England Football Manager Gareth Southgate describes rumours surrounding the next Manchester United manager as “irrelevant” as he says his focus is on “having as successful a tournament with England as possible”.
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Manchester United have announced plans for a new 100,000-seater stadium to replace Old Trafford. Club co-owner Sir Jim Ratcliffe says it would be the “world’s greatest” football ground and would cost around £2 billion. Report by Jonesia. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
Manchester United says it will create the "world's greatest football stadium" with a new 100,000-seat venue at Old Trafford. The plans, which have been brought forward by co-owner Sir Jim Ratcliffe, will see a complete regeneration of the area around the current stadium and the creation of a 'Wembley of the North'. Report by Kennedyl. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
Mourners arrived for the funeral of Man United player Denis Law on Tuesday. The Aberdeen-born striker died on 17 January 2025, aged 84, more than three years after he was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease and vascular dementia. Callum Best and Alex Ferguson were amongst the big names seen arriving at Manchester Cathedral for the funeral service.
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Thomas Tuchel says he “felt tension and pressure on the shoulders” of the England players at last summer’s European Championship and hopes to “turn this around” ahead of his first games as the team’s new manager. Report by Jonesia. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
Thomas Tuchel says his England team's playing style should reflect the intensity and physicality of the Premier League. The England manager says "just a little step" is needed for the team to win silverware. Report by Brooksl. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
Thomas Tuchel has defended criticism of him spending time in Germany after his appointment as England boss, saying he was there to see his children. The England manager adds that he and his backroom staff attended almost 25 live matches ahead of his team selections for the upcoming World Cup qualifiers against Albania and Latvia. Report by Brooksl. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
Police officers and staff are being urged to share their views in the Angiolini Inquiry into Sarah Everard’s murder by ex-officer Wayne Couzens. A new survey follows last year’s report, which found Couzens should never have been hired. Former Metropolitan Police Officer Parm Sandhu criticised the lack of action, saying: “We’re building shelves of reports with little activity… Instead of reports, just do something about it.” Report by Covellm. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
MSP Jamie Greene has defected to the Scottish Liberal Democrats, just a day after dramatically quitting the Tories. The West Scotland MSP was unveiled as a Lib Dem at the party’s spring conference in Inverness. He had left the Scottish Conservatives on Thursday, writing a stinging letter to party leader Russell Findlay which accused his former party of having a “Reform-lite agenda”. Report by Covellm. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
A mother who suffocated her newborn baby and left his body in woodland 25 years ago has been given a suspended prison sentence. Joanne Sharkey, 55, admitted responsibility over the death of the baby boy, who was named Callum by police investigating his death in 1998. Today, at Liverpool Crown Court, she was given a two-year prison sentence for manslaughter, suspended for two years. Report by Blairm. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
A mother who suffocated her newborn baby and left his body in woodland only to be arrested 25 years later has been given a suspended prison sentence after admitting manslaughter by reason of diminished responsibility. Outside court, Detective Inspector Hannah Friend, from Cheshire Police, said: “The case of Baby Callum has stayed with the local community for 27 years; he has never been forgotten, and his memory has lived on in the area ever since." Report by Covellm. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
Outside court, Livia Tossici-Bolt called her conviction for breaching a buffer zone a “dark day for freedom,” insisting she hadn’t protested or harassed anyone but only offered consensual conversation. She warned that the case posed a serious threat to free speech in the UK, claiming it had global implications for freedom of expression. Report by Covellm. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
England boss Gareth Southgate insists his focus remains on this summer's Euro championships amid speculation he will be the next Manchester United manager. The 53-year-old will lead England at Euro..