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      Inside ‘magic’ F1 McLaren innovation that has flung team ahead of Red Bull but fans are calling it ‘illegal’

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      MCLAREN have raced to the front of the field in Formula One’s Constructors Championship for the first time in a decade.But some F1 fans have blasted the team after spotting a “magic” innovation at the weekend.McLarens Oscar Piastri benefitted from a ‘magic’ innovation to win the Azerbaijan Grand PrixCredit: RexLando Norris also had an impressive drive to get back up to P4 from starting P15Credit: RexMcLaren’s ‘flexi’ rear wing in Baku raised eyebrowsCredit: Sky Sports F1It gave him extra pace to keep in front of Ferrari’s Charles Leclerc on the back straightCredit: RexThe Woking-based manufacturer have made a remarkable surge up the field since Bahrain 2023, when Lando Norris finished dead last and Oscar Piastri retired due to electrical failure.But on Sunday, at the Azerbaijan Grand Prix, McLaren saw their Papaya reign supreme as Piastri won his second race of the season with some stoic defending against Ferrari’s Charles Leclerc.Norris took P4 and the fastest lap after an impressive drive through the field having started P15 following some bad luck in qualifying. The Brit’s result saw him marginally cut Max Verstappen’s championship lead.READ MORE IN F1The Baku race confirmed the MCL38’s position as the fastest car in the field, with the British team now the only one with two drivers to have won multiple races this season.However, McLaren’s amazing surge threatens to be overshadowed.Fans of rival teams were left vexed at how they had pulled off such a strong result in Azerbaijan before one “magic” innovation of the McLaren car design was highlighted.Only last week McLaren and Mercedes were cleared of any wrongdoing over the legality of their front wing, but following Baku it was their rear wing which had fans up in arms on social media.Most read in MotorsportCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERSFootage shared on social media by one furious member of the Tifosi showed how the DRS (Drag Reduction System) flap of race leader Piastri tilted up when under aerodynamic load (wind resistance).This flexible wing created a “mini-DRS” effect, allowing for reduced drag and increased top speed down the straight – which can see drivers hit speeds of 217mph.Why snapping up Adrian Newey is such a coup for Aston MartinThe extra speed was key in helping Piastri fend off Leclerc, who had the advantage of a fully open DRS flap due to being one second behind him going into the last stretch of numerous laps.Taking to social media after the race, one fan said: “The entire DRS flap is rotating under load. You can see at the pivot points, the flap is not aligning with the wing tips. “The flap is backing off at high speed, shedding drag. How is this okay?”Another user pointed out gaps at the edge of the flap, and asked: “How is this allowed?”A ‘mini-DRS’ effect was seen on the wing under aerodynamic load to reduce dragCredit: X @justformulacarThe clever wing design has not been deemed illegal by the FIA despite a fan outcryA third said: “MCLAREN HAS DRS WITHOUT HAVING A CAR INFRONT OF THEM MAN THIS S*** IS NOT LEGAL.”Several fans also argued the other way by saying F1 should not punish the new interpretation of the rules, with one saying: “It’s called a loophole and that’s what makes Formula 1 great.”If you don’t like it, don’t watch a series like F1, where a regulation set is interpreted by different teams, in different ways.”Motorsport engineer Blake Hinsey added on social media: “If the technical regulations have specifications for rear wing deflection and this passes the tests, then it’s legal. “Every piece of bodywork moves in complex ways under aerodynamic load.”If McLaren have found a way to reduce the drag on their rear wing in a different way – congratulations – they’ve done a brilliant job engineering this system.”From 2021, rear wings have needed to have 12 target dots in specific locations on the main plane and upper flap to prevent over-rotation of the rear wing assemblies.However, it is not the first race this has been deployed in by McLaren, meaning the FIA are seemingly happy and satisfied the design is within the constraints currently posed by the regulations.Red Bull team principal Christian Horner has hinted that his team could look to follow McLaren’s example in a bid to catch up.READ MORE SUN STORIESHe also admitted Red Bull had made a design error stunting their progress back in Barcelona 2023, but had not taken the warnings raised by Sergio Perez seriously due to Verstappen’s dominance.McLaren will be hoping their good form continues in next Sunday’s Singapore race, with their championship lead over Red Bull now at 20 points and Norris just 59 points behind Verstappen.🏁 Complete F1 2024 race calendar – details on every Grand Prix and start time this year 🏁 More

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      Inside world of US millionaires bankrolling Birmingham and Wrexham from mansions and celebrity wives to car collections

