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    Who is Marcus Rashford’s mystery companion Jaki Palm?

    ENGLAND International Marcus Rashford has been spotted on a yacht in St Tropez with a new mystery flame.Identified as Jaki Palm, the pair are said to be ‘growing close’ – here is everything we know about her.The 23-year-old is a semi-pro padel playerJaki has over 10k followers on Instagram and regularly posts around the worldWho is Jaki Palm?Jaki Palm is a 23-year-old from Sweden, but is now based in Dubai. She is a semi-pro padel player who describes herself as an entrepreneur having her own company, Tactical Padel. Jaki has 10.3k followers on Instagram as of June 5, 2025 and regularly posts photos of herself jetsetting on holiday.The Swede is also a content creator, and says that her posts give her followers “a front row seat to my padel journey.”Read More on Marcus RashfordWhen did Marcus Rashford and Jaki Palm first meet?The pair met when Rashford went to Dubai for rehabIt is understood that the pair met in Dubai in April 2025 after the England international visited the city to rehab an injury.A source said: “Marcus went to have rehab for a hamstring injury in Dubai and was introduced to Jaki.“She then joined him with his mates and another woman in St Tropez for a holiday. It’s all very casual but Jaki has told her friends she’s grown close to him.“She’s being very coy about it. But Marcus is playing the field like young men his age. He is just having fun in the Premier League off-season and he’s had a rough time with his hamstring so to see him having a laugh is what the doctor ordered.”Most read in FootballWho has Marcus Rashford dated in the past?Rashford dated his childhood sweetheart Lucia Loi for ten years before he proposed in May 2022. Lucia was by Rashford’s side throughout his meteoric rise at Manchester United and the couple seemed destined to spend their lives together. The pair briefly split in 2021 citing lockdown pressures as the reason but they soon got back together. After their reconciliation, the two called it quits for the second and seemingly final time in June 2023. The Aston Villa striker began dating Love Island star Grace Jackson in November 2024.Grace – who used to date Joey Essex – had just featured as a bombshell on season 11 of Love Island and alongside Rashford, the pair were built as the next ‘Posh and Becks’.However, the pair did not last as Grace felt that the footballer was ‘not serious about her’ and decided to break-up with the 27-year-old.Following the end of their relationship, Grace featured on Love Island All Stars where she opened up about their time together. She took fire at Rashford while on the reality dating show claiming that she had been on dates that were as “fun as watching paint dry”The 26-year-old went on to give further details as to why their relationship ended blaming the difficulties of being in the public eye.She said: “It’s difficult because he can’t go out and just go on a normal date. All these f*****g United fans were like commenting, thousands of comments on my pictures like, ’cause they loved me. “When the article came out he scored two goals and he hadn’t scored for like ages, so they said ‘You fixed him!'”Grace then added how reports of their dates surfacing in the press affected things.Read More on The SunShe said: “If it would have been a bit different, because he couldn’t really date so he’d be like ‘I wanna see you, just come to mine and chill with me’ but I’m like, ‘I don’t really wanna….”After a brief relationship the pair split in December 2024. More

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    Andorra vs England: Get £30 in free bets and £10 casino bonus with BoyleSports, plus 25% boost on your winnings

