-7 W Clark (US); -3 M Fitzpatrick (Eng), T Kim (Kor), X Schauffele (US), S Stevens (US)
Selected: -2 C Morikawa (US); -1 J Thomas (US); Level A Fitzpatrick (Eng), R McIlroy (NI), S Scheffler (US); +1 A Rai (Eng), J Rose (Eng), L Aberg (Swe), T Fleetwood (Eng); +2 T Hatton (Eng); +4 R MacIntyre (Sco)
Once again the weather took top billing at Shinnecock Hills as Wyndham Clark built a healthy four-shot halfway lead at the US Open.
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Scottie Scheffler called the gusting wind “the biggest challenge”, while Rory McIlroy pointed out their “side of the draw played in the windiest conditions and the scores show that” after the world’s top two finished the second round on level par for the championship, seven adrift of Clark.
It is, of course, one of the hazards of playing an outdoor sport with start times spread across a day. The scoring average shifted from 73.87 on Thursday morning to 71.97 for Friday’s early starters.
Clark, the 2023 champion, was one of those who took advantage of playing in the more benign conditions late on Thursday and early on Friday, and followed his opening six-under 64 with a 69.
England’s Matt Fitzpatrick, the 2022 US Open winner, was also on that side of the draw and is among Clark’s nearest challengers on three under after posting a 70. He was joined on that number by two-time major champion Xander Schauffele.
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But the wind was not solely to blame given two players on McIlroy and Scheffler’s side of the draw are also four back and joint second – South Korea’s Tom Kim and American Sam Stevens.
McIlroy also reached three under after picking up two birdies in his opening eight holes and looked the most likely player to eat into Clark’s lead, before he was derailed by a combination of poorly executed shots and the strengthening wind on his second nine holes.
The blustery conditions were not as extreme as Thursday’s when 40mph gusts of wind buffeted the Long Island course in New York state.
But it was clearly penal enough to trouble Scheffler, particularly on the putting surfaces.
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“With the amount of pitch you have on the greens, playing in the wind is extremely difficult, and judging speed on putts when the wind is blowing that hard can be challenging as well,” he said.
Manchester City transfer news with Claudio Echeverri facing pivotal summer after difficult 12 months
A little over a year ago Claudio Echeverri made a surprise Manchester City debut off the bench in the FA Cup final.
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Twelve months on and it’s hard to see the 20-year-old being involved in the first team picture come the new season.
Echeverri joined City in 2024 before returning to former club River Plate on loan. He arrived in Manchester in January 2025 amid great fanfare given his talent and the excitement around what the future held.
Guardiola gave the Argentine his debut ahead of far more senior options at Wembley against Crystal Palace and the playmaker then scored a superb free kick in the Club World Cup before injury ended his tournament.
Echeverri moved to Bundesliga side Bayer Leverkusen on loan last summer but struggled for minutes in Germany and, speaking in November, Guardiola referenced Echeverri’s agent, Enzo Montepaone, when asked about the possibility of recalling him in January, delivering a short response that hinted at frustration at the way things had gone wrong for the Argentina Under-23 international.
“It is a question for his beautiful agent,” Guardiola said when asked if City might bring him back in January.
As it was the loan was cancelled with neither City or Leverkusen pleased with how it went, and Echeverri went to Girona, who badly wanted him last summer and where City would have ideally sent him.
He featured more frequently in Spain, making 17 appearances in La Liga as opposed to the six league matches he played for Leverkusen, but he was unable to force his way into the first choice XI and as a result was not really in the conversation when Argentina announced their World Cup squad.
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Echeverri will now be back at City for pre-season and could well tour with the Blues and be given minutes in Asia with so many senior stars at the World Cup. That will offer the youngster a chance to stake his claim but another loan currently seems the more likely option for the promising playmaker.
It’s one that needs to be right if City and Echeverri are able to build on that Wembley debut.
Philadelphia was painted yellow as Brazil fans flooded into the city in their tens of thousands.
There were many ticketless supporters who travelled large distances to watch the game on television in bars, just happy to be in the same city as their heroes played on the World Cup stage.
Ancelotti struck a defiant tone at his post-match news conference, where the first question was: This was an improvement on Morocco, but what didn’t you like about the match?