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      THE two wealthiest clubs in League One go head-to-head – with bragging rights the order of the day.Or, as Rotherham United manager Steve Evans called the game – it’s the Real Madrid of League One against the Harlem Globetrotters.Rob McElhenney and Ryan Reynolds are the co-owners of WrexhamBirmingham City investor Tom Brady will be joined by David Beckham at tonight’s gameCredit: ReutersAll three co-owners boast mega fortunes and amazing lifestylesCredit: RexBoth clubs are bankrolled by US celebrities who will be expecting bang for their buck this season.Wrexham co-owner Rob McElhenney revealed at Sunday night’s Emmy Awards he was flying to the UK and heading to St Andrew’s to join Birmingham investor Tom Brady and his pal David Beckham at the match.Deadpool star Ryan Reynolds is not expected to attend the game that will draw a 30,000 sell out crowd.SunSport compares the millionaire owners and takes a glimpse into their mad worlds.Read more football news Astonishing wealthIn terms of net worth, it’s Reynolds who is the daddy of them all.The Hollywood movie star’s fortune has risen in the last few years thanks to the blockbuster Deadpool films, If and Bullet Train.He also invested in production company, Maximum Effort.It’s not just in entertainment where Reynolds is thriving. A keen eye for business, he made a reported profit of £96million from the sale of Aviation Gin.Most read in FootballWhile he sold a 25 per cent stake in Mint Mobile to T-Mobile in 2024.All of that means Reynolds is believed to be worth around £300million.Ryan Reynolds tells Liverpool star Mo Salah to ‘think about’ stunning Wrexham transfer in brilliant videoHis rival Brady is said to be worth £228 million.Most of the former NFL star’s wealth was accumulated by his playing career as a quarterback for the New England Patriots and later the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. He did lose an estimated £44million in the FTX crypto collapse between 2022 and 2023, but that’s been buffered by a mega TV deal with FOX Sports.It was reported the network had agreed a 10-year contract with the seven-time Super Bowl winner worth a cool £285million.Although McElhenney hasn’t quite got the same wealth as those two, the It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia creator has around £50million in the bank.It was that comedy, as well as Apple TV series Mythic Quest that have contributed towards his net worth.Like Reynolds, McElhenney also boasts interests away from TV and film.He invested in new entertainment-tech company, Adim to help “communities of creators, writers, artists, designers, developers, fans and friends working together to create and own a new generation of content.”Last year, he and Reynolds also invested a 24 per cent equity stake in F1 team Alpine Racing.Brady has amassed a fortune believed to be around the £228m markCredit: ReutersDeadpool A-lister Ryan Reynolds, with Wrexham star player Paul Mullin has more than Brady with a £300m net worthMcElhenney, who previously admitted he needed Reynolds’ financial muscle, is believed to have £50m in the bankFamous wivesReynolds is one half of a Hollywood super-couple.He married Gossip Girl actress Blake Lively in a small, secret ceremony in 2012.They met on the set of The Green Lantern in 2010, were pals, before they fell in love.The Canadian was previously married to another beauty, Scarlett Johansson.McElhenney met future wife Kaitlin Olson on the set of It’s Always Sunny in 2005, and began dating a year later.They tied the knot in 2008, with the TV writer continuing to gush over his wife.The pair filled in for Jimmy Kimmel on his chat show Jimmy Kimmel Live in 2022.”We’ve had our ups and downs, we’ve been married for 14 years this September. And I can tell you that I love you more now than I did 14 years ago,” McElhenney shared with Olson alongside him.”And that, for as hard as it is sometimes, just like in any relationship, I will keep showing up and doing my best, because I love you so much.”Hollywood actress Blake Lively is Reynolds’ other halfBrady had a shocking split from supermodel Gisele Bundchen in 2022Brady is believed to have moved on with Russian model Irina ShaykBrady was married to the most famous supermodel in the world, Gisele Bundchen until their shock split in 2022.Currently, he is said to be in a romance with another model, Irina Shayk.They met at a a mutual friend’s wedding in Sardinia, Italy in 2023. She was famously in romances with Cristiano Ronaldo and Bradley Cooper.Amazing mansionsReynolds and Lively spend most of their time on the East Coast, while Brady and McElhenney are based on the West Coast.Their family home can be found in Pound Ridge, a scenic town in New York state.It boasts 11.65 acres, has an outdoor barn, with the main Colonial-style house measuring around 8,892 square feet.It features seven bedrooms and six bathrooms, and was believed to have cost around £4.4million.They added a stunning Tribeca Loft penthouse to their property portfolio, where Justin Timberlake and Harry Styles also have apartments around 2017. Each one has its own swimming pool.It is believed Brady has moved into a mega mansion in Los Angeles, after it was renovated in the summer.Tom Brady’s mega mansion in LA was a work in progress in the summerCredit: BackGridReynolds and Lively own a penthouse in TribecaMany of the luxury apartments had their own swimming poolsCredit: refer to captionread more sport featuresSpanning 14,000 feet, he purchased the land for a sum believed to be around £12million and then erected a home.His former Miami home went up for sale for over £12million after his divorce from Gisele.McElhenney also lives in Los Angeles in a home that was built from the ground up.It’s not known how much that cost.Epic car collectionsReynolds and Brady are two petrolheads who love their motors.The former sports star has an insane car collection worth a whopping £3.5million.In his garage, you’ll find a Rolls Royce Ghost, two Aston Martins (A DB11 and a Vanquish Volante), a Bugatti Veyron Super Sport and a Ferrari M458-T.On top of that, Brady has also been seen behind the wheel of an Audi R8, a Range Rover Sport, and a Lexus.Reynolds boasts a speedy Lamborghini Aventador in his collection, that reaches a top speed of more than 217mph.To get around in luxury with his family, the Van Wilder actor also has a huge Cadillac Escalade.Always with an eye for the classics, Reynolds also added a super Mercedes-Benz 190 SL (W121) to his collection.READ MORE SUN STORIESIt set him back a cool £121,000, and was produced between 1955 to 1963.Lavish lifestyle, aside though, who has the better team? We’ll soon find out.Reynolds shows off his stunning Lamborghini AventadorReynolds also has a Cadillac Escalade to cart him and his family aroundBrady is said to have a Bugatti Veyron in his garage worth £2millionBrady’s car collection is estimated at being worth £3.5m More

