Daily Mirror – wait 4 it & Euro 2020 hotshots
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Wait four it & Euro 2020 hotshots
The Daily Mirror’s front page notes PM Boris Johnson has not ruled out the possibility of delaying beyond four weeks. The paper says the postponement has the backing of experts, with scientist Prof Stephen Reicher quoted as saying “it makes good sense to pause.”
The front splash features an image of Raheem Sterling after his winning goal for England. The paper notes the UK’s heatwave and says the UK is set for the warmest day yet.
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