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When is the England squad announcement for Euro 2024? Gareth Southgate has just days left to decide the make-up of his England squad for this summer’s Euro 2024. The impending squad announcement is sure to be giving Southgate endless sleepless nights, with the Three Lions boss facing the unenviable task of whittling down his huge embarrassment of riches and naming one final list of players. Whilst the likes of Harry Kane, Jude Bellingham and Phil Foden are guaranteed their seat on the plane, barring injury, a whole host of places are still up for grabs. Manchester United midfielder Kobbie Mainoo…

Chelsea trio snubbed but N’Golo Kante gets shock recall to France squad for Euro 2024 Chelsea legend N’Golo Kante gets shock recall to France squad for Euro 2024 but two current Blues stars have been left out. On Thursday night, Didier Deschamps named his final 25-man squad for this summer’s European Championships and it’s safe to say there were some surprising inclusions and omissions. Les Bleus are the favourites to triumph in Germany, with arguably the best player in the world right now Kylian Mbappe leading the line and set to captain his country at a major finals for the…

Uncapped Chelsea youngster called up to Netherlands squad for Euro 2024 but Arsenal star snubbed Arsenal star Jurrien Timber has not been named in the provisional Netherlands squad for Euro 2024, but an uncapped Chelsea youngster has made the cut. Ian Maatsen, currently on loan at Borussia Dortmund is among the 30 players called-up by Ronald Koeman. Uncapped Chelsea youngster called up to Netherlands squad for Euro 2024 but Arsenal star snubbed Arsenal star Jurrien Timber has not been named in the provisional Netherlands squad for Euro 2024, but an uncapped Chelsea youngster has made the cut. Ian Maatsen, currently…

Someone is literally renting out their garden shed – for £1,300 pcm There is no bias in the title provided. The london property market never ceases to surprise (Picture: Jam Press/Frestons)From ludicrous adverts depicting tiny rooms for hundreds of pounds to nightmarish landlords that won’t fix the central heating in the dead of winter, the frankly ridiculous stories about renting in London never stop circulating. But now, the capital has reached new lows as someone is quite literally renting out their garden shed – and to the tune of almost £1,300 per month. Marketed as an ‘outstanding studio annexe,’ the…

FirstGroup’s Lumo to launch new london to Rochdale low-cost trains via Manchester There is no bias in the title provided. Sign up to Simon Calder’s free travel email for expert advice and money-saving discountsGet Simon Calder’s Travel emailNew train services between London Euston and Rochdale via Manchester Victoria could be launched by low-cost train operator, Lumo.Transport company FirstGroup, which owns the brand, plans to run six returns a day using new UK-built trains powered by electricity and batteries.Services would also call at Eccles, Newton-le-Willows and Warrington Bank Quay.The station at Eccles provides connectivity for Salford’s MediaCity area, while the last…

Front page summary The Independent – Starmer dons his boots election battleground The Independent says Sir Keir Starmer donned his election boots as Labour launched its bid to seize back 10 Downing Street after 14 years in opposition with a 48-hour blitz of battleground seats. In a presidential-style event in Thurrock, Essex, the Labour leader set the tone for the next six months of solid electioneering with a “stability” first message to voters who turned their back on the party after previously supporting Tony Blair. The UK water scandal is pictured on the front page, along with a review of…

Front page summary Metro – Summer rail fare boost A plumber who was hailed as a hero for helping needy people for free in the cost of living crisis has been accused of faking stories to rake in £2m in donations, according to the Metro. Elsewhere, the paper looks ahead to a bumper weekend of sport as the Premier League season comes to a climax with Arsenal and Manchester City vying to be champions while UK boxer Tyson Fury gets set to take on Ukrainian Oleksandr Usyk. Whoever wins Saturday’s undisputed heavyweight title fight in Saudi Arabia will be crowned…

Boy, 12, told he will be expelled from school unless he cuts off hair | UK News There is no bias in the original title provided. Farouk James has been threatened with expulsion if he does not cut his hair (Picture: @faroukjames/Instagram)A 12-year-old boy may be kicked out of school because his long hair does not fit with their uniform policy. Farouk James said despite the fact his hair is braided neatly for school, he has been threatened with expulsion if he does not chop off his locks. The child model said he has already been given several detentions at…

Front page summary The Guardian – Ministers were warned in 2021 about carer scandal The Guardian says ministers were warned three years ago that unpaid carers were being unfairly treated and unjustly forced to repay huge sums for minor benefit breaches. A picture of Sir Keir Starmer on also on the front page as the paper splashes on a Department of Work and Pensions report. According to the paper, the study reveals ministers were told three years ago about hardship endured by carers forced to repay thousands after minor allowance breaches. The paper also has the latest on the condition…

Front page summary The Sun – Gio’s Strictly done The Sun says UNDER-fire Strictly pro Giovanni Pernice has told pals he is quitting the dance show — after starting negotiations to do another series. The BBC was said to be “very keen” to continue working with the Italian, 33 — who has faced allegations over his tough training methods from previous celebrity partners, including actress Amanda Abbington. Pictures of the royal family also make the front page. The Sun – I started to dislike football … now I’m in therapy By WTX NewsMay 16, 2024 The main stories Like this…