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    England fans fume at three ‘laughable’ inclusions and want Southgate ‘questioned’ for ‘not keeping to his word’

    ENGLAND fans want answers from Gareth Southgate over three “laughable” inclusions in his latest squad.The Three Lions gaffer has announced his squad for next Friday’s friendly with Australia, which will be followed up by a Euro 2024 qualifier against Italy on Tuesday.
    Gareth Southgate named his latest England squad on ThursdayCredit: GETTY
    Harry Maguire and Kalvin Phillips have been included in the squad – despite their lack of first-team footballCredit: RICHARD PELHAM
    Jordan Henderson is also in the squadCredit: MARC ASPLAND
    The inclusions of Jordan Henderson, Harry Maguire and Kalvin Phillips raised eyebrows among the Wembley faithful.
    And several fans took to Twitter to question Southgate’s decision-making after seeing their names in his squad list.
    One Three Lions supporter tweeted: “Shambles that Henderson and Phillips are in the squad over JWP (James Ward-Prowse).
    “And Maguire…! It’s just laughable.”
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    Another said: ” What a joke that [Ezri] Konsa isn’t in the England squad.
    “Especially when Harry Mcguire is still getting picked.”
    And another said: “Southgate’s England selections sometimes needs to be questioned Maguire remains in the team.
    “Southgate not keeping to his word. Ward-Prowse’s missing, says a lot of Southgate.”
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    Gareth Southgate’s latest England squadCredit: THE FA
    One remarked: “Conor Gallagher and no Ward-Prowse. Ah good old Southgate.”
    Another chimed in: “Southgate picking his mates again.”
    The anger at the inclusion of the ageing Henderson stems from his playing in the less-than-competitive Saudi Pro League.
    The uproar in Maguire and Kalvin Phillips’ respective inclusions. meanwhile, is the result of neither man being regular starters for Manchester United and Manchester City.
    The main headlines from Southgate’s latest squad are the call-ups forWest Ham and Aston Villa stars Jarrod Bowen and Ollie Watkins.
    Southgate said of Watkins: “Ollie has started the season well and has hit a bit of scoring form in the last couple of weeks.
    Bukayo Saka has also been included in the squad – despite suffering an injury midweekCredit: ALAMY
    “Although you have to be careful with that in terms of bias on recent games.
    “But he is in good form and is coming in on a high.”
    Southgate has also called up Arsenal ace Bukayo Saka, despite him suffering an injury in the Gunners’ midweek Champions League defeat to Lens.
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    The England boss said of the winger, who Mikel Arteta will be hoping is fit for Sunday’s clash with Man City: “He is still being assessed and he obviously has a big game this weekend.
    “And then there is another seven days before we play Australia and 10 days before we play Italy.” More

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    KSI shares ’embarrassing’ CCTV footage which he claims shows Tommy Fury taking his shirt off during confrontation

    KSI has shared alleged footage of Tommy Fury taking his top off during what appears to be an angry confrontation three years ago.The YouTuber-turned-boxer faces the former Love Islander in a monumental influencer showdown in Manchester a week on Saturday.
    KSI and Tommy Fury are set to throw down on Saturday weekCredit: PA
    The pair have been embroiled in a bitter war of words for the last few monthsCredit: GETTY
    KSI upped the ante earlier this week by sharing an alleged clip of Tommy Fury to social mediaCredit: TWITTER@KSI
    Both men have traded verbal jabs in person and on social media the latter platform being KSI’s preferred platform.
    And KSI – real name Olijade Olatunji – has upped the ante by posting a video allegedly showing Fury ripping off his top after what appears to be a heated confrontation with another man.
    The video allegedly shows Fury – the brother of WBC heavyweight champion Tyson – speaking to two women before he’s interrupted by a man.
    The clip then flashes forward to the man KSI claims is Fury taking off his watch and angrily removing his top.
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    KSI’s accompanying caption read: “So tell me, Tommy Fury. What happened after you took off your shirt?”
    His legion of X (formerly Twitter) followers commented, with one asking: “What’s going on?”
    Another said: “This is hilarious.”
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    The bloke KSI claims is Fury is then seen whipping off his top following what appears to be an angry confrontationCredit: TWITTER@KSI
    And another said: “Uh oh.”
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    One remarked: “I’m so confused what’s happening lol.”
    Another chimed in: “Aint no f***in’ way.”
    KSI has yet to receive a response from Fury, who he plans to quiz over the video during next week’s final pre-fight press conference.
    He said: “You can ignore me all you want but next week at the press conference, you’re gonna have to explain yourself.
    “Might even bring the person with me @tommytntfury.”
    KSI goes into his clash with Fury on the back of a No Contest with self-proclaimed millionaire Joe Fournier, who he knocked out in May with an illegal elbow.
    Fury, meanwhile, defeated bitter rival Jake Paul on points in their February grudge match in Saudi Arabia. More

