First leg of the Nations League play-off: Greece vs. Scotland
Location: Piraeus’ Karaiskakis Stadium on Thursday, March 20, 2019 19:45 GMT
Lennon Miller may regret saying he could soon become Scotland’s best player, but John McGinn has backed the teenager to make his nerve-wracking squad debut with flying colors, just as he did nine years ago.
The Motherwell midfielder has been given a call-up for the Nations League play-off match against Greece.
The 18-year-old said when he learned he was in the squad, “I’m obviously not going to go in and be the best player there, but I believe I could be the best player there in a couple of months.”
According to Scotland assistant coach John Carver, Miller needed “a little guidance” from the comment.
“He’s probably thinking, “Why did I say that?” I wonder. However, McGinn, 30, said that I made a lot of foolish remarks while passing through St. Mirren.
McGinn recalls that Charlie Adam questioned why Scottish Championship players were being called up on my first day of training, which wasn’t very helpful at the time.
He didn’t seem to be aiming his finger at me either personally or individually. Just the right timing, given that I was already a little anxious and frantic, was a bit of a disaster.
All the experienced boys were making fun of me at my first lunch at Mar Hall, saying, “You shouldn’t be in the squad.”
“My session wasn’t great until thirty minutes later. It involved a lot of nerves. I remember going back to my room and thinking, “I can’t compete at this level, they are too good,” as Shaun Maloney caused me to feel that way.
However, as the sessions progress, you become more comfortable and begin to express yourself more.
According to McGinn, Adam was not the only person who believed a second-tier player shouldn’t play for Scotland.
Gordon Strachan gave me that opportunity, and he flung me in for my debut that week, he said.
I remember that first game with Broony [Scott Brown], but I felt a lot of pressure on myself and felt it a little bit. You start to feel at home after receiving little bits of wisdom during the game, encouragement before the game, and support.
McGinn was named man of the match after 90 minutes for the 1-0 friendly win over Denmark, earning 73 caps.
Now he is eager to play alongside another 18-year-old squad debutant, Heart of Midlothian striker James Wilson, as well as a ” confident” player he has watched develop in action alongside his brother Paul at Fir Park.
They are not attempting to increase the numbers, McGinn continued.
Since joining One Direction as a fifth member in 2010, Louis Tomlinson has been one of the biggest names in music. Since then, he has had a few romances.
Louis has had a handful of public relationships since finding fame(Image: Getty Images)
Louis Tomlinson is said to be dating former Love Island star Zara McDermott after the pair were spotted on a cosy “date” at a swanky restaurant. The pair were seen dining together at a hotel in Suffolk where onlookers said they were all smiles throughout their time at the eatery.
One observer observed, “They looked like they were the happy couple. The couple struggled to contain their laughter, according to the source, who claimed Louis was constantly making Zara “giggle” throughout the entire dining experience. During their dinner, it’s claimed Louis was the “proper gentleman” towards Zara.
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Since finding fame in 2010 as one fifth of One Direction, Louis, 33, often keeps a low profile when it comes to his personal life and rarely shares an insight with fans. Instead, the Don’t Let It Break Your Heart hitmaker chooses to use his social media to promote his music projects, as well as his most recent 28 clothing collection.
But who has Louis dated in the past? Well, despite being part of the biggest boyband in the world, Louis has only had a handful of relationships that have been made public. Here, we take a look back at his love life and his past girlfriends, including a very famous actress.
Hannah Walker
Before becoming famous, Louis dated Hannah Walker.
Prior to finding fame, Louis dated Hannah Walker in March 2010. However, because he had to endure a long-distance relationship before he was able to become famous, the couple decided to break up just one year later. A source close to Louis at the time claimed that the relationship between him and Hannah “wasn’t working.”
Walker and Louis met when they performed in a college production of Grease together at Hall Cross Sixth Form College in his hometown of Doncaster, South Yorks. She previously referred to him as “two different people,” and she refers to him as “two different people” when she sees him on television. “One is the boy from Doncaster, and the other is Louis from One Direction.”
After their breakup, Hannah later confirmed that she and Louis were still their “best friends.” Louis responded to her post, writing: “Best, best friends. always .
