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      What are the lyrics for God Save the King and is it both the England and UK national anthem?

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      ENGLAND are heading into the World Cup this winter in Qatar with hopes of winning the competition.The Three Lions are renowned for belting rousing renditions of national anthem ‘God Save the Queen’ before games.
      England will line up to sing God Save the King at the World Cup
      But following The Queen’s passing in September, her son Prince Charles became King.
      The England team will now sing ‘God Save the King’ at the World Cup instead.
      What are the words to God Save the King?
      God Save the King has three verses, with only the first one sung at sports events.
      The lyrics are as follows:
      God save our gracious King!Long live our noble King!God save the King!Send her victorious,Happy and glorious,Long to reign over us:God save the King!
      O Lord our God arise,Scatter her enemies,And make them fall:Confound their politics,Frustrate their knavish tricks,On Thee our hopes we fix:God save us all.
      Thy choicest gifts in store,On her be pleased to pour;Long may she reign:May she defend our laws,And ever give us cause,To sing with heart and voice,God save the King!
      Is God Save the King the British national anthem?
      God Save the King is the de facto national anthem of the United Kingdom.
      It is sung at all events in which the country is represented, however no national anthem has official status as the UK has never passed a national anthem law.
      Is God Save the King the English national anthem?
      God Save the King is normally taken to be the English national anthem.
      But in actual fact, England doesn’t have a national anthem at all.
      The issue has been debated in parliament before, with many believing that English sports teams should have a unique song to sing at events.
      Most sports teams representing England will sing God Save the King before events.
      Is Jerusalem or God Save the King the English national anthem at the Commonwealth Games?
      The English team sing Jerusalem at the Commonwealth Games.
      It has been used officially since 2010 after a public vote.
      Previously, England athletes sang Land of Hope and Glory at the Commonwealth Games.
      The poet William Blake created the lyrics to Jerusalem in 1804, with Hubert Parry adding music in 1916.
      The English boxers are hoping to bring medals homeCredit: PA:Press Association
      What are the lyrics to Jerusalem?
      And did those feet in ancient timeWalk upon England’s mountains green?And was the holy lamb of GodOn England’s pleasant pastures seen?
      And did the countenance divineShine forth upon our clouded hills?And was Jerusalem builded hereAmong those dark satanic mills?
      Bring me my bow of burning gold!Bring me my arrows of desire!Bring me my spear: o clouds unfold!Bring me my chariots of fire!
      I will not cease from mental fight;Nor shall my sword sleep in my handTill we have built JerusalemIn England’s green and pleasant land.
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      Who is Kyle Walker’s wife Annie Kilner, did they break up and do they have children?

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      KYLE WALKER ties the knot with long-time girlfriend Annie Kilner, despite scoring a number of own goals in his relationship.Here’s all you need to know about the England star’s wife.
      Kyle Walker and girlfriend Annie Kilner were together for over nine yearsCredit: Annie Kilner : Instagram
      Who is Kyle Walker’s wife Annie Kilner?
      Annie Kilner and Kyle Walker started dating in their teens.
      The brunette beauty said about the cheeky chap, whose tweet in the 2018 World Cup about Harry Maguire went viral: “When we started going out it was love at first sight.”
      They were together for over nine years before splitting in May 2019.
      Walker was dumped by Annie after reality star Laura Brown opened up about romps in the England ace’s £200k Bentley.
      Since then, the England ace has been embroiled in a number of steamy encounters – culminating in a coronavirus lockdown sex party with two hookers in April 2020.
      Walker bedded Lauryn Goodman last summer and became a dad for the fourth time – but Annie branded him “gutless” after he broke the news over the phone.
      Annie was spotted supporting Kyle and England at the 2018 World CupCredit: Getty – Contributor
      The glamourous Wag has three children with WalkerCredit: Annie Kilner : Instagram

