Three people have been taken to hospital following a head-on collision between a vintage sports car and a 4WD. The crash happened on Easter Sunday night on Warringah Road in Frenchs Forest, northern Sydney at a traffic light intersection. The 1973 E-Type Jaguar, which is thought to be worth over $120,000 was completely written off when it came up against the Toyota Kluger on their Sunday drive. A 1973 E-Type Jaguar has been involved in a crash with a Toyota Kluger . Nobody was hurt in the collision, however all three adults were taken to hospital as a precaution. NSW police told Daily Mail Australia that they are still investigating the circumstances surrounding the devastating collision. The photos of the crash were posted to the NSW Traffic and Highway Patrol Command's Facebook page, where car enthusiasts were quick to sympathise with the owner of the classic Jaguar. The crash occurred on Warringah Road in Frenchs Forest . 'That is a really, really rare car. They go for over $120,000. I feel sorry for the owner,' one Facebook user said. 'How could a modern car hit a classic car - I just don't know. We need to admire and respect drivers that take the time to restore and drive classic cars. It's part of our motoring history,' another commenter said. 'As a car enthusiast I died a little,' one user said. The $120,000 Jaguar was completely written off in the crash . The crash comes after police warned motorists to obey the road rules over the Easter long weekend or risk 'ending up in custody, hospital or the morgue'. Extra police are on duty during the annual Operation Tortoise, which sees the force crack-down on drink-driving and reckless driving.

Three adults taken to hospital after head on collision at Frenchs Forest . The crash was between a Toyota Klugger and E-Type Jaguar . Nobody was injured in the crash and it is being investigated . It comes after police warned motorists to obey road rules over Easter .


Villagers from Shandong Province in eastern China have reportedly resorted to transporting natural gas in plastic bags. Recent images show intrepid residents from Lijin village in Dongying city carry the explosive in bags as long as six metres on rickshaws, reported the People’s Daily Online. Worried passers-by compared this behaviour to carrying a bomb on their backs because any contact with a naked flame or even a cigarette could spell disaster. Gas-guzzler: Carrying natural gas in huge plastic bags is a common scene in some villages in Shandong . Penny-pinching: Local media suggest this is a way for villages to save money on the transportation of gas . This reckless behaviour has been reported on as early as May 2011 in Zibo city in Shandong. It has since spread to different parts of the province. Netizens and media suggest this is a way for the locals to save money on transportation. Some suggest they are actually stealing gas. An earlier undercover investigation by Anhui Satellite TV Station shows that villagers in Zibo have little understanding of the dangers, claiming it to be safe. Unaware of danger: Previous investigation discovered that residents had little understanding of the hazards . The news clip documented villagers and even school pupils stealing gas from a large roadside container. Their plastic bags were inflated within minutes, and they carried them off before someone else came along to do the same. Villagers told the undercover reporter transporting gas this way isn't dangerous at all. Questions are now being raised within China about why the authorities have taken no steps to ban this practise after all these years. Unprotected: The gas bags are sealed in a basic manner. Passers-by worry they could spell disaster any time .

Villagers in Shangdong are seen using bags as long as six metres . It is becoming a common behaviour in some villages since 2011 . Previous investigation suggested gas in the bag are often stolen . Gas carriers have little understanding of dangers claiming it to be safe .


Tiger Woods has been spotted hitting balls on the practice range at Augusta National, increasing hopes the former world No 1 will confirm his appearance at this year's first Major. Woods has not appeared on the PGA Tour since withdrawing from the Farmers Insurance Open on February 5 with a recurrence of his back problems. He has since taken a leave of absence in a bid to return to form, but there has been speculation he will return for the Masters, a tournament he has won four times. Tiger Woods was spotted practising at Augusta on Tuesday and is said to have returned to the course . Woods has dropped out of the top 100 for the first time in almost 19 years . Tiger Woods made his first appearance at the Masters as a 19-year-old back on April 3, 1995. Woods said he was not impressed by the iconic venue when he first drove through the gates. He said: 'When I first arrived here — Magnolia Lane, is that it? — I thought that it was a pretty short drive. 'From what everyone says, it’s majestic and a long drive, you can’t believe it, and this, that and the other.' Tiger played 18 holes at the course on Tuesday and insiders from the Golf Channel say he has now returned to the venue for a practice session. Woods did not play last year's Masters following back surgery - the first time he had missed the event since he first played it in 1995. On Monday, Woods dropped out of the top 100 in the world rankings for the first time in almost 19 years. The 14-time major winner did not record a top-10 finish in nine starts in 2014, and has missed three cuts and withdrawn twice in his last six Tour starts. Woods' last title came at the World Golf Championships-Bridgestone Invitational in August 2013. Woods, pictured driving off the 10th tee in April 1995, made his Masters debut 20 years ago . Woods has won the Masters on four separate occasions with his last win coming in 2005 .

Tiger Woods increased speculation regarding possible Major comeback . Woods has been spotted at Augusta National on more than once occasion . The 39-year-old has dropped out of top 100 for first time in almost 19 years .


The BBC has come under fire for spending thousands of pounds of licence fee payers' money on a guide teaching its staff the correct way to use emojis. The 44-page document was commissioned by executives at the BBC who then hired an agency to research how smiley faces could be used in news stories and on social media. Emoji designers were also told to make graphics for the faces of popular stars such as Gary Lineker and Graham Norton. The BBC spent licence fee payers' money on a 44-page guide on how to use emojis before using a 'sad face' emoticon to describe the death of the world's oldest woman . The 44-page document was commissioned by executives at the BBC who then hired an agency to research how smiley faces could be used in news stories and on social media . Bosses at Radio 1 and Radio 1 Extra were sent the emoticon guide earlier this week, The Sun reported. A source told the newspaper: 'We're used to ridiculous BBC schemes but this is the worst yet. Top brass whinge about budget cuts, then they OK this. It beggars belief.' Emojis, which were first created in Japan, are small digital images used to express an emotion, such as happiness or anger, used by millions of people on social media sites like Facebook and WhatsApp. The corporation used them during an 'Emoji Budget' article following George Osborne's statement last month. The news piece used an emoji of two pint glasses clinking together to show that beer duty had been cut by 1p. The BBC also used a 'sad face' emoji to describe the death of the world's oldest woman, Misao Okawa, 117, from Japan this week. The corporation used the images during an 'Emoji Budget' article, using a picture of pint glasses (right) to show that Chancellor George Osborne had cut beer duty by a penny . Some people commented on the article, posted on BBC News' Facebook page, to criticse the use of the symbol. Walter Lasseigne Parenteau wrote: 'Sad face, BBC? You don't think she had a good run?' Daniel McIntyre-Hoeft said: 'The sad face is a bit inappropriate, don't you think?' Dia Chakravarty from the TaxPayers' Alliance said: 'This would be a fitting April Fool's joke - if we weren't paying for it.' A BBC spokesman said: 'We carry out research to help give our audiences what they want and it's right that we do it.'

BBC paid for research into how smiley faces could be used in news stories . Licence fee payers' money was spent on the 'ridiculous' 44-page document . Designers told to make emojis of Gary Lineker and Graham Norton's faces .


Former Holland forward and assistant coach Patrick Kluivert has made a winning start in World Cup qualifying as coach of Curacao. The Caribbean island team advanced to the second qualifying round in CONCACAF for the 2018 tournament late Tuesday. Curacao drew 2-2 in a second-leg match at Montserrat to win 4-3 on aggregate. Kluivert's team won 2-1 on Saturday in Willemstad. Patrick Kluivert has helped Curacao progress to the next stage of 2018 World Cup qualification . Former Holland assistant Kluivert (far right) worked with Louis van Gaal (centre) at the 2014 World Cup . The first-round encounter was headed to extra time on Tuesday until former Holland Under 21 international Charlton Vicento scored in the 87th minute, five minutes after coming on as a substitute. Curacao face Cuba in the next round, on June 8 and 16. Kluivert, whose mother is from Curacao, was a World Cup losing semi-finalist in 1998 as a player, and last year as assistant to coach Louis van Gaal.

Curacao have advanced to the second qualifying round for 2018 World Cup . Patrick Kluivert's side won 4-3 on aggregate to set up match against Cuba . Curacao will face Cuba in next round on June 8 and 16 .


Sri Lanka's Kumar Sangakkara should reconsider his decision to retire from limited overs cricket and continue for another year, the country's sports minister said on Wednesday. Sangakkara bid farewell to the one-day game on March 18, disappointed with a World Cup quarter-final defeat and saying that he was happy Sri Lanka were in a better place than when he came into the side in 2000. 'At this moment as the sports minister, I humbly request Kumar Sangakkara to render his service to the country for another one year period,' Navin Dissanayake told reporters after appointing a new interim body to run the sport headed by former test cricketer Sidath Wettimuny. Kumar Sangakkara plays a shot during Sri Lanka's quarter final defeat at the World Cup . Sangakkara scored four successive centuries before bowing out of the Cricket World Cup . 'I spoke to him when I was in New Zealand. He was very disappointed about what was happening here. But now I think he might change his mind if Sidath talks to him.' Sangakkara, the elegant lefthander scored 45 runs against South Africa to take his last World Cup tournament tally to 541, including a record four successive centuries. The 37-year-old, who will continue playing Tests, has accumulated 14,234 one-day runs -- second only to Indian great Sachin Tendulkar -- and the greatest number of dismissals by a wicketkeeper. Sangakkara will play for English county side Surrey this season. The 37-year-old waves to the crowd after losing to South Africa in Sydney . Sri Lanka sports minister Navin Dissanayake has asked the batsman to reconsider his decision .

Kumar Sangakkara retired from one-day cricket after the World Cup . Sri Lanka were defeated in the quarter finals by South Africa . Sports minister Navin Dissanayake has asked the Test captain to play on for another year .


