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      Wales vs Poland – Euro 2024 play-off final LIVE RESULT: Heartbreak as James has penalty saved to deny place in Germany

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      WALES’ dream of reaching Euro 2024 ended in heartbreak after Dan James had a decisive penalty saved by Wojciech Szczesny in the shootout.Neither side could be separated after 120 minutes, with Michal Probierz’s side booking their place in Germany on spot kicks.
      Match result: Wales 0-0 Poland (4-5 pens)
      Wales XI: Ward, Roberts, Mepham, Rodon, Davies, Williams, Ampadu, James, Johnson, Moore.
      Poland XI: Szczesny, Bednarek, Dawidowicz, Kiwior, Frankowski, Slisz, Zielinski, Piotrowski, Zalewski, Swiderski, Lewandowski. More

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      England 2-2 Belgium LIVE RESULT: Jude Bellingham’s last-gasp strike rescues draw for Three Lions – reaction

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      ENGLAND narrowly avoided defeat against Belgium thanks to Jude Bellingham’s late strike.Gareth Southgate’s side fell behind early on after Jordan Pickford’s huge error gifted Youri Tielemans the opener on 11 minutes.Ivan Toney marked his first England start with a goal from the penalty spot to make it 1-1 against the Red Devils.Tielemans bagged his second of the night just before half time after Belgium pounced on a mistake from Lewis Dunk for 2-1.With seconds remaining, Bellingham netted to make it 2-2 and spare his side’s blushes following a lacklustre performance from the Three Lions.
      Match result: England 2-2 Belgium
      England team: Pickford, Konsa, Stones, Dunk, Chilwell, Mainoo, Rice, Bowen, Bellingham, Foden, Toney
      Belgium team: Sels, Castagne, Debast, Vertonghen, Theate, Mangala, Onana, Tielemans, Trossard, Doku, Lukaku
      CASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERSThat’s all from Wembley Stadium.
      Four days. Two games. Seven goals. Injuries. Defensive errors. Late drama. Teenage sensations. Questionable punditry.
      It’s been like being gripped by a major summer tournament already.
      But the European Championships are still 11 weeks away – although they’re that much closer for Gareth Southgate now that he’s an international break further on in his preparations.
      It’s back to domestic matters now for England’s stars, and there’s plenty for the players to ponder before Germany 2024 becomes their main consideration.
      And it starts this coming weekend with a fresh round of Premier League fixtures, the peak of which is Manchester City’s clash with Arsenal on Sunday.
      As always, you can enjoy all the action here at SunSport so be sure to join us.
      Until then, thanks for reading and goodnight.
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      Before we go and book our flights to Berlin for July 14th, let’s recap on this evening’s entertainment with Charlie Wyett’s match report of England’s 2-2 draw with Belgium at Wembley.
      A defeat and a draw, some dodgy individual performances and even more injuries. If Gareth Southgate wanted a perfect warm-up for Euro 2024, then he certainly did not get it against Brazil and Belgium.Charlie WyettThe Sun

      Copy linkCopiedTeenager can be Mainoo man
      In the aftermath of Kobbie Mainoo’s full England debut, the teenage midfielder was labelled a future star by one of the world’s best.
      Jude Bellingham knows a thing or two about being talked up as a wonderkid,
      “[Kobbie Mainoo] was good tonight,” Bellingham told ITV.
      “I’m speaking like the old head and I know there’s a clamour [for him to be selected] and I’ve been there. But he is definitely a brilliant player and he will have a great future for Manchester United and, hopefully, for England too.”

      Copy linkCopiedJude delighted to silence critics
      Jude Bellingham fired a last-second England equaliser, and then admitted how pleased he was to have stopped the moaners.
      Speaking at the final whistle, the Real Madrid ace stated that he knew just how much flak Gareth Southgate and his squad would have received had they found themselves on the end of another defeat and so was eager to stop the moaning before it had begun.
      I enjoyed that goal because I knew the rubbish we would have got if we had lost two games on the bounce. You have to keep perspective with these games. There were a lot of lads making debuts, a lot of these boys I had never played with before. I thought we created a lot of chances and I’m happy I could make it up to the team, but we should have won it with the chances we made. I think these have been two games that will stand us in great stead going into the Euros.Jude BellinghamChannel 4

      Copy linkCopiedMatch stats from Wembley Stadium
      Thirteen of England’s 19 shots came in the second half as the hosts applied pressure on the Red Devils that eventually paid off.

      Copy linkCopiedFull time – England 2-2 Belgium
      It ends all-square at Wembley Stadium after Jude Bellingham’s last-gasp goal.
      Copy linkCopiedEngland 2-2 Belgium
      90+5. With almost the last kick of the game, Jude Bellingham equalises and spares England’s blushes!
      With Wembley having given up hope, a long free-kick from Pickford bounces around inside the area, and is eventually steered to the byline.
      Ollie Watkins keeps it alive, and with little on for James Maddison, the Tottenham man shows great creativity and composure to look up and pick out Bellingham back in the centre.
      One touch from the midfielder, and a comprehensive finish to boot and the Three Lions celebrate a draw.
      It won’t be the last time that this superstar comes to England’s rescue over the next decade.

      Copy linkCopiedAt the death!

