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Leeds and West Brom 'will be promoted to the Premier League IF the Championship season is cancelled'

The EFL are locked in talks about how to resume the campaign behind closed doors amid the coronavirus crisis, which is threatening to bring an early end to the League One and Two seasons.




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How the football leagues could look next season: Premier League to League Two

With drastic measures proposed, involving promotions without relegations and revised leagues with additional places, Sportsmail takes a look at how English football could shape up.




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Leeds United want to keep loanee goalkeeper Illan Meslier

Meslier, currently on loan from French club Lorient, has made a huge impression after replacing Kiko Casilla while he began a suspension for using racist language towards Jonathan Leko.




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Clubs wanted to scrap relegation if neutral grounds are used for games

Relegation is likely to apply when the Premier League resumes and the FA Cup final has been pencilled in for August 8 at Wembley as more details of football's Project Restart emerged.




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SPORTS AGENDA: Radio 5 Live Sport editor Mike Carr whizzes out of the BBC

SPORTS AGENDA: Big, unexpected news out of the BBC on Friday when, in an illuminatingly terse email, staff were informed that Radio 5 Live Sport editor Mike Carr had left the building.




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Jack Grealish raises over £54,000 for NHS workers after auctioning off Second City derby shirt

The Aston Villa captain has auctioned off the famous No 10 shirt with all proceeds going to NHS Charities Together following the outbreak of the coronavirus.




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EFL bid to rewrite deal with Sky Sports in order to broadcast all league matches live on iFollow

EXCLUSIVE: The Football League are seeking to re-negotiate the controversial television contract with Sky Sports that came close to splitting the three divisions last season. 




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Premier League faces 'very messy' legal action if three teams are not promoted

Speaking via videolink to the Digital, Culture, Media and Sport Committee on Tuesday, Parry confirmed that discussions have led him to believe that promotion and relegation will go ahead as normal.




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Premier League told to help lower league clubs by EFL chairman Rick Parry

EFL chairman Rick Parry has pleaded for a rescue package from the Premier League with clubs financially crippled by the coronavirus crisis. He also branded parachute payments 'evil'.




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Police called to seize two club cars worth over £100k each from ex-Charlton chairman Matt Southall

SIMON JONES: The ugly row behind Charlton Athletic's ownership has taken another twist after police were called in to recoup two club cars from former chairman Matt Southall.




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An EFL salary cap will only create a Premier League closed shop

IAN LADYMAN: England's top clubs will survive Covid-19. But for those looking to join them for more than the occasional season, the landscape threatens to become unrecognisable.




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Remaining Premier League and Championship matches could be televised LIVE

Should the Premier League and Championship return the vast majority of the outstanding 200 matches may be played at different hours of the day with all of them shown on television or online.




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FA can BLOCK any attempt by Premier League to axe relegation when season resumes after lockdown

The FA has the power to block any plans by the Premier League to axe relegation. Some clubs have insisted that they will only back Project Restart proposals if the threat of demotion is gone.




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Big Ben Stokes's fielding is out of this world after record five catches

NASSER HUSSAIN IN CAPE TOWN: Ben Stokes is one of the best and most complete fielders in world cricket. I can only really think of Chris Jordan as someone who comes anywhere near him.




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Let's get every last delivery out of Jimmy Anderson until he can't do it any more

NASSER HUSSAIN IN CAPE TOWN: It was on this same Newlands ground that I first thought England might have found someone special when Jimmy Anderson burst through in 2003.




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England wanted an opener to bat big and long... they might just have found one in Dom Sibley

NASSER HUSSAIN IN CAPE TOWN: It is an English trait to focus on what a player is not quite so good at, but after his century it is best to concentrate on what Dom Sibley can do very well.




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South Africa triumph was Joe Root's greatest game as England captain... this should be his template

NASSER HUSSAIN IN CAPE TOWN: The way he led, the moves he made and the way his players responded in this second Test have provided him with the perfect template.