“We were much better first half. In the second half, they had little bit more control, but we had opportunities to score more goals. All in all it was a good match,” said the Italian, who was appointed in May 2025 to end Brazil’s long wait for a sixth world title.
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It was followed by a question about Manchester United’s Cunha: Having scored twice against Haiti, would he remain in the centre-forward role for the next match against Scotland in Miami next Wednesday?
“We’ll see,” added the Italian.
“I think that Matheus’ position was a good position for creating problems for the defence. And he filtered his passes very well, and his position was a good position to be effective at the front.
“It can be an option. We discussed this yesterday. I don’t want a clear identity. Maybe we will change this on the next match.”
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After answering a question about tactics and then Vinicius Jr – who now has six goal involvements in six World Cup appearances (three goals, three assists) – Ancelotti was asked about the performance once more.
“It was what I expected for this match,” he said.
“There were less mistakes [than against Morocco], more effectiveness going forward, this was a good match.”
Speaking about the next match against Scotland, Ancelotti added: “We don’t think about knocking out [Scotland]. We think about playing well and improving, and we analyse the match.
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“If we can reach the first position of the group, that would be important for the future. So we want to prepare well for that match.
“Scotland can create a problem. They created problems to Morocco. And so we have to focus on the match and be calm and keep on working to improve.”
There’s a lot of softness under the crab’s tough outer shell (Picture: Getty/Metro)
Cancer season lands June 21 and brings with it the nurturing, mothering, loving and caring nature of the star sign.
It’s like being allowed to stay home from school, wrapped up on the sofa with your favourite toy, snack and TV show. Remember? Sometimes it was nice just to be given a time out and taken care of.
Modern life is hard. Adulting is unrelenting. The world is a little crazy.
So, let this tarot reading tell you where you need a time out this Cancer season, and how to restore your battery to full charge so you feel ready to go again (just in time for Leo season).
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Aries
March 21 to April 20
Burning the candle at both ends never ends well (Picture: Getty/Metro)
Tarot card for Aries for Cancer season: Eight of Coins
Meaning: The Eight of Coins reveals your burnout potential is centred on working too hard, burning the candle at both ends, investing enormous amounts of energy as if you’re running a 100m dash, rather a marathon.
You need to slow down, stop doing some stuff, take a break, enforce physical limits and boundaries to how much time and energy you’re spending on something. You can’t pour from an empty jug, Aries. Your body will give way before your will. Do not get to that point. Make this June/July a more restful, relaxing, streamlined and stress-free zone. Make some decisions that facilitate that. Now.
Sometimes forcing things only makes it harder (Picture: Getty/Metro)
Tarot card for Taurus for Cancer season: Ten of Coins
Meaning: You have felt impatient lately and it has pushed you into pressured and stressful places that you do not like being at. Pushing to go harder, faster doesn’t always work. And it’s not working now.
Everything has its own pace and time. Realise that. Let things, people, events, tasks and ambitions flow around you in their own natural way. Accept folk as they are. Extend the timescale you wanted something done by. Don’t enforce false deadlines that don’t really matter. You have time. Let things unfold in their own time.
Tarot card for Gemini forCancer season: Ace of Wands
Meaning: The greatest cause of burnout for Gemini folk is boredom. You can literally go half mad through inactivity, stalemates, and dead ends. You need stimulus… of the right kind!
This Cancer season, activate a wholesome hobby, pastime, class, friendship or lifestyle ritual that feels inspiring and authentically ‘you’. Maybe this is a childhood thing you reinvent, or a new trend in town, or a return to what you once loved doing but ran out of time/money/inclination. Do something fresh, uplifting and fun. It will boost your mood and recharge your spirits.
Look out for signs from the Universe (Picture: Getty/Metro)
Tarot card for Cancer for Cancer season: Three of Wands
Meaning: As you step into your sign’s season, you feel fantastic, in control, and like you know were you’re heading. You already put a great deal of effort into your own self care and fulfilment. The Three of Wands is a wonderful blessing that the cosmic forces are swirling and aligning around you.
