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Nursing Care • Residential Care • Dementia Care • Long-term Care • Respite Care • Day Care

The Meadows, Alfreton, offers care packages of the highest quality – ideal for residential, nursing and respite care stays.

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“The care and compassion the staff and management showed our mother during her stay was very good. The staff always made us very welcome and nothing was too much trouble… we feel as though we chose the right place as the care and dignity our mother received put our minds at rest. A big thank you to the The Meadows for how they looked after our mother in her last years.” (Review carehome.co.uk).

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Editor’s Message Sooo, a busy old month here at Voice HQ, as you can probably see with how jam packed we are again this month with new content features, a new competition for you all and of course, some wonderful new advertisers. Add into this mix, a little field trip to France for me (oldest exchange student ever!), a new addition to our little family (worst fosterers ever!) and our email system crashing for the best part of a week, it’s been a bit frantic but the glorious sunshine and the warmth helped!

On that note, if you have sent us an email in May and you haven’t had a response, can you please re-send your email to us, we thought we caught most of them but a few may have slipped through the net and we don’t like people to think we don’t respond!

Have you seen how many events we have this month? The sun’s out, so get visiting and supporting all these fabulous events in your local community and remember that the things to do section and the out and about section are free of charge to all non-profit making groups and we offer a community rate for all registered charities to advertise, so we’d love to hear from you.

Check out this months competition on page 19. Win a family ticket to dogs unleashed in a few weeks’ time and if you are a dog loving family, it really is a fantastic day out. It is a quick turnaround though, so if you do want to enter, you need to send us the answer, your email and a contact telephone Don’t forget to number straight away as we need to get the tickets to you quick smart!

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Finally, just another nudge that we are looking for some distributors and also our Sales Rep job is still open, so if you know anyone that is interested in applying, just give us a call.

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Things to do South Normanton Gardeners Pentrich revolution Association Upcoming Events: – the AftermAth Friendly group that meets on the second Monday of the month at the Post Mill Centre, South Normanton at 7.30pm.

For more information call Nigel on 01773 811429 Date 11th June

Speaker Sally Cunningham

Subject Growing unusual vegetables in open ground

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Gardening Through The Year

Strawberry Lunch at Birchwood Methodist Church, Somercotes

Saturday 9th June from 12pm to 2.30pm Various meat and quiche salads and strawberry based desserts available.

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SAturdAy 9 th June from 2Pm At Pentrich villAge hAll Exhibition with timed events of talks, a play, updating of progress of the group, a film, a quiz and a Q&A session. There will be books/ merchandise on sale together with refreshments.

No entry fee and there is free parking on site.

The day will be preceded by two walks around Pentrich, one long and one short.

For further information please contact the Secretary on valerie.mherbert@yahoo.co.uk or check our website at http://www.pentrichrevolution.org.uk

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Things to do L a st Night of t he Prom s Brass band and organ concert with the Blidworth Welfare Band and organist Keith Hearnshaw St

At Andrews Church Swanwick. Saturday 23rd June Refreshments from 7pm, concert starts at 7.30pm

Tickets including refreshments £7.50 at the door or in advance. Contact 01773 605291

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Presented by Alfreton and District Heritage Trust.

Tuesday 26th June 7.30pm

at Palmer Morewood Memorial Social Club, Hall Street, Alfreton, DE55 7BU. Admission Free. For information contact 01773 605291

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On Sunday 1st July the Tramway Village at Crich in conjunction with the Vincent H.R.D.Owners Club, are running the ‘Classic Motorcycle Day’ Last year they had over 300 classic bikes on show and in 2018 they hope to have more. Its free for exhibitors.

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Slimming World Recipe Black Forest Ice Cream Now Summer is here it’s time for fun in the sun and that includes an indulgent ice-cream or two. If you want to stay on plan why not whip (or beat) up these fabulous deserts for a delicious treat.

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1. Spoon the yogurt into a mixing bowl and stir in sweetener to taste.

Transfer the mixture to a large freezerproof container and place in the coldest part of your freezer. Allow to freeze for 1½ hours until the mixture is slushy. Beat well to break up the ice crystals.

