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      England vs Scotland WILL have fans, Govt reckon thanks to Covid vaccine

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      THE Government are confident the Euro 2020 clash between England and Scotland WILL be played in front of fans, thanks to the Covid vaccine.
      The Auld Enemy face off in a group game at Wembley on June 18 — and under current restrictions supporters would not be allowed in.

      England and Scotland are expected to be able to play with fans in the delayed Euro 2020 tournamentCredit: Getty – Contributor

      But SunSport has been told the Pfizer vaccine breakthrough — with an AstraZeneca version to follow this month — has given ministers belief crowds will be able to attend games.
      Sports Minister Nigel Huddleston said: “We want fans back in stadia as quickly as is safe to do so.
      “And the real progress we are making on testing and vaccines means that next year’s Euros are firmly in our sights.”
      Up until as recently as last month, there were real fears in Whitehall that Euro 2020 matches would be behind closed doors as the country battles to keep a lid on the virus.

      But the impending arrival of vaccines has changed the landscape.
      Uefa has confirmed the Scots will get 14,400 tickets for Wembley.
      But the Tartan Army is likely to be bolstered by thousands more who bagged seats in last year’s Uefa general ballot.
      Steve Clarke’s team won their spot after a thrilling penalty shoot-out win in Serbia.

      Keeper David Marshall was the hero saving Fulham ace Aleksandar Mitrovic’s effort.
      Mitrovic had to score after after all nine previous spot-kicks were converted successfully by both sides.
      And the Scottish players celebrated ending 22 years of hurt with a proper dressing room boogie.

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      Gareth Southgate says Harry Kane is a ‘privilege’ to have ahead of 50th England cap

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      HARRY KANE reaches his half century of England caps with Gareth Southgate claiming it is a “privilege” to have the striker in his team.
      The Three Lions manager believes his strikeforce, which includes Manchester City’s Raheem Sterling, is the envy of many other European powerhouses.

      Harry Kane is set to make his 50th appearance for England on SundayCredit: Rex Features

      Gareth Southgate says it’s a privilege to have the Tottenham forwardCredit: AP:Associated Press

      Kane, rested for Thursday’s 3-0 friendly win over Ireland, boasts a stunning record of 32 goals in his 49 games.
      And he looks certain to eventually smash Wayne Rooney’s all-time international record of 53 strikes from 120 appearances.
      Southgate, preparing for tomorrow’s Nations League tie in Belgium, said: “Every country is going to play differently and have their outstanding players who have different sorts of attributes.
      “Harry is a different type of centre-forward to Romelu Lukaku, for example.

      “Different to Olivier Giroud or Kylian Mbappe. We are just delighted we’ve got him and we know his impact. His scoring record for us is just phenomenal. Absolutely phenomenal.
      “You always know, going into a game with the likes of Harry, with Raheem as well, that we’ve got a tremendous goal threat which a lot of countries would be delighted to have.”
      Kane, 27, has won major praise this season for the way he has created so many chances and goals for Spurs, where he has a seemingly telepathic relationship with Son Heung-min.
      But this is of little surprise to Southgate. He first saw the player’s all-round natural ability in only his second game as Under-21 manager against Finland in September 2013.

      With tongue in cheek, Southgate added: “He started on the bench which showed what we know about talent observation!

      England beat Ireland 3-0 in Thursday and Harry Kane was given the night offCredit: AP:Associated Press
      “It was the second game we had with the Under-21s. But he came into the game as a 10. We had Saido Berahino as a 9 and Harry immediately created a goal that got us an equaliser. I know there seems to be more emphasis on that part of his game now but he’s definitely always had it.
      “He’s as good a provider and as good a passer as he is a finisher and he is, of course, an outstanding finisher.
      “Clearly the combinations at the club — with Son in particular — have been excellent. When you’ve got runners going beyond him, he will find the passes.
      “So we are privileged to have him, we know that, and it’s great to see him hitting that sort of form ahead of the weekend.”
      Another Three Lions striker in form is Dominic Calvert-Lewin. And he wants to take penalties for Everton after his thumping spot-kick against the Irish.
      The Goodison striker, 23, is the Premier League’s joint-highest scorer with eight goals — but most of his Golden Boot rivals are significantly aided by being on penalty duties for their clubs.
      Yet Gylfi Sigurdsson has had a patchy record as Everton’s spot-kick taker, while Richarlison scored one in the victory at Crystal Palace this term.
      But Calvert-Lewin, who netted his second goal in four England starts on Thursday, insisted: “I have got no problem taking penalties. I want to take them for my club as well. It was a chance to showcase my ability and stick it in the back of the net. I am completely confident at the minute.
      “I picked up some good positions during the game and I just had to stay patient.
      “My chance came in the form of a penalty, so I am obviously happy to have scored.”

