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      England Euro 2024 squad announcement LIVE: Ben White verdict made, Rashford OUT as 33-man preliminary list CONFIRMED

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      GARETH SOUTHGATE has named England’s training squad for Euro 2024 – and there are some big names not included.Jordan Henderson, Marcus Rashford and Raheem Sterling are all OUT of the list.Southgate addressed the Ben White situation in his press conference, he said: “As far as I know, he isn’t avaliable for us.”The England gaffer has selected 33 players for the remaining international friendlies before heading to Germany.Southgate will be required to reduce the squad list by SEVEN to leave the final 26 players that will star for the Three Lions at Euro 2024.CASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERSFollow our live blog below…That’s all from us
      That’s it from today’s England squad announcement.
      You can check out the full 33-man squad here as well as all the latest news on Gareth Southgate’s squad.
      Copy linkCopiedSouthgate to ‘adapt’
      Gareth Southgate believes England can adapt to injuries and challenges this summer.
      The Three Lions boss explained: “The job is here to adapt to the situations you have and they are the cards you dealt with.
      “The consequences you are dealt with. The injuries are a complex thing, they are not one of the things you spoke about, but they could be a lot of those things.
      “Some have played a lot of football, some have come back earlier than they could’ve been. A lot of matches in the calendar. It’s too easy to say winter World Cup or this or that.
      “There’s players with better injury records than others, training intensities. Everyone wants simple solutions, but it isn’t that.”
      Copy linkCopiedMaking his Marc
      Marcus Rashford has broken his silence from his shock omission from England’s Euro 2024 squad.
      He took to his Instagram story to say: “Wishing Gareth and the boys all the best for the up and coming tournament.”

      Copy linkCopiedThe big question is…
      Can this England squad go all the way?
      Southgate says: “Everyone is waiting for that headline. I would be an idiot if I said no.
      “But equally if I say yes, that doesn’t mean there isn’t a hell of a lot of work ahead of us.
      “Are we one of those teams that can win, of which they are a few, yes.”
      Credit: Getty
      Copy linkCopiedPalm of his hand
      Could Cole Palmer’s scoring spree for Chelsea relax pressure on Harry Kane?
      Southgate says: “Not just Harry but Raheem as well. He was crucial in the last tournaments
      “We’ve shared that load as well. Bukayo has weighed in with a lot of goals.
      “We need people to come in. To go the distance you need good depth in the squad and the ability to refresh the team as well.”

      Copy linkCopiedHow does this squad compare to previous?
      Southgate has his say: “I will probably be able to assess that better when we can assess the squad.
      “There’s definitely more options in the attacking areas. When I think back to Russia and the team there. It’s hard to compare and contrast. We’ve had to find different ways of playing.
      “I think we have a pretty set style of playing now, the players enjoy playing it and we’ve got results, so we’re not going to move too far away from that.”
      Credit: PA
      Copy linkCopiedPhone a friend
      Southgate reveals he has only had time to break the bad news to players NOT included.
      He reveals: “I haven’t had time to phone any of the ones we’re bringing in.
      “My priority is for the ones who have unfortunately not made the squad. The nice calls are not my priority.”
      Copy linkCopiedWhite noise
      Southgate admits there have been no talks with Ben White after the Arsenal star withdrew from the World Cup squad last winter.
      The England boss says: “No, as far as I’m aware, he’s not available to us.”
      Credit: Getty
      Copy linkCopiedPhil your boots
      On speculation on where Phil Foden will play, Southgate says: “The key with Phil is where he ends up, not in his starting position.
      “With City, he’s often allowed to drift and it’s the same with us. Jude has played all season as a 10, but has often defended on the left.
      “I think it’s about where you let the players to drift to that’s the key. We would never pin them to one position.
      “Phil has had a brilliant season. You want him in those central areas, as you do with one or two others. We have to find a way to make that happen.”