      Brave Annie told a friend: “He’s a fool for risking his family for this. When he told me I was heartbroken. I also felt physically sick. All the air in your body leaves you.
      “My world completely caved in on me in that second.
      “It was the worst-case scenario, the one thing I dreaded most but knew was possible, given his track record with women.
      “I couldn’t believe what I was hearing. Not only had he cheated on me but she was pregnant with his baby.”
      And SunSport revealed how Annie has held secret talks with lawyers over a share of Walker’s £30million fortune.
      However, the couple got married at the beginning of 2022, putting their troubles behind them.
      The England star proposed last year with a £250,000 engagement ring.
      Annie Kilner wanted a little girl as she felt outnumbered with three boys and KyleCredit: Paul Edwards – The Sun
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      Do they have any children?
      Annie and Kyle have three sons together: Roman, Riaan and Reign.
      Annie had expressed that she’d quite like a girl, telling OK! Magazine: “I really want a little girl. I love my boys, but I’d really like a daughter as I’m outnumbered in this house.”
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      Who is England star Jordan Pickford’s wife Megan Davison?

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      JORDAN Pickford is well known as a England footy hero.Wife Megan Davison is a regular fixture at the goalkeeper’s matches – and she’s set to support her man in Qatar for the World Cup.
      Megan Davison is the stunning wife of Jordan PickfordCredit: Reuters
      Who is Megan Davison?
      Megan, who is the wife of Jordan Pickford, graduated from the University of Sunderland last year.
      The pair met when they were at school and have reportedly been together since they were 14.
      And she moved to Liverpool with him following his transfer to Everton in 2017.
      She travelled to the World Cup to support her fella and she has been spotted in the stands at every match.
      Megan with her husband
      She even dug out her England jersey for the final group stage match against Belgium.
      Megan was snapped wearing a huge diamond ring, before the couple finally married in March 2020.
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      When she’s not cheering on the goalkeeper, she is bombarding her Instagram followers with stunning snaps.
      The blonde stunner has amassed over 51,700 followers on the social media site.
      Do they have any children?
      Yes they do – a baby boy.
      Megan gave birth on February 17, 2019 to a boy named Arlo George.
      The couple once shared a touching and hilarious photo of the newborn’s baby grow, which read “My daddy likes to… ‘Get the rave on!’, a catchphrase that has stuck with Pickford since his days at Burton Albion in 2013. More

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      Is Arsenal vs Brighton on TV? Kick-off time, team news EFL Carabao Cup third-round clash

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      ARSENAL host Brighton in the Carabao Cup as the Gunners look to continue their impressive run of form today.The Seagulls have put together and a similar run of form at the start of the season, which sees them sit 6th in the Premier League table.
      Arsenal players celebrate after the final whistle of the English Premier League football match against ChelseaCredit: AFP
      Brighton celebrate a late winner against Wolves in Premier League actionCredit: Rex
      However, league form could go out the window as the Carabao Cup comes round.
      And we’ve got all the details ahead of the clash between Mikel Arteta’s Arsenal and Brighton.
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      When is Arsenal vs Brighton?

      The Gunners host Brighton TODAY, Wednesday, November 9.
      Scheduled to kick-off at 7:45pm, Arsenal will be looking to progress to the fourth round.
      The Emirates Stadium will host the affair, with a capacity of 60,250 in the venue.

      Is Arsenal vs Brighton on TV?

      Unfortunately, Arsenal vs Brighton is not televised in the UK.
      However, you can keep up to date with all the action from north London in our live blog.

      What is the latest team news?
      Long-term absentee Emile Smith Rowe will be missing for the Gunners once more as he battles an ongoing groin issue.
      Aside from this, Takehiro Tomiyasu is the only doubt after not being involved in Arsenal’s victory over Chelsea.
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      Matt Turner is ready to take his place in goal as Aaron Ramsdale’s understudy has recovered from an ongoing issue.
      As for the visitors, Jakub Moder remains sidelined as he recovers from a long-term knee injury.
      There could be a lot of rotation for the Seagulls as fringe players look to earn their way into Roberto De Zerbi’s plans this season, with no other injury concerns going into the match.
      Latest odds
      Arsenal to win – 8/13
      Draw – 29/10
      Brighton to win – 4/1
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      Who is England assistant manager Steve Holland, and when did he take up the role?

