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      Gareth Southgate’s £80,000 Bentley, Jack Butland’s £98,000 Range Rover – the footballers’ you can buy on Auto Trader

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      WHEN footballers and football managers no longer want their cars, what do they do with them?
      They list them on Auto Trader for Joe Public to buy and enjoy.

      A Bentley Continental formerly owned by Gareth Southgate is for sale on Auto TraderCredit: Auto Trader

      Motors formerly owned by England boss Gareth Southgate, ex-Liverpool star Emre Can and Crystal Palace goalkeeper Jack Butland are currently available to buy on the site for buying and selling new and used cars.
      And there’s even a mystery footballer who is flogging BOTH his Bentley Bentayga and Mercedes-Benz G Class.
      GARETH SOUTHGATE

      Driven by the Three Lions gaffer for three years after it was registered in 2015, this beautiful 4.0L convertible that runs on petrol is an automatic.
      It has been given a recent facelift with a piano black veneer, full ceramic coating and an alloy wheel refurb.

      It fell into the hands of a private seller, once Gareth was done with it.

      Southgate’s stunning Bentley is listed for £79,950Credit: Auto Trader

      The Bentley Continental was owned by Southgate for three yearsCredit: Auto Trader

      In recent times, it fell into the hands of a private sellerCredit: Auto Trader
      JACK BUTLAND

      The Crystal Palace shotstopper ordered this showstopper in 2018 and it fully personalised before he could drive it from March, 2019.
      The interior has been revamped to look like a football’s hexagon stitched pattern, in keeping with its owner.
      It also comes with full privacy glass windows, a refrigerator compartment, 360 degree surround camera system, and has only done 28,000 miles so far.

      Jack Butland ordered this Range Rover Sport in 2018Credit: Auto Trader

      The interior features a football hexagon stitched patternCredit: Auto Trader

      No expense was spared crafting this Range Rover SportCredit: Auto Trader

      It has 28,000 miles on the clockCredit: Auto Trader
      EMRE CAN

      The German midfielder, rather predictably, was a fan of the German carmaker – and owned several of their high-end motors.
      This brilliant S Class might’ve been the pick of them, though. Originally wrapped in camel green, the car has now been finished in obsidian black metallic with red painted brake callipers.
      This 5.5L petrol automatic has 30,000 miles on the clock, which shows Emre loved getting behind the wheel of this super car.

      Emre Can’s former Mercedes-Benz is wrapped in obsidian blackCredit: Auto Trader

      This 5.5L petrol automatic has 30,000 miles on the clockCredit: Auto Trader

      This high-end former footballers’ car could be yours for £53,995Credit: Auto Trader
      MYSTERY FOOTBALLER

      Sometimes footballers like to keep their identities secret when they sell their cars on Auto Trader.
      And this Premier League footballer doesn’t want us to know anything about him – other than the fact he LOVES expensive SUVs.
      However, now – in this time in his life -he is parting with two of his cherished motors.
      The first is a 2017 Bentley Bentayga – listed for £124,995 – that’s a 4.0L diesel SUV with just 20,000 miles on the clock.
      It is filled with extras, including mood lighting, a piano black veneer and drilled alloy sports foot pedals with matching footrest.
      The second, a £109,995 G Class was created with no expense spared.

      A mystery footballer is selling two amazing cars, including this £124,995 Bentley BentaygaCredit: Auto Trader

      Another car the mystery footballer is flogging is a Mercedes-Benz G Class for £109,995Credit: Auto Trader

      Inside the car you’ll find black Designo Exclusive leather interiorsCredit: Auto Trader

      TV screens provide passenger entertainmentCredit: Auto Trader

      With just 23,000 miles on the clock since 2017, this G Class has been kept in beautiful conditionCredit: Auto Trader

      Wrapped in obsidian black and featuring a black Designo Exclusive leather interior, full privacy glass windows, and heated and cooled seats with Memory Function.
      This petrol SUV has a 5.5L engine and has clocked 23,000 miles.
      Fancy any of these motors?

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      Where England’s 2010 U17 European Championship winning team are now, including a former Man Utd wonderkid

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      11 years ago, England were victorious at the Under-17 European Championships in Liechtenstein.
      The Three Lions fought back from a goal down to beat a Spain team featuring the likes of Paco Alcacer and Gerard Deulofeu 2-1 in the final, and were tipped for big things.

