A Romanian television presenter has been forced to pay compensation to her plastic surgeon after making a joke on-air that he was a tax dodger. Simona Trasca, 34, known as 'Romania's Pamela Anderson', said in an interview on national television that her latest boob job was so cheap her surgeon could not have paid tax on it. Plastic surgeon Marek Valcu claimed Ms Trasca's comments were defamatory and sued the model and presenter. Bad boob-joke: Simona Trasca, 34, said in an interview that her latest boob job was so cheap her surgeon could not have paid tax on it, so her plastic surgeon sued her . Plastic fantastic: Ms Trasca, 34, inadvertently called her surgeon a tax dodger when she joked her latest operation only cost her £363 . Ms Trasca had made the remark as part of a joke about her latest boob job saying: 'I got such a small bill for such a big job, in fact it was only 2000 lei (£363).' She had then admitted that the course she had actually paid the equivalent of £3,000, which was probably a fairer reflection of the value of her new assets. A local court ruled in favour of Dr Valcu, accepted that the comments could be regarded as defamatory and ordered her to pay compensation. As well as paying Dr Valcu £1,500, Ms Trasca he will also have to take adverts in the main Romanian newspapers pointing out that her statement was not correct. Did not see the funny side: Dr Marek Valcu claimed Ms Trasca's comments were defamatory and sued her . Expensive joke: Ms Trasca, a model and TV presenter known as 'Romania's Pamela Anderson' was ordered to pay Dr Valcu £1,500 in compensation and take out ads in national newspapers apologising for the joke . It is not the first time Dr Valcu is involved in a scandal with one of his patients over their breast enlargements. In May last year, TV host Oana Zavoranu tried to blackmail him by saying that she can start a media defamation campaign against him because she was unhappy with her seventh boob-job. She had threatened to tell media that the doctor did illegal plastic surgery work funded by taxpayer money. However, her plan backfired when he called the police and she was caught while taking £7,000 in marked money from him. Fail: Another TV presenter, Oana Zavoranu tried to blackmail Dr Valcu because she was unhappy with her seventh boobjob, but was instead caught stealing £7,000 from him .

Summary: Simona Trasca, 34, made a joke about cheap boob job on Romanian TV . The joke implied that her plastic surgeon must be avoiding tax . Surgeon Dr Marek Valcu successfully sued Ms Trasca for £1,500 .


American Apparel, the controversial retailer known for its sexually suggestive advertising strategy, is looking to alter its risqué image by debuting a 'pro-women' ad campaign featuring its female staffers. The first print ad, which shows images of various female American Apparel employees, who are identified by their first names and their start date at the company in small print below their pictures, has the words 'Hello Ladies' emblazoned across the page and appeared in the latest issue of Vice. 'Women have always been in charge at American Apparel,' the ad reads. ‘In fact, women make up 55per cent of our global workforce (sorry, guys) and an even higher percentage of our leadership and executive roles. This structure is incredibly (and unfortunately) rare in the corporate world.' Major rebranding: Controversial retailer American Apparel debuted a new 'pro-women' ad campaign featuring this image of three female employees from the company . New message: The brand also shared images from the campaign on its Instagram account for International Women's Day . The images featured in the ad were also posted on the company's Instagram account last month in celebration of International Women's Day with more than 16,000 people liking the photo collage. American Apparel confirmed to WWD that the ad only has thus far only appeared in Vice, and the outlet noted that it was an interesting choice for the company to make because the magazine 'isn’t exactly known as female friendly'. 'We have had a great relationship with Vice for years and plan on continuing to work closely with them on future campaigns and partnerships,' American Apparel's senior vice president of marketing Cynthia Erland told WWD . Smiling faces: According to the ad, 55per cent of American Apparel's staffers are women . Work appropriate: These female employees were photographed wearing modest button-down shirts, which is a far cry from the brand's more sexually explicit ads . But WWD went on to add that it was 'likely not a coincidence' that the ad ran in first issue helmed by Vice's new female editor-in-chief Ellis Jones. Before the Los Angeles-based company's founder and former CEO Dov Charney was ousted in December following a string of sexual harassment lawsuits, the retailer had a history of using boundary-pushing, sexually provocative ads featuring fresh-faced girls to sell its clothing. Now that Dov has since been replaced by Paula Schneider, the images have been significantly toned down as the brand rethinks its previous marketing strategy. New attitude: The company, which has a history of using sexually proactive ads like this one, is rethinking its marketing strategy under the helm of the American Apparel's new CEO Paula Schneider . American Apparel has also started airbrushing out pubic hair and nipples from lingerie models in attempt to make the brand 'less pornographic'. But controversy continues to follow the company. The brand came under fire again after a leaked email written on March 18 by casting agent Phira Luon said the company would be hiring real models not 'Instagram Hoes' or 'THOTS', which is an acronym meaning 'That ho over there'. Both American

Summary: The print ad ran in the most recent issue of Vice magazine . The controversial company is looking to rebrand after founder and former CEO Dov Charney was ousted in December following a string of sexual harassment lawsuits .


A mother managed to raise £2,000 in just 24 hours to pay a special helmet for her son, who was born with flat-head syndrome. Kate Roberts, 24, noticed her son Miles had a slightly different shaped head when he was born, and at three months, he was diagnosed with brachycephaly, also known as 'flat head syndrome'. This when the back of the head becomes flattened, causing the head to widen and the front of the skull to bulge out. Doctors believe it is caused by babies sleeping on their back, and as it is not medically dangerous, the NHS does not pay for treatment. Instead, parents are advised to move their children on to their stomachs during the day. Scroll down for video . Kate Thomas raise £2,000 in just one day to pay for a special helmet for her son Miles, who was born with flat head syndrome . Flat head syndrome is where the back of the head becomes flattened, causing the head to widen and the front of the skull to bulge out. It is thought to be caused by babies sleeping on their back . But after doing some research Mrs Thomas was shocked to discover the condition can lead to facial disfigurement and even blindness. The mother-of-two visited a private clinic and was told Miles, now eight months, needed cranium orthosis treatment, known as 'helmet treatment', that costs around £2000. She set up a GoFundMe account and wrote a Facebook status describing Miles' situation and in just 24 hours she had raised the money that she needed. The call centre advisor, of Sunderland, said: 'We noticed his head was a slightly different shape when he was born. 'I had twins and his head looked a lot different to his sister Aoife's. 'When he was three months it became a lot more visible and we took him to the doctors. 'They had a feel of his head and felt mine and my husband's and realised it was not hereditary.' Miles was referred to Sunderland Hospital in January 2015, where doctors carried out X-rays to rule out craniosynostosis, a more serious head condition that can cause headaches, learning difficulties and eye problems. They found he did not have this condition and diagnosed flat head syndrome. As it is a cosmetic, rather than medical problem, the NHS said it would not pay for treatment. Doctors say if parents move their babies onto their tummies during the day, as well as changing them from different chairs, so there isn't constant pressure on the back of the head, the condition should improve within eight weeks. Babies sometimes develop a flattened head when they're a few months old, usually from sleeping on their back. It's known as 'flat head syndrome' or 'moulding'. Sometimes the head can be flattened on one side (known as plagiocephaly) or the back of the head becomes flattened, causing the head to widen and the skull to bulge out (known as bracycephaly). The head can be flattened in the womb, and the condition is more common in babies born

Summary: At three months old Miles Roberts was diagnosed with flat head syndrome . As it is considered a cosmetic problem, the NHS does not fund treatment . But a private clinic said it could cause blindness and facial disfigurements . Mrs Thomas raised £2,000 in a day for helmet therapy to treat the condition .


Benik Afobe insists he feels 'unstoppable' as he bids to beat Harry Kane to become the country's top scorer this season. The striker has scored 31 times for MK Dons and Wolves - just one ahead of Tottenham hotshot Kane. Afobe bagged 19 goals on loan at MK Dons before January - including two in their 4-0 League Cup win over Manchester United - and has added 12 more since joining Wolves from Arsenal on a permanent deal. Benik Afobe says he feels 'unstoppable' at the moment as he aims to become the country's top scorer . The Molineux hitman is expected to make his 50th appearance of the season at Wigan on Saturday and after his breakthrough campaign Afobe's confidence is sky high. 'I had self belief but when you play week in, week out you're going to get more confidence - it's a different type of confidence - it's one to know you're unstoppable,' he told Press Association Sport. 'At the moment we do analysis on the other team, the defenders, the keeper, and you hear this player was playing in the Premier League and has experience but I don't care at all, not one bit. 'It doesn't matter what league I'm playing in I'm going to score. 'It's the mentality you've got to change to be a top goalscorer and I've realised that. The former Arsenal man since been in top form since joining Wolves on a permanent transfer . 'All the top goalscorers who score week in, week out like (Lionel) Messi and (Sergio) Aguero, they believe they are going to score before they've had a chance and that's the only difference between a top goalscorer and an average striker.' Wolves have two games left in the Sky Bet Championship and are three points outside the play-offs after Afobe's goal rescued a 1-1 draw with Ipswich on Saturday. Kane has five matches left in the Barclays Premier League with Spurs but Afobe is focused on scoring himself and is not jealous of Kane's success after he dropped out of the top flight for regular football. Harry Kane has been in red hot form this season and scored the third away to Newcastle on Sunday . 'He has five games and I have two,' said the confident but grounded 22-year-old. 'I have played with a lot of these players Harry, Ross Barkley and Jack Wilshere who's my friend, but everyone has their own destiny. 'I have never looked at one player and thought 'that could have been me'. I think that's another reason why I'm doing well. 'I never compare myself to any player. The way people don't succeed in life is that they worry about other people too much. 'I wanted 30 goals. I got to 30 and now I want to keep scoring, I want to get to 35. People have asked 'what's my favourite goal?' I always say 'the next one'.' Afobe scored a double against Manchester United in the Capital One Cup while on loan at MK Dons .

Summary: Benik Afobe is aiming to become the country's leading goal scorer . The Wolves striker says he feels 'unstoppable' at the moment . Afobe has scored 31 times this season, one more than Harry Kane .


