themanchestereveningnews--2020-05-15--Judge berates first-class student with 'ridiculous fascination' as he's jailed

A judge hit out at a first-class university student for 'throwing away ' his life chances as he was jailed for leading police on a high speed chase .
Sameer Choudhry , 22 , has been locked up following the pursuit through Newton Heath , when he reached speeds of 70mph in a 30mph zone and had to be stopped by a stinger to puncture his tyres .
Minshull Street Crown Court heard that Choudhry is enrolled on a computer science course at Wolverhampton university .
His predicted grades estimate he could achieve a first class degree .
His lawyer @ @ @ @ @ @ @ work placement in Manchester at the time of the offence in February , hopes to be able to resume his degree in September .
Jailing Choudhry for nine months , Judge John Potter said : `` It seems to me that you are prepared to throw away your life chances currently by your fascination with driving motor vehicles .
`` You are fortunate to have been given those chances in your life , Mr Choudhry .
Many others do not have them .
`` And here you are , throwing them away by @ @ @ @ @ @ @ when you are banned from doing so , and in a dangerous manner . ''
Prosecuting , David Lees said that Choudhry was seen by police driving a Ford Kuga along Droylsden Road in Newton Heath just before 1am on February 16 , before turning onto Oldham Road .
Police learned the car was stolen , and began to follow it .
Choudhry , from Oldham , who was already banned from driving , later told police he had bought the car from a man outside a mosque for £3,500 .
During the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ light and undertook other vehicles on the road .
After he went over the stinger near McDonald 's on Oldham Road , he continued to try and get away from police , until his tyres were so deflated that he stopped .
The chase lasted just under three minutes , and was over about two or three miles .
Defending , Andrew Scott said the pursuit was 'relatively short lived ' .
He said Choudhry 's first experience in prison after being remanded in custody has been a 'salutary ' experience , and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ way ' .
Mr Scott described Choudhry as a 'bright young man ' , having gained nine GCSEs and three A Levels .
He was in the third year of his course and on a work placement in Manchester at the time of the offence , and had predicted grades of a first following his previous years of study , the court heard .
Choudhry , of Lacrosse Avenue , Oldham , has five convictions for 11 offences , many of which the court was told were for driving offences .
On Thursday @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to dangerous driving , driving while disqualified and driving without insurance .
He was banned from driving for a further three-and-a-half years .

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A judge hit out at a first-class university student for 'throwing away' his life chances as he was jailed for leading police on a high speed chase.
Sameer Choudhry, 22, has been locked up following the pursuit through Newton Heath, when he reached speeds of 70mph in a 30mph zone and had to be stopped by a stinger to puncture his tyres.
Minshull Street Crown Court heard that Choudhry is enrolled on a computer science course at Wolverhampton university. His predicted grades estimate he could achieve a first class degree.
His lawyer said Choudhry, who was on a work placement in Manchester at the time of the offence in February, hopes to be able to resume his degree in September.
Jailing Choudhry for nine months, Judge John Potter said: "It seems to me that you are prepared to throw away your life chances currently by your fascination with driving motor vehicles.
"You are fortunate to have been given those chances in your life, Mr Choudhry. Many others do not have them.
"And here you are, throwing them away by a ridiculous fascination with driving motor vehicles when you are banned from doing so, and in a dangerous manner."
Prosecuting, David Lees said that Choudhry was seen by police driving a Ford Kuga along Droylsden Road in Newton Heath just before 1am on February 16, before turning onto Oldham Road. Police learned the car was stolen, and began to follow it.
Choudhry, from Oldham, who was already banned from driving, later told police he had bought the car from a man outside a mosque for £3,500. During the pursuit, Choudhry went through a red light and undertook other vehicles on the road.
After he went over the stinger near McDonald's on Oldham Road, he continued to try and get away from police, until his tyres were so deflated that he stopped.
The chase lasted just under three minutes, and was over about two or three miles. Defending, Andrew Scott said the pursuit was 'relatively short lived'.
He said Choudhry's first experience in prison after being remanded in custody has been a 'salutary' experience, and that his lesson was learned 'the hard way'.
Mr Scott described Choudhry as a 'bright young man', having gained nine GCSEs and three A Levels.
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He was in the third year of his course and on a work placement in Manchester at the time of the offence, and had predicted grades of a first following his previous years of study, the court heard.
Choudhry, of Lacrosse Avenue, Oldham, has five convictions for 11 offences, many of which the court was told were for driving offences.
On Thursday, he was jailed after pleading guilty to dangerous driving, driving while disqualified and driving without insurance.
He was banned from driving for a further three-and-a-half years.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-05-16--'Show off' biker fined after pulling a wheelie in front of police in Bolto

A motorcyclist was caught “ showing off ” and pulling a wheelie in front of police in Bolton .
The unsuspecting biker was pulled over by officers in Bury Road yesterday ( Friday , May 15 ) .
The Honda driver was handed a traffic offence report after being seen by officers in two marked police cars .
He was also issued a warning .
In a tweet , GMP Traffic said : “ If you 're going to show off on your new motorbike , try not to pull a wheelie in front of 2 marked traffic cars like @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Bury Road Bolton .
TOR ( Traffic Offence Report ) issued and warned under section 59 police reform act.
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A motorcyclist was caught “showing off” and pulling a wheelie in front of police in Bolton.
The unsuspecting biker was pulled over by officers in Bury Road yesterday (Friday, May 15).
The Honda driver was handed a traffic offence report after being seen by officers in two marked police cars. He was also issued a warning.
In a tweet, GMP Traffic said: “If you're going to show off on your new motorbike, try not to pull a wheelie in front of 2 marked traffic cars like the rider of this Honda did on Bury Road Bolton. TOR (Traffic Offence Report) issued and warned under section 59 police reform act.”
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themanchestereveningnews--2020-05-16--Why Rochdale says its schools might NOT be opening on June 1

Education chiefs in Rochdale have warned the borough 's schools wo n't reopen until it 's safe for children and staff .
In a letter to parents they say they are 'determined to do the right thing for our children , families and schools ' , but caution 'this may not fit with the expectations or timescale of government ' .
On Sunday Boris Johnson announced the Government 's intention to partially reopen schools on June 1 as he outlined plans to ease coronavirus lockdown restrictions .
But in the letter Rochdale 's director of children 's services Gail Hopper @ @ @ @ @ @ @ for children 's services , says they are writing to parents because the PM 's speech 'appears to have created more questions and concerns ' .
It adds : `` We want the borough ’ s children to return to school , but only when it is safe for them and for the staff in schools .
We are asking our schools to work with us to establish what safe numbers will be and this will differ in each school , because the buildings are all different .
`` We do not want @ @ @ @ @ @ @ by government , that schools may be unable to meet .
That is why we are sharing our approach , that is based on doing the right thing in the right way at the right time .
`` We will ask schools to keep you all informed about developments and hope this will also make you as parents feel more confident.We won ’ t be able to answer some of your questions , because we are all in a place none of us have been in before .
However , we hope that @ @ @ @ @ @ @ schools in Rochdale might help you understand and support the approach we are taking . ''
The letters says more than 1,100 vulnerable pupils and children of key workers have continued to attend school across Rochdale during lockdown .
It adds : `` Any plans to increase the numbers of children in our schools for the rest of this term will also have to take these continuing numbers into account .
Finally , we know that many people will have their own views about what will and won ’ t work .
`` @ @ @ @ @ @ @ manage , with safety as our first priority .
We know that we won ’ t be able to satisfy everyone .
We will however , work together and do our best to meet the needs of as many children as possible . ''
Coun Heakin , a former primary school headteacher , told the Manchester Evening News : `` There have been extensive discussions with headteachers , children 's services and the unions over the last week .
It 's up to the schools to make sure they are doing the necessary @ @ @ @ @ @ @ are sure it is safe to do so .
`` Lots of parents will be desperate to get their kids back to school , lots of kids will be desperate to get back to school , but in the same instance some parents have genuine concerns .
`` We are saying each school is different , each school has a particular set of circumstances and each school should make their decision based on those circumstances .
`` I am really concerned about the number of children who have missed out on their education @ @ @ @ @ @ @ number of disadvantaged children who have an awful lot of catching up to do .
But it 's really important that we get this right . ''
Greater Manchester mayor Andy Burnham has voiced concerns coronavirus is still spreading in the North West saying it was too soon for any easing .
And in Liverpool , the city council confirmed that it would continue to allow only the children of key workers and vulnerable pupils to attend school from June 1 .
They were backed by the doctors ' union - the British @ @ @ @ @ @ @ not reopen until the numbers of coronavirus cases were 'much lower ' .
But Anne Longfield , the children 's commissioner for England , urged ministers and teaching unions to 'stop squabbling ' and work together to begin reopening schools .
Ms Longfield insisted the decision by ministers to start bringing back primary pupils was 'sensible ' and said there should be an 'aspiration ' to get all children back in school before the summer .
She said : `` All sides need to show a greater will to work together in the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ afford to wait for a vaccine , which may never arrive , before children are back in school .
It 's time to stop squabbling and agree a staggered , safe return that is accompanied by rigorous testing of teachers , children and families . ''

