themanchestereveningnews--2020-06-26--Five Manchester United players must prove a point vs Norwich

Rotation will be necessary for Manchester United against Norwich City this weekend , despite the fact there is a place at Wembley at stake .
United travel to Carrow Road for an FA Cup quarter-final clash , although after their midweek exertions in the Manchester heat against Sheffield United , there could be a number of changes .
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer hinted as much in his press conference , with some of United 's fringe players needing to impress and stake their claim for more regular football .
Here are five players who could feature against the Canaries and will @ @ @ @ @ @ @ has been unfortunate not to start either of United 's league games since the restart .
Solskjaer has picked a four-man defence for both the Tottenham and Sheffield United encounters , meaning limited opportunities for Williams who is just behind Luke Shaw in the left-back pecking order .
The youngster has enjoyed a brilliant breakthrough season at United , surpassing many people 's expectations , though his game time has largely come at wing-back alongside Shaw , playing in a back three , since the senior man regained fitness .
Shaw could well @ @ @ @ @ @ @ meaning a rare chance for Williams to push his case to start in United 's first choice back four .
The 19-year-old rarely lets anyone down with his performances , so expect another energetic and busy display .
The Brazilian was made the fall guy after a subdued 60-minute team performance against Tottenham , sacrificed for Paul Pogba during that game and then left on the bench against Sheffield United .
That Fred did n't even come on for a cameo appearance at the end would have hurt him , especially as he @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
Solskjaer remains a fan of the player , though , and should give him a run-out from the start at Carrow Road .
Fred will be keen to remind everyone of his undoubted ability .
Having signed a new five-year contract at United on Tuesday , McTominay - like Fred - may have been a bit disappointed not to start against Sheffield United on Wednesday evening .
That is no reflection of his remarkable rise over the past two or three years , which have seen the homegrown midfielder rewarded with three @ @ @ @ @ @ @ regarded by many at Old Trafford , including Solskjaer , who will surely give him a start alongside Fred at Carrow Road .
McTominay looked eager against Spurs and will be keen to dominate the midfield at Norwich and help edge his beloved United closer to an FA Cup final .
Lingard has n't featured for United since the lockdown and has n't started a game since February , but Solskjaer hinted that the England international could come into the equation this weekend .
Speaking in his press conference , Solskjaer said : @ @ @ @ @ @ @ lockdown with a smile on his feet , loads of energy , last week he fell ill but we ’ ve done all the tests and he ’ ll be involved against Norwich now and kick on . ''
Despite being linked with a United exit as his contract approaches its final year , Lingard is still a `` vital player '' according to Solskjaer .
But his stock has undoubtedly fallen in the past year or two and the 27-year-old will need a performance or two of note soon .
He likes @ @ @ @ @ @ @ United 's winner in the 2016 final against Crystal Palace .
James was , without doubt , the weak link for United against Tottenham and Mason Greenwood deserved to come in as his replacement on the right flank .
Yet that is not to decry James ' ability to make an impact for United on either wing , and he may be more suited to a game against Norwich where he could stretch his legs and run in behind the Canaries ' defence .
He 'll be desperate to contribute in terms of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ win his place back in Solskjaer 's first-choice United side .

Rotation will be necessary for Manchester United against Norwich City this weekend, despite the fact there is a place at Wembley at stake.
United travel to Carrow Road for an FA Cup quarter-final clash, although after their midweek exertions in the Manchester heat against Sheffield United, there could be a number of changes.
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer hinted as much in his press conference, with some of United's fringe players needing to impress and stake their claim for more regular football.
Here are five players who could feature against the Canaries and will have a point to prove:
Brandon Williams
Williams has been unfortunate not to start either of United's league games since the restart. Solskjaer has picked a four-man defence for both the Tottenham and Sheffield United encounters, meaning limited opportunities for Williams who is just behind Luke Shaw in the left-back pecking order.
The youngster has enjoyed a brilliant breakthrough season at United, surpassing many people's expectations, though his game time has largely come at wing-back alongside Shaw, playing in a back three, since the senior man regained fitness.
Shaw could well be rested against Norwich, however, meaning a rare chance for Williams to push his case to start in United's first choice back four. The 19-year-old rarely lets anyone down with his performances, so expect another energetic and busy display.
Fred
The Brazilian was made the fall guy after a subdued 60-minute team performance against Tottenham, sacrificed for Paul Pogba during that game and then left on the bench against Sheffield United. That Fred didn't even come on for a cameo appearance at the end would have hurt him, especially as he was making excellent progress before the lockdown.
Solskjaer remains a fan of the player, though, and should give him a run-out from the start at Carrow Road. Fred will be keen to remind everyone of his undoubted ability.
Scott McTominay
Having signed a new five-year contract at United on Tuesday, McTominay - like Fred - may have been a bit disappointed not to start against Sheffield United on Wednesday evening.
That is no reflection of his remarkable rise over the past two or three years, which have seen the homegrown midfielder rewarded with three separate contract extensions. He is highly regarded by many at Old Trafford, including Solskjaer, who will surely give him a start alongside Fred at Carrow Road.
McTominay looked eager against Spurs and will be keen to dominate the midfield at Norwich and help edge his beloved United closer to an FA Cup final.
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Jesse Lingard
Lingard hasn't featured for United since the lockdown and hasn't started a game since February, but Solskjaer hinted that the England international could come into the equation this weekend.
Speaking in his press conference, Solskjaer said: “Jesse has come back from the lockdown with a smile on his feet, loads of energy, last week he fell ill but we’ve done all the tests and he’ll be involved against Norwich now and kick on."
Despite being linked with a United exit as his contract approaches its final year, Lingard is still a "vital player" according to Solskjaer. But his stock has undoubtedly fallen in the past year or two and the 27-year-old will need a performance or two of note soon.
He likes the FA Cup, having famously netted United's winner in the 2016 final against Crystal Palace.
Daniel James
James was, without doubt, the weak link for United against Tottenham and Mason Greenwood deserved to come in as his replacement on the right flank.
Yet that is not to decry James' ability to make an impact for United on either wing, and he may be more suited to a game against Norwich where he could stretch his legs and run in behind the Canaries' defence.
He'll be desperate to contribute in terms of goals or assists, and ultimately to win his place back in Solskjaer's first-choice United side.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-06-26--Pictures: Man United players arrive for training ahead of Norwich FA Cup tie

The Reds travel to Carrow Road on Saturday for a vital FA Cup quarter-final tie Manchester United 's players and @ @ @ @ @ the AON training complex in Carrington for a final light training session ahead of their @ @ @ @ @ Norwich .
United made three changes to the side that drew against Tottenham in the @ @ @ @ @ at Old Trafford , where United had the luxury of substituting Paul Pogba , Bruno @ @ @ @ @ Anthony Martial , and Marcus Rashford while 3-0 up .
Phil Jones and Axel Tuanzebe @ @ @ @ @ unavailable through injury and Jesse Lingard has recovered after missing the Sheffield United match through @ @ @ @ @ Road fixture , United travel to Brighton on Tuesday .

The Reds travel to Carrow Road on Saturday for a vital FA Cup quarter-final tie
Manchester United's players and staff were pictured arriving at the AON training complex in Carrington for a final light training session ahead of their FA Cup quarter final against Norwich.
United made three changes to the side that drew against Tottenham in the midweek stroll over Sheffield United at Old Trafford, where United had the luxury of substituting Paul Pogba, Bruno Fernandes, Mason Greenwood, Anthony Martial, and Marcus Rashford while 3-0 up.
Phil Jones and Axel Tuanzebe are still the only players unavailable through injury and Jesse Lingard has recovered after missing the Sheffield United match through illness.
Following the Carrow Road fixture, United travel to Brighton on Tuesday.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-06-26--The weird thing about the naked statues at the Trafford Centre

Ah , the intu Trafford Centre ... Manchester ’ s gilt-edged temple to all things retail with its Greco-Roman architecture and row upon row of marble statues .
But have you ever noticed something a bit weird about all those statues ?
Like the fact they ’ re mostly naked women ?
If you think we ’ re being a bit picky , then let me ask you this , how many nude or semi-naked women statues do you reckon are on display at the Trafford Centre ?
Erm , no , it ’ s actually over 100 fully or @ @ @ @ @ @ @ because I went round and counted them all .
That ’ s , like , almost 200 individual boobies bearing down on you as you do your shopping .
But the tally of naked men ?
Well , that ’ s easy enough , because there ’ s only ONE that I could find .
Walk along the covered tunnel to Barton Square and you literally can not escape from a nipple or two ( or 50 ) bearing down at you from EVERY conceivable angle , and several fully female nudes along @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to the open-air parade there are nudes along the walls on both sides , with the dramatic centrepiece of a huge golden fountain structure , the Trafford Centre ’ s most recent sculpture , with a succession of bare-chested mermaids pouring forth from golden urns .
Continue along to the end of Barton Square , and you will find a rare sculpture indeed - the ONLY semi-naked adult male statue we could find in the Trafford Centre perimeters .
He ’ s a bare-chested chap , but there ’ s nothing ruder than @ @ @ @ @ @ @ stony throw over his lap .
He ’ s surrounded by semi-naked ladies though , washing his feet , naturally .
At the main entrance to the Trafford Centre at The Great Hall there are a succession of partially-clad female statuettes , completed by two huge female torch-bearers , each baring a boob .
But all the men are covering up in gladiator-type fashions .
So what ’ s the reason behind all this lady nakedness ?
Particularly given the Trafford Centre ’ s primary function is trying to sell you lots of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ form is a staple of Greek art , and many of the world ’ s most famous works of art represent the male and female body in its beautiful nude glory .
And when the Trafford Centre first opened back in 1998 it was created to be something “ unique , different and an attraction in itself ” hence the rather over-the-top design to lure you into its doors weekend after weekend .
But the lack of nude male sculptures is still a bit of a mystery - the men we could find @ @ @ @ @ @ @ armour , bar the Barton Square One , that is .
While many of the female sculptures pay homage to classic artworks like the Venus De Milo and Botacelli ’ s Venus , there is no equivalent celebration of some of the world ’ s most famous male sculptures - like Michelangelo ’ s David or Discobolus the discus thrower .
When we asked the Trafford Centre why there are SO many naked women statues , and no nude men , they were pretty baffled as well .
Trafford Centre general manager Richard @ @ @ @ @ @ @ “ The centre is based on a variety of themes , eras and civilisations from around the world , of which classic Grecian statues play just one part .
The ancient Greek statues are a symbol of mythology , a design statement , and in keeping with the architecture of the era .
“ It ’ s hard to say why there are more naked female statues in the centre , than male – it ’ s actually not been brought up before !
“ One thing was clear when the building was @ @ @ @ @ @ @ is something different - a unique , remarkable attraction in itself .
While retailers and operators may change , the centre is timeless .
“ It ’ s one of the many reasons which attracts millions of shoppers year after year and why we ’ re still the third most checked-in Facebook location in the UK.
” Hmm , maybe there ’ s something else luring all those shoppers in too ...