      Copy linkCopiedEngland 1-2 Belgium
      90+2. Inside four minutes of stoppage time, and Lukebakio has the chance to seal a famous Belgian win but spoons over when the chance was laid on a plate from the right.
      Copy linkCopiedEngland 1-2 Belgium – Maddison yellow card
      90. Rice and Onana square up to each other in the centre-circle, exchange some harsh words, and then indicate that they can carry it on off the pitch after the game.
      At the end of that little episode, James Maddison get booked.
      Don’t even ask.
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      88. Vertonghen knocks Foden over in the area, and although the England forward looks towards referee Sebastian Gishamer, it’s more in hope than any expectation.
      Strong defending from the former Tottenham favourite.
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      86. There’s no great charge from England, no kitchen sink being thrown.
      Nevertheless, Foden is desperately trying to force an equalise from somewhere, somehow.
      Aside from his finishing, the Manchester City man has been extremely good again tonight.
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      84. England are a little over five minutes away from their first back-to-back defeats at Wembley for 11 years.
      Still, I’m sure football fans won’t overreact on social media as a result.
      Copy linkCopiedEngland 1-2 Belgium – Belgium substitutions
      82. A triple change for the Belgians.
      Off go Romelu Lukaku, Orel Mangala and Zeno Debast.
      On come Michy Batshuayi, Lois Openda and Wout Faes.
      Copy linkCopiedEngland 1-2 Belgium – England substitutions
      80. Two more changes for the hosts.
      Jarrod Bowen has been bright, but his time is up for Anthony Gordon.
      And also off is Ivan Toney. A goalscorer on his full debut, but he won’t have the chance to add to it with Ollie Watkins on in his place.
      Copy linkCopiedEngland 1-2 Belgium
      78. Foden! It should have been the equaliser!
      It’s brilliant work from Bowen, who tricks his way across the Belgium backline before nicking a pass through to the Manchester City ace.
      Foden takes a nice touch to make room on his left foot, but then dras his subsequent effort wide of the far post.
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      76. The pace has dropped noticeably, and there are some tired-looking players out there.
      Not least Ivan Toney, who half-heartedly pulls out of a challenge on Doku on halfway.
      Copy linkCopiedEngland 1-2 Belgium – England substitution
      74. Kobbie Mainoo’s night is over but the 18-year-old can be very proud of his performance. He has been excellent.
      James Maddison is on for the final 16 minutes plus.
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      72. A wonderful challenge by Bellingham to deny Doku when the winger was in full flight.
      The midfielder’s game isn’t all about attacking. That was peak Bobby Moore.
      Copy linkCopiedEngland 1-2 Belgium – Belgium substitutions
      70. Two more switches for Domenico Tedesco and his visiting team.
      The Belgium boss sends on the experienced Thomas Meunier and Aster Vranckx, replacing double-goalscorer Youri Tielemans and Arthur Theate.
      Copy linkCopiedEngland 1-2 Belgium 
      68. Midway through the second half, and England still trail – but the chances are coming.
      There’s relatively little action on the home bench at the moment, but could that change soon?
      Copy linkCopiedEngland 1-2 Belgium – Gomez yellow card
      66. It’s a first yellow card of the night, and it’s shown to Joe Gomez.
      The Liverpool defender is penalised for a foul on Doku, although the caution could be the result of a totting up process.
      Copy linkCopiedEngland 1-2 Belgium 
      64. Lukaku blazes over at one end, and then England go to work.
      Bowen bursts through the middle, Foden is denied inside the area by a brilliant Onana challenge, and then Mainoo’s goalbound drive is superbly kept out by the legs of Sels.
      Copy linkCopiedEngland 1-2 Belgium
      62. England go close again.
      Unsurprisingly, Foden and Bellingham are at the heart of it, the former holding off a barrage of opponents before finding the latter on the right-side of the penalty area.
      The Real Madrid man’s low cross is cleverly met by Bowen at the near post with an instinctive shot that Sels does well to hold.
      Copy linkCopiedEngland 1-2 Belgium – Belgium substitution
      60. The visitors make the first of what I suspect will be many second half substitutions.
      It’s a change in attack with Sevilla’s Dodi Lukebakio coming on for Leandro Trossard.
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      England 0-1 Brazil LIVE RESULT: Three Lions stunned as teen sensation Endrick fires visitors to thrilling Wembley win

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      ENGLAND have lost once again to Brazil in their Euro 2024 preparations Wembley affair – and it’s Endrick who has stolen the headlines.The Three Lions cannot say it hadn’t been coming especially when woeful defending led to Lucas Paqueta hitting the post.And they were eventually punished when super sub Endrick came on to hand Brazil the win.
      RESULT: England 0-1 Brazil
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      TV channel: Channel 4
      England starting XI: Pickford; Walker, Stones, Maguire, Chilwell; Gallagher, Rice; Foden, Bellingham, Gordon; Watkins
      Brazil starting XI: Bento; Danilo, Bruno, Beraldo, Wendell, Guimaraes, Gomes; Rodrygo, Paqueta, Vinicius Jr; Raphinha
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      England have been beaten on home soil for the first time in four years, but there’s no reason to panic – yet.
      The Euros remain three months away, and this evening could yet prove to be an important experience for those players who end up having crucial – if peripheral – roles to play.
      And the Three Lions will get another opportunity to test themselves against high-calibre opposition when they take on Belgium here on Tuesday.
      We’ll be back at Wembley then with live coverage of all the action – you won’t miss a kick.
      Until then, thanks for joining us and goodnight.
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      Before we sign off from the home of football for the night, let’s relive this evening’s action with Dave Kidd’s match report of England’s 1-0 defeat to Brazil at Wembley.
      Get your prayer mats out and ask the big man upstairs to keep Harry Kane fit for the Euros – because it was no Kane, no party as England suffered their first defeat since the World Cup, courtesy of a late strike from Brazil’s new wonderkid Endrick.Dave KiddThe Sun

      Copy linkCopiedPlenty of positives for Southgate
      Gareth Southgate insisted at looking at the bigger picture after England had fallen to defeat by Brazil at Wembley.
      The Three Lions boss believes there are many reasons for optimism following a game in which he handed England debuts to Anthony Gordon, Ezri Konsa and Kobbie Mainoo.
      I thought there were lots of very good performances. It was a top level game and we’ve controlled long parts of it. We’ve had as many attempts at goal as them, and in the end it’s that ruthless moment that decides the game. But we’ve had a couple of debuts, some players with very few caps, and there were some very important individual performances.Gareth SouthgateChannel 4

      Copy linkCopiedMatch stats from Wembley Stadium
      England failed to kick on in the second half after a steady opening 45 minutes, and only managed to must three shots on target across the whole encounter.

      Copy linkCopiedFull time – England 0-1 Brazil
      It’s all over, and England’s undefeated run at Wembley comes to an end.
      The Three Lions were last beaten here by Denmark in the Nations League back in October 2020 – 21 home games ago.
      The only goal was scored by 17-year-old substitute Endrick, his first goal for his country that made him the youngest ever player to score in a senior men’s game at Wembley.
      Copy linkCopiedEngland 0-1 Brazil
      90+5. In the final seconds of the encounter, Brazil break from an England corner.
      Pereira once again shows composure to cooly play in Endrick, who should bag a second, but sees his shot stopped by Pickford.

      Copy linkCopiedEngland 0-1 Brazil
      90+2. Joao Gomes infuriates Ezri Konsa by knocking the ball out of his hands as he prepares to take a throw-in.
      It’s Wolves v Aston Villa, what do you expect?
      Copy linkCopiedEngland 0-1 Brazil
      90. The board goes up to signal four minutes of stoppage time, which is just long enough for Rashford to misdirect a header into the nearest defender at the far post.
      Copy linkCopiedEngland 0-1 Brazil – Brazil substitutions
      88. A final two changes for the South Americans.
      Wendell and Vinicius Junior head off to be replaced by Bremer and Pablo Maia.
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      86. Mainoo has settled into the match seamlessly despite Brazil’s late strike.
      The youngster appears completely unfazed by international football.
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      84. The majority of this Wembley crowd are feeling flat now after that goal, and are unlikely to help England back into the game.
      Instead, the hosts are going to have to conjure some inspiration themselves, and – sad to say – it looks unlikely.
      Copy linkCopiedEngland 0-1 Brazil
      82. As the game restarts, television viewers are shown the still that clearly has Endrick behind the ball when Vinicius Junior struck his shot…
      …but that didn’t seem to be the call that England were asking about.
      Instead, their appeals centred around Vinicius Junior’s original run on to Pereira’s pass.
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      80. A wonderful moment for 17-year-old Endrick!
      But England are absolutely furious!
      Andreas Pereira clips a delightful pass over the home defence for Vinicius Junior to race on to, and although the forward’s shot is blocked by Jordan Pickford, Brazil’s teenage substitute follows it in to fire into the empty net.
      John Stones, Lewis Dunk and an array of players in white shirts surround the referee, desperately asking for an offside in the build-up, but after a very brief VAR check, the goal is deemed to stand.
      Brazil lead at Wembley!

      Copy linkCopiedTeenage kicks!

