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Simon Peach

Simon Peach is Chief Football Writer at PA Media, leading the agency's coverage of the sport. In this role, he predominantly covers Manchester United and the England national team. Peach has covered multiple World Cups, European Championships and Olympics, along with a number of other major events.

Erik ten Hag has backed under-fire Marcus Rashford (Martin Rickett/PA)
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Erik ten Hag expresses ‘a lot of sympathy’ for misfiring Marcus Rashford

Bruno Fernandes inspired Manchester United’s win (Martin Rickett/PA)
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Man Utd produce another comeback to overcome more defensive mishaps

Manchester United are understood to be against the proposed changes (Mike Egerton/PA)
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Manchester United against proposed changes to Premier League finance rules

Luke Shaw could be a key beneficiary if Euro 2024 squads increase (Nick Potts/PA)
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Who could benefit if Euro 2024 squad sizes are increased to 26?

Liverpool midfielder Wataru Endo is looking for a swift response from his side following two disappointing results (Peter Byrne/PA)
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We need to react now – Wataru Endo seeking swift response to Liverpool setbacks

Matty Longstaff is enjoying a fresh start in Canada (Lucas Kschischang/Toronto FC/PA)
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Matty Longstaff enjoying fresh start with Toronto FC after difficult spell

Eric Dier believes he should be in the England squad (Nick Potts/PA)
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Dier playing ‘best football of career’ and wants spot at Euro 2024

Euro 2024 could welcome 26-man squads (Martin Rickett/PA)
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UEFA considering 26-player squads for Euro 2024 after discussion with coaches

Harvey Elliott, right, won the penalty which Mohamed Salah, left, equalised from (Dave Thompson/AP)
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Elliott backs Liverpool to come through ‘tough finish’ and win title

Kobbie Mainoo has quickly established himself as an Old Trafford star (Martin Rickett/PA)
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Mainoo sets Manchester United target after another late blow

Erik ten Hag “realistic” about Manchester United’s prospects (Adam Davy/PA)
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Erik ten Hag ‘realistic’ about Man Utd’s bid to qualify for Champions League

Manchester City’s Manuel Akanji was frustrated after the draw with Arsenal (Martin Rickett/PA)
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Man City’s Akanji questions lack of yellow cards in Arsenal stalemate

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Southgate looking forward to Belgium test as England look to Euro 2024

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Southgate looking forward to Belgium test as England look to Euro 2024

Erik ten Hag has shrugged off speculation over his future (Bradley Collyer/PA)
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Ten Hag reacts to Man Utd speculation over his future as manager

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Ten Hag expects Mainoo to handle the hype after star England debut

Gareth Southgate will have injury concerns to deal with and the late arrival of key players (Adam Davy/PA)
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It will be complicated – Gareth Southgate expecting Euro 2024 selection headache

Joe Cole is playing at Soccer Aid for UNICEF on June 9 (Soccer Aid Handout/PA)
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Joe Cole believes ‘the time is now’ as England head into Euro 2024

Joe Cole is playing at Soccer Aid for UNICEF on June 9 (Soccer Aid Handout/PA)
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Joe Cole believes ‘the time is now’ as England head into Euro 2024

Jude Bellingham saved England (Mike Egerton/PA)
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Southgate heaps praise on Bellingham after rescuing England draw

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England’s ‘incredible’ injury list offers Euro 2024 opportunity

<p>Kyle Walker is greeted off the field by Gareth Southgate against Brazil </p>
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Walker and Maguire leave England in fresh blow to Euros preparations

England manager Gareth Southgate is fully focused on Euro 2024 (Mike Egerton/PA)
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Gareth Southgate won’t entertain other job offers while England chase Euro glory

England’s Harry Kane will miss the Brazil friendly (John Walton/PA)
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Harry Kane to miss Brazil clash with England captain doubtful for Belgium match

Harry Kane and Jordan Henderson are doubts to face Brazil (Nick Potts/PA)
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Injury doubts over Harry Kane and Jordan Henderson ahead of England-Brazil clash

