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England are competing in Euro 2024 this summer hoping to win their first major trophy since their World Cup triumph 58 years ago. Despite their poor performances in Germany, there’s no question that England’s squad is, on paper at least, more than capable of becoming just the second set of players to get their hands on international silverware. But whilst England players earn a standard match fee for every match they play, the financial rewards for playing for the Three Lions are dwarfed compared to the salaries they earn with their clubs. Let’s take a look at how much England…

England’s star-studded squad are competing in Euro 2024 in Germany this summer, eyeing the first-ever European Championship title in their history. But the group of 26 players, who have come in for some heavy criticism for their performances in their opening group games, does not contain Manchester United star Marcus Rashford, who has been left out of the squad by Gareth Southgate. Rashford scored just eight goals in 42 appearances for United this term, while he was also disciplined by Erik ten Hag in January after missing a training session having attended a nightclub the previous evening. The 26-year-old has…

Frank Lampard says he ‘fears’ for Ousmane Dembele in France’s attack after Les Bleus missed out on top spot in their Euro 2024 group. France appeared to be on course for first place in Group D after Kylian Mbappe put them ahead from the penalty spot in their final group game against Poland on Tuesday. However, Robert Lewandowski equalised from the spot for Poland and France were held to a 1-1 draw. In the other game in the group, Austria ran out 3-2 winners in a thrilling match against the Netherlands. The results mean that Austria go through to the…

Chilling CCTV shows teens being sold fireworks they used to kill gran | UK News Shocking CCTV shows the moment two teenage yobs are sold fireworks that they later used to kill a grandmother by shoving them through her letterbox. Josephine Smith, 88, died in her bed after a Megaburst rocket exploded and set her home in Harold Wood, east London, ablaze in October 2021. Kai Cooper, then 18, and Callum Dunne, then just 15, were later convicted of manslaughter at the Old Bailey and locked up for more than eight years. Mrs Smith’s son Alan, 55, has now asked…

Londoners brace for tropical weather as heatwave continues in the UK | UK News Londoners are boiling in the grips of a mini-heatwave as warm weather is set to continue in large parts of the UK. If you’ve woken up groggy after a badly slept night, you’re not alone as London is taken over by a mini heatwave. Tuesday was the hottest day of the year so far in the UK, the Met Office said. Chertsey in Surrey reached 30°C, while mercury at Heathrow Airport hit 29.7°C on Tuesday. And there is more to come as daytime temperatures across the…

‘Nobody helped’ woman, 23, after she was assaulted on the tube | UK NewA woman who was kicked and verbally abused by a stranger on the tube says other passengers did nothing to help. Scarlett Owens, 23, was travelling from London to Liverpool on June 10, 2024, to meet up with her family, when the incident took place. She was sat on the Northern line when she claims a man got on and ‘booted’ her in the leg, completely out of the blue. She claims the man, who she has never seen before, started shouting at her but she wasn’t…

London Travel updates: Bakerloo, Jubilee, DLR and London Overground hit by closures and severe delays | UK News Here are all the service hit by disruption today on the Transport for London network. Bakerloo line – severe delays Severe delays due to an earlier fire alert at Queen’s Park and a points failure at Lambeth North. Tickets are being accepted on London Buses. Central line – minor delays Minor delays between Leytonstone and Hainault due to train cancellations. Good service on rest of the line. DLR -minor delays Minor delays between Canary Wharf and Stratford due to an earlier faulty…

This ‘rare’ private island could be yours for less than £100K Looking for a bit of peace and quiet? This private island could be exactly what you need. Found on the River Thames – near Bisham in Berkshire, to be specific – is the idyllic Temple Weir Island, up for sale for £75,000. All things considered, that’s not too bad for an entire private island. Measuring approximately 2,000 square feet (around the size of a family home), the space was previously used for mooring and private fishing and includes a small underwater sandbank. Bougie or what? Next door, there are…

Rush hour disruption at London station over fire alert and fallen tree | UK News A major London Underground station has been forced to close due to a fire alert. Commuters were forced to evacuate over a fire alarm at Liverpool Street, which has since reopened after being closed to passengers for about half an hour.

The hidden ‘Cotswolds of London’ is just 40 minutes from the centre From bustling city streets to towering skyscrapers, London isn’t necessarily synonymous with peace and quiet. But if you’re looking for a slice of the rural vibe while maintaining proximity to the city centre, the hidden ‘Cotswolds of London’ could provide the answer. Found in the northern area of Leytonstone in East London, Bushwood is named after the ancient woodland of the same name – and, as such, has gathered praise for its village-like feel. It’s little surprise that it gives off this aura, considering that historically, it was…