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      England legends send heartbreaking messages to Sven-Goran Eriksson as former Three Lions boss battles terminal cancer

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      A NUMBER of England players who starred under Sven-Goran Eriksson have sent heartfelt messages to him after he revealed his cancer battle.Eriksson, 76, revealed in January he had “at best a year” to live after being diagnosed with terminal pancreatic cancer.England legend sent heartfelt messages to former manager Sven-Goran ErikssonCredit: https://twitter.com/C4Sport/status/1771205197886562809?s=20Joe Cole was the first player to be shown in the Channel 4 interviewCredit: https://twitter.com/C4Sport/status/1771205197886562809?s=20Steven Gerrard sent his support before he sees Eriksson at Liverpool’s legends match with Ajax tomorrowCredit: https://twitter.com/C4Sport/status/1771205197886562809?s=20Ahead of England’s clash with Brazil tomorrow evening, he was shown a set of videos from some of the Three Lions stars who played under him in an interview with Channel 4 at his home in Sunne, Sweden.TNT Sports pundit Joe Cole, 42, was first in the tributes, recalling a heartwarming story from when he scored against Northern Ireland.The former Chelsea star said: “I just wanted to wish you all the very best and say thank you for all the memories and all the help in my career, making my dream come true playing for England at a World Cup twice.”I remember I scored against Northern Ireland and you came over after the game and said to me with a glass of wine or champagne in your hand, “finally, you’ve become a complete player.”READ MORE IN FOOTBALL”I was buzzing, it’s always nice to hear that from the manager.”Eriksson, who managed England between 2001 and 2006, then heard from ex-Manchester United star Paul Scholes, who said: “I just wanted to say it was an absolute pleasure to play for England for you.”Obviously we should have won something and done a little bit better than I actually did for you but I just wanted to say: ‘Hello Sven, I hope you’re doing okay and all the best for the recovery.'”2001 Ballon d’Or winner Michael Owen said: “I hope this finds you in good spirits, I hope you’re keeping fine and I hope you’re enjoying the current England team who are doing so well and, of course, we’re all looking forward to the European Championship in the summer.”Most read in FootballPaul Scholes sent his support but admitted they should have won something togetherCredit: https://twitter.com/C4Sport/status/1771205197886562809?s=20Michael Owen sent his best wishesCredit: https://twitter.com/C4Sport/status/1771205197886562809?s=20Liverpool legend Steven Gerrard, who will be managed by Eriksson as he fulfils a lifelong ambition of managing the Reds in their legends match with Ajax this weekend, said: “I just wanted to send you my best wishes, send you my love and support.”I’ve been thinking about you a lot lately and I’m really looking forward to seeing you next week as you’re the gaffer at Anfield. It will be really special.Biggest football kit fails after controversy over new England shirt”I’m just trying to get the body in good condition so I can last the 90 minutes!”Sky Sports pundit Gary Neville said: “I’m just sending you all my best wishes and thank you for all the support you gave me whilst with England. I’d love to be able to see you soon.”Owen Hargreaves added: “I just wanted to say ‘thank you’ for everything you did for me throughout my career, for believing in me when a lot of people didn’t.”You actually changed my career and changed my life in so many ways.”So I just wanted to say ‘thank you’, your support meant so much to me and I just wanted to wish you all the best. Lots of love, stay strong.”Eriksson appeared genuinely touched by the videos, calling them: “Fantastic”, before thanking commentator Steve Bower who was conducting the interview.READ MORE SUN STORIESHe added: “Say thank you to all of them.”Gary Neville said he hoped to see Eriksson soonCredit: https://twitter.com/C4Sport/status/1771205197886562809?s=20Owen Hargreaves said Eriksson ‘changed his career’Credit: https://twitter.com/C4Sport/status/1771205197886562809?s=20The 76-year-old appeared genuinely touched by the all the messagesCredit: https://twitter.com/C4Sport/status/1771205197886562809?s=20Watch England v Brazil from 6pm live on Channel 4, tomorrow. More

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      Inside the non-league club in the seventh tier with link to popular Channel 4 show watched in nearly 100 countries

