This was the biggest night of Harry Kane’s extraordinary breakthrough season, so how did the England striker cope with the famed Italian brand of defending on his full debut? ALL SYSTEMS GO . Credit to Roy Hodgson for abandoning his original system in the 54th minute. It simply wasn’t working with Theo Walcott up front with Harry Kane. Ross Barkley replaced him and Wayne Rooney, a peripheral first half figure, was promoted up front to partner Kane. That bold and decisive move gave this more physical duo far more presence in their battle with Italy’s three-man defensive shield. Harry Kane grapples with Emiliano Moretti and Gigi Buffon as the England man makes a nuisance of himself . Kane has a dig from outside the area as England press for an equaliser in the second half . Kane and Spurs team-mate Andros Townsend beam at the final whistle after England's 1-1 draw in Turin . ‘We struggled physically in the second half,’ admitted Italy coach Antonio Conte. He was right. Kane had a couple of decent chances, one deflected away for a corner and another saved well by Gianluigi Buffon when he fed off the scraps from Andros Townsend’s shots. The beauty of this boy Kane is that he shows no fear, standing tall with the rest of this England team as they fought their way back into this game. At the final whistle, Buffon embraced the Tottenham striker before he walked towards the England fans to salute them for travelling to Turin for this friendy. He belongs in this company. ITALIAN MARKING . Prince Harry had Leonardo Bonucci marking him throughout the first half and he was so tight to the England forward it was skin-on-skin at times. Bonucci, along with his central defensive partner Giorgio Chiellini is part of a Juventus team who are top of Serie A and have only conceded 14 goals in the league. You don’t get much change out of these two, especially at international level. It is almost a criminal act for an Italian defender to concede a goal, no matter what the circumstances or the occasion. Kane is sandwiched by Leonardo Bonucci and Giorgio Chiellini as Italy defend a high ball . Chiellini keeps Kane under wraps as the England man struggles for space in the area . Antonio Conte’s team spend hours on the practice pitches going through defensive drills, denying opposition players space in the areas where they can be hurt the most. Rooney had warned this England team about the dirty tricks, but Italy have turned defending in to an art form over the years. They are masters of their trade. This is part of Kane’s education, working out ways to unsettle Italy’s three man defence and pulling at least one of them out of position to open up some space in central areas. STARVED OF SERVICE . Kane's biggest contribution to the first half was his knock-down for Walcott’s effort that rebounded to Wayne Rooney lurking just inside the penalty area. England’s captain hit the bar. That was better, getting the

Summary: Kane had a tough first half on his full England debut but when Roy Hodgson put Wayne Rooney alongside him, it yielded dividends . Kane regularly found himself with Leonardo Bonucci and Giorgio Chiellini for company . Kane showed no fear, standing tall with the rest of this England team as they fought their way back into this game . At the end of the game he was embraced by Gigi Buffon . CLICK HERE to read Martin Samuel's match report from Turin .


Jordon Ibe is hoping to make a timely return to Liverpool's squad before the end of the season after stepping up his rehabilitation from a knee ligament injury. Ibe was ruled out for six weeks after limping out of the Europa League defeat at Besiktas last month with knee ligament damage. The 19-year-old, who has made a big impression on the first team squad, has only this week resumed running at Melwood. Jordon Ibe takes on Ryan Mason during the Barclays Premier League match against Tottenham Hotspur . Liverpool are already without the suspended Steven Gerrard and Martin Skrtel while Daniel Sturridge is also expected to be out for three weeks with a torn hip flexor muscle. Asked if he expects to play again this season, Ibe said: 'Yes, hopefully. It was the ligament on the side of my knee and they said I could be out for six to eight weeks, but everything has gone smoothly from here and hopefully I can crack on now and get back in action. 'They (Liverpool) have not said anything to me yet but if I can just keep doing my rehab in the gym and in the swimming pool I can get back to training quickly.' Ibe controls the ball during the Barclays Premier League match against Everton at Goodison Park . Ibe uses his pace to get by a Southampton defender during the clash at St Mary's Stadium . Liverpool will look to pick themselves up after defeat to Manchester United when they travel to Arsenal next weekend and Ibe believes Champions League qualification is still in their reach. 'Hopefully we can get top four or even higher. Although they have lost a game they are still on a high. We need to keep building from there and picking up points. 'I’m enjoying everything right now, hopefully I can get back and continue playing. I didn’t think I’d play as much as I had. It’s been terrific so far so hopefully I can keep at that and impress the gaffer.'

Summary: Jordon Ibe hopes to return to Premier League action this season . Youngster limped out of last month's Europa League clash with Besiktas . Liverpool youngster was ruled out for six weeks with knee ligament injury . But, the 19-year-old has stepped up his rehabilitation ahead of a comeback .


Aaron Murphy scored two tries as Huddersfield ended their hoodoo against bogey side Warrington but it was Danny Brough who starred in the Giants' win. Brough provided the assist for both of Murphy's tries in a typically influential display and the talismanic stand-off also landed four conversions and a drop goal. Jamie Ellis, Jermaine McGillvary and Eorl Crabtree also crossed the whitewash for Huddersfield, who ended a run of 11 games without victory against Wolves going back to 2011. Huddersfield Giants' Aaron Murphy goes over for a try as Warrington Wolves' Kevin Penny attempts a tackle . The hosts welcomed back skipper Joel Monaghan from a two-match injury absence but Ben Harrison, Richie Myler, Gary Wheeler and brothers Ben and Rhys Evans were missing. Huddersfield brought back Anthony Mullally for Josh Johnson but were still without Chris Bailey, who missed the victory at Wakefield for family reasons. The Giants, whose confidence was boosted by three successive victories against Widnes, Castleford and Wakefield after three opening defeats, made a dream start with a try from Ellis. The scrum-half won the race to his own neat grubber kick to score under the posts after six minutes and Brough landed the conversion. Warrington missed a chance when Ben Currie lost the ball after Ryan Atkins had been held up over the line. Craig Kopczak is tacked by Daryl Clark . The Wolves increased the pressure but their own mistakes, a poor kicking game and dogged Giants defence kept Warrington at bay. Ben Westwood lost the ball trying to stretch over the line with Atkins then bundled into touch on the first tackle. Warrington prop Chris Hill and Giants second row Jack Hughes were involved in a skirmish before Huddersfield increased their lead with a trademark Brough drop goal just before the interval. Wolves were fortunate to be only 7-0 down at the break after a mistake littered first half. The lead was increased soon after the restart when Brough's kick bounced awkwardly for Stefan Ratchford and Murphy pounced to race over for a converted try and stretch the advantage to 13-0. Warrington finally broke the resolute Giants defence after 47 minutes when Chris Bridge, after a poor first half, broke through to send in Gareth O'Brien with an inside pass. O'Brien converted his own try and Mickey Higham almost forced his way over after Westwood was held short. Warrington briefly stepped up the tempo with a sizzling break from his own line by Ratchford setting up the chance for Monaghan to put Kevin Penny over in the corner and close the gap to 13-10 after 63 minutes. Brough was a constant threat to Warrington and another precision kick to the corner split the Wolves defence for Murphy to pounce for his second try and make it 17-10 with 13 minutes left. A touchline burst by McGillvary almost brought another try but his cross field kick just eluded Craig Kopczak. Huddersfield sealed victory five minutes from time when McGillvary intercepted Daryl Clark's pass to race 70 metres to touch down for their fourth try and the

Summary: Aaron Murphy scored two tries as Huddersfield ended their hoodoo . Danny Brough provided the assist for both of Murphy's tries . Jamie Ellis, Jermaine McGillvary and Eorl Crabtree also crossed over . Giants ended a run of 11 games without victory against Wolves .


Lord Michael Bates (pictured) said too many babies are born to immigrant mothers in the UK . Too many babies are being born to immigrant mothers in the UK, a Government minister said last night. In controversial remarks, Lord Bates said that a quarter of children born in the UK each year now had a mother who was herself from overseas. He added: 'That is why we need to reduce immigration'. In 2001, prior to Labour presiding over a decade of wide-scale immigration, only 16 per cent of UK births were to foreign mothers. Home Office Minister Lord Bates reeled off a series of statistics to demonstrate the significant impact mass immigration is having. They included the fact that, at the end of December 2013, there were an estimated 7.8million people born overseas living in the UK. It is understood to be the first time a Government minister has directly suggested a need to reduce the number of babies being born to immigrants. However, ministers and campaign groups have in the past stressed the pressure which is being put on maternity services and schools. Lord Bates, who was previously MP for Langbaurgh in the north east, was responding to a House of Lords question from Migrationwatch chairman Lord Green of Deddington. In lively exchanges, Lord Green said that – based on current levels of net migration – Britain would have to build a new city the size of Birmingham every two years to cope. Currently, there are 300,000 more people arriving in the UK every year than leaving – demolishing David Cameron's pledge to cut the figure to the 'tens of thousands'. Lord Bates said: 'We are absolutely at one on needing a firm but fair immigration policy to protect the public services of this country and provide opportunities for those who want to come here to work.' However, he was criticised by members of the Labour and Liberal Democrat benches for his comments. Labour's Lord Soley said the children of migrants 'have made an immensely valuable contribution to the United Kingdom'. He added: 'We ought to be proud of that and say so. A quarter of children born in the UK each year now had a mother who was herself from overseas . Baroness Hussein-Ece, a Lib Dem, said political leaders 'need to make a case for the positive impact that immigration has had on this country'. She added: 'The care system would collapse without immigrant labour. Does the Minister think that the constant negative narrative of immigration, without the positive, is detrimental to British society—a society that has always been one of tolerance which values and upholds democracy in building better institutions? Do the Government not really need to take the lead on this?' There has been controversy over the most accurate way of measuring the impact immigration is having on the size of the UK population. Last year, a report by Migrationwatch said immigration could be responsible for as much as 84 per cent of the surge in Britain's population this century. The study claimed the true impact of

Summary: Lord Bates said too many babies are born to immigrant mothers in the UK . Home Office minister said: 'That is why we need to reduce immigration' He was criticised by Labour and Lib Dem ministers for his comments . In 2001 only 16 per cent of births in Britain were to foreign mothers . Now a quarter of children born in the UK have a mother from overseas .


