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BBC News
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- BBC News
1,001 days and counting - unbeatable England in ideal World Cup shape
One thousand and one days and is how long it has been since England lost a match, which heartbreakingly came in the final of the 2022 World Cup against hosts and perennial champions New is a winning streak that now stretches to 27 games following a comprehensive 40-6 away victory in France, which served as England's final warm-up before the home 2025 World this was a win which, perhaps more than any of the previous 26, sends a statement that the Red Roses are the team to are no slouches. Ranked fourth in the world, they pushed England all the way in a 43-42 thriller during the Six Nations in April. There is a strong possibility these sides will meet at Ashton Gate in Bristol for a World Cup this England side, bursting with physicality, confidence and a sense of destiny, chose this moment to register their biggest winning margin over the French for 30 matches, a run stretching back to 2009."What a psychological blow to Les Bleues that could be," Nick Heath, commentating on BBC iPlayer, said."You got the sense that was a demoralising defeat for the home side. John Mitchell's side have truly dispatched this France team."This XV which started at Stade Andre et Guy Boniface in Mont-de-Marsan is likely to be very similar to the one which commences the World Cup campaign in 13 days' time against the United States at the Stadium of Light in were 11 changes to the team which hammered Spain 97-7, including world player of the year Ellie Kildunne returning to the back was not able to add to a record of 14 tries in her last 10 Tests, but she showed moments that indicate why she could be the star of the World may still have decisions to make over his starting XV, with some big names missing and this match serving as a final audition for some and a dress rehearsal for others. 'England were in total control' One player who stole the spotlight and perhaps inked their name on the cast list for opening night is fly-half Zoe of four players to keep their starting spot from the win over Spain, Harrison did not let seeing her first conversion rebound off the posts to put her off.A large part of England's success in France came through kicking for the corner, dominating the line-out then rolling a maul over the tryline. Harrison's kicking was pinpoint and lengthy, allowing the plan to Aitchison has been the main rival for the 10 shirt in recent years, but Harrison has definitely put her best foot forward in the run up to the World spots are uncertain. Only one of the six tries was scored by a back - centre Megan Jones. Given their wealth of riches in that area, they should produce of course we have been here before. During the last World Cup England were on a long winning run and reliant on tries scored via power, they will need to find other routes in August and are players to return. Wing Claudia Moloney-MacDonald and Aitchison, contenders for starting spots in a first-choice backline, are still managing knocks, as is veteran centre Emily Scarratt, who suffered a head injury before her fifth World may be asking for daily medical updates on those the forwards, it was all positive in the south of France. Following such a dominant display and some standout moments from open-side Sadia Kabeya, it will be fascinating to see if Marlie Packer returns to the back 35-year-old flanker is a Red Roses legend, but was not missed amid a suspension because of her red card against far as headaches go, these are fairly mild for Mitchell. A few things to tidy up, with a mind on those painful final losses to New Zealand, but these are minor script tweaks, not a full rewrite."It wasn't all perfect, but you always felt England were in total control," Rachael Burford - part of the only England side to win the World Cup in 2014 - told the BBC."England had to be patient, they used their kicking game at times."But coming out on top against a good French side - they were really physically challenged today - it puts them in a good position for the start of their World Cup campaign."When the 2025 World Cup final comes around on 27 September in Twickenham there is every reason for England fans to hope and expect their team will be there - and can extend their winning streak to 1,050 days.
Daily Mail
8 minutes ago
- Daily Mail
Giants first-round pick Jaxson Dart answers fans' prayers with beautiful touchdown pass in preseason debut
New York Giants first-round pick Jaxson Dart shone in his debut for Big Blue as he completed his first ever touchdown pass as a pro - possibly showing fans that there's light at the end of the tunnel. During a preseason game in Orchard Park against the Buffalo Bills on Saturday, Dart got the start for New York and proved his worth early on. In the second quarter, Dart lobbed up a pass for receiver Lil'Jordan Humphrey - which landed perfectly in his stride into the end zone for a 28-yard completion. As Humphrey danced and his teammates ran over, Dart was fired up - shouting in celebration as he joined in on the fun. Dart had a very strong debut for the G-Men - completing 12-of-19 passes for 154 yards and a touchdown while also tacking on three carries for 24 yards on the ground. The Giants surprised those in attendance at Orchard Park - beating the Bills 34-25 in the final season at Highmark Stadium. JAXSON DART FIRST TD PASS IN THE NFL. Lil'Jordan Humphrey on the other end! Watch on @NFLNetwork Stream on @NFLPlus — NFL (@NFL) August 9, 2025 Jaxson Dart (6) had a strong preseason debut for the New York Giants in upstate New York All told, the Giants quarterbacks had a very strong afternoon - combining to complete 35-of-51 passes for 317 yards and three touchdowns. Tommy DeVito (10-of-14, 73 yards, 1 touchdown) and Jameis Winston (7-of-11 passes, 62 yards, 1 touchdown) were the other two quarterbacks to score. Even presumptive starter Russell Wilson got into the game - completing 6-of-7 passes for 28 yards. Despite it only being preseason, it's a glimmer of hope for Giants fans who have suffered at the quarterback position for years since winning Super Bowl XLII in 2012. After witnessing the decline of franchise star Eli Manning, his replacement - Daniel Jones - did not provide any clear path forward at the most important position in the game. But perhaps Dart showed a sign that there can be a future to look forward to at MetLife Stadium. Meanwhile, the Bills leaned on backups Mitch Trubisky and Mike White. Trubisky completed 9-of-13 passes for 138 yards and a touchdown while White tossed 8-of-13 passes for 112 yards and two touchdowns.
The Sun
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- The Sun
Former Man Utd star Brandon Williams set for return to football after 14 months with medical booked
FORMER Manchester United star Brandon Williams is closing in on a transfer to a Championship club as he bids to rebuild his career. Williams, 24, has been without a club for more than a year following the expiration of his contract at Old Trafford. 2 2 But he is now in line to join Hull after the Tigers won the hunt for the Mancunian amid interest from rivals in the second tier and overseas, according to the Daily Mail. A trial with the club piqued interest after his form and attitude left key personnel impressed. And the report adds that Williams now has a medical booked in at the East Yorkshire club next week. The full-back broke through at United at the age of 19 and went on to make 51 appearances for the club in all competitions. However, the Carrington graduate spent the final two years of his United contract on loan at Norwich and Ipswich before he was released to end a 16-year association with the Red Devils. Off the field he was also dogged by personal issues, including being found to have been driving erratically on the A34 when he crashed his Audi A3 in a horror 99mph crash. Williams avoided jail for the 2023 incident, which had come after he was caught with a balloon in his mouth, following a guilty plea to dangerous driving and driving without third party insurance. He was handed a 14-month sentence, suspended for two years, and banned from driving for three years in May of this year at Chester Crown Court. Williams spoke candidly about his career when appearing on Ben Foster 's Fozcast podcast, revealing how he had struggled to get out of bed on some of his "dark days". He added in the April chat: "It hurts me watching football now because I just want to be there, I just want to play. "I miss being in a team, I miss being on the coach, I just think it's that thing where it gets too much for somebody sometimes." Williams, who has represented England at U20 and U21 level continued: "Maybe I needed that break, just take everything in to reset." If you are affected by any of the issues raised in this article, please call the Samaritans for free on 116123.
