Mourinho on holiday and England get set for Ukraine – Thursday’s sporting social
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Football
Jose Mourinho was on holiday.
England’s preparations for Ukraine continued at St George’s Park.
Daniel Sturridge was trying to work out where to watch Saturday’s Euro 2020 quarter-final in Los Angeles.
Another generous gesture from Marcus Rashford.
First day in the new job for Nuno.
Leeds returned for pre-season testing.
Mesut Ozil enjoyed some family time before returning to training.
Tennis
Andy Murray relished his gutsy late-night victory against Oscar Otte at Wimbledon.
Cheeky from Cameron Norrie.
MMA
The countdown to Conor McGregor’s next fight continued.
Cricket
Kevin Pietersen is already thinking about Christmas.
F1
Happy birthday to Daniel Ricciardo!
Lewis Hamilton was showing off his t-shirt.
Cycling
Mark Cavendish remembered the first of his Tour de France stage wins ahead of chalking up his 32nd on Thursday.
Basketball
Stephen Curry congratulated Western Conference champions the Phoenix Suns.
Barcelona defender Gerard Pique hailed Suns star Chris Paul.