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      England vs Netherlands LIVE SCORE – Euro 2024 semi-final: Gareth Southgate set to make major defensive change – updates

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      ENGLAND take on Netherlands in tonight’s blockbuster Euro 2024 semi-final.The Three Lions are looking to reach their second major tournament final under boss Gareth Southgate.Defender Marc Guehi is set to return to the starting eleven in place of Ezri Konsa after the Crystal Palace man served his one-match suspension against Switzerland, while Kieran Trippier is also likely to keep his place at left-wing back despite Luke Shaw being fit enough to start from the off.The winner of tonight’s last 4 clash will set up a meeting with Spain in Sunday’s huge Berlin final.Kick off time: 8pm BSTTV channel: ITV1FREE live stream: ITVXEngland team: To follow…Netherlands team: To follow…EURO 2024 FREE BETS AND OFFERSFollow our live blog below…Head to headEngland have only beaten the Netherlands once in nine meetings since a 4-1 win at Euro 96.That is the Three Lions’ only win against the Dutch in a major tournament, alongside a goalless draw at Italia 90 and the Netherlands winning 3-1 at the 1988 Euros.Netherlands wins: 7England wins: 6Draws: 9Copy linkCopiedHow do suspensions work now we have reached the semi-final stage?All cautions that were awarded during the group stage, last-16 and quarter-finals have now been wiped.This means that the only way a player can miss the Euro 2024 final (should their nation make it) is for them to be sent off in the semi-final.Jude Bellingham, Kobbie Mainoo, Kieran Trippier, Phil Foden and Conor Gallagher were all walking the suspension tightrope during England’s quarter-final against Switzerland, but now they don’t need to worry about picking up a yellow card, as long as it isn’t two of course…Credit: GETTYCopy linkCopiedDutch fans get the atmosphere going in DortmundHolland fans are in full voice ahead of tonight’s huge Euro 2024 semi-final against England.Dutch fans get the atmosphere going ahead of England semi-final Copy linkCopiedDutch team newsThe Netherlands are in the same boat and have no players suspended.Ronald Koeman has gone for the same back four throughout the tournament, with Jerdy Schouten and Tijani Reijnders also ever-presents in midfield.Copy linkCopiedEngland team newsEngland have no suspensions for this game, with all their previous yellow cards now wiped.Southgate has a fully fit squad to select from with Marc Guehi back from his suspension, and Luke Shaw is fit enough to start after playing his first Euro 2024 minutes in the quarter-final.The Three Lions boss needs to decide whether he should stick with a back three or return to a four-man defence and whether to play Shaw over tournament regular Kieran Trippier.Copy linkCopiedGood afternoon and welcome to SunSport’s live blog of England vs Netherlands!The Three Lions are looking to seal their spot in a second Euros final in a row TONIGHT when they take on the Netherlands.Gareth Southgate’s side are just one game away from taking centre stage in Berlin’s Olympiastadion – where they could face Spain.La Roja booked their spot in the final after coming from behind to beat France 2-1 last night.And today England head into the semi-finals after a 5-3 penalty shootout win over Switzerland on Saturday, having drawn 1-1.After an uneasy start in Germany – with two group game draws and a narrow win – the Three Lions saved their place in the tournament with a 95th-minute Jude Bellingham overhead kick and a Harry Kane extra-time goal in the round of 16 clash against Slovakia.And to avoid going out again, England came from behind in the quarter-final against the Swiss, with Bukayo Saka equalising after Breel Embolo’s opener.England will now face the Netherlands for a place in Sunday’s showpiece.The Dutch beat Turkey 2-1 in the quarter-final after Stefan de Vrij and a Mert Mulder own goal.Ronald Koeman’s side did not have the best group campaign – where they finished third in their group – but have now found their feet in this tournament.Copy linkCopied More

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      Spain 2-1 France LIVE RESULT – Euro 2024: Alvaro Morata involved in freak injury post-match as La Roja book final spot