2. Meanwhile chop the cherries into small pieces, mix in the Kirsch, then cover and chill until required.

3. Place the fromage frais in a bowl and add the vanilla essence and cherries and Kirsch, then fold into the ice-cream mixture. Return to the freezer. Beat the mixture two or three more times at 30-40 minute intervals - this helps make a smoother, less icy ice cream.

Then cover, seal and freeze until solid.

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Serves: 4 Prep time: 15 minutes plus freezing and standing time Syns per serving: 2

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For Sale

General Remarks Tenure and Possession The property is sold Freehold with vacant possession.

Services There is mains water, drainage and electricity connected. Gas fired central heating. To the property.

No services are connected to the land.

Fixtures and Fittings Only those fixtures and fittings referred to in the sale particulars are included in the purchase price.

111 Kingsley crescent, stonebroom, alfreton

£169,950

Local Authority North East Derbyshire District Council, North East Derbyshire District Council, 2013 Mill Lane, Wingerworth, Chesterfield, Derbyshire, S42 6NG. T: 01246 231111 Council Tax Band The property is in council tax band A.

3 bed semi with approx. 4.8 acres of land for sale

Rights of Way, Wayleaves and Easements The property and land is sold subject to and with the benefit of all rights of way, wayleaves and easements whether or not they are defined in these particulars.

Viewing Strictly by appointment through the Ashbourne Office of the sole agents on 01335 342201, or e-mail: ashbourne@bagshaws.com.

• LAND OFF DOG LANE EXTENDING TO 4.82 ACRES

Directions for the Property From Alfreton - Proceed out of Alfreton northwards on the A61. Enter the village of Shirland and then take the right hand fork onto Town End. Proceed to end of the lane and take the right hand turn onto Birkinstyle Lane. On entering Stonebroom take the right hand turn onto Birkinstyle Avenue. Then turn left onto Queensway and proceed to the end turning right onto Cleveland road and immediate left onto Kingsley Crescent follow the road round and the property can be found on the right hand side clearly identified by the Bagshaws ‘For Sale’ board.

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• Generous garden and ample off road parking

Agents Note: Messrs. Bagshaws have made every reasonable effort on behalf of their client to ensure these details offer an accurate and fair description of the property but give notice that: All measurements, distances and areas referred to are approximate and based on information available at the time of printing Fixtures, fittings and any appliances referred to in these details have not been tested or checked and any reference to rights of way, easements, wayleaves, tenure or any other covenants/conditions should be verified by the buyer’s legal representative prior to exchanging contracts.

Photographs, plans and maps are indicative only and it should not be assumed that anything shown in these is included in the sale These details are for guidance only and do not constitute part of the contract for sale. Bagshaws and their employees are not authorised to give any warranties or representatives (written or oral) in relation to the sale. Buyers are advised to seek clarification on any points of particular interest, prior to pursuing their interest in this property.

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Out & About

A daily guide to some of the local clubs and groups in your area

Monday

Tuesday (cont...)

south normanton striders (intermediate jogging group) - meet at 6.30pm at Frederick Gent School.

Call Rob on 07962308933 (www.activederbyshire.co.uk/jog/) dog obedience classes Vacancies for this continuous class at Pentrich Village Hall, 7pm until 9pm. Call Margaret for more info on 07917 854486 soroptimist International amber Valley The Women’s International Service Organisation - a global voice for women. Meets every 2nd Monday, 7-30 pm at Firs House, Firs Gardens, High St. Alfreton. Contact 01773 745082 or 748606 south normanton gardeners association Friendly group that meets on the 2nd Monday of the month at the Post Mill Centre, SN at 7:30pm. Call Nigel on 01773 811429 for more info. e.m.J.J.a Jiu Jitsu & kobudo cub Monday at Alfreton Community Hall, Mansfield Road, Alfreton.

