, so the true figure is expected to be much higher.
Today's list includes a number of schools where the virus is having a huge impact on staffing numbers.
The Albion Academy in Salford has 30 staff absent and is now having four out of five year groups in school each day until the end of lockdown.
In a letter to parents, headteacher Jason Roberts said: "To have 25% of our teaching capacity missing makes the task of delivering lessons incredibly difficult. We have attempted to use external supply teachers where appropriate and where the risk to educational stability supports it.
"For example, we would always seek to use a subject specialist for an absence over 24 hours. This will be a similar position in many other schools as we all fight to get both the quality supply teachers alongside the subject specialists. This is therefore a critical point for us to maintain stability but also remain open to as many students as we can."
Other Salford schools continue to be affected too - we reported earlier today how more than 2,100 of the city's schoolchildren on average are self-isolating every day.
At Co-op Academy Walkden, there has been 'a noticeable increase in positive cases since the end of last term, spread across all five year groups', with an increasing number of absent staff.
Irlam and Cadishead Academy has had a number of confirmed cases and there's been a positive case in Year 11 at Salford City Academy.
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Staffing is also causing problems elsewhere, including Ladybridge High in Bolton, where 17 staff are absent and Year 8 - which already had a number of pupils isolating following a positive case - have been sent home as a result.
If staffing levels remain so low, parents have been told that Year 9 will need to work remotely for most of next week, with Year 10 off the following week.
At The Derby High in Bury, Year 8s have been told to stay home tomorrow (Friday) because 'teacher absence due to Covid' means there aren't enough people to teach.
The figures come amid growing concern over the impact on Year 11s due to take their GCSE exams next year.
Today headteachers in Wigan have urged parents to help them lobby the government for a rethink over exams. They say it would be unfair for pupils, who have spent time isolating, to be tested alongside youngsters in other areas of the country who have been largely unaffected by the virus.
Has your school had to send children home to self-isolate? Let us know in the comments here or email the details to emma.gill@reachplc.com.
Today's list includes:
Manchester Health Academy, Wythenshawe - (Case confirmed Year 11)
Didsbury High, Manchester - (Case confirmed)
Co-op Academy Walkden, Salford - (Positive cases across all year groups)
Irlam and Cadishead Academy, Salford - (Number of confirmed cases)
The Albion Academy, Salford - (Number of confirmed cases, year groups in school for four out of five days)
Summerville Primary, Salford - (Confirmed case)
Ladybridge High, Bolton - (Confirmed case Year 8, number of staff absent)
Thornleigh Salesian College, Bolton - (Confirmed case Year 11)
Springhead Infant and Nursery School, Oldham - (Year 1)
Marple Hall School, Stockport - (Confirmed case Year 9)
St Simon's Catholic Primary, Stockport - (Case confirmed Year 3)
Tithe Barn Primary, Heaton Mersey, Stockport - (Year 3 pod closed and number of Year 4s isolating)
Pownall Green Primary, Stockport - (Case confirmed)
St Joseph's Catholic Primary, Reddish, Stockport - (Year 1 bubble over half term, Year 5 since)
St Winifred's RC Catholic Primary, Heaton Mersey, Stockport - (Year 4, some isolating for a second time)
Hazel Grove High, Stockport - (Five confirmed cases - 3 staff and students from Years 8 and 9)
Stamford Park Junior School, Altrincham, Trafford - (Year 5 and 6 isolated until Tuesday, Nov 10)
The Derby High, Bury - (Staff isolating, Year 8 home learning)
St Mary's Catholic High, Astley, Wigan - (More than 20 confirmed cases)
Landgate School, Wigan - (Case confirmed)
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The full list of schools with confirmed cases since schools broke up for October half term:
Manchester
Birchfields Primary, Fallowfield - (Reception isolating for a second time, plus confirmed cases in Years 1 and 2)
Varna Community Primary, Openshaw - (Case confirmed, close contacts isolating)
St James' CE Primary, Gorton - (Cases confirmed, Years 1 and 5 isolating)
King David High, Manchester - (Cases confirmed)
King David Primary, Manchester - (Case confirmed in Nursery)
The Divine Mercy RC Primary, Manchester - (Year 2)
Bowker Vale Primary, Crumpsall - (Cases confirmed in Nursery, Year 3 and 4)
Webster Primary, Hulme - (Confirmed case)
Ashbury Meadow Primary, Beswick - (Staff member confirmed, small number of children isolating)
Sandilands Primary, Manchester - (Year 3/4 isolated, class 6J and Reception and Year 1 bubble isolating, staff member positive)
St Elizabeth's Catholic Primary, Wythenshawe - (Year 4)
Oasis Academy Harpur Mount, Manchester - (Years 2, 5 and 6)
St Mary's CE Primary, Moston - (Nursery, Reception and Year 1 isolating)
St Paul's Catholic High, Wythenshawe - (Cases in Years 8 and 9)
Co-op Academy Manchester - (Case confirmed, number of Year 7s isolating)
St Matthew's RC High, Moston - (Case confirmed in Year 11)
Briscoe Lane Academy, Manchester - (Staff member confirmed case)
Salford
Buile Hill Academy, Salford - (Confirmed cases in Year 11)
Ellenbrook Primary, Walkden, Salford - (A Year 1 class isolating)
Mesne Lea Primary, Walkden, Salford - (Year 1)
St Luke's CE Primary, Weaste, Salford - (Cases confirmed in the Year 1/2 and Year 3/4 bubbles)
Irlam Primary, Salford - (Year 2)
Bolton
Bolton St Catherine's Academy, Bolton - (Case confirmed in Year 9 and staff member in secondary/sixth form positive)
St Joseph's RC High, Horwich, Bolton - (Cases confirmed in Years 8, 9, 10 and 11 - whole of Years 9 and 10 isolating)
Oldham
Newman RC College, Oldham - (Number of staff affected, year groups doing a four-day week in school and one day at home)
North Chadderton School, Oldham - (Cases confirmed in Years 9 to 13)
St Hilda's CE Primary, Oldham - (Year 3)
East Crompton St James CE Primary, Shaw, Oldham - (Reception)
The Blue Coat School, Oldham - (Case confirmed in Year 13, bubbles isolating)
Stockport
Romiley Primary, Stockport - (Two confirmed cases in Year 1, minor staff changes to cover for absence)
Fairway Primary, Stockport - (Nursery and Reception isolated over half term)
Stockport Academy, Stockport - (Year 8)
Vale View Primary, Stockport - (Year 3 bubble)
The Kingsway, Cheadle - (cases in Years 7 and 9 confirmed over half term, further cases in Years 8 and 9 since)
Cheadle Hulme School, Cheadle - (Cases confirmed in Years 6, 7 and 12 over half term and Year 10 affected since)
Trafford
Firs Primary, Sale, Trafford - (Reception isolating)
Altrincham CE Primary, Altrincham, Trafford - (Three pupils and nine staff members positive, number of staff and pupils isolating)
Kings Road Primary, Stretford, Trafford - (Two cases confirmed)
Acre Hall Primary, Trafford - (Year 5 class)
St Antony's RC School, Urmston - (Case confirmed in Year 9)
Rochdale
St Edward's CE Primary, Rochdale - (Case confirmed Year 6)
St John Fisher RC Primary, Middleton - (Year 1)
Sandbrook Primary, Rochdale - (Year 6 bubble)
Newhouse Academy, Heywood - (Case confirmed in Year 10, close contacts isolating)
Elm Wood Primary, Middleton - (Case confirmed)
Bury
BWJPS, Bury - (Nursery and Reception bubble isolating after positive case)
Woodhey High, Bury - (Cases confirmed, Years 9 and 10 home learning)
Park View Primary, Prestwich - (Confirmed cases among pupils and staff)
Philips High, Whitefield - (Cases confirmed in Years 8 and 9)
Tottington High, Bury - (Case confirmed, close contacts isolating)
Wigan
St John Fisher Catholic High, Wigan - (Year 8 home learning amid shortage of staff)
Fred Longworth High, Tyldesley, Wigan - (Year 8 and 9)
Standish Community High, Wigan - (Year 10)
Bedford High, Wigan - (Year 9)
Lowton CE High, Wigan - (Years 8 and 9 isolating, Year 7 home learning amid staff shortage)
Shevington High, Wigan - (Year 8)
Byrchall High, Wigan - (Year 8)
Woodfield Primary, Wigan - (Reception teacher positive at half term, no children isolating)
St Peter's Catholic High, Wigan - (Case confirmed, close contacts isolating)
Golborne High, Wigan - (Case confirmed in Year 10, close contacts isolating)
Tameside
Stalyhill Junior School, Stalybridge, Tameside - (A Year 6 bubble isolating)
Mossley Hollins High, Ashton, Tameside - (Two cases confirmed)
Canon Burrows CE Primary, Ashton, Tameside - (Year 3 and Reception)
Buckton Vale Primary, Stalybridge, Tameside - (Bubble closures)
Hurst Knoll St James' CE Primary, Ashton, Tameside - (Year 5 bubble closed)
Dowson Primary Academy, Hyde, Tameside - (Two further staff members positive, close contacts isolating, no bubbles closed)
West Hill School, Stalybridge, Tameside - (Number of confirmed cases)
Aldwyn Primary, Audenshaw, Tameside - (Two class bubbles isolating)
Has your school had to send children home to self-isolate? Let us know in the comments or email the details to emma.gill@reachplc.com.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-11-12--Latest Covid infection rates in Greater Manchester as downward trend continues