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      SPAIN have beaten France 2-1 to book their spot in Sunday’s huge Euro 2024 final.Kolo Muani headed the French in front after superb work from Kylian Mbappe in the build-up.16-year-old superstar Lamine Yamal bagged a stunning equaliser on 21 minutes to become the youngest goalscorer ever at the European Championship.Minutes later, Dani Olmo put Spain 2-1 up after a frantic start to the semi-final.Spain saw out the second half in a professional manner and will play either the Netherlands or England in Sunday’s huge Berlin final.During the post-match celebrations, La Roja skipper Alvaro Morata was involved in a freak injury after a member of the grounds staff slipped and wiped out the striker.Match result: Spain 2-1 FranceEURO 2024 FREE BETS AND OFFERSFollow ALL the action from the Allianz Arena with our live blog below…’We are waiting’In his post-match press conference, Spain boss Luis de la Fuente expressed his delight – and also said he had no preference whether his side faces the Netherlands or England in Sunday’s final.He said: “We are very happy, the happiness was already great to get here but now it is much greater. “I feel a lot of pride for these players, they are exceptional, they know how to play and read the games in an extraordinary way.”We have returned Spanish football to where it belongs. We have to value what these players are doing. “We want to continue making history, we don’t want to relax, we have to stay focused to face the final in Berlin.”It doesn’t matter who the opponent is, we’ve already seen the journey we’ve had in this European Championship. “They are two great rivals and we are waiting for them with open arms. We want to win the final.”Credit: GettyCopy linkCopiedLuke Littler has his say…Darts hero Luke Littler took to social media to send a bizarre, hilarious message to his fellow teen sensation.Yamal became the youngest scorer ever at the European Championships just three days shy of his 17th birthday…Copy linkCopiedYamal’s brutal messageIn the build up to the game France midfielder Adrien Rabiot had his say on Lamine Yamal and said the teenage midfielder would have to “do much more” to reach the Euro 2024 final.Rabiot said before the game: “It is always complicated to manage a semi-final in a tournament like this, but it will be up to us to put the pressure on him [Lamine Yamal] above all.”Not to let him feel comfortable and to show him that to play in a Euro final, he will have to do much more than what he has done so far.”But Yamal clearly had the last laugh, scoring a brilliant equalising goal as Spain booked their place in Sunday’s showpiece.Immediately after the game, the Barcelona wonderkid then got his own back on Rabiot, looking straight down the camera and appearing to say: “Speak now, speak now!”.Copy linkCopiedMorata – how it happenedVideo shows the moment a steward slipped over and collided with Alvaro Morata while trying to apprehend a pitch invader: Shocking moment member of staff injures Spain star moments after reaching Euro 2024 final with victory over FranceCopy linkCopiedMorata latestSpain manager Luis de La Fuente said: “We will wait until tomorrow.”We don’t think it’s anything. His leg hurt but we hope he’s going to be OK.”Credit: PACopy linkCopiedOlmo at it againDani Olmo was not considered a starter in Luis de la Fuente’s Spain side at the start of this tournament – but he has made his omission from Sunday’s final almost impossible.Having previously starred off the bench, the midfielder became the first Spanish player to score in three successive games at the European Championship with his matchwinner against the French.He now tops the scoring charts at this summer’s tournament along with four other players, but his two assists means he would currently claim the Golden Boot award.His five goal involvements at Euro 2024 (three goals and two assists) is the most by a Spaniard at a major tournament since David Silva at Euro 2012 (two goals and three assists). Copy linkCopiedYa beauty! Teenager trumps PeleLamine Yamal was already guaranteed a place in the record books before he conjured up one of the European Championship’s great moments.At 16 years and 362 days, the forward became the youngest ever player to appear in the semi-final of a major tournament, beating the record held by a little-known Brazilian named Pele (17y 244d).And then, in the 21st minute, Yamal conjured up the wonder goal that will be played over and over for years to come.His 25-yard curler ensured that the Spaniard is now also the youngest player to ever score in a World Cup or European Championship, breaking another record set by Pele against Wales at the 1958 World Cup.Copy linkCopiedMatch stats from MunichSpain managed just one shot at an xG of 0.01 in the second half……but it didn’t matter as they held off France to reach the Euro 2024 final.Copy linkCopiedConcern for captain during celebrationsThe Spanish players and staff are still out on the pitch, celebrating in front of their fans, but there is a slight concern for Alvaro Morata.The captain appears to have been injured after a