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      CHESHAM UNITED are excelling on and off the pitch this season thanks to a sprinkling of stardust.Comedian Alex Horne joined his local club’s board in 2022, bringing extra publicity to the seventh-tier side.
      Alex Horne stars on popular show Taskmaster alongside Greg DaviesCredit: PA
      Chesham United are excelling on and off the pitchCredit: INSTAGRAM / @cheshamunitedfc
      The Taskmaster star was offered the opportunity to get involved by chairman Peter Brown, and jumped at the chance.
      And non-league defences have subsequently been taken to task, with Chesham sitting pretty at the top of Southern League Premier South.
      “I didn’t really know what it meant,” Channel 4 star Horne told The Athletic.
      “But I had to be declared a fit and proper person. I’ve never really had a job where you have to be serious, but I quite enjoy it.”
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      While The Generals have excelled on the pitch this season, Horne’s largest contributions have come in matters off it.
      Chesham sold just 30 replica shirts last season, but with their increased exposure have so far managed to flog 1,200 this time around.
      Horne, 45, explained: “We sell the shirts in the club shop and website but also on Taskmaster’s site.
      “The club takes all the profits. We don’t take anything from it. The production company Avalon have been great and understanding.
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      “It’s not a bad thing to be involved in a non-league side.”
      The Generals have averaged crowds of 557 for their home league games this season.
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      Boosting attendances have been Taskmaster fans from overseas, with the show watched in over 100 countries.
      On the extent of Horne’s commercial impact, chairman Brown revealed: “He’s publicised the club to a level that we’ve never seen before.
      “This is the States, Europe, Australia, New Zealand. Everyone’s buying Chesham United shirts because of Taskmaster, because it’s Alex Horne.
      “He’s such a likeable chap. He gets on and does things so quietly.”
      Chesham enjoyed a run to the FA Cup first round proper this term, attracting a near-3,000 sell-out for their match against Maidstone – pocketing £45,000 in the process.
      Horne has also raised funds by performing in the club’s Chess Suite, but is keen to stress that despite his involvement, Chesham are definitely not another Wrexham.
      On comparisons with the Welsh side, owned by Hollywood superstars Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney, Horne adds: “It comes up quite a lot.
      “It’s quite annoying, though. I’m a big fan of the programme and find what they’re doing really good — but they put in millions of pounds. This is not that. Also, they are a sleeping giant.”
      On how he does make a difference, Horne added: “Instead of just saying, ‘Here’s a million pounds’ — which I couldn’t afford to do — it’s more about contributing to things where all the money goes to the club, so that’s suddenly thousands of pounds.
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      “The aim isn’t really to get into the Football League, it’s about making Chesham a more fun place, which it is at the moment.
      “It’s about being a fully functioning football club that’s part of the community. That’s the positive thing.”
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      Fans say ‘surely he’s made that up’ as Channel 4’s Dion Dublin ‘invents new word’ during England’s North Macedonia draw

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      DION DUBLIN had fans baffled as he was accused of “inventing new words” while performing his commentary duties.The former Coventry and Aston Villa striker was calling the action on England’s 1-1 draw in North Macedonia for Channel Four.
      Dion Dublin was accused of ‘making up’ new words while commentating on EnglandCredit: Getty
      Grealish scores his disallowed goal after getting in the ‘POMO’
      Another ex-Premier League star, Joe Cole, had earlier got viewers talking regarding his outfit choice as he performed punditry duties from pitchside.
      However, shortly after Jack Grealish had a goal disallowed for offside it was Dublin’s turn to get trolled on social media.
      Man City ace Grealish had fired home a cross at the backpost before VAR ruled it out – but Dublin’s use of the old school “POMO” phrase left those tuning in bamboozled.
      And some even believed that he had simply made up the acronym – which stands for position of maximum opportunity in old school football chat – on the spot.
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      “What the f*** is Dion Dublin about? POMO? Have a word with yourself,” said one viewer on social media.
      Another said: “Dion Dublin ‘Pomo’ WTF are you talking about?”
      A fellow viewer wrote: “Just heard Dion Dublin say ‘POMO – Position of maximum opportunity. Surely he’s just made that up.”
      “Pomo? Did Dion Dublin really just say that,” asked another.
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      Bemused viewers continued to ask the same thing, with another tweet saying: “Did Dion Dublin just say POMO?”
      “Dion Dublin needs to get in the bin. ‘POMO’ is not a real thing,” claimed a fellow Ch4 viewer.
      Despite the saying being used by veteran coaches for decades, the terminology still seemed to go way over the heads of today’s football fans.
      “POMO? Dion Dublin strikes again. Never heard that saying in my lifetime,” wrote another.
      As another said: “Dion Dublin just making up his own acronyms now, POMO otherwise known as Position of maximum opportunity.” More

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      Jules Breach keeps her cool in awkward live TV moment as supporters sing X-rated song and fans call it ‘match highlight’