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    Glamorous British athlete Lauryn Davey stuns in barely-there bikini as fans say she’s ‘what I see in my dreams’

    OLYMPIC hopeful Lauryn Davey took social media by storm once more with some barely-there bikini snaps.Lauryn has been causing a stir online thanks to a host of steamy pics across her social media channels.

    Lauryn Davey took social media by storm once more
    This time Lauryn posed in a blue, barely-there bikini
    Lauryn left her Instagram followers in awe with her latest snaps from Sweden
    This time, the 24-year-old took to Instagram where she issued a few photos from her trip to Sweden.
    And the heptathlete left her 22,700 followers in awe with a tiny blue bikini.
    Lauryn posted: “A Swede end to Euro Summer and off Season. Always grateful.”
    The athlete’s fans were left absolutely stunned as her post led to over 1,600 likes.
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    One follower posted: “What I see in my dreams….”
    Another commented: “Jeeeeez there she is.”
    A third said: “I am always fascinated by your beauty.”
    This fan wrote: “Stunning.”
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    And that one gasped: “Looking beautiful Lauryn hope you enjoyed.”
    Lauryn has her eyes set on a place at the Olympics in the future, although next year’s Paris Games come a little too soon for her.
    The Welsh athlete revealed she is eyeballing the 2026 Australia Commonwealth Games as her ticket to the Olympics – a dream of hers since the age of five.
    Her goals don’t stop there however, as she is also pursuing a medical degree at Swansea University.
    Lauryn is a heptathlete hoping to compete in the Olympics
    Lauryn is a heptathlete and has aspired to be in the Olympics since the age of five
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    Man Utd ‘desperately trying to root out MOLE’ after popular social media account leaks team news and injury updates

    MANCHESTER UNITED fear they have a mole within their ranks leaking sensitive information.An anonymous account on X – formerly known as Twitter – has been sharing first-team news and injury updates before they are made public by the club.
    An anonymous account on X has been sharing confidential Manchester United injury newsCredit: AFP
    Man Utd are trying to root out a potential mole issuing sensitive information on social mediaCredit: EPA
    The mystery leaker has stopped posting on match days.
    But the account most recently issued injury updates regarding the fitness of Luke Shaw, Tyrell Malacia and Sergio Reguilon, who are all sidelined.
    Much of the information is accurate, and confidential.
    And, according to The Mail, the account has raised immense suspicion at Old Trafford.
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    And United chiefs believe someone connected with the club must be behind it.
    Now the Manchester giants are said to be investigating in a bid to root out any possible moles.
    The profile was created earlier this year, often beating the Red Devils’ official accounts in revealing the latest news.
    This has led to plenty of traction online and a large number of followers.
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    The Red Devils fear those kinds of accounts could damage team unity and offer an advantage to their opponents.
    A United insider told the Mail: “Preparation for games these days is so thorough that leaked information about team line-ups and injuries can give the opposition an advantage to exploit.
    “United fans should be hounding out these accounts that routinely leak this kind of information, and questioning what is their motivation for doing it.”
    United return to action tonight against Galatasaray in the Champions League.
    Erik ten Hag’s are looking for their first European victory this season after losing 4-3 to Bayern Munich in Germany. More