member of security slipped and collided into him as the squad gathered by one goal.Morata was able to limp away from the incident but did not look happy and was moving very delicately, often pausing to hold his knee.The final is just five days away.Copy linkCopiedFull time – Spain 2-1 FranceIt’s all over! Spain are through to the final of Euro 2024!La Roja have won a sixth successive match at this tournament, and in doing so have knocked out Europe’s best defence, Kylian Mbappe, and a nation that don’t lose semi-finals.On this occasion, the hero is 16-year-old Lamine Yamaal, who lit up Munich with a stunning equaliser in the first half that made him the youngest goalscorer in European Championship history.Dani Olmo scored the winner minutes later, fully justifying his inclusion in a patched-up Spain side, and completing a turnaround after Randal Kolo Muani had headed France in front.Spain march on to Sunday’s final in Berlin, where they will face either England or the Netherlands.Copy linkCopiedSpain 2-1 France90+5. Referee Slavko Vincic – with a little help from Luis de la Fuente – moves the awaiting Spain squad back from the touchline as La Roja play keep ball.Time is almost up, and the Spanish are ready to celebrate.Copy linkCopiedSpain 2-1 France – Spain double substitution90+3. Spain’s wonders on the wing take their leave to a tremendous reception.It’s all been about Lamine Yamal tonight, but Nico Williams has more than played his part.It’s time for Ferran Torres and Martin Zubimendi to take to the field.Copy linkCopiedSpain 2-1 France90+2. All of a sudden, France can not get to the ball.Spain are doing what they do best: keeping possession.The olés are ringing around Munich.Copy linkCopiedSpain 2-1 France – Yamal yellow card90. The board goes up to signal that France have five minutes to rescue this semi-final.Meanwhile, Lamine Yamal goes into the book for a tactical foul that brings a fast French break to a shuddering halt.Scores like a teenager, fouls like an old pro.Copy linkCopiedSpain 2-1 France – Camavinga yellow card88. Eduardo Camavinga belts into Marc Cucurella unnecessarily which pleases the watching German fans if nothing else.As Slavko Vincic flashes his yellow card, the French want to get on with the game while the Spanish protest the rather crude challenge. Copy linkCopiedSpain 2-1 France86. Actually, Spain have not used all their substitutes so I’m not sure what the rush was to get Laporte back on.Maybe they’ve just run out of defenders.Copy linkCopiedSpain 2-1 France85. Mbappe on the run! Mbappe in on goal! Mbappe shoots over!The France captain has a look of shock upon his face, and he’s not the only one inside this stadium.He had done everything right, sparking the counter and cutting inside Vivian to tee up a strike on his right foot.He expected to score. We all expected him to score. But instead the ball flew high over Unai Simon’s goal.Was that the moment?Copy linkCopied Spain 2-1 France83. Laporte walks into Giroud’s shoulder and almost knocks himself out.Dazed and confused on the turf, the centre-back has blood pouring from his nose while the French substitute looms over him with a shrug of the shoulders.Spain have made all of their subs too so a groggy Laporte will have to be patched up to play on.Copy linkCopiedSpain 2-1 France81. Yamal almost does it again!From a similar position on the right, the teenager whips a left-footed rocket inches over the French crossbar.It’s already an incredible story, but that would have made it into an epic Hollywood franchise.Copy linkCopiedSpain 2-1 France – France substitution79. He’s big, he’s beautiful, and he’s on to save France’s European Championship.Record goalscorer Olivier Giroud replaces Ousmane Dembele with one simple mission: score a 58th goal for your country.Copy linkCopiedSpain 2-1 France – Spain double substitution77. Now Spain do make their changes.On comes Mikel Oyarzabal and – hero of the quarter-finals – Mikel Merino.The pair take over from goalscorer Dani Olmo and goalphobic Alvaro Morata.Rodri takes the captain’s armband.Copy linkCopiedSpain 2-1 France76. Oh, Theo Hernandez!The French defender is the latest to pass up an opportunity to equalise following an extraordinary sequence of carelessness inside the Spain penalty area.Camavinga fails to control after two defenders leave it to each other, but somehow it still presents itself kindly for Hernandez to spoon over from the edge of the box.Copy linkCopiedSpain 2-1 France74. What’s the Spanish for taking the sting out of the game?On the touchline, Luis de la Fuente has been waiting to make a couple of changes for several minutes.Copy linkCopiedSpain 2-1 France72. Spain defend another corner, prompting a barnstorming run downfield from substitute Vivian.Captain Morata takes over and tells him ‘none of that’, promptly passing back to Olmo in a defensive position.Copy linkCopiedSpain 2-1 France70. It’s now more than 30 minutes of playing time since Spain registered an attempt at goal.France are dominating possession, and the question is whether they can break the Spanish down.Will Mbappe have a say in this one yet?Copy linkCopied More