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Education chiefs in Rochdale have warned the borough's schools won't reopen until it's safe for children and staff.
In a letter to parents they say they are 'determined to do the right thing for our children, families and schools', but caution 'this may not fit with the expectations or timescale of government'.
On Sunday Boris Johnson announced the Government's intention to partially reopen schools on June 1 as he outlined plans to ease coronavirus lockdown restrictions.
But in the letter Rochdale's director of children's services Gail Hopper and Coun Kieran Heakin, portfolio holder for children's services, says they are writing to parents because the PM's speech 'appears to have created more questions and concerns'.
It adds: "We want the borough’s children to return to school, but only when it is safe for them and for the staff in schools. We are asking our schools to work with us to establish what safe numbers will be and this will differ in each school, because the buildings are all different.
"We do not want parents to rely on a date suggested by government, that schools may be unable to meet. That is why we are sharing our approach, that is based on doing the right thing in the right way at the right time.
"We will ask schools to keep you all informed about developments and hope this will also make you as parents feel more confident.We won’t be able to answer some of your questions, because we are all in a place none of us have been in before. However, we hope that the work we are undertaking with all schools in Rochdale might help you understand and support the approach we are taking."
The letters says more than 1,100 vulnerable pupils and children of key workers have continued to attend school across Rochdale during lockdown. It adds: "Any plans to increase the numbers of children in our schools for the rest of this term will also have to take these continuing numbers into account. Finally, we know that many people will have their own views about what will and won’t work.
"This is a challenge that we will manage, with safety as our first priority. We know that we won’t be able to satisfy everyone. We will however, work together and do our best to meet the needs of as many children as possible."
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Coun Heakin, a former primary school headteacher, told the Manchester Evening News : "There have been extensive discussions with headteachers, children's services and the unions over the last week. It's up to the schools to make sure they are doing the necessary risk assessments and only open when they are sure it is safe to do so.
"Lots of parents will be desperate to get their kids back to school, lots of kids will be desperate to get back to school, but in the same instance some parents have genuine concerns.
"We are saying each school is different, each school has a particular set of circumstances and each school should make their decision based on those circumstances.
"I am really concerned about the number of children who have missed out on their education. I am really concerned about the number of disadvantaged children who have an awful lot of catching up to do. But it's really important that we get this right."
Greater Manchester mayor Andy Burnham has voiced concerns coronavirus is still spreading in the North West saying it was too soon for any easing. And in Liverpool, the city council confirmed that it would continue to allow only the children of key workers and vulnerable pupils to attend school from June 1.
They were backed by the doctors' union - the British Medical Association - which said schools should not reopen until the numbers of coronavirus cases were 'much lower'.
But Anne Longfield, the children's commissioner for England, urged ministers and teaching unions to 'stop squabbling' and work together to begin reopening schools. Ms Longfield insisted the decision by ministers to start bringing back primary pupils was 'sensible' and said there should be an 'aspiration' to get all children back in school before the summer.
She said: "All sides need to show a greater will to work together in the interests of children. We cannot afford to wait for a vaccine, which may never arrive, before children are back in school. It's time to stop squabbling and agree a staggered, safe return that is accompanied by rigorous testing of teachers, children and families."


themanchestereveningnews--2020-05-16--Victor Lindelof names his biggest Manchester United ambition

Victor Lindelof insists the best is yet to come in his Manchester United career , as he set out his stall to win a Premier League title .
The Swede has enjoyed an encouraging three seasons since his £30million move to United from Benfica in the summer of 2017 and this season began to develop a solid relationship with Harry Maguire .
But Lindelof , answering supporters questions on the United website , is n't resting on his laurels .
When asked to pick a favourite moment from his United career so far , he preferred to focus on his @ @ @ @ @ @ @ good games but , before the season stopped , we had a good run where we had some very good results , '' said Lindelof .
`` So it ’ s not easy to pick just one moment .
There have been a few good games , like I said before , we had a good run before the season stopped .
With that , I think I would say the best is yet to come , I think .
`` We had a few good moments and have been winning some big @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a title yet .
I ’ ll wait until I win a first title and then I can answer that question.
” On a personal level too , Lindelof is keen to show improvement .
United kept nine clean sheets in 11 games before the season was suspended due to the coronavirus pandemic .
And while he 's enjoying his defensive partnership with Maguire , Lindelof is hungry for silverware .
He added : `` I ’ ve been performing well and helped the team but , like I answered in the question @ @ @ @ @ @ @ so it will be easier to answer that question after we ’ ve won a big trophy .
`` It ’ s always been my goal and the goal of every player who represents United .
I want to wait until we win my first big trophy . ''
On Maguire , he said : `` It 's been great playing with Harry a lot this season .
It ’ s very important to play a lot of games together and you learn a lot from each other .
The more games you @ @ @ @ @ @ @ players and so it ’ s been great as we ’ ve been helping each other a lot and getting some good results .
`` I think we ’ ve been improving lately as well , before the break , we had a lot of clean sheets and performed well . ''

Victor Lindelof insists the best is yet to come in his Manchester United career, as he set out his stall to win a Premier League title.
The Swede has enjoyed an encouraging three seasons since his £30million move to United from Benfica in the summer of 2017 and this season began to develop a solid relationship with Harry Maguire.
But Lindelof, answering supporters questions on the United website, isn't resting on his laurels. When asked to pick a favourite moment from his United career so far, he preferred to focus on his future ambitions.
“We had some good games but, before the season stopped, we had a good run where we had some very good results," said Lindelof.
"So it’s not easy to pick just one moment. There have been a few good games, like I said before, we had a good run before the season stopped. With that, I think I would say the best is yet to come, I think.
"We had a few good moments and have been winning some big games but I haven’t won a title yet. I’ll wait until I win a first title and then I can answer that question.”
On a personal level too, Lindelof is keen to show improvement. United kept nine clean sheets in 11 games before the season was suspended due to the coronavirus pandemic.
And while he's enjoying his defensive partnership with Maguire, Lindelof is hungry for silverware.
He added: "I’ve been performing well and helped the team but, like I answered in the question before, I want to win something so it will be easier to answer that question after we’ve won a big trophy.
"It’s always been my goal and the goal of every player who represents United. I want to wait until we win my first big trophy."
On Maguire, he said: "It's been great playing with Harry a lot this season. It’s very important to play a lot of games together and you learn a lot from each other. The more games you play, the better you get as players and so it’s been great as we’ve been helping each other a lot and getting some good results.
"I think we’ve been improving lately as well, before the break, we had a lot of clean sheets and performed well."


themanchestereveningnews--2020-05-16--Fred tells Manchester United what to do with Paul Pogba

Manchester United midfielder Fred says he wants Paul Pogba to stay at the club and insists he 'will add a lot ' to the first-team next season .
The French midfielder continues to be linked with a move away from Old Trafford in the summer transfer window although it seems unlikely any side will be able to finance a move for him this year .
Speculation continues to mount over Pogba 's future a year on from admitting he wanted a 'new challenge ' in his career , while his agent Mino Raiola also revealed he was working on a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , club teammate Fred insists he wants Pogba to stay at United for the foreseeable future and believes his immense quality would only be good news for the team .
`` The people who are here on a daily basis with him know that .
Everyone who watched the World Cup and watched his football knows that he ’ s a great player .
And for sure we want him to stay .
Because he will add us a lot .
`` He ’ s a guy who has an immense quality , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the Premier League .
He knows how to play the Premier League .
So I ’ m sure I want him to stay because I ’ m sure he will help us a lot .
“ We ’ re in the same position , but the more quality players on the team , the better .
You will not build a team with 11 players .
You need a strong squad .
So I really hope that he stays , and if he stays , I ’ m sure he will be a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
”

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Manchester United midfielder Fred says he wants Paul Pogba to stay at the club and insists he 'will add a lot' to the first-team next season.
The French midfielder continues to be linked with a move away from Old Trafford in the summer transfer window although it seems unlikely any side will be able to finance a move for him this year.
Speculation continues to mount over Pogba's future a year on from admitting he wanted a 'new challenge' in his career, while his agent Mino Raiola also revealed he was working on a transfer away from the club.
However, club teammate Fred insists he wants Pogba to stay at United for the foreseeable future and believes his immense quality would only be good news for the team.
“Pogba is a great player," Fred told Esporte Interativo
"The people who are here on a daily basis with him know that. Everyone who watched the World Cup and watched his football knows that he’s a great player. And for sure we want him to stay. Because he will add us a lot.
"He’s a guy who has an immense quality, he’s a strong player for the Premier League. He knows how to play the Premier League. So I’m sure I want him to stay because I’m sure he will help us a lot.
“We’re in the same position, but the more quality players on the team, the better. You will not build a team with 11 players. You need a strong squad. So I really hope that he stays, and if he stays, I’m sure he will be a very strong reinforcement for us next season.”


themanchestereveningnews--2020-05-16--Will schools open on June 1? Now more councils say they WON'T follow the plan