Edinburgh welcome back three Scotland internationals for Sunday's European Challenge Cup quarter-final with London Irish. Dougie Fife, Alasdair Dickinson and Ross Ford were all rested for last week's Guinness Pro12 26-15 win over Scarlets in Llanelli following their efforts for the Dark Blues during the RBS Six Nations. But the trio have been recalled by head coach Alan Solomons for the Madejski Stadium clash with the Exiles as the South African looks to name is strongest XV. Dougie Fife is one of a trio of Scottish players returning to Edinburgh following Six Nations duty . England's Courtney Lawes (left) is tackled by Scotland's Ross Ford (centre) and David Denton . He said: 'When one gets to the play-off stage of a competition each game is a one-off. We are well aware of that and know that we will need to be at our best on Sunday.' Fife returns to the right wing while the rest of the backline remains in place following last Saturday's victory in Wales. Jack Cuthbert starts at full-back, with Tim Visser on the left wing. The centre pairing of Andries Strauss and Phil Burleigh is retained, while scrum half Sam Hidlago-Clyne - the competition's top scorer with 53 points - and stand-off Greig Tonks continue their half-back combo. Edinburgh coach Alan Solomons has named his strongest XV heading into the key clash with London Irish . In the pack, prop Dickinson and hooker Ford reclaim their places, with Willem Nel remaining at tighthead. Anton Bresler and Ben Toolis start in the second row lock. Captain Mike Coman misses out after sustaining a head knock against Scarlets, so Roddy Grant moves up from the bench to start as blindside flanker. Hamish Watson and David Denton retain their places at openside and number eight respectively, leaving Ford to skipper the side.

Dougie Fife, Alasdair Dickinson and Ross Ford return for Edinburgh . Trio were rested following Scotland Six Nations campaign . Edinburgh face London Irish in European Challenge Cup quarter-final .


Chris Ramsey has hailed Tony Pulis as one of the best British coaches in the country, but insists he doesn’t need to take any tactical tips from the experienced relegation dodger. Ramsey’s QPR, who face Pulis’s West Brom at the Hawthorns on Saturday, are 19th in the Barclay’s Premier League table – four points adrift of Sunderland in 17th. The R’s have taken just four points since the turn of the year and could do with a season climax reminiscent of Pulis’s 2013-14 campaign with Crystal Palace, in which they took 17 points from their final eight games to avoid the drop. Chris Ramsey praised Tony Pulis ahead of his sides crucial clash with West Brom in the Premier League . Indeed, Pulis was linked with the vacant QPR managerial post after Harry Redknapp’s departure in February, but many of the Loftus Road faithful turned their noses up at his perceived long-ball tactics. ‘I think Tony Pulis would be a good fit anywhere because he is a quality coach,’ Ramsey said when asked about the speculation. ‘He maximises what he does with his players so he would be a good fit anywhere. Not just here, at any club. ‘I think Tony gets a very bad reputation for the way he plays. What he does is he goes into places, assesses what the players need and gets the best out of them. I would say he is one of the top British coaches in the country.’ Ramsey claims Pulis 'is one of the best coaches in Britain,' but says that he won't be asking for his advice . While Ramsey admits he is encouraged by the likes of Pulis, he firmly believes his own tactical acumen is the reason he was entrusted with keeping QPR in the top flight. ‘I take inspiration from Tony because I respect him as a man and as a coach and as a manager,’ Ramsey continued. ‘I’ll take any advice from any coach in any league, because I realise how tough the job is. ‘As far as tactics are concerned, I don’t think I’d be looking at anybody else and asking for any advice. I’ve been put in the job for a reason, the reason being that the people who’ve put me in think I know what I’m doing. ‘Apart from a dodgy 20 minutes at Crystal Palace, I think we’ve been in every game, especially against the top teams. We were extremely disappointed we didn’t get anything against Everton. But ultimately it’s about the money ends of the ground, isn’t it? And we haven’t been good enough at both ends when it really counted.’ The Queens Park Rangers boss knows that his side can't afford to slip up anymore if they want to stay up .

Chris Ramsey praises Tony Pulis as one of the best coaches in Britain . The Queens Park Rangers boss says he won't be asking for his advice . QPR travel to West Brom on Saturday in crucial relegation clash . CLICK HERE for all the latest QPR news .


A teenage girl has appeared in court accused of plotting to travel overseas to join Kurdish rebels in the fight against the Islamic State. Sixth-form student Silhan Ozcelik, 18, went missing from her Kurdish family’s home in north London last October, while she was still only 17. The Old Bailey head how Ozcelik travelled on the Eurostar with another man to Stuttgart, Germany, where the Kurdish Workers’ Party (PKK) youth movement have its headquarters. Sixth-form student Silhan Ozcelik, 18, is accused of preparing to carry out a terrorist attack in October 2014 . The teenager, who is of Kurdish heritage, was then detained at Stansted Airport after she returned to the UK from Germany on January 16. Ozcelik, from Clissold Park, north London, has been charged with one count of engaging in preparation for terrorist activity in October 2014. As the hearing was taking place, protestors gathered outside the Old Bailey with banners and flags to voice their disapproval at the trial. The Kurdistan Workers’s Party (PKK) is a Kurdish rebel organisation founded in 1978, originally fighting for self-determination and political rights for Kurds in Turkey. As the hearing was taking place, protestors gathered outside the Old Bailey with banners and flags to voice their disapproval at the trial . More recently PKK have been fighting to relieve Kurdish enclaves, such as Kobani in Syria, which has come under attack from ISIS. PKK is listed as a terrorist organisation by NATO, the United States and the European Union. After appearing in court today via videolink, the teenager was again in remanded in custody by Mr Justice Sweeney. She is due to enter pleas to the allegations on June 12. Her trial date is set for September 7. Sorry we are not currently accepting comments on this article.

Silhan Ozcelik, 18, went missing from Kurdish family’s home last October . Court heard she travelled on Eurostar to Stuttgart, home of Kurdish Workers' Party youth movement . Ozcelik, from Clissold Park, north London, charged with one terror offence .


Leicester City midfielder Esteban Cambiasso knows what it feels like to claim football's biggest prizes but says saving the Premier League strugglers from relegation would be one of the highlights of his career. Cambiasso, a former Argentina international, claimed five Serie A titles at previous club Inter Milan where he also won the Champions League in 2010. 'For me, it's like another cup,' he told the BBC on Thursday. Leicester City midfielder Esteban Cambiasso (left) says beating relegation would be like winning a trophy . He joined Leicester last summer on a free transfer and signed a one-year deal at the King Power Stadium . 'When you start another season you have an objective, and this is the objective for us. 'For me, winning a cup or winning the league with another team is the same now as having the possibility to save Leicester in the Premier League.' Leicester, promoted last season, will have their work cut out to avoid an immediate return to the second tier. The Foxes are rock-bottom of the 20-team table, seven points adrift of 17th placed Sunderland and without a league win since January. 'I understood when I signed for Leicester it's not an easy job to stay in the Premier League,' he said. 'It's a difficult situation but I think we have our chances to win matches. There's a quarter of the Premier League left. 'I think some people think for Leicester all is finished. But I'm sure, because I watch my team mates every day, we can save Leicester and stay in the Premier League.' Nigel Pearson's side face West Ham United at home on Saturday. Cambiasso won five back to back Serie A titles between 2005 and 2010 while playing for Inter Milan . Cambiasso played for Argentina 52 times between 2000 and 2011, scoring five goals for his country .

Decorated former Argentina international Esteban Cambiasso says that keeping Leicester up this season would be like 'another cup' The former Inter Milan and Real Madrid midfielder joined Leicester last summer on a free transfer, signing a one-year deal . Leicester are currently bottom of the Premier League table with 19 points from 29 games and take on West Ham in their next fixture .


Crystal Palace manager Alan Pardew insists Manchester City can come from behind again to snatch the Barclays Premier League title from Chelsea. City overtook Liverpool with one match to go before being crowned champions last season and in 2012, Sergio Aguero's injury-time strike in the final game sank Manchester United on goal difference. Chelsea are currently six points clear at the top of the table with a game in hand but Pardew, whose Palace side host City on Monday, believes the race is far from over. Alan Pardew cups his ears during a clash between Crystal Palace against Stoke and the Eagles boss has refused to rule Manchester City out of the title race . Manchester City won the Premier League title last season after going top with one game to play . Sergio Aguero's dramatic injury time winner against QPR in 2012 sealed City's first Premier League title win . 'Of course they are still in the title race, it's been proven many times the race is never over,' Pardew said. 'Even when City won it, it went to the last seconds. 'It's the great thing about the Premier League, you can't take victories for granted.' Pardew has no fresh injury concerns ahead of the match against City. Marouane Chamakh, Fraizer Campbell (both hamstring) and Jordon Mutch (thigh) are still out while captain Mile Jedinak is suspended.

Crystal Palace host Manchester City on Monday Night Football . Eagles boss Alan Pardew refuses to write off City's title chances . Palace have no new injury concerns ahead of the Selhurst Park clash .


Hull City have reapplied to the Football Association to have the club name changed to Hull Tigers after the initial request was blocked. The move angered fans who believed they had won the battle to keep their current when the FA council voted against it by 47 votes to 27. But Hull boss Steve Bruce ahs revealed the club have once again asked FA for permission to rebrand as Hull Tigers. Hull City will become Hull Tigers if club owner Assem Allam gets his way after the previous failed attempt . Hull City owner Allam remains keen on changing his side's name despite fans' anger . An arbitration panel has ruled that owner Assem Allam can make another application to change the name. Bruce said: ‘To be perfectly honest, as I've said repeatedly, the owner knew weeks ago that he had the right to challenge the appeal and he wanted to just go quiet on it. ‘There’s no disputing his views have not changed (regarding the name change). That’s the kind of man he is so we have to respect those views. Hull boss Steve Bruce has revealed owner Allam has reapplied to change the name of his side . 'For what he has done for the club – and I say this repeatedly – he’s put it on the map a little bit and he’s put his hard earned money so he’s entitled to have his opinion. ‘Now you are going to get some, and we’re all traditionalists, that will be opposed to it but hopefully there is a middle ground where everybody can find a solution. 'I think at the moment we put it to one side and make sure that Hull City/Hull Tigers are going to be in the Premier League next year and we can have that debate in the summer.’

Hull's Steve Bruce has revealed the club have reapplied for name change . The FA blocked previous attempt for club to become Hull Tigers . Previous attempt to change name by owner Assem Allam angered fans .


