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The Irish Sun
2 days ago
- Sport
- The Irish Sun
‘Just smash into them' – England U21s star Charlie Cresswell reveals his plan to bring pain to Spain in Euros showdown
CHARLIE CRESSWELL says England have nothing Tou-Louse and vowed to bring the pain to Spain and 'smash' straight into them. The Advertisement 3 Charlie Cresswell vowed to 'smash' into Spain on Saturday Credit: Getty 3 The star says the Young Lions showed a lack of fight initially against Germany Credit: Shutterstock Editorial The boss revealed that he let his players have it as they trailed 2-0 to the Germans at the break but was pleased by the response as Alex Scott almost sparked a late rally. And Cresswell, 22, insists that there won't be a repeat of the 'lack of fight' they started with when they go to battle with star-studded Spanish Armada. The honest defender, who has starred for Toulouse in Ligue 1 since joining from Advertisement READ MORE ON FOOTBALL On the content of Carsley's dressing down, he continued: 'Show some fight, you're playing for England, let's run harder than them, work harder than them. I was saying to the lads 'just smash into them', 'I don't know you're there' and 'let them know they're in a game'. 'We showed that in the second half, but we've got to take that into the next game. 'You can't give Germany that, otherwise look what they did. That's the thing with European competitions, you get punished and you've got to be at your best game.' Cresswell, whose father is a former Leeds star, acknowledged that many will have England down as the underdogs. Advertisement Most read in Football BEST FREE BETS AND BETTING SIGN UP OFFERS But he, along with Harvey Elliott, were part of the squad that toppled them in Georgia two years ago and he's relishing another fierce battle. He added: 'We go into each game wanting to win. We respect every team. It's going to be a different group from two years ago and they'll be a good side and we've got to be at our game. Lee Carsley hailed for 'best football England have ever played' as fans say 'can we rip up Tuchel's contract-' 3 Omari Hutchinson is targeting a 2-0 victory over the Spanish Credit: Getty Advertisement 'Of course Spain are a top side. The first team as well, it runs through their system. You know when you play against Spain what they're going to be like. They're going to pass it around and try to make you move. But we've got to stand strong and take the game to them. 'We've got quality in that dressing-room. We know we can beat them. 'Everyone has their weaknesses, you know. We've got to make sure we're at our A game. 'It was good [in 2023], I know it got a bit fiery at some points and I'm pretty sure it'll be a fiery game. I enjoy that stuff though. I was saying to the lads 'just smash into them', 'I don't know you're there' and 'let them know they're in a game'. Charlie Cresswell 'I said to the lads, it doesn't get better than this. You're playing for England Under-21s, against Germany and next will be against Spain. It doesn't get better than this. We'll look back on this time and want to live this point again so it's important we stay right here right now and enjoy every moment.' Advertisement Ipswich winger Omari Hutchinson, whose trickery produced the assist for Scott, added: 'They're very good on the ball, so we want to be dominant. We're gonna have to try to take that away from them. We can be physically better than them. We've just got to physically outrun them and take them to the final whistle. 'Cars is big on that. He said last time they played each other it was a tough game. We just want to be able to dominate and win by two goals really. 'It's my biggest game for England so I'm looking forward to it.' England's Under-21 Euros squad in FULL ENGLAND are looking to retain their status as Under-21 European champions this summer in Slovakia. Here is Lee Carsley's full squad for the blockbuster tournament: Goalkeepers: James Beadle (Brighton and Hove Albion), Teddy Sharman-Lowe (Chelsea), Tommy Simkin (Stoke City) Defenders: Charlie Cresswell (FC Toulouse), Ronnie Edwards (Southampton), CJ Egan-Riley (Burnley), Tino Livramento (Newcastle United), Brooke Norton Cuffy (Genoa), Jarell Quansah (Liverpool) Midfielders: Elliot Anderson (Nottingham Forest), Archie Gray (Tottenham Hotspur), Hayden Hackney (Middlesbrough), Jack Hinshelwood (Brighton and Hove Albion), Tyler Morton (Liverpool), Alex Scott (AFC Bournemouth) Forwards: Harvey Elliott (Liverpool), Omari Hutchinson (Ipswich Town), Sam Iling Jnr (Aston Villa), James McAtee (Manchester City), Ethan Nwaneri (Arsenal), Jonathan Rowe (Marseille), Jay Stansfield (Birmingham City)