      Copy linkCopiedEngland 0-0 Brazil – Brazil substitutions
      78. Two more substititions for Brazil.
      Douglas Luiz joins Aston Villa players Ezri Konsa and Ollie Watkins on the pitch, and also on is Savio – the Girona star on loan from Manchester City, who will be in the first team squad at the Etihad next season.
      Raphinha and Bruno Guimaraes are the players who take their leave.
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      76. A confident early touch for Mainoo, who receives the ball from defence, pushes forward and eventually lays off to Gomez on the left.
      Copy linkCopiedEngland 0-0 Brazil – England substitutions
      75. It’s a Manchester United moment.
      Two more switches for the hosts bring in Marcus Rashford, and 18-year-old Kobbie Mainoo, who becomes the 14th teenager in history to represent the senior England side.
      The pair replace Conor Gallagher and Anthony Gordon.

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      England 0-0 Brazil

      73. Dunk, so to react in the first instance, comes to England’s rescue with a perfectly-timed block to deny Raphinha.
      Vinicius Junior retrieves the play, but wastes it uncharacteristically with a horrible miscue.
      Copy linkCopiedEngland 0-0 Brazil – Brazil substitutions
      71. A couple of interesting changes for the visitors.
      First on is Fulham’s Andreas Pereira for only his second international cap, and his first in more than five years.
      Also coming on is the much-heralded Endrick, the 17-year-old striking sensation who will soon be joining Real Madrid.
      Rodrygo and Lucas Paqueta make way.
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      70. Gallagher goes down under pressure in the penalty area, but already has a wry smile on his face as he looks hopefully towards the unimpressed referee.

      Copy linkCopiedEngland 0-0 Brazil
      68. With Chilwell’s removal, it looks as though Joe Gomez is going to continue in the left-back role that he has filled in at for Liverpool this season.
      Copy linkCopiedEngland 0-0 Brazil – England triple substitution
      66. A trio of England changes sees Lewis Dunk, Joe Gomez and Jarrod Bowen introduced into the ‘action’.
      Off go Harry Maguire, Ben Chilwell, and – as predicted – Jude Bellingham.
      Copy linkCopiedEngland 0-0 Brazil
      64. A Konsa free-kick upfield ends up falling for Bellingham, whose snapshot is wide of the target.
      It looks like that will be the Real Madrid’s man last involvement tonight.
      Copy linkCopiedEngland 0-0 Brazil
      62. There’s movement on the England bench, and changes could be amount to be made.
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      60. Now it’s Paqueta’s turn to have a speculative effort from long range.
      Pickford throws himself to his right as the ball veers wide, more for the cameras than anything else.
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      Moses Itauma vs Dan Garber LIVE RESULTS: Itauma STOPS opponent in brutal first round victory to go 8-0 as a pro – latest