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      Meet Wes Okoduwa, 16, who has already been on Wolves bench in Premier League and was Man Utd AND Chelsea transfer target

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      WES OKODUWA has already made a huge impression in the youth ranks at Wolves – and this is why Manchester United and Chelsea made a move for the defender in the summer. Both United and the Blues were told that there was no way the 16-year-old full-back would be allowed to leave as Wolves want their homegrown star to remain in the West Midlands.Wes Okoduwa is a teenage sensation hoping to break through at WolvesCredit: GettySunSport featured Okoduwa last season on the front of the Goals supplementHOW DO THEY PLAY AND WHO DO THEY REMIND YOU OF?Due to the fact he is so young, Okoduwa is still growing. But he is already a formidable right-back, with pace and power his biggest attributes. He is terrific at defending in one-on-one situations so the best comparison is Aaron Wan-Bissaka, who is now at West Ham.In March, Okoduwa was on the bench for Wolves’ Premier League game at Newcastle.  READ MORE IN FOOTBALLHad he featured, he would have been the club’s youngest-ever player.The following month, he was also an unused substitute at home to Arsenal. On both occasions, the youngster was taken out of school to prepare for the game.He stayed on the bench for subsequent Premier League matches.Most read in FootballTELL US ABOUT THEIR RISEOkoduwa was born in New York to Nigerian parents but he moved to Wolverhampton at an early age and has been with the club since he was 10.He has played for England’s Under-16s and is now due to be part of the U17s set-up this season – although he has also been invited to train with the United States.His father, Emmanuel, made one senior appearance for Nigeria and also played club football in Ukraine. He’s trained very well, he’s physically very goodWolves boss Gary O’NeilWHAT ARE THE EXPERTS SAYING? After the home game with Arsenal, Wolves boss Gary O’Neil said: “I hope he’s had more fun with us than he would have in science!“He’s trained very well, he’s physically very good. It’s probably slightly too early in his development but it’s the situation we’re in.”WHAT DO THE NEXT 12 MONTHS HOLD? Okoduwa will have to wait until next May before he turns 17, which is when he can sign his first professional contract.He started playing for Wolves’ U21s aged 15 and will continue to remain with the group while training in and around the first-team.Maybe next summer – or in 18 months’ time – the teen sensation might look to be loaned to an EFL side for a taste of first-team action.Wolves obviously rate him highly, otherwise he would have not been allowed anywhere near the first team.READ MORE SUN STORIESBut he is incredibly young, particularly for a defender. So Wolves know it will be in their interests to handle him with care.There is no reason, however, why he could not get a glimpse of first-team action this season – maybe even as a sub in one of the cups.The defender warming up before a Premier League match against Bournemouth last seasonCredit: GettyOkoduwa hard at work during a pre-season training camp in MarbellaCredit: GettyThe right-back playing for England Under-16s – but he could also represent the USA and NigeriaCredit: GettyChanges to the Premier League for 2024/25NOTHING stays the same forever.And that includes the Premier League, which is making a number of tweaks this season.Team news will now be released 75 MINUTES before kick-off, 15 minutes earlier than had been the case before.Things could get crowded on the touchline, with the number of substitutes permitted to warm-up boosted from three players per team to FIVE.There’s also a change to how added time is calculated when a team scores a goal, an update to the ‘multiball’ system and the introduction of semi-automated offsides – but not straight away.Go here to read about all the changes to the Premier League for 2024/25. More

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      Misfits Boxing beauty Carla Jade promises to bash ‘annoying actress’ Nikki Hru and become the lightweight champion

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      GORGEOUS Carla Jade has vowed to “beat up” Nikki Hru in their Misfits Boxing lightweight title fight.The model and ring girl, 34, features on the card at the MF & DAZN X Series 18 event at the Vertu Motors Arena in Newcastle on Saturday.Ring girl and model Carla Jade is fighting for a title at the MF & DAZN X Series 18 eventJade’s opponent is singer and actress Nikki HruDedicated Carla has revealed she has been training for a year in the build up to her fight for the lightweight beltAnd the stunning brunette has revealed she is more than ready for her moment to shine, after promoter Mams Taylor threw her in at the deep end.She told SunSport: “I have been training all year for this, I just love it – sparring every week and getting really stuck in.”I kept get fights falling through, but I stayed active and kept busy. I was meant to fight in October, but out of the blue I was asked if I wanted a title fight.”I said, ‘You don’t have to ask me twice!’ So I had around five weeks to drop about five or six kilos.Read more Misfits boxing news”I think Mams [Taylor] knew I would be game, and I was like ‘hell yeah’. It was really a dream come true.”I’ve got the shot and I know I’m going to win. I can’t wait to show everybody what I can do in the ring.”Trash talking is all part of the process in the build up to any Misfits Boxing contest. And words have been exchanged between Jade and Hru.Not holding back, Jade told us: “I just don’t see that she’s a good fighter.Most read in Boxing”I’m from real boxing, I’ve seen real boxers, and I just… she’s an actress, and she looks angry and plays the part but I think people are buying into her hype.”In terms of her actual boxing skills and even the cardio, I mean… there are so many things that are not there for her.Ex-Playboy model Amber Fields poses naked in just body paint for Misfits Boxing ring walk before wild scrap with rival”No disrespect, but she is not going to known what has hit her.”For the first two or three punches, I think it’s going to be ‘Wow’.”It’s laughable that she says she’s from the streets and she’s had street-fighting. I think she’s bitten off a little bit too much than she can chew fighting me.I don’t hate her, but she is just so boring. Let me just beat her up so she can go away.Carla Jade on Nikki Hru”To be fair, I’m happy she took the fight because no one else wanted to fight me.”But she’s getting a little bit annoying this week. She’s like that annoying girl at school you just want to say, ‘Go away!’ She’s not doing anything bad. I don’t hate her, but she is just so boring. Let me just beat her up so she can go away.”If she was a skilled fighter, I might have felt threatened. But I don’t fear her at all.”Jade has appeared as a ring girl for numerous BKFC eventsLast year, Jade was victorious when she defeated reality TV star Tash KiranNow, Carla is vowing to defeat her next opponent Nikki HruAs for Elle Brooke who takes on Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship fighter Jenny Savage for the MFB Middleweight Championship, Jade laughed off the porn star’s claims that everyone dislikes her.Jade retorted: “I don’t know her, so I don’t hate her. But I’d like that belt she has.READ MORE SUN STORIES”Who she is and things she does don’t really align with my morals. It’s no disrespect, but we’re just different people.”I’m looking forward to watching her fight. But, with my allegiances to BKFC, I will be hoping Jenny wins.”Jade will feature on the same card as Misfits boxing favourite Elle BrookeJade doesn’t agree with Elle Brooke’s moralsBrunette beauty Jade is looking forward to putting on a show in Newcastle More

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      Arteta will want instant impact from Sterling in North London Derby and he could be key difference over Arsenal’s season

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      RAHEEM STERLING’S deadline day move to Arsenal was, without doubt, one of the most intriguing deals of the entire window.The 82-cap England international sealed a season-long loan transfer to the Gunners after being frozen out by new Chelsea boss Enzo Maresca.Raheem Sterling could make his Arsenal debut against TottenhamCredit: GettyHis arrival adds some much needed depth to Arsenal’s attackCredit: GettyAnd he has been reunited with Mikel Arteta, who helped turn Sterling into a prolific goalscorerCredit: GettyArteta will be hoping for an instant impact from his new signingCredit: GettyDeals between the big six clubs are often few and far between given how much is at stake in terms of competitive advantage.However, for Sterling, Arsenal represents the fourth big six team he has played for, having also turned out for Liverpool, Manchester City and the Blues.It’s understood there is no option or obligation to buy the 29-year-old, but Arsenal have secured an attacking player who adds both depth and quality to their attacking options in wide areas. Indeed, one of the biggest concerns for Arsenal fans in recent seasons has been the sheer number of matches talisman Bukayo Saka has had to play with little real depth in their position. READ MORE ON ARSENALBut now Mikel Arteta may be given the chance to give his star man a rest from time to time, with Sterling able to play across the attack.Arsenal play Tottenham in the North London derby this weekend, and below we take a look at what Sterling could offer ahead of his potential debut.Stretching the width of the pitchAs Sterling has progressed through his career he has moved from being an out-and-out winger to an inverted wide player comfortable in the channels and central areas to support the striker.Crucially, this means that Arsenal have essentially signed a wide attacker who will offer them both options depending on the specific attacking shape and structure that Arteta is looking to get.Most read in FootballBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERSOften we see Arsenal have their wingers hold the width of the attack staying on the outside and forcing the opposition fullbacks to defend wider than they would like. By doing this Arsenal force the opposition to move their fullbacks more outside and this will, in turn, create spaces in the defensive line of their opponents that they can attack through movement from the striker or the more advanced midfielders.Raheem Sterling showing off skills in Arsenal training sessionHere Sterling receives the ball isolated 1v1 before direct play to the byline helps create a chance for a central team-mateAgainst Spurs this weekend we are likely to see Arteta again look to use his wide attackers as options to stay outside, at least in the initial phase of the attack and the build-up, and spread the Spurs defensive line out before attacking through those spaces. With Sterling likely to start on the outside on the left of the pitch, his ability to attack the Spurs right-back either on the outside or the inside has the potential to generate real threat.Arsenal will likely look to build from the back and into the middle third of the pitch before quickly looking to access their wide attackers isolated on the outside against the opposition fullbacks. They are able to use their wide attackers in this manner because of the presence and work rate of Kai Havertz as the central striker.This time Sterling gets the ball in a moment of transition before sliding the ball across the box for a tap-inBut having players in wide areas who can be as effective as Sterling, on the left, and Saka, on the right, should have a