England goalkeeper Jordan Pickford says Gareth Southgate is a ‘top man manager’ (Martin Rickett/PA)
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England squad not affected by Gareth Southgate speculation, says Jordan Pickford

Kobbie Mainoo has been called up to the England squad (Mike Egerton/PA)
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Mainoo eyes Euro 2024 spot as whirlwind start to career continues

Harry Kane and Jordan Henderson are doubts to face Brazil (Nick Potts/PA)
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Injury doubts over Harry Kane and Jordan Henderson ahead of England-Brazil clash

England goalkeeper Jordan Pickford says Gareth Southgate is a ‘top man manager’ (Martin Rickett/PA)
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England squad not affected by Gareth Southgate speculation, says Jordan Pickford

Kobbie Mainoo has been called up to the England squad (Mike Egerton/PA)
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Mainoo eyes Euro 2024 spot as whirlwind start to career continues

Marcus Rashford and Jack Grealish could miss out on the European Championship (Nick Potts/PA)
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Rashford and Grealish face ‘big competition’ for England Euros squad

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Rashford and Grealish face ‘big competition’ for England Euros squad

Marcus Rashford and Jack Grealish could miss out on the European Championship (Nick Potts/PA)
Erik ten Hag’s side play their rivals on Sunday (Mike Egerton/PA)
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Erik ten Hag insists Manchester United are ready for Liverpool challenge

Eric Ramsay left Manchester United’s coaching staff to become Minnesota United head coach (Handout Minnesota United/PA)
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Man Utd have all the ingredients to reach next level under Ineos – Eric Ramsay

Gareth Southgate has not closed the door on Ben White (James Manning/PA)
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Gareth Southgate defends going public with Ben White’s England rejection

Gareth Southgate’s focus is on this summer’s Euros rather than his contract (James Manning/PA)
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Gareth Southgate to discuss contract after Euros as England target ‘next step’

Gareth Southgate’s focus is on this summer’s Euros rather than his contract (James Manning/PA)
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Gareth Southgate to discuss contract after Euros as England target ‘next step’

Kalvin Phillips joined West Ham on loan in January (Nigel French/PA)
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I’d love Kalvin Phillips to fight for England spot at Euros – Gareth Southgate

Ben White has four caps (Lee Smith/PA)
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Gareth Southgate leaves door open after Ben White snubs England

Fans are being moved from the Sir Bobby Charlton stand at Old Trafford (Martin Rickett/PA)
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Man Utd fans vent anger as club cite ‘youth player development’ for moving seats

Ryan Giggs is working as Salford’s director of football (Martin Rickett/PA)
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Ryan Giggs working as director of football at Salford

Mason Mount is back in training (Martin Rickett/PA)
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Mount back in Manchester United training after four months out

Ange Postecoglou enjoys Tottenham’s win at Aston Villa (Nick Potts/PA)
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Calm Ange Postecoglou enjoys ‘positive step’ as Tottenham rout Aston Villa

<p>Son Heung-min struck in the 91st minute after Villa’s second-half collapse </p>
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Son inspires Spurs to thrash ten-man Aston Villa in top-four chase

Andy Burnham believes Manchester could be a global powerhouse with the Old Trafford regeneration plans (Peter Byrne/PA)
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Andy Burnham excited by Man Utd regeneration project

Tyrell Malacia may not play again this season (David Davies/PA)
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Erik ten Hag expects Tyrell Malacia to miss season as Man U injury woes continue

Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag (Mike Egerton/PA)
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Ten Hag makes bold Man Utd claim after reaching 100 games in charge

Jorginho believes Arsenal have grown mentally from last year (Richard Sellers/PA)
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Jorginho says title-chasing Arsenal ‘way more mature’ compared to last season

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Jorginho says title-chasing Arsenal ‘way more mature’ compared to last season

Jorginho believes Arsenal have grown mentally from last year (Richard Sellers/PA)
Scott McTominay, left and Bruno Fernandes (right) (AP Photo/Dave Thompson)
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Bruno Fernandes admits derby loss makes it ‘hard’ for United to reach top four

