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1. Louie Spence opens up on heartbreaking moment he watched his mother die

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2. Trump team debates ending federal employees’ fundraising arm that has given $9 billion to charities

   Combined Federal Campaign allows federal employees to donate a portion of their paycheck to charitable organizations

3. California lawmakers reach deal with Uber, Lyft that would allow drivers to unionize

   California Gov. Gavin Newsom and state lawmakers have struck a deal with rideshare companies Uber and Lyft on a bill that would allow drivers to join a union and bargain collectively for better wages and benefits

4. Andy Robertson given new Liverpool role by Arne Slot

   The vice-captain role has been vacant since Trent Alexander-Arnold’s departure

5. Tottenham boss Thomas Frank says Djed Spence ‘truly deserves’ England call-up

   Spence’s strong start to the new season was rewarded on Friday with selection in Thomas Tuchel’s England squad for next month’s World Cup qualifiers.

6. Ruben Amorim vows to change Man United formation on one condition

   The Portuguese is desperately searching for a result this weekend after falling to Grimsby in the Carabao Cup midweek

7. Enzo Maresca insists he will not police Chelsea players’ social media activity

   Incoming Chelsea signing Alejandro Garnacho drew an angry backlash from Manchester United fans for his social media activity.

8. Digital ID cards could help solve the small boats crisis, says Pat McFadden

   The senior government minister said the UK was ‘behind the curve’ when it came to Digital IDs for citizens

9. Thomas Tuchel has a clear England vision - but one major change is needed at World Cup 2026

   The Three Lions boss

10. Ruben Amorim confident he will remain Man Utd manager

    Manchester United are yet to win a game this season and suffered an embarrassing Carabao Cup exit.