      A team filled with exciting talent, many of these players were expected to go all the way to the top.
      However, despite their early promise players from this starting XI, in the main, have flattered to deceive.
      Here’s who was triumphant that day.
      JACK BUTLAND
      Heralded as a potential goalie legend, Butland started off his career at Birmingham before moving to Stoke City in a £3.5million deal.

      He made his full debut for England in a 2012 defeat to Italy – and is still to this day the youngest goalie to ever play for the Three Lions.
      In 2015, he was handed the No1 jersey by Mark Hughes when Asmir Begovic left for Chelsea.
      However, a series of injuries to a bothersome ankle hampered his progress.
      Still only 27, Butland returned to form last season to be named player of the season by supporters.

      Currently, he’s No2 at Crystal Palace after moving to the Eagles in the summer.

      Jack Butland is currently No2 at Crystal PalaceCredit: PA:Press Association
      BRUNO PILATOS
      Originally a promising Middlesbrough full-back, Pilatos signed for Swedish side Ytterhogdal in 2016 after failing to secure first-team football.
      He was released again in 2017, and in 2018 spent two months in Scotland with Livingston FC, according to his LinkedIn page.
      Currently Pilatos is a free agent.

      LUKE GARBUTT
      Predicted to be the heir to Leighton Baines, Garbutt was an attacking left-back in a similar mould to the Everton legend.
      But he failed to establish himself with the Toffees, and was sold to Blackpool in 2020.
      He also had several loans with Ipswich Town – and has enjoyed loan spells at Fulham, Wigan and Oxford United in the past.

      Luke Garbutt failed to make the grade at EvertonCredit: Dave Pinegar – The Sun
      NATHANIEL CHALOBAH
      When Chalobah was starring at centre half for England’s U17 team he was a promising Chelsea starlet, alongside brother Trevoh.
      In 2012 he enjoyed a loan at Watford, impressed at Middlesbrough and Reading, which saw a move to Napoli.
      In 2017, upon his return to the Blues, he was sold to Watford, where he has enjoyed some success but has suffered with injuries.

      Nathaniel Chalobah has struggled with injuries at WatfordCredit: PA:Press Association
      ANDRE WISDOM
      The central defender managed to make 22 appearances with Liverpool, often at right-back.
      But it was always going to be a big ask to break into a Reds side brimming with talent.
      He has been playing in the Championship with Derby since 2017 after impressing on loan there during the 2013-14 season.

      Andre Wisdom has been playing in the Championship with Derby since 2017Credit: JOHN CLIFTON
      CONOR COADY
      Coady failed to make the grade at Liverpool.
      However, at Wolves he has proven to be a steady Premier League player – and is captain of the side.
      In August he was called up to Gareth Southgate’s England squad, and has played three times for the Three Lions.

      Conor Coady is now captain at WolvesCredit: PA:Press Association
      WILL KEANE
      The Manchester United starlet played three times at Old Trafford, but was never good enough to make the grade.
      Most of his career has been spent plying his trade in the Championship with QPR, Sheffield Wednesday, Preston North End, before he signed for Hull and Ipswich.
      He now plays for Wigan. He has also made himself available for the Republic of Ireland.

      Former Man Utd starlet Will Keane reps Ireland nowCredit: Rex Features
      ROSS BARKLEY
      The cream of the crop after breaking into the Everton side as a teen, Barkley showed flashes of brilliance that saw him compared to Paul Gascoigne.
      Sadly, he never managed to sustain his form with the Toffees, and a move to Stamford Bridge in 2018 for £15million was seen as a chance for him to start afresh.
      He hasn’t quite lived up to expectation at Chelsea, which is why he was shipped off to Aston Villa on loan.
      But with Dean Smith’s side, the 27-year-old is showing glimpses of the old magic.

      Ross Barkley moved to Chelsea in 2018 for £15millionCredit: Alamy Live News
      JOSH MCEACHRAN
      Chelsea product McEachran was dubbed a class outfit at youth level for the Blues because of his brilliance on the ball.
      The tidy midfielder managed to play 11 times for the West Londoners, before he was sold to Brentford in 2017 for £750,000.
      In 2019, he moved to Birmingham for a free transfer. He was released at the end of the January transfer window in 2021.

