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      Alex Scott vs Laura Woods tale of the tape: How BBC and TNT Sports presenters’ amazing careers compare

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      ALEX SCOTT and Laura Woods share the crown as the current queens of sports presenting.The pair have dominated the media landscape in recent years, landing top jobs while becoming celebrities in their own right.
      Laura Woods is dominating the TV presenting landscape in sport
      Rival Alex Scott is the darling of BBC Sport
      Scott, 38, is the ace up the BBC’s sleeve, presenting Football Focus and heading up their recent Women’s World Cup programming.
      But in the other corner, Woods, 36, fronted a brilliant breakfast show on talkSPORT alongside pal Ally McCoist and is now the face of ITV Football and TNT’s new look Champions League coverage.
      Off the screen, they’re personal lives are well-documented.
      The pair appear to have found love – with Scott dating singer Jess Glynne and Woods going Instagram official with Love Island alumni Adam Collard.
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      Here’s how the pair compare…
      Rise to the top
      The two Londoners have both enjoyed meteoric rises to the top, with a leg up from Sky Sports.
      Laura scored a gig on Soccer AM for their online team, after she began as a runner and covered the darts.
      By 2018, she was working as a pitchside reporter, occasionally working with Gary Neville.
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      In 2020, her career exploded when she took a hosting job on talkSPORT’s breakfast show – dividing the honours with Alan Brazil.
      She became a firm fans’ favourite, branched out to DAZN with their boxing and Women’s Champion League shows.
      ITV then utilised her skills as she presented both World Cups in the men’s and women’s game, as well as a NFL hightlights show.
      Most recently, TNT Sports made Laura their lead presenter for Champions League and boxing.
      Alex has had plenty of crossover with Laura. She began her media career on Soccer AM while she was still playing professional football for Arsenal.
      After completing a degree in Professional Sports Writing and Broadcasting, she scored columns for The Independent during the 2014 World Cup.
      When she retired in 2017, Alex got a job on cBeebies show Match of the Day Kickabout.
      A year later, she made history as the first female pundit for the BBC at the 2018 World Cup.
      In 2019, she was announced as co-host of Goals on Sunday on Sky Sports alongside Chris Kamara.
      This year, Woods became the lead presenter for TNS Sports’ Champions League coverageCredit: Getty
      AT ITV Sport, Woods is a jack of all trades – presenting their NFL coverageCredit: Instagram
      Scott’s expertise is as a pundit and presenter, which was seen on the BBC’s Women’s World Cup coverageCredit: BBC
      Scott has transcended sport, appearing on Strictly Come Dancing in 2019Credit: Getty
      Since 2020, the MBE has hosted BBC’s Sports Personality of the Year Awards.
      Alex has also transcended sport, appearing on Strictly Come Dancing and is a frequent guest presenter of the One Show.
      Net worth
      Both Scott and Woods have amassed a small fortune from their TV gigs.
      Although figures vary, there’s not much between them.
      According to Apumone, Woods has a net worth of around £1.64million.
      On the BBC pay list for the season of 2022-23, Scott was said to earn somewhere between £185,000 – £189,999.
      Add to that her other gigs, as well as past TV credits, and her fortune is estimated to be around £1.6million too.
      Both are killing it.
      Woods has an enviable lifestyleCredit: Instagram @laurawoodsy
      Scott is believed to be worth around £1.6millionCredit: Getty
      Scott enjoys a holiday in IbizaCredit: Instagram / @alexscott2
      Woods enjoys a private yacht during some rare time off
      Best mates
      When it comes to pals in football, Laura and Ally McCoist were thick as thieves.
      The rapport they had between one another was radio gold on talkSPORT.
      Built over a mutual respect, they cracked jokes, shared banter and were a staple for morning radio.
      When Woods decided to quit, Ally had to fight back tears as he paid tribute to his pal in what was an incredibly emotional moment.
      Scott is close with fellow Arsenal icon Leah Williamson.
      They are known to be inseparable, when they are not bound by work committments.
      The two reportedly met on the football circuit over two years ago, and have become best mates.
      In the summer, Alex and Leah went on holiday with fellow Lionesses star Keira Walsh and spent time on a yacht in Ibiza.
      And they make time to attend swanky events together.
      Woods is close with fellow presenter and pundit Ally McCoistCredit: Instagram @laurawoodsy
      Woods said an emotional goodbye to talkSPORT – leaving her pal close to tearsCredit: talkSPORT
      Arsenal star Leah Williamson and Alex are firm palsCredit: Rex
      Scott celebrated England’s Euros triumph with Williamson in 2022Credit: Getty
      They turned heads at the recent Virgin Atlantic Attitude Awards this week.
      Previously they were spotted at the Brit Awards and GQ Awards hanging out together.
      Love life
      Despite their incredibly busy lives, Laura and Alex have time for romance.
      And they’ve both gone public with their relationships.
      As The Sun told you. Alex has been dating pop star Jesse Glynne.
      They were first spotted together before the Women’s World Cup, and have since gone public at the premiere of David and Victoria Beckham’s Netflix documentary premiere after-party in London.
      A friend said: “Alex and Jess have been a slow burn and they didn’t want to rush things or go public too soon.
      “But they’re officially an item now and seem really happy. They are both strong, independent women with a shared passion and respect of their respective careers, supporting one another from the sidelines.
      “It’s still early days for them, but they’ve met one another’s mates and everyone is super-happy for them.”
      Woods has also got a new boyfriend.
      Earlier this week, she went Instagram official with ex-Love Island contestant Adam Collard.
      Laura Woods went Instagram official with her romance with Adam CollardCredit: Instagram
      Woods soon deleted the images onlineCredit: Instagram
      Scott went public with her romance with singer Jess Glynne at a Netflix eventCredit: Rex
      Jesse and Alex have been dating for a few months, and were seen sat next to each other at Wimbledon in the summerCredit: Getty
      Very intimate pictures were uploaded to her account, before she swiftly removed them.
      The Sun first told how they were seeing each other last month as they enjoyed a series of low key dates together.