genuine impact on the game.Sterling’s ability to play wide as a more traditional winger type will be effective for Arteta in creating space centrally in the attacking phase.Goal threatSterling has chosen to move to Arsenal to reignite a career that appeared to be stalling when he was at Chelsea by reuniting with Mikel Arteta.Arteta previously worked with Sterling when he was Pep Guardiola’s assistant at Manchester City, with the Spaniard being credited with turning him into a goalscoring attacker.A large part of their 1v1 sessions was thought to centre around shot locations and asking Sterling to take his shots from more central areas as opposed to shooting from wider angles.This period of Sterling’s career saw him become much more effective in front of goal and elevated his performances to the next level, and he will be hoping for the same impact the second time around.Sterling carries a threat from the corner as he can come inside and curl the ball into the bottom corner.If he is played regularly as part of the starting attack at Arsenal then there is nothing to stop him from contributing 10-15 goals this season as Arsenal chase the title.For Arsenal last season they had inconsistent production from the likes of Leandro Trossard and Gabriel Martinelli who typically played from the left side of the attack. Adding Sterling in the final third and in the penalty area will, of course, bring added quality in the final third and a more consistent goal threat.This coming weekend we are likely to see Pedro Porro start at right back for Spurs, and as much as he is an effective attacking threat, he can struggle at times against direct attacking wingers. Sterling makes intelligent runs to attack open space, and here we see him making a long run in transition to get forwardThis is an area of the game where Arteta can create a real advantage with the use of Sterling from the left of the attack.The fact Arsenal were able to add a reliable source of goals late in the window could be a huge bonus as the season goes on.Intelligent positioningAs much as Sterling is effective when he is asked to stay wide and position himself on the outside of the opposition fullback, as we have already discussed above, he also has the versatility of movement and positioning to be able to drift and take advantage of the spaces that are open to him on the pitch. This essentially means that when using Sterling from either the left or the right of the attack we will see Arteta be able to be more versatile in his attacking approach.If he decides to play in this weekend’s North London derby with a more traditional left-back who gets up and down the flank effectively then Sterling may be more free to come inside in order to find pockets of space in which he can receive the ball to hurt the Spurs defence.Sterling is happy to receive the ball in the channels when a player overlaps on the outsideThere is every chance a coach of Arteta’s calibre will look to create situations and positions where on the right side they have a fullback who stays deep and narrow and a right-winger who stays wide while on the left side the fullback moves higher and the left-winger comes more inside. This kind of positioning and movement in the attacking third can help to create attacking overloads and opportunities.Here Sterling comes inside and positions himself in a pocket of space between four opposition defenders before turning out to play forwardThe fact that Arsenal have been able to add an international level forward with the experience and output throughout his career to date means that Arteta has far more options in terms of how he can set up his attack. This will make them harder to predict coming into this weekend’s derby against Spurs. READ MORE SUN STORIESConclusionThe signing of Sterling may well go down as one of the pivotal moments this season for Arsenal and Mikel Arteta as they look to close the gap on Manchester City and challenge for the league title. Arsenal fans will be excited to see how Arteta plans to use Sterling starting this weekend against their biggest rivals. More

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      Inside Harry Kane’s diet and fitness regime as the England star vows to follow in Cristiano Ronaldo’s footsteps

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      WITH two lethal strikes with his trusted right foot, Harry Kane scored his 67th and 68th goals for England against Finland.The goals reaffirmed his place among the game’s most feared strikers on his 100th appearance for his country.Harry Kane celebrates scoring against Finland for the Three LionsKane has admitted he’s inspired by Cristiano Ronaldo’s longevity in the gameBefore his masterclass in finishing, Kane, 31, revealed his plan is to wear the Three Lions on his chest for as long as possible.Inspired by Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi, he is doing everything in his power to make sure his career twilight is as successful as those of his contemporaries.”I feel in really good shape, both physically and mentally, at a peak in my career,” Kane said.”Watching other players, [Cristiano] Ronaldo scoring his 901st goal, seeing him compete at 39 years old inspires me to play for as long as possible.Read more football news”I love this game, I love representing England – more than anything and I don’t want it to end any time soon.”For me, personally, now it’s about continuing to improve and being consistent both in an England shirt and at club level.”I’m hungry for more. I’m determined to keep pushing the boundaries.”The levels of those boundaries are continuously altered by Kane’s desire, which is supported by a strict diet and fitness regime.Most read in FootballAlongside his personal chef Dan Sargeant, who has crafted him a food plan, the former Tottenham striker is also teetotal.While when it comes to training, the marksman is always one of the first out for a session.How Harry Kane got even better at BayernDietSince