      Josh McEachran played 11 times for the BluesCredit: Getty Images – Getty
      BENIK AFOBE
      The former Arsenal starlet was once targeted by Barcelona before committing a deal as a youngster with the Gunners.
      Following a series of loans, most successfully at Wolves when they were in the Championship, Premier League Bournemouth paid £10million for Afobe’s services.
      He failed to live up to standards of the top division, and is currently playing in Turkey for Trabzonspor – on loan from Stoke.
      He has since gone on to play for DR Congo.

      Ex-Arsenal starlet Afobe has found goals hard to come by at the top levelCredit: Getty Images – Getty

      CONNOR WICKHAM
      After showing promise with Ipswich in the Championship, the powerful centre forward signed for Premier League Sunderland in a deal worth £12million in 2011.
      In his four years with the Black Cats he struggled for goals – scoring just 15 times in 91 games.
      In 2015, Crystal Palace signed Wickham for £9million – but a serious knee injury put pay to his progress in South London.
      Now, he’s on a loan deal with Sheffield Wednesday in the Championship.

      Connor Wickham celebrates scoring for Crystal PalaceCredit: PA:Empics Sport

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      Gareth Southgate’s £80,000 Bentley, Jack Butland’s £98,000 Range Rover and more footballers’ cars selling on Auto Trader

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      WHEN footballers and football managers don’t want their cars, what do they do with them?
      They list them on Auto Trader for Joe Public to buy and enjoy.

      A Bentley Continental formerly owned by Gareth Southgate is for sale on Auto TraderCredit: Auto Trader

      Motors formerly owned by England boss Gareth Southgate, ex-Liverpool star Emre Can and Crystal Palace goalkeeper Jack Butland are currently available to buy on the site for buying and selling new and used cars.
      And there’s even a mystery footballer who is flogging BOTH his Bentley Bentayga and Mercedes-Benz G Class.
      GARETH SOUTHGATE

      Driven by the Three Lions gaffer for three years after it was registered in 2015, this beautiful 4.0L convertible that runs on petrol is an automatic.
      It has been given a recent facelift with a piano black veneer, full ceramic coating and an alloy wheel refurb.

      It fell into the hands of a private seller, once Gareth was done with it.

      Southgate’s stunning Bentley is listed for £79,950Credit: Auto Trader

      The Bentley Continental was owned by Southgate for three yearsCredit: Auto Trader

      In recent times, it fell into the hands of a private sellerCredit: Auto Trader
      JACK BUTLAND

      The Crystal Palace shotstopper ordered this showstopper in 2018 and it fully personalised before he could drive it from March, 2019.
      The interior has been revamped to look like a football’s hexagon stitched pattern, in keeping with its owner.
      It also comes with full privacy glass windows, a refrigerator compartment, 360 degree surround camera system, and has only done 28,000 miles so far.

      Jack Butland ordered this Range Rover Sport in 2018Credit: Auto Trader

      The interior features a football hexagon stitched patternCredit: Auto Trader

      No expense was spared crafting this Range Rover SportCredit: Auto Trader

      It has 28,000 miles on the clockCredit: Auto Trader
      EMRE CAN

      The German midfielder, rather predictably, was a fan of the German carmaker – and owned several of their high-end motors.
      This brilliant S Class might’ve been the pick of them, though. Originally wrapped in camel green, the car has now been finished in obsidian black metallic with red painted brake callipers.
      This 5.5L petrol automatic has 30,000 miles on the clock, which shows Emre loved getting behind the wheel of this super car.

      Emre Can’s former Mercedes-Benz is wrapped in obsidian blackCredit: Auto Trader

      This 5.5L petrol automatic has 30,000 miles on the clockCredit: Auto Trader

      This high-end former footballers’ car could be yours for £53,995Credit: Auto Trader
      MYSTERY FOOTBALLER

      Sometimes footballers like to keep their identities secret when they sell their cars on Auto Trader.
      And this Premier League footballer doesn’t want us to know anything about him – other than the fact he LOVES expensive SUVs.
      However, now – in this time in his life -he is parting with two of his cherished motors.
      The first is a 2017 Bentley Bentayga – listed for £124,995 – that’s a 4.0L diesel SUV with just 20,000 miles on the clock.
      It is filled with extras, including mood lighting, a piano black veneer and drilled alloy sports foot pedals with matching footrest.
      The second, a £109,995 G Class was created with no expense spared.