Any pending legal appeals will not delay the execution of the Bali Nine duo and the eight other drug smuggles, the Indonesian Attorney General has confirmed. This comes as Bali's chief prosecutor Momock Bambang Samiarso announced Australian death row inmates Andrew Chan and Myuran Sukumaran will be moved to 'Death Island' where they will be executed this week. HM Prasetyo also confirmed that the preparations for the mass death by firing squad were '95 per cent' ready as Chan and Sukumaran's lawyers are planning to lodge an appeal within the next week. Scroll down for video . Final journey: The strain shows on the faces of Myuran Sukumaran (left) and Andrew Chan (right), pictured in Kerobokan prison this week in Kerobokan prison with Indonesia's human rights commissioner Natalius Pigai (centre) who can do nothing to save them from execution which now seems set for this weekend . In waiting: Seen from the waters off Nuskambangan in central Java this is the police station on the 30km long island which houses seven prisons, including Batu or 'stone' prison where special isolation cells have been prepared for the Australian Bali 9 duo ahead of the deaths by firing squad . However, HM Prasetyo said following the clemency plea rejection there were no more 'no more legal avenues left', The Sydney Morning Herald reported. 'Regarding the transfer (of Chan and Sukumaran), it will be done as soon as possible,' he said. 'It's all related to technical issues. Maybe there are still some things that need to be prepared. As an Indonesian battleship is due to arrive in the waters off Nusakambangan island in southern central Java, Mr Samiarso said that for the first time Attorney General M. Prasetyo had issued him with an order to to move the Bali Nine duo to the island. He said a meeting would take place on Monday to set the date of the transfer. Before they depart, Chan and Sukumaran will take part in a Hindu ceremony at Kerobokan prison in Bali at which offerings of flowers and food will be given and prayers will be made asking for the blessing of the gods. Grisly business: Dressed in civvies to play their roles as Myuran Sukumaran and Andrew Chan, two police officers from Indonesia's mobile brigade take part in a dress rehearsal for the men's removal to Nusakambangan island for their execution along with eight other drug traffickers . The two Australians have a 900km journey from Bali where they have lived for the last decade, west to the port town of Cilacap from where they will be transferred to the prison island and place of their execution, Nusakambangan . This comes as gruesome details of the planned executions comes to light. The two Australians and eight others will be executed in similar fashion to five foreigners and an Indonesian woman killed by firing squad on the island on January 18. Four of the prisoners were strapped to wooden planks with a type of rubber used to make the inside of car tyres. Indonesian Rani Andriani aka Melisa Aprilia,

Summary: Bali prosecutor says Australians will definitely be moved to island for execution . Attorney General says legal appeals will not delay execution process . He says Attorney General has 'for first time' ordered Andrew Chan and Myuran Sukumaran to Nusakambangan . After weeks of delays the Australian pair will leave Bali 'for sure' for their final journey . Gruesome details have emerged about how condemned can opt to be strapped to execution post . Before they leave a Hindu 'blessing' will be held at Kerobokan jail . Chan, 31, and Sukumaran, 34, will be flown from Bali to central Java . Heavily armed police will escort them to Denpasar airport for the flight . After transfer the men will have three days to see family before their midnight execution . The news comes as their is a military build-up in the port to 'death island'


Former England striker Rodney Marsh says he would pay £100million for Harry Kane and backed the Tottenham striker to have a better career than Alan Shearer. Kane, 21, has scored 29 goals in all competitions for Spurs this season and speaking to talkSPORT, Marsh explained that he would pay the incredible sum for the player if he was a chairman. 'I reckon he is worth £100million, I honestly do,' Marsh said. 'If I was a chairman of a football club, that is what I would pay for Harry Kane. I think he is going to go on and be a bigger and better player than Alan Shearer.' Harry Kane's form in the Premier League makes him worth £100million, according to Rodney Marsh . Marsh, who played for England during his own career, said he would pay the fee if he was a chairman . Kane marked his first England appearance with a goal against Lithuania in the 4-0 win on Friday . Marsh justified his belief by comparing Kane to other players who have joined the Premier League for big fees and are yet to match his form. 'Manchester City paid £32million for a relatively untried young player called Eliaquim Mangala. If Mangala is worth £32million, Harry Kane is worth £100million all day long,' Marsh explained. 'Angel di Maria cost Manchester United £60million. I think Harry Kane is a much better player than Di Maria in the Premier League,' Marsh added. Marsh backed Kane to become a 'bigger and better' player than England and Newcastle legend Alan Shearer . Marsh said the form and fees of Angel di Maria (left) and Eliaquim Mangala make Kane worth £100million . Kane marked his England debut with a goal 79 seconds after replacing Wayne Rooney against Lithuania on Friday. And the Tottenham man could make his first England start when the Three Lions take on Italy in a friendly in Turin on Tuesday.

Summary: Harry Kane has scored 29 goals in all competitions for Tottenham . Rodney Marsh believes Kane, 21, is worth a £100million transfer fee . Marsh backs him to go on and become better than Alan Shearer .


An eight strong volunteer unit of former British servicemen are preparing to travel to Syria to fight against militants from the Islamic State terrorist organisation, it has been claimed. The ex-soldiers - some of whom have Special Forces training - call themselves the International Volunteer Force and will fight alongside the Kurdish resistance in the north of the country. Images posted on social media purportedly show the men taking part in special training exercises in Europe ahead of their journey to Syria, where they join an estimated 100 other Western volunteers to have joined the Kurdish peshmerga and YPG armies in the fight against ISIS terrorists. Unit: The former soldiers - some of whom have Special Forces training - have branded themselves the International Volunteer Force and will fight alongside the Kurdish resistance militias in northern Syria . Images posted on social media purportedly show the men taking part in special training exercises in Europe ahead of their journey to Syria, where they join an estimated 100 other Western volunteers battling ISIS . The images were posted on a Facebook page titled 'Sgt Tom', which carries the colours of the Kurdish flag and disguises the faces of all the men photographed. The images show the men wearing military fatigues and clothing suited to fighting in a desert environment while clutching large assault rifles. Alongside captions making threats towards ISIS militants, one image appears to act a as the group's manifesto, identifying the leader as the aforementioned 'Sgt Tom' who says he is a former serviceman travelling to 'defeat you [ISIS] and the evil you stand for'. 'Poor foreign policies, weak government and law have allowed the spread of a cancerous, perverted form of Islam to our shores,' he adds. He goes on to state that ISIS 'do not have the right to claim Islam as their own property to pervert and undermine a magnificent that to true Muslims, is based on peace'. 'I am not right wing, nor fascist, I am not anti-Islam nor anti any religion,' Sgt Tom says before adding 'I am a free man in a free country and free to fight for freedom and democracy'. 'Your heinous crimes have stirred my inner morality, I will not turn against peaceful Muslims but I am sickened by what you [ISIS] do and as such...I volunteer my skill-set to the people of Kurdistan.' Prepared: The images show the men wearing military fatigues and clothing suited to fighting in a desert environment while clutching large assault rifles . Ex-servicemen: The former soldiers will be leaving 'within weeks' to join the YPG militias that have so bravely defended northern Syria against ISIS in recent months . The group have called themselves IVFOR (International Volunteer Force) but some of them are understood to have tattoos bearing the moniker 'ISIS Hunting Club'. They will be leaving 'within weeks' to join the YPG militias that have so bravely defended northern Syria against ISIS in recent months - most notably in the town of Kobane, which the terrorists besieged for four months before being flushed out. Speaking

Summary: Ex-servicemen will be travelling to northern Syria to fight ISIS militants . Eight-strong unit currently training in Europe before joining Kurd militias . They say they will be fighting for 'freedom and democracy' in the face of ISIS' 'cancerous, perverted form of Islam' Men say they are volunteering their skills to Kurdish YPG and Peshmerga . Special Forces-trained unit are called the International Volunteer Force .


The devastated owners of a rental property left with $20,000 worth of damage are desperately trying to track down the tenants who they believe left it in a disgusting state of disrepair. Val Douskova discovered her Heathridge house, in Perth, Western Australia, covered in obscene graffiti and its windows smashed when she returned to it on Friday. Alongside drawings of male genitalia and phrases such as ‘f**k you’ scrawled across the walls and fridge, Mrs Douskova also found egg yolk on the walls and a kitchen sink stinking of urine. Photos of the destruction show rubbish all over the floors, including pizza boxes, empty takeaway boxes and torn up paper. The last couple that lived in the property also allegedly owe Mrs Douskova over $4,000 in rent after they stopped paying it in December. Val Douskova discovered her Heathridge house, in Perth, Western Australia, destroyed when she drove past it on Friday . The house was covered in obscene graffiti and its windows smashed after the former tenants moved out . The devastated owners, who are experienced in property management, have been lumped with a $20,000 repair bill . Mrs Douskova and her husband spent three months trying to evict the couple, who are named on the lease as Jeff De Florenca and Marit Johansen, before a court order was issued. Bills at the house show their names spelt with three different variations. But the family reportedly fled leaving the horrific mess before the sheriff bailiffs came to the house to evict them. Mrs Douskova’s son Peter Dousek told Daily Mail Australia the couple first moved in on a six month contract on June 10 2012. He explained that his parents are very experienced in property management and had run all the appropriate credit checks. On December 11 2012, they signed a 12 month rental agreement and then on December 12 2013 automatically went on a verbal periodic tenancy agreement. 'Everything was good for two years and my dad did frequent inspections... he was regularly over the house doing bits and pieces,' Mr Dousek said. On January 4 2014, the couple were given a notice for not paying rent. The owners are desperately trying to track down the tenants who they believe left it in a disgusting state of disrepair . Photos of the destruction show rubbish all over the floors, including pizza boxes, empty takeaway boxes and torn up paper . The last couple that lived in the property also owe Mrs Douskova over $4,000 in rent after they stopped paying it in December . ‘By the 4 of January 2014 they owed $2,637 which includes the overdue water bills. They said they will borrow some money from their friends as they still want to live in the property,’ Mr Dousek recalled. ‘My parents are good people and were willing to give them a chance to repay the outstanding balance and to stay in the property,’ he said. Then in December 5 2014 they started not paying their rent again. The landlords issued a notice and eventually took the matter to

Summary: Val Douskova found her Heathridge house, in Perth, WA, destroyed on Friday . Phrases such as 'f**k you' were scrawled across the walls and aimed at her husband . There was rubbish all over the floors, including pizza boxes, takeaway cartons and torn up paper . The tenants allegedly moved out before repaying the rent they owed to Mrs Douskova .