      They then headed for a romantic break in Cornwall, giving away the biggest clue they’re an item.
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      Laura even gave at sneaky look at Adam in one photo, writing:  “Great company recommended too.” More

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      Victor Osimhen is perfect fit for this Premier League team as Chelsea and Arsenal lead transfer fight for Napoli star

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      FIVE months is a very long time in football. Back in May, Nigerian striker Victor Osimhen confirmed his place as a legend among fans of Napoli. 
      Victor Osimhen has become the superstar of Napoli but could be on the moveCredit: Getty
      The 24-year-old attacker scored 26 league goals and registered four assists as the team from the south of Italy won their first Serie A title for 33 years.
      His face appeared on walls and posters all throughout the city, alongside the eternal hero of Naples Diego Maradona.
      Now, eight games into the Serie A season we see Napoli sitting in 5th position, seven points behind league leaders AC Milan. 
      And things have started to unravel. 
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      Last month Osimhen reacted with disbelief when substituted as his team chased a goal against Bolgna. 
      And he was outraged when the club’s official social media accounts appeared to mock the Nigerian forward for missing a penalty.All talk of a new deal has now stalled and now it appears that there is a strong chance that Osimhen will leave the club sooner rather than later.
      However Osimhen will not be cheap. 
      He is under contract until the end of the 24/25 season and De Laurentis is known as an owner who is not easy to negotiate with. 
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      This will limit the potential destinations for Osimhen to either the Saudi Pro League or the Premier League.
      Even with the riches on offer in the Premier League though there are only a handful who are likely destinations for the Nigerian. 
      Manchester City have Erling Haaland leading the line while Manchester United have invested £72m in Rasmus Hojlund. 
      Osimhen does not fit the playing style of Liverpool under Jurgen Klopp and as such we are down to a choice between Arsenal and Chelsea.
      We take a look at which club would suit Osimhen better for a January transfer move.
      Ability to lead the line
      At the moment Arsenal have a choice between Eddie Nketiah and Gabriel Jesus to lead the line as the lone striker in their 4-3-3 system. 
      In the summer they spent a significant fee to take Kai Havertz from Chelsea but, despite playing as a centre forward for Chelsea, he has featured more as an advanced central midfielder so far for Arsenal.
      While there is no doubt that Nketiah and Jesus have huge amounts of ability neither of them really has the physical profile of an elite No9. 
      When you think about the likes of Haaland, Hojlund, Harry Kane or even Robert Lewandowski you start to notice that they all have size and a presence, along with great mobility. 
      Jesus is more comfortable when in the channels of even the wide areas and Nketiah is quick but less physically powerful.
      Napoli are on the counter-attack and the ball has been played towards the opposition half with Osimhen as the only player near the ball. He is up against two defenders but not only does he have the pace to reach the ball first he is powerful enough to outplay the first defender before driving towards goal
      This lack of a more powerful forward limits the tactical approach that Arsenal can take and given the way that they have developed under Mikel Arteta they would benefit from being able to play longer at times. 
      Having the option to play slightly longer and to launch a counterattack can make opposition teams play deeper and this would allow Arsenal to control games more.Too often we see Nketiah or Jesus either drop too deep or come out into the wide areas as Arsenal are looking to attack quickly.
      By not positioning themselves centrally they take an option away, as well as allowing the opposition central defenders to be more comfortable without a direct opponent looking to play tight to them.
      Here, as Arsenal look to transition to a counter attack we see the ball being won and played through the midfield. Nketiah, however, is far too deep and as such he is not in a position to instantly look to attack space behind the defensive line.
      Adding a forward with the profile of Osimhen would create more options in the attack for Arsenal. 
      His presence leading the attacking line would force opposition defenders to play further back as he is more comfortable positioning himself against the last man with his back to goal and he has the pace to threaten with runs behind. 
      This, in itself, would create space between the opposition midfield and defence that Arsenal could look to exploit.
      Presence in the area
      While both Eddie Nketiah and Gabriel Jesus are, relatively, good finishers, neither of them can be described as having a particularly strong presence in the opposition penalty area. 
      Nketiah is quick and has good movement when looking to attack the first ball in the area while Jesus is perhaps more likely to drop out of the area or stay towards the edge to look for a potential cut back opportunity.
      Osimhen would offer something completely different to the other two forwards for Arsenal as not only does he have real power and presence in the area but he displays intelligent movement in order to lose the defender. 
      Osimhen is very strong in the air and he will score more than his fair share of headed chances but this is a result of his ability to read the game and the flight of the ball as it comes into the area.
      Here, we see Osimhen isolated at the far side of the area against a single defender. As Kvaratskhelia cuts back to his right foot we see Osimhen pull off the blind side of the defender before making a strong movement towards goal to meet the ball
      Osimhen has great movement in the final third but crucially, and importantly for Arsenal, he displays a real willingness to play between the width of the goals. 
      His positioning and his ability to play with his back to goal or to spin and run behind the opposition defence means that the opposition central defenders have to be more disciplined in terms of holding their position and not allowing Osimhen to isolate on one of them. 
      By effectively pinning the central defenders deep in this manner Osimhen creates space for the central midfielders of Napoli to move into higher positions or for the wingers to come inside.
      Given the options that Arsenal have in midfield and on the wings, this could be extremely effective for Arteta’s side.
      With the ball on the near side we see Eddie Nketiah looking to make a long run to attack space in the penalty area. Nketiah tends to make straight-line movements that are explosive but he is less dominant in the area than Osimhen is
      Even when Osimhen is the only player in the area when the ball is played either from the wings or from deeper central areas he is capable of creating chances on his own and his dominance in the air can draw opposition defenders towards him in the area. 
      This kind of profile can create a huge threat for a team who play the way that Arsenal do.
      Linking with the midfield
      The presence that we have already discussed that Osimhen has in the area extends to his ability outside of the area to play with his back to goal. 
      His ability to pin opposition defenders and to receive in the final third allows Napoli to comfortably progress the ball forward and into dangerous areas. 