      A mystery footballer is selling two amazing cars, including this £124,995 Bentley BentaygaCredit: Auto Trader

      Another car the mystery footballer is flogging is a Mercedes-Benz G Class for £109,995Credit: Auto Trader

      Inside the car you’ll find black Designo Exclusive leather interiorsCredit: Auto Trader

      TV screens provide passenger entertainmentCredit: Auto Trader

      With just 23,000 miles on the clock since 2017, this G Class has been kept in beautiful conditionCredit: Auto Trader

      Wrapped in obsidian black and featuring a black Designo Exclusive leather interior, full privacy glass windows, and heated and cooled seats with Memory Function.
      This petrol SUV has a 5.5L engine and has clocked 23,000 miles.
      Fancy any of these motors?

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      Beckham, Ronaldo and Messi live in amazing homes, but which footballer owns the most expensive property?

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      THE life of an A-list footballer is one that’s filled with luxury.
      The likes of David Beckham, Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi have earned fortunes from the game – splashing the cash on some stunning homes.

      David Beckham has a plush pad with wife Victoria Beckham in central LondonCredit: Getty Images – Getty

      But which footballer has the most expensive house and how much is it worth?
      Join SunSport for the definitive countdown as we give you the most expensive footballers’ homes.
      7. John Terry, £5m
      In 2014, JT  sold his pad in Surrey to Omani royals for an incredible £16m – making a tidy £10million profit.
      But what John bought next was equally as impressive, and literally next door to where he previously resided.

      He splashed £4.35m on Colin Montgomerie’s former home after initially renting it.
      The property has seven bedrooms, six bathrooms, four receptions rooms and a two-bedroom staff annex.
      He has since added an astro-turf pitch, which has boosted the property’s value to £5million.
      All in all, JT boasts a property empire worth around £47million – with his latest venture in knocking down Tandem House in the area and turning it into two homes.

      John Terry sold his previous home for £16mCredit: Reuters

      JT’s new pad, with his former mansion with red brick walls on the right of it in this picture
      6. Nicky Butt, £5.5m
      The former Manchester United star is quids in with the sale of this property.
      Butt did live in a stunning luxury pad complete with an indoor swimming pool and a cinema room in an exclusive area of Greater Manchester.
      However, he just recently sold the six bedroom house for a whopping £5.5million.
      And the buyer is in for a treat with a luxury pad complete with an indoor swimming pool and a cinema room.

      Nicky Butt has sold his £5.5m mansion after two years on he market

      The home boasts an amazing cinema room

      The swimming pool completes the luxurious picture
      5. Lionel Messi, £6m
      Boasting sea views and being in a no-fly zone, Messi’s abode – valued at £5.5milion – in Barcelona offers a tranquil experience.
      Located in the exclusive suburb of Castelldefels, it’s the perfect spot for the six-time Ballon d’Or winner to reside.
      Just 12 miles away from the Camp Nou, Messi’s home has a small football pitch, a swimming pool, an indoor gym and a playground for his three children.
      Close friend Luiz Suarez used to live nearby while Philippe Coutinho still does, should a team debriefing be needed.

      The Messis live in a stunning mansion in the exclusive suburb of CastelldefelsCredit: Instagram @antoroccuzzo88

      The home boasts a stunning and spacious loungeCredit: Instagram @antoroccuzzo88

      Messi has a room dedicated to a collection of shirts in his home

      Messi often plays football in his garden with his Dogue de Bordeaux called HulkCredit: Instagram @leomessi
      4. Cristiano Ronaldo, £8m
      In 2018, Ronaldo moved to Juventus.
      And he needed a house that was fit for the new king of Turin.
      His current digs feature two adjoining villas found on a private road guarded by security, which leads to an entrance gate.
      The villas themselves have separate entrances, and are surrounded by lush gardens and vegetation.
      Ronaldo is believed to have fallen in love with the home because of its similarities with his Madrid property.
      There’s a state-of-the-art gym that he and former shop assistant Georgina love to use together. And there’s also a swimming pool, which Ronaldo cools down in by doing a few laps following a strenuous session lifting weights.
      The property is so high up, ‘it’s as if Turin were at the feet of CR7, a tribute of the city to the long-awaited and newly-arrived champion,’ La Gazzetta dello Sport reported at the time of purchase.

