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Also, Phil Jones thanked Manchester United and Emma Raducanu split from her coach.
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Football
Things escalated for Peter Crouch.
Declan Rice was getting ready.
Phil Jones thanked Manchester United.
Georginio Wijnaldum reflects on a disappointing night for Roma.
Arsenal kept hold of Frida Maanum.
Gary Lineker suggested a rebrand after Sevilla’s domination of the Europa League continued.
Liverpool recalled a big day in their history.
There were birthday wishes for Javier Hernandez.
Cricket
Stuart Broad claims five.
England handed a debut to Josh Tongue.
The Barmy Army mocked David Warner.
Tennis
Emma Raducanu split from her coach.