England opener Phil Salt will miss the T20 series against West Indies on paternity leave.
In a dramatic week, Salt, 28, returned home from the Indian Premier League for the birth of his child and then returned to India to play a part in Royal Challengers Bengaluru’s win in Tuesday’s final.
He has now been granted permission to spend the week at home.
Salt has been replaced in the squad by fellow wicketkeeper Jamie Smith, who impressed in his new role opening the batting during England’s 3-0 win in the one-day international series.
Smith is unlikely to play in the first of three T20s at Chester-le-Street on Friday, leaving Somerset’s Tom Banton or Surrey’s Will Jacks as the most likely partner for Ben Duckett at the top of the order.
All-rounder Jacob Bethell is also in the squad and opened for RCB in the IPL.
Liam Gallagher has given an update on the future of Oasis just days before the legendary rockers are due to hit the road for the first time since 2009
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Liam Gallagher has shared an update on the future of Oasis(Image: Simon Emmett/Fearpr)
Liam Gallagher has dropped a huge hint about the future of Oasis as fans pushed him for intel on his first rehearsal with brother Noel. The legendary Manchester band are due to hit the road for the first time in 16 years next month and fans have been speculating over whether this is the last we will see of the brothers.
Noel, 58, and Liam, 52, had been at loggerheads ever since the band split in 2009 and were often caught in a war of words on social media and in interviews. But years before their split, an internal war is believed to have broken out between the warring siblings. Liam, 52, is said to have questioned the paternity of Noel’s eldest daughter, Anaïs, 25, in May 2000.
But while many had hoped the two would put their differences aside, it was their mum Peggy Gallagher who was spearheading a possible reconciliation between the two siblings. Noel and Liam will take to the stage at Cardiff’s Principality Stadium on July 4, and fans have been wondering if there will be a future for the band.
The band are due to hit the road for the first time in 16 years next month(Image: PA)
When asked by a fan if they can have more dates, ideally a string of shows at Knebworth playing to 125,000 people, Liam replied: “Let’s see how this tour goes and if we still love each other after it.”
When asked by the Mirror how rehearsals are going, Liam told us: “Dangerous.” Meanwhile, videos have circulated on social media, with audio clips of the band apparently rehearsing the anthems Cigarettes & Alcohol and Fade Away. He told fans that it was his idea to have both songs on the setlist for the most anticipated tour.
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Earlier this week, the two brothers were seen heading to rehearsals for the first time. While the pair arrived separately, they had two very different methods of transport to the top-secret location.
Fans have demanded more dates from Oasis(Image: PA)
Liam was seen arriving in a chauffeur-driven van, surrounded by packets of Lockets and cough syrup to help his throat, while his older brother, Noel, took public transport and was seen on the District Line at Paddington station. A source told the Mirror: “It was extremely exciting having Noel and Liam in the same room. The excitement for the tour is off the charts.”
But Liam has since told fans that they won’t be able to meet him outside the studio and get a selfie. “You won’t see me. I’m not a poser. I’ll be in and out,” he said.
Liam joined the rehearsals late, with Noel and guitarists Paul ‘Bonehead’ Arthurs and Gem Archer and bassist Andy Bell starting much earlier. Also joining the band are keyboard player Christian Madden and drummer Joey Waronker.
But while Liam has had themes on his solo tours, there won’t be any at the Oasis gigs and will instead be focused solely on the biblical music. The band announced their reunion last year, almost 15 years to the day following their split.
Noel and Liam posed for several photos together, confirming the band’s long-awaited reunion on Tuesday, saying: “The great wait is over.” After Cardiff, the band play Manchester, London, Edinburgh and Dublin before heading off on a world tour with dates in the US, Australia, Brazil and Japan.
Richard Ashcroft and Cast have been confirmed as support acts for the UK and Ireland gigs.
Rachel Furness, Northern Ireland’s record goalscorer, has announced her retirement from football.