A growing number of councils across England have rejected government plans to reopen schools on June 1 .
Rochdale council is the latest to signal they might defy the timetable laid out by Boris Johnson , saying they wo n't be forced into a timetable set by the government .
They have now written to parents to warn them not to expect schools to open at the start of the month , stating they `` do not want parents to rely on a date suggested by government , that schools may be unable to meet '' .
In a similar @ @ @ @ @ @ @ they aim to eventually reopen to certain year groups , the plans for a phased return will not be ready and in place by June 1 .
Liverpool has already told parents that students will not return to classrooms until June 15 at the earliest .
Hartlepool council has also followed suit , confirming their schools will not be opening , as local coronavirus cases continue to rise .
In a statement , it said : “ Given that coronavirus cases locally continue to rise , Hartlepool Borough Council has been working with @ @ @ @ @ @ @ not re-open on Monday 1st June .
“ Whilst we recognise the importance of schools re-opening , we want to be absolutely clear that we will be taking a measured and cautious approach to this .
“ We continue to work with schools to put in place appropriate measures to help keep children and staff safe when a phased re-opening is possible.
” The letter to parents in Rochdale says : `` We have been in touch with the Department of Education and have emphasised that in Rochdale we are determined to do @ @ @ @ @ @ @ families and schools .
This may not fit with the expectations or timescale of government .
In contrast , the boss of an academy trust says his Greater Manchester primary schools WILL open on June 1 .
Oasis Community Learning has 35 primary schools across the country and six in Greater Manchester .
Founder Steve Chalke said : “ We ’ re opening our primary schools on June 1 .
The greatest risk for many children is being stuck indoors , with no fresh air and little digital access , socialising or nutritious @ @ @ @ @ @ @ pressuring anyone to attend , we ’ re opening !
” The divisive decisions come as the head of a teaching union said ministers had failed to reassure teachers that it is safe to reopen , and the plans are putting teachers and children at risk .
Steve Reddy , director of children and young people ’ s services at Liverpool City Council , said on Friday he will write to all parents to tell them not to expect schools to re-open for everyone on June 1 .
His letter states : “ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ may fully re-open .
This will vary from school to school .
“ Each headteacher has to rigorously assess the risks of fully re-opening for their particular school.
” The Labour leader of Gateshead Council Martin Gannon said on Friday that his council ’ s advice continued to be to “ stay at home ” .
He said there was evidence that the rate of infection , measured through the R value , was greater than one in his borough .
And he said his views on the lockdown were echoed by his @ @ @ @ @ @ @ leader said the scientific evidence presented at the briefing with the Government ’ s chief medical officer and other experts on Friday was “ flimsy at best ” .
Doctors have since backed teachers ' unions by saying infection rates are still too high for England 's schools to reopen safely .
The British Medical Association said teachers and heads were `` absolutely right '' to urge caution and prioritise testing to avoid a second spike of the virus .
Last weekend the Prime Minister outlined plans to partially reopen English schools for @ @ @ @ @ @ @ years one and six .
England is the only UK nation to set a date for schools to open again .
The devolved governments in Wales , Scotland and Northern Ireland have not yet provided a date .
However Welsh First Minister Mark Drakeford has already confirmed Wales will not follow the English government 's schools timeline .
In Italy , Spain and Ireland schoolchildren will not return to classrooms until the autumn term at the earliest .
While Children ’ s Commissioner for England Anne Longfield has now urged ministers and unions @ @ @ @ @ @ @ on with a plan to start the phased re-opening of primary schools from the planned date of June 1 .
Ms Longfield said many disadvantaged children were losing out because of schools being closed for so long .
She said : “ We can not afford to wait for a vaccine , which may never arrive , before children are back in school .
“ It ’ s time to stop squabbling and agree a staggered , safe return that is accompanied by rigorous testing of teachers , children and families.
” The @ @ @ @ @ @ @ known as the R number - has crept up from between 0.5 and 0.9 to between 0.7 and 1.0 .
The rate needs to remain below 1.0 in order for the government to consider amendments to the lockdown measures .
However the infection rate is not uniform across the country , with transmission levels thought to be higher in the north than it is in London , the former epicentre of the outbreak .
Liverpool currently has the highest coronavirus death rate of any city outside of London , with infection rates are @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a whole .
The World Health Organisation has urged the UK not to lift lockdown restrictions without robust contact-tracing in place .
While the Department for Education says teachers have a `` duty '' to get children back into classrooms .
A DfE spokesman said : “ Getting children back to school and nurseries is in their best interests and all those working in education have a duty to work together to do so .
`` We welcome the children commissioner 's support for a phased return of children to primary school with @ @ @ @ @ @ @ like staggering drop-off and pick-up times , keeping children in smaller groups and regular hand washing , already in train . ''

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A growing number of councils across England have rejected government plans to reopen schools on June 1.
Rochdale council is the latest to signal they might defy the timetable laid out by Boris Johnson, saying they won't be forced into a timetable set by the government.
They have now written to parents to warn them not to expect schools to open at the start of the month, stating they "do not want parents to rely on a date suggested by government, that schools may be unable to meet".
In a similar move, Wigan Council has announced that they aim to eventually reopen to certain year groups, the plans for a phased return will not be ready and in place by June 1.
Liverpool has already told parents that students will not return to classrooms until June 15 at the earliest.
Hartlepool council has also followed suit, confirming their schools will not be opening, as local coronavirus cases continue to rise.
In a statement, it said: “Given that coronavirus cases locally continue to rise, Hartlepool Borough Council has been working with schools and we have agreed they will not re-open on Monday 1st June.
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“Whilst we recognise the importance of schools re-opening, we want to be absolutely clear that we will be taking a measured and cautious approach to this.
“We continue to work with schools to put in place appropriate measures to help keep children and staff safe when a phased re-opening is possible.”
The letter to parents in Rochdale says: "We have been in touch with the Department of Education and have emphasised that in Rochdale we are determined to do the right thing for our children, families and schools. This may not fit with the expectations or timescale of government.
In contrast, the boss of an academy trust says his Greater Manchester primary schools WILL open on June 1.
Oasis Community Learning has 35 primary schools across the country and six in Greater Manchester.
Founder Steve Chalke said: “We’re opening our primary schools on June 1. The greatest risk for many children is being stuck indoors, with no fresh air and little digital access, socialising or nutritious food. So socially distanced and not pressuring anyone to attend, we’re opening!”
The divisive decisions come as the head of a teaching union said ministers had failed to reassure teachers that it is safe to reopen, and the plans are putting teachers and children at risk.
Steve Reddy, director of children and young people’s services at Liverpool City Council, said on Friday he will write to all parents to tell them not to expect schools to re-open for everyone on June 1.
His letter states: “Some parents have asked me when schools may fully re-open. This will vary from school to school.
“Each headteacher has to rigorously assess the risks of fully re-opening for their particular school.”
The Labour leader of Gateshead Council Martin Gannon said on Friday that his council’s advice continued to be to “stay at home”.
He said there was evidence that the rate of infection, measured through the R value, was greater than one in his borough.
And he said his views on the lockdown were echoed by his counterparts in Newcastle and Sunderland.
NASWUT leader said the scientific evidence presented at the briefing with the Government’s chief medical officer and other experts on Friday was “flimsy at best”.
Doctors have since backed teachers' unions by saying infection rates are still too high for England's schools to reopen safely.
The British Medical Association said teachers and heads were "absolutely right" to urge caution and prioritise testing to avoid a second spike of the virus.
Last weekend the Prime Minister outlined plans to partially reopen English schools for children in nursery, reception, and years one and six.
England is the only UK nation to set a date for schools to open again.
The devolved governments in Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland have not yet provided a date.
However Welsh First Minister Mark Drakeford has already confirmed Wales will not follow the English government's schools timeline.
In Italy, Spain and Ireland schoolchildren will not return to classrooms until the autumn term at the earliest.
While Children’s Commissioner for England Anne Longfield has now urged ministers and unions to stop “squabbling” and get on with a plan to start the phased re-opening of primary schools from the planned date of June 1.
Ms Longfield said many disadvantaged children were losing out because of schools being closed for so long.
She said: “We cannot afford to wait for a vaccine, which may never arrive, before children are back in school.
“It’s time to stop squabbling and agree a staggered, safe return that is accompanied by rigorous testing of teachers, children and families.”
The infection rate in the UK - also known as the R number - has crept up from between 0.5 and 0.9 to between 0.7 and 1.0.
The rate needs to remain below 1.0 in order for the government to consider amendments to the lockdown measures.
However the infection rate is not uniform across the country, with transmission levels thought to be higher in the north than it is in London, the former epicentre of the outbreak.
Liverpool currently has the highest coronavirus death rate of any city outside of London, with infection rates are higher in Merseyside than the nation as a whole.
The World Health Organisation has urged the UK not to lift lockdown restrictions without robust contact-tracing in place.
While the Department for Education says teachers have a "duty" to get children back into classrooms.
A DfE spokesman said: “Getting children back to school and nurseries is in their best interests and all those working in education have a duty to work together to do so.
"We welcome the children commissioner's support for a phased return of children to primary school with many of the measures she raises, like staggering drop-off and pick-up times, keeping children in smaller groups and regular hand washing, already in train."


themanchestereveningnews--2020-05-16--Sancho told to reject Manchester United for Dortmund stay

