The way England’s run at this World Cup ended was desperately disappointing, but there are still plenty of positives for them to take away from the tournament.

I’ve co-commentated on all of their games and my most memorable moment has to be their epic win over Mexico at the Azteca Stadium in the last 16. It was the best game of the tournament, at the best stadium and with the best atmosphere.

I don’t think I’ve ever witnessed togetherness or team spirit like that before, either. That’s why I described it as the best team performance I’ve seen from any England side in my lifetime, particularly away from home. It made me think anything was possible from this team.

Overall, the players can be very proud of all their efforts because they got through lots of tough situations. When they did fall short, it was not for the want of trying either.

What next from England? Well, Tuchel is going to lead pretty much the same group of players into next year’s Euro qualifiers – but I’d expect three or four changes to his next squad, because this one lacked balance and it was not the one I would have chosen.

One area of concern is the centre-forward position because Harry Kane turns 33 in a couple of weeks and I would ask where are our strikers who are screaming to replace him.

But, overall, I don’t look at the players Tuchel has available and think they are far away from what we will need.

Whatever happens in Saturday’s third-place play-off – which is a nonsense by the way – England will end this World Cup the same way they seem to finish every major tournament.

By that, I mean they will look back with frustration, and look ahead with the same hope that things will be different next time.

Tuchel should believe it too, because so much of Euro 2028 will be played on home soil and we saw how close we went when we last hosted matches in 2021, reaching the final – like we did two years ago.

There I go again, though, dreaming of glory. That won’t change until we finally get over the line – and all we really know for certain is we will be back to try again.

Alan Shearer was speaking to BBC Sport’s Chris Bevan

Residents in two postcode areas around the borough are celebrating after landing cash prizes in the People’s Postcode Lottery.

Players on Stoneyside Grove in Walkden and Chorley New Road in Lostock have each won £1,000 after their postcodes were announced as daily prize winners.

Today’s draw, on 17 July, awarded cash prizes to players based on the postcode linked to their subscription, with daily draws taking place across the UK.

Winners in BL6 4BA and M28 3PD received the prize individually, meaning every ticket registered within the winning postcode is eligible for the £1,000 award.

The surprise windfall has brought a welcome boost for local players, who join thousands of winners across the country sharing prizes throughout the year.

As well as rewarding players, the lottery raises funds for a range of charities and community organisations across Britain.

The winning postcodes were announced as part of the lottery’s latest daily prize draw, with each successful player receiving £1,000.

Raven Adams died in the incident on Thursday, July 16, in the York Street area of Belfast

A man has been charged to court after a fatal crash in North Belfast.

Raven Adams, originally from the Tipperary area of the Republic of Ireland, was pronounced dead at the scene of the collision in the York Street area. A 22-year-old man was also seriously injured as a result of the crash.

Police received a report at 2:40am on Thursday, July 16, regarding the single vehicle collision involving two pedestrians.

In an update on Friday morning, police said a man has been charged to court after the fatal crash. A PSNI spokesperson said: “Detectives from the Police Service of Northern Ireland’s Collision Investigation Unit investigating a fatal collision in the York Street area of north Belfast on Thursday, 16th July have charged a man to court.

“The 22-year-old has been charged with causing death by dangerous driving, causing grievous bodily injury by dangerous driving and other driving-related offences.

“The man is due to appear before Belfast Magistrates’ Court this morning, Friday 17th July. As is usual procedure, all charges will be reviewed by the Public Prosecution Service.”

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A funeral notice from William Pressdee Funeralcare on Friday, on behalf of Tyler’s family, said she would be remembered as “a warm, generous artist whose music touched generations and continues to fill dance floors and karaoke booths around the world”.

It described her as a dear sister of Marlene, Angela, Avis, Paul and the late Pauline and Lynn, much loved sister-in-law of Paul and Angela, Michael and Winnie, Gwyn, Jan, Teresa, Margaret and the late Billy, and a “devoted and wonderful Aunty Gaynor” to all her nieces, nephews and great nieces and nephews.

The notice requested “family flowers only” at the funeral, but said anyone who wished to could make a donation in her memory to two charities where Tyler was a patron – Noah’s Ark Children’s Hospital for Wales and Cerebral Palsy Cymru.

“Her legacy lives on in the timeless songs that made her a legend,” it said.

The North Pennines National Landscape Partnership has criticised the lack of information provided so far by Fred. Olsen Renewables, which is drawing up plans for 23 turbines, each more than 200 metres high, on moorland between Arkengarthdale and Teesdale.

In its response to the developer’s scoping report, which asks what information on environmental impact should be included with a future planning application, the partnership likens the lack of details on how the scheme will be connected to the national grid and on roads which will be built on the moorland as “asking someone to house a dangerous animal without explaining the cage in which it will be kept”.

