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Tuchel’s appointment raises questions about English coaching, Gary Neville says

The FA's decision to appoint German Thomas Tuchel as head coach of the national team raises serious questions about English coaching, former England defender Gary Neville said. Former Chelsea and…

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Tuchel new England manager

Thomas Tuchel will replace Gareth Southgate as the England's men's team head coach, and has been congratulated on his appointment by Prince William and the prime minister. The former Chelsea,…

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Population in England and Wales rises by most in 75 years

Record immigration caused the population of England and Wales to rise by 610,000 to 60.9 million in mid-2023, the largest annual increase in 75 years, official data showed this week.…

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Single-sex toilets mandatory in new bars, restaurants and offices in England under proposed laws

Single-sex toilets are set to become a legal requirement for all new bars, restaurants, offices and shopping centres under new laws proposed by the government. Self-contained toilets for both sexes…

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Southgate’s plans for England qualifier against Malta disrupted amid players injuries

Coach Gareth Southgate said his plans for the England squad for the European 2024 qualifiers against Malta on Friday and North Macedonia three days later have changed due to the…

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FA to review lighting Wembley arch in Israeli colours after criticism

By Christian Radnedge LONDON, (Reuters) - The Football Association (FA) said it would be reviewing whether to light Wembley's arch in blue and white in solidarity with Israel after receiving…

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Rooney appointed Birmingham City manager

Former Manchester United and England forward Wayne Rooney has been appointed manager of Birmingham City on a three-and-a-half-year contract, the second-tier Championship club said on Wednesday. Former DC United coach Rooney…

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Spain down England to win Women’s World Cup for first time

SYDNEY (Reuters) - Captain Olga Carmona scored the winner in the first half as Spain won the Women's World Cup for the first time by beating England 1-0 in front…

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England and Wales report most company insolvencies since 2009

By David Milliken LONDON (Reuters) - England and Wales saw the most company insolvencies since 2009 during the second quarter of this year, government figures showed this week - a…

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EPA’s Eye In The Sky: Old Trafford, Manchester, England

An aerial view of Old Trafford soccer stadium and the home of Manchester United football club in Manchester, England. Via EPA-EFE/ASH ALLEN

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England crowned Under-21 European champions with win against Spain

(Reuters) -England edged Spain 1-0 in the Under-21 European Championship final on Saturday to lift the trophy for the first time in 39 years thanks to a goal from Curtis…

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Saka treble helps England thrash North Macedonia 7-0 in Euro qualifier

England's Bukayo Saka netted a hat-trick in a 7-0 rout of North Macedonia as they tightened their grip atop Group C in Euro 2024 qualifying on Monday with a fourth…

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England cruise to 4-0 victory in Malta

TA' QALI, Malta (Reuters) - England tightened their grip on Euro 2024 qualifying Group C courtesy of a 4-0 win away to Malta on Friday with Liverpool's Trent Alexander-Arnold shining…

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Liverpool need more improvement, says Klopp after FA Cup exit

Liverpool have improved in the last two weeks but still need to get better, manager Juergen Klopp said after the FA Cup holders were knocked out of the competition by…

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Holders Liverpool held by Wolves, Newcastle crash out in FA Cup

Holders Liverpool were held to a 2-2 home draw by Wolverhampton Wanderers in a breathless FA Cup third round tie at Anfield on Saturday after Newcastle United were dumped out…

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England manager Southgate to stay on until Euro 2024

(Reuters) -England manager Gareth Southgate has decided to stay on and lead the campaign for the 2024 European Championship, the Football Association (FA) said on Sunday. The popular 52-year-old led…

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Giroud header sends France past England into semi-finals

AL KHOR, Qatar (Reuters) - A brilliant Olivier Giroud header 12 minutes from time kept France on course to retain their World Cup title with a 2-1 win over England…

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Elated England turn thoughts to fearsome France

England spent little time celebrating Sunday's 3-0 World Cup win over Senegal before turning their thoughts to an intimidating quarter-final next Saturday against reigning champions France and current tournament top…

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“Ruthless” England surge past Senegal 3-0 to set up France quarter-final

AL KHOR, Qatar (Reuters) -Clinical England overcame a pedestrian start to surge to a comfortable 3-0 victory over Senegal on Sunday as high-quality goals by Jordan Henderson, Harry Kane and…

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England roar into last 16 as Rashford scores twice in 3-0 Wales rout

