themanchestereveningnews--2020-08-05--Drugs courier ran across the M62 to escape police

A drugs courier ran across the M62 to avoid being caught , only to be found hours later trying to book into a hotel .
Royn Duhausse , 24 , was stopped by police in a Seat on the eastbound carriageway of the motorway , at junction 25 near Huddersfield .
As he was handcuffed , Duhausse was able to evade the police and ran across the other side of the carriageway , in the early evening on June 24 .
Police discovered two-and-a-half kilos of cannabis in the boot of the car , which had been driven by a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ n't prosecuted , after Duhausse told officers she had no knowledge of the drugs .
Hours later , Duhausse was found by police in Brighouse , west Yorkshire , trying to book into a Holiday Inn .
He gave officers a false name , but when they took his fingerprints his true identity was revealed .
After being arrested , Duhausse told police that he had been on his way to Leeds .
He said he ran from police , because of the drugs , but also because he knew he was n't @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Duhausse is French , and came into the UK with his mother as a child , prosecutor Patrick Williamson said .
He was deported after receiving a six year sentence for robbery in 2011 .
After being released , he was ordered to work with the youth offending team .
But then Home Secretary Theresa May signed an order deporting Duhausse to France after he failed to engage with them .
He later got back into the UK on the back of a lorry , and was again sent to France in March @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Duhausse had again returned to the UK at some point prior to the incident last month .
Defending , Patrick Buckley said Duhausse 's life is in England , but accepts he has to go through the proper channels to try and return to this country legitimately .
He said Duhausse would receive a 'nominal ' amount of about £100 for acting as a courier for the drugs .
Mr Buckley said Duhausse 's decision to run across the M62 could have 'catastrophic consequences ' .
`` Running across the M62 was n't @ @ @ @ @ @ @ made , but thank goodness he is okay , '' the lawyer said .
Sentencing , Judge Richard Mansell QC told the defendant : `` It does seem pretty clear that you must have been acting as a courier , to receive a reward of payment in cash , probably not a lot of money but enough to get by at least , because you were certainly not in a position to earn any money legitimately . ''
Duhausse , of no fixed address , was jailed for 18 months after pleading guilty @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , entering the UK in breach of a deportation order , and obstructing a constable .

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A drugs courier ran across the M62 to avoid being caught, only to be found hours later trying to book into a hotel.
Royn Duhausse, 24, was stopped by police in a Seat on the eastbound carriageway of the motorway, at junction 25 near Huddersfield.
As he was handcuffed, Duhausse was able to evade the police and ran across the other side of the carriageway, in the early evening on June 24.
Police discovered two-and-a-half kilos of cannabis in the boot of the car, which had been driven by a woman.
She was held but wasn't prosecuted, after Duhausse told officers she had no knowledge of the drugs.
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Hours later, Duhausse was found by police in Brighouse, west Yorkshire, trying to book into a Holiday Inn.
He gave officers a false name, but when they took his fingerprints his true identity was revealed.
After being arrested, Duhausse told police that he had been on his way to Leeds.
He said he ran from police, because of the drugs, but also because he knew he wasn't supposed to be in the UK.
Duhausse is French, and came into the UK with his mother as a child, prosecutor Patrick Williamson said.
He was deported after receiving a six year sentence for robbery in 2011.
After being released, he was ordered to work with the youth offending team.
But then Home Secretary Theresa May signed an order deporting Duhausse to France after he failed to engage with them.
He later got back into the UK on the back of a lorry, and was again sent to France in March 2018.
Manchester Crown Court heard that Duhausse had again returned to the UK at some point prior to the incident last month.
Defending, Patrick Buckley said Duhausse's life is in England, but accepts he has to go through the proper channels to try and return to this country legitimately.
He said Duhausse would receive a 'nominal' amount of about £100 for acting as a courier for the drugs.
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Mr Buckley said Duhausse's decision to run across the M62 could have 'catastrophic consequences'.
"Running across the M62 wasn't perhaps the best decision he has ever made, but thank goodness he is okay," the lawyer said.
Sentencing, Judge Richard Mansell QC told the defendant: "It does seem pretty clear that you must have been acting as a courier, to receive a reward of payment in cash, probably not a lot of money but enough to get by at least, because you were certainly not in a position to earn any money legitimately."
Duhausse, of no fixed address, was jailed for 18 months after pleading guilty to possession with intent to supply cannabis, entering the UK in breach of a deportation order, and obstructing a constable.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-08-05--LIVE Mayor press conference after Greater Manchester's new lockdown measures

This afternoon Andy Burnham will hold the latest Greater Manchester press conference on the coronavirus situation here .
He will be joined by Sir Richard Leese , leader of Manchester council and the region ’ s health lead .
Today ’ s update comes five days into new lockdown measures for the conurbation , announced by the health secretary last Thursday night .
Those were introduced on Friday amid fears that infection rates were on the rise in almost every borough , in some cases significantly .
That was then backed up by new legislation , which came into effect @ @ @ @ @ @ @ fined £100 for going into another person ’ s house or garden .
Mr Burnham is likely to face questions from journalists on the many issues that have resulted , including whether - and how - the police will be looking to strictly enforce that law .
The mayor will also give an update on the broader Covid-19 picture here .
On Friday he presented figures for the week to Monday , July 27 , which showed rates had increased in every borough bar Rochdale , including significant increases in Oldham , Trafford @ @ @ @ @ @ @ has been released by Public Health England for the week to Friday , July 31 .
That data , published yesterday , suggests Stockport may have been spiking towards the end of the week , according to analysis carried out by the M.E.N , with cases more than doubling in seven days from 41 cases to 84 .
Meanwhile Manchester , Salford , Bury and Tameside all appeared to still be on an upward trend too , with Oldham and Trafford remaining high but levelling off .
Bolton appeared as level with possible @ @ @ @ @ @ @ level on low numbers .
Rochdale still seems to be the only borough coming down , after targeted measures were introduced a few weeks ago .
However it isn ’ t yet clear which timeframe the figures read out by the mayor will cover , so the trends he announces today may differ .
He is also likely to push on a number of issues that are Greater Manchester calls on government .
They include problems with the national track and trace system , which has seen particularly bad headlines in recent days @ @ @ @ @ @ @ people self-isolating to get guaranteed financial support .
Follow our live updates here from 2pm .

This afternoon Andy Burnham will hold the latest Greater Manchester press conference on the coronavirus situation here.
He will be joined by Sir Richard Leese, leader of Manchester council and the region’s health lead.
Today’s update comes five days into new lockdown measures for the conurbation, announced by the health secretary last Thursday night.
Those were introduced on Friday amid fears that infection rates were on the rise in almost every borough, in some cases significantly.
That was then backed up by new legislation, which came into effect at midnight, that could see you fined £100 for going into another person’s house or garden.
Mr Burnham is likely to face questions from journalists on the many issues that have resulted, including whether - and how - the police will be looking to strictly enforce that law.
The mayor will also give an update on the broader Covid-19 picture here.
On Friday he presented figures for the week to Monday, July 27, which showed rates had increased in every borough bar Rochdale, including significant increases in Oldham, Trafford and Manchester.
Wigan’s rate had risen, but remained low.
Since then more data has been released by Public Health England for the week to Friday, July 31.
That data, published yesterday, suggests Stockport may have been spiking towards the end of the week, according to analysis carried out by the M.E.N, with cases more than doubling in seven days from 41 cases to 84.
Meanwhile Manchester, Salford, Bury and Tameside all appeared to still be on an upward trend too, with Oldham and Trafford remaining high but levelling off.
Bolton appeared as level with possible signs of an increase, with Wigan level on low numbers.
Rochdale still seems to be the only borough coming down, after targeted measures were introduced a few weeks ago.
However it isn’t yet clear which timeframe the figures read out by the mayor will cover, so the trends he announces today may differ.
He is also likely to push on a number of issues that are Greater Manchester calls on government.
They include problems with the national track and trace system, which has seen particularly bad headlines in recent days, as well as the need for people self-isolating to get guaranteed financial support.
Follow our live updates here from 2pm.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-08-05--When Man City can expect payment from Man United Jadon Sancho transfer

Manchester United 's pursuit of Jadon Sancho this summer will help Manchester City financially thanks to the terms negotiated with Borussia Dortmund when the youngster left the Etihad , as previously reported .
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer 's side are expected to sign the 20-year-old despite threatening to walk away from the deal if the £108million asking price is not lowered .
If Reds can prepare to gloat at the prospect of a former City player hurting their chances of success , then Blues can be satisfied that United are indirectly funding the improvements made to their own squad .
As @ @ @ @ @ @ @ bid made for Sancho as part of the terms of his 2017 exit - something they are not expected to do - City will receive 15 per cent of any profit that Dortmund make on the player ; if the £108m asking price is met , it would net his former club £15m via United on top of the £8m they have already received from the original sale .
However , United will look to stage any payments in installments - as has been their preferred method for completing transfers for some years @ @ @ @ @ @ @ reached between the clubs but recent reports have suggested an initial fee in the region of £60m and then further payments , some of which could be performance-related , to meet the overall asking price .
The normal practice for a sell-on clause is that the percentages come in installments with the fee , meaning that City would only get the full amount as and when Dortmund do .
While United may well be indirectly giving their rivals the bulk of the money spent on recent purchase Ferran Torres , they will not @ @ @ @ @ @