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    Jermain Defoe blasts ‘appalling’ Bradley Lowery yob who used pic of tragic six-year-old to taunt rival fans

    JERMAIN Defoe has slammed an “appalling” yob who used a picture of his brave pal Bradley Lowery to taunt rival football fans.The ex-Sunderland star struck up a close friendship with Bradley, six, before his death from cancer in 2017.
    Defoe became close friends with Bradley
    Houghton sparked fury over the vile act
    He said he was “appalled and saddened” after Dale Houghton, 31, was snapped using a picture of the youngster to mock Sunderland fans during Friday’s game against Sheffield Wednesday.
    Defoe told Mail Online: “My thoughts at this time go out to Gemma and Carl [Bradley’s parents], who shouldn’t have to deal with incidents like this, but rather be praised for the amazing work they are doing with the Bradley Lowery Foundation in their son’s memory.
    “I urge the public to stand behind the family and continue support the Foundation and its projects.
    “Bradley was one of the most inspirational children this world has ever seen, and he will never stop inspiring us.
    “We love and miss you Brad. Love, your best friend forever.”
    Jermain’s comments come after Houghton today admitted causing harassment, alarm and distress.
    The disgraced fan now faces a maximum of six months in prison for the Public Order offence when he sentenced on November 17.
    He will be made to attend a drug intervention programme after testing positive for cocaine, the court heard.
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    Football fans were left horrified after the pictures from the game were circulated on X, formerly Twitter, on Friday.
    Prosecutor Jade Short said Houghton’s antics caused a “huge public revulsion”.
    She also told the court the shamed football fan found it “enjoyable banter” as he was smiling throughout.
    Houghton was slammed by Bradley’s mum Gemma today for the “unforgivable” act, which drew criticism from all football supporters.
    In a victim impact statement, she said: “This image made me feel so many emotions. I find it hard to put into words.
    “It is not just disrespectful to Bradley but also to other people who are going through the emotional trauma of dealing with cancer.
    “This image portrays negatively. I feel upset that these two men used this image to get a reaction from Sunderland fans. It was unforgivable.
    “I have nothing but loving memories of Bradley.”
    Houghton has lost his job as a window fitter following the sick act and is facing a ban from attending matches.
    A 27-year-old man who was also arrested has been released on bail while investigations continue.
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    Brave Bradley’s battle with against rare childhood cancer neuroblastoma captured the nation’s hearts.
    Tragically, Bradley died in July 2017 in his devastated parents’ arms, with Defoe paying an emotional tribute to his “best pal”.
    Sunderland superfan Bradley died in 2017 aged six
    Jermain with Bradley before an England match at Wembley in 2017Credit: Reuters
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    Conor McGregor reveals prediction for Logan Paul vs Dillon Danis and drops training bombshell ahead of grudge match