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      Spain vs France LIVE SCORE – Euro 2024: Les Bleus set to face a much-changed Spanish side in crunch semi-final – updates

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      SPAIN face France in a mouthwatering Euro 2024 semi-final TONIGHT – but the Spaniards will be without several key stars.Real Madrid legend Dani Carvajal and Real Sociedad centre-back Robin Le Normand have both been suspended for this huge tie.While Barcelona ace Pedri has been ruled out of the remainder of the tournament with a knee injury.The winners of tonight’s huge match will play either the Netherlands or England in Sunday’s final.Kick-off time: 8pm BSTLive stream: BBC iPlayerTV channel: BBC OneSpain XI: Team news to follow…France XI: Team news to follow…EURO 2024 FREE BETS AND OFFERSFollow ALL the action from the Allianz Arena with our live blog below…Euro 2024 pathway to the finalSo with just three games to go including tonight’s blockbuster match, here is what the pathway to the final looks like from the round of 16.Copy linkCopiedFrance’s team newsFrance superstar Kylian Mbappe has not been on top form during this tournament after breaking his nose in the group stage clash against Austria.He was taken off in extra-time in the quarters but will be fit to start.Deschamps handed Randal Kolo Muani and Eduardo Camavinga their first starts in the tournament against Portugal and they could keep their spots.Credit: GETTYCopy linkCopiedSpain team issuesSpain will need a major reshuffle after picking up a number of injuries and suspensions in their win over Germany.Pedri is definitely out with a knee injury suffered just minutes in Stuttgart in a heavy challenge from Toni Kroos.And they will also be without Dani Carvajal, who was sent off in the final minutes the with over the Germans, and Robin Le Normand who picked up his second yellow card of the tournament.Dani Olmo will be expected to start again after his goal and assist against the Germans.While Nacho and Ayoze Perez are both fit to return to the bench after knocks.Copy linkCopiedWilli make an impact?Meanwhile, Nico Williams has been one of Spain’s standout performers at the Euros.The Athletic Bilbao star has formed an excellent partner shift with Marc Cucurella down the left flank.The 21-year-old winger has scored one goal and added an assist during his debut senior European Championship.Copy linkCopiedYou Kant count him outFrance have somehow made it through to this stage despite their dreadful goal record.Unsurprisingly, it’s a defensive star who has been their best player, in the form of ex-Chelsea star N’Golo Kante – who was absent from the squad national squad last year.The 33-year-old Al-Ittihad midfielder has rolled back the years with some eye-catching performances.Copy linkCopiedHello and welcome to SunSport’s live blog of Spain vs France?Spain will have to reshuffle the pack in their mouthwatering Euro 2024 semi-final clash against neighbours France TONIGHT!La Roja beat hosts Germany in the quarters to continue their 100 per cent winning streak in the tournament and secure their spot in the last four.Spain have been one of the few teams to put in consistently impressive performances in Germany.Luis de la Fuente’s side led for much of the second half in their clash with the hosts after substitute Dani Olmo’s goal.Mikel Merino prevented the game from going to penalties with a 119th-minute header after Florian Wirtz had forced extra-time late on.Meanwhile, France have been on the opposite end of the entertainment scale after scraping a win on penalties against Portugal in the quarter-final.Kylian Mbappe and Co still haven’t scored a goal from open play.But it does not matter as Didier Deschamps’ side are now one win away from a third major final in four tournaments. Furthermore, Les Bleus will feel a lot more confident knowing that the likes of Pedri, Dani Carvajal and Robin Le Normand will all be missing for this huge contest.Don’t go anywhere as coming right up, we’ll have any breaking news, exclusives and the starting line-ups all before kick-off at 8pm BST.Copy linkCopied More

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      Spain vs France – Euro 2024: European titans clash in mega Munich semi-final – FREE live stream, team news