Manchester United's pursuit of Jadon Sancho this summer will help Manchester City financially thanks to the terms negotiated with Borussia Dortmund when the youngster left the Etihad, as previously reported.
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's side are expected to sign the 20-year-old despite threatening to walk away from the deal if the £108million asking price is not lowered.
If Reds can prepare to gloat at the prospect of a former City player hurting their chances of success, then Blues can be satisfied that United are indirectly funding the improvements made to their own squad.
As well as being invited to match any bid made for Sancho as part of the terms of his 2017 exit - something they are not expected to do - City will receive 15 per cent of any profit that Dortmund make on the player; if the £108m asking price is met, it would net his former club £15m via United on top of the £8m they have already received from the original sale.
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However, United will look to stage any payments in installments - as has been their preferred method for completing transfers for some years.
An agreement has not yet been reached between the clubs but recent reports have suggested an initial fee in the region of £60m and then further payments, some of which could be performance-related, to meet the overall asking price.
The normal practice for a sell-on clause is that the percentages come in installments with the fee, meaning that City would only get the full amount as and when Dortmund do.
While United may well be indirectly giving their rivals the bulk of the money spent on recent purchase Ferran Torres, they will not immediately receive the full amount.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-08-05--Holly Willoughby shares rare snap of wedding day on 13th anniversary

Holly Willoughby has delighted fans by sharing a rare snap of her wedding day as she celebrates the 13th anniversary of marrying Dan Baldwin .
The This Morning host , who is on holiday over the summer , posted a photo on her Instagram page of the throwback photo from 2007 .
In the snap , the 39-year-old TV presenter can be seen in her wedding dress kissing her new husband while a crowd of people are clapping in the background .
She posted the photo with the message : “ Yesterday marked 13 years since this photo was taken @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ... totally blessed ... my absolute world.
” Holly met TV producer Dan , 45 , in 2004 when she fronted Ministry of Mayhem and they dated up until their marriage on August 4 , 2007 .
The couple have three children together - Harry , 11 , Belle , nine , and Chester , five , Lots of fans , including famous faces , responded to Holly ’ s post with joy .
Elsewhere fans were equally as happy for the mum-of-three .
One said : “ Congratulations to you both .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ posted : “ Got married the exact same day as my Mum & Dad !
Beautiful .
“ I remember the day being sooo hot !
Congratulations on your Lace anniversary.
” A fan page for Holly wrote : “ Happy anniversary !
!
You two are amazing .
I wish you many more years of happiness .
”

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Holly Willoughby has delighted fans by sharing a rare snap of her wedding day as she celebrates the 13th anniversary of marrying Dan Baldwin.
The This Morning host, who is on holiday over the summer, posted a photo on her Instagram page of the throwback photo from 2007.
In the snap, the 39-year-old TV presenter can be seen in her wedding dress kissing her new husband while a crowd of people are clapping in the background.
She posted the photo with the message: “Yesterday marked 13 years since this photo was taken...I love you so much Daniel... totally blessed... my absolute world.”
Holly met TV producer Dan, 45, in 2004 when she fronted Ministry of Mayhem and they dated up until their marriage on August 4, 2007.
The couple have three children together - Harry, 11, Belle, nine, and Chester, five,
Lots of fans, including famous faces, responded to Holly’s post with joy.
This Morning colleague Rochelle Hulmes said: “Congratulations love birds.”
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Davina McCall posted: 'Awwwwwwww congrats guys’ along with heart emojis.
TV presenter and food writer Donal Skehan said: “Ah huge congrats Holly! X”
Elsewhere fans were equally as happy for the mum-of-three.
One said: “Congratulations to you both. So pleased for you.”
A second posted: “Got married the exact same day as my Mum & Dad! Beautiful.
“I remember the day being sooo hot! Congratulations on your Lace anniversary.”
A fan page for Holly wrote: “Happy anniversary!! You two are amazing. I wish you many more years of happiness.”


themanchestereveningnews--2020-08-05--See how many coronavirus cases were confirmed in your area of Greater Manchester

A new interactive map shows how many cases of coronavirus have been confirmed in every area of Greater Manchester .
The government map breaks down the country into areas with a population of around 7,000 residents which are generally larger than council wards .
The map enables you to click on your local area and check how many positive COVID-19 cases were confirmed in a specific time frame .
The current data covers the week from July 20 to July 26 .
It is expected that the statistics will be updated weekly on a Thursday .
The most up to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ hotspots for coronavirus cases .
In the week up to July 26 , the area with the highest number of positive cases was Alexandra Park in Oldham where 22 positive cases were recorded .
Other hotspots in Oldham include Chadderton South East which had 18 cases , Werneth ( 19 ) , Oldham Town South ( 10 ) and Busk ( nine ) .
Cases numbers were also high in some parts of Rochdale .
Healey , Skye & Shawclough and Kingsway both recorded nine positive cases in the week from July 20 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ these boroughs with the highest number of infections were in Trafford and Manchester .
In Hale , Trafford , eight positive cases were confirmed .
Eight cases were also confirmed in Harpurhey South and Monsall in Manchester .
The latest data from Public Health England revealed the wide range of infection rates across Greater Manchester on the day the government announced stricter lockdown measures for the region .
In Oldham , the coronavirus infection rate was 64.5 cases per 100,000 people in the week ending on July 30 , while on the other @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in Wigan was just 5.5 .
The rate in Wigan had also stayed level although statistics showed cases continued to rise in most other Greater Manchester boroughs up until the day the local lockdown was announced .
Trafford had the second highest infection rate in the region at that point - with 39 cases per 100,000 - however the rate of increase appears to have slowed slightly .
The number of cases rose fastest in Bury and Stockport - particularly when taking into account provisional figures for Friday July 31 - when the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 's confirmed cases doubled from 41 to 83 in the same time period ( week ending July 24 compared to week ending July 31 ) .
Salford also saw an increase in the infection rate but it was not rising as quickly as other areas .
The 7-day infection rate in Manchester reached 36 cases per 100,000 on Thursday July 30 and Rochdale 's rate continued to fall , dropping from 42 cases per 100,000 in the week up to July 23 to a rate of 29 on July 31 .
Health Secretary @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Greater Manchester and parts of Lancashire and Yorkshire last Thursday following a spike in coronavirus cases .
The new measures - which were announced in a series of tweets - ban people from entering someone ’ s house or garden , with certain exceptions .
But , as the Manchester Evening News reported , the laws needed to make the rules legally enforceable were n't implemented at the same time .
The legislation governing the region 's local lockdown was only announced yesterday ( Tuesday ) .
Police forces and councils have the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ £100 fines can be handed out to those who flout the rules .
Use the map below to see how many positive tests were carried out in your area .

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A new interactive map shows how many cases of coronavirus have been confirmed in every area of Greater Manchester.
The government map breaks down the country into areas with a population of around 7,000 residents which are generally larger than council wards.
The map enables you to click on your local area and check how many positive COVID-19 cases were confirmed in a specific time frame.
The current data covers the week from July 20 to July 26.
It is expected that the statistics will be updated weekly on a Thursday.
The most up to date statistics show Oldham and Rochdale as hotspots for coronavirus cases.
In the week up to July 26, the area with the highest number of positive cases was Alexandra Park in Oldham where 22 positive cases were recorded.
Other hotspots in Oldham include Chadderton South East which had 18 cases, Werneth (19), Oldham Town South (10) and Busk (nine).
Cases numbers were also high in some parts of Rochdale.
(Image: Julian Hamilton/Daily Mirror)
Wardleworth & Newbold Brow reported 21 cases and Central Rochdale and Mandale Park reported 10.
Healey, Skye & Shawclough and Kingsway both recorded nine positive cases in the week from July 20 to 26.
The areas outside of these boroughs with the highest number of infections were in Trafford and Manchester.
In Hale, Trafford, eight positive cases were confirmed.
Eight cases were also confirmed in Harpurhey South and Monsall in Manchester.
The latest data from Public Health England revealed the wide range of infection rates across Greater Manchester on the day the government announced stricter lockdown measures for the region.
In Oldham, the coronavirus infection rate was 64.5 cases per 100,000 people in the week ending on July 30, while on the other side of Greater Manchester, the rate in Wigan was just 5.5.
The rate in Wigan had also stayed level although statistics showed cases continued to rise in most other Greater Manchester boroughs up until the day the local lockdown was announced.
Trafford had the second highest infection rate in the region at that point - with 39 cases per 100,000 - however the rate of increase appears to have slowed slightly.
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The number of cases rose fastest in Bury and Stockport - particularly when taking into account provisional figures for Friday July 31 - when the local lockdown came into effect.
Stockport's confirmed cases doubled from 41 to 83 in the same time period (week ending July 24 compared to week ending July 31).
Salford also saw an increase in the infection rate but it was not rising as quickly as other areas.
The 7-day infection rate in Manchester reached 36 cases per 100,000 on Thursday July 30 and Rochdale's rate continued to fall, dropping from 42 cases per 100,000 in the week up to July 23 to a rate of 29 on July 31.
Health Secretary Matt Hancock announced new lockdown measures for Greater Manchester and parts of Lancashire and Yorkshire last Thursday following a spike in coronavirus cases.
The new measures - which were announced in a series of tweets - ban people from entering someone’s house or garden, with certain exceptions.
But, as the Manchester Evening News reported, the laws needed to make the rules legally enforceable weren't implemented at the same time.
The legislation governing the region's local lockdown was only announced yesterday (Tuesday).
Police forces and councils have the power to enforce the new rules and £100 fines can be handed out to those who flout the rules.
Use the map below to see how many positive tests were carried out in your area.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-08-05--Dad's tribute to two-year-old who died after suspected assault