At club level, the 36-year-old played for a number of sides in England including Sunderland, Reading, Tottenham, Liverpool, Bristol City and Newcastle United.
After making her international debut in 2005, the midfielder won 95 caps and scored 38 goals for Northern Ireland.
Furness played a key role in NI’s qualification for the Euro 2022 finals – the country’s first major women’s tournament.
Her final Northern Ireland appearance came away to Hungary in the Nations League in October 2023, although she was recently recalled in April’s international window and was part of the squad for Nations League matches with Poland and Bosnia-Herzegovina.
In a video posted on the Northern Ireland X account that shows Furness speaking to her international team-mates, she said: “I’ve had 20 fantastic years. Coming in as a 16-year-old to now, it’s been an absolute blast.
“The progress I’ve seen, especially over the past couple of years, has been fantastic.”
Fighting back tears, Furness added: “Whether I’ve been in it or out of it, I’ve been the biggest fan. Everyone has stories and this is part of my chapter. I’m going on to a new chapter now which I’m really excited for.
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Born in Newcastle and qualifying for Northern Ireland through her mother and grandfather, Furness made her senior international debut as a teenager in 2005 – shortly after the team had been reformed.
Furness was integral to Northern Ireland’s historic qualification for Euro 2022, scoring five goals, and her dedication to her country was showcased in the play-off first leg in Ukraine.
After scoring the opening goal, she attempted to play on despite sustaining what turned out to be a broken leg. In the second leg, she was there heading every ball and cheering every tackle while on crutches on the sidelines.
She recovered and became Northern Ireland’s record goalscorer in November 2021 when she netted twice in a World Cup qualifying win over North Macedonia at Seaview.
Furness played in all three matches at the European Championship, delayed a year by Covid, providing the assist for Julie Nelson’s famous header against Norway in Southampton.
She stepped away from international duty following the tournament, which she later revealed in an emotional interview to BBC Sport NI was to look after her mental health.
She made a long-awaited return to the squad away to Wales the following April, and her last cap came in Hungary in October 2023 as injuries limited her involvement.
However, her standing was still clear when she was drafted in as a last-minute call up for April’s game at home to Romania, providing crucial experience in a young squad, and she retained her place for the concluding fixtures in the Women’s Nations League campaign.
In paying tribute, Northern Ireland boss Tanya Oxtoby said Furness has been “the ultimate professional”.
“The respect she’s shown, and her ability to always put the team first, speaks volumes about her character,” said Oxtoby.
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After starting her club career at Sunderland, Furness had a stint a Newcastle United, where she recovered from a serious knee injury before she spent a summer in Iceland with Grindavik in 2010.
Returning to England with Sunderland, she won the Premier League Nations Division title over six years at the club.
When Sunderland reverted to part-time status, Furness moved on to Reading in 2017 and had a loan spell at Tottenham Hotspur.
The most successful stint of her club career, which also aligned with Northern Ireland’s historic spell, came when she signed for Liverpool in 2019.
Furness helped Liverpool back to the top flight in 2023 and made it back-to-back Championship titles when she played an integral role in Bristol City’s promotion the following season.
However, her dream had always been to play for her childhood club, Newcastle, and she signed a one-year deal in July.
Analysis – one of NI’s most impactful players
With injuries limiting her minutes and Tanya Oxtoby’s youthful approach, Furness’ news is not entirely unexpected but does signal the latest changing of the guard for Northern Ireland.
However, just like when Marissa Callaghan announced her retirement, it is sad to see another of Northern Ireland’s history-making Euro 2022 squad call time on their time in green.
As a player, Furness will be remembered as a fearless competitor who made history by becoming the record goalscorer for her country.
One of the most important strikes was in the historic Euro 2022 play-off first leg in Ukraine, when she netted the opening goal before she tried to play on after sustaining a broken leg. That sums up her dedication to her country.