      Calvert-Lewin is Kane’s understudy but he is adamant the pair could play together, which they did when ten-man England unsuccessfully attempted to claw back a 1-0 deficit against Denmark last month.
      He said: “I think why not?
      “We both played up there against Denmark and we played a bit more direct. He is a top player and I am sure we can be compatible together.”

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      Lewis Hamilton says his fight for equality means more to him than a record-equalling seventh F1 world title

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      LEWIS HAMILTON says his campaign to promote equality means more to him than a seventh world title.
      The Brit can equal Michael Schumacher’s record of seven championships in Turkey on Sunday — as long as he finishes ahead of Mercedes team-mate Valtteri Bottas.

      Lewis Hamilton says fight for equality means more than a seventh F1 world titleCredit: AP:Associated Press

      Hamilton, 35, has been unstoppable during this Covid-hit season, winning nine of the 13 races.
      While off the track, he has promoted Black Lives Matter and highlighted inequality and environmental issues across the world.
      He has used his platform as Formula One’s most successful driver of all time to help raise awareness — and says that is more special to him than another title.
      Hamilton said: “The numbers and the figures and the titles and all that stuff, it perhaps appears to mean more from the outside.

      “Watching the TV and watching Michael get the seventh and being like, ‘Wow, that’s seven’.
      “But when you’re in it, it’s different. We’re going to continue to fight for more championships, we’re going to continue to try and improve and continue to race and do what we love doing.
      “What’s important is that journey. This year has been combined with the fight for equality and learning what’s happening around the world and being a little bit more aware of surroundings.
      “Naturally, matching an icon like Michael, I’d be incredibly proud of that. But I think it’s more the message that it sends to people.

      “Not just kids but hopefully mostly kids because they’re the future, that you have to dream bigger than you think and don’t let anyone tell you can’t go for that.”

      Perhaps, given that the title takes second billing to his work for equality, Hamilton says he is not thinking about matching Schumacher’s total this weekend.
      Instead he wants to take it all in his stride knowing  he has a comfortable 85-point margin over Bottas with four races to go.
      He added: “I am just focused on trying to do a good job, just taking it one race at a time, trying to do the best we can as a team, not thinking about anything else.
      “I have learned not to add pressure that’s unnecessary. I have four races to battle for those points, so I don’t put it all on to one weekend, one day.
      “For me, it is another race. I need to approach it exactly as I have in the past.
      “Maybe then that’s why sometimes it’s a shock. All of a sudden it hits you because you have not thought about it much and you don’t know what to say, because you never truly know whether it is going to happen.
      “I am not focused on the ‘what if?’ I am focused on preparing myself the same as before to try to deliver the way I have all season.”

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      Nonetheless it seems a formality — although it could have been a lot different had he not decided to join Mercedes from McLaren in 2013.
      Hamilton admits it took some convincing from Ross Brawn and Niki Lauda — who were both working for Mercedes at the time — when they first approached him about signing.
      He said: “I had first spoken to Niki. I was back home in Monaco and he’s like, ‘You’ve got to come to the team’. And I wasn’t convinced necessarily at the beginning.
      “I think the convincing stage, which really made me look into it more, was when Ross came around my mum’s house and sat in the kitchen and we had tea.
      “He showed me what the plan was for the team. That was the real, in-depth insight into what the team was planning and the changes they were trying to do.
      “So that was really the ‘selling’ point. With Niki we worked on the layout of the deal.”