The dad of a two-year-old girl , who died following a suspected assault and neglect , has paid a heartbreaking tribute to his daughter .
Lola James , from Pembrokeshire in south Wales , died in hospital four days after officers were called to an address in Haverfordwest on the morning of Friday July 17 .
Two people have been arrested on suspicion of assault and neglect , and the investigation is ongoing , police said .
Her father , Dan Thomas , said his daughter 's death had left ' a hole in the hearts ' of everyone she @ @ @ @ @ @ @ who worked to save her .
In a statement released by police , Mr Thomas said : “ From the very first time I met my beautiful daughter , Lola Patricia James , my heart was filled with such joy , a happiness I ’ d never felt before , an unconditional love and need to always protect her for the rest of her life .
“ Not in a million years did I think her life would be snatched away from her in such a cruel way .
“ All the things @ @ @ @ @ @ @ see or say , and all the things I will never have chance to teach her – to write her name , ride a bike or drive a car .
“ Lola , you have left a hole in the hearts of everyone you met .
Your sparkly eyes and beautiful smile will be missed always .
“ I would like to thank every doctor , nurse and healthcare assistant that not only helped Lola , but threw everything they had at her to try and save her life .
“ To the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Children ’ s Hospital ) , Cardiff , you truly were amazing .
“ Rest in peace has never been so meaningful to me , but rest now , Lola , whilst Daddy seeks the justice you deserve.
” A Dyfed-Powys Police spokeswoman said : “ Officers were called to an address in Haverfordwest on the morning of Friday July 17 .
“ Two people have been arrested on suspicion of assault and neglect , and the investigation is ongoing .
“ Her family continue to be supported by specialist trained officers .
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The dad of a two-year-old girl, who died following a suspected assault and neglect, has paid a heartbreaking tribute to his daughter.
Lola James, from Pembrokeshire in south Wales, died in hospital four days after officers were called to an address in Haverfordwest on the morning of Friday July 17.
Two people have been arrested on suspicion of assault and neglect, and the investigation is ongoing, police said.
Her father, Dan Thomas, said his daughter's death had left 'a hole in the hearts' of everyone she met, and thanked the NHS staff who worked to save her.
In a statement released by police, Mr Thomas said: “From the very first time I met my beautiful daughter, Lola Patricia James, my heart was filled with such joy, a happiness I’d never felt before, an unconditional love and need to always protect her for the rest of her life.
“Not in a million years did I think her life would be snatched away from her in such a cruel way.
“All the things she never had chance to learn, see or say, and all the things I will never have chance to teach her – to write her name, ride a bike or drive a car.
“Lola, you have left a hole in the hearts of everyone you met. Your sparkly eyes and beautiful smile will be missed always.
“I would like to thank every doctor, nurse and healthcare assistant that not only helped Lola, but threw everything they had at her to try and save her life.
“To the staff at Noah’s Ark (Children’s Hospital), Cardiff, you truly were amazing.
“Rest in peace has never been so meaningful to me, but rest now, Lola, whilst Daddy seeks the justice you deserve.”
A Dyfed-Powys Police spokeswoman said: “Officers were called to an address in Haverfordwest on the morning of Friday July 17.
“Two people have been arrested on suspicion of assault and neglect, and the investigation is ongoing.
“Her family continue to be supported by specialist trained officers.”


themanchestereveningnews--2020-08-05--Pundits make their Manchester United vs LASK predictions

Manchester United have been heavily backed to record an overwhelming aggregate victory over Austrian side LASK this evening .
United hold a 5-0 advantage going into the second leg of their Europa League last 16 contest with the Linz team , which has been delayed since March .
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer 's side just need to avoid a disaster to book their spot in the quarter-finals , where they will face either FC Copenhagen or Istanbul Basaksehir .
Here 's what the pundits think will happen in tonight 's game : '' United have already qualified for next season ’ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ their third-place finish in the Premier League .
`` They were very comfortable winners in the first leg of this tie when they thrashed LASK 5-0 in Linz way back in March .
`` LASK were very impressive in the group stages of the competition , when they finished top of their group .
They then dispatched AZ Alkmaar comfortably in their round of 32 tie but the wheels have fallen off somewhat since and they finished their 2019/20 league campaign , losing six of their last ten Austrian Bundesliga matches .
`` @ @ @ @ @ @ @ last 13 UEFA Europa League home games and have registered four wins out of four at Old Trafford this season , scoring 13 goals and conceding none .
`` It ’ s difficult to see anything other than another tough night for the Austrian team and I am going for another clean sheet and easy victory for Ole Gunnar Solksjaer ’ s men in this one .
Manchester United to win 3-0 . ''
`` United finished off a successful return to football with a third-place finish in the Premier League and so @ @ @ @ @ @ @ through .
When they first came back , I was not sure they were good enough for the top four , or whether Leicester would crash like they did .
They have dug out the results and Bruno Fernandes has been class , while the frontmen have been playing well too .
`` All of the potential fringe players could get some minutes - why not give them a taste of European football ?
It is a tricky one as they do need their big players to get back up to speed and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , I would be careful as Ole Gunnar Solskjaer does want to have a go at winning the Europa League .
Vote for your United player of the season here : '' Either way , this should be a comfortable night .
Whether he plays the youngsters or not I do n't know .
I am not convinced because of their fitness , but it will be a United win .
`` I think there will be five or six changes .
Scott McTominay has not played much , so he and the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ should also come in . ''

newsdesk@men-news.co.uk (Dominic Booth, Daniel Murphy)

Manchester United have been heavily backed to record an overwhelming aggregate victory over Austrian side LASK this evening.
United hold a 5-0 advantage going into the second leg of their Europa League last 16 contest with the Linz team, which has been delayed since March.
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's side just need to avoid a disaster to book their spot in the quarter-finals, where they will face either FC Copenhagen or Istanbul Basaksehir.
Here's what the pundits think will happen in tonight's game:
Michael Owen, BetVictor
"United have already qualified for next season’s Champions League, by way of their third-place finish in the Premier League.
"They were very comfortable winners in the first leg of this tie when they thrashed LASK 5-0 in Linz way back in March.
"LASK were very impressive in the group stages of the competition, when they finished top of their group. They then dispatched AZ Alkmaar comfortably in their round of 32 tie but the wheels have fallen off somewhat since and they finished their 2019/20 league campaign, losing six of their last ten Austrian Bundesliga matches.
"The Red Devils are unbeaten in their last 13 UEFA Europa League home games and have registered four wins out of four at Old Trafford this season, scoring 13 goals and conceding none.
"It’s difficult to see anything other than another tough night for the Austrian team and I am going for another clean sheet and easy victory for Ole Gunnar Solksjaer’s men in this one. Manchester United to win 3-0."
Prediction: United 3-0 LASK
Charlie Nicholas, Sky Sports
"United finished off a successful return to football with a third-place finish in the Premier League and so will be more than confident of going through. When they first came back, I was not sure they were good enough for the top four, or whether Leicester would crash like they did. They have dug out the results and Bruno Fernandes has been class, while the frontmen have been playing well too.
"All of the potential fringe players could get some minutes - why not give them a taste of European football? It is a tricky one as they do need their big players to get back up to speed and the pace of the game. However, I would be careful as Ole Gunnar Solskjaer does want to have a go at winning the Europa League.
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"Either way, this should be a comfortable night. Whether he plays the youngsters or not I don't know. I am not convinced because of their fitness, but it will be a United win.
"I think there will be five or six changes. Scott McTominay has not played much, so he and the likes of Juan Mata and Brandon Williams should also come in."
Prediction: United 2-0 LASK


themanchestereveningnews--2020-08-05--James Bay to headline online summer prom for students missing out on theirs