    ENGLAND’S 2026 World cup qualification campaign continues on Saturday when they travel to face Andorra.Punters who register a new account with BoyleSports and stake a tenner on the contest will be rewarded with £30 in football free bets plus an extra £10 casino bonus!BoyleSports are also offering customers an extra 25% boost on their Bet Builder winnings!Find The Sun’s betting publishing principles hereHow to claim…BoyleSports offerVisit the BoyleSports website HERE*Register a new account and depositPlace a qualifying bet of £10 or more at odds of Evens or greaterRemember, your qualifying bet must be placed within 30 days of account openingOnce that’s settled, you will receive £30 in free bets and a £10 casino bonusBoyleSports: Get £30 in free bets and a £10 casino bonus HERE*Not got a BoyleSports account? No Problem!Simply visit the BoyleSports website and register for your brand new account.Deposit at least a tenner and then place a tenner or more on any football betting market at odds of Evens or greater.Once that’s settled, you will receive £30 in free bets and a £10 casino bonus.You will also be eligible for BoyleSports’ amazing special, which offers all customers an extra 25% on their Bet Builder winnings – claim that HERE*BoyleSports: Get £30 in free bets and a £10 casino bonus HERE**18+. New UK customers (Excluding NI) only. £40 in FREE Bets (FB) as £30 in sports bets & a £10 casino bonus (CB). Min Deposit £10. Min stake £10. Min odds Evs. FB applied on 1st settlement of any qualifying bet. FB 7-day expiry. 1 FB offer per customer, household & IP address only. Account & Payment restrictions. 14 days to accept £10 CB, then active for 3 days. CB 5x wagering & max redeemable £100. Game restrictions apply. Cashed out/Free Bets won’t apply. 30 days to qualify. 18+. Digital customers only. Min Odds of (3/1). Max stake 20. Available on one bet per selected event. 25% Boost. Boost will be added once all selections have settled. Max boost payout £/€1,000. Offer does not apply to multiple bets. Free/void/cashed out bets won’t qualify. T&Cs apply.Remember to gamble responsiblyA responsible gambler is someone who:Establishes time and monetary limits before playingOnly gambles with money they can afford to loseNever chase their lossesDoesn’t gamble if they’re upset, angry or depressedGamcare – gamcare.org.ukGambleAware – GambleAware.orgRead our guide on responsible gambling practices.For help with a gambling problem, call the National Gambling Helpline on 0808 8020 133 or go to gamstop.co.uk to be excluded from all UK-regulated gambling websites. More

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    England Lionesses announce squad for Euro 2025 after Sarina Wiegman was rocked by THREE withdrawals days before

    ENGLAND manager Sarina Wiegman has named her 23-player squad for Euro 2025 as the Lionesses prepare to defend their title.Three years on from their first-ever European Championship triumph, the Lionesses head to Switzerland next month as one of the favourites.Sarina Wiegman has named her squad for Euro 2025Credit: GettyThe Lionesses are looking to defend their European titleCredit: GettyBut they will be missing three key players who contributed to that incredible Wembley success.Millie Bright, who captained the squad at the 2023 World Cup, made herself unavailable for selection earlier this week due to burnout.Fran Kirby announced her retirement from international football on Tuesday after learning that she would not be travelling to Switzerland.And goalkeeper Mary Earps hung up her gloves last month in a huge shock to both Wiegman and her team-mates.READ MORE ON THE LIONESSESDespite the absences, England approach the European Championship next month with a strong squad.Leah Williamson will captain the Lionesses for the second time at a major tournament.She will be joined by defenders Lucy Bronze, Alex Greenwood, Maya Le Tissier, Esme Morgan, Jess Carter, Niamh Charles and Lotte Wubben-Moy.Following the departure of Earps last month, Hannah Hampton will be England’s No1 this summer.Most read in FootballCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO BONUSES FROM £10 DEPOSITSKhiara Keating and Anna Moorhouse will be on hand in case the Chelsea ace gets injured.Georgia Stanway returned to the England squad last week following a five-month period on the sidelines with a knee injury.England Lionesses star hints at future career change as she shows off talent as a tattoo artist Leah Williamson is set to captain the squad againCredit: GettyShe is among the list of midfielders included, alongside Keira Walsh, Ella Toone, Grace Clinton and Jess Park.And in attack, Wiegman has picked Alessia Russo, Aggie Beever-Jones, Lauren Hemp, Beth Mead, Chloe Kelly and 19-year-old Michelle Agyemang.Despite being sidelined with a hamstring injury, Lauren James has also earned a call-up for the tournament.Out of the 23-player squad, 13 were part of the Lionesses’ Euro 2022-winning squad at Wembley.Meanwhile, seven players will be appearing at their first major tournament.Sophie Baggaley, Laura Blindkilde Brown, Missy Bo Kearns and Lucy Parker are all on the standby list.Discussing her selection, Wiegman said: “I know this is an exciting day, for the players and also for our fans and it underlines that the tournament is coming soon.”Telling the players they have made the squad is always a great moment. They will all give everything to help us make the country proud.”This group is a very well-balanced mix of players with multiple tournaments on their CVs and also those that will make their tournament debuts. I am excited to see what we are capable of this summer.Read More on The Sun”At the same time, I do feel for those that have just missed out. I can only name 23 but there are more players who have been so important to us on our journey to Switzerland. We would not be here without them.”As we look forward, we still have a month to go until we play the first game. After some important rest, we will all be working really hard to make sure we are ready to go on 5 July.”England squad for Euro 2025 in fullGoalkeepers:Hannah HamptonKhiara KeatingAnna MoorhouseDefenders:Lucy BronzeLotte Wubben-MoyJess CarterNiamh CharlesMaya Le TissierEsme MorganAlex GreenwoodLeah WilliamsonMidfielders:Grace ClintonJess ParkElla TooneGeorgia StanwayKeira WalshForwards:Lauren HempBeth MeadLauren JamesChloe KellyAggie Beever-JonesMichelle AgyemangAlessia Russo More