This will manifest as many signs and omens nudging you towards the gifts, rewards and surprises the cosmos has lined up for your birthday phase! Follow the signs. Notice de ja vu, vivid dreams, coincidences and serendipitous comments, visions or conversations. Literal cosmic energy is propelling you this Cancer season, tune in and flow.
Meaning: You have been worrying about what other folk think or are saying about you, and it’s seeped into your psyche, your selfhood, your confidence levels. But other people’s opinions is not your reality, nor is it your responsibility.
Take this heavy load off your shoulders. Simply refuse to let your mind wander into assumption or projection. Distract yourself when those imagining start up. Play music, phone a friend, flick on a movie, make a meal, go walking. You are fabulous and fierce, beloved and admired. Don’t be your own worst enemy to yourself.
Unleash your inner child this Cancer season (Picture: Getty/Metro)
Tarot card for Virgo for Cancer season: Page of Wands
Meaning: Cancer season often brings a great deal of nostalgia, not only because of the mothering energy it drives but the fact it heralds the start of summer, which we all build fond memories of over the years. Be playful, be youthful, be silly. Heal your burnouts and strains by letting go of responsibility in short bursts and just being playful.
Join a team, play a sport, buy jigsaws or childhood books or games you once loved, reunite with school friends, visit places and shops or cafes that once captured your imagination. Returning to a childhood self’s realm can be restorative and healing. Enjoy this step out of ‘adulting’ and return to a simpler time this Cancer season.
Be proud of how far you’ve come (Picture: Getty/Metro)
Tarot card for Libra for Cancer season: Strength
Meaning: While Cancer folk always celebrate their friends’ successes wholly and deeply, the Strength card emerges because the cosmos wants you to celebrate yourself this Cancer season. Take a pause to reflect on your progress in life this last few years — what you’ve done, overcome, made happen, fought against, achieved, and learned.
Perhaps the most important thing is what you’ve learned. Medals aren’t handed out for living life… but wisdom is a prize, and one that no one can take away from you. Write down your life lessons and values. Toast and treat yourself for having made such wonderful progress. You’re doing great.
All give and no take makes Scorpio understandably angry (Picture: Getty/Metro)
Tarot card for Scorpio for Cancer season: Knight of Coins
Meaning: You have a big engine and you’re mentally robust — but you’re not invincible. Your burnouts, rare though they are, come when your efforts are not rewarded, when you get trapped in draining or one-way-street dynamics and roles. You expect and deserve recognition and returns for your hard work. So hen it’s not forthcoming, you can spiral into resentment, frustration and even rage, which is draining.
Notice where things are looking a bit one-sided or unrewarding and adjust your efforts. Withdraw or scale back. Protect your interests, take steps to set boundaries. This will side-step any further issues.
If you can strike a balance, why not? (Picture: Getty/Metro)
Tarot card for Sagittarius for Cancer season: The Sun
Meaning: What burnout? Sagittarius, you thrive on activity, action and even overwhelm. It feels natural for you to be overburdened, it’s the ‘edge’ you like living on. So, enjoy it. There are no rules here.
Live your life as you see fit, and if you like the feeling of sailing close to the edges of physical and mental fatigue to fit everything in, then do. We are long time dead, right? The Sun blesses your Cancer season with romance, success, travel, good times, and prosperity. It’s a time to shine, bloom and blossom. Get out there and live large!
Small jobs can really mount up if you don’t tackle them (Picture: Getty/Metro)
Tarot card for Capricorn for Cancer season: Page of Coins
Meaning: Cancer is your opposite sign, so they’re very attractive to you. In fact, some call you pair ‘the mother and father of the zodiac’ so this season feels like home. Use this energy to tick off little tasks and projects in and around your foundations, home and work, that need attention and will feel so good to get ticked off.
Nothing expensive, onerous or life changing… just the little bits and bobs that mount up and never seem to warrant overtaking the day’s big emergency or priority. Do this favour for yourself and feel clearer and calmer. ‘Adulting’ is actually pretty enjoyable to Capricorn souls!
