Today in News History
On June 29, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1745, A New England colonial army captures the French fortifications at Louisbourg (New Style). In 1888, George Challenor, Barbadian cricketer (died 1947) was born. In 1938, Simon Douglas-Pennant, 7th Baron Penrhyn, British baron was born. In 1946, David Duckham, English rugby player (died 2023) was born. In 1951, Mick Cronin, Australian rugby league player and coach was born. In 1960, John Elway, American football player and manager was born. In 1969, Fabrizio Mori, Italian hurdler was born. In 1976, The Angolan court sentences US and UK mercenaries to death sentences and prison terms in the Luanda Trial. In 1992, Oscar Hiljemark, Swedish footballer was born. In 2006, Peter Rawlinson, Baron Rawlinson of Ewell, English lawyer and politician, Attorney General for England and Wales (born 1919) passed away. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.
‘We don’t want penalties’: Pickford backs England’s attacking approach
Jordan Pickford has enjoyed shootout success but believes his England side can deliver World Cup glory without penaltiesJordan Pickford has pretty much seen it all since making his first England appearance at under-16 level in 2009. Although he experienced the embarrassment of conceding the only goal scored by a goalkeeper from open play at a Fifa World Cup match against Canada in the under-17 edition in Mexico two years later, the 32-year-old has more than made up for it.The 2-0 victory against Panama on Saturday was the 29th major tournament England game in a row to feature Pickford as Thomas Tuchel’s side secured top spot in Group L to set up a meeting with the Democratic Republic of Congo in Atlanta on Wednesday. As the Everton goalkeeper is fully aware, things are about to get much more serious. Continue reading...
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