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Mark Mann-Bryans

Mark Mann-Bryans is a sports reporter based in London. Currently covering Arsenal and England, he has been on the PA Media sports desk since 2011 and has covered Euro 2020 and the 2022 World Cup as well as reporting at Formula One races and Ashes cricket.

Steve Coogan (l) will play Mick McCarthy (r) in a new film (Ian West/PA/Adam Davy/PA)
Culture

Steve Coogan to play Mick McCarthy in film about Roy Keane bust-up

Paul Levesque and Sadiq Khan shake hands on the terrace at City Hall in London (Greater London Authority)
Sport

Mayor Sadiq Khan ‘really keen’ to bring WrestleMania experience to London

England’s Kieran Trippier walks past the trophy after the Euro 2024 final defeat to Spain (Bradley Collyer/PA)
Football

Kieran Trippier says England ‘gave everything’ at Euro 2024

Lamine Yamal (left) and Harry Kane (centre) will battle for glory in Sunday’s final (Bradley Collyer/Adam Davy/PA)
Football

Three-year itch, teenage kicks – key talking points ahead of Euro 2024 final

Declan Rice has played every minute of England’s campaign in Germany so far (Adam Davy/PA)
Football

Declan Rice ready to ‘run through a brick wall’ as England seek Euro 2024 glory

Marc Guehi hopes his experience of winning the Under-17 World Cup can help him in the Euro 2024 final (Bradley Collyer/PA)
Football

Marc Guehi hopes experience of winning U17 World Cup helps in Spain showdown

England’s Phil Foden wants to deliver Euro 2024 glory (Bradley Collyer/PA)
Football

Phil Foden toasts ‘best game’ for England as focus turns to securing Euros glory

England’s Kobbie Mainoo ran out victorious in Wednesday’s semi-final against the Netherlands (Bradley Collyer/PA)
Football

Kobbie Mainoo determined to cap remarkable rise by making history with England

England goalkeeper Jordan Pickford celebrates after the penalty shoot-out win over Switzerland (Adam Davy/PA)
Football

I love the pressure – England’s Jordan Pickford relishing semi-final challenge

Harry Kane has scored two goals at the tournament in Germany (Martin Rickett/PA)
Football

Kane believes England have handled criticism well at Euro 2024

Trent Alexander-Arnold, left, with England captain Harry Kane (Mike Egerton/PA)
Football

Trent Alexander-Arnold backs Harry Kane amid clamour for captain to be dropped

Declan Rice helped England beat Switzerland (Adam Davy/PA)
Football

We’re ready to create history – Declan Rice knows England can win Euro 2024

Bukayo Saka was inundated with praise for his man-of-the-match performance against Switzerland (Bradley Collyer/PA)
Football

Bukayo Saka knows England ‘can do whatever it takes to win’ at Euro 2024

Football

Bukayo Saka knows England ‘can do whatever it takes to win’ at Euro 2024

Bukayo Saka was inundated with praise for his man-of-the-match performance against Switzerland (Bradley Collyer/PA)
Football

Bellingham revels in banishing ‘awful memories’ of England shootouts

England’s Bukayo Saka celebrated scoring his penalty in the shoot-out win over Switzerland (Darko Vojinovic/AP)
Football

‘I believed in myself’: Saka exorcises demons with England penalty

Kieran Trippier has featured regularly for England under Gareth Southgate (Mike Egerton/PA)
Football

Kieran Trippier says Gareth Southgate has done ‘remarkable’ job for England

England’s Harry Kane wants to give manager Gareth Southgate the perfect gift (Bradley Collyer/PA)
Football

Harry Kane believes ‘best present’ for Gareth Southgate would be England win

England’s Harry Kane wants to give manager Gareth Southgate the perfect gift (Bradley Collyer/PA)
Football

Harry Kane believes ‘best present’ for Gareth Southgate would be England win

Gareth Southgate’s England reign has seen highs and lows (Jane Barlow/PA)
Football

Highs and lows of Gareth Southgate’s reign ahead of 100th England game

England manager Gareth Southgate before the Euro 2024 Group C match against Slovenia (Adam Davy/PA)
Football

Highs and lows of Gareth Southgate’s reign ahead of 100th England game

Cole Palmer says he will not shy away from taking a penalty during a shoot-out at Euro 2024 (Adam Davy/PA)
Football

Cole Palmer says added pressure would not stop him taking penalty in shoot-out

England’s Jude Bellingham celebrates after scoring against Slovakia (Antonio Calanni/AP)
Football

England squad enjoy rest day after ’emotional rollercoaster’ of Slovakia win

England goalkeeper Jordan Pickford scored a penalty during the shoot-out in the Nations League third place play-off (Tim Goode/PA)
Football

