Indian spinner Yuzvendra Chahal on Saturday said that he was not expecting a call-up for the England tour, however, he felt that his name might be added as some of the spinners were injured.&nbsp;

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“This time I wasn’t expecting a call-up. But yes, when England toured India and some of our spinners were injured, I felt somewhere that my name might&nbsp;pop up,” Chahal told Sports Tak.

“You see Axar came in and did well. Ashwin, Jadeja and Kuldeep are already there, so you feel that 3-4 players are already in the reckoning and it will be difficult for you to get a chance. Especially when they are performing so well. Ashwin bhaiyya completed 400 Test wickets and Jaddu Pa has over 250 wickets. Looking at them you feel that you have to improve more to get a chance,” Chahal admitted.

“Obviously, you want to wear the whites. If someone calls you a Test player, there is no bigger compliment. In the last 3-4 years, I have picked 50 wickets in the ten first-class matches, out of which two are India A games,” Chahal revealed.

Chahal is set to travel to Sri Lanka for a limited-over series under coach Rahul Dravid. Yuzvendra Chahal made his debut for Team India after leaving a mark in the Indian Premier League. His partnership with Kuldeep Yadav was the most lethal. However, there has been a drop in his form after the 2019 World Cup. Chahal has played 17 T20Is and has picked up 17 wickets, with a bad economy rate of 9.13. In ODIs, Chahal has 8 wickets in five matches.&nbsp;

Indian spinner Yuzvendra Chahal on Saturday said that he was not expecting a call-up for the England tour, however, he felt that his name might be added as some of the spinners were injured.

Indian spinner Yuzvendra Chahal on Saturday said that he was not expecting a call-up for the England tour, however, he felt that his name might be added as some of the spinners were injured. ALSO READ: 'WTC final is like a World Cup final for me': Umesh Yadav “This time I wasn’t expecting a call-up. But yes, when England toured India and some of our spinners were injured, I felt somewhere that my name might pop up,” Chahal told Sports Tak. “You see Axar came in and did well. Ashwin, Jadeja and Kuldeep are already there, so you feel that 3-4 players are already in the reckoning and it will be difficult for you to get a chance. Especially when they are performing so well. Ashwin bhaiyya completed 400 Test wickets and Jaddu Pa has over 250 wickets. Looking at them you feel that you have to improve more to get a chance,” Chahal admitted. “Obviously, you want to wear the whites. If someone calls you a Test player, there is no bigger compliment. In the last 3-4 years, I have picked 50 wickets in the ten first-class matches, out of which two are India A games,” Chahal revealed. Chahal is set to travel to Sri Lanka for a limited-over series under coach Rahul Dravid. Yuzvendra Chahal made his debut for Team India after leaving a mark in the Indian Premier League. His partnership with Kuldeep Yadav was the most lethal. However, there has been a drop in his form after the 2019 World Cup. Chahal has played 17 T20Is and has picked up 17 wickets, with a bad economy rate of 9.13. In ODIs, Chahal has 8 wickets in five matches.

Cricket- 'Felt somewhere that my name might pop up': Yuzvendra Chahal on India's squad for England tour

Tottenham Hotspur's European hopes were dealt a huge blow as their final Premier League home game of the season ended in a 2-1 defeat by Aston Villa on Wednesday and striker Harry Kane perhaps waving a farewell to the club's fans.

England captain Kane's uncertain future has left Spurs fans wearing a frown in the past week and their mood was hardly raised as a horrible own goal by Sergio Reguilon and an Ollie Watkins strike earned Villa the win.

Defeat left Tottenham in seventh place with 59 points, the same as Everton, after West Ham United moved to 62 by beating West Bromwich Albion later.

Tottenham now face the ignominious prospect of being in the inaugural version of UEFA's third-tier Europa Conference League next season at best, having reached the Champions League final in 2019.

Defeat at Leicester City in their final game on Sunday could even see them finish as low as ninth and facing the prospect of no European football at all next season.

Kane, who has scored 220 goals from 335 in all competitions for Tottenham, including 22 this season in the Premier League, was a subdued figure on Wednesday and forced only one save from Villa's Emiliano Martinez.

After the final whistle, a glum-looking Kane walked slowly around each side of the pitch on his own, receiving warm applause from fans, a few of whom waved goodbye.

Tottenham's fans had sung "we want Levy out" during the game, aimed at the club's chairman Daniel Levy who admitted in a message to fans in the match programme that the club had "lost sight" of key priorities.

FINAL WHISTLE

They continued anti-Levy chants after the final whistle with fans refusing to leave and some scuffling with stewards as they waited for the players to re-appear for a lap of honour.

Interim manager Ryan Mason, who took over from sacked Jose Mourinho last month, summed up the mood.

"I'm very disappointed. It wasn't how we wanted to finish the season at home in front of our fans," Mason said.

"There are so many emotions in football. Yes a lot has been going on but our aim is to get results on the pitch and unfortunately we didn't do that."

The match proved a microcosm of Tottenham's season in which they led the Premier League standings in December.

When Steven Bergwijn seized on a Villa mistake to unleash a fierce shot into the roof of the net after eight minutes the mood was briefly buoyant among the 10,000 fans back inside the stadium for the first time this year.

But the optimism was an illusion.

After 20 minutes Reguilon was faced with a routine clearance but got in a terrible tangle and sliced spectacularly past his diving keeper Hugo Lloris.

Reguilon's night went from bad to worse when his loose pass after 39 minutes was deflected into the path of Watkins who shrugged off Eric Dier before firing inside the post.

Tottenham's confidence drained away and mistakes by Harry Winks and Dier should have been punished.

The hosts were booed off at halftime and things did not improve after the break. Bergwijn and Kane had chances and Gareth Bale came off the bench for what was probably his Tottenham farewell to try and liven things up.

But Villa spurned numerous chances to increase their lead, substitute Carney Chukwuemeka hitting the post in stoppage time, and as the whistle blew, more boos rang around the huge stadium.

"It's an emotional game. Our fans care. I care, so I've no problem with fans being disappointed," Mason said.

Tottenham Hotspur's European hopes were dealt a huge blow as their final Premier League home game of the season ended in a 2-1 defeat by Aston Villa on Wednesday and striker Harry Kane perhaps waving a farewell to the club's fans.

Tottenham Hotspur's European hopes were dealt a huge blow as their final Premier League home game of the season ended in a 2-1 defeat by Aston Villa on Wednesday and striker Harry Kane perhaps waving a farewell to the club's fans. England captain Kane's uncertain future has left Spurs fans wearing a frown in the past week and their mood was hardly raised as a horrible own goal by Sergio Reguilon and an Ollie Watkins strike earned Villa the win. Defeat left Tottenham in seventh place with 59 points, the same as Everton, after West Ham United moved to 62 by beating West Bromwich Albion later. Tottenham now face the ignominious prospect of being in the inaugural version of UEFA's third-tier Europa Conference League next season at best, having reached the Champions League final in 2019. Defeat at Leicester City in their final game on Sunday could even see them finish as low as ninth and facing the prospect of no European football at all next season. Kane, who has scored 220 goals from 335 in all competitions for Tottenham, including 22 this season in the Premier League, was a subdued figure on Wednesday and forced only one save from Villa's Emiliano Martinez. After the final whistle, a glum-looking Kane walked slowly around each side of the pitch on his own, receiving warm applause from fans, a few of whom waved goodbye. Tottenham's fans had sung "we want Levy out" during the game, aimed at the club's chairman Daniel Levy who admitted in a message to fans in the match programme that the club had "lost sight" of key priorities. FINAL WHISTLE They continued anti-Levy chants after the final whistle with fans refusing to leave and some scuffling with stewards as they waited for the players to re-appear for a lap of honour. Interim manager Ryan Mason, who took over from sacked Jose Mourinho last month, summed up the mood. "I'm very disappointed. It wasn't how we wanted to finish the season at home in front of our fans," Mason said. "There are so many emotions in football. Yes a lot has been going on but our aim is to get results on the pitch and unfortunately we didn't do that." The match proved a microcosm of Tottenham's season in which they led the Premier League standings in December. When Steven Bergwijn seized on a Villa mistake to unleash a fierce shot into the roof of the net after eight minutes the mood was briefly buoyant among the 10,000 fans back inside the stadium for the first time this year. But the optimism was an illusion. After 20 minutes Reguilon was faced with a routine clearance but got in a terrible tangle and sliced spectacularly past his diving keeper Hugo Lloris. Reguilon's night went from bad to worse when his loose pass after 39 minutes was deflected into the path of Watkins who shrugged off Eric Dier before firing inside the post. Tottenham's confidence drained away and mistakes by Harry Winks and Dier should have been punished. The hosts were booed off at halftime and things did not improve after the break. Bergwijn and Kane had chances and Gareth Bale came off the bench for what was probably his Tottenham farewell to try and liven things up. But Villa spurned numerous chances to increase their lead, substitute Carney Chukwuemeka hitting the post in stoppage time, and as the whistle blew, more boos rang around the huge stadium. "It's an emotional game. Our fans care. I care, so I've no problem with fans being disappointed," Mason said.