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    Robbie Keane’s hopes of dream first job in English football dashed as Middlesbrough rule out Premier League legend

    ROBBIE KEANE’S hopes of a first management job in English football have been dashed, SunSport understands.Middlesbrough brutally sacked ex-Manchester United midfielder Michael Carrick on Wednesday, after failing to make the play-offs again this season.Robbie Keane is not a contender for the Middlesbrough job, SunSport understandsCredit: GettyMichael Carrick was sacked by Boro this weekKeane, 44, was immediately named on the shortlist less than 24 hours after Carrick was axed.The Republic of Ireland and Tottenham legend is coming off a title-winning season with Hungarian side Ferencvaros.The season before he also lifted a title, taking the Israeli Premier League with Maccabi Tel Aviv, where he won the double.That was Keane’s second job as a head coach, having started out at Indian side ATK upon his retirement in 2018.READ MORE FOOTBALL NEWSDespite these latest reports, and some emerging in Ireland that he has actually rejected the job, SunSport understands that Keane is NOT and was never on Boro’s shortlist to become boss.The club have sounded out several potential candidates, including names that have already been touted such as Rob Edwards and Steve Cooper.There is also an interest in Danny Rohl, whose situation remains complicated at Sheffield Wednesday.SunSport understands that unless a huge name comes out of the left-field, Boro are likely to go with somebody already proven in English football management, which would rule Keane out.Most read in FootballCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO BONUSES FROM £10 DEPOSITSThe Irishman, 44, was No.2 to Jonathan Woodgate during the 2019/20 campaign but the pair were axed after a dire run led to them dropping to 21st in the Championship table.However, they are also in no rush to make an appointment with the squad not due to return for pre-season training for several more weeks.Middlesbrough fans will agree with Carrick sacking and there’s a perfect man ready to replace him Chairman Steve Gibson and head of football Kieran Scott are still letting the dust settle after axing Carrick and no new appointment is likely to be confirmed until at least the middle of next week.Former Championship-winning Nottingham Forest gaffer Cooper, out of work since he was sacked after 12 games at Leicester, is a top contender on the shortlist to replace Carrick.Carrick and his assistants Woodgate and Graeme Carrick – his younger brother – have also departed the club.The 43-year-old, who was the division’s longest-serving manager, led Boro from the 21st in the table in October 2022 to the play-offs.That was followed by an eighth-placed finish and a run to the League Cup semi-finals but, despite a positive first half of this season, they eventually ended a disappointing 10th.Keane was a Premier League great with Spurs, scoring 126 goals in 349 appearances, also playing for Liverpool, Aston Villa, West Ham, Leeds and Coventry.Middlesbrough have spent 15 of the last 16 seasons in the Championship.Steve Cooper has been linked with a shock return to management with Boro More

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    Arsenal sell forgotten star for £6.5m three years after he last played – and they could rake in more for him this summer