      Copy linkCopiedDier straits
      Despite Eric Dier’s form in Germany for Bayern Munich, he did not make the cut.
      Southgate says: “He’s played very well for Bayern. I know they are very happy with him.
      “He’s just a bit behind the other guys we’ve selected. He’s played in some big games as well. We’ve assessed it all.”
      Credit: Richard Pelham / The Sun
      Copy linkCopiedOn the defensive
      On Southgate’s injury woes, he said: “If we picked tomorrow we might take a dozen defenders because we have so many questions.
      “In a few weeks it will be much clearer. I think you can take too many forwards. You can have too many options.
      “With forwards you have to make them feel loved. With too many options, that can be complicated.”
      Copy linkCopiedNo Shaw thing
      Southgate admits injured Luke Shaw faces a fight to get into the final squad.
      He says: “I have to say he’s up against it. He’s missed a lot of football.
      “I’m not sure what is realistic at this time. I’ve liaised with Man Utd very closely. I’d have to say he’s a long shot.”
      Credit: PA
      Copy linkCopiedYoung guns
      Southgate insists young stars will get the chance to shine.
      He says: “Everybody has a chance. The reason for a longer squad is we wer ein a similar situation before the last Euros.
      “There are some injury issues that are very obvious and apparent and there are some that are more nuanced that we don’t have all the info on.
      “Sometimes we need to see the players before making a decision. I think we can make better decisions with time.”
      Copy linkCopiedMore on Henderson’s exclusion
      Southgate says: “He’ll be a miss, there’s no doubt about that. He’s a fantastic human being. He’s been in that leadership role for a long time. 
      “We have young players with a lot of caps. There’s no reason young players can’t lead. 
      We’ve moved away a little bit from the defined leadership group. Sometimes when you limit that group it means others don’t step forward when they might and defy to a hierarchy.
      “I want input from various areas. I have noticed occasions where, even with the captain and vice-captain, there’s a bit of deferential behaviour and we don’t want that.”

      Copy linkCopiedSouthgate says
      On Henderson: “The 33 isn’t quite a fair definition because we’re taking a longer squad with some young players who we want to have a look at.
      “The determining factor is the injury he had around the last camp. He missed five weeks.
      “He’s a fantastic professional. It was a really difficult call to make. He’s been so supportive during my time here.
      “Considering the disappointment, they dealt with it really well.”
      Credit: Reuters
      Copy linkCopiedSouthgate says
      On Rashford, he says: “These are of course difficult calls. You’re talking about players who a important players and have 
      “I feel with Marcus there are other players who have had better seasons.”
      Credit: Reuters
      Copy linkCopiedGone South
      Gareth Southgate has previously backed Marcus Rashford when his club form has been sub-par, claiming he has continued to play well for his nation.
      But he has paid the price for his struggles this term under Erik ten Hag, who has reduced him to the bench in recent weeks.
      Henderson, 33, is surprisingly left out given he has been a regular during most of Southgate’s tenure.
      But the decision of the 81-cap midfielder to quit Anfield for Saudi Arabia last summer, even if he did leave Al-Ettifaq for Ajax in January, looks to have cost him.
      Wharton, 20, has been a revelation since signing for Palace from Blackburn for £22million in January and has been rewarded with an inclusion.
      While Reds centre-back Quansah, 21, who spent part of last season at Bristol Rovers, has emerged as a regular under Jurgen Klopp this term and been included.
      Team-mate Jones, 23, was England’s best player last summer as they won the Under-21 Euros in Georgia.

      Copy linkCopiedHelp in Hend
      From Tom Barclay
      Marcus Rashford is OUT of England’s Euros squad after failing to make Gareth Southgate’s 33-man provisional selection for the tournament.
      Jordan Henderson is the other big shock omission while Chelsea full-backs Ben Chilwell and Reece James have missed out too.
      But Henderson’s former Liverpool team-mates Curtis Jones and Jarell Quansah have been included, as well as Crystal Palace sensation Adam Wharton.
      All three are uncapped, as are Everton centre-back Jarrad Branthwaite and Burnley goalkeeper James Trafford who have also made the cut.
      There was no place for Jadon Sancho, despite gearing up for a Champions League final with loan club Borussia Dortmund.
      While Nick Pope, Fikayo Tomori, Levi Colwill and Kalvin Phillips also were left out.

      Copy linkCopiedENGLAND SQUAD IN FULL
      GOALKEEPERS: Dean Henderson, Jordan Pickford, Aaron Ramsdale, James Trafford.DEFENDERS: Jarrad Branthwaite, Lewis Dunk, Joe Gomez, Marc Guehi, Ezri Konsa, Harry Maguire, Jarell Quansah, Luke Shaw, John Stones, Kieran Trippier, Kyle Walker.MIDFIELDERS: Trent Alexander-Arnold, Conor Gallagher, Curtis Jones, Kobbie Mainoo, Declan Rice, Adam Wharton.FORWARDS: Jude Bellingham, Jarrod Bowen, Eberechi Eze, Phil Foden, Jack Grealish, Anthony Gordon, Harry Kane, James Maddison, Cole Palmer, Bukayo Saka, Ivan Toney, Ollie Watkins.