Nick Cushing believes Emma Hayes will flourish as USWNT head coach (Steven Paston/PA)
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Nick Cushing backs Emma Hayes to make the right impression in new role

Andre Onana feels like he is on the right track at Manchester United (Mike Egerton/PA)
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Onana regaining confidence after struggles at Man Utd: ‘I will shine’

New York City FC boss Nick Cushing, future Minnesota head coach Eric Ramsay and Charlotte FC’s Dean Smith (PA & handouts)
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Eric Ramsay to join growing number of British coaches in MLS with Minnesota job

New York City FC boss Nick Cushing, future Minnesota head coach Eric Ramsay and Charlotte FC’s Dean Smith (PA & handouts)
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Eric Ramsay to join growing number of British coaches in MLS with Minnesota job

Ashley Westwood is loving life at Charlotte FC (Charlotte FC/Handout)
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Ashley Westwood rejuvenated by good Charlotte move

Dean Smith has joined Charlotte FC as head coach (Charlotte FC handout/PA)
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Charlotte boss Smith driven by determination to ‘prove people wrong’

Don Garber is excited by Major League Soccer’s continued growth (Lynne Sladky/AP)
Football

Don Garber promises thoughtful approach as MLS bids to compete with top leagues

Inter Miami co-owner David Beckham as lofty ambitions (Lynne Sladky/AP)
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David Beckham’s Inter Miami out to become ‘big club’ across the world

<p>Lionel Messi inspired Inter Miami to victory </p>
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Messi produces man-of-the-match display to kickstart MLS season

Sir Jim Ratcliffe has completed his deal (Peter Byrne/PA)
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Manchester United plans to accelerate after Sir Jim Ratcliffe completes deal

Arsenal’s Martin Odegaard (Richard Sellers/PA)
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Odegaard talks up Arsenal double ahead of Champions League return

Bukayo Saka has his sights set on a hat-trick (Peter Byrne/PA)
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Saka sets sights on first Arsenal hat-trick amid goalscoring form

Mikel Arteta celebrated another big Arsenal win (Peter Byrne/PA)
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Mikel Arteta hails Arsenal drive for more goals and wins after thumping Burnley

Austin FC take part in an intercultural awareness training session (MLS handout)
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MLS launches ‘first of its kind’ restorative policy to combat discrimination

Manchester United want to bring in Dan Ashworth from Newcastle (Nick Potts/PA)
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Manchester United seeking to bring in Newcastle sporting director Dan Ashworth

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Manchester United seeking to bring in Newcastle sporting director Dan Ashworth

Manchester United want to bring in Dan Ashworth from Newcastle (Nick Potts/PA)
Scott McTominay’s late winner was his seventh goal in the Premier League this season and fourth as a substitute (David Davies/PA)
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Diogo Dalot hails Man Utd super sub Scott McTominay’s never-say-die approach

Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag (right) got the better of Aston Villa manager Unai Emery (Martin Rickett/PA)
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Erik ten Hag says Scott McTominay an example to others after match-winning cameo

Gareth Southgate is keeping tabs on Kobbie Mainoo (Mike Egerton/PA)
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Southgate keeping eye on Mainoo’s displays for Manchester United

The Republic of Ireland and England face each other in their Nations League opener (Ben Stansall/PA)
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England to start Nations League campaign against Republic of Ireland in Dublin

The Republic of Ireland and England face each other in their Nations League opener (Ben Stansall/PA)
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England to start Nations League campaign against Republic of Ireland in Dublin

Jack Butland has won nine caps for England (Steve Welsh/PA)
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Jack Butland back on England ‘radar’ for Euros after resilient Rangers displays

Football

VAR given two key areas to improve in by Premier League chief

Sir Jim Ratcliffe (left) and former Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson (second right) attend the memorial service for the victims of the 1958 Munich Air Disaster at Old Trafford, Manchester. Today is the 66th anniversary of the Munich Air Disaster, which claimed 23 lives, including eight players.
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Sir Jim Ratcliffe joins Man Utd greats for Munich Air Disaster memorial service