around 2016, Kane has worked with Sargeant – who counts Conor Benn and Jack Grealish as some of the athletes he helps with their performance goals.”I think, over the last year or so now, I’ve changed a lot off the pitch with the nutrition side of it,” Kane told the Telegraph in 2017.”It kind of clicked in my head that a football career is so short. It goes so quickly, you have to make every day count.”So, I have a chef at home to eat the right food, helping recovery.”You can’t train as hard as you’d like when you have so many games, so you have to make the little gains elsewhere, like with food. That will help me going into a tournament year, with my body and my recovery.”He added: “I appreciate good players,.”Messi and Ronaldo, they’re doing it every week consistently.”That’s what I aspire to do. It’s good to have the appreciation, but I have to focus on what I want to do.”Ronaldo, at 39, shows no sign of ageing having scored his 901st career goal against Scotland.He too follows a strict diet, chowing down on plenty of fish, chicken and salad. Incredibly, he can eat up to SIX TIMES a day, with braised cod, swordfish and tuna his go-tos. Cristiano Ronaldo scored his 901st career goal against Scotland at 39Kane follows a strict diet off the pitchHot shot Kane swears by lean meats and salad, as this meal shared on his Instagram account showsMeals like this are prepared for Kane by performance chef Dan SargeantWhat’s on the menu?In a chat with the England Football website, Kane spoke about what he eats and how it transformed his career.”For breakfast, I vary it. I might have a slice of brown bread, avocado, and a two or three egg omelette with some spinach,” he said.”Sometimes I have coconut yoghurt with berries, homemade granola and a bit of honey.”For lunch, Kane divulged: “I love salmon, rice and veg. I will have salad and veg with every meal. I try to get as many nutrients as I can from food. I balance protein and carbs, leaning more towards carbs before a game.”On lighter training days, I might cut out carbs for a meal and go for protein and veg. The aim is to remain lean but also ensure you aren’t missing out and I have enough energy.”He concluded he varies lunch and dinner with, more or less, the same meals.”It’s mostly the same for dinner. I tend to eat fish or chicken, sometimes beef. I eat white fish, and salmon. I vary it for lunch and dinner,” he admitted.Top performance chef Daniel Sargeant has worked with Kane since around 2016Over the years, Kane has worked hard on his strapping 6ft2in physiqueHarry Kane reveals his favourite England goalsHARRY KANE is already England’s all-time record goalscorer.But the Three Lions skipper will NOT be stopping there.To mark his 100th cap for his country, Kane spoke to SunSport’s CHARLIE WYETT about some of his special England goals….FIRST ENGLAND GOAL“My debut v Lithuania. March 2015.”There was a lot of talk in the build-up to that camp because I was playing well for Spurs.“I got a great reception and within a couple of minutes I scored a goal.“I don’t think I could have dreamed it any better.“My friends and family were there. That was a really special night.”FAVOURITE ENGLAND GOAL“It’s between two, for me.“Against Germany, the one at Wembley in Euro 2020.“Also, the header against Tunisia at the World Cup in 2018.“That moment of scoring a last-minute winner at my first World Cup was special.”BEST ENGLAND GOAL“The one I scored in Poland away in a World Cup qualifier in 2021. It was from 25 yards.”(Kane picked up the ball from Kyle Walker, advanced towards goal and put his foot through it.)“It kind of drifted away and it was a good strike, probably my furthest-out goal for England.”TrainingIn terms of his training schedule, Kane has said in the past his “happy place” is when he’s practising finishing in sessions.Of those, he said: “I try and do realistic training where it’s game scenarios, bobbly ball, half a second to swivel and hit, crosses that have been whipped in at fast tempo.”It helps separate the good players and the top players.”But under Mauricio Pochettino at Tottenham, the Argentinian’s staff prepared a power programme for the hotshot striker to improve other areas of his game.As Men’s Health revealed in 2021, that consisted of hamstring, glute and single-leg exercises to enhance his acceleration and pace, as well as core work for strength and stability.Kane also worked with a sports scientist to work on the mechanics of sprinting, which focused on his arm movement.READ MORE SUN STORIESIn the past, Kane has admitted his favourite aspect of training is shooting practiceSpeed training has also been consistent with Kane’ improvementGolden Shoe award winner Kane hopes to play at the top for years to comeContinuously working on himself has made Kane the player he is today.That dedication separates the wheat from the chaff, so it will be no surprise to see Kane spearheading England’s attack at the World Cup in 2026. 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      Meet Arsenal and Tottenham’s stunning Wags ahead of the North London derby, from Jude Law’s ex to a mother of twins