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      SPAIN will need to turn the heat up for their huge Euro 2024 semi-final clash against neighbours France. La Roja beat hosts Germany to continue their 100 per cent winning streak in the tournament and secure their spot in the last four.Spain will face neighbours France in the Euro 2024 semi-finalCredit: GettyFrance managed to beat Portugal on penalties to secure their spot in the last fourCredit: GettySpain have been one of the few teams to put in consistently impressive performances in Germany.Luis de la Fuente’s side led for much of the second half in their clash with the hosts after substitute Dani Olmo’s goal.Mikel Merino prevented the game from going to penalties with a 119th-minute header after Florian Wirtz had forced extra-time late on.Meanwhile, France have been on the opposite end of the entertainment scale after scrapping a win on penalties against Portugal in the quarter-final.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLKylian Mbappe and Co still haven’t scored a goal from open play.But it does not matter as Didier Deschamps’ side are now one game away from a third major final in four tournaments. What is the team news and any injuries to worry about?Spain named an unchanged team against Germany after coming from behind to beat plucky Georgia 4-1 in the last 16.Nacho Fernandez and Ayoze Perez are both fit to return to the bench after knocks.Most read in Euro 2024BEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERSPedri is ruled out with a knee injury suffered just minutes in Stuttgart in a heavy challenge from Toni Kroos.Dani Olmo will be expected to start again after his goal and assist against the Germans.SunSport’s Latest Euro 2024 headlinesBut Spain will be without Dani Carvajal and Robin Le Normand due to suspensions.Meanwhile, France’s star boy Kylian Mbappe has not been on top form during this tournament after breaking his nose in the group stage clash against Austria.And Deschamps handed Randal Kolo Muani and Eduardo Camavinga their first starts in the tournament against Portugal.But neither shined in the quarter-final and Antoine Griezmann is expected to be dropped for Ousmane Dembele in the semi-final.Who will be the star men?France overall have not stood out at this year’s tournament.But former Chelsea star N’Golo Kante- who was absent from the squad national squad last year – has impressed in games for Les Bleus.The 33-year-old Al-Ittihad midfielder has rolled back the years with some eye-catching performances.Meanwhile, Nico Williams has been one of Spain’s standout performers at the Euros.The Athletic Bilbao star has formed an excellent partner shift with Marc Cucurella down the left flank.The 21-year-old winger has scored one goal and added an assist during his debut senior European Championship.Head to HeadFrance won the last clash at the 2021 Nations League final and they knocked Spain out at the 2006 World Cup and Euro 2000. They also beat the Spaniards in the Euro 1984 final, whereas La Roja’s only major tournament victory over France came at Euro 2012.Spain wins: 16France wins: 13Draws: 7What have the managers said?Ahead of the clash, Spain’s Luis de la Fuente wants his side to give it their all against France on Tuesday.He said: “For me, success is the result of a lot of work and dedication but success is also about the journey. Work, dedication, effort, sacrifice. And if you give everything, you never fail.”And France’s Didier Deschamps is over the moon to see his side reach the semi-final after the journey they have faced to get here.He said: “We have reached the semi-finals and that is an achievement, even if people expect us to get here. “For me, it is pride in my players, even though not everything has been done perfectly. I would like to seize this moment and make the most of it.”When is Spain vs France?Spain vs France will take place on Tuesday, July 9.The match will kick off at 8pm BST.The Allianz Arena in Munich will host.What TV channel is Spain vs France on and can it be live streamed FREE?Spain vs France will be broadcast live on BBC One.You can live stream the match for FREE via the BBC iPlayer app/website.Alternatively, you can keep up to date with all the action by following SunSport’s live blog.What are the odds?Match resultSpain – 13/8Draw – 15/8France – 21/10Winner of the tieREAD MORE SUN STORIESSpain – 8/11France – EVS*Odds courtesy of William Hill and are correct at the time of publication. More

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      Netherlands vs England – Euro 2024: Southgate dealt selection headache for blockbuster semi-final clash – team news

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      ENGLAND are on the hunt to seal their spot in the Euro 2024 final on Wednesday night when they take on the Netherlands.Gareth Southgate’s side are just inches away from taking centre stage in Berlin’s Olympiastadion where they could face Spain or France.England will face the Netherlands on Wednesday in the Euro 2024 semi-finalCredit: GettyHolland beat Turkey 2-1 in the quarter-finalCredit: GettyThe Three Lions head into the semi-finals after an impressive 5-3 penalty shootout win over Switzerland after a 1-1 draw.After an uneasy start in Germany with two group game draws and a narrow win the Three Lions saved their place in the tournament with a 95th-minute Jude Bellingham overhead kick in the round of 16 clash against Slovakia.And to avoid going out again England came from behind in the quarter-final against the Swiss after Breel Embolo’s opener thanks to Bukayo Saka’s equaliser.And they will now face the Netherlands in the semi-final.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLHolland beat Turkey 2-1 in the quarter-final after Stefan de Vrij and a Mert Mulder own goal.The Dutch have not had the best start to their European campaign but are beginning to find their feet in the tournament.What is the team news?Lucky for England they have no suspension for this game after all their previous yellow cards are now wiped.Southgate has a fully fit squad to select from with Marc Guehi back from his suspension and Luke Shaw in the line-up after making his Euro 2024 debut in the quarter-final.Most read in Euro 2024BEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERSThe Three Lions boss needs to decide whether he should stick with a back three or return to a four-man defence.The Netherlands are in the same boat and have no players suspended.SunSport’s Latest Euro 2024 headlinesRonald Koeman has gone for the same back four with Jerdy Schouten and Tijani Reijnders in midfield.Fans can possibly see the Dutchman replace Steven Bergwijn on the left and Wout Weghorst will hope to start.Who will be the star men?Bukayo Saka has to be the Three Lions starboy. Without his equaliser, the team may have been on their back to England.The Arsenal star not only scored the only goal in the game but was one of the five players to convert his spot kick in the penalty shootout.It was a massive comeback for the winger who had not taken a penalty since he missed the crucial spot-kick in the Euro 2020 final.Meanwhile, for Holland, Cody Gakpo has made 8 shots and created 11 chances at the Euros.The Liverpool star has already scored three goals and made one assist in Germany.And the forward will definitely be a threat to England’s defence on Wednesday.Head to headEngland have only beaten Holland once in nine meetings since a 4-1 win at Euro 96. That is the Three Lions’ only win against the Dutch in a major tournament, alongside a goalless draw at Italia 90 and the Netherlands winning 3-1 at the 1988 Euros.Netherlands wins: 7England wins: 6Draws: 9What have the manager said?Southgate is hoping the Three Lions can see it through to the final and win the tournament after failing last time out.He said: “Our intention is to play with the ball, but you have opponents trying to stop you. “Our team has been under enormous pressure from the start and they did so well. “At the moment we aren’t able to score lots but the last three games we’ve played against five at the back. We’re through to our third semi-final in four attempts but that’s not where we want it to end.”Koeman is proud of his squad for coming this far in the tournament ahead of the clash against England.He said: “For the whole nation, it’s something special. We are a small nation and we’re in the semi-finals with England, France and Spain.”We are really proud. We had to suffer but it’s a great success to get the opportunity to play in a semi-final.”When is Netherlands vs England?Netherlands vs England will take place on Wednesday, July 10.Kick off will be at 8pm BST.The Signal Iduna Park in Dortmund will host.What TV channel is Netherlands vs England on and can it be live streamed FREE?Netherlands vs England will be broadcast live on ITV1.You can live stream the match for FREE on the ITVX app/website.Alternatively, you can keep up to date with all the action by following SunSport’s live blog.What are the odds?Match resultNetherlands – 11/5Draw – 2/1England – 6/4Winner of the tieREAD MORE SUN STORIESNetherlands – EVSEngland – 8/11*Odds courtesy of William Hill and are correct at the time of publication. More