Jordan Pickford’s prepared to be put on the spot again in a shoot-out

England’s John Stones during the Euro 2024 win over Slovakia (Bradley Collyer/PA)
Football

John Stones urges England to ‘take the handbrake off’ after reaching last eight

England’s Jude Bellingham celebrates after equalising late into the game against Slovakia (Bradley Collyer/PA)
Football

Bellingham hits back at ‘rubbish’ being spoken about England team

Harry Kane hopes the talk from England Test captain Ben Stokes, right, can inspire on Sunday (Martin Rickett/Joe Giddens/PA)
Football

Kane hopes Stokes chat can inspire England at Euro 2024

England’s John Stones during the Euro 2024 win over Slovakia (Bradley Collyer/PA)
Football

John Stones urges England to ‘take the handbrake off’ after reaching last eight

England’s Jude Bellingham celebrates after equalising late into the game against Slovakia (Bradley Collyer/PA)
Football

Bellingham hits back at ‘rubbish’ being spoken about England team

Harry Kane hopes the talk from England Test captain Ben Stokes, right, can inspire on Sunday (Martin Rickett/Joe Giddens/PA)
Football

Kane hopes Stokes chat can inspire England at Euro 2024

Harry Kane believes he will be in fine form in England’s last-16 clash with Slovakia (Martin Rickett/PA)
Football

Harry Kane insists he will be at ‘peak sharpness’ for England against Slovakia

Football

Harry Kane insists he will be at ‘peak sharpness’ for England against Slovakia

Harry Kane believes he will be in fine form in England’s last-16 clash with Slovakia (Martin Rickett/PA)
Gareth Southgate’s side lost in the final of the European Championships three years ago (Nick Potts/PA)
Football

Gareth Southgate says England have ‘refined’ penalty preparations

England manager Gareth Southgate before the Euro 2024 Group C match against Slovenia. (Adam Davy/PA)
Football

Talking points as England face Slovakia in last 16 at Euro 2024

England’s Anthony Gordon poses after press conference at the England training base at Euro 2024. (Adam Davy/PA)
Football

Anthony Gordon vows to mark Euros goal with cycling celebration after bike crash

Anthony Gordon’s wounds were on show as he made light of his bike accident (Adam Davy/PA)
Football

Anthony Gordon takes team-mates’ jokes on the chin after bike accident

Anthony Gordon’s wounds were on show as he made light of his bike accident (Adam Davy/PA)
Football

Anthony Gordon takes team-mates’ jokes on the chin after bike accident

<p>Cole Palmer, Conor Gallagher and Kieran Trippier all face an axious wait over their possible starting place </p>
Football

Who starts for England? Southgate’s selection dilemmas for Slovakia

England’s Ezri Konsa said his family were caught in the beer-cups crossfire (Mike Egerton/PA)
Football

Ezri Konsa: My family were caught in cups crossfire when fans turned on England

England’s Declan Rice (left) and England’s Conor Gallagher during the friendly against Brazil. (Mike Egerton/PA)
Football

Declan Rice feels ‘safe’ with Conor Gallagher by his side in England midfield

Declan Rice is not underestimating Slovenia (Adam Davy/PA)
Football

Declan Rice wary of Slovenia challenge as England look to bounce back

Harry Kane and Gareth Southgate will be hoping for an England win in Cologne while Slovenia goalkeeper Jan Oblak will be trying to ruin their night (Martin Rickett/PA/Adam Davy/PA/Nick Potts/PA)
Football

Talking points as England face Slovenia in final Euro 2024 group game

Luke Shaw has returned to training with England (Adam Davy/PA)
Football

Luke Shaw returns to England training ahead of Slovenia match

England’s Ivan Toney during the friendly against Iceland. (Bradley Collyer/PA)
Football

Ivan Toney keeping focus on England amid more transfer speculation

Eberechi Eze came off the bench against Denmark (Martin Rickett/PA)
Football

Eberechi Eze insists England are not panicking despite drab Denmark draw

John Stones played 90 minutes against Denmark (Martin Rickett/PA)
Football

John Stones knows England’s draw with Denmark ‘was not some people’s cup of tea’

Harry Kane was on target against Denmark but could not inspire England to victory (Martin Rickett/PA)
Football

England ‘struggling with and without the ball’, admits Kane

Bukayo Saka has backed England to achieve success at Euro 2024 (Adam Davy/PA)
Football

Bukayo Saka praises England’s attacking talent

Football

Bukayo Saka praises England’s attacking talent

Bukayo Saka has backed England to achieve success at Euro 2024 (Adam Davy/PA)
Christian Eriksen (centre) scored Denmark’s first goal of Euro 2024 (Nick Potts/PA)
Football