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      MOSES ITAUMA picked up another win tonight as he beat Dan Garber in the first round of their York Hall clash. The fight was an uneventful one but displayed once again Itauma’s punching prowess and power as he went 8-0 as a professional.
      Ring walks start time: approx 9pm GMT
      Live stream: discovery+
      TV channel: TNT Sports 1
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      The newly crowned champ says: “I started boxing at 15, I fell in love with the sport, I was homeless for a while.
      “My life has been ups and down, with suicide ideas and homelessness.
      “But I said my dream was to be Northampton’s first British champion and now I have done that.
      “It’s amazing if I might inspire a few kids in the gym, that’s the best thing you can do.”
      Copy linkCopiedFast Lane
      Ashley Lane lifts the Lonsdale belt, aged 33 and at the second attempt.
      Incredible night for the Northampton bantamweight.
      Bourke looked to have it won in the first two rounds.
      But then it totally switched and Lane went through the gears.
      Sensational effort and achievement.
      Copy linkCopiedLane wins TKO R6
      Bourke folds under the presser and Lane achieves a lifelong dream.
      Bourke was punches from corner to corner and he could not take the assault.
      Bourke collapsed once but got away without a count and a breather.
      But Lane steamed straight back in and battered his for until he had to be saved.
      Copy linkCopiedBourke vs Lane R5
      Lane might be 3-2 up now.
      He is not just swarming over Bourke and smothering him, he is catching him with scoring punches.
      Bourke is always conceding space when Lane advances, stepping back to the ropes and tucking up.
      Bourke’s corner tell their man not to let Lane bully him – but it ain’t easy.
      Copy linkCopiedBourke vs Lane R4
      Bourke trades less but still stays too static for his corner’s liking.
      Lane’s fitness for a man of his age is stunning.
      Bourke is now struggling to keep away from Lane’s constant pressure.
      Has Bourke blown his fitness by sweating down to bantam for the first time?
      Can Lane break down the younger and taller man?
      Copy linkCopiedBourke vs Lane R3
      A more even round after Bourke raced into a 2-0 lead.
      The Lane corner is sure Bourke will tire.
      And Martin Bowers in the Bourke corner is annoyed their man stood and traded with Northampton’s pressure fighter.
      Copy linkCopiedBourke vs Lane R2
      Veteran Lane is fighting like a man possessed, fearless and ferocious.
      But Bourke is measured and accurate, cool and explosive.
      Bourke is also defending really well, he has to with Lane pouring on so much pressure.
      Copy linkCopiedBourke vs Lane R1
      Bourke’s bodywork is already looking the difference, whipped low hooks into Lane’s ribs.
      Two brilliant little left uppercuts land from Bourke but Lane is still a rash all over him.
      Lane’s face is already bashed-up and bleeding. Lane’s nose is spewing blood but he doesn’t seem buzzed or groggy.
      Copy linkCopiedBourke vs Lane R1
      The main event of the evening for the British bantamweight title.
      Chris Bourke from the Peacock Gym vs Northampton’s English champion Ashley Lane.
      The colourful and vacant Commonwealth belt is also on the line.
      Lanes starts on the front foot but Bourke landing better punches on the backfoot.
      Copy linkCopiedThe prodigy speaks
      After racing to 8-0, Itauma says: “It was good getting back in the ring and I could have got him out of there earlier.
      “I trained for a longer fight so I would have fancied three or four rounds.
      “I don’t enjoy the training but I like the fights, I can get used to this.”
      Copy linkCopiedItauma wins R1 KO
      Dan Garber deserves a medal for lasting almost 2 minutes.
      Every Itauma punch was punishing.
      Garber was brave and tried to fight, defend and eventually run and hide.
      But Itauma is a monster.
      Copy linkCopiedMoses Itauma returns!
      The most exciting young force in British boxing is out for his eighth fight now.
      Brave Dan Garber has taken on the short-notice challenge and he deserves out best wishes.
      Because Chatham’s 19-year-old southpaw sensation is a menace.
      Copy linkCopiedplenty of rabbit from Hutch
      The winner says: “I needed that, the last time my opponent got taken out on a stretcher so I couldn’t enjoy it.
      “I want these big names next, Buatsi, Yarde, Azeez, I want them and then the world titles.
      “I will fight all of them because it is in me, it is in my blood.
      “I can talk, but I can walk the walk too.”
      Copy linkCopiedHutchinson wins TKO R2
      A monster of a right hand downs Houben.
      The brave German jumps up too quickly and gets no rest.
      Hutch steams into him and unloads until the referee has to dive in and save him.
      Ruthless from the flying Scotsman.
      Copy linkCopiedHutchinson vs Houben R2
      Hutch slashes a vicious lead right hook into Houben’s left flank, them ribs are burnt.
      Houben is fit and strong, he is in shape and throwing plenty back.
      But Hutchinson is playing with him
      Copy linkCopiedHutchinson vs Houben R1
      Light-heavy Willy Hutchinson continues his rebuild against the visiting German Martin Houben.
      Houben is stung early by a mean right hand from Hutchinson in the orthodox stance.
      Another rapid and ruthless volley peppers Houben’s guard and he will be thankfully to hear the bell.
      Houben is tough, he has taken a pasting from the Scot.
      Copy linkCopiedSugar rush
      The newly 9-0 ace fancies a WBC youth title next, saying: “I feel on top of the world right now.
      “It feels like a dream come true to be training day-in-day-out and showing the improvements.
      “I want to keep pushing forward and be out again as soon as possible, I want to bank titles this year.”
      Copy linkCopiedRBS wins R4 KO
      A barrage of left hooks and uppercuts pins Perez into the ropes and corner.
      RBS steps on the gas and Perez’ neck and hammers him until he folds.
      Perez is not knocked out, but he cannot beat the count.
      Helluva finish for Royston.
      Copy linkCopiedRBS vs Perez 3
      Sugar Boy Roy has always been technically sound and flashy but he’s also added power and spite to his arsenal.
      This is his toughest test because Perez will not go over easy.
      The English leftie is peppering Perez’s face and guard with righ-hand jabs and whipping power punches to his tattooed torso.
      3-0 RBS, punch perfect so far.
      Copy linkCopiedRBS vs Perez 2
      Trainer Ben Davison, the new AJ mentor for his wins over Otto Wallin and Francis Ngannou, is guiding RBS.
      The Harlow mentor tells his charge to go through the gears, vary the jab and break his oppo down.
      Perez is staggered, slashed at and teased. But he is still upright, proud and firing back.
      Copy linkCopiedRBS vs Perez R1
      Royston Barney-Smith, one of Britain’s brightest prospects, takes the opener over the tough Costa Rican Jose Manuel Perez.
      The Brit is like a preying mantis in there, long and thin and vicious.
      But Perez is a proper journeyman who has only been stopped once.
      But the Southampton southpaw is transforming from a wonderboy into a man.
      Copy linkCopiedThree ‘n easy for Noakes
      Sean Noakes took just three rounds to complete a stoppage triumph over Marian Wesołowski that looked inevitable almost from the start.
      The Maidstone welterweight soon caught his Polish rival at ease – with jabs and then straight rights.
      Wesolowski briefly responded well in the second round.
      But Noakes quickly turned on the power again, especially when he crunched into his opponent’s draw with a right upper-cut.
      Another big right early in the third round set Noakes up to finish it.
      And an overhand right followed by a brutal uppercut were the decisive blows, with the referee halting proceedings as Wesolowski slumped in the corner.
      Copy linkCopiedWeighty concern for Bourke
      Ashley Lane hopes Chris Bourke’s weight loss can be a gain for him.
      Bourke has dropped from super-bantamweight to bantamweight for his second shot at a British title.
      Lane has noted that his rival twice came in at 120½lbs and once at 121lbs in his last three fights.
      But Bourke’s response is that this is the first time he has had more than four weeks to make 118lbs.
      Copy linkCopiedJake hits out
      Appearing on the Betr podcast, Jake Paul could hardly hide his exasperation at claims over his Mike Tyson fight.
      He said: “It’s so sad that millions of people believe that. It’s f***ing absurd. Obviously, none of that is true.
      “They’re so f***ing stupid. Anyone who believes that s should not be allowed to vote.
      “Actually, I thought of this – there should be these hidden tests throughout life that qualify you to be able to vote or not.
      “And they don’t know whether they’re taking a test or not.
      “The fact that these people are not only driving around on our streets but they’re able to vote? They’re out there driving cars!
      “They’re dumb as f*** and it’s sad.“We live in a f***ed up world. Humans are getting more and more stupid every day. It’s crazy.”
      Copy linkCopiedPaul fumes at crazy rumours over Tyson fight
      Jake Paul has fumed at online theories that his fight with Mike Tyson has a series of bonkers rules.
      Earlier this month it was announced that the Problem Child would be facing Iron Mike at the 80,000-seater AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas on July 20.
      One mooted stipulation was that Paul would be allowed to wear a head guard while Tyson went without.
      While another claimed that he’d be able to tag-team his WWE star brother Logan in.

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      England shirt updates — Football fans furious after change to St George’s Cross on 2024 Nike kit as FA ‘stand by’ move

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      ENGLAND fans have been left furious after a change was made to the St George’s Cross on the new England home kit. The Three Lions’ strips were unveiled on Monday with the traditional red cross altered to one with navy, light blue and purple as part on a “playful update”.Despite the backlash, Nike will not succumb to pressure from some England fans to revert the decision, according to The Mail.A Nike spokesperson said: “The England 2024 Home kit disrupts history with a modern take on a classic. The trim on the cuffs takes its cues from the training gear worn by England’s 1966 heroes, with a gradient of blues and reds topped with purple.”The same colours also feature an interpretation of the flag of St. George on the back of the collar.”Read our live blog below for the latest news and updates…How much will it set you back?
      The new kits, which are reportedly designed to “unite and inspire”, are retailing at £124.99 for adults and a whopping £119.99 for children.
      Fans can also get their hands on a cheaper “stadium” version which costs £84.99 and £64.99 for children.
      Keir Starmer also said that Nike could “They could also “reduce the price of the shirts”.
      Copy linkCopiedA kit change could take up to 9 months
      The 2024 kit was agreed upon two years ago and the unlikely decision to create and distribute a new one would take between six and nine months.
      It is understood the flag alteration was the work of a Nike designer, but was also signed off by the FA.
      And the FA insist the decision was made to “honour the classic colour regime of 1966 training gear”.
      Copy linkCopied’It’s a national identity and I just don’t really think it needs to be changed’
      Adrian Bevington, the former FA managing director, said he would not have signed off the shirt.
      He told TalkSPORT: “I think it’s an emotive subject and it was always going to cause the conjecture that we’ve got.
      “I always try and see it from all sides, and I understand from Nike’s perspective they’re looking to push all the time and be cutting edge and as modern as they can be to the different markets they serve.”
      Bevington said however, it is “our flag”.
      He continued: “When the games take place, particularly during the tournament, you’ll see the stadium absolutely swamped with the cross of St George hanging everywhere.
      “It’s a national identity and I just don’t really think it needs to be changed. And it’s going to upset a lot of people because people do feel passionate about this.”
      Copy linkCopiedPeter Shilton ‘totally against’ new kit
      Former England goalkeeper Shilton also has his say – announcing he was “totally against” the new shirt.
      He told GB News: “I am totally against it, which I don’t think is a surprise. I mean I am a traditionalist, really.
      “I think we have seen a lot of design changes on shirts and that’s to get the fans to buy the new shirt every time it changes.
      “But now they are messing with the colours on a national flag and you know, where would it stop once it starts?
      “Is the next shirt going to have more changes in the colour? So I am against it, I think it is wrong.
      “It is only a small change, but I think it could be the start of more changes.
      “That’s the way I look on it, once you start changing the colour. I mean the Three Lions is obviously traditional and the fans love that.
      “I am very surprised to be fair that the FA agreed to this but it’s all about money and making money and if the shirt sponsor says look ‘we’d like to do this’ then sometimes you get maybe members at the FA who think, ‘Oh well, we are getting paid well for it.’ ‘You know, we won’t bother’.”
      Copy linkCopiedHarry Reknapp slams new kit
      Footie legend Harry Redknapp has had his say on the saga.
      Redknapp this morning blasted the decision as “an absolute disgrace”.
      He slammed: “I’ve seen plenty of own goals in my time, but this has to be the worst ever.
      “Who on earth thought this was a good idea? It’s the cross of St George, red and white…would Nike do this with another country’s national flag?
      “It’s something that should be respected, not changed for a bit of playful fun, as they put it.
      “In my book it’s an absolute disgrace – I hope they see sense and have a rethink.”
      Copy linkCopied’Don’t mess’ with the flag
      Culture Secretary Lucy Frazer has waded in on the decision to change the St Georges Cross.
      The culture secretary said: “Fans should always come first, and it’s clear that this is not what fans want.”
      “Our national heritage – including St George’s Cross – brings us together. Toying with it is pointless and unnecessary,” Ms Frazer said.
      Copy linkCopiedWhat colour is the away kit?
      The home kit is the classic white with a blue collar and blue shorts.
      Meanwhile, the second strip is all purple and has received widespread praise from fans.
      Lastly, the keeper’s will line up in between the sticks in eye-catching orange jerseys.