Ahead of this weekend's Premier League action, Sportsmail will be providing you with all you need to know about every fixture, with team news, provisional squads, betting odds and Opta stats. Here is all the information you need for Swansea's home clash with Hull... Swansea City vs Hull City (Liberty Stadium) Team news . Swansea . Swansea will make a late check on Ecuador winger Jefferson Montero before Hull's Barclays Premier League visit to the Liberty Stadium on Saturday. Montero suffered a muscle strain against Mexico during the international break and the injury is not as serious as first feared but on-loan Spurs midfielder Tom Carroll is definitely out after damaging ankle ligaments on England Under 21 duty and might not play again this season. Swansea's Jefferson Montero (right) suffered a muscle strain during Ecuador's 1-0 defeat by Mexico in a Los Angeles friendly on Saturday . Midfielder Leon Britton and defender Kyle Bartley are both back in training after being absent in recent weeks and have been added to the Swansea squad. Provisional squad: Fabianski, Naughton, Fernandez, Williams, Taylor, Cork, Ki, Shelvey, Routledge, Sigurdsson, Gomis, Tremmel, Rangel, Amat, Bartley, Fulton, Britton, Montero, Dyer, Emnes, Oliveira, Grimes, King. Hull . Mohamed Diame and James Chester will make their long-awaited returns to the Hull squad for Saturday's trip to Swansea. Gaston Ramirez is also fit to play despite concerns about an injury picked up on international duty. Mohamed Diame scores a goal for Hull against Crystal Palace earlier in the season, but the midfielder hasn't featured for the Tigers since early December . Tom Huddlestone is suspended while Nikica Jelavic and Robert Snodgrass (both knee) remain sidelined. Provisional squad: McGregor, Harper, Davies, Dawson, McShane, Robertson, Bruce, Chester, Elmohamady, Livermore, Diame, Meyler, Quinn, Hernandez, Aluko, Ramirez, N'Doye. Kick-off: Saturday, 3pm . Odds (subject to change): . Swansea 5/6 . Draw 12/5 . Hull 7/2 . Referee: Andre Marriner . Managers: Garry Monk (Swansea), Steve Bruce (Hull) Head-to-head league record: Swansea wins 28, draws 16, Hull wins 23 . Key match stats (supplied by Opta) Swansea City have not lost back to back Premier League home games since January 2014. Hull City have won just one of their last 14 Premier League away matches (W1 D6 L7). The Tigers have won none of their seven Premier League matches against fellow “City”s this season (W0 D3 L4). Hull have won four and lost just one of the last seven league meetings with Swansea. No side in the Premier League this season have averaged fewer touches in the opposition box per game than Swansea (16) and Hull (15). Swansea have seen just seven players score for them in the Premier League this season and their top goalscorer (Bony – nine) is no longer at the club. Swansea are looking to record a league double over Hull having beaten the Tigers 1-0 in December thanks to a Ki Sung-yueng (right) goal, who here celebrates his winner with team-mate Jonjo Shelvey . Hull City have won just three points (D3 L5) in the eight games that Nikica Jelavic has missed this season. They have scored just five goals in these matches. Since the start of 2013-14, Ahmed Elmohamady has fired in 412 crosses from open play in the Premier League; 89 more than any other player. Hull have conceded 12 goals from outside the box this season in the Premier League; more than any other side. The Tigers have attempted just 95 shots (excl. blocked) away from home this season in the Premier League; fewer than any other side.

Jefferson Montero to have fitness test after picking up injury with Ecuador . Tom Carroll ruled out for Swansea after damaging ankle ligaments . Mohamed Diame and James Chester to return following long lay-offs . Gaston Ramirez also set to play a role despite carrying slight knock .


A man who lost his sight 12 years ago has discovered a love of painting and can create amazing images just by touch. John Bramblitt, 42, had epilepsy from the age of 11 and over the next 19 years it slowly caused him to lose his eyesight. At the age of 30, the artist from Denton in Texas was completely blind. Despite this, he decided that an inability to see should not prevent him from painting. Scroll down for video . Artist John Bramblitt, right, discovered his love of painting after losing his sight some 12 years ago . The artist uses a special technique using a fabric paint to create an outline before colouring in the work . Despite never seeing his guide dog, Mr Bramblitt was able to create this highly accurate painting . Mr Bramblitt uses a special fabric paint with raised edges to sketch the outline of his work, before filling in the gaps. Over the next 12 years he was able to refine this technique until he was able to work seamlessly. First he forms a picture in his mind and uses fabric paint to produce an outline before filling in with paints with different textures based on colour. Mr Brambitt said: 'When I lost my sight I began to learn how to use senses in new ways to accomplish tasks I was used to doing with my eyes. 'I began painting because I wanted to reconnect with people; to let people know even though I have epilepsy, even though I am blind, I'm still me in here. 'The recognition my painting and workshops has brought has meant more connections with an incredible number of brilliant people from all over. 't gives me a great optimism for the future.' Video courtesy: DMA.org . Mr Bramblitt uses a special technique to transfer the scene which he imagines onto the canvas . Mr Bramblitt developed epilepsy aged 11 which slowly resulted in him losing his eyesight . Mr Bramblitt, left, uses a special technique to help him translate his visions onto the canvas, right . The artist has sold limited edition prints of his work for $150 each as well as original artworks . Mr Bramblitt said his love of painting has giving him reason to be optimistic for his future . Mr Bramblitt went blind at the age of 30 after suffering from epilepsy since the age of 11 .

John Bramblitt developed epilepsy aged 11 and went blind when he was 30 . After going blind, Bramblitt began creating the most amazing artworks . Some of his art features scenes and people he has never seen before . Despite being blind, his art is highly accurate and incredibly vibrant .


Ahead of this weekend's Premier League action, Sportsmail will be providing you with all you need to know about every fixture, with team news, provisional squads, betting odds and Opta stats. Here is all the information you need for Chelsea's home clash with Stoke... Chelsea vs Stoke City (Stamford Bridge) Team news . Chelsea . Chelsea will make a late decision on whether Diego Costa will play in Saturday's match with Stoke. The striker suffered a hamstring injury in the Premier League leaders' win at Hull last time out and withdrew from Spain duty, but may not be risked despite being passed fit following the international break. Chelsea's Diego Costa may not be risked against Stoke following a hamstring injury . Midfielder John Obi Mikel will not be considered despite recovering from his knee problem. Provisional squad: Courtois, Cech, Ivanovic, Luis, Fabregas, Zouma, Ake, Ramires, Oscar, Hazard, Drogba, Remy, Costa, Matic, Willian, Cuadrado, Cahill, Terry, Azpilicueta, Blackman, Loftus-Cheek. Stoke . Stoke forward Jonathan Walters is expected to shake off a calf knock in time to be available for Saturday's Barclays Premier League trip to leaders Chelsea. Defender Marc Muniesa is set to return to the matchday squad after missing five games because of a hamstring problem. Stoke's Jonathan Walters (14) challenges Poland's Jakub Wawrzyniak for the ball as the  striker featured in Republic of Ireland's 1-1 draw at the Aviva Stadium during last week's Euro 2016 qualifier . The Potters also have Victor Moses fit again - but he will not be able to feature this weekend as the opposition is the on-loan winger's parent club. Provisional squad: Begovic, Butland, Shawcross, Wilson, Wollscheid, Muniesa, Bardsley, Pieters, Teixeira, Cameron, Whelan, Adam, Nzonzi, Sidwell, Ireland, Arnautovic, Diouf, Walters, Crouch. Kick-off: Saturday, 5.30pm - Sky Sports 1 . Odds (subject to change): . Chelsea 2/7 . Draw 9/2 . Stoke 10/1 . Referee: Jonathan Moss . Managers: Jose Mourinho (Chelsea), Mark Hughes (Stoke) Head-to-head league record: Chelsea wins 40, draws 18, Stoke wins 23 . Key match stats (supplied by Opta) Chelsea are the only team in the four divisions of English football who have not lost a home match in the league this season. The Potters have failed to score in six of the last seven Premier League games against Chelsea. Chelsea have won 10 and lost just one of the 13 Premier League meetings with Stoke City. Stoke City have scored 97 goals away from home in Premier League history. After winning 10 straight Premier League home matches, Chelsea have scored only once in each of their last four and drawn three of them (W1). Cesc Fabregas celebrates scoring late on in Chelsea's 2-0 win at Stoke back in December . The Blues have conceded just eight goals in their last 22 Premier League matches at Stamford Bridge, keeping 16 clean sheets in that run. Chelsea have kept five clean sheets in a row against Stoke at Stamford Bridge and overall they have kept nine shut outs in 13 Premier League meetings. Peter Crouch has scored just seven Premier League goals this season, but they have won Stoke City nine points. Conversely, Diego Costa’s 19 PL goals have only earned Chelsea eight points. Chelsea have opened the goalscoring in 23 of their 29 Premier League games this season; more often than any other side. The Blues have not allowed their opponents a single shot on target in four games this season; no other side has stopped opponents on more than two occasions.

Diego Costa to be given late fitness test following hamstring injury . John Obi Mikel will not be included despite recovering from knee injury . Jon Walters expected to shake off a calk knock for Stoke City . Marc Muniesa expected back after five games out with hamstring problem .


Ibrox has been a happy hunting ground for the Edinburgh clubs this season. Three league visits have been made. Three defeats inflicted on Rangers. Stuart McCall believes his side now owe it to their fans to amend that record in their final chance of the regular season when Hearts come calling on Sunday. The Tynecastle side won 2-1 on their previous trip to Govan last August, while Hibernian have racked up 3-1 and 2-0 victories. Rangers boss Stuart McCall wants to win one visit from an Edinburgh club at Ibrox this season . However, a 2-0 success at Easter Road 12 days ago could have marked a turning point for Rangers in their previously flagging push for promotion. And McCall believes a significant home victory over the Championship title winners would be the ideal confidence boost for his play-off hopefuls. ‘There will be a big crowd there on Sunday and we owe the fans a real morale-boosting victory, we got that at Easter Road and it would be nice to turn over Hearts as well,’ he told the Rangers website. ‘I want to see a good energetic confident performance and to go toe-to-toe with a very good side. But I believe we are a very good side when we play our best. ‘I will have a few headaches running up to Sunday regarding team selection, people seem to think there will be three at the back the same as at Hibs, but Hearts are a very different side. Danny Wilson scores the opening goal as Hearts beat Rangers at Ibrox back in August . ‘This game isn’t how people thought it would be at the beginning of the season and if you look at the consistency they’ve shown then it is full credit to them. ‘They will have had all the plaudits and rightly so, but it’s all about us on Sunday and we have a long way to go this season. ‘We want to keep the momentum going and keep the belief in each other. It’s about looking around the dressing room now and knowing you can trust your team-mates, knowing that he is going to go to the end for you and get that ball for you. ‘There if one thing every successful side needs and it is togetherness and a good work ethic – hopefully we are getting that and added to that is confidence and good quality players. ‘We aren’t getting carried away and I am sure there will be one or two ups and downs towards the end of the season. ‘But it’s what happens at the end of the season and Sunday will be a big stepping stone for us.’ Kenny Miller celebrates after scoring against Edinburgh club Hibernian at Easter Road . McCall views Hearts’ 2-0 win over Rangers at Tynecastle in November – when Steven Smith was sent off during the first half – as a pivotal moment in the season. ‘Hearts are incredible, they’ve got 81 points out of 90 and everyone knows how well they’ve done,’ added McCall, who took over from Kenny McDowall last month. ‘They have been playing at such a high level all season - their consistency levels, the amount of goals they’ve scored and their fitness levels. ‘I certainly thought it was a turning point in November when we went there; we were the better side for half an hour and then a sending off changed the game. ‘It went from us being three points behind to nine points and gave them that confidence and knocked us out of our stride a little bit and they have just gone from strength to strength.’