      Ronaldo’s home in Turin features two adjoining villasCredit: Instagram

      Ronaldo relaxes on one of the many terracesCredit: AFP or licensors

      The property boasts amazing views of the city of TurinCredit: Instagram

      Ronaldo has found a place to sunbathe in his current Italian homeCredit: Instagram / @cristiano

      The property boasts plenty of space for the whole Ronaldo familyCredit: Instagram

      Ronaldo relaxes in one of the many lounge areas of the homeCredit: Refer to Caption
      3. Kaka, £9m
      The Brazilian great may be retired, but if he’s looking to put his feet up at his luxury pad in Madrid then he may have a fight on his hands.
      Kaka bought this gem, which is situated near Ronaldo’s in the city’s exclusive La Finca area, for £6.4m.
      Since moving to the MLS, Kaka has rented the house out to Gareth Bale for a cool £16k a month and it’s unlikely that the Welshman will hand the keys back willingly.
      The brainchild of leading designer Joaquin Torres, this 16,000 square foot home is built on two-storeys.
      It also has a private indoor pool and a gym. Should Bale return to Spain after his loan move to Spurs, at least he goes back to a home he loves.
      Real Madrid team-mate Sergio Ramos is a neighbour. Even their boss Zinedine Zidane lives nearby.

      Kaka bought this beauty before heading to the MLSCredit: Instagram

      Kaka won the Ballon d’Or in 2007 – the last person other than Ronaldo or Messi to take home the awardCredit: Reuters

      Gareth Bale currently rents this Madrid home off KakaCredit: Getty – Contributor
      2. Wayne Rooney, £20m
      Worth around £20million, Rooney’s home has been nicknamed the Morrisons mansion, because it’s so big it looks like a superstore.
      The stately Cheshire pile boasts a garage with his collection of cars, a cinema, swimming pool, and even two man-made fishing lakes.
      Most recently, the new Derby County boss laid down a full-size artificial pitch in his back garden – complete with a seating area.
      It was former horse riding arena, but Rooney didn’t need that.
      Instead, he built a brand new pitch with its own dugouts and changing rooms.
      Planners at East Cheshire Council ruled Rooney’s revised plans “onside”after there were no objections from neighbours.
      It also has huge indoor swimming pool surrounded by a glass pavilion, a hot tub, plunge pool, steam room and “his” or “hers” changing rooms.

      Wayne Rooney built his Cheshire home from scratchCredit: PA:Press Association

      Wayne Rooney’s huge football pitch has been builtCredit: Google

      The Rooneys’ new Cheshire home has been mocked for “looking like a Morrisons”Credit: The Mega Agency
      1. David Beckham, £39.5m
      Reportedly worth £339m, Becks can have any home he wants.
      So, it’s no surprise that the former Man United star tops our list with his stunning London abode.
      Bought for an incredible £31.5m in 2013, they added £8m worth of refurbishment on to the property value over the next 3 years.
      It has eight bedrooms, two dressing rooms, a catwalk style runway fit for any fashionista, a playroom, gym, spa and a salon-style room.
      Neighbours include Robbie Williams, Simon Cowell and Elton John, so he’s in good company.

      David Beckham spent an extra £8m renovating his £31.5m homeCredit: Rex Features

      David Beckham tops the property list for footballersCredit: Getty – Contributor More

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      Man Utd wonderkid Shola Shoretire, 17, is the ‘next Jadon Sancho’ and snubbed Barcelona and Juventus to sign new deal

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      THE buzz around Shola Shoretire extended far beyond Old Trafford.
      The Manchester United wonderkid, 17, was being courted by the likes of European giants Barcelona and Juventus before he reportedly signed his first professional deal.

      Shola Shoretire has reportedly signed a professional deal with Manchester UnitedCredit: Getty Images – Getty

      There was talk last year that the promising youngster had already signed a pre-contract to turn professional with the club when he was just 16.
      His rapid ascension through the youth ranks has got some Old Trafford big-wigs purring that the Nigerian-born star could be the answer to the club’s problems out wide after missing out on Jadon Sancho.
      The skilful attacker’s game has also been compared to African football legend Jay-Jay Okocha, who graced Premier League pitches with Bolton Wanderers in the early 2000s.
      WHAT’S ALL THE FUSS ABOUT?
      The diminutive teen, comfortable with both feet, can play out wide and through the middle.

      It’s testament to his ability that United are already confident he has the ability to succeed at the highest level by eyeing him for a deal before he turned 17.
      Shoretire joined Manchester United’s youth set up at the age of 10 from Newcastle, and has blossomed since his arrival.
      In last season’s FA Youth Cup, he fired United into the semi-final scoring at Old Trafford in the 2-1 defeat of Wigan Athletic.
      Incredibly, earlier that day he was studying for his GCSEs at school.