      Copy linkCopiedFive minute warning!
      The squad will be announced in just five minutes, at 2pm.
      Stay tuned for updates.
      Copy linkCopiedEngland’s path to the final

      Copy linkCopiedFinal call
      The England boss has to submit his final 26-man squad to Uefa by June 7, just nine days before the Three Lions’ opening Group C game against Serbia.
      They also play Denmark and Slovenia.
      Credit: Getty
      Copy linkCopiedWarming up
      Southgate’s squad will be available for the two warm-up friendlies.
      England take on Bosnia & Herzegovina at St James’ Park on June 3.
      They then host Iceland at Wembley four days later.
      Copy linkCopiedRash decision
      Rashford is not the only big name to be left out.
      Jordan Henderson, Ben Chilwell and Reece James will also be forced to watch the tournament from home.
      But there are a host of surprise inclusions.
      Curtis Jones, James Trafford, Eberechi Eze, Adam Wharton, Marc Guehi, Jarell Quansah, Jarrad Branthwaite, Levi Colwill and Dean Henderson are all said to be part of the squad.
      Copy linkCopiedEngland fixtures
      England will play two friendlies before Gareth Southgate finalises his 26-man squad for Euro 2024.
      The Three Lions are then set to begin their campaign against Serbia on June 16.
      Here are England’s upcoming matches:

      June 3 – Friendly vs Bosnia & Herzegovina
      June 7 – Friendly vs Iceland
      June 16 – Euro 2024 group stage vs Serbia
      June 20 – Euro 2024 group stage vs Denmark
      June 25 – Euro 2024 group stage vs Slovenia

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      Crawley 2-0 Crewe LIVE RESULT – League Two play-off final: Red Devils secure promotion to third tier after Wembley win

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      CRAWLEY TOWN have secured promotion to the third tier after beating Crewe Alexandra 2-0 in the League Two play-off final.Danilo Orsi gave the Red Devils the lead at Wembley with a smart finish after 40 minutes.Liam Kelly doubled Crawleys’ lead with five minutes left on the clock as they cruised towards promotion to League One.
      Match result: Crawley 2-0 Crewe
      Crawley Town team: Addai, Gordon, Maguire, Conroy, Wright, J. Kelly, Williams, L. Kelley, Lolos, Campbell, Orsi
      Crewe Alexandra team: Stryjek, Adebisi, Demetriou, Long, Thomas, Tracey, Tabiner, Turns, Nevitt, Rowe, Billington
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      Crawley Town and their fans will party well into the night.
      Nobody could have dreamed of such a perfect end to their season.
      As they lift the trophy in the capital, they can now celebrate the rewards of all their hard work.
      Credit: Getty
      Copy linkCopiedDream end to season for Crawley
      After finding themselves fifteenth in the table at one stage, the late run by Crawley Town in the league campaign has surprised many.
      Nobody could have envisaged that they would be lifting this trophy at Wembley today.
      Many felt they would be battling relegation this season, instead, they are going up to League One.
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      Copy linkCopiedFT: Crawley 2-0 Crewe
      Crawley Town fully deserve this result.
      From start to finish, they were the better side.
      The second goal gave them the cushion they needed to see this game out.