      Once his seventh title is wrapped up, either this weekend on the outskirts of Istanbul or in the next race in Bahrain, Hamilton will switch his attention to signing a new deal.
      It is expected to be a three-year contract worth around £40million a year — but as yet, nothing is signed.
      He added: “I am very conscious of the idea I want to continue with Mercedes. I’d love to help them on this quest of pushing for change.
      “They are taking their cars green, electrifying more and I want to help them on that road, I want to help them push for diversity.
      “There is a lot to discuss and go through but it is something we will do if not after the job is done, then at the end of the year.
      “Nothing is set in stone — it is just about talking about it. I don’t feel I’m finished. I don’t feel moving forward . . . there are always areas to improve.
      “I love racing and the challenge and I don’t think that is going to change any time soon.”

      Hamilton branded the Turkish track as ‘s**t with a capital S’Credit: EPA
      Hamilton’s title-winning hopes got off to a slippery start in yesterday’s practice.
      With no running since being resurfaced, the track was thick with dust, meaning the drivers were left struggling for grip.
      Hamilton sat out a large chunk of first practice as others tiptoed their way around, while in the afternoon session, Red Bull’s Max Verstappen topped the time-sheets.
      Charles Leclerc was second quickest for Ferrari, with Bottas third and Hamilton fourth.

      Hamilton said: “It was a bit of a disaster today.
      “This track is such a fantastic circuit and I don’t fully understand why they spent millions to re-do the surface of a track.
      “They could have cleaned it instead of wasting their money and now the track is worse than Portimao.
      “So for us, the tyres aren’t working and you see it.
      “It is like an ice rink out there, so you don’t get the enjoyment of the lap out there and I don’t see that change there.
      “It is terrifying the whole way around. It is like having wet patches the whole way around and I guess the oil is seeping from the Tarmac.
      “It is s**t with a capital S.”

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      England captain Harry Kane’s £100k Range Rover stolen by thieves in brazen daylight raid

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      ENGLAND star Harry Kane’s £100,000 Range Rover was stolen by thieves in a brazen daylight raid.
      A gang is believed to have targeted the vehicle after being filmed driving past it several times.

      Harry Kane is believed to be targeted by a gang after his £100,000 Range Rover was stolen by thievesCredit: Reuters

      The thieves sped off with it from outside an upmarket address in Chingford, East LondonCredit: WENN

      They sped off with it from outside an upmarket address in Chingford, East London.
      Kane, 27, is the third Spurs player to be robbed in recent months after his team-mates Dele Alli and Jan Vertonghen were attacked by armed raiders.
      CCTV shows a car driving past Kane’s luxury motor several times last month.
      Thieves then used an electronic device to open it before stealing the car from outside an address in Chingford, East London.

      A source close to the £200,000-a-week striker said: “Harry feels he has been targeted by a gang who focus on footballers. The way the robbery played out didn’t feel like a coincidence.”
      Dad-to-be Harry called the police and got hold of CCTV film of the theft which took place at the end of October.

      Harry is expecting his third child with childhood sweetheart wife KateCredit: Getty Images – Getty
      The insider added: “The footage shows a car driving past his motor a number of times. They were clearly doing a recce.
      “The road is in an upmarket residential area so it’s not hard to see why Harry and those around him think his car has been targeted.

      “Luckily he’d left no personal effects in the car or it could have been more distressing.”
      Sources close to Harry, who is expecting his third child with childhood sweetheart wife Kate Goodland, 27, say he was warned by police that the stolen car is unlikely to be recovered.
      The insider added: “The police told Harry that basically there was little chance of them recovering his motor because of how sophisticated these kinds of thieves are.
      “Obviously Harry is just happy no one was harmed and that they didn’t get away with anything irreplaceable or personal to him and his family.”

      CCTV shows a car driving past Kane’s car several times last monthCredit: PA:Press Association

      Kane was warned by police that the luxury motor is unlikely to be recoveredCredit: Reuters

      He is the third Spurs player to be robbed in recent monthsCredit: AFP or licensors
      Kane is the third Spurs ace to be targeted by criminals in recent months.
      In May his Tottenham pal Dele, 24, was held at ­knifepoint during a raid in lockdown at his home in North London.
      The robbers punched him in the mouth and threatened his girlfriend Ruby Mae, his adopted brother Harry Hickford and his partner.

      They made off with thousands of pounds worth of jewellery and watches from the £2million property in North London.
      In March Belgium defender Jan’s North London pad was broken into by armed robbers while he was away playing in a Champions League fixture in Germany.
      They terrorised his wife and young family before fleeing with valuables.