Kyle Walker: Christian Eriksen’s return from cardiac arrest shows his character

Phil Foden, Trent Alexander-Arnold and Kieran Trippier will all be hoping to play in England’s Euro 2024 clash with Denmark. (Adam Davy/PA)
Football

England v Denmark talking points: Midfield dilemmas and Trippier’s big milestone

England’s Cole Palmer, Phil Foden and Kobbie Mainoo warming up before the friendly against Iceland (Mike Egerton/PA)
Football

Kobbie Mainoo recalls journey from Stockport pitches to Euros for England trio

Kyle Walker (left) hailed Marc Guehi’s performance against Serbia (Adam Davy/Martin Rickett/PA)
Football

Kyle Walker hails Marc Guehi’s strong performance in England victory over Serbia

Kyle Walker (left) hailed Marc Guehi’s performance against Serbia (Adam Davy/Martin Rickett/PA)
Football

Kyle Walker hails Marc Guehi’s strong performance in England victory over Serbia

England captain Harry Kane during a visit by the Prince of Wales to St George’s Park ahead of Euro 2024 (PA)
Football

Harry Kane says England start Euro 2024 with ‘the most in-form squad we’ve had’

England will be well backed against Serbia (Bradley Collyer/PA)
Football

Southgate wants fans to ‘have a brilliant time’ despite security fears

Harry Kane will lead England in Germany (UEFA handout)
Football

Kane ‘more determined and hungry’ to end trophy duck in style at Euros

Trent Alexander-Arnold, John Stones and Harry Kane all turning out for England (PA)
Football

Trent in midfield, Stones’ fitness and Kane’s record – England talking points

England’s Conor Gallagher during the international friendly against Brazil (Mike Egerton/PA)
Football

Conor Gallagher ready to impress for England after development under Pochettino

Thomas Muller (left) left Bayern Munich team-mate Harry Kane (right) a good luck note ahead of Euro 2024 (PA wire)
Football

Thomas Muller left me ‘little note’ at team hotel ahead of Euros – Harry Kane

England’s Anthony Gordon during the friendly defeat by Iceland (Mike Egerton/PA)
Football

Anthony Gordon ‘definitely not worried’ for England at Euros despite shock loss

England’s Declan Rice during the international friendly against Iceland (Mike Egerton/PA)
Football

There’s work to be done – Declan Rice demands improvement from England

Declan Rice is still smarting from Arsenal missing out on the Premier League title (Mike Egerton/PA)
Football

Declan Rice out to ease Premier League pain by winning Euro 2024 with England

Gareth Southgate has trimmed his squad for Euro 2024 (Mike Egerton/PA)
Football

Tough decisions made – talking points as England’s Euro 2024 squad is revealed

Real Madrid manager Carlo Ancelotti celebrates with the trophy after winning the UEFA Champions League final at Wembley (Nick Potts/PA)
Football

Carlo Ancelotti eyes more glory with Real Madrid after 15th Champions League win

Football

Carlo Ancelotti eyes more glory with Real Madrid after 15th Champions League win

Real Madrid manager Carlo Ancelotti celebrates with the trophy after winning the UEFA Champions League final at Wembley (Nick Potts/PA)
Players’ union FIFPro has warned of the increasing workload on its members (John Walton/PA).
Football

We are in danger – FIFPro warns football facing ’emergency’ over player fatigue

Bayern Munich have announced the appointment of ex-Burnley manager Vincent Kompany as their new head coach on a three-year deal (Tim Markland/PA)
Football

Vincent Kompany excited to be part of ‘wonderful future’ for Bayern Munich

Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta during the Premier League win over Bournemouth. (Adam Davy/PA)
Football

Mikel Arteta: I would have taken Arsenal’s current position at start of season

Jadon Sancho and Jude Bellingham will meet in the Champions League final when Borussia Dortmund take on Real Madrid. (Christian Bertrand /Alamy Stock Photo/Moritz Müller / Alamy Stock Photo)
Football

England’s Jadon Sancho and Jude Bellingham to meet in Champions League final

Jadon Sancho and Jude Bellingham will meet in the Champions League final when Borussia Dortmund take on Real Madrid. (Christian Bertrand /Alamy Stock Photo/Moritz Müller / Alamy Stock Photo)
Football

England’s Jadon Sancho and Jude Bellingham to meet in Champions League final

Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta celebrates after the Premier League match at the Emirates Stadium, London. Picture date: Saturday May 4, 2024.
Football