      Copy linkCopiedFT: Crawley 2-0 Crewe
      The referee brings the game to a close.
      It is party time for Crawley Town, they are going up.
      League One beckons for the Red Devils.
      Copy linkCopiedCrawley 2-0 Crewe
      90+8. Crewe are starting to get frustrated now.
      The challenges are flying in as Crawley look to run the clock down.
      Time is almost up for Crewe’s promotion dreams.
      Copy linkCopiedCrawley 2-0 Crewe
      90+6. Wright goes down after a challenge.
      The referee can see through the time wasting and tells him to get to his feet.
      Turns tries his luck from distance but it is well over the target.
      Credit: PA
      Copy linkCopiedCrawley 2-0 Crewe
      90+4. Crawley’s owners came in with a two year plan to get them to League One.
      Providing they do not throw this lead away, the Red Devils will have delivered.
      They will look to get everyone behind the ball now and make themselves difficult to break down.
      Copy linkCopiedCrawley 2-0 Crewe
      90+2. All Crawley need to do now is hold on.
      Crewe get down the byline but the cross is poor as it goes straight out for a goal kick.
      Crawley opt to make some changes to get fresh legs on for the final eight minutes of the game.
      Copy linkCopiedCrawley 2-0 Crewe
      90. Crewe continue with long balls forward.
      It has all become a little more desperate now.
      There will be ten additional minutes.
      Copy linkCopiedCrawley 2-0 Crewe
      88. That was cushion Crawley needed in this game.
      It seemed a long way back for Crewe when they were a goal down, now it almost seems mission impossible.
      They will be hoping for a lot of added time when the fourth official raises his board.
      Copy linkCopiedCrawley 2-0 Crewe
      86. What a moment for Crawley Town.
      Kelly looks to square the ball and it is blocked by the sliding challenge of Demetriou.
      The ball comes back to Kelly and with the keeper out of position, trying to cut out the cross, he passes it into the back of the net.
      Copy linkCopiedGoal – Liam Kelly (Crawley Town)
      Copy linkCopiedCrawley 1-0 Crewe
      82. We are into the final ten minutes of the game now.
      Orsi’s strike is the difference between the two sides.
      Rowe tries his luck from distance but his effort is well blocked.
      Credit: Getty
      Copy linkCopiedCrawley 1-0 Crewe
      80. Once again the quality of the corner is poor.
      If they are to go up to League One, Crawley will need to work on their set piece delivery.
      They are wasting numerous chances with poor crosses.
      Copy linkCopiedCrawley 1-0 Crewe
      78. Kelly picks the ball up and looks to get a shot at goal.
      He catches it well but Stryjek saves as he puts it behind for a corner.
      The Red Devils have struggled to get some good delivery in from their set pieces.
      Copy linkCopiedCrawley 1-0 Crewe
      76. Crewe continue with their long ball tactics.
      Maguire is dealing well with the aerial threat.
      Crawley like to get the ball down and play some good football.
      Copy linkCopiedCrawley 1-0 Crewe
      74. Crawley could do with another goal to put this game to bed.
      Despite being the better of the two sides, with such a slender lead, Crewe are very much still in this game.
      Time is running out for Crewe Alexandra.
      Copy linkCopiedCrawley 1-0 Crewe
      72. Play stops for the second half drinks break.
      Last chance for the managers to get some instructions to their players for the final twenty minutes.
      Crawley just need to defend their lead and they will be a League One team.
      Copy linkCopiedCrawley 1-0 Crewe
      70. Crawley break as Kelly strides forward with it.
      He lays the ball off into the path of Darcy.
      As he looks to get a shot off at goal, Demetriou puts in a great challenge to deny him, at the expense of a corner.
      Credit: PA
      Copy linkCopiedCrawley 1-0 Crewe
      68. As it stands, Crewe can have no complaints with the scoreline.
      They have failed to test Addai in the Crawley goal.
      That will have to change if they are to find a way back into this game.
      Copy linkCopiedCrawley 1-0 Crewe
      66. Crewe have gone for a change of formation as they decide to play two strikers in search of a goal.
      Tabiner is penalised for a foul and shown a yellow card as a result.
      Big chance for Crawley to put a dangerous ball into the box.
      Copy linkCopiedCrawley 1-0 Crewe
      64. Both sides opt to make some changes.
      The surprising one is Crawley bringing off Gordon.
      He has been by far the best player on the pitch today.
      Copy linkCopiedCrawley 1-0 Crewe
      62. Adebisi is constantly having to deal with the threat of Gordon down the flank.
      With the Crewe defender already on a yellow card, he needs to be careful with these challenges.
      The last thing Crewe need is to go down to ten men.
      Copy linkCopiedCrawley 1-0 Crewe
      60. With half an hour left in the game, Crewe have it all to do.
      The longer this game goes on, the more desperate their cause will become.
      Bell is considering making some changes to try and change his side’s fortunes.
      Credit: PA
      Copy linkCopiedCrawley 1-0 Crewe
      58. Gordon manages to get aa shot away in the box.
      Stryjek makes a good save to deny him.
      Crawley are looking to turn the screw here.
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      Premier League final day LIVE SCORES: Foden double puts Man City on brink of fourth title in a row – latest updates

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      THE final day of the Premier League season is here – and there is still so much to play for.Arsenal and Manchester City are going head-to-head for the title with Pep Guardiola’s side in Pole position for their fourth straight triumph.But all hope is not lost for the Gunners’ first Premier League trophy since 2003/04.Mikel Arteta’s side must beat Everton and hope that West Ham avoid defeat at the Etihad for Arsenal to end their 20-year wait for the title.Meanwhile, the race for Europe is heating up with Tottenham, Chelsea, Newcastle and Manchester United all in the race.
      Kick off times: 4pm BST (all games)
      TV Channels: Sky Sports Main Event/TNT Sports 1
      CASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERSFollow our live blog below…First half by numbers
      Here are the stats from that first half as the Arsenal players come back onto the pitch early for this second half.
      Again, Everton are making them wait.
      Arsenal completed 300 passes in that first half with 12 shots on goal.