Rangers have been beaten three times by Edinburgh clubs at Ibrox thisseason . Manager Stuart McCall wants victory over Championship winners Hearts . Rangers defeated Edinburgh Hibernian at Easter Road recently .


Ulster have announced the signing of New Zealand international Charles Piutau. Piutau, who can play full back, wing or centre, has agreed a two-year deal from July 2016. He has won 14 caps for the All Blacks, making his Test debut against France two years ago. 'To secure someone of Charles' ability is hugely exciting for us,' Ulster team manager Bryn Cunningham said. New Zealand international Charles Piutau will join Ulster on a two-year deal from 2016 . The 23-year-old has played for the Blues in New Zealand since 2012 and has won 14 caps for the national side . 'Our aim is to produce local players with the ability to play for Ulster and Ireland, and then supplement them with top-quality internationals. 'As he has shown for both the (Auckland) Blues and New Zealand, he has searing pace and great feet. He has an exceptional off-loading game and he is rock-solid in defence. 'He also possesses leadership qualities and maturity beyond his years, and that came across strongly in my conversations with him.'

Charles Piutau has played 14 internationals for New Zealand . Piutau can play as full back, wing or centre and will join Ulster in 2016 . Ulster team manager Bryn Cunningham is excited to secure Piutau .


Alessandro Diamanti and Mohamed Salah helped Fiorentina to a 2-0 win over Sampdoria on a rain-drenched pitch which lifted their team into fourth place on 49 points. Former West Ham midfielder Diamanti struck just after the hour mark, before on loan Chelsea winger Salah added a second just two minutes later. Miralem Pjanic's goal gave AS Roma a 1-0 win over Napoli in Serie A on Saturday, their first home victory for more than four months. Mohamed Salah continued his scoring streak as the on-loan Chelsea midfielder struck again . Salah turns away after scoring Fiorentina's second in their 2-0 win over Sampdoria . Roma struck in the 25th minute when Alessandro Florenzi set up Pjanic after a string of precise passes and his low shot beat keeper Mariano Andujar. Pjanic, who was also on target when Roma last won at home against Inter Milan in November, gestured towards the press box after his goal. Elsewhere on Saturday, Carlos Tevez scored a thunderous free kick to help leaders Juventus beat Empoli 2-0 to stay 14 points clear at the top. Salah embraces fellow goalscorer and team-mates Alessandro Diamanti during the Serie A win . The Argentine's fierce free kick from inside the area two minutes before the break and a Roberto Pereyra tap-in in stoppage time gave Juve their fourth win in a row. AC Milan notched their first away win in over five months when Jeremy Menez out-ran two defenders and delivered an unstoppable shot to give his side a 2-1 victory over Palermo. Milan are eighth on 41 points, six adrift of fifth-placed Napoli. Inter Milan were denied their first win in five games in a 1-1 draw with bottom club Parma, who continue to show great resolve despite players not being paid since the beginning of the season. Cesena came back from a three-goal deficit in Verona to earn a point that left them third-bottom on 22 points, four behind Atalanta who lost 2-1 at home to Torino.

Mohamed Salah scores as Fiorentina beat Sampdoria 2-0 in Serie A . On loan Chelsea winger scores second as his side go fourth . Roma beat Napoli 1-0 for first home win in four months . Carlos Tevez strikes as Juventus maintain huge lead at the top .


Juventus continued their march towards a fourth straight Serie A title with a 2-0 win over Empoli on Saturday. Carlos Tevez opened the scoring shortly before the interval and Roberto Pereyra added a second in stoppage time as the Turin giants maintained their 14-point lead at the top with nine games to go. A fourth straight Serie A title is Juventus' for the taking after they beat Empoli 2-0 on Saturday night to establish a 14-point advantage at the top of the table with nine games of the season remaining. Carlos Tevez opened the scoring shortly before the interval as Juventus beat Empoli at home . Carlos Tevez opened the scoring shortly before the interval and Roberto Pereyra added a second in stoppage time as the Bianconeri responded to wins from Roma and Lazio to restore a seemingly unassailable lead at the top of the standings. They also had goalkeeper Gianluigi Buffon to thank for making several fine interventions in the second half when Juve dropped their intensity, saving their batteries for a trip to Fiorentina in the Coppa Italia in midweek and the Champions League quarter-final clash with Monaco a week after. Roberto Pereyra added a second in stoppage time as the Turin giants maintained their 14-point lead at the top . Roma strengthened their grip on second place thanks to a 1-0 win over Napoli which puts nine points between the two sides in the standings. Miralem Pjanic's 15th-minute goal was enough to earn Rudi Garcia's men all three points, although they had to survive a storm at the Stadio Olimpico as Napoli pushed in vain for an equaliser. Lazio kept the heat Roma, though, by clinching a seventh consecutive league win, 3-1 at 10-man Cagliari. Miralem Pjanic's 15th-minute goal was enough to earn Rudi Garcia's men all three points against Napoli . Miroslav Klose celebrates putting Lazio ahead in their match against Cagliari . Miroslav Klose put the Roman outfit ahead in the 31st minute only for Marco Sau to pull Cagliari level four minutes into the second half. Lucas Biglia put the visitors back in front on the hour from the penalty spot after Lorenzo Crisetig brought substitute Keita down in the area. Inter Milan left the San Siro to a deafening chorus of boos from the home fans after they were held to a 1-1 draw by rock-bottom Parma on Saturday. Fredy Guarin gave Inter the lead in the 25th minute, but Andi Lila levelled just before half-time. Fredy Guarin gave Inter the lead in the 25th minute as Inter Milan earned a point at home to rock-bottom Parma . Substitute Davide Succi equalised nine minutes from time as Cesena hit back from 3-0 down to draw 3-3 at Hellas Verona. The hosts appeared to be cruising to victory after two goals from Luca Toni and a third from Juanito Gomez but relegation-threatened Cesena hit back with three strikes in the last 20 minutes. Substitute Carlos Carbonero scored the visitors' first and Franco Brienza's fantastic free-kick made it 3-2 with 13 minutes left. Succi then pulled his team level as Cesena stunned the crowd in the Marc' Antonio Bentegodi stadium. Cesena's forward Davide Succi celebrates after scoring against Hellas Verona  at the Bentegodi Stadium . AC Milan picked up their first win away from home since mid-October, beating Palermo 2-1 at the Stadio Renzo Barbera. Alessio Cerci gave Filippo Inzaghi's men the lead after 37 minutes, but a Paulo Dybala penalty brought the hosts level in the 72nd minute. Jeremy Menez restored Milan's lead 10 minutes later, earning them all three points and keeping their hopes alive of qualifying for Europe next season. Fiorentina's Alessandro Diamanti celebrates after scoring against Sampdoria in their Serie A match . Mohamed Salah scored as Fiorentina secured a 2-0 victory against Sampdoria on Saturday evening . Alessandro Diamanti and Mohamed Salah's quick-fire goals gave Fiorentina a 2-0 win over Sampdoria, while Fabio Quagliarella and Kamil Glik gave Torino a 2-1 win over Atalanta, with Mauricio Pinilla pulling one back for the strugglers. Torino and Atalanta both ended the game with 10 men after Pinilla and Migjen Basha were shown red cards for fighting. Cyril Thereau earned a 1-1 draw for Udinese after Sebastian De Maio put hosts Genoa in front, while Sassulo held on for a 1-0 win over Chievo after Domenico Berardi scored from the spot in the first half. Cyril Thereau earned a 1-1 draw for Udinese with his goal at the Luigi Ferraris stadium in Genoa .

Carlos Tevez and Roberto Pereyra scored as Juventus defeated Empoli . They had goalkeeper Gianluigi Buffon to thank for making several saves . Roma strengthened their grip on second place thanks to  win over Napoli . Alessandro Diamanti and Mohamed Salah's earned Fiorentina victory .


Kevin de Bruyne's agent has denied a deal in his place for his client to leave Wolfsburg in the summer but admitted that a number of clubs are keeping an eye on the Belgian star. De Bruyne has become one of the hottest prospects in European football after starring in the Bundesliga - being linked with Manchester City and Bayern Munich. Speaking to FOCUS Online, Patrick De Koster revealed that the midfielder is a wanted man but no deal for a move away is in place. Kevin de Bruyne (right) is wanted by a host of clubs but no transfer away from Wolfsburg has been agreed . He said: 'There are always interested teams and there has been some informal contact. 'People have asked me how Kevin is doing, how he has been developing superbly and putting in good performances. That is only normal in situations like this. There have not been any concrete offers, though. German champions Bayern, along with City and Manchester United are known to have watched De Bruyne but De Koster is keen to speak to Wolfsburg and show them the respect he feels they deserve. The Belgian is one of the hottest prospects in European football after starring for his side this season . 'I can assure you there have not been any talks with Bayern Munich. When you want to know whether Bayern are interested in signing Kevin, you should ask [sporting director] Matthias Sammer or [technical director] Michael Reschke. It is true that I have worked with Reschke before, but that does not mean anything now. 'We will sit down with Wolfsburg first, that is a matter of respect. They supported Kevin during a difficult period, when he was unhappy at Chelsea.' Since leaving Chelsea, De Bruyne has established himself as one of the best playmakers in the Bundesliga .