As America's elite crime investigators they are more used to tackling crime. But now FBI agents have been told they have to new enemy to battle -- calories. Expanding waistlines and lack of mobility for many agents has led to the introduction of a compulsory fitness tests. Those who fail will have the marks noted on their annual performance review and could lead to being moved from assignments that involve physical activity. Compulsory fitness tests have been introduced for all FBI agents following fears over expanding waistlines . FBI chief James Coney has introduced the tests amid fears his 135,000 agents are slipping behind when it comes to personal fitness. He said the force depends on its agents ability to 'run, fight and shoot'. Coney also said he wants the people to take one look at an agent think 'there goes a special agent of the FBI' rather than a derogatory remark about being overweight. Police in America are often parodied for their love of doughnuts and few forces have any weight restrictions. New recruits to the FBI have to take a physical test but for the last 16 years have not had to undergo any other fitness exam. As part of the annual test agents aged under 30 will have to run a mile in twelve and half minutes and sprint 300 metres in 59 seconds. They will also have to perform 24 push ups without stopping and 35 sit ups in a minute. Some agents have complained about the five minute break between the exercises as they struggle to catch their breath. FBI chief James Coney said the force depends on its agents' ability to 'run, fight and shoot' Older agents are given slightly longer times to perform the tests. A man in his 50s is allowed 15.14m for the mile run and 83 seconds for the sprint. The Federal Bureau of Investigation's 12,000 female agents must also take the test. According to the New York Times, who obtained an internal memo from Coney about the fitness tests, few agents have rushed to meet the October deadline to complete the physical. In the Washington DC office only 75 out of the 800 agents have taken the test. The introduction of the tests comes as America is grappling with an obesity problem with a third of adults deemed obese or overweight. Figures from the Centre for Disease Control and Prevention show that almost 80million adults are obese and the cause of death of more than 120,000 people a year. First Lady Michelle Obama has been at the forefront of tackling child obesity with a nationwide 'Let's Move' campaign urging children to get more exercise. The cost to the health care system treating people with illness caused by overeating such as strokes and heart attacks has been put at $98billion a year. The concern about the fitness of FBI agents began after the 9/11 terror attacks when the agency switched its main mission from catching criminals to fighting terrorism. Rather than taking part in arrests, often involving chasing criminals, they would spend

Summary: Compulsory fitness tests introduced thanks to expanding waistlines . Those who fail could move from assignments involving physical activity . FBI chief James Coney: Force depends on agents to 'run, fight and shoot'


Bayern Munich were in high spirits after they restored their lead at the top of the Bundesliga back to 10 points. Pep Guardiola put his players through their paces as they carried out Rondo passing drills in training. Xabi Alonso was left stretching for a pass with his team-mates watching on and ending up falling over, as the ball approached him at pace. VIDEO: Watch Xabi Alonso fall over during 'Rondo' training drill . Xabi Alonso fails to control a pass during the Rondo drill and loses his balance . The Bayern Munich midfielder takes a tumble and the ball flies off in the opposite direction . The former Liverpool midfielder has his hands on his heads on the ground after the incident . Alonso is flat on his back as his team-mates watch on and see the funny side to his fall . The one touch football routine has become a fundamental part of life under Guardiola and the players have clearly warmed to his methods. Robert Lewandowski returned to haunt at the Signal Iduna Park on Saturday as Bayern beat Borussia Dortmund. Bayern suffered a shock 2-0 home defeat by Borussia Monchengladbach before the international break but responded to get their title charge back on track against their former championship rivals.

Summary: Xabi Alonso has been in fine form for Bayern Munich . Robert Lewandowski ensured Bayern beat Dortmund on Saturday . Pep Guardiola's side are top of the Bundesliga by 10 points .


This is the amazing scene as a freelance photographer risks his life to capture an image of a hungry lion from just a few feet away. Fearless Atif Saeed, 38, from Lahore, Pakistan was in the city's safari park when he spotted the male lion in the distance. Mr Saeed got out of his car and crept up towards the hunter armed only with a camera and fired off a few frames. Atif Saeed crept to within 10 feet of the hungry lion before leaving the safety of his car to lie on the ground . Armed only with a camera, Mr Saeed, managed to capture a couple of frames before retreating to safety . Unfortunately, the clicking sound of the camera's shutter alerted the lion to Mr Saeed's presence, who was forced to retreat quite rapidly from just 10 feet away from the lion. He said: 'I was sitting in front of him just near my car and the door of my car was open. I was sat on ground few feet away, so he was treating me like his prey. 'I was thinking - I must show the character and status of lion and this was the only way I could think of to achieve this. 'The story finished in few seconds as the lion aggressively jumped towards me and I just about scrambled into my car. ' was laughing at that time, but now when I think back about the incident I don’t think I would be able to do it again. It was a pretty close encounter.'

Summary: Photographer Atif Saeed crept to within ten feet of the hungry male lion . Fearless Mr Saeed left the safety of his car to sit on the ground for the shot . As soon as the camera captured the image, Mr Saeed had to flee for his life . The lion charged at the intrepid photographer as he closed the car's door .


A West Australian woman has been been granted bail after spending almost three weeks behind bars for allegedly squirting her breast milk at a police officer during an altercation. Erica Leeder, 26, was charged with assaulting a police officer an altercation at Rockingham Police Station, about 50 kilometres south of Perth. West Australian police confirmed to Daily Mail Australia the mother of three was arrested on March 25 when she was taken to the station on an outstanding warrant, reportedly during a strip search. Erica Leeder, 26, was charged after she squirted breast milk at a female police officer during a strip search . Mother of three Erica Leeder allegedly squirted breast milk at a police officer. She has two previous charges and could face a prison sentence . A woman has been charged with assaulting a police officer after she allegedly squirted her with her breast milk (file image) 'It was while at the Rockingham Police Station that an incident occurred where the woman was further charged with Assault Public Officer,' police said in a statement. Perth Now reported that the incident in question occurred during a body search, when the woman was naked from the waist down. The 26-year-old was rearranging her clothes when she reportedly took hold of her breast and squirted the female officer. The mother of three young boys will reappear in court in May and has been ordered to seek a mental health assessment. Leeder faces up to 18 months in jail as she already received a suspended sentence in 2012 for a similar assault charge. She was also charged on February 17 this year with assaulting public health worker Edward John Hall in a hospital. The 26-year-old (not pictured) is said to have covered the female officer's face, arms and uniform in milk during a strip search . The officer was hit with milk on her face, arms and uniform. On March 26 the Calista woman appeared at Fremantle Magistrates Court on the arrest warrant and assaulting a police officer charges. She was refused bail and remanded in custody. The woman will appear in court again next week. West Australian police could not comment further due to ongoing court proceedings.

Summary: Mother of three Erica Leeder allegedly squirted breast milk at a police officer . The 26-year-old was picked up on an outstanding arrest warrant on April 7 . Was charged with assaulting a police officer and fronted court on Tuesday . Perth woman spent a week in jail before she was released on bail .


A couple pocketed £66,000 in a benefits scam by pretending to be landlord and tenant - despite having three children together. Sikander Rafiq, 34, and Samara Jabreen, 32, lied to Birmingham City Council about their relationship in a scam spanning an eight year period. The couple, from Ward End, Birmingham, claimed £66,268 housing benefit, council tax benefit and income support. Sikander Rafiq, 34, and Samara Jabreen, 32, lied to Birmingham City Council about their relationship in a scam spanning an eight year period. The couple, from Ward End, pocketed £66,268 housing benefit, council tax benefit and income support . Birmingham Crown Court heard Jabreen first lodged a genuine claim for income support in 2002. But three years later, when Rafiq bought them a house, Jabreen claimed to be a private tenant and asked that her benefit payments be made to her landlord, Rafiq. Blondelle Thompson, prosecuting, said Jabreen also signed declarations saying neither she nor her children were related to Rafiq. She even claimed single occupancy discount on her council tax payments, the court was told. Jabreen pleaded guilty to two counts of failing to notify a change of circumstances and a charge of making a false representation. Rafiq admitted a charge of furnishing false information regarding the tenancy agreement provided to the city council. But after hearing of her ill-health and that she was the sole carer for their children, Jabreen was spared prison. She was sentenced to 22 weeks, suspended for 18 months, placed under supervision for 18 months and ordered to attend the Anawim probation project for 30 days. Rafiq, it was heard, acted out of desperation to pay their mortgage rather than through greed. He was handed an 18-month sentence, suspended for 18 months and ordered to carry out 180 hours unpaid work. Birmingham Crown Court heard Jabreen first lodged a genuine claim for income support in 2002. But three years later, when Rafiq bought them a house, Jabreen claimed to be a private tenant and asked that her benefit payments be made to her landlord, Rafiq . Miss Thompson said: 'At no time did she declare Rafiq was her partner or father of her children.' In October 2011 a report was made to the city council's fraud investigation team, prompting an investigation. Ms Thompson added: 'The house was put under surveillance and his car was seen daily and was used by Jabreen.' Life insurance documents and a Virgin Media account were both registered to Rafiq at the couple's address. Judge Roderick Henderson said Rafiq was a 'dishonest' man who had once posed as his brother to avoid getting a criminal record. He said: 'As far as you are concerned I get a very clear picture of a person who is dishonest and bends things to whatever benefits you at a particular time. 'You both pleaded guilty but when you came back to be sentenced you wanted to vacate your plea because you said you were not guilty at all. 'You then turned up and entered a guilty plea but put forward a false basis. You have behaved

Summary: Sikander Rafiq and Samara Jabreen were in an eight year relationship . Couple had three children together, but lied about their relationship status . They pocketed £66,268 housing, council tax and income support benefits .