      Copy linkCopiedRishi Sunak slams kit
      The Prime Minister has today spoken out on the kit, which has been showcased for Euro 2024, and said St George’s Cross “should not be messed with”.
      Mr Sunak has said he “prefers the original” England shirt, as he waded in on the row over Nike’s decision to change the colour of the St George’s Cross on its new jersey.
      He said: “Obviously I prefer the original, and my general view is that when it comes to our national flags, we shouldn’t mess with them.
      “Because they are a source of pride, identity, who we are, and they’re perfect as they are.”
      Copy linkCopiedHow did England unveil the new kits?
      Players from the men’s, women’s and para teams were part of a photoshoot showing off the fresh Nike attire.
      Among the stars included Harry Kane, Mary Earps, Phil Foden, Beth Mead, Declan Rice, Lauren James and Bukayo Saka.

      Copy linkCopiedRishi Sunak slams change to St George’s Cross
      Rishi Sunak has slammed Nike’s changes to the St George’s Cross on the latest England kit.
      The PM claimed the St George’s Cross “should not be messed with”.
      He said: “Obviously I prefer the original, and my general view is that when it comes to our national flags, we shouldn’t mess with them.
      “Because they are a source of pride, identity, who we are, and they’re perfect as they are.”

      Copy linkCopiedHow much are the new kits?
      The new kits that are deigned to “unite and inspire” are retailing at £124.99 for adults and a whopping £119.99 for children.
      Fans can also get their hands on a cheaper “stadium” version which costs £84.99 and £64.99 for children.
      Keir Starmer also said that Nike could “They could also “reduce the price of the shirts”.
      Copy linkCopiedWhat does the new kit look like?
      The Three Lions’ strips were unveiled on Monday with the traditional red cross altered to one with navy, light blue and purple.
      Nike have opted to stick with the usual red, white and blue colours.

      Copy linkCopiedKeir Starmer slams decision to change St George’s cross colour
      Keir Starmer slammed the FA and Nike for changing the “unifying” St George’s flag on footy shirts.
      Sir Keir said the original colours were “unifying” – and called the St George’s cross “something to be proud of”.
      Speaking to Harry Cole on the Sun’s brilliant new politics show Never Mind the Ballots he said: “Yeah it was. I’m a big football fan, I go to England games, men, women’s games.
      “And the flag is used by everybody, it’s unifying, it doesn’t need to change.
      “We just need to be proud of it. So I think they should just reconsider this and change it back.”
      Copy linkCopiedSimon Jordan slams move
      TalkSPORT host Simon Jordan has slammed the decision to alter the St George’s Cross.
      He said: “I don’t quite understand why Nike want to have a playful brief on our identity.
      “Is our national identity a joke, is it something we’re ashamed of? I think our national identity is something we should be proud of. I don’t find it offensive, I find it unnecessary. 
      “Rather than reclaim it, what we’ll do is put up a meaningless cross that has no value to it and represents nobody.
      “No other country would allow this to happen, they wouldn’t allow it to be done on their national shirt.
      “This is the same Nike that couldn’t even be bothered to produce Mary Earps shirts. I don’t think we should be taking lessons from Nike on the values of this country.
      “And the FA are absolutely complicit in this. The FA will have their virtue-signalling fingers all over this.”
      Copy linkCopiedHow long would it take to change the kit?
      The 2024 kit was agreed upon two years ago and the unlikely decision to create and distribute a new one would take between six and nine months.
      It is understood the flag alteration was the work of a Nike designer, but was also signed off by the FA.
      And the FA insist the decision was made to “honour the classic colour regime of 1966 training gear”.

      Copy linkCopiedNike will not budge
      According to The Mail, Nike will not succumb to pressure from some England fans to change the alteration.
      A Nike spokesperson said: “The England 2024 Home kit disrupts history with a modern take on a classic.
      “The trim on the cuffs takes its cues from the training gear worn by England’s 1966 heroes, with a gradient of blues and reds topped with purple.
      “The same colours also feature an interpretation of the flag of St. George on the back of the collar.”
      Copy linkCopiedWhat could be the reason behind the colour change?
      It is thought to be a nod to the 1966 World Cup winners’ training kit – which contained blue, red and purple.
      The change led to some labelling the shirt “woke” as they called on the manufacturer to revert back to the usual colours.
      Copy linkCopiedEngland fans furious after kit change
      England fans have been left furious after a change was made to the St George’s Cross on the new England home kit.
      The Three Lions’ strips were unveiled on Monday with the traditional red cross altered to one with navy, light blue and purple as part on a “playful update”.