      Copy linkCopiedHT: Arsenal 1-1 Everton
      Nervy, cagey play early doors. Perhaps a result of Phil Foden’s goal after 79 seconds in Manchester.
      Everton then took the lead late on in the half when Gueye’s free kick was deflected into his own net by Declan Rice in the wall.
      Tomiyasu leveled things up here, just as Kudus was scoring for West Ham to half their deficit against City.
      For a three or four minute spell, it was sheer pandemonium inside the ground.
      The reality of it is Arsenal aren’t winning at the moment and Manchester City are. So that needs to change if the Gunners are going to win the league this afternoon.

      Copy linkCopiedHT: Chelsea 1-0 Bournemouth
      Mauricio Pochettino’s side lead thanks to Moises Caicedo’s first Premier League goal for Chelsea.
      Bournemouth will feel hard done by to go in at the interval trailing, they have created more chances than the hosts.
      If they are to find a way back into this game, they need to be more clinical.

      Copy linkCopiedHalf-time – Man City 2-1 West Ham
      Manchester City are in the box seat and overwhelming favourites to claim the Premier League title…
      …but they go in at half-time not as comfortable as they should be.
      After an incredibly one-sided first half, there is just one goal between City and their opponents, while Arsenal are back in the match at the Emirates.
      Two wonderful – and early – Phil Foden strikes were arguably topped by an audacious Mohammed Kudus effort, and there is still a game and league to be won.

      Copy linkCopiedHT: Brentford 0-3 Newcastle
      It has been a disappointing first half from Thomas Frank’s side but will feel Ivan Toney’s disallowed goal changed the game.
      Harvey Barnes, Jacob Murphy and Alexander Isak with the goals for Eddie Howe’s side.
      Hard to see a way back into this game for Brentford now.

      Copy linkCopiedHT: Arsenal 1-1 Everton
      Thomas Partey has a shot from just outside the box which goes over the bar.
      That’s the last chance of the half as Michael Oliver blows his whistle shortly after.
      A chaotic, frantic end to that half, which ends all square.
      Copy linkCopiedArsenal 1-1 Everton
      45+4. A naughty rumour is swirling around the stadium that West Ham have scored again.
      So once again the place goes nuts and there’s huge cheers from the stands.
      Poor Gunners fans in the stands. One of those that is extremely funny if you’re not a fan of the club it happens to.

      Copy linkCopiedHT: Brighton 0-0 Man Utd
      Roberto De Zerbi will have some choice words for his misfiring attackers.
      The Seagulls have been dominant in this game but have not been able to convert the plethora of chances they are creating.
      Man Utd have been spectators in this game so far.

      Copy linkCopiedArsenal 1-1 Everton
      45. Seven minutes added on and it’ll be a frantic end to the half.
      The atmosphere from that Arsenal goal and news of the West Ham goal has sent this place absolutely bonkers!
      What a noise inside the ground now. They have hope once more…
      Copy linkCopiedChelsea 1-0 Bournemouth
      45. The visitors are certainly not giving up on this game.
      Since the goal, they are giving as good as they get and have created more chances than The Blues.
      Kluivert missed a chance when he could not find the target and moments later Tavernier’s left-footed shot is saved by Petrovic.
      Copy linkCopiedArsenal 1-1 Everton
      44. Maybe not quite a canter anymore!
      Odegaard is slid in down the right and is inside the area. His first time cutback misses everyone that makes a run towards goal.
      That leaves left back Tomiyasu to come steaming in just inside the area to come onto it and strike low and hard beyond Pickford and into the net.
      A similar chance to one he had earlier too!
      Copy linkCopiedMan City 2-1 West Ham
      43, Out of nowhere, Mohammed Kudus has scored one of the most outrageous goals of the Premier League campaign!
      At the same time Arsenal were equalising against Everton, West Ham were preparing to take their first corner of the game here.
      The inswinger to the back post wasn’t particularly dangerous with Tomas Soucek unable to make anything of it but then enter Kudus.
      Flicking the ball up into the air for himself, the Ghanaian then unleashed the most spectacular overhead kick to power past Stefan Ortega and stun the Etihad.
      We may still have a title race…

      Copy linkCopiedWhat a goal!

      Copy linkCopiedThe Gunners fight back instantly!