      Top goal for villains

      RANGE Rovers are a dream choice for organised crime gangs to target and they dominate the list of most ­stolen vehicles in the UK.
      Villains waste little time in shipping them abroad to Eastern Europe and North Africa.
      That gives them the opportunity to move them to places such as Dubai, where they are a particular favourite.
      Experts say Range Rovers and other premium vehicles are stolen to order by the gangs, who track their movements before choosing the right time to strike.
      The Sport model topped the list for thefts in 2019, according to latest analysis.
      It has replaced the BMW X5, which is now number two.
      The data, from stolen vehicle recovery service Tracker, reveals the Range Rover Vogue as the fourth most stolen car, the Range Rover Evoque as the seventh and Harry Kane’s model the Autobiography as the ninth.
      The data also revealed an increase in the number of cars stolen without the keys.
      Between January and July last year, 96 per cent of cars recovered by Tracker had been taken in keyless thefts, compared to 92 per cent during the same period last year.
      In the past few months, police forces all over the UK have issued warnings about the rise in thefts of Range Rovers and Land Rovers.
      Thieves have often succeeded by hacking the electronics to get in them.
      It has fuelled a huge spike in rural crime.

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      Premier League offer new £200m coronavirus relief package to EFL but clubs split on accepting cash

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      THE Premier League has made  a new £200million bailout offer to the Championship.
      But the EFL’s top clubs remain SPLIT on whether to accept the money.

      The Premier League have offered a new £200m coronavirus relief package to EFL but clubs are split on accepting cashCredit: AFP

      Premier League chiefs have tabled the outline of their new offer, which emerged after huge pressure from MPs.
      It was enough for clubs in League One and Two to get the nod to sign up to their own £50m offer, which had been rejected last month because the Championship was not included.
      Yet while the new offer was welcomed in principle, there was pushback from some Championship clubs who were concerned about the details.
      Some were upset the money is in the form of loans, drawn from future ‘solidarity payments’,  rather than as a simple sum.

      And there was also a rift over how any money would be divided up.
      Some clubs want an equal split of funds but others argue their greater lost income through having no gate receipts since March means they deserve more cash.
      There was also disagreement over the terms of the offer.  It was unclear if any clubs could ask for help, or only those who need the cash to ensure their survival as a result of coronavirus — and what conditions will be imposed on those who take the money.
      One club chief said: “There was no common ground, other than a recognition that money is now on the table.

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      “Some clubs believe they have run themselves properly and yet those who have not are the ones who will benefit, including when it comes to avoiding paying tax or transfer embargoes.
      “It’s also a fact that if we take the money now, solidarity payments will go down for the next two or three years.
      “The danger is that we accept the package on these terms, do nothing about the structural problems in the EFL and then end up back where we are now when the money runs out.”
      A further meeting next week will be held to try to come to an agreement.
      But the size of the planned bailout could anger some Premier League clubs who were reluctant to pay  mega-rich Championship owners.
      The change of approach from the top-flight allows the more pressing financial problems of the lower two divisions to near a conclusion, though.
      Championship clubs signalled their willingness for League One and Two teams — who held separate divisional meetings — to take up the Premier League’s £50m offer.

      The 48 lower-division sides subsequently accepted the proposal, now expected to be formally confirmed by the Premier League early next week.
      An EFL statement said: “A collective agreement in principle was made to move forward and finalise negotiations.
      “Championship clubs made clear they wanted to ensure their colleagues in League One and League Two receive the proposed £50m support package as soon as practically possible.
      “The EFL believes this represents a significant step forward and is hopeful a final agreement on the short term rescue package across all three  divisions can be reached imminently.”

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      Boothroyd thinks England talent line will ensure dual-nationality youth stars like Nketiah, Eze and Musiala stick around

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      AIDY BOOTHROYD is confident the pathway of progression England have created will convince many of his dual-nationality starlets not to defect to other countries.
      The Young Lions currently have a number of players who are eligible for different nations, including star striker Eddie Nketiah.