QPR goalkeeper Rob Green has been called up to the England squad for the upcoming internationals against Lithuania and Italy. Green replaces Fraser Forster in Roy Hodgson's squad after the Southampton keeper was injured in the Saints' Barclays Premier League victory against Burnley on Saturday. Tottenham left-back Danny Rose has also been drafted in after Manchester United's Luke Shaw withdrew due to injury, while Jack Butland has moved from the Under 21 squad to the senior. QPR goalkeeper Rob Green has been called up to the England squad by Roy Hodgson . Jack Butland has been promoted from the Under 21 side for the games against Lithuania and Italy . Green has been capped 12 times by England but has only featured once for the Three Lions since he allowed Clint Dempsey's tame shot to squirm under his body and into the net during the 1-1 draw against the United States at the 2010 World Cup in South Africa. He made his senior international debut against Colombia in 2005, but missed out on the 2006 World Cup in Germany after sustaining a groin injury in a B international match against Belarus a month before the tournament began. Green has kept five clean sheets in 28 appearances for QPR this season. The Hoops, who host Everton at Loftus Road on Sunday, are currently four points from safety in 19th place. England play Lithuania in a Euro 2016 qualifier at Wembley on Friday, before facing Italy in an international friendly in Turin four days later. Tottenham defender Danny Rose has replaced Luke Shaw, who withdrew due to injury . Southampton goalkeeper Fraser Forster picked up an injury during his team's match against Burnley .

Summary: Rob Green called up in place of injured Fraser Forster . Jack Butland promoted from Under 21 squad to senior side . Danny Rose replaces Luke Shaw, who withdrew due to injury . England face Lithuania in qualifier and Italy in international friendly .


Welcome to the Kangaroo Hilton - an exclusive sanctuary for the small number of loyal yet wild guests that happen to hop by. Five generations of kangaroos have been regular guests at this home on Queensland's Sunshine Coast and the generous hospitality is what keeps them coming back. Linda and Graham Hill have lived at the property for 20 years and they have been feeding and nurturing the wild animals for almost as long. Five generations of kangaroos have been regular guests at this home on Queensland's Sunshine Coast and the generous hospitality is what keeps them coming back . 'Our place is like a little sanctuary for them – they have grass, food, water and protection,' Linda told Daily Mail Australia. 'During the day they go off and they come back in the afternoon to eat... sometimes they lay under the trees at our place all day. 'They are wonderful animals – we sit down in the afternoon and just watch them. They are just like cats and dogs.' The couple, who leave bowls of water, pellets and rolled oats out for them everyday, treat the kangaroos like their very own pets. Their property has even been dubbed the 'Kangaroo Hilton' by animal groups. Linda and Graham Hill leave bowls of water, pellets and rolled oats out for the wild animals everyday . The couple have lived at the property for 20 years and they have been feeding and nurturing the wild animals for almost as long . The kangaroos treat the property like a holiday resort and regularly laze about all day long . 'We have given them all names,' Linda said. The couple regularly snap photos of their clan eating and lazing about on the property, which have often then been shared on Facebook by the Australian Society for Kangaroos. The kangaroos started coming to the property after the koala and deer sanctuary next door to their 10 acre property closed down years ago. 'With Australia Zoo opening they shut down because no tourists were coming through. The animals were all sold off, but the kangaroos were all wild and they stayed. 'It took many years for them to become used to us and a couple ended up being very friendly and we could scratch their heads. The couple regularly snap photos of their kangaroo clan eating and lazing about on the property . The kangaroos started coming to the property after the koala and deer sanctuary next door to their 10 acre property closed down years ago . The couple have even helped rehabilitate a few who have become sick or injured by calling in the medical team from nearby Australia Zoo . 'Once that little family started have joeys they decided our place was pretty good and they've been here ever since.' The couple have even helped rehabilitate a few who have become sick or injured. 'We call up Australia Zoo's wildlife hospital and they come up to treat them or take them back to the hospital until they're better,' she said. 'We have the best of

Summary: Five generations of kangaroos have lived at Queensland home for 20 years . Linda and Graham Hill feed and nurture the clan of wild kangaroos . They treat them like their pets and have named every single one . The couple leave bowls of water, pellets and rolled oats for them everyday . Property has been dubbed the 'Kangaroo Hilton' by animal groups .


Even by their own self-proclaimed standards, this Sunday on Sky Sports had the prospect of being even more Super than normal. A top of the league clash and a Cup Final saw everybody from the channel involved on the day setting their alarms alarming early, and making their way to Wembley. And it was Neil Ashton who opened proceedings with a special Sunday Supplement from Sky Sports' studio high in the stands. There he welcomed among the guests a new face on the team here, Oliver Holt. And early in the discussion, Ollie proved most prophetic in discussing the game that would take place below them later in the afternoon. With a cup final and a top league clash it was always likely to be a Super Sunday that lived up to its billing . Philippe Coutinho scored a fantastic goal for Liverpool in Sky's first game of the day from Anfield . He acknowledged the Capital One Cup was probably 'bottom of the league for top clubs'. But as he then went on to point out, both ten years and today, for Jose Mourinho and Chelsea 'this competition can act as a catalyst'. Well, as it turned out, we'll now have the opportunity to find out how that pans out. Next up it was Goals On Sunday, during which Chris Kamara very nearly scuppered the Super. During the show, Kammy managed to wrestle himself away from pitch side with Ben Shephard, and went exploring. A very entertaining Paul Robinson then told us about a previous Spurs visit to Wembley under Juande Ramos, before which the usually circumspect boss had arranged a team 'stag do', complete with 'archery, a mock casino... and a shed load of cheese toasties', . During which time Kammy had made his way to the Chelsea dressing room. Here he went on a dizzying tour of the space, where we even got to see the 'tea-making facilities'. So, so far, so good. There was even a great chat with Chelsea kit man Gary Grey who explained that John Terry took his captain's duties so seriously, he was like ' a second kit man'. And that Didier Drogba was a fastidious preparer, who would 'stuff his boots with newspaper'. 'The French paper, L'Equipe', added Gary. Which is where it all started to go wrong. The other guest on the show was Shaun Wright-Phillips, who was also in the dressing room. Reluctantly, he found himself being dragged from his seat by Kammy; 'I don't want to ruin my shoes' muttered the poor fella. To no avail as they went for an impromptu keepy-uppy session which yielded a best total of one. 'You won't see this quality anywhere else', cried Kammy. You'd struggle to argue with that. Luckily, though, the always gregarious co-host redeemed himself later when he produced a knife and fork he'd 'borrowed' from the Bobby Moore Suite to present as a gift to Ben. So at least he'd provided some decent service. The next action came from around 300 miles north of the North Circular with Liverpool welcoming

Summary: With a cup final and a top of the league clash, Sky were on their game . Chris Kamara's performance was up and down, but football was plentiful . Thierry Henry, Glenn Hoddle and Jamie Redknapp make strong team .


A win is always a win and England will go into next week’s game against France with a fighting chance of winning the Six Nations but they will be annoyed with themselves for leaving so many points out there on the field. It’s all going to come down to points difference, and its nip and tuck with Ireland, but those points England left out there at Twickenham could cost them dear. The biggest positive I would draw out of the game is that there was plenty of creativity – George Ford and Ben Youngs led the way – and at least England were making try-scoring opportunities. This was no sterile kicking performance and with a bit more experience I'm hoping England will start putting good teams away comfortably. George Ford breaks away to score England's second try on a nerve-wracking afternoon . Ben Youngs gave England options with a display of much-needed creativity against an obdurate Scotland . Ford in particular was composed and was confident enough to slow the game down on occasions to allow play to come to him. He’s got time on the ball and some of England’s other exciting young backs must look to emulate that . The first half was extraordinary in many ways and spelt out the absolute necessity of taking your chances in Test rugby because it almost invariably comes back to haunt you. England started at a good tempo - which they definitely needed to after going behind early on in their last three Six Nations games - but they failed to take full advantage and put away three or four gilt-edge chances. Luther Burrell made a strong break in the first minute which should have led to a try but he showed no composure. He neither slowed down to allow Anthony Watson to get to him on his right nor did he look for Youngs steaming up on his inside. Instead he just went to ground and even then England didn’t recycle very well. England did score a fine try during this period which saw them at their best with Ford taking the ball to the line and Jonathan Joseph again showing that brilliant footwork of his to beat Hogg but then the sloppiness crept in again. Jonathan Joseph scored England's first try to give the hosts hope of a rout, but that did not materialise . Jack Nowell had been hungry for work and made an excellent initial burst but failed to transfer the ball to two hands which immediately limited his choice. He had the perfect arrowhead, support players on his left and right, but with the ball in one arm went to ground ineffectively. England also looked odds on to score at a scrum five having completely dominated Scotland in the previous scrum but then inexplicably gave a penalty away for coming in on the angle. Another try went begging when Mike Brown got dragged down by Stuart Hogg. There’ s no disgrace in being caught by Hogg who is a real speed merchant and I’m pretty sure Brown had

Summary: England go into next week's game with France with a fighting chance of winning the Six Nations . But it is nip and tuck and their inability to score more against the Auld Enemy could come back to haunt them . There was plenty of creativity, with Ben Youngs and George Ford both in good form . England trailed 10-13 at half-time but looked a different beast for most of the second half and regained control of the match to win 25-13 .