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      Wales 4 Finland 1: Dragons one game away from Euro 2024 as David Brooks leads demolition job against Finns

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      WALES are one game away from yet another major tournament after Rob Page’s forward-thinking gamble paid off.The Dragons boss took the surprise decision to leave out giant striker Kieffer Moore who has often been his man for the big occasion.Neco Williams first half screamer put Wales on their way to the playoff finalCredit: GettyDan James put the cherry on top with the fourthCredit: AFPYet the three who got the nod – Brennan Johnson, Harry Wilson and David Brooks – all played their part in getting the first part of the job done.Having taken care of the Finns, the question now is can they apply the finishing touches on Tuesday night.Only Robert Lewandowski and Poland stand between Wales and a third straight trip to the Euros .They are using a ‘get out of jail card’ having got into the play offs via their Nations League record – but the Red Wall will not care one bit if it gets them to Germany.And the fact they are back here again on Tuesday night means they have a golden chance of reaching a fourth major tournament in the last five attempts.The Dragons have now lost only three of their last 20 games in front of their own fans in Cardiff and will be full of confidence. If Page had any doubts about his decision to leave out Moore, they were soon blown away as within three minutes it looked an inspired move.Johnson flicked into the path of Wilson who burst clear but saw his shot pushed away by Finnish keeper Lucas Hradecky.CASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERSYet Brooks was on hand to steer home the rebound for his fourth goal for his country – and the home side had the start they dreamed of.Finland had shown they are no pushovers by chalking up 18 points in their Euro 2024 qualifying group – which was only enough for them to end up in joint third.Eight of the greatest players to never win the Ballon d’Or despite their incredible careersAnd they worked their way back into the game with Daniel Hakans firing over after Wales failed to clear their lines.Former Norwich forward Teemu Pukki got clear of the Dragons defence but fired straight at Danny Ward – while Joel Pohjanpalo saw an effort blocked blocked.The visitors were enjoying most of the ball so it was against the run of play as the home side doubled their lead after Johnson was fouled on the edge of the box.It looked perfect for Wilson to try his luck but instead the Fulham man rolled it into the path of Neco Williams who curled a beauty into the top corner from 20 yards.Eat your heart out Gareth Bale.Wales had clear daylight and fans were dreaming of packing their bags for Germany this summer.But the visitors probably felt hard done by to be two goals behind and they pulled one back on the stroke of half-time.Pohjanpalo flicked a pass through to Pukki who raced clear and beat Ward with a clever finish – with a VAR check confirming he was just onside.He may be 33 now and plying his trade for Minnesota United in the MLS – but a 40th international goal is some haul.The interval came at a perfect time for Page’s men and whatever he said to them at the break worked a treat.Within two minutes a Wilson free-kick was nodded across goal by Ethan Amapdu – winning his 50th cap for his country.  It found Brooks whose effort was going wide but Johnson was there to poke in at the back post. It was a first goal for his country in almost two years for the Spurs man – but what a vital one it was. Brooks’ hand in the goal turned out to be his last involvement for the on loan Southampton man as Moore was thrown on with half an hour remaining.Wilson could have put the seal on the victory as he found space but curled a shot inches wide – while Moore fired an effort straight at the keeper soon afterwards.  Ben Davies saw a goal ruled out for offside – but they were gifted a fourth to finally end any doubts four minutes from time.Miro Tenho took far too long in clearing a long ball forward and sub Dan James nipped in to mark his 50th cap in perfect fashion.Remind yourself how the game went with our live blog below.
      Kick-off time: 7:45pm GMT
      Live stream: BBC iPlayer
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      Nottingham Forest points deduction LIVE: Relegation threatened Prem side hit with ‘four point deduction’ amid FFP breach

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      NOTTINGHAM Forest have been hit with a four-point deduction, according to the Guardian. The Prem side will face a points deduction that will see them fall into the relegation zone after being charged with breaches alongside Everton in January.Last week, Forest boss Nuno Espirito Santo called for clarity on the situation as his team fights to cling to their Premier League status.”We’re waiting and let’s wait and see,” he said Thursday.”We don’t know when it could happen, but the club will take care of that. Football-wise, we just focus on the pitch. We don’t know when it’s going to come. I prefer the sooner the better.”An announcement is expected today, as per the Guardian. Follow our live blog below for the latest news and updates…The stats – Luton Town V Nottingham Forest
      Points were shared as Nottingham Forest took on Luton Town in a crucial relegation six-pointer.

      Copy linkCopiedWhat are the rules – and how did Notts Forest breach them?
      PSR stands for profitability and sustainability rules.
      Premier League clubs are allowed to lose £105m over a three-year period but Forest’s permitted losses were limited to £61m because they spent two years of that period in the Championship.
      This was another part of their defence, with the club claiming they were hamstrung after being promoted because investment in the squad is vital to challenge at a higher level against more established teams.
      Copy linkCopiedForest deduction turns pressure on Man City
      Last February, Pep Guardiola’s team were charged with 115 allegations of breaching competition rules between 2009 and 2018 by the Premier League.
      The club denies all charges and has vowed to clear its name.
      Copy linkCopiedWhat happens next?
      Forest are likely to appeal and have 14 days to launch their case.
      Nuno Espirito Santo’s side are the second team to be slapped by a deduction after Everton were docked six points.
      They originally had 10 taken from their total but it was reduced after a successful appeal.
      Copy linkCopiedFabrizio Romano confirms reports
      Fabrizio Romano has confirmed reports that Nottingham Forest have received a four-point deduction for breaching the Premier League’s profitability and sustainability rules.
      🚨🌳 Nottingham Forest have just received a four-point deduction for breaching Premier League’s profitability and sustainability rules.Decision confirmed, as @Will_Unwin has reported. pic.twitter.com/60dy53CoHI— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) March 18, 2024

      Copy linkCopiedHow did the four-point deduction come about?
      Since their promotion via the 2022 play-off final, the club have bought 42 players.
      They have broke their transfer record three times for Taiwo Awoniyi, Morgan Gibbs-White and Ibrahim Sangare.
      In their case against the independent panel, Forest admitted the breach but have argued they only broke the rules for two months while filling their accounts between June 30 and September 1.
      Copy linkCopiedSummary – what we know so far
      Nottingham Forest were charged in January for breaching the Premier League’s PSR rules in the 2022/23 campaign.
      Under the Financial Fair Play regulations, clubs cannot lose more than £105million over three seasons.
      This year is Forest’s second in the top-flight but they have not avoided punishment after being measured against both Prem and EFL regulations.
      Copy linkCopiedForest hit with ‘four-point deduction’
      According to the Guardian, Nottingham Forest have been hit with a four-point deduction.
      This sends the team crashing into the relegation zone.
      An announcement is expected today.
      Copy linkCopiedStuart Broad’s FFP question
      Former England cricketer Stuart Broad has questioned why Nottingham Forest charges have come before those levied against Manchester City.
      City have been accused of 115 breaches over several years.
      Taking to X, Broad said: “When are we expecting to hear the Nottingham Forest FFP hearing verdict?
      “I’m intrigued by it all. How come our hearing & verdict has come before Manchester City’s? They were charged way before us weren’t they?”
      When are we expecting to hear the Nottingham Forest FFP hearing verdict?I’m intrigued by it all. How come our hearing & verdict has come before Manchester City’s? They were charged way before us weren’t they?— Stuart Broad (@StuartBroad8) March 18, 2024

      Copy linkCopiedForest will ‘probably get a points deduction’, claims David Ornstein
      Nottingham Forest are likely to get a point deduction in the coming days, it has been reported.
      David Ornstein told NBC that Everton’s punishment set a precedent for the breach of PSR.
      While Ornstein said he doesn’t know exactly what punishment Forest will be hit with, he claims fans can expect to find out this week.
      Copy linkCopiedThe stats – Luton Town V Nottingham Forest
      Points were shared as Nottingham Forest took on Luton Town in a crucial relegation six-pointer.

