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Smith made the highest Test score by an England wicketkeeper-batter - but even his unbeaten 184 couldn’t haul his side out of real strife

The pair made centuries in a stand of 303 as England battled to avoid defeat against India.

Sarina Wiegman’s defending champions start with a crunch opening match against France

Archaeological excavations have revealed an extensive settlement dating from the Early-Middle Iron Age through to the first and second centuries AD during the Roman period.

There may be few signs of the ‘new England’ in their starting line-up against France but Sarina Wiegman once again has the options to change the Lionesses from the bench

Sophia Dunkley and Danni Wyatt-Hodge impress with the bat as England secure final ball win against India

The UK government has finally unveiled its much anticipated ten-year Plan for improving England’s health. It contains a long overdue focus on prevention, after years of sidestepping by previous administrations.

The “Blitz spirit” is one of Britain’s most enduring national myths – the stories we tell ourselves about who we were, and who we still believe we are today. Growing up among football fans, I heard constant nostalgic refrains about England and Germany, wartime bravery and national pride.

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