Jeremy Clarkson's troubled personal life made him increasingly unpredictable in the weeks before his 'fracas' with a producer, it was claimed yesterday. A senior BBC executive said the Top Gear presenter's 'erratic behaviour' had caused growing concern among his colleagues. He claimed Clarkson was 'self-destructing' after separating from his wife Frances and suggested he should go to rehab. Jeremy Clarkson's troubled personal life made him increasingly unpredictable in the weeks before his 'fracas' with a producer, it has been claimed. He is pictured outside his London home today . The presenter told waiting reporters that he was off to have 'lunch with a friend' as he left his home . Clarkson, 54, will this week be questioned by the BBC's official inquiry into the row over a steak dinner that resulted in his suspension . The presenter's production team have been concerned about his behaviour for some time, a former colleague said. Clarkson, 54, will this week be questioned by the BBC's official inquiry into the row over a steak dinner that resulted in his suspension. A relaxed Clarkson said nothing about his upcoming disciplinary hearing as he left his flat in west London today. The 54-year-old, driving a black Mercedes AMG, was asked by reporters if he was on his way to meet with BBC bosses. A relaxed Clarkson said nothing about his upcoming disciplinary hearing as he left his flat in west London today . The 54-year-old, driving a black Mercedes AMG, was asked by reporters if he was on his way to meet with BBC bosses. But the presenter, wearing a brown blazer and white shirt, said: 'I'm going for lunch with a friend' The presenter, wearing a brown blazer and white shirt, said: 'I'm going for lunch with a friend.' Ken MacQuarrie, the senior BBC executive tasked with sorting out what is becoming an increasing embarrassment for the corporation, is believed to be in London and starting work today. But sources close to the investigation say it is impossible to put a deadline on its work until it hears from the two men central to the inquiry - Clarkson and producer Oisin Tymon. As he prepares for a quizzing which could result in him being sacked, he is apparently being supported by a woman once rumoured to be his mistress. Blonde events organiser Phillipa Sage was photographed driving away from his flat in Holland Park, west London, yesterday afternoon, and returned a few hours later. Clarkson was accused of having an affair with her in 2011, and was pictured kissing her on holiday in Greece in 2013. He was suspended by the BBC last week after allegedly shouting at Top Gear producer Mr Tymon. One report claims he split his junior colleague's lip with a punch. Mr Tymon, 36, has received online threats from Top Gear fans, who blame him for Clarkson's suspension and the show's temporary cancellation. Sources close to the producer's legal team said he feared the incident could end his BBC career. 'He loves working on Top Gear and has never had an issue before

Summary: Clarkson's personal life unpredictable before his 'fracas', it was claimed . Top Gear presenter's 'erratic behaviour' caused concern with colleagues . Events organiser Phillipa Sage pictured leaving his house in west London . Clarkson accused of having affair with her in 2011 and kissed her in 2013 . He will be questioned by the BBC over row with a producer this week .


A woman who spent eight years desperately searching for her mother has finally found her after a selfie of her wearing a large 'Find My Mum’ message board went viral on Facebook. Stacey Lee had become separated from Brenda Drake in 1993 when she was just two years old after a family breakdown and she went to live with her father and two brothers. Aged 15, the schoolgirl desperately wanted to find her mother and began trawling through the electoral roll, Facebook and the internet in a bid to find her. Scroll down for video . Stacey Lee decided to make a last ditch bid to find her mother by posting this picture on Facebook . At long last: An emotional 23-year-old Stacey hugs her mother Brenda for the first time in 21 years . After eight years of being met with dead ends, 23-year-old Stacey was resigned to the fact that she would never see her mother again. However, Stacey's boyfriend, 22-year-old Martin Smith, encouraged her to create a message board made out of cardboard with her mother’s name on it along with details such as her birth date and the hospital where she was born. Stacey's friend then took a photograph of her holding the message board and posted it to her Facebook page sparking the image to be shared more than 100,000 times. Within 20 hours, Stacey had a call from a woman who said she might be her cousin and put her in touch with 46-year-old Brenda on the social media network. The Facebook messages which will lead to mother and daughter being reunited at last . Later the pair were reunited during a tearful meeting at a pub near Brenda's home in Blackpool, Lancashire. ‘When I clicked on my mum’s Facebook profile I couldn’t believe it – she looked just like me!’ said Stacey, who lives in Chorley. ‘I sent her a message and told her that I had missed her and that I wanted to build a relationship with her. ‘She sent me her phone number and I called her. I was shaking as I dialled the number and I just sat staring at the phone for 15 minutes before I made the call. ‘Mum told me that she had four other children and that she had always thought about me and my older brothers. A teary-eyed Stacey is reunited with her mother, Brenda, and meets sister Shannon, for the first time . ‘We cried together on the phone. It was very emotional and I was so happy that I had finally found her. ‘I arranged to go and meet my mum the following day in Blackpool. My arms felt like jelly for the whole journey. ‘I went to meet her in a pub and when I saw her I just hugged her and we both cried. We were in shock. It was very emotional. We look a lot like each other and I am quite shy and quiet like her.’ Stacey said she had never seen a photograph of her mother, and although she knew

Summary: Stacey Lee was just two years old when she last saw her mother Brenda . Despair after spending years trawling the internet in vain . Boyfriend suggested making a placard with mum's details for social media . Posted picture went viral and shared more than 100,000 times .


Michael O'Neill believes his Northern Ireland side are one win away from turning their Euro 2016 dream into a reality. O'Neill's men have been one of the surprise packages of the qualifying campaign, with Sunday's 2-1 defeat of Finland making it four wins from five matches. That leaves them second in Group F, four points clear of Hungary and just a point shy of table-topping Romania. Michael O'Neill (left) believes his side are one win away from turning their Euro 2016 dream into a reality . Kyle Lafferty of Northern Ireland blows a kiss to the home support after their Euro 2016 qualifying win . Anghel Iordanescu's side come to Windsor Park on June 13 and O'Neill believes success then would go a long way to ensuring a first major tournament in 30 years. 'The message is simple. We have given ourselves a fantastic chance, and we have to make sure we take our chance again in June,' he said, after Kyle Lafferty's brilliant brace in Belfast. 'The Romania game becomes massive now. If you can win that game, then it would be hard to think we won't get to the Euros. It takes on extra significance. Do we feel 18 points will be enough? Possibly. 'If we can get to 15 points with four games to go, that has to be our target at this moment in time. We will have the chance to go top of the group against Romania.' The game comes at an awkward time, with the English and Scottish seasons having broken up for the summer, but O'Neill hopes that does not have a major impact. Lafferty scores with a header to make the score 2-0 during their win over Finland in Group F . Northern Ireland are currently second in Group F, behind Romania, and have 12 points from five games . He is relying on dedication from his players and two friendlies - one against Qatar on May 31 and another against Wales - to get his side in shape. The Wales game has yet to be confirmed by the two associations, but O'Neill is already treating it as a done deal. We have two good warm-up games before that so preparation will be excellent,' he said. 'Our preparation in June will be vital, and the warm-up games against Qatar and Wales will be crucial. But players finish their seasons in May, and there is an onus on certain players to maintain their own fitness.' If fit Aaron Hughes is sure to become his country's most capped outfield player in that run of fixtures, with his current tally of 95 leaving him level with David Healy. He had to make do with bench duty against Finland, with O'Neill making the tough choice to pair Jonny Evans and Gareth McAuley in the middle while favouring Conor McLaughlin at right-back. O'Neill believes a win on June 13 would go a long way to ensuring a first major tournament in 30 years . They are second in Group F, four points clear of Hungary and just a point

Summary: Northern Ireland beat Finland 2-1 in their Euro 2016 qualifying match . Michael O'Neill feels his team are one win away from going through . Northern Ireland are second in Group F - four points clear of third .


Stuart Lancaster is refusing to 'dream' of seeing his England team crowned RBS 6 Nations champions for the first time on Saturday night. The Red Rose have been installed as favourites to replace Ireland as champions on a climatic final round that will conclude with France visiting Twickenham, yet they could finish as low as fourth in the table. Ireland and Wales are also in the hunt with the staggered kick-offs - starting in Rome at 12.30pm and concluding when England take the field at 5pm - ensuring a nerve-jangling afternoon awaits. England coach Stuart Lancaster watches from the stands as his side beat Scotland at Twickenham . England skipper Chris Robshaw could get his hands on the Six Nations trophy after lifting the Calcutta Cup . For a third successive year the title is set to be decided by points difference with England's cushion over the Irish of plus four placing them in pole position, although they arguably have the toughest fixture, even allowing for France's dismal record at Twickenham. Lancaster is desperate to lift the first piece of major silverware of his reign but having finished runners-up for the last three years, the head coach is acutely aware of how best laid plans can be foiled. 'To win at Twickenham would mean a huge amount, - for the players and the fans,' he said. Danny Cipriani passes the ball during England's training session at Pennyhill Park . England's George Ford in action during the team's practice session in Bagshot on Monday . Richard Wigglesworth passes the ball as the team practice at their headquarters in Bagshot . Henry Slade runs with the ball during England's practice session at their Pennyhill Park base . England coach Lancaster oversees his team's training session on Monday in Surrey . 'I know how much hard work people have put in and also how much it hurt to come second for three years in a row. 'But you can't start thinking about things like that until you get the detail of the game right. We've got a huge challenge coming our way from France. 'They're a high quality team - very big and physical. As they showed last year when they played Ireland, they played right through for the full 80 in that last game even though they couldn't win the Championship. 'It could still be the case they have something to play for, so we won't start dreaming yet, we'll get our detail right.' England stepped up their preparations for their final RBS 6 Nations clash with France . England coach Lancaster addresses the media at the Pennyhill Park Hotel in Bagshot . Calum Clark tries to tackle Dave Attwood during England's training session on Monday . England forward Courtney Lawes speaks at a press conference on Monday in Bagshot . England head into the final weekend of the Six Nations atop the table on points difference . The schedule has presented England with the significant advantage of knowing exactly what their target will be against France when the last game of the 2015

Summary: Stuart Lancaster's side beat Scotland 25-13 at Twickenham last Saturday . England, Ireland and Wales can all win the Six Nations title on Saturday . Lancaster's host France at Twickeham in hope of winning the title .