Greater Manchester has seen a spike in coronavirus cases today - although the overall infection rate continues on a downward trend .
There were 2,587 positive results added on Thursday , the latest figures show .
That is a considerable increase on yesterday 's increase of 1,811 .
However , there often tends to be a bump in numbers on Thursday due to the delay in figures coming through from the weekend .
In general , the region 's infection rate continues to decrease in almost every borough and is now at 504 cases per 100,000 people .
That compares @ @ @ @ @ @ @ average in England .
Only Rochdale has seen a slight increase in cases today of 3 per cent , while Trafford stays virtually even .
The other boroughs are all seeing positive results falling - in Stockport by as much as 19 per cent .
It comes as figures published by NHS England showed a further 46 people have died in Greater Manchester hospitals after contracting coronavirus .
The death toll now stands at 3,126 .
Another twelve deaths were recorded at Manchester University Foundation Trust and Pennine Acute Hospitals NHS Trust in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , Wigan and Leigh NHS Foundation Trust recorded another seven deaths , and Tameside and Glossop Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust reported another six .
Both Stockport NHS Foundation Trust and Salford Royal NHS Foundation Trust recorded a further three deaths .
The M.E.N reported tonight on the pressures facing our hospitals - with Pennine Acute NHS Trust recording more 12-hour waits for an A & E bed than anywhere else in the country last month .
The trust - which runs the Royal Oldham , North Manchester General and Fairfield General - @ @ @ @ @ @ @ nationally .
It is understood the situation has been particularly severe at the Royal Oldham , which serves a borough that has had consistently high Covid infection rates for months , a situation now feeding through into hospitals .
The figures were described as 'massively worrying ' by the Royal College of Emergency Medicine .
Dr Katherine Henderson , President of the college , said she was 'appalled and alarmed ' .
“ Despite our repeated calls for action , crowding and corridor care is back and it has to stop , '' @ @ @ @ @ @ @ dangerous and unsafe situation that puts enormous pressure on staff and departments and now increases the risk of hospital acquired infection to patients .
“ We simply can not leave patients for hours in crowded corridors without social distancing , making infection prevention control measures impossible ; potentially exposing them to infections . ''

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Greater Manchester has seen a spike in coronavirus cases today - although the overall infection rate continues on a downward trend.
There were 2,587 positive results added on Thursday, the latest figures show.
That is a considerable increase on yesterday's increase of 1,811.
However, there often tends to be a bump in numbers on Thursday due to the delay in figures coming through from the weekend.
In general, the region's infection rate continues to decrease in almost every borough and is now at 507 cases per 100,000 people.
That compares to 260 cases per 100,000 people on average in England.
Only Rochdale has seen a slight increase in cases today of 3 per cent, while Oldham and Trafford stay virtually even.
The other boroughs are all seeing positive results falling - in Stockport by as much as 19 per cent.
Oldham's rate of 741.0 is just 0.1 per cent up on the previous week but it remains the highest infection rate in the country.
It comes as figures published by NHS England showed a further 46 people have died in Greater Manchester hospitals after contracting coronavirus.
The death toll now stands at 3,126.
Another twelve deaths were recorded at Manchester University Foundation Trust and Pennine Acute Hospitals NHS Trust in the last 24-hour reporting period.
Wrightington, Wigan and Leigh NHS Foundation Trust recorded another seven deaths, and Tameside and Glossop Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust reported another six.
Both Stockport NHS Foundation Trust and Salford Royal NHS Foundation Trust recorded a further three deaths.
The M.E.N reported tonight on the pressures facing our hospitals - with Pennine Acute NHS Trust recording more 12-hour waits for an A&E bed than anywhere else in the country last month.
The trust - which runs the Royal Oldham, North Manchester General and Fairfield General - accounted for a sixth of those experienced nationally.
It is understood the situation has been particularly severe at the Royal Oldham, which serves a borough that has had consistently high Covid infection rates for months, a situation now feeding through into hospitals.
The figures were described as 'massively worrying' by the Royal College of Emergency Medicine.
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Dr Katherine Henderson, President of the college, said she was 'appalled and alarmed'.
“Despite our repeated calls for action, crowding and corridor care is back and it has to stop," she said. "It is a dangerous and unsafe situation that puts enormous pressure on staff and departments and now increases the risk of hospital acquired infection to patients.
“We simply cannot leave patients for hours in crowded corridors without social distancing, making infection prevention control measures impossible; potentially exposing them to infections."


themanchestereveningnews--2020-11-12--Manchester United evening headlines as McTominay discusses new role

Here are your Manchester United evening headlines for Thursday , November 12 .
McTominay opens up on new role Scott McTominay says he is enjoying playing in a new role for Scotland under Steve Clark , who uses the Manchester United star as a right-sided centre-back in a back three .
McTominay has played almost exclusively in a box-to-box role under Ole Gunnar Solslkjaer at Old Trafford this season , with his athleticism and energy coming to the fore .
But for Scotland , the 23-year-old features in the backline , something he says he has not done for a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the manager of Scotland asked me if it was a role I was comfortable with , I was like : ‘ Of course ' .
Whatever the manager asks you to do , you do , ” .
“ But I could not remember the last time I played there , which I said to him , but it ’ s a different role I ’ m enjoying .
`` We have a big game coming up and it is important for us to get a big win there as we ’ ll @ @ @ @ @ @ @ named seven former United players in his dream XI of current and former teammates .
The striker has played for United , Manchester City , Juventus , and Boca Juniors , to name a few , during his career and has lined up alongside several of the best players in the world .
Despite this , it is United stars of the past that dominate the team .
Rio Ferdinand , Patrice Evra , Paul Scholes , Cristiano Ronaldo , and Wayne Rooney were named in the XI as a result of their @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
Gabriel Heinze and Paul Pogba were also included , though they never played with Tevez at United .
“ If I retired and had to put together a farewell match , my team would be… ” he said via .
“ Gianluigi Buffon , Hugo Ibarra , Rio Ferdinand , Gabriel Heinze , Patrice Evra [ in defence ] .
“ Paul Scholes , Andrea Pirlo , Paul Pogba [ in midfield ] .
Cristiano Ronaldo , Lionel Messi and Wayne Rooney [ in attack ] .
returned to United in the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to earn regular minutes .
However , as Tyrone Marshall writes for the former Sheffield United shot-stopper may soon grow frustrated with his limited role if another unproductive international break plays out .
Henderson is currently on England duty , but with the European Championships looming next summer , he is firmly third-choice behind Jordan Pickford and Nick Pope .
The 23-year-old will not earn the number one jersey without first knocking de Gea off his perch at United .
In September , Henderson laid out his goals of being number one for @ @ @ @ @ @ @ want to play for England and I want to play for Manchester United , ” he said .
“ And so I ’ m just going to keep working hard every single day , overcoming my little challenges , my little goals and I ’ m sure one day I 'll get to where I want to be.
” Therefore , given de Gea ’ s current form since the start of the season , he could be forced to seek a loan exit in January despite signing a six-year contract in the @ @