    ARSENAL have added around £6.5m to their summer transfer kitty after Nuno Tavares completed a switch to Lazio.The Portuguese full-back spent last season on loan at the Italian club – having also been loaned out by the Gunners to Marseille and Nottingham Forest over the past two seasons.Nuno Tavares has been sold to Lazio by ArsenalCredit: GettyThe full-back spent the last season with the Serie A giants on loanCredit: Shutterstock EditorialBoss Mikel Arteta was left unimpressed by the 25-year-old after making 22 Prem appearances in his debut 2021/22 campaign following an £8m move from Benfica.SunSport understands that within his Lazio loan deal, there was an obligation to buy should they not be relegated from Serie A.The Italian side ended up finishing seventh this term.With Lazio considering selling Tavares straight on this summer for an immediate profit – despite signing him up on a three-year deal – Arsenal would also benefit with a sell-on of up to 25 per cent.READ MORE ON ARSENALTavares is Arsenal’s first sale of the summer, expected to be one of many with defenders Jakub Kiwior, Oleksandr Zinchenko and Leandro Trossard linked with moves away.Kiwior is being looked at by several clubs in Italy, Zinchenko is being monitored by Borussia Dortmund and Trossard has admirers in Saudi Arabia.Both Jorginho and Kieran Tierney are leaving on free transfers, while Raheem Sterling and Neto are returning to their parent clubs after season-long loans.Arsenal are making room for several incomings in what Arteta has described as a “big summer”, which could see them splash £200m.Most read in FootballBEST ONLINE CASINOS – TOP SITES IN THE UKMidfielder Martin Zubimendi is on the brink of having his £51m move from Real Sociedad confirmed, with Thomas Partey also close to signing a new deal with his contract expiring this month.A No.9 is at the top of new sporting director Andrea Berta’s list, targeting £60m-valued Sporting Lisbon striker Viktor Gyokeres and £69m-valued Red Bull Leipzig forward Benjamin Sesko.David Raya reveals Arsenal career changed overnight following two-hour meeting Other areas are also in need of bolstering. Arsenal want a new No.2 to challenge David Raya. Espanyol’s £25m-valued Joan Garcia is of interest, but would need to compete with Barcelona for his signature.Join SUN CLUB for the Arsenal Files every Friday plusin-depth coverage and exclusives from The EmiratesA defender could also be needed, but Arteta is currently happy with his options in Zinchenko, Kiwior, Myles Lewis-Skelly, Riccardo Calafiori, Jurrien Timber, Ben White, William Saliba and Gabriel.Athletic Bilbao winger Nico Williams – worth around £50m – remains highly-rated by Arteta.But his sky-high wages are proving an issue with Arsenal unwilling to break their current financial structure. More

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    How will this summer’s transfer activity impact Dream Team in 2025/26?