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Graham Thorpe urges Joe Root to be more SELFISH as England batting coach opens up to Nasser Hussain

NASSER HUSSAIN: Former England captain and Sportsmail columnist sits down to talk to assistant coach and his former international team-mate Graham Thorpe.




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Jofra Archer might be a maverick but England should be backing him - not dropping him

NASSER HUSSAIN IN PORT ELIZABETH: There should be no doubt Jofra Archer is the best man to replace Jimmy Anderson in the third Test here and must be given every chance to prove himself.




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NASSER HUSSAIN: Ben Stokes won my vote for world cricketer of the year

NASSER HUSSAIN IN PORT ELIZABETH: When the ICC asked me to vote for my world cricketer of the year, it was an absolute no-brainer. I just ticked the box that said Ben Stokes.




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NASSER HUSSAIN: Joe Denly has been retreating into his bunker... He must come up with a release shot

NASSER HUSSAIN IN PORT ELIZABETH: Joe Denly has impressed me in his Test career and looks to have the game to be a No 3 in international cricket, but he clearly has to work on his tempo.




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Kagiso Rabada's outburst was raw emotion... I don't want to see cricket played by 22 robots 

INSIGHT BY NASSER HUSSAIN: Yes, I know Kagiso Rabada already had thee demerit points and has been a serial offender. He has probably been warned time and again.




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NASSER HUSSAIN: This kid Ollie Pope is the real deal

NASSER HUSSAIN IN PORT ELIZABETH: We know what Ben Stokes can do. But for me the more eye-catching and important innings for England on Friday came from Ollie Pope.




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NASSER HUSSAIN: Root is starting to mould his England side and bring out the best in young talent

NASSER HUSSAIN IN PORT ELIZABETH: The young players are really finding their way under Joe Root and it does look as though it is the England captain who is moulding his side.




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NASSER HUSSAIN: Joe Root finally looks fully in charge of this young England team

This feels like the changing of the England guard now. Over the last 10 days of Test cricket we have seen Joe Root fully in charge of his side.




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NASSER HUSSAIN: England's pacemen must beware the Wanderers bounce, but don't forget Dom Bess

NASSER HUSSAIN: The Wanderers pitch has been one of the bounciest in the world for five or six years, so the key for England is to adapt to that.




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A chaotic day for England captain Joe Root but he kept calm and carried on

NASSER HUSSAIN IN JOHANNESBURG: Joe Root endured a chaotic, frenetic morning ahead of the first day of this final Test but the England captain impressed me with his calm decision making.




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NASSER HUSSAIN: Mark Wood lifts the mood in the England side... just like Darren Gough used to do

NASSER HUSSAIN: The England dressing room did not exactly need lifting anyway but if anything could lift any team it has been Mark Wood's performance here.




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NASSER HUSSAIN: Back to the basics pays off for Joe Root... as England show signs of promise

NASSER HUSSAIN: The real challenges will come with India next winter and Australia the following one, but this comfortable 3-1 series win represents the green shoots of recovery for Joe Root's England.




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England's pick of Keaton Jennings ahead of Jonny Bairstow for Sri Lanka tour is short-termism

NASSER HUSSAIN: If you were picking a tennis squad to play on clay you wouldn't fill it with grass court specialists so I can see the argument for horses-for-courses selections.




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NASSER HUSSAIN: I'm backing England to come out on top if rain stays away

NASSER HUSSAIN - VERDICT: The first thing England's women should do ahead of Thursday's Twenty20 World Cup semi-final against India is do whatever the opposite is of a rain dance.




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NASSER HUSSAIN answers cricket's coronavirus crisis questions

As with every other sport, cricket has been thrown into crisis by the coronavirus pandemic. Here, Sportsmail's Nasser Hussain answers the key crisis questions...




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NASSER HUSSIAN: Watching miracle of Headingley all over again was the highlight of my Easter weekend

NASSER HUSSAIN: You have to think outside the box at times like this and Sky had the idea of trying to emulate Gogglebox with their look at the last day at Headingley.