      Copy linkCopiedWhy would Forest claim to have delayed the sale of Brennan Johnson?
      The sale of Brennan Johnson to Tottenham Hotspur for a club record fee of £47.5million is central to Nottingham Forest’s alleged FFP breach.
      The club are charged with breaching PSR by making a £61m loss over three consecutive seasons.
      However, Forest claim they were only in breach of the rules for two months.
      During this two month period, Forest rejected a £35million pound offer for Johnson.
      Thus by waiting to sell the Welsh winger for a larger fee, Forest argue they acted in the spirit of FFP rules.
      Credit: Getty Images
      Copy linkCopiedJeff Stelling slams Nottingham Forest ‘mess’
      TalkSports Jeff Stelling has slammed the authorities for their handling of Nottingham Forest’s alleged PSR breach.
      Speaking this morning, he said: “It’s a mess, isn’t it?
      “The fact that in the case of Forest, if they appeal, the outcome of that appeal will not be known until after the end of the season. How can that be allowed to happen?”
      Copy linkCopiedNuno ‘not nervous’ ahead of FFP decision
      “No, we are not nervous,” the Forest boss said ahead of his side’s clash with Luton.
      “Since we had the news there was going to be a hearing, we have been waiting. Let’s wait and see.
      “We don’t know exactly when it will happen. The club will take care of that. Us as a team, football wise, we just focus on the pitch.
      “We don’t know when it’s going to come. I prefer the sooner, the better.”
      Copy linkCopiedLuton boss speaks possible points deduction
      Following Saturday’s 1-1 draw with Forest, Luton boss Rob Edwards spoke of the new threat of points deductions for Premier League sides.
      “It is quite chaotic and new for us all,” he said.
      “There have been a lot of first-time experiences this season we’re having to deal with.
      “If things happen then I might be able to talk about it more, but not yet, as you’re sort of speculating a bit.’”
      Copy linkCopiedBrennan Johnson’s key role
      Nottingham Forest are understood to be arguing that Brennan Johnson’s £47.5m transfer to Spurs, completed on transfer deadline day on September 1, should be allowed into the 2022-23 accounts even though the football financial year ends on June 30.
      If this argument was accepted, Forest could avoid a season-defining points deduction.
      The Welsh attacker made three Prem appearances for Forest this season before his switch to North London.
      Credit: Nick Potts/PA Wire
      Copy linkCopiedWhat have Forest said?
      Speaking when charges were first levied against the club, Nottingham Forest called for a quick resolution.
      A Forest statement said: “Nottingham Forest acknowledges the statement from the Premier League confirming that the club has today been charged with a breach of the league’s Profitability and Sustainability Rules.
      “The club intends to continue to cooperate fully with the Premier League on this matter and are confident of a speedy and fair resolution.”
      Copy linkCopiedNottingham Forest’s upcoming fixtures

      Crystal Palace
      Fulham
      Tottenham
      Wolves
      Everton

      Copy linkCopiedHow many points could Forest lose?
      No information has been given regarding exactly how many points Nottingham Forest could lose if they are found guilty of PSR breaches.
      Earlier this season Everton were hit with a massive 10-point deduction, which was later lowered to six points.
      Anything more than three points would see Forest enter the relegation zone.
      Copy linkCopiedNuno hoping for a quick resolution
      Forest coach Nuno Espírito Santo is hoping for a swift resolution to the club’s alleged PSR breach.
      “We’re waiting and let’s wait and see,” the coach said ahead of Forest’s 1-1 draw with Luton last week.
      “We don’t know when it could happen, but the club will take care of that. Football-wise, we just focus on the pitch. We don’t know when it’s going to come. I prefer the sooner the better.”
      Copy linkCopiedWhat are Nottingham Forest accused of?
      Nottingham Forest has been under investigation for alleged Profit and Sustainability breaches.
      The club faces a possible points deduction after being charged in January for PSR breaches in their accounts up until 2022-23.
      A hearing was held on 7 and 8 March and an announcement could be made today.
      PSR allows clubs to lose £105m over three seasons.
      Currently, it is unclear by exactly how much Forest may have breached the rules but a points deduction could cast the club’s Premier League survival into doubt.
      Copy linkCopiedPremier League standings as Forest faces points deduction
      Nottingham Forest is sitting three points above the relegation zone with nine games left to play.
      If they were to be hit with a points deduction, Nuno Espírito Santo’s side could have their Premier League survival hopes dashed.
      It is believed the side will discover its fate as early as today.

      Copy linkCopiedNottingham Forest could discover fate today
      Nottingham Forest is expected to learn if the team will face a points deduction as early as today.
      Forest has been under investigation for alleged Profit and Sustainability breaches and could face a points deduction.
      Anything more than three points would send the Prem side crashing into the relegation zone with just nine games to go.
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      FA Cup draw LIVE RESULT: Man Utd and Chelsea learn semi-final opponents on April 20 and 21 at Wembley

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      THE FA Cup draw has been decided with Manchester United, Man City, Coventry City and Chelsea learning their opponents.Coventry are the shock side in the final four – beating Wolves in dramatic fashion – and will face Man Utd, who reached the final four after winning an incredible FA Cup quarter-final against fierce rivals Liverpool.That means FA Cup holders Manchester City will face Chelsea in the other semi-final – with the Blues getting another chance at a cup final after losing in the Carabao Cup earlier this season.Both matches will be played at Wembley, with the fixtures to be played on Saturday, April 20 and Sunday, April 21.
      Fixtures: Coventry vs Man Utd and Man City vs Chelsea
      Dates: April 20 and April 21
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      Well, this is it.
      We’re down to the last four of the FA Cup, with a thrilling finale in the final game of the weekend.
      Man Utd squeezed into the semi-final thanks to Amad Diallo’s 120th minute strike.
      We know they will face off against Coventry City at Wembley on the weekend of April 20/21.
      Man City and Chelsea will lock horns in the other semi, which promises to be another classic.
      Thanks for sticking with us – but it’s goodnight for now.
      Copy linkCopiedDiallo forgot he was booked
      Man Utd match-winner Amad Diallo has confessed that he forgot he was booked, after he was sent off for taking off his jersey when scoring his side’s decisive goal against Liverpool.
      He told ITV: “What a game. Today I think we deserved this win. One of the best games of the season so I’m very happy. It was an important moment, I think it was the best goal of my career.
      “I don’t believe, but this is football so you need to believe every moment. When he (Garnacho) gave me the ball I wanted to give it to him again but I shot.
      “I forgot the first yellow so I’m really disappointed to get the red card but the most important for me was to get the win.
      “Everyone came to me and said I deserved it. The most important [thing] for me today was the win.”
      Copy linkCopiedKlopp rues missed chances
      Jurgen Klopp was gutted Liverpool failed to kill off Man Utd, when they were leading 2-1.
      “We were nearly there in normal time and nearly there in extra-time and then we lose the game, that’s alright,” he said. “I cannot ask for much more.
      “We have had a much more intense season so far, everybody knows that, you just have to count the games. Today was hard, very hard. The longer the game goes, the decision-making doesn’t get any better.
      “Congratulations to United, going to the semi-final. We have a game less, or have two games less, and we [will] try to use that in the next few weeks.”
      Copy linkCopiedTen Hag masterclass
      Fans are convinced that Erik ten Hag “means business” after they spotted four tactical masterclasses in the win over Liverpool.
      Read all about them here.