    HARDCORE Dream Team managers know that it’s never too early to start planning.The dust has only just settled on the 2024/25 campaign but nothing drums up excitement for next season like the transfer window.Summer shake-upCredit: Dream TeamSeveral deals concerning Premier League clubs have already been complete and the rumour mill promises many more fresh faces in the coming months.So how will this summer’s transfer activity impact Dream Team in 2025/26?Matheus Cunha signed for Manchester United on June 1st and it will be interesting to see how popular he will be come Gameweek 1.The Brazilian forward averaged 8.2 points-per-game this season, a rate only bettered by Mohamed Salah and Erling Haaland, but his ownership stayed low (approximately 3%) throughout, not helped by some disciplinary issues.For all the Red Devils’ problems in recent years, they remain one of the biggest and most supported clubs in the world.There’s every chance Cunha will go from one of Dream Team’s most underrated assets to one of the most selected individuals in the game.The 26-year-old may be joined at Old Trafford by Bryan Mbeumo.Old Trafford bound?Credit: Shutterstock EditorialThe Cameroon international was nothing short of outstanding this season; he banked 337 points via 20 goals and 10 assists.Most read in FootballOnly Bruno Fernandes and Cole Palmer amassed more points among midfielders.However, Dream Team bosses will be aware that Man United have not qualified for Europe and so their players will have a relaxed schedule compared to counterparts at Liverpool, Arsenal, Newcastle, etc.Speaking of the newly-crowned champions, the Reds wasted no time in replacing Trent Alexander-Arnold with Jeremie Frimpong.There aren’t many defenders more attack-minded than Real Madrid’s new Galactico but the Dutch wing-back is one of them.A key player for Bayer Leverkusen under Xabi Alonso, Frimpong registered 63 goal involvements over the last three seasons!Whether he will be Liverpool’s starting right-back in a back four remains to be seen but his attacking pedigree is likely to make him a popular man from the get-go.Wirtz is said to be keen on LiverpoolCredit: GettyArne Slot may acquire another Leverkusen gem in Florian Wirtz, if an astronomical fee can be agreed.The 22-year-old has racked up goals and assists for fun in the last two years and gaffers didn’t shy away from backing him in Dream Team Euros last summer, when he impressed in tandem with Jamal Musiala for Germany.Adding a natural talent like Wirtz to this successful Liverpool team would certainly be a tempting prospect but he is likely to warrant a high starting price for Gameweek 1 if the transfer happens.Much like with Alexander-Arnold, Dream Team managers will be sad to see Kevin De Bruyne go – both players have provided lorry-loads of points in recent years.It will be very interesting to see what size waves a new-look Manchester City midfield will make in 2025/26.Go Dutch!Credit: GettyIf rumours are to be believed, Tijani Reijnders is on his way from Milan with Lyon winger Rayan Cherki said to be another target for Pep Guardiola.The former is an all-rounder in the middle of the park who has the attributes to be a keen bonus point collector while the latter is very much a final-third threat – he’s coming off 32 goal involvements in 2024/25.Elsewhere, Liam Delap’s switch to Chelsea is an intriguing one.The 22-year-old scored 12 goals in the top flight this term, a decent effort as the spearhead of an Ipswich outfit not equipped for the brutal demands of the Premier League.He can expect plenty more service at Stamford Bridge as the Blues ranked third for shots and xG in the league.Add in European commitments and Delap could score plenty but only if he establishes himself as the regular starting striker, which isn’t guaranteed at this stage.Delap should benefit from increased service at ChelseaCredit: GettyGaffers may be spoiled for choice up top if Benjamin Sesko and/or Viktor Gyokeres arrive on these shores.Arsenal are keen on a proper No9 while Liverpool and Man United may also be interested in more firepower, depending on their other business.Gyokeres in particular has been obscenely prolific for Sporting CP having scored 97 goals in all competitions across the last two seasons!Dream Team managers will have new options between the sticks too.Caoimhin Kelleher will be Brentford’s first-choice goalkeeper next season following his move from Anfield, with Mark Flekken having gone to Leverkusen.The Irishman averaged an impressive 5.3 points-per-game this season when Alisson was unavailable.He may be a busy boy in West London as Flekken was forced to make more saves (159) than anyone else this term.Kelleher will be a popular pick next season if priced fairlyCredit: RexA stone’s throw away, Mike Maignan is being linked with a transfer to Chelsea.Read More on The SunEnzo Maresca is desperate for a reliable keeper and France’s No1 may fit the bill.Needless to say, we will take a closer look at the most notable new arrivals closer to the Gameweek 1 deadline. 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    Argentina lined up to play controversial friendly in RUSSIA this year despite Fifa ban

    ARGENTINA are set to play Russia in an international friendly this November, according to reports.The Russian national team has largely been shunned since the country’s invasion of Ukraine in 2022.Lionel Messi is currently on international duty with ArgentinaCredit: GettyRussia were kicked out of the 2022 World Cup, and have been banned by Fifa ever since.Argentine football reporter Gaston Edul claimed last month that a meeting could be on the cards.And further reports from Telegram in Russia suggest that a game is in the works for the November international break.Such a deal would see the world champions travel to Moscow’s Luzhniki Stadium for a match.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLA preliminary agreement has reportedly been agreed, with the Luzhniki having been reserved for dates between November 10 and 18.Should the match go ahead, it is unlikely that big stars such as Lionel Messi will participate.That’s because Western sponsors would likely be uncomfortable with their partners playing in Russia.Russia’s ban has seen them not play in Fifa or Uefa competitions since 2021.Most read in FootballBEST ONLINE CASINOS – TOP SITES IN THE UKRussia played Grenada in a friendly back in MarchCredit: GettyRussia’s last competitive game came against Croatia nearly four years agoCredit: GettyTheir last competitive match was a 1-0 defeat at Croatia on November 14, 2021.They have since participated in 16 friendlies, primarily played in Moscow.Donald Trump claims letting Russia qualify for World Cup 2026 could be ‘incentive’ to end Ukraine warRussia’s opponents have included Qatar, Iraq, Cameroon and Serbia.US president Donald Trump recently claimed that participation in the 2026 World Cup could be an incentive for Russia to end their invasion of Ukraine.During a chat with Fifa president Gianni Infantino, Trump, 78, was at first not even aware that Russia were banned.He asked: “I didn’t know that. Is that right?”To which Infantino replied: “That is right.”They are banned for the time being from playing but we hope that something happens and peace will happen so that Russia can be readmitted.”Read More on The SunTrump then said: “That’s possible. Hey, that could be a good incentive, right? We want to get them to stop. We want them to stop.”Five thousand young people a week are being killed – it’s not even believable.”Donald Trump met with Gianni Infantino last monthCredit: Reuters More

