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Tom Curry is back after suffering concussion against Australia as England prepare to take on Eddie Jones's Japan on Saturday aiming to avoid a whitewash.

FIVE Premier League aces are living up to expectations along with global stars, such as Kylian Mbappe.

That is according to Spanish newspaper Marca, who put together the best XI of Under-18 wonderkids in Europe back in 2016 and their predictions are going viral.

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Among them was one rather unknown player at the time that was cutting his teeth at Monaco called Mbappe, who is now considered by many as the best in the world.

The Real Madrid superstar was joined by former Paris Saint-Germain team-mate Gianluigi Donnarumma in goal.

Donnarumma had just taken football by storm with AC Milan before moving to PSG in 2021.

Cristian Manea was placed at right-back with Arsenal‘s ace Kieran Tierney on the other side, while Liverpool’s Joe Gomez was linked up with forgotten England prospect Reece Oxford at centre-back.

Rapid Bucharest’s Manea was playing for Belgian outfit Mouscron, on loan from Apollon Limassol, but got lost in the shuffle as did Oxford, who was a revelation at West Ham before joining Augsburg.

Gomez has yet to establish himself as a starting defender for the Reds, while Tierney’s success at Celtic has yet to be replicated at the Emirates due to a raft of injury set-backs.

Renato Sanches, Youri Tielemans and Ruben Neves were placed in midfield.

Sanches was considered the next big thing during his successful stint at Benfica but ended up being swapped around and failing to live up to expectations, while also enduring a painful stint at Swansea.

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The midfielder is currently in PSG’s books but returned to the Portuguese giants on loan in his bid to rediscover his old form.

Tielemans played for Anderlecht at the time and went on to enjoy success with Leicester where he won the FA Cup and current club Aston Villa who are standing out in the Champions League.

Neves burst onto the scene with Porto and became a star at Wolves but has dropped from the spotlight after moving to Saudi Arabia for Al-Hilal.

Mbappe was joined by Martin Odegaard and Dominic Solanke up front.

Odegaard was struggling for minutes at Real after his major move from Norwegian outfit Stromsgodset, where he emerged as one of the world’s most promising wonderkids.

But the playmaker found his groove at Arsenal and quickly earned the captain’s armband.

Solanke played for Vitesse at the time on loan from Chelsea, where he failed to earn a permanent spot and endured a disappointing stint at Liverpool.

But the striker showed exactly why there was so much hype around his name with a stunning spell at Bournemouth, which led to a big move to Tottenham last summer.

Mixed fan reaction

And of course Mbappe dominated at Monaco and earned a big move to PSG where he quickly developed into one of the world’s biggest stars and ultimately completed a highly-anticipated move to Real.

Fans were left in awe by that nostalgic post, which received some mixed reaction.

One fan posted: “Pretty good tbf.”

Another commented: “I miss Kieran Tierney.”

A third wrote: “As a West Ham fan, Reece Oxford not fulfilling his potential was so sad.”

This fan wrote: “9 out of the 11 are top tier.”

And that one stated: “Not a bad return to be fair.”

PETER Kay has revealed a whopper extension to his tour – and fans can get a step ahead in the battle for tickets.

The Phoenix Nights comedian, 51, made his huge 2025 gig reveal during an advert aired on ITV this weekend.

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Peter Kay has revealed a whopper extension to his tour – and some fans can get tickets ‘before anyone else’[/caption]

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Peter Kay Live will now run until 2026 – with two extra dates in the star’s native Manchester[/caption]

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Some fans can access tickets two days before general sale – and avoid queues for the sell out tour[/caption]

Those watching reality series I’m A Celebrity were stunned to see Peter in a hilarious skit which saw him carrying a golden toilet around outside a bungalow.

This prompted the reveal of a slew of new dates – including two extra in his native Manchester.

Now some fans can use a cheeky hack to “get tickets before anyone else.”

Mobile network provider Three UK is offering pre-sale tickets via Three+ – the mobile network’s rewards app – two days before they go on general sale.

The UK’s Fastest 5G Network has revealed it has select numbers of tickets for both dates at Manchester’s AO Arena Manchester on February 7 and September 19, the First Direct Arena Leeds on March 8 and P&J Live in Aberdeen on May 30 and 31.

Meanwhile, those hoping to bag access to the Utilita Arena Newcastle on August 25 could also be first to bag a ticket.

They all go on sale on Thursday November 21 for up to 48 hours.

This could mean many fans miss the agony of huge online queues and website time-outs when tickets go on general sale from Saturday November 23 at 10am.

To access the ticket first fans need to be a Three UK customer (Pay Monthly, Pay As You Go and Business customers) and have downloaded and registered on the Three+ app before pre-sale opens.

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This weekend, The Car Share star announced 21 new dates for his tour, kicking off in February 2025 and finishing in February the following year.

The new 2025 and 2026 shows include his first dates at Aberdeen P&J Live, Brighton Centre, Bournemouth International Centre and Isle of Man Villa Marina.