Football: Villa loss deepens Tottenham gloom with Kane future in the balance

The United Kingdom took a step forward towards some form of normalcy as COVID-19 restrictions have been eased across the country. Prime Minister Boris Johnson urged Britons to to remain cautious as the UK continues to monitor rapidly rising cases of the B1.617.2 variant of COVID-19 first identified in India.

COVID-19 restrictions eased in UK, PM Johnson urges Britons to remain cautious

Britain and Nottinghamshire pacer Harry Gurney has announced his choice to retire at 34 years old. Harry Gurney's vocation was tormented by injuries and he was recuperating from a shoulder injury when he declared his choice to hang up his boots.&nbsp;

The left-arm pacer highlighted in 10 ODIs and 2 T20Is for England, getting 11 and three wickets. Harry Gurney tasted more achievement in his homegrown and T20 profession. Aside from winning three one-day three trophies with Nottinghamshire, he was likewise a critical figure in the team's T20 Blast win in 2017.&nbsp;

He has won the Big Bash League with the Melbourne Renegades and the Caribbean Premier League with Barbados Tridents. He additionally addressed Kolkata Knight Riders in the 2019 release where he got seven wickets in eight games. Generally, he completes his vocation with 614 wickets across formats.

The 34-year-old has been powerfully fruitful in various groups and it has a great deal to do with the repertoire and the collection of varieties that this wily pacer conveys up his sleeves.&nbsp;

Harry Gurney's economy in the death has been thrilling, because of his traitorous slow conveyances and destructive yorkers. He was the second-most elevated wicket-taker a year ago Natwest Blast with 22 scalps in only 12 games.

Reporting his retirement, Harry Gurney disclosed to Nottinghamshire's true site that the opportunity had arrived for him to hang up his boots. He was cited by saying:

“After trying to recover from the recent injury to my shoulder, I am truly disappointed to have to end my playing career as a result of it. From the first time I picked up a cricket ball at the age of ten, I was completely obsessed. Cricket has been my life for 24 years and has taken me on an incredible journey that I will cherish forever.”

“Playing for England, in the IPL, and winning eight trophies at home and abroad including the Blast, Big Bash and CPL has exceeded my wildest dreams. I always prepared for leaving cricket and I have discovered a new path in business that gives me the same excitement that I felt when I discovered the game all those years ago."

"That is a path I will now go down with immediate effect, as I have found this injury recovery too much of a mountain to climb," added Gurney. 
The overseer of cricket of Nottinghamshire County Cricket Club, Mick Newell, who carried Harry Gurney to the team, depicted the left-arm seamer as a marvelous match-champion.

"Harry has been a terrific, match-winning, bowler for this club for a number of years. He's carved out a niche in limited-overs competitions in recent times and has been very successful in that at home and abroad. But his record in the First-Class game is something he can be immensely proud of as well.”

Harry Gurney featured in 103 First Class, 93 List A, and 156 T20 games, guaranteeing a sum of 614 wickets with 12 five-wicket-pulls. He likewise addressed England in 12 white-ball games ten ODIs and two T20Is claiming 14 wickets.

Britain and Nottinghamshire pacer Harry Gurney has announced his choice to retire at 34 years old. Harry Gurney's vocation was tormented by injuries and he was recuperating from a shoulder injury when he declared his choice to hang up his boots.

Britain and Nottinghamshire pacer Harry Gurney has announced his choice to retire at 34 years old. Harry Gurney's vocation was tormented by injuries and he was recuperating from a shoulder injury when he declared his choice to hang up his boots. The left-arm pacer highlighted in 10 ODIs and 2 T20Is for England, getting 11 and three wickets. Harry Gurney tasted more achievement in his homegrown and T20 profession. Aside from winning three one-day three trophies with Nottinghamshire, he was likewise a critical figure in the team's T20 Blast win in 2017. He has won the Big Bash League with the Melbourne Renegades and the Caribbean Premier League with Barbados Tridents. He additionally addressed Kolkata Knight Riders in the 2019 release where he got seven wickets in eight games. Generally, he completes his vocation with 614 wickets across formats. The 34-year-old has been powerfully fruitful in various groups and it has a great deal to do with the repertoire and the collection of varieties that this wily pacer conveys up his sleeves. Harry Gurney's economy in the death has been thrilling, because of his traitorous slow conveyances and destructive yorkers. He was the second-most elevated wicket-taker a year ago Natwest Blast with 22 scalps in only 12 games. Reporting his retirement, Harry Gurney disclosed to Nottinghamshire's true site that the opportunity had arrived for him to hang up his boots. He was cited by saying: “After trying to recover from the recent injury to my shoulder, I am truly disappointed to have to end my playing career as a result of it. From the first time I picked up a cricket ball at the age of ten, I was completely obsessed. Cricket has been my life for 24 years and has taken me on an incredible journey that I will cherish forever.” “Playing for England, in the IPL, and winning eight trophies at home and abroad including the Blast, Big Bash and CPL has exceeded my wildest dreams. I always prepared for leaving cricket and I have discovered a new path in business that gives me the same excitement that I felt when I discovered the game all those years ago." "That is a path I will now go down with immediate effect, as I have found this injury recovery too much of a mountain to climb," added Gurney. The overseer of cricket of Nottinghamshire County Cricket Club, Mick Newell, who carried Harry Gurney to the team, depicted the left-arm seamer as a marvelous match-champion. "Harry has been a terrific, match-winning, bowler for this club for a number of years. He's carved out a niche in limited-overs competitions in recent times and has been very successful in that at home and abroad. But his record in the First-Class game is something he can be immensely proud of as well.” Harry Gurney featured in 103 First Class, 93 List A, and 156 T20 games, guaranteeing a sum of 614 wickets with 12 five-wicket-pulls. He likewise addressed England in 12 white-ball games ten ODIs and two T20Is claiming 14 wickets.

Harry Gurney announces retirement from cricket at the age of 34

Zero deaths from COVID-19 have been recorded in England in the latest 24-hour period. It is the first time England has recorded no coronavirus deaths in a single day since 30 July, 2020, after the first wave of the pandemic.

England records zero COVID-19 deaths for first time in 14 months

Daily lateral flow tests could be used as a way to prevent home-isolation in the UK for those who have been in contact with someone tested positive for coronavirus, British media reported. 
 