      Copy linkCopiedPep looking forward to semis
      Pep Guardiola was buzzing after Man City saw off Newcastle to get to the FA Cup semi-final.
      After the game, Pep said: “It sounds really good. I know we play to win the finals, but to win it, you have to win the earlier rounds. We won four Carabao Cup finals in a row and now we’re in six FA Cup semi-finals in a row.
      “To run and play the way they did is incredible, congratulations to the team, no one has done that before.
      “We played really well, we were so sfae with the ball. Mateo, Rodri and Bernardo kept the ball so well. The game was really good.
      “You see us when we come back every three days, three days, three days, three days, we need Kevin, Jack and Erling to come back in the best possible conditions.”
      Next up is Chelsea.
      Copy linkCopiedDraw ‘fixed’
      Fans blasted the FA Cup draw as the “most fixed ever” after an “unprofessional” new format.
      Manchester United landed a dream semi-final tie against Championship side Coventry, just minutes after an incredible 4-3 comeback win over Liverpool.
      The other draw saw holders Manchester City paired with Chelsea, who beat Leicester 3-2 earlier today.
      But some supporters were not happy with how the draw was carried out.
      Taking place live on ITV, Ian Wright drew balls in front of Roy Keane and Graeme Souness in the studio.
      They remained seated as Wright rummaged around in the famous bag before showing the numbers to the camera.

      Copy linkCopiedKeane’s reaction
      Roy Keane praised Man Utd’s mentality, while comparing the game to their 0-0 draw earlier in the season.
      “Man United were criticised a couple of months ago for going to Anfield to get nil all draw for parking the bus. They didn’t park the bus today,” Keane said on ITV.
      “It’s huge. I think trying to get momentum into the season. If they’d lost today especially the second half the way the game was going to look like you’re gonna lose the game.
      “We keep talking about belief, belief in terms of winning big football matches you’re at Man United to win big football matches.
      “They’ve lost far too many this year. They’ve not turned up again in the big games that turned up today hopefully that will give the belief to the players and we look forward to the semi final draw.”
      Copy linkCopiedTen Hag’s reaction
      Erik ten Hag’s thoughts on the win.
      The first 30 minutes was the best of our whole season, we were acting as a team but then we got gaps between the lines and you can’t allow this against one of the best teams in Europe. They outplayed us.
      “Then we made changes, we took risks and the players were wonderful. The attitude was great, a strong belief to win this game.
      “Rashford is resilient, he keeps going, normally he finishes those moments but he kept going for another chance. That inspired the other players.
      “We have a team that is for the future. Coming up are players who are developing very well like (Amad) Diallo, (Alejandro) Garnacho, Kobbie Mainoo.”Erik ten HagITV
      Copy linkCopiedTen Hag ‘happy’ for Diallo
      Manager Erik ten Hag beamed about Amad Diallo’s winner, insisting his performances in training meant he deserved a chance.
       “I’m so happy for him,” Ten Hag said.
      “He is one of the players with a huge setback this season, a bad injury, returning from it, but returning to a team where there is a lot of competition for his position.
      “He does not always get the time to play he deserves by his training performances but then he is coming on, then he shows his contribution, scoring a goal. But we know he can do it, we know he has the key moments where he can decide a game.
      “I am very pleased he got the winner. But we had another sub, Antony, who scores an equaliser, he is also in a problematic situation but you see he is fighting as well, he wants to contribute as well.
      “I’m very happy with the bench today.”
      Copy linkCopiedCoventry eagerly await United

      Copy linkCopiedFernandes on win
      “We said that our goal for the rest of the season is getting into the top four and winning the FA Cup.
      “We want to get into the final, we know it’s going to be tough, but we’ll do everything to get there.”
      Meanwhile, Roy Keane says United “found a way to win” while Liverpool “found a way to lose”.Bruno FernandesITV
      Copy linkCopiedBrilliant Wrighty
      Ian Wright left fans in hysterics as he conducted the FA Cup semi-final draw.
      The former Arsenal and England striker was tasked with drawing the four remaining teams for next month’s Wembley clashes.
      Wright drew the balls live on ITV after Manchester United beat Liverpool to complete the semi-final line-up.
      The Red Devils’ dramatic extra-time victory sees them join Chelsea, Coventry and Manchester City.
      As the draw began, Wright dramatically revealed each ball from the bag before throwing it away as he took out the final ball.
      Fans were left amazed by his performance, with some even comparing it to Rod Stewart’s infamous 2017 Scottish Cup draw.
      Copy linkCopiedFamous face
      Watching Man Utd win victoriously was heavyweight champ Tyson Fury.
      The big man even got a picture with another legend.
      Fury sidled up to Sir Alex Ferguson for a snap.

      Copy linkCopiedMatch ratings
      Man Utd’s player ratings are in.
      Bruno Fernandes was quiet, Marcus Rashford came alive after a horror miss.
      But, who was United’s best?

      Copy linkCopiedTen hag on Coventry
      Man Utd and Coventry go head-to-head in the semi-final of the FA Cup.
      Manager Erik ten Hag spoke of their opponents, after disposing of Liverpool.
      “We have to play our best,” he told ITV.
      “Very good team and mentality. We want to go to our final so we have to play at our best.”
      Copy linkCopiedThe magic moment
      This is the moment Amad Diallo celebrated his last-minute extra-time winner against Liverpool.
      However, just seconds later he was shown for his second booking.
      He really shouldn’t have whipped his top off, but you can’t blame the lad.

      Copy linkCopiedIt’s a return for Mark Robins
      Mark Robins was once an FA Cup hero for Man Utd.
      He scored the winner in a semi-final replay against Oldham, which sent the Red Devils on their way to a final – and Sir Alex Ferguson’s first piece of silverware.
      Now, he will be looking for a way to down his old side.
      What a story.
      Copy linkCopiedSemi-finals in full
      Coventry City vs Man Utd
      Man City vs Chelsea.
      The ties will be played on April 20/21.
      Copy linkCopiedSemi-final 2
      Manchester City will play Chelsea.
      The Manchester teams will be drawn apart.
      Copy linkCopiedSemi-final 1
      Coventry City will play Man Utd.
      So we know the other teams.
      Copy linkCopiedThe balls are shaken up
      Coventry City…
      Will play…
      Copy linkCopiedFA Cup odds
      The latest FA Cup odds from Betfair are in:
      Manchester City 7/10
      Chelsea 4/1
      Manchester United 4/1
      Coventry City 26/1
      Copy linkCopiedThe draw
      So, we know who’s going to be in the draw for the semi.
      It is imminent, and should be fascinating.
      Man Utd, Man City, Chelsea and Coventry City are the final four.
      Will we have a Manchester derby at Wembley?
      And who will the Sky Blues get?
      Copy linkCopiedMan Utd 4-3 Liverpool
      The Red Devils are into the semi-final.
      Read our match report.

      Copy linkCopiedThey’ve won it
      Man Utd have scored in the 120th minute!
      It’s unbelievable, it’s 4-3 in extra-time, and it’s Amad Diallo.
      Scenes at Old Trafford. But, amazingly, he’s now been sent off for two yellow cards, taking his shirt off!
      Unreal.
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