Arteta praises summer recruitment for keeping Arsenal in title hunt

Jurrien Timber will return to Arsenal’s matchday squad against Bournemouth for the first time since injuring his knee in August (John Walton/PA)
Football

Arteta drops clue over Timber’s fitness ahead of Arsenal title run-in

Mikel Arteta applauds Arsenal’s fans after the derby victory (Zac Goodwin/PA)
Football

Arteta warns Arsenal of ‘really tough’ challenge despite derby win

Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta is aiming for a first Premier League title as a manager (Gareth Fuller/PA)
Football

We have to look after ourselves – Mikel Arteta not concerned by Arsenal’s rivals

Mikel Arteta says Arsenal will be well prepared for Sunday’s north London derby (Mike Egerton/PA)
Football

Arteta says Arsenal need to ‘put rivalry aside’ against Tottenham

Rafael Nadal celebrates after beating Darwin Blanch at the Madrid Open (Manu Fernandez/AP)
Tennis

Rafael Nadal eases to victory over Darwin Blanch at Madrid Open

Bayern Munich’s Harry Kane celebrates at the end of their quarter-final win over Arsenal. (Nick Potts/PA)
Football

Harry Kane savours Champions League ‘war’ with England team-mate Jude Bellingham

Arsenal’s Martin Odegaard applauds the fans at the end of the Champions League quarter-final defeat to Bayern Munich. (Nick Potts/PA)
Football

We’ll get back up – Martin Odegaard urges Arsenal to respond to European exit

Mikel Arteta wants Arsenal to finish the season strongly (Nick Potts/PA)
Football

Arteta responds to ‘painful’ defeat as season threatens to unravel

Arsenal’s Declan Rice (Adam Davy/PA)
Football

Bayern Munich showdown is perfect game for Arsenal to hit back – Declan Rice

Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta saw his side beaten at home by Aston Villa (Adam Davy/PA)
Football

Arteta tells Arsenal to ‘stand up and be counted’ after title blow

Carlos Sainz (pictured) finished third behind the Red Bulls of Max Verstappen and Sergio Perez at Suzuka (Hiro Komae/AP)
F1

Ferrari’s Carlos Sainz refuses to throw towel in at early stage of F1 season

F1

Wolff believes ‘no one is going to catch’ Verstappen in F1 title race

F1

Verstappen coasts to victory in Japan after Ricciardo crashes out

Lando Norris will be trying to beat Red Bull pair Sergio Perez (left) and Max Verstappen (centre) off the line in Japan. (Hiro Komae/AP)
F1

Lando Norris dismisses Red Bull duo’s concerns over race pace in Japan

Mercedes driver Lewis Hamilton talks to reporters after qualifying (AP Photo/Hiro Komae)
F1

Lewis Hamilton makes shock Mercedes claim despite poor qualifying

F1

Verstappen coasts to victory in Japan after Ricciardo crashes out

Lando Norris will be trying to beat Red Bull pair Sergio Perez (left) and Max Verstappen (centre) off the line in Japan. (Hiro Komae/AP)
F1

Lando Norris dismisses Red Bull duo’s concerns over race pace in Japan

Mercedes driver Lewis Hamilton talks to reporters after qualifying (AP Photo/Hiro Komae)
F1

Lewis Hamilton makes shock Mercedes claim despite poor qualifying

Red Bull driver Max Verstappen took pole position at the Japanese Grand Prix (Hiro Komae/AP)
F1

Verstappen continues qualifying dominance to take Japan pole position

Red Bull driver Max Verstappen was quickest in third practice at the Japanese Grand Prix. (Hiro Komae/AP)
F1

Max Verstappen sets eyes on win in Japan after dropping out Australia Grand Prix

Mercedes team principal Toto Wolff pictured at the Australian Grand Prix (Asanka Brendon Ratnayake/AP)
F1

Mercedes boss Toto Wolff explains Japanese Grand Prix call

McLaren driver Oscar Piastri was quickest in a rain-affected second practice session for the Japanese Grand Prix (Hiro Komae/AP)
F1

McLaren’s Oscar Piastri leads the way in rain-affected second practice at Suzuka

Red Bull driver Max Verstappen takes part in the first free practice session at the Japanese Grand Prix (Hiro Komae/AP)
F1

Max Verstappen sets the pace in Japan as Logan Sargeant crashes out

Red Bull’s Max Verstappen set the pace in Japan (David Davies/PA)
F1

Max Verstappen once again the car to beat after first practice in Japan

Mercedes’ Lewis Hamilton (left) has tipped Sebastian Vettel as his potential replacement. (Tim Goode/PA)
F1

Hamilton insists Vettel would be ‘amazing option’ for Mercedes

F1

George Russell backs Fernando Alonso’s penalty in Australia

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