FA chief opens government talks over funding for struggling clubs due to coronavirus

Viewers are used to seeing him wind up his step-dad David Platt in Coronation Street but the actor behind Max Turner couldn't be more different to his on-screen character.

This Morning turned awkward when Alison Hammond became starry eyed as she fan-girled over Bridgerton hunk Jonathan Bailey on Friday's programme (April 1). At one point in the show, TV star Dermot O'Leary was left with his head in his hands after Alison thought the actor was about to get closer to her on the sofa.Alison laughed as she told Jonathan: "Oh I thought you were going to come over and show me then," as the star – better known for his role as Viscount Anthony Bridgerton in the Netflix smash hit – moved his leg into a more comfortable position.While Dermot seemed to be a touch embarrassed with his co-star's actions, fans on Twitter went wild hailing Alison as a "legend"."P***ing myself at Alison's reaction to everything Jonathan Bailey is doing, because SAME GIRL," laughed one person."Alison Hammond is f***ing hilarious absolute legend," giggled another.A third agreed: "Alison just makes me smile and laugh so much.

It’s A Lot podcast, Abbie read out a letter from a person who she believed to be a big fan.The fake letter began by explaining that the supposed male fan had found the show last year, after his girlfriend had become obsessed with following Abbie on social media.The podcaster then read the fan’s dilemma, where he claimed that his girlfriend’s obsession with Abbie had quickly turned into infatuation.“It got to a stage that in order to make her orgasm, she would have me blindfold her, and only use a vibrator,” she read.“In the early stages I thought it would be a bit of fun because I liked seeing her get off, but then it would turn into a full-on role play where she would go as far as to ask me to wear women’s perfume just to get her more into it, and would often refer to me as Abbie.“She’s bi, so I was happy to explore her fantasies, but it’s now got to the stage where we won’t have sex unless all those kinks are adhered to.”Abbie was surprised by the fan’s admission, but kept a straight face to ensure that she was respectful of the unusual scenario.That was until things escalated further, when the fan suggested that they had considered proposing to their girlfriend, but worried about “losing her completely” if she saw Abbie on the model’s upcoming tour.And, when the fan asked Abbie whether he would help with a live on-stage proposal, addressing her as “my little lizard”, the former Bachelor star was left confused.At that moment, Abbie’s boyfriend Konrad revealed his prank, cutting in: “April Fool’s babe. There’s no proposal, there’s no guy, there’s no girl.”Abbie was unimpressed, admitting that she had believed Konrad was about to propose, and saying: “I was literally about to vomit just then.

2022 World Cup is right around the corner as Qatar prepares to stage arguably the grandest spectacle in all of sport.But aside from the prospect of seeing some of the world's greatest players going toe-to-toe with one another on the world's biggest stage, there'll be plenty of us out there ready to keep a keen eye on the stands and some of the stunning supporters the cameramen have a suspicious habit of finding.'Hot female fans' have become as much of a staple at the World Cup as an appearance from Shakira, and we can expect plenty more later this year. Here, Daily Star Sport has picked out eight of the very hottest to have stolen the show at recent tournaments.Brazilian lingerie model Izabel Goulart stole the show during Brazil's final group match at the 2018 World Cup against Serbia.

Mirror.But, the effects are thought to have been worse in Mediterranean areas like Spain – where many crops for the UK market are grown, claims Manchester Evening News.It said: "Due to the recent winds from the Sahara Desert, a small amount of dust has settled on our Spanish crops.“Please ensure you wash your fruit and veg products before enjoying.“Thank you for supporting our growers and preventing food waste by continuing to buy these products."Signs have also been spotted in Aldi stores, stating: "Please give your veg an extra rinse.“Due to recent winds from the Sahara Desert, a small amount of dust may have settled in some of our packs."It added: “Thank you for supporting our growers and helping to reduce food waste by continuing to buy these products."While eating sand or dust will mostly just be unpleasant it’s also important to note that they can contain micro-organisms which may make you unwell.At the time, Met Office meteorologist Dan Stroud said: "The dust in the atmosphere causes the light to be more refracted, so you get the dominance of the red and orange tinges of the spectrum." Get all the biggest Lifestyle news straight to your inbox. Sign up for the free Daily Star Hot Topics newsletter

England boss Sven-Göran Eriksson has opened up about his difficult relationship with the media during his time in charge of the national side, admitting that he hadn’t been prepared for the close scrutiny of his personal life. Eriksson took charge of a struggling England side in January 2001 after the resignation of Kevin Keegan, and became the first non-British national to lead the team.The Swedish-born tactician managed to inspire the side to qualify for the 2002 World Cup, where they were knocked out by eventual winners Brazil in the quarter finals.