      “He was at school today, all day! Then he came over to Old Trafford to play,” Under-18 coach Neil Ryan revealed.
      “It’s incredible really. Different day for him compared to other players.”

      Shoretire is one of a number of promising United youngsters coming through the ranksCredit: Getty Images – Getty

      Blessed with quick feet, Shoretire has been likened to Jay-Jay OkochaCredit: Getty Images – Getty
      UEFA YOUTH LEAGUE HISTORY
      Shoretire appeared at the Milk Cup in Northern Ireland at the age of 13 in 2017. And in 2019 he made history.
      Aged just 14 years and 314 days he came on as a sub in United’s 2-1 win over Valencia, and became the  youngest player to appear in the UEFA Youth League – a competition reserved for Under-19 teams.
      “We want to keep them humble, hard-working,” Ryan explained.
      “It’s not just the coaching staff who do that, there are a number of staff throughout the academy, right throughout the place, feeding the same messages. It’s what we pride ourselves on.
      “When you see the professionalism of the likes of Marcus Rashford, he’s the shining example. Scott McTominay, so on. These boys are products of the academy and the staff who work with them. They are our examples.
      “Good players can enjoy the big stage. [Shoretire] is a really exciting player. He’s evolving and developing, can play a number of different positions, he showed a great maturity I thought.”

      In 2019 Shoretire made history as the youngest ever Uefa Youth League playerCredit: Getty Images – Getty

      Shoretire was born in NigeriaCredit: Getty Images – Getty

      Shoretire celebrates scoring at Old Trafford in the FA Youth Cup against WiganCredit: Getty Images – Getty
      NIGERIA OR ENGLAND?
      With the stage set, Shoretire has a good chance in joining first teamers Rashford and McTominay if he plays his cards right – with manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer alerted to his ability.
      And then, surely, international honours could follow.

      Although he was born in Africa, Shoretire has been invited to join England’s youth set-up in the past.
      At the age of 16, with the world at its feet, decisions on who he could represent can wait for now.
      But his first step is to conquer United.

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      Liverpool signing Ben Davies’ stunning Wag, Abbie Colvin is a mum of two, who cut his hair for his unveiling picture

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      NOTHING says I trust you more than allowing your other half to cut your hair during lockdown.
      Liverpool’s new signing Ben Davies found himself in a predicament before he was unveiled on transfer deadline day by the Premier League champions.

      Abbie Colvin, 23, is the gorgeous Wag of new Liverpool signing Ben DaviesCredit: Instagram

      Colvin is originally from PrestonCredit: Instagram

      On Instagram Colvin revealed she gave Davies a haircut before he was unveiled by LiverpoolCredit: Instagram

      In desperate need of a haircut, it was his gorgeous missus Abbie Colvin who stepped in with her clippers to ensure the £1.6million signing was ready for his photo call at his unveiling.
      And beautiful Abbie, 23, isn’t just handy with a set of scissors.
      The blonde stunner is a doting mother of two, as well as an advocate for cancer charities.
      HAIRDRESSER FOR HIRE
      On January 31, Davies completed his shock move to six times European champions Liverpool from Preston.

      No one was prouder than Abbie, and she shared a snap online of the defender holding up the club jersey at his unveiling.
      “Congratulations daddy!! No one deserves this more on the planet than you,” she captioned the snap.
      “Me and the boys love you more than life itself. We are so proud of you my little heart could burst.”
      She added: “p.s you are welcome for the hair cut!!”

      Proud Abbie couldn’t hide her delight with Ben Davies’ moveCredit: Instagram

      The beautiful blonde, who has a variety of tattoos, is a dab hand with scissors and clippersCredit: Instagram

      Ben Davies and Abbie show they are well and truly loved up

      Beautiful Abbie shows off her incredible bikini bodyCredit: Instagram
      DOTING MUM
      Not only is Abbie making sure her man looks the part for his dream move, she’s also a doting mum.
      Back in November, the pair welcomed a baby boy into their lives they soon called Seve.
      Three years previously, Abbie became a mum for the first time when son Oscar was born.
      For Ben and Abbie, family means everything and they constantly share their happiness on social media with their brood.
      KIND-HEARTED
      Cancer charities are close to Abbie’s heart.