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Here are your Manchester United evening headlines for Thursday, November 12.
McTominay opens up on new role
Scott McTominay says he is enjoying playing in a new role for Scotland under Steve Clark, who uses the Manchester United star as a right-sided centre-back in a back three.
McTominay has played almost exclusively in a box-to-box role under Ole Gunnar Solslkjaer at Old Trafford this season, with his athleticism and energy coming to the fore.
But for Scotland, the 23-year-old features in the backline, something he says he has not done for a long time.
“Before, whenever the manager of Scotland asked me if it was a role I was comfortable with, I was like: ‘Of course'. Whatever the manager asks you to do, you do,” he said .
“But I could not remember the last time I played there, which I said to him, but it’s a different role I’m enjoying.
"We have a big game coming up and it is important for us to get a big win there as we’ll be off to the Euros.”
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Tevez names former United stars in dream XI
Carlos Tevez has named seven former United players in his dream XI of current and former teammates.
The striker has played for United, Manchester City, Juventus, and Boca Juniors, to name a few, during his career and has lined up alongside several of the best players in the world.
Despite this, it is United stars of the past that dominate the team.
Rio Ferdinand, Patrice Evra, Paul Scholes, Cristiano Ronaldo, and Wayne Rooney were named in the XI as a result of their time spent with Tevez at the club.
Gabriel Heinze and Paul Pogba were also included, though they never played with Tevez at United.
“If I retired and had to put together a farewell match, my team would be…” he said via The Mirror . “Gianluigi Buffon, Hugo Ibarra, Rio Ferdinand, Gabriel Heinze, Patrice Evra [in defence].
“Paul Scholes, Andrea Pirlo, Paul Pogba [in midfield]. Cristiano Ronaldo, Lionel Messi and Wayne Rooney [in attack].
"I’d stay on the bench.”
Opinion: Henderson frustration may build
Dean Henderson returned to United in the summer knowing he would have to unseat David de Gea to earn regular minutes.
However, as Tyrone Marshall writes for MEN Sport, the former Sheffield United shot-stopper may soon grow frustrated with his limited role if another unproductive international break plays out.
Henderson is currently on England duty, but with the European Championships looming next summer, he is firmly third-choice behind Jordan Pickford and Nick Pope.
The 23-year-old will not earn the number one jersey without first knocking de Gea off his perch at United.
In September, Henderson laid out his goals of being number one for club and country. “Obviously I want to play for England and I want to play for Manchester United,” he said.
“And so I’m just going to keep working hard every single day, overcoming my little challenges, my little goals and I’m sure one day I'll get to where I want to be.”
Therefore, given de Gea’s current form since the start of the season, he could be forced to seek a loan exit in January despite signing a six-year contract in the summer.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-11-12--More waited over 12 hours for bed at Greater Manchester trust than anywhere else

Two hundred people waited more than 12 hours for a bed at A & Es run by Pennine Acute NHS Trust last month as the second wave of Covid and the start of winter pressures hit simultaneously .
The trust - which runs the Royal Oldham , North Manchester General and Fairfield General - recorded more 12-hour waits than anywhere else in the country and accounted for a sixth of those experienced nationally .
It is understood the pressures have been particularly severe at the Royal Oldham , which serves a borough that has had consistently high Covid infection rates @ @ @ @ @ @ @ through into hospitals .
However North Manchester General and Fairfield have also been under major strain as more and more beds have been filled by people who have the virus .
What do you think ?
Have your say in the comments below here .
Overall , the number of people waiting 12 hours or more for a bed - once being assessed at A & E as needing one - has more than quadrupled in Greater Manchester compared to this time last year .
Pennine Acute saw the biggest numbers but is @ @ @ @ @ @ @ conurbation to appear towards the bottom of the national league table .
Wrightington , Wigan and Leigh NHS Trust , which was hit sooner than many others by high numbers of Covid patients , was tenth worst out of the country 's 200-plus hospital trusts on the same measure .
Separately Stepping Hill hospital also had the worst four-hour wait figures nationally , with a third of patients waiting longer than that to be seen .
However the trust has struggled for years on that measure and the figure is only slightly worse @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the statistics for October , which cover a period before non-urgent work was cancelled across the board here this week , speak to the growing pressures within the Greater Manchester hospital system overall as the second wave of Covid patients has hit .
In October 2019 , 72 people across Greater Manchester waited in A & E more than 12 hours to be admitted to hospital after a decision to do so had been taken by medics , most of those at Stepping Hill .
A year later , that number has jumped @ @ @ @ @ @ @ were at Pennine Acute .
It is understood a key reason for that has been consistently high Covid infection rates in Oldham .
The virus in Oldham - as in most other parts of Greater Manchester - has been described as ‘ endemic ’ in the community since the first lockdown ended , meaning it remained prevalent as it fell away in most parts of the country .
Cases have gradually become more severe as the months have gone by and patients are occupying more and more beds , mostly outside of intensive @ @ @ @ @ @ @ people and free up space for others .
One senior health official said there is now an ‘ epidemic on top of endemic ’ picture in the borough , with rates among people aged over 60 in particular very high , at more than 600 cases per 100,000 .
Those infections began to feed through into the hospital system as autumn drew in , although the figures for Pennine Acute do not break down exactly how long the waits for beds have been at the Royal Oldham , as opposed to other hospitals @ @ @ @ @ @ @ particularly been struggling , North Manchester General has been coming under increasing pressure too .
It is understood that this weekend the hospital was moreorless full , with around 120 Covid patients occupying beds .
Like Oldham , Manchester is recording very high infection rates among the over-65s , meaning some of those cases are yet to find their way into the system .
Fairfield hospital in Bury had also been flagged internally by NHS bed planners at the end of October due to fears general beds were set to quickly run out @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to scale down routine and non-urgent work across the Greater Manchester system , although hospitals remain under strain .
Yesterday Andy Burnham confirmed that the system as a whole was offering mutual aid to Pennine 's hospitals .
The pressures are also creating strain on the North West Ambulance Service , as the M.E.N .
has reported previously .
Today 's figures - which show 12-hour waits have doubled nationally compared to the same month last year , although they have more than quadrupled in Greater Manchester - were described as 'massively worrying @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Medicine .
Dr Katherine Henderson , President of the college , said she was 'appalled and alarmed ' .
“ Despite our repeated calls for action , crowding and corridor care is back and it has to stop , '' she said .
`` It is a dangerous and unsafe situation that puts enormous pressure on staff and departments and now increases the risk of hospital acquired infection to patients .
“ We simply can not leave patients for hours in crowded corridors without social distancing , making infection prevention control measures impossible @ @ @ @ @ @ @ '' Currently senior health figures and politicians believe the hospital system here is likely to hit a peak of Covid cases at around the end of November or the start of December , but it remains too soon to tell how long that peak could last .
One said that either way , the coming weeks would be ‘ grim ’ for the NHS in Greater Manchester , although politicians including Andy Burnham and Manchester council ’ s leader Sir Richard Leese have repeatedly insisted that they are confident the system can cope @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Health and Social Care Partnership , on behalf of all the conurbation ’ s trusts , said : “ NHS staff across the North West are working tirelessly to deal with the rising pressures on the NHS as a result of the ongoing response to the pandemic and working hard to ensure all of our patients are treated safely and efficiently and reducing any delays .
“ We would like to express our regret to anyone experiencing long waits for treatment .
“ The colder months are always a challenging time for the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ pressures are also being exacerbated by demands created by Covid-19 , the increased admissions to hospital , and the numbers of seriously ill patients being treated in our intensive care units .
“ During November we are making some changes in our emergency departments which will mean patients are assessed on arrival at the hospital and directed to the most appropriate department or service for their needs .
This may include referral back to a community-based service or to their own GPs .
“ Our hospitals are currently under increasing pressure due to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ advised to only go to the emergency department when they really need .
However do please seek help if you need it .
Anyone who is unsure of the right place to get treatment should contact NHS 111 , either on the phone or online .
”