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      JULES BREACH kept her cool while presenting on Channel 4 as England fans sang an X-rated chant about the channel.The presenter was alongside Joleon Lescott and Joe Cole during the broadcaster’s coverage of England’s clash with North Macedonia.
      X-rated chants could be heard coming from the England fans during Channel 4’s coverageCredit: Channel 4
      Jule Breach was able to keep her coolCredit: PA
      There was little for fans to chant about on the pitch as the Three Lions laboured to a 1-1 draw at the Toše Proeski Arena.
      After the game, the visiting fans were held back and kept themselves busy as they chanted at the Channel 4 punditry team.
      Chants of “Channel 4 is f**king s**t” were picked up on the broadcaster’s microphones, but Jules remained cool and continued with the post-match analysis.
      Fans spotted the moment and flocked to social media.
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      One fan posted: “England away fans chanting ‘Channel 4 is f**king s**t’ during the post-match analysis is the highlight of the international break.”
      A second joked: “Fair play to Joleon Lescott trying his best not to laugh.”
      A third wrote: “Those pesky, lovable scamps, they’re just so witty.”
      A fourth commented: “This is better than the 90s.”
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      A fifth said: “This is funny tbf.”
      Another added: “Best entertainment of the night was the chants.”
      England fell behind in the first half after Rico Lewis was harshly adjudged to have fouled Bojan Miovski in the box.
      Enis Bardhi fired past Jordan Pickford after seeing his initial penalty saved.
      England drew themselves level in the second half as Harry Kane made an instant impact off the bench as he forced an own-goal from Jani Atanasov.
      The result did see England confirm their spot as a top seed for the Euro 2024 draw on December 2. More

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      Fans joke ‘can’t decide if Joe Cole is setting up removals company or off down the market?’ with outfit for England game

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      JOE COLE’S outfit choice led to some cheeKy jibes from Channel Four viewers during England’s game against North Macedonia.The former England, Chelsea and West Ham star was one of the broadcaster’s pundits alongside Joleon Lescott for the Three Lions’ final Euro qualifier.
      Joe Cole’s outfit choice for the trip to North Macedonia had viewers talkingCredit: Reuters
      He was part of Channel 4’s coverage of the game along with Joleon Lescott and Jules BreachCredit: Reuters
      Jules Breach was on presenting duties for C4 – but it was the 42-year-old that got most fans talking before the game.
      The weather conditions were freezing at the Tose Proesk Arena in Skopje.
      Cole decided to wrap-up warm for the occasion as he worked from pitchside, donning a flat cap and a light brown mac jacket.
      And his clothing attire soon had viewers talking on social media as they quickly took the mick out of the ex-Liverpool man.
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      One wrote: “Can’t decide if Joe Cole is setting up a removals company or off down the market?”
      “I wish Joe Cole would take that hat off,” commented another X user.
      “Joe Cole dressed like he’s on his way to a Mike Reid convention after the game,” read another response.
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      A fellow fan said: “Joe Cole looks like he’s just off to work on his fruit and veg stall.”
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      As another jokingly begged: “Please take that hat off Joe Cole so I can take you seriously.”
      Cole, who also works as a pundit for TNT Sports, won 56 caps for England and scored ten goals.
      Viewers were quick to take the mick out of his hat and mac jacketCredit: Channel 4 More

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      Cole Palmer forced to prod Channel 4 presenter Jules Breach on live TV in awkward moment after England’s win over Malta

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      COLE PALMER was forced to prod Channel 4 presenter Jules Breach live on TV in an awkward moment after his England debut.The 21-year-old Chelsea star broke former boss Pep Guardiola’s heart with a dramatic late penalty to earn the Blues a 4-4 draw against Manchester City at Stamford Bridge last Sunday.
      Cole Palmer was awkwardly left hanging by Jules Breach on Channel 4Credit: Channel 4
      That was Palmer’s fourth goal for the Blues since his arrival from the City on a seven-year contract on September 1.
      Aside from his form on the pitch, Chelsea fans have been falling in love with their new ace after a number of funny moments off the park.
      He amusingly stunned Sky Sports Monday Night Football’s interviewer with his brutal advice to hat-trick hero Nicolas Jackson following the 4-1 win at Tottenham.
      Palmer’s performances for Chelsea were rewarded with a first call-up to England’s senior squad.
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      But he was then involved in another highly-entertaining moment where he was labelled “the funniest guy alive” after team-mate Conor Gallagher was left shocked at seeing him on England duty.
      Now Cole found himself caught up in ANOTHER hilarious scene after coming off the bench in England’s 2-0 win over Malta last night to win his first cap.
      Channel 4 were covering the game with the much-loved Breach leading the presenting duties alongside ex-Three Lions aces Joe Cole, Joleon Lescott and Jermain Defoe as pundits. 
      Following the final whistle, Palmer joined the foursome at pitchside to discuss his memorable moment.
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      And after the interview he shook hands with Cole, Lescott and Defoe – but was brutally left hanging by Breach.
      The host had already turned away to continue her presenting duties, but while she was talking, Palmer prodded her on the side to get her attention for a handshake as the trio of pundits burst out laughing.