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      F1 British Grand Prix LIVE: Lewis Hamilton ends lengthy drought with a record-breaking WIN at Silverstone – updates

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      LEWIS HAMILTON has WON the British Grand Prix – and the British mogul has made history in the process!The F1 legend started in second place on the grid behind compatriot George Russell before racing to a thrilling win.And as a result, Hamilton has now broken Michael Schumacher’s record for most victories at Silverstone with nine.Furthermore, it is Hamilton’s first win grand prix win since 2021!PODIUM: Hamilton (1), Verstappen (2), Norris (3)TV channel: Sky Sports Main Event/F1Live stream: Sky Sports app/NOWCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERSFollow our live blog below…Your Silverstone podium: This is the look of the podium here at Silverstone, beautiful.The F1 podium at SilverstoneCredit: ReutersCopy linkCopiedEngland 1, Netherlands 0Lewis Hamilton got the better of Max Verstappen today in what is set to be a week of England vs Netherlands. Gareth Southgate, over to you…Lewis Hamilton got the better of Max Verstappen ahead of England vs Netherlands at the EurosCredit: EPACopy linkCopiedFinal points standingsThis is how the final standings look at the British Grand Prix: Lewis HamiltonMax VerstappenLando NorrisOscar PiastriCarlos SainzNico HulkenbergLance StrollFernando AlonsoAlex AlbonYuki TsunodaCopy linkCopiedLewis Hamilton reacts:”Can’t stop crying, I think it’s been since 2021, every day getting up to fight and train and put my mind to the task.”This is my last race here with this team at the British Grand Prix and I wanted to win this so much for them because I love and appreciate them so much. “I am forever grateful to everyone in this team, and to the incredible fans, I could see you lap by lap as I was coming round and there is no greater feeling than to finish at the front here.”It’s still tough for anyone, but the important thing is how you continue to get up and you continue to dig deep even when you are at the bottom of the barrell… When I see my fans around the world they have been so supportive so thank you guys and God bless you.”Lewis Hamilton was emotional in his post race interview with Jenson ButtonCredit: ReutersCopy linkCopiedHamilton sobs over Mercedes radioEmotional scenes at Silverstone, as Lewis Hamilton cannot stop crying over his team radio. “Thank you so much guys, it means a lot, it means a lot to get this one. “Thank you to the fans, I love you guys.”Heart wrenching stuff, it really is.He drives a victory lap around the track holding the Great British flag. Lewis Hamilton sobbed on the team radio after an emotional raceCredit: EPACopy linkCopiedDriver of the dayYou guessed it, it’s Lewis Hamilton with 36% of the votes. What a drive!Copy linkCopiedLEWIS HAMILTON MAKES HISTORY AGAINLEWIS HAMILTON WINS THE BRITISH GRAND PRIX!Sir Brian May waves the checked flag, and it’s a NINTH Silverstone win for the greatest racing driver of all time. Sensational. Copy linkCopiedFINAL LAP! Hamilton leads, Verstappen secondWe are onto the final lap here, and Lewis Hamilton is leading the Formula One Grand Prix at Silverstone!It looks like he is going to win it as Verstappen hunts him down!Copy linkCopiedLap 50/52 – Hamilton leads, Verstappen second!Here. We. Go. It’s Lewis Hamilton in the lead who will need to defend against Max Verstappen to win this British GP, just like old times. There are three laps to go, and just three seconds between Max Verstappen and Lewis Hamilton. Copy linkCopiedLap 49/52 – Verstappen takes Lando Norris!Lando Norris is doing his best to defend Max Verstappen who is trying to take his second place.But Verstappen does brilliantly well to go past him on the outside.Copy linkCopiedLap 47/52 – Hamilton leads, Norris secondLando Norris just about manages to escape Max Verstappen’s DRS zone. There are less than FOUR seconds between the front three drivers right now. Copy linkCopiedLap 44/52 – Hamilton leads, Norris secondEngland and Netherlands are doing battle at Silverstone here, on the eve of the week that the two nations will do battle at the Euros. Lewis Hamilton leads, as he chases a record-breaking ninth win at Silverstone in the British Grand Prix. Verstappen is hunting down Lando Norris, who is doing valiantly to defend the Dutch driver. This is TENSE.Copy linkCopiedLap 42/52 – Hamilton leads, Norris secondThis is how we look heading into the final 10 laps of the race. Lewis HamiltonLando Norris (+2.3 secs)Max Verstappen (+3.2 secs)This is a three way battle heading into the finale of the British GP.Leave me to it mate”Lewis HamiltonFinding out Norris is behind him on the same tyresCopy linkCopiedLap 40/52 – HAMILTON TAKES THE LEADLando Norris comes out of the pits just TWO seconds behind Lewis Hamilton as the sunshine comes back out at Silverstone. Norris is going to chase him down, but Lewis Hamilton is looking to see this one home for the record breaking NINTH time at the British GP!Copy linkCopiedLap 39/52 – Hamilton, Piastri and Verstappen pitLewis Hamilton, Oscar Piastri and Max Verstappen all pit on lap 39, with Lando Norris looking to come in on the next lap. Mclaren are making their decision to go to soft tyres, the same as Lewis Hamilton. Copy linkCopiedLap 36/52 – Norris leads, Hamilton secondThe rain is supposed to end in six minutes time. This is how the top six looks at the moment: Lando NorrisLewis HamiltonMax VerstappenCarlos SainzOscar PiastriNico HulkenbergGreat work from Nico to move into 6th!Copy linkCopiedLap 34/52 – Norris leads, Hamilton secondGEORGE RUSSELL RETIRESHe has been affected by a water system issue and has been forced to retire from the race.Copy linkCopiedLap 29/52 – Piastri pits, Norris takes the leadOscar Piastri pits as McLaren didn’t double stack the pit stop there. We now have this top six with everybody involved on intermediate tyres as the rain continues: Lando NorrisLewis HamiltonMax VerstappenGeorge RussellCarlos SainzOscar PiastriCopy linkCopiedLap 28/52 – Norris, Hamilton and Russell pitLando Norris, Lewis Hamilton and George Russell have all pitted, but McLaren have left Oscar Piastri out in the rain!This is how we look after the pit stops: Oscar Piastri (Hasn’t pitted) Lando NorrisLewis HamiltonMax VerstappenGeorge RussellCopy linkCopiedLap 26/52 – Norris leads, Piastri secondCarlos Sainz is chasing down Max Verstappen, with 12 and a half seconds separating the top 6. Max Verstappen and Carlos Sainz are both pitting now. It’s exciting, but it’s pretty nerve-wracking exciting”Zak Brown McLaren team principleCopy linkCopiedLap 23/52 – Norris leads, Piastri secondTypically for the British GP, the rain has got a huge part to play in this race. More rain is expected in four minutes. It seems to have gone drastically wrong for Charles Leclerc who has moved onto inters as the rain gets heavier. Copy linkCopiedLap 22/52 – Norris leads, Piastri secondAnd breathe…As it stands on lap 22:Lando NorrisOscar PiastriLewis HamiltonGeorge RussellMax VerstappenCopy linkCopiedLap 20/52 – Lando Norris LEADS, Piastri second!This is incredible action!Lando Norris does superbly to slide past Lewis Hamilton and take 1st place thanks to the grip on his car. Piastri then chases down Hamilton, and he takes second place!Copy linkCopiedLap 19/52 – Hamilton LEADS! Norris overtakes Russell!Lewis Hamilton TAKES THE LEAD from George Russell in the rain. Both of them slide off the track, but rejoin the race!Going off the track allowed Norris to do brilliantly to close the gap and he overtakes George Russell to move into second place!This is thrilling action at Silverstone!Copy linkCopiedLap 18/52 – Oscar Piastri passes Max Verstappen!From bad to worse for Max Verstappen, as Oscar Piastri swoops past him. Max is into 5th place!Copy linkCopied More

