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Man Utd’s Patrick Dorgu ‘looked inside’ after Ruben Amorim’s confidence remarks

The Denmark international’s wondrous volley sealed a battling 1-0 Boxing Day win against Newcastle at Old Trafford.

Supporting image for story: Man Utd’s Patrick Dorgu ‘looked inside’ after Ruben Amorim’s confidence remarks

Supporting image for story: Finally we’ve won one – Ben Stokes relieved to end England drought in Australia

Finally we’ve won one – Ben Stokes relieved to end England drought in Australia

Supporting image for story: England end 15-year wait for Test win in Australia with wild two-day triumph

England end 15-year wait for Test win in Australia with wild two-day triumph

Supporting image for story: England embark on exhilarating run-chase for victory in Boxing Day Test

England embark on exhilarating run-chase for victory in Boxing Day Test

Supporting image for story: England’s bowlers strike as wickets continue to tumble at the MCG

England’s bowlers strike as wickets continue to tumble at the MCG

Supporting image for story: Ruben Amorim says spirit shown against Newcastle can win Man Utd ‘so many games’

Ruben Amorim says spirit shown against Newcastle can win Man Utd ‘so many games’

Supporting image for story: Patrick Dorgu stunner earns Man Utd much-needed Old Trafford win over Newcastle

Patrick Dorgu stunner earns Man Utd much-needed Old Trafford win over Newcastle

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Luke Littler thanks parents for getting his eyesight ‘sorted’ in childhood

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Jack Draper to miss Australian Open as he continues recovery from injury

Supporting image for story: Arne Slot hopes Diogo Jota family find solace as Liverpool plan Anfield tributes

Arne Slot hopes Diogo Jota family find solace as Liverpool plan Anfield tributes

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Arne Slot hails Hugo Ekitike fitness after convincing him to work on physicality

Supporting image for story: That wicket is a shocker – Ashes greats hit out at pitch amid Melbourne mayhem

That wicket is a shocker – Ashes greats hit out at pitch amid Melbourne mayhem

Supporting image for story: Brittle England trail again as 20 wickets tumble on frenzied first day at MCG

Brittle England trail again as 20 wickets tumble on frenzied first day at MCG

Supporting image for story: Josh Tongue leads the charge as England skittle Australia for 152 runs

Josh Tongue leads the charge as England skittle Australia for 152 runs

Supporting image for story: Josh Tongue takes three wickets as England claim early Boxing Day advantage

Josh Tongue takes three wickets as England claim early Boxing Day advantage

Supporting image for story: Kobbie Mainoo is ‘going to be the future of Manchester United’ – Ruben Amorim

Kobbie Mainoo is ‘going to be the future of Manchester United’ – Ruben Amorim

Supporting image for story: Former Nottingham Forest and Scotland winger John Robertson dies aged 72

Former Nottingham Forest and Scotland winger John Robertson dies aged 72

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NHS board apologises after ‘wrongful release’ of body discovered after cremation

Supporting image for story: Princesses needed no tips for piano duet, composer says

Princesses needed no tips for piano duet, composer says

Supporting image for story: ‘Bumper’ Boxing Day for UK retail destinations, analysts say

‘Bumper’ Boxing Day for UK retail destinations, analysts say

Supporting image for story: In Pictures: Wales hosts first Oasis reunion gig and Welsh Bible goes on display

In Pictures: Wales hosts first Oasis reunion gig and Welsh Bible goes on display

Supporting image for story: The Cure guitarist and keyboard player Perry Bamonte dies aged 65

The Cure guitarist and keyboard player Perry Bamonte dies aged 65

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Used pyjamas and rotten fruit among most disappointing Christmas gifts – survey

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Supporting image for story: The Cure guitarist and keyboard player Perry Bamonte dies aged 65

The Cure guitarist and keyboard player Perry Bamonte dies aged 65

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Ozzy Osbourne and Rob Reiner among the celebrities we mourned in 2025

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Supporting image for story: 'Abso-f******-lutely' - Hilarious moment Kelly Osbourne swears live on BBC WM as she declares her support for renaming Birmingham Airport after father Ozzy

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