Prince William has led well wishes to the England team as they countdown to their historic Euro 2020 final against Italy at Wembley on Sunday. The Duke of Cambridge, who is also president of the FA, said: “I can’t really believe this is happening. So exciting and I just wish you the very best of
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England midfielder Phil Foden has suffered a “minor knock” and missed the team’s training session on the eve of the Euro 2020 final. The Manchester City star, who has started two games during the tournament and came on as a substitute in the victory over Denmark in the semi-final, sat out the final training session
Chris Eubank says he is “devastated” after his son Sebastian died days before his 30th birthday. The boxer and personal trainer – the third oldest of Eubank’s children – was found dead in Dubai, where he lived. Eubank paid tribute to his son, saying he was a “deep thinker who liked to challenge and accepted
Metropolitan Police officer Wayne Couzens has pleaded guilty to the murder of Sarah Everard. Ms Everard, 33, went missing while walking home from a friend’s house in Clapham, south London, on 3 March. Last month, Couzens, 48, from Deal in Kent, accepted responsibility for killing Ms Everard and pleaded guilty to her kidnap and rape.
Two members of the Metropolitan Police have been served misconduct notices over potential failings in the disappearance of teenager Richard Okorogheye, the police watchdog has told Sky News. The 19-year-old student, who had sickle cell disease and was shielding during the pandemic, went missing after leaving his family home in Ladbroke Grove, west London, on
Fully vaccinated adults will no longer have to quarantine on their return from amber list countries from 19 July, Grant Shapps has confirmed. Making a statement on international travel in the Commons, the transport secretary said those who have received two jabs will no longer have to self-isolate for 10 days after their return to
England have beaten Denmark 2-1 in extra time in the Euro 2020 semi-final at Wembley to reach their first major final in 55 years. Raheem Sterling was fouled in the box late in the first period of extra time, with the referee pointing to the spot. Captain Harry Kane stepped up only to see his
Boris Johnson has repeatedly declined to say how many people are expected to have to self-isolate following the final relaxation of COVID restrictions in England on 19 July. Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer accused the prime minister of putting the country on course for a “summer of chaos and confusion” as he noted Health Secretary
Boris Johnson is heading for a COVID showdown with MPs amid a backlash over a six-week wait for the ending of self-isolation rules. Conservative MPs and business leaders have reacted furiously after Health Secretary Sajid Javid said children and fully vaccinated adults will have to follow current self-isolation rules until 16 August. This means they
England have been forced to select a new team for the Pakistan ODI series after the whole squad went into isolation due to seven COVID cases. Three players and four members of the management team tested positive after taking PCR tests. In a statement, the England and Wales Cricket Board said: “In collaboration with Public
Emma Raducanu’s dream run at Wimbledon is over after she was forced to withdraw during her last 16 match against Australian Ajla Tomljanovic. Britain’s teenage tennis sensation lost the first set and was 3-0 down in the second to the world number 75 when she received medical attention courtside from the trainer and doctor. Raducanu,
The Duchess of Cambridge is self-isolating after coming into contact with someone who has tested positive for COVID-19. “Her Royal Highness is not experiencing any symptoms, but is following all relevant government guidelines and is self-isolating at home,” a Kensington Palace spokesperson said. The Duchess of Cambridge had been due to attend a service at
Boris Johnson will reveal how he plans to “restore people’s freedoms” in England at a news conference on Monday, ahead of the final stage of his roadmap out of lockdown. Downing Street said the prime minister wants to give the public and businesses more time to prepare for the easing of restrictions on 19 July,
England reached the semi-finals of Euro 2020 after a comprehensive 4-0 victory over Ukraine, sparking celebration among fans. Sky News correspondents Michelle Clifford, Milena Veselinovic and Sadiya Chowdhury, were at three different locations to see how the fans reacted. Rome – Michelle Clifford They had been singing “football’s coming home” for hours before kick off
England have reached the semi-finals of Euro 2020 after a comprehensive 4-0 victory over Ukraine. A Harry Kane brace and goals from Harry Maguire and Jordan Henderson sealed the Three Lions’ place in the last four with a superb display in Rome’s Stadio Olimpico. England’s performance sparked wild scenes among fans inside the stadium and
A man has been charged with murder after a 60-year-old was fatally stabbed in Oxford Circus, London, on Thursday evening, the Met Police has said. Tedi Fanta Hagos, 25, of Ravenhill, Swansea, was also charged with possession of an offensive weapon on Friday and is expected to appear at Westminster Magistrates’ Court on Saturday, Scotland