A little magic goes a long way (Picture: Getty/Metro)
Tarot card for Aquarius for Cancer season: The Magician
Meaning: Cancer folk are incredibly artistic and creative, and this Magician card plants that powerful energy in your realm, so use it well! You are a great intellect and a logical, rational thinker. Cancer adds the splash of imagination and inventiveness to your mental realm, which means you can innovate and create something really special.
Design, draw, write, sing, dance, bake, engineer, invent and sculpt. Bring creative energy to every area of your home, appearance, work life and social circle. Feast on new stimulus and ideas. Try new techniques and skills. You are going to hit upon something magical.
Tarot card for Pisces for Cancer season: King of Cups
Meaning: Ah, the King of all the Water signs, the ultimate emotionally intelligent archetype and the bringer of caring wisdom, kind truths, and hopeful comfort — the King of Cups. He is your archetype and a good omen that Cancer season will heal and restore you fully, in ways you perhaps don’t yet realise you’ve become fatigued by.
Let life bring you hope, truth and comfort. Let folk take care of you. Be good to yourself. Don’t engage in things you know bring you down. Seek out the things that inspire you. Live well, live using all of the life lessons you’ve accrued and you will feel fantastic! You already know how to do this.
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Paraguay’s Miguel Almiron became the first player to be shown a red card for covering his mouth while speaking to an opponent during his side’s World Cup group match against Turkey in San Francisco.
Almiron, 32, obscured his mouth with his hand while speaking to Turkey’s Mert Muldur, who immediately informed an official standing next to him.
Following a check by the video assistant referee (VAR), referee Ivan Barton from El Salvador announced to the crowd that he was sending off the former Newcastle United winger.
The incident occurred just before half-time with Paraguay leading 1-0.
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Commentating for BBC Radio 5 Live, former Republic of Ireland striker Clinton Morrison said: “If you know the rules, you shouldn’t do it. You’ve got to credit the referee and the VAR for making that decision.
“Not everyone would agree with it, but if those are the rules, you’ve got to stick by the rules.”
Here’s a deep dive into the life of Keely Hodgkinson ahead of the Olympic champion aiming to add another gold medal to her ever-growing list of honours
Keely Hodgkinson aims to become the woman to beat in the 400m event at the UK Athletics Championship.
The reigning Olympic champion in the 800m is set to compete at her favoured distance but admitted testing herself at 400m is an exciting prospect. She said: “The 400m, for me, is a bit of fun as well as something different. I’ve really thrown myself in the deep end and I’m looking forward to challenging myself in that environment.
“I’ve always considered myself a 400-800-type athlete. I don’t think I’ve shown all my potential in the and I got a bit of a glimpse of what I could do at the Indoor Championships, so I’m really excited to bring that outdoors. I’m still very much learning the event. I am still not quite sure how to bring it.”
Embracing the challenge of winning in two events, Wales Online takes a closer look at Hodgkinson’s life away from the track.
“He lived in Texas for a bit, then in Italy, then London. There was always a distance and, because I do what I do and put that first, we could go weeks, months and not see each other,” she told The Times in October 2024. “I’m not really interested in dating right now. I’ve never been on the apps. I like meeting people in real life.”
Friendship with Manchester United star
Not only does Fred Longworth High School in Tyldesley boast Hodgkinson as an alumna, but England and Manchester United star Ella Toone too. Despite the footballer being two years older than the runner, the pair struck up a close friendship.
Opening up about their bond in 2022, Hodgkinson said: “We are just two young girls living their dreams. Ella and I went to school together. She was two years older but somehow we ended up getting on really well.
“I was always referred to as the ‘mini Ella’ growing up at school. So we kept in touch from that and she was in Tokyo last year as well. We are just two young girls living their dreams.”
Speaking on the UNTAPPED podcast, Coe praised the humbleness of the 24-year-old, as he said: “What I love about Keely is she is probably the most, forget athletics, she’s probably the most authentic person I currently know.
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“What you see with Keely is what you get. She is very funny, she’s totally driven, but she puts things in perspective. I was up in Manchester not that long ago and I bumped into her one night going into a restaurant.
“I was on my way out. I’d sort of done the early shift and she turned up and it was her birthday. It was a couple of weeks… I mean she’d only just broken the indoor world record.