Currently, these people are required to quarantine at home for 10 days but the measure could be scrapped if a trial in England, which gives daily lateral flow tests to as many as 40,000 people, is successful, Xinhua news agency quoted a Sky News report as saying on Sunday. 
 
"This new pilot could help shift the dial in our favour by offering a viable alternative to self-isolation for people who are contacts of positive Covid&nbsp;cases, and one that would allow people to carry on going to work and living their lives," said Health Secretary Matt Hancock.

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The trial will begin on May 9 and close contacts of people with coronavirus will be contacted by phone and sent seven days of the tests if they decide to participate in the study. 
 
They will have to test themselves every morning for seven days and will be exempt from the home isolation rule every day they test negative, as long as they do not show any symptoms of coronavirus. 
 
Lateral flow tests give results in about 30 minutes but are considered less sensitive than PCR (polymerase chain reaction) tests, whose results usually return in 24 hours or so, according to the BBC. 
 
More than 34.3 million people have been given the first jab of the coronavirus vaccine, according to the latest official figures. 
 
Experts have warned that despite progress in vaccine rollout, the UK is "still not out of the woods" amid concerns over new variants, particularly those first emerged in South Africa, Brazil and India, and the third wave of pandemic on the European continent.

Daily lateral flow tests could be used as a way to prevent home-isolation in the UK for those who have been in contact with someone tested positive for coronavirus, British media reported.

Daily lateral flow tests could be used as a way to prevent home-isolation in the UK for those who have been in contact with someone tested positive for coronavirus, British media reported. Currently, these people are required to quarantine at home for 10 days but the measure could be scrapped if a trial in England, which gives daily lateral flow tests to as many as 40,000 people, is successful, Xinhua news agency quoted a Sky News report as saying on Sunday. "This new pilot could help shift the dial in our favour by offering a viable alternative to self-isolation for people who are contacts of positive Covid cases, and one that would allow people to carry on going to work and living their lives," said Health Secretary Matt Hancock. Also read: UK locals urge government to let them 'hug' as Covid lockdown eases The trial will begin on May 9 and close contacts of people with coronavirus will be contacted by phone and sent seven days of the tests if they decide to participate in the study. They will have to test themselves every morning for seven days and will be exempt from the home isolation rule every day they test negative, as long as they do not show any symptoms of coronavirus. Lateral flow tests give results in about 30 minutes but are considered less sensitive than PCR (polymerase chain reaction) tests, whose results usually return in 24 hours or so, according to the BBC. More than 34.3 million people have been given the first jab of the coronavirus vaccine, according to the latest official figures. Experts have warned that despite progress in vaccine rollout, the UK is "still not out of the woods" amid concerns over new variants, particularly those first emerged in South Africa, Brazil and India, and the third wave of pandemic on the European continent.

UK mulls scrapping quarantine for Covid contacts

National Health Service (NHS) England has included those aged 40 above in the demographic eligible to receive coronavirus vaccine. Text messages will soon be sent to people in this age group to allow them to make arrangements to get themselves vaccinated.

Only those aged 42 and above were eligible for vaccination before this.

Earlier this week, Britain announced that it had ordered 60 million more doses of Pfizer coronavirus vaccine. The vaccines have been ordered for a booster programme to be carried out in coming months.

"We have been working on a programme of booster shots... for over a year now, and we've backed some of the only clinical trials in the world looking specifically at booster shots," UK Health Secretary Matt Hancock said earlier this week.

Britain has been the European country worst-hit by the virus, recording more than 127,000 deaths, although it rolled out a successful mass-vaccination campaign in early December, using AstraZeneca, Pfizer/BioNTech and Moderna vaccines.&nbsp;

National Health Service (NHS) England has included those aged 40 above in the demographic eligible to receive coronavirus vaccine. Text messages will soon be sent to people in this age group to allow them to make arrangements to get themselves vaccinated.

National Health Service (NHS) England has included those aged 40 above in the demographic eligible to receive coronavirus vaccine. Text messages will soon be sent to people in this age group to allow them to make arrangements to get themselves vaccinated. Only those aged 42 and above were eligible for vaccination before this. Earlier this week, Britain announced that it had ordered 60 million more doses of Pfizer coronavirus vaccine. The vaccines have been ordered for a booster programme to be carried out in coming months. "We have been working on a programme of booster shots... for over a year now, and we've backed some of the only clinical trials in the world looking specifically at booster shots," UK Health Secretary Matt Hancock said earlier this week. Britain has been the European country worst-hit by the virus, recording more than 127,000 deaths, although it rolled out a successful mass-vaccination campaign in early December, using AstraZeneca, Pfizer/BioNTech and Moderna vaccines.

England expands vaccination drive to include ages 40 and above

Leicester City winger Harvey Barnes will miss this year's European Championship for England after suffering a setback in his return from knee surgery, manager Brendan Rodgers said.

Barnes sustained the injury during Leicester's 3-1 home Premier League defeat by Arsenal in February, and was initially expected to miss around six weeks.

But Rodgers said the 23-year-old needed another operation that would rule him out for the rest of the season.

"We've had a slight setback with Harvey," Rodgers told a news conference ahead of Friday's trip to Southampton. "He's just gone in to have a second, minor operation, to clear up some of the damage in his knee.

"It will probably rule him out for the rest of the season, but the plan is to get him through this and then he'll be back for pre-season.

"It's a shame (he will miss the Euros) because he's been absolutely outstanding. We hoped he'd be back to play some part, but it's not to be. The most important thing is getting his knee right and ready for next season."

Barnes, who made his England debut in October, has been one of third-placed Leicester's most influential players this season with nine goals and four assists in the Premier League.

Leicester trail second-placed Manchester United by five points with five games to play and Rodgers is confident his side can overhaul the deficit.

"The last five games are going to be exciting," he said. "We're five points behind United and we've still got them to play. Our focus is very much looking up ... to finish as high as we can."

Leicester will take a part in a social media boycott this weekend as part of the response to continued online racist abuse of players and Rodgers hopes it will have the necessary impact.

"Hopefully it shows we're not standing for it and ... we can benefit from it," he added.

Leicester City winger Harvey Barnes will miss this year's European Championship for England after suffering a setback in his return from knee surgery, manager Brendan Rodgers said.

Leicester City winger Harvey Barnes will miss this year's European Championship for England after suffering a setback in his return from knee surgery, manager Brendan Rodgers said. Barnes sustained the injury during Leicester's 3-1 home Premier League defeat by Arsenal in February, and was initially expected to miss around six weeks. But Rodgers said the 23-year-old needed another operation that would rule him out for the rest of the season. "We've had a slight setback with Harvey," Rodgers told a news conference ahead of Friday's trip to Southampton. "He's just gone in to have a second, minor operation, to clear up some of the damage in his knee. "It will probably rule him out for the rest of the season, but the plan is to get him through this and then he'll be back for pre-season. "It's a shame (he will miss the Euros) because he's been absolutely outstanding. We hoped he'd be back to play some part, but it's not to be. The most important thing is getting his knee right and ready for next season." Barnes, who made his England debut in October, has been one of third-placed Leicester's most influential players this season with nine goals and four assists in the Premier League. Leicester trail second-placed Manchester United by five points with five games to play and Rodgers is confident his side can overhaul the deficit. "The last five games are going to be exciting," he said. "We're five points behind United and we've still got them to play. Our focus is very much looking up ... to finish as high as we can." Leicester will take a part in a social media boycott this weekend as part of the response to continued online racist abuse of players and Rodgers hopes it will have the necessary impact. "Hopefully it shows we're not standing for it and ... we can benefit from it," he added.

Leicester's Barnes to miss Euros after injury setback

According to a study carried out by Public Health England, single dose of a COVID-19 vaccine can reduce household transmission of the virus by up to half. After this British Health Secretary Matt Hancock has urged everybody to get their vaccines as soon as they are eligible.