7.30pm -9.00pm. £5.00 per lesson. First lesson free. Contact Sensei D Kershaw on 07840 327134 or email darrenker@sky.com stonebroom methodist male Voice choir The Choir sings Christian music and practice is held at Stonebroom Methodist Church at 7:30pm, typically twice a month. Please contact 01773 834965 for more information. music and rhyme time (0-18 months) Held at Pinxton Nursery School, Kirkstead Road, Pinxton NG16 6NA £1.50 newton & district – oap club 7 - 9pm in Newton Community Centre for an evening of musical entertainment for further details. Contact Mel Mee on 01773 873414 or mmee1@btinternet.com the Base youth club School years 6 to 8. 5-7pm at The Base, South Normanton.

Contact 01773 510882. www.snapyouth.org snap detached youth work School years 6-11. 5-7pm at South Street Recreational Ground.

Contact 01773 510882. www.snapyouth.org

mini roarer’s toddler group 9:45 – 11:15 Term Time only. Ages 3 and under. Cost: £1.50 per child (extra children 50p per child). The adult will receive a hot drink on arrival and a small snack for the child. Please ensure you bring a drink along for you child (children). J28 Church. The Common, South Normanton. DE55 2EP. Contact 01773 810410 for more info. the Base girls night School years 7 to 11. 5-7pm at The Base South Normanton.

Contact 01773 510882. www.snapyouth.org snap detached youth work School years 6-11. 5-7pm at South Street Recreational Ground.

Contact 01773 510882. www.snapyouth.org

Tuesday

forest gump Joggers (beginners jogging group) - meet at Frederick Gent School at 6.15pm. Contact Heather on 07983 51273. (www.activederbyshire.co.uk/jog/) West Ashfield Rotary Club Meet at The Derbyshire Hotel, Carter Lane East, S.Normanton.DE55 2EH at 6:45 for 7pm start. Call Mike on 01773 609942 for more info.

NRAS Chesterfield (National Rheumatoid Arthritis Society) On the 1st Tuesday of each month at 6.30pm until 8pm at The Community Room (found at the back of the store), Tesco Extra, Clay Cross, Chesterfield. S45 9LU. 01628 823524 Zion methodist, market street Coffee Club, 2nd & 4th Tuesday of the month, 10 – 11.30am Contact: Freda Ludlam 01773 811875 messy kidz St Helens Church, Church Street East, Pinxton, 4-6pm, £2 (snacks and drinks included) Email: messykidzpinxton@gmail.com or contact Zynell Callaghan 07866 029978 for more information alfreton model railway’s society club open from 7pm for our club nights. The model railway is open for running most weekends and school holidays 11am to 5pm.

Contact secretary.arms@btinternet.com, Fb: pg/alfretonmrs/ about/, Butterley Station, Ripley, Derbyshire, DE5 3QZ, T: 07838 002459. new sensory play (0-18 months) Held at Pinxton Nursery School, Kirkstead Road, Pinxton NG16 6NA, £1.50

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Wednesday

Baby group Held at Pinxton Nursery School, Kirkstead Road, Pinxton. NG16 6NA. 1 – 3pm, All under 1’s welcome. Call 01773 863105 for more info. oakwood royal British legion Meet at the Oakwood Community Centre, 8:30- 10:30pm. All welcome for socials & branch meetings. Call 01332 679282. alfreton town Juniors u14’s 7-8pm at Somerlea Park astro pitch, call Ben on 07972 927236. aVrufc senior section Training during close season takes place at Amber Valley RUFC, Lower Somercotes (opposite Pye Bridge Ind Est.) starts at 7pm - 8.30. Contact Stuart Artliff 07966 867946 or Gareth Pilkington 07772 366157. south normanton wI We’re a friendly group with a wide variety of ages. We meet every 3 rd Wednesday at the Post Mill Centre, 7:30pm. For more info call 07580 635589.

Breathe easy group A friendly group for people who suffer from lung related illnesses including asthma and COPD and supporters of sufferers. Meeting on the 3rd Wednesday of each month, 1:30pm-3:30pm at the Post Mill Centre, South Normanton. Contact Ros on 01773 831990 for more information. south normanton dramatic society We meet at the Post Mill Centre in South Normanton, 7:30pm until 10pm. Contact Ian at sthnormds@gmail.com or FB www.facebook.com/SNorDS for more information. e.m.J.J.a Jiu Jitsu & kobudo cub Wednesday at Alfreton Leisure Centre, Church Street, Alfreton.