Eleanor Calder
Louis started dating Eleanor in 2011(Image: GC Images)
Eleanor and Louis first started dating each other in 2011, and the pair eventually became known as the “it couple.” Eleanor followed Louis around the country as he traveled with his bandmates, and they were frequently seen together at red carpet events. In 2012, the couple gave fans a brief insight into their romance.
As they watched Tom Daley take part in the 2012 Olympics in London, Louis turned to Eleanor and kissed her numerous times as they watched the athletes compete in awe. After three years of dating, Louis and Eleanor broke up in March 2015. A spokesperson at the time told US Weekly: “Louis and Eleanor split up two weeks ago.
They didn’t make the announcement because they wanted some privacy at this time. The pair reunited with one another in 2017 after their relationship ended,” they said. Three years later, Louis gave a rare insight into his life and and revealed he hoped to settle down with Calder.
Despite sharing his hopes to settle down with Eleanor, the couple split in January 2023(Image: Getty Images)
If you’re enquiring about my marriage to her, what should I do? Yes, I think so! And more children, I suppose, “he told The Sun. Before One Direction’s debut single, What Makes You Beautiful, Louis explained that he had known Eleanor since then. Louis and Eleanor reunited in 2017 and even headed to Glastonbury festival with one another that summer.
On January 2, 2023, Eleanor sparked rumours that she and Louis had split up. Before ringing in the New Year, Eleanor treated her followers to a series of photos and videos from her 2022 adventures. Fans were quick to notice that Louis was conspicuously missing from all the shared memories. In one particular photo, the model is seen getting cosy with an unidentified man who’s seen planting a kiss on her cheek, while Eleanor beams brightly at the camera.
However, they decided to split up that month after five years. It put pressure on their relationship, Louis being away for so long, “a source said. They continued to tell The Sun that “other things have broken out between them, at least for the time being,” and that they have since split up. Because they have long histories and mutual friends, a reunion probably won’t occur at some point. But now they are not together. “
Briana Jungwirth
Louis shares a son with Briana Jungwirth following a brief encounter(Image: XPOSURE )
Following his initial split from Eleanor, Louis enjoyed a brief romance with American stylist, Briana in May of 2015. Two months later, it became clear that Louis and Briana were expecting a child together. Sources at the time claimed Louis was looking for a new home in Los Angeles and that they couldn’t possibly be “more excited.”
In January 2016, they welcomed their son, Freddie, with Louis confirming the news on social media. He said: “I’m pleased to say my baby son was born yesterday. He is healthy and pretty amazing. I’m very happy!” While Louis kept tight lipped throughout Briana’s pregnancy, he did speak on US television about fatherhood.
Briana welcomed Louis’ first child in January 2016(Image: Daily Mirror)
When congratulated by an interviewer, he said:” Thank you, yeah, erm, obviously it’s a very exciting time, so, err, I’m buzzing, thank you. “Louis had previously shared rumors about him and his son, Freddie, on social media, but has since protected his son.”
However, he did appear in Louis’ biographical film All of Those Voices as his young son quizzed him about his “excitedness for a concert.” Clips saw the youngster stood in the audience supporting his father with a large banner as he watched on in complete admiration for the Doncaster cheeky chap.
Campbell, Danielle
Louis dated American actress Campbell, Danielle before splitting in January 2017(Image: Dave Hogan)
Weeks before welcoming his son, it emerged that Louis was dating American actress, Campbell, Danielle who appeared in the Disney movie, Starstruck. The couple were seen packing on the affection during a trip to Chicago. As rumours about their relationship continued to swirl, the pair kept a low profile.
This, however, changed in April 2016 when they went Instagram official. Louis took to Instagram, sharing a snap of himself kissing Danielle’s cheek alongside the caption: “Lucky.” Just one month later, they made their first official red carpet appearance, attending the Monaco Grand Prix.
That summer, Danielle was also on hand to support Louis as he and his bandmate Niall Horan played Soccer Aid for UNICEF at Manchester’s Old Trafford. However, Louis and Danielle stepped out at the Mirror’s Pride of Britain Awards in October 2016 just days before they made the decision to declare it a day.
Zara McDermott
Reports claim that Louis is now dating reality star Zara McDermott(Image: Scott A Garfitt/Invision/AP)
Strictly star Zara and Louis were seen together just weeks after her split from Sam Thompson. But before they were spotted in public, many fans noticed a telltale sign. Louis’ fans noticed that Louis and his sisters Lottie, Daisy and Phoebe all followed Zara on Instagram. She also followed his sisters which added to the speculation.
