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Aug 21
Harry and Meghan's return: UK security 'could cost millions' - as uncertainty remains over who will pay for it

Prince Harry and Meghan's plan to move back to Britain was revealed on Wednesday night. The King only found out three days before. Royal return: Catch up on the latest The couple's children have already been enrolled in new schools, but little else is known about the royal homecoming beyond the fact they will live in a non-royal residence outside London. The shock development has reignited questions about the Sussexes' security, with Harry having lost a legal battle with the government in 2025 after his protection was downgraded due to no longer being a working royal. He was told later in the year that his arrangements would be reassessed, but a review has not yet taken place. The Times reports officials are grappling with mounting demand for protection services, partly as the UK now has an unprecedented nine living former prime ministers. Armed police may be provided on 'case-by-case basis' If a decision is made to grant Harry and Meghan security, it could "run into the millions of pounds", according to the former Metropolitan Police chief Dal Babu. "The Duke of Sussex has been requesting full-time security on a par to the security he had when he was in the Royal Family, but as he's not a working royal, I think there will be some resistance to that," he told Sky News. He pointed to "lucrative contracts" the Sussexes have signed since moving to the US, including with Netflix. However, any private security Harry and Meghan did pay for themselves in the UK could not be armed. Mr Babu said there may be intelligence checks "on a case-by-case basis" as to whether additional state-provided security, such as armed police, should be provided. Inside Harry and Meghan's return - tap here to listen Prime Minister Andy Burnham has indicated the state will not provide the Sussexes' day-to-day security. "It's a matter for Harry and Meghan, and we wish them well in the move that they're making," he said on Thursday. Keep a lower profile, ex-officer tells Sussexes An ex-royal protection officer who spent months with Princess Diana said Harry and Meghan will need "some sort of protection" and warned against "mistakes of the past" being repeated. David Robinson told Sky News: "I think the mistakes of the past can very much paralyse the future. "I hope that's not going to be the case here. I believe very strongly that Prince Harry and his family need some sort of protection, whether it's provided by the state or whether it's a private firm." In the meantime, another former royal protection officer has advised the couple to keep a "lower profile". Dai Davis told Sky News: "I'm sad to say that if they continue with their high-profile media, then keeping them safe from either terrorism or fixated individuals raises the pressure quite considerably." Harry faces multimillion-pound legal bill It comes as Harry waits to find out how big a bill he will have to pay in legal costs in his High Court case against the Daily Mail's publisher. The duke and other high-profile figures, including Sir Elton John, sued Associated Newspapers Limited (ANL) over allegations of unlawful information-gathering, but Mr Justice Nicklin dismissed all the cases last month. Mr Justice Nicklin is to give his decision today on the size of an initial payment the group will make, with the court previously being told the total costs were more than ÂŁ34m.

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Sarah Taaffe-Maguire, business and economics reporter
Aug 20
UK cinemas consider ban on Meta glasses