Premier League clubs looking for players at Barcelona and Real Madrid this summer will find a team’s worth. Bara want limited departures from the first team this summer because they can’t sign players until January but they also want to blood young players from their B-team out on loan at higher leagues because their second string is likely to be playing third division football. At Real Madrid the need for a clear-out could make the exodus bigger than in most other seasons and boy wonder Martin Odegaard will need a loan club. Sportsmail look at 10 potential Clasico exports. Martin Odegaard (right) is expected to go out on loan from Real Madrid to gain experience next season . PEDRO . He will probably stay for another year but there will be no shortage of suitors for the 27-year-old if he does decide he’s had enough. Much may depend on the part he plays in the end of the season at the Camp Nou as Luis Suarez's arrival has seen his opportunities restricted this year. Pedro could be on his way out of Barcelona after falling down the pecking order since Luis Suarez's arrival . If Real Madrid step up their interest in David de Gea, it could mark the end of Iker Casillas's time at the club . IKER CASILLAS . Iker Casillas doesn’t want to leave but if Real Madrid sign David de Gea he may be more tempted. Arsenal have been interested in the past and London would suit the Spain international. MARTIN MONTOYA . Martin Montoya played in midweek against PSG because Dani Alves was suspended but there is little faith in his ability to be the Brazilian’s long-term successor. Liverpool have looked at the defender before. Not for nothing was he called up to the Spain squad aged 19. At the right club the 24-year-old would thrive. Martin Montoya is not considered to be the long-term replacement for Dani Alves at Barcelona . FABIO COENTRAO . Fabio Coentrao remains one of the biggest mysteries of Real Madrid’s transfer policy in recent years. Jose Mourinho requested the player in his second season at the club and he was brought in for £22million. He has played less than 40 percent of possible minutes and will be sold in the summer. Inexplicably, he always looks a good player for Portugal and his ability to play left back or left midfield is an added plus. Fabio Coentrao (right) has struggled to impress at Madrid and could be offloaded in the summer . Munir El Haddadi (left) could be loaned out next season with attacking opportunities limited at the Nou Camp . MUNIR EL HADDADI . Another already called up by Spain because Vicente del Bosque did not want to lose him to Morocco. The 19-year-old was brilliant for Barcelona earlier in the season, often starting ahead of Pedro as everyone waited for Suarez’s return. He was impressive but now Barça are at full strength and he could be loaned out. ASIER ILLARRAMENDI . Asier Illaramendi, 25, is beyond the point of being

Summary: Real Madrid expected to have a summer clear-out when the season ends . Barcelona want to limit first-team departures due to their transfer ban . But the B-team face relegation and Barca want youngsters playing at a higher level .


An artist with a penchant for snapping urban architecture has come up with an innovative new way of making the most of his photography. French photographer and illustrator, Thomas Lamadieu, takes snaps of the sky in courtyards and built-up areas to create a frame of buildings. The space in between then acts as a canvas for his playful illustrations which he has dubbed 'sky art'. On his website Thomas says that his artistic aim is to 'show a different perception of urban architecture and the everyday environment around us, what we can construct with a boundless imagination'. Before and after: Lamadieu's original shot (left) and after it is transformed into 'sky art' (right) Lamadieu, who is also known as Roots Art, is based in France but travels the world to photograph the space between buildings in various cities. In the past year alone he has visited Belgium, Germany, Canada, the United States and South Korea in his quest to find the perfect sky canvases for his illustrations. Since he began creating sky art in 2011, Lamadieu has made a name for himself among critics, art lovers and journalists all around the world. Speaking to the Independent, Lamadieu said: 'The sky drawings series really started with as a way of playing with my imagination to show how these seemingly empty spaces in the urban environment could be reinterpreted in different and creative ways.' 'The bearded man in my images stands for the sky itself, the big man in the sky, but it’s not meant to be religious in any way'. Surreal: Three characters draw their own illustrations in an inverted sky shot . Upside down: A bearded figure rides a cat in between the buildings . Peace out: An illustration of a man playing an electric guitar fills the sky space in this photograph . Cheshire cat: A drawing of a couple embracing behind a grinning cat fills the gap where the sky would have originally been . Using a fish-eye lens camera to capture the perfect vertical shot, Thomas Lamadieu then illustrates the graphic shape created between buildings using Microsoft Paint. These abstract canvases depict a collection of humorous characters and surreal scenes. One inverted upshot depicts three bearded men drawing a picture of the night sky; meanwhile another shows a woman with hair not dissimilar to that of Marge Simpson reclining between two buildings. Self portrait? A man spray painting clouds on a canvas fills the skyscape in this photograph taken in a courtyard . Twit twoo: A black and white illustration of an owl looks down upon this oval shaped void . Thumbs up: An image of a man holding a Polaroid of a smiling cloud is superimposed onto a shot of town houses . A signature Lamadieu figure appears to be a bearded man in a Breton striped top who features in various guises throughout the 'sky art' images. In one picture he appears as a giant rock star wielding an electric guitar, and in another he has a camera around his neck whilst presenting a Polaroid of a

Summary: French artist Thomas Lamadieu combines photography and illustration to create clever imagery . He takes photographs of the sky in urban locations around the world . The buildings in the photographs act as a frame for him to draw on abstract illustrations .


Arsene Wenger has told Manchester City not to waste their time in trying to sign Jack Wilshere. The Etihad Stadium club are interested in Wilshere as they look to increase their homegrown quota ahead of next season. But Wenger insisted Wilshere will not be be leaving the Gunners. 'You can imagine my answer, we are not in a position where we have to sell our best players,' said Wenger. Jack Wilshere, pictured in action for Arsenal's Under 21s this week, is being courted by Manchester City . The England international was in the stands for Arsenal's Premier League win against Liverpool . Arsenal captain Mikel Arteta and injury-prone Abou Diaby are in line to feature against Burnley on Saturday . Wenger has been handed a quadruple fitness boost ahead of Saturday's clash at Burnley with Wilshere, Mathieu Debuchy, Mikel Arteta and Abou Diaby all available for selection after long-term injuries. But Laurent Koscielny will face a late fitness test on a groin injury sustained in Arsenal's 4-1 demolition of Liverpool. Wilshere has been out of action since November following two operations on an ankle injury he suffered in his side's defeat against Manchester United. The 23-year-old faces a raft on in-form players blocking his path back into the first team, and when asked on when he would return to the starting XI, Wenger said: 'That depends on the game, on fitness, on availability and the need of the team. Mathieu Debuchy, who has been out since January, is available for selection for the trip to Turf Moor . Olivier Giroud is pictured scoring in Arsenal's 4-1 victory against Liverpool at the Emirates Stadium . The France international is in fine form; he has scored in six consecutive Premier League matches . 'Everybody is rated exactly the same and you respect everybody and want everybody to just contribute to the team. 'Everybody can have a big impact until the end of the season, Jack included. 'Every player who doesn't play is very frustrated when he can not perform - (Abou) Diaby has been out for a year, (Theo) Walcott has been out for a year. 'Wilshere has played many games this year, he was out, but not for as long as Walcott or Diaby.' Arsenal have moved into second in the Premier League following a run seven straight wins. They are seven points adrift of leaders Chelsea and host Jose Mourinho's men at the Emirates later this month. 'They have a difficult schedule,' said Wenger of the league leaders. 'What we can only do is master our own schedule. 'What we want is to go as high as we can until the end of the season, give our best and we are also in the semi-final of the FA Cup. We are at an important moment of the Premier League season and it is a period where you show your quality by focusing on the next game and maintain the quality.'

Summary: Manchester City are interested in Arsenal midfielder Jack Wilshere . But Arsene Wenger insists the England international is not for sale . Wilshere, Abou Diaby and Mikel Arteta passed fit for Burnley clash . Laurent Koscielny facing fitness test on injury sustained against Liverpool .


A Mexican . archaeologist hunting for a royal tomb in a tunnel . beneath a towering pre-Aztec pyramid has made a discovery that . may have brought him a step closer: liquid mercury. In the bowels of Teotihuacan, a mysterious ancient city that . was once the largest in the Americas, earlier this month Sergio Gomez found 'large quantities' of the silvery metal in a chamber at . the end of a sacred tunnel sealed for nearly 1,800 years. And because of the potential supernatural significance of liquid mercury in ritual ends, deeper into the complex Gomez hopes to find the elusive last resting place of a king. Scroll down for video . Hope: Mexican archaeologist Sergio Gomez has been excavating a pre-Aztec pyramid in Teotihuacan, Mexico, for six years and came across 'large quantities' of liquid mercury earlier this month . Underground: Gomez announced on Friday that he found the liquid mercury in a chamber at the end of a tunnel (pictured) that had been sealed off for more than 1,800 years . 'It's something that completely surprised us,' Gomez said at . the entrance to the tunnel below Teotihuacan's Pyramid of the . Plumed Serpent, about 30 miles northeast of Mexico City. If Gomez is right, it could help settle a debate over how power was wielded in Teotihuacan, a city boasting massive stone pyramids that was home to as many as 200,000 people and the heart of ancient empire that flourished between 100 and 700 A.D. Some archaeologists believe the toxic element could herald . what would be the first ruler's tomb ever found in Teotihuacan, . a contemporary of several ancient Maya cities, but so shrouded . in mystery that its inhabitants still have no name. Unsure why the mercury was put there, Gomez says the metal . may have been used to symbolize an underworld river or lake. Though mercury has previously been uncovered in small amounts at a few Maya sites much . further south, it had never been found in Teotihuacan. Mercury was rare in ancient Mexico, as it was difficult to mine and prized for its reflective properties. Archaeologists believe it may . have had a supernatural significance for ritual ends. Teotihuacan, or 'abode of the gods' in the Aztec language of . Nahuatl, was distinct from the Mayan civilization. Royalty: Gomez said that he is unsure as to why the mercury was in the tunnel (pictured), but he hopes that it will lead him to the tomb of the city's king . Digging: National Institute of Anthropology and History (INAH) archaeologists work at a tunnel that may lead to a royal tombs discovered at the ancient city of Teotihuacan in 2011. Gomez said their findings could lead to settling the debate as to how power was distributed in the city . Its . inhabitants left behind no written record, abandoning the city . long before the Aztecs came to power in the 14th Century. Spaniards dug at Teotihuacan in the 1670s, but rigorous . scientific excavation of the site did not begin until

Summary: Mexican archaeologist found mercury in chamber of Teotihuacan pyramid . The chamber had been sealed at the end of a tunnel for nearly 1,800 years . Because of the potential supernatural significance of liquid mercury in rituals, archaeologist Sergio Gomez hopes to find king's tomb in pyramid . Teotihuacan, or 'abode of the gods' in the Aztec language of Nahuatl, was distinct from the Mayan civilization .