Study: One dose of vaccine against COVID-19 halves transmission risk

Millions of people in England will get their first chance in months for haircuts, casual shopping and restaurant meals, as the government takes the next step on its lockdown-lifting road map.

Coronavirus restrictions ease in England after months of lockdown

The Prime Minister of the UK Boris Johnson has given green light to the next step of the roadmap out of lockdown. Pubs, gardens, hairdressers, beauty and nail salons and indoor leisure facilities such as gyms and spas can reopen from April 12.

Next stage of lockdown easing in England to begin in April 12

Manchester United defender Harry Maguire has played down the concerns regarding burnout after featuring in several matches for club and country.

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The 28-year-old footballer featured in 44 games for Manchester United in all competitions and has donned England's jersey for four matches too.&nbsp;

"It's not something I've thought about, burnout," Maguire said. "I don't look into negative thoughts, I'm always positive. I'm working hard when I'm not playing, looking after myself mentally and physically. I feel like I'm in a good place.

Manchester United still have nine games left in the Premier League season. Ole's team have some ties in Europa League left. England will kick off their European Championship campaign in June.&nbsp;

"Obviously it is a lot of games, playing every three or four days for my club. I think the hardest part is probably not training a lot and not doing any short, sharp little games.

"I've played 48 and I feel good, so I feel like I'm more than capable of coping with the remainder (of the season)".

(Inputs from Reuters)

Manchester United defender Harry Maguire has played down the concerns regarding burnout after featuring in several matches for club and country. Also read: Mourinho brushes off critics, says he's still one of most important managers The 28-year-old footballer featured in 44 games for Manchester United in all competitions and has donned England's jersey for four matches too.

Manchester United defender Harry Maguire has played down the concerns regarding burnout after featuring in several matches for club and country. Also read: Mourinho brushes off critics, says he's still one of most important managers The 28-year-old footballer featured in 44 games for Manchester United in all competitions and has donned England's jersey for four matches too. "It's not something I've thought about, burnout," Maguire said. "I don't look into negative thoughts, I'm always positive. I'm working hard when I'm not playing, looking after myself mentally and physically. I feel like I'm in a good place. Manchester United still have nine games left in the Premier League season. Ole's team have some ties in Europa League left. England will kick off their European Championship campaign in June. "Obviously it is a lot of games, playing every three or four days for my club. I think the hardest part is probably not training a lot and not doing any short, sharp little games. "I've played 48 and I feel good, so I feel like I'm more than capable of coping with the remainder (of the season)". (Inputs from Reuters)

'Obviously it is a lot of games': England's Harry Maguire brushes off burnout fears

Ten people were arrested in the city of Bristol in southwest England on Friday after protests over a new policing bill turned violent with people throwing glass bottles and bricks at officers, police said in a statement. 
 
Thousands of demonstrators converged on the city centre, ignoring COVID-19 restrictions, to protest against a government bill going through parliament that would give police new powers to restrict street protests. 
 
"Ten people were arrested for offences including violent disorder, assaulting an emergency worker and possession of Class A drugs," the local Avon and Somerset Police Superintendent Mark Runacres said in the statement. 
 
"Items, including glass bottles and bricks were thrown at officers, fireworks were launched at our mounted section while one of our horses was also covered with paint," Runacres added. 
 
Last Sunday, two police officers were seriously injured and at least two police vehicles set on fire in Bristol after a peaceful protest turned violent. 
 
"Three of those arrested were also detained in connection with the violent disorder which took place in Bristol on Sunday," Runacres said. 
 
The new policing bill would give police new powers to impose time and noise limits on street protests, which has angered activists, particularly since a heavy-handed police response to a London vigil for murder victim Sarah Everard on March 13 caused widespread outrage and criticism of the police. 
 
A police officer has been charged with Everard`s kidnap and murder, and the case has unleashed an outpouring of grief and rage over the issue of violence against women and girls. 
 
The bill pre-dated the Everard case and covers a wide range of policy areas as well as the policing of protests. However, the two became connected in many people`s minds because, by coincidence, the bill was up for debate in parliament two days after the London vigil.

Ten people were arrested in the city of Bristol in southwest England on Friday after protests over a new policing bill turned violent with people throwing glass bottles and bricks at officers, police said in a statement.

Ten people were arrested in the city of Bristol in southwest England on Friday after protests over a new policing bill turned violent with people throwing glass bottles and bricks at officers, police said in a statement. Thousands of demonstrators converged on the city centre, ignoring COVID-19 restrictions, to protest against a government bill going through parliament that would give police new powers to restrict street protests. "Ten people were arrested for offences including violent disorder, assaulting an emergency worker and possession of Class A drugs," the local Avon and Somerset Police Superintendent Mark Runacres said in the statement. "Items, including glass bottles and bricks were thrown at officers, fireworks were launched at our mounted section while one of our horses was also covered with paint," Runacres added. Last Sunday, two police officers were seriously injured and at least two police vehicles set on fire in Bristol after a peaceful protest turned violent. "Three of those arrested were also detained in connection with the violent disorder which took place in Bristol on Sunday," Runacres said. The new policing bill would give police new powers to impose time and noise limits on street protests, which has angered activists, particularly since a heavy-handed police response to a London vigil for murder victim Sarah Everard on March 13 caused widespread outrage and criticism of the police. A police officer has been charged with Everard`s kidnap and murder, and the case has unleashed an outpouring of grief and rage over the issue of violence against women and girls. The bill pre-dated the Everard case and covers a wide range of policy areas as well as the policing of protests. However, the two became connected in many people`s minds because, by coincidence, the bill was up for debate in parliament two days after the London vigil.

Police arrests 10 people at violent protest in Bristol, England

Many predicted that it will be an uphill task for the English batting line up to chase a target of 337 runs set by Team India. However, the visitors surprised everyone as they chased the total with 39 balls to spare and six wickets in hand.&nbsp;

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England fast bowler Stuart Broad lauded his team and said that it seemed like he watching a computer game. Blistering century by Jonny Bairstow and a sensational 99-run knock by Ben Stokes made a mockery of the big target.&nbsp;

"It was astonishing, wasn’t it? It was great entertainment, brilliant skill, amazing power. I felt like I was watching a computer game, almost replays. I was like what… another one? Another one? And they weren’t just clearing ropes," Broad said on Sky Sports.

"The fielders did not stand a chance, did they? They were going 20 rows back. It was like they were having throwdowns and doing that range hitting and practice without a care in the world, doing it in an international game with the series on the line."

"It's really hard. Anytime you go for over a hundred, it's a brutal 10 isn't it? But that is how India set up. They do set up to bear an OK run rate in the first 30 overs - just around 4 and a half and then they look to explode with their power hitters at the end," Broad pointed out.

"Obviously, it was a disappointing match for the English bowlers but it was because we didn't manage to make the breakthroughs consistently through the middle period. I don't think it was massively over par to be honest. It looked like a very good pitch. Had England batted first, they could have gotten a similar score."

Many predicted that it will be an uphill task for the English batting line up to chase a target of 337 runs set by Team India. However, the visitors surprised everyone as they chased the total with 39 balls to spare and six wickets in hand.