Many of the UK's chains could introduce "policies to prohibit and/or restrict the wearing of camera-enabled smart glasses", according to the industry's trade body. Money blog: Products that have most increased in price All of the major operators are considering their approach to the tech, according to the UK Cinema Association (UKCA), as they respond to the rise of what some people have dubbed "spy glasses" or "pervert glasses". The wearable technology features cameras embedded inside the frame and facilitates discreet recording. A small light flashes during taping. But no bans have been issued to date, as far as the UKCA is aware, as moviehouses seek to balance possible film recording and privacy concerns with the accessibility benefits some users can get from the glasses. Patrons with a visual impairment or who are hard of hearing can benefit from the spectacles, according to UKCA chief executive Phil Clapp. These glasses can be useful to some moviegoers. Bespoke subtitling can come with some smart frames, Mr Clapp said. Why now? While smart glasses are not a new concept, Meta's have proven popular, with more than seven million pairs sold in 2025 alone. An ad campaign fronted by billionaire Kylie Jenner has also brought new attention to the artificial intelligence (AI)-enabled glasses. As well as taking pictures and recording video, Meta glasses enable conversations with AI, listening to music and taking calls. They also feature a screen on the right lens, allowing wearers to read messages, translate a conversation or look at a map without taking out their phone. How are others responding? Theatres, pubs and restaurants have been taking a stance on the technology as its popularity grows. One of the UK's biggest pub chains, Wetherspoons, has implemented an effective ban by not allowing people to record with the glasses in their pubs. The owner of theatres across London, the Edinburgh Playhouse and the Bristol Hippodrome, ATG Theatres, will also prevent attendees from recording using the glasses. His Majesty's Courts and Tribunals Service told The Guardian "the use of Meta glasses is prohibited" over restrictions on taking images or videos within courts and tribunals. A Meta spokesperson said the glasses "provide critical new technology for people in the blind and low-vision community". "Limiting how people can use this technology would be a major step backwards," they added. "Naturally, some places shouldn't be filmed at all, and that's reasonable, but rules should be applied consistently. Our glasses have a light that turns on to let people know when a photo or video is taken, something smartphones and other cameras don't have." Have you been filmed using Meta glasses? If so, our Sky News Explains team would like to hear your story. Please email us at news@skynews.com

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Tim Baker, political reporter
Aug 20
'Don't rape, sexually assault or make kissing noises', asylum seekers warned in guidance about living in UK

The document tells people arriving in the UK after fleeing other countries that women are allowed to "earn their own money" and "make their own decisions about their lives". Politics latest: Deporatations hit 10-year high Men appear to be the primary target for the instructions, although there are also resources for asylum seekers who think they may be victims of illegal behaviour. The guidance states that people are expected to not make sexual remarks about someone "even if you think it is a compliment", whistle or make "kissing sounds" at someone, follow someone or "block their path", make rude or offensive gestures, or "verbally abuse someone because of their gender, religion, or how they look". The guidance warns throughout that breaking the law can lead to trouble with law enforcement, lead to someone losing accommodation or support, and could affect an asylum claim. People are warned it's a serious crime to take or share sexual images without someone's consent. As well as the guidebook, a series of posters have been designed by the Home Office to inform asylum seekers. The guidance was published in a nine-page document titled "Understanding behaviours and expectations in the UK: A guide for asylum seekers". Sections include gender equality, domestic abuse, sex and consent, and respect in public – as well as getting help and living in the UK. Some 101,000 people claimed asylum in the year ending December 2025, 4% less than the previous year, with around 46,000 detected arrivals coming to Britain via illegal routes, such as small boats. Illegal migration and the visible issue of people crossing the Channel in small boats are policy areas the government is determined to look tough on, and these documents are understood to be part of a plan to ensure not knowing the law is not an excuse for illegal actions. It has also been focused on by parties like the Conservatives and Reform UK, and there have been a series of high-profile criminal cases involving asylum seekers. Conservative shadow home secretary Chris Philp said: "Instead of trying to train these mainly young, male illegal immigrants to behave in a civilised way towards women, they should be deported." In a video posted on X, Reform home affairs spokesman Zia Yusuf described the guidance as a "disgrace". Read more:Asylum seekers jailed for rape on Brighton beachAsylum seeker jailed for abducting and raping 12-year-oldAsylum seeker jailed for seven years for raping woman Examples of the guidance in the document include a section stating that "everyone in the UK is expected to treat men and women equally" – and "even if you are a family member, like a husband, father or brother", you must never do things like stop a woman working or studying, control what she wears or where she goes, or make decisions for her without her agreement. Domestic abuse is defined in the guidance as physical violence, threats, controlling behaviour, emotional abuse and taking away someone's documents. Asylum seekers are told they are expected to treat family and their partners with respect, let them make their own choices, and never physically or verbally abuse or control them. The sex and consent page explains that both people must consent to sex without threat or pressure, someone can change their mind at any time even if they agreed previously, and someone "asleep, drunk, or unable to respond" cannot consent. It adds: "Consent is needed in every situation. This means even if you are married or in a relationship with someone, they must consent to sex every time." The chapter says that people are expected to never use "threat, force or pressure" to make someone have sex, never try to have sex with someone who is asleep, drunk or unable to consent clearly, and to stop if someone says no or changes their mind. It is mentioned that anyone under the age of 16 is considered a child and therefore legally cannot consent to having sex. How to behave in public is also covered, with asylum seekers "told that people have different beliefs, religions, cultures, relationships and ways of life", and they must "treat others with respect, even if you disagree with their beliefs or how they live". Tap to never miss an episode: Follow Cheat Sheet here Support numbers for victims are provided at the bottom of each section and in a chapter at the end of the document. A Home Office spokesperson said: "We expect everyone who comes to the UK to abide by our laws. If they do not, they will face consequences, including the refusal of their asylum claim and removal from the UK."