The organisation adds: “The material published thus far specifically states that there are no clear plans for how the electricity generated would be transferred to the grid.

“There would be a likely significant local impact in this and to not present plans for it as part of the scoping opinion means that the developer is asking for comment on what amounts to only part of the scheme.”

The partnership adds: “On-site, the report talks about ‘tracks’ — please refer to these structures as roads, rather than tracks — it is disingenuous to do otherwise.

“Considering the impact of similar-sized development in open moorland elsewhere, we can expect between 22km and 28km of internal
roads.

“Whilst we know the precise figure cannot be given, it is important that a realistic figure be provided early in the next phase including: total permanent track length, length of floating roads over peat, length of cut-and-fill roads and total area of permanent hardstanding.

“Only then will you be able to understand long-term impacts on landscape, hydrology and habitats associated with the internal road layout.”

The partnership also criticises the developer’s claim that the cumulative effects of the scheme would be “minimal at worst”, which it says “completely ignores the cumulative impact of wind farms along the A68 corridor”.

It adds: The additional impact of the proposed development would make it, and the current wind farms, both visible from some key locations, clearly adding to the erosion of the special quality of relative remoteness, wildness and tranquillity in those places.

“There needs to be deeper engagement on this, as the issues are not currently adequately considered.”

Fred. Olsen says it welcomes the feedback received through the scoping process.

A spokesperson added: “We will continue to work closely with the North Pennines National Landscape Partnership to ensure environmental effects, including landscape, peat, ecology and cultural heritage, are assessed thoroughly and robustly.”

Arsenal have already been busy in the transfer market, with both incoming and outgoing deals having been completed and Mikel Arteta is now aiming to add to the Gunners’ youth ranks again

Arsenal are showing ‘strong interest’ in a deal for Cardiff City youngster Axel Donczew in what could be another eye-catching swoop.

The Gunners have already been active in the market this summer, with a series of deals having been completed. Piero Hincapie has been signed on a permanent deal following his loan spell, while Ilian Meslier has added to the North Londoners’ goalkeeping ranks.

On the outgoing front, Leandro Trossard has departed for Besiktas, with Jakub Kiwior having joined Porto on a permanent deal.

Arsenal could rubber-stamp another significant move over the coming days, with a deal having been agreed for Club Brugge’s Christos Tzolis. But it now appears that the Gunners are also keen to add to their youth ranks, too.

As per The Telegraph, Arsenal have strong interest in Cardiff midfielder Donczew, who broke the Welsh club’s record of their youngest-ever player last season after making his debut at 15 years and 234 days.

Speaking at the time, Cardiff boss Brian Barry-Murphy said: “I think it’s probably a bit surreal for them in this moment, but you can see from their families it’s an extraordinarily powerful occasion for them.

“It’s an insight into what we want this club to become – exceptionally talented players from the city representing their home club. Those two have really earned their place in this squad irrespective of how many players we had away or not available. We have the highest hopes for them the future.”

He added: “For Axel to come on and show real signs of what we’ve seen in training at such a young age. We see them very much inside.

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“We finished the game with Troy Perrett, who’s never played wide, on one side, and Axel on the other side. He’s very much a central player who can play inside in attacking midfield areas.”

Should Arsenal complete a deal, Donczew would go into the Gunners’ academy set-up, with the potential for first-team exposure in the future. The North London side have already moved for a number of promising young players over the past few years.

They sealed a notable double deal for Ecuadorian brothers Edwin and Holger Quintero from Independiente del Valle last season, the pair set to formalise their move to the Emirates when they turn 18 in August 2027. Arsenal were also interested in a deal for Jeremy Monga from Leicester City, only to be beaten to his signature by Premier League rivals Manchester City.

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Australia summoned Laos’s ambassador to Canberra on Friday after saying it was “deeply frustrated and bitterly disappointed” that authorities in the Southeast Asian nation were not pursuing the most serious charges over the 2024 deaths of its citizens from contaminated alcohol.

Backpackers Holly Bowles and Bianca Jones, both 19, died after drinking contaminated liquor in the Lao town of Vang Vieng. The teenagers from Melbourne reportedly had “free shots” of what they thought was locally made vodka and soon fell sick. They were taken to a hospital in neighbouring Thailand, but succumbed.

An investigation subsequently found the liquor was contaminated with methanol, a toxic alcohol used as a industrial solvent, pesticide, and alternative fuel source.

The liquor, served at the Nana Backpackers Hostel, north of the Loa capital Vientiane, also killed an American man, a British woman, and two Danish women.

