DOMINIC LAWSON: The 12th Baron Lucas inaugurated a debate asking the Government to ensure that at least half of toilet facilities in public buildings are available to women only.

DOMINIC LAWSON: The founder of the People's Republic of China, Mao Zedong, invented a term for 'reactionaries' in the West who made threats against his regime. He called them 'paper tigers'.

Princess Charlotte, four, enjoyed a day out at the polo with her family on Wednesday. Eagle-eyed royal watchers spotted she was carrying a little sequin unicorn Beanie Boo purse, which costs just £4.

LIBBY PURVES: Princess Charlotte certainly stole the show on her first walk about at Sandringham this week: in her smart little double-breasted coat, she wowed the crowd with aplomb.

It is understood Prince William took Charlotte and brother George to St Mary Magdalene Church in Sandringham before Christmas to familiarise them with its layout and explain about wellwishers.

A source told US Weekly that Kate and Prince William's three youngster's 'adore' seven-month-old son, Archie, and that Kate is hoping for more family time with their cousin in the year ahead.

Royal fans are going wild online over the 'uncanny' resemblance between Princess Charlotte, 5, in her new birthday portraits and the Queen's niece Lady Sarah Chatto's, 55.

The trio joined the likes of Sam Smith, Emma Stone, Haim, Lily Collins, Jaime Winstone, Judge Rinder and Greg Rutherford at the sell-out event.

Former British Olympic athlete Greg Rutherford, 32, revealed he's been victim of online trolls who have been sending him cruel comments about his 'dad bod' while preparing to swim for charity.

The 19-year-old wonderkid took Portugal's Primeira Liga by storm last season, scoring 15 goals and producing seven assists as Benfica lifted the title ahead of Porto.

Kieran Trippier - who signed from Tottenham in a £20million deal this week - made his debut for Diego Simeone's outfit as they ran out emphatic winners against Numancia on Saturday.

Cristiano Ronaldo hinted he would choose not to play in the majority of fixtures for Juventus, leaving himself fresh for their bigger Champions League ties and to represent Portugal.

One of Cristiano Ronaldo's international team-mates has insisted the Portuguese star isn't carrying an injury - directly contradicting the claims of Juventus manager Maurizio Sarri.

Cristiano Ronaldo will look back fondly on this decade but despite winning more trophies in 2019, this year has been his worst statistically in terms of goalscoring over the last 10 years.

EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW: Alan Pardew could only sit and wait for the phone call. There was nothing else to do as the fate of ADO Den Haag's season was debated in a series of video conference calls.

Thousands of our readers have joined the campaign to 'give him a gong'. Here's a selection of the letters and emails hailing him as the the people's champion.

Brendan Rodgers has launched a passionate defence of James Maddison's lifestyle and insists the Leicester midfielder is the footballer all youngsters want to emulate.

The England manager, who said some of his side's recent performances as 'unacceptable', admitted they are still some way from closing the gap on the two-time world champions.

Chris Smalling has outlined his desire to win a place in Gareth Southgate's England squad, despite not having been capped for his country since 2017.

West Ham vice-chairman Baroness Brady has thrown her support behind Sportsmail's quest to see former England striker Jimmy Greaves honoured for services to football.

Manchester United left back Luke Shaw hasn't featured in the last 15 England games under Gareth Southgate since playing against Spain in the Nations League 17 months ago.

The FA will today hold urgent talks over the impact of the coronavirus on England's Wembley friendly with Italy next month. Twelve people have died from the disease in Italy so far.

England have revealed grand developments for Wembley stadium, as they prepare to ensure the iconic national stadium remains among the world's best.

CLAIRE BLOOMFIELD IN TEXAS: White came off the bench to hit an 84th-minute winner against Japan in the SheBelieves Cup in New Jersey on Sunday.

John Barnes has warned Jadon Sancho against completing a £100million transfer to Liverpool in the summer before he is ready.

JAMES SHARPE AT ANFIELD: There are few positions in which England are blooming more right now than at right-back. Two players did battle under the lights at Anfield as Liverpool.

The England international, 29, is currently playing for Atletico Madrid in Spain and has impressed under Diego Simeone, but he aims to return to Burnley to end his career in the near future.

McDermott held the role as technical director at Spurs and played a key role in the development of the likes of Harry Kane, Harry Winks, Andros Townsend and Japhet Tanganga.

A host of stars believe that top flight chiefs are determined to complete the current campaign in the summer and then rush into next season, according to The Sun.

Liverpool defender Alexander-Arnold effortlessly caressed the ball across his garden into his garden lounger while Lingard punted the ball into a black bin from an elevated position.

MATT HUGHES - AHEAD OF THE GAME: The FA have held talks about asking senior executives and staff - which could include England manager Gareth Southgate - to take temporary pay cuts.

Borussia Dortmund have admitted it is out of their hands whether Jadon Sancho leaves this summer but have warned rival clubs they will not be able to sign him cheaply.

AHEAD OF THE GAME: Sky Sports and BT Sport will ask the Premier League for the right to broadcast more matches next season as the price for not demanding a huge compensation fee.

It's Hot or Not time again as Sportsmail's Riath Al-Samarrai reveals what's been making him feel warm and what's been leaving him cold this week.

Wales boss Ryan Giggs has revealed UEFA's plan to turn the Nations League into triple headers and spark a possible club versus country row.

Reece James has posted a picture of himself and other Premier League stars during their time in Chelsea's academy. The right back has been reflecting on his journey to the first team.

EXCLUSIVE: McDermott was appointed as the FA's assistant technical director last month but Sportsmail has learned it is only a temporary role with a deal agreed for him to replace Reed the Euros in 2021.

IAN LADYMAN: When Solskjaer said that United needed to be in position to exploit - his word - the uncertainty caused to the transfer market by football's current hiatus, he was absolutely right.

JACK GAUGHAN: Surprise enveloped the offices inside Old Trafford one weekday last month, before the UK was instructed to stay at home, as Harry Maguire strode through the doors.

The former Manchester United midfielder retired from England duty after the European Championship finals in Portugal in 2004 at the age of 29, a decision he has said he now regrets.

Former England players Peter Crouch and Joe Cole have opened up on what went wrong at the 2006 World Cup for what should have been an excellent England squad.

At his peak he was unbelievable. I knew he was a talent the moment I played against him. He had bravery to take the ball at any time, constant movement and tricks to get himself out of trouble.

An impressive season in the Premier League has seen the midfielder linked with several of the division's top clubs, with Manchester United the favourites to secure his signature.

Reading have come from 2-0 down to defeat Championship rivals Cardiff City on penalties to progress to the fifth round of the FA Cup.

James Milner opted to stay put in chilly England despite his team-mates enjoying luxury trips around the world as he watched Liverpool's youth team beat Shrewsbury in the FA Cup fourth round.

Less than 24 hours after watching their young team-mates beat Shrewsbury in the FA Cup, Liverpool's leading lights were back to the grind in warmer climes.

Williams has been part of the first-team training set up on and off for the last 18 months or so and being close-up and personal with fellow right-back Trent Alexander-Arnold has helped him develop.

Jose Mourinho gave a frank assessment of his Tottenham stars after they edged through to the FA Cup fifth round against Southampton - admitting 'the best team lost the game'.

Lee Carsley, England's Under-21 assistant head coach, and Paul Simpson, who runs the Under-20 team were at Anfield on Tuesday to watch the pair in the fourth round replay against Shrewsbury.

The 40-year-old male has already been handed a four-year banning order by the courts for his offensive chants during Newport's FA Cup game with Grimsby at Rodney Parade in November.