Out of shape, out of chances and ready to pack it in: this was the sorry state Dave Allen found himself in almost exactly a year ago. Now, he stands on the cusp of entry to world heavyweight scene.

Ben Dawson claimed the impact of Steve Bruce was immediate as Newcastle won their first friendly since appointing their new manager. Yoshinori Muto scored as the Magpies beat West Ham 1-0.

Solskjaer compared Greenwood's spectacular emergence at Manchester United to that of club legend Giggs after seeing the teenager fire the winning goal against Inter Milan in Singapore.

Crystal Palace have held further talks over a proposed deal for Liverpool right back Nathaniel Clyne. The 28-year old began his career at Selhurst Park and is open to a return.

The RFU have pulled the plug on an idea to stage a one-off England v Wales fixture next summer due to player welfare concerns. The RFU and their counterparts at the WRU were in advanced talks.

Thousands gathered calling for an end to violence ahead of further planned protests

A number of unusual tweets posted

Record-breaking temperatures this weekend could put many at risk of heatstroke and heat exhaustion. How can one avoid them, and what should be done if someone is spotted with signs of these heat-related conditions?

Atletico are claiming they are owed a further £72m from the transfer of their star man and it is alleged that negotiations between Griezmann and Barcelona first took place before his release clause lowered.

Aston Villa have agreed an £8.75million fee with Kasimpasa for Egyptian international winger Trezeguet. The 24-year-old, full name Mahmoud Hassan, also had interest from Sampdoria.

Juventus manager Maurizio Sarri has admitted he is an admirer of Manchester United midfielder Paul Pogba this summer amid links of a return to Italy for the Frenchman.

CHRIS WHEELER IN SINGAPORE: There was nothing to separate the two sides in the humidity even though United had played the better football and created the better chances.

Environmental factors like vaccines and the mother's pregnancy weight or mode of delivery have minimal to nonexistent impact in developing autism. A new study has found that genetics is the major driver of this disease.

NASA's Apollo 11 mission 50th anniversary is happening this weekend. July 20, 1969, will be marked forever as the first day that humans stepped on the moon.

EXCLUSIVE: Whether it is coping with a racehorse galloping off with her at speed, or accepting her position as a flag-bearer for British Muslim women, Khadijah Mellah is taking it all in her stride.