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      ARSENAL travel to the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium for the North London derby on Sunday with all to play for.The Gunners lost their 100 per cent record after a 1-1 draw at home to Brighton.Tatiana Trouboul will be cheering on the Gunners in the North London derbyCredit: Instagram / @t.trouboulGorgeous Tatiana’s partner is Arsenal’s No1 David RayaCredit: Instagram @t.trouboul @d.raya1It was a game Mikel Arteta’s side could easily have lost after Declan Rice’s controversial second-half red card.While Spurs would have been equally as disappointed with their last outing – beaten by Newcastle at St James’ Park 2-1.Watching matters closely will be the player’s Wags.Let SunSport introduce you to the beauties, including one who had a romance with Hollywood star Jude Law.Read more football newsTatiana TrouboulTatiana used to work in a nightclub before she met Spain goalkeeper David Raya.The Kim Kardashian lookalike also scored paid jobs as a model.But, she has kept her personal life private in regards to her romance with Raya, although they have matching tattoos.They reportedly began dating in 2021. However, they didn’t go public with their relationship until June 2022.Most read in FootballKennedy AlexaStunner Kennedy lived in Los Angeles before she was swept off her feet by Tottenham’s James Maddison.They have since had three children together – Leo Cruz in 2021, and twins Rome and Delilah.Top ten Premier League managers’ WagsThe model was championed on social media by mums for showing off her stretch marks from her last pregnancy, admitting they were tough to embrace but how proud she was to give birth to three healthy children.Kennedy has since returned to fashion photoshoots and is more in demand than ever.Kennedy Alexa is a stunning model who lived in Los AngelesKennedy was praised by mums on social media for addressing her body insecurities after giving birthJames Maddison and Kennedy pose for a loved-up snap togetherClaudia KiwiorStunning blonde Claudia is the flamboyant twerking wife of Arsenal’s Polish defender Jakub Kiwior.She goes under the stage name Redheaded and has her own clothing label aimed at dancers.Claudia is a competitive twerker –  and won the Queen of Twerking Competition in Germany in 2017, and was a semi-finalist in the European Twerk Champions in 2018.She is a regular in the stands at the Emirates – cheering her beau on.Claudia Kiwior is a world famous twerker who has won competitionsClaudia goes under the stage name ‘Claude Redheaded’Poland defender Jakub Kiwior is married to ClaudiaPaula LenseBlonde Paula has been with Timo Werner since 2017, when he played for RB Leipzig.But, they reveal very little about their personal life and keep their romance private.The pair did get engaged, and is not known if they married or not.However, she did recently share images of the pair enjoying a glam trip to Los Angeles.Beautiful Paula Lense keeps her personal life very privateGerman beauty Paula has been with Timo Werner since 2017Credit: GettyCatherine HardingBrunette beauty Catherine was one of the stars of Amazon Prime’s Married to the Game docu series.The Irish beauty, who is married to Jorginho, has previous with reality TV.She famous appeared as a contestant on The Voice – and was mentored Ollie Murs.Harding also had a romance with Jude Law, fathering a daughter called Ada with the Hollywood star.Catherine Harding fathered a child with Hollywood superstar Jude LawHowever, since around 2020 Catherine has been with JorginhoKaren RomeroKaren is the wife of Tottenham hard man Cristian Romero.However, she likes to remain out of the limelight and prefers to keep her Instagram account private.They reportedly began dating in 2018, when Romero was playing in Serie A.Cristian and Karen said their ‘I do’s’ in 2020, before welcoming a son a year later.Back in May, they revealed a second child is on the way.Cristian and Karen Romero got together in 2018 and were hitched two years laterCredit: Instagram @cutiromero2The Romeros recently revealed they are expecting their second childCredit: Instagram @cutiromero2Milly WhiteMilly and Ben White have enjoyed a whirlwind romance.The Gunners right-back got together with the Instagram model in 2022.White wasted very little time before popping the question on a luxury holidayThe happy couple shared pictures of their engagement, including one of their matching ‘I love you’ wrist tattoos.Then, in May 2023 the pair were married at a private ceremony at the Old Marylebone Town Hall in London.Milly White has enjoyed a whirlwind romance with Ben WhiteMilly and White got married in 2023 at a private ceremony in LondonCredit: SplashIoana StanIoana joined boyfriend Radu Dragusin in London, after signing from Genoa in the winter transfer window in 2024.And she settled into life in North London by playing Tottenham Monopoly.She’s an aspiring architect who has been studying the skill at university.The beauty has been appearing on Dragusin’s Instagram since 2021 .Ioana Stan settled into North London life by playing Tottenham MonopolyGlam Ioana poses with partner Romanian defender Radusin DragusinTolami BensonTolami works in public relations and is the Senior Planning Executive of Zenith.According to her LinkedIn, Tolami studied at Birmingham City University and graduated with a Bachelor of Arts with Honours in Public Relations and Media Public Relations.She was spotted supporting beau Bukayo Saka at the Euros in Germany.While the PR is also a regular at the Emirates.Beautiful Tolami Benson has been seen cheering on her beau on England dutyCredit: GettyTolami is, of course, the girlfriend of Arsenal’s star boy Bukayo SakaCredit: PAEldina AhmicBosnian beauty Eldina began dating Dejan Kulusevski in 2020, when the Spurs ace played for Serie A giants Parma.Football must have been a hot topic for the pair, because at the time she played for Swedish side, IF Brommapojkarna.Last December, Kulusevksi scored in the 2-0 win over Nottingham Forest and dedicated the goal to his wife and future child.READ MORE SUN STORIESStuffing the ball underneath his jersey, he then proceeded to make the heart sign with his hands.Their first child was born back in April.Bosnian beauty Eldina is a former professional footballerCredit: Instagram @eldinaahmicEldina has been together with Dejan Kulusevski since 2020Credit: Instagram @dejan.k10 More

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      Manuel Ugarte is a midfield bruiser… but Man Utd star is NOT immune to making same mistakes as Casemiro vs Liverpool

