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‘I’m going to try my very best to remember he’s not mine.’

‘I feel like the spare part.’

England stagger on at the World Cup – but towards destiny or the trapdoor? The Guardian says there’s a chill in the air as Chloe Kelly steps forward from the centre circle. It could be a sudden swirl of wind or the icy fingers of fate, nobody really knows for sure. Millions of eyes follow her as she approaches the ball: eight paces, then six, then four, then two. She chews her bottom lip, sucks her cheeks in and out, as if she’s trying to taste what happens next. Nobody expected it to get this far a few hours ago,…

In World Cup of revolving problems, Sarina Wiegman has another to solve The Independent says As Sarina Wiegman gathered with her staff in Lang Park, the mood was really one of relief rather than raucous celebration; puffed cheeks instead of pumped fists. The England manager admitted she felt “10 years older” after Nigeria put her team through it for well over two hours. This unprecedented World Cup may be losing most of the biggest names, but nobody will be able to say the path was easy if the European champions do get to the final here. Quite the opposite, and…

Fears Lauren James could MISS rest of World Cup with Fifa set to review England star’s red card stamp The Sun says SARINA WIEGMAN has backed Lauren James to learn “a huge lesson” following her red card for treading on a Nigeria player. The ten-player Lionesses still sealed a quarter-final spot with a dramatic 4-2 shootout win over the Super Falcons. But Chelsea forward James could potentially face a three-match ban for stepping on Michelle Alozie’s back. Lionesses boss Sarina Wiegman said: “It’s a huge lesson to learn but it’s not something she has done on purpose. She is the…

Shops offering discounts to tempt hard-hit customers Shops are trying to tempt customers back by offering up promotions as July’s wet weather has hit businesses. Clothing and shoe sales declined last month – usually, a busy month for fashion, as shoppers held back from buying their summer clothes. But a report on retail sales said there was a “big rise” in offers designed to persuade shoppers back. On top of the wet weather, the cost of living crisis and rising interest rates have also impacted customer spending.  “We are starting to see a big rise in the number of promotions…

Mourners to say final goodbyes to Sinéad O’Connor Fans of the Irish music legend Sinéad O’Connor will be able to pay their respects today as the 56-year-old is laid to rest. Thousands are expected to line the streets of Bray in County Wicklow to pay. O’Connor died at her home in London in July. Her cause of death has not yet been made public but police say it was not suspicious. On Tuesday, a private funeral service will take place, before a funeral cortege passes through the seaside town, stopping briefly to allow people to pay their final respects. The…

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World, meet James Plaza.

In the film, it’s a hot pink. Now it’s faded, and looks a much paler shade.