      As well as being a footballers’ Wag, Abbie is a supermum of twoCredit: Instagram

      Most recently, Abbie encouraged women to go for smear tests in support of Cervical Cancer Awareness WeekCredit: Instagram

      Abbie also showed off a pink Lounge Underwear thong to promote Breast Cancer Awareness MonthCredit: Instagram

      Which is why she’s keen to use her Wag status to encourage people to make donations, where they can.
      Most recently, she encouraged women to go for smear tests in support of Cervical Cancer Awareness Week.
      While last year, she promoted Breast Cancer Awareness Month and signed up to Lounge Underwear initiate by wearing their pink thong, while delivering an important message to her followers.

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      The biggest wins in Premier League history, after Man Utd’s 9-0 rout of Southampton, including Chelsea and Tottenham

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      RUTHLESS.
      Manchester United showed how lethal they can be by putting Southampton to the sword in Tuesday night’s 9-0 win.

      The scoreboard spells out Southampton’s misery in their 9-0 defeat to Manchester UnitedCredit: AP:Associated Press

      It’s the not the first time the Red Devils have been in ninth heaven, thrashing Ipswich Town in 1995. Southampton also have previous when it comes to shipping in nine goals in a game.
      And while an encounter between Portsmouth and Reading in 2007 is the highest scoring Premier League game of all time, a 7-4 win for Pompey, we’re celebrating biggest winning margins.
      Here’s seven mega wins that have stayed in the memory.
      MAN UTD 9-0 IPSWICH TOWN, 1995
      Incredibly, United scored six times in an astonishing second half against strugglers Ipswich during the 1994-95 season.

      Andy Cole was in prolific form, netting five of the nine as Sir Alex Ferguson looked on in glee.
      But United finished runners-up to Blackburn that season, predictably Ipswich finished rock bottom and were relegated.

      Andy Cole celebrates his second goal in the 9-0 rout of IpswichCredit: Getty Images – Getty
      SOUTHAMPTON 0-9 LEICESTER, 2019
      Under Brendan Rodgers Leicester City have been championed for their free-flowing football.
      And with Jamie Vardy in their side, they’re always going to score lots of goals.

      The former England international netted a hat-trick as they thrashed the Saints 9-0, while Ayoze Perez also shared the match ball with his fellow forward.

      Jamie Vardy was in inspired form in Leicester’s 9-0 win over SouthamptonCredit: Getty Images – Getty
      TOTTENHAM 9-1 WIGAN, 2009
      Like Andy Cole, Jermain Defoe put in a five star (or goal) performance against the Latics.
      Amazingly though, all his five goals were scored in the second half of Wigan’s embarrassing 9-1 defeat at White Hart Lane.
      Luck for Wigan they finished six points clear of relegation, if they were level their goal difference would’ve cost them because it was the worst in the league thanks to this defeat.

      Tottenham destroyed Wigan in 2009Credit: Getty Images – Getty
      NEWCASTLE 8-0 SHEFFIELD WED, 1999
      This wasn’t even in the era of Kevin Keegan’s entertainers either.
      But they did have a steady hand in Sir Bobby Robson, who loved building an attacking team.
      And with Alan Shearer leading the line, they thrashed a sorry Owls team – with the England legend scoring five times.

      Alan Shearer scored five times against a sorry Sheffield Wednesday team in 1999Credit: PA:Press Association
      CHELSEA 8-0 WIGAN, 2010
      Like Southampton, Wigan have a penchant for a Premier League tonking.
      And this 8-0 capitulation happened remarkably the same season they lost at Spurs 9-1.
      A Didier Drogba hat-trick, two from Nicolas Anelka, and one each from Frank Lampard, Salomon Kalou and Ashley Cole bumped up the scoreline as the Blues lifted the Premier League title.

      Ashley Cole, one of Chelsea’s scorers in the 8-0 rout of Wigan, lifts the Premier League title after thrashing the LaticsCredit: Getty Images – Getty
      SOUTHAMPTON 8-0 SUNDERLAND, 2014
      This must’ve sent those stalwart Mackem fans on the Sunderland Till I Die documentary potty.
      But at least it reminds them they were a Premier League outfit once upon a time.
      Southampton stuffed them 8-0 under Ronald Koeman, and ended up recording a decent campaign finishing 7th and qualifying for the Europa League.