Borussia Dortmund favourite Paul Lambert has advised Jadon Sancho to stay with the Bundesliga side amid transfer interest from Manchester United .
The Germany international is among United 's top targets for the next transfer window , as Ole Gunnar Solskjaer continues to identify young British talents to bolster his ranks .
However , Lambert , who won the Champions League with Dortmund in 1997 and is now manager of League One side Ipswich Town , believes he should remain with his current club .
`` Sancho is already at one of the biggest clubs in the world , which @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
So , potentially , the lad has a big decision to make .
Dortmund is a special club and you only realise it once you leave , '' he told the Mirror .
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“ United are one of the biggest clubs in the world but is the atmosphere at Old Trafford as good @ @ @ @ @ @ @ no .
“ He will have to ask himself will he fit in with the right players if he leaves .
Will he keep making progress ?
Dortmund will be in the Champions League but we are not yet sure about United and whether they will be .
“ If he comes home , it should be for football or family reasons , not money .
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Borussia Dortmund favourite Paul Lambert has advised Jadon Sancho to stay with the Bundesliga side amid transfer interest from Manchester United.
The Germany international is among United's top targets for the next transfer window, as Ole Gunnar Solskjaer continues to identify young British talents to bolster his ranks.
However, Lambert, who won the Champions League with Dortmund in 1997 and is now manager of League One side Ipswich Town, believes he should remain with his current club.
"Sancho is already at one of the biggest clubs in the world, which gets over 80,000 for every league game. So, potentially, the lad has a big decision to make. Dortmund is a special club and you only realise it once you leave," he told the Mirror.
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“United are one of the biggest clubs in the world but is the atmosphere at Old Trafford as good as the Westfalenstadion? The answer is no.
“He will have to ask himself will he fit in with the right players if he leaves. Will he keep making progress? Dortmund will be in the Champions League but we are not yet sure about United and whether they will be.
“If he comes home, it should be for football or family reasons, not money.”


themanchestereveningnews--2020-05-16--Borussia Dortmund vs Schalke LIVE Jadon Sancho updates

Manchester United will have one eye on the Bundesliga this afternoon as summer transfer target Jadon Sancho returns to action @ @ @ @ @ .
Elite level football returns in Europe on Saturday afternoon as the Bundesliga resumes following @ @ @ @ @ outbreak earlier in the year .
The success of this weekend could have a huge @ @ @ @ @ season , which remains on hold with the Premier League still suspended in England .
@ @ @ @ @ as priority transfer target Sancho takes to the field in the Revier derby .
Erling @ @ @ @ @ attract plenty of attention following his move in January , while on the other side @ @ @ @ @ will be eager to impress amid growing interest from United for his signature .
Stick @ @ @ @ @ build-up , team news and score updates LIVE from Signal Iduna Park .

Manchester United will have had one eye on the Bundesliga this afternoon as summer transfer target Jadon Sancho returned to action as Borussia Dortmund thrashed Schalke 4-0.
Elite level football returned in Europe on Saturday afternoon as the Bundesliga resumed following its postponement after the coronavirus outbreak earlier in the year.
Dortmund started the game the better side and soon took the lead when Erling Haaland netted a delicate finish into the net, and they had another before half-time thanks to the impressive Raphael Guerreiro.
After the break and the dominance resumed as Guerreiro netted another and Thorgan Hazard added a sensational fourth to seal all three points. United's transfer interest was also peaked when Rabbi Matondo and Sancho featured in the second-half, although neither left a telling impact on the derby encounter.
Scroll down to see how all of the action unfolded from Signal Iduna Park.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-05-16--Academy boss says his Greater Manchester primary schools WILL open on June 1

The boss of an academy trust says his Greater Manchester primary schools WILL open on June 1 .
Oasis Community Learning has 35 primary schools across the country and six in Greater Manchester .
Founder Steve Chalke says it ’ s “ common sense ” for pupils to return to school , especially for children from lower-income families who see it as a place of “ security and safety ” .
He tweeted yesterday : “ We ’ re opening our primary schools on June 1 .
“ The greatest risk for many children is being stuck indoors , with @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , socialising or nutritious food .
“ So socially distanced & not pressuring anyone to attend , we ’ re opening !
” Education unions say they have been left with many unanswered questions about the evidence underpinning the decision to reopen England ’ s schools to more pupils from June 1 .
It comes as the chairman of the British Medical Association ( BMA ) said that the Government should not consider reopening schools in England until the case numbers are “ much lower ” .
Dr Chaand Nagpaul wrote to the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Union ( NEU ) , Kevin Courtney , to praise the union for urging caution over returning more pupils to school .
Across the city region , Oasis runs Oasis Academy Aspinal , in Gorton , Oasis Academy Broadoak , in Ashton-under-Lyne , Oasis Academy Harpur Mount , in Harpurhey , Oasis Academy Temple , in Cheetham Hill and Oasis Academy Clarksfield and Oasis Academy Limeside , both in Oldham .
Deputy chief medical officer Dr Jenny Harries has said the likelihood of anyone having coronavirus in a primary school was very small @ @ @ @ @ @ @ are calling for more answers from the Government over whether children and staff will be safe if schools reopen in England .
Patrick Roach , general secretary of the teaching union NASUWT , said the scientific evidence presented at a briefing with chief scientific advisers on Friday was “ flimsy at best ” .
“ The meeting that we had earlier this afternoon frankly was not conclusive in relation to the evidence base to support the proposal for the wider reopening of schools , ” he told the PA news agency .
“ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in terms of the international comparisons being used.
” He added : “ Nothing in the meeting provided reassurance for the deeply worried and anxious school workforce .
“ The NASUWT remains clear that no school should reopen until it can demonstrate that it is safe to do so.
” The Government plans to send children in Reception , Year 1 and Year 6 back to school from as early as next month .
After a meeting between unions and scientific advisers on Friday , Education Secretary Gavin Williamson said getting children back @ @ @ @ @ @ @ their educational development and reassured families that providers will get the support they need .
“ That ’ s why we have engaged closely with stakeholders from across the sector throughout the past seven weeks , including the trade unions , and today we arranged a detailed briefing for them with the scientific and medical experts , ” he said .
Mr Courtney , joint general secretary of the NEU , said : “ We are pleased with today ’ s engagement , but very many questions that we asked were not addressed @ @ @ @ @ @ @ think it is very important that all the questions are answered and in public written form .
This is important for transparency and for other scientists to comment on.
” Mr Courtney said that Sir Patrick Vallance told the union that they would prioritise publishing information and papers from the Scientific Advisory Group for Emergencies ( Sage ) .
He added that the education unions were told there is still “ a lot of uncertainty ” about the science .
“ For example , we were told children ’ s likelihood to transmit @ @ @ @ @ @ @ only that it may be less than adults , ” Mr Courtney said .
“ Just yesterday the Office of National Statistics suggested that age does not affect the likelihood of being infected .
Today we heard that there are cases where children do act as the index case.
” Geoff Barton , general secretary of the Association of School and College Leaders ( ASCL ) , said : “ There are concerns which need to be addressed , particularly around the fact that the Government ’ s plan involves a significant increase @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 1 , with a focus on bringing in young age groups for whom social distancing is most difficult .
“ We are asking questions about the science which underpins this approach on behalf of our members , their staff , parents and pupils .
It is vital that school communities have confidence that it is safe to return.
” Deputy chief medical officer Dr Jenny Harries said yesterday that the likelihood of anyone having coronavirus in a primary school was very small and diminishing .
Speaking at the daily Downing Street press conference @ @ @ @ @ @ @ have , say , two or three in a thousand of our population with infection , in the proposed time frame coming forward in the next couple of weeks that ’ s likely to halve .
“ There ’ s a lot of anxiety I think around this but people need to think through in an average infant school with 100 children , the likelihood of anybody having this disease is very small and diminishing with time , so I think we just need to keep that in perspective.
” She added : @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to school are at key points of their education and their longer-term health risks of not getting good , basic education , which then takes them into work , employment in adult life and gives them a prevention opportunity from long-term conditions is really very important .
”