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Ah, the intu Trafford Centre... Manchester’s gilt-edged temple to all things retail with its Greco-Roman architecture and row upon row of marble statues.
But have you ever noticed something a bit weird about all those statues?
Like the fact they’re mostly naked women?
If you think we’re being a bit picky, then let me ask you this, how many nude or semi-naked women statues do you reckon are on display at the Trafford Centre?
Ten? Twenty? Fifty?
Erm, no, it’s actually over 100 fully or partially naked ladies. I know this because I went round and counted them all.
That’s, like, almost 200 individual boobies bearing down on you as you do your shopping.
But the tally of naked men? Well, that’s easy enough, because there’s only ONE that I could find.
Walk along the covered tunnel to Barton Square and you literally cannot escape from a nipple or two (or 50) bearing down at you from EVERY conceivable angle, and several fully female nudes along the way too.
And out on to the open-air parade there are nudes along the walls on both sides, with the dramatic centrepiece of a huge golden fountain structure, the Trafford Centre’s most recent sculpture, with a succession of bare-chested mermaids pouring forth from golden urns.
Continue along to the end of Barton Square, and you will find a rare sculpture indeed - the ONLY semi-naked adult male statue we could find in the Trafford Centre perimeters.
He’s a bare-chested chap, but there’s nothing ruder than that on display - thanks to a stony throw over his lap.
He’s surrounded by semi-naked ladies though, washing his feet, naturally.
At the main entrance to the Trafford Centre at The Great Hall there are a succession of partially-clad female statuettes, completed by two huge female torch-bearers, each baring a boob.
But all the men are covering up in gladiator-type fashions.
So what’s the reason behind all this lady nakedness? Particularly given the Trafford Centre’s primary function is trying to sell you lots of clothes.
Well, the naked human form is a staple of Greek art, and many of the world’s most famous works of art represent the male and female body in its beautiful nude glory.
And when the Trafford Centre first opened back in 1998 it was created to be something “unique, different and an attraction in itself” hence the rather over-the-top design to lure you into its doors weekend after weekend.
But the lack of nude male sculptures is still a bit of a mystery - the men we could find on display are all in full gladiator-style armour, bar the Barton Square One, that is.
While many of the female sculptures pay homage to classic artworks like the Venus De Milo and Botacelli’s Venus, there is no equivalent celebration of some of the world’s most famous male sculptures - like Michelangelo’s David or Discobolus the discus thrower.
Where's the nude equality?
When we asked the Trafford Centre why there are SO many naked women statues, and no nude men, they were pretty baffled as well.
Trafford Centre general manager Richard Paxton, had this to say: “The centre is based on a variety of themes, eras and civilisations from around the world, of which classic Grecian statues play just one part. The ancient Greek statues are a symbol of mythology, a design statement, and in keeping with the architecture of the era.
“It’s hard to say why there are more naked female statues in the centre, than male – it’s actually not been brought up before!
“One thing was clear when the building was created in 1998 – intu Trafford Centre is something different - a unique, remarkable attraction in itself. While retailers and operators may change, the centre is timeless.
“It’s one of the many reasons which attracts millions of shoppers year after year and why we’re still the third most checked-in Facebook location in the UK.”
Hmm, maybe there’s something else luring all those shoppers in too...


themanchestereveningnews--2020-06-26--Liverpool FC should thank Manchester United owners the Glazers after title win

A tedious title race put on hiatus by a global pandemic before restarting with matches behind closed doors and the title secured without playing - in front of a 'crowd ' of selfie-lovers on a split screen - was just about the most palatable Liverpool championship triumph for Manchester United supporters to stomach .
The Premier League Years edition of 2019-20 will not be one of the most rewatchable .
Scousers will never admit it , but the end of the wait was not as euphoric as it would have been had Steven Gerrard not let it slip in 2014 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ at Old Trafford in 2019 .
Those were pulsating title tussles with City .
Liverpool ooze perfection in almost every area of their XI .
The American owners are not obtuse , they have a world-class coach , Alisson and Virgil van Dijk are without peer , the full-backs are the best club pair around and so is the attacking trident .
It feels like a trick of the mind Anthony Martial , Marcus Rashford , and Mason Greenwood have outscored Mohamed Salah , Sadio Mane , and Roberto Firmino by one .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ dumbfounded as Jack Nicholson just prior to his demise in The Departed : `` How the f -- k did this happen ? ''
United finished second in the Premier League in 2017-18 , six points clear of Liverpool and only denied silver in another drab FA Cup final Chelsea edged .
The executive vice-chairman Ed Woodward felt United 's trajectory was 'good ' after rising from sixth in 2016-17 .
Yet in that seismic summer of 2018 second-placed United bought to finish in the top four and fourth-placed Liverpool bought to win @ @ @ @ @ @ @ be asked how United let it slip .
Jurgen Klopp likes to think he is whiter than those white , full-beam teeth of his but is not alien to hypocrisy .
In 2016 , he piously said of the world record Paul Pogba fee he 'would even do it differently if I could spend that money .
The day that this is football , I ’ m not in a job any more ' .
Liverpool shattered the world-record fee for a defender and goalkeeper by signing Van Dijk for £75million and Alisson @ @ @ @ @ @ @ smiled upon reminder of Klopp 's comments that summer in Carson City .
`` I think if you have the money , if you invest well , is better than to have it in the bank , because the interests are very low , '' Mourinho joked .
`` The problem is you have to invest well and honestly I think they did very well because every player they bought are quality players and I 'm happy for them .
`` And I 'm also happy to smile and to see that , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ opinion and change as a person .
Is funny .
But that 's okay . ''
What was not okay was United 's spending in that window nosedived to £72.5million .
In the timeline of summer spending since David Moyes was sacked , it resembles the Wall Street Crash : £151.5m , £106.5m , £145.3m , £140.9m , £72.5m .
Mourinho railed against apathy on that turbulent tour and was eventually summoned to Carrington a week before Christmas to terminate his contract .
A senior United source described the spiral as 'death by @ @ @ @ @ @ @ chairman Martin Edwards said the pompous referee David Elleray merited a 'commemorative medal ' if Arsenal beat United to the title in 1999 following his officiating in their 2-2 draw at Anfield and Woodward is eligible for one now Liverpool are champions again .
United stood still amid Liverpool 's intent and fell behind .
Liverpool thrashed United in an insignificant friendly in Michigan in July that became significant for Mourinho unloading in the post-match press conference ; Antonio Valencia , Anthony Martial , baseball , soccer crowds , American referees and United @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
Liverpool bookended the spiral five months later ; Mourinho 's last stand was at Anfield in a 3-1 defeat .
`` They play in relation to their qualities , the same way the opponent played in relation to their qualities , '' Mourinho said at his final post-match briefing .
`` They are fast intense , aggressive , physical , they are objective , they play 200mph with the ball and without the ball .
I am still tired just to look at Robertson .
He makes a 100 metre sprint per @ @ @ @ @ @ @ are qualities . ''
Retrospectively , perhaps Mourinho would have pushed for Fabinho , a client of his agent Jorge Mendes , or taken a punt on Shaqiri , a forward he expressed admiration for to confidants during the 2018 World Cup .
Fabinho was man of the match and Shaqiri the two-goal matchwinner in Mourinho 's final game .
United were AWOL when City were vying with Liverpool for the mighty Van Dijk and Mane is one of the more unassuming ones that got away from United , keen on signing him @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a world-class right winger , a snip at £25m and more important to Liverpool than anyone in their front six .
Hoffenheim actually fabricated United 's interest in Firmino in the same year and in the year Liverpool signed Salah Mourinho reunited with Romelu Lukaku , another rookie he used sparingly at Chelsea .
Belatedly , United have tried to address their complacency and the level of spending under Solskjaer in his first summer and winter windows as permanent manager is unprecedented , with investments of up to £216m .
United have abandoned @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to be seen whether Solskjaer can duke it out with Klopp and Pep Guardiola next season .
Mauricio Pochettino is still lurking .
The summer and winter of 2018 set United back at least 18 months and the first half of this campaign was often ominous .
They have made strides since January , with a secure defence developing , an enviable attack and a midfield that - as churlish as it seems to compare with a team so far ahead they resemble a mirage - superior than Liverpool 's .
United 's @ @ @ @ @ @ @ rather than Liverpool but they can not idly accept the economic side-effects of the pandemic when the next window opens like they did two years ago .
Otherwise it might be 20-20 .