You wouldn't think you would find Australia's best bargain hunter 85 kilometres from the nearest shop. Ian Burnett, 46, has made an art of online shopping, securing deals on everything from Nintendo WII's to state of the art DVD recorders, for hundreds less than sold in retail. And he's happy to share his shopping tips. The biggest drawback? You'll have to spend hours on bargain sites, like CatchOfTheDay waiting for the best deals to appear. Ian Burnett from Jeparit Victoria has spent $28,000 over 8 years on CatchOfTheDay and has saved $10,000 . The father of four admits he has sat on the site for 12 hours straight before and spends a few hours on it a day . 'I've sat on the site for 12 straight hours before,' Ian told Daily Mail Australia. 'At 12 o'clock everyday, they release a new product... So you obviously have to be online for that.' Ian began using CatchOfTheDay in 2006 when they first started and were only releasing one product per day. 'They maybe had 1000 of the one product in stock and they'd just wait until it ran out,' he said. 'The first thing I bought was a Thompson DVD recorder and they were the awesome, expensive thing back then and I only paid $76.' His insider shopping tips include checking the site everyday after 12 for brand new bargain and signing up to their Facebook page to get exclusive deals. Ian's best bargain was a Nintendo WII that he purchased for his children, saving $300 off the retail price . His insider shopping tips include checking the site everyday after 12 for brand new bargain . He purchases gifts for his children, groceries and various household items from CatchOfTheDay . 'I also buy in bulk as they have a shipping cap,' he said. 'You can pick up 10 or 20 items and get them shipped for the same price as if you got one.' Ian also said he has paid for a yearly subscription to CatchOfTheDay free shipping before for $75 and for an avid shopper like him, that saves a lot. Comparing products to others sold at big retailers is also important according to Ian, as you can see how much is being saved. And for a father of four who works in a supermarket, he is very much in the know. Ian's proudest purchase was a Nintendo WII for his four children after they insisted it was all they wanted. He did not think he'd be able to fork out the $400 for one in retail so he used his skills to find one discounted to $99. 'I have also purchased a Tom Tom for $10 on a super bargain birthday sale,' he said. Ian has spent $28,000 in his eight years of using CatchOfTheDay and believes he has saved over $10,000. Ian's family have followed in his footsteps and are also crazy about finding online deals . Ian buys his products in bulk in order to save money on the shipping costs . 'The postie bringing it all to

Summary: Ian Burnett lives 400 kms from Melbourne in a small isolated town . His family are 85 kms from the nearest shop, so he finds everything online . Ian uses the website CatchOfTheDay to find all his cheap deals . His tips include: signing up to their Facebook and checking the site after 12 . Ian has spent $28,000 online in 8 years and believe to have saved $10,000 .


Southampton boss Ronald Koeman says he would jump at the chance to manage former club Barcelona after admitting his deep affinity with the Catalan giants. The Dutch coach spent six seasons playing for the La Liga club, winning four consecutive league titles and a European Cup between 1989 and 1995. Koeman, who has led Southampton to the brink of qualifying for Europe despite the club selling several of its best players last summer, also joined Barcelon'a backroom staff becoming assistant to Louis van Gaal in 1998. Ronald Koeman admits that he would be delighted to return to Barcelona as manager . The Southampton manager played for Barcelona for six years and won four league titles and a European Cup . Koeman (right) returned to club after retiring and was Louis van Gaal's (left) assistant. The pair are pictured her with Jose Mourinho (second left) and Frans Hoek in 1999 . And the former Holland international has revealed that he would love to return to Barcelona as manager. 'The entire world knows what I have with Barcelona and what Barcelona have with Ronald Koeman, so if I could become Barcelona coach one day, I would be delighted,' the Southampton boss told radio station Cadena COPE. Koeman throws his arms out during Southampton's 1-1 draw with Chelsea at Stamford Bridge on Sunday . Manchester City manager Manuel Pellegrini is under increasing pressure after slipping behind Chelsea . The 51-year-old was also asked about the possibility of replacing Manuel Pellegrini, who is under increasing pressure after falling behind Chelsea in the Premier League title race and facing elimination from the Champions League - as Manchester City manager. 'I am friends with [director of football] Txiki [Begiristain], there is contact with him and he has my telephone number,' Koeman said.

Summary: Ronald Koeman played for Barcelona for six years between 1989 and 1995 . The Dutchman won four league titles and one European Cup with Barca . Southampton boss admits he would love to manage the Catalan club .


Gary Neville and Jamie Carragher pulled no punches in their scathing assessment of Manchester City's performance during the 2-1 defeat by Liverpool at Anfield. Neville felt Sunday's showing was far from what is to be expected of title challengers and indeed of last season's champions. Meanwhile Carragher, who also writes a column for Sportsmail, has questioned the suitability of City manager Manuel Pellegrini's tactics. Sky Sports pundit and Sportsmail columnist Jamie Carragher laid into Manchester City's poor performance . Liverpool midfielder Jordan Henderson (left) pressures Manchester City's James Milner for the ball . Liverpool playmaker Philippe Coutinho (right) had an outstanding game against Manchester City . 'If I was a Manchester City player, I'd be embarrassed how easy it is to play through them,' Neville said during live commentary on Sky Sports. 'We're judging Manchester City as champions of the Premier League. There has to be progression year on year, you have to get better. But this team, we keep seeing the same mistakes being made' Prior to the Liverpool game, questions had been raised over Pellegrini's decision to play with two strikers and leave his midfield exposed. With flair players David Silva and Samir Nasri also not fulfilling their defensive duties, the Chilean's bold selections appeared to have signalled some oversight. And in the post-match analysis, Carragher offered his opinion: 'To employ that system (4-4-2) in the big games is so naive. It's embarrassing really for a manager at that level to go into a game against Barcelona two years running and then again at Anfield like this. 'Something is not right about City and there has to be changes at the end of the season.' City sit second in the Premier League table but they are five points off the pace of leaders Chelsea having played a game more. City's attacking midfielder David Silva (left) was accused of neglecting his defensive duties against Liverpool . Carragher has questioned Manuel Pellegrini's decision to play with two strikers at Anfield . The result leaves City second in the Premier League, five points off the pace of leaders Chelsea .

Summary: Manchester City lost 2-1 to Liverpool at Anfield . The result leaves them five points behind Premier League leaders Chelsea . Gary Neville labelled City's performance against Liverpool embarrassing . Jamie Carragher has questioned Manuel Pellegrini's tactical decisions . City found themselves overrun in midfield during the defeat . CLICK HERE for all the latest Manchester City news .


Lance Armstrong has been told it would be ‘completely disrespectful’ to ride part of the Tour de France route this summer by the head of world cycling. As revealed by the Mail on Sunday, Armstrong has agreed to a request by former England footballer and fellow cancer survivor Geoff Thomas to join him in raising money this summer in the battle against the deadly disease. Thomas and a team of cyclists will ride the Tour route one day ahead of the professional peloton and he travelled to Austin last month to persuade the controversial American to support the event for two stages. But the initiative has divided opinion in cycling, with Sir Dave Brailsford suggesting Armstrong has already ‘done enough damage’ and UCI president Brian Cookson also urging the man stripped of his seven Tour titles for doping to stay away from France this summer. Lance Armstrong (left) will join Geoff Thomas's Cure Leukaemia charity ride of the Tour de France course . Lance Armstrong back on the Tour de France circuit as Geoff Thomas persuades disgraced former winner to ride stages ahead of peloton for cancer charity . Speaking at an event in London on Tuesday, Cookson said Armstrong ‘would be well-advised not to take part’ in the an event hoping to raise £1million for blood cancer. ‘I'm sure that Geoff Thomas means well, but frankly I think that's completely inappropriate and disrespectful to the Tour, disrespectful to the current riders, and disrespectful to the UCI and the anti-doping community,’ said Cookson. ‘I think Lance would be well-advised not to take part in that.’ Only a week after the CIRC report into cycling doping – ordered by Cookson – revealed that the use of banned substances is still a major problem in the sport, some might question whether professional cycling should even concern itself with a charity bike ride. The disgraced rider, who was stripped of his seven Le Tour title, wants to return to work fighting cancer . Thomas is set to undertake a charity ride . There are convicted dopers currently running pro Tour teams and right now the UCI is considering revoking the race licence of the Astana team that boasts last year’s Tour winner, Vincenzo Nibali, but has seen five of its riders test positive in recent months. It’s team manager, Alexander Vinokourov, is a convicted doper while questions continue at Team Sky over whether their employment of sporting director Servais Knaven represents a challenge to their zero tolerance policy. Travis Tygart, the head of the US anti-doping agency whose investigation ultimately brought down Armstrong, had no great objection to him rejoining the cancer battle. ‘As long as it's not a sanctioned competition that falls under the rules, it's not a direct concern,’ said Tygart, who only last week said he now feels ‘sorry’ for Armstrong and other riders in the light of the CIRC report into the doping culture in cycling and is now prepared to discuss reducing the American’s life ban from sport. ‘That's outside the technical rules.’ Christian Prudhomme, the Tour de France race

Summary: Lance Armstrong will ride the route of one day of the Tour de France for chairty . Armstrong was asked by former footballer Geoff Thomas to take part . Cycling boss Brian Cookson does not believe Armstrong should take part .


When a legendary figure like Pat Jennings says none of the other 1,097 matches in his career was comparable with the 1979 FA Cup final between Arsenal and Manchester United, you know it was something special. Forever known as Wembley's 'five-minute final', Arsenal threw away and then regained the trophy in an incredible late sequence that saw them squander a 2-0 lead going into the 86th minute before winning 3-2 in the final moments with a goal that put Alan Sunderland's name in FA Cup folklore. It created a superstar in Arsenal's man-of-the-match Liam Brady and broke the career of Manchester United manager Dave Sexton. Pat Jennings (left) and Pat Rice pose with the FA Cup after the dramatic Wembley final of 1979 . Jennings reacts after conceding a goal as Manchester United fought back to level the scores at 2-2 . But Alan Sunderland scored the winning goal for Arsenal to write his name into cup folklore . Victorious captain Pat Rice was so drained and overcome with emotion as he climbed the famous 39 steps to finally lift the trophy, he delivered an unwitting snub to the famous royal guest of honour. Rice recalls: 'Prince Charles was there to present the trophy. He said, 'Congratulations' as we shook hands but as soon as I saw the cup, I turned around to lift it up to the Arsenal fans. 'I didn't realise he was still waiting to give me my medal. It was only when I turned back, I saw him with it in his hand. It must have looked insulting but it wasn't meant like that. Eager is the polite way of putting it. Just a couple of minutes before I'd been out on the pitch thinking 'f***, we've blown it'.' Sammy McIlroy, who had scored United's dramatic equaliser on a baking hot May afternoon, says the impact of the game has not diminished with time. 'It's 36 years on and people still ask me about it every week,' he adds ruefully. 'They always want to know about that final rather than the one we won against Liverpool two years earlier.' United and Arsenal meet again in the FA Cup on Monday in a quarter-final at Old Trafford but it is impossible that Wayne Rooney and Alexis Sanchez will grip the nation like their predecessors did. 'There has not been a final before or since with the twists and turns of that game,' says Brady, who helped set up the winning goal when Arsenal were on their knees reeling from McIlroy's equaliser. 'I played two short of 1,100 games and I have never known four minutes like that,' adds Jennings, a gentle giant of a goalkeeper who otherwise stayed unflappable in a 23-year career with Watford, Spurs, Arsenal and Northern Ireland. Sammy McIlroy (left) scored United's equaliser against Arsenal in the dramatic 79 cup final . Alexis Sanchez (left) of Arsenal and Wayne Rooney (right) of Manchester United will lock horns on Monday . The 1979 showpiece took place eight days after Margaret Thatcher had been elected Great Britain's first

Summary: Pat Jennings feels the 1979 FA Cup final was the best game of his career . Arsenal won 3-2 but lost a two goal lead in the 86th and 88th minute . Alan Sunderland then scored Arsenal's winner in the 89th minute .


