Man City suffer John Stones injury blow before derby showdown vs Manchester United

Hollyoaks actress Jennifer Metcalfe, 38, has reportedly dumped her 22-year-old boyfriend, Joshua Cox after a whirlwind romance.According to The Sun, a source said that things weren’t “serious”.“She’s not too torn up over the split. READ MORE: Hollyoaks’ Jennifer Metcalfe left needing medical intervention after on-set injury “They had great fun while it lasted but Josh has a bit of a reputation as a Lothario and Jen didn’t want to be caught up in that.”Apparently the two are still on good terms and will remain friends.The pair were first spotted in August after kissing on a night out in Manchester.An insider said at the time: "It's early days but Jen is really happy."She's keen to take things slow but at the same time feels like her and Josh have something special.”However, the same source said that they had decided not to put a label on their relationship at that point.Metcalfe’s now ex-hunk first made a splash in 2020 when he was spotted with Annie Kilner, who was on a break from Manchester City footballer Kyle Walker.According to The Sun Kilner confessed to a romance with Cox and broke down in tears in front of Walker, 32, telling him that that they did not get involved until after she and Walker broke up in the February of that year.Walker and Kilner got back together four months after her split from Cox.Metcalfe was previously in a relationship with footballer Chris Eagles.She also shares a son with Greg Lake.For more of the latest showbiz news from Daily Star, make sure you sign up to one of our newsletters here. They co-parent and have a good relationship.Metcalfe recently needed medical attention on the set of Hollyoaks after she injured herself during the filming of scenes featuring her character Mercedes

John McGinn insists he’ll stay away from Nations League bragging as England are going to the World Cup and Scotland are not.

Here are your Manchester City evening headlines on Thursday, September 29.

Manchester City star Jack Grealish wouldn't even make the Tottenham team.Grealish has been regularly criticised since his £100million move to the Etihad last summer after failing to put up the same sort of attacking returns for City as he did at Aston Villa. Both Pep Guardiola and England boss Gareth Southgate have stuck by him regardless.But that hasn't stopped pundits such as Graeme Souness being vocal about his performances for club and country, with former Spurs midfielder O'Hara the latest to have his say.

Gareth Southgate has urged Manchester United boss Erik ten Hag to give Harry Maguire more game time ahead of England's World Cup campaign. The defender started for the Three Lions in their 3-3 draw with Germany and was heavily criticised for giving away a penalty early in the second half.

Pep Guardiola almost got a perfect international break, but then John Stones pulled up for England vs Germany and looks set for a spell on the sidelines.

Liverpool fans are up in arms after England boss Gareth Southgate said Kieran Trippier was a better "all round" player than Trent Alexander-Arnold.The Reds defender didn't play a single minute for the Three Lions over the international break, prompting fears he'll be left out of England's World Cup squad next month. That's despite his club manager Jurgen Klopp declaring him to be "the best right-back in the world" last season.Kyle Walker and Reece James are expected to compete for the right back spot for the Three Lions, with Alexander-Arnold and Trippier deputising, though Southgate's comments after the Germany game suggest the Liverpool man is currently bottom of the pecking order.

Manchester United star Harry Maguire is out of Sunday's clash with rivals Manchester City after picking up an injury during England's 3-3 draw with Germany this week.The 29-year-old, who, in spite of the issue, played the full 90 minutes on Monday, is expected to miss around two weeks of action after being spotted limping away from Wembley Stadium.Maguire has spent the past month warming United's bench but has managed to retain his place in Gareth Southgate's England side, despite his poor recent form.READ MORE: Carragher tells 'England's problem' Harry Maguire 'it's too late' to save Man Utd careerHe was at fault for two of Germany's three goals after conceding a penalty for the first and getting caught in possession for the second, allowing the visitors to open up a 2-0 lead, prior to England's late comeback.To make matters worse he also picked up a muscle injury, though his decision to play on through the pain was praised by Three Lions skipper Harry Kane."H had a pretty decent injury there at the end and he played another five or ten minutes on almost one leg, great character from him, really proud of him for that," the Tottenham man said after the game.Does Harry Maguire deserve to go to the World Cup? Let us know what you think in the comments section below.Maguire's injury may not come as much of a blow to United boss Erik ten Hag, who has paired Lisandro Martinez and Raphael Varane at centre back since matchday three this season, but it comes at a terrible time for the player himself.The former Leicester City defender has less than a month to convince Southgate he deserves a seat on the plane to Qatar, and will now spend half of that period on the treatment table.The England boss backed his struggling star after

England’s wounds after they secured promotion to UEFA Nations League Group A. A hard fought 0-0 draw away to Ukraine not only saw the Scots secure promotion to the top tier of the Nations League, but also a place in the Euro 2024 play-offs.

Manchester United favourite Andy Cole has outlined the key change Marcus Rashford has made to recapture his best form under Erik ten Hag this season. The 24-year-old struggled, like many others, Old Trafford last term.

Liverpool legend Jamie Carragher has urged Harry Maguire to leave Manchester United as it is “too late” for him to resurrect his career at Old Trafford. The Red Devils’ skipper has been a beacon of fury and anger for the United fans, who have become infuriated with his performances.

Gareth Southgate has backed Harry Maguire to bounce back from his England meltdown.Maguire was left red faced after conceding a penalty that allowed Germany to storm into a 2-0 lead at Wembley on Monday night in the Nations League.The Three Lions battled back to earn a thrilling 3-3 draw and spare Maguire's blushes.READ MORE: Eric Cantona still uses old Nokia phone most people disposed of decades ago But his mistake made a mockery of Southgate's decision to keep faith with the defender, despite the fact he has been axed by Manchester United boss Erik ten Hag. Southgate has come under huge pressure to drop Maguire and leave him out of his squad for this winter's World Cup in Qatar.

Chelsea player Jason Cundy believes Phil Foden and Raheem Sterling have brought more creativity to England than David Beckham ever did.The former Manchester City teammates were deployed alongside Harry Kane in England’s 3-3 home draw against Germany and the 1-0 loss to Italy. However, Gareth Southgate enjoyed more success against the Germans when he tweaked his frontline, by introducing Mason Mount and Bukayo Saka in place of the aforementioned duo. While Sterling and Foden both had their moments at Wembley, England played with more zip and speed when Mount and Saka were introduced into the contest.

Gary Neville issued a stern defence of Harry Maguire ahead of England’s 3-3 Nations League draw with Germany on Monday night.

Manchester United were without a number of first-team players in Tuesday’s training session as the last few rounds of international fixtures take place.

Manchester United's Harry Maguire was pictured limping with an injury after England played Germany in the Nations League.

Manchester United ace Jadon Sancho appeared to snub England draw against Germany to play FIFA 23. Sancho missed out on a place in Gareth Southgate’s final 26 man squad for the 1-0 away defeat to Italy and the 3-3 draw with Germany in the Nations League.

Harry Maguire was loudly booed by England fans after his name was read out at Wembley.England were gearing up for their Nations League match against Germany on Monday night when the team line-up was announced 45 minutes before kick-off. Maguire kept his place in the team after Friday’s 1-0 defeat to Italy despite facing huge criticism over the past year and recently losing his place in Manchester United’s starting eleven.But despite the faith placed in him by England boss Gareth Southgate, his name was met with mass boos.

Christian Eriksen has made an encouraging start to life at Manchester United.