AL RAYYAN, Qatar (Reuters) -England marched into the last 16 of the World Cup as Group B winners after Marcus Rashford's double and a Phil Foden strike justified their first…

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England suffer reality check in 0-0 draw with U.S

AL KHOR, Qatar (Reuters) -England suffered a sobering reality check as they were outplayed for long periods by a youthful United States side in a tense 0-0 draw in their…

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Southgate lauds England goal feast but wants more focus at the back

England coach Gareth Southgate praised his players for their attacking verve in a 6-2 thrashing of Iranon Monday as they launched their World Cup campaign but warned they had to…

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Coming home? England start World Cup in Qatar by thrashing Iran 6-2

DOHA (Reuters) - England hammered Iran 6-2 on Monday in an emphatic World Cup opener thanks to two goals from Bukayo Saka and strikes by Jude Bellingham and Raheem Sterling,…

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England to take knee, Kane to wear One Love armband against Iran

DOHA (Reuters) - England will take the knee and captain Harry Kane will wear the One Love armband at their opening match of the World Cup against Iran on Monday,…

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England and Wales’s foreign-born population rises by 2.5 million in a decade

LONDON, Nov 2 (Reuters) - The number of people living in England and Wales who were born overseas reached 10 million in 2021, up from 7.5 million a decade earlier,…

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Man City move top, Chelsea and Newcastle continue to rise, Spurs respond

MANCHESTER, Oct 8 (Reuters) - Manchester City continued their imperious home form by easing to a 4-0 win over Southampton while Chelsea and Newcastle United enjoyed comfortable victories and Tottenham…

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‘I see you’: Chastain gives thumbs up to Kelly celebration after Wembley winner

(Reuters) - England's Chloe Kelly channelled Brandi Chastain when she took off her shirt after netting the winner against Germany in the Women's Euros final on Sunday, with the celebration…

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England clinch Women’s Euro with 2-1 extra time win over Germany

LONDON :An extra time strike from forward Chloe Kelly gave England a 2-1 win over Germany in the Women's European Championship final on Sunday to claim their first ever major…

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English FA investigates after flares let off during Community Shield

(Reuters) - England's Football Association (FA) has launched an investigation after flares were let off during Liverpool's 3-1 win over Manchester City in the Community Shield on Saturday. Goals from…

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“Spectacular” Women’s Euro final awaits, says technical expert Fallon

STOCKHOLM (Reuters) - Fans attending the sold-out Women's Euro 2022 final between England and Germany on Sunday will be treated to a clash of flair and organisation as the two…

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Queen Elizabeth’s Jubilee celebrations end with pageant through London

LONDON (Reuters) - Britain's four days of Platinum Jubilee celebrations to mark Queen Elizabeth's 70 years on the throne conclude on Sunday with a pageant through central London, and with…

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UEFA’s Ceferin says Wembley violence must never be repeated

The fan violence that erupted during the European Championship final between England and Italy at Wembley Stadium last year is unacceptable and must never happen again, UEFA President Aleksander Ceferin…

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England won’t play against Russia for the ‘foreseeable future’

England will not play against Russia in any international fixture for the “foreseeable future” out of solidarity with Ukraine, the FA has said. The FA said in a statement that…

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Manchester United’s Van de Beek joins Everton on loan

Manchester United midfielder Donny van de Beek has joined Everton on loan on transfer deadline day, the Premier League clubs said on Monday. Van de Beek, who was signed by…

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Spurs sign midfielders Kulusevski, Bentancur on busy deadline day

Tottenham Hotspur signed midfielders Dejan Kulusevski and Rodrigo Bentancur from Juventus on Monday while three players left the club on loan, as part of manager Antonio Conte's attempts to reshape…

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UK reduces COVID-19 self-isolation to 7 days for most in England

The British government said that from Wednesday it was reducing the COVID-19 self-isolation period to seven days from 10 days for people in England who get a negative result on…

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Kane hits four as England book World Cup place ahead of Poland

Harry Kane scored four goals in England's 10-0 demolition of San Marino on Monday as Gareth Southgate's side made official their place in next year's World Cup finals in Qatar. In truth England needed only a point against…

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Wallabies fired up to face England, says Hooper

Defeat to Scotland brought Australia's five-game winning streak to an end but captain Michael Hooper says the setback has only fired up the Wallabies as they prepare to face England…