“She was only literally a few days away from destroying the field and winning her world indoor title and she was just out celebrating her birthday. She’s just completely normal, but she is incredibly well talented.
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“She’s got a great coaching team around her. I’m probably going to lose whatever fan base I’ve got left in the south of England, but she’s absolutely rooted to the north of England and that for me counts for a lot in life.”
Sky Sports, HBO Max, Netflix and Disney+ with Ultimate TV package
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Sky has upgraded its Ultimate TV and Sky Sports bundle to now include HBO Max, Netflix, Disney+, discovery+ and Hayu, as well as 135 channels and full Sky coverage of the Premier League and EFL.
Sky broadcasts more than 1,400 live matches across the Premier League, EFL and more with at least 215 live from the top flight alongside Formula 1, darts and golf.
Developer Rockstar Games confirmed that pre-orders for the game will soon go live and dropped new screenshots, but fans have noticed a few issues with what they’ve seen
In an announcement this week, Rockstar said that pre-orders for GTA 6 will finally go live in a matter of days. Excited gamers will be able to pre-order GTA 6 next week, beginning on Thursday, June 25.
GTA 6 is due for release later this year after 18 months of delays. Having been planned to originally land in May 2025, it’ll now come out on November 19.
New screenshots and the game’s official cover art have been unveiled as part of the pre-order news. However, while many are excited for a fresh look at the game, eagle-eyed fans have spotted the same three problems with new teasers, reports the Express.
One of which is that a screenshot showing off Vice City “looks exactly like GTA V“, the predecessor released 13 years prior to GTA 6’s new launch date. After a Reddit user shared the image from the game’s official site, responses appeared to indicate widespread agreement.
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One Redditor commented: “Could have said it’s GTA 5 and I wouldn’t have questioned it.” Another remarked: “Kinda GTA5 with the same lightings.”
A third Reddit user noted: “Lol looks exactly like V with the ferris wheel and layout.” Another issue spotted by fans relates to that very same ferris wheel.
Members of the r/Gaming subreddit noticed that its reflection was missing from the water below in Vice City. After one user pointed it out, another joking replied: “Delay it again.”
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Another concern united Reddit users, as many demanded more content. One user fumed: “Gameplay. Gameplay. Where’s the damn gameplay.”
Another chimed in: “I don’t think anyone was debating whether the game would look nice or not. Rockstar needs a gameplay trailer or something like that.”
One frustrated fan urged Rockstar to “give us a reason to open our wallets”, adding: “Pre-orders are in a week and I’m expected to drop money on a game that has nothing to show other than some flashy pre-rendered cutscenes that may or may not be in engine.
“What is going on. The name alone will carry it but I am still on the fence.”
Making light and fluffy homemade scones has never been easier – you don’t need to be adding a few common ingredients to bake the perfect scone at home.
Scones are a quintessentially British treat best enjoyed with a generous dollop of good jam and clotted cream. Irresistibly sweet and indulgent, they’re the sort of delight that makes abandoning a diet entirely worthwhile.
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They’re remarkably straightforward to make, meaning you needn’t wait for a formal afternoon tea to indulge. Summer provides the ideal backdrop for a leisurely, decadent afternoon tea, whether you’re relaxing in the cool shade or soaking up the sunshine.
If you’ve been inspired by The Great British Bake Off and fancy having a go at baking, scones are an excellent place to start.
Scone-making is relatively uncomplicated — you simply combine all the ingredients in a single bowl and mix — but if you’d like to streamline the process even further, experts recommend using just three basic ingredients.
Baking enthusiast Georgie, who runs the food blog The Home Cook’s Kitchen, has shared an “easy” recipe for scones that are like “biting into a piece of heaven”.
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She said, “These scones are really easy to make and only require three simple ingredients – lemonade (Sprite), cream and self-raising flour.” For this recipe you needn’t require eggs, sugar or butter.
Georgie emphasised that using self-raising flour is absolutely crucial, as it acts as the raising agent, while the lemonade will render them “light, fluffy and just a little bit sweet”.
By swapping butter for double cream, you’ll achieve a softer, more moist scone. This also reduces the effort involved in preparing your dough, allowing you to bypass the tiresome step of rubbing butter and flour together by hand.