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Two hundred people waited more than 12 hours for a bed at A&Es run by Pennine Acute NHS Trust last month as the second wave of Covid and the start of winter pressures hit simultaneously.
The trust - which runs the Royal Oldham, North Manchester General and Fairfield General - recorded more 12-hour waits than anywhere else in the country and accounted for a sixth of those experienced nationally.
It is understood the pressures have been particularly severe at the Royal Oldham, which serves a borough that has had consistently high Covid infection rates for months, a situation now feeding through into hospitals.
However North Manchester General and Fairfield have also been under major strain as more and more beds have been filled by people who have the virus.
What do you think? Have your say in the comments below here.
Overall, the number of people waiting 12 hours or more for a bed - once being assessed at A&E as needing one - has more than quadrupled in Greater Manchester compared to this time last year.
Pennine Acute saw the biggest numbers but is not the only hospital trust in the conurbation to appear towards the bottom of the national league table.
(Image: MEN Media)
Wrightington, Wigan and Leigh NHS Trust, which was hit sooner than many others by high numbers of Covid patients, was tenth worst out of the country's 200-plus hospital trusts on the same measure.
Stockport NHS Foundation Trust, which oversees Stepping Hill hospital, was 12th.
Separately Stepping Hill hospital also had the worst four-hour wait figures nationally, with a third of patients waiting longer than that to be seen. However the trust has struggled for years on that measure and the figure is only slightly worse than this time in 2019.
Nevertheless the statistics for October, which cover a period before non-urgent work was cancelled across the board here this week, speak to the growing pressures within the Greater Manchester hospital system overall as the second wave of Covid patients has hit.
In October 2019, 72 people across Greater Manchester waited in A&E more than 12 hours to be admitted to hospital after a decision to do so had been taken by medics, most of those at Stepping Hill.
A year later, that number has jumped to 300 - two thirds of which were at Pennine Acute.
It is understood a key reason for that has been consistently high Covid infection rates in Oldham. The virus in Oldham - as in most other parts of Greater Manchester - has been described as ‘endemic’ in the community since the first lockdown ended, meaning it remained prevalent as it fell away in most parts of the country.
Cases have gradually become more severe as the months have gone by and patients are occupying more and more beds, mostly outside of intensive care, making it harder to discharge people and free up space for others.
One senior health official said there is now an ‘epidemic on top of endemic’ picture in the borough, with rates among people aged over 60 in particular very high, at more than 600 cases per 100,000.
Those infections began to feed through into the hospital system as autumn drew in, although the figures for Pennine Acute do not break down exactly how long the waits for beds have been at the Royal Oldham, as opposed to other hospitals in the trust.
While Oldham has particularly been struggling, North Manchester General has been coming under increasing pressure too.
(Image: Manchester Evening News)
It is understood that this weekend the hospital was moreorless full, with around 120 Covid patients occupying beds. Like Oldham, Manchester is recording very high infection rates among the over-65s, meaning some of those cases are yet to find their way into the system.
Fairfield hospital in Bury had also been flagged internally by NHS bed planners at the end of October due to fears general beds were set to quickly run out.
Last week hospitals here collectively agreed to scale down routine and non-urgent work across the Greater Manchester system, although hospitals remain under strain. Yesterday Andy Burnham confirmed that the system as a whole was offering mutual aid to Pennine's hospitals.
The pressures are also creating strain on the North West Ambulance Service, as the M.E.N. has reported previously.
Today's figures - which show 12-hour waits have doubled nationally compared to the same month last year, although they have more than quadrupled in Greater Manchester - were described as 'massively worrying' by the Royal College of Emergency Medicine.
(Image: Manchester Evening News)
Dr Katherine Henderson, President of the college, said she was 'appalled and alarmed'.
“Despite our repeated calls for action, crowding and corridor care is back and it has to stop," she said. "It is a dangerous and unsafe situation that puts enormous pressure on staff and departments and now increases the risk of hospital acquired infection to patients.
“We simply cannot leave patients for hours in crowded corridors without social distancing, making infection prevention control measures impossible; potentially exposing them to infections."
Currently senior health figures and politicians believe the hospital system here is likely to hit a peak of Covid cases at around the end of November or the start of December, but it remains too soon to tell how long that peak could last.
One said that either way, the coming weeks would be ‘grim’ for the NHS in Greater Manchester, although politicians including Andy Burnham and Manchester council’s leader Sir Richard Leese have repeatedly insisted that they are confident the system can cope.
A spokesman for the Greater Manchester Health and Social Care Partnership, on behalf of all the conurbation’s trusts, said: “NHS staff across the North West are working tirelessly to deal with the rising pressures on the NHS as a result of the ongoing response to the pandemic and working hard to ensure all of our patients are treated safely and efficiently and reducing any delays.
“We would like to express our regret to anyone experiencing long waits for treatment.
“The colder months are always a challenging time for the NHS and this year, those seasonal pressures are also being exacerbated by demands created by Covid-19, the increased admissions to hospital, and the numbers of seriously ill patients being treated in our intensive care units.
“During November we are making some changes in our emergency departments which will mean patients are assessed on arrival at the hospital and directed to the most appropriate department or service for their needs. This may include referral back to a community-based service or to their own GPs.
“Our hospitals are currently under increasing pressure due to the COVID-19 pandemic so the public are advised to only go to the emergency department when they really need. However do please seek help if you need it. Anyone who is unsure of the right place to get treatment should contact NHS 111, either on the phone or online.”


themanchestereveningnews--2020-11-12--Man United chief Ed Woodward issues statement on Ole Gunnar Solskjaer

Manchester United remain `` absolutely committed '' to Ole Gunnar Solskjaer as the club 's manager , insists executive vice-chairman Ed Woodward .
Solskjaer came under scrutiny a week ago after United 's disappointing defeat to Istanbul Basaksehir in the Champions League , but the Premier League win at Everton eased the pressure heading into the international break .
With Mauricio Pochettino still out of work Solskjaer 's future was the subject of much debate give the manner of defeat in Turkey , but Woodward insists the club remain firmly behind the former United striker to continue the progress he @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in the job .
While Woodward admits there is still work to be done on the pitch , with United down in 14th in the current Premier League table , he has backed Solskjaer as the man to complete that job and find some consistency in results .
“ On the pitch , while there is still hard work ahead to achieve greater consistency , we remain absolutely committed to the positive path we are on under Ole as the team continues to develop , '' Woodward said .
That statement came as @ @ @ @ @ @ @ first quarter of the 2020/21 financial year .
United have reported revenues down 20 % for the three months ending September 30 , at £109million compared to £135.4million a year ago .
Part of that is down to the fact United missed out on their usually lucrative pre-season tour this summer .
The same three month period last year produced a profit of £11million , while the latest three month period has reported a loss of £27million , mainly thanks to issues around the COVID-19 pandemic .
Woodward said : “ While the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , we are optimistic that the recovery and normalisation phase is gradually coming into view .
The club ’ s resilience and our strong commercial business continue to provide a solid foundation and gives us confidence in our long-term outlook beyond the pandemic , both on and off the pitch .
United entered the international break by winning what was arguably their most important match of the season at Everton on Saturday .
The under-pressure Reds came from behind to beat the Toffees thanks to Bruno Fernandes ' double and Edinson Cavani 's @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a two-week break with many of their stars heading off on international duty - we 'll be keeping tabs on how they all perform , and on preparations for their next Premier League match against West Brom .
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“ We recognise that not all football clubs are in as @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the Premier League has a responsibility to support the wider English football pyramid .
`` We will continue to push for this support , both through emergency assistance during the pandemic , and through longer-term reforms to ensure that the success of the Premier League is reinforced for the benefit of the national game as a whole . ''
United are also continuing to try and work towards a phased reopening of Old Trafford to some supporters .
`` We miss playing in front of our fans and we are working hard together @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to ensure that fans can safely return as soon as possible , '' added Woodward .

