Rawalpindi reflections and a birthday celebration – Thursday’s sporting social

Alan Shearer also recalled a special goal.

England’s Ollie Pope, left, celebrates with Harry Brook (AP) (AP)

Sports stars and clubs across the world continue to provide an insight into their lives on social media.

Here, the PA news agency looks at some of the best examples from December 1.

Cricket

England set some records.

Jonny Bairstow got some shut eye.

Stuart Broad gave his dad some grief.

Jos Buttler was excited.

Football

Practice makes perfect!

Controversial!

Rio Ferdinand gave Pablo Zabaleta an open goal.

Alan Shearer remembered a belter!

Neil Warnock had a laugh.