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The boss of an academy trust says his Greater Manchester primary schools WILL open on June 1.
Oasis Community Learning has 35 primary schools across the country and six in Greater Manchester.
Founder Steve Chalke says it’s “common sense” for pupils to return to school, especially for children from lower-income families who see it as a place of “security and safety”.
He tweeted yesterday: “We’re opening our primary schools on June 1.
(Image: steve allen)
“The greatest risk for many children is being stuck indoors, with no fresh air & little digital access, socialising or nutritious food.
“So socially distanced & not pressuring anyone to attend, we’re opening!”
Education unions say they have been left with many unanswered questions about the evidence underpinning the decision to reopen England’s schools to more pupils from June 1.
It comes as the chairman of the British Medical Association (BMA) said that the Government should not consider reopening schools in England until the case numbers are “much lower”.
Dr Chaand Nagpaul wrote to the joint general secretary of the National Education Union (NEU), Kevin Courtney, to praise the union for urging caution over returning more pupils to school.
Across the city region, Oasis runs Oasis Academy Aspinal, in Gorton, Oasis Academy Broadoak, in Ashton-under-Lyne, Oasis Academy Harpur Mount, in Harpurhey, Oasis Academy Temple, in Cheetham Hill and Oasis Academy Clarksfield and Oasis Academy Limeside, both in Oldham.
Deputy chief medical officer Dr Jenny Harries has said the likelihood of anyone having coronavirus in a primary school was very small and diminishing.
(Image: PA)
But teachers’ unions are calling for more answers from the Government over whether children and staff will be safe if schools reopen in England.
Patrick Roach, general secretary of the teaching union NASUWT, said the scientific evidence presented at a briefing with chief scientific advisers on Friday was “flimsy at best”.
“The meeting that we had earlier this afternoon frankly was not conclusive in relation to the evidence base to support the proposal for the wider reopening of schools,” he told the PA news agency.
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“That evidence is flimsy at best, in terms of the international comparisons being used.”
He added: “Nothing in the meeting provided reassurance for the deeply worried and anxious school workforce.
“The NASUWT remains clear that no school should reopen until it can demonstrate that it is safe to do so.”
The Government plans to send children in Reception, Year 1 and Year 6 back to school from as early as next month.
After a meeting between unions and scientific advisers on Friday, Education Secretary Gavin Williamson said getting children back to school was “vital” for their educational development and reassured families that providers will get the support they need.
(Image: PA)
“That’s why we have engaged closely with stakeholders from across the sector throughout the past seven weeks, including the trade unions, and today we arranged a detailed briefing for them with the scientific and medical experts,” he said.
Mr Courtney, joint general secretary of the NEU, said: “We are pleased with today’s engagement, but very many questions that we asked were not addressed in the time available.
“We think it is very important that all the questions are answered and in public written form. This is important for transparency and for other scientists to comment on.”
Mr Courtney said that Sir Patrick Vallance told the union that they would prioritise publishing information and papers from the Scientific Advisory Group for Emergencies (Sage).
He added that the education unions were told there is still “a lot of uncertainty” about the science.
“For example, we were told children’s likelihood to transmit Covid-19 is not more than adults but only that it may be less than adults,” Mr Courtney said.
(Image: PA)
“Just yesterday the Office of National Statistics suggested that age does not affect the likelihood of being infected. Today we heard that there are cases where children do act as the index case.”
Geoff Barton, general secretary of the Association of School and College Leaders (ASCL), said: “There are concerns which need to be addressed, particularly around the fact that the Government’s plan involves a significant increase of children in primary schools from June 1, with a focus on bringing in young age groups for whom social distancing is most difficult.
“We are asking questions about the science which underpins this approach on behalf of our members, their staff, parents and pupils. It is vital that school communities have confidence that it is safe to return.”
Deputy chief medical officer Dr Jenny Harries said yesterday that the likelihood of anyone having coronavirus in a primary school was very small and diminishing.
Speaking at the daily Downing Street press conference she said: “If currently we have, say, two or three in a thousand of our population with infection, in the proposed time frame coming forward in the next couple of weeks that’s likely to halve.
“There’s a lot of anxiety I think around this but people need to think through in an average infant school with 100 children, the likelihood of anybody having this disease is very small and diminishing with time, so I think we just need to keep that in perspective.”
She added: “Children who have been invited back to school are at key points of their education and their longer-term health risks of not getting good, basic education, which then takes them into work, employment in adult life and gives them a prevention opportunity from long-term conditions is really very important.”


themanchestereveningnews--2020-05-16--Five players to have played for both Man City and Bayern Munich

German winger Leroy Sané finds himself at the centre of transfer interest once again , with Manchester City and Bayern Munich hoping to secure his long-term services .
Sané has been interesting the Bavarian club for the past 12 months , and came close to agreeing a deal last summer before a cruciate ligament injury ruled him out for the season .
If a deal does go through , Sane would become the latest in a string of players to have played for both clubs .
Here are five players to have played for both teams : Paraguayan icon Roque @ @ @ @ @ @ @ homeland to southern Germany in 1999 at the tender age of 18 .
He represented Bayern for eight seasons , scoring 51 goals in 238 appearances .
After being offloaded to Premier League Blackburn Rovers in 2007 , Santa Cruz hit 19 goals in the league during 2007-08 , prompting City to move for him a year later .
However , Santa Cruz ’ s prolific streak at the Allianz Arena and Ewood Park did not translate to the Etihad Stadium .
He managed just four goals in a City shirt , returning @ @ @ @ @ @ @ time at City permanently in 2012 .
Another South American to have featured for both clubs is decorated Argentine Martín Demichelis .
Now retired , the 39-year-old followed a similar path to Santa Cruz , joining Bayern in 2003 and remaining at the club for seven seasons .
A two-year stint in Spain followed with Málaga and Atlético Madrid before City came calling , signing the centre-back to a three-year contract .
Demichelis played over 75 times in the Premier League , in addition to his 174 Bundesliga outings .
He has since @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the Bayern Munich U19 manager .
Somewhat of a trailblazer for English players playing abroad , Owen Hargreaves made his name at Bayern in the early 2000s as an energetic central midfielder .
Having joined the club ’ s academy as a 16-year-old , Canadian-born Hargreaves spent seven trophy-laden seasons at the club before heading for England .
He joined Manchester United in 2007 , featuring regularly throughout the 2007-08 campaign , but injuries hampered his progress for the remainder of his four-year stay at Old Trafford .
In 2011 , Hargreaves swapped @ @ @ @ @ @ @ but would only go on to make one Premier League appearance for the club , continuing to be plagued by fitness issues .
In total , he managed just four games and one goal in a City shirt .
World Cup-winning defender Jérôme Boateng followed a different route to the three previous players .
Boateng began his career at Berlin-based Hertha BSC , earning a move to Hamburg as a 19-year-old where he caught the attention of City .
City signed the youngster in 2010 , but his stay at the Etihad Stadium @ @ @ @ @ @ @ offered the centre-back a route back to the Bundesliga where he has remained a regular fixture of the German champions since , winning seven league titles , four DFB-Pokals and a string of European honours including the UEFA Champions League .
One of the lesser-known players to have represented both clubs is former Belgian international Daniel Van Buyten .
The imposing centre-back joined Manchester City on a short-term loan in 2004 , making a handful of appearances under Kevin Keegan .
His stint in England was short-lived and unspectacular and a move to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ after City opted not to sign him permanently .
Two seasons in northern Germany alerted Bayern to Van Buyten ’ s domineering capabilities at the heart of defence , and the club parted with a fee in the region of €8 million .
He would spend the remainder of his career in Bavaria , appearing 250 times for the club before his eventual retirement at the age of 36 in 2014 .

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German winger Leroy Sané finds himself at the centre of transfer interest once again, with Manchester City and Bayern Munich hoping to secure his long-term services.
Sané has been interesting the Bavarian club for the past 12 months, and came close to agreeing a deal last summer before a cruciate ligament injury ruled him out for the season. If a deal does go through, Sane would become the latest in a string of players to have played for both clubs.
Here are five players to have played for both teams:
Roque Santa Cruz
Paraguayan icon Roque Santa Cruz made the leap from his homeland to southern Germany in 1999 at the tender age of 18. He represented Bayern for eight seasons, scoring 51 goals in 238 appearances.
After being offloaded to Premier League Blackburn Rovers in 2007, Santa Cruz hit 19 goals in the league during 2007-08, prompting City to move for him a year later.
However, Santa Cruz’s prolific streak at the Allianz Arena and Ewood Park did not translate to the Etihad Stadium. He managed just four goals in a City shirt, returning to Blackburn on loan before ending his time at City permanently in 2012.
Martín Demichelis
Another South American to have featured for both clubs is decorated Argentine Martín Demichelis. Now retired, the 39-year-old followed a similar path to Santa Cruz, joining Bayern in 2003 and remaining at the club for seven seasons.
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A two-year stint in Spain followed with Málaga and Atlético Madrid before City came calling, signing the centre-back to a three-year contract. Demichelis played over 75 times in the Premier League, in addition to his 174 Bundesliga outings.
He has since returned to Germany where he is currently the Bayern Munich U19 manager.
Owen Hargreaves
Somewhat of a trailblazer for English players playing abroad, Owen Hargreaves made his name at Bayern in the early 2000s as an energetic central midfielder.
Having joined the club’s academy as a 16-year-old, Canadian-born Hargreaves spent seven trophy-laden seasons at the club before heading for England.
He joined Manchester United in 2007, featuring regularly throughout the 2007-08 campaign, but injuries hampered his progress for the remainder of his four-year stay at Old Trafford.
In 2011, Hargreaves swapped United for City on a free transfer but would only go on to make one Premier League appearance for the club, continuing to be plagued by fitness issues. In total, he managed just four games and one goal in a City shirt.
Jérôme Boateng
World Cup-winning defender Jérôme Boateng followed a different route to the three previous players. Boateng began his career at Berlin-based Hertha BSC, earning a move to Hamburg as a 19-year-old where he caught the attention of City.
(Image: Getty Images)
City signed the youngster in 2010, but his stay at the Etihad Stadium only lasted one season.
Bayern Munich offered the centre-back a route back to the Bundesliga where he has remained a regular fixture of the German champions since, winning seven league titles, four DFB-Pokals and a string of European honours including the UEFA Champions League.
Daniel Van Buyten
One of the lesser-known players to have represented both clubs is former Belgian international Daniel Van Buyten.
The imposing centre-back joined Manchester City on a short-term loan in 2004, making a handful of appearances under Kevin Keegan.
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His stint in England was short-lived and unspectacular and a move to Hamburger SV in the Bundesliga followed shortly after City opted not to sign him permanently.
Two seasons in northern Germany alerted Bayern to Van Buyten’s domineering capabilities at the heart of defence, and the club parted with a fee in the region of €8 million.
He would spend the remainder of his career in Bavaria, appearing 250 times for the club before his eventual retirement at the age of 36 in 2014.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-05-16--Milkman says he hasn't been this busy in 30 years as customers race to sign up

