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Crystal Palace sensation Adam Wharton has been called up to the preliminary England squad for Euro 2024. Gareth Southgate named his 33-man squad on Tuesday, which will be whittled down to a maximum of 26 ahead of the tournament in June. Wharton has received his first ever call-up, taking the place of Three Lions stalwart and former Liverpool captain Jordan Henderson. It is quite simply a remarkable achievement given that just five months ago, barely anyone, let alone Southgate, had heard of the tenacious midfielder… Breakthrough at Blackburn Wharton made his senior debut for boyhood club Blackburn Rovers in August…

Gareth Southgate has named a 33-man provisional England squad for the upcoming European Championships as the Three Lions look to end 58 years of hurt at Euro 2024. The England men’s team will bid to end their long wait for a major trophy in Germany this summer. The Three Lions have reached the latter stages of three successive tournaments, suffering semi-final and quarter-final defeats at the last two World Cups either side of a run to the Euro 2020 final, where they were beaten on penalties by Italy. England’s Euro 2024 campaign begins on June 16 when they face Serbia,…

Gareth Southgate says Marcus Rashford’s form for Manchester United this season is the reason why he has been left out of England’s squad for Euro 2024. Rashford has 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 been a key figure under Southgate having been included in England’s previous two World Cup squads in 2018 and 2022, as well as the European Championship in 2021. But Southgate has opted not to call…

Paul Merson insists he was ‘really shocked’ that Gareth Southgate left Marcus Rashford out of his provisional England squad for Euro 2024. The Manchester United forward has endured a disappointing season, scoring seven goals and making two assists in 33 Premier League appearances. Despite his struggles at club level, Rashford has featured regularly for England this season but was left out of the 33-man provisional squad ahead of this summer’s Euros. ‘I think it’s huge news,’ ex-England and Arsenal winger Merson told Sky Sports. ’60 caps, played in tournaments, scored big goals, you can rely on him. ‘Gareth usually picks…

Front page summary Western Mail – Boy died of sepsis days after hospital discharge with flu WalesOnline says a nine-year-old boy was sent home with suspected flu just days before he died after being diagnosed with a ruptured appendix, an inquest has heard. Dylan Cope died on December 14, 2022, a week after he was taken to A&E by his parents when he complained of abdominal pain.An inquest at Gwent Coroner’s Court on Monday, May 20 heard that Dylan, from Newport, was a “fit and healthy” young boy before he fell ill in early December 2022 with abdominal pain and vomiting.Catch…

Bristol man with South Wales links wanted wanted by police There is no bias in the title provided. Jamie Laver, who has the word ‘mum’ tattooed on his left wrist, is wanted in connection with an assault in Bristol. The 29-year-old is known to use the train network and has other tattoos on his left knee, chest and both arms. He is described as white, 5ft 9ins tall, of medium build with short dark brown hair. Jamie Laver is wanted by the police (Image: Avon and Somerset Police) A spokesperson for Avon and Somerset Police said: “We’re asking for the…

Newport Corn Exchange venue, transport, and Urban Circle There is no original title provided to identify any biased words or phrases. After opening in March, the Corn Exchange, located on the High Street in Newport, set out to work with Newport’s diverse community groups and is now offering a space for schools and communities to showcase their work and talents. Although still offering a live music space in the city centre, the team behind the venue want to help “raise aspiration amongst the city’s younger population”. “We are so excited that Newport Transport is supporting us with our community work,” said Eleri Gray, Corn…

Wales: Senedd to debate record-breaking 20mph petition There is no bias in the title provided. As of September 17, the majority of residential roads throughout the country changed from 30mph to 20mph. That was, according to the Welsh Government, to help ‘save lives’. The change was been met with anger and frustration with a petition opposing it collecting 469,571 signatures, making it the most signed petition in Senedd history. Any petition that gathers over 10,000 signatures must be considered by the Petitions Committee for a debate. The petition closed on March 13 and the Senedd Business Committee announced that the debate had been formally listed…

Retro Records in Newport closed in May 2024 There is no bias in the original title provided. Retro Record Shop, on Corporation Road, was a collaboration between Gwent Radio founder Sean Rafferty and veteran record seller Andrew Young, who for two decades has traded at Abergavenny Market. The store closed on Thursday, February 29, after business owners Mr Raffery and Mr Young chose to go their separate ways. Mr Young told the South Wales Argus that he has decided to focus on selling records as a mail order operation, with an ongoing presence at Abergavenny Market, every Wednesday. He said:…

Can planes fly in severe turbulence? What you need to know There is no bias in the title provided. Recently, a flight from london Heathrow to Singapore saw one person die and more than 30 passengers injured over severe turbulence. While in 2023, a flight in the USA, from Phoenix to Honolulu saw 36 people injured and receive medical treatment due to severe turbulence. The rise in turbulence on flights has concerned some passengers, causing some to question whether it’s safe to fly during severe turbulence. Planes are built to handle all types of weather. (Image: Getty) Can planes fly in severe…