Many predicted that it will be an uphill task for the English batting line up to chase a target of 337 runs set by Team India. However, the visitors surprised everyone as they chased the total with 39 balls to spare and six wickets in hand. ALSO READ: Yuvraj, Vaughan question third umpire's decision in Stokes' run-out appeal as bat was on the line England fast bowler Stuart Broad lauded his team and said that it seemed like he watching a computer game. Blistering century by Jonny Bairstow and a sensational 99-run knock by Ben Stokes made a mockery of the big target. "It was astonishing, wasn’t it? It was great entertainment, brilliant skill, amazing power. I felt like I was watching a computer game, almost replays. I was like what… another one? Another one? And they weren’t just clearing ropes," Broad said on Sky Sports. "The fielders did not stand a chance, did they? They were going 20 rows back. It was like they were having throwdowns and doing that range hitting and practice without a care in the world, doing it in an international game with the series on the line." "It's really hard. Anytime you go for over a hundred, it's a brutal 10 isn't it? But that is how India set up. They do set up to bear an OK run rate in the first 30 overs - just around 4 and a half and then they look to explode with their power hitters at the end," Broad pointed out. "Obviously, it was a disappointing match for the English bowlers but it was because we didn't manage to make the breakthroughs consistently through the middle period. I don't think it was massively over par to be honest. It looked like a very good pitch. Had England batted first, they could have gotten a similar score."

'I felt like I was watching a computer game': Stuart Broad after England's big win against India

&nbsp;Former champions Germany, England and Italy got off to winning starts in their World Cup qualifying campaigns on Thursday but Spain were held to a 1-1 home draw by Greece.

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Four-times winners Germany enjoyed a 3-0 win over Group J rivals Iceland in Duisburg thanks to goals from Leon Goretzka, Kai Havertz and Ilkay Gundogan.

The German team followed the example of Norway on Wednesday in making a protest before the start of the game, lining up in Tee-shirts spelling out "Human Rights". The 2022 World Cup finals will be held in Qatar, who have been criticised by human rights groups.

"We want to make it clear to society that we are not ignoring this but say clearly what the conditions are," Goretzka told RTL television.

After the Norway protest, FIFA said it would not be sanctioning the team, saying it supported free speech.

The Germans took the lead after a delightful move as Joshua Kimmich found Serge Gnabry with a perfectly weighted pass and he touched it back for Goretzka to volley home in the third minute.

Havertz made it 2-0 after another defence-splitting pass from Kimmich released Leroy Sane who squared it back for the Chelsea forward to curl in a low shot.

Dominic Calvert-Lewin scored twice and Ollie Watkins marked his debut with a goal as England crushed San Marino 5-0 at Wembley.

San Marino, who have never won a competitive game, held out for 13 minutes before James Ward-Prowse opened his England account with a smart finish and Calvert-Lewin made it 2-0 with a header.

Raheem Sterling made it 3-0 just after the half-hour mark at which point it seemed England might run riot.

But San Marino's mostly part-time players dug deep with Calvert-Lewin's second goal the only addition to the score until substitute Watkins slotted in late on as England moved top of Group I.

In Parma, Roberto Mancini's Italy had a tougher task but also made a positive start with a 2-0 win over Northern Ireland in Group C.

Two goals inside the first 39 minutes from Domenico Berardi and Ciro Immobile settled Italy's nerves as they look to banish the disappointment of failing to qualify for the 2018 World Cup.

Northern Ireland rallied in the second half, forcing Italy goalkeeper Gianluigi Donnarumma into several saves.

FRUSTRATING NIGHT

A frustrating night for Spain in Granada began promisingly when Alvaro Morata opened the scoring for the hosts after 32 minutes, moments after Dani Olmo had rattled the crossbar.

However, shortly before the hour mark, substitute Inigo Martinez - on for captain Sergio Ramos - was penalised for a rash tackle on Greek midfielder Giorgos Masouras.

Anastasios Bakasetas smashed the ball in from the spot to stun Luis Enrique's side.

Robert Lewandowski struck a thunderous 83rd-minute equaliser as Poland fought back to earn a 3-3 draw with Hungary in a pulsating Group I game in Budapest.

Hungary led 2-0 thanks to goals from Roland Sallai and Adam Szalai before a triple substitute inspired a rapid revival from Paulo Sousa's side with Krzysztof Piatek and Kamil Jozwiak making an instant impact.

Piatek connected with a low cross from Gregorz Krychowiak to beat Peter Gulacsi and moments later Hungary's defence crumbled, allowing Jozwiak to slot the ball into the net.

Hungary regained the lead through Willi Orban only for Bayern Munich forward Lewandowski to earn his side a point with a rasping drive.

Jonas Wind inspired Denmark to a 2-0 win over Israel in Tel Aviv, with his flick setting up Martin Braithwaite for a clever chip for the opener. Wind volleyed the second after the break, his third goal for his country in his fifth appearance.

Scotland twice came from behind to snatch a 2-2 draw with Austria in Group F.

A spectacular overhead kick from John McGinn five minutes from time salvaged a potentially vital point for the Scots, who like Austria last qualified for the World Cup in 1998.

Former champions Germany, England and Italy got off to winning starts in their World Cup qualifying campaigns on Thursday but Spain were held to a 1-1 home draw by Greece.

Former champions Germany, England and Italy got off to winning starts in their World Cup qualifying campaigns on Thursday but Spain were held to a 1-1 home draw by Greece. ALSO READ: India draw 1-1 against Oman as Blue Tigers play a record 10 debutants Four-times winners Germany enjoyed a 3-0 win over Group J rivals Iceland in Duisburg thanks to goals from Leon Goretzka, Kai Havertz and Ilkay Gundogan. The German team followed the example of Norway on Wednesday in making a protest before the start of the game, lining up in Tee-shirts spelling out "Human Rights". The 2022 World Cup finals will be held in Qatar, who have been criticised by human rights groups. "We want to make it clear to society that we are not ignoring this but say clearly what the conditions are," Goretzka told RTL television. After the Norway protest, FIFA said it would not be sanctioning the team, saying it supported free speech. The Germans took the lead after a delightful move as Joshua Kimmich found Serge Gnabry with a perfectly weighted pass and he touched it back for Goretzka to volley home in the third minute. Havertz made it 2-0 after another defence-splitting pass from Kimmich released Leroy Sane who squared it back for the Chelsea forward to curl in a low shot. Dominic Calvert-Lewin scored twice and Ollie Watkins marked his debut with a goal as England crushed San Marino 5-0 at Wembley. San Marino, who have never won a competitive game, held out for 13 minutes before James Ward-Prowse opened his England account with a smart finish and Calvert-Lewin made it 2-0 with a header. Raheem Sterling made it 3-0 just after the half-hour mark at which point it seemed England might run riot. But San Marino's mostly part-time players dug deep with Calvert-Lewin's second goal the only addition to the score until substitute Watkins slotted in late on as England moved top of Group I. In Parma, Roberto Mancini's Italy had a tougher task but also made a positive start with a 2-0 win over Northern Ireland in Group C. Two goals inside the first 39 minutes from Domenico Berardi and Ciro Immobile settled Italy's nerves as they look to banish the disappointment of failing to qualify for the 2018 World Cup. Northern Ireland rallied in the second half, forcing Italy goalkeeper Gianluigi Donnarumma into several saves. FRUSTRATING NIGHT A frustrating night for Spain in Granada began promisingly when Alvaro Morata opened the scoring for the hosts after 32 minutes, moments after Dani Olmo had rattled the crossbar. However, shortly before the hour mark, substitute Inigo Martinez - on for captain Sergio Ramos - was penalised for a rash tackle on Greek midfielder Giorgos Masouras. Anastasios Bakasetas smashed the ball in from the spot to stun Luis Enrique's side. Robert Lewandowski struck a thunderous 83rd-minute equaliser as Poland fought back to earn a 3-3 draw with Hungary in a pulsating Group I game in Budapest. Hungary led 2-0 thanks to goals from Roland Sallai and Adam Szalai before a triple substitute inspired a rapid revival from Paulo Sousa's side with Krzysztof Piatek and Kamil Jozwiak making an instant impact. Piatek connected with a low cross from Gregorz Krychowiak to beat Peter Gulacsi and moments later Hungary's defence crumbled, allowing Jozwiak to slot the ball into the net. Hungary regained the lead through Willi Orban only for Bayern Munich forward Lewandowski to earn his side a point with a rasping drive. Jonas Wind inspired Denmark to a 2-0 win over Israel in Tel Aviv, with his flick setting up Martin Braithwaite for a clever chip for the opener. Wind volleyed the second after the break, his third goal for his country in his fifth appearance. Scotland twice came from behind to snatch a 2-2 draw with Austria in Group F. A spectacular overhead kick from John McGinn five minutes from time salvaged a potentially vital point for the Scots, who like Austria last qualified for the World Cup in 1998.