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      MANCHESTER UNITED appeared to make a turning point this summer with how they will recruit and build their squad.For the first time since the days of Sir Alex Ferguson and David Gill, it appeared there was a long-term plan.Manuel Ugarte has the ability to be a top player for Man Utd if used properlyCredit: GettyHe is a tough tackling midfielder who will add security to the Red Devils’ midfieldCredit: AFPBut he can sometimes be a bit of a liability on the ballCredit: GettyAnd he could suffer the same fate as Casemiro did against Liverpool if not supportedCredit: PAAfter taking sporting control of the Red Devils, Ineos identified younger players in key areas for, generally, decent fees.This saw them strengthen the defence with the signings of Matthijs de Ligt and Leny Yoro – a wise move given how much they relied on veteran Jonny Evans, 36, at times last season.They also added versatile star Noussair Mazraoui at full-back, while Dutchman Joshua Zirkzee brings some much needed link play to the front line.It is their last deal of the summer, however, which could prove to be the most important, in the form of 23-year-old Uruguay star Manuel Ugarte.READ MORE ON MAN UTDThe former Paris Saint-Germain defensive midfielder signed in a deal which could cost £51million, and is a positive and proactive step.However, while Ugarte is superb off the ball, he does have weaknesses.Reading of the gameOne of the most prominent aspects of Ugarte’s game is his ability to play at the base of a midfield, to read the game and react quickly to threats.He does not need to be constantly involved in possession, nor does he want to get the ball and break lines with forward passes.Most read in FootballBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERSInstead, he likes to hold a deeper position, where he can react to the threat of quick opposition counterattacks.This is an area of the midfield in which United were severely lacking last season.Here Ugarte shields his defence as the opposition attacker looks to carry the ball into spaceErik ten Hag warns Manuel Ugarte could take MONTHS to get fit in further blow to Man Utd fans after Liverpool hammeringThe likes of Kobbie Mainoo, Mason Mount and Bruno Fernandes are more than capable of attacking, meaning United needed to add a more defensive-minded player.United struggled badly with defending these spaces in midfield last season – they were often too high and too easy for the opposition to play through and bypass.Ugarte will allow United to be more secure in front of their back line – something they need after being horribly exposed in their 3-0 defeat by Liverpool.His presence at the base of the midfield will also allow United’s full-backs to bomb on.This time Ugarte is in a more settled defensive block and is able to read and react where necessary to win possessionUgarte has the mobility and ability to cover back or across the pitch to prevent the opposition from playing into an attacking space.The addition of Ugarte to the base of the United midfield will make them stronger and more difficult to break down.Is his aggression an issue?Aggression in footballers can often be seen only as a negative thing, but a certain level is needed at the top level.The issue comes when players cannot channel this intensity effectively and end up tearing around the pitch trying to win the ball back.That desire needs to be balanced with tactical discipline.Ugarte still needs to find that balance and his aggressive nature led to PSG sidelining him last season.Here Ugarte is too eager to break out and hunt down the ball on his ownMidfield players who can chase and win the ball can, of course, be a positive, as long as they have team-mates around them who can bring balance. One part of Ugarte’s game that needs further development is understanding when to go, and when to stay put.Yet with United’s new central defenders they should be more comfortable in a higher line and this will limit the space between the defence, midfield and attack.This structure and shape would free Ugarte to jump and press more aggressively.This time Ugarte charges to press the first forward pass into the midfield, but leaves the defence exposed behind himBut for now he still provides risk as well as security because teams can look to bait him into pressing high before playing quickly into the space he leaves behind.United boss Erik ten Hag will need to create a structure and set of pressing rules to bring the best out of Ugarte.Is his passing a problem?Ugarte is not a midfielder in the mould of Rodri, for instance.He is not a top-level passer of the ball and often his distribution can be fairly obvious and easy to defend against.He does, however, keep the ball fairly well, with stats showing last season he had a passing accuracy of 91.6 per cent compared to Casemiro’s 82.6 per cent.He has played at international level and for some of the biggest teams in the world, after all.In possession for PSG Ugarte could be too obviousIndeed, as long as he is allowed to receive the ball and play short and safe then there should be no issues. The issues he had at PSG – and that he is likely to have at United – are that teams will recognise his lack of passing ability and let him have the ball.This is designed to force him to be more expressive on the ball, which can prompt errors, especially in tighter areas.This is part of the reason he struggled at times with PSG under Luis Enrique. Here Ugarte tries a more ambitious crossfield pass but poor execution sees him lose possessionUnited are less focused on possession so his lack of ability on the ball should not be as much of a problem.The Red Devils will not exactly hide Ugarte in possession, although they will need to try to limit his involvement.ConclusionUgarte has a very specific profile and one that United need in midfield.He will stop them from being so open out of possession and he can win back the ball effectively.READ MORE SUN STORIESThere are, however, issues that United fans will have to be aware of.As long as Ten Hag uses the Uruguayan international properly though he should prove to be a good signing. More