Scottish Sun
7 days ago
- Entertainment
- Scottish Sun
Newly-single Hollywood star, 35, reveals she's always ‘psyched up for sex' – & hails famous mum's ‘great t**s'
The actress also revealed how she'd talk with her mother about how 'precious and important' sex is SEX IT UP Newly-single Hollywood star, 35, reveals she's always 'psyched up for sex' – & hails famous mum's 'great t**s' Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) FIFTY Shades of Grey star Dakota Johnson has revealed she's always 'psyched up for sex'. The 35-year-old — who has just split from Coldplay's Chris Martin — also hails movie star mum Melanie Griffith for giving her the confidence to strip on screen. Sign up for the Entertainment newsletter Sign up 3 Dakota Johnson has revealed she's always 'psyched up for sex' Credit: Getty 3 Dakota with ex Chris Martin Credit: Mega 3 Dakota getting steamy in Fifty Shades of Grey Credit: Universal Pictures Promoting her new romantic comedy Materialists, Dakota admitted: 'I don't have to psych myself up for sex scenes. I'm always psyched up for sex! ' Dakota also opened up about her relationship with mother Melanie, 67 — who starred in 1988 hit Working Girl — on the Good Hang with Amy Poehler podcast. Dakota, whose father is Miami Vice star Don Johnson, 75, said: 'My mom raised me to be really, really proud of my body and love my body. 'So I've always felt so grateful for that, especially in my work because I can use it and it feels real. 'I think it was the way she spoke about it with me. She also talked to me about sex and how precious and important it is.' Dakota added: 'She's a generous person. She's extremely generous. If you said to her, 'I love your shirt', she'd take it off. Mostly because she loves to be naked and has great t*ts.' The end of Dakota and 48-year-old fiancé Chris's eight-year romance was confirmed earlier this month. A source said: 'She wanted her relationship to work and is finding it hard. 'Dakota not only loves Chris, but his two kids, and that loss feels incredibly painful.'
The Irish Sun
12-06-2025
- Sport
- The Irish Sun
Unemployed England star with nine international caps lands surprise new job for Club World Cup
CALLUM WILSON has landed an offseason media role as he mulls over his future. The 3 Callum Wilson's future at Newcastle remains uncertain with his deal expiring on June 30 Credit: Getty 3 The 33-year-old is spending his offseason in the DAZN punditry studio Credit: Reuters Negotiations over an extension are continuing with Wilson currently set to become a free agent. As the 33-year-old thinks over his next move, DAZN have snapped him up for an offseason punditry gig. Wilson will provide expert analysis throughout the upcoming Club World Cup. READ MORE ON FOOTBALL The revamped 32-team tournament kicks off in the United States on June 14 and runs until July 17. DAZN has Channel 5 has confirmed it will also show highlights of every match across its social accounts and YouTube channel. Wilson will be joined by football royalty in the DAZN studio. Most read in Football BEST ONLINE CASINOS - TOP SITES IN THE UK Brazilian legend Former Chelsea midfielder John Obi Mikel, Sami Khedira, Shay Given, ex-Manchester United star Kleberson and Christian Vieri have all been signed up by the broadcaster. The 2025 FIFA Club World Cup will see the World's best players decide which club is the greatest Lionel Messi's Inter Miami get the tournament going against Egypt's Al Ahly on Saturday night. Wilson has scored 49 goals in 130 games for Newcastle since signing from Bournemouth five years ago. The former Coventry striker has earned nine England caps and scored twice. 3 But his last international appearance came two years ago. Newcastle confirmed on Wednesday they were continuing to discuss an extension with Wilson's representatives. He has been linked with a move to
The Irish Sun
12-06-2025
- Business
- The Irish Sun
Six new social welfare changes to little-known €245 weekly payment – are you eligible?