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Aug 20
Myles Lewis-Skelly transfer news: Mikel Arteta '100 per cent' confident Arsenal will keep teenage midfielder this summer

Chelsea were linked earlier this summer, with Manchester United also long-term admirers of the teenager, who started Arsenal's Champions League final loss to Paris Saint-Germain in May. But, asked in press conference ahead of Friday night's Premier League opener against Coventry - live on Sky Sports - if he is confident that Lewis-Skelly will remain as an Arsenal player, Arteta replied: "100 per cent." He later added: "The players that have been raised in our [academy] system and they feel that love and connection with the club, it brings something else. There is no question about that. Transfer Centre LIVE! | Arsenal news & transfers🔴⚪Arsenal fixtures & scores | FREE Arsenal highlights▶️Got Sky? Watch Premier League games LIVE on your phone📱Not got Sky? Latest Sky Sports deals or stream PL games with no contract📺 "We need to look after them in a very special way because they bring value that is very difficult to [find]. That's why, when we can, we have to protect those assets as much as possible, develop them, and make them very important for the club." Another Gunner who is set to stay is Martin Zubimendi, who found himself sidelined towards the end of last season. Arteta said of the World Cup winner: "Zubi without a doubt was one of the best players for Arsenal last season. Without him, we would never have got into the position that we got into in the last few weeks. "We knew that without him, we would never have reached the level and the way that we competed throughout 10 months. At the end, he didn't play that much. He still played some important minutes, but no one can neglect what he did and how important he is for us. "It's important to comment because some people said: 'This player played the Champions League final'. Because this guy [Zubimendi] played for 10 months and we wouldn't have been playing in those finals. He deserves a lot of credit for that. "I had various conversations with him face to face - first of all for him to understand my decisions. He knew perfectly well where they were coming from, and he's very honest and a straight guy. He's so demanding of himself that sometimes it's too much, and he knows that. "He knew that we were going to add and increase the quality of the squad because it has to happen in every position. "We cannot do what we did [last season]. When he got to the last stage of his season, he already played 55 games. We cannot have that again at this level. He recognises that. "Now he's going to be: 'How am I going to raise the level to be able to do what I did last year, but for 11 months?' That's it." Could Arsenal players leave - and are they a 'bad selling club'? Arteta was also asked if Arsenal need to have some brutal conversations about letting players go. The likes of Gabriel Martinelli, Gabriel Jesus and Ethan Nwaneri have been linked with moves away from the club. "It's a really tough moment. We need to face that reality," said Arteta. "But you have to face it with a real honesty and transparency. When you're on the other side, it's exactly what you need. "You might not like what you've been told, but if it's truthful, if it's the reality and honest and makes you make better decisions and have more clarity for the next step in your career, you have to do that. These are always difficult conversations. But they need to be done. "We all know everything has a start and an end. When it ends, our job and duty is to do it in the best possible way, with respect and admiration for the player and the relationship. But at the end, we need to make difficult decisions. "Without talking any specifics, it is something we are working on with every individual. I want to have the squad as big as possible because we know what we're fighting for, we learn again from the past. Especially last year when we had injuries in two or three areas of the pitch. "The deeper squad we have, the better. But the players have to feel valued and feel important." Arsenal do not have the best record of selling players though. Their all-time record sale is still the £35m that Liverpool spent on Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain nine years ago. Asked if Arsenal are bad at selling, Arteta replied: "It's not bad or good. It's what you have in relation to what you have to the options that you have to sell. "Maybe we've been extraordinary depending on the level on players that we have, the ability, their contract and the will to go. "A possible issue you can face is maybe you want to make certain decisions with certain players but they are happy and want to stay as well. It's a lot of factors that have to be right when you want to sell a player. It's not that simple, in my opinion." Asked if Arsenal need to sell players to buy more in the market, Arteta replied: "Depending on the sporting success as well. "There isn't any club in Europe who's had the growth that Arsenal have had in terms of value, performances, revenues. That's something very big. "Some other clubs maybe need to sell. We have taken an approach to raise the level and capacity of the club big time." Guimaraes a doubt for Premier League opener Arteta is unsure whether Bruno Guimaraes will be ready to make his first league appearance for the club against Coventry. The Brazil midfielder came off at half-time in the Community Shield win over Manchester City - and was seen with an ice pack on his leg after being withdrawn. "Let's see how it is. It's evolving really well, but let's see for tomorrow," said Arteta. Asked about the impact of the new £75m midfielder, Arteta said: "That's what new signings bring: new energy. "Something to prove in front of them as well. Competition. When you talk about players, the same with Christos [Tzolis] or Illan [Meslier] since day one, it lifts the level." However, Arteta gave a glimmer of hope that incoming signing Ezri Konsa could feature against the Sky Blues. Konsa, who is set to arrive in a £51m move from Aston Villa, needed to be registered by 12 noon on Thursday to feature in the league opener. "I'm always positive and confident," said Arteta. "I cannot control it. It doesn't depend on us. We are trying our best to achieve that. "When we're ready to announce something, we'll let you know."