Manager Steve Bruce feels energetic enough to push on with Hull after agreeing to sign a new three-year contract at the KC Stadium. The 54-year-old took charge of the Tigers in June 2012 and led the club into the Barclays Premier League at the first time of asking before securing their top-flight status in 2014. Hull, who reached the FA Cup final under Bruce last season, are currently in a position to stay up once again and their boss appears to have been duly rewarded for his efforts. Steve Bruce took charge of Hull in June 2012 and led the club into the Premier League . Bruce's side face Leicester at the King Power Stadium in a crucial Premier League clash on Saturday . Speaking before Saturday's league game at Leicester, he said: 'I'm delighted because I've enjoyed the last two-and-a-half years. This season has been difficult at times but I've enjoyed it. 'What we've started here is about trying to establish ourselves as a Premier League club. Hull City supporters show their faith in manager Bruce for their last home game against Sunderland . Bruce (centre) took Hull to the FA Cup final last season, where they lost 3-2 to Arsenal . 'When you commit yourself to a new deal the first thing to ask is 'do you still have the energy for it?' Those things were going through my head. 'Let's hope we have another two-and-half years like we've had. 'It's a three-year contract with a year rolling - that's the nuts and bolts of it.'

Summary: Steve Bruce has signed a new three-year contract with Hull . The 54-year-old took charge of the Tigers in June 2012 . Bruce led the club into the Barclays Premier League that season . The Tigers boss secured the club's top-flight status in 2014 . Hull reached the FA Cup final under Bruce last season .


Liverpool and Manchester United may be two wounded animals, but the pair have a serious backer in Pele, who insists their derby is on a par with El Clasico. The legendary striker will be at Anfield on Sunday to witness who steals a march in the race for Champions League qualification, asserting that this clash cannot be bettered in world football. Real Madrid and Barcelona do battle at the Nou Camp on Sunday, but United’s trip to Merseyside will be watched by just as many around the globe. Brazilian legend Pele believes Manchester United's trip to Liverpool will be on a par with Sunday's El Clasico . United players celebrate during their side's 3-0 victory against Liverpool at Old Trafford in December . Luis Suarez (left), Neymar and Lionel Messi will play a part as Barcelona take on Real Madrid on Sunday . According to Pele, that is what makes it a standout fixture in the calendar. ‘They are very, very similar games,’ he told Sportsmail. ‘It’s one of the best in today’s game. I always look forward to going to Anfield. I love to see good football. ‘Barcelona have excellent players. It’s not only Lionel Messi, but Xavi and Neymar. Maybe they have more individuals, but as a team Liverpool are the same.’ It is quite a show of support for the Premier League, which has a number of questions to address after a dismal fortnight in continental competition, with each of England’s remaining representatives crashing out of Europe. 2014 Ballon d'Or winner Cristiano Ronaldo will come face to face with Messi once again at the Nou Camp . The World Cup winner speaks with Sportsmail's Jack Gaughan ahead of the crucial Premier League clash . Pele, who will visit Anfield for the sixth time on Sunday, doesn’t buy into suggestions English football’s power is waning. ‘Oh yes, definitely,’ he said when asked if the Premier League remained the best division in the world. ‘It pains me as a Brazilian, but I have to say that. Even after the problems in Europe. ‘Remember, losing is part of the game. I don’t think there’s anything wrong - it’s something you can’t explain. ‘But there is no doubt that it’s the top league.’ Pele will be in attendance at Anfield on Sunday to watch Louis van Gaal's side take on Liverpool . The former Santos star compared Steven Gerrard (pictured) to German great Franz Beckenbauer . Pele admits that both Beckenbauer, seen here playing against Holland in the 1974 World Cup, and Gerrard would make his all-star team . Pele was also forthright in his views on Liverpool captain Steven Gerrard, who he puts on a pedestal with the great Franz Beckenbauer and says would make his World XI. Asked where Gerrard would rank among the best midfielders of all time, the 74-year-old compared him with Germany’s biggest ever star. ‘Maybe people don’t remember, but Beckenbauer had the same style,’ he added. ‘I like Gerrard, he is a similar intelligent player. There is no doubt they’d both make my team.’ And Pele, flashing

Summary: Brazi legend Pele will be at Anfield on Sunday to watch Liverpool take on Manchester United . Pele believes the Premier League clash is equal to El Clasico . 74-year-old also claims there is nothing wrong with English football despite poor performances in Europe .


A tiny puppy who was found covered in 2kg of matted, petrol-coated fur after being abandoned has found a loving new home. Bentley, a white Shih Tzu, was so timid when first taken into vets' care he flinched whenever a human tried to touch him. A team of vets spent five hours shaving off the thick matted fur from his coat after he was dumped at the West Yorkshire Dog Rescue by an owner who 'couldn't bear to touch him.' Scroll down for video . Bentle was found covered in 2kg of matted, petrol-coated fur after being heartlessly abandoned by his former owner . But the neglected pet surprised rescue centre staff after a new family were able to turn him from terrified terrier to a bouncy fun-loving puppy. It was love at first sight for Matthew and Catherine Stroh, from Skipton, North Yorkshire who have now taken Bentley home - weeks before rescue centre staff believed the dog would be re-homed. Rescuer Kathy Trout said: 'He was flinching from the human hand - he suddenly seems to have brought himself round into trusting people again. The Shih Tzu is completely unrecognisable after vets shaved off his matted fur and his found happiness with a new family . Bentley has been rehomed after being abandoned and covered in 2kg of petrol covered matted fur, by the Stroh family from Long Preston, North Yorkshire: (L-R) Harvey (13) - mother Catherine - father Matt and Oliver, 10 with their other little dogs Dexter (Lhasa Apso) and Daisy (Cavapoo) Vets had to sedate the dog to be able to shave off the mass of smelly, petrol-coated fur he arrived with . 'The surprising thing is that Bentley was so incredibly affectionate with the family, especially Matthew. When I took him on a few weeks ago he was so frightened and biting me - it was fear aggression. The neglected dog, pictured with Catherine Stroh, has been given a new lease of life with his new family . 'But he seems to adore these people and their children. He's gone from a mess of a dog and a shell of himself to a really confident, bouncy thing.' Accountant Matthew, 43, said Bentley settled right in with the family and even sits at the front window waiting to welcome new people to the house. 'He's a little daddy's boy. He seemed to take to us straight away. He was all over me. 'I'm thrilled we could give him a new home, especially after what he had been through. He's very happy a settled with us. 'He still seems very puppy like. The children love playing ball with him - he just wants attention and to be loved.' Matthew and wife Catherine, 45, have sons Harvey, 13, and 10-year-old Oliver, as well as three-year-old Lhasa Apso Dexter and Cavapoo Daisy, also three. Matthew added: 'He even sits at the window waiting for people to come to the door. 'He's come so far out of his shell - he's nothing like the dog in those horrible pictures of him

Summary: Bentley the Shih Tzu could not be touched when first brought to vets . The abandoned pet's coat was matted and covered in petrol and oil . Vets spent five hours shaving off fur after sedating the terrified animal . He's now found a new home with Matthew and Catherine Stroh in Skipton .


Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger has made the stunning claim that his side would be better off in the Europa League next season, after repeatedly failing to make an impact in the Champions League. Tuesday night's 2-0 win in Monaco was not enough to prevent a last-16 exit as Arsenal lost out on away goals rule following their 3-1 first-leg defeat at the Emirates last month. And Wenger, who has been in the competition for 17 straight seasons, says that his side might even be better away from the top-tier competition in future given their recent trend of exiting almost as soon as the knockout stages have begun. Arsene Wenger had admitted that Arsenal might have a better chance of winning in the Europa League . Wenger's Arsenal side could only find two goals in Monaco on Tuesday, when they needed at least three . After repeated Champions League failure, Wenger has speculated about winning the Europa League in future . The third-placed team in each Champions League group - a fate that Wenger has never suffered - move into the Europa League rather than a total exit from Europe, and the Arsenal boss believes that might be a better silverware opportunity. When asked if these early exits were eating away at him, Wenger replied: 'Yes, but we were eliminated by teams who reached the final. Maybe it would be better not to pass the group phase and play the Europa League than to be eliminated in the last 16. We would have more chances to win a title.' When pressed for clarification, the Arsenal manager insisted this was meant to be a comment about the abrupt and unforgiving nature of the Champions League in its sudden-death phase rather than a serious realignment of ambitions. Olivier Giroud opened the scoring for the Gunners as they looked to fight back from their first-leg defeat . Giroud celebrates putting Arsenal in front at the Stade Louis II to give the away side a bit of hope early on . Aaron Ramsey added a second goal for the Gunners but they could not find a third to send them through . The Welsh midfielder was a substitute on the night but came on to help Arsenal in their late charge . Wenger has never won a European trophy but perhaps the Europa League would offer a better opportunity . The Arsenal boss also told L'Equipe that he thought his team's performance was good but that they left themselves too much to do after a poor showing in London last month. 'The performance was good, it was a difficult task,' Wenger said. 'They surprised us in the first game because subconsciously we were too sure of ourselves. 'In the second half, we lacked a bit of freshness. I am very disappointed to be knocked out, of course, but I will remember a lot of positives from this game.' Alexis Sanchez went down under the challenge of Nabil Dirar in the penalty area but was booked for diving . Wenger was unhappy with the performance of referee Svein

Summary: Arsenal crashed out of the Champions League despite 2-0 win in Monaco . It was 17th consecutive year of qualification and then failure for Arsenal . Arsene Wenger feels he has a better chance of winning Europa League . Arsenal manager was unhappy with the referee's performance on Tuesday . READ: Wenger accused of disrespecting former club Monaco . CLICK HERE for all the latest Arsenal news .