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Lemonade is the secret ingredient that delivers a light texture to your scones. The fizz in the carbonated drink produces bubbles, which get trapped within the dough.
These minuscule air pockets expand while baking, aerating the mixture and prompting the scones to rise. This process eventually delivers that wonderful light and fluffy outcome you’re after.
Alongside using lemonade to achieve supremely fluffy scones, it’s equally crucial not to overwork the dough.
Georgie instructed, “To make the dough come together, you want to ‘cut’ or mix the dough with a knife. This will help you avoid overkneading.”
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Three-ingredient scones recipe
Ingredients
4 1/2 cups of self-raising flour
1 1/4 cups of double cream
1 1/2 cups of lemonade
One tablespoon of milk, for glazing the top of the scones
Method
Begin by preheating your oven to 200C/180C Fan/Gas Mark 6 before sieving flour into a large bowl and incorporating cream and lemonade.
Using a knife, gently “mix” or “cut” the dough until combined. Generously flour a work surface, and with floured hands, tip the dough onto your floured surface.
The dough will be tacky, so it’s advisable to have a well-floured surface and hands when rolling it out.
Should you discover it’s too sticky to handle, return the dough to the bowl and incorporate a little extra flour until it becomes manageable. The dough ought to be sticky, but not so much that you cannot actually work with it.
Form the dough into a rectangle roughly 4cm thick, then dip a wine glass in flour and use it to cut out rounds. Arrange these on a lined baking tray, reshaping the remaining dough and continuing to cut until none is left.
Lightly coat the tops of the scones with a small amount of milk, which will help achieve a golden finish. A gentle brush is all that’s needed.
Pop them in the oven for 25 to 35 minutes until they turn a rich golden brown on top. The scones should have a light, fluffy centre with a delicately browned exterior. Finish by serving with whipped cream and fresh raspberry jam.
It has been an exhilarating opening to the 2026 World Cup, with plenty of goals, drama and entertainment during the first round of group fixtures.
France, Argentina, Germany and England all got off to the perfect start, with convincing wins in their opening games.
From super-sub cameos to a history-making Scotsman, Standard Sport assesses how each Spurs player is faring after the first group games.
Came off the bench in the second half as Austria scored twice late on to secure a 3-1 win over Jordan. Ralf Rangnick’s side are in a strong position to progress into the last 32, but face reigning champions Argentina next.
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Cristian Romero (Argentina)
Instead, England were dominant, producing 11 shots on target en route to a deserved 4-2 win.
Valuable option: Djed Spence came on as a late substitute during England’s win over Croatia in Dallas
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Spence may not have started against Croatia, but his brief cameo off the bench underlined why Thomas Tuchel decided to pick him ahead of more established names.
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Spence’s pace helped stretch a tiring Croatia side, and it was his running that contributed to England’s fourth goal.
Tuchel has clearly defined roles and reasons for each player he has selected, and Spence proved why, despite a difficult domestic season, he was chosen to provide cover for England’s full-backs.
Micky van de Ven (Netherlands)
Van de Ven played the full 90 minutes at left-back and will have been bitterly disappointed with the manner in which Japan equalised for the second time.
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Pape Matar Sarr (Senegal)
Despite having the better of the chances early on, the Lions of Teranga were unable to make their dominance count and were ultimately well beaten by Didier Deschamps’ star-studded side.
Rodrigo Bentancur (Uruguay)
Held to a frustrating 1-1 draw with Saudi Arabia, as Uruguay failed to capitalise on Spain’s slip-up against Cape Verde in Group H.
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Bentancur played the full 90 minutes as Maxi Araujo eventually cancelled out Abdulelah Al-Amri’s opener.
Tough test: Rodrigo Bentancur and Uruguay could only salvage a draw against Saudi Arabia, despite their dominance
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Andy Robertson (Scotland)
Steve Clarke’s side are currently top of Group C and stand a good chance of qualifying for the knockout stages.
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Marcos Senesi (Argentina)
Jan Paul van Hecke (Netherlands)
Van Hecke’s relationship with Van de Ven will only grow over the course of the World Cup, which should be a good thing for Spurs.