The coronavirus pandemic has created huge uncertainty for millions of businesses but others like Bury milkman Danny Speight are the busiest they have ever been .
The 53-year-old , who delivers milk to families across Prestwich and Whitefield , has seen a massive increase in customers since the UK went into lockdown in March .
At one point he had struggled to meet the sudden surge in demand .
With long queues to even get into supermarkets and gaps still on many shelves , many people have been turning to local businesses to get their essentials .
And Danny has @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to ensure hundreds of residents are well stocked – more than ever in his 30 years as a milkman .
He said : “ I couldn ’ t cope with the demand .
It was only with the help of my family that I could carry on .
“ My phone was going constantly .
I have never experienced anything like this in 30 years .
I come home , get a couple of hours sleep and my laptop ’ s open again .
“ The back of the milk float is like @ @ @ @ @ @ @ like a wildfire .
Some people say it ’ s the best thing they ’ ve done , the next minute you have seven in one street .
When it starts to go back to normality , we hope we can keep as many as we can.
” Danny , who started working as a milkman for Prestwich Milk Deliveries aged 21 in the 1980s , said he has taken on 220 new customers since lockdown measures were put in place .
He now delivers to an average of 380 houses a day @ @ @ @ @ @ @ s me and my son-in-law in both vans now and we ’ re not stopping for more than seven hours .
“ We took on someone part time .
When it starts getting back to normal we ’ re going to keep him on if it carries on being so busy .
“ Even now it ’ s still picking up .
I ’ m contemplating putting another van on .
I will be walking up the path and people are clapping me , it ’ s really strange .
“ I ’ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ve never had people leaving my presents out during the year .
I ’ ve had chocolates and thank you cards.
” At first , Danny said he felt overwhelmed when orders started coming in at such a fast pace .
He said : “ It ’ s a shame it took something like this for it to happen .
Some stages it was like being an ice-cream van , we would pull up in a cul-de-sac and everyone was coming out asking if they could start .
“ We have taken a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ this 30 years ago.But 30 years on and I ’ m as busy now as I ’ ve ever been .
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The coronavirus pandemic has created huge uncertainty for millions of businesses but others like Bury milkman Danny Speight are the busiest they have ever been.
The 53-year-old, who delivers milk to families across Prestwich and Whitefield, has seen a massive increase in customers since the UK went into lockdown in March. At one point he had struggled to meet the sudden surge in demand.
With long queues to even get into supermarkets and gaps still on many shelves, many people have been turning to local businesses to get their essentials.
And Danny has been working all hours of the day to ensure hundreds of residents are well stocked – more than ever in his 30 years as a milkman.
He said: “I couldn’t cope with the demand. It was only with the help of my family that I could carry on.
“My phone was going constantly. I have never experienced anything like this in 30 years. I come home, get a couple of hours sleep and my laptop’s open again.
(Image: Danny Speight)
“The back of the milk float is like a corner shop. It’s like a wildfire. Some people say it’s the best thing they’ve done, the next minute you have seven in one street. When it starts to go back to normality, we hope we can keep as many as we can.”
Danny, who started working as a milkman for Prestwich Milk Deliveries aged 21 in the 1980s, said he has taken on 220 new customers since lockdown measures were put in place.
He now delivers to an average of 380 houses a day. He continued: “It’s me and my son-in-law in both vans now and we’re not stopping for more than seven hours.
“We took on someone part time. When it starts getting back to normal we’re going to keep him on if it carries on being so busy.
(Image: Danny Speight)
“Even now it’s still picking up. I’m contemplating putting another van on. I will be walking up the path and people are clapping me, it’s really strange.
“I’ve had Christmas tips but I’ve never had people leaving my presents out during the year. I’ve had chocolates and thank you cards.”
At first, Danny said he felt overwhelmed when orders started coming in at such a fast pace.
He said: “It’s a shame it took something like this for it to happen. Some stages it was like being an ice-cream van, we would pull up in a cul-de-sac and everyone was coming out asking if they could start.
“We have taken a beating over the years, I started this 30 years ago.But 30 years on and I’m as busy now as I’ve ever been.”


themanchestereveningnews--2020-05-16--Jadon Sancho sent message over Manchester United transfer

Former Borussia Dortmund goalkeeper Mitch Langerak says there is 'no reason ' why Jadon Sancho should join Manchester United this summer .
United have identified Sancho as their priority transfer target ahead of the summer window and view the England international as the perfect addition to their first-team squad .
It was expected United would need to break their club transfer record to sign Sancho this summer , although any hopes of a deal have been complicated by the ongoing global health crisis .
Sancho and his teammate Erling Haaland were both expected to attract serious attention at the end @ @ @ @ @ @ @ nether of them have any reason to leave the club .
`` There 's absolutely no reason why any of them should leave , '' Langerak told Stats Perform .
`` For example , Lewandowski left Dortmund [ in 2014 ] at around 24-25 .
[ He was ] smashing it at Dortmund and he 's been smashing it at Bayern Munich .
Went there as the absolute starting striker .
The same as Gundogan .
He came at 21 and left at 24-25 [ in 2016 ] .
Went to Manchester City @ @ @ @ @ @ @ There 's no rush for those guys to leave when they have the perfect situation .
Haaland could go 10 games without a goal and the fans would celebrate him like no tomorrow .
They 'll never get on his back or criticise him .
`` It 's the perfect scenario where he has the blessing or support of the whole club and city .
It 's sort of ingrained in Dortmund 's tradition to have good , young , hungry players .
`` When the time is right , maybe they will @ @ @ @ @ @ @ why they should when they 'll be playing Champions League regularly , hopefully advancing to the latter stages , and pushing for Bundesliga titles .
There 's only a handful of clubs who are bigger and better than Dortmund . ''

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Former Borussia Dortmund goalkeeper Mitch Langerak says there is 'no reason' why Jadon Sancho should join Manchester United this summer.
United have identified Sancho as their priority transfer target ahead of the summer window and view the England international as the perfect addition to their first-team squad.
It was expected United would need to break their club transfer record to sign Sancho this summer, although any hopes of a deal have been complicated by the ongoing global health crisis.
Sancho and his teammate Erling Haaland were both expected to attract serious attention at the end of the season, but Langerak insists nether of them have any reason to leave the club.
"There's absolutely no reason why any of them should leave," Langerak told Stats Perform.
"For example, Lewandowski left Dortmund [in 2014] at around 24-25. [He was] smashing it at Dortmund and he's been smashing it at Bayern Munich. Went there as the absolute starting striker. The same as Gundogan. He came at 21 and left at 24-25 [in 2016]. Went to Manchester City and he's killing it.
"There's no rush for those guys to leave when they have the perfect situation. Haaland could go 10 games without a goal and the fans would celebrate him like no tomorrow. They'll never get on his back or criticise him.
"It's the perfect scenario where he has the blessing or support of the whole club and city. It's sort of ingrained in Dortmund's tradition to have good, young, hungry players.
"When the time is right, maybe they will leave, but I don't see why they should when they'll be playing Champions League regularly, hopefully advancing to the latter stages, and pushing for Bundesliga titles. There's only a handful of clubs who are bigger and better than Dortmund."


themanchestereveningnews--2020-05-16--Busker fined for breaking lockdown rules by playing saxophone in city centre