He bought four houses surrounding his multi-million dollar home after discovering that a developer planned to turn one of them into a huge estate that would have 'a direct view into his bedroom'. Now, it has emerged that Mark Zuckerberg is locked in a legal battle with his backdoor neighbor, Mircea Voskerician, who sold the Facebook CEO the property in 2013 instead of fulfilling his plans. Voskerician has claimed Zuckerberg promised him entree into the Silicon Valley elite in exchange for the house in Palo Alto, California, which the developer then sold the rights to at a 'discount rate'. He is now suing the 30-year-old billionaire, who lives in his adjacent mansion with his wife, Priscilla Chan, based on allegations including fraud and misrepresentation. Zuckerberg denies the claims. And in new court papers, Voskerician's realtor openly mocks the Facebook founder, who her refers to as 'just a kid.' Scroll down for video . Lawsuit: Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg (left) is locked in a legal battle with developer, Mircea Voskerician (right), who sold him the contractual rights to a property in Palo Alto, California, for $1.7million in 2013 . Next-door neighbors: In November 2012, Voskerician reportedly sent Zuckerberg a letter saying he planned to tear down the property behind his home and replace it with a 9,600sq-ft mansion. Above, the two properties . In November 2012, Voskerician reportedly sent Zuckerberg a letter saying he planned to tear down the property behind his home and replace it with a 9,600sq-ft mansion, which he would then sell. 'The real estate developer was going to build a huge house and market the property as being next door to Mark Zuckerberg,' a source told The San Jose Mercury News at the time. In the letter, Voskerician apparently told the tech executive, who is worth an estimated $33billion, that the mansion would have a direct view of his home, including his 'yard and master bedroom'. If 'Mark plans to live there long term, he has 'one shot to ensure his privacy is where it needs to be,' the developer wrote in an email to once of Zuckerberg's people, according to Bloomberg. However, he then made Zuckerberg an unusual offer. Deeming himself a 'good neighbor', he proposed to sell a slice of the property at '100 per cent premium' to grant him more privacy. Two weeks later, the pair came to the agreement that Zucerkberg would buy Voskerician's contractual rights to the entire house for $1.7million, which the latter described as a 'steep discount'. Billionaire's mansion: In the letter, Voskerician apparently told the tech executive, who is worth an estimated $33billion, that the mansion would have a direct view of his home (pictured), including his 'master bedroom' Disputed properly: If 'Mark plans to live there long term, he has 'one shot to ensure his privacy is where it needs to be,' the developer told Zuckerberg's people. Above, the property Voskerician sold the rights to . The billionaire subsequently snapped up a further three homes nearby to guarantee his privacy. In a lawsuit, which is ongoing, Voskerician claims that Zuckerberg

Summary: Mark Zuckerberg locked in legal battle with developer Mircea Voskerician . In 2012, Voskerician declared his intention to turn one of the houses surrounding the Facebook CEO's California home into massive estate . He told Zuckerberg it would have 'a direct view into his master bedroom' and the billionaire then bought rights to the property for $1.7m, a 'discount rate' In return for sale, developer says he was promised Silicon Valley contacts which Zuckerberg denies as he is accused of fraud and breaching a contract . In new court documents, the Facebook founder is referred to as 'just a kid' by Voskerician's realtor .


David Cameron was facing a growing Tory mutiny over defence spending last night, amid claims the Foreign Secretary said there were ‘no votes in defence.’ Conservative MPs are plotting a major rebellion next week when the Commons debates calls for the UK to honour its commitment to spend at least two per cent of national income on defence. The Prime Minister lectured other Western leaders over the need to hit the target during last year’s Nato summit in Wales. Conservative MPs are plotting a rebellion against Prime Minister David Cameron next week when the Commons debate will call for the UK to honour its commitment to spend at least 2% of its income on defence . But Mr Cameron has refused to guarantee that the spending pledge will continue after the election, and – to the anger of many MPs – Tory sources say it will not feature in the party’s manifesto. Instead, the Prime Minister has said only that a future Tory government would protect the defence equipment budget and maintain troop numbers. Foreign Secretary Philip Hammond was yesterday reported to have warned Tory MPs there are ‘no votes in defence’. Aides to Mr Hammond, a former defence secretary, said they ‘did not recognise the comments’, adding that the minister is a staunch supporter of defence spending. But former defence minister Sir Gerald Howarth said the reported comments were symptomatic of the view of the party leadership. Sir Gerald, MP for Aldershot, said: ‘There is a view at the top of the government – I don’t think the Prime Minister shares it – that defence isn’t a vote winner. Foreign Secretary Philip Hammond (pictured) was reported to have warned Tory MPs there are ‘no votes in defence’ ‘But what they have to understand is that defence is part of the DNA of the Conservative Party. And that’s true even in constituencies which don’t have a garrison. ‘Conservative voters instinctively believe that defence of the realm is the first priority of government.’ ‘And if people around the country do not see that is the case they will ask themselves what is the Conservative Party for?’ ‘We are following through a Lib Dem promise to spend 0.7 per cent on aid but we won’t commit to defence spending. People are asking is this the right order of priorities?’ Rory Stewart, chairman of the Commons defence committee said: ‘The fundamental point is the world is unfortunately more dangerous now than it has been in the past 20 years at least. ‘That means major powers like Britain have to spend more on defence.’ Fellow Tory James Gray said it would be a major error for Britain to drop its guard at a time of increased Russian aggression and the growing threat from Islamic State. Mr Gray said: ‘The people of the UK want to see strong defence of the realm, and they see the attacks carried out by ISIS and the Russian Bear bombers over Brighton and they realise the world is an extremely dangerous place. And they want the government to step up and

Summary: David Cameron is facing a growing Tory mutiny over defence spending . Conservative MPs plotting major rebellion during Commons debate . Debate will call for UK to honour commitment to spend at least 2% of national income on defence - but Cameron has refused to guarantee pledge .


Real Madrid president Florentino Perez insists the La Liga giants will not sell Welsh star Gareth Bale this summer. Premier League duo Manchester United and Chelsea are believed to be interested in luring the former Tottenham Hotspur man back to England. Bale has struggled to win over the Los Blancos fans this season, but Perez insists the 25-year-old will not be leaving the Bernabeu despite the reported interest. Gareth Bale scores during the UEFA Champions League Final between Real Madrid and Athletico Madrid . Real Madrid president Florentino Perez insists the La Liga giants will not sell Welsh star Bale this summer . Manchester United and Chelsea are reportedly interested in bring Bale back to the Premier League . Perez told Spanish publication Marca: 'We would never listen to any offers for Bale no matter what the bid was. 'He is a unique player who has already given so much to the team. 'He is the key to the club's future, just like I cannot imagine a future without Cristiano Ronaldo.' Bale has struggled to win over the Los Blancos fans, but Perez insists he will not be leaving the Bernabeu . Bale was in international action on Saturday as Wales brushed aside Israel at the Sammy Ofer Stadium .

Summary: Real Madrid insist attacker Gareth Bale will not leave the club this summer . Bale has struggled to win over the Los Blancos fans in recent months . Manchester United and Chelsea had been linked with a move for Bale . Florentino Perez claims the club would never listen to any offers for him .


It was once a symbol of U.S. supremacy before becoming a prison cell for 52 Americans for 444 days. Now, the former embassy in Tehran is a chilling museum complete with a skeletal Statue of Liberty and ghostly waxworks. Every year, Iran commemorates the anniversary of the 1979 Iranian revolution with its Ten Days of Dawn celebrations. On the final day, mass rallies and anti-western protests take place and the country's president addresses his people in Tehran's Freedom Square. The embassy garnered worldwide attention in November 1979 when revolutionary students stormed in and took dozens of U.S. staff hostage - the story which inspired the film Argo, starring Ben Affleck. Australian photographer Brook Mitchell, 36, who lives in Bali, embarked on a trip to Iran and captured these incredible pictures of the celebrations and the macabre museum. Ghoulish: A mural of the Statue of Liberty on the wall of the former U.S. embassy in Tehran, where 52 hostages were held for 444 days . Bizarre: Wax figures supposedly represent former U.S. embassy staff inside the so called 'Glassy Room for Secret Negotiations' in Tehran . Liberty: A statue at the entrance to the former U.S. embassy in Tehran, which the Iranian government dubbed the 'U.S. Den of Espionage' A display depicting the storming of the former U.S. embassy in 1979. Thousands of protesters pressed around the compound, responding to a call by the country's new leader, Ayatollah Khomeini, to attack U.S. and Israeli interests . The rooms where secret state missions were planned have been covered in graffiti. But apart from the most minor of cosmetic changes, the building that caused a global diplomatic crisis is frozen in time - and looks almost identical to its portrayal in the Oscar-winning Ben Affleck movie Argo. In 1979, thousands of protesters pressed around the compound, responding to a call by the country's new leader, Ayatollah Khomeini, to attack U.S. and Israeli interests. Of the 90 people in the compound, six Americans managed to escape the building and flee to other embassies. Other non-U.S. citizens captured when the embassy was seized were released, but 66 were captured, including three at the Foreign Ministry, and held hostage for 444 days. 'Glassy Room for Top Secret Negotiations' in which former embassy staff are said to have conversed in total privacy from the outside world . Stark: A woman walks into the former U.S. embassy in downtown Tehran, Iran in 2013. The building is now somewhat of a museum complete with waxwork figures . Art as protest: An Iranian Journalist climbs the stairs inside the former US embassy in downtown Tehran in 2013. Painted on the walls are anti-American murals . In 1979, thousands of protesters pressed around the compound, responding to a call by the country's new leader, Ayatollah Khomeini, to attack U.S. and Israeli interests . Dramatic: Iranian students climb over the wall of the U.S. embassy in Tehran just before the hostage crisis, in which 52 Americans were held hostages for 444 days in 1979 . The students paraded the blindfolded hostages for the cameras

Summary: Former U.S. embassy in Tehran is a chilling museum complete with skeletal Statue of Liberty and ghostly waxworks . Embassy garnered worldwide attention in November 1979 when revolutionary students took dozens of staff hostage . Story inspired the film Argo, starring Ben Affleck, and the building looks almost identical to portrayal in the movie . Every year, Iran commemorates anniversary of the 1979 Iranian revolution with its Ten Days of Dawn celebrations . On the final day, mass rallies and anti-western protests take place and the country's president addresses his people . Photographer Brook Mitchell, 36, travelled to Iran and captured pictures of 'celebrations' and the macabre museum .