Kevin de Bruyne has been linked with a transfer away from Wolfsburg . His agent Patrick De Koster says that clubs are watching the Belgian but denies a deal is in place with any team to buy the talented playmaker . De Bruyne has starred for the German side this season in the Bundesliga .


Swansea manager Garry Monk is out to claim a season-first against Hull on Saturday - pick up some points after an international break. Monk's men have enjoyed an excellent campaign by being in the top 10 all season and are currently in eighth place with the club's best Barclays Premier League points total in sight. Swansea have eight more games to collect the five points needed to beat the 47-point mark posted in their inaugural Premier League campaign in 2011-12. Garry Monk is out to claim a season-first against Hull by picking up a point after an international break . The Swansea boss gestures towards his striker Bafetimbi Gomis during a training session this week . It is a campaign which has exceeded so many expectations but Swansea have yet to pick up a point after an international break this term, although in mitigation those have been away games at Chelsea, Stoke and Manchester City. 'International breaks are never easy because it does disrupt your preparations but we have to put that right on Saturday,' Monk said ahead of Hull's visit to the Liberty Stadium. 'A lot of the players come back later on in the week and you might get only two or three days preparation with some of them. 'But these are the decisions you have to make, you assess them when they come back and see where they are physically and mentally. 'You see how well they did in those games, make sure there's nothing from that and then select your side. 'But I don't read too much into those games we've had after the international break because we've been unlucky in some of them.' Wayne Routledge (right) marked by Kyle Naughton during the session as Swansea prepare for Hull . Swansea captain Ashley Williams (centre) in training as they look to end their post-international break duck . Swansea are seeking a double over relegation-troubled Hull after winning 1-0 at the KC Stadium just before Christmas. But Monk says games between the two clubs have always been tight affairs and he is not expecting anything different this time. 'I watched their last game against Chelsea and thought they performed extremely well and were unlucky to lose,' Monk said. 'We've always had close games with Hull. It's a tough physical game with them but they have got quality to hurt us if we're not on our game. 'This is it, the business end of the season and everyone's fighting for their own reasons. 'Hull are trying to stay away from danger at the bottom of the table, they will be very determined and we have to be prepared for that. 'But we're in good form at the moment and we're trying to push on and focus on our own agenda.'

Swansea have lost all three games after an international break this season . Set to host Hull City in the Premier League on Saturday afternoon . Garry Monk's side have been in the top 10 for the entire campaign so far .


Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo are billed as two great rivals of modern day football but if former Brazil striker Ronaldo has his way, they could one day be in the same team. The 2002 World Cup winner is a co-owner of second tier United States side Fort Lauderdale Strikers and Ronaldo wants to leave no stone unturned in his quest to make the side a major global force. The ex-Barcelona and Real Madrid striker admitted his desire to see the best talent in the world at his club. Ronaldo says he 'would pay out of his own pocket' to sign Lionel Messi to his United States football team . Cristiano Ronaldo is also a target for ex-Brazil and Inter Milan striker's US team . Ronaldo is a co-owner of second tier United States team, Fort Lauderdale Strikers . 'I would pay from my own pocket to sign Messi,' Ronaldo is reported as saying in Marca. 'This club will be great. Why not Messi, Cristiano Ronaldo why not? In a few years we can achieve it. Nothing is impossible.' Ronaldo believes that football will continue to grow in popularity in the United States and that the lifestyle on offer in America appeals to the elite calibre of players. 'The US is the second country in the world after China, where football grows,' Ronaldo said. 'Many famous players want to come to play South Florida for the quality of life. Who would not want to live here?'

Ex-Brazil striker Ronaldo is a co-owner of Fort Lauderdale Strikers . Ronaldo insists the club will target signing the best players in the world . Ronaldo believes the lifestyle in the United States appeals to top players .


Northampton will await expert opinion before deciding when George North will next play after confirming the Wales wing will miss Saturday's European Champions Cup quarter-final at Clermont Auvergne after his latest head injury. North has been knocked unconscious three times in recent months, including in last Friday's 52-30 win over Wasps, and was on Wednesday being assessed by a neurologist. 'We won't play him at the weekend,' Saints director of rugby Jim Mallinder said. George North lies motionless on the Franklin's Gardens turf after being knocked out against Wasps . 'Clearly he had a nasty knock. He did get knocked unconscious for a very short period of time. Thankfully he was well looked after, he came round very quickly and has had no real bad adverse after-effects. But even so, we won't play him this weekend. 'He's making good progress. He's improving and down there at the moment going to see a neurologist and we'll wait to see what the experts say. 'We've got to make sure the medical experts are happy and satisfied that he is fit to return to play and as soon as they say he is, then we'll be happy to pick him again.' North left the field unconscious after scoring the second of two tries in Saints' win, with Wasps forward Nathan Hughes sent off for dangerous play as the Wales wing touched down. Hughes protested his innocence but on Tuesday was banned for three weeks. North also suffered blows to the head on Wales duty in the autumn and during the RBS 6 Nations when twice he had head knocks in the opener against England, controversially continuing before being stood down for the Scotland clash. Former World Rugby medical adviser Dr Barry O'Driscoll says North - the top try-scorer in the competition with seven this season - should not play again this term. Nathan Hughes arrives late as North touches down - moments later his leg connected with the wing's head . Mallinder is not unduly concerned but will await medical opinion. 'There's been lots of opinion over the last few days in particular,' Mallinder said. 'We've got to be careful that we don't blow anything out of proportion. 'It's a tough game. George has said that himself. People who play the game understand that there are inherent dangers, I suppose, of playing. 'We're always going to have incidents but player welfare will always come first. We will make sure we follow all protocols.' North might have been eligible for Saturday's match, had he passed the return to play concussion protocols. Mallinder added: 'If it was his first one (concussion) then we would be considering him, if he passed all the protocols that he had to and was available. 'Seeing as it's not his first then it's the sensible thing to take specialist opinion.' Mallinder was reluctant to comment on Hughes' three-week ban - a punishment which left his Wasps team-mate James Haskell to tweet 'astounded would be an understatement' - but insisted he did not want to see the incident repeated. The Welshman receives medical treatment on the pitch before being taken off on a stretcher . Mallinder said: 'I said at the time I think it was a red card offence. I still do. The disciplinary process has taken place and that's what he's got. 'You've got to be very, very careful. George North scored a try and therefore there wasn't much anybody could do about that. 'You've got to make as much effort as you can to get away from that incident. We don't want that happening again.' The English champions will, without North, bid to end Clermont's 22-game unbeaten run in European competition at Stade Marcel-Michelin. Two previous meetings have been won by the Frenchmen, who have never lost a home quarter-final in the competition. Mallinder said: 'It is going to be a massive challenge but we have had a few of these challenges over the years. 'I know when we have got a big game because you see in training when the intensity goes up. 'We have got a lot of players used to playing in big games. We are looking forward to it.' North is congratulated after scoring the first of his two tries against Wasps on Friday night .

George North knocked out after scoring against Wasps on Friday . Concussion was the wing's third suffered in recent months . North will sit out Saturday's Champions Cup clash on medical advice . Wasps No 8 Nathan Hughes been banned for three weeks for the incident .


Cesar Azpilicueta is counting down the games until Chelsea win the Barclays Premier League title, and he thinks they have shown their strength by staying top of the table since 'day one'. The Spanish defender and his club team-mates sit top of the table ahead of facing Stoke City at Stamford Bridge on Saturday, six points clear of nearest rivals Manchester City with a game in hand. The Blues have long been considered title favourites and Azpilicueta puts that down to the lightning start they made back in August, winning seven of their first eight games to take up first place early on. Cesar Azpilicueta (centre) is counting down the games until Chelsea win the Barclays Premier League title . Azpilicueta's Chelsea sit top of the table ahead of facing Stoke City at Stamford Bridge on Saturday at 3pm . In fact, Jose Mourinho's men have only briefly relinquished the title lead, on goal difference, since their impressive 3-1 win over Burnley at Turf Moor in their season opener back on August 18. Their form has dipped at points since, most notably in defeats to Newcastle United and Tottenham Hotspur, but Azpilicueta is confident that Chelsea have been able to get through their bad moments unscathed. 'We have been top of the table since day one,' he said. 'We kept that position obviously and had very good moments, as well as some less good moments, but we were there still top of the table and this is the strength of the team. 'You can be up and down, but you have to be focused on the target and I think now we are in a very good position.' Jose Mourinho's men have only briefly relinquished the title lead since their opening 3-1 win over Burnley . Diego Costa scored in the opening weekend win at Turf Moor and has scored 18 more in Chelsea's title bid . Chelsea signed Atletico Madrid left back for £16million in the summer, but he has been largely kept out of the team by Azpilicueta who has consistently played in his less-natural position rather than at right back. Unsurprisingly, the 25-year-old Spaniard - who has had two weeks off after not being selected for his national team - is pleased to have kept his place under new competition within the Chelsea squad this season as they go in search of a league and Capital One Cup double. Filipe Luis (right) arrived for £16million at Chelsea in the summer but has been kept out by Azpilicueta . 'If you ask every player in every team, they are going to say they want to play and when you do not play, obviously you are not as happy as when you do play,' Azpilicueta told Sky Sports. 'I have to go out on the pitch and give everything, to try to fight for every ball, to play and be useful for the team. And obviously when I finish the game and I feel I have given everything and we win, I am happy. 'There are individual battles in the game that you have to win. And after, if we win every one then I think the team will also win.'

Chelsea are six points clear with a game in hand in the Premier League . They have led the title race since a brilliant start to the season in August . Cesar Azpilicueta feels that consistency puts them in pole position to win .