A busker has been fined after being caught breaching the coronavirus lockdown rules three times when he was spotted by the police playing the saxophone in Manchester .
Lorii-viorel Romenci , 52 , was spotted once in April and twice in May when he was playing the brass instrument with a hat out in front of him in the city centre .
Officers spoke to him and told him twice that busking was not a reasonable excuse to be outside during the pandemic and told him to return home , Manchester Magistrates Court heard .
However , on the last @ @ @ @ @ @ @ on Market Street heard the saxophone being played and saw the defendant standing playing the instrument with a wicker bowl in front of him .
The bowl was said to have coins in it .
Romenci , of Oldham , admitted being outside in public with no reasonable excuse to do so .
He was handed a £100 fine and £117 court costs .
He claimed that due to his limited English , he did n't fully understand the regulations in place .
Prosecutor Richard Greenhough said Romenci had previously been asked by @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 21 and May 1 , when he was seen on both occasions busking whilst playing the saxophone .
`` Officers explained to him that it was n't a reasonable excuse to be in Manchester city centre , '' Mr Greenhough said .
`` On May 9 , officers heard a saxophone playing and they were looking on Market Street when they saw the defendant stood playing the instrument with his wicker bowl in front of him .
`` When the defendant saw the officers , he began to pack up his equipment quickly @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the wicker bowl and there was concern about the risk to the public .
Given the lack of reasonable excuse to be in Manchester , he was arrested . ''
Romenci was said to have no previous convictions .
He was a man of previous good character , the court heard .
In mitigation , his defence lawyer Rodrigue Landu said that Romenci speaks and understands very little English and he 'simply did not have a decent understanding ' of the restrictions imposed due to Covid19 .
`` On May 1 , for @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in the Manchester city centre area , '' Mr Landu said .
`` He is unable to remember which shop it was .
He did not have a very good understanding of the restrictions .
`` There are shops in Oldham and there is no explanation as to why he decided to go to Manchester instead .
He did not understand that he could only go to shops closest to him .
`` This has now been explained to him by the interpreter and he understands the restrictions .
`` He does not @ @ @ @ @ @ @ plays the saxophone as a way of survival . ''
Sentencing him , District Judge Margaret McCormack said : `` You have lost your good character today .
`` I have also heard that because of your lack of understanding of English , that you did n't really understand fully the regulations - but you are very clear of what is expected of you now . ''
Romenci , of Buckfast Avenue in Oldham , was handed a £100 fine , £85 court costs and a £32 victim surcharge to be paid back @ @ @ @ @

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A busker has been fined after being caught breaching the coronavirus lockdown rules three times when he was spotted by the police playing the saxophone in Manchester.
Lorii-viorel Romenci, 52, was spotted once in April and twice in May when he was playing the brass instrument with a hat out in front of him in the city centre.
Officers spoke to him and told him twice that busking was not a reasonable excuse to be outside during the pandemic and told him to return home, Manchester Magistrates Court heard.
However, on the last occasion on May 9, officers patrolling on Market Street heard the saxophone being played and saw the defendant standing playing the instrument with a wicker bowl in front of him. The bowl was said to have coins in it.
Romenci, of Oldham, admitted being outside in public with no reasonable excuse to do so. He was handed a £100 fine and £117 court costs. He claimed that due to his limited English, he didn't fully understand the regulations in place.
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Prosecutor Richard Greenhough said Romenci had previously been asked by the police to return home on April 21 and May 1, when he was seen on both occasions busking whilst playing the saxophone.
"Officers explained to him that it wasn't a reasonable excuse to be in Manchester city centre," Mr Greenhough said.
"On May 9, officers heard a saxophone playing and they were looking on Market Street when they saw the defendant stood playing the instrument with his wicker bowl in front of him.
"When the defendant saw the officers, he began to pack up his equipment quickly. Officers noted there were coins in the wicker bowl and there was concern about the risk to the public. Given the lack of reasonable excuse to be in Manchester, he was arrested."
(Image: STEVE ALLEN)
Romenci was said to have no previous convictions. He was a man of previous good character, the court heard.
In mitigation, his defence lawyer Rodrigue Landu said that Romenci speaks and understands very little English and he 'simply did not have a decent understanding' of the restrictions imposed due to Covid19.
"On May 1, for example, the defendant did some shopping in the Manchester city centre area," Mr Landu said.
"He is unable to remember which shop it was. He did not have a very good understanding of the restrictions.
(Image: STEVE ALLEN)
"There are shops in Oldham and there is no explanation as to why he decided to go to Manchester instead. He did not understand that he could only go to shops closest to him.
"This has now been explained to him by the interpreter and he understands the restrictions.
"He does not have a job or income - he plays the saxophone as a way of survival."
Sentencing him, District Judge Margaret McCormack said: "You have lost your good character today.
"I have also heard that because of your lack of understanding of English, that you didn't really understand fully the regulations - but you are very clear of what is expected of you now."
Romenci, of Buckfast Avenue in Oldham, was handed a £100 fine, £85 court costs and a £32 victim surcharge to be paid back at £20 per month.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-05-16--Man United morning headlines as Vinicius rumour takes new twist

Here are the Manchester United morning headlines on Saturday , May 16 .
United are keeping tabs on Schalke star Rabbi Matondo and Ryan Giggs has given his verdict on the 19-year-old Wales international .
`` I was slightly surprised when he went [ to Schalke ] , but he is a talent , '' Giggs said .
`` If he is half as successful as [ Jadon ] Sancho has been so far I ’ ll be happy .
`` He was really good with us in Albania [ Wales ’ s last game in November ] .
I @ @ @ @ @ @ @ came on .
`` Just like Dan James he has electrifying pace .
And that always keeps you interested.
” Luke Shaw and Daniel James have been pictured training alongside one another .
The United squad are due back at Carrington next week as the Premier League continues to work on its Project Restart plan .
If the proposals become reality , the 2019/20 season could resume in around a month ’ s time .
Shaw and James are the latest United stars to be seen stepping up their fitness .
Having been @ @ @ @ @ @ @ months , United players will have to work hard to regain match fitness in the coming weeks .
United 'likely to miss out on Vinicius' According to reports in Portugal , United are unlikely to strike a deal with Benfica for striker Carlos Vinicius this summer .
The forward has been linked with a move to Old Trafford , after scoring 15 goals in 22 league games in 2019/20 .
However , O Jogo reports that Benfica want to keep hold of one of their most talented players .
The 25-year-old only joined @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in a deal worth €17m .

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Giggs gives Matondo verdict
United are keeping tabs on Schalke star Rabbi Matondo and Ryan Giggs has given his verdict on the 19-year-old Wales international.
"I was slightly surprised when he went [to Schalke], but he is a talent," Giggs said.
"If he is half as successful as [Jadon] Sancho has been so far I’ll be happy.
"He was really good with us in Albania [Wales’s last game in November]. I thought he did really well when he came on.
"Just like Dan James he has electrifying pace. And that always keeps you interested.”
Shaw and James train together
Luke Shaw and Daniel James have been pictured training alongside one another.
The United squad are due back at Carrington next week as the Premier League continues to work on its Project Restart plan.
If the proposals become reality, the 2019/20 season could resume in around a month’s time.
Shaw and James are the latest United stars to be seen stepping up their fitness.
Having been out of competitive action for around two months, United players will have to work hard to regain match fitness in the coming weeks.
United 'likely to miss out on Vinicius'
According to reports in Portugal, United are unlikely to strike a deal with Benfica for striker Carlos Vinicius this summer.
The forward has been linked with a move to Old Trafford, after scoring 15 goals in 22 league games in 2019/20.
However, O Jogo reports that Benfica want to keep hold of one of their most talented players.
The 25-year-old only joined the club from Napoli in summer 2019 in a deal worth €17m.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-05-16--Man City morning headlines as midfielder compared to Pirlo linked with transfer

Here are the Manchester City morning headlines on Saturday , May 16 .
According to reports in Italy , City are interested in signing teenage starlet Sandro Tonali .
Midfielder Tonali has taken Serie A by storm this season , earning comparisons with Andrea Pirlo after a series of excellent performances for Brescia .
La Gazzetta dello Sport report that Brescia owner Massimo Cellino has held talks with City over a potential summer transfer .
However , Tonali supposedly has no interest in moving to England at this time .
Bernardo Silva says a conversation with Fernandinho helped to change @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Monaco playmaker had to remain patient for game time at the start of his career at the Etihad .
However , he became a key player in 2018/19 when Kevin De Bruyne missed most of the season through injury .
The Portugal international has now revealed that Fernandinho helped him to adjust to the demands of the English game .
“ When you play once every three of four days , four or five seasons in a row , it starts getting more difficult .
You get more tired , having little problems @ @ @ @ @ @ @ remember once talking with Fernandinho about this and after one training session I was complaining about my back , my leg and he just said 'Bernardo , you are 25 , when you get to my age , you won ’ t play a game without pain in three different parts of your body ! '
From that moment I thought 'OK , let ’ s do it . '
” Bernardo Silva says Bruno Fernandes and Manchester United should emulate City by winning more trophies .
Fernandes joined United in the January @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ’ s side to a derby victory in March .
But while Bernardo concedes that United hold the bragging rights for now , he pointed out to his international team-mate that City have been more successful in recent years .
`` I spoke to him [ Fernandes ] about three days ago .
He 's winning 1-0 in the games between us here , but he still has to eat a lot of soup to reach the titles ! ''
he said on the ‘ 5 for Midnight ’ show on Portuguese TV @ @ @ @ @ @ @ by Record .