      Copy linkCopiedBrentford 0-3 Newcastle
      38. Guimaraes is on his game today as he picks a perfect pass to Isak.
      This time the striker makes no mistake as he finds the bottom of the goal with a right-footed shot.
      Unless Thomas Frank get his side going here, this could become a messy end to the season.
      Credit: Getty
      Copy linkCopiedArsenal 0-1 Everton
      40. It looks like City are cantering towards the title now!
      McNeil drives 40 yards with the ball before being bundled over by Partey 25 yards from goal on the left of centre.
      The Gunners midfielder is booked and Idrissa Gueye is the man to take the free kick.
      He looks to go over the wall but catches the head of Declan Rice of all people and it flies into the opposite corner of the net, leaving Raya with no chance with his weight shifted the other way.
      Copy linkCopiedThis wasn’t in the script!

      Copy linkCopiedGoal – Alexander Isak (Newcastle)
      Copy linkCopiedMan City 2-0 West Ham
      34. The word from those loveable nerds at Opta is that West Ham have now faced nine shots on target in the first half today.
      It is the most they have faced in the first half of a Premier League game since records began at the start of 2003-04.
      Copy linkCopiedBrentford 0-2 Newcastle
      36. Isak does well as he runs with the ball towards goal before playing a defence-splitting pass to Murphy.
      He makes no mistake as he slots the ball past Flekken to double the visitors’ lead.
      Brentford contributed to the goal thanks to an error from Ethan Pinnock.
      Copy linkCopiedArsenal 0-0 Everton
      36. Sore one for Martinelli there who needs treatment for a couple of minutes or so there.
      His eyes light up as he turns inside the box and looks to get a shot away but Tarkowski slides in superbly well to win the ball and Martinelli ends up kicking the defender.
      He does eventually come back on after a short spell on the sides.

      Copy linkCopiedGoal – Jacob Murphy (Newcastle)
      Copy linkCopiedMan City 2-0 West Ham
      31. Erling Haaland nearly nets a third!
      Breaking the West Ham offside trap, the City striker tries to squeeze a shot through Alphonse Areola but the keeper gets enough on it to turn it behind.
      Meanwhile, Bernardo Silva has has just arrowed the most absurd first time, no-look 50-yard pass to Jeremy Doku. Just ridiculous.
      Copy linkCopiedArsenal 0-0 Everton
      32. It comes from another Everton counter attack.
      This time they are 4v3 running towards the Arsenal penalty area and Calvert-Lewin receives a pass inside the box.
      He strikes low and hard towards Raya’s near post which beats the keeper but comes back out off the woodwork.
      It lands at the feet of the big striker who strikes first time, off balance and sends it into the side netting.
      Some of the travelling supporters thought that was in…
      Copy linkCopiedArsenal 0-0 Everton
      CALVERT-LEWIN HITS THE POST!
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      Brentford vs Newcastle LIVE SCORE: Latest Premier League updates as Toon look to secure spot in Europe next season

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      NEWCASTLE travel to Brentford as they look to end their season in the European places.The Magpies are in a race with Chelsea, Manchester United and Tottenham for those precious spots on the final day.Newcastle need a win in London if they want a strong chance of securing European football.
      Kick off time: 4pm BST
      TV/Stream: Not available on TV in the UK
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      Tyson Fury vs Oleksandr Usyk LIVE RESULT: Ukrainian becomes undisputed heavyweight champion after epic bout – reaction

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      OLEKSANDR USYK has beaten Tyson Fury to become the undisputed heavyweight champion of the world after a stunning split decision win in Riyadh.Usyk added Fury’s WBC title to his WBA, IBF and WBO straps after a thriller in Saudi Arabia which saw Fury survive a brutal knockdown in the ninth round.The Ukrainian icon was taken to hospital with a suspected broken jaw after his historic win over the Gypsy King.Post-fight Fury confirmed he would discuss the potential rematch, loosely scheduled for October, with his wife and children.Follow all the reaction from Riyadh with our live blog below…Usyk pays tribute to dad
      Oleksandr Usyk broke down in tears after beating Tyson Fury as he revealed he begged his deceased dad not to visit his dreams.
      He didn’t come to me because the last time he came to me in my dream. I miss my father.
      I said to him, you live there, I live here, please don’t come to me, I love you.
      For me it’s hard when my father comes to me because I remember how my life… I know he is here.Oleksandr Usyk
      Emotional Oleksandr Usyk IN TEARS as he pays tribute to his father after beating Tyson Fury