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      F1 British Grand Prix LIVE: Lewis Hamilton ends drought with a record-breaking WIN at Silverstone – updates

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      LEWIS HAMILTON has WON the British Grand Prix – making history in the process!The F1 mogul started in second on the grid, behind British compatriot George Russell.But Hamilton was phenomenal at Silverstone and raced to a record-breaking ninth win.TV channel: Sky Sports Main Event/F1Live stream: Sky Sports app/NOWStarting grid: 1. George Russell, 2. Lewis Hamilton, 3. Lando Norris, 4. Max Verstappen, 5. Oscar Piastri, 6. Nico Hulkenberg, 7. Carlos Sainz, 8. Lance Stroll, 9. Alex Albon, 10. Fernando Alonso, 11. Charles Leclerc, 12. Logan Sargeant, 13. Yuki Tsunoda, 14. Zhou Guanyu, 15. Daniel Ricciardo, 16. Valtteri Bottas, 17. Kevin Magnussen, 18. Esteban Ocon, 19. Pierre Gasly, Sergio Perez (Pit Lane)CASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERSFollow our live blog below…Hamilton sobs over Mercedes radioEmotional scenes at Silverstone, as Lewis Hamilton cannot stop crying over his team radio. “Thank you so much guys, it means a lot, it means a lot to get this one. “Thank you to the fans, I love you guys.”Heart wrenching stuff, it really is.He drives a victory lap around the track holding the Great British flag. Lewis Hamilton sobbed on the team radio after an emotional raceCredit: EPACopy linkCopiedDriver of the dayYou guessed it, it’s Lewis Hamilton with 36% of the votes. What a drive!Copy linkCopiedLEWIS HAMILTON MAKES HISTORY AGAINLEWIS HAMILTON WINS THE BRITISH GRAND PRIX!Sir Brian May waves the checked flag, and it’s a NINTH Silverstone win for the greatest racing driver of all time. Sensational. Copy linkCopiedFINAL LAP! Hamilton leads, Verstappen secondWe are onto the final lap here, and Lewis Hamilton is leading the Formula One Grand Prix at Silverstone!It looks like he is going to win it as Verstappen hunts him down!Copy linkCopiedLap 50/52 – Hamilton leads, Verstappen second!Here. We. Go. It’s Lewis Hamilton in the lead who will need to defend against Max Verstappen to win this British GP, just like old times. There are three laps to go, and just three seconds between Max Verstappen and Lewis Hamilton. Copy linkCopiedLap 49/52 – Verstappen takes Lando Norris!Lando Norris is doing his best to defend Max Verstappen who is trying to take his second place.But Verstappen does brilliantly well to go past him on the outside.Copy linkCopiedLap 47/52 – Hamilton leads, Norris secondLando Norris just about manages to escape Max Verstappen’s DRS zone. There are less than FOUR seconds between the front three drivers right now. Copy linkCopiedLap 44/52 – Hamilton leads, Norris secondEngland and Netherlands are doing battle at Silverstone here, on the eve of the week that the two nations will do battle at the Euros. Lewis Hamilton leads, as he chases a record-breaking ninth win at Silverstone in the British Grand Prix. Verstappen is hunting down Lando Norris, who is doing valiantly to defend the Dutch driver. This is TENSE.Copy linkCopiedLap 42/52 – Hamilton leads, Norris secondThis is how we look heading into the final 10 laps of the race. Lewis HamiltonLando Norris (+2.3 secs)Max Verstappen (+3.2 secs)This is a three way battle heading into the finale of the British GP.Leave me to it mate”Lewis HamiltonFinding out Norris is behind him on the same tyresCopy linkCopiedLap 40/52 – HAMILTON TAKES THE LEADLando Norris comes out of the pits just TWO seconds behind Lewis Hamilton as the sunshine comes back out at Silverstone. Norris is going to chase him down, but Lewis Hamilton is looking to see this one home for the record breaking NINTH time at the British GP!Copy linkCopiedLap 39/52 – Hamilton, Piastri and Verstappen pitLewis Hamilton, Oscar Piastri and Max Verstappen all pit on lap 39, with Lando Norris looking to come in on the next lap. Mclaren are making their decision to go to soft tyres, the same as Lewis Hamilton. Copy linkCopiedLap 36/52 – Norris leads, Hamilton secondThe rain is supposed to end in six minutes time. This is how the top six looks at the moment: Lando NorrisLewis HamiltonMax VerstappenCarlos SainzOscar PiastriNico HulkenbergGreat work from Nico to move into 6th!Copy linkCopiedLap 34/52 – Norris leads, Hamilton secondGEORGE RUSSELL RETIRESHe has been affected by a water system issue and has been forced to retire from the race.Copy linkCopiedLap 29/52 – Piastri pits, Norris takes the leadOscar Piastri pits as McLaren didn’t double stack the pit stop there. We now have this top six with everybody involved on intermediate tyres as the rain continues: Lando NorrisLewis HamiltonMax VerstappenGeorge RussellCarlos SainzOscar PiastriCopy linkCopiedLap 28/52 – Norris, Hamilton and Russell pitLando Norris, Lewis Hamilton and George Russell have all pitted, but McLaren have left Oscar Piastri out in the rain!This is how we look after the pit stops: Oscar Piastri (Hasn’t pitted) Lando NorrisLewis HamiltonMax VerstappenGeorge RussellCopy linkCopiedLap 26/52 – Norris leads, Piastri secondCarlos Sainz is chasing down Max Verstappen, with 12 and a half seconds separating the top 6. Max Verstappen and Carlos Sainz are both pitting now. It’s exciting, but it’s pretty nerve-wracking exciting”Zak Brown McLaren team principleCopy linkCopiedLap 23/52 – Norris leads, Piastri secondTypically for the British GP, the rain has got a huge part to play in this race. More rain is expected in four minutes. It seems to have gone drastically wrong for Charles Leclerc who has moved onto inters as the rain gets heavier. Copy linkCopiedLap 22/52 – Norris leads, Piastri secondAnd breathe…As it stands on lap 22:Lando NorrisOscar PiastriLewis HamiltonGeorge RussellMax VerstappenCopy linkCopiedLap 20/52 – Lando Norris LEADS, Piastri second!This is incredible action!Lando Norris does superbly to slide past Lewis Hamilton and take 1st place thanks to the grip on his car. Piastri then chases down Hamilton, and he takes second place!Copy linkCopiedLap 19/52 – Hamilton LEADS! Norris overtakes Russell!Lewis Hamilton TAKES THE LEAD from George Russell in the rain. Both of them slide off the track, but rejoin the race!Going off the track allowed Norris to do brilliantly to close the gap and he overtakes George Russell to move into second place!This is thrilling action at Silverstone!Copy linkCopiedLap 18/52 – Oscar Piastri passes Max Verstappen!From bad to worse for Max Verstappen, as Oscar Piastri swoops past him. Max is into 5th place!Copy linkCopiedLap 15/52 – Lando Norris overtakes Max Verstappen!A huge overtake from Lando Norris as he uses the slipstream to glide pass Max Verstappen. They had quite the battle in Austria last week. It’s Britain 1, 2 and 3 at the moment!Lando Norris hunted down Max Verstappen before overtaking him on lap 15Credit: GettyCopy linkCopiedLap 15/52 – Leclerc takes on StrollZhou Guanyu is the first to pit, he changes from a soft to a medium tyre. Charles Leclerc makes a nice overtake on Lance Stroll, and he’s now free to chase his team mate Carlos Sainz in 6th. Copy linkCopiedLap 13/52 – Russell leads, Hamilton secondThese are the standings so far on lap 13. Russell and Hamilton are in 1st and 2nd. Max Verstappen is three seconds behind Hamilton in 3rd. Following him is Lando Norris in 4th and Oscar Piastri in 5th. Copy linkCopiedLap 10/52 – Russell leadsThe drivers and teams right now seem to be waiting for the rain before any serious moves are made. It is expected shortly and should last around 10 minutes say the Ferrari team. Verstappen is not showing any signs of hoovering up the two Mercedes in front of him right now. Verstappen is not setting the pace at Silverstone so far as he sits in thirdCredit: EPACopy linkCopied More