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Manchester United remain "absolutely committed" to Ole Gunnar Solskjaer as the club's manager, insists executive vice-chairman Ed Woodward.
Solskjaer came under scrutiny a week ago after United's disappointing defeat to Istanbul Basaksehir in the Champions League, but the Premier League win at Everton eased the pressure heading into the international break.
With Mauricio Pochettino still out of work Solskjaer's future was the subject of much debate give the manner of defeat in Turkey, but Woodward insists the club remain firmly behind the former United striker to continue the progress he has made over the previous 23 months in the job.
While Woodward admits there is still work to be done on the pitch, with United down in 14th in the current Premier League table, he has backed Solskjaer as the man to complete that job and find some consistency in results.
“On the pitch, while there is still hard work ahead to achieve greater consistency, we remain absolutely committed to the positive path we are on under Ole as the team continues to develop," Woodward said.
That statement came as United announced their financial results for the first quarter of the 2020/21 financial year. United have reported revenues down 20% for the three months ending September 30, at £109million compared to £135.4million a year ago. Part of that is down to the fact United missed out on their usually lucrative pre-season tour this summer.
The same three month period last year produced a profit of £11million, while the latest three month period has reported a loss of £27million, mainly thanks to issues around the COVID-19 pandemic.
Woodward said: “While the COVID-19 pandemic continues to cause significant disruption, we are optimistic that the recovery and normalisation phase is gradually coming into view. The club’s resilience and our strong commercial business continue to provide a solid foundation and gives us confidence in our long-term outlook beyond the pandemic, both on and off the pitch.
“We recognise that not all football clubs are in as robust of a financial position and that the Premier League has a responsibility to support the wider English football pyramid.
"We will continue to push for this support, both through emergency assistance during the pandemic, and through longer-term reforms to ensure that the success of the Premier League is reinforced for the benefit of the national game as a whole."
United are also continuing to try and work towards a phased reopening of Old Trafford to some supporters.
"We miss playing in front of our fans and we are working hard together with our governing bodies and relevant authorities to ensure that fans can safely return as soon as possible," added Woodward.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-11-12--Premier League rescue package for League One and League Two clubs edges nearer

Clubs in League One and Two may soon be able to access a £50m coronavirus rescue package to help cope with the absence of matchday revenue .
EFL clubs met earlier today and held `` positive discussions '' over the short-term rescue package being proposed between the EFL and the Premier League .
The three divisions - Championship , League One and League Two - all met and spoke about how they can be helped out during the coronavirus pandemic .
The initial offer that was made did not include Championship sides and was rejected by the EFL .
The @ @ @ @ @ @ @ must include all 72 EFL clubs and not just those in the third and fourth tier of English football .
The meeting held between Championship clubs had a heavy focus on how to help their colleagues down in League One and League Two - who will perhaps need more financial aid than themselves .
Due to football being played behind closed doors , the loss of matchday revenue since mid-June has hit every one of the 72 clubs hard .
And the meetings today appear to have born fruit with Championship clubs wanting @ @ @ @ @ @ @ League Two receive the £50m offer which was made 'as soon as it is practically possible ' .
It means League One and League Two clubs in Greater Manchester , such as Wigan Athletic , Bolton Wanderers , Oldham Athletic and Salford City , are edging nearer to receiving some form of financial support .
A statement from the read : `` Following a comprehensive debate in all three divisions , a collective agreement in principle was made to move forward and finalise the negotiations , with Championship Clubs making it clear today @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in League One and League Two received the proposed £50m financial support package to cover gate losses for 2019/20 and 2020/21 as soon as it is practically possible .
`` Championship Clubs also acknowledged that discussions in respect of the levels of support they will receive will remain ongoing .
`` The EFL believes that today represents a significant step forward and is hopeful that a final agreement on the short-term rescue package across all three divisions can be reached imminently which will provide much needed support , clarity and certainty for all @ @ @ @ @ @ @ need it most .
`` In addition to finalising the short-term financial issues , Clubs were today informed that the EFL will contribute fully in the Premier League ’ s strategic review to consider the future structure and financing of English football , and will hopefully have a direct and positive impact on a more sustainable EFL in the future .
`` There will be no further comment at this time . ''

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Clubs in League One and Two may soon be able to access a £50m coronavirus rescue package to help cope with the absence of matchday revenue.
EFL clubs met earlier today and held "positive discussions" over the short-term rescue package being proposed between the EFL and the Premier League.
The three divisions - Championship, League One and League Two - all met and spoke about how they can be helped out during the coronavirus pandemic.
The initial offer that was made did not include Championship sides and was rejected by the EFL.
The governing body stated that any bailout package must include all 72 EFL clubs and not just those in the third and fourth tier of English football.
The meeting held between Championship clubs had a heavy focus on how to help their colleagues down in League One and League Two - who will perhaps need more financial aid than themselves.
Due to football being played behind closed doors, the loss of matchday revenue since mid-June has hit every one of the 72 clubs hard.
And the meetings today appear to have born fruit with Championship clubs wanting to see clubs in League One and League Two receive the £50m offer which was made 'as soon as it is practically possible'.
It means League One and League Two clubs in Greater Manchester, such as Wigan Athletic, Bolton Wanderers, Oldham Athletic and Salford City, are edging nearer to receiving some form of financial support.
A statement from the EFL read: "Following a comprehensive debate in all three divisions, a collective agreement in principle was made to move forward and finalise the negotiations, with Championship Clubs making it clear today that they wanted to ensure their colleagues in League One and League Two received the proposed £50m financial support package to cover gate losses for 2019/20 and 2020/21 as soon as it is practically possible.
"Championship Clubs also acknowledged that discussions in respect of the levels of support they will receive will remain ongoing.
"The EFL believes that today represents a significant step forward and is hopeful that a final agreement on the short-term rescue package across all three divisions can be reached imminently which will provide much needed support, clarity and certainty for all EFL Clubs at a time when they need it most.
"In addition to finalising the short-term financial issues, Clubs were today informed that the EFL will contribute fully in the Premier League’s strategic review to consider the future structure and financing of English football, and will hopefully have a direct and positive impact on a more sustainable EFL in the future.
"There will be no further comment at this time."


themanchestereveningnews--2020-11-12--The UK travel corridors list has been updated - but it's essential travel only