      Copy linkCopiedLennox Lewis breaks silence
      Lennox Lewis – the last man to hold all the heavyweight titles – took to Twitter to congratulate Oleksandr Usyk for following in his footsteps and becoming the undisputed ruler of the division.
      He tweeted: “Welcome to the club! z@Usykaa.
      “Tonight we witnessed a crackin’ fight and history made.
      “I was happy to welcome either one of these incredible champions to the Undisputed HW club and tonight it was Oleksandr The Great.
      “Looking forward to seeing them do it again. @usykaa has proved that it never too late to add to your legacy. Congrats!
      “Fury will learn from this and he’ll be back! Losing is also part of the game, it’s how u respond to a loss that makes all the difference.”

      Copy linkCopiedFury quizzed about post-fight comments
      Tyson Fury was quizzed about his suggestion that the judges gave Oleksandr Usyk the victory because his native Ukraine is at war.
      He said: “It was what it was. It’s not up to the fighters.
      “One of the judges had me winning, two of them didn’t. It was what it was.”

      Copy linkCopiedSealed with a kiss
      Oleksandr Usyk was quick to embrace his wife, Yekaterina, after fulfilling his dream of becoming undisputed heavyweight champion.
      What a moment for the couple.

      Copy linkCopiedWatch: the moment Usyk dropped Fury
      Tyson Fury was literally saved by the bell in truly dramatic fashion against Oleksandr Usyk.
      After a slow start, the unbeaten Gypsy King looked to be taking control of the undisputed world heavyweight title fight in Riyadh.
      However, Usyk turned the tide again in emphatic fashion in the ninth round.

      Copy linkCopiedBattered and bruised … but still standing
      Oleksandr Usyk had to be helped back to his dressing room by a member of his team.
      The Ukrainian was spotted limping as he made his way backstage.
      It’s unclear what injury he suffered.

      Copy linkCopiedIn pictures – Fury v Usyk
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      Copy linkCopiedHow the fight unfolded …
      An explosive ninth round in which Fury was given a 10 count after reeling from a series of left hands before then being saved by the bell swung the contest in the new WBC, WBA, IBF and WBO champion’s favour.
      Usyk won 115-112 and 114-113 on two scorecards while the third judge saw it 114-113 for Fury, who felt he should have been given the decision.
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      Copy linkCopiedUsyk’s sacrifices
      Usyk has missed children’s birthdays and even the birth of his daughter during his eight-month camp for the Fury fight, originally scheduled for February before the Briton suffered a cut in training.
      His promoter Alex Krassyuk believed that Usyk was denied a knock-out victory when the referee stepped in as Fury looked about to hit the deck in round nine.
      “I believe the referee saved Tyson from a knock-out and stole the ninth-round knock-out, which should have happened,” Krassyuk said.
      But Usyk said: “No knock-out, no problem.”
      “I don’t think about it because we had a win.”
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      Copy linkCopiedSteven Gerrard among the stars in Riyadh
      Liverpool legend Steven Gerrard joined celebs Anthony Joshua and Cristiano Ronaldo to watch the Fury v Usyk fight in Riyadh.

      Copy linkCopiedUsyk – undisclosed injury
      Usyk was taken to hospital for a scan on an injury that his promoter Alex Krassyuk refused to disclose after inflicting the first loss of Fury’s career in an enthralling clash that surpassed expectations.
      An explosive ninth round in which Fury was given a 10 count after reeling from a series of left hands before then being saved by the bell swung the contest in the new WBC, WBA, IBF and WBO champion’s favour.
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      Copy linkCopied’His country is at war – people side with that’
      Tyson Fury appeared to claim that he lost his showdown with Oleksandr Usyk because the judges sided with the Ukrainian over the war in Ukraine.
      “I believe I won that fight,” Fury said. “I believe he won a few of the rounds, but I won the majority of them, and I believe it was one of those what-can-you-do, one of them … decisions in boxing. We both put on a good fight, best we can do.
      “You know, his country is at war, so people are siding with a country at war.”
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      Copy linkCopiedUsyk in tears at press conference
      An emotional Oleksandr Usyk shed tears for his late father after beating Fury to be crowned the undisputed heavyweight world champion on Sunday.
      He shrugged off concerns that he might have suffered a broken jaw while reflecting on defeating Tyson Fury in a riveting battle in Riyadh.
      Usyk said he wanted to focus on his family, rather than boxing, and he shed tears at the press conference as he remembered his late father who died just days after he won the Olympic heavyweight title at London 2012.
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      Copy linkCopiedWally Downes Jr gives his verdict
      Tyson Fury is a dad-of-seven, has £300m in bank and has earned the right to surrender – so why didn’t he against Usyk, writes Sun boxing reporter Wally Downes Jr.
      Read Wally’s big fight verdict in the link, below.