James Bay has been announced as a headliner for an online summer prom taking place next week , marking the eve of exam results day .
The event is being put on by United We Stream and Hits Radio , and will also feature appearances from Becky Hill and Sam Fischer .
The nationwide stream has been put together for the class of 2020 and curated by mental wellbeing festival Headstock .
It 's hoped it will raise awareness of the mental health support available through One Space , which has been launched following the challenging school year .
Summer @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 12 , the day before A Level results are announced ( and one week before GCSE results are released ) .
The free-to-view event will be streamed from the Greater Manchester Combined Authority 's streaming platform United We Stream , launched earlier this year to raise funds for the city 's stricken cultural sector .
The money raised is already being put to work on projects like the new pop-up outdoor restaurant at the Great Northern .
Performances and artist interviews will also be streamed across various social media platforms , and broadcast @ @ @ @ @ @ @ will feature music from multi award-winning singer-songwriter James Bay , Australian musician Sam Fischer , pop sensation Becky Hill and DJ and producer , Joel Corry , who is currently number one in the UK singles chart .
There will also be comedy appearances from Bec Hill , Aurie Styla and Lauren Pattison , along with a number of special guests .
The whole thing will be broadcast live from the Met in Bury .
At 11.30am that morning , GP and broadcaster Dr Radha , will host a special mental health-themed Instagram @ @ @ @ @ @ @ onespaceto Instagram page , to support young people who may be struggling , answer questions and offer tips and advice to anyone experiencing worry or anxiety .
Hits Radio presenter Jordan Lee , who will host the Summer Prom , said : `` Music and comedy is the ultimate escapism from any of the pre-exam results anxieties and I ’ m really excited to be working with our partners on creating this unique one-off event .
`` I ’ m delighted we ’ ve had such amazing support from our friends in the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to hear and watch James Bay , Sam Fischer , Becky Hill and Joel Corry – it ’ s going to be HUGE ! ''
Mayor of Greater Manchester , Andy Burnham said : `` The United We Stream Summer Prom will be a positive and celebratory broadcast for all young people to enjoy safely in their homes , and is another example of the caring spirit of people in Greater Manchester .
`` This is a fantastic idea , to give our young people in the city-region and beyond who are about @ @ @ @ @ @ @ really special to look forward to .
`` This can be a pivotal point in a young person ’ s life , and this particular age group , have missed out on so much because the pandemic forced thousands of children and young people to remain isolated at home , with their schools and colleges staying closed for months .
`` Thanks to the innovative team of public sector and private business who are behind the Summer Prom concept , the Class of 2020 will have a unique celebration to remember . ''
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ At a time when a lot of young people are struggling with the impact of the global pandemic on both their academic and social lives , we have the opportunity through music and shared experience to create an event that will help lift people ’ s moods .
`` We want people to celebrate their achievements of the past year , but also use the power of music to positively impact young people 's mental and emotional wellbeing . ''
Greater Manchester night time economy adviser Sacha Lord said : `` Getting exam @ @ @ @ @ @ @ stressful time , but the pandemic has added to the uncertainty and worry that young people across the UK are facing this year as they make big decisions about career choices , university places , moving out of the family home or getting a job .
`` The most important thing about results day is not to panic .
I struggled at school and left with two Us and an E at A-Level , but I 've worked hard to build a career I love .
If you feel you have n't done @ @ @ @ @ @ @ many alternative routes you can go down , so please remember it 's not the end of the world . ''

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James Bay has been announced as a headliner for an online summer prom taking place next week, marking the eve of exam results day.
The event is being put on by United We Stream and Hits Radio, and will also feature appearances from Becky Hill and Sam Fischer.
The nationwide stream has been put together for the class of 2020 and curated by mental wellbeing festival Headstock.
It's hoped it will raise awareness of the mental health support available through One Space, which has been launched following the challenging school year.
Summer Prom will take place on Wednesday August 12, the day before A Level results are announced (and one week before GCSE results are released).
The free-to-view event will be streamed from the Greater Manchester Combined Authority's streaming platform United We Stream, launched earlier this year to raise funds for the city's stricken cultural sector.
The money raised is already being put to work on projects like the new pop-up outdoor restaurant at the Great Northern.
Performances and artist interviews will also be streamed across various social media platforms, and broadcast on the Hits Radio network.
It will feature music from multi award-winning singer-songwriter James Bay, Australian musician Sam Fischer, pop sensation Becky Hill and DJ and producer, Joel Corry, who is currently number one in the UK singles chart.
There will also be comedy appearances from Bec Hill, Aurie Styla and Lauren Pattison, along with a number of special guests.
The whole thing will be broadcast live from the Met in Bury.
(Image: Carl Sukonik | The Vain Photography)
At 11.30am that morning, GP and broadcaster Dr Radha, will host a special mental health-themed Instagram Live ‘surgery’ on the @onespaceto Instagram page, to support young people who may be struggling, answer questions and offer tips and advice to anyone experiencing worry or anxiety.
Hits Radio presenter Jordan Lee, who will host the Summer Prom, said: "Music and comedy is the ultimate escapism from any of the pre-exam results anxieties and I’m really excited to be working with our partners on creating this unique one-off event.
"I’m delighted we’ve had such amazing support from our friends in the music industry and can’t wait to hear and watch James Bay, Sam Fischer, Becky Hill and Joel Corry – it’s going to be HUGE!"
(Image: Getty Images)
Mayor of Greater Manchester, Andy Burnham said: "The United We Stream Summer Prom will be a positive and celebratory broadcast for all young people to enjoy safely in their homes, and is another example of the caring spirit of people in Greater Manchester.
"This is a fantastic idea, to give our young people in the city-region and beyond who are about to get their exam results, something really special to look forward to.
"This can be a pivotal point in a young person’s life, and this particular age group, have missed out on so much because the pandemic forced thousands of children and young people to remain isolated at home, with their schools and colleges staying closed for months.
"Thanks to the innovative team of public sector and private business who are behind the Summer Prom concept, the Class of 2020 will have a unique celebration to remember."
Headstock founder Atheer Al-Salim added: "At a time when a lot of young people are struggling with the impact of the global pandemic on both their academic and social lives, we have the opportunity through music and shared experience to create an event that will help lift people’s moods.
"We want people to celebrate their achievements of the past year, but also use the power of music to positively impact young people's mental and emotional wellbeing."
Greater Manchester night time economy adviser Sacha Lord said: "Getting exam results and entering University is already a stressful time, but the pandemic has added to the uncertainty and worry that young people across the UK are facing this year as they make big decisions about career choices, university places, moving out of the family home or getting a job.
"The most important thing about results day is not to panic. I struggled at school and left with two Us and an E at A-Level, but I've worked hard to build a career I love. If you feel you haven't done well in your exams, there are many alternative routes you can go down, so please remember it's not the end of the world."


themanchestereveningnews--2020-08-05--LIVE: M62 closed near Simister Island following serious crash

The M62 near Simister Island has been closed due to a serious crash .
The motorway is currently shut eastbound @ @ @ @ @ Simister Island and junction 19 for Middleton , following the collision .
Emergency services are @ @ @ @ @ to a tweet by Highways England .
Traffic Officers , Greater Manchester Police , North @ @ @ @ @ Manchester Fire and Rescue Service are in attendance .
Two lanes have also been closed @ @ @ @ @ the motorway , according to an update by Highways England .
It is unclear at @ @ @ @ @ involved in the collision or whether anyone has been injured .
Traffic cameras show long @ @ @ @ @ scene of the crash .
We will bring you updates in the blog below .

The M62 near Simister Island was closed due to a serious crash between a lorry and two cars.
The motorway was shut eastbound, between junction 18 for Simister Island and junction 19 for Middleton, following the collision.
Emergency services were called to the scene, according to a tweet by Highways England.
Traffic Officers, Greater Manchester Police, North West Ambulance Service and Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue Service were in attendance.
Two lanes were also closed on the westbound side of the motorway, according to an update by Highways England.
One person received minor injuries and the motorway reopened just after 2pm.
We will bring you updates in the blog below.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-08-05--Local lockdown in Aberdeen after cluster of 54 coronavirus cases

Lockdown restrictions are to be reimposed on the Aberdeen area meaning restaurants and pubs must shut after 54 new cases emerged in a coronavirus cluster , Scotland ’ s First Minister Nicola Sturgeon said today .
Speaking at the coronavirus briefing in Edinburgh , she said that 191 contacts have been traced in relation to the cluster .
She said that the rise in cases has contributed to a greater fear their was a “ significant outbreak ” in the city .
According to the First Minister , more than 20 pubs and restaurants are involved in the cluster .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ reimposed in the Aberdeen City Council area .
It means a five-mile travel rule has been put in place and residents are being told not to enter each other ’ s houses .
All indoor and outdoor hospitality has also been told to close by 5pm on Wednesday .
The closure will be backed by governmental regulations , the First Minister said , and will be enforced if the rules are not followed .
She told the briefing that she was aware the changes were ” deeply , deeply unwelcome news ” .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ we want to do is to reimpose these restrictions but this outbreak is reminding us just how highly infectious Covid is .
“ Our precautionary and careful judgement is that we need to take decisive action now , difficult as that undoubtedly is , in order to try to contain this outbreak and prevent further harm later on .
“ As I said earlier , this is about doing all we can to ensure our children can return to schools next week.
” She added : “ Acting now , we judge , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to protect the ability of our young people to return to education.
” Ms Sturgeon added that the changes will be reviewed next Wednesday , when she hoped that they could be removed if they could , either in entirety or in part .
However , if necessary , Ms Sturgeon has said that they could be extended beyond that seven-day period .
There have been no coronavirus deaths in Scotland for the 20th day in a row , the First Minister added .
A total of 2,491 patients have died in Scotland @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Sturgeon said 18,781 people have tested positive for the virus , up by 64 from 18,717 the day before .
There were 267 people in hospital with confirmed Covid-19 , down by three .
Of these , three were in intensive care , no change .