      Eddie Nketiah has not ruled out playing for GhanaCredit: Rex Features

      Ebere Eze is also eligible to represent NigeriaCredit: Rex Features

      Both he and Tariq Lamptey have not ruled out one day playing for Ghana, while the same can be said for Ebere Eze regarding Nigeria.
      Recent call-up Jamal Musiala was born in Stuttgart but yesterday Germany claimed the Bayern Munich whizkid has committed to the Three Lions.
      Meikel Schonweitz, German head of academy coaching, said: “(Musiala) has clearly signalled to us that he currently sees his future with England. We accept his decision and wish him all the best for his sporting career.”
      Given how many of England’s prospects hold dual nationality, it is likely to be a constant issue for Gareth Southgate and the national team.

      Historically, the Three Lions have occasionally missed out on homegrown talents like Wilfried Zaha – while Aaron Wan-Bissaka could turn to the DR Congo.
      But Boothroyd feels a major factor in retaining many of them will be their culture of giving youth a chance – with 17-year-old Jude Bellingham the latest to be promoted to the seniors.
      The ex-Watford chief said: “We’ve got a lot of players with dual nationality. 
      “It’s down to our work with them, whether they enjoy coming with us. Is it progressing their careers? I think yes, it is. 

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      “At some point we are going to miss out on a player but the environment, system and pathway – there aren’t many who have as good a record as we do currently. 
      “The lads will all get their opportunity and we’ll have to make sure tough calls as we go on. We don’t need to do any special measures for anyone – the pathway is there. 
      “Some players get stretched and moved up quicker than others. I don’t think there is a better time to be an England player.”
      Musiala, 17, is in line to make his debut against either Andorra tonight or Albania on Tuesday – with both games at Molineux.
      It remains to be seen if the brief stint with the Young Lions for Bellingham – who was co-captain of the England Under-17s along with close pal Musiala – is now over.
      Boothroyd added: “A senior call-up is a very proud moment for any player, regardless of their age. If he is to come back – which he may – we’ll have to wait and see.”

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      Those we’ve lost: Wilfried Zaha (Ivory Coas)
      Those we could lose: Aaron Wan-Bissaka (DR Congo)
      Those in current Under-21 squad TBC:Tariq Lamptey, Eddie Nketiah (both Ghana), Jamal Musiala (Germany), Ebere Eze (Nigeria), Jonathan Panzo (Ivory Coast), Josh Dasilva (Angola), Rhian Brewster (Turkey and Barbados), Conor Gallagher (Scotland and Rep of Ireland)
      Those we convinced to join us:Declan Rice, Jack Grealish (both Ireland), Fikayo Tomori (Canada)

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      The FA need to pick a brave new leader and not just tick a box after Greg Clarke embarrassment, says Marvin Sordell

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      THE IDEA that Greg Clarke’s derogatory comments were a ‘mistake’ sits extremely uneasily with Marvin Sordell.
      Ex-Premier League player Sordell’s battles with mental health saw him overcome by crippling depression, which culminated in a suicide attempt back in 2013. 

      Marvin Sordell, who is part of the FA Inclusion Advisory Board, finds it hard to believe Greg Clarke’s comments were a ‘mistake’Credit: Dave Pinegar – The Sun

      It led to the decision to retire from the game aged just 28. 
      But his work and words off the field since then have seen him develop into one of the most important, inspiring and influential voices in the game today.
      As such, he has recently joined the FA Inclusion Advisory Board that looks to improve diversity within the sport, and indeed society, and has sat in on Zoom meetings with Clarke amid others.
      Sordell doesn’t know Clarke personally, but from his numerous experiences of being racially and verbally targeted throughout his footballing career, he knows the difference between slips of the tongue and preconceived notions.

      And with Clarke, who insulted black, female and gay players within one sitting with MPs this week, Sordell believes it is just the tip of the iceberg.
      Sordell said: “I find it hard to say that Clarke’s comments were a ‘mistake’.
      “Those are the words that came to his mind and that’s obviously what he thinks.
      “People have these preconceived notions about demographics and want to label them as this or that and that’s just as bad as using specific terminology. 

