ALEX HALES returns to his home ground on Tuesday desperate to pile on the runs and regain his place as England opener. Hales will bat at No.3 against Australia at Trent Bridge – but he knows he will be dropped as soon as Ben Stokes regains full fitness. So his route into the first-choice World […]
DELE ALLI will be one of England’s main creative forces in Russia, hoping to replicate his Tottenham form once again with captain Harry Kane. While like many footballers, the 22-year-old has an array of clothes, but there is one item that he did not leave home without. Does Alli have ‘lucky’ shinpads? Yes he does. […]
ENGLAND’S World Cup hotel has reportedly been invaded by blood-sucking MOSQUITOES ahead of tonight’s opening game against Tunisia. The fearsome insects, known as Arctic mosquitoes, swarmed the Hilton Garden Hotel in the centre of Volgograd as the Three Lions squad arrived last night. Russian authorities have apparently had to use helicopters to spray insecticide over […]
TOTTENHAM HOTSPUR star Dele Alli continues to hit the headlines on the pitch, but his family have been making noise off of it. The 20-year-old dropped his surname ‘Alli’ from being worn on match shirts, and has reportedly not seen his family in years, having refusing to see them. His mum, dad and sister have […]
JASON Manford’s mum has broken her arm in two places after falling off a bucking bronco. The 37-year-old comedian had thrown a family party for Father’s Day when Sharon ended up getting injured and had to be rushed to hospital. Jason revealed the news in a statement on Twitter alongside an image of his mum […]
ENGLAND have been given a touching good luck message from their bravest young fan. Bradley Lowery – who died of cancer last year – raised thousands for charity while suffering from ill health, but not before Premier League clubs got behind his cause. Good luck @England Bradley salutes you, he is looking down from heaven cheering […]
JESSE LINGARD is in Russia with England at the World Cup. But he has not been joined in Russia by his former girlfriend and Instagram model Jena Frumes. Who is Jena Frumes? The 24-year-old is originally from New Jersey, but moved to Los Angeles to pursue her dreams of becoming an actress. Yet, she also […]
ENGLAND’S new football kit has sparked anger on launch due to its price, but you can find it for cheaper. With the World Cup right around the corner, we scoured the web to find the cheapest place to buy. On Nike’s official online store, the adult home replica shirts cost £64.95, and the junior version […]
AS ever at Royal Ascot, the festival is brimming with hype horses, odds-on favourites and bookies’ bankers. But which of Tuesday’s biggest names are actually banker material, and which are heading for a hiding? Rhododendron, Queen Anne Stakes: Banker or blowout? Harriet Fuller: Dropped back to a mile to narrowly win in the Lockinge last time. […]
LOUIS XIV was the King of France who tyrannically governed his empire from 1643-1715. The extravagant monarch, who vowed to rule with absolute power, is one of the longest serving rulers in history and is now the star of a saucy BBC drama Versailles. Who was King Louis XIV? Louis XIV, who is also known as the […]
SERIES three of the raunchy period drama Versailles has dropped. But who’s in the cast? Here’s a re-cap of all the characters… George Blagden George plays the role of Louis XIV but is perhaps bet known for being Athelstan in Vikings. He began acting age 13 and studied at Guildhall School of Music and Drama. His […]
ENGLAND fans are used to hearing their World Cup songs being played on repeat. There have been some belters in the past, such as We’re on the Ball by Ant and Dec and World Motion by New Order. Do England have a World Cup song? Unfortunately, the Three Lions have not selected an official song […]
DO you know the difference between heroin and heroine? What about desert and dessert? They might sound straightforward, but homophones (words that sound the same but have a different meaning) can be tricky. If it’s not their, they’re and there that’s causing confusion, it’s where, wear and were. Then there’s stationary and stationery. Think you’re […]
SEX and seduction have returned to our TV screens with season three of the BBC drama Versailles. But it’s not just the raunchy scenes that have been grabbing the viewers attention – the theme song has been causing quite a stir among fans. Here’s the lowdown… What is the Versailles theme song? The BBC drama, […]
ENGLAND face their first test of the 2018 World Cup when they take onTunisia in Volgograd. Gareth Southgate will lead the nation into his first major tournament after a consistent qualifying campaign that saw his squad ease into the tournament unbeaten. When is England vs Tunisia? The game will take place on Monday, June 18. […]
ENGLAND take on Tunisia as they look to win their opening World Cup game for the first time since 2006. The Three Lions also met the Eagles of Carthage in the 1998 opener, with Glenn Hoddle’s England running out 2-0 winners in Marseille that day.
AIRPORTS are stressful places… and the security scanners are the worst part of all. Trying to squeeze a week’s worth of toiletries into a tiny plastic bag while an airport official watches over is enough to bring even the most seasoned traveller out in a sweat. But that could all be over this summer – […]
GRENFELL Tower had flammable panels, faulty lifts and exposed gas pipes for a decade before the deadly blaze killed 72. The 24-storey West London block was left with a catalogue of fire safety flaws, after it was refurbished in 2005 and 2012-16. Dr Barbara Lane, a witness at the inquiry into the fire, said work […]
DECLAN Donnelly’s ex-girlfriend Clare Buckfield has reached out to Lisa Armstrong after Ant McPartlin went public with their former PA. The Sun On Sunday exclusively revealed the Geordie TV star was dating Anne-Marie Corbett yesterday. Lisa has been inundated with support from her famous pals and now actress Claire has reached out to her. Claire […]
MARK LAWRENSON has been slated by fans for his commentary during Belgium’s clash with Panama. Furious viewers accused the BBC pundit of “moaning his way through the match” as the action unfolded in Russia. The former Republic of Ireland international was called up by the BBC to commentate during the 2018 World Cup. And his […]
THE Manchester City midfielder has defended himself against claims his new tattoo is “sickening”. But what is the controversy surrounding the 23-year-old, and why did the inking spark such outrage? Here’s what we know so far. What is Raheem Sterling’s new gun tattoo? The midfielder’s new gun tattoo, which depicts a M16 assault rifle pointing down […]
THE World Cup has arrived! Kicking off with hosts Russia hammering Saudi Arabia 5-0 in Moscow, the big tournament is finally here. World Cup 2018 match schedule (all times UK) Fixtures for the 2018 World Cup finals, which started on June 14 and runs until July 15 (all time BST) GROUP STAGE Thursday, June 14: Russia […]
CAPTAIN Harry Kane will lead England into their first group game of the 2018 World Cup against a Tunisian side that could struggle to qualify for the knockout stages. Both sides have had positive warm-ups to the tournament, with Gareth Southgate’s men beating Costa Rica 2-0 last time out. Can I live stream England vs […]
ENGLAND are about to get their 2018 World Cup campaign underway. And although a World Cup win can’t be guaranteed you can bet your last pound ‘Three Lions’ will be sung in pubs up and down the country. What are the Three Lions song lyrics? It’s coming home, it’s coming home, it’s coming, Football’s coming […]
THE Queen’s nephew has applied to become a member of the House of Lords, it emerged today. The Earl of Snowdon – whose mum was Princess Margaret – is trying to be elected as a crossbench peer. The move risks embarrassing Her Majesty – because it could mean Lord Snowdon having to express a view […]