7.00pm – 8.00pm. £5.00 per lesson. First lesson free. Contact Sensei D Kershaw on 07840 327134 or email darrenker@sky.com J28, the common Wednesday Club 6.30 – 7.30 pm School Years 1-5, term time only Contact: 01773 810410 / j28church@btconnect.com / www.thejunction28church.com salvation army, market street Wednesday Night Fellowship @ 7pm Contact Ruth Sheppard 07855 455093 / Joan Mellors 01773 783386 messy play (15 months – 3 years), Pinxton Parish Hall, 9:15am – 10:30am, £2.00 newton methodist church – afternoon teas 2nd Wednesday of the month 2 - 4pm. newton methodist church – lunch & matinee Last Wednesday of the month, 12.30 pm, £6.50 2 course lunch and film includes tea & coffee. Contact Ros Davey on 01773873241 or Barbara Mee on 01773 873414 or mmee1@btinternet.com the Base lads night School years 7 to 11. 5.30 - 7.30pm at The Base South Normanton.

Contact 01773 510882. www.snapyouth.org

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Wednesday (cont...)

selston wednesday club Parish Hall, Selston 10.15 - 12.15. We are an Activity Group for the active over 50s. We do Table Tennis, Kurling, Dancing, Keep Fit, Carpet Bowls, Croquet. If interested please contact our club secretary, Margaret 01773 812017

Thursday

Breastfeeding group The Genesis Centre – Soft Play, King St, Alfreton, DE55 7DQ, 12:30 – 2:30pm. Make new friends, share tips and discuss any issues you may have. Contact - 01629 533735. alfreton society of painters Going for over 70 years. New members welcome. 7-9pm at the Genesis Centre, King Street, Alfreton. Call Carol for more info on 01773 603707. alfreton & district u3a Meet every second Thursday of each month at Christ the King Church Hall, Nottingham Road, Alfreton at 2pm. Contact Gill on 01773 608863, email gilldawe.egd@gmail.com alfreton male Voice choir rehearsals 6:45pm at Palmer Morewood Social Club, Hall Street. New members welcome- no audition, just a love of singing. 01773 833391 ripley poetry reading group Meet at Ripley Library, Grosvenor road,2nd and 4th Thursdays of each month, 2pm to 4pm.

Contact Janet Dawson, 01773 513247, for further details. salvation army, market street Drop-in Centre / Café 9.30 – 12.30 Contact Ruth Sheppard 07855 455093 / Joan Mellors 01773 783386 Zion methodist, market street Youth Club for ages 5-11 @6.30pm Contact: Freda Ludlam 01773 811875 J28, the common Platinum Seniors, 1st Thursday of the month. Contact: 01773 810410 / j28church@btconnect.com / www.thejunction28church.com newton toddler group 1pm until 3pm (term time only) in Newton Community Centre.

Contact Kathryn on 01773 872031 for more information. alfreton cyclists touring club Beginners cycling . Meet 7.00 pm , Gloves Lane , Blackwell , from May to the end of August. Cycle rides to suit everybody ,split into groups and distance according to ability and fitness.

Mainly cycle trails Ring 0771 9933 824 for more information. carry-together sling library The Genesis Centre – Soft Play, King St, Alfreton, DE55 7DQ, 1pm – 2:30pm (every other week). www.facebook.com/ CarryTogetherSlingLibrary Newton Methodist Church Coffee & Chat Every Thursday 10 - 11.30 am the Base pinxton School Years 6 - 11. 6 - 7.30pm at Pinxton Youth Centre. Contact 01773 510882. www.snapyouth.org

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salvation army, market street Drop-in Centre / Café 9.30 – 12.30 Contact Ruth Sheppard 07855 455093 / Joan Mellors 01773 783386 st michaels & all angels parish church, church street, south normanton Coffee morning last Saturday of the month from 10:00am to 12noon. There are cakes and goods for sale to raise money for the building fund. Everyone welcome!

