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Back Pages – A Review of the Sports News in the Morning’s Newspapers

Sam Wallace, Chief Football Writer for The Telegraph, and Jonathan Lombe, Sports Writer for The Guardian, join us to discuss the sports stories in the morning’s newspapers.

Manchester United’s Europa League Victory

Manchester United’s 3-1 win over LASK in the Europa League has brought the Red Devils to the quarterfinals. Bruno Fernandes’ hat-trick was the highlight of the game, but Sam Wallace warns that if United are to win the competition, they must not get carried away and assume that they don’t need a significant overhaul of their squad this summer.

Jonathan Lombe agrees, citing that Fernandes is a "rhythm player" who can be inconsistent, and that United need to develop stronger backup options to take pressure off him.

Thomas Tuck’s First England Squad

Thomas Tuck has announced his first England squad, with Morgan Rogers, 17, one of the players included. Jonathan Lombe believes that Tuck’s approach will be to win now, not plan for the future, and that he may select players from the Premier League’s top teams, such as Conor Gallagher, despite them not playing much football recently.

Sam Wallace notes that Tuck has received a royal seal of approval from Prince William, but questions whether he will drop established players, like Harry Kane, to make way for younger talent.

Newcastle United’s New Stadium Plan

In an exclusive, The Daily Mail reports that Newcastle United are planning to build a new 65,000-capacity stadium, potentially next to their current home, St James’ Park. The new stadium is expected to create hundreds of jobs for the local economy and may signal a new era for the club.

Sam Wallace notes that the location of St James’ Park is crucial to its success, with its Georgian houses and pedestrianized streets nearby. Jonathan Lombe agrees, highlighting that the stadium’s City-center location is a key factor in its popularity.

Other Sports News

The Telegraph, Express, and Times all report on Manchester United’s Europa League victory, while The Guardian focuses on Thomas Tuck’s first England squad and the players he has selected.

The Sun and Star both highlight Bruno Fernandes’ hat-trick in Manchester United’s win, while The Mail reports on Newcastle United’s plans for a new stadium.

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