    CONOR MCGREGOR has revealed his prediction for pal Dillon Danis’ clash with Logan Paul.The pair collide in an eagerly-anticipated influencer showdown in Manchester a week on Saturday.
    Dillon Danis will throw down with Logan Paul in a grudge match next weekendCredit: INSTAGRAM@DAZN
    Bellator MMA fighter Danis is a 5/1 underdog going into the fightCredit: BELLATOR
    UFC icon and good pal Conor McGregor expects the BJJ whizz to win the fightCredit: INSTAGRAM@DILLONDANIS
    Despite having twice competed in MMA, Danis goes into the clash with the YouTuber-turned-boxer as a 5/1 underdog.
    But long-time pal and training partner McGregor expects the BJJ ace to defy the odds and batter the elder Paul brother.
    The Notorious told All Out Fighting: “Dillon’s gonna win, Dillon will win.”
    McGregor, 35, had plans to train with Danis ahead of the lucrative crossover fight.
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    But they fell through after his pal welcomed his first child into the world.
    The UFC’s poster boy said: “You know, he had the baby, we didn’t get to train together.”
    Barring a few clips on social media, Danis has kept most of his training under wraps – so much so that even McGregor is in the dark about how his camp is going.
    He admitted: “So, I don’t know the ins and outs. I know he’s doing well, he’s still training and he’s gonna go for it.
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    “He’s had a baby, he had a new baby so I tried to bring him out. Dillon’s good.”
    The build-up to the fight has been dominated by Danis’ controversial social media trolling of Paul’s finance Nina Agdal.
    The New Yorker has repeatedly shared photos of the model with her past flames on Twitter, with each post inviting a pile on from trolls.
    Agdal was recently granted a restraining order after claiming Danis’ targeted campaign caused her to suffer ” humiliation, emotional distress, and reputational harm”.
    She’s also accused Danis of sharing hacked content from her Snapchat and a private photograph from a “romantic encounter” with a former lover ten years ago.
    Despite the relentless trolling, Agdal WILL be in attendance for her future hubby’s Manchester melee with Danis.
    Paul revealed: “Nina is a warrior, dude. Dillon Danis is a puddle.
    “Dillon Danis on Twitter, on X, behind a keyboard, is much different than Dillon Danis in person. I saw it, I witnessed it face to face. Just two separate entities.
    “And that night, in particular, will be incredibly glorious.
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    “After all of this, when my man is face down, flat, knocked out, horizontal, what are you gonna do? What are you gonna say?
    “This is the man you are – the guy on Twitter, who decided to harass a woman for 60 days.”
    Logan Paul’s fiancee Nina Agdal will be in attendance for the fightCredit: INSTAGRAM@LOGANPAUL More

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    Yobs who taunted Sunderland fans with pic of Bradley Lowery are brothers – as mum slams ‘low lifes’ and cops open probe

    THE vile football yobs who taunted Sunderland fans with a picture of Bradley Lowery are brothers, it has been revealed.Little Bradley captured the nation’s heart during his battle with cancer, but tragically died aged just six in 2017.
    Vile fans held up a photo of late Sunderland fan Bradley Lowery last nightCredit: Twitter/@sheffield wednesday
    His mum has now shared her heartbreak on FacebookCredit: Getty – Contributor
    Dale’s (pictured) former employer JRI Orthopaedics condemned his actionsCredit: Facebook
    The two yobs were brothers Dale and Drew Houghton (pictured)Credit: Facebook
    He was a mascot for his beloved Sunderland and, in the months before his death, led England out at Wembley alongside his hero – former Black Cats striker Jermain Defoe.
    Pictures circulated on X, formerly Twitter, showing two men laughing at the Sheffield Wednesday v Sunderland match at Hillsborough on Friday, with one of them holding up a picture of Bradley to the camera.
    It has now emerged the two yobs were brothers Dale and Drew Houghton.
    Dale’s former employer JRI Orthopaedics condemned his actions and claimed he “has not been employed” there for “some time”.
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    A full statement read: “JRI want to make clear that we do not condone the posts and images that has caused so much upset to so many people.
    “We wish to confirm that Dale Houghton is an ex-employee of JRI Orthopaedics and has not been employed by the business for some time.”
    In a post on Facebook, the Bradley Lowery Foundation, a charity set up by the boy’s mother Gemma, said: “This is so sad for me to see – whatever happened to ‘cancer has no colours’, let alone respect for a family that lost their baby to cancer?”
    A statement from the family read: “Today has not been the Saturday I was expecting, after receiving multiple calls and messages regarding a photo circulating on social media.
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    “I have received a visit from the Durham Police to check that I am ok, and they have notified myself and Carl that Yorkshire police are now dealing with the situation and taking it very serious.
    “Understandably people are angry, if I wasn’t so upset I’d be angry to.
    “Bradley was and still is well loved in the football community, which I’m enternaly [sic] grateful for, but i must ask that everyone lets the police do their job, and deal with the low lives.
    “I want to thank Sheffield Wednesday, for their quick condemnation, and the support their fans have shown.
    “Like we always say, CANCER HAS NO COLOURS, and as we all know it can affect anyone at any time.
    “Thank you all for your kind words, it has really helped and let’s do what we do best at the Bradley Lowery Foundation and turn this negative into a positive. Let’s share this beautiful iconic photo.”
    A spokesperson for Sheffield Wednesday described their actions as “outrageous and deplorable” on X, while South Yorkshire Police said it was working with the club to identify the men.
    A spokesman for the force said: “We are working to investigate public order offences following the Sheffield Wednesday V Sunderland fixture yesterday.
    “We will be working with the club to identity those responsible.
    “Anyone with information is asked to get in touch online or by calling 101.”
    Sheffield Wednesday said in a statement: “We are aware of the images circulating and have launched an immediate investigation together with South Yorkshire Police.
    “We roundly condemn this outrageous and utterly deplorable behaviour.
    “We can only apologise for the undoubted distress caused to Bradley’s family and friends.”
    Young Bradley was a regular Sunderland mascot, holding the hand of his idol Defoe.
    In June 2017, he penned an emotional tribute to his “best pal” Bradley – saying his favourite part of playing for Sunderland was walking onto the pitch with the brave youngster.
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    Defoe said he was heartbroken when he discovered the brave child could only have weeks to live.
    In the wake of Bradley’s death social media became flooded with messages filled with blue heart emojis in a show of support for him.
    Bradley struck up a friendship with Jermain Defoe when he played for the clubCredit: Getty Images – Getty
    JRI claimed he ‘has not been employed’ there for ‘some time’Credit: Facebook/JRI Orthopaedics
    Fans have now called for the vile pair to be banned
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    Vile football fans laugh as they taunt Sunderland supporters with tragic Bradley Lowery pic – as cops launch probe