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      Johnny Fisher vs Alen Babic LIVE RESULT: Fisher WINS in 36 SECONDS in astonishing main event – updates

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      JOHNNY FISHER has knocked out Alen Babic in 36 SECONDS in his biggest test yet at the Copper Box in London.After a stacked – but knockout free – undercard, Fisher battered Babic inside one round in front of wild scenes.The Romford Bull put the British heavyweight division on notice with the stunning victory.BEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERSEddie Hearn: The real dealEddie Hearn meanwhile, had this to say: “This ain’t a gimmick, you’re looking at a world-class heavyweight prospect and talking about a guy with two amateur fights!”I’d back him against anyone at British title level and after Fabio-Frazer, I called him to say he’d beat them both. Get excited, because he’s the real deal.”Copy linkCopiedFisher speaking Fisher is, as you’d expected, pleased but not surprised at this outcome: “This is one of the most special nights of my career and life tonight, prepared like I never have before and it shows what level I can get to. I’ll keep going on, have faith in God, my trainer, my team.”Credit: GettyCopy linkCopiedFisher wins36 seconds was the official time of this scarily speedy stoppage. Fisher speaking in the ring now, as questions will inevitably be asked of Babic’s punch resistance – or what was left of it coming into this.Credit: GettyCopy linkCopiedFisher vs BabicI’m not sure if that was even a minute, next thing you know, Fisher lands a combination which floors the Croatian.He staggers back to his feet but looks out of it, and the referee wisely waves this contest off.Fisher wins…inside the first minute!Copy linkCopiedFisher vs BabicAnd there’s off! Fisher lands a five-punch combo with Babic a standing target and just lime that, he’s out!Copy linkCopiedFisher vs BabicCountry Road plays and he’s got the crowd in the palm of his hand, on a string at the top step conducting as they sing in tandem. Can the subsequent performance match this?Copy linkCopiedFisher vs BabicFisher next, and the scene is almost angelic – like Joe Joyce against Zhilei Zhang last year – as he takes his time soaking up the walk. CopperBosh promo playing before he inevitably gets a hero’s welcome…Copy linkCopiedFisher vs BabicAC/DC’s Thunderstruck has just blared over the speakers with a Matchroom promotional video on the big screen, and now, Sweet Caroline – of course – is next.Copperbox’s WiFi doesn’t want to play ball but we’re nearly there as boos ring out with Babic walking first.Copy linkCopiedBellotti retains118-110, 118-110, 117-110 the scores as Bellotti retains his titles, not without a late scare of course, but there you go.Now the anticipation can build once more before tonight’s main event, as the lights start to do their thing and everyone is standing once again.Copy linkCopiedGiles vs Bellotti into final roundGiles is winging with bad intentions in the final minute of the 12th, and hurts Bellotti!The referee tells him to stop, the champion’s pinned with his head in the corner, eating a flurry of inspired punishment before getting overenthusiastic and ruining his chance at a hail-mary in the dying seconds after throwing him to the canvas…Late drama but we go to the scorecards now after 12.Copy linkCopiedGiles vs BellottiGiles has countered well in patches but cannot stop Bellotti from tagging him with consistent body work, nor land the final punch when they exchange up close.The Grimbsy native’s vocal support has died down rather drastically in recent rounds, now drowned out by intermittent chants for a champion who looks set for another UD12 win after outpointing Liam Dillon to unify these titles in February.Copy linkCopiedCopper Box latestSomeone has just asked me how long I’ve been sitting here – six hours and counting – responding by declaring we’ve not seen one knockdown tonight across six bouts.Wardley is now just in-front of the media seats, he’ll almost certainly be doing some analysis or commentary of some kind for the headliner.Fisher and Babic both shown intensifying their warm-ups on the big screen now, Bellotti looks good value to retain his titles tonight if he continues boxing smartly. Round nine!Copy linkCopiedGiles vs BellottiReferee ticks Bellotti off for using his hand to push down on Giles’ head when they’re up close and trading, there’s plenty of holding and jostling for centre ring before the champion circles landing scoring combinations – more purposeful than powerful – as best he can. Into round seven they go!I can spot from the corner of my eye, British heavyweight champion Fabio Wardley and former world title challenger Dereck Chisora have both made their way ringside.Copy linkCopiedGiles vs BellottiBellotti landing the better work through four rounds, evidenced by consistent body punching forcing the challenger to hunch over and bite on a flurry of feints with that tight defensive guard being picked apart now.I can hear conversations about everything besides this fight, from Richard Riakporhe’s shortcomings to what Dillian Whyte must be thinking ringside. He turned up four (!) hours early before his charge takes on the villain role in tonight’s headliner.Copy linkCopiedGiles vs BellottiMidway through the third round now and although Bellotti’s pressure has been working early, Giles landed a series of unanswered punches at the bell to finish a competitive second and he’s not short of vocal support here either.Fight between these two super-featherweights hasn’t really intensified just yet, given the raucous atmosphere preceding it…Copy linkCopiedChief support timeLevi Giles challenges champion Reece Bellotti for the British and Commonwealth super-featherweight titles over 12 rounds… a lot of people are on their feet for the walkouts, am I missing something?Suddenly there’s a big fight feel in the air.Copy linkCopiedButtigieg winsHe gamely beckoned the visitor forward to exchange in the final seconds, but Emmanuel Buttigieg ultimately didn’t get the finish against a resolute Jiri Hauke.60-54 the scorecard from Mark Bates, as the 19-year-old improves to 5-0 after another good learning fight under his belt.Copy linkCopiedFisher warming upA loud roar reverberates around the Copper Box between rounds as one-half of the main event, the man we’re all here to see in Johnny Fisher, is shown backstage playfully practicing uppercuts as he gets his hands wrapped. Little over an hour away, or thereabouts, now.Copy linkCopiedCopper Box latestI wish you could see this visual for yourself, but I’ll try and describe it: there’s a fan very close to ringside almost throwing punches with Buttigieg and simultaneously barking instructions as security looks bemused.The Newham prospect is stalking Hauke now but the punishing onslaught continues — a right wobbled him in the third, then uppercuts and straight shots followed in round fourCopy linkCopiedButtigieg vs Hauke latestRight now, we’re midway through round two as fan favourite Emmanuel Buttigieg looks to chain together attacks and finish the job against eight-fight Czech Republic pro Jiri Hauke. I’ll let you know how the light-middleweight gets on, fans whooping with every punch landed so far and he’s certainly enjoying himself.Copy linkCopiedVisioli goes the distanceMore urgency was needed for Aldershot’s Giorgio Visioli to get the knockout he craved over six rounds against Tampele Maharusi, winning 60-54 after going the distance for the first time.England vs. Switzerland was deep into extra-time when the super-featherweight prospect buzzed about the ring, so you could excuse fans for having their eye on the big screen…Copy linkCopiedFight night resultsBarnet teenage heavyweight Lewie Pochetty improved to 3-0 and banked a valuable four rounds (40-36) against the stubborn eight-year pro Amine Boucetta with his third pro fight in six weeks during the night’s opener. While Jimmy Sains’ 100% stoppage streak continues at 160lbs after overwhelming Damien Lacoudray to finish a fiery fifth round before referee Mark Bates waved it off.Copy linkCopiedCopper Box latestIf you missed anything earlier on… there has already been an upset elsewhere tonight.Jasmina Zapotoczna boxed brilliantly and didn’t waver in the face of relentless pressure to score an upset win over the previously-unbeaten Maisey Rose Courtney for the WBA International flyweight title.98-92, 97-93, 96-94 read the three judges’ scorecards after ten rounds, with super-middleweight talent Callum Simpson in the 30-year-old’s corner a month before his big title shot.Copy linkCopiedJohn Hedges winsJohn Hedges wins the vacant Southern Area cruiserweight strap with a unanimous technical decision. Not the way he would’ve liked, but after an awkward delay, the 22-year-old Essex youngster can celebrate his first title as a pro.Scores: 59-56, 59-56, 58-57Credit: GettyCopy linkCopiedLatest from the Copper BoxWe’re still roughly around two hours, three fights away from the main event right now – an intriguing ten-round contest is underway for the vacant Southern Area cruiserweight title between John Hedges and Lewis Oakford.But now that fight’s just been stopped, early in the sixth, after an accidental – but nonetheless nasty – clash of heads with Oakford cut badly above his left eye. Almost like Sunny Edwards last weekend..Copy linkCopied More