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A tedious title race put on hiatus by a global pandemic before restarting with matches behind closed doors and the title secured without playing - in front of a 'crowd' of selfie-lovers on a split screen - was just about the most palatable Liverpool championship triumph for Manchester United supporters to stomach.
The Premier League Years edition of 2019-20 will not be one of the most rewatchable. Scousers will never admit it, but the end of the wait was not as euphoric as it would have been had Steven Gerrard not let it slip in 2014 or if Liverpool were not as reluctant at Old Trafford in 2019. Those were pulsating title tussles with City.
Liverpool ooze perfection in almost every area of their XI. The American owners are not obtuse, they have a world-class coach, Alisson and Virgil van Dijk are without peer, the full-backs are the best club pair around and so is the attacking trident. It feels like a trick of the mind Anthony Martial, Marcus Rashford, and Mason Greenwood have outscored Mohamed Salah, Sadio Mane, and Roberto Firmino by one.
Many United supporters will still be as dumbfounded as Jack Nicholson just prior to his demise in The Departed: "How the f--k did this happen?" United finished second in the Premier League in 2017-18, six points clear of Liverpool and only denied silver in another drab FA Cup final Chelsea edged.
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The executive vice-chairman Ed Woodward felt United's trajectory was 'good' after rising from sixth in 2016-17. Yet in that seismic summer of 2018 second-placed United bought to finish in the top four and fourth-placed Liverpool bought to win the title. Questions still have to be asked how United let it slip.
Jurgen Klopp likes to think he is whiter than those white, full-beam teeth of his but is not alien to hypocrisy. In 2016, he piously said of the world record Paul Pogba fee he 'would even do it differently if I could spend that money. The day that this is football, I’m not in a job any more'. Liverpool shattered the world-record fee for a defender and goalkeeper by signing Van Dijk for £75million and Alisson for £66.8m in 2018.
Jose Mourinho smiled upon reminder of Klopp's comments that summer in Carson City. "I think if you have the money, if you invest well, is better than to have it in the bank, because the interests are very low," Mourinho joked. "The problem is you have to invest well and honestly I think they did very well because every player they bought are quality players and I'm happy for them.
"And I'm also happy to smile and to see that, you know, you can change your opinion and change as a person. Is funny. But that's okay."
What was not okay was United's spending in that window nosedived to £72.5million. In the timeline of summer spending since David Moyes was sacked, it resembles the Wall Street Crash: £151.5m, £106.5m, £145.3m, £140.9m, £72.5m.
Mourinho railed against apathy on that turbulent tour and was eventually summoned to Carrington a week before Christmas to terminate his contract. A senior United source described the spiral as 'death by a thousand cuts'.
Former United chairman Martin Edwards said the pompous referee David Elleray merited a 'commemorative medal' if Arsenal beat United to the title in 1999 following his officiating in their 2-2 draw at Anfield and Woodward is eligible for one now Liverpool are champions again. United stood still amid Liverpool's intent and fell behind.
Liverpool thrashed United in an insignificant friendly in Michigan in July that became significant for Mourinho unloading in the post-match press conference; Antonio Valencia, Anthony Martial, baseball, soccer crowds, American referees and United's relegated Under-23s were in the cross-hairs. Liverpool bookended the spiral five months later; Mourinho's last stand was at Anfield in a 3-1 defeat.
"They play in relation to their qualities, the same way the opponent played in relation to their qualities," Mourinho said at his final post-match briefing. "They are fast intense, aggressive, physical, they are objective, they play 200mph with the ball and without the ball. I am still tired just to look at Robertson. He makes a 100 metre sprint per minute, absolutely incredible, and these are qualities."
Retrospectively, perhaps Mourinho would have pushed for Fabinho, a client of his agent Jorge Mendes, or taken a punt on Shaqiri, a forward he expressed admiration for to confidants during the 2018 World Cup. Fabinho was man of the match and Shaqiri the two-goal matchwinner in Mourinho's final game.
United were AWOL when City were vying with Liverpool for the mighty Van Dijk and Mane is one of the more unassuming ones that got away from United, keen on signing him in 2015. Mane has developed into a world-class right winger, a snip at £25m and more important to Liverpool than anyone in their front six. Hoffenheim actually fabricated United's interest in Firmino in the same year and in the year Liverpool signed Salah Mourinho reunited with Romelu Lukaku, another rookie he used sparingly at Chelsea.
Belatedly, United have tried to address their complacency and the level of spending under Solskjaer in his first summer and winter windows as permanent manager is unprecedented, with investments of up to £216m. United have abandoned the marquee manager experiment and it remains to be seen whether Solskjaer can duke it out with Klopp and Pep Guardiola next season. Mauricio Pochettino is still lurking.
The summer and winter of 2018 set United back at least 18 months and the first half of this campaign was often ominous. They have made strides since January, with a secure defence developing, an enviable attack and a midfield that - as churlish as it seems to compare with a team so far ahead they resemble a mirage - superior than Liverpool's.
United's immediate objective is to reel in Leicester rather than Liverpool but they cannot idly accept the economic side-effects of the pandemic when the next window opens like they did two years ago. Otherwise it might be 20-20.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-06-26--Man arrested following reports of disturbance in Tameside

A man has been arrested on suspicion of affray following a disturbance in Tameside .
Officers were called to Wordsworth @ @ @ @ @ , at around 8.50pm on Thursday , June 25 .
A 32-year-old man was arrested @ @ @ @ @ ( affray ) .
He remains in police custody for questioning .
There have been @ @ @ @ @ .
Detectives are working to establish if any weapons were involved in the incident .
@ @ @ @ @ Aid Unit and armed officers were seen in the area late into Thursday evening .
@ @ @ @ @ place , stretching from Byron Road to Tennyson Avenue .
The road has since re-opened @ @ @ @ @ could be seen scattered across the road .
A spokesman for GMP said : `` @ @ @ @ @ 8.50pm on Thursday 26 June 2020 to reports of a disturbance on Wordsworth Road in @ @ @ @ @ man has been arrested on suspicion of public order ( affray ) and remains in @ @ @ @ @ have been reported to police . ''

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A man has been arrested on suspicion of affray following a disturbance in Tameside.
Officers were called to Wordsworth Road, in Haughton Green, at around 8.50pm on Thursday, June 25.
A 32-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of public order (affray).
He remains in police custody for questioning.
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There have been no reports of any injuries.
Detectives are working to establish if any weapons were involved in the incident.
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Greater Manchester Police's Tactical Aid Unit and armed officers were seen in the area late into Thursday evening.
A police cordon was in place, stretching from Byron Road to Tennyson Avenue.
(Image: Manchester Evening News)
The road has since re-opened.
Smashed glass and debris could be seen scattered across the road.
A spokesman for GMP said: "Police were called at around 8.50pm on Thursday 26 June 2020 to reports of a disturbance on Wordsworth Road in Denton.
"A 32-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of public order (affray) and remains in custody.
"No injuries have been reported to police."


themanchestereveningnews--2020-06-26--Police urge people to not attend illegal raves this weekend

Police in Cheshire are urging people to not attend illegal raves following reports further events are planned for this weekend .
Over the past few weeks there have been a number of illegal parties across Greater Manchester , including a huge rave in Daisy Nook and another in Carrington .
Some of the events have resulted in physical and sexual assaults .
There have only been handful of incidents reported so far in Cheshire , but Cheshire Constabulary say they have received intelligence further events will be taking place this weekend .
Officers are currently monitoring a number of websites @ @ @ @ @ @ @ being advised to stay away .
Superintendent Julie Westgate from Cheshire Police said : “ I would urge anyone who is planning to attend an illegal rave to think twice .
We have a dedicated policing operation in place and increased police presence across the county throughout the weekend .
“ Our teams will be patrolling key locations and they will act on any intelligence they receive regarding any possible events .
“ We know that people want to go out and socialise with friends , but everyone needs to remember that the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ “ New cases of COVID-19 are being diagnosed in the local community every day and it ’ s essential that we all follow the national guidance , including social distancing , to help protect the NHS and save lives .
“ Our officers will continue to use common sense and discretion to determine what is reasonable , with officers engaging , explaining , encouraging and , only as a last resort , enforcing .
“ However , proportionate action will be taken if necessary and this could include the seizure of any music @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Cheshire Police and Crime Commissioner David Keane said : “ I understand that it 's been a difficult time for everyone , particularly young people who have been unable to socialise with friends due to COVID-19 .
“ However , coronavirus has not gone away and we all have a duty to ourselves and each other to stay safe , protect our NHS and save lives.I would urge anyone who is thinking of hosting or attending an illegal rave in Cheshire to stay away.
” Anyone with any information or intelligence in relation @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to contact Cheshire Police on 101 .