      Jacks Cork beats Vito Mannone of Sunderland to score the third goalCredit: Getty Images – Getty

      MAN CITY 8-0 WATFORD, 2019
      In what was a football masterclass from Pep Guardiola’s side, the Hornets were torn apart by a rampant City in 2019.
      Inside the first 18 minutes, they were 5-0 up – with Kevin de Bruyne pulling the strings.
      It was Watford’s biggest defeat in English football.
      A season earlier, don’t forget, they were ripped apart again by City in the FA Cup final losing 6-0.

      Watford’s stars were left humiliated after an 8-0 beating at Manchester CityCredit: Getty Images – Getty More

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      Man Utd kid Joe Hugill, 17, is 6ft 2in striker likened to Harry Kane and tipped by Solskjaer to play in the first team

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      MESSI, Salah, Maradona… Joe Hugill is in good company.
      Like those star forwards, the Manchester United wonderkid is blessed with a magical left foot capable of hurting the opposition.

      Joe Hugill scored the winning penalty – with his right foot – against Rochdale in the EFL TrophyCredit: Getty Images – Getty

      It’s one reason why the Red Devils paid Sunderland £300,000 for the 17-year-old in 2020.
      Hugill impressed earlier this season with United’s U21 team in an EFL Trophy win over Rochdale, coming close when he hit the woodwork and scoring the winning penalty (with his right foot) in a shootout after the sides drew 0-0 after 90 minutes.
      The 6ft 2in star showed he is a capable target man – as comfortable receiving the ball on the deck as he is leaping for a long ball in the air.
      And boss Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has now revealed Hugill is closer to a first team start than £36million signing Amad Diallo, after dazzling with four goals in a 6-3 win over Liverpool for the U23 side.

      Asked whether Diallo was pushing for his chance, the Norwegian responded: “We’re going to give him the time to settle in.
      “If we go from that game [vs Liverpool], I’d pick Joe Hugill.
      “Four goals by Hugill, he’s a top striker as well, we’re looking forward to seeing his development.”
      Here’s why the Old Trafford hierarchy moved quick to secure Hugill’s services, beating off competition from Premier League rivals Arsenal and Tottenham.

      A TRUE MACKEM
      Born and bred in Sunderland, Hugill spent his entire youth career at his boyhood club.
      In recent years, the Black Cats have produced an incredible array of talent.
      England goalie Jordan Pickford and Liverpool captain Jordan Henderson have risen to the top after coming through the ranks in the North East.
      Josh Maja made waves in the Sunderland first team before he was signed by Bordeaux, where he thrived in France before joining Fulham in the most recent transfer window.

      Hugill was born and bred in Sunderland

      Last summer United paid Sunderland £300,000 for Hugill’s servicesCredit: Getty Images – Getty
      And Sam Greenwood earned rave reviews for Arsenal’s youth sides, after joining the Gunners in 2018 from the EFL League One side, and recently earned a £3million move to Leeds United.
      Like those mentioned, Hugill shone at the ‘Academy of Light’, playing for both the U18s and U23s.
      TECHNICALLY SOUND
      First thing you’ll notice about Hugill’s game is his touch.
      When the ball is played to feet it sticks, and he’s able to bring others into the game with his link-up play.
      But there’s also goals to his game too.
      On his Premier League 2 debut, with Sunderland rock bottom of the table, he scored twice against West Ham in a 4-2 defeat.
      Hugill also scored a hat-trick against Shrewsbury Town in the FA Youth Cup – alerting scouts to his abilities.

      At 6ft 2in Hugill offers a presence in the boxCredit: Getty Images – Getty

      Hugill boasts similarities to Harry KaneCredit: Getty Images – Getty

      Hugill impressed in the EFL Trophy win over RochdaleCredit: Rex Features
      Although more slight in build, he has been compared to England hotshot Harry Kane in terms of his style of play.
      He’s not blessed with pace, but he certainly knows where the goal is.
      UNITED’S YOUTH PUSH
      Hugill is seen as one for the future by Nicky Butt, now head of first team development, but was formerly overseeing their youth set-up.

      The graduate of the ‘Class of ’92’ oversaw the arrivals of Tahith Chong, Charlie McCann, France youth stars Aliou Traore and Hannibal Mejbri, Arnau Puigmal, and Largie Ramazani in that role, until Nick Cox took over the reigns last year.
      And with his recommendation, Hugill was added to that list of promising youngsters.
      Perhaps the class of 2020 can be just as impressive as Beckham, the Nevilles, Scholes and Co in years to come.

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