      Crucially, when receiving the ball in these areas he has the ability to either spin and attack space behind the defence or to play intelligent passes out or back to move the opposition defence and exploit space.
      This is something that Gabriel Jesus is also very strong at receiving back to goal and linking play but he displays a clear tendency and preference to do so either in the channels or even out in the wide areas.
      How Victor Osimhen and Gabriel Jesus compare this season
      Osimhen is in a central position, and as he receives the ball he has attracted two defensive players over to him. This creates space on the near side for the winger and Osimhen bounces the ball outside to create a chance
      For all that Arsenal, under Arteta, have impressed with the rate of their development from a tactical perspective there are still areas in which they need to develop. 
      While they attack well they lack a real focal point in the attack and a player who will provide the attacking platform that they can play into in order to move the attack forward.
      Osimhen is much better rounded in this regard than either Nketiah or Jesus and his strength and intelligence when it comes to receiving and linking the play would clearly add another dimension to the attack for Arsenal.
      Here, we see Arsenal building the attack from a deeper position. Nketiah has dropped so deep that he effectively receives the ball short from the player in possession. A more advanced position, as marked here, would allow Arsenal to play through the lines.
      While Arsenal have developed into a team that builds and creates the attack from a very specific base in the defensive and midfield lines, they are still missing a genuine platform in the attack that they can play into.
      Victor Osimhen would fit this profile for them perfectly.
      What about Chelsea?
      While it is true that Arsenal are better placed to ‘win now’ given their squad and the structures already in place around the first-team, Chelsea are likely to be very keen to sign the impressive Osimhen. 
      Chelsea also have the finances needed to pull off a deal for a player like him.
      There is no doubt that Osimhen would absolutely improve Chelsea, he would improve almost any team in the world.
      But even more so for Chelsea who are relying this season on two relatively inexperienced strikers in the 22-year-olds Nicolas Jackson and Armando Broja.
      Chelsea are creating chances at a good rate and if their finishing success was better then they would be performing far better in the Premier League this season.
      Nicolas Jackson has two goals to Victor Osimhen’s six
      Chelsea are creating chances but are not taking them. Jackson takes up a good initial position though, central and between the centrebacks, this is exactly the kind of positioning that we would expect to see from Osimhen. However Jackson missed the chance.
      They are still producing good quality chances at a relatively high rate, they are just struggling to consistently finish those chances.
      The signing of a player like Osimhen would improve them immediately and given his consistent form in front of goal in recent seasons you have to think that he would be in a position to finish more of the chances that Chelsea are producing.
      With Enzo Fernandez in midfield Chelsea have one of the best creative passers in football and with the likes of Raheem Sterling in form on the wing we see Chelsea having the ability to dominate teams. 
      So far, however, they have lacked fluidity and a cutting edge
      Again we see Jackson with a shot on goal and a chance that you cannot help but feel that Osimhen would have taken. This time it is Raheem Sterling in possession in the area and as he pulls the ball back we see Jackson in space to receive centrally
      With a striker like Osimhen, who is capable of leading the line and playing as an isolated striker, Chelsea would be able to mix up the way that they look to attack. 
      They would be able to play longer to escape pressure with the knowledge that Osimhen can take the ball and hold it or drive at defenders when isolated and that the ball would not just come straight back.
      However in Broja and Jackson they already have two promising, if faw, young central strikers.
      And the addition of Osimhen would stifle their chances of ever making the grade at Stamford Bridge.
      Conclusion
      Make no mistake about it. Victor Osimhen is going to be expensive. 
      Napoli will not sell him cheaply and they will look to maximise value. The thing is though that he will almost undoubtedly prove to be worth the fee. 
      His profile and playing style feel perfectly suited to the Premier League and Arsenal are without a doubt the club that make the most sense for him.
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      Signing Osimhen would take Arsenal to the next level and could lead to them becoming a truly dominant force.
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      Inside Wayne Rooney’s £20m ‘Morrisons mansion’ that boasts full-size football pitch, two fishing lakes, cinema and pool

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      WAYNE ROONEY is returning home to England and his family – and will be living in his £20million “Morrisons mansion” that has a full-size football pitch, two fishing lakes, cinema and a pool.The Manchester United and England legend has just been named as the new manager of Birmingham City and replaces the axed John Eustace at St Andrews.
      Wayne, Coleen and the rest of the Rooney family moved into their dream home in 2021Credit: Instagram
      Their £20m Cheshire home was dubbed the ‘Morrisons mansion’ during constructionCredit: BackGrid
      The house sits on a whopping 40 acres of land and has two fishing lakes, a cinema and pool
      Rooney is believed to have paid over £4m to a Cheshire property developer to build the gated home
      He will be joined at Brum by Arsenal and Chelsea icon Ashley Cole and former United team-mate John O’Shea who will be working alongside him as coaches.
      Rooney left MLS side DC United at the weekend after they failed to make the play-offs.
      He had been living with his coaching staff in Washington while wife Coleen and their four sons, Kai, Klay, Kit and Cass remained in England.
      However, after joining the Tom Brady-backed Blues he will be getting all the support he needs from his family as he returns home to join them full-time at their lavish Cheshire mansion.
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      Rooney, 37, and Coleen, also 37, boast a sizeable property portfolio, including homes in Florida, USA, the Caribbean and across the UK.
      But the jewel in the crown is their six-bedroom £20m palatial house which sits on a 40-acre piece of land.
      Built from scratch, the family moved in in December 2021.
      It is said to be located in Cheshire and is named High Lake Manor.
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      Rooney and his partner could even technically call themselves the lord and lady of the manor.
      We revealed back in its development how United’s all-time top scorer had a full-size football pitch installed at the property and it comes complete with a seating area.
      The five-a-side pitch even boasts changing rooms with showers for his mates – although he was blocked from installing floodlights because of his mansion’s rural location.
      He also boasts a garage for his collection of cars, a cinema, swimming pool, and even two man-made fishing lakes.
      Rooney is thought to be a keen angler.
      The house had been previously mocked for looking like a Morrisons supermarket by neighbours due to its size and architecture.