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Lockdown restrictions are to be reimposed on the Aberdeen area meaning restaurants and pubs must shut after 54 new cases emerged in a coronavirus cluster, Scotland’s First Minister Nicola Sturgeon said today.
Speaking at the coronavirus briefing in Edinburgh, she said that 191 contacts have been traced in relation to the cluster.
She said that the rise in cases has contributed to a greater fear their was a “significant outbreak” in the city.
According to the First Minister, more than 20 pubs and restaurants are involved in the cluster.
As a result, restrictions will be reimposed in the Aberdeen City Council area.
It means a five-mile travel rule has been put in place and residents are being told not to enter each other’s houses.
All indoor and outdoor hospitality has also been told to close by 5pm on Wednesday.
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The closure will be backed by governmental regulations, the First Minister said, and will be enforced if the rules are not followed.
She told the briefing that she was aware the changes were”deeply, deeply unwelcome news”.
She added: “The last thing we want to do is to reimpose these restrictions but this outbreak is reminding us just how highly infectious Covid is.
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“Our precautionary and careful judgement is that we need to take decisive action now, difficult as that undoubtedly is, in order to try to contain this outbreak and prevent further harm later on.
“As I said earlier, this is about doing all we can to ensure our children can return to schools next week.”
She added: “Acting now, we judge, gives us the time and the space to protect the ability of our young people to return to education.”
(Image: PA)
Ms Sturgeon added that the changes will be reviewed next Wednesday, when she hoped that they could be removed if they could, either in entirety or in part.
However, if necessary, Ms Sturgeon has said that they could be extended beyond that seven-day period.
There have been no coronavirus deaths in Scotland for the 20th day in a row, the First Minister added.
A total of 2,491 patients have died in Scotland after testing positive for Covid-19.
Ms Sturgeon said 18,781 people have tested positive for the virus, up by 64 from 18,717 the day before.
There were 267 people in hospital with confirmed Covid-19, down by three.
Of these, three were in intensive care, no change.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-08-05--Elderly woman left injured outside home after burglar broke in while she slept

An elderly woman was left injured and shouting for help outside her home after a burglar broke in while she was sleeping .
The victim woke up in the early hours of Tuesday morning to find a man ransacking her home in Lansdowne Road , Atherton .
The victim sustained a 'suspected fracture ' to her upper leg , say police .
The burglar left her on the ground outside , in pain , trying to shout for help .
'Sentimental and valuable ' jewellery , a laptop and cash were all stolen from the elderly woman 's home .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ of a burglary at the home at around 6.40am on Tuesday .
An investigation has now been launched .
No arrests have yet been made and officers are now appealing for information to help with their enquires .
DC David Law , of GMP ’ s Wigan district , said : “ The victim must have been terrified .
To be targeted in your own home when you are asleep is understandably frightening .
“ Not only did this offender break in to the victim ’ s home and steal sentimental and valuable @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in pain on the floor outside her home .
“ We are working hard to identify the person responsible and bring them to justice .
I would appeal to anyone with information which may assist us with this to get in touch.
” Anyone with information should contact police on 0161 756 7225 quoting 509 of 04/08/20 or the independent charity – Crimestoppers , anonymously , on 0800 555 111 .

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An elderly woman was left injured and shouting for help outside her home after a burglar broke in while she was sleeping.
The victim woke up in the early hours of Tuesday morning to find a man ransacking her home in Lansdowne Road, Atherton.
The victim sustained a 'suspected fracture' to her upper leg, say police.
The burglar left her on the ground outside, in pain, trying to shout for help.
'Sentimental and valuable' jewellery, a laptop and cash were all stolen from the elderly woman's home.
Police say they were called to reports of a burglary at the home at around 6.40am on Tuesday.
An investigation has now been launched.
No arrests have yet been made and officers are now appealing for information to help with their enquires.
DC David Law, of GMP’s Wigan district, said: “The victim must have been terrified. To be targeted in your own home when you are asleep is understandably frightening.
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“Not only did this offender break in to the victim’s home and steal sentimental and valuable items but they also left the victim in pain on the floor outside her home.
“We are working hard to identify the person responsible and bring them to justice. I would appeal to anyone with information which may assist us with this to get in touch.”
Anyone with information should contact police on 0161 756 7225 quoting 509 of 04/08/20 or the independent charity – Crimestoppers, anonymously, on 0800 555 111.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-08-05--Police and forensics at block of flats after body of man in his 30s discovered

The body of man in his 30s has been found at an address in Oldham .
Police were called to @ @ @ @ @ , Shaw , at around 7pm last night ( Tuesday ) following concerns for the @ @ @ @ @ Officers attended and sadly found the body of a man believed to be in 30s @ @ @ @ @ establish the full circumstances around his death , police said .
A police scene remains @ @ @ @ @ this morning .
Forensic officers were pictured carrying out investigation work outside a block of @ @ @ @ @ was spotted guarding the entrance to the building .
In a statement a GMP spokesperson @ @ @ @ @ 6.55pm last night ( Tuesday 5 August 2020 ) , police were called to an @ @ @ @ @ Shaw following concerns for the welfare of a man .
`` Officers attended and sadly @ @ @ @ @ man believed to be in his 30s .
`` Enquiries are ongoing to establish the @ @ @ @ @ .
`` A scene remains in place at the property . ''

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The body of man in his 30s has been found at an address in Oldham.
Police were called to a property on Cowie Street, Shaw, at around 7pm last night (Tuesday) following concerns for the welfare of a man.
Officers attended and sadly found the body of a man believed to be in 30s.
Enquiries are ongoing to establish the full circumstances around his death, police said.
A police scene remains in place in the area this morning.
Forensic officers were pictured carrying out investigation work outside a block of flats.
A police officer was spotted guarding the entrance to the building.
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In a statement a GMP spokesperson said: "At around 6.55pm last night (Tuesday 5 August 2020), police were called to an address on Cowie Street, Shaw following concerns for the welfare of a man.
"Officers attended and sadly found the body of a man believed to be in his 30s.
"Enquiries are ongoing to establish the full circumstances surrounding the death.
"A scene remains in place at the property."


themanchestereveningnews--2020-08-05--Manchester United news and transfers LIVE

Ole Gunnar Solskjaer says he will select a Manchester United side similar to the one which thrashed LASK Linz in @ @ @ @ @ round-of-16 Europa League tie .
Jesse Lingard is a confirmed starter but Axel Tuanzebe and @ @ @ @ @ from United 's Europa League squad as they are out until September .
`` Axel @ @ @ @ @ on when we restarted and he had to have an op in his foot , @ @ @ @ @ He 'll be back early September .
Luke sustained an injury against Southampton and he @ @ @ @ @ September , they should both be ready when the league starts .
`` Jesse will @ @ @ @ @ team wo n't be too different from the last time we played LASK away in @ @ @ @ @ transfer front , United appeared to get a setback in their pursuit of Jadon Sancho @ @ @ @ @ are prepared to walk away from a deal due to Borussia Dortmund 's 'unrealistic ' @ @ @ @ @ the day for the latest United news ahead of LASK fixture .

Ole Gunnar Solskjaer says he will select a Manchester United side similar to the one which thrashed LASK Linz in the first leg of their round-of-16 Europa League tie.
Jesse Lingard is a confirmed starter but Axel Tuanzebe and Luke Shaw have been omitted from United's Europa League squad as they are out until September.
"Axel started to get niggles early on when we restarted and he had to have an op in his foot," Solskjaer said. "He'll be back early September. Luke sustained an injury against Southampton and he'll be ready again early September, they should both be ready when the league starts.
"Jesse will be starting tomorrow but the team won't be too different from the last time we played LASK away in March."
On the transfer front, United appeared to get a setback in their pursuit of Jadon Sancho as it emerged the club are prepared to walk away from a deal due to Borussia Dortmund's 'unrealistic' asking price.
Follow throughout the day for the latest United news ahead of LASK fixture.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-08-05--UK 'made serious mistake over quarantine in early days of pandemic'