A chance encounter today nudges you toward something new. Your curiosity leads the way as you’re ready to accept invitations or speak up in conversations. One small risk brings fresh perspective and connections.
Taurus (April 21st – May 21st)
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What others expect you to do in work and what you think has to be your priority, seem to be at opposite ends, Taurus. Focusing on one area, rather than spreading yourself thin, to create immediate results. Time you’re spending wondering what if, is not worthy of your time and energy.
Gemini (May 22nd – June 21st)
The Sun in your sign highlights new areas of learning and communication. Easier and faster ways to do your job fall at your feet. Mercury enhances intuition in conversations and decisions. Beware committing when you haven’t yet seen all that’s going to be offered your way.
Cancer (June 22nd – July 23rd)
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Recent reflection shows where you’ve been holding back unnecessarily. Acting on what you’ve learned this month strengthens bonds with family and even those who now live on the outer circle of your life. Ex’s only cause trouble if you let them in.
Leo (July 24th – August 23rd)
Venus confidence in creative and social matters. A spontaneous idea or knee jerk reaction, actually brings you both recognition and fun. Let curiosity guide what happens next in love.
Virgo (August 24th – September 23rd)
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Overlooked details require attention, much mental thought and maybe even your money, but addressing things sooner, prevents frustration later. Focus on what you know is right for you and stop changing yourself to suit others. You’ll feel you’re really living life once you do.
Libra (September 24th – October 23rd)
Listening carefully opens doors for better communication within the family.The need to see someone you know others won’t approve of, could see you telling more lies to cover those already told.
Scorpio (October 24th – November 22nd)
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Your energy is steady and determined today, allowing the very tasks you were dreading, to get done thoroughly. Focused effort prevents later problems and this is your chance to shape your life more to your needs, my friend. Contracts and forms you sign now also give you control.
Sagittarius (November 23rd – December 21st)
Sun sextile Pluto highlights hidden opportunities at work or learning. One deliberate action uncovers advantages you may have missed. Secrets others reveal to you today can turn an ordinary situation into a strategic benefit.
Capricorn (December 22nd – January 20th)
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Financial affairs and practical planning benefits from your time and attention today. Even minor adjustments ensure smoother results in the near future. You’re building something special now. Focus on efficiency and avoid unnecessary complications.
Aquarius (January 21st – February 19th)
A conversation or connection which you came upon by chance, reveals something you didn’t anticipate. Listening before reacting ensures smoother outcomes. An outside offer of help improves relationships and opens new possibilities.
Pisces (February 20th – March 20th)
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Reflection on routines and personal priorities helps you decide what really matters. Acting on what you know to be fact, prevents tension later. Even a simple adjustment in daily habits or approach strengthens calm and balance.
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At a time when Labour is polling at 19 per cent, he won 55 per cent of the vote. He beat all the combined forces of the right – Reform, Restore and the Conservatives – although he did so by stealing Reform’s slogan: a vote for me is a vote to get rid of Starmer.
So while this must be seen as a big personal vote for the mayor of Manchester, it must also be seen as a big personal vote against the Prime Minister? For all his achievements in and out of politics, Sir Keir Starmer comes across as mild-mannered, a bit bland and quite ineffectual. On the foreign stage, he has done pretty well – probably the only party leader who would not have gone to war with Donald Trump.
Yet in some quarters, he is absolutely hated, as our letters page shows on an almost daily basis. The vote in Makerfield also shows that.
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So to prevent the infighting that bedevilled the Tories, Mr Starmer’s last act as PM is to find a dignified way to hand power to Mr Burnham.
But before he does that, Mr Burnham has to show he has an agenda to change Britain. Just fluttering his lavish eyebrows will not make the problems Mr Starmer faces go away. Debt, defence spending, cost of living, social care, immigration – what are his answers to any of them?
It is said that one of his closest allies is Energy Secretary Ed Miliband, yet in Aberdeen South, where the Tories made their first by-election gain in Scotland since 1967, his energy policy was massively repudiated. So will Mr Burnham stick with it, or will he change it?
At the moment, the Burnham bubble looks large and attractive, but bubbles without anything in them have a habit of going pop – and then where will that leave Labour and the country?
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