Former Love Island star Zara and Louis were seen giggling and holding hands while they dined on £100 fish and chips plus cocktails during the outing. “They looked every bit the happy couple,” one onlooker said of the hot new couple. Zara and Louis were spotted at Aldeburgh’s The Suffolk where rooms cost up to £315 a night.
The photographer who captured the two stars’ photos of them slicing their £100 brill and chips commented on how the pair appeared to be having a great time as they touched hands across the table. They noted how” Zara had a few cocktails “and” Louis was really making her giggle “as they spoke for ages in the swanky venue.
However, some fans believed that there may be something else happening behind the scenes. Taking to Reddit, fans aired their thoughts. One said: “Obviously, following a person on instagram doesn’t mean that people are in a relationship, lol, But, I just find it weird, and I am scared that this will be a new stunt. Especially since I’ve read about them many times. Louis is having a concert in London today, and I’m just waiting for Zara to be spotted there or that she post a story from the concert.”
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Hinting that it may be a publicity stunt, they added: “Also we are overdue for a stunt from Louis, he has been publicly single for three years, I would not be surprised if we see him with a girl when his new album is released then they have to ‘break up’ when he goes on tour.” However some also believe that Louis and Zara’s connection could be work related. Zara has previously fronted a string of BBC documentaries and rumours have recently swirled suggesting that Louis’ younger sisters, Daisy and Phoebe could be set to open their doors for their own TV show.
In the past, Louis has previously slammed Love Island, the show which made Zara famous. When asked if he was watching the ITV show Louis said: “I’m not. Made the mistake of watching previous years but enough is enough. It’s not a good message for the younger people watching.”
A “stunning” lamp that Amazon customers have been purchasing has received glowing reviews. Many consumers claim that the product gives their homes a “vintage” or “retro” vibe.
The Funistree Candle Warmer Lamp with Dimmer and Timer is currently available online for less than £26.99. A glass shade, curved metal arm, and wooden base complete the lamp.
The versatile lamp, which has an adjustable height, can accommodate candles of all sizes, claims Amazon. In your home, you can also turn down the brightness to create a “serene” atmosphere. For a worry-free, relaxing experience, the lamp also has a timer.
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The candle melting lamp is described as “ensuring candles melt evenly, releasing deeper and more luxurious scents.” The lamp “blends elegance with practicality,” according to the article’s description.
The product has received rave reviews online and has an overall rating of 4.2 stars. One user referred to one of them as saying, “This lamp is lovely and gives off a lovely glow.” Really enjoy using my candles without the flames burning, especially if your toddler is active around the house.
The lamp’s “timer function is fantastic and the height can be adjusted.” can set a timer for 2, 4, or 8 hours. It also comes with two light bulbs as an added bonus.
A second wrote, “I got it for Christmas from my hubby and it’s stunning… it gives that vintage feel. The delicate flower-shaped shade is beautiful both when it’s off and on.”
Funistree Candle Warmer Lamp with Dimmer and Timer (Amazon)
The adjustable light allows you to adjust the brightness of your candle, which is obviously dependent on the quality of your candle depending on how much you like it. It also allows you to dim the candle to create cosy warmth.
“Fantastic!” was added by a third customer. Absolutely adore this product. You don’t have to worry about the safety aspect because it melts from above and has a stronger scent than lighting a candle, which is why you can use all your old ones. I’m excited about it and intend to purchase more.
Another user claimed that the candle warmer is “incredibly retro-feeling.” When assembled and set up, it looks incredible. It functions flawlessly as a candle warmer but perfectly as a standard lamp. It gradually warms candles, which results in brilliant scent throw. Highly recommended.
“Gorgeous! ! ! Such a lovely item, I’ve wanted one for ages, and it’s so gorgeous. Different brightness and user options.
Some customers claimed they had not received the bulbs with the product, but not all were as impressed with the lamp. One person said, “We have only just opened this up because I gave my daughter as a Christmas present.
No bulbs were included, rendering it completely useless. Since purchasing a pack of bulbs for £12 is not an option, I now need to purchase a set of bulbs separately to make this lamp work.