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George Nash, news reporter
Aug 21
Premier League: Five big talking points ahead of Friday's season opener

Love it or loathe it, the footballing circus is rolling back into town, and with it all manner of debate, analysis and hypothesising. Invariably, it has been a busy time for England's top-flight clubs during the offseason, with changes aplenty both on the pitch and in the dugout. Here are five key talking points ahead of the new campaign. Can Arsenal defend their crown? For Arsenal fans, last season's Premier League title win will have prompted a collective sigh of relief as much as it sparked unfettered jubilation. Ending a 22-year wait for a top-flight triumph at the expense of rivals Manchester City will have felt like a significant weight lifted, but this campaign brings with it a different kind of pressure for the Gunners. Newly promoted Coventry City will be the first to test the champions' mettle in the season opener at the Emirates tonight, with the hosts having to contend with the heightened expectation that comes with being title holders. It's a pressure the north Londoners have historically struggled with. Not since 1935 have Arsenal lifted back-to-back league titles – something Mikel Arteta, now the division's longest-serving manager, and his players will be hoping to rectify this term. Will there be a World Cup hangover? It was just 33 days ago that Spain triumphed over Argentina in New Jersey to lift the most coveted prize in football. It brought a close to what was, quite literally, the biggest World Cup in the competition's near-100-year history. Forty-eight teams featuring in 104 matches played across three countries over the best part of six weeks. Every Premier League team – including those promoted from the Championship – had players representing their country at the World Cup. Some had significantly more than others, raising questions over the freshness of certain squads and concerns about player welfare in an increasingly demanding football schedule. Changes on the touchline To describe the world of Premier League management as a revolving door has become something of a cliche. But this season, more than any, it feels like an entirely apt metaphor. A record nine clubs – including the likes of Liverpool, Manchester City, and Chelsea – will begin the campaign with a new manager. Perhaps the most intriguing of all the new appointments is Enzo Maresca at Manchester City, who has the unenviable task of trying to follow in the footsteps of perennial trophy-winner Pep Guardiola, who stepped down this summer after a decade at the Etihad. And changes to the rules The Premier League has confirmed a set of new rules for the upcoming season, designed to target time-wasting and improve consistency around some of last season's biggest talking points. Players receiving on-field treatment must now stay off the pitch for a minute – up from 30 seconds – while referees will enforce a five-second countdown for throw-ins and goal kicks, with failures resulting in possession or corners being awarded to the opposition. As for substitutions, departing players will have 10 seconds to leave the pitch, with breaches resulting in the replacement having to wait an extra minute before entering. Read more from Sky News:Sussexes await decision on UK securitySnake gets world-first cancer treatment In a bid to tackle so-called tactical goalkeeper timeouts, managers will be forced to nominate an outfield player to leave the pitch for a minute if the game is stopped for a goalkeeper injury. Holding and grappling at corners will also draw closer scrutiny, with penalties now more likely for defenders who impede attackers. Notably, the punishment for hair pulling will be somewhat softened, with a red card issued only when there is "a clear and deliberate action" using "excessive force and/or brutality". If the action is deemed to be "without excessive force and/or brutality", then a yellow card will be given. Meanwhile, rules introduced at the World Cup, such as the red-card protocol around players covering their mouths and the highly divisive hydration breaks, won't be seen in the English top flight this season. How will the newly promoted teams fare? Will it be a break from the norm or a familiar fate awaiting the league's newly promoted clubs this season? There have been only three occasions over the last 15 top-flight seasons when all three promoted teams have avoided the drop, making relegation something of an inevitability for at least one of the clubs making the step up from the second tier. Whether that speaks to the improved quality of the Premier League over the last two decades or is a telling sign of the game's growing financial inequality is up for debate. Either way, for Coventry City, Ipswich Town and Hull City, consolidation will be the priority – an achievement that should not be underestimated.