The UK government has updated its list of travel corridors - but it 's essential travel only while the country remains in lockdown .
Travellers from the majority of Greece will now have to self-isolate on arrival in the UK , while the requirement has been removed for those arriving from countries including Iceland and the United Arab Emirates .
Only people arriving in the UK from the islands of Corfu , Crete , Rhodes , Zakynthos and Kos will now avoid the 14-day quarantine .
Arrivals from the rest of Greece will be required to self-isolate .
The Department @ @ @ @ @ @ @ “ consistent increase in newly reported cases ” in Greece over the past fortnight , from 6,965 in the week from October 22 to 16,429 in the week from November 5 .
The countries added to the travel corridors list this week are : Bahrain , Cambodia , Chile , Iceland , Laos , Qatar , Turks and Caicos Islands and the United Arab Emirates .
Anyone arriving in the UK from those countries after 4am on Saturday will no longer need to self-isolate .
Meanwhile , a ban on people arriving in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ for a further two weeks .
The rule was implemented last week following widespread outbreaks of coronavirus in the country ’ s mink farms .
The changes are expected to have little effect on Brits as a ban on all but essential travel remains in place during the nationwide lockdown .
Paul Charles , chief executive of travel consultants The PC Agency , said the additions to the travel corridors list were “ highly significant ” as it gives a “ major boost to opening up long-haul travel from the UK again ” @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Gulf hubs such as Dubai , Abu Dhabi and Qatar enables UK travellers to reach most corners of the world to the east and south .
Chile also opens up South America .
“ These moves show that the government is serious about connecting the UK to the world again despite the pandemic . ''

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The UK government has updated its list of travel corridors - but it's essential travel only while the country remains in lockdown.
Travellers from the majority of Greece will now have to self-isolate on arrival in the UK, while the requirement has been removed for those arriving from countries including Iceland and the United Arab Emirates.
Only people arriving in the UK from the islands of Corfu, Crete, Rhodes, Zakynthos and Kos will now avoid the 14-day quarantine.
Arrivals from the rest of Greece will be required to self-isolate.
The Department for Transport said there has been a “consistent increase in newly reported cases” in Greece over the past fortnight, from 6,965 in the week from October 22 to 16,429 in the week from November 5.
The countries added to the travel corridors list this week are: Bahrain, Cambodia, Chile, Iceland, Laos, Qatar, Turks and Caicos Islands and the United Arab Emirates.
Anyone arriving in the UK from those countries after 4am on Saturday will no longer need to self-isolate.
Meanwhile, a ban on people arriving in the UK from Denmark has been extended for a further two weeks.
The rule was implemented last week following widespread outbreaks of coronavirus in the country’s mink farms.
The changes are expected to have little effect on Brits as a ban on all but essential travel remains in place during the nationwide lockdown.
Paul Charles, chief executive of travel consultants The PC Agency, said the additions to the travel corridors list were “highly significant” as it gives a “major boost to opening up long-haul travel from the UK again”.
He went on: “Unlocking Gulf hubs such as Dubai, Abu Dhabi and Qatar enables UK travellers to reach most corners of the world to the east and south. Chile also opens up South America.
“These moves show that the government is serious about connecting the UK to the world again despite the pandemic."


themanchestereveningnews--2020-11-12--Sevilla explain why they rejected Man City bid for Jules Kounde

Sevilla director of football Monchi has defended his decision to turn down a summer bid from Manchester City for Jules Kounde .
With City on the lookout for a central defender in the summer , they were linked with a move for Frenchman Kounde but saw an offer turned down .
It led to City instead landing Ruben Dias from Benfica for a club record fee - with Nicolas Otamendi moving in the other direction - and Kounde instead staying put at Los Nervionenses .
Speaking to El Desmarque , Monchi called City 's offer magnificent but said it was @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
He said : `` We felt or did what we thought was fair and in defence of the interests of the club , also in an ambitious way , because many people would have chosen to accept that offer .
`` We value pros and cons and believe in the player , that has been key .
We believe in the projection of a 21-year-old boy with a lot of ground to make up .
`` Despite being a magnificent offer , very very good , it did not satisfy the requests @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
`` Perhaps it was not what he was worth , because possibly that offer was close to what he was worth at that moment ; also we have to think about what he can be worth . ''
Monchi also praised the centre-back for how he reacted to news of the rejected bid .
Former Roma director Monchi said that Kounde , who joined Sevilla from Bordeaux in 2019 , has remained professional through the saga .
`` He has been professional .
Sometimes we are so used to seeing less professional @ @ @ @ @ @ @ normal , '' he said .
`` He has accepted with normality that he has signed a contract , with a clause and some emoluments .
I appreciate that because it ’ s always easier when the other party understands your position .
`` He has had a professional and respectful behaviour with the club that has given him the opportunity to take another step in his career . ''

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Sevilla director of football Monchi has defended his decision to turn down a summer bid from Manchester City for Jules Kounde.
With City on the lookout for a central defender in the summer, they were linked with a move for Frenchman Kounde but saw an offer turned down.
It led to City instead landing Ruben Dias from Benfica for a club record fee - with Nicolas Otamendi moving in the other direction - and Kounde instead staying put at Los Nervionenses.
Speaking to El Desmarque, Monchi called City's offer magnificent but said it was the right decision not to accept it.
He said: "We felt or did what we thought was fair and in defence of the interests of the club, also in an ambitious way, because many people would have chosen to accept that offer.
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"We value pros and cons and believe in the player, that has been key. We believe in the projection of a 21-year-old boy with a lot of ground to make up.
"Despite being a magnificent offer, very very good, it did not satisfy the requests or what we thought of the player.
"Perhaps it was not what he was worth, because possibly that offer was close to what he was worth at that moment; also we have to think about what he can be worth."
Monchi also praised the centre-back for how he reacted to news of the rejected bid.
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Former Roma director Monchi said that Kounde, who joined Sevilla from Bordeaux in 2019, has remained professional through the saga.
"He has been professional. Sometimes we are so used to seeing less professional behaviour that we are struck by the normal," he said.
"He has accepted with normality that he has signed a contract, with a clause and some emoluments. I appreciate that because it’s always easier when the other party understands your position.
"He has had a professional and respectful behaviour with the club that has given him the opportunity to take another step in his career."


themanchestereveningnews--2020-11-12--Mark Fellows finally admits he WAS the masked gunman who slaughtered Paul Massey