Australian foreign minister Penny Wong said that her government was “deeply frustrated and bitterly disappointed”.

“We’ve consistently made clear our expectations ​that charges should reflect the gravity of the tragedy that ​claimed the lives of Holly and Bianca in November 2024,” she Ms Wong said, adding that she would raise Australia’s concerns directly with her Lao counterpart at an Asean meeting in Manila next week.

The embassy of Laos in Canberra did not immediately comment on the summoning of the ambassador.

Authorities in Loas could charge the people allegedly responsible for the incident with two offences collectively carrying up to one year in jail ​and a fine, the A​BC quoted unnamed sources as saying on Friday.

Relatives of the two Australian victims came down heavily on Lao authorities for not adequately charging the accused people.

Jones’s father, Mark Jones, said that, according to information received by the families, the punishment that the accused were expected to face if convicted was up to a year in prison and a modest fine.

He described such a resolution as “unacceptable”.

“It’s like their lives didn’t even matter,” Jones’s mother, Michelle Jones, said. “We’re just really appalled by it all. You know, they were just going over to have a bit of fun, and just doing the rite of passage that every, you know, child or teenager does. So for that outcome, it was just devastating.”

Shaun Bowles, the father of the second victim, described the anticipated legal development in Laos as “mind-boggling”. Not least because, he pointed out, Laos was “a popular tourist destination for a lot of travellers, a lot of young Australian travellers and young people from around the world”.

He said he expected potential visitors to Laos to reconsider going “because they’ve demonstrated the way that they act, and as I say, the value that they put on tourists’ lives over there and the way they’ve tried to cover this up”.

The law states what you can and cannot do — and how to avoid a costly dispute.

Even if you’re lucky enough to have the most fantastic neighbours imaginable, there’s still every likelihood that a disagreement will crop up at some point. One of the most common sources of tension between neighbours is trees.

More than half of Brits have fallen out with their neighbours over trees, with 30% citing overhanging branches as the primary issue, according to a survey by Saga Home Insurance.

If you’re dealing with any of these issues, the firm’s head of home insurance, Anna Thunstrom, has set out what your rights are – and how to settle the dispute.

She said: “It can be difficult to know what your rights are as a homeowner or tenant. Illegally cutting down a neighbour’s tree could cost homeowners far more than they expect – from fines of up to £20,000 for protected trees, to civil compensation claims, legal fees, and replacement costs that can run into the thousands.

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“In the most serious cases, unlawful tree removal can even result in criminal charges.” The survey also revealed that 28% of respondents reported problems with leaves blowing or falling into their garden, while 15% have experienced difficulties with a neighbour’s tree roots.

Just over one in 10 people indicated that their own trees had been damaged by a neighbour.

What can you do legally?

If your neighbour’s trees are affecting your property, such as blocking natural light to your home, there is unfortunately very little you can legally do.

Anna said: “In these situations, it’s best to speak to your neighbour directly and attempt to come to a reasonable solution or compromise. Going into these situations with kindness can make a world of difference and make your neighbour more receptive to helping you out.”

She said: “If an agreement cannot be reached, you can ask your local council to help you find a mediator for conversations. However, you may need to pay the mediator for their time,” reports Wales Online.

How to solve the problem

One thing you must never do is enter your neighbour’s property to sort the problem yourself — this can quickly lead to criminal charges. That said, if your neighbour’s tree branches are overhanging your boundary, you are entirely within your rights to prune them.

Anna said: “If overhanging branches from your neighbour’s trees are blocking sunlight or causing issues in your garden, the law allows you to cut these branches at the point where they cross the boundary line into your property, provided you don’t trespass onto your neighbour’s land to access them.”

She said: “However, before doing this, you should speak to your neighbour and see if you can come to an agreement.

“If you do cut down the branches, don’t throw them away – because according to the law, the branches on your side of the property still belong to the tree’s owner. It’s your responsibility to dispose of any branches you cut, but make sure to check with the owner before you dispose of them.

She said: “The same rules for tree branches also apply to roots. If a neighbour’s roots are causing issues for you in your garden, the law allows you to cut the root up to the property line.”

Two young farm workers have been hailed as heroes after they put their lives and machinery at risk to stop a wildfire spreading to a housing estate.

Jay Loft, 22, and Cameron Bartram, 19, reacted quickly when a blaze spread over 750 yards across wheat fields in the Woodthorpe area of York on Sunday afternoon.

The duo had been working at a nearby site when they were called about the fire – and with landowner Russell Wagstaff 45 minutes away, they sprang into action.

As the blaze headed towards homes, Mr Loft and Mr Bartram jumped into tractors and disced the fields to create a firebreak until the emergency services arrived.