Max and Paddy’s Road To Nowhere star Peter has now said in a statement: “It’s been wonderful doing what I love most, stand-up comedy.

“Laughter is more important than ever in these challenging times and with the cost of living still at an all-time high, ticket prices for the new dates will start from £35.”

The tour, Peter Kay Live, originally kicked off in December 2022.

The new dates will see him visit 16 cities over the course of a year.

Tickets go on general sale on Saturday November 23 at 10am.

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The Phoenix Nights star’s tour kicked off in 2022[/caption]

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Peter’s tour extension includes his first dates at Aberdeen P&J Live, Brighton Centre, Bournemouth International Centre and Isle of Man Villa Marina[/caption]

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Three Mobile customers can get tickets days before general sale[/caption]

A GAME of Thrones legend is to star in the BBC’s The Famous Five as new pictures tease a first look at series two.

The Famous Five face a remarkable murder mystery in a brand-new, feature-length film, Mystery at the Prospect Hotel.

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The BBC has released a first look at series two of The Famous Five[/caption]

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Jack Gleeson played the sadistic Joffrey in Game of Thrones[/caption]

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Now he is back in the Famous Five as the baddie Thomas Wentworth[/caption]

New pictures and a trailer have been released today, which teases fans on what to expect when this epic adventure hits screens.

The adaptation is based on Enid Blyton’s iconic stories, and is coming soon to the BBC.

Jack Gleeson better known as the sadistic Joffrey in Game of Thrones plays the evil Thomas Wentworth.

Famous Five fans will know he is also a nasty character hell bent on thwarting the five young explorers as they go on action-packed adventures and solving remarkable mysteries.

In film one of the second series, Mystery at the Prospect Hotel, it’s summer 1940 and the Five are reunited at a grand hotel on Cragstone Ridge. An old foe, Thomas Wentworth, awaits them as he needs their help.

Wentworth has seen into the future and foretells the murder of famous jazz singer Cab Vee, who is visiting the hotel.

With a host of likely suspects, each with their own motive, can the Five figure out who is trying to kill him?

Diaana Babnicova will play the role of George, Elliott Rose will play Julian, Kit Rakusen has been cast as Dick and Flora Jacoby Richardson as Anne.

The final member of the five is the gang’s furry friend Timmy the dog, who will be played by Kip, a bearded-collie cross.

Maria Pedraza stars as Gabriela, Amir Wilson as Cab Vee, James Wilby as Mr Vincent, Rita Tushingham as Miss Clutterbuck, Jonathan Aris as Mr Standing, Jamie Andrew Cutler as Mr Crawford, Chloe Acland as Dilys and Jemima Rooper as Angela Clutterbuck.

Meanwhile, Ann Akinjirin and James Lance reprise their roles as Aunt Fanny and Uncle Quentin.

Mystery at the Prospect Hotel is directed by Asim Abbasi.

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The Famous Five will face their nemesis[/caption]

The first series of The Famous Five is available to stream now on BBCiPlayer. Film one of the second series is coming soon and film two will air in 2025.

“Puff took this white bird and threw it up in the air, and the bird just fell to the ground, boom, like it was a brick,” Gene Deal claimed.

Щоб підготувати виноградну лозу до зими треба знати, що укривати її варто не з осені. Тому що лоза може повипрівати, треба дочекатися морозів до 5-7 градусів, а потім робити укриття. Подробиці Для укриття виноградної лози можна взяти різні матеріали. Це можуть бути: руберойд, агроволокно, дошки, мішки, ялинові гілки, сіно та горіхове листя. Накриття роблять поверх […]

Листи в зошиті, в якому буде писати школяр, не повинні бути білосніжними і глянсовими, дала пораду лікар-педіатр Валентина Антонова. Одна з прикмет останнього місяця літа – у продажу з’являються товари для школярів. Лікар Валентина Антонова поділилася рекомендаціями про те, які зошити краще купити дітям-школярам. При виборі зошитів для школи краще уникати покупок виробів з яскравими […]

Якщо ви ще не бачили цей простий спосіб, який під силу навіть школяру, то читайте і починайте робити ліхтарик з 2 батарейок своїми руками. Подробиці Для такої корисної саморобки потрібно взяти: 2 пальчикові батарейки (АА) голка світлодіод на 3 В Батарейки з упаковування не виймайте, проте одну переверніть, щоб були “валетом”. Беремо білий світлодіод. Зверніть […]

AMAZON’S Black Friday sale hasn’t started yet, but the retailer has launched some surprise early deals.

One of the best is on Google’s former flagship mobile, the Pixel 8 Pro. It’s been reduced by 50% from £999 to £499.

Google Pixel Pro, £499 (was £999)

The Amazon Black Friday sale is due to start this Thursday (21st November).

But the online giant has just unleashed a wave of early-bird deals to draw in the punters.

Head to the Amazon website and you’ll find sweeping savings on Ring security devices, Sony headphones and a range of Android mobiles.