      But, unlike a Morrisons, it now boasts an orangery, bar, TV room, snooker room, cinema and wine cellar.
      And the luxury Rooney pad also has a huge indoor swimming pool surrounded by a glass pavilion, a hot tub, plunge pool, steam room and “his” and “hers” changing rooms.
      But that is not all – it boasts an extensive patio, landscaped gardens and a luxury car garage.
      Rooney is believed to have paid over £4m to a Cheshire property developer to build the mansion, which also has a guest toilet and separate lifts.
      That second lift also connects the main space to the basement floor, which sports a sprawling gym, pool, Jacuzzi and cinema room.
      The decision to build their dream pad came after raiders tried to break into Rooney’s Cheshire home in 2016 before cops pounced.
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      The ex-striker grew up in a council house in Liverpool – but he has shown off his real estate skills with his sprawling Barbados villa, which he rents out for £25,000 a week.
      He snapped up a £320,000 waterfront apartment in the Sunshine State of Florida in 2007 and splashed out £450,000 on a detached home in Liverpool for his parents to live in.
      Now he and Coleen, who are believed to be worth around £115m, own properties across the globe after getting together aged 16.
      Rooney burst through the ranks at boyhood club Everton as a teenager and starred for England at Euro 2004 before a big-money move to Manchester United.
      Under Sir Alex Ferguson he went on to lift the Champions League and the Premier League title five times.
      Rooney surpassed Sir Bobby Charlton’s record for both United and England to become the record goalscorer for club and country – the latter now being overtaken by Harry Kane.
      He made an emotional return to Everton in 2017 and finished that season as their top scorer before moving to the MLS to sign for DC United.
      The then veteran bagged 23 goals in 48 matches for the American side but headed back to England to join Championship club Derby County in the 2020/21 season in a surprise move.
      The property has a full-size five-a-side pitch in it for the kids to play inCredit: INSTAGRAM
      Rooney had been living away from his family in America while managing DC UnitedCredit: Instagram / @waynerooney
      The mansion has a garage for his collection of cars, a cinema and a swimming pool
      Rooney then retired from playing to take over as manager when the Rams were rock bottom of the table.
      He guided them to safety but resigned at the end of the following campaign after Derby were relegated to League One following a huge points deduction and returned to become boss at DC United.
      Rooney was in charge for 52 games, racking up just 13 wins and 26 defeats, before his departure but will now be tasked with guiding Birmingham back to the big time under their new American owners.
      After being announced as manager, Rooney said: “I am absolutely delighted to be joining Birmingham City football club at such an exciting time.
      “It is very clear that they have a plan and are committed to realising their ambition for the club. We are fully aligned on what is expected.
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      “I have been building my managerial career, putting myself in challenging environments, to get me ready for this opportunity.
      “It’s a project that gives me a sense of purpose and I can’t wait to get started.”
      The £20m mansion was dubbed a ‘Morrisons mansion’ when this snap emerged in constructionCredit: The Mega Agency
      Fans claimed it looked like the front of the supermarketCredit: Wikipedia
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      Inside Tommy Fury’s glam lifestyle including wife Molly-Mae Hague, living in £3.5m mansion and driving a £130k Mercedes

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      TOMMY Fury has built himself an enviable lifestyle by thinking outside of the boxing.The fighter took time out of his career to star on Love Island in 2019 and it was the best decision he ever made.
      Tommy Fury lives an enviable lifestyle
      Fury found fame alongside Molly-Mae Hague on Love IslandCredit: Rex
      First, he met the love of his life Molly-Mae Hague and the pair set up a dream life together.
      Then, they splashed out £3.5million on a stunning Cheshire home, which the Pretty Little Thing ambassador added her design chic too.
      To top it off, Fury has been seen driving a top of the range Mercedes G Wagon worth £130,000.
      And there’s the small matter of his amazing watch collection, including a £50,000 Rolex Day-Date.
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      Love Island
      Almost overnight, Tommy – the brother of heavyweight champ Tyson Fury – became a millionaire.
      Despite building a promising boxing career, he decided to go on Love Island.
      First, to find love. Second, to raise his profile.
      Unlike many contestants on the ITV hit show, he achieved both – falling for Molly-Mae Hague.
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      The pair were the darlings of the fifth series, although remarkably they finished as runners-up.
      But clearly they were not losers as their winning life together now suggests.
      Appearing on Love Island certainly made Tommy a household name outside of boxing.
      Amusingly, though, he said he never watched it before he went on as a contestant or after.
      In an interview with Tom Moore, he said: “I never watched Love Island before doing it and I’ve not watched it since, didn’t even watch my own series back.
      “But it was one of those things, Love Island has given me the platform of a world champion already.
      “It put me out there, it helped me step out the shoes of being Tyson’s little brother, which was all I was called growing up, which isn’t a bad thing.
      “It’s amazing to be related to the best fighter there’s ever been, in my opinion. So that was amazing but it helped born me.
      “Everybody knows me now for Tommy Fury and what I’m like and my own personality.”
      On Love Island Fury and Hague became fans’ favouritesCredit: Rex Features
      Fury and Hague finished as runners-up but they have since amassed an estimated £10m fortune togetherCredit: Rex
      Home
      After Love Island, they first set up home at a £325,000 two-bedroom flat in Manchester.
      The pair made the property their love nest, before they decided to move to bigger and better digs.
      They then splashed £3.5million on a beautiful Cheshire abode in 2022.
      It boasts a staggering six bedrooms, multiple bathrooms, 5,000 sq ft of land and tranquil grounds.
      Dubbed the Molly-Maison, Hague regularly gives eagle-eyed fans a tour of the property on YouTube.
      She explained that several bedrooms in the house were being converted – one into a filming room for her videos and another for a dressing room.
      The pretty social media influencer added that the couple had been searching for an ideal home for three years.
      Molly-Mae shared a clip online revealing the house’s spare bedroom – with a large Buddha portrait and elaborate hanging lights.
      Neighbours include Marcus Rashford and Jordan Pickford.