Contact: Rev Stephen Potter: 01773 811273 email: stephen.potter55@gmail.com Newton Methodist Church – Breakfast & Coffee Morning First Saturday in the month, full English breakfasts, bacon sandwiches etc cake stall. Contact Barbara Mee on 01773 873414 or mmee1@btinternet.com nimble fingers 2017 – We are a craft group and all crafters are welcome. We meet every 4th Saturday in Jacksdale Community Centre, 10:00 - 13:00. £2 per person, includes tea, coffee and cakes. contact Sue 01773 606884 or 07860523632

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amber Valley Junior rugby Coaching for kids from 4yrs to 16yrs at Lower Somercotes (opposite Pye Bridge Ind Est). Sundays 10am. Contact Stuart 07966 867946 or Gareth 07595 520537. table top sales At the Riddings Park Community Centre, West St, Riddings, DE55 4EW. First Sunday of the month, 10am to 12pm.

Entrance 20p. Sellers from 9am - £5 per table. To book ring Pat on 01773 541794 Zion methodist, market street Morning Worship @ 10.45am Contact: Freda Ludlam 01773 811875 J28, the common Morning Service @ 10.30am with ‘Energise’ children’s club Evening Service @ 5pm Contact: 01773 810410 / j28church@btconnect.com / www. thejunction28church.com salvation army, market street Sunday Worship @ 10.30am followed by refreshments in the Drop-in Centre / Café Contact: Ruth Sheppard 07855 455093 / Joan Mellors 01773 783386 community church, Birchwood room, postmill centre, off Market Street. 10.45am All Welcome. Children’s activities during the meeting. Mark Oldershaw 07971547555 snccpastor@gmail.com st michaels & all angels parish church, church street, south normanton We warmly welcome you to our services. 9:15am Holy Communion 1st Sunday of the month. 10:30am Cafe Church in the Church Hall each week. 4:30pm Evening Prayer or Holy Communion.

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The walk starts in the National Trust car park (which hosts a terrific coffee and cake van), however, if you are not a member and don’t want to pay there is plenty of free parking nearby, just get there early!

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Start: Curbar Gap Car Park, Clodhall La. Hope Valley S32 3YR 1. Standing in the car park facing the road, follow a footpath out of the far right-hand corner of the car park, signposted for ‘Baslow Edge’. Cross straight over the road and continue along a farm track going uphill running parallel with the road. Pass by a large metal gate on your left and continue with a stone wall on your left. After a very short distance pass through a wooden gate.

2. Continue along a footpath with open views on your right and a stone wall on your left. After a short distance the path splits in two. Keep to the left staying close to the stone wall on your left. When the wall ends continue straight ahead for some distance and pass by a large rock (Eagle Rock) on your left.

3. Continue straight ahead for some distance until reaching a small marker post with blue arrows on your left. You will have open views directly in front of you and at this point follow the path to the right, going downhill. After some distance pass through a wooden gate and then continue along a lane going downhill with a stone wall on both sides.

4. Continue along the lane for quite some distance to pass by ‘Ladywell Farm’ on your right. Immediately after the farm follow the lane sharp around to the right and then after a short distance follow the lane around to the left. Continue downhill along the lane until it turns into a road and you begin to pass houses on both sides.

5. Continue until reaching a road junction and pass a red letter-box on your right. Continue ahead along the road passing the ‘Village Store’ on your right, then passing a school on your left, eventually reaching a mini island on a main road. Turn right along the main road and pass a church on your left.

Immediately after the church turn left and cross over a river bridge.

6. After crossing the bridge, turn right along a road keeping the river on your right. Continue along the road for some distance, passing all of the houses on your left and then continue into a no limits speed restriction zone. The road narrows and then begins to bend to the left. As the road bends to the left turn right to pass through a gate into a field along a signposted footpath.

7. Pass by a marker post in the middle of the field and through a gap in a stone wall. Continue ahead to pass close by a telegraph pole and then continue with a stone wall on your right. A little further on pass through a wooden gate and continue with the stone wall on your right.

8. Continue ahead until passing through a gap and then continue with the stone wall on your right. When the stone wall ends continue with a river on your right. After some distance pass through a gap and then immediately through a wooden gate to continue with the river on your right.