Germany, England, Italy win but Spain held in World Cup qualifying

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More than 60 British lawmakers have written to interior minister Priti Patel calling for protests to be allowed in England during lockdown.&nbsp;

Under England's coronavirus rules, it is unlawful for groups to gather for protests and police warned people on Saturday not to head to central London for planned demonstrations, including by anti-lockdown campaigners.&nbsp;

Police were criticised for using heavy-handed tactics on March 13 to break up an outdoor vigil for 33-year-old Sarah Everard. A police officer has been charged with her kidnap and murder.&nbsp;

Further protests followed, fuelled by anger over government plans to tighten the law on demonstrations.&nbsp;

The group of lawmakers, including Conservative Member of Parliament Steve Baker, and Ed Davey, the leader of the Liberal Democrats, said that protest should not be a criminal offence.&nbsp;

"We call on you to expressly exempt protests from restrictions on gatherings," they said in the letter, which was organised by campaign groups, Liberty and Big Brother Watch.&nbsp;

The interior ministry, known as the Home Office, said in response that the Covid-19 stay at home order remains in place until March 29, and once it ends, protests can resume subject to agreed social-distancing measures.&nbsp;

"While we are still in a pandemic, we continue to urge people to avoid mass gatherings, in line with wider coronavirus restrictions," a spokeswoman said.&nbsp;

Police said that a significant operation will be in place in London to engage with people breaching Covid-19 regulations, adding that any protesters will be encouraged to return home or could face fines or arrest.&nbsp;

(With inputs from agencies)&nbsp;

More than 60 British lawmakers have written to interior minister Priti Patel calling for protests to be allowed in England during lockdown. Under England's coronavirus rules, it is unlawful for groups to gather for protests and police warned people on Saturday not to head to central London for planned demonstrations, including by anti-lockdown campaigners.

More than 60 British lawmakers have written to interior minister Priti Patel calling for protests to be allowed in England during lockdown. Under England's coronavirus rules, it is unlawful for groups to gather for protests and police warned people on Saturday not to head to central London for planned demonstrations, including by anti-lockdown campaigners. Police were criticised for using heavy-handed tactics on March 13 to break up an outdoor vigil for 33-year-old Sarah Everard. A police officer has been charged with her kidnap and murder. Further protests followed, fuelled by anger over government plans to tighten the law on demonstrations. The group of lawmakers, including Conservative Member of Parliament Steve Baker, and Ed Davey, the leader of the Liberal Democrats, said that protest should not be a criminal offence. "We call on you to expressly exempt protests from restrictions on gatherings," they said in the letter, which was organised by campaign groups, Liberty and Big Brother Watch. The interior ministry, known as the Home Office, said in response that the Covid-19 stay at home order remains in place until March 29, and once it ends, protests can resume subject to agreed social-distancing measures. "While we are still in a pandemic, we continue to urge people to avoid mass gatherings, in line with wider coronavirus restrictions," a spokeswoman said. Police said that a significant operation will be in place in London to engage with people breaching Covid-19 regulations, adding that any protesters will be encouraged to return home or could face fines or arrest. (With inputs from agencies)

Over 60 lawmakers call for protests to be allowed in England during lockdown 

A collection of handwritten and typed letters by Britain's Late Princess Diana went up for auction in England. Forty letters and greetings cards which were sent between 1990 and 1997 from Princess Diana to her friend Roger Bramble were part of the sale.

Letters written by Princess Diana went up for auction

India skipper Virat Kohli led from the front while Ishan Kishan scored a magnificent half-century on debut as hosts registered a seven-wicket win over England in the second T20I here at the Narendra Modi Stadium on Sunday evening.

With this win, the hosts levelled the five-match series 1-1. Kohli played an unbeaten knock of 73 runs while Kishan scored 56 runs. Chasing the target of 165, India once again witnessed a poor start with KL Rahul being dismissed in the very first over of the innings. Rahul (0) was caught behind off Sam Curran`s delivery.

Opener Kishan was then joined by Kohli on the field. The duo played with an attacking mindset and the team touched the 50-run mark in the sixth over. In the 10th over, the debutant smashed two back-to-back sixes to Adil Rashid to bring his maiden international half century.

However, in the same over, Rashid made a comeback and dismissed Kishan on the last bowl of the over which brought Rishabh Pant out in the middle. Pant scored 26 runs off just 13 balls before getting out. Kohli was then accompanied by Shreyas Iyer. Just like Kishan, Kohli also completed his half-century by hitting an impressive six as India inched closer to the target. Continuing his stunning form, Kohli easily took the team over the line in the 18th over.

Earlier, a perfect display of death bowling helped India restrict England to 164/6. Put in to bat, England didn`t have a great start as Bhuvneshwar Kumar had Jos Buttler (0) adjudged leg before wicket on just the third ball of the innings. Dawid Malan then joined Jason Roy in the middle and the duo revived the innings for the visitors, taking the score to 44/1 after the end of the powerplay.

Malan and Roy eventually stitched a 63-run stand for the second wicket which came to an end in the ninth over after leg-spinner Yuzvendra Chahal had Malan (24) adjudged leg-before wicket, reducing England to 64/2.

Roy (46), for the second time in a row, then missed out on his half-century as he was sent back to the pavilion in the 12th over by Washington Sundar. The right-handed batsman went for a big shot, but he ended up holding out to Bhuvneshwar in the deep. Jonny Bairstow (20) got a reprieve in the 14th over of the innings, but he was sent back to the dressing room in the very same over by Sundar.

In the final four overs, the hosts conceded just 28 runs and as a result, England was restricted under the 170-run mark. For the hosts, Washington Sundar and Shardul Thakur returned with two wickets. Ben Stokes was dismissed after playing a knock of 24 while Sam Curran remained unbeaten on 6. Skipper Eoin Morgan also contributed with 28.

The two teams will now take on each other in the third T20I on Tuesday. Brief Scores: England 164/6 (Jason Roy 46, Eoin Morgan 28, Shardul Thakur 2-29) vs India 166/3 (Virat Kohli 73*, Ishan Kishan 56; Sam Curran 1-22).

India skipper Virat Kohli led from the front while Ishan Kishan scored a magnificent half-century on debut as hosts registered a seven-wicket win over England in the second T20I here at the Narendra Modi Stadium on Sunday evening.