      Molly-Mae showed off their stunning Cheshire home on YouTubeCredit: YouTube
      Tommy Fury and Molly-Mae paid £3.5m for the propertyCredit: YouTube
      Molly-Mae revealed one of the bathrooms on her YouTube channelCredit: YouTube
      Cars
      Fury has a net worth of more than £4million thanks to several sponsorships and endorsements as well as his boxing pay cheques, according to reports.
      His biggest purse came through his fight against Jake Paul in 2023, when he received a guaranteed £1.6million.
      On top of that, Fury netted a 35 per cent of the pay-per-view share.
      He has more than 4.8million Instagram followers and makes thousands of pounds every day from social media.
      And like his famous brother, Tommy is a petrol head and has been seen behind the wheel of some luxury cars.
      He has a preference for Mercedes, with his pride and joy being a C43 AMG that has a £61,000 price tag.
      But the most expensive car in his garage is a Mercedes G-Class that costs £130,000.
      The G-Wagen is characterised by its boxy styling and body-on-frame construction.
      The 2022 Mercedes-Benz G-Class takes 5.5 seconds to reach 60 mph from a standstill and 13.3 seconds for the quarter-mile.
      Tommy has also been seen sharing a £32,000 Mercedes A-Class Saloon with Molly-Mae.
      The sportiest car we’ve seen him with is the BMW i8 that’s an expensive £106,000.
      Fury shows off his £130k Mercedes G-ClassCredit: Instagram
      A BMW sports car also features in Fury’s car collectionCredit: instagram
      It has all the characteristics of a full-blooded sports car with its long wheelbase, short overhangs and a solid posture.
      Unlike all-electric vehicles, the i8 features a synchronous electric motor and a 1.5-litre TwinPower Turbo engine – giving drivers the flexibility to select between gasoline, electric, or an efficient blend of both.
      Wife
      Tommy’s wife Molly-Mae is a force to be reckoned with.
      They say behind every great man is a greater woman, and you can certainly say this is the case here.
      She has become the ultimate role model for young women, appearing down-to-earth and incredibly likeable.
      And Molly-Mae has expanded her business portfolio wisely to amass her own fortune, said to be around the £6million mark.
      Alongside her tanning moisturiser Filter by MollyMae she was the creative director for Pretty Little Thing from 2021 until she stepped down from the role in 2023 to concentrate on motherhood.
      Molly-Mae Hague is a brand ambassador for Pretty Little ThingCredit: Getty
      Fury and Hague got engaged in 2023Credit: Instagram
      Molly-Mae quit her creative director role at Pretty Little Thing to concentrate on motherhoodCredit: Splash
      Fury is the proud dad to daughter BambiCredit: Instagram
      But she stayed on as brand ambassador, which she has done since 2018.
      Back in February, Tommy and Molly-Mae celebrated the birth of their daughter Bambi.
      Months later, the happy couple revealed they were engaged – with Tommy dropping down to one knee to pop the question while on a luxurious trip to Ibiza.
      Watches
      Over the years, Tommy has been spied wearing a variety of high-end watches.
      Although, he and Molly-Mae were the subject of a 2021 burglary that led to a reported £800,000 worth of jewellery being stolen.
      So, it’s not clear what watches Tommy has now.
      He did have an amazing Day-Date White Gold Rolex worth an astonishing £50,000.
      Fury is a fan of Rolex watches and had a Day-Date White gold timepiece worth £50k
      A £40k Rolex Submariner also featured in Fury’s collection
      His preference has always been Rolex, with a Submariner worth £40,000 also part of his collection.
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      Finally, a classy Yacht Master II that retails at £18,000 completes his watch collection.
      And there’s still plenty of time to add to it. More

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      Chelsea star Conor Gallagher overcame worrying heart problem which left him ‘dizzy’ and threatened his career

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      CONOR GALLAGHER overcame a heart problem to become a Chelsea and England star. The midfielder begun his journey to stardom at local side Epsom Eagles before the Blues snapped him up aged eight.
      Conor Gallagher underwent heart surgery as a teenagerCredit: Getty
      There was a 3 per cent chance his condition would not be curedCredit: Instagram @conorgallagher92
      Conor Gallagher is going out with Aine May KennedyCredit: Instagram @ainemaykennedy
      Gallagher impressed in the club’s academy and eventually earned a call-up to the England Under-17s.
      He was part of the side that sealed World Cup glory for the Young Lions in 2017 alongside Phil Foden, Callum Hudson-Odoi, Morgan Gibbs-White and Jadon Sancho.
      Gallagher was rising through the ranks and pushing to make his first senior appearance when his career was nearly taken away from him.
      In the summer of 2018, while in pre-season training with Chelsea, the then 18-year-old felt his heart beating strangely fast.
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      Gallagher then fell ill in the subsequent days and went for checks amid concern something was seriously wrong, having suffered similar problems while with England.
      He explained to The Guardian in 2020: “It was quite a tough one-v-one session and it was too much for me.
      “I felt a bit dizzy and had to pull out of training and that’s when I got the checks, scans, and when they saw something was wrong.”
      It was revealed that Gallagher would require minor heart surgery to solve his irregular heartbeat.
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      Gallagher dates Irish model Aine MayCredit: Instagram @ainemaykennedy
      Gallagher was in England’s 2022 World Cup squadCredit: Sunday Times
      He had to be put under general anaesthetic for 45 minutes and there was a three per cent chance the problem would not be solved, potentially endangering his footballing career.
      Gallagher said: “I just thought: ‘That can’t happen.’ 
      “I was a bit nervous but in my head I knew I would be fine and push on from that.”
      The heart issue was fortunately fixed and with added motivation to make the most of his career after almost losing it, he set about trying to force his way into the Chelsea XI.
      Gallagher explained: “I think it was good for me, because sometimes when you’re injured it gives you time to reflect and makes you even hungrier to come back and do well.
      “I remember saying to my mum before the surgery: ‘I just want to get it done so I can work as hard as I can again.’
      “Ever since then I think that’s when I really started to push on. I think it made me not take anything for granted.
      “I got physically stronger and quicker and my all-round game has improved since I came back from that.”
