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Case for defence gives England a solid chance going forward

AMID the rampant negativity about England, how about a case for the defence? As Gareth Southgate's side prepare for a last-16 tie against Slovakia on Sunday, they desperately need more coherence and spark in attack.

Sarri's apprentice is hoping to brew up another shock victory

ALAST-16 showdown with England will not faze Slovakia manager Francesco Calzona, who has gone from coffee salesman to defying the odds at Euro 2024.

South Africa thrash Afghanistan to reach first World Cup Final

AFGHANISTAN'S dreams of reaching a first T20 World Cup Final were dashed as they were bowled out for just 56 by a ruthless South Africa overnight.

Georgia in dreamland after beating Portugal sees them into last 16

Spain up next for Euros minnows as they book spot in knockouts

Halfords expects cycling sales to fall further before recovery

PROFIT at cycling and car accessories retailer Halfords slumped today, as the 80-strong chain said some of its main markets remain “depressed” after the pandemic.

Currys 'stronger' after growth in sales

CURRYS gave signs it has got a new lease of life today, with consumer confidence looking reasonably healthy going into what could be a strong summer.

Experts warn of 60,000 London homes shortfall

A NEW alarm about the London housing crisis was sounded today when figures showed that the capital faces a 60,000 shortfall in new homes over the next three years.

Melting pot London will have a new meaning

EVEN as this week’s burst of high temperatures fades, Londoners need to prepare for more extreme heatwaves that could end lives across the capital, and cost the economy a fortune.

Be prepared! London put to test to deal with 40C heatwave

AN emergency planning exercise preparing London for a return of 40C heatwave was being held today.

Paris Hilton tells Congress of her teen sex abuse ordeal

PARIS HILTON has told Congress that she was sexually abused and force-fed medication during the time she spent in youth residential treatment facilities as a teenager.

'It'll be game, set and match in blue corner of London'

Sir Ed Davey is brimming with confidence for his Lib-Dems in capital

Returning officer who won't be doing any returning after 'drink drive' charge

THE head of Lambeth council has been charged with drug and drink driving offences after allegedly fleeing the scene of a car accident.

Tories who break gambling rules will be booted out of party, vows minister

ANY Conservative caught breaking gambling rules will be “booted out” of the party, a minister said today as Scotland Yard took on a bigger role in investigating suspected use of inside information on the election timing.

Tallest skyscraper in the City set for go-ahead

A PLANNED skyscraper that will be the tallest building in the City of London soaring as high as the Shard across the Thames is set to get the go-ahead next week, eight years after it was proposed.

WE WON'T RUN AND HIDE, SAYS PALMER

IMPACT SUBSTITUTE UNDERSTANDS FANS' FRUSTRATION BUT PROMISES ENGLAND WILL ONLY GET BETTER

Southgate: Backlash causing an issue for players

GARETH SOUTHGATE has warned that the atmosphere around England is in danger of turning toxic again.

Southgate fighting to turn jeers into cheers

Coach fears mood around England is turning toxic again after his side stumble into last 16

We're ready for new Indian aggression, says Buttler

JOS BUTTLER has warned his England team to expect a different India tomorrow to the one they blew away in the semi-final of the last T20 World Cup.

Austria in top nick with Ralf after emerging as Euros' dark horses

NOT SINCE the 1950s have Austria been genuinely capable of mixing it with the best teams on the continent, but under Ralf Rangnick they have emerged as dark horses and as Euro 2024's most thrilling watch.

Deliveroo picks up speed after US takeover talks

TAKEOVER speculation placing Deliveroo in the sights of US-based DoorDash today sparked a flurry of interest in the UK food delivery firm's shares.

Universal theme park promoters say it will generate £50bn for UK

EUROPE'S biggest theme park, planned to open in a former brickworks site north of London by 2030, will give the UK economy a £50 billion boost if it gets the go ahead, its promoters claimed today.

Look at the attacks on trans people and tell me we don't need London Pride now

I'M not being funny but... it's Pride this Saturday. I know, I know, I touched on the corporate side of things a few weeks ago, but as a queer man living in the times we're living in, I just have a few more things to say.

'Learn as much as you can about opportunities out there for your child'

Advising teens about their future can be a challenge for any parent, but help is at hand

Our Mod ballet will bring the Sixties back to life

The Who's Pete Townshend and star tailor Paul Smith are teaming up for a new version of Quadrophenia. The pair tell Dylan Jones it wasn't just their generation: teens are still trying to find their way

England comforted by their families after barrage of boos

ENGLAND stars were hugged by loved ones after last night's forgettable 0-0 draw in Germany left supporters less than impressed.

Assange's family reunion after he lands in Australia as a free man

JULIAN ASSANGE was today reunited with his wife and children in Australia after leaving a US court on a Pacific island a free man.

Tory poll rating at just 19% but 57% don't like Starmer

Labour leader could enter No10 with lower rating than Cameron or Blair

US journalist in Russian court over 'spying' charges

WALL Street Journal reporter Evan Gershkovich today went on trial on espionage charges in the Russian city of Yekaterinburg, 15 months after he was initially arrested there.

PM wades into trans row with David Tennant

RISHI SUNAK today stepped in to an ill-tempered dispute over transgender and women's rights between former Doctor Who actor David Tennant and Cabinet minister Kemi Badenoch.

'A STATEMENT WIN WILL MAKE IT ALL BETTER'

STONES CALLS ON HIS TEAM-MATES TO RISE TO THE OCCASION AFTER LIMP OPENERS DRAW CRITICISM