As one might imagine, Rafa Benitez's arrival at Stamford Bridge as interim manager in 2012 came as quite a slap in the face to Chelsea fans still hurting from Roberti Di Matteo's untimely departure just months after winning the Champions League. This was a man who had beaten the Blues in two Champions League semi-finals with drab defensive tactics - meaning that a sub-standard Liverpool side reached two finals, while Jose Mourinho's team of world class individuals missed out. As expected, we didn't warm to Rafa when he walked out for his first game at the Bridge. He had made a number of derogatory comments about the club during his Liverpool days and was rightly given a frosty reception. Rafa Benitez is set to leave Napoli this summer and will have a host of clubs after his services . Benitez was made Chelsea interim manager in 2012 but it's fair to say the fans never warmed to him . Cody Taylor is a fan writer on 90min.com . He did little to bring the support on-side in his the first few weeks either. Chelsea drew Benitez's first two games 0-0, before a 3-1 defeat against West Ham in a London derby - embarrassing. The only thing is, in the end he managed to get the job done and it would be the same for another club today. Rafa never liked being called the 'interim' manager, in fact he made a point of letting people know the title irked him, but he was brought in on a mission to keep the club on course until the end of the season. It wasn't pretty, but that was exactly what he did. Rafa also managed to get a better return from Fernando Torres - a player that was pretty much useless at Chelsea before and after. The season even ended with another European trophy. People often forget that in 2011/12 Chelsea finished 6th in the Premier League - the lowest in 10 years - a fact conveniently masked by two cup wins. In 2012/13 Rafa ensured Chelsea finished 3rd and got an automatic pass back into the Champions League group stage when there was big pressure from Arsenal and Tottenham. As Chelsea fans, we certainly didn't like him, but looking back we hate to think what might have happened without him. Benitez got the best out of his squad for the rest of the season and he got the best out of Fernando Torres . Chelsea won the Europa League in 2013 under Rafa Benitez after beating Benfica in Amsterdam . One Chelsea fan thanks Benitez for his efforts on the last day of the season in 2013 at Stamford Bridge . The rumours are that he could now be on for a return to the Premier League - he knows English football inside out and would actually be perfect for several clubs. Manchester City is one possible destination - he'd probably do a similar interim job there while they wait for Pep Guardiola - and Newcastle is another. The reality is that while Rafa

Summary: Rafa Benitez's contract at Napoli expires this summer and he is set to leave . Manchester City, West Ham and Newcastle could be looking for a new boss . Benitez was a success at Liverpool, but struggled to win over Chelsea fans . But he still won the Europa League with the Blues and they are thankful . He would bring success to almost any Premier League team next season .


Latika Bourke had a blissfully happy childhood running around care-fee with her seven siblings in their backyard in regional Australia. Although she was adopted from India along with two of her siblings, it never occurred to her that she should explore her origins in India, where she was born before being adopted and starting a new life in the Lucky Country as an eight month old baby. But that all changed when she watched the movie Slumdog Millionaire and realised how profoundly different her life would have been if her new parents didn't take her in their arms and change her life forever. The film was nothing short of life-changing for Latika and led her to a fulfilling spiritual journey back to where it all began in an orphanage in the slums of India - the country she instantly fell in love with and has become her second home. Scroll down for video . Latika Bourke had no interest about looking into her origins until she watched the movie Slumdog Millionaire which she found life-changing . On her first visit to India she visited the orphanage before she was adopted and was shown the only record of her time there as a baby - Latika was very moved by the entry log with two photos of her as a baby . Latika - pictured with two nuns at the former orphanage - who kept the crib she was rocked in as a bundle of joy . 'I'm not exaggerating when I say it was one of the most profound moments of my life,' she told Daily Mail Australia. 'It was the first time I really understood what could have happened if I hadn't been adopted. 'And the fact that the little girl in the movie had my name - I have never heard of anyone with my name before - it was really extraordinary.' It took Latika another three years to make it to India in 2012 and she has been every year since - admitting to being 'absolutely obsessed' with her mother country. 'I never had any sense of a part of me that was missing had been filled but I felt fuller as a person - I got that part of my story I had never known.' Latika's parents had two children then adopted her and Damian, from the same orphanage in Bihar, and their sister Rani from another part of India, and then had three another children of their own. She described her childhood in Bathurst, 200km west of Sydney, as 'noisy, busy and happy'. Her parents Penny (left) and John Bourke (centre) with Latika (right) at her school graduation . Damian (left) who was also adopted by Penny and John from the same orphanage as Latika (right) Latika with two of her sisters Gabriela (left) and her oldest sibling Melissa (right) Latika is grateful to have grown up in Australia . The most emotional part of her first visit to India was going back to the orphanage where she was greeted by the nuns with the warmest possible

Summary: Latika Bourke was born in India and adopted by an Australian couple . Her parents had two kids, adopted three then had another three naturally . She grew up in Bathurst in NSW and had a very happy childhood . Latika showed no interest in her heritage until she watched the movie Slumdog Millionaire where a girl had the same name as her . Instantly besotted with her home country she has been every since 2012 . Now 31, she hopes to live in India one day and tell their stories .


You might think that you’re saving yourself some smart dollars by opting for the cheaper alternatives of everyday household items sold at two dollar stores but an environmental specialist has warned that you could actually be making your family sick. From bargain bath mats and kitchen utensils to fun knick-knacks like silly straws and children’s stick-on jewellery, hundreds of products sold at discount retailers have been found to contain toxic levels of harmful metals, plastics and chemicals that have been linked to cancers and diseases. A recent study of four major discount retailers in the United States by the Ecology Centre found that 133 out of 164 products tested, including children's jewellery, floor mats, kitchen utensils and silly straws, contained at least one hazardous chemical 'above levels of concern'. From bargain bath mats and kitchen utensils to fun knick-knacks like silly straws and children’s stick-on jewellery, hundreds of products sold at discount retailers have been found to contain toxic levels of harmful metals, plastics and chemicals that have been linked to cancers and diseases (stock picture) Australian author and CEO of the Australian College of Environmental Studies, Nicole Bijlsma, told Daily Mail Australia that an investigation into products sold at Australian two dollar stores could produce similar results. Australian author and CEO of the Australian College of Environmental Studies Nicole Bijlsma said the chemicals in these products are easily absorbed through ingestion and skin . 'Based on the amount of products that have been recalled over the years and studies which have found the levels of industrial chemicals are rising in younger generations, there's definitely a history to indicate that they [products at discount stores] could contain chemicals that cause adverse health affect,' Ms Bijlsma said. 'It depends on the type of chemical, but a lot of these things are absorbed through ingestion and dermal exposure. Kids have a very high hand to mouth ratio and are putting things in their mouth all the time.' A set of children's necklaces examined by the study were found to have high levels of bromine, chlorine and lead. Bromine is known to permanently affect developing brains and present reproduction problems in those exposed to it, while studies have found that chlorine causes cancer as well as thyroid and kidney disease. Meanwhile, scientists have found that even the smallest amount of lead can affect a child's ability to learn. Dozens of other products were also listed as having harmful chemicals, including silly straws which were found to have high levels of chlorine and phthalates which have been linked to birth defects, reduced fertility, cancer, learning disabilities, diabetes, and other health issues, according to the report. She said that a recent study of four major discount retailers in the United States, which found 133 out of 164 products tested contained at least one hazardous chemical 'above levels of concern', would find similar results in Australia . Additional harmful substances found in the products included polyvinyl chloride plastic (also known as PVC or vinyl) and packaging chemical bisphenol-A (also known as BPA). 1. Buy Australian made products: They

Summary: Over 100 items including children's jewellery, floor mats, kitchen utensils and silly straws contained either harmful plastics, metals or chemicals . Many of the chemicals can be absorbed through ingestion and skin exposure, with children at risk due to their very high hand to mouth ratio . A study of four discount retailers in the US found 81% of the products tested contained at least one hazardous chemical 'above levels of concern' CEO of Australian College of Environmental Studies, Nicole Bijlsma, said the ACCC's active chemical inspection program was 'not good enough'


A police crime commissioner is facing investigation after awarding more than half a million pounds of taxpayers' money to the charity she runs alongside the force's chief. Vera Baird donated £500,000 to Victims First Northumbria, a charity which supports crime victims in her area and of which she is a director. Sitting alongside her on the organisation's top table is Sue Sim, Northumbria's Chief Constable, records revealed. The pair now face a Ministry of Justice probe as critics accuse them of concocting 'a soap opera' within the force. Vera Baird, the Police and Crime Commissioner for Northumbria, faces a Ministry of Justice investigation after allocating more than £500,00 of public money to a charity of which she is the director . Sitting alongside Ms Baird on Victims First Northumbria's top table is Chief Constable Sue Sim. The pair are pictured together, above . It comes after the Home Secretary implemented a rule allowing PCCs to commission services for victims of crime. Last month Ms Baird boasted of the securing of funds for the charity in an article on its website. 'From April 1, I become responsible for some victims’ services after funding was devolved by the Ministry of Justice to PCCs,' she wrote. A Northumbria Police spokesman said the funds would be allocated 'in the same manner that Victim Support were directly funded by the MOJ'. But critics have described her selection of charity as 'inappropriate' and a conflict of interest. Keith Vaz, the Labour chairman of the Home Affairs committee, said: 'Northumbria police appears to have developed its own soap opera. 'It is totally inappropriate for a PCC to set up any organisation in which they have an interest of whatever kind using public money.' In an article on the charity's website, Ms Baird boasted of securing the funds from the public purse last month . Mrs Sim shot to prominence within the force over her handling of the hunt for Raoul Moat in 2010. She is pictured above with Deputy Chief Superintendent Neil Adamson at a press conference following his death . Adding the fact that Chief Constable Sue Sim was 'wrong', Mr Vaz said commissioners should never have been given the ability to allocate public funds to charity. 'The Home Secretary should never have given these powers.' Ms Baird stood by her decision today, telling MailOnline: 'All Ministry of Justice procedures and protocols were adhered to. Keith Vaz accused the force of creating its own 'soap opera' 'I am confident the team of coordinators will show that the decisions taken to create Victims First Northumbria were the right ones.' Mrs Sim has already announced that she will be retiring from the force in June. She was previously accused of bullying staff and faced an investigation that was spearheaded by Ms Baird, her co-director at Victims First Northumbria. A Ministry of Justice spokesman confirmed it would investigate the circumstances to conclude whether any conflict of interest rules had been broken. 'The MoJ requires PCCs not to be subject to conflicts of interest when providing victims services and has the power