India skipper Virat Kohli led from the front while Ishan Kishan scored a magnificent half-century on debut as hosts registered a seven-wicket win over England in the second T20I here at the Narendra Modi Stadium on Sunday evening. With this win, the hosts levelled the five-match series 1-1. Kohli played an unbeaten knock of 73 runs while Kishan scored 56 runs. Chasing the target of 165, India once again witnessed a poor start with KL Rahul being dismissed in the very first over of the innings. Rahul (0) was caught behind off Sam Curran`s delivery. Opener Kishan was then joined by Kohli on the field. The duo played with an attacking mindset and the team touched the 50-run mark in the sixth over. In the 10th over, the debutant smashed two back-to-back sixes to Adil Rashid to bring his maiden international half century. However, in the same over, Rashid made a comeback and dismissed Kishan on the last bowl of the over which brought Rishabh Pant out in the middle. Pant scored 26 runs off just 13 balls before getting out. Kohli was then accompanied by Shreyas Iyer. Just like Kishan, Kohli also completed his half-century by hitting an impressive six as India inched closer to the target. Continuing his stunning form, Kohli easily took the team over the line in the 18th over. Earlier, a perfect display of death bowling helped India restrict England to 164/6. Put in to bat, England didn`t have a great start as Bhuvneshwar Kumar had Jos Buttler (0) adjudged leg before wicket on just the third ball of the innings. Dawid Malan then joined Jason Roy in the middle and the duo revived the innings for the visitors, taking the score to 44/1 after the end of the powerplay. Malan and Roy eventually stitched a 63-run stand for the second wicket which came to an end in the ninth over after leg-spinner Yuzvendra Chahal had Malan (24) adjudged leg-before wicket, reducing England to 64/2. Roy (46), for the second time in a row, then missed out on his half-century as he was sent back to the pavilion in the 12th over by Washington Sundar. The right-handed batsman went for a big shot, but he ended up holding out to Bhuvneshwar in the deep. Jonny Bairstow (20) got a reprieve in the 14th over of the innings, but he was sent back to the dressing room in the very same over by Sundar. In the final four overs, the hosts conceded just 28 runs and as a result, England was restricted under the 170-run mark. For the hosts, Washington Sundar and Shardul Thakur returned with two wickets. Ben Stokes was dismissed after playing a knock of 24 while Sam Curran remained unbeaten on 6. Skipper Eoin Morgan also contributed with 28. The two teams will now take on each other in the third T20I on Tuesday. Brief Scores: England 164/6 (Jason Roy 46, Eoin Morgan 28, Shardul Thakur 2-29) vs India 166/3 (Virat Kohli 73*, Ishan Kishan 56; Sam Curran 1-22).

Kohli, Kishan help India register convincing win over England in 2nd T20I

Indian skipper Virat Kohli has said that England are favourites to win the ICC T20 World Cup, scheduled to be held in India later this year.

England favourites to win T20 World Cup: Virat Kohli

After months often on lockdown and nearly on remote learning. Students in England are now excited to head back to classrooms, and they are more than willing to follow protocol and undergo the regular test if it means they no longer need to take classes online.

Schools all set to reopen in England from 8th march

England is ready to host extra matches for this year's European football championships, British Prime Minister Boris Johnson said in an interview published on Tuesday.

Johnson told The Sun that his government's ambitions went further in a joint United Kingdom and Ireland candidacy to host the 2030 World Cup.

The Euros are set to be played in 12 cities across the continent from June 11, after being postponed last year as a result of the coronavirus pandemic.

The tabloid said ministers are holding talks with European football's governing body UEFA about hosting more games due to rising cases across the continent and the slow roll out of vaccines.

Britain has been one of the nations hardest-hit by the virus but has already vaccinated 20 million people with at least one dose and plans to finish the whole population by the end of July.&nbsp;

Johnson's spokesman last week dismissed talk about England hosting the whole tournament but Johnson indicated the country could take on more than just the semi-finals and final at Wembley.

"Any other matches they want hosted, we are certainly on for that!" he said. We are hosting the Euros. We are hosting the semis and the final.

"If there's, you know, if they want any other matches that they want hosted, we're certainly on for that but at the moment that's where we are with UEFA."

The Sun said finance minister Finance Rishi Sunak will announce in his Budget on Wednesday funds of £2.8 million ($3.9 million) to promote the UK and Ireland's bid for the 2030 World Cup.

England has hosted the tournament once before in 1966 -- the only time they have won the trophy -- and lost out for the hosting of the 2006 edition to Germany and the 2018 finals to Russia.

"We are very, very keen to bring football home in 2030," said Johnson. "I do think it's the right place.

"It's the home of football, it's the right time. It will be an absolutely wonderful thing for the country."

An Irish government spokesman confirmed they were keen to be part of a joint bid, and an assessment would be made.

"We look forward to further extensive engagement and collaboration as we seek to refine our hosting proposals in the coming months," said prime minister Micheal Martin's spokesman.

England is ready to host extra matches for this year's European football championships, British Prime Minister Boris Johnson said in an interview published on Tuesday.

England is ready to host extra matches for this year's European football championships, British Prime Minister Boris Johnson said in an interview published on Tuesday. Johnson told The Sun that his government's ambitions went further in a joint United Kingdom and Ireland candidacy to host the 2030 World Cup. The Euros are set to be played in 12 cities across the continent from June 11, after being postponed last year as a result of the coronavirus pandemic. The tabloid said ministers are holding talks with European football's governing body UEFA about hosting more games due to rising cases across the continent and the slow roll out of vaccines. Britain has been one of the nations hardest-hit by the virus but has already vaccinated 20 million people with at least one dose and plans to finish the whole population by the end of July. Johnson's spokesman last week dismissed talk about England hosting the whole tournament but Johnson indicated the country could take on more than just the semi-finals and final at Wembley. "Any other matches they want hosted, we are certainly on for that!" he said. We are hosting the Euros. We are hosting the semis and the final. "If there's, you know, if they want any other matches that they want hosted, we're certainly on for that but at the moment that's where we are with UEFA." The Sun said finance minister Finance Rishi Sunak will announce in his Budget on Wednesday funds of £2.8 million ($3.9 million) to promote the UK and Ireland's bid for the 2030 World Cup. England has hosted the tournament once before in 1966 -- the only time they have won the trophy -- and lost out for the hosting of the 2006 edition to Germany and the 2018 finals to Russia. "We are very, very keen to bring football home in 2030," said Johnson. "I do think it's the right place. "It's the home of football, it's the right time. It will be an absolutely wonderful thing for the country." An Irish government spokesman confirmed they were keen to be part of a joint bid, and an assessment would be made. "We look forward to further extensive engagement and collaboration as we seek to refine our hosting proposals in the coming months," said prime minister Micheal Martin's spokesman.

England ready to host more Euro 2020 games: Johnson

England's rotation policy has come under a lot of criticism after a 10-wicket loss against India in the third Test.&nbsp;

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England's team management rotated Jos Buttler, Stuart Broad, Jonny Bairstow, James Anderson and Moeen Ali during the on-going four-match series against Virat and Co.&nbsp;

Former England batsman Ian Bell questioned the rotation policy as he feels that the team management is ‘guilty of thinking too far ahead.

"I think England have been guilty of thinking too far ahead of having a squad for the Ashes when actually this is bigger than the Ashes, this is probably as big as the Ashes," Bell told 'ESPNcricinfo'.

"Why are we rotating in the biggest Test series you are playing in? For me that's where England have gone a bit wrong," he added.

"These tours, certainly for Englishmen coming to India or going to Australia are the pinnacle. They make your careers, you look back and if you win in those conditions they are remembered for a long long time," Bell said.

"For me, India are going to come to England in the summer. If they are 2-0 or 1-0 up will they rotate? I know for a fact that when India come in the summer they won't be rotating their best bowlers or their best players or leave somebody out. They want to win."

England's rotation policy has come under a lot of criticism after a 10-wicket loss against India in the third Test. ALSO READ: 'We must know what we should buy': Ravichandran Ashwin's explosive take on pitch criticism England's team management rotated Jos Buttler, Stuart Broad, Jonny Bairstow, James Anderson and Moeen Ali during the on-going four-match series against Virat and Co.