The UK made 'serious mistake ' by not getting travellers to quarantine in early days of pandemic , a damning report has found .
The government has been accused of being 'too slow ' in closing the borders which possibly 'accelerated ' the spread of coronavirus .
The Home Affairs committee , made up of a group of MPs , said that ministers had underestimated the threat of importing the virus from Europe as opposed to Asia where the virus is believed to have started .
It adds that allowing millions of people to enter the UK from growing Covid-19 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ thousands of infections in March .
But the government says that the Home Affairs select committee are `` incorrect in their assertions '' .
The report found that if stricter rules had been put in place during the spring , fewer infections would have entered the UK - which is now among the worst affected by the virus .
In its report , the committee also referenced a study which indicated more than 1,300 separate strains of the virus were imported largely from Spain , Italy and France during that early period .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ said : `` The Government 's failure to have proper quarantine measures in place in March as the infection was spreading fast was a grave error and meant Covid spread faster and reached more people .
`` The UK was almost unique in having no border checks or quarantine arrangements at that time .
That alone should have rung loud alarm bells for ministers and made them think again . ''
The select committee said that it was an `` inexplicable decision '' to lift restrictions on March 13 on people coming from @ @ @ @ @ @ @ The report concluded it was a `` serious error '' .
A government spokesperson said : `` The Home Affairs Select Committee are incorrect in their assertions .
`` All of our decisions throughout the pandemic have been guided by the science , with appropriate measures introduced at the right time to keep us all safe .
`` And with passengers numbers significantly reduced , the scientific advice was clear that quarantine measures for those entering the country from abroad would be most effective when the UK has a lower level of infection @ @ @ @ @ @ @ was brought under control here , border measures were introduced on 8 June to protect public health and help avoid a second peak that would overwhelm the NHS . ''

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The UK made 'serious mistake' by not getting travellers to quarantine in early days of pandemic, a damning report has found.
The government has been accused of being 'too slow' in closing the borders which possibly 'accelerated' the spread of coronavirus.
The Home Affairs committee, made up of a group of MPs, said that ministers had underestimated the threat of importing the virus from Europe as opposed to Asia where the virus is believed to have started.
It adds that allowing millions of people to enter the UK from growing Covid-19 hotspots could have lead to tens of thousands of infections in March.
But the government says that the Home Affairs select committee are "incorrect in their assertions".
The report found that if stricter rules had been put in place during the spring, fewer infections would have entered the UK - which is now among the worst affected by the virus.
In its report, the committee also referenced a study which indicated more than 1,300 separate strains of the virus were imported largely from Spain, Italy and France during that early period.
The committee chair, Yvette Cooper, said: "The Government's failure to have proper quarantine measures in place in March as the infection was spreading fast was a grave error and meant Covid spread faster and reached more people.
"The UK was almost unique in having no border checks or quarantine arrangements at that time. That alone should have rung loud alarm bells for ministers and made them think again."
The select committee said that it was an "inexplicable decision" to lift restrictions on March 13 on people coming from high-risk countries to self-isolate at home.
The report concluded it was a "serious error".
A government spokesperson said: "The Home Affairs Select Committee are incorrect in their assertions.
"All of our decisions throughout the pandemic have been guided by the science, with appropriate measures introduced at the right time to keep us all safe.
"And with passengers numbers significantly reduced, the scientific advice was clear that quarantine measures for those entering the country from abroad would be most effective when the UK has a lower level of infection.
"Therefore, as the virus was brought under control here, border measures were introduced on 8 June to protect public health and help avoid a second peak that would overwhelm the NHS."


themanchestereveningnews--2020-08-05--Two Manchester United players send the same Europa League message

Jesse Lingard and James Garner have led the calls for Manchester United to push hard for silverware in the Europa League this month .
United 's one remaining chance of lifting a trophy comes with the resumption of the European competition , with Ole Gunnar Solskjaer 's men playing the second leg of their last 16 tie against LASK .
United hold a 5-0 advantage going into the Old Trafford game and should be in the quarter-finals , with the knockout stages to be played as one-off ties in Germany .
Both Lingard and Garner spoke to United 's official @ @ @ @ @ @ @ winning the Europa League , which they lifted in 2017 under Jose Mourinho .
“ The pressure is off a little bit , but we as Man United want to win trophies and the Europa League is a special tournament and we want to come away from the season with silverware under our belt , ” said Lingard .
“ Tournament football is a lot different to club football and like I say you have to adapt quickly to the surroundings and things like that .
The majority of the team has experienced @ @ @ @ @ @ @ younger or even recently .
So everyone has a taste for it and will be able to adapt pretty quickly to it .
`` The best feelings of being a footballer is to lift silverware .
We ’ ve already lifted the Europa League and had that experience and it took a lot of hard work .
The team stuck together through the hard times and the good ones , and we got through it in the end , and I don ’ t see why we can ’ t win it again.
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ wanted United to guard against complacency despite their overwhelming advantage over LASK .
“ It ’ s definitely a difficult situation on Wednesday , '' he said .
`` We can ’ t get too complacent .
Of course , we ’ re 5-0 up but we ’ ve just got to go out there and play exactly how we would play if it was 0-0 or we were 2-0 down .
We ’ ve just got to go out and play the United way . ''

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Jesse Lingard and James Garner have led the calls for Manchester United to push hard for silverware in the Europa League this month.
United's one remaining chance of lifting a trophy comes with the resumption of the European competition, with Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's men playing the second leg of their last 16 tie against LASK.
United hold a 5-0 advantage going into the Old Trafford game and should be in the quarter-finals, with the knockout stages to be played as one-off ties in Germany.
Both Lingard and Garner spoke to United's official website about the club's chances of winning the Europa League, which they lifted in 2017 under Jose Mourinho.
“The pressure is off a little bit, but we as Man United want to win trophies and the Europa League is a special tournament and we want to come away from the season with silverware under our belt,” said Lingard.
“Tournament football is a lot different to club football and like I say you have to adapt quickly to the surroundings and things like that. The majority of the team has experienced tournament football, maybe when they were younger or even recently. So everyone has a taste for it and will be able to adapt pretty quickly to it.
"The best feelings of being a footballer is to lift silverware. We’ve already lifted the Europa League and had that experience and it took a lot of hard work. The team stuck together through the hard times and the good ones, and we got through it in the end, and I don’t see why we can’t win it again.”
Garner echoed Lingard's thoughts and wanted United to guard against complacency despite their overwhelming advantage over LASK.
“It’s definitely a difficult situation on Wednesday," he said.
"We can’t get too complacent. Of course, we’re 5-0 up but we’ve just got to go out there and play exactly how we would play if it was 0-0 or we were 2-0 down. We’ve just got to go out and play the United way."


themanchestereveningnews--2020-08-05--Jonathan Swain on the government’s response to migrant boat coverage

Good Morning Britain correspondent Jonathan Swain has told viewers about the government ’ s response to the programme ’ s coverage of a migrant boat arriving from France .
On Tuesday ’ s episode , the ITV journalist reported from a boat on the English Channel and filmed a dinghy-style boat heading for shore , which appeared dangerously overloaded with 10 men aboard .
At one point , Jonathan attempted to call out to the men to ask if they were OK , and where they had come from .
Some viewers were uncomfortable with the coverage , with many @ @ @ @ @ @ @ while others praised the programme .
As an update , Jonathan told hosts Kate Garraway and Ben Shephard that the government had responded to the issue .
`` After all the events yesterday we then saw them arrive back here into Dover marina on board the Border Force boat , where they were then transferred to a coach and taken to an immigration centre , ” he said .
`` That 's where the very long and complex process of claiming for asylum begins .
It should take about six months but it @ @ @ @ @ @ @ During that time , they 'll be housed in hotels or hostels or a shared house and given almost £38 a week .
“ It ’ s certainly a lot more than they were getting in France , and the chances of them being deported are pretty slim , even though they entered the country illegally.
” Jonathan went on to say that the Home Office had given a 'tough response ' to GMB ’ s broadcast yesterday .
“ They say the migrants had no right to leave France - they had @ @ @ @ @ @ @ should claim asylum over there .
“ They 're trying to negotiate a deal with the French authorities and coastguards to do more , to stop them in the sea and turn them back to France .
“ But that is going to take many , many months , if not years .
In the meantime , this is going to continue .
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Good Morning Britain correspondent Jonathan Swain has told viewers about the government’s response to the programme’s coverage of a migrant boat arriving from France.
On Tuesday’s episode, the ITV journalist reported from a boat on the English Channel and filmed a dinghy-style boat heading for shore, which appeared dangerously overloaded with 10 men aboard.
At one point, Jonathan attempted to call out to the men to ask if they were OK, and where they had come from.
Some viewers were uncomfortable with the coverage, with many complaining about it on social media, while others praised the programme.
As an update, Jonathan told hosts Kate Garraway and Ben Shephard that the government had responded to the issue.
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"After all the events yesterday we then saw them arrive back here into Dover marina on board the Border Force boat, where they were then transferred to a coach and taken to an immigration centre,” he said.
"That's where the very long and complex process of claiming for asylum begins. It should take about six months but it could potentially take many years.
“During that time, they'll be housed in hotels or hostels or a shared house and given almost £38 a week.
“It’s certainly a lot more than they were getting in France, and the chances of them being deported are pretty slim, even though they entered the country illegally.”
Jonathan went on to say that the Home Office had given a 'tough response' to GMB’s broadcast yesterday.
“They say the migrants had no right to leave France - they had every right to stay there, they should claim asylum over there.
“They're trying to negotiate a deal with the French authorities and coastguards to do more, to stop them in the sea and turn them back to France.
“But that is going to take many, many months, if not years. In the meantime, this is going to continue.”
Good Morning Britain airs weekdays at 6am on ITV.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-08-05--The hidden Nathan Ake statistics that make him the perfect Man City transfer