Summary: Vera Baird has allocated £500,000 to be given to Victims First Northumbria . Police and Crime Commissioner is a director at the newly set-up charity . Chief Constable Sue Sim is also on the organisation's board of directors . Critics have accused Northumbria Police of creating 'its own soap opera'


An imam who was gunned down in the street in a murder that is thought to have links to terrorism had been replaced at his mosque by a Caribbean preacher involved in an attempted coup d'état 25 years ago. Abdul Hadi Arwani, 48, was found slumped in a Volkswagen Passat on Wednesday morning in Wembley. The imam, described as 'the most peaceful man you could ever wish to meet', had gun wounds to the chest. He was said to have been embroiled in dispute with his former workplace, the An-Noor mosque in Acton, where he had been replaced by Hassan Anyabwile from Trinidad and Tobago. The name of Mr Anyabwile, 53, appears in Caribbean parliament documents surrounding a violent coup attempt in 1990 by Muslim group Jamaat al Muslimeen. Hassan Anywabwile (left) from Trinidad and Tobago was brought in to replace Abdul Arwani (right) at the An-Noor Mosque in Acton. Mr Arwani was found dead on Wednesday with bullet wounds in his chest . Mr Arwani stepped down from his role at the mosque last year after it was repeatedly linked to extremism. When contacted, staff at the An-Noor Mosque refused to answer questions about the former preacher's time there . Over the course of six days, almost 100 members of the Islamic organisation were involved in holding hostages at gunpoint in the island's capital, Port of Spain. The city's police headquarters were blown up in the coup, with Mr Anyabwile described by a Parliamentary report of being 'responsible for organising the use' of the explosives involved. The coup ended after six days with the insurgents' surrendering on the condition of amnesty on August 1. Twenty-four people had been killed in the anarchy. It is understood Mr Anyabwile replaced Mr Arwani at the An-Noor mosque in Acton, West London, some time around 2013. He is registered as having lived in London since 2005. Mr Arwani stepped down from the An-Noor mosque last year following repeated accusations that it was linked to extremism. When approached this afternoon Mr Anyabwile, who became partially disabled after being shot four times in legs, denied any knowledge of any dispute. Anyabwile is named in a Trinidadian parliamentary report on an attempted coup which saw 24 people killed in 1990. He is described as being 'responsible' for the use of explosives in the blowing of police headquarters . Mr Anyabwile did not comment on claims Mr Arwani had been embroiled in a dispute with the mosque when approached . Arriving for midday prayers the man, who was helped into a wheelchair by a security guard, told the MailOnline: 'Feud? I know nothing about that. 'All I can say is from Allah we come, and to Allah we return.' When contacted today another member of staff at the mosque refused to answer questions about Mr Arwani's time there. A statement printed on a piece of paper and taped to its front door read: 'We have with great sadness heard of the unfortunate death of Shaykh [sic] Abdulhadi Arwarni who was the former Imam of the Annoor [sic] Cultural &

Summary: Abdul Hadi Arwani was found dead in Wembley on Wednesday morning . The 48-year-old imam had been replaced at the An-Noor Mosque in Acton . His replacement was 53-year-old Hassan Anyabwile from the Caribbean . Anyabwile involved in attempted coup in 1990, Parliamentary report found . Belonged to a local radical Islamic group called Jamaat al Muslimeen . He moved to the UK after being given amnesty in exchange for surrender . He denied any dispute between the west London mosque and Mr Arwani . The mosque has refused to answer questions over Mr Arwani's time there . Counter terrorism police are now leading the investigation into his death .


Despite the continued rumours about his future at Manchester United, Radamel Falcao seems unperturbed. Falcao has been unable to hold down a regular first-team place at Old Trafford, and has admitted to becoming tearful over his lack of game time. But the Colombian striker seemed to be coping better after the international break, enjoying an evening out in Alderley Edge on Thursday, before picking up his £100,000 Porsche Panamera from a Waitrose car park. Radamel Falcao gets into his £100,000 car after a meal in Alderley Edge with a friend on Thursday . The Manchester United striker will consider his Old Trafford future at the end of this season . Falcao scored a penalty against Kuwait on Monday, his third goal for his country in two games . Falcao has only scored four goals since signing for Manchester United but found his form again with three goals in two games for his country. The player has admitted he does not know whether he will be staying at Old Trafford next season, but claims he 'has faith' that he can remain at the club if he gets the playing time to prove himself. 'I have faith about that and when the season finishes I am going to sit down and think about my future and what is the best for my career,' he said after scoring against Kuwait on Monday. 'I think when I score it's always important and that gives me confidence,' he added. 'I said before, I need minutes, I need to play games in a row and here in the national team I have had the opportunity. I gave my best and I scored and I now return to Manchester with more confidence. Falcao has only scored four goals for United this season but managed three this for his country in two games . Falcao had admitted to being upset by his lack of game time at Old Trafford but wants to stay in England . 'We have the last eight games, I will give my best to have the chance to play as many minutes as possible. 'I have said before I need to play, I need minutes and I am confident about me, about my fitness. I am confident.' Falcao's former club River Plate are among those who have expressed an interest in signing the on-loan Monaco forward if he decides to leave. 'We dream of Falcao Garcia,' said vice-president Matias Patanian. The doors are open.' The Colombian (left) celebrates with his international team-mates during the 3-1 win over Kuwait . The striker's former club, River Plate, said they would love to sign him again but it would be complicated .

Summary: Colombia striker spotted out and about in Manchester on Thursday . Radamel Falcao scored three times in two games for his country . Falcao has not found his best form, but wants to stay at Old Trafford .


A bloodstained document revealing a life-or-death episode that could have derailed the whole US space programme of the 1960s is tipped to sell for £80,000 ($120,000). The splatters of blood on the checklist for the very first US spacewalk were from an astronaut as he frantically battled to close the hatch door of the spacecraft after a historic venture. But the Gemini 4 mission of June 1965 ultimately proved successfully, and paved the way to astronauts walking on the moon for the first time four years later. A complete 13-page checklist, including a bloodstained document seen at the front), from the Gemini 4 mission in June 1965 is tipped to sell for a huge £80,000 ($120,000). The list shows the various steps the astronauts had to go through when opening and closing the hatch to space . Gemini 4 launched from Cape Canaveral in Florida on 3 June 1965 with two astronauts on board. One, Ed White, was tasked with performing the first US spacewalk, less than three months after Soviet Alexey Leonov had completed the first spacewalk in history. The two astronauts on the Gemini 4 mission were Jim McDivitt and Ed White. The Gemini programme of the 1960s was designed to develop and test capabilities that would ultimately land humans on the moon in the Apollo missions. The first crewed Gemini flight, Gemini 3, lifted off Launch Pad 19 at Cape Canaveral in Florida on March 23, 1965. Nasa's two-man Gemini spaceflights demonstrated that astronauts could change their capsule's orbit, remain in space for at least two weeks and work outside their spacecraft. They also pioneered rendezvous and docking with other spacecraft. All were essential skills to land on the moon and return safely to Earth. They orbited Earth 66 times over four days and, on the first day, Ed White donned a spacesuit and drifted out of the cramped capsule. He spent 20 minutes in space on the spacewalk, or extravehicular activity (EVA), before having to come back in, which he said was 'the saddest moment of my life'. But the hatch to get out had proved difficult to open and it was equally difficult to close when White was back inside. It's thought one of them cut their hand or finger on the hatch locking mechanism and their blood ended up on the checklist after they removed their gloves while safely inside. Had the pair not been able to lock the hatch after themselves, they wouldn't have been able to re-enter Earth's atmosphere and would have been lost in space. And had that worse case scenario happened, it could easily have scuppered the Apollo missions that followed including the first of the moon landings four years later in 1969. Edward White, pictured, became the first US astronaut to perform a spacewalk on 3 June 1965. He spent 20 minutes in space, and said coming back in was 'the saddest moment of my life'. As it was the first spacewalk, there were a number of complications. White used a small jet propulsion unit to move around in space .

Summary: A piece of space history is going up for auction in New York this month . It is a bloodstained checklist from the Gemini 4 mission in 1965 . This spacecraft orbited Earth 66 times with two astronauts on board . Blood came from astronaut's hand while trying to close the hatch in space .


