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Burrell told BBC Sport he also faced prejudice within the England set-up, during a Test career that saw him win 15 caps after his debut in February 2014.”I’ve had several traumatic experiences within England camp,” he said.”Some discrimination and some just old-school mentality that’s really unacceptable.”Racism had become normalised in dressing rooms, in Burrell’s experience.”It’s something that has been dressed up as banter and that’s been the problem that I’ve personally suffered and seen,” said Burrell, who is of Jamaican descent.”Over a period of time you just learn to believe that it’s the norm and that is fine and that…

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One of the most-loved British comedies of the 21st century could be making a comeback to screens after more than a decade under a bombshell new deal.The Inbetweeners was a coming-of-age sitcom broadcast on E4, which followed the chaotic journey of four British teenagers navigating adolescence.Fans have long awaited a return of the comedy after the series ended in 2010 after three seasons. Two follow-up films were released in 2011 and in 2014. Now, excitement is growing that this may soon become a reality after it was announced on Monday that Fudge Park Productions, founded by the show’s creators, Iain…

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Drivers have been warned of a groundbreaking technology which has been rolled out on UK roads, which could help crack down on thousands of road offences.The CO-DRIVER NO2, created by OOONO, has already achieved remarkable success in Germany with over four million units sold.The compact device provides audible and visual warnings about speed cameras and road hazards without requiring drivers to look at screens. This launch comes as speeding prosecutions reach unprecedented levels across the UK, with 3.3 million tickets issued in 2024 alone.In London, the problem is particularly acute, with more than 815,000 drivers caught speeding in the capital…

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Elliw GwawrWales political correspondentGetty ImagesCaerphilly Castle is Britain’s second biggest, after Windsor CastleFrom its imposing castle to its industrial past, Caerphilly is an area steeped in history, and for more than a century this constituency has voted Labour in every Westminster and Senedd election.Visitors come from afar to see Wales’ largest castle, but the by-election called after the sudden death of former Labour member Hefin David has shone a new spotlight on this town.In the last Senedd election, in 2021, Labour won with a majority of 5,000 over Plaid Cymru, who were just ahead of the Conservatives.But if recent opinion…

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Germany manager Julian Nagelsmann says Northern Ireland have a “special way” of playing and he did not mean any offence with his comments after his side’s 3-1 win in Cologne last month.The four-time World Cup winners will take on Michael O’Neill’s side again at Windsor Park in World Cup qualifying on Monday evening.After the September meeting, Nagelsmann described Northern Ireland as “not brilliant to watch” and they “played a lot of long balls”.Speaking on BBC NI’s coverage of the game in Germany, former Northern Ireland defender Stephen Craigan felt the description “was a bit disrespectful” to his old side.Last week,…

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When Davies was asked about that block before Wales met Slovakia again three years later, he simply remarked: “It’s a good memory, but hopefully I won’t have to do it again this time around.”Those moments are all well and good, Davies thought, but he would prefer a straightforward victory, a clean sheet and, frankly, less of a fuss.By this time, however, he had already joined Tottenham, with whom he would play in one of the most extraordinary ties in Champions League history.Just 24 hours after Liverpool had overturned a 3-0 first-leg deficit to stun Barcelona at Anfield, Spurs mounted another…

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It’s not every day Scotland are booed off after winning a match which puts them to within two games of automatic qualification for a World Cup, but such are the level of expectation set by Clarke’s team.While the Scots weren’t shooting the lights out in attack, they also allowed Belarus to be comfortable for large parts of the game. The fact they had 10 shots more than Scotland is a huge cause for concern.”At half-time the manager came in but he was absolutely furious with us,” said defender Scott McKenna.”We didn’t win any first balls, didn’t win any second balls…

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Reform UK council leader George Finch, and a friend have allegedly been physically assaulted in the street.Warwickshire Council boss Mr Finch, 19, was out with a female friend in Nuneaton on Friday night when the pair were “attacked” by a young man.Officers have now launched a probe into the incident, while Reform leader Nigel Farage has waded in to back Mr Finch.Mr Farage has said the incident has left him “deeply upset” – and warned the words used “echo the Prime Minister’s disgraceful attack on Reform during Labour conference week”.Labour has condemned the attack, but has insisted it would be…

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Jordan Pickford set to sign new long-term Everton deal, Barcelona not planning to extend Robert Lewandowski’s contract, while Newcastle United could allow William Osula leave.England goalkeeper Jordan Pickford, 31 is set to extend his spell at Everton by signing a new long-term deal with the Toffees. (Times – subscription required), external Barcelona will not renew the contract of Poland striker Robert Lewandowski, 37, when his deal expires next summer. (Sport – in Spanish), externalBarcelona are ready to take up the option to make 27-year-old forward Marcus Rashford’s loan move from Manchester United a permanent one following his impressive early season…

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The imminent release of Israeli hostages by Hamas is the focus for most of Monday morning’s papers, with the Times dubbing it an “historic opportunity to end the war in Gaza”. According to the paper, Hamas says they have custody of all 20 living hostages, and will begin releasing them on Monday under the first phase of the ceasefire plan. US President Donald Trump is expected to land in Israel shortly after the first hostages have been freed.”Hostages set for freedom in key step to end Gaza war” declares the Guardian, reporting that Israeli hostages freed by Hamas will be…

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