Dramatic video recorded from the tractors showed the fire just yards away from the machinery as huge plumes of smoke resulted in near-zero visibility on local roads.

North Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service eventually brought the flames under control, but the suspected arson attack caused an estimated £30,000 of damage to crops.

Two girls aged 15 and 17, both from the local area, were arrested on suspicion of arson by North Yorkshire Police soon afterwards and an investigation continues.

Detectives said a further eight fires were reported across the area last weekend, with six of these being treated as deliberate.

Cameron Bartram (left) and Jay Loft (right) helped to stop the potentially devastating fire 

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The farm workers disced the fields to create a firebreak until the emergency services arrived 

As the blaze headed towards homes, the workers jumped into tractors and disced the fields

Mr Bartram said the fire was ‘spreading really quick’ when he arrived, telling the BBC: ‘I was just glad I was nearby and could get there to help a neighbouring farmer.’

‘If it happened to us I’d like to think that a neighbouring farmer would be here to help us. It was horrible really. And for the farmer as well, just a massive loss. It’s just that dry at the minute, everything can catch alight like no problem at all.’

Mr Wagstaff, of Wagstaff Farm in Sutton-on-the-Forest, has since been clearing up the remains of the fire with his combine harvester.

He told the York Press: ‘Jay contacted us as we saw the smoke from home and we’re so grateful for his quick thinking. We contacted John Sykes and Steven Beckett – both local farmers – who helped and also sent a water bowser to the fields.

‘It was a great effort from the farming community, bringing everybody together, especially as times are tough at the moment and prices are not good.

‘As I was making my way there on Sunday the hope was that everyone was safe and that the fire was not spreading to homes. It would be nice to have an apology from whoever did this.’

Meanwhile Luke Charters, MP for York Outer, has praised Mr Loft and Mr Bartram for their quick thinking and invited them to Parliament.

He said: ‘People are often far too quick to write off the younger generation, but Cameron and Jay have shown the exact opposite.

‘They’re two Yorkshire lads who didn’t stand around waiting for someone else to sort it. They rolled up their sleeves and stepped up when their community needed them the most.

The tractor can be seen attempted to make a firebreak to stop the blaze speading to homes

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The fire was just yards away from the machinery as huge plumes of smoke billowed into the air

The farm workers had been at a nearby site when they were called about the fire on Sunday

Huge plumes of smoke resulted in near-zero visibility on local roads during Sunday’s blaze

‘Their quick thinking helped stop the fire spreading towards people’s homes, and our city owes them a huge thank you.’

Mr Charters posted a letter of thanks to the duo, along with ‘a couple of beers’ to say thanks.

Neighbourhood Policing Sergeant Ben Ambler, of North Yorkshire Police, said: ‘Arson is a serious offence that puts lives at risk and, in this case, has caused significant damage to a local farmer’s crops.

‘Two local teenagers were swiftly arrested in connection with the suspected arson in Acomb yesterday, and our investigation is progressing at pace.

‘We have a problem-solving plan in place to address this issue and will continue our joint work with partners to educate young people about the dangers and consequences of fires as we head into the summer school holidays.’

North Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service station manager Nick Allenby said: ‘Fire spreads quickly and can be unpredictable. A fire can endanger lives no matter what size it is.

‘Even a small fire can spread quickly and divert crews away from life‑threatening emergencies.

‘By working with partners, including North Yorkshire Police, we aim to educate children and young adults about the dangers of fire and help them understand the wider consequences of their actions before someone is seriously harmed.

‘We are appealing to anyone with parental responsibilities to explain the hazards, risks and potentially devastating consequences of setting fires especially ahead of the summer holidays.’

Parts of Scotland are at very high risk of wildfire over the next few days.

The SFRS, in conjunction with the Scottish Wildfire Forum, has issued wildfire warnings for the central Highlands, southern and eastern Scotland.

The alert, warning of a very high risk of wildfire, came into force on Wednesday and lasts until Monday.

It follows days of hot and dry weather in many parts of the country.

SFRS wildfire tactical adviser Kevin Dingwall urged the public to take “simple steps” to prevent fires from starting.

He said: “Hot, dry conditions increase the risk of wildfire across Scotland. Even if a warning is not in place where you live, we ask everyone to stay vigilant.

“Wildfires can destroy property, landscapes and wildlife. That’s why it’s so important that everyone takes extra care during these conditions.”

Earlier this week the Met Office released a report on the UK’s climate, which said that weather once considered extreme was becoming the “new normal”.

Scientists say that the country’s climate is “on the move” as northern areas of Britain now see warmer temperatures that used to only affect southern England.

If you see a large outdoor fire, call 999 immediately. Give the location and any other relevant information so fire crews can respond quickly.