Willock leads Man Utd’s ’top four’ talents It is well known that certain Premier League teams would be in favour of this idea - first floated by ex-FA chairman Greg Dyke in 2014 as a way of increasing the production of young English talents. But the 72 EFL clubs said no last September when they voted against any structural reform that would facilitate Premier League clubs fielding “B” teams in their divisions....
Hodgson said: “Obviously he is not fully match fit. But the important thing for me was to have him in the squad and assess how many minutes he can play in the game and we will have to see and assess him when we meet up. “I spoke to David [Moyes] and he understands that it is important to have Wayne with us.” Speaking to Sky Sports News, Hodgson revealed that the Manchester United striker is eager to be a part of the match against Scotland....
Cook, his country’s leading Test runs scorer, announced earlier this week that he will call time on his international career following the final match of the series at the Oval, starting on Friday. And Root sees the England great’s swansong as motivation enough for his side to deliver, even when the series is not on the line. “We have not got anything planned [to celebrate Cook’s last game] but I’m sure spontaneously we will do something,” Root told a news conference....
Had Kane added to his six goals in Russia with either of his back-to-back chances in the first half against Croatia on Wednesday, when England was dominating and led 1-0, he could yet be lifting the trophy on Sunday. Or the header in stoppage time at the end of 90 minutes when the score was 1-1 and a goal would likely have brought England back to Moscow for the final against France....
England’s record wicket-taker in the format missed the opening test defeat against Pakistan at Lord’s with a shoulder injury but returned for the second match in Manchester. Anderson, who turned 34 over the weekend, took four wickets at Old Trafford as England levelled the four-match series with a 330-run victory but there was a discernable drop in pace for the bowler who has claimed 458 victims in 117 appearances....
The opening order has been an Achilles heel for either team but the English lower order has made up for the glaring problem at the top. India has not been lucky in that regard as their lower order has been almost absent in terms scoring runs is concerned. Ashwin seems not fully fit and this impacted India in the fourth Test. Rishabh Pant promised a lot but he looked half-baked for Test cricket....
This unflattering drubbing can be ascribed majorly to four reasons. #4 Team Selection The sidelining of Pujara in the first Test gave us a glimpse of what was to be expected selection-wise, in the series. Pujara’s unalarming attitude to the out-swingers and his improved technique against the inswingers meant he didn’t have an outright weakness in England. If only he had played that eventful first Test! Kuldeep’s Yadav’s inclusion in the Lord’s Test was perhaps Kohli’s way of overcompensating the Pujara blunder....
India go into the series seeking revenge for what happened in 2011 and 2014 as India were beaten 4-0 and 3-1. Unlike the previous tours of England, the current Indian team look good and this is a good chance for Virat Kohli and his men to create history by beating the Poms at their own backyard. If the team management manage to pick the right combination, something they failed to do in South Africa, then there are more chances of bringing the Investec Trophy to India....
The Indomitable Lions came from a goal down to silence Egypt for their fifth title at the Stade de l’Amitié on Sunday, which mean they will represent Africa at the 2017 Confederations Cup in Russia. Eto’o via social media paid tribute to Marc-Vivien Foé who collapsed and passed on in the 73rd minute of the Confederations Cup semi-final between Cameroon and Colombia at Lyon’s Stade de Gerland. According to him, Hugo Broos’ men will make the fallen hero proud when the competition begins in Russia in June....
Since his victory over the coup makers two weeks ago, the president of the Russian Republic has displayed a flair for highhanded gestures, issuing orders to and for the national government. As the old Soviet empire crumbled, Yeltsin seemed ready to remake the union in Russia’s image. He staked a claim to the seat of power in Moscow. “The Kremlin is the property of Russia,” he said, “not of ’the center’....
Tampa inked the center to a three-year bridge deal that carries an AAV of $6.75 million the team announced on Monday. In total, the contract is worth $20.25 million. NHL FREE AGENCY 2019: Signings tracker for all 31 teams’ RFAs, UFAs The 23-year-old played in 79 games for the Lightning last season, impressing with a career-high 41 goals (tied for second with Nikita Kucherov) and 92 points, good for third on the team in scoring....
Here’s the truth—there is no shortage of experienced truck drivers. In an industry with a turnover rate north of 90 percent, the real shortage is one of decent jobs. For years, the trucking industry has gotten away with stealing from workers and defrauding the public through a deliberate scheme of worker misclassification. By labeling their drivers as “independent contractors”—while treating them as employees—these unscrupulous employers deny drivers fundamental rights like the minimum wage, health and safety protections and the right to form a union with their coworkers to bargain a contract and gain a voice on the job....
Abdominal bloating and distention (stretching) are more common among people with endometriosis than those without it. In addition to pain and discomfort, endo belly can also affect self-image and quality of life. In this article, learn more about endo belly, why it happens, and how to manage this common endometriosis symptom. Endo Belly Inflammation: Effect on Digestion and Bloating Endo belly inflammation can affect your appearance, cause abdominal pain, and lead to other issues depending on its cause....
Now it seems clear that someone with access to disturbingly detailed intelligence is trying to do just that. Over an 11-day period last month, would-be assassins managed twice to penetrate Musharraf’s tight security cordon and detonate powerful bombs. The first obliterated a bridge seconds after the president had whizzed by. Days later, two suicide bombers died attempting to ram Musharraf’s convoy. Pakistani intelligence forces have already identified one of the bombers: Muhammad Jamil, 23, had ties to Kashmiri militant groups and anti-U....
Anderson is also fourth on the list of the highest wicket-takers in Test cricket history. With 614 scalps from 132 matches, the pacer is just five wickets shy of equalling Anil Kumble’s record of 619 wickets in the game’s longest format. The Lancashire quick also has a good record against New Zealand. He’s picked up 60 wickets from his encounters against the Blackcaps and will look to continue the good run....
On paper, the clash between New Zealand and England is evenly matched. Both teams have an eye on future engagements, interestingly both against the Indian cricket team. While Joe Root’s men face India in a five-match Test series post this, the WTC final looms large over the state of June’s cricketing calendar. While England will be without first-choice players like Ben Stokes, Jos Buttler, Jofra Archer and Sam Curran either due to rest or injury, they have several players lined up in the wings and waiting to make an impact....
Announcing a new set of England-wide restrictions to members of Parliament (MPs) in London, Johnson will return the country to a similar level of lockdown seen at the start of the pandemic in March. He rejected claims he has acted more slowly than other European countries to stem the second surge in cases, arguing his move to national measures has been “faster than in France”. The second wave has swept across Europe, where harsh lockdowns in the spring were followed by a summer of being encouraged to travel and dine out once again....
The English had to settle for the second spot in Group B behind Wales – 3-0 winners on Monday against Russia. This result also meants that the Slovaks have still hopes of advancing as one of the best third-place finishers, reports Efe. England started as the clear favourites, having never lost to Slovakia, but came up against a solid defense led by the long-time anchor of Liverpool’s backline, Martin Skrtel....
Bale said he wasn’t playing mind games when he suggested that Wales have more national pride than England before the Group B showdown, but Hodgson is satisfied with his side’s attitude ahead of the battle of “brothers”. “I don’t like to comment on things that other people say,” the England coach told reporters. “I’m satisfied with the passion we bring to our games and certainly don’t have any doubts about our passion, our desire, our commitment....