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Southgate to discuss England contract in next few weeks

England manager Gareth Southgate said he will speak to the Football Association about his contract in the next few weeks as his immediate focus is helping the team reach the 2022 World…

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British policeman jailed for life for murder and rape of Sarah Everard

LONDON (Reuters) - A police officer was jailed for life on Thursday for abducting marketing executive Sarah Everard on a London street as she walked home then raping and murdering…

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Brexit threats not helpful in solving N.Ireland problems, says EU

LONDON, Sept 26 (Reuters) - The European Union warned Britain on Sunday that triggering a safeguard clause in its Brexit deal governing trade with Northern Ireland was "not helpful" and…

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British food industry demands government action over CO2 shortage

LONDON, Sept 18 (Reuters) - Britain's food industry called on the government to subsidise carbon dioxide (CO2) production during a spike in gas prices or risk the collapse of the…

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Southgate open-minded about FIFA’s biennial World Cup proposal

England manager Gareth Southgate said he is open-minded about FIFA's proposals to hold the World Cup every two years, though he thought the tournament may lose some of its appeal if it moves…

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UK records 207 new COVID-19 deaths, highest since March

LONDON, Sept 1 (Reuters) - Britain on Wednesday recorded 207 new deaths within 28 days of a positive COVID-19 test, marking the highest toll since March 9, likely reflecting delays…

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England to ban single-use plastic cutlery

The government has announced plans to ban single-use plastic cutlery, plates and polystyrene cups in England as part of what it calls a "war on plastic". Ministers said the move…

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Premier League talking points

LONDON (Reuters) - Talking points from the Premier League weekend: DOMINANT LUKAKU FITS RIGHT IN Chelsea fans left Arsenal's Emirates Stadium chanting the name of Romelu Lukaku after the club's…

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Jacobs left smiling as media focus turns to British doping case

ROME (Reuters) - Italy’s double Olympic champion Lamont Marcell Jacobs said it made him smile to see the British media switch focus to a doping case in their own country,…

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England’s COVID-19 prevalence rises but increase may be slowing, ONS says

The prevalence of COVID-19 infections in England is estimated to have risen to 1 in 65 people in the week to July 24, Britain's Office for National Statistics (ONS) said…

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UPDATED: England scraps quarantine for fully vaccinated U.S., EU arrivals

England will allow fully vaccinated visitors from the European Union and United States to arrive without quarantine from next week, the transport minister said on Wednesday, in a huge and…

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Health service staff in England to get 3% pay rise

LONDON, July 21 (Reuters) - Staff in England's National Health Service (NHS), who have been in the frontlines of the battle against the coronavirus pandemic, will receive a 3% pay…

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England may have to reimpose Covid rules in August, scientists warn

Face masks and other Covid restrictions could be reintroduced in England in as little as three weeks if hospital admissions rise above anticipated levels, scientists advising the government have warned.…

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We discussed ousting Johnson, ex-adviser to UK prime minister says

LONDON (Reuters) - The former top adviser to British Prime Minister Boris Johnson said he discussed the possibility of toppling Johnson shortly after an election triumph in 2019 because Brexit…

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UK records 46,558 Covid cases and 96 deaths, the highest number since March

LONDON (Reuters) - Britain has reported 46,558 new cases of COVID-19, government data showed on Tuesday, meaning the rise in cases between July 14 and July 20 stood at 40.7%…

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60% of people being admitted to UK hospitals had two COVID jabs – adviser

LONDON, July 19 (Reuters) - Britain's Chief Scientific Adviser Patrick Vallance said on Monday that 60% of people being admitted to hospital with COVID-19 have had two doses of vaccine.…

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Balearics set to go back on UK’s amber list

Evening Standard - Ibiza, Mallorca and Menorca could be at risk of going back on the amber list, just weeks before schools close for the summer holidays. The Balearic Islands have…

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UEFA investigating Wembley clashes, charge England FA after Euro final

(Reuters) -UEFA have opened disciplinary proceedings and charged England's Football Association (FA) for disturbances during Sunday's Euro 2020 final against Italy at Wembley, Europe's soccer governing body said on Tuesday.…

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Delta variant behind all COVID-19 cases in Portugal’s Lisbon, Algarve

LISBON (Reuters) - All COVID-19 cases in the Lisbon area and the popular southern Algarve region are of the more contagious Delta variant, data showed on Tuesday, as Portuguese authorities…

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