2 h. ago England urged to win 'gladiatorial' Ashes battle and become legends

England face the biggest challenge in cricket - but former star Steve Finn believes Brendon McCullum's men have what it takes to win the ultimate prize in Test cricket

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4 h. ago England hero fires Ashes warning to 'favourites' Australia ahead of opening Test

Former England star Steve Finn warns Australia that Ben Stokes and his England team won't make the same mistake as previous sides have when battling for the Ashes Down Under

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54 h. ago Mind guru Gilbert Enoka: ‘England are about to go to war, and I want to be in the trench with them’

The mental skills coach famous for the ‘no dickheads’ policy coined during 21 years with the All Blacks now faces his and Brendon McCullum’s acid test in the Ashes“We’ve got a smooth lake at the moment,” Gilbert Enoka says, relaxing in the bar of England’s team hotel in Perth a few days before the battle for the Ashes gets under way. “But the series is going to start and then there’s going to be really, really choppy water in terms of what we actually have to sail. All I want is to help the guys develop structures that can help them be reliable when those waves come.”Enoka is the mental skills coach most famous for instigating a “no dickheads” policy during his 21 years in the All Blacks dressing room, and a man whose path to the pinnacle of team sport is as remarkable as the impact he has had since getting there. He spent much of his childhood in an orphanage before moving back in with his mother, who had settled with a new partner Enoka describes as “alcoholic, dysfunctional”. At ...

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3 d. ago Ford urges England to ensure win over New Zealand is no ‘flash in the pan’

Team claimed 10th straight win against All Blacks‘There’s a huge amount of growth,’ says BorthwickGeorge Ford has called on England to make sure their statement victory against the All Blacks is not a false dawn after Steve Borthwick’s side extended their winning run to 10 matches.England have moved up to third in the world rankings after their impressive 33-19 win against New Zealand on Saturday and could go second next weekend should they defeat Argentina and Wales spring a surprise against the All Blacks. Continue reading...

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4 d. ago ‘We have to think outside the box’ – Thomas Tuchel reveals plan for England ‘bomb squad’ at World Cup 2026

THOMAS TUCHEL is urging his "angry" subs to carry England to World Cup glory. The Three Lions boss admits he will enrage stars who start on the bench in America next summer — but says they must accept their roles and forge an unbreakable squad spirit. Jude Bellingham and Phil Foden came off the bench on...

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5 d. ago George Ford urges England to seize their chance against New Zealand

It is 13 years and five Tests since the All Blacks were last toppled at Twickenham.

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1 week ago UKHSA warns of 'unusually early' flu season after NHS issues urgent 'SOS'

Flu cases and hospitalisations are on the rise across England as the NHS issues an urgent warning

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2 w. ago Business and charity leaders urge ministers to lead England’s transition to four

Open letter signed by more than 100 leaders comes after local government secretary criticised a council for switching to shorter weekAnalysis: Benefits of a four-day week are ever clearer, despite Steve Reed’s stanceMore than 100 business and charity leaders have called on ministers to “lead the country’s transition toward a shorter working week”, after the local government secretary criticised a council for shifting to a four-day work pattern.Steve Reed wrote to South Cambridgeshire district council, the first English council to trial a four-day week, raising concerns about performance and value for money, and expressing his “deep disappointment” over the policy. Continue reading...

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3 w. ago Sean Bean's wife Ashley Moore reveals hidden cancer battle as she shares hospital snaps

Robin Hood actor Sean Bean's fifth wife Ashley Moore has publicly revealed her cancer diagnosis for the first time as she shared photos from her hospital bed

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3 w. ago Sean Bean's wife's hidden health battle: Actor's fifth spouse and 'warrior' Ashley Moore, 40, bravely shared cancer journey alongside picture in hospital bed

After four failed marriages, Sean Bean almost gave up on lasting love before meeting 'the one', his fifth wife Ashley Moore. But few people are aware that the actor's spouse, 40, is a cancer survivor.

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3 w. ago Harry Brook urges England to ‘go a little bit harder’ in next New Zealand clash

Brook rescued the tourists from total ignominy with 135 off 101 balls.

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3 w. ago Are the rugby league Ashes on TV? How to watch England v Australia first Test for free

England and Australia do battle at Wembley in the first rugby league Ashes Test for 22 years

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