    SHEFFIELD Wednesday has slammed fans for vile Bradley Lowery taunts at last night’s game against Sunderland. Shocking photos have surfaced of two men laughing as one holds up a photo of the youngster, who tragically died of cancer in 2017.
    Sheffield Wednesday is investigating after vile fans held up a photo of late Sunderland fan Bradley Lowery at last night’s matchCredit: Twitter/@sheffield wednesday
    Bradley tragically died in 2017 after battling cancer his whole lifeCredit: Twiter / @Sheffield wednesday
    The youngster struck up a friendship with Jermain Defoe when he played for SunderlandCredit: Getty Images – Getty
    The club today said it was probing the incident, and apologised to Sunderland fans and Bradley’s loved ones.
    The six-year-old Sunderland lover struck up a close bond with Jermain Defoe while the England international played for the club. 
    The youngster captured the hearts of Brits on and off the field, as he had battled cancer most of his short life before losing the fight six years ago.
    The photos circulating of the men online have today been slammed by dozens, calling for the vile pair to be banned from matches.
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    In response, Sheffield Wednesday said it was looking into the “outrageous and utterly deplorable behaviour”.
    The club said on social media: “We are aware of the images circulating and have launched an immediate investigation together with South Yorkshire Police.
    “We roundly condemn this outrageous and utterly deplorable behaviour.
    “We can only apologise for the undoubted distress caused to Bradley’s family and friends.”
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    The Sun has approached South Yorkshire Police for comment.
    Young Bradley was a regular Sunderland mascot, holding the hand of his idol Defoe.
    In June 2017, he penned an emotional tribute to his “best pal” Bradley – saying his favourite part of playing for Sunderland was walking onto the pitch with the brave youngster.
    Defoe said he was heartbroken when he discovered the brave child could only have weeks to live.
    In the wake of Bradley’s death social media became flooded with messages filled with blue heart emojis in a show of support for him.
    The Bradley Lowery Foundation was also set up to support other families going though a similar ordeal.
    Fans have now called for the vile pair to be banned
    The football-mad six-year-old captured the hearts of BritsCredit: Twiter / @Sheffield wednesday
    Sheffield Wednesdays apologised to Bradley’s friends and family – including mum GemmaCredit: Getty – Contributor More