Georgia fear they will have to play September's Euro 2016 qualifier with Scotland behind closed doors. Sunday's 2-0 defeat by Germany in Tbilisi was twice interrupted by supporters invading the Boris Paichadze Stadium pitch. The Georgian Football Federation has vowed to tighten up security in the wake of those crowd disturbances. A security official wrestles a pitch invader to the ground during Georgia's match against Germany on Sunday . Germany's Andre Schurrle (right) looks on as the supporter is detained by a security official . Stewards run on to detain another pitch invader during the Euro 2016 qualifier in Tbilisi . But in a statement posted on its website, it also admits to concerns that UEFA will decide to shut the stadium for the September 4 meeting with Gordon Strachan's side. European football's governing body has yet to announce if it will be opening disciplinary proceedings against the GFF although it has launched investigations into Friday night's clash between Montenegro and Russia, which was abandoned midway through the second half after a brawl between players. Russian goalkeeper Igor Akinfeev had earlier been struck by a flare. Scotland currently sit third in Group D, a point behind leaders Poland. Georgia are fifth, with just one win from five games. Georgia goalkeeper Giorgi Loria is hugged by a fan on the pitch at the Boris Paichadze Stadium . Germany players celebrate during their 2-0 win against Georgia in Euro 2016 qualifying .

Summary: Georgia's 2-0 defeat by Germany in Tbilisi was interrupted twice . Supporters invaded the pitch during the Euro 2016 qualifier . Georgia fear being forced to play the Scotland match behind closed doors .


A couple narrowly escaped death in the East Village explosion when they left their uninsured and now-incinerated apartment to pick up some cupcakes minutes before the blast. Sara Stringfield and her boyfriend Rob Torti, 36, had a fun romantic day planned to celebrate Sara’s 31st birthday. Never did the lovebirds expect that they'd lose thousands of dollars worth of clothing and electronic devices, irreplaceable sentimental items, zany costumes, and the home they were finally able to share together after dating long distance for almost half a year. Scroll down for video . All loved up: Sara Stringfield, 31, and Rob Torti, 36, pictured at their East Village home where Sara just moved after months of the pair dating long distance . Cupcakes saved her life!: Sara and her boyfriend Rob celebrated Sara's birthday on Thursday and went to get cupcakes at Baked by Melissa just minutes before the giant explosion in the East Village . When Rob met Sara at the festival Burning Man in Black, Rock City Nevada in August of 2014 she set his heart on fire and the two began visiting one another for just a few days at a time in New York City where Rob lived and in Idaho where Sara resided. It wasn't until recently that Sara left her residence in Idaho to live with Rob in the East Village in a home that's now nothing but soot and ash. 'We don't need anything. We have each other,' Sara told Dailymail.com. 'That's all we've got,' added Rob. Thursday morning started out bright with yoga and a big delicious brunch. At around 2:30 p.m. the couple went home to 45 East 7th street to relax until Sara got a phone call from a friend saying that there were cupcakes waiting for her at Baked by Melissa. No more: Sara and Rob lived at 45 East 7th street on the corner of the block and the nearby explosion set fire to their building with no longer stands . Decimated: Rubble and soot is all that remains of Sara and Rob's East Village home after the explosion . Sara and Rob left their apartment on a mission to pick up some sweet treats. That decision may have saved their life. As they walked back home down Lafayette street after indulging in a birthday snack, they heard sirens and saw billows of smoke in the air. The explosion occurred at Sushi Park restaurant at 121 Second Avenue at 3:20 p.m. It soon sent the entire block alight and caused neighboring buildings to burn and collapse. Fiery romance: Rob met Sara at the music festival Burning Man and the two struck up a kinship that developed into a deep romance and had just moved in together after dating long distance . Festival and beyond: When Rob met Sara at Burning Man he knew she was special and continued to contact her following the festival and their interactions grew more frequent and meaningful . Love of costumes: Rob and Sara both enjoy making costumes and wearing them together at events . At

Summary: Sara Stringfield, 31, and her boyfriend Rob Torti, 36, left their apartment to get cupcakes for Sara's birthday just minutes before the explosion . Rob and Sara don't have renter's insurance and lost everything they own . Rob and Sara met at Burning Man and had been dating long distance until recently when Sara left Idaho to live with Rob in New York City . Friends of Rob and Sara set up a Youcaring.com to raise money to help them get back up on their feet .


The Central Conference of American Rabbis, the rabbinical branch of Reform Judaism, has installed its first openly lesbian president. Denise Eger, 55, was inaugurated Monday at the CCAR's annual convention in Philadelphia this year, Jewish Telegraph Agency reports. Though Eger isn't the first openly gay or lesbian clergy person to lead an American rabbinic group, the road for Eger has not been an easy one. First: Denise Eger, 55, was inaugurated Monday as the first openly lesbian president of the Central Conference of American Rabbis . Eger was ordained in 1988, a time when one could not be an openly gay Reform rabbi, the Philadelphia Inquirer reports. Though Eger wasn't formally out at that time, her sexual preference was known and no one would hire her, according to Yahoo News. Later, Eger was offered a job with Beth Chayim Chadashim, the world's first lesbian and gay synagogue. Two years after her ordination, Eger formally came out as a lesbian in a Los Angeles Times story, Yahoo reports, saying that gay and lesbian Jews need a positive role model. 'I took a great risk but I didn't feel I could be authentic anymore — watching young men all around me die and not tell,' she told the paper. Eger has since served pulpits in Canada, Los Angeles, and New York. She has been vocal and active in LGBT community, becoming a noted speaker and award-winning activist in the community. Hire: Eger was ordained in 1988, and though she wasn't formally out at that time, her sexual preference was known and no one would hire her . She is the founding rabbi of Kol Ami synagogue in Los Angeles, Calif. Eger has been on the CCAR board of trustees for four years, JTA reports, becoming president elect in 2013. The 55-year-old was both the first female and the first openly gay president of the Southern California Board of Rabbis. Speech: Here, Eger speaks at the CCAR's annual convention, held this year in Philadelphia, where she was inaugurated . Hopes: Though Eger once believed becoming a rabbi or cantor would force her to sacrifice her hopes of having a spouse and children, she is currently engaged and has a 21-year-old son . Though Eger once believed becoming a rabbi or cantor would force her to sacrifice her hopes of having a spouse and children, she is currently engaged and has a 21-year-old son. 'It's about human rights and human dignity,' Eger told Yahoo. 'If you can be a rabbi, if you can be a person of faith, if you can serve a community as their pastor, and you can have the opportunity to begin to reconcile all of those issues, it speaks volumes.'

Summary: Denise Eger, 55, was inaugurated Monday as the Central Conference of American Rabbis' first openly lesbian president . She was inaugurated at the CCAR's annual conference, held in Philadelphia this year . Eger was ordained in 1988, a time when one could not be an openly gay Reform rabbi . She has since served in pulpits in the U.S. and Canada and has become a leading activist in the LGBT community .


Stuart McCall admits taking on the challenge of steering Rangers to Premiership promotion was a gamble he couldn’t refuse as he bids to earn a longer stay as Ibrox boss. The 50-year-old was unveiled on Thursday as manager until the end of the current season – following the exit of caretaker Kenny McDowall - and hasn’t received any promises about what could lie beyond that point. However, the former Rangers midfielder insists he didn’t think twice about returning to the club where he won six league titles in seven years during the 1990s. New Rangers manager Stuart McCall raises the club scarf after being unveiled on Thursday afternoon . McCall, 50, will take charge of the club he used to play for until the end of the season . The new Rangers boss takes his first training session at Murray Park on Thursday afternoon . McCall views it as a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity and is focused on revitalising a play-off push that could convince the new Rangers board he is the man for the future. ‘I know what the expectation levels are at this club,’ he said. ‘It’s a gamble, it’s a massive challenge but it’s an opportunity I never thought I’d get and I had to take it. ‘It’s an honour and a privilege to be asked to come and help out at this club until the end of the season. ‘People have been texting me good luck and asking me if I know what I’m doing. But it’s a wonderful opportunity for me.’ McCall addressed the players and conducted an afternoon training session at Murray Park after cancelling their scheduled day off. He spoke with director John Gilligan and interim chairman Paul Murray to reach an agreement on Wednesday but confirmed no guarantees were given beyond the 11 remaining games of the regular season. The former Motherwell manager has taken charge of the Ibrox club for the rest of the season . The former Bradford player faces the press as he is unveiled on Thursday . McCall said the chance to manage Rangers for just 11 guaranteed games was a 'wonderful opportunity' ‘There’s nothing concrete,’ said the former Motherwell boss, who will again be assisted by Kenny Black. ‘My question to the board was: “What do you see as success?” ‘I don’t want to do as well as I can, turn it around, and then see others coming in. ‘Progress will obviously be an upturn in results and everyone will say success is gaining promotion to the Premiership. But you could get to the second leg of the play-off final, see your goalkeeper sent off and lose on penalty kicks. ‘It can be a thin line between whether you go up or not. We’ve got to improve our performance and it’s about self-belief and regaining confidence. There are no guarantees either way if we go up or have to stay down. ‘I want to make it a success. I’m not an over-confident person. I know it will be a struggle but I will do my best.’ Rangers announced that caretaker manager

Summary: Stuart McCall was named as the Rangers manager until end of the season . Former Motherwell boss said it was a gamble he could not turn down . McCall says that promotion to the Scottish Premiership is the club's goal . Caretaker manager Kenny McDowall left the club on Thursday .