A second later said, “It came with the bulbs, but no, it doesn’t or a candle with a scent.” Although it was a gift, it should have been returned.
There are a variety of lamp options available from various retailers, as well as a variety of options for a different style. For just £50, Christine Ribbed Glass Table Lamp can be purchased from Dunelm.
The Colby Rechargeable Lamp retails at £39, as well as the Checkerboard Table Lamp, which retails at £49.50. Next also offers the Brass Carson Touch Table Lamp for $42.
As Zara McDermott moves on with Louis Tomlinson weeks after splitting, Sam Thompson has made a dig at her. As new photos of their cozy dinner date at a luxurious hotel emerged, the Strictly Come Dancing star was seen with the One Direction singer.
At The Suffolk, the pair were spotted having a lavish fish and chips dinner with cocktails. According to a source, Louis planned and put on this trip for Zara because he is a true gentleman. He had a great deal of thought and wanted to make it unique. They have similar values and are incredibly close to their families.
The insider added that the couple “looked every bit like the happy couple” as they dined together at the posh restaurant where hotel rooms can cost more than £300 per night.
Following rumors that the pair were dating just weeks after Zara and Sam moved out of their lavish Chelsea residence, the pair were reported to have been dating. In the most recent episode of his podcast Staying Relevant, a heartbroken Sam spoke to dating expert Paul C. Brunson about their breakup.
For five years, Sam and Zara were dating.
Sam, who was previously split from his long-term girlfriend Zara, said he felt like there is no direction in life. When Sam split up with his partner, dating guru Paul asked him what he had been doing to focus on himself. Paul responded, “Not much to be honest with you. He continued, “I suppose a lot of people look for validation in other people and they look for the other person right away.” In an ostensible swipe at Zara, he continued. That’s impossible for me to do.
He continued, “I love being in charge, and I am. I rarely ever leave my house or my family, but I love my cats.
Paul said, “Spend time with your family, spend time creating.” Take a look at some of the things you cherished as boys. Spend some time on those and invest your time in them, which will help you achieve your current self-esteem and self-worth.
After five years of dating, Sam and Zara parted ways in December. Sam acknowledged that some people had expressed concern for him and that they were aware of this. “I went through a breakup and everyone keeps saying they can see sadness behind the eyes… Where I’m going, Paul, terrifies me. When the pilot of a plane passes out in the cockpit, I imagine they are asking, “Does anyone know how to fly a plane?”
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The agreed ceasefire, which had been in place since January, has been broken by Israel’s recent air attacks across the Gaza Strip.
More than 320 people were killed in Tuesday’s early morning air raids, many of whom were children and women.
A brief period of relative tranquility during the Muslim holy month of Ramadan was shattered by the surprise bombardment, which also raised the possibility of a full resumption of fighting in the more than 48, 000 Palestinians who have been killed and whose homes have been destroyed throughout Gaza.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu claimed he had ordered the attacks because talks to extend the ceasefire and release the remaining Hamas captives in October 2023 lacked progress.
Hamas expressed concern that Israel had violated the ceasefire, which would put the fate of the captives in jeopardy.
Gaza, Deir el-Balah: It wasn’t a nightmare; it was real. Without any prior notice, the war had already begun.
When we woke up in terror to the audible sound of air strikes, the clock read 2:10. Everything in the room was shaken by a violent scream.
My daughter, Banias, awoke screaming in apprehension, “Baba! Mama ! What is going on?
She was crying out in terror right next to me, but I couldn’t even comfort her. My entire mind was a mess.
Has this been a bombing? What’s going on? Who is threatening us?
I was thinking, “Are these Yemeni missiles attacking Israel?” Do we get hit by this strike?
The unmistakable sounds of genocide
Oh my God, I love you. We all knew that Israeli air strikes on Gaza would intensify, and the sound was unmistakable.
In an effort to calm Banias down, my husband held her.
I searched through local journalist organizations on my phone. What’s happening, everyone was asking.
A home in Deir el-Balah was targeted just before the news broke, and another home in Nuseirat was struck.
In al-Mawasi, Khan Younis, and Rafah, artillery shelling was reported, as well as several tents for displaced families.
In Jabalia, in northern Gaza, a total of a residential building was struck, and the al-Karama neighborhood was also struck. Central Gaza was suffocated by a “belt of fire.”