      Gallagher missed all of pre-season in 2018, needing two months to recover from the surgery.
      Chelsea showed their support by handing him a new contract after he recovered.
      And he rewarded their faith as he won the academy player of the year award that campaign and even picked up a Europa League winners medal after being named on the bench for the victory over Arsenal in the final.
      Gallagher went out on loan to Championship sides Charlton and Swansea for the 2019/20 season.
      He then got a chance to shine in the Premier League with West Brom and Crystal Palace.
      His good performances saw him earn a senior England call-up and he was in the squad for the 2022 World Cup.
      He finally returned to Chelsea and played 45 matches in a turbulent 2022/23 campaign under managers Thomas Tuchel, Graham Potter and Frank Lampard.
      Gallagher has also been trusted by boss Mauricio Pochettino, who handed him the captain’s armband for the first time in a Carabao Cup win over AFC Wimbledon in August 2023.
      Away from the pitch, he has found love in stunning girlfriend Aine May Kennedy.
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      The Irish beauty is a professional dancer and model.
      She regularly shares her glam lifestyle on Instagram, where she has over 51,000 followers.
      The couple often holiday togetherCredit: Instagram @ainemaykennedy
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      Brazil teen Endrick is next in line to succeed at Real Madrid, following £60m transfer, and is heir to Neymar’s throne

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      THROUGH the decades Brazil has produced generational talents who have taken the game to another level.Pele, Zico, Ronaldo, and Neymar all became icons of their own era – with some of those showcasing their talents on the European stage.
      Endrick is the latest generational talent to hail from BrazilCredit: Getty
      Aged just 17, he is expected to follow in the footsteps of Neymar and Ronaldo by starring in LaLigaCredit: Getty
      The next in line to follow those luminaries is Endrick, 17 only in July, but who is already carrying the weight of expectation of a nation desperate for success.
      It’s been 21 years since the Samba Boys last won the World Cup.
      However, a golden generation is on its way. And it’s being made at Real Madrid, with the expectation they will lead their country to glory.
      In 2022, it was announced Los Blancos had signed Endrick on a huge £60million deal.
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      He will join his fellow countryman Vinicius Jr, who has established himself as one of Europe’s most feared wingers, and the talented Rodrygo who has still to find his feet in Spain.
      For this season, Endrick is playing for Palmeiras, where he has trained since he was just 11, before he will link up with his new teammates in the 2024.
      The buzz about his natural ability began when he was just a kid,
      “I don’t see a ceiling for him.”
      As is with the modern age, Endrick’s youth career has played out on social media.
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      Just type in his name on YouTube and hundreds of videos will appear of the youngster bamboozling the opposition.
      From scoring goals from the halfway line to beating four or five men or overhead kicks, his repertoire for the spectacular is there to see in a variety of clips.
      In five years he reportedly scored 165 goals in 169 games for Palmeiras youth teams.
      While in 2021, he attracted plenty of attention when he played in the Campeonato Paulista finals in three different age categories: U15, U17 and U20.
      Around that time, the club’s academy director Joao Paulo Sampaio tipped the teenager for the world stage.
      “If injuries respect him, I don’t see a ceiling for him,” Sampaio told AS. “As far as is humanly possible.
      “He has quality, a strong personality and a champion mentality. In that regard, he resembles Cristiano (Ronaldo). He trains hard, is kind and has humility. We love him very much because he makes himself loved. He tries to please everyone around him.
      “He has everything to be a world star in the future.”
      On his own game, Endrick has said: “I’ll always fight. I’ll be persistent and try until the last minute I’m in the game. I never give up, I pressure defenders, I run more than anyone else on the pitch.”
      Buzz about Endrick has been in overdrive since 2021Credit: AFP
      On the pitch, Endrick says he is a fighterCredit: Reuters
      Debut season
      Labelled the ‘hottest commodity in Brazilian football’, it was inevitable Endrick would break some records.
      He made his debut in 2022, aged just 16 years two months and 16 days – becoming the youngest debutant in Palmeiras’ history.
      Just shy of three weeks later, the talent announced his arrival with a brace in a 3-1 win over Athletico Paranaense.
      His two goals weren’t enough to break Toninho de Matos’ youngest goalscorer record in the Brazilian championship achieved in 1978 at just 15.
      But, after all the hype and talk, Endrick delivered and had landed.
      A scramble for his signature would begin.
      Europe’s top clubs linked
      Chelsea, Manchester City, Real Madrid, PSG were just some of the clubs romanticising with the idea of bringing Endrick to their club.
      The Blues moved fast, inviting him to their Cobham training ground.
      Endrick became Palmeiras’ youngest goalscorer with a brace against Athletico ParanaenseCredit: Getty
      Teen prodigy Endrick visited Chelsea’s Cobham training ground with a view to signing for the Blues
      The Premier League giants put on a show to convince him his future belonged in England.
      They enlisted the help of Brazil icon Thiago Silva to sell the project to Endrick.
      Many at Stamford Bridge felt that had done the trick, although a stumbling block was said to be the contract on offer – with an element of the deal performance-related.
      Months later, Endrick’s head was turned when he visited the Ciudad Real Madrid training ground.
      First, he was taken aback by the incredible facilities on offer.
      Second, the pathway to the first team appeared more plausible. Vinicius Jr and Rodrygo had similarly been plucked from Brazilian football at a huge cost, and had become established first team stars.
      There was nothing stopping Endrick from doing the same.
      Real, who had been chasing their man for years and coordinated with the same scout who found Vinicius Jr, Rodrygo and Federico Valverde to seal the deal, had got their man.
      But all hasn’t gone to plan
      The 14-times Champions League winners paid a premium of £60m for the then 16-year-old.
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      After his Real Madrid deal was announced, Endrick suffered a dip in formCredit: Getty
      Endrick was moved to tears on the bench after suffering a goal draught
      That has, seemingly, made him a target to now be shot down.
      To comply with Fifa’s rules, Endrick won’t be able to join his new club until he turns 18.
      In the meantime, he has had another season in Brazil where he has suffered his first character-building crisis of confidence.