Mohamed Diame will make his long-awaited return for Hull when the Tigers travel to Swansea on Saturday. Hull boss Steve Bruce has confirmed that the Sengalese midfielder, signed for £3.5million from West Ham in the summer but who has been out for more than four months with a knee injury, will be involved at some stage of the match. Bruce said: 'He will be involved. Physically he's immense, he's terrific, but he has been out for four months with a horrible injury. Mohamed Diame is set to return from injury for Hull City's visit to Swansea City on Saturday . The return of the £3.5m Senegalese midfielder is a boost for Hull as they face a relegation battle . Hull are currently just three points above the Premier League drop zone with eight matches remaining . April 4 Swansea City (A) April 11 Southampton (A) April 18 Liverpool (H) April 25 Crystal Palace (A) May 4 Arsenal (H) May 9 Burnley (H) May 16 Tottenham Hotspur (A) May 24 Manchester United (H) 'He's okay but we have to careful with him, though we also only have eight games left. Let's hope he stays injury-free because he had a wonderful start with us here - four goals in seven games. 'He has trained and he has done everything he can physically in training. I would have loved to have had him back before but it was not possible.' The 27-year-old French-born midfielder's return could not be more timely for Hull as they look to secure their Premier League status for another season, and defender James Chester is also available again after a dislocated shoulder. Bruce admitted that Hull, currently 15th in the table, have a tough run-in - what he referred to as 'the tickly bit' of the season - but insists the side are in good form. He added: 'In the last few weeks we have played well but we have not got the results we hoped for. Now we have to make sure we turn those performances into points.' Manager Steve Bruce is pleased to have Diame back as Hull enter the 'tricky bit of the season' Owner Assem Allam has again applied to the Football Associations that the team's name become Hull Tigers . Bruce added that he hoped the ongoing debate over the proposed name change for the club can be put to one side for the rest of the season - an arbitration panel has ruled that owner Assem Allam can make another application to change the name to Hull Tigers after it was initially refused by the FA council who took into account opposition from fans' groups. 'For what he has done for the club, putting it on the map and putting in his hard-earned money, the owner is entitled to have an opinion,' said Bruce. 'Hopefully there's a middle ground but at the moment I hope it can be put to one side and we make sure that Hull City/Hull Tigers are in the Premier League next season and we can have that debate in the summer.'

Hull City travel to Swansea City in Premier League on Saturday . Steve Bruce is boosted by return from injury of Mohamed Diame . The Senegalese midfielder has been out for four months with knee injury . Tigers currently have a three-point cushion to relegation zone . Owner Assem Allam has again applied to FA for Hull Tigers name change . CLICK HERE for the latest Premier League news .


Toby Alderweireld will return to Atletico Madrid when his season-long loan finishes at Southampton, according to the Spanish club's sporting director Jose Luis Perez Caminero. The Belgian defender, 26, has impressed this season on the South Coast, and has hinted in the past that he would like to remain permanently in the Premier League, with Tottenham also believed to be admirers. But Atletico say they are counting on Aldeirwereld to return to La Liga, as well as Oliver Torres who has been plying his trade in Portugal with Porto. Toby Alderweireld will return to Atletico Madrid once his loan spell ends at Southampton . 'Our coaches follow a detailed monitoring of all the players that are loaned to other teams,' Caminero told Atletico's official website. 'We are very pleased with their performance and growth in general. Oliver [Torres] and Alderweireld, for example, are finishing a very good season with Porto and Southampton and we are counting on them for the next campaign.' Alderweireld contract expires in June 2017, and has been a key part of a defence with Southampton that has seen Ronald Koeman's side challenge for the Champions League places. Alderweireld holds his head during Belgium's Euro 2016 qualifier with Israel in Jerusalem last week .

Toby Alderweireld has impressed during season-long loan at Southampton . Ronald Koeman's side are challenging for Champions League places . But Atletico Madrid says they are counting on Alderweireld for next season . Sporting director Jose Luis Perez Caminero praises Belgian defender .


Swansea's England Under 21 international Tom Carroll faces up to six weeks on the sidelines due to ankle ligament damage. Carroll, who is on loan from Tottenham, was hurt during England Under 21s' 1-0 victory over the Czech Republic last Friday. He scored the only goal as England triumphed in Prague. Tom Carroll celebrates after scoring the winning goal for England Under 21s against Czech Republic . The Swansea midfielder is mobbed by his team-mates after steering the U21s to victory on Friday . Carroll has made 18 appearances for Swansea during his season-long loan spell from Tottenham . A Swansea spokesman has confirmed that the 22-year-old midfielder is now expected to be out for between four and six weeks. Carroll has so far made 18 appearances for the Swans after joining them last summer on a season-long loan. Swansea manager Garry Monk, meanwhile, is understood to be awaiting results of a scan on winger Jefferson Montero, who reportedly suffered a muscle strain playing for Ecuador against Mexico last weekend. Swansea resume their Barclays Premier League on campaign on Saturday when they host Hull City.

Swansea midfielder Tom Carroll is on a season-long loan from Tottenham . The 22-year-old has featured 18 times for the Swans this season . Carroll could be out for up to six weeks after injuring his ankle . He scored the only goal during England U21s' win against Czech Republic .


Franck Ribery says he has no chance of playing against Borussia Dortmund this week after failing to recover from injury, and admits he 'can't even run'. The Bayern Munich winger limped off against Shakhtar Donetsk after picking up an injury at the beginning of last month, in a game where Bayern also lost fellow winger Arjen Robben . But Ribery is hopeful he could be back for the German Cup quarter-finals against Bayer Leverkusen in midweek. French ace Franck Ribery celebrates his Champions league goal against Shakhtar Donetsk . Bayern Munich winger Ribery is tackled by Braunschweig's defender Benjamin Kessel . 'At the start of the week it was bad and I could not do anything,' the winger told Goal. Only on Wednesday was I able to ride a bike again. This injury came at a terrible time, I was just getting in form. Now I have had to stop for three weeks. 'The problem was I started to train again after the Shakhtar match too soon; that was a mistake. There are many important matches coming and I hope I can help the team.' 'I have no chance [of playing against Dortmund],' he added. 'I can't even run. I tried last week and was in pain immediately. This situation is difficult, but I have to be at 100 per cent first. This is important, looking at the upcoming challenges.' Ribery celebrates scoring with Bayern Munich boss Pep Guardiola and Belgian defender Daniel van Buyten . Ribery and Karim Benzema during the international friendly match between France and Paraguay . 'The next days will show what the chances are [of playing against Leverkusen]. The important thing is to start running again without pain. Only then am I able to work with more intensity and work with the team again. I need time, but we don't have it. I must be patient. 'We have two big matches ahead of us. Dortmund know how to win against us and the cup match in Leverkusen is even more important. Two good results would be good heading into the Champions League. We need to have confidence and we must not underestimate Porto.'

Franck Ribery hopes to be fit for next week's German cup clash . Ribery aggravated the injury picked up against Shakhtar Donetsk . Fellow winger Arjen Robben also out of the weekend's big game .


Bayern Munich captain Philipp Lahm could make his first Bundesliga start since returning from an ankle injury by appearing against Borussia Dortmund on Saturday. Midfielders Franck Ribery (ankle), Arjen Robben (stomach) and Javi Martinez (knee), and defender David Alaba (knee) are all out, coach Pep Guardiola added on Friday. He was not yet sure about defender Holger Badstuber (hip), while midfielder Thiago Alcantara could play 'maybe a few minutes' as he recovers from long-standing knee injuries. Bayern Munich captain Philipp Lahm has made a full recovery from a broken ankle . Pep Guardiola will be without a number of his first-team stars for his side's match against Dortmund . Lahm has made only two substitute appearances for Bayern since breaking his ankle in training on November 18, and Guardiola attempted to take some pressure off his captain by warning that the whole team has to work together to compensate for missing players. 'Robben is great in one on ones, also coming in, scoring goals from the side. Ribery too. Without them, we don't have players for one on ones, so we have to pass the ball,' Guardiola said. 'The players have to know, we need more, more, more. We need 100 per cent.' Alaba became the latest on Bayern's injury list when he tore a left knee ligament while on duty for Austria. The left back is expected to miss the rest of the season. 'It's not good news for anyone,' said Guardiola. 'Up to now, we've coped, and carried on. And we have to do that now.' Arjen Robben (centre) and Franck Ribery (right) have been ruled out of Bayern's upcoming match . David Alaba is likely to be out for the rest of the season after sustaining a knee injury . While at pains to state the injuries were not an excuse, he pointed out that they were mounting at a crucial point of the season with Bundesliga, German Cup and Champions League games coming up. Bayern has seven games in the next 22 days. 'The squad Bayern have put together is there to fight for all the titles. No excuses. If we don't win, it's our fault,' Guardiola said. 'We're happy to play in April with all the (title) possibilities still open. Now every game is a final. Earlier in the season if you don't win you carry on. Now if you lose, that's it. We don't want any more injuries.' When asked if this was the most difficult time he had faced in his second season at Bayern, Guardiola replied, 'Yes, definitely.' He was nonetheless looking forward to Saturday's visit to Dortmund, which has struggled this season and was bottom at the beginning of February. 'The quality of the side, the coach, the team, is higher than (indicated) by their table position. The quality is still there,' Guardiola said. 'The game is like a final. It's not a final, but we're fighting to defend our title, and Dortmund are fighting for the Champions League or Europa League.' He added: 'My experience with Dortmund and (coach Jurgen) Klopp is of their pressing, their attacking game. It's good that way. It will be a super, super game.'

Philipp Lahm is expected to start against Dortmund at the weekend . Lahm has made two substitute appearances since his injury comeback . Franck Ribery, Arjen Robben and Javi Martinez will miss Dortmund clash . David Alaba is expected to be out for the rest of the season .


Veteran Burnley defender Michael Duff believes manager Sean Dyche could one day take charge of England. Dyche, 43, has a growing reputation having overseen a remarkable transformation of fortunes since arriving at Turf Moor in October 2012. The former Chesterfield defender made a nonsense of the relegation favourites' tag to lead the Clarets to an unlikely promotion from the Championship to the top flight last season. Burnley veteran defender Michael Duff is preparing to take on Tottenham in the Premier League on Sunday . Duff has backed his manager Sean Dyche to one day take charge of the England team . The 37-year-old has played in eight different divisions before finding himself taking on the likes of United . This term they are attempting to defy the odds again and with eight games remaining they have a fighting chance of survival in the Barclays Premier League. Burnley are next in action on Sunday when they host Tottenham. Duff, 37, said: 'He has been first class. I've learned a lot from him, little things he does, and I think he will go on to be a top manager. 'Hopefully he will stay here a bit longer and (Burnley will) achieve some more with him. I cannot see why somebody will not give him an opportunity from what he has done here.' Asked if he would be surprised if former Watford boss Dyche ever managed England, Duff said: 'No, in a word, having worked with him and the way he gets the best out of players. 'Most of our players have played the majority of their careers in the Championship or lower than that and we are competing against multi, multi-million pound squads and we are alive and kicking. 'So, he has managed to get the best out of us. If he can do that at a higher level, why not?' Duff has hopes of following Dyche into management himself after retirement. The former Northern Ireland international still intends to prolong a career that has seen him play in the country's top-eight tiers with Cheltenham and Burnley, but he has firm plans for life beyond it. He said: 'I've done my Pro Licence and I want to stay in football after I've finished playing. 'I have no plans to stop playing at the minute. I still love getting up for training in the morning. It's not a bad job running around chasing after a football. 'But you look at the game differently when you get to my age. The Pro Licence is nearly all based on management, so you look at sessions differently, look at the manager's presentations - and this one isn't a bad manager to learn from.' Dyche has improved Burnley's fortunes since he took over at Turf Moor in October 2012 . The high point of Burnley's season, so far, is the 1-0 defeat of defending champions Manchester City .