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    How Chelsea’s £30million transfer signing Liam Delap can reinvigorate ex-Man City pal Cole Palmer in Blues masterplan

    CHELSEA are ready to rock and roll thanks to Liam and Cole.Blues ‘brothers’ Liam Delap and Cole Palmer were made in Manchester, at City’s academy, but have been reunited at Stamford Bridge.Liam Delap (left) and Cole Palmer celebrate a goal for Manchester City’s academy sideCredit: AlamyDelap has joined Palmer at Chelsea for £30millionCredit: GettyAnd £30million Delap, who netted 12 Premier League goals last season for relegated Ipswich, is the perfect striker for Enzo Maresca’s Masterplan.He can reinvigorate Palmer – and if this pair start firing, opposition defences will have to build a Wonderwall to stop them.They will even be side by side with shirt numbers – Delap has taken No9 and Palmer is now No10.Palmer is delighted Delap has opted to join the Blues.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLHe said: “I’m excited to play with him. I was messaging him asking If he was coming and that.“I played with him at Under 18s, 21s. We went to the first team together.“‘He’s a great striker, one of the best in the Premier League. You can see from last season.“So I think he’ll help us a lot and hopefully score lots of goals.”Most read in FootballCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO BONUSES FROM £10 DEPOSITSWhen the Blues signed Palmer, 23, for £42.5m, in what now looks like a cut-price deal, not many knew the talent that they had on their hands – but anyone who had watched City’s youth sides knew, including the club’s former academy coach Maresca.Delap, 22, can play a vital role for the Blues – he’s electric with his pace, direct running and movement. ‘To do what-‘ – Cole Palmer left confused as he’s asked to name his Premier League Mount RushmoreHe starred alongside ‘secret agent’ Romeo Lavia and Palmer in the youth team under Maresca, his understanding with the latter potentially being what will make him such a potent threat next season.But it will also improve Palmer, who tailed off last season despite netting 15 Prem goals.It might seem like it’s half the world away, but in one City Under-21 game against Spurs, they ran out 6-1 winners with Delap hitting a hat-trick, Palmer scoring twice and Lavia netting the other.Delap and Palmer wasn’t always a Harry Kane and Son Heung-min partnership where both would rack up huge goal contribution numbers – though that did happen enough.It was more about Delap’s movement and interplay allowing Palmer to be even more dangerous and get into the box with more ease.We’ve seen in games this season that because Palmer has been a lone threat at times, he can be doubled up on and nullified – but with Delap in the side that becomes much more difficult.In City’s youth team, Palmer, Felix Nmecha and Samuel Edozie benefited from Delap’s movement, as he would occupy the centre backs and allow Nmecha and Palmer to get shots off inside the box.In Manchester, Maresca knew how to get the best out of Delap by giving him the same kind of freedom Nicolas Jackson has been given up front, as he could drift wide or drop deep on the premise that when needed he would be in the right place at the right time to get the finishing touch.When you add the incoming Estevao Willian to that mix, as well as the ever-improving Noni Madueke and Enzo Fernandez – some might say they will be unstoppable.Read More on The SunIt will be interesting to see how the Blues go at the Club World Cup in America, which will hardly be an Oasis of calm.They will hope Liam and Cole have more success in the USA than Liam and Noel.Join SUN CLUB for the Chelsea Files every Tuesday plusin-depth coverage and exclusives from Stamford Bridge More