      A goal drought saw Endrick reduced to tears on the bench, after he was hauled off.
      His manager, strict disciplinarian Abel Ferreira, admitted he should “have given Endrick a hug” when he was hooked.
      Ferreira threw his support the prodigy’s way.
      “You have to be calm. Nobody likes criticism. There is tremendous pressure on him to score five or six goals and he tries to deal with it himself. The goal will appear at the right time. You just have to be calm and keep smiling,” he said.
      Back in April, Endrick also hit out at the pressure he is under and the talk of him as the ‘new Pele.’
      “Sometimes I ask myself: Why are there so many stories about me?” Endrick revealed to Brazil’s GQ.
      “I didn’t ask for this. There are situations that cross a line. ‘Ah, he’s the new Pele.’ Man, nobody is going to be Pele, he’s the king of football.”
      A target for the hatchet men, Endrick is now a marked man because of his reputationCredit: AP
      2024 promises to be a defining year in Endrick’s developmentCredit: EPA
      Endrick has had his ups and down. A target for the hatchet men, he has been kicked from pillar to post because of his reputation.
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      Back in April, a goal against Agua Santa in the Paulista Championship Final was coupled with a typical swashbuckling run that took out the opposition defence.
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      What happened next to forgotten Man Utd wonderkids who were meant to become world-class but never made it

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      MANCHESTER UNITED have a reputation for bringing through world-class talent from their youth team. The Red Devils have produced hot prospects for several decades from Marcus Rashford to the iconic Class of 92.
      Federico Macheda burst onto the scene as a teenagerCredit: Getty – Contributor
      Plenty that have tried to follow in their footsteps went on to never make it.
      Here are five forgotten Man Utd wonderkids that didn’t live up to the hype.
      Federico Macheda
      It’s impossible to forget Macheda’s stunning debut as a 17-year-old.
      The substitute cut in brilliantly and bent a curling effort into the top corner to complete a 3-2 comeback against Aston Villa in 2009.
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      Then his second appearance, the Italian striker again came off the bench to score inside 46 seconds versus Sunderland.
      Macheda would eventually get loaned out to Sampdoria, QPR, Stuttgart, Doncaster and Birmingham, failing to impress at all but the latter.
      United then permanently sold him to Cardiff and he went on to have a spell with homeland side Novara in Serie B.
      Macheda eventually stopped his journeyman style and spent four years at Greek club Panathinaikos, scoring 40 goals in 116 matches.
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      He is now at Ankaragucu in the Turkish Super Lig.
      Macheda scored a stunning winning goal on his debutCredit: Getty – Contributor
      Darron Gibson
      Gibson was tipped as a star of the future when, winning the prestigious Jimmy Murphy player of the year award.
      He made his debut for United in 2005 before being loaned out to Royal Antwerp and Wolves.
      Gibson returned to Old Trafford in a squad player role for a couple of seasons and was handed an improved three-year contact.
      The midfielder started in the League Cup final in 2009 and scored a goal in Man Utd’s Champions League semi-final win over Schalke in 2011.
      The Irishman soon left for more first-team chances, joining Everton and then Sunderland.
      After good initial performances, injuries plagued his career and he was then charged with drink driving and failing to stop after a collision in 2015.
      Gibson would then get arrested again for a similar alleged offence three years later in a £75,000 Mercedes and he was suspended by Sunderland.
      He hung up his boots in 2021 after time at Wigan and Salford.
      Darron Gibson scored in a Champions League semi-finalCredit: Reuters
      David Bellion
      Bellion burst onto the scene at Sunderland and Man Utd signed him in 2003, following the Black Cats’ relegation for £2million.
      The French striker drew comparisons to Thierry Henry but netted just eight goals in two seasons at Old Trafford.
      He was subsequently loaned to West Ham in 2005 for more minutes but failed to make an impact in the capital, scoring once in just ten matches.
      Bellion then went to his homeland club of Nice for two seasons.
      He would then spend seven years with Bordeaux, dipping in and out of form, although he did feature as a back-up striker as they won the Ligue 1 title in 2009.
      He ended his career at Paris-based club Red Star and went on to be their creative director.
      David Bellion never made it at Man UtdCredit: News Group Newspapers Ltd
      Mads Timm
      Timm was plucked from the Odense youth-team in 2000 and made his one and only appearance in a Champions League group match two years after.
      However, he flopped at Man Utd and was nearly sacked when he received a 12-month sentence in a young offenders institute for reckless driving, racing team-mate Callum Flanagan on a public road, resulting in a nasty crash.
      Timm was called a “f****** idiot” by Sir Alex Ferguson and he later claimed the legendary boss was a “control freak” and his players were a “slave army”.
      The Dane had a forgettable spell at Walsall on loan before going back to Odense.
      He retired aged 25 due to falling out of love with football.
      Mads Timm was called a ‘f****** idiot’ by FergieCredit: Getty – Contributor
      Ravel Morrison
      Rio Ferdinand claimed Fergie “thought he was the best youngster he had seen”, but Morrison didn’t live up to the hype.
      After starring in the United academy, the troubled midfielder left for West Ham in 2012 with boss Sam Allardyce, saying “he needed to start a new life away from Manchester.”
      It has been claimed he owned three cars although he couldn’t drive.
      Morrison impressed in cameos for the Hammers, netting a sublime solo goal against Tottenham in 2013, which was a goal of the season contender.
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      West Ham let the wonderkid go after reported off-pitch issues and he went on to play for Cardiff, Birmingham, QPR, Lazio, Atlas, Ostersund, Sheffield United and Middlesbrough.
      Wayne Rooney eventually took him under his wing, signing him at Derby and DC United.
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      Inside Sheffield United star Maddy Cusack’s career rise which saw her juggle full-time job & football before death at 27

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      SHEFFIELD United star Maddy Cusack has been honoured for her impressive career with The Blades before her tragic death.The 27-year-old had risen to football fame, all while juggling a full time marketing executive role for the club.