Steven Davis believes the fact so many Southampton players worked under Mauricio Pochettino could give them the edge in this weekend's vital match against Tottenham. The former Argentina defender last season led Saints to their best ever Premier League points tally during a memorable campaign at St Mary's. Southampton fans' goodwill towards Pochettino was soon eroded, though, as his departure to White Hart Lane proved the catalyst to an unparalleled summer talent drain. Steven Davis (pictured against Hull earlier this month) says Southampton have an advantage over Spurs . Davis' assertions come as Mauricio Pochettino heads to Southampton for the first time since leaving . Despite that, just a point and a place separate Saints and Spurs as a remarkable season comes to a close, with a positive result for the hosts on Saturday enough to break the points record set last term. Victory would see Ronald Koeman's men usurp Spurs in the standings and bolster their European chances, with Davis, one of many to have worked under Pochettino, well aware of what a 'big game' this is for all connected to the club. 'The players never back away from (the fact this is a big game),' the Northern Ireland captain said. 'It's nice to be in a position where we're having big games at this stage of the season and there's an importance on it. 'We're looking forward to the game and hopefully we can bounce back and get the three points. 'It is great to be in a position where we're still challenging for a European spot at this stage. 'We've had a great season so far but we don't want it to peter out, really. 'It's about seeing it through and Saturday gives us an opportunity to pick up points against one of our nearest rivals.' James Ward-Prowse celebrates after scoring for Southampton against Hull City . Tottenham are the only current Premier League side Southampton have failed to beat since their Premier League return in 2012 - a run Davis believes the players' knowledge of Pochettino's methods can help them end. 'Obviously we know how Mauricio works and how he sets up his teams,' he told Southampton's official YouTube channel. 'Hopefully that will be an advantage to us in terms of the players as we know a bit of background . 'Obviously it will be nice to see him as enjoyed some good times under him here, but we're confident going into the game and looking to take the three points. 'The fans will hopefully get behind us as they always do. There will be an edge to the game with a returning manager, so it's a game for everyone to look forward to.'

Summary: Mauricio Pochettino's Tottenham travel to St Mary's on Saturday . Pochettino was hugely successful in charge at Southampton . And Saints midfielder Steven Davis is confident ahead of the clash .


Nigel Farage's campaigning got off to a faltering start today as he missed a Ukip event after getting stuck in traffic. The Ukip leader was expected at a farm in Staffordshire, as he prepared to attack the government over defence spending, but organisers pulled the plug while he was trapped in his chauffeur-driven car. Mr Farage faced ridicule last year when he blamed immigrants clogging up the M4 after he missed an event charging supporters £25-a-head to meet him. Nigel Farage's campaigning got off to a faltering start today as he missed a Ukip event after getting stuck in traffic. He did manage to make an appearance at an event in Carrick (pictured) Mr Farage is under pressure to show his election campaign is on track after polls showed a slump in support in Ukip and suggested he might struggle to win his own seat in South Thanet. He had hoped to use a return to the campaign trail after the bank holiday weekend to highlight Ukip's call to spend 2 per cent of gross domestic product on defence. But he missed the farm visit in Staffordshire after suffering travel delays, according to a party spokesman. In December the Ukip leader was branded 'silly and dangerous' after claiming high levels of immigration caused problems on the roads. He claimed he arrived too late for a £25-a-head drinks reception in Port Talbot because the UK's 'open door immigration' policy meant that the M4 'is not as navigable as it used to be'. He insisted the no-show was 'nothing to do with professionalism' amid claims Ukip was struggling to cope with increased scrutiny and demands on his time. 'In all these years in Ukip that's probably about the third event out of a thousand that I haven't made in time,' he said in December. Mr Farage had hoped to use a return to the campaign trail after the bank holiday weekend to highlight Ukip's call to spend 2 per cent of gross domestic product on defence . Meanwhile Mr Farage now is battling to fend off an alarming slump in the polls for Ukip - with support falling by a quarter in less than six months. The Ukip leader has seen support for his party drop from 16.75 per cent in November to just 12.25 per cent today, with voters appearing to switch to the Tories in the run up to the election. Mr Farage is also facing a fight to win his own election battle after falling behind the Tories in Thanet South, Kent - despite enjoying a 12 point lead over his Conservative rival just two months ago. He will visit the West Midlands later where he is expected to condemn rising aid budgets under David Cameron and will accuse both Labour and the Conservatives of abandoning the military covenant. Speaking ahead of a visit to the West Midlands, Mr Farage had said: 'I am really looking forward to coming again to the West Midlands. It is the heartland of England.' He is due to give a speech at the Copthorne Hotel

Summary: Jams mean Ukip leader forced to pull the plug on farm visit in Staffordshire . Last year blamed 'open door immigration' for getting stuck in traffic on M4 . Plans to attack the Tories over refusal to spend 2% of GDP on defence .


Holidaying with the lair of a tiger as your closest neighbour might not sound like the cleverest idea in the world but it is certainly a once-in-a-lifetime experience that won't be forgotten. For £3,500, tourists are being invited to book a trip to Russia and sleep in the natural habitat of the Siberian tiger, one of the world's most endangered animals. Bespoke tour operators Natural World Safaris is offering the rare trip which also gives guests a unique opportunity to view the big cat. A safari stay in Russia offers tourists the chance to spot, and sleep near, one of the world's most endangered animals- the Siberian tiger . Bespoke holiday providers Natural World Safaris is offering the rare trip which gives guests a unique opportunity to view the big cat . The trip to Durminskoye Reserve in Khabarovsk lasts seven days in total with guests spending time in the wild environs inhabited by the last remaining Siberian tigers, and setting camera traps with the experts in the hope of catching an insight into the lives of these endangered predators. They will walk in the footsteps of the world’s biggest cats and spend time with Alexander Batalov, a frontline Russian conservationist who has spent the last 20 years of his life trying to protect the rare Siberian tiger. The facilities are described as 'basic' and guests are provided with a translator throughout the stay. The daily activity is to explore the Reserve in the hope of picking up tracks of the Siberian tigers that reside in this area. This shot was captured at night as a Siberian Tiger walked down a narrow road in the Durminskoye Reserve, where guests can stay . Huntsman’s hut in the forest – sustainable hunting is still allowed in the forest and the hut is also used as a base of operations . The safari does not actively track them as this risks guests coming face-to-face with the animals themselves, which is why still and video cameras are set up. The images and footage from these actively assist Alexander and his team as they work to save the tigers of the region from extinction. Managing Director of Natural World Safaris and expert in wildlife encounters, Will Bolsover, told MailOnline Travel: ‘The trip is one of the rarest wildlife travel opportunities remaining today. Alexander Batalov, a frontline Russian conservationist, has spent the last 20 years of his life trying to protect the rare Siberian tiger . Inside Balatov's hut, dedicated to the natural world as you might expect with a range of feathers and animal bones . 'Spending time with Alexander Batalov in the home of the some of the last remaining Siberian tigers in Russia’s Far East, setting camera traps, tracking tiger footprints and collecting vital conservation data is a superb opportunity.’ It is estimated the current wild population of Siberian tigers under 400, making the species officially endangered. Siberian tigers were once found throughout the Russian Far East, northern China, and the Korean peninsula but by the 1940s, hunting had driven the species, also known as

Summary: Natural World Safaris offers tourists the opportunity to share space with the endangered species . The seven-day package includes 'basic accommodation' and no guarantee you'll see a rare tiger . Guests are guided by conservationist Alexander Batalov, who works tirelessly to protect Siberian tigers .


Read Madrid galactico Gareth Bale will be the subject of a three-way £75million transfer battle between Chelsea, Manchester United and Manchester City this summer. Bale has indicated, publicly at least, that he wants to stay at Real. But sources in Spain suggest that the club could be willing to offload him even though manager Carlo Ancelotti has said he wants the winger to remain at the club. Real Madrid forward Gareth Bale is a transfer target for Manchester United, Chelsea and Manchester City . Bale could be sold by Real Madrid as they pursue a deal for Borussia Dortmund star Marco Reus . The complex politics at Madrid mean that Bale could be traded to help finance the inevitable signing of at least one platinum player during the summer and work within the parameters of Financial Fair Play. Borussia Dortmund's Marco Reus is one star being lined up, and Madrid may feel they need to find space for Isco in their first team, the player having recently expressed his frustration at being sidelined for much of the season. Reus only recently signed a new four-year deal with Dortmund. But it is understood that was more to optimise his transfer value. Under the terms of his previous contract Reus had a buy-out clause of £20m. That has been written out of the new deal and the Bundesliga club believe he is worth double that in the current market. When Bale signed his record £86m deal to join Real Madrid from Tottenham two years ago he had a £75m release clause written in. Dortmund rate Reus (right) at around £40million after his £20m buy-out clause was taken out of his new deal . Bale has said he wants to stay at Real Madrid despite becoming unpopular with some fans this season . As it stands Chelsea would seem favourites to buy Bale, and the Blues also want Real centre half Raphael Varane. But City and United will be in the mix too as they both seek to bolster their attacking power. Ultimately it will come down to which club tables the best deal should Real open the door. The fact Bale has become unpopular with a section of the Bernabeu despite having a decent season could prove a deciding factor. A few weeks ago it seemed Javier Hernandez seemed destined to return to the Premier League this summer at the end of his year-long loan at Real Madrid came to an end. West Ham, Tottenham and Southampton were all in the hunt for the Manchester United striker who can be bought from United for £7m. But suddenly Madrid could decide to buy Hernandez themselves. Chelsea appear most likely to sign Bale - and they also want his Real Madrid team-mate Raphael Varane (right) Real Madrid could look to make Javier Hernandez's loan move a permanent one after his goal against Atletico . It might have been a simple finish served up by Cristiano Ronaldo, but the late winner Hernandez scored to beat city rivals Atletico Madrid in their Champions League quarter-final has lifted the

Summary: Sources in Spain suggest Real Madrid could sell Gareth Bale this summer . The Welsh winger is wanted by both Manchester clubs and Chelsea . Bale has a £75million release clause in his contract at the Bernabeu . Real Madrid are keen to sign Borussia Dortmund midfielder Marco Reus . Petr Cech could join Real if David de Gea signs a new deal at Old Trafford . Liverpool may make a summer bid for Aston Villa striker Christian Benteke . Tottenham striker Emmanuel Adebayor is a target for French side Monaco . Sam Allardyce could manage abroad if he leaves West Ham this summer .


