A new campaign is aiming to collect 50 objects that sum up Englishness in an effort to move the conversation away from reductive arguments over whether to hang a St George's flag or not. Supported by the Green party politician Caroline Lucas, the musician and campaigner Billy Bragg, and Kojo Koram, a law professor, the A Very English Chat campaign hopes to tackle England's growing social divisions and political polarisation.
Brucie probably got more attention than the Gallagher brothers that night!, he tells FourFourTwo. At first it was just myself and his son Alex going, but Michael Carrick joined us and Steve was at a loose end, so he got a ticket too. Heading to the venue, he got absolutely mobbed. Everyone wanted a picture with him and being the man that he is, Steve agreed to every request.
Liverpool can pull level on points with fourth-placed Manchester United with a win at home to West Ham on Saturday. The Reds enjoyed a 98th-minute victory at Nottingham Forest last weekend and take on a Hammers side who have been resurgent in recent weeks, losing once since January 6.
Liverpool invested heavily to bring Szoboszlai to Anfield, and he has since developed into a pillar of their post-Jurgen Klopp evolution under Arne Slot. The Hungarian international has combined relentless energy with technical quality, contributing six goals and seven assists in the Premier League this campaign. His ability to operate between lines while maintaining defensive discipline has made him indispensable.
He has been part of this squad for so many years. I am happy to have him and I am glad he is available because that is not normal for us right now. He will be part of the team and nothing is happening on this side. It's hard to say anything definite in this world we are in but I expect him to stay.
Liverpool are the frontrunners in a race with Manchester City and Arsenal to sign Newcastle United's former Everton winger Anthony Gordon, 24, but the England international will cost 95m. (Caughtoffside), external The move comes as Mohamed Salah, 33, looks set to leave Liverpool at the end of the season, with the Saudi Pro League planning to push ahead with plans to land the Egyptian forward. (Teamtalk), external
Liverpool fans made their feelings crystal clear at Anfield today, greeting Marc Guehi with a chorus of boos as his name was announced in the Manchester City starting lineup. The hostile reception, as reported by James Pearce, marked Guehi's first visit to Merseyside since his high-profile transfer saga, with the Anfield faithful evidently holding a grudge against the defender who slipped through their fingers.