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Aug 18
Hayden Panettiere's mother pays tribute after star's death

The Heroes and Nashville star, who died on Sunday aged 36, was found in cardiac arrest by police at an apartment complex in Greenville, South Carolina. Panettiere's mother, Lesley Vogel, shared her first public comments on her daughter's death on Tuesday, speaking to Sky's US partner NBC News. Vogel said: "I think Hayden was an amazingly talented person in so many departments. "And I think young people who grow up in the entertainment industry - it is a struggle and it's a very challenging industry and it's not unusual for them to sadly find the wrong path. "People, they feel pushed into things, even the managers and agents want to control them and I think it becomes very difficult to be true to yourself and I think Hayden sadly lost her way and I wish it were different." Vogel recalled her last conversation with the actress was in October 2025. She said: "Last spoke probably when I was in California and I was trying to work with her to clean up quite a bit. Other than texting, but we had not texted in some time." It comes as NBC News also reported that Panettiere's ex-boyfriend and his brother were on the scene when she died, citing a police incident report. Officers responded to a call made by an acquaintance, and the star was found "unresponsive" inside the residence where she had been temporarily staying, according to the coroner's office. It said first responders tried to save Panettiere but their resuscitation efforts were unsuccessful. She was pronounced dead at 2.32pm local time (10.32pm UK time). In the heavily redacted report, the Greenville Police Department said former boyfriend Brian Hickerson and his brother, Zach Hickerson, were at the scene inside the Judson Mill Lofts complex. Matthew Bryan, the responding officer, said he spoke to Zach Hickerson first, who was "very emotional" while emergency medical services (EMS) were "working on Hayden", according to the report. Brian Hickerson did not become emotional until EMS declared her dead, the report added. According to the report, Brian Hickerson showed police a "bag of medication" that Panettiere was taking at the time of her death. Matthew Bryan also said he was wearing a body-worn camera throughout the emergency response. The video recorded has not yet been publicly released. A post-mortem examination carried out by the Greenville County coroner's office found that "no signs of trauma were discovered that would have contributed to the death". The cause and manner of death have not been confirmed. Read more from Sky News:UK couple killed in Greek crash on honeymoon namedSacked FIFA executive sends message to colleagues Former boxer Wladimir Klitschko, who was in a relationship with Panettiere from 2009 to 2018 and shares a child with the actress, has paid tribute, writing on Instagram: "Our family is going through a time of profound shock and grief. "The announcement of Hayden's tragic death saddens me deeply. She left this world far too soon. "Hayden was, although no longer my partner, an important part of my life and the mother of our daughter, Kaya." In 2018, Panettiere relinquished full custody of Kaya to Klitschko as she struggled with addiction and mental health. Touching on her struggles, Klitschko said his former partner had also experienced the "darker sides" of Hollywood. "She built an incredible career through immense talent, while also facing the darker sides of a very demanding industry," he said. Solange Knowles, Beyonce's sister, also paid tribute to Bring It On: All Or Nothing co-star Panettiere. She said in a post on Instagram: "Rest in peace Hayden. In peace, because you are so deserving of it. "We had so many parallels in our lives, and the world watched u so courageously live in your radical truth telling your story. We watched your endless quest for vulnerability, and healing." Panettiere started acting as a child, appearing in soaps before gaining wider recognition for her role in the 2000 sports drama Remember The Titans alongside Denzel Washington, and as the voice of Dot in Pixar's 1998 film A Bug's Life. She later found fame playing cheerleader Claire Bennet in the superhero drama Heroes before going on to star as up and-coming country singer Juliette Barnes for six seasons on the hit TV series Nashville.