Last week, a handful of British tech fanatics took delivery of the first highly sought-after Apple watches. But it’s only one example of a new generation of watches designed to do far more than just tell the time. And while these smartwatches might sound as if they’re just for tech-savvy geeks, whether you’re a fitness fanatic, want to track your sleep and calorie intake or simply like the idea of checking your emails on your wrist, there’s a watch that could make your life easier. Life & Style investigates . . . BEST FOR BEGINNERS . Pebble watch, from £99, getpebble.com . The Pebble was one of the earliest smartwatches, and since it launched in 2013, more than a million have been sold. It’s easy to see why. It keeps things basic — there are no buttons or whizzy features and you can’t make calls or browse the internet (you have a phone and computer for that). Instead, once connected wirelessly to your phone, you can see who is calling, texting or emailing, without having to get your phone out — though you will need your phone to reply. The battery charge lasts longer than other smartwatches — up to seven days — partly because it uses a low-energy screen (similar to a Kindle) that is readable in daylight). BEST FOR EASY READING . Neptune Pine, £67.95, amazon.co.uk . If you don’t want to squint to see the screen, this smartwatch is the one for you. It has a mammoth 2.4 in face, making it about twice the size of most smartwatch screens and roughly half the size of an iPhone 4 screen. This high-resolution option doesn’t just make reading messages easier, it also means you get a full keyboard, which makes typing easier, too. The device pops out of its strap so you can take advantage of the two cameras. There’s one on the back and, for video calls or selfies, there’s a front-facing camera. Both have a flash. With GPS, pedometer and compass, it can also track your activity and calories burned. BEST FOR RETRO FANS . Withings Activité, £319.99, selfridges.com . Designed in Paris and made in Switzerland, this claims to combine cutting-edge technology with traditional European styling. With ticking hands protected by a scratch-proof glass and a French fine calf leather strap, it looks every inch an elegant, conventional timepiece. But underneath, clever sensors track your sleep patterns and monitor every step you take, communicating wirelessly with your phone. Wear it at night and it can act as the most discreet of alarm clocks via a silent vibration alert. Replaceable battery. BEST FOR FITNESS FANATICS . Basis Peak, £169, amazon.co.uk . Marketed as the ‘ultimate fitness and sleep tracker’, the Basis Peak incorporates what you’d expect of a fitness watch — water resistance, up to four days battery charge life and a movement sensor — but it has much more besides. It tracks your heart rate and has sensors for skin temperature and sweat levels. It can log sleep duration and quality, and communicates wirelessly with your mobile

Summary: Last week the Apple watch went on sale to British tech fanatics . But it's not the only one of its kind on the market, there are many more . Now there's a watch for everyone and we've had a look at what's on offer .


A gel made from patients' own blood could help heal burns more quickly - and stop wounds getting worse. The gel contains platelet-rich plasma (PRP) - a concentrated mix of substances in the blood that play a role in healing. It is made by taking a small amount of blood from a patient's arm (amounts vary depending on wound size, but typically no more than a couple of tablespoons) and then processing it in a machine that spins the blood at high speed until it separates into its various components. Blood is largely made up of a clear yellowish liquid, called plasma, but it also contains small, solid compounds - red cells, white cells and platelets. The platelets are important for clotting, but they also contain hundreds of proteins called growth factors that are important for healing. U.S. researchers are testing the new gel it as a dressing for burns . Spinning the blood leaves behind the plasma and the platelets but in higher concentration - up to ten times greater than usual. Platelet-rich plasma is sometimes used to treat tendon injuries and is also used in some cosmetic procedures that claim injecting it into the face can rejuvenate skin - nicknamed the 'vampire facelift'. U.S. researchers are testing it as a dressing for burns. As well as boosting healing, it is thought the gel, known as Magellan Bio-Bandage, will act as a barrier against infection. The researchers also hope using platelet-rich plasma will address a common problem with burns, which is that they often continue to get worse hours or even days after the original injury. This can mean a burn that had initially caused damage to the outer layer of skin (the epidermis) and the underlying tissue containing the hair follicles and sweat glands and smaller blood vessels (dermis) can become a 'full-thickness' burn. Platelet-rich plasma is sometimes used to treat tendon injuries and for cosmetic procedures . This is where there is damage to the third and final layer of skin - the subcutis, which contains larger blood vessels and nerves, and regulates the temperature of the skin and body. Full-thickness burns usually require extensive treatment, including skin grafts. It's hoped the platelet-rich plasma will allow the wound to start to heal before it can deteriorate. The U.S. trial uses a new blood-spinning machine that is designed to be used at a patient's bedside, collecting it in a syringe ready for immediate use as a gel. Previous research suggests that the high concentration of growth factors in the platelet-rich plasma helps stimulate growth of new blood vessels and skin tissue. It's also suggested that it reduces pain, though it's not clear why. For the latest study, at the University of Utah and other burns centres, about 40 patients will have up to 18ml of the platelet-rich plasma (about three teaspoons) applied on to a partial-thickness burn within 72 hours of the initial injury. The quantities used may vary depending on the size of the injury. Commenting on the treatment, Dr Bav Shergill, consultant dermatologist at Queen Victoria Hospital, East

Summary: Gel contains platelet-rich plasma (PRP) The concentrated mix of substances in the blood play a role in healing . It is made by taking a small amount of blood from a patient's arm .


The West Indies believe they now dominate England captain Alastair Cook whose nightmare start to the series saw him fail in both innings of the first Test - along with opening partner Jonathan Trott. England finished on 116-3 to lead by 220 runs at the end of the third day in Antigua with seven second-innings wickets standing. But the hosts are jubilant that struggling Cook has twice fallen cheaply to the plan of bowling at him full and swinging around off stump. Alastair Cook failed with the bat once again on day three of the first Test in Antigua . Captain Cook also fell cheaply as he was out for 13 after edging a Taylor delivery into the slips . Asked whether the West Indies feel they have got the better of Cook, maiden Test centurion Jermaine Blackwood replied: ' Yes, I think so. We worked to the plan of separating Cook's bat from his body and it worked. Jerome Taylor stuck to the plan great.; . Taylor's pace partner Kemar Roach, who snared Cook in the first innings in similar fashion, said: 'Everyone knows Cook has a weakness.' Even more worrying for England is the form of Trott, whose footwork and head movement looked awry in both his brief knocks. The wisdom of him returning to the England side only 18 months after mental health issues forced him to quit the Ashes tour after his first Test roughing up by Mitchell Johnson in Brisbane now looks very questionable. BBC's Test Match Special pundit Geoff Boycott said: 'Trott's on the move, which is not great against the new ball. I don't think he's an opener.' James Tredwell, whose four for 47 made him the pick of the England bowlers, was the typical team man when pressed about the opening pair's struggles thus far. 'I guess whenever you go through a challenge - for wickets or runs - it can get on your mind at times, but they're both strong characters so I'm sure there'll be scores around the corner,' he said. 'It's their own issue but we'll stick with them. They're fine players.' Tredwell admits England's decision to fly Moeen Ali to Grenada for the second Test spurred him towards his four-wicket haul. Asked about Moeen linking up with the side on Saturday, he said: 'It's probably at the back of my mind but you try not to think too deeply about that. 'I wanted to give them a bit of a headache, shall we say, and hopefully I've done that now. 'So it's over to the people who matter to make that decision going forward in the series. There's another important innings to come so hopefully we can knock them over and get the win.' Jonathan Trott was also out cheaply as the first three wickets once again fell for not many . Jerome Taylor celebrates dismissing Trott for just four after he edged behind to Ramdin . Trott added a score of four to his first innings duck in his first Test since returning after an 18 month absence .

Summary: Alastair Cook's old failing against the full ball just outside off stump was again exploited by West Indies . BBC's Test Match Special pundit Geoff Boycott questioned wisdom of Jonathan Trott returning to the England side . England recovered from a shaky start to end third day of first Test on 116-3 in their second innings, a lead of 220 .


Defiant Nigel Farage today insisted he did not 'lose my rag' after rounding on the audience of a live TV debate for being too left wing. The Ukip leader was booed by voters at Westminster's Methodist Central Hall as he faced claims he blamed all of Britain's problems on migrants. Pollster ICM, which was hired by the BBC to select the audience members, today defended its process 'using random location selection techniques'. Nigel Farage today insisted he did not 'lose my rag' after rounding on the audience of a live TV debate for being too left wing . Mr Farage, pictured today, risked alienating those watching at Westminster's Central Hall in London as he protested they were 'a remarkable audience even by the Left-wing standards of the BBC' The BBC stressed that the audience was carefully selected by an process, but Mr Farage said something had gone 'wrong' with the process. Asked whether he had lost his temper, Mr Farage told the BBC News Channel: 'I was very calm about it. I didn't lose my rag.' He said his protest had been sparked by the hostile audience reaction to his argument that high levels of immigration were increasing pressure on the housing market, something he said would be accepted by 'most rational people'. And he added: 'This is not the first time I've seen this. The night of the by-election that Douglas Carswell won in Clacton with a landslide, there was a Ukip representative - Patrick O'Flynn - on Question Time in Clacton and the audience were deeply hostile to him.' Asked if he blamed the BBC, Mr Farage said: 'Sometimes these things go wrong, sometimes you get groups who apply to be on programmes who perhaps aren't as truthful on their applications as they could be. 'In this case, the BBC gave the job to a polling company called ICM who are famous for getting everything about Ukip wrong and that I think was the mistake. 'Am I going to make a complaint? I've got an election to fight. What matters isn't the 200 people in the room, what really matters are the millions of people watching on television.' Mr Farage's outburst came less than half an hour into the event after some of his comments about pressure on housing due to immigration were greeted with mutters from those watching . Independent pollsters ICM were hired by the BBC to select the audience of around 250 people. After facing stiff criticism from Ukip, the firm today released a statement on how it chose the audience members. They were selected from a 20-mile radius of the venue in Westminster. The region was broken up into 30 small areas, and at least 8 people were chosen from each area. Each person was selected to reflect the 'composition of the UK population by gender, age, ethnicity, and social grade, and political protocols that reflected the balance as agreed between the broadcasters and the political parties', ICM said. A fifth of the people declared themselves to be 'undecided voters'. A 'small number' of SNP and

Summary: Ukip leader Nigel Farage risks alienating those watching debate last night . Complains of 'remarkable audience even by Left-wing standards of BBC' Comments on housing pressure due to immigration greeted with mutters . David Dimbleby says independent polling firm chose 'balanced' audience .