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Police in Cheshire are urging people to not attend illegal raves following reports further events are planned for this weekend.
Over the past few weeks there have been a number of illegal parties across Greater Manchester, including a huge rave in Daisy Nook and another in Carrington.
Some of the events have resulted in physical and sexual assaults.
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There have only been handful of incidents reported so far in Cheshire, but Cheshire Constabulary say they have received intelligence further events will be taking place this weekend.
Officers are currently monitoring a number of websites.
Anyone considering attending an event is being advised to stay away.
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Superintendent Julie Westgate from Cheshire Police said: “I would urge anyone who is planning to attend an illegal rave to think twice. We have a dedicated policing operation in place and increased police presence across the county throughout the weekend.
“Our teams will be patrolling key locations and they will act on any intelligence they receive regarding any possible events.
“We know that people want to go out and socialise with friends, but everyone needs to remember that the coronavirus regulations are still in place.
“New cases of COVID-19 are being diagnosed in the local community every day and it’s essential that we all follow the national guidance, including social distancing, to help protect the NHS and save lives.
“Our officers will continue to use common sense and discretion to determine what is reasonable, with officers engaging, explaining, encouraging and, only as a last resort, enforcing.
“However, proportionate action will be taken if necessary and this could include the seizure of any music equipment, arrest or even prosecution.”
Cheshire Police and Crime Commissioner David Keane said: “I understand that it's been a difficult time for everyone, particularly young people who have been unable to socialise with friends due to COVID-19.
“However, coronavirus has not gone away and we all have a duty to ourselves and each other to stay safe, protect our NHS and save lives.I would urge anyone who is thinking of hosting or attending an illegal rave in Cheshire to stay away.”
Anyone with any information or intelligence in relation to any possible illegal raves is urged to contact Cheshire Police on 101.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-06-26--Trafford Centre shoppers 'heartbroken' over devastating closure news

Earlier this morning , news broke that the Trafford Centre 's owner Intu is on the brink of going into administration .
On Friday the group said it was likely to appoint administrators , as it remained unable to agree the terms of such a deal with its creditors .
In a statement the group , which has until midnight on Friday to reach a deal , said “ insufficient alignment and agreement has been achieved ” .
It added : “ The board is therefore considering the position of Intu with a view to protecting the interests of its @ @ @ @ @ @ @ involve the appointment of administrators .
A further announcement will be made as soon as possible.
” Earlier this week , Intu said it put administrators from KPMG on stand-by as it looked to secure a deal ahead of the midnight deadline on its current loan covenants .
The group has struggled under a £4.5 billion debt burden for the past year , but has been hammered by significantly lower rent payments from retail tenants since the coronavirus outbreak .
The group has also said that if it does go into administration , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
Shoppers have been quick to react to the news , with many clearly devastated over the prospect of it closing .
`` Going to be gutted if the Trafford Centre has to close , '' said one upset shopper on Twitter .
`` Ca n't be having Trafford Centre shutting down , let 's open a go fund me , '' suggested somebody else .
Yet another disappointed Twitter user wrote : `` No no no please save the Trafford Centre Boris Johnson . ''
`` I ’ m actually heartbroken that @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the end of today , '' said someone else .
Intu employs about 3,000 staff across the UK , while a further 102,000 work for the shops within its shopping centres .
We will be sure to update you with any news about the future of the Trafford Centre when we have it .

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Earlier this morning, news broke that the Trafford Centre's owner Intu is on the brink of going into administration.
On Friday the group said it was likely to appoint administrators, as it remained unable to agree the terms of such a deal with its creditors.
In a statement the group, which has until midnight on Friday to reach a deal, said “insufficient alignment and agreement has been achieved”.
It added: “The board is therefore considering the position of Intu with a view to protecting the interests of its stakeholders.
“This is likely to involve the appointment of administrators. A further announcement will be made as soon as possible.”
Earlier this week, Intu said it put administrators from KPMG on stand-by as it looked to secure a deal ahead of the midnight deadline on its current loan covenants.
The group has struggled under a £4.5 billion debt burden for the past year, but has been hammered by significantly lower rent payments from retail tenants since the coronavirus outbreak.
The group has also said that if it does go into administration, then shopping centres might have to close.
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Shoppers have been quick to react to the news, with many clearly devastated over the prospect of it closing.
"Going to be gutted if the Trafford Centre has to close," said one upset shopper on Twitter.
Another added: "Gutted, love the Trafford Centre."
"Can't be having Trafford Centre shutting down, let's open a go fund me," suggested somebody else.
Yet another disappointed Twitter user wrote: "No no no please save the Trafford Centre Boris Johnson."
"I’m actually heartbroken that the Trafford centre might be shut by the end of today," said someone else.
Intu employs about 3,000 staff across the UK, while a further 102,000 work for the shops within its shopping centres.
We will be sure to update you with any news about the future of the Trafford Centre when we have it.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-06-26--How lockdown is being lifted in England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland

After the UK went into lockdown in March some restrictions are now starting to ease .
However leaders in England , Scotland , Wales and Northern Ireland are all making their own decisions over when to lift certain measures .
England has been moving at a quicker pace than Scotland , Wales , and Northern Ireland , but ministers have recently confirmed similar dates for reopening businesses after seeing a downward trend in coronavirus cases and deaths .
However the latest announcements come as a YouGov poll found that people in England think the devolved governments have done a better @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the UK administration of Prime Minister Boris Johnson .
Only 41 per cent of respondents said they felt the UK government had dealt with the crisis `` very well '' or `` fairly well . ''
And 53 per cent went on to say that the Westminster government had done `` a bad job . ''
The poll was carried out on behalf of YesCymru and showed English people were more impressed with the efforts of Nicola Sturgeon 's government in Scotland or Mark Drakeford in Wales in their handling of the pandemic @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Britain into lockdown on March 23 , restrictions have been eased in different ways and at varying speeds across the UK .
Here 's the latest situation in each of the four nations : On Tuesday , Mr Johnson confirmed that a string of businesses and facilities will be allowed to reopen from July 4 .
As well as bars , restaurants and cafes that can open their doors to customers from next Saturday , cinemas , museums , art galleries , bingo halls , community centres , work canteens , outdoor playgrounds @ @ @ @ @ @ @ hairdressers and barbers will be able to reopen .
Places of worship will be able to hold services once again , with weddings back on but numbers capped at 30 guests .
He also gave the green light for summer staycations in allowing hotels and other accommodation to reopen from the same date .
These businesses have been provided with in-depth guidelines , which outline what they can and ca n't do .
For pubs , among many other rules , people are only permitted to go out for a drink with members @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of up to six people from any number of households can meet in an outdoor terrace or beer garden .
These steps in the third and final phase of lockdown come after non-essential shops , zoos and safari parks were allowed to open with social distancing measures from June 15 .
Alongside changes to businesses , other measures will also come into place with the two-metre social distancing rule being reduced to `` one-metre plus '' from July 4 .
People from different households will now only have to keep one metre apart @ @ @ @ @ @ @ as long as people are taking other precautions such as wearing a mask , regularly washing hands , and sitting side-by-side rather than face-to-face .
Two households meeting for dinner can sit at the same table but still must not touch .
July 4 will also see residents invite one other household into their homes at one time , ensuring social distancing is followed .
Things are unlocking at a slower pace north of the border , and on Wednesday , First Minister Nicola Sturgeon announced some more key dates for the easing @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 29 , outdoor markets , playgrounds and sports facilities will reopen , along with zoos and “ garden attractions ” , although visitors should not travel more than five miles from their homes and tickets should be bought in advance .
Non-essential shops can also open from June 29 if they have outdoor entrances and exits .
Beer gardens will be able to reopen from July 6 , and from July 10 , it will be easier to socialise as extended groups can meet outside with physical distance and households will be able @ @ @ @ @ @ @ two other households .
In the following week on July 15 , hairdressers and barbers will reopen alongside indoor pubs and restaurants on a limited basis .
The tourism sector and holiday accommodation will be able to welcome guests again and museums , galleries , cinemas and libraries will also be able to reopen with precautions in place , for example , tickets being secured in advance .
Early learning and childcare facilities will resume but capacity is expected to be restricted .
Compared to the reduction in England , the two-metre rule @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Wales allowed shops and places of worship to open at the start of this week , along with the housing market .
But First Minister Mark Drakeford has said his administration will not end its five-mile restriction on travel and allow holidaymakers to return until next month .
Last Friday , he said the “ stay local ” requirement would end on July 6 if transmissions of the virus continue to fall , but warned that “ coronavirus is not over ” .
Tourism and visitor sectors can now plan to welcome people @ @ @ @ @ @ @ requirement is lifted , meaning businesses can begin to take bookings for the week commencing July 13 , though he warned it would “ have to be at their own risk ” should the plan be scrapped .
Holidaymakers will be restricted to self-contained accommodation , including caravans with their own kitchen and bathroom , cottages , and hotels and bed and breakfasts that are en-suite and provide room service meals .
Hairdressers were also given notice last week that they should use the next three weeks to prepare for services to resume @ @ @ @ @ @ @ place .
Unlike England , there are no social bubble arrangements in Wales .
The relaxation of measures in Northern Ireland has been sped up slightly as a result of the suppression of the virus .
Earlier this month , ministers approved the creation of indoor social bubbles involving one person living on their own and another household , without the need for social-distancing restrictions , to combat loneliness and isolation - similarly to England .
From June 26 , caravan parks , campsites and self-contained tourist accommodation will be able to reopen @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 3 , hotels , restaurants , cafes , coffee shops , pubs and bars will be able to welcome customers back .
Church services are set to resume on June 29 .
From July 6 , vulnerable people who are shielding from infection will be able to meet up to six people outside the home , as long as social distancing is strictly observed , the health department said separately .
People who are shielding and living alone will be able to form a support bubble from July 6 with one other household @ @ @ @ @ @ @ salons and barbers to reopen has been set for July 6 - including nail salons .