Away from her goals, one of the standout memories of Furness is her dancing around with her crutches in the air after the play-off win over Ukraine.
Furness also had a huge impact off the pitch, and her openness about her mental health struggles were inspiring as she encouraged other players to be open about their feelings and to stand up for their beliefs.
Venue: Epsom Racecourse Date: Saturday, 7 June Time: 15:30 BST
Delacroix and Ruling Court head the runners as a field of 19 was declared for Saturday’s Derby at Epsom.
Ryan Moore will ride Delacroix, one of three contenders – alongside The Lion In Winter and Lambourn – for Irish trainer Aidan O’Brien, who is seeking a record-extending 11th win in the Classic.
The only withdrawal at Wednesday’s final declaration stage was the O’Brien-trained Puppet Master.
Ruling Court, for Godolphin trainer Charlie Appleby, will bid to become the first 2000 Guineas victor to win the Derby since Camelot in 2012.
Dante Stakes winner Pride Of Arras is one of two entries for Ralph Beckett, who also has Stanhope Gardens, although the pair have been drawn 16 and 2 – two stalls that have never produced the winner.
John and Thady Gosden run York runner-up Damysus and the fifth-placed Nightwalker.
Declarations closed at the 72-hour stage for the first time this year after being brought forward a day in an effort to provide greater build-up for the race, which is for three-year-old horses only.
Approximate Derby odds:3-1 Delacroix, 7-2 Ruling Court, 5-1 Pride Of Arras, 6-1 The Lion In Winter, 10-1 Lambourn, 12-1 Damysus, 16-1 Midak, Stanhope Gardens, 25-1 Bar.
Delacroix was installed as ante-post favourite after winning two Derby trials at Leopardstown and has been confirmed as the mount of stable jockey Moore.
Colin Keane will partner The Lion In Winter, who was sixth when odds-on favourite in the Dante, and is expected to improve for that run although has been drawn widest of all in 19.
Stablemate Lambourn, the Chester Vase winner, will break from 10 – where 11 previous winners have started since stalls were introduced in 1967.
William Buick will partner Ruling Court from stall seven as the jockey and trainer Appleby seek further Classic success, having also landed the 1000 Guineas with Desert Flower, who is favourite for the Oaks on Friday.
Tornado Alert, fourth in the 2000 Guineas, represents fellow Godolphin trainer Saeed bin Suroor.
As well as Nightwalker, owners Juddmonte have added French challenger New Ground to the £1.5m race for a supplementary fee of £75,000.
The Francis Graffard-trained Midak has also been added to the race and he will carry the colours of the Aga Khan Studs, with the race run in honour of the Aga Khan IV, who owned legendary Derby winner Shergar and died in February.
Charlie Johnston is double-handed with Lazy Griff and Green Storm, with Al Wasl Storm, Nightime Dancer, Rogue Impact, Sea Scout, Tennessee Stud and Tuscan Hills completing the field.
Following the Supreme Court’s decision affirming Muhammadu Iliyasu Bashar as the legitimate Emir, the Kebbi State Government has warm congratulations for the Emir of Gwandu.
On Wednesday, the verdict was passed.
The emirate’s Commissioner for Information and Culture, Yakubu Birnin Kebbi, and the Kebbi State government both cited the victory as the outcome of a long-running conflict and litigation that has plagued the region for 20 years in a press release signed by the commissioner for information and culture.
The government noted that the decision had a negative effect on the emirate’s ability to function effectively and had raised questions.
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The statement urged the Emir to declare victory with allegiance and to unite all feuding family members to restore stability and stability to the traditional institution and emirate.
Gwandu Emirate residents were also urged to take the ruling as a call for unity and reconciliation, making use of Dr. Nasir Idris’s current administration’s unprecedented development and advancement in order to achieve more sustainable development.
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Meghan Markle’s go-to Medicube Triple Collagen Serum is now £19.99 on Amazon(Image: Amazon)
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