Angelina Jolie paid a personal visit to children who have fled from Ukraine.

Oscars producer Will Packer is breaking down what went down at the 94th Academy Awards before and after Will Smith approached the stage and slapped presenter Chris Rock for joking about his wife Jada Pinkett Smith's shaved head. In a televised interview on Friday, Packer revealed he was watching offstage when Rock took the stage to present the best documentary feature award. "I said, ‘Watch this, he’s going to kill.’ I knew he had an amazing lineup of jokes that we had, we had them in the prompter.

Another petite Palin has arrived! Willow Palin gave birth to her and husband Ricky Bailey’s third child on Wednesday, March 30.

Facebook argument over parenting styles.Sequoya Bacon-Jones was killed while playing outside of an apartment complex in New Jersey on March 25 after her mother, Sacha Bacon-Jones had argued with another woman online.

ghost he photographed in a hotel has texted his girlfriend from his phone after they visited York. The man from Stockton, who wishes to remain anonymous, believes he was the victim of paranormal activity after visiting the haunted city on Monday, March 21, Teesside Live reports.The 40-year-old and his girlfriend had enjoyed a day out and sampled a couple of the city's 365 pubs.

Afternoon all, Max Goldbart here looking back on quite a week. Lots to digest so the Insider has you covered. Read on.

Harry Styles had fans gasping for air after the hunky singer stripped off for his latest music video for his single, As It Was.The singer-turned-actor, 28, certainly didn't disappoint as he showcased his impressive gym-honed physique as he danced around in a tiny pair of red boxers.Cheshire-born Harry dropped the video for his latest single at midnight on April 1 and it didn't take long for his legion of dedicated fans to take to social media to share their reactionThe track is the lead single taken from his forthcoming third solo album, Harry's House, which is set to drop on May 20.Minutes after the video premiered, fans flocked to social media with one saying: "God damn, that muscle flex had me biting my lip.""All I'm looking at is the bulge," commented one alongside the purple devil emoji.While another went on to pen: "This new Harry Styles video.

West Ham hardman Julian Dicks "smashed" Joe Cole in training following a nutmeg - before warning him not to repeat his tricky antics again.The retired full-back spilled all to Daily Star Sport on the club's owners, the best Hammers stars he played with and what Frank Lampard and Rio Ferdinand were really like as youngsters. And he exclusively unveiled a hairy confrontation with Cole, then West Ham's next big thing.Speaking at Bookmakers.com Evening with the Hammers, Dicks told us: "I remember in training once we were doing one-on-ones, he nutmegged me and obviously all the boys took the p*** out of me. Next minute I smashed him and that was it."He just had to take that.

Ebanie Bridges has opened up about the creepy messages which regularly enter her direct messages (dms). The ‘Blonde Bomber’ has been establishing a huge reputation for herself, juggling her day job as a maths teacher alongside a spectacular boxing career which has seen her become an undefeated champion. However, her fame has come at a very bizarre and inappropriate price, as she regularly receives uncomfortable messages from very strange individuals.

FA chief Greg Clarke insists English football's governing body remains committed to finishing the season - but has warned of “the danger of losing clubs and leagues as finances collapse.”

The FA are proposing to cut the salaries of their highest earners by 30 per cent, including England manager Gareth Southgate.

The Football Association is considering furloughing staff after revealing it expects losses of more than £150m due to the coronavirus crisis.

UEFA want to complete the Champions League in August - and are considering a mini four-team tournament.

FA chief executive Mark Bullingham admits he doesn't have a clue when - or if - the football season will finish.

It is the meeting which will decide the future of football.