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After the UK went into lockdown in March some restrictions are now starting to ease.
However leaders in England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland are all making their own decisions over when to lift certain measures.
England has been moving at a quicker pace than Scotland, Wales, and Northern Ireland, but ministers have recently confirmed similar dates for reopening businesses after seeing a downward trend in coronavirus cases and deaths.
However the latest announcements come as a YouGov poll found that people in England think the devolved governments have done a better job on handling the coronavirus crisis than the UK administration of Prime Minister Boris Johnson.
Only 41 per cent of respondents said they felt the UK government had dealt with the crisis "very well" or "fairly well." And 53 per cent went on to say that the Westminster government had done "a bad job."
The poll was carried out on behalf of YesCymru and showed English people were more impressed with the efforts of Nicola Sturgeon's government in Scotland or Mark Drakeford in Wales in their handling of the pandemic.
Since the Prime Minister first put Britain into lockdown on March 23, restrictions have been eased in different ways and at varying speeds across the UK.
Here's the latest situation in each of the four nations:
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England
On Tuesday, Mr Johnson confirmed that a string of businesses and facilities will be allowed to reopen from July 4.
As well as bars, restaurants and cafes that can open their doors to customers from next Saturday, cinemas, museums, art galleries, bingo halls, community centres, work canteens, outdoor playgrounds, outdoor gyms, as well as hairdressers and barbers will be able to reopen.
Places of worship will be able to hold services once again, with weddings back on but numbers capped at 30 guests.
(Image: PA)
He also gave the green light for summer staycations in allowing hotels and other accommodation to reopen from the same date.
These businesses have been provided with in-depth guidelines, which outline what they can and can't do.
For pubs, among many other rules, people are only permitted to go out for a drink with members of one other household, whereas groups of up to six people from any number of households can meet in an outdoor terrace or beer garden.
These steps in the third and final phase of lockdown come after non-essential shops, zoos and safari parks were allowed to open with social distancing measures from June 15.
Alongside changes to businesses, other measures will also come into place with the two-metre social distancing rule being reduced to "one-metre plus" from July 4.
People from different households will now only have to keep one metre apart, including in newly opened businesses, as long as people are taking other precautions such as wearing a mask, regularly washing hands, and sitting side-by-side rather than face-to-face.
Two households meeting for dinner can sit at the same table but still must not touch.
July 4 will also see residents invite one other household into their homes at one time, ensuring social distancing is followed.
Scotland
(Image: PA)
Things are unlocking at a slower pace north of the border, and on Wednesday, First Minister Nicola Sturgeon announced some more key dates for the easing of restrictions in Scotland.
From June 29, outdoor markets, playgrounds and sports facilities will reopen, along with zoos and “garden attractions”, although visitors should not travel more than five miles from their homes and tickets should be bought in advance.
Non-essential shops can also open from June 29 if they have outdoor entrances and exits.
Beer gardens will be able to reopen from July 6, and from July 10, it will be easier to socialise as extended groups can meet outside with physical distance and households will be able to meet indoors with a maximum of two other households.
In the following week on July 15, hairdressers and barbers will reopen alongside indoor pubs and restaurants on a limited basis.
The tourism sector and holiday accommodation will be able to welcome guests again and museums, galleries, cinemas and libraries will also be able to reopen with precautions in place, for example, tickets being secured in advance.
Early learning and childcare facilities will resume but capacity is expected to be restricted.
Compared to the reduction in England, the two-metre rule will remain in place for now.
Wales
(Image: WalesOnline/ Rob Browne)
Wales allowed shops and places of worship to open at the start of this week, along with the housing market.
But First Minister Mark Drakeford has said his administration will not end its five-mile restriction on travel and allow holidaymakers to return until next month.
Last Friday, he said the “stay local” requirement would end on July 6 if transmissions of the virus continue to fall, but warned that “coronavirus is not over”.
Tourism and visitor sectors can now plan to welcome people for when the “stay local” requirement is lifted, meaning businesses can begin to take bookings for the week commencing July 13, though he warned it would “have to be at their own risk” should the plan be scrapped.
Holidaymakers will be restricted to self-contained accommodation, including caravans with their own kitchen and bathroom, cottages, and hotels and bed and breakfasts that are en-suite and provide room service meals.
Hairdressers were also given notice last week that they should use the next three weeks to prepare for services to resume by appointment only and with safeguards in place.
Unlike England, there are no social bubble arrangements in Wales.
Northern Ireland
The relaxation of measures in Northern Ireland has been sped up slightly as a result of the suppression of the virus.
Earlier this month, ministers approved the creation of indoor social bubbles involving one person living on their own and another household, without the need for social-distancing restrictions, to combat loneliness and isolation - similarly to England.
From June 26, caravan parks, campsites and self-contained tourist accommodation will be able to reopen.
A week later, on July 3, hotels, restaurants, cafes, coffee shops, pubs and bars will be able to welcome customers back.
Church services are set to resume on June 29.
From July 6, vulnerable people who are shielding from infection will be able to meet up to six people outside the home, as long as social distancing is strictly observed, the health department said separately.
People who are shielding and living alone will be able to form a support bubble from July 6 with one other household.
And a provisional date for hair salons and barbers to reopen has been set for July 6 - including nail salons.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-06-26--Ole Gunnar Solskjaer Manchester United press conference highlights

Ole Gunnar Solskjaer held a press conference this morning ahead of Manchester United 's FA Cup quarter-final against Norwich City @ @ @ @ @ trip to Carrow Road looking to secure a spot in the last four of the @ @ @ @ @ for his first trophy in the Old Trafford hotseat .
The Norwegian suggested that he @ @ @ @ @ United side that cruised beyond Sheffield United 3-0 in their Premier League midweek game .
@ @ @ @ @ against the Blades , but could be rested , while Paul Pogba and Bruno Fernandes @ @ @ @ @ bench .
Jesse Lingard was one of the players Solskjaer named , in terms of @ @ @ @ @ Norwich .
United have beaten Wolves , Tranmere and Derby to reach the quarter-finals and @ @ @ @ @ the Premier League 's bottom club as they go in search of a trophy , @ @ @ @ @ title win was confirmed on Thursday night .

newsdesk@men-news.co.uk (Samuel Luckhurst, Dominic Booth)

Ole Gunnar Solskjaer held a press conference this morning ahead of Manchester United's FA Cup quarter-final against Norwich City.
United make the long trip to Carrow Road looking to secure a spot in the last four of the competition, as Solskjaer pushes for his first trophy in the Old Trafford hotseat.
The Norwegian suggested that he will make changes to the United side that cruised beyond Sheffield United 3-0 in their Premier League midweek game. Anthony Martial scored a hat-trick against the Blades, but could be rested, while Paul Pogba and Bruno Fernandes could also drop to the bench.
Jesse Lingard was one of the players Solskjaer named, in terms of who could be involved at Norwich.
United have beaten Wolves, Tranmere and Derby to reach the quarter-finals and will be expected to beat the Premier League's bottom club as they go in search of a trophy, after Liverpool's Premier League title win was confirmed on Thursday night.
Recap the press conference below.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-06-26--Woman arrested on suspicion of murder after double shooting at Moss Side party

A woman has been arrested after two men died when shot at a Moss Side street party .
Cheriff Tall , 21 , and Abayomi Ajose , 36 , were both gunned down at a party in Caythorpe Street just before 1am on Sunday .
They both died in hospital later that morning .
Yesterday evening ( Thursday 25 June 2020 ) a woman aged 32 from the Birmingham area was arrested on suspicion of two counts of murder .
She remains in custody for questioning .
Police are continuing to appeal for information .
At around 12.55am on Sunday @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to reports that gun shots had been heard on Caythorpe Street in Moss Side .
A short time later , police were made aware that two men had arrived at hospital with gunshot wounds .
Despite the best efforts of medical professionals , Mr Ajose , and Mr Tall sadly died .
The families of the victims are being kept up to date with the progress of the investigation by specialist liaison officers .
Anyone with information should contact police on 0161 856 6777 quoting 221 of 21/06/20 or the independent charity , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 111 .
The Manchester Evening News understands one line of enquiry being investigated is that Mr Ajose , also known as Abi and Junior , was shot as he tried to act as a peacemaker when trouble broke out at the party .
Both victims were shot in the head .
The family of Cheriff described him as a popular member of the community with a strong sense of loyalty .
`` Our family can not put into words how we feel about losing Cheriff , '' his family said .
`` The @ @ @ @ @ @ @ barely into adulthood is difficult to process , and knowing that he was taken from us in such a brutal way has left us devastated .
`` Cheriff was loved and respected by his brothers and sisters , and he loved and respected them and to say they are broken is an understatement .
`` Cheriff loved his parents dearly , he was very close to his mother and it ’ s impossible to say that she will ever recover from this senseless loss .
He was a model son , they doted @ @ @ @ @ @ @ grief .
Cheriff had travelled to the Houses of Parliament to lobby MPs on youth violence .
The revelation was made by a youth worker and family friend who said Cheriff had been deeply affected by a losing a close friend to violence .
Mr Ajose 's wife Lola has spoken of her grief over his death - and of her pride over his life .
She described him as 'my king ' and said : `` The best thing about him for me was the way he showed his love for our @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Manchester city council meanwhile has paid tribute to 'an intuitive and compassionate social care professional ' .
Sir Richard Leese said Mr Ajose , who was also known as Junior , 'wanted to help both children and their families ' and had worked at residential children 's homes over the last five years .
Lola added : `` Junior was an exceptional human being .
He was my king and he treated me like his queen , '' she said .
`` Anything I needed he would get for me and always went @ @ @ @