Manchester United winger Alejandro Garnacho scored twice in Sunday’s 3-0 win over West Ham (Martin Rickett/PA)
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Alejandro Garnacho urging Man Utd to maintain momentum after moving into top six

Erik ten Hag wanted another striker in January (Nick Potts/PA)
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Ten Hag reveals Man Utd transfer frustration and ‘creative’ solution

Kobbie Mainoo earned the praise of Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag (Bradley Collyer/PA)
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Manchester United boss Erik ten Hag heaps praise on matchwinner Kobbie Mainoo

Erik ten Hag said the Marcus Rashford issue has been sorted (Martin Rickett/PA)
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Erik ten Hag: Being a top-level footballer demands a certain way of life

Marcus Rashford has been subject of reports about his trip to Belfast (Adam Davy/PA)
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Neville has message for Rashford after Manchester United misdemeanours

Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag says his team will not underestimate Newport (Martin Rickett/PA)
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Man Utd in ‘no position to underestimate any team’ heading into Newport cup tie

Erik ten Hag will not be able to bring in a new striker (Martin Rickett/PA)
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Ten Hag reveals Man Utd transfer plans after encountering FFP problems

The 1958 have released their first statement since Sir Jim Ratcliffe’s deal was announced (Nick Potts/PA)
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Hope for brighter future with Sir Jim Ratcliffe at Man Utd – fan group The 1958

Anthony Martial has gone under the knife (Martin Rickett/PA)
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Anthony Martial out for 10 weeks after groin surgery

Harry Maguire and Luke Shaw have been pictured in training (Nick Potts/PA)
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Manchester United welcome back Harry Maguire and Luke Shaw to training

Sir Jim Ratcliffe gave Manchester United an ultimatum before Christmas (Simon Peach/PA)
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Sir Jim Ratcliffe ‘gave Man Utd Christmas Day deadline to accept his offer’

Sir Jim Ratcliffe has taken the next step in his bid to take minority ownership in Manchester United (Martin Rickett/PA)
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Sir Jim Ratcliffe submits offer for 25 per cent of Class A shares at Man Utd

Sir Jim Ratcliffe is coming in as minority owner at Manchester United (Simon Peach/PA)
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Ratcliffe shares Man Utd priority with fan group

Sir Jim Ratcliffe gave Manchester United an ultimatum before Christmas (Simon Peach/PA)
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Sir Jim Ratcliffe ‘gave Man Utd Christmas Day deadline to accept his offer’

Sir Jim Ratcliffe has taken the next step in his bid to take minority ownership in Manchester United (Martin Rickett/PA)
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Sir Jim Ratcliffe submits offer for 25 per cent of Class A shares at Man Utd

Sir Jim Ratcliffe is coming in as minority owner at Manchester United (Simon Peach/PA)
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Ratcliffe shares Man Utd priority with fan group

Louis Rees-Zammit is heading to America (Mike Egerton/PA)
Football

The road to American football – how does Louis Rees-Zammit get to the NFL?

Radu Dragusin made his Tottenham debut at Manchester United (Martin Rickett/PA)
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Dragusin explains why he spurned Bayern for Tottenham

Richard Hill is dreaming of an historic FA Cup tie (Nigel French/PA)
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The prize is absolutely massive – Eastleigh eye FA Cup shot at Man United

Timo Werner made his Tottenham debut at Old Trafford (Martin Rickett/PA)
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Timo Werner confident he can make big impact under Ange Postecoglou at Tottenham

Hunger matters to Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag (PA)
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‘Hungry players’ key to a successful Manchester United, says Ten Hag

Erik ten Hag’s Manchester United face Tottenham on Sunday (Bradley Collyer/PA)
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Erik ten Hag says Manchester United must show clinical edge to beat Tottenham

Alvaro Fernandez looks set to join Benfica (Liam McBurney/PA)
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Man Utd defender Alvaro Fernandez set to end Granada loan and join Benfica

Referee Rebecca Welch made Premier League history in December (Bradley Collyer/PA)
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More referees set for top-level postings as PGMOL looks to increase diversity

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