The entire Pixel 8 line has been slashed, but the biggest savings are on the flashiest phone in the range, the Pro.

Despite the advertised £999 RRP, we’ve seen the Pixel 8 Pro reduced £755 in a previous sale, and it’s been hovering around that price point for the past few months.

But this new discount brings the top-of-the-range Google smartphone down to an all-time low of £500.

This former flagship is now a credible mid-range option for shoppers spending on a modest budget.

The Pixel 8 Pro first hit the market in October 2023, and was positioned as a direct rival to other flagships of that year, the iPhone 15 (£678) and the Samsung Galaxy S23 (£499).

In contrast to the standard Pixel 8’s 6.2-inch screen, the 8 Pro has a beefier 6.7-inch display.

That’s a great size for anyone who’s into streaming or gaming on their phone.

The Pro is powered by Google’s mighty Tensor G3, and comes armed with a range of AI capabilities, largely in its image and video processing.

The Audio Magic Eraser tool will erased unwanted background noise from your videos, and the Picture Eraser – now three generations old – removes people from the background of your snaps.

Needless to say, if you own other Google devices like smartwatches or earbuds, these will link up with the Pixel 8 Pro like Romeo and Juliet.

Customers on the Amazon website have been leaving comments about this Android handset.

Some shoppers have complained about the battery life of this mobile (that’s top-end handsets for you: they go through power like sports car guzzle petrol).

But most reviews are overwhelmingly positive.

‘This is the best phone I have ever had!’ says one shopper. ‘[I’ve] moved from Apple to Android and haven’t looked back.’

‘The cameras are – as everyone says – absolutely superb,’ writes another customer.

Once Amazon’s Black Friday sale kicks off, there will probably be many further deals across smartphones.

But it seems highly unlikely the cost of this Google mobile will drop another further.

You’ll find all the best offers listed on our Amazon Black Friday deals page.

Google Pixel Pro, £499 (was £999)

Head to The Sun’s shopping tech hub for more news and Black Friday tech deals.

THERE’S a long list of health issues linked to COVID-19, from flu-like symptoms to serious heart problems.

But now a new study has discovered COVID-19 could offer something positive – with a link to cancer.

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Covid infection has now been linked to cancer regression – where the size of a tumour decreases[/caption]

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Newly created immune cells were able to move into blood vessels and tumours – something typical immune cells are not able to do[/caption]

Researchers from Illinois in the US found COVID-19 infection was linked to cancer regression, where the size of a tumour decreases or the extent of cancer in the body shrinks.

Using animals and tissue from humans, they observed the ribonucleic acid (RNA) molecules of the SARS-CoV-2 virus, which is responsible for the disease.

They discovered the molecules, which are found in all living cells, triggered the development of a special cell in the immune system that has anti-cancer properties.

The newly created immune cells were able to move into blood vessels and tumours – something typical immune cells are not able to do.

Known as “inducible nonclassical monocytes” or “I-NCMs”, they could be used to treat cancers that are resistance to current therapies, according to Northwestern Medicine Canning Thoracic Institute scientists.

Senior author Dr Ankit Bharat, chief of thoracic surgery at Northwestern Medicine, explained: “These killer cells swarm the tumour and start attacking the cancer cells directly, helping to shrink the tumour.”

This effect was activated by a severe COVID-19 infection, and was specifically seen to be effective against melanoma, lung cancer, breast cancer and bowel cancer.

How the body’s response to Covid could help fight cancer

The researchers found during a COVID-19 infection, a special subset of immune cells can be stimulated in the body. This process begins when the RNA from the virus activates certain signals in the immune system.

These signals cause the transformation of common monocytes – an ordinary type of white blood cell – into I-NCMs.

These newly formed cells have the ability to move into both the blood vessels and the surrounding tissue where tumours grow.

Dr Bharat said: “What makes these cells so special is their dual capability. Typically, immune cells called non-classical monocytes patrol blood vessels, looking for threats. But they can’t enter the tumour site itself due to the lack of specific receptors.

“In contrast I-NCMs created during severe COVID-19 retain a unique receptor called CCR2, allowing them to travel beyond blood vessels and infiltrate the tumor environment. Once there, they release certain chemicals to recruit body’s natural killer cells. 

“These killer cells then swarm the tumour and start attacking the cancer cells directly, helping to shrink the tumour.”

Further research needed

Dr Bharat said this discovery opens up a new avenue for cancer treatment.

And while the research is still in the early stages, with effectiveness only studied in animals, it “offers hope that we might be able to use this approach to benefit patients with advanced cancers that have not responded to other treatments”.

More research is necessary and Dr Bharat added the next steps would be clinical trials.

Other bugs that could cure cancer

This comes after scientists found salmonella, a common bacterial infection that causes food poisoning, could be manipulated to help fight bowel cancer.

Experts have long known salmonella could help beat cancer by suppressing tumour cell growth.

But it also suppresses a part of the immune system which is essential to fight tumours.

New research on mice, published in the journal EMBO Molecular Medicine, offered a solution.

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