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Etiquette expert William Hanson flies RYANAIR from Nice to London - and isn't impressed

Etiquette expert William Hanson stepped out of his refined comfort zone and onto a Ryanair flight from Nice - to find out if the no-frills airline 'could really be as bad as they say it is'...




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William Hanson reveals his ultimate guide to writing the perfect email

Etiquette expert William Hanson said senders should cut out the waffle and keep messages as clear as possible. He also believes people should not bother with 'hopeless chase ups'.




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Etiquette expert William Hanson checks into the Hôtel de Paris Monte-Carlo

Past guests include Lloyd George, Sir Winston Churchill and the cast of Bond film Goldeneye. Now it's William Hanson's turn to try out the legendary Hôtel de Paris Monte-Carlo...




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William Hanson reveals the key etiquette lessons we have learnt from Downton Abbey

The much-anticipated Downton Abbey film is released in British cinemas today, bringing with it a wealth of etiquette lessons, according to MailOnline's expert William Hanson.




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William Hanson reveals why people may bail and how to do it without hurting someone's feelings

The most irritating trait of the millennial generation is their inability to commit, according to etiquette expert William Hanson, who's revealed the polite way to cancel - but only if you must.




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Etiquette expert's guide to surviving Christmas parties: from ditching dullards to making small talk

UK etiquette expert William Hanson has offered his top tips on how to survive the party season - and his advice includes what to do if you're ditched with someone boring or if you forget a name.




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Etiquette expert William Hanson's 2019 Bad Manners Awards

Etiquette expert William Hanson has revealed his annual list of 2019's most uncivilised celebrities. This year, he's not impressed with Lauren Goodger, Nicola Sturgeon or Camila Cabello.




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Etiquette expert reveals his top tips for Valentine's Day

Valentine's Day is the time of year when civil courtship is needed more than ever, according to etiquette expert William Hanson, who recommends an amusing card over a sentimental one.




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William Hanson reveals the best ways to greet one another and still make a good first impression

People around the UK are ditching handshakes amid coronavirus fears, and with greetings in the spotlight, etiquette expert William Hanson says it's a good time to brush up on our etiquette.




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Amy Schumer reveals she popped blood vessels in her face during bouts of vomiting during pregnancy

Amy Schumer is hoping for the sympathy vote to get nominated in September's Primetime Emmys.




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Amy Schumer glows as she poses for photo with newborn son Gene, husband Chris and pup Tati

Amy Schumer has been a mother for just over a month now. And today, she posted an adorable family photo to her Instagram in which she cradles newborn son Gene in her arms.




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Amy Schumer cuddles her newborn son Gene as she jokes she will wear 'hospital underwear for life'

Amy Schumer shared two sweet photos with her newborn son to Instagram on Saturday to celebrate five weeks since giving birth. In the post she shares her appreciation for hospital underwear.




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Amy Schumer cradles sleeping newborn son Gene in heartwarming snapshot

She became a mother for the first time a month ago. And Amy Schumer posted a heartwarming snapshot on Tuesday in which she dozed off while cradling her infant son Gene.




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Amy Schumer proudly displays her C-section scar on New York City street

Amy Schumer, 38, showed off her preferred undergarments again on Wednesday, when the comedienne was out and about in the streets of the Big Apple.




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Emily Ratajkowski says she 'loves how honest' Amy Schumer is about motherhood: 'It's very cool'

She starred alongside Amy Schumer in the 2018 hit film I Feel Pretty. And on Monday, Emily Ratajkowski gushed about her former co-star while attending a red carpet premiere in New York City.




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Jennifer Lawrence jokes Amy Schumer is ignoring their friendship and spending too much time with son

Jennifer Lawrence is upset with Amy Schumer's parenting schedule. She asked the comedian questions about The Handmaid's Tale via text and Amy was too busy with her son to answer.




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Amy Schumer steals hearts with sweet photo cradling her adorable seven-week old son Gene

Amy Schumer's newborn son Gene is close to her heart. The comedienne held her baby boy to her bosom and smiled sweetly into the camera for a new Instagram photo shared on Sunday.