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A woman has been arrested after two men died when shot at a Moss Side street party.
Cheriff Tall, 21, and Abayomi Ajose, 36, were both gunned down at a party in Caythorpe Street just before 1am on Sunday.
They both died in hospital later that morning.
A double murder investigation is ongoing.
Yesterday evening (Thursday 25 June 2020) a woman aged 32 from the Birmingham area was arrested on suspicion of two counts of murder.
She remains in custody for questioning.
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Police are continuing to appeal for information.
At around 12.55am on Sunday 21 June 2020, police were called to reports that gun shots had been heard on Caythorpe Street in Moss Side.
A short time later, police were made aware that two men had arrived at hospital with gunshot wounds.
Despite the best efforts of medical professionals, Mr Ajose, and Mr Tall sadly died.
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The families of the victims are being kept up to date with the progress of the investigation by specialist liaison officers.
Anyone with information should contact police on 0161 856 6777 quoting 221 of 21/06/20 or the independent charity, Crimestoppers, anonymously, on 0800 555 111.
The Manchester Evening News understands one line of enquiry being investigated is that Mr Ajose, also known as Abi and Junior, was shot as he tried to act as a peacemaker when trouble broke out at the party.
Both victims were shot in the head.
The family of Cheriff described him as a popular member of the community with a strong sense of loyalty.
"Our family cannot put into words how we feel about losing Cheriff," his family said.
(Image: PA)
"The death of someone so young, and barely into adulthood is difficult to process, and knowing that he was taken from us in such a brutal way has left us devastated.
"Cheriff was loved and respected by his brothers and sisters, and he loved and respected them and to say they are broken is an understatement.
"Cheriff loved his parents dearly, he was very close to his mother and it’s impossible to say that she will ever recover from this senseless loss. He was a model son, they doted on him and they are overcome with grief.
Cheriff had travelled to the Houses of Parliament to lobby MPs on youth violence.
The revelation was made by a youth worker and family friend who said Cheriff had been deeply affected by a losing a close friend to violence.
Mr Ajose's wife Lola has spoken of her grief over his death - and of her pride over his life.
She described him as 'my king' and said: "The best thing about him for me was the way he showed his love for our three children."
(Image: GMP.)
The leader of Manchester city council meanwhile has paid tribute to 'an intuitive and compassionate social care professional'.
Sir Richard Leese said Mr Ajose, who was also known as Junior, 'wanted to help both children and their families' and had worked at residential children's homes over the last five years.
Lola added: "Junior was an exceptional human being. He was my king and he treated me like his queen," she said.
"Anything I needed he would get for me and always went beyond my expectations.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-06-27--Man United player Fernandes outlines Premier League title aim

Manchester United midfielder Bruno Fernandes is fully focused on winning the Premier League title in the near future .
The Portuguese has made an excellent start to life in England , establishing himself as a key player on the pitch and a leader in the United dressing room .
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer 's men are unbeaten in their last 13 games in all competitions with Fernandes yet to suffer a defeat since joining from Sporting Lisbon in January .
United remain in the hunt for a top four finish but saw Chelsea pick up a vital three points against Manchester @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Premier League title for their fierce rivals Liverpool .
The Reds have not lifted the league title since 2013 but Fernandes is confident they will be challenging at the top soon .
`` You need to know that when you come and join a team like this , you have to focus on winning titles , '' he told SoccerBible .
`` Titles are the most important thing .
It doesn ’ t matter how you play but you have to play to win .
`` This is the kind of team that @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
The expectations I have for Manchester United are big .
This is my dream club .
`` But when I arrived I saw just how big it was .
The fans , the quality of the club , the training ground .
I thought I knew how big Manchester United are but I realised that I did not think big enough .
It is an enormous club . ''
Fernandes also opened up on the transfer saga prior to his move to Manchester .
United sealed a deal for the 25-year-old on @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Sporting and he admitted it was a dream come true to receive a call from the club .
He added : `` When Manchester United called me , I also cried [ as well as when he speaks about Sporting ] because it is my dream .
`` I took my wife , I gave her a hug and said 'this is my dream , we will conquer our dreams ' .
`` My dreams are my family 's dreams . ''

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Manchester United midfielder Bruno Fernandes is fully focused on winning the Premier League title in the near future.
The Portuguese has made an excellent start to life in England, establishing himself as a key player on the pitch and a leader in the United dressing room.
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's men are unbeaten in their last 13 games in all competitions with Fernandes yet to suffer a defeat since joining from Sporting Lisbon in January.
United remain in the hunt for a top four finish but saw Chelsea pick up a vital three points against Manchester City - a win that sealed the Premier League title for their fierce rivals Liverpool.
The Reds have not lifted the league title since 2013 but Fernandes is confident they will be challenging at the top soon.
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"You need to know that when you come and join a team like this, you have to focus on winning titles," he told SoccerBible.
"Titles are the most important thing. It doesn’t matter how you play but you have to play to win.
"This is the kind of team that is born to be at the top. The expectations I have for Manchester United are big. This is my dream club.
"But when I arrived I saw just how big it was. The fans, the quality of the club, the training ground. I thought I knew how big Manchester United are but I realised that I did not think big enough. It is an enormous club."
Fernandes also opened up on the transfer saga prior to his move to Manchester.
United sealed a deal for the 25-year-old on January 30 after weeks of negotiation with Sporting and he admitted it was a dream come true to receive a call from the club.
He added: "When Manchester United called me, I also cried [as well as when he speaks about Sporting] because it is my dream.
"I took my wife, I gave her a hug and said 'this is my dream, we will conquer our dreams'.
"My dreams are my family's dreams."


themanchestereveningnews--2020-06-26--Police name officer seriously injured in Glasgow stabbings

Police have named a police officer who was seriously injured after he was stabbed in Glasgow .
Six people were injured after a knifeman stabbed them in the Park Inn hotel in the Scottish city on Friday .
The attacker was shot dead by police .
Police said the attack was not terrorism-related .
Tonight , Police Scotland Chief Constable Iain Livingstone has paid tribute to officers including constable David Whyte , 42 , who was stabbed .
Mr Whyte is still in a critical but stable condition and his family are being supported .
The five other victims are @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , 20 , 38 and 53 , Police Scotland say .
In a statement , Mr Livingstone said : “ Terrible incidents such as we have seen today are , thankfully , very rare in Scotland .
This event has understandably shocked the people of Glasgow , and indeed , the whole country .
“ My thoughts and very best wishes are with those who have been injured and their families , including our colleague constable David Whyte who was seriously injured in the course of doing his duty .
`` I offer @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
“ Officers have once again run into danger to protect their fellow citizens .
Their professionalism as police officers was outstanding .
I pay tribute to their bravery , selflessness and commitment to protecting the public .
“ I briefed the First Minister and the Prime Minister earlier today on the circumstances and advised them both that we are not treating the attack as a terrorist incident .
“ It is essential enquiries are now carried out to establish the full circumstances and all speculation must be avoided.
” Police said there @ @ @ @ @ @ @ with officers in attendance in West George Street in the city centre on Friday afternoon .
Read more of today 's top stories here A spokeswoman for campaign group Positive Action In Housing said the 91-room hotel was housing asylum seekers for the Mears Group , which moved them there during the coronavirus lockdown .
Prime Minister Boris Johnson tweeted : “ Deeply saddened by the terrible incident in Glasgow , my thoughts are with all the victims and their families .
Thank you to our brave emergency services who are responding .
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Police have named a police officer who was seriously injured after he was stabbed in Glasgow.
Six people were injured after a knifeman stabbed them in the Park Inn hotel in the Scottish city on Friday. The attacker was shot dead by police.
Police said the attack was not terrorism-related.
Tonight, Police Scotland Chief Constable Iain Livingstone has paid tribute to officers including constable David Whyte, 42, who was stabbed.
Mr Whyte is still in a critical but stable condition and his family are being supported.
The five other victims are men and are aged 17, 18, 20, 38 and 53, Police Scotland say.
In a statement, Mr Livingstone said: “Terrible incidents such as we have seen today are, thankfully, very rare in Scotland. This event has understandably shocked the people of Glasgow, and indeed, the whole country.
“My thoughts and very best wishes are with those who have been injured and their families, including our colleague constable David Whyte who was seriously injured in the course of doing his duty.
"I offer my personal support to all those affected.
“Officers have once again run into danger to protect their fellow citizens. Their professionalism as police officers was outstanding. I pay tribute to their bravery, selflessness and commitment to protecting the public.
“I briefed the First Minister and the Prime Minister earlier today on the circumstances and advised them both that we are not treating the attack as a terrorist incident.
“It is essential enquiries are now carried out to establish the full circumstances and all speculation must be avoided.”
Police said there is no danger to the public, with officers in attendance in West George Street in the city centre on Friday afternoon.
A spokeswoman for campaign group Positive Action In Housing said the 91-room hotel was housing asylum seekers for the Mears Group, which moved them there during the coronavirus lockdown.
Prime Minister Boris Johnson tweeted: “Deeply saddened by the terrible incident in Glasgow, my thoughts are with all the victims and their families. Thank you to our brave emergency services who are responding.”


