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England fans 'disappointed' at being unable to travel to Rome

The chairman of the Football Supporters' Association has said fans are disappointed about not being able to travel to Rome for England's clash with Ukraine, but added "we've got used to a bit of disappointment".

STANDING IN: Cumbria's Ben Stokes

Stokes would go on the attack as skipper

Ben Stokes has vowed to captain England with the same attacking instincts that have made him one of the most exciting players in international cricket.
TOUGH COMPETITOR: Ben Stokes

Stokes ready for Holder head-to-head

Cumbria’s Ben Stokes will be out to prove he is the world’s premier all-rounder ahead of Jason Holder when England take on the West Indies next month, according to the tourists’ head coach Phil Simmons.
SHOWING LOYALTY: Billy Vunipola will try to help Saracens climb out of the Championship next season

Vunipola won't be leaving relegated Saracens

ENGLAND international Billy Vunipola insists he is "definitely staying" at Saracens and hopes to help the crisis-hit club secure an immediate return to the Gallagher Premiership.
CARDIFF LEGEND: Peter Whittingham

Date confirmed for inquest into death of ex-footballer

An inquest into the death of former Cardiff player Peter Whittingham will be held next year, the coroner's office has confirmed.
BIG CHANGE: Coronavirus has caused an Olympic Games to be postponed for the first time ever

Olympics Games postponed to next year

The Olympic and Paralympic Games have been postponed until summer 2021 at the latest due to the coronavirus pandemic.
Holker Old Boys will be affected by the decision

FA set to end seasons in Steps 5 and 6 of non-League football

The Football Association has told clubs at steps five and six of the non-league pyramid that their season ‘must end immediately’ due to the coronavirus pandemic, according to the Essex Senior League.
'VERY WELL': Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta was diagnosed 11 days ago

Arteta fully recovered from coronavirus

Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta says he has now fully recovered from coronavirus.
RUNNING OVER: The season will go well into the summer

Premiership Rugby leaving its options open

Playing games behind closed doors, staging multiple matches at single venues and scheduling midweek fixtures are among options under discussion to see this season’s Gallagher Premiership season completed.
SEVERE DOUBT: A man stands in front of a countdown display for the 2020 Olympics and Paralympics in Tokyo

Olympics warning is issued by BOA

Great Britain are unlikely to be able to send a team to Tokyo should the Olympic Games go ahead as scheduled despite the coronavirus pandemic, the chair of the British Olympic Association has warned.