TV celebrity Dr Mehmet Oz will take on his detractors in the medical community head-on during a special episode of his daytime talk show Thursday, sending a strong message that he will not be silenced. Oz, 54, found himself at the center of a firestorm last week when 10 prominent doctors sent a letter to Columbia University, where he serves as vice chairman and professor of surgery at College of Physicians, calling for his resignation because he is a 'charlatan who promotes ‘quack treatments.' In a special episode of The Dr Oz Show, which was pre-taped Tuesday and will air Thursday, the beleaguered physician directly addressed his attackers and accused them of trying to bully him into silence. Scroll down for video . Teaser: TV celebrity Dr Mehmet Oz released a videotaped message previewing a special episode of his show Thursday, which will be dedicated to the controversial swirling around him . Bold statement: Oz, 54, says in the video that he will not let the 10 doctors who launched a campaign last week to try and get him fired from Columbia University silence him . The show released a 25-second teaser clip to CNN Money featuring a part of Oz's rebuttal to promote the upcoming episode. ‘This month, we celebrate my 1000th show,’ Oz says in the preview. ‘I know I've irritated some potential allies in our quest to make America healthy. ‘No matter our disagreements, freedom of speech is the most fundamental right we have as Americans. And these 10 doctors are trying to silence that right. Looking directly into the camera, Oz concluded: ‘So I vow to you right here and right now: we will not be silenced, we will not give in.’ According to a spokesperson for The Dr Oz Show, about two-thirds of this week’s episode will be devoted to the controversy. On Friday, Dr Oz will sit down for an interview on NBC's Today show. The Harvard-educated doctor joined the faculty at Columbia in 1993. He has been hosting his health and wellness talk show since 2009. Ten top doctors sent a letter to Columbia University urging the school to remove TV celebrity doctor Mehmet Oz from his faculty position because he is a 'charlatan' who promotes 'quack treatments' ‘I bring the public information that will help them on their path to be their best selves,’ Oz said in a statement released through a representative of The Dr. Oz Show, according to USA Today. Columbia's Medical and Health Sciences Center . He continued: ‘We provide multiple points of view, including mine, which is offered without conflict of interest. That doesn't sit well with certain agendas which distort the facts.’ Dr Henry Miller, of California's Stanford University led the campaign against Dr Oz and was the first person to sign the letter, the New York Daily News reported. Miller said: 'He's a quack and a fake and a charlatan. 'I think I know the motivation at Columbia. 'They're star-struck, and like having on their faculty the best-known doctor in the country. 'But the fact is that his

Summary: Dr Mehmet Oz is vice chairman at Columbia's College of Physicians and Surgeons and is a professor of surgery . He said in a statement that his show provides 'multiple points of view', including his, 'which is offered without conflict of interest' Comes after ten top doctors sent letter to school urging for Oz's dismissal . Said there's no scientific proof his 'miracle' weight-loss supplements work . The Dr Oz Show will air a special episode Thursday, most of which will be dedicated to his rebuttal .


After Ringling Brothers Barnum and Bailey Circus announced that it will no longer have elephants in the show starting in 2018, the organization gave a rare tour of the facility where the elephants will retire. Once the animals are done in the ring, they'll be taken to the Ringling Brothers Elephant Conservation Center in an undisclosed, 200-acre area of Polk County in central Florida. Some of the Asian Elephants will live out their post-performance lives in the center, while other will be used for breeding. Scroll down for video . All elephants will be phased out of the Ringling Brothers Barnum and Bailey Circus performance by 2018 . Once they retire from performing, elephants will be taken to the Ringling Brothers Elephant Conservation Center in an undisclosed, 200-acre area of Polk County in central Florida . Ringling spokeswoman Melinda Hartline told FOX Tampa Bay that the center is 'all about preserving the Asian Elephant'. Elephants born in the center can be sold to zoos or other breeding programs. This will hopefully increase genetic diversity in the species and increase its population. The population of animal has decreased to between 25,000 and 32,000 from it's 100,000 population over the last century. Poaching and habitat destruction are among the reasons for the decline. Twenty people work at the center to feed, care for and manage the animals, and over the next three years Ringling will determine if more staff or additional facilities are needed. Despite having what seems to be ideal living conditions, Ringling ties some elephants by the leg overnight, something animal rights groups, including People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA) are disappointed by. Some elephants will live out the rest of their lives in the conservation center, while others will be use for breeding . A spokesman for the center said that the organization's goal is to conserve the Asian Elephant, an animal who has seen massive population decline over the last century . Much of the population decline - which has gone down from 100,000 to between 25,000 and 32,000 - has been caused by poaching and habitat destruction . 'Zoos don't chain elephants and the American Veterinary Medical Association advises against it' Delciana Windners, PETA general counsel, told FOX. The animal-rights organizations also urge the company to take the animals off the road sooner. Just days before announcing that the elephants would be taken out of the ring, PETA prevailed in an open-records request and obtained documents proving that, at least since 2010, Ringling has had elephants test positive for the human strain of tuberculosis. TB is highly transmissible from elephants to humans, even without direct contact. A statement from PETA frames Ringling’s announcement as a preemptive move to keep the public in the dark about the health risk posed by moving sick elephants to cities throughout the country. 'These elephants suffer greatly, but now their retirement is vital to everyone’s safety,' the statement read. Animal rights groups, including PETA, have said that Ringling Brothers should take elephants out of their shows before 2018 . PETA released information

Summary: Ringling Brothers Barnum and Bailey Circus announced that it will no longer have elephants in the show starting in 2018 . The elephants will be taken to the Ringling Brothers Elephant Conservation Center in central Florida . Some will live their lives out there while others will be used for breeding .


Aston Villa's players were able to read messages of support from fans before their FA Cup semi-final clash against Liverpool as the words of wisdom were displayed in their dressing room. Jack Grealish took to Twitter shortly after arriving at Wembley Stadium to thank supporters for sending in messages ahead of their clash with the Reds. The 19-year-old said: 'Thanks for the messages!!! UTV (Up The Villa)' Jack Grealish took to Twitter to upload the message of support from an Aston Villa supporter . Aston Villa teenager Grealish took pictures of Wembley Stadium shortly after arriving at the ground . Grealish's personal message by Mike Shenaniganz Cope read: 'You have to put up with the rain to see the rainbow! 'Three seasons of rain boys, time to find the end of that rainbow and prove we're the pride of the Midlands!' Aston Villa boss Tim Sherwood included Grealish in his starting line-up following the teenager's impressive displays against Queens Park Rangers and Tottenham. Brad Guzan followed Grealish's lead by also revealing the contents of his message which instructed Aston Villa's stars to 'fight like Lions'. Aston Villa goalkeeper Brad Guzan also revealed the contents of his message ahead of the match . Grealish warms up alongside Fabian Delph (left) and Scott Sinclair (right) ahead of the semi-final encounter .

Summary: Aston Villa's players were sent in messages ahead of FA Cup semi-final . Tim Sherwood's side face Liverpool in FA Cup clash at Wembley Stadium . Jack Grealish posted snap of encouraging message written by a supporter . Brad Guzan also revealed the contents of his dressing room message .


A teddy bear mascot owned by a celebrated Battle of Britain fighter pilot who carried it in his Spitfire cockpit has gone on sale for £10,000. Flight Lieutenant Stephen Beaumont took his cherished bear with him on every Spitfire and Defiant flight he took to defend Britain from the aerial onslaught from Hitler's Luftwaffe. The pilot gave his teddy, named Beaumont Bear, a RAF tie and printed the Royal crest, the letters AM for Air Ministry and his nickname 'Bea' on his chest. Flight Lieutenant Stephen Beaumont took his treasured teddy bear mascot on every flight, pictured together in the cockpit of a Boulton Paul Defiant . Fl Lt Beaumont was one of just seven of the 24 pilots in his squadron who survived the 1940 Second World War battle and believed his beloved teddy bear brought him luck. He was known as one of 'The Few', which comes from Winston Churchill's famous phrase: 'Never, in the field of human conflict, was so much owed by so many to so few.' When Fl Lt Beaumont died aged 87 in 1997, his bear - suffering from a little wear and tear - was passed to his family. It is now being tipped to sell for an estimated £10,000 when it goes under the hammer at Bonhams auctioneers on behalf of a private collector. The teddy, named Beaumont Bear (left), is expected to sell for £10,000 when it goes under the hammer at Bonhams. Fl Lt Beaumont's uniform (right) is also up for sale for £2,000 . Tom Lamb, a specialist in military history at Bonhams, said: 'The life of an RAF pilot in the Summer of 1940 was marked by great physical danger and mental strain. 'Of the 3,000 airmen who served in this period, over one sixth were killed in combat. 'Teddy bears became popular mascots and helped to bolster the resolve of men engaged in a conflict where survival seemed a matter of luck as much as of skill. 'This particular bear called Beaumont Bear once belonged to Flight Lieutenant Stephen Beaumont, a 30-year old Spitfire pilot in the Battle of Britain. 'He flew numerous sorties with the bear in his cockpit. 'Flight Lieutenant Beaumont survived the war and died at the age of 87. His bear has lived on and if it could speak it surely would have some amazing stories of dog fights, sorties and close shaves. 'If it were just a normal bear it would be almost worthless but this one could go . Fl Lt Beaumont was aged 30 when his Squadron Commander, 26-year-old George Darley, removed him from combat duties midway through the Battle of Britain because of his 'advancing age'. Beaumont, a solicitor before the war, was furious at the time. The Battle of Britain was the German air force's attempt to gain air superiority over the RAF, pictured is a German Messerschmitt 109 shot down in raids over Ramsgate . He became an instructor, teaching young pilots the skills they would need to fly Spitfires and Hurricanes in dogfights against the Luftwaffe. He quickly

Summary: Flight Lieutenant Stephen Beaumont took cherished bear on every flight . Treasured mascot was by his side when he flew in Battle of Britain in 1940 . He was named Beaumont Bear and has RAF tie and Royal crest on chest . Teddy expected to sell for £10,000 when it goes under hammer at Bonhams .