      “Some will focus on the certain words he used and argue they are not in themselves derogatory.
      “But if you are making someone feel like a lesser person or that they are capable of less, then that is just as damaging.
      “This isn’t just one person, though. It is a collective mindset of people at that level and that’s something that reflects across society.
      “If that collective still feel the same as the person that has just left then it doesn’t really make a difference.”
      The search to find Clarke’s replacement will be met with severe scrutiny, with many rightly seeing this as a chance to not only fill a hole, but to enforce a trickle-down effect throughout the entire FA.
      Sordell continued: “His replacement, whether they are male, female, black, white, Asian – the demographic doesn’t matter – needs to be brave enough to be a leader.
      “They will need to challenge and question those around them and steer the ship in the right direction. They need to have the want and the desire to lead in the right way, such as with racism that still exists within football.
      “Has the Black Lives Matter campaign had an impact? What was the intended impact? Players are still being abused on social media.

      He has called for the FA to bring in a brave new leader after Greg Clarke’s embarrassment Credit: PA:Press Association
      “At the moment we are wanting to try and fix racism with one stroke of a brush, but that is not possible.
      “It is something that has happened for hundreds of years now and it cannot just be stopped dead with a couple of weeks of campaigning. It is about educating more than anything else. 
      “Seeing the players take the knee before kick-off in every game was a very strong message, but if they continue to do it now, will it still have the same impact? Have we moved on anywhere? Where are we now?
      “What I do know is that players are still getting abused.”
      Sordell added: “I know myself and other members of ethnic minority groups will see a lot of names of people from our communities chucked into the hat for the role, and a lot of people will question that.
      “I have had a few meetings with the Inclusion Advisory board talking about the diversity code and what the FA are doing to move things forward. It has been difficult to see progress so far with the impacts of Covid.
      “But I don’t want someone to be appointed to make me happy or tick a box. That isn’t going to help. As long as they are very strong, assured and clear in their objectives then that is a step forward.
      “If someone like that doesn’t come in, then Clarke may as well have not resigned.”

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      Tyson Fury vs Anthony Joshua fight could still happen in UK thanks to coronavirus vaccine – if it’s rolled out in time

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      TYSON FURY vs Anthony Joshua could still happen in the UK If a Covid-19 vaccine is rolled out in time.
      UK promoters Frank Warren and Eddie Hearn have always insisted the heavyweight prize fighters must take to the show to wherever they can earn the most, with the Middle East, China and Las Vegas all interested.

      Tyson Fury’s US promoter Bob Arum says his all-Brit clash with Anthony Joshua could happen in the UKCredit: Rex Features

      AJ and the Gypsy King want to have a unification showdown in 2021Credit: PA:Press Association

      But the Gypsy King’s American matchmaker Bob Arum told SunSport the biggest fight in British boxing history could be a home fixture – if the boffins beat the virus in the first quarter of 2021.
      Arum said: “We have a number of places contending to do that fight but no serious discussions have been made.
      “Tyson Fury needs to win his fight on December 5 and much more difficult Joshua winning his fight on December 12.
      “Let’s be optimistic, I really believe with the words on this vaccine coming down the pipe, let’s assume it’s being widely distributed by February, which I’m told is a good possibility, by May or June we’re not going to have to worry about coronavirus.

      “We’ll be back to a normal time. We can’t run our lives thinking coronavirus will be with us forever.
      “There will be a time with the vaccine that we can conquer it and I’m optimistic that will happen in the first quarter of next year.
      “The promoters, whether it’s Eddie and Joshua or myself, Frank and Tyson, we’re going to put the fight on where it makes the most sense economically wise.”
      Fury, 32, fancies the all-English double more than ever, after finding a newfound respect for AJ.

      Deontay Wilder’s embarrassing excuses and scandalous accusations, in the wake of his February whooping, have turned Fury right off and reminded him of how well Joshua handled his 2019 loss to Andy Ruiz Jr.
      The WBC king said: “If we both come through our December fights then I hope this fight finally gets made when we are both heavyweight world champions – at the top of our careers – and I hope it can happen twice next year.
      “Me and AJ are rivals, we have been for a long time, but he handled his defeat to Andy Ruiz like a man , he took it in his stride, he didn’t make a single excuse.
      “He said ‘well done, I will see you next time’ and if that happens to me then I hope I can react like that.
      “If people are going into a fight with an injury they need to pull out or never mention it. AJ just said ‘I got beat by the better man on the night’ and that was class.”

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