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Here are the Manchester City morning headlines on Saturday, May 16.
City linked with Tonali move
According to reports in Italy, City are interested in signing teenage starlet Sandro Tonali.
Midfielder Tonali has taken Serie A by storm this season, earning comparisons with Andrea Pirlo after a series of excellent performances for Brescia.
La Gazzetta dello Sport report that Brescia owner Massimo Cellino has held talks with City over a potential summer transfer.
However, Tonali supposedly has no interest in moving to England at this time.
Bernardo reveals important Fernandinho chat
Bernardo Silva says a conversation with Fernandinho helped to change his mindset at City.
The former Monaco playmaker had to remain patient for game time at the start of his career at the Etihad.
However, he became a key player in 2018/19 when Kevin De Bruyne missed most of the season through injury.
The Portugal international has now revealed that Fernandinho helped him to adjust to the demands of the English game.
“When you play once every three of four days, four or five seasons in a row, it starts getting more difficult. You get more tired, having little problems," Bernardo said.
"I remember once talking with Fernandinho about this and after one training session I was complaining about my back, my leg and he just said 'Bernardo, you are 25, when you get to my age, you won’t play a game without pain in three different parts of your body!' From that moment I thought 'OK, let’s do it.'”
Bernardo responds to Fernandes’ derby jibe
Bernardo Silva says Bruno Fernandes and Manchester United should emulate City by winning more trophies.
Fernandes joined United in the January transfer window and helped Ole Gunnar Solskjaer’s side to a derby victory in March.
But while Bernardo concedes that United hold the bragging rights for now, he pointed out to his international team-mate that City have been more successful in recent years.
"I spoke to him [Fernandes] about three days ago. He's winning 1-0 in the games between us here, but he still has to eat a lot of soup to reach the titles!" he said on the ‘5 for Midnight’ show on Portuguese TV from his Manchester home, as reported by Record.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-05-16--Park Ji-sung reveals his saddest Man United moment

Former Manchester United midfielder Park Ji-sung says missing out on a place in the squad for the 2008 Champions League final was one of the 'saddest moments ' of his playing career .
The South Korean established himself as a reliable member of the United squad during his time at Old Trafford , but missed out on a chance to play in one of their greatest moments .
Park missed the entirety of the Champions League group stage with a knee injury in 2007/08 , but played every minute of both legs in the quarter-final win over Roma and semi-final @ @ @ @ @ @ @ was limited to just 18 appearances in all competitions that season due to his long injury lay-off but was back fully fit for the final against Chelsea in Moscow .
However , despite playing in the latter stages of the competition Park was absent from the 18-man squad for the showpiece event at the Luzhniki Stadium , and he admits it was a tough decision to take .
`` We won the Premier League many times and reached many finals , and it was in Moscow that I had one of my saddest @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ’ t in the squad for the Champions League final against Chelsea , '' the midfielder told Utd Unscripted .
`` Everyone was great , but I still remember Patrice ( Evra ) and Carlos ( Tevez ) in particular , they definitely gave me comfort .
I was sad , obviously , but they just hugged me , then I could read their faces how they felt disappointed for me and how sad they felt .
They wanted to share the occasion with me , with their friend , so I felt @ @ @ @ @ @ @ expressions on their faces .
But what can we do ?
I was disappointed before , then once the game started I was just praying for us to win .
That ’ s our situation .
The atmosphere in our dressing room was like that .
After everything , we won the Champions League so nobody can blame anybody !
`` The party afterwards , I half enjoyed it , half didn ’ t enjoy it , it was a strange feeling .
I could understand it in my head that we were @ @ @ @ @ @ @ t really feel it in my heart , so it was mixed feelings .
I was really happy that we succeeded and won the Champions League , which is what we wanted to do , and I know it wasn ’ t only me , there were other players in the squad who hadn ’ t played .
We had 25 or more who wanted to be in the squad and only 18 who could make it , so I knew it wasn ’ t just me .
That ’ s the team @ @ @ @ @

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Former Manchester United midfielder Park Ji-sung says missing out on a place in the squad for the 2008 Champions League final was one of the 'saddest moments' of his playing career.
The South Korean established himself as a reliable member of the United squad during his time at Old Trafford, but missed out on a chance to play in one of their greatest moments.
Park missed the entirety of the Champions League group stage with a knee injury in 2007/08, but played every minute of both legs in the quarter-final win over Roma and semi-final triumph against Barcelona.
The versatile midfielder was limited to just 18 appearances in all competitions that season due to his long injury lay-off but was back fully fit for the final against Chelsea in Moscow.
However, despite playing in the latter stages of the competition Park was absent from the 18-man squad for the showpiece event at the Luzhniki Stadium, and he admits it was a tough decision to take.
"We won the Premier League many times and reached many finals, and it was in Moscow that I had one of my saddest moments when I found out I wasn’t in the squad for the Champions League final against Chelsea," the midfielder told Utd Unscripted.
"Everyone was great, but I still remember Patrice (Evra) and Carlos (Tevez) in particular, they definitely gave me comfort. I was sad, obviously, but they just hugged me, then I could read their faces how they felt disappointed for me and how sad they felt. They wanted to share the occasion with me, with their friend, so I felt really appreciated by their behaviour and their expressions on their faces. But what can we do? I was disappointed before, then once the game started I was just praying for us to win. That’s our situation. The atmosphere in our dressing room was like that. After everything, we won the Champions League so nobody can blame anybody!
"The party afterwards, I half enjoyed it, half didn’t enjoy it, it was a strange feeling. I could understand it in my head that we were champions of Europe but I couldn’t really feel it in my heart, so it was mixed feelings. I was really happy that we succeeded and won the Champions League, which is what we wanted to do, and I know it wasn’t only me, there were other players in the squad who hadn’t played. We had 25 or more who wanted to be in the squad and only 18 who could make it, so I knew it wasn’t just me. That’s the team, you know."


themanchestereveningnews--2020-05-16--Manchester United coach explains why Michael Owen is wrong about Marcus Rashford

Manchester United coaches believe Marcus Rashford is the latest forward who is proof players can develop into natural goalscorers .
Rashford , 22 , plundered 19 United goals this season before he sustained a double stress fracture to his back on January 15 , but could still break the 20-goal barrier if the season restarts next month .
Owen joined United in 2009 when he was well past his peak but was an irrepressible striker in his early years at Liverpool , jointly claiming the Premier League Golden Boot in his first two seasons before receiving the Ballon d'Or in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ recalls Owen delivering a lecture to youngsters at United where he reaffirmed his belief a player is born a goalscorer .
In recent years , Rashford and Raheem Sterling have matured into prolific forwards having previously been unreliable finishers .
`` I remember Michael doing a talk with us and it was mentioned , '' Little told the club website .
`` He literally said , 'you are born a goalscorer ' .
I saw Graeme Souness and Jose Mourinho in the TV studio saying the same thing - 'you can ’ t @ @ @ @ @ @ @ saying 'name one player ' and I was screaming at the TV !
`` It ’ s a load of rubbish .
Cristiano Ronaldo was a tricky winger .
Before Pep Guardiola got to him , Raheem Sterling used to only score about six or seven a season .
You could maybe say Mason [ Greenwood ] is more natural .
`` But maybe Michael is right that he was born a goalscorer .
He says no coach ever taught him , apart from Steve Heighway teaching him the near-post run , but @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
`` So his way of looking at it was , ' I was born to do that so everybody else must have been ' .
But others have to learn it . ''
Mourinho identified the left flank as Rashford 's most suitable role when and one of the England international 's standout performances was his two-goal matchwinning performance against Liverpool in March 2018 - when he started on the wing .
Cristiano Ronaldo is possibly the greatest example of a talent developing into a formidable marksman .
Ronaldo tallied six , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ first three campaigns with United before plundering 23 in 2006-07 and then a staggering 42 in 2007-08 .
Ronaldo has scored 725 goals in his career .

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Manchester United coaches believe Marcus Rashford is the latest forward who is proof players can develop into natural goalscorers.
Rashford, 22, plundered 19 United goals this season before he sustained a double stress fracture to his back on January 15, but could still break the 20-goal barrier if the season restarts next month.
Owen joined United in 2009 when he was well past his peak but was an irrepressible striker in his early years at Liverpool, jointly claiming the Premier League Golden Boot in his first two seasons before receiving the Ballon d'Or in 2001.
United academy coach Colin Little recalls Owen delivering a lecture to youngsters at United where he reaffirmed his belief a player is born a goalscorer. In recent years, Rashford and Raheem Sterling have matured into prolific forwards having previously been unreliable finishers.
"I remember Michael doing a talk with us and it was mentioned," Little told the club website. "He literally said, 'you are born a goalscorer'. I saw Graeme Souness and Jose Mourinho in the TV studio saying the same thing - 'you can’t teach people it'. They were saying 'name one player' and I was screaming at the TV!
"It’s a load of rubbish. Cristiano Ronaldo was a tricky winger. Before Pep Guardiola got to him, Raheem Sterling used to only score about six or seven a season. You could maybe say Mason [Greenwood] is more natural.
"But maybe Michael is right that he was born a goalscorer. He says no coach ever taught him, apart from Steve Heighway teaching him the near-post run, but maybe he is an exception and freakish.
"So his way of looking at it was, 'I was born to do that so everybody else must have been'. But others have to learn it."
Mourinho identified the left flank as Rashford's most suitable role when and one of the England international's standout performances was his two-goal matchwinning performance against Liverpool in March 2018 - when he started on the wing.
Cristiano Ronaldo is possibly the greatest example of a talent developing into a formidable marksman. Ronaldo tallied six, nine, and 12 goals in his first three campaigns with United before plundering 23 in 2006-07 and then a staggering 42 in 2007-08. Ronaldo has scored 725 goals in his career.