9. Further on pass through another gap into a field and continue with the river on your right. At the far side of the field pass through a wooden gate, cross a river bridge and then continue along a footpath with the river on your right and houses on your left. Continue straight ahead, pass underneath a road bridge and then continue until reaching a road.

10. Cross the road and take the path to turn right and cross over a river bridge. After a short distance ignore the sharp turning left for ‘Dukes Drive’ and take the road on the left, going uphill called ‘Curbar Lane’. Continue for some distance going steep uphill and cross a crossroads with a red telephone box on your right to continue straight ahead going uphill.

11. Continue for some distance until you have passed by all the houses. Eventually the road begins to bend to the left at this point continue straight ahead through a gap in a wall into a field along a signposted footpath.

Continue steep uphill with a stone wall on your right.

At the far side of the field, pass through a gap and then through a wooden gate to continue uphill.

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in the extra charge. After all some people are just big eaters. No, the charge would apply to all those whose ‘eyes are bigger than their bellies’ and who end up leaving a half eaten congealed pile of messy food on their plate.

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3 – strictly regulate the quantity of food allowed to be added to dinner plates where a hot carvery is the main option. Customers would be permitted to take only reasonable portions of vegetables. If they then have a ‘clean’ plate, but only then, will they be permitted to go back for more.

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2 – introduce an additional levy – that just sounds a bit better than ‘tax’ – for all those who, after an overnight stay in a hotel or B&B, regard the buffet breakfast as an opportunity to make a pig of themselves. That in itself would not result

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Cooper’s Corner Follow Barry on Twitter @bazdjcooper Football writer at Trinity Mirror

Before the domestic season has ended our thoughts have already turned to the biggest international tournament with the announcement of the World Cup squad. You certainly can’t accuse Gareth Southgate of hiding behind safe choices but are there reasons for optimism? Here’s what our Barry thinks…

There’s been plenty of speculation surrounding Gareth Southgate’s squad for the World Cup in Russia. One of the main schools of thought has been that it’s too inexperienced and it’s one lacking in big tournament experience.

Interesting, but in truth, England have gone to major tournaments previously with the likes of Paul Scholes, David Beckham, Steven Gerrard and Frank Lampard. Plenty of experience having played for the likes of Manchester United, Liverpool and Chelsea – both in the Premier League and in Europe. It didn’t seem to get the nation too far, certainly not further than a quarter-final in recent years.

In fact, the best the Three Lions have achieved in the last 20-odd years came on home soil during Euro 96 when Southgate famously missed a penalty in the semi-final against Germany at Wembley.

Yes, that one where Stuart Pearce didn’t…

Southgate himself was just 24 when he missed that spot-kick and the average age of this squad is a nudge over 26. What Southgate’s squad has is energy, it has drive and it has players who you sense will thrive playing under his management, with the freedom and shackles firmly off. He’s a coach that will take the pressure off, he’s a cool, calm and collective character which you feel will suit this group well.

Too often England have gone to a major

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tournament with heaps of pressure on them, both from within and from outside, and given the way the former defender conducts himself, he’s unlikely to keep the players cooped up in their hotel for 23 hours a day. It feels like this is a group that enjoy and relish pulling on the Three Lions.

England probably won’t win the World Cup this summer, they might not even make the latter stages, but what we have is a group of young, hungry players that are only going to get better.

Southgate is also right to leave behind Joe Hart, who in truth, has had a difficult time since being allowed to leave Manchester City by Pep Guardiola. He may have played all but one qualifying game and can probably count himself a tad unlucky to not be on the plane, though the three picked have had better seasons than him.

Jordan Pickford remains a raw talent, though not as raw as the spell he had on loan at Alfreton Town a few years ago – he has to be the future, even if he remains rough around the edges.

Southgate for many is a pragmatic man, a pragmatic coach and one that will probably err on the side of caution first and foremost, but with the likes of Raheem Sterling, Dele Alli, Harry Kane, Marcus Rashford and Jamie Vardy, they boast players that can cause problems.

Maybe we should try and enjoy the World Cup and back our boys and you just never know…

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