themanchestereveningnews--2020-06-26--De Bruyne says Man City on course for 'unbelievable' season

Kevin De Bruyne says Manchester City are still on course for an “ unbelievable ” season despite their Premier League disappointment .
The Blues head to Newcastle on Sunday for an FA Cup quarter-final , and a win will put them within 180 minutes of retaining the trophy and securing another domestic double .
And with the Champions League due to re-start in August , De Bruyne - who scored a wonder goal at Stamford Bridge - says the team still has its eyes set on major prizes .
Despite Liverpool winning the title in record time , with seven @ @ @ @ @ @ @ is refusing to be gloomy about the way the league campaign panned out .
“ I think in comparison with a lot of other teams we are doing alright - we are still second , so that means after Liverpool , ” he says .
“ We are the second best team .
I think we have still got big chances in the FA Cup and Champions League .
“ Imagine if we come out after winning these cups , it will be an unbelievable season !
We have got a lot to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ” De Bruyne said that City gave up on catching Liverpool well before the lockdown brought a sudden halt to the season , even though it was mathematically possible until Thursday night .
The players maintained that they would continue the pursuit- and did so – but privately they knew it was not going to happen .
“ We knew it was impossible , ” said De Bruyne .
“ You are always disappointed when you don ’ t win , but I think we are honest enough to say Liverpool were better @ @ @ @ @ @ @ worked really hard , we played really well but we weren ’ t good enough and that ’ s no problem for us to admit .
“ If everything goes to plan for us then I think we still have 13 or 14 games , so we still have a lot to play for and a lot of objectives.
” The Belgium international said that the remaining seven league games are not just about securing the eight points needed to secure a top-four place , and possible Champions League qualification .
He said @ @ @ @ @ @ @ chance to get in the right physical and mental shape for the resumption of the Champions League in August .
The Blues still face a second leg against Real Madrid , a game which Uefa could switch to Portugal on August 7 or 8 , and if they come through that will be in an eight-team shoot-out tournament based in Lisbon later in the month .
“ We are going to play the games and try to win the games .
I think we are professionals and we need these games to get @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , to get more intensity and it will be very important to keep focused .
“ Obviously with all the objectives that we still have , there is no time for us to get down and we will take the games seriously .
“ I think we have always shown we will be good professionals .
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Kevin De Bruyne says Manchester City are still on course for an “unbelievable” season despite their Premier League disappointment.
The Blues head to Newcastle on Sunday for an FA Cup quarter-final, and a win will put them within 180 minutes of retaining the trophy and securing another domestic double.
And with the Champions League due to re-start in August, De Bruyne - who scored a wonder goal at Stamford Bridge - says the team still has its eyes set on major prizes.
Despite Liverpool winning the title in record time, with seven games still to play, De Bruyne is refusing to be gloomy about the way the league campaign panned out.
“I think in comparison with a lot of other teams we are doing alright - we are still second, so that means after Liverpool,” he says.
“We are the second best team. I think we have still got big chances in the FA Cup and Champions League.
“Imagine if we come out after winning these cups, it will be an unbelievable season! We have got a lot to play for and look forward to it.”
De Bruyne said that City gave up on catching Liverpool well before the lockdown brought a sudden halt to the season, even though it was mathematically possible until Thursday night.
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The players maintained that they would continue the pursuit- and did so – but privately they knew it was not going to happen.
“We knew it was impossible,” said De Bruyne. “You are always disappointed when you don’t win, but I think we are honest enough to say Liverpool were better this year.
“I think we worked really hard, we played really well but we weren’t good enough and that’s no problem for us to admit.
“If everything goes to plan for us then I think we still have 13 or 14 games, so we still have a lot to play for and a lot of objectives.”
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The Belgium international said that the remaining seven league games are not just about securing the eight points needed to secure a top-four place, and possible Champions League qualification.
He said that they also give the squad the chance to get in the right physical and mental shape for the resumption of the Champions League in August.
The Blues still face a second leg against Real Madrid, a game which Uefa could switch to Portugal on August 7 or 8, and if they come through that will be in an eight-team shoot-out tournament based in Lisbon later in the month.
“We are going to play the games and try to win the games. I think we are professionals and we need these games to get more physique, to get more rhythm, to get more intensity and it will be very important to keep focused.
“Obviously with all the objectives that we still have, there is no time for us to get down and we will take the games seriously.
“I think we have always shown we will be good professionals.”


themanchestereveningnews--2020-06-26--What Solskjaer said when asked if Paul Pogba will be at Man United next season

Ole Gunnar Solskjaer accepts Manchester United need to match Paul Pogba 's ambition as he approaches the peak years of his career .
Pogba , 27 , made his first United start in 268 days in the midweek win over Sheffield United having come on and won the penalty that enabled them to claim a draw at Tottenham last week .
The France international is approaching the final year of his contract and although United have the option of an additional year Pogba 's agent Mino Raiola has openly talked about engineering a move to Real Madrid .
Raiola admitted @ @ @ @ @ @ @ failed to negotiate a transfer to Madrid last summer and the coronavirus pandemic 's impact on the transfer market could keep Pogba at United until next year .
Pogba has won the League Cup and the Europa League with United but the club has gone over three years without silverware in their longest trophyless run since 1988 .
When asked if he could guarantee Pogba would be at United next season , Solskjaer laughed and replied : `` Here we go again !
I don ’ t think you can ever question Paul @ @ @ @ @ @ @ very , very professional boy and he lives his life the right way .
He wants to be the best he can be .
`` He knows he ’ s a special talent and he does n't want to , in five or ten years ' time , look back and think , ' I did n't make the most of it ' .
He is already a World Cup winner , he has won things with Juventus and us , so I ’ m not surprised by his enthusiasm and dedication to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ looking to keep Paul here and we are looking to keep the best players here anyway . ''
Pogba or Bruno Fernandes could be rested for the FA Cup quarter-final at Norwich , where United are bidding to reach their third semi-final in the last five years .
Fernandes played ahead of Pogba in the stroll against Sheffield United but Solskjaer clarified Pogba would not necessarily be restricted to a deeper role .
`` I am certain that they can play well together , yes , '' he explained .
`` Because they @ @ @ @ @ @ @ games when they play together that it 's exciting . ''
`` There will be rotations and times when Paul will play up with Bruno sometimes deeper .
Sometimes he will play in a diamond .
Of course , it has been encouraging to see them together but it 's also encouraging to see how Nemanja [ Matic ] , Scott [ McTominay ] , and Fred are making it difficult for me to leave them out , which is good for me as a coach .
`` You want to give Paul @ @ @ @ @ @ @ fit and back to his best .
He has been out for so long but I think it says everything about the quality of the boy in his performances . ''

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Ole Gunnar Solskjaer accepts Manchester United need to match Paul Pogba's ambition as he approaches the peak years of his career.
Pogba, 27, made his first United start in 268 days in the midweek win over Sheffield United having come on and won the penalty that enabled them to claim a draw at Tottenham last week.
The France international is approaching the final year of his contract and although United have the option of an additional year Pogba's agent Mino Raiola has openly talked about engineering a move to Real Madrid.
Raiola admitted in December he was 'sorry' he failed to negotiate a transfer to Madrid last summer and the coronavirus pandemic's impact on the transfer market could keep Pogba at United until next year. Pogba has won the League Cup and the Europa League with United but the club has gone over three years without silverware in their longest trophyless run since 1988.
When asked if he could guarantee Pogba would be at United next season, Solskjaer laughed and replied: "Here we go again! I don’t think you can ever question Paul’s professionalism. He is a very, very professional boy and he lives his life the right way. He wants to be the best he can be.
"He knows he’s a special talent and he doesn't want to, in five or ten years' time, look back and think, 'I didn't make the most of it'. He is already a World Cup winner, he has won things with Juventus and us, so I’m not surprised by his enthusiasm and dedication to us.
"Yes, we are looking to keep Paul here and we are looking to keep the best players here anyway."
Pogba or Bruno Fernandes could be rested for the FA Cup quarter-final at Norwich, where United are bidding to reach their third semi-final in the last five years. Fernandes played ahead of Pogba in the stroll against Sheffield United but Solskjaer clarified Pogba would not necessarily be restricted to a deeper role.
"I am certain that they can play well together, yes," he explained. "Because they have proven both in training in the games when they play together that it's exciting."
"There will be rotations and times when Paul will play up with Bruno sometimes deeper. Sometimes he will play in a diamond. Of course, it has been encouraging to see them together but it's also encouraging to see how Nemanja [Matic], Scott [McTominay], and Fred are making it difficult for me to leave them out, which is good for me as a coach.
"You want to give Paul the chance to get 100 per cent fit and back to his best. He has been out for so long but I think it says everything about the quality of the boy in his performances."


themanchestereveningnews--2020-06-26--Manchester United give updates on Alexis Sanchez and Chris Smalling futures