A jailed assassin dubbed The Iceman has finally admitted he WAS the masked gunman who slaughtered Salford 'Mr Big ' Paul Massey , the M.E.N .
can reveal .
Mark Fellows denied murdering Massey and later Massey 's gangland pal Mark Kinsella , but was convicted by a jury last year .
The Salford hitman , who is serving a whole life sentence , finally came clean and admitted to both killings when police went to interview him in prison about the gang warfare that erupted in 2015 , and culminated in Massey being gunned down outside his home in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Today the M.E.N .
can exclusively reveal his confession after Fellows was found guilty of being involved in another gangland attack , in the months before Massey was killed .
Interviewed in November last year , Fellows said he killed Massey because he heard that Massey had sent people to his home to make an attempt on his life .
He denied the murder had anything to do with gangland rivalry in Salford .
Fellows said he killed Kinsella because he had heard the Merseyside gangster had offered a £20,000 reward to anybody @ @ @ @ @ @ @ him .
Police found £10,000 in Fellows ' house , which it was claimed was his fee for killing Massey .
But Fellows said the cash was 'drug money ' .
The confession was summarised by the prosecution in a separate case , one which has resulted in Fellows being convicted of another violent offence , so his exact words are not known .
But , asked if anyone had recruited him to shoot Abdul Rahman Khan , a close associate of Massey , Fellows said : `` No , obviously if they @ @ @ @ @ @ @ t he , you know what I mean . ''
Fellows was a trusted foot-soldier for an outfit dubbed the Anti A Team , said to be led by Michael Carroll .
Members of the rival A Team , said to be led by Stephen Britton and aligned with Paul Massey , were accused of being behind threats made towards Carroll 's former partner over five years ago .
The roof of her car was also cut off with a chainsaw , in January 2015 .
Following that , Abdul Rahman Khan , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ was shot by masked men while behind the wheel of a Mercedes on February 18 , 2015 .
He was able to drive away , and he later told doctors he 'd been injured in a DIY incident .
A few weeks later , on March 21 , Aaron Williams , another man with links to the A Team , was attacked in the street with a machete .
His head was almost severed , but he miraculously survived .
About a week after Williams was attacked , a hand grenade was thrown @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Coward , two brothers said to be A Team associates .
Later that day , Jamie Rothwell , a defendant in the most recent trial , was shot at a car wash in Wigan .
Then , in July 2015 , the most high profile incident in this tit-for-tat war came when Paul Massey was gunned down outside his home in Clifton .
Killer Mark Fellows was himself shot less than three weeks later .
And another high profile explosion in gangland tensions came as two innocents came into the firing line .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ Jr and his mother Jayne were shot at and injured at their home .
The picture of young Christian in a hospital bed shocked the country .
His father , Christian Hickey Snr , a close associate of Michael Carroll , was the intended target .
The events of 2015 have slowly filtered through the courts .
A bombshell three minute court hearing in June 2018 set the chain of events in motion .
Mark Fellows appeared in court for the first time in Merseyside , charged with the murder of Paul Massey @ @ @ @ @ @ @ was killed in May 2018 .
Fellows , dubbed The Iceman , was later convicted of murdering both men , while a childhood friend of his , Steven Boyle , was also convicted of murdering Kinsella after a trial at Liverpool Crown Court .
Then came another crown court trial last year , this time held in Manchester , which saw a number of A Team associates in the dock .
This trial focused on the shooting of Christian Hickey Jr , as well of the attack on Jamie Rothwell .
Eight men @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of 92 years .
The most recent trial , again held in Manchester and starting in October , was concerned with the shooting of Abdul Rahman Khan and the attack on Aaron Williams .
Fellows , 40 , already serving a whole life term for the murders of Massey and Kinsella , was in the dock with Jamie Rothwell , 33 ; Liam Gee , 31 , Aaron Parkin , 32 , and Warren Barnes , 32 .
Fellows did not give evidence at either of his trials .
He watched the latest @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Wakefield , after the judge said it would be 'impractical ' for him to be brought to Manchester every day .
Rothwell , Gee and Barnes were found not guilty of all the charges they faced .
Fellows was found guilty of conspiracy to cause grievous bodily harm in relation to the attack on Aaron Williams .
He was acquitted of conspiracy to murder Williams , and also found not guilty of conspiracy to murder and conspiracy to cause grievous bodily harm to Abdul Rahman Khan .
Parkin had previously pleaded guilty to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ bodily harm , in relation to Williams and Khan .
Fellows and Parkin will be sentenced tomorrow .
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A jailed assassin dubbed The Iceman has finally admitted he WAS the masked gunman who slaughtered Salford 'Mr Big' Paul Massey, the M.E.N. can reveal.
Mark Fellows denied murdering Massey and later Massey's gangland pal John Kinsella, but was convicted by a jury last year.
The Salford hitman, who is serving a whole life sentence, finally came clean and admitted to both killings when police went to interview him in prison about the gang warfare that erupted in 2015, and culminated in Massey being gunned down outside his home in Clifton in July of that year.
Today the M.E.N. can exclusively reveal his confession after Fellows was found guilty of being involved in another gangland attack, in the months before Massey was killed.
Interviewed in November last year, Fellows said he killed Massey because he heard that Massey had sent people to his home to make an attempt on his life.
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He denied the murder had anything to do with gangland rivalry in Salford.
Fellows said he killed Kinsella because he had heard the Merseyside gangster had offered a £20,000 reward to anybody who was prepared to ‘cut’ him.
Police found £10,000 in Fellows' house, which it was claimed was his fee for killing Massey.
But Fellows said the cash was 'drug money'.
The confession was summarised by the prosecution in a separate case, one which has resulted in Fellows being convicted of another violent offence, so his exact words are not known.
But, asked if anyone had recruited him to shoot Abdul Rahman Khan, a close associate of Massey, Fellows said: "No, obviously if they did he would be dead wouldn’t he, you know what I mean."
(Image: Manchester Evening news)
Fellows was a trusted foot-soldier for an outfit dubbed the Anti A Team, said to be led by Michael Carroll.
Members of the rival A Team, said to be led by Stephen Britton and aligned with Paul Massey, were accused of being behind threats made towards Carroll's former partner over five years ago.
The roof of her car was also cut off with a chainsaw, in January 2015.
Following that, Abdul Rahman Khan, a 'close associate' of Massey, was shot by masked men while behind the wheel of a Mercedes on February 18, 2015.
He was able to drive away, and he later told doctors he'd been injured in a DIY incident.
A few weeks later, on March 21, Aaron Williams, another man with links to the A Team, was attacked in the street with a machete.
His head was almost severed, but he miraculously survived.
More violence followed.
(Image: GMP/photo)
About a week after Williams was attacked, a hand grenade was thrown at the house of Ryan and James Coward, two brothers said to be A Team associates.
Later that day, Jamie Rothwell, a defendant in the most recent trial, was shot at a car wash in Wigan.
Then, in July 2015, the most high profile incident in this tit-for-tat war came when Paul Massey was gunned down outside his home in Clifton.
Killer Mark Fellows was himself shot less than three weeks later.
And another high profile explosion in gangland tensions came as two innocents came into the firing line.
In October 2015, seven-year-old Christian Hickey Jr and his mother Jayne were shot at and injured at their home.
The picture of young Christian in a hospital bed shocked the country.
His father, Christian Hickey Snr, a close associate of Michael Carroll, was the intended target.
(Image: MEN Media)
The events of 2015 have slowly filtered through the courts.
A bombshell three minute court hearing in June 2018 set the chain of events in motion.
Mark Fellows appeared in court for the first time in Merseyside, charged with the murder of Paul Massey and his friend John Kinsella, who was killed in May 2018.
Fellows, dubbed The Iceman, was later convicted of murdering both men, while a childhood friend of his, Steven Boyle, was also convicted of murdering Kinsella after a trial at Liverpool Crown Court.
Then came another crown court trial last year, this time held in Manchester, which saw a number of A Team associates in the dock.
This trial focused on the shooting of Christian Hickey Jr, as well of the attack on Jamie Rothwell.
(Image: Manchester Evening News)
Eight men ended up being jailed for a total of 92 years.
The most recent trial, again held in Manchester and starting in October, was concerned with the shooting of Abdul Rahman Khan and the attack on Aaron Williams.
Fellows, 40, already serving a whole life term for the murders of Massey and Kinsella, was in the dock with Jamie Rothwell, 33; Liam Gee, 31, Aaron Parkin, 32, and Warren Barnes, 32.
Fellows did not give evidence at either of his trials.
He watched the latest trial on a video link from HMP Wakefield, after the judge said it would be 'impractical' for him to be brought to Manchester every day.
Rothwell, Gee and Barnes were found not guilty of all the charges they faced.
Fellows was found guilty of conspiracy to cause grievous bodily harm in relation to the attack on Aaron Williams.
He was acquitted of conspiracy to murder Williams, and also found not guilty of conspiracy to murder and conspiracy to cause grievous bodily harm to Abdul Rahman Khan.
Parkin had previously pleaded guilty to two counts of conspiracy to cause grievous bodily harm, in relation to Williams and Khan.
Fellows and Parkin will be sentenced tomorrow. (Friday)
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themanchestereveningnews--2020-11-12--Should you get the coronavirus vaccine if you've already had the disease?

