'A true gentleman': Goodbye to the Wythenshawe cricketing great who played against giants of the game

straight to your inbox Lionel Messi would help Manchester City take the next step and win the Champions League, according to former captain Vincent Kompany. Kompany has claimed the pair are likely to still have a 'rapport' and said he imagines the two men have each other's number so they can still speak on the phone.

hereSaturday will be breezy, but the wind is expected to calm down from Sunday.It is going to start getting much colder after the sun goes down however, with some 'chilly' nights now on the cards.Today (Thursday), conditions are expected to turn wet and cloudy in the north west, although the winds will stay light.During the afternoon, a period of more prolonged rain may creep into the south of the region.Winds will be light, with maximum temperatures of 18 °C.There are expected to be showers or

straight to your inboxBarcelona legend Rivaldo believes Manchester City could be Lionel Messi's best option if he leaves the Nou Camp.Barca's season culminated in an embarrassing defeat by Bayern Munich in the Champions League quarter-final after they lost the La Liga title to Real Madrid and Messi has made it clear he wants to move on.The MEN understands that however much City would want Messi, they will not publicly push for him, but Rivaldo is of the opinion that City would be a good fit for

straight to your inbox Gareth Southgate included Manchester United captain Harry Maguire in his latest England squad after speaking to the centre back about his arrest on the Greek island of Mykonos last week.

Mason Greenwood and Phil Foden to break into England's Euro 2021 squad after rewarding both youngsters with their first senior call-ups. Manchester City midfielder Foden ended the season in superb form, while Greenwood played a crucial role in Manchester United's top four finish and run to the semi-finals of both the FA Cup and Europa League.

straight to your inboxWayne Rooney says he would love to see Thiago Alcantara playing in the Premier League - just not for Manchester United's fierce rivals Liverpool.Derby County midfielder Rooney almost became teammates with Thiago at United but former manager David Moyes passed on signing him in the summer of 2013.Instead the Spanish midfielder secured a move to Bayern Munich that summer and has established himself as one of the most exciting players in European football.The 29-year-old is

straight to your inbox Legendary former Manchester City captain Vincent Kompany has been appointed full time Anderlecht manager, with his playing career coming to an end. Kompany left City at the end of the 2018/19 season following a trophy-laden 11-year spell where he led the Blues from the early days of the Abu Dhabi takeover to domestic dominance and regulars in the Champions League.

Ms Waldron has long, blonde hair and is known to wear oversized clothing."Officers are becoming increasingly concerned about Vanessa and want to make sure she is safe and well," a GMP statement reads.Anyone with information is asked to call poloce in 0161 856 6086.Get breaking news first on the free Manchester Evening News app - download it here for your Apple or Android device. You can also get a round-up of the biggest stories sent direct to your inbox every day with the MEN email newsletter -

straight to your inboxOle Gunnar Solskjaer believes he would not have been able to give Mason Greenwood and Brandon Williams as much playing time this season if Manchester United were in the Champions League.United were relegated to the Europa League after they finished sixth in 2018-19 but have already secured qualification for the Champions League next term after coming third in the Premier League.Greenwood, 18, scored his first career goal in the Europa League against Astana and has four in

Mirror online, Gemma said she would return to the Chester-based soap. The actress from Bury, who hosts the drivetime show on the Manchester-based Hits Radio, said: "I would always return to Hollyoaks.

Gemma Collins went to lengths to avoid being photographed in creased trousers by stripping down to her underwear in the street.

Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's side and wants to build on that first team experience. His last competitive outing came for United's Under-23s against Stoke on March 2nd and Garner is desperate to feature against LASK at Old Trafford tonight.