Manchester United will wait until the end of the season to make a decision on the futures of Chris Smalling and Alexis Sanchez .
Smalling , 30 , has appeared 29 times and earned plaudits on loan at Roma , who are interested in signing him on a permanent basis but Sanchez has endured another injury-plagued season on loan at Inter Milan , where he has started only three times in Serie A .
The MEN revealed in February Smalling is keen on staying in Rome and is contracted to United until 2022 , as is Sanchez .
United started @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , at the start of the year .
United are currently short of cover at centre half , where Axel Tuanzebe and Phil Jones are unavailable through injury , and Under-18 captain Teden Mengi has been drafted into first-team training but Smalling is expected to extend his stay with Roma until the end of the season .
`` I am very , very happy with what is happening at the moment in and around the squad and Chris certainly has had a very good season at Roma , '' Solskjaer said .
`` @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
They are thinking about their futures and we are thinking about ours .
We will make a decision after the end of this season and I think it is important that they focus on finishing the season where they are and that we can continue what we do . ''
Sanchez has only completed 90 minutes in three club matches in the last two years and is on £400,000 a week net at United .
United did not give Inter the option to sign Sanchez at the end of his loan in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ clubs and drive up his value .
Solskjaer talked Sanchez up in press conferences in a vain attempt to prevent his re-sale value from dwindling and did similarly with Smalling , who was on the brink of an England squad recall before the coronavirus pandemic enforced the lockdown .
Jesse Lingard has also been linked with a move to Italy following his alliance with the agent Mino Raiola and is approaching the final year of his United contract .
Although the club has the option of an extension the 27-year-old has not started @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 's Day .
`` Jesse has always been a very fit boy and he ’ s working hard , '' Solskjaer added .
`` He is an athletic boy .
So now it is time to give him a chance again .
`` We know how he has worked .
He has had his challenges .
Jesse knows what it takes to be a Man United player and he has scored important goals for us .
FA Cup final , obviously we remember that .
`` Hopefully Jesse can take his chance and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
We know there is a top player there . ''

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Manchester United will wait until the end of the season to make a decision on the futures of Chris Smalling and Alexis Sanchez.
Smalling, 30, has appeared 29 times and earned plaudits on loan at Roma, who are interested in signing him on a permanent basis but Sanchez has endured another injury-plagued season on loan at Inter Milan, where he has started only three times in Serie A.
The MEN revealed in February Smalling is keen on staying in Rome and is contracted to United until 2022, as is Sanchez. United started seeking potential buyers for Sanchez, 31, at the start of the year.
United are currently short of cover at centre half, where Axel Tuanzebe and Phil Jones are unavailable through injury, and Under-18 captain Teden Mengi has been drafted into first-team training but Smalling is expected to extend his stay with Roma until the end of the season.
"I am very, very happy with what is happening at the moment in and around the squad and Chris certainly has had a very good season at Roma," Solskjaer said.
"Alexis has had some injury problems again. They are thinking about their futures and we are thinking about ours. We will make a decision after the end of this season and I think it is important that they focus on finishing the season where they are and that we can continue what we do."
Sanchez has only completed 90 minutes in three club matches in the last two years and is on £400,000 a week net at United. United did not give Inter the option to sign Sanchez at the end of his loan in the hope his form would attract more clubs and drive up his value.
Solskjaer talked Sanchez up in press conferences in a vain attempt to prevent his re-sale value from dwindling and did similarly with Smalling, who was on the brink of an England squad recall before the coronavirus pandemic enforced the lockdown.
Jesse Lingard has also been linked with a move to Italy following his alliance with the agent Mino Raiola and is approaching the final year of his United contract. Although the club has the option of an extension the 27-year-old has not started in the Premier League since New Year's Day.
"Jesse has always been a very fit boy and he’s working hard," Solskjaer added. "He is an athletic boy. So now it is time to give him a chance again.
"We know how he has worked. He has had his challenges. Jesse knows what it takes to be a Man United player and he has scored important goals for us. FA Cup final, obviously we remember that.
"Hopefully Jesse can take his chance and we see the best of him again. We know there is a top player there."


themanchestereveningnews--2020-06-26--Brits WILL have summer holidays abroad as major travel boost announced

Summer holidays abroad have been given the green light after ministers confirmed a major travel restriction will be scrapped .
Trips to France , Greece and Spain look on the cards after the Government confirmed it will revise the 14-day quarantine measures at Monday ’ s review .
Currently , anyone coming into the UK has to self-isolate for 14 days .
But now , the government are set to announce that in place of the quarantine arrangements will be a traffic light system , with officials placing countries into green , amber and red categories based on the prevalence @ @ @ @ @ @ @ borders .
Only passengers arriving into the UK from nations in the red category , where the spread of coronavirus is deemed to be high , will be told to self-isolate for two weeks .
Travellers will , however , still have to hand over the address they plan to reside at on their return , no matter which country they are coming back from .
As well as allowing holidays abroad to take place this summer , the Government said the changes would provide a “ vital lifeline for UK travel operators @ @ @ @ @ @ @ travel industry ” .
A Government spokeswoman said : “ Our public health measures at the border were put in place to manage the risk of imported cases and help prevent a second wave of the virus , and will continue to support our fight against coronavirus .
“ Our new risk-assessment system will enable us to carefully open a number of safe travel routes around the world – giving people the opportunity for a summer holiday abroad and boosting the UK economy through tourism and business .
“ But we will not @ @ @ @ @ @ @ any risks re-emerge , and this system will enable us to take swift action to reintroduce self-isolation measures if new outbreaks occur overseas.
” The quarantine measures have come in for heavy criticism since they were brought in this month .
Since June 8 , all passengers – bar a handful of exemptions – have been required to go into self-isolation for 14 days at a declared address when they arrive in the UK .
People who fail to comply can be fined £1,000 in England , and police are allowed to use @ @ @ @ @ @ @ they follow the rules .
The International Consolidated Airlines Group ( IAG ) branded the blanket quarantine measures “ illogical ” and budget airline Ryanair labelled them “ idiotic rubbish ” .
But , with Home Secretary Priti Patel promising to review the restrictions every three weeks , the Government has signalled that the quarantine will be lifted for a host of destinations in time for the holiday season .
A full list of the low risk countries in the green and amber categories , where people will be able to enter the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , is due to be published next week .
Read more of today 's top stories here It is expected that restriction-free travel will be able to resume with those countries possibly as soon as July 6 , with European countries France , Spain and Greece first in line , Government sources confirmed .
The Joint Biosecurity Centre , working with Public Health England , has been responsible for categorising the countries it believes would be safe for people to enter the UK from without needing to self-isolate .
But easing the post-travel @ @ @ @ @ @ @ mask-wearing .
Government sources said all passengers will be required by law to wear face coverings on planes and ferries to protect others .
The Foreign Office is also set to change its travel advice warning against all but essential travel , with Foreign Secretary Dominic Raab agreeing to lift the warning for countries and territories where the public health risk is no longer “ unacceptably high ” , according to a spokesman for the Cabinet minister .

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Summer holidays abroad have been given the green light after ministers confirmed a major travel restriction will be scrapped.
Trips to France, Greece and Spain look on the cards after the Government confirmed it will revise the 14-day quarantine measures at Monday’s review.
Currently, anyone coming into the UK has to self-isolate for 14 days.
But now, the government are set to announce that in place of the quarantine arrangements will be a traffic light system, with officials placing countries into green, amber and red categories based on the prevalence of coronavirus within each nation’s borders.
Only passengers arriving into the UK from nations in the red category, where the spread of coronavirus is deemed to be high, will be told to self-isolate for two weeks.
Travellers will, however, still have to hand over the address they plan to reside at on their return, no matter which country they are coming back from.
As well as allowing holidays abroad to take place this summer, the Government said the changes would provide a “vital lifeline for UK travel operators and those whose jobs rely on the travel industry”.
A Government spokeswoman said: “Our public health measures at the border were put in place to manage the risk of imported cases and help prevent a second wave of the virus, and will continue to support our fight against coronavirus.
“Our new risk-assessment system will enable us to carefully open a number of safe travel routes around the world – giving people the opportunity for a summer holiday abroad and boosting the UK economy through tourism and business.
“But we will not hesitate to put on the brakes if any risks re-emerge, and this system will enable us to take swift action to reintroduce self-isolation measures if new outbreaks occur overseas.”
The quarantine measures have come in for heavy criticism since they were brought in this month.
Since June 8, all passengers – bar a handful of exemptions – have been required to go into self-isolation for 14 days at a declared address when they arrive in the UK.
People who fail to comply can be fined £1,000 in England, and police are allowed to use “reasonable force” to make sure they follow the rules.
The International Consolidated Airlines Group (IAG) branded the blanket quarantine measures “illogical” and budget airline Ryanair labelled them “idiotic rubbish”.
But, with Home Secretary Priti Patel promising to review the restrictions every three weeks, the Government has signalled that the quarantine will be lifted for a host of destinations in time for the holiday season.
A full list of the low risk countries in the green and amber categories, where people will be able to enter the UK from without being required to self-isolate, is due to be published next week.
It is expected that restriction-free travel will be able to resume with those countries possibly as soon as July 6, with European countries France, Spain and Greece first in line, Government sources confirmed.
The Joint Biosecurity Centre, working with Public Health England, has been responsible for categorising the countries it believes would be safe for people to enter the UK from without needing to self-isolate.
But easing the post-travel rules will come with tighter measures for mask-wearing.
Government sources said all passengers will be required by law to wear face coverings on planes and ferries to protect others.
The Foreign Office is also set to change its travel advice warning against all but essential travel, with Foreign Secretary Dominic Raab agreeing to lift the warning for countries and territories where the public health risk is no longer “unacceptably high”, according to a spokesman for the Cabinet minister.