The reaction to Nathan Ake 's expected arrival at Manchester City has been mixed , to say the least .
There is no doubt he is a good defender , and a Premier League transfer was inevitable following Bournemouth 's relegation to the Championship .
Ake has performed at a high standard for the Cherries , showing his potential that saw him rise through the ranks at Chelsea and into the Dutch national side .
However , going from captaining a relegated outfit to joining title-challengers City , for a considerable £40m fee , has been viewed in some quarters @ @ @ @ @ @ @ This is a side who spend large portions of their games defending against better sides , rather than taking the game to their opponents .
And it 's not out of order to question why City are moving for the leader of a defence who conceded 65 goals last season , the third-worst in the division .
But City needed defenders this summer , and with Ake available , a move makes sense .
He is left-footed , will fill a homegrown spot in City 's Premier League squad , and he is @ @ @ @ @ @ @ suggests .
The impressive statistic of Ake 's involvement in zero mistakes leading to a goal in 146 Premier League appearances was widely shared after news of City 's bid for the Dutchman was announced .
Look deeper , though , and there might be another metric that shows why City have made the move for a relegated centre-back to help solve their shortcomings at the back .
in 2019/20 , Ake made an average of 5.1 clearances per game .
Without context , that could just highlight how much pressure the Cherries @ @ @ @ @ @ @ indeed it was only the third best average in that particular stat among Bournemouth 's players .
In isolation , clearances might not be the best way to identify new signings for a City team who will build from the back .
But compare his record to the rest of the Premier League , and only six players made more clearances per game than Ake among those who made an above-average number of appearances .
Compare that figure to City 's defenders , and Ake averaged two more clearances per game than Nicolas @ @ @ @ @ @ @ that metric at the Etihad .
His rate of 1.2 interceptions per game was bettered by only Angelino ( 1.5 ) , Eric Garcia ( 1.4 ) , and Aymeric Laporte ( 1.3 ) at City , too .
Ake clearly , then , has a good positional sense and anticipation for where forwards will send the ball .
In the absence of Laporte last term , that kind of awareness was clearly lacking at times and cost City plenty of points .
Add in Ake 's pass success rate of 87.6 per @ @ @ @ @ @ @ squad last season , and City coaches will feel they can teach their new man to find a teammate when cutting out crosses and balls forward rather than simply clear it .
That , they can teach .
The positional awareness is harder to coach .
Of course , compared to City 's players , Ake will need to improve his pass success rate , with many players topping 90 per cent as Pep Guardiola likes to dominate possession .
Considering Bournemouth 's pass success last season was 75.4 per cent , though @ @ @ @ @ @ @ rankings for total passes , and Ake 's percentage is far above what would be expected from a team who are more direct .
Give him more opportunities to pass , and he has the ability to find a blue shirt .
For a player who has a better positional sense than many of his future teammates , and who boasts a competitive and promising passing record , it 's starting to become clear why City identified Ake as one solution to their defensive problems .

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The reaction to Nathan Ake's expected arrival at Manchester City has been mixed, to say the least.
There is no doubt he is a good defender, and a Premier League transfer was inevitable following Bournemouth's relegation to the Championship. Ake has performed at a high standard for the Cherries, showing his potential that saw him rise through the ranks at Chelsea and into the Dutch national side.
However, going from captaining a relegated outfit to joining title-challengers City, for a considerable £40m fee, has been viewed in some quarters as a step beyond his capabilities. This is a side who spend large portions of their games defending against better sides, rather than taking the game to their opponents.
And it's not out of order to question why City are moving for the leader of a defence who conceded 65 goals last season, the third-worst in the division.
But City needed defenders this summer, and with Ake available, a move makes sense. He is left-footed, will fill a homegrown spot in City's Premier League squad, and he is clearly better than Bournemouth's final position suggests.
The impressive statistic of Ake's involvement in zero mistakes leading to a goal in 146 Premier League appearances was widely shared after news of City's bid for the Dutchman was announced.
Look deeper, though, and there might be another metric that shows why City have made the move for a relegated centre-back to help solve their shortcomings at the back.
in 2019/20, Ake made an average of 5.1 clearances per game. Without context, that could just highlight how much pressure the Cherries invited in their relegation fight, and indeed it was only the third best average in that particular stat among Bournemouth's players. In isolation, clearances might not be the best way to identify new signings for a City team who will build from the back.
But compare his record to the rest of the Premier League, and only six players made more clearances per game than Ake among those who made an above-average number of appearances.
Compare that figure to City's defenders, and Ake averaged two more clearances per game than Nicolas Otamendi (3.0), who leads that metric at the Etihad. His rate of 1.2 interceptions per game was bettered by only Angelino (1.5), Eric Garcia (1.4), and Aymeric Laporte (1.3) at City, too.
Ake clearly, then, has a good positional sense and anticipation for where forwards will send the ball. In the absence of Laporte last term, that kind of awareness was clearly lacking at times and cost City plenty of points.
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Add in Ake's pass success rate of 87.6 per cent, the highest in Bournemouth's squad last season, and City coaches will feel they can teach their new man to find a teammate when cutting out crosses and balls forward rather than simply clear it.
That, they can teach. The positional awareness is harder to coach.
Of course, compared to City's players, Ake will need to improve his pass success rate, with many players topping 90 per cent as Pep Guardiola likes to dominate possession.
Considering Bournemouth's pass success last season was 75.4 per cent, though, and they were 15th in the rankings for total passes, and Ake's percentage is far above what would be expected from a team who are more direct. Give him more opportunities to pass, and he has the ability to find a blue shirt.
For a player who has a better positional sense than many of his future teammates, and who boasts a competitive and promising passing record, it's starting to become clear why City identified Ake as one solution to their defensive problems.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-08-05--This Morning hit with Ofcom complaints over 'loophole' travel advice

This Morning is no stranger to a lot of comments about what goes on during its shows .
But the ITV programme has been hit with more Ofcom complaints after viewers were left unhappy with some of its guests and segments .
The broadcasting watchdog confirmed to the Manchester Evening News that nearly 100 complaints were made over 'loopholes ' and fitness guru who called 'fat people lazy ' .
The 'loopholes ' complaints refer to travel expert Simon Calder who appeared on the daytime favourite last week to discuss the latest on the Spanish quarantine restrictions .
Appearing alongside @ @ @ @ @ @ @ July 27 , Simon told a guest who was in Barcelona that `` the only way to reduce two weeks of quarantine you have to serve when returning here [ the UK ] is to , believe it or not , leave the country again .
To go to France , to Italy , or to anywhere else you like . ''
Many viewers expressed their anger at the suggestion of 'getting out ' of the 14 day quarantine and slammed him for his 'irresponsible ' advice .
The next set of complaints @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and Ruth interviewed a fitness writer who claimed 'fat people are lazy ' .
Samantha Yardley declared that she would never work with overweight people and admitted on the ITV show that she would choose to employ a thinner person over a fat person for a job .
Ruth pointed out that not everyone can help it if they are bigger , such as those who are on medication , while Eamonn branded Samantha `` cruel '' .
Ofcom did not say if they were investigating the complaints .
This Morning airs weekdays @ @ @ @ @

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This Morning is no stranger to a lot of comments about what goes on during its shows.
But the ITV programme has been hit with more Ofcom complaints after viewers were left unhappy with some of its guests and segments.
The broadcasting watchdog confirmed to the Manchester Evening News that nearly 100 complaints were made over 'loopholes' and fitness guru who called 'fat people lazy'.
The 'loopholes' complaints refer to travel expert Simon Calder who appeared on the daytime favourite last week to discuss the latest on the Spanish quarantine restrictions.
Appearing alongside hosts Eamonn Holmes and Ruth Langsford on July 27, Simon told a guest who was in Barcelona that "the only way to reduce two weeks of quarantine you have to serve when returning here [the UK] is to, believe it or not, leave the country again. To go to France, to Italy, or to anywhere else you like."
Many viewers expressed their anger at the suggestion of 'getting out' of the 14 day quarantine and slammed him for his 'irresponsible' advice.
The next set of complaints were from the previous week when Eamonn and Ruth interviewed a fitness writer who claimed 'fat people are lazy'.
Samantha Yardley declared that she would never work with overweight people and admitted on the ITV show that she would choose to employ a thinner person over a fat person for a job.
Ruth pointed out that not everyone can help it if they are bigger, such as those who are on medication, while Eamonn branded Samantha "cruel".
And viewers were equally unimpressed.
Ofcom did not say if they were investigating the complaints.
This Morning airs weekdays from 10am on ITV.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-08-05--The cheapest BT Sport package deals for the Europa and Champions League

