Time for England to seize their European Championship opportunity, insists Three Lions centre-half Chris Smalling June 8, 2016 England centre-half Chris Smalling insists the Three Lions are determined to seize their Euro 2016 opportunity and ensure that Roy Hodgson’s wide-eyed squad leave no regrets on French soil. Hodgson has named the youngest England squad to head to a major competition in 58 years, since the 1958 World Cup, while an average age of just [...]
Which fans have the most expensive trip to Euro 2016? June 8, 2016 English football fans will shell out more than one-third of their monthly earnings to watch the Three Lions in the flesh during Euro 2016, according to new research. Ladbrokes have worked out that the England fan will spend £562.45 on a trip to France during the tournament, along with a replica shirt, food, drink and accommodation. That [...]
How The Beatles sent Terra Firma’s Guy Hands back to court to confront Citigroup June 8, 2016 Those who have been walking by the Strand recently may have spotted a familiar face, as Guy Hands and his legal team have returned to court for the latest phase in the legal battle over his ill-fated EMI deal. Hands is suing Citigroup for £1.5bn worth of damages in the High Court over Terra Firma's – the private [...]
Arsenal target Jamie Vardy set to delay decision on future until after Euro 2016 June 7, 2016 Striker Jamie Vardy looks set to adhere to the wishes of England manager Roy Hodgson and postpone any decision over his domestic future until after the European Championship. Arsenal triggered a £20m release clause in Vardy’s contract on Friday while the 29-year-old was expected to decide whether to join the Gunners or stay with Premier [...]
Striker Jamie Vardy’s future still unclear as England arrive in France to Roy Hodgson warning about priorities June 6, 2016 England touched down at Le Bourget Airport this afternoon for the European Championship with striker Jamie Vardy’s future still a matter of some considerable debate. Vardy was expected to decide whether to join Arsenal, who have activated a clause in the former non-league forward’s contract, or remain with Premier League champions Leicester before the England [...]
Terry Butcher interview: Tottenham midfielder Dele Alli can be one of England’s very best June 6, 2016 Former Three Lions skipper Terry Butcher has tipped Tottenham midfielder Dele Alli to illuminate Euro 2016 and take the next step towards assuming the status of one of England’s best ever players. Alli is a strong candidate to start England’s opening Group B clash against Russia in Marseille on Saturday after a memorable Premier League [...]
The best vodka: 8 bottles that prove Russia’s finest is a class act June 6, 2016 Vodka is the simplest of all spirits – its name is taken from the Slavic for “little water” – but as connoisseurs of Danish furniture can attest, getting more from less is an art of its own. It may not require months or years of ageing, but it’s a singularly unforgiving spirit, with no juniper [...]
Investment firm LetterOne headed up by Russian billionaire Mikhail Fridman launches health business in US June 6, 2016 LetterOne, the investment vehicle owned by Russian tycoon Mikhail Fridman, has launched L1 Health in the US and appointed Diageo chairman Dr Franz Humer to the firm's advisory board. L1 Health will target up to $3bn (£2.1bn) of investments in the global healthcare sector over the next three years "with the goal of making sizeable equity investments in businesses [...]
Hackers reportedly took down the London Stock Exchange website last week June 5, 2016 Cyber criminals reportedly shut down the London Stock Exchange website last week, keeping it out of action for more than two hours. According to the Mail on Sunday, hacker group Anonymous carried out the attack on Thursday morning. The group claims the attack on the London Stock Exchange was the latest in a series that [...]
Kane shrugs off criticism and backs union with Rooney and Vardy to flourish at Euro 2016 June 3, 2016 Tottenham striker Harry Kane has shrugged off criticism of his attacking partnership with skipper Wayne Rooney and Jamie Vardy following England’s stuttering victory over 10-man Portugal at Wembley on Thursday. Kane and Vardy netted 49 Premier League goals between them last season but flattered to deceived during England’s final Euro 2016 warm-up match, often forced [...]