Then came the desperate appeals, such as “A family is trapped under the rubble.”
A residential block has been leveled, according to the statement.
“We require ambulances.”
People pleaded for assistance and urged the formation of civil defense teams.
The bombing continued, persistently and violently.
images of death and fear
Every functioning medical facility in the Strip was filled with photos and videos of shattered bodies, martyrs, and the wounded. We quickly recalled the scenes that we had forgotten.
Israel made a formal announcement a few moments later that it would resume its occupation of Gaza.
It sounded like a head blow.
At Khan Younis’ Nasser Hospital on March 18, 2025, a mourner weeps beside the bodies of Palestinians who were killed by Israel.
What does “this mean” exactly? My sister cried after spending a few days with me. “No, God, no! We oppose a new war. Fear and the bombing are not what we want.
We all watched the news with wide-eyed shock in our eyes. “Oh, God, that’s enough,” the expression goes.
I continued to scroll as I grabbed my phone as I saw images of infants being killed in airstrikes, burning tents, and entire residential blocks being destroyed.
Oh God, the same images, the same suffering, and nightmares.
Without embellishment, pretence, or disguise, the war was picking up where it had already started. Just killing, bombing, extermination, and a never-ending stream of blood.
What about the north, my family members inquired. Will the road be reopened between the north and south?
We were entrapped.
You can’t plan for a tomorrow in Gaza.
I just last night invited my father and my two 20-year-old twin sisters to a Ramadan iftar at our location in al-Zawayda, close to Deir el-Balah in central Gaza. I persuaded the members of the family to stay the night and make plans to travel north the following morning.
Before Eid and summer, we had planned some Ramadan travels and errands to run to get clothes for the kids. Every trip to the north was, as always, an opportunity to learn new tales.
All of those “plans” had no purpose at the time. Life suddenly turned its head in the air. The conflict was returning.
In this location, planning has become illegal. Even something as simple as shopping or spending time with family is an unforgivable luxury to plan for your day, no matter how monotonous it may seem.
You are guilty here of expecting normalcy; you are also impure to live there year after year after year, every second, every minute, every hour, every day.
My sister, who works in media for a humanitarian organization, suddenly realized: “Oh God! I didn’t bring my laptop or other items! What’s next, then?”
I felt guilty. This was my fault because I had to persuade them to stay.
What if the roads are closed? What will the war’s upcoming stages entail? Will the north be the starting point for the conflict? Or will they occupy the region’s center?
Only Deir el-Balah is still standing. What kind of trap is this, God?
As I perused my thoughts, my mind began to sway: Would we ever need to wear our press-protection gear once more? Return to the hospital workforce?
On March 18, 2025, a boy walks through the rubble of his home in the Nuseirat refugee camp in central Gaza, which Israel bombed and destroyed. [Eyad Baba/AFP]
However, we had already destroyed our tent’s storage there. Journalists had left in an effort to start fresh, dispersing between north and south.
What about the school of Banias, then? I had just registered her for a week of school, so it was probably over. We had returned from war.
My heart pleaded. We initially experienced some relief from the ceasefire, but nothing more. We were clung to by fear, hésitation, and confusion.
We never thought to plan, and the missiles kept reminding us of our error whenever we did.
The closet
For the first time in two days, my husband and I went shopping, and we ended up with just a few kitchen essentials, including a rug, a table, chairs, plates, and spoons.
All we have now are four mattresses, four blankets, four plates, four spoons, and a small pot of water.
We refused to receive anything else throughout the war. We jokedly called the dressing room because our clothes were stacked on a sheet spread out on the floor in a designated room and divided into separate sections for each of us.
My husband and I would constantly say, “We need a closet, because it was always a mess. “Organizing the clothes on the floor was a daily struggle.
Although we were unsure about moving north or staying in the south, we were finally able to think about buying one because it was a grand luxury. We always make the decision to travel in a hurry and leave.
But I finally told my husband, “Let’s buy a closet,” and we finally packed away our winter clothing yesterday morning.
I had my response now. The closet was no longer an option as a result of this additional bombing, which was the chaos of my thoughts, my failed plans, and the chaos of a life I could no longer control, despite my best efforts.
We are aware that we can no longer dream, plan, wish, or look forward to anything despite the destruction and ruin that surround us, as if it weren’t already enough.