SIX changes to a little-known social welfare payment worth €245 each week have been confirmed. The upcoming Advertisement 3 The scheme is designed to support more disabled people into employment Credit: Getty 3 Minister for Social Protection Dara Calleary, Minister of State in attendance Hildegarde Naughton, Taoiseach Micheal Martin and Minister for Children, Disability and Equality Norma Foley Credit: Niall Carson/PA Wire The Wage Subsidy Scheme gives financial support to employers who employ people with disabilities. The scheme is designed to support more disabled people into employment. The changes announced are a result of the recommendations from a review of the WSS, which was carried out by the Department of Social Protection in August 2024. Advertisement Read more in Money The employer will pay the employee the going rate for the job. And the basic rate of subsidy is €6.30 per hour with the maximum annual subsidy to the employer of €12,776, based on a 39-hour week. And this equals around €245.69 each week. The employee must work at least 15 hours a week. Advertisement MOST READ IN MONEY Speaking at the event last week, the Taoiseach said: "I am delighted to launch these improvements to the Wage Subsidy Scheme. Little known social welfare benefits thousands are entitled to "Supports like this play not only a critical role in closing the employment gap for people with disabilities, reducing poverty and supporting families and communities, but also for employers in bringing new ideas, skills and knowledge to their businesses. "I am committed to advancing the rights and improving the lives of people with disabilities including through removing barriers to employment. "Supports such as this revised Wage Subsidy Scheme recognise that the perspective, talents, and contributions of people with disabilities across society add immeasurably to the quality, the richness and the diversity of all our lives." Advertisement SIX NEW CHANGES TO WSS THE reformed scheme now implements the six recommendations made in the review: Reduce the minimum required hours for the scheme. The minimum hours requirement to avail of the subsidy has been reduced from 21 hours to 15 hours to enable those with more limited work capacity to be included. Remove the term 'productivity deficit' from the scheme. The scheme no longer focuses on a productivity deficit but on the need to adapt the role to a disabled person's ability. Expand the scheme beyond recruitment to include retention of people returning to work. This is particularly important as most disabilities are acquired. People who return to work on Partial Capacity Benefit and who have acquired their disability or health condition in the previous 12 months are now eligible. Expand the scheme to the community and voluntary sector and commercial state-sponsored sector. This will increase employment opportunities for disabled people by expanding the scheme beyond private sector employers to all non-public sector employers. Review the subsidy rate on a regular basis. This will ensure that the subsidy continues to sufficiently support employers. The subsidy rate will be reviewed at least every three years. Promote and improve knowledge of the scheme. The Minister has today launched a nationwide publicity campaign for the Wage Subsidy Scheme to promote and improve knowledge of the scheme. Minister Calleary added: "I strongly encourage employers to consider how the Wage Subsidy Scheme can improve their business and offer substantial and sustainable employment to disabled people." "I believe that the changes made to the Wage Subsidy Scheme will make it more accessible and flexible for both employers and disabled people. "People with disabilities have the talents and skills that employers need. "Improving employment prospects for disabled people is an absolute priority for me, the Taoiseach and this government." Advertisement There are around 1,500 employers who are already taking part in the Wage Subsidy Scheme across the country. WHO IS ELIGIBLE FOR WSS? You must be at least 18 years of age to participate in the WSS and you cannot take part if you are eligible to apply for the State Pension. The scheme is not available to self-employed people, people on the Community Employment scheme, Tús, or the Rural Social Scheme, or those who are on the Work Placement Experience Programme. You can qualify for the WSS without a medical assessment if you are getting one of the following disability payments: Advertisement Disability Allowance Blind Pension Disablement Pension - at 20 per cent or more for life Illness Benefit Invalidity Pension If you are not getting a disability payment, you can still apply for the WSS. To apply, you need a recent specialist's report or doctor's letter confirming your disability. Your doctor must also fill out a confidential medical report form confirming that you have a disability which will reduce your ability to work. Minister for Advertisement "There is so much potential and talent that can be tapped into. "I hope these improvements to the scheme will encourage more employers to become involved and provide real opportunities for people with disabilities to showcase their talents and abilities.' 3 Taoiseach Micheal Martin and the Minister for Social Protection Dara Calleary last week announced the expansion of the scheme Credit:
The Irish Sun
11-06-2025
- Health
- The Irish Sun
Bird flu outbreak spreads to farm in new UK region as chickens set to be culled & study finds chilling virus feature
BIRD flu has been detected in an English farm, it's been announced. A case of the H5N1 bird flu was found in poultry in West Yorkshire. 3 A protection zone has been set up around the site Credit: Getty 3 The Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs said: "All poultry on the premises will be humanely culled." A 3km protection zone and 10km surveillance zone has been declared around the site near Ravensthorpe, Kirklees. It comes after a new animal study from the US Centres for Disease Control found that bird flu is capable of spreading through the air. In January, The government said all poultry on the infected site, in East Yorkshire, was humanely culled after a strain of the H5N1 bird flu virus was detected. It was the 16th outbreak of the HPAI H5N1 strain in kept birds in 2024, according to the Nation Farmers Union (NFU) In December, the Bird flu, or avian influenza, has killed millions of birds worldwide. Most read in Health The highly contagious bug is now spreading to mammals, raising fears it could trigger another pandemic through potential human-to-human transmission. In December, an animal sanctuary in Shelton, Washington, announced that twenty exotic cats, including a Bengal tiger, four cougars, a lynx and four bobcats, have died after contracting bird flu. What you need to know about Avian Influenza or Bird Flu So far, there is no evidence that H5N1 can spread between humans. But this increase in transmission gives the virus lots of opportunities to mutate - a process where a pathogen changes and can become more dangerous. Experts Scientists at Scripps Research in San Diego tested various genetic mutations on virus material from infected cattle. Bird flu: Could it be the next human pandemic? By Isabel Shaw, Health Reporter The H5N1 bird flu is running rampant in wildlife around the world and is now spreading in cows. In recent months, it infected people in Canada and the US leaving them severely unwell. This increase in transmission has given the virus lots of opportunities to mutate - a process where a pathogen changes and can become more dangerous. Scientists fear it's only a matter of time before one of these mutations makes it better at spreading among mammals - and Experts recently discovered that H5N1 is already just one mutation away from developing the ability to transmit person-to-person communication. So far, there is no evidence that H5N1 can spread between humans. But in the hundreds of cases where humans have been infected through contact with animals over the past 20 years, the mortality rate is high. From 2003 to 2024, 889 cases and 463 deaths caused by H5N1 have been reported worldwide from 23 countries, according to the World Health Organisation. This puts the case fatality rate at 52 per cent. Leading scientists have already warned an The prospect of a flu pandemic is alarming. Although scientists have pointed out that vaccines against many strains, They found that the Q226L mutation enhanced the virus's ability to attach to human-like cell receptors, giving bird flu the potential to behave like other human flu viruses. A recent case of bird flu suggests the virus might have already mutated to better spread among humans. The case, spotted this month in a hospitalised Louisiana man, is the first "severe" bird flu case in the US, amid its rapid spread through cows this year. Tests show the case involved a mutated version of H5N1 that helps it bind to human upper respiratory cells. This could make it easier to spread between people through coughing or sneezing, raising concerns the virus is adapting to infect humans more effectively. Bird flu viruses do not typically bind to a cell receptor in human upper airways, which helps explain why H5N1 rarely infects people or spreads between them. Bird flu is spread by close contact with an affected bird. This includes touching or petting an infected bird, touching droppings or bedding, or killing or preparing infected poultry for cooking. Read more on the Irish Sun However, bird flu cannot be caught through eating fully cooked poultry or eggs, even in areas with an outbreak of bird flu. The World Health Organisation (WHO) says the human risk remains low, but urges countries to share information quickly for monitoring and preparedness as the virus spreads. 3 So far, there is no evidence that H5N1 can spread between humans Credit: Getty
