Ben Stokes vowed to shed plenty more blood, sweat and tears for England in a passionate, expletive-filled response to the news his torn left hamstring required surgery.

Exeter fear that rookie wing sensation Immanuel Feyi-Waboso faces a long spell out of action - which will have implications for their faltering season and England's Six Nations challenge.

The special ones are always treated a little differently. It doesn't matter what walk of life, being a standout guarantees more perks, more scrutiny and, of course, more pressure.

IAN LADYMAN: The margins are fine at elite level and that is what City wish their academy to produce. Not good players but elite ones, capable of winning a Treble.

The head coach has outlined the reality of the situation in recent weeks, stressing that profit and sustainability rules have had a 'dramatic' impact on the speed of the project under Saudi ownership.

Darts star Dave Chisnall suffered a humiliating miscount in his defeat against Ricky Evans. Chsinall thought that he had secured a 139 checkout in the fifth set after taking out D16.

The omission led to speculation that he could continue his career away from United iand Rashford added fuel to the fire by revealing he is 'ready for a new challenge' last week.

Ricky Evans beat sixth seed Dave Chisnall in a thrilling second round encounter at the World Darts Championship after making another brilliantly festive entrance.

NATHAN SALT: Manchester City's quest for a fifth successive Premier League title is in disarray. Mail Sport picks a team of stars who left City in search of first-team football.

WARNING: CONTAINS IMAGERY WHICH MAY OFFEND: 2018 champion Rob Cross has been knocked out of the World Darts Championship in the second round.

Dave Chisnall crashed out of the World Darts Championship after suffering a dramatic final-leg loss to Ricky Evans, while former world champion Rob Cross was also dumped out in a remarkable session at Alexandra Palace.

Former Manchester United defender Rio Ferdinand recalls the time Sir Alex Ferguson made Cristiano Ronaldo cry.

A new documentary explores the genius of Sir Alex Ferguson and looks at his greatest achievements in the game.

Coote was sacked after the emergence of a video where he made derogatory remarks about Liverpool and their former manager Jurgen Klopp.

Ricky Evans and Jonny Clayton won sudden death legs to reach the next round.

Dave Chisnall had a moment to forget during his World Darts Championship loss to Ricky Evans on Monday night.