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There’s still 90 minutes to go – and it’s the biggest 90 minutes of the summer – but the European Championship has so far belonged to Sterling.
Just one more victory – over Italy in Sunday’s final – and the Manchester City forward will be the leading contender for the player of the tournament award after an unforgettable run of games.
From breaking the stalemate in a tight opening group game against Croatia, to forcing Denmark goalkeeper Kasper Schmeichel into a 119th-minute save in the semi-finals, the Manchester City forward has added unpredictability to England’s control of their matches.
Gareth Southgate’s pragmatic approach – with two holding midfielders and safety-first full-backs – has put extra pressure on England’s creative forces to make the difference.
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Pupils from St Joseph’s Roman Catholic Primary School in Harlesden. Picture: Red Tower
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A company founder in Wembley has launched a campaign to give vulnerable school children in Brent meals and gifts this Christmas.
Teachers from Barham Primary School celebrating Diwali and thankful for Red Tower s cause.
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Minal Patel, founder and director of Red Tower, has managed to get 17 schools involved in her project to accept gifts donations for pupils.
Minal was initially inspired by footballer Marcus Rashford’s Free School Meal campaign to feed children during the holidays.
The government voted not to give free school meals on October 21st but did a dramatic U-turn following a national backlash.