Questions have been raised about the potential coronavirus vaccine following the successful news that the Pfizer/BioNTech Covid-19 vaccine interim results show that it 's 90 per cent effective .
And some scientists believe there could be 'two or three ' vaccines available in the new year .
So far , the UK has secured 30 million doses of the Pfizer/BioNTech vaccine – the first agreement the firms signed with any government .
But is thought people will need two doses , meaning not enough shots have been secured for the entire UK population .
Professor Wei Shen Lim , chair @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Immunisation , said at a Downing Street briefing on Thursday that there will also be a priority list for those most at risk of dying from the diesease .
So should you be waiting to get a Covid-19 vaccine even after you 've tested positive for the disease ?
Professor Robin Shattock , who is leading Imperial College London ’ s Covid-19 vaccine effort , said people who previously tested positive for the virus would benefit from “ boosting with a vaccine ” .
Asked if there is any point in having a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ he told BBC Breakfast on Wednesday : `` Obviously the vaccine needs to be prioritised , so it will be prioritised to the most vulnerable first of all .
`` But we certainly think , longer term , people will benefit from boosting , even if they had coronavirus .
`` Because natural infection gives a very variable level of protection , we don ’ t know how good it is , and some people may be protected for a significant period , some people may get very little protection from natural infection @ @ @ @ @ @ @ will provide some benefit . ''
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention in the US , scientists there too have said it is possible to be re-infected with Covid-19 .
`` People may be advised to get a COVID-19 vaccine even if they have been sick with COVID-19 before , '' the report says .
`` At this time , experts do not know how long someone is protected from getting sick again after recovering from COVID-19 .
`` The immunity someone gains from having an infection , called natural @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
Some early evidence suggests natural immunity may not last very long . ''
It adds : `` We won ’ t know how long immunity produced by vaccination lasts until we have a vaccine and more data on how well it works . ''

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Questions have been raised about the potential coronavirus vaccine following the successful news that the Pfizer/BioNTech Covid-19 vaccine interim results show that it's 90 per cent effective.
And some scientists believe there could be 'two or three' vaccines available in the new year.
So far, the UK has secured 30 million doses of the Pfizer/BioNTech vaccine – the first agreement the firms signed with any government.
But is thought people will need two doses, meaning not enough shots have been secured for the entire UK population.
Professor Wei Shen Lim, chair of the Joint Committee on Vaccination and Immunisation, said at a Downing Street briefing on Thursday that there will also be a priority list for those most at risk of dying from the diesease.
So should you be waiting to get a Covid-19 vaccine even after you've tested positive for the disease?
Professor Robin Shattock, who is leading Imperial College London’s Covid-19 vaccine effort, said people who previously tested positive for the virus would benefit from “boosting with a vaccine”.
Asked if there is any point in having a vaccination if you have had Covid-19, he told BBC Breakfast on Wednesday: "Obviously the vaccine needs to be prioritised, so it will be prioritised to the most vulnerable first of all.
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"But we certainly think, longer term, people will benefit from boosting, even if they had coronavirus.
"Because natural infection gives a very variable level of protection, we don’t know how good it is, and some people may be protected for a significant period, some people may get very little protection from natural infection, so boosting with a vaccine definitely will provide some benefit."
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention in the US, scientists there too have said it is possible to be re-infected with Covid-19.
"People may be advised to get a COVID-19 vaccine even if they have been sick with COVID-19 before," the report says.
"At this time, experts do not know how long someone is protected from getting sick again after recovering from COVID-19.
"The immunity someone gains from having an infection, called natural immunity, varies from person to person. Some early evidence suggests natural immunity may not last very long."
It adds: "We won’t know how long immunity produced by vaccination lasts until we have a vaccine and more data on how well it works."


themanchestereveningnews--2020-11-12--15-year-old boy arrested after cyclist robbed of his bike and stabbed in the leg

A 15-year-old boy has been arrested after a cyclist was robbed of his bike and stabbed on the Fallowfield Loop @ @ @ @ @ a report of a robbery on the off-road path in Manchester yesterday ( November 11 @ @ @ @ @ Enquiries established that a cyclist in his 30s had his bike stolen and was stabbed @ @ @ @ @ was taken to hospital and has since been discharged .
Officers later found the bike @ @ @ @ @ on suspicion of robbery and section 18 assault .
He has been released under investigation @ @ @ @ @ anyone with information is asked to call 101 quoting incident number 1800 of 11/11/20 or @ @ @ @ @ 555 111 .

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A 15-year-old boy has been arrested after a cyclist was robbed of his bike and stabbed on the Fallowfield Loop.
Officers were called to a report of a robbery on the off-road path in Manchester yesterday (November 11) at around 4.14pm.
Enquiries established that a cyclist in his 30s had his bike stolen and was stabbed in the leg.
He was taken to hospital and has since been discharged.
Officers later found the bike and arrested a 15-year-old boy on suspicion of robbery and section 18 assault.
He has been released under investigation.
Enquiries are on-going and anyone with information is asked to call 101 quoting incident number 1800 of 11/11/20 or contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-11-12--Greenwood and three other Man United players told to copy Bruno Fernandes

Anthony Martial , Nemanja Matic , Paul Pogba and Mason Greenwood have been told to follow the example set by Bruno Fernandes at Manchester United .
The Portuguese international has been a star player for United since his arrival from Sporting Lisbon in the January transfer window .
Fernandes was at his sparkling best during Saturday 's 3-1 win over Everton , scoring two and setting up a third for Edinson Cavani to secure a much-needed victory .
Pogba and Matic have been out of the United XI in the Premier League since their 6-1 defeat to Tottenham Hotspur , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Ole Gunnar Solskaer .
BBC Sport pundit Garth Crooks believes that the midfield pair , as well as Greenwood and Martial , should follow Fernandes ' lead and match his display at Goodison Park .
“ I do n't know to what extent Bruno Fernandes was aware of media attention surrounding his manager 's long-term prospects at Old Trafford , but the way he played against Everton not only suggested he knew , but was determined to do something about it , ” he wrote for BBC Sport .
“ The Portugal international @ @ @ @ @ @ @ win every tackle - and got booked as a consequence - scored two goals and laid another on a plate for Edinson Cavani .
“ He was everywhere and made absolutely sure any speculation about Solskjaer 's immediate future was quashed .
United entered the international break by winning what was arguably their most important match of the season at Everton on Saturday .
The under-pressure Reds came from behind to beat the Toffees thanks to Bruno Fernandes ' double and Edinson Cavani 's first goal for United .
United have a two-week @ @ @ @ @ @ @ off on international duty - we 'll be keeping tabs on how they all perform , and on preparations for their next Premier League match against West Brom .
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“ United have an extraordinary squad and Solskjaer has carefully put it together .
“ What is needed now is @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Martial and Mason Greenwood to display more of what Fernandes is showing and repay some of the faith their manager has placed in them .
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Anthony Martial, Nemanja Matic, Paul Pogba and Mason Greenwood have been told to follow the example set by Bruno Fernandes at Manchester United.
The Portuguese international has been a star player for United since his arrival from Sporting Lisbon in the January transfer window.
Fernandes was at his sparkling best during Saturday's 3-1 win over Everton, scoring two and setting up a third for Edinson Cavani to secure a much-needed victory.
Pogba and Matic have been out of the United XI in the Premier League since their 6-1 defeat to Tottenham Hotspur, with Scott McTominay and Fred preferred by Ole Gunnar Solskaer.
BBC Sport pundit Garth Crooks believes that the midfield pair, as well as Greenwood and Martial, should follow Fernandes' lead and match his display at Goodison Park.
“I don't know to what extent Bruno Fernandes was aware of media attention surrounding his manager's long-term prospects at Old Trafford, but the way he played against Everton not only suggested he knew, but was determined to do something about it,” he wrote for BBC Sport.
“The Portugal international fought for every ball, tried to win every tackle - and got booked as a consequence - scored two goals and laid another on a plate for Edinson Cavani.
“He was everywhere and made absolutely sure any speculation about Solskjaer's immediate future was quashed.
“United have an extraordinary squad and Solskjaer has carefully put it together.
“What is needed now is for Pogba, Nemanja Matic, Anthony Martial and Mason Greenwood to display more of what Fernandes is showing and repay some of the faith their manager has placed in them.”