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Aug 20
Miliband clashes with Israel over controversial West Bank settlement

Mr Miliband summoned Israel's charge d'affaires - the country's top diplomat in the UK - on Wednesday to set out the UK's "profound objection" to Israel publishing a tender for the construction of about 1,200 homes, as part of the E1 programme of "expansion". He called it an "unacceptable and destructive act" and said the UK would not "stand back and accept the destruction of the two-state solution", as he demanded "an immediate reversal". Politics latest: Follow live The foreign secretary said the UK had been clear, both publicly and privately, about its opposition to the project, which he said "cut across the heart of Palestine and risks separating the West Bank from East Jerusalem". This sparked a fiery statement from Israeli foreign minister, Gideon Sa'ar, who said he rejected "outright the statement of the UK foreign secretary and the patronising tone of his words". He said the right of Jewish people to live in the area in question was recognised over a century ago through the Balfour Declaration and likened their right to live in the disputed territory to British people's right to live in London. Read more:UK cinemas could ban AI glassesTravelodge boss quits "The UK government's systematic policy of blaming only Israel while ignoring Palestinian extremism has already contributed to a massive wave of antisemitic hatred and attacks against the British Jewish community," he said. "The UK government's decision to damage the relationship between our countries is deeply unfortunate. But Israel will not be a passive victim of this policy. "Israel will defend its rights, its interests and its people." Mr Miliband added that the UK will set out a "comprehensive set of measures" in the coming weeks in response to Israeli government policies to protect the viability of the Palestinian state, which the Starmer government formally recognised last September. Plans to build on the E1 area have been mooted for decades and have long been internationally condemned, with settlements deemed illegal under international law. While successive Israeli governments have held off due to international pressure, Benjamin Netanyahu's government gave the green light for construction a year ago to "erase" the idea of a Palestinian state. The total number of housing units approved by the Israeli government last August sits at 3,401, with a tender put out for the first 1,234 on Tuesday.

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Aug 20
England vs Pakistan: Stuart Broad says Jordan Cox could replace Jamie Smith as England wicketkeeper after impressive second-Test 73