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      STEVE HOLLAND is part of Gareth Southgate’s backroom staff at England following a successful spell with Chelsea.And now the assistant boss will be a part of an important England World Cup campaign in Qatar.  Credit: PA:Press Association
      Steve Holland (r) has become become Gareth Southgate’s No.2
      Who is Steve Holland and did he play football?
      Born in Stockport in 1970, he came through the academy at Derby County until his late teens, when, after a bad injury, he was told that he would be released.
      He had short stints playing professional football for the likes of Bury and semi-pro for Northwich Victoria but, aged 21, Holland decided to go into coaching.
      Holland was appointed as a youth coach at Crewe Alexandra in 1992, aged 22 by Dario Gradi, who had coached Holland as a schoolboy – and he has never looked back.
      Holland was highly thought of by a succession of managers at ChelseaCredit: Getty Images
      Has Steve Holland ever managed before?
      He took charge of Crewe in 2007 having been academy director, working for the Alex for 17 years. But he left the role 18 months later, and left the club in December 2008.
      While at Crewe, Holland completed the UEFA English Pro Licence coaching award and went on to complete the LMA-PFA Certificate in applied Management at Warwick University in 2009 – making him one of the top coaches around.
      And that served him in good stead when he was named reserve team boss at Chelsea in August 2009, winning the Premier Reserve League for the 1st time since 1994.
      He moved up to the first team under Andre Villas-Boas in 2011 and has been assistant manager there, and even took charge on a caretaker basis for the Premier League fixture against Sunderland when Jose Mourinho left in December 2015.
      Gareth Southgate takes charge of England training at St Georges’ Park with his trusted assistant HollandCredit: Reuters
      How long has Steve Holland been in the England setup?
      In August 2013, Holland was appointed assistant manager to the new England Under 21s manager Gareth Southgate, working alongside his duties at Stamford Bridge.
      But following the appointment of Southgate as the caretaker of the England national football team on 27 September 2016, when Sam Allardyce resigned after one game due to an ongoing scandal, Holland also became assistant manager for the senior level on an interim basis.
      The 46-year-old left his role with the Blues to join the international setup full-time.
      Southgate said: “If we want to be successful then we have to employ the best people and for me, Steve is the best.”
      Who is Steve Holland working alongside at England?
      The main man is of course former Aston Villa, Crystal Palace and Middlesbrough defender Southgate, who got the job full time in November 2016.
      Holland will also be working with goalkeeping coach Martyn Margetson. The Welsh former Manchester City stopper joined the setup in August, having been poached from Wales’ national team by Allardyce.
      One man Holland won’t be working with is former assistant boss, and long-time friend of Allardyce Sammy Lee, who Southgate ousted as he builds his own setup. More

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      How much does Gareth Southgate earn as England manager, how old is he and when did he start managing Three Lions?

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      GARETH SOUTHGATE is taking charge of England for the third time at a major tournament.The Three Lions are preparing for another World Cup campaign in Qatar, following their semi-final exit in 2018.
      Gareth Southgate is determined for his men to write their own historyCredit: Getty Images – Getty
      How much does Gareth Southgate earn as England manager?
      Gareth Southgate signed a new contract with England last year and his wage is said to be around the £5m-a-year mark.
      Previous boss Sam Allardyce signed up for £3m, Roy Hodgson took home a little more at £3.5m-a-year, whilst infamous flop Fabio Capello pocketed a cool £6m.
      Sven Goran-Eriksson landed a whopping £4.5m and Steve McClaren £2.5m every 12 months.
      Southgate was promoted from his position as under-21 boss and earns £1.7m-a-year in his role.
      How old is he?
      SOUTHGATE only hung up his playing boots in 2006 and enjoyed a nine-year spell in the England side.
      He managed Middlesbrough from 2006 to 2009, before heading into that job with the England under-21s in 2013.
      Born in September 1970, he is currently 52 years old.
      When did he start managing Three Lions?
      AFTER the disaster of Euro 2016, England decided to turn to Sam Allardyce.
      But after he was dismissed after just ONE game, Southgate stepped in to take temporary charge in September 2017.
      He was officially appointed on November 30, 2016 and signed a four-year deal.
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      Bobby Fish boxing fight: Date, UK start time, live stream, TV channel