      And after Channel 4 shared the clip on social media, fans soon started jumping in to the comments.
      “He is just too funny,” said one as another said: “I just love this guy.”
      “Man’s sooooo funny,” declared a fellow viewer while another called it “truly awkward”.
      Even Breach herself got involved on X, sharing the clip and captioning it along with a series of laughing emojis with: “Almost* left him hanging.”
      After his impressive cameo from the bench, Palmer will be hoping for more action under Gareth Southgate when England head to North Macedonia on Monday.
      Cole Palmer is forced to prod Jules Breach to get her attentionCredit: Channel 4
      Cole Palmer FINALLY gets his handshake
      Cole Palmer was handed his England debut last night in the 2-0 win over MaltaCredit: Rex More

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      England vs Malta blighted by tech issues as fans fear ‘nuke threat’ and commentary disappears

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      ENGLAND fans fumed as Channel 4’s coverage of the match against Malta suffered a massive blunder.Harry Kane had just put the Three Lions 2-0 up when the broadcaster experienced a tech issue.
      Channel 4’s coverage of England suffered a tech issue
      Viewers saw TV coverage cut to a “test” screen with a loud bleeping noise over the top.
      This only lasted a few seconds before the video feed was restored.
      However, fans were then left without commentary of the match.
      Another brief blackout would follow before all the technical issues were resolved.
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      Reacting to the technical issue, one fan said: “I thought that was the end of the world nuke video prank thingy but for real there. Life flashed before my eyes. Cheers Channel 4.”
      A second said: “Channel 4 having a shocker.”
      A third said: “What’s happened here someone unplugged something?”
      Another said: “Oops! Someone tried to take Channel 4 off air??”
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      A fifth said: “Channel 4 just gave me a f***ing heart attack thought the bombs where dropping.”
      While a sixth said: “The only best part of the entire game was the TV Test Card. I thought WWIII was going to begin. Channel 4 why did you have to stop the TV Test Card? I was enjoying that.”
      A seventh fan joked: “And in a moment of clarity, someone at channel 4 has unplugged Dion Dublin.”
      Eagle-eyed fans had woken from their slumber of a dire first half when they spotted a paper aeroplane flying across their screen’s.
      Another exciting moment saw the fourth official sprint across the pitch to fix a linesman’s equipment.
      Declan Rice appeared to have put England 3-0 with a stunning goal before it was ruled out by VAR.
      England went into the half-time break 1-0 ahead despite not registering a single shot on target following an own goal from Enrico Pepe.
      The 2-0 win continues England’s unbeaten run in the Euro 2024 qualifiers. More

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      England aces take part in Great British Bake Off special – but who ended up with a soggy bottom?

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      ENGLAND’S stars were hoping their biscuits would rise to the occasion when Paul Hollywood judged them for a Great British Bake Off special.But it looks as though a few ended up with soggy bottoms.
      Some of England’s finest footballers have had a go at their own version of Bake OffCredit: Channel 4 / Lee Brown
      Merseyside born Paul Hollywood bonded with Liverpool starlet Trent Alexander ArnoldCredit: Getty
      Kieran Trippier, 33, Declan Rice, 24, Jordan Henderson, 33, and Trent Alexander-Arnold, 25, were given just 35 minutes to bake and decorate a gingerbread masterpiece in the style of their football hero.
      Right back Trippier opted for England’s second highest goal scorer, Wayne Rooney, while midfielder Rice selected former captain John Terry.
      Fellow midfielder Henderson went for Paul Gascoigne and Alexander-Arnold chose Steven Gerrard.
      Merseyside-born Paul, 57, joked as he strolled into the Bake Off tent to set the challenge: “If you play for Liverpool you should probably win.
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      “The rest of you, good luck!”
      The one-off Bake Off special will air at 5.30pm on Channel 4 Sport’s YouTube page ahead of this afternoon’s England v Malta game.
      The one-off Bake Off special will air at 5.30pm on Channel 4’s Sport’s Youtube page ahead of this afternoon’s England v Malta gameCredit: Channel 4 / Lee Brown
      Jordan Henderson’s Bake of Paul GascoigneCredit: Channel 4 / Lee Brown
      Legendary entertainer Paul Gascoigne made 57 England capsCredit: News Group Newspapers Ltd
      Trent Alexander-Arnold’s Bake of Steven GerrardCredit: Channel 4 / Lee Brown
      Iconic Liverpool centre midfielder Steven Gerrard made 114 England appearancesCredit: PA:Press Association
      Kieran Trippier’s Bake of Wayne RooneyCredit: Channel 4 / Lee Brown
      Wayne Rooney is England’s second top goal scorer with 119 capsCredit: PA:Press Association
      Declan Rice’s Bake of John TerryCredit: Channel 4 / Lee Brown
      Stalwart defender John Terry played 78 games for the Three LionsCredit: Reuters More