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Admiral, a textile firm based in Wigston, is credited with inventing the adult replica football shirt market with England's 1982 World Cup kit. A free exhibition in Wigston Library explores the company's history and its unexpected challenges with the 1982 strip.
All three of England's World Cup goalkeepers—Jordan Pickford, Dean Henderson, and James Trafford—have ties to Carlisle United. The club's coaches and scouts share their stories of the trio's development, highlighting the resilience and determination that shaped their careers.
Brentford manager Thomas Frank joins BBC Radio 5 Live's Football Daily to discuss international management, Lionel Messi, Harry Kane's mentality, and building squads. The episode also covers England's World Cup opener and hydration breaks.
Newcastle United defender Tino Livramento is a doubt for England's World Cup campaign after suffering a muscular injury in training. The 23-year-old is being assessed, with Chelsea's Trevoh Chalobah a possible replacement.
John Stones considered retiring after a string of injuries but is now set to start England's World Cup opener against Croatia. The 32-year-old defender says he had to 'dig deep' to overcome the challenging period and is proud of his mental strength.