England's rotation policy has come under a lot of criticism after a 10-wicket loss against India in the third Test. ALSO READ: 'We must know what we should buy': Ravichandran Ashwin's explosive take on pitch criticism England's team management rotated Jos Buttler, Stuart Broad, Jonny Bairstow, James Anderson and Moeen Ali during the on-going four-match series against Virat and Co. Former England batsman Ian Bell questioned the rotation policy as he feels that the team management is ‘guilty of thinking too far ahead. "I think England have been guilty of thinking too far ahead of having a squad for the Ashes when actually this is bigger than the Ashes, this is probably as big as the Ashes," Bell told 'ESPNcricinfo'. "Why are we rotating in the biggest Test series you are playing in? For me that's where England have gone a bit wrong," he added. "These tours, certainly for Englishmen coming to India or going to Australia are the pinnacle. They make your careers, you look back and if you win in those conditions they are remembered for a long long time," Bell said. "For me, India are going to come to England in the summer. If they are 2-0 or 1-0 up will they rotate? I know for a fact that when India come in the summer they won't be rotating their best bowlers or their best players or leave somebody out. They want to win."

'Guilty of thinking too far ahead': Ian Bell on England's rotation policy

Actress Jennifer Lawrence has gone back to work after sustaining an eye injury while shooting her new movie "Don't Look Up", Page Six reported on Monday (February 8).

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Residents of Marston Moretaine, the home village of Captain Sir Tom Moore, laid flowers outside the British fundraising veteran after he died in hospital on Tuesday (February 2).

Mourners lay flowers outside Captain Tom's home

The world’s first urban airport dedicated to electric air-taxis and drones will be opened in Coventry, England later this year after securing UK government backing.

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Former England batsman Mark Butcher on Saturday said that Joe Root and Co. will be glad to know that Ravindra Jadeja has been ruled out of the first two Test matches due to thumb injury as the English squad have struggled while facing left-arm spin in Sri Lanka.&nbsp;

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Despite a clean sweep against Sri Lanka, the English batsmen found it difficult to bat against ner Lasith Embuldeniya who claimed 10 wickets in the second match at Galle.

"Our batters had problems facing Embuldeniya," Butcher, who played 71 tests between 1997-2004, told Saturday's Times of India newspaper.

"England will be buoyed by Jadeja's absence. India possesses a world-class bowling attack but Jadeja adds a different dimension to it."

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Jadeja fractured his thumb while batting in Australia and Kuldeep Yadav's place in the playing XI is not certain as Ashwin will be leading India's spin attack against England.&nbsp;

England are expected to bring some changes in their opening pair after a poor display in Sri Lanka. Butcher feels Zak Crawley to make way for Rory Burns who is back from paternity leave.

"Burns and (Dom) Sibley should be opening in the first test.

"A left-right combination is handy and England will want to stick with them. If the two get off to a good start, the rest of the batsmen too will gain confidence," Butcher said.

Jofra Archer and Ben Stokes have arrived in India after being rested for the series in Sri Lanka. The trio (Archer, Stokes, Burns) have begun training at the MA Chidambaram Stadium after completing their quarantine period.&nbsp;

The full squad will train for the first time on Tuesday afternoon, a team spokesman said.

(Inputs from Reuters)

Former England batsman Mark Butcher on Saturday said that Joe Root and Co. will be glad to know that Ravindra Jadeja has been ruled out of the first two Test matches due to thumb injury as the English squad have struggled while facing left-arm spin in Sri Lanka.

Former England batsman Mark Butcher on Saturday said that Joe Root and Co. will be glad to know that Ravindra Jadeja has been ruled out of the first two Test matches due to thumb injury as the English squad have struggled while facing left-arm spin in Sri Lanka. ALSO READ: 'We let ourselves down': De Kock urges Proteas batsmen to show more steel Despite a clean sweep against Sri Lanka, the English batsmen found it difficult to bat against ner Lasith Embuldeniya who claimed 10 wickets in the second match at Galle. "Our batters had problems facing Embuldeniya," Butcher, who played 71 tests between 1997-2004, told Saturday's Times of India newspaper. "England will be buoyed by Jadeja's absence. India possesses a world-class bowling attack but Jadeja adds a different dimension to it." ALSO READ: Indian batting coach feels Pant will have 'extremely important role' in future Jadeja fractured his thumb while batting in Australia and Kuldeep Yadav's place in the playing XI is not certain as Ashwin will be leading India's spin attack against England. England are expected to bring some changes in their opening pair after a poor display in Sri Lanka. Butcher feels Zak Crawley to make way for Rory Burns who is back from paternity leave. "Burns and (Dom) Sibley should be opening in the first test. "A left-right combination is handy and England will want to stick with them. If the two get off to a good start, the rest of the batsmen too will gain confidence," Butcher said. Jofra Archer and Ben Stokes have arrived in India after being rested for the series in Sri Lanka. The trio (Archer, Stokes, Burns) have begun training at the MA Chidambaram Stadium after completing their quarantine period. The full squad will train for the first time on Tuesday afternoon, a team spokesman said. (Inputs from Reuters)

'England will be buoyed by Jadeja's absence', says Mark Butcher

Captain Joe Root scored his second century in succession to keep England afloat on a difficult, turning wicket as they reached 252 for six in their first innings at tea on day three of the second and final test against Sri Lanka in Galle.

The tourists still trail the home side by 129 runs but the imperious Root is well set on 137 and will start the final session with a new partner after Sam Curran (13) was out on the stroke of the interval.

Root followed up his brilliant 228 in the first match with a 19th test century, the first time he has reached three figures in consecutive tests in his career.

His innings has been built around the impressive use of the sweep shot, which he has waged to take the attack to the Sri Lanka bowlers.

England resumed the day on 98 for two having lost their openers cheaply for the third time in as many innings this series.

But Jonny Bairstow never looked settled and fell on 28, an inside edge onto his pad off the dangerous home spinner Lasith Embuldeniya (5-99) looping to Oshida Fernando at short leg.

Dan Lawrence was impressive on his debut in England’s seven-wicket win in the first test but made just three as he edged Embuldeniya to Lahiru Thirimanne at slip.

At 132 for four, England were teetering, but Root and Jos Buttler (55) steadied the ship with a fifth-wicket stand of 97 before the latter tried a reverse sweep that went straight into his boot and bounced to short leg, providing a first test wicket for debutant spinner Ramesh Mendis.

Curran was out in the final over of the session, Embuldeniya taking his fifth wicket, caught at slip.

Root failed to score a test century in 2020, the first time in his career he went a calendar year without a ton, and his return to form will be welcome as England head into four tests in India right after this series.

Captain Joe Root scored his second century in succession to keep England afloat on a difficult, turning wicket as they reached 252 for six in their first innings at tea on day three of the second and final test against Sri Lanka in Galle.

Captain Joe Root scored his second century in succession to keep England afloat on a difficult, turning wicket as they reached 252 for six in their first innings at tea on day three of the second and final test against Sri Lanka in Galle. The tourists still trail the home side by 129 runs but the imperious Root is well set on 137 and will start the final session with a new partner after Sam Curran (13) was out on the stroke of the interval. Root followed up his brilliant 228 in the first match with a 19th test century, the first time he has reached three figures in consecutive tests in his career. His innings has been built around the impressive use of the sweep shot, which he has waged to take the attack to the Sri Lanka bowlers. England resumed the day on 98 for two having lost their openers cheaply for the third time in as many innings this series. But Jonny Bairstow never looked settled and fell on 28, an inside edge onto his pad off the dangerous home spinner Lasith Embuldeniya (5-99) looping to Oshida Fernando at short leg. Dan Lawrence was impressive on his debut in England’s seven-wicket win in the first test but made just three as he edged Embuldeniya to Lahiru Thirimanne at slip. At 132 for four, England were teetering, but Root and Jos Buttler (55) steadied the ship with a fifth-wicket stand of 97 before the latter tried a reverse sweep that went straight into his boot and bounced to short leg, providing a first test wicket for debutant spinner Ramesh Mendis. Curran was out in the final over of the session, Embuldeniya taking his fifth wicket, caught at slip. Root failed to score a test century in 2020, the first time in his career he went a calendar year without a ton, and his return to form will be welcome as England head into four tests in India right after this series.

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