      Copy linkCopiedUsyk speaks after stunning win
      Oleksandr Usyk addressed the media in the early hours of this morning after his stunning victory over Tyson Fury.
      Usyk said: “We have a winner. There wasn’t the knockout but no problem.
      “We have a winner.”

      Copy linkCopiedYou should see the other guy … post-fight in pictures
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      Copy linkCopied’I’ll see what I want to do’
      Tyson Fury says he is undecided about a rematch with Oleksandr Usyk after losing his unbeaten record in one of the biggest fights in boxing history.
      “I’ll have a holiday, go home, put it to the wife and kids I’ll see what I want to do,” the self-styled ‘Gypsy King’ told reporters after the fight.
      Copy linkCopiedFull fight breakdown
      How the big fight went down last night as Oleksandr Usyk became the undisputed heavyweight champion of the world with his stunning win over Tyson Fury:

      Copy linkCopiedWhen is the rematch?
      Here is what we know about when the HUGE rematch will take place.
      Saudi boxing chief, H.E. Turki Alalshikh, confirmed before the fight started that Fury vs Usyk II has been pencilled in for the weekend of October 12/13.
      Alalshikh plans to have the rematch to kick off another Riyadh Season.
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      Copy linkCopiedHow that ninth round unfolded
      How SunSport’s Chisanga Malata saw that dramatic ninth round when Tyson Fury was DROPPED:
      Oleksandr Usyk is slowly but surely allowing the gap to be closed, which leads to him eating a big left hand flush in the corner.
      Fury gets hurt and is stumbling around the ring. It was a left hand that did the damage.
      Fury doesn’t know where he is and is eating a barrage of crisp follow-up shots. He beats the count and the bell thankfully saves him. 
      Score: USYK 10-8
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      Copy linkCopiedEddie Hearn weighs in
      Matchroom Boxing chief and Anthony Joshua promoter Eddie Hearn has given his thoughts on Tyson Fury’s stunning survival of the ninth round against Oleksandr Usyk.
      He told DAZN: “How he survived the ninth [round]?
      “I thought he was very lucky that the referee didn’t jump in.
      He showed unbelievable heart to stay on his feet and unbelievable composure coming out for the tenth and eleventh rounds.
      “He was losing those rounds, but he was recovering.”
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      Copy linkCopiedUsyk to be stripped of title
      Oleksandr Usyk faces only being able to call himself undisputed champion for a matter of weeks.
      Usyk prevailed in what was been dubbed “the fight of the century” after beating Fury via split-decision in Saudi Arabia.
      Fury lost his WBC title, while Usyk added to his WBA, IBF and WBO belts.
      And despite all the attention and build up to the first undisputed heavyweight bout in over 25 years, his status will only last a fraction of that time.
      Boxing journalist Dan Rafael has reported that the winner of tonight’s bout will maintain the undisputed title for “less than two weeks”.
      It’s said that both Fury and Usyk’s contracts dictate that they must vacate the IBF title ahead of overdue mandatory challenger Filip Hrgovic’s bout with Daniel Dubois.
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      Copy linkCopiedLennox Lewis breaks silence
      Lennox Lewis – the last man to hold all the heavyweight titles – took to Twitter to congratulate Oleksandr Usyk for following in his footsteps and becoming the undisputed ruler of the division.
      He tweeted: “Welcome to the club! z@Usykaa.
      “Tonight we witnessed a crackin’ fight and history made.
      “I was happy to welcome either one of these incredible champions to the Undisputed HW club and tonight it was Oleksandr The Great.
      “Looking forward to seeing them do it again. @usykaa has proved that it never too late to add to your legacy. Congrats!
      “Fury will learn from this and he’ll be back! Losing is also part of the game, it’s how u respond to a loss that makes all the difference.”

      Copy linkCopiedFury quizzed about post-fight comments
      Tyson Fury was quizzed about his suggestion that the judges gave Oleksandr Usyk the victory because his native Ukraine is at war.
      He said: “It was what it was. It’s not up to the fighters.
      “One of the judges had me winning, two of them didn’t. It was what it was.”

      Copy linkCopiedHospital trip
      Oleksandr Usyk has suffered a broken jaw and has been transported to the hospital.
      So he will not be taking part in a post-fight press conference this morning.
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