      Maddy was the first team member to mark 100 appearances on the pitchCredit: Getty
      The young player tragically passed away on Wednesday, September 20Credit: Rex
      The talented Midfielder was one of the longest serving players for the club, and the first Women’s team member to mark 100 appearances on the pitch.
      She had also just signed a new one-year contract with The Blades in July earlier this year.
      “It feels amazing,” Maddy said in an interview. “I think everyone knows how much I love this club.
      “This club is my home, so to extend my contract for another year, yeah, I’m really excited and really pleased.”

      Maddy’s final post on social media was a photo of herself with a pen and her Sheffield United renewal contract for the season, which she captioned: “6 years & counting…
      “Really happy to have signed another deal with Sheffield United. Exited for the season!”
      The rising star started her football career at Nottingham Forest academy which saw her transfer to Aston Villa in 2012.
      She was also a student at the University of Derby, where she earned herself an impressive first-class honours degree.
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      Maddy achieved the grade in marketing, public relations and advertising – which would later be put to good use working as a marketing executive at Sheffield United.
      The inspiring footballer was selected for England during the 2014 UEFA Championship where she played on the field in all group stages.
      After her stint with Aston Villa, the midfielder moved to Birmingham City in 2017.
      Her successful career with The Blades started in January 2019, and then head coach Carla Ward renewed her contract after 18 months.
      After playing for the club for over four years, Maddy was elected as vice-captain, as well as juggling her role as marketing exec.
      DEVASTATING LOSS
      Maddy tragically died on Wednesday, September 20, at a home in Horsley.
      Derbyshire Police have released a statement saying the death is not being treated as suspicious.
      The force added: “We were called to a property in Lady Lea Road, Horsley, just after 6.35pm on Wednesday 20 September.
      “A woman, in her 20s, was pronounced dead at the scene. Her family are aware and are being supported by specialist officers.”
      The Blades announced Maddy’s death last Thursday.
      A statement read: “Sheffield United Football Club is devastated to report the sad news of the passing of Maddy Cusack.
      “Maddy, a women’s team player since 2019 and marketing executive for the Football Club, passed away on Wednesday.
      “A respected player, Maddy, 27, last season reached the milestone of 100 appearances for Sheffield United Women.
      “Additionally, she was a valued colleague in the offices at Bramall Lane, moving over from the Sheffield United Community Foundation to the Club in 2021 to help market all areas of the Blades.”
      And, tributes were paid at the Premier League home match against Newcastle United on Sunday.
      A picture of Maddy was put on the front of the matchday programme and the flag at Bramall Lane flew at half-mast.
      The team also played a video tribute while an emotional eulogy was read aloud.
      Maddy’s heartbroken mum and sister laid a wreath out, alongside Tony Currie and captain Sophie Barker.
      The talented midfielder’s teammates came onto the pitch wearing Maddy’s name on their shirts, with her number eight on their backs.
      They also donned black armbands in her memory, while other staff members wore black.
      A minute’s silence was held before kick-off to honour their late player, and in the eighth minute a minute’s applause roared through the stadium as fans rose to share their support and sadness following the tragedy.
      ‘WE WILL MISS YOU SO MUCH’
      Maddy’s teammates have also taken to social media to pay heartbroken tributes.
      Defender Molly Graham posted: “Absolutely devastating news.
      “Such a great person and team-mate.
      “You will be missed hugely! Rest in peace Mads.”
      Fellow defender Charlotte Newsham also wrote: “Beyond broken and shocked to have lost a team-mate and good friend.
      “We will miss you so much Mads.”
      Stephen Bettis, United’s chief executive officer, commented: “This is heartbreaking news for everyone at Bramall Lane.
      “Maddy had a unique position of being part of a number of teams at Sheffield United and was popular with everyone that she came into contact with.
      “Her personality and professionalism made her a credit to her family – she will be sadly missed.
      “Whilst taking in the news and moving forward, the Club will offer as much support as possible to Maddy’s family, friends and colleagues.”
      The Blades added: “Discussions over suitable tributes and celebrating Maddy’s life will continue privately.
      “The Club and Maddy’s family would appreciate a period of privacy and will not comment further at this sad time.”
      Meanwhile, tributes poured in from across the football world for the beloved player.
      Absolutely devastating news. Such a great person and team-mate. You will be missed hugely! Rest in peace Mads.”Molly Graham
      Leeds United wrote: “The thoughts and condolences of everyone at Leeds are with Maddy’s friends and family at this difficult time. Rest in peace, Maddy.”
      Luton Town noted: “Rest in peace, Maddy. We’re sending our love and wishes to your family and friends and your colleagues at Bramall Lane.”
      Shrewsbury Town said: “We’re so sorry to read this. All our thoughts and wishes are with Maddy’s friends and family, and everyone at Sheffield United.”
      Halifax Town added: “We’re all so sorry to hear this devastating news, we send our thoughts to all of Maddy’s family and friends and everyone associated with Sheffield United.”
      A number of Lionesses have also paid their respects.
      Aston Villa and England midfielder Jordan Nobbs wrote: “Sending all our love to Maddy’s family and friends.”
      Beyond broken and shocked to have lost a team-mate and good friend.”Charlotte Newsham
      Tottenham and Lioness forward Beth England posted: “This is devastating news.
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      “My thoughts and love go out to her family, friends and everyone at Sheffield United. Rest in peace, Maddy.”
      Manchester City and England forward Lauren Hemp penned: “Awful awful news, my love and thoughts are with her family, friends and everyone at Sheffield.”
      Former Sheffield United player Tony Currie, Sheffield United women’s Sophie Barker and Maddy Cusack’s mum and sister lay a wreath in memory of MaddyCredit: PA
      Floral tributes were placed outside the stadium in memory of Sheffield United women’s starCredit: Reuters
      Players of England observe a minute of silence in tribute at the Women’s International match between England U19 v Germany U19 at St Georges Park on TuesdayCredit: Getty
      Players of England and Germany observe a minute of silence in tributeCredit: Getty
      Her successful career with The Blades started in January 2019Credit: Getty
      Derbyshire Police have released a statement saying the death is not being treated as suspiciousCredit: Getty More