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      BOBBY FISH takes to the ring as part of the undercard for Deji and Floyd Mayweather’s main event in Dubai.
      The former WWE star made his debut in Impact Wrestling earlier in the year and will make his debut as a boxer before the year is out.
      Bobby Fish joined AEW Wrestling in 2021 but is now making his boxing debutCredit: AEW Wrestling
      With a career panning over 20 years, the 46-year-old has experience in kickboxing, which could hand him an advantage when he steps into the square circle.
      We have all the details on his fight as he faces Ghanaian Boateng Prempeh, who has two wins and three losses on his record already.
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      When is Fish vs Prempeh?

      Bobby Fish will take on Boateng Prempeh on Sunday, November 13.
      The event will be underway from 5pm UK time and 9pm local time and the fight could get underway from any time between 7pm-9pm.
      Taking place in Dubai, the Coco-Cola Arena will host the bout as part of the Deji vs Mayweather undercard.
      The arena can hold up to 17,000 spectators.

      What channel is it and can it be live streamed?

      Fish vs Prempeh will be shown live on DAZN PPV in the UK
      The action can be live streamed on the DAZN app, available for download onto your mobile and tablet devices.

      Floyd Mayweather faces Deji in the main eventCredit: Getty Images – Getty

      A subscription to DAZN costs £7.99-per-month.
      The event itself will cost an additional £16.99 for spectators to watch.

      Full Card
      While the entire card is yet to be confirmed, Tyson Fury’s brother, Tommy, will take on Paul Bamba.
      Another boxing brother will be on the card as Conor Benn’s brother Harley is in action against Faizan Anwar.

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      What has been said?
      Speaking at a Maryland Championship Wrestling event, Fish opened up on the event and revealed that he has already signed up for another fight.
      However, he admitted that he would prefer to fight in MMA rather than boxing.
      He said: “I mean, it’s a two-fight deal. So I’m definitely fighting twice.
      “This one has to be boxing. The next one, I would really like for it to be kickboxing or MMA because that’s what I’ve done. I’ve been doing martial arts since I was a kid and that’s what I love.” More

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      What is England’s biggest win and what is largest win in a World Cup match?

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      ENGLAND are gearing up for another World Cup campaign with the Qatar showpiece not far away now.The Three Lions were knocked out in the semi-final stage of the competition four years ago in Russia.
      Captain Harry Kane will be looking to add more goals to his World Cup tallyCredit: Reuters
      What is England’s biggest victory?
      The Three Lions biggest victory came way back in 1882.
      England beat Ireland 13-0 on February, 18 1882.
      In recent years, some of England’s best results have included and 8-0 win over San Marino in March 2013.
      Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain, Jermain Defoe, Ashley Young, Frank Lampard, Wayne Rooney and Daniel Sturridge scored in that one.
      In 1982, England beat Luxembourg 9-0.
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       What is the biggest win at a World Cup finals?
      England have historically not been very high scoring in World Cup tournaments.
      Thy have never scored more than THREE goals before today at a World Cup.
      They have achieved 3-0 wins against Denmark (2002), Paraguay and Poland (both 1986).
      What is the biggest win by any team at a World Cup?
      The biggest margin of victory at a World Cup finals is NINE. 
      This has been achieved three times – most recently in 1982 when Hungary beat El Salvador 10-1.
      Hungary beat South Korea 9-0 in 1954 and Yugoslavia overcame Zaire by the same scoreline in 1974.
      The biggest margin of victory in a qualifying match is quite a lot different however.
      In April, 2001 Australia took on American Samoa in a 2002 World Cup qualification (Oceanian zone) game.
      Australia came out 31-0 winners with Archie Thompson breaking a record for the most goals scored by an individual – 13. More