The veteran Burnley defender believes Dyche could manage Three Lions . 37-year-old described his boss as 'first class' Former Northern Ireland international has played in top eight divisions . Duff himself is hoping to enter management after his retirement .


Mauricio Pochettino has given Harry Kane his blessing to play in the European Under 21 Championships this summer. Roy Hodgson has confirmed the Tottenham striker will be in Gareth Southgate's squad for the tournament in the Czech Republic this summer, despite making his senior England debut last week. Kane is also set to travel to Australia and Malaysia this summer ahead of the championships. Harry Kane, in action for England against Italy, will play for the U21s at this year's European Championships . Kane made his first start for England against Italy after coming off the bench, and scoring, against Lithuania . Nevertheless, Pochettino has given Kane the green light to participate in the competition despite the striker's workload. 'I think that we have eight very important games ahead and we have time to think about a lot of things that happen in the future. 'Can he play for the Under 21s? Why not? We want to help the national team, the player and we have a very good relationship. We need to share the decision. The first is the player, the FA and us. The 21-year-old frontman scored just minutes into his England debut at Wembley last week . Mauricio Pochettino has given Kane his blessing to play in the European Championships this summer. Kane, pictured in action against Leicester in March, has been hugely impressive for Tottenham this season . But Pochettino insists he will have the final say on whether Kane makes the long-haul post-season trip to Australia and Malaysia. 'He is our player and after if I decide he is in the squad to go to Sydney, it's our decision. But I think we have time to speak in the future about that.' Meanwhile, Hugo Lloris will miss Saturday's clash against Burnley with a gashed knee sustained in the win over Leicester before the international break. Kane, celebrating after he scored against Arsenal in February, will be available to play for the Under 21s .

Striker given Maurico Pochettino's blessing to play for England Under 21s . Roy Hodgson has confirmed the Kane will be in Gareth Southgate's European Championship squad . Kane is also set to travel to Australia and Malaysia this summer ahead of the championships .


Alvaro Morata wants to continue his development at Juventus and has no interest in rejoining Real Madrid, according to his agent Beppe Bozzo. The 22-year-old joined the Italian giants for £15.8million last summer after failing to break into the Real first-team on a regular basis. Morata signed a five-year deal at the Juventus Stadium after starting just three games in La Liga for Real during the 20113-14 campaign. Alvaro Morata is happy at Juventus and has no interest in joining Real Madrid, according to his agent . And the Spain international has impressed since moving to Turin - having netted seven goals in 22 Serie A matches so far this season. Madrid have a buy back option on the forward but Bozzo insists Morata is keen to fulfill his five-year deal at the Juventus Stadium and develop as a player. 'The situation just now is very favourable for Juve. When it comes to important players like him, we almost always have the last word, regardless of clubs or clauses,' Bozzo told Tuttosport. 'Morata is fine at Juve, he is not thinking about anything else. It all depends on what the player wants, just as it was when he decided to leave Madrid a year ago. Morata (left) started just three La Liga games for Real last season - in a season of limited opportunities . 'Alvaro is not a hypocrite, he says what he thinks. He will not have a foot in both camps. A few days ago he said that Juve is fine and that he isn't thinking of returning to Madrid; he wants continue to grow with Juve. Even to me he has always expressed the same idea. 'No club, not even one as powerful as Real, can spend so much money to sign a player who does not want to move. 'He is already worth twice as much as Juve spent to buy him - at least €40 (£29) million.' 22-year-old (left) has scored seven goals in 22 Serie A matches so far this campaign for Juventus .

Alvaro Morata started just three La Liga games for Real Madrid last season . 22-year-old joined Juventus in £15.8million transfer last summer . Morata has scored seven goals in 22 Serie A matches so far this campaign .


Hundreds of thousands of football fans are facing travel misery this weekend because of the Easter rail shut down. Despite more than 30 Premiership and Championship games scheduled for the long weekend, large parts of the rail network are set to be closed for repair works. More than half the games are set to be affected by delays and disruption, forcing fans onto the roads. This weekend's crunch Premiership fixture, Arsenal versus Liverpool in London, will be hit by the rail chaos . Labour has accused the Government of failing to learn from the Boxing Day chaos, when nearly a million football fans faced nightmare journeys to follow their team. Ministers were warned of the potential problems in advance Labour has claimed – but they failed to scrutinise the planned level of maintenance work. Every single major artery on Britain's railways was shut down. No trains ran between England and Scotland or Wales on the East Coast, West Coast or Great Western mainlines. The Midland, Cross Country and East Anglia were also shut. Despite the chaos the Government has refused to step in this weekend to stop large parts of the rail network shutting down again. The planned engineering works over the Easter weekend will hit all routes to and from London Euston – hitting the busy west coast services between the capital and Birmingham, Manchester and Liverpool. There will be no mainline trains at all from Paddington out towards Swindon, Bristol and Cardiff and further disruptions on lines from London Bridge. All trains out of London Euston - serving the main west coast rail line between the capital and Birmingham, Manchester and Liverpool - have been hit . Trains between Milton Keynes Central and Clapham Junction are also affected as well as those traveling on the line between London Paddington and Greenford, Slough and Windsor & Eton Central, Maidenhead and Marlow, Twyford and Henley-on-Thames . All routes to and from Reading are also hit, with Charing Cross trains to Kent and routes to East Anglia from London Liverpool Street also affected. It means there will no trains for fans wanting to travel to the Reading versus Cardiff City match in Berkshire – forcing supporters onto the roads on replacement bus services instead. There will also be no trains available for the thousands of Liverpool fans wanting to get home after the Arsenal versus Liverpool match on Saturday. Michael Dugher, the Shadow Transport Secretary, said accused ministers or being too 'out of touch' with ordinary football fans to understand the chaos the rail shutdown will cause. Shadow transport minister Michael Dugher said the Government had not learned from past mistakes . He said: 'Just like on Boxing Day, hundreds of thousands of people will want to travel to see family and also to follow their football team on one of the busiest fixture lists of the season. 'Ministers were asleep on the job over the Christmas period and there is little to suggest they have learnt from their mistakes. 'We have seen no evidence that Ministers have adequately scrutinised the level of planned engineering works or ensured that the necessary contingency plans are in place. 'As usual, it will be hard-pressed passengers - who've already seen their fares go up by more than 20 per cent on average since 2010 - who will suffer.' Transport Secretary Patrick McLoughlin has admitted there will be 'frustrations' on rail services this weekend and urged people to 'think twice' before travelling. Mr McLoughlin said: 'There will be alternatives and we've lifted almost all motorway roadworks to help. 'But if you are travelling between Friday and Monday night please check your journey first, it may be that you'll think twice about how you travel. 'I'm sorry if it is more difficult - but my promise is that the work is essential and when it's done the benefits will be worthwhile.' A spokesman for Network Rail said over the past three months they have contacted both the FA and every individual Premiership club to ensure they’re aware about the disruption. A Conservative spokesman said the Easter weekend was a 'sensible' time to carry out the repair work. He said: 'Thanks to this government's successful management of our economy we have been able to commit £38billion to upgrading our national rail infrastructure, after 13 years of Labour neglect. 'The £100million of upgrades this Easter is the biggest set of works ever carried out over a long weekend. With passenger numbers down 40 per cent it is a sensible time to do these works, they will unblock current bottlenecks and deliver a better railway for passengers. 'Labour need to get real, they can either support the long overdue upgrade of our national rail network or plunge it back into long term decline. 'On the 7th of May voters will have a clear choice between the Conservative Party securing our country's long term future or a Labour party that will bring chaos.'

Over 30 Premiership and Championship games scheduled this weekend . More than half the games are set to be affected by delays and disruption . Engineering works affect routes to  London Euston, hitting west coast line . Labour say ministers have failed to learn from the Boxing Day chaos .


Brentford manager Mark Warburton was delighted to see his side triumph 4-1 against Fulham in a hard-fought west London derby at Craven Cottage. Stuart Dallas fired home two superb strikes while a sublime free-kick from second-half substitute Alan Judge and a late fourth from Jota ensured all three points. Brentford moved to fifth in the table on 69 points with six games left to play and remain firmly in play-off contention. Brentford boss Mark Warburton was delighted with his Brentford side's win over local rivals Fulham . Stuart Dallas scored twice to put the Bees in a commanding lead at Craven Cottage on Saturday afternoon . Warburton said: 'I'm really pleased. The first 10-15 minutes we were, not slow but it was a big local derby, the atmosphere was electric, but after that 15-minute spell I thought we were very good. 'I like the way we moved the ball and maintained pace and we were good for our lead at half-time. They were great strikes from Stuart Dallas but what disappointed me was their penalty, I thought it was as soft as they come and it changed the game. 'For the next 10 minutes the Fulham crowd were up and their players were naturally up as well and we had to defend stoutly. 'But then Judgey hit a tremendous free-kick and Jota got an outstanding fourth goal. It keeps us going. We are in contention, be that for top or the play-offs, we are still in with a chance. Brentford players celebrate after Jota put the result beyond doubt in injury time to make it 1-4 . Alan Judge scored Brentford's third goal, helping the Bees move up to fifth in the Championship . 'We can't worry about what other teams do. I don't know how many points we will need. We can only worry about ourselves and make sure we do all the things we need to do.' Striker Ross McCormack fired home a 67th-minute penalty for Fulham, who remain 20th - seven points above the drop zone. Fulham manager Kit Symons added: 'It is a little bit of a recurring theme which is very frustrating. We are playing good football, creating chances, we are on top in games but are not making it count. 'When you get those situations in football you need to make it count, you need to get a goal. A lot of the time we are chasing at the moment. You saw it at the Leeds game. Brentford goalkeeper David Button lifts his arms to the sky in celebration at his side's fourth goal . Fulham boss Kit Symons admits his team aren't yet safe from relegation in the Championship . 'Ultimately people just look at the score line at the end of the game and 4-1 looks like a hammering but the actual fact of the matter is that it wasn't. 'We were well in the game but obviously we didn't get anything out of it. We shot ourselves in the foot for the first two goals. 'You need to get and press the ball, by being goal side you think you are protecting the goal. They were a couple of great strikes from them for a few of the goals but we didn't get out and press the ball. 'We are not out of it (relegation trouble), we have work to do, especially with Millwall winning today.'