Cox - replacing the injured Jacob Bethell - came in at No 3 and hit 10 fours on the way to his maiden Test fifty in just his second match. He was one of four England top-order batters to make a half-century in an impressive performance that saw them build a 195-run lead over a lacklustre Pakistan by stumps on day two at Headingley. While Bethell is a shoo-in to make a return to No 3 after he recovers from a knee injury, Broad feels that Cox's knock could help him earn a shot at another role in England's Test XI: Brilliant Brook misses out on century as England dominate PakistanNot got Sky? Latest Sky Sports deals or stream England vs Pakistan no contractScorecard: England vs Pakistan, first Test, HeadingleyAs it happened: England vs Pakistan, day two "I thought he played really nicely," Broad said on the Sky Sports Cricket podcast. "He's batting number three in his second Test match, he's scored a lot of his runs for Essex, batting four and five, averaging 65 for them. "But the opportunity in the England side isn't at four or five, it's at three because of Jacob Bethell's injury. So he wants to grab that opportunity. "Half of his mind must be thinking, well, Jacob Bethell's coming back into this side - there's no doubt about that. [Bethell made] a century at the Sydney Cricket Ground and looks a fine player. "'But If I score runs, maybe I could be the wicketkeeper batting number seven' - and maybe that's his slot into this team. "He's going to do that by weight of runs and showing that he's streetwise, he's battle-hardened and he's ready for the fight. "He showed all those attributes today. And he played really nicely on a pitch that has nibbled and spun a little bit. "I think England will be really happy with the position they've got themselves into. 364 runs with a good lead. And Cox will be thrilled with his day's work." Is Lawrence England's next all-rounder? Stuart Broad also praised the performance of all-rounder Dan Lawrence, who made his first Test half-century since 2022 after coming in at No 6. Despite his impressive performance with the bat, Broad has argued he needs to perform with the ball if he wants to make a claim to replace Ben Stokes as England all-rounder: "That number seven or number six spot in front of Jamie Smith is up for grabs," Broad added. "You've got Will Jacks as an option who's currently missing. This is the Stokes conundrum. "Dan Lawrence will score useful runs... But his bowling will be the one [facet of his game] that we need to see a little bit from. "He's got nine wickets at an average over 70 for Surrey this year, but if he can go and pick up useful wickets with the ball, that could solve that all-rounder conundrum and allow England to play the four quicks that they can rotate throughout. "So yeah, he's got a great opportunity, Dan Lawrence. He's been in and out of this side. He's opened the batting at times, he's filled gaps for the team, he's been a really good tourist and team person, but now - this is his chance. "England have gone: 'here's your shirt, you're batting six, make some useful contributions with the ball. We've got South Africa coming next, if you can hold up an end - then we've got the Ashes. "What an opportunity for him." Cox: I don't want to give this opportunity up Cox has had to wait for his opportunity on the highest stage, missing out on a scheduled debut in December 2024 after breaking a thumb in training and then seeing Jacob Bethell leapfrog him in the pecking order. Now he has a second chance and appears ready to make the most of it, holding himself to even higher standards rather than settling for a strong first impression in the number three position. "I think I let myself down a tiny bit but at the end of the day you take 70-odd don't you? I'd have taken it at the start of the Test match," he said. "But it's about trying to put your foot through that door as much as possible and bang it down. Once I got to 50, I moved to 60 quite quickly and I was thinking 'there's a chance here if can keep being disciplined, keep going ball by ball'. "I definitely had it in the back of my mind, saying 'you've worked so hard, don't give this opportunity up'. That's exactly what I do in county cricket - basically look at the runs I need to score and work down from there." Cox suggested there was a collective feeling of a missed opportunity from those who got themselves in without killing the game off, but Pakistan are already in need of a huge turnaround to get themselves back in contention. "Every team and every player wants to score Test hundreds and there's four of us who got 50s today, so one of us could probably have kicked on," he said. "Instead of making just a hundred, let's make it 150, 160, 170 and that puts us in a better position, definitely. "I'm not (happy) quite yet! Hopefully we can get another 50 then we'll get to our work with the ball." Watch day three of the first Test between England and Pakistan, at Headingley, live on Sky Sports Cricket and Sky Sports Main Event from 10.15am on Thursday (11am first ball, weather-permitting). Stream cricket and more sport contract-free with NOW England vs Pakistan Test series schedule All games live on Sky Sports; all 11am starts UK and Ireland First Test (Headingley) - August 19-23Second Test (Lord's) - August 27-31Third Test (Edgbaston) - September 9-13

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