European football gets back underway tonight with all games exclusive to BT Sport .
For many years here in the UK , rights to the UEFA Champions League and UEFA Europa League had been split across ITV and Sky Sports .
Back in 2015 , however , BT Sport earned a monopoly on rights in a deal believed to be worth around £1.2bn .
In 2019 , the deal was extended further and BT Sport remains the only place where UK fans can catch all European action until the end of the 2023-24 season .
Three separate BT Sport packages @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ' , 'Big Sport ' and 'VIP ' .
Contracts on these packages are 24 months in length , they range between £10 a month and £60 a month and each can be viewed on the BT Sport website .
With Sport , customers gain access to all four BT Sport channels as well as BoxNation .
As per the arranged contract with the Premier League , this includes 52 Premier League matches and all matches involving British teams in the UEFA Europa and Champions League .
With no clear answer to when @ @ @ @ @ @ @ stadiums , it is also likely that BT Sport 's agreed 52 matches will be temporarily extended heading into next season .
The Big Sport package , meanwhile , is the mid-range option priced at £30 a month .
Alongside everything you get with the standard 'Sport ' package , it also includes all 11 channels available on Sky Sports with use of a NOW TV Sports Pass .
Lastly , the VIP package - the most expensive of the three options - gives you further access to what is available on Sky @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the 'Big Sport ' package , you also open up Sky Cinema and other channels including Sky One and Sky Atlantic .
If you 're looking to gain short-term access to BT , Monthly Passes in the same vein of Sky 's NOW TV , were made available at the beginning of the year .
All four of BT 's channels are priced at £25 for the month which , for the month of August , covers you for all games in the remaining Europa and Champions League games .
You can click @ @ @ @ @ @ @ BT Sport Monthly Pass .

European football gets back underway tonight with all games exclusive to BT Sport.
For many years here in the UK, rights to the UEFA Champions League and UEFA Europa League had been split across ITV and Sky Sports.
Back in 2015, however, BT Sport earned a monopoly on rights in a deal believed to be worth around £1.2bn. In 2019, the deal was extended further and BT Sport remains the only place where UK fans can catch all European action until the end of the 2023-24 season.
Three separate BT Sport packages are available: the simply named 'Sport', 'Big Sport' and 'VIP'.
Contracts on these packages are 24 months in length, they range between £10 a month and £60 a month and each can be viewed on the BT Sport website.
With Sport, customers gain access to all four BT Sport channels as well as BoxNation.
As per the arranged contract with the Premier League, this includes 52 Premier League matches and all matches involving British teams in the UEFA Europa and Champions League.
With no clear answer to when football fans will be allowed back inside stadiums, it is also likely that BT Sport's agreed 52 matches will be temporarily extended heading into next season.
The Big Sport package, meanwhile, is the mid-range option priced at £30 a month. Alongside everything you get with the standard 'Sport' package, it also includes all 11 channels available on Sky Sports with use of a NOW TV Sports Pass.
Lastly, the VIP package - the most expensive of the three options - gives you further access to what is available on Sky TV. As well as everything in the 'Big Sport' package, you also open up Sky Cinema and other channels including Sky One and Sky Atlantic.
If you're looking to gain short-term access to BT, Monthly Passes in the same vein of Sky's NOW TV, were made available at the beginning of the year.
All four of BT's channels are priced at £25 for the month which, for the month of August, covers you for all games in the remaining Europa and Champions League games.
You can click here to find out more about the BT Sport Monthly Pass.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-08-05--Michelle Keegan 'shaking' as sister-in-law asks her to be a bridesmaid

Michelle Keegan said she was 'shaking ' as her sister-in-law asked her to be a bridesmaid ... all while standing on her doorstep in her dressing gown .
Stockport-born Michelle and hubby Mark Wright are currently in their second week of self-isolation after jetting back from their trip to Spain .
But Mark 's sister Jess Wright could n't wait to ask her 'nearest and dearest ' to be her bridesmaids following her engagement in March .
The former TOWIE star documented the big reveal on her Instagram page in an emotional video where she visited all her friends , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ balloons and personalised poems .
In the video Jess explained : `` So , I am on my way to deliver my bridesmaids a poem and a balloon with flowers to ask them to be my bridesmaids because I can ’ t get them all together to ask them .
`` Originally my plan was to do a big dinner and have everyone there and surprise them with these flowers on their place settings , but because of the pandemic at the minute , that 's not possible , so I am delivering @ @ @ @ @ @ @ I am standing at least two metres away , if not more and surprising them . ''
And of course Michelle was among the 15 to be asked to have a special part in the big day .
The actress was seen opening the door to her Essex home and popping out to the doorstep in her dressing gown to pick up the special gift .
Michelle said she was 'shaking ' and just wanted to give her sister-in-law a hug .
Jess plans to marry boyfriend William Lee-Kemp next year .
He @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in the French Alps earlier this year .
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Michelle Keegan said she was 'shaking' as her sister-in-law asked her to be a bridesmaid... all while standing on her doorstep in her dressing gown.
Stockport-born Michelle and hubby Mark Wright are currently in their second week of self-isolation after jetting back from their trip to Spain.
But Mark's sister Jess Wright couldn't wait to ask her 'nearest and dearest' to be her bridesmaids following her engagement in March.
The former TOWIE star documented the big reveal on her Instagram page in an emotional video where she visited all her friends, at a social distance, with flower balloons and personalised poems.
In the video Jess explained: "So, I am on my way to deliver my bridesmaids a poem and a balloon with flowers to ask them to be my bridesmaids because I can’t get them all together to ask them.
"Originally my plan was to do a big dinner and have everyone there and surprise them with these flowers on their place settings, but because of the pandemic at the minute, that's not possible, so I am delivering them on their doorstep with gloves and I am standing at least two metres away, if not more and surprising them."
And of course Michelle was among the 15 to be asked to have a special part in the big day.
The actress was seen opening the door to her Essex home and popping out to the doorstep in her dressing gown to pick up the special gift.
Michelle said she was 'shaking' and just wanted to give her sister-in-law a hug.
Jess plans to marry boyfriend William Lee-Kemp next year. He popped the question while they were holidaying in the French Alps earlier this year.
Get breaking news first on the free Manchester Evening News app - download it here for your Apple or Android device. You can also get a round-up of the biggest stories sent direct to your inbox every day with the MEN email newsletter - subscribe here. And you can follow us on Facebook here.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-08-06--What Manchester United players did after full time vs LASK

Some Manchester United players took part in a post-match training session at Old Trafford following the team 's victory over LASK Linz on Wednesday .
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer 's side confirmed their place in the last eight of the Europa League after they came from behind to defeat their Austrian opponents 2-1 at Old Trafford .
Anthony Martial netted late on to secure a 7-1 victory on aggregate after Jesse Lingard struck earlier to cancel out a brilliant strike from LASK defender Philipp Wiesinger .
United will travel to Germany later this week ahead of facing Danish side FC Copenhagen @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Solskjaer will be hoping to end his first full season in charge of United with some silverware , and he was quick to begin the preparations by making his first-team squad take part in an unorthodox training session after their win on Wednesday night .
Martial , Mason Greenwood , Marcus Rashford , Bruno Fernandes , Andreas Pereira and James Garner remained on the Old Trafford pitch to take part in shooting drills , while Ethan Laird and Aaron Wan-Bissaka provided the crosses .
Speaking after the match Solskjaer praised his team for @ @ @ @ @ @ @ performance had been a bit rusty .
`` We learned the players need to play to keep that sharpness , '' he told BT Sport .
`` Some of these lads have n't played for a while and it showed .
We won , we gave a debut to a young lad , it 's been a good night .
`` It is that sharpness you lack when you do n't play regularly , some have n't played since lockdown , for me it was a good exercise , it 's job done @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to Copenhagen . ''

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Some Manchester United players took part in a post-match training session at Old Trafford following the team's victory over LASK Linz on Wednesday.
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's side confirmed their place in the last eight of the Europa League after they came from behind to defeat their Austrian opponents 2-1 at Old Trafford.
Anthony Martial netted late on to secure a 7-1 victory on aggregate after Jesse Lingard struck earlier to cancel out a brilliant strike from LASK defender Philipp Wiesinger.
United will travel to Germany later this week ahead of facing Danish side FC Copenhagen in the quarter-finals on Monday night.
Solskjaer will be hoping to end his first full season in charge of United with some silverware, and he was quick to begin the preparations by making his first-team squad take part in an unorthodox training session after their win on Wednesday night.
Martial, Mason Greenwood, Marcus Rashford, Bruno Fernandes, Andreas Pereira and James Garner remained on the Old Trafford pitch to take part in shooting drills, while Ethan Laird and Aaron Wan-Bissaka provided the crosses.
Speaking after the match Solskjaer praised his team for their efforts and explained why the first-half performance had been a bit rusty.
"We learned the players need to play to keep that sharpness," he told BT Sport. "Some of these lads haven't played for a while and it showed. We won, we gave a debut to a young lad, it's been a good night.
"It is that sharpness you lack when you don't play regularly, some haven't played since lockdown, for me it was a good exercise, it's job done, minutes under the belt and on to Copenhagen."