LAWRENCE BOOTH IN MULTAN: Ben Stokes has been ruled out of Monday's first Test against Pakistan because of his hamstring tear but is doing all he can to be ready for the second game.

France head coach Didier Deschamps (inset) was reportedly caught by surprise over Real Madrid's key decision on Kylian Mbappe (right) after the superstar wasn't called up for national team duty.

Jones, 32, spent 12 years with the Red Devils between 2011 and 2023 but chose to end his playing career in August and begin his coaching badges.

Red Bull have confirmed that Max Verstappen has an exit clause in his contract.

Sale Sharks forward Morwenna Talling is the only England player to represent a northern club at WXV1, she is ready to show that should change against New Zealand on Sunday.

England captain Ben Stokes is out of the first Test against Pakistan after failing to recover from a hamstring injury in time.

City striker played in midweek despite picking up “knocks” against Newcastle

Hammers at almost full-strength for pivotal clash on home soil

Gunners will be hoping for less drama than they needed against Leicester last weekend

Pep Guardiola’s side have dropped four points across last two league games

Struggling Hammers side desperately need result against winless visitors

City fear burnout among their squad owing to their heavy schedule

Sunday’s 3-0 home defeat at Tottenham was compounded four days later as United blew a two-goal lead against Porto

Pogba’s four-year suspension has been cut to 18 months on appeal

Pep Guardiola has made a gesture to a Manchester City supporters’ group planning to unfurl a banner at their Premier League clash with Fulham on Saturday, 5 October, urging the 53-year-old to stay on as manager.

Villa enjoyed their greatest night in 42 years when they beat Bayern Munich in the Champions League on Wednesday.

Werner has failed to score in seven matches since he returned to Spurs on loan this season.