Brentford beat local rivals Fulham 4-1 in the Championship . Mark Warburton's side moved up to fifth in the table with their win . The Bees boss admitted he is 'really pleased' with the result . Fulham manager Kit Symons says his team are not safe from relegation .


The Barclays Premier League have announced the final set of televised fixtures for the 2014-15 season. As the campaign reaches its climax, both Sky Sports' and BT Sport's allocation have been revealed with the race for the Champions League featuring prominently. Chelsea vs Liverpool on May 10 and Manchester United vs Arsenal on May 17 are arguably the standout games from the live batch. The TV schedule for the final day of the season, Sunday, May 24, will be announced at a later date. Juan Mata celebrates scoring for Manchester United at Liverpool last month in a live TV match . Manchester United beat Arsenal at the Emirates in the Premier League earlier this season . Saturday, May 2 . 12.45pm: Leicester City v Newcastle United (BT Sport) 5.30pm: Manchester United v West Bromwich Albion (Sky Sports) Sunday, May 3 . 1.30pm: Chelsea v Crystal Palace (Sky Sports) 4pm: Tottenham Hotspur v Manchester City (Sky Sports) Monday, May 4 . 8pm: Hull City v Arsenal (Sky Sports) Saturday, May 9 . 12:45pm: Everton v Sunderland (BT Sport) 5:30pm: Crystal Palace v Manchester United (Sky Sports) Sunday, May 10 . 1:30pm: Manchester City v Queens Park Rangers (Sky Sports) 4pm: Chelsea v Liverpool (Sky Sports) Monday, May 11 . 8pm: Arsenal v Swansea City (Sky Sports) Saturday, May 16 . 12:45pm: Southampton v Aston Villa (BT Sport) 5:30pm: Liverpool v Crystal Palace (Sky Sports) Sunday, May 17 . 1:30pm: Swansea City v Manchester City (Sky Sports) 4pm: Manchester United v Arsenal (Sky Sports) Monday, May 18 . 8pm: West Bromwich Albion v Chelsea (Sky Sports)

Final Barclays Premier League live TV matches announced . Twelve matches to be shown on Sky Sports in May, three on BT Sport . Manchester United vs Arsenal moved to 4pm on Sunday, May 17 . CLICK HERE for the latest Barclays Premier League news .


Somersaulting high in the skies with dizzying abandon, it is hard to imagine that this U.S. fighter jet is some 70 years old - and reconstructed from more than 200 parts. The Quick Silver P-51D Mustang has been painstakingly restored by father-and-son team Bill and Scooter Yoak as a tribute to American servicemen who have died in combat. And as this stunning on-board video shows, they have done their countrymen proud. Stunning video shows an American P-51D Mustang fighter jet taking to skies after a painstaking restoration . The fighter jet is some 70 years old and was reconstructed from more than 200 parts by a father-and-son team . The P-51, nicknamed The Resurrected Veteran, was pieced together by Bill Yoak, who did all the metal work by hand, and is flown by Scooter at air shows around the country. Originally built in 1945, it was among scores of long-range, single-seat bombers rolled out during World War Two and later used in the Korean War before being retired in the 1980s. The Yoaks say their aircraft was a 'celebration of our nation's armed forces', adding: 'Every aspect of the paint represents those who have served and those who gave the ultimate sacrifice.' Writing on their website Quick Silver Mustang, they said: 'The black cape covering the front of the aircraft represents the veil of protection that our armed forces give us. 'That veil is one of the reasons why we have what we have today - freedom.' Dizzying: Bill and Scooter Yoak restored the plane as a tribute to U.S. servicemen who have died in combat . Vertigo-inducing flight: The Yoaks say their aircraft is a 'celebration of our nation's armed forces' The cape extends to the back of the canopy, spreading out and dividing into feathers, which they say 'symbolises the eagle that has flown with every aviator since the birth of aviation in 1903.' They add: 'The black paint has tiny sparkling stars in it, each sparkle represents an American Veteran that served our great country; the unsung stars in our lives. 'These veterans are the glimmering star in a mother’s eye, a wife or husband’s heart, a son or daughter’s hope for the future. 'As this silver bird quickly streaks across the sky, let us not forget those who served, sacrificed, and gave their all. God Bless America!' Historic: Originally built in 1945, the plane was among scores of long-range, single-seat bombers rolled out during World War Two and later used in the Korean War before being retired in the 1980s . Public tribute: The jet was pieced together by Bill Yoak, who did all the metal work by hand, and is flown by Scooter at air shows around the country . In their memory: Every aspect of the paint represents those who have served and gave the ultimate sacrifice .

Jet named The Resurrected Veteran restored by U.S. father and son team . Flown at air shows as tribute to all servicemen who have died in combat .


Brazil's World Cup stadium in Natal is up for sale as the company that owns it is suffering from cash flow problems following a corruption scandal. Natal's Dunas Arena is being sold by owner Grupo OAS, with the company also trying to sell the 50 percent share it owns of the Fonte Nova arena in Salvador. The company has struggled for months with the impact of a corruption investigation at state-controlled oil company Petrobras, which undercut the builder's access to financing. A general view of Natal's Dunas Arena during the World Cup match between Italy and Uruguay last year . An economic downturn, government austerity and a slumping currency has also taken its toll, leading to Grupo OAS to announce it is selling its stakes in the stadiums and other businesses to focus on the core construction business. OAS spent 591 million reais (around £126 million) on completely rebuilding the old Fonte Nova arena in Salvador and 423 million reais (£90 million) on the new Dunas area. The Fonte Nova hosted six games in the 2014 tournament and the Dunas Arena four. The announcement was the latest in a string of bad news for Brazilian football post-World Cup. Holland take on Costa Rica in a World Cup quarter-final at Salvador's Fonte Nova arena last July . Earlier this week Esporte Club Bahia, one of the biggest clubs in Salvador, said they were abandoning plans to use the Fonte Nova because they felt the owners did not respect their fans. Several other stadiums have seen bigger crowds for concerts and religious events than for football and the ground in Cuiaba was closed because of structural problems.

Natal's Dunas Arena, which held four World Cup matches, is up for sale . Its owners are suffering from cash flow problems after a corruption scandal . The company is also selling a 50 percent share of Salvador's Fonte Nova arena, which held six matches last summer .


A group of U.S. senators has written to football's world governing body FIFA, calling for Russia to be removed as host of the 2018 World Cup because of its role in the Ukraine crisis and occupation of Crimea. In a letter dated Tuesday and released on Wednesday, the 13 Democratic and Republican U.S. lawmakers said they 'strongly encourage' FIFA to move the global competition. 'Allowing Russia to host the World Cup inappropriately bolsters the prestige of the (Russian President Vladimir) Putin regime at a time when it should be condemned and provides economic relief at a time when much of the international community is imposing economic sanctions,' the senators wrote to FIFA President Sepp Blatter. FIFA president Sepp Blatter announces Russia as the host nation for the 2018 World Cup . Republican John McCain is one of 13 US senators urging FIFA to think again . The lead signers were Senator Robert Menendez, the top Democrat on the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, and Senator Ron Johnson, the Republican chairman of the foreign relations panel's Europe subcommittee. Republican Senator John McCain, chairman of the Senate Armed Services Committee, also signed the letter, as did Senator Richard Durbin, the number two Democrat in the Senate. England are planning a bid to host Eur 2028 after last holding the tournament at home in 1996 . Meanwhile, England are interested in bidding for Euro 2028 but are very unlikely to bid for the 2026 World Cup, FA chairman Greg Dyke has revealed. FIFA announced last week that the decision on the 2026 tournament will be made in 2017 - when Blatter is still likely to be FIFA president. The FA has decided not to bid for FIFA tournaments while Blatter is still in power following England's failed bid for 2018, but is eyeing a bid for the European Championship in 2028.

Russia won the vote to host the 2018 World Cup . US senators have asked FIFA to reconsider because of Ukraine crisis . England are planning to bid for Euro 2028 after Sepp Blatter steps down .


Five people, including the son of the governor of Sao Paulo, have died after a helicopter crashed into a house in the Brazilian city. According to official sources Thomaz Alckmin, son of Geraldo Alckmin, the city governor, was one of the victims after the aircraft came down in a residential neighborhood, . The crash happened in the Carapicuiba area on the outskirts of Sao Paulo at around 5.20pm local time yesterday. Scroll down for video . The helicopter came down on a house in the Carapicuiba area of Sao Paulo killing five people, one of whom was reportedly Thomaz Alckmin, son of Sao Paulo governor Geraldo Alckmin . No one was thought to have been in the house, the roof of which was clearly devastated by the impact . It is thought the damaged house had been under construction. It is understood three mechanics were killed . A friend of the younger Mr Alckmin, Carlos Isquerdo, was piloting the helicopter. Television reports showed aerial footage of firefighters working on the crash scene, which was strewn with the shattered remnants of the craft. No one was thought to have been in the house, the roof of which had been devastated by the impact. Officers could be seen evacuating residents from the area. It is also understood the damaged house was under construction. Authorities said they were investigating the cause of the crash. According to reports the aircraft was making a test flight after the exchange of a main rotor blade. It is understood three mechanics, as well as the pilot, were among the dead. Firefighters and policemen set up a cordon in the Sao Paulo off street where the helicopter crashed yesterday . The crash happened in the residential area of Carapicuiba. Authorities said they were investigating the cause .

Thomaz Alckmin, son of city governor Geraldo Alckmin, said to have died . He was on board when aircraft crashed in Carapicuiba area of Sao Paulo . House was apparently empty of people and said to have been unfinished . Three mechanics also thought to have died in crash at 5.20pm yesterday .