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THOMAS TUCHEL has reportedly SIGNED to become the new England manager – and he could be announced as soon as THIS WEEK!

The former Chelsea boss has been out of work since left Bayern Munich at the end of last season.

Lee Carsley took over as interim Three Lions manager following Gareth Southgate’s departure following the Euro 2024 final.

And now Tuchel’s appointment by FA chiefs is said to be imminent.

Most people trust their friends with their deepest secrets. 

Unfortunately, one woman discovered the hard way that this isn’t always wise after her best friend spilled her secret to her daughter. 

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A mum has found herself in a tough decision after her affair secret got exposed[/caption]

The mum, who wishes to remain anonymous, confided in an “older woman” about her affair.

Now, she finds herself in a tough spot and has turned to the online forum Mumsnet for advice. 

She wrote: “I would appreciate some advice. I confided in an older woman that I was having an affair.” 

The mum explained that she trusted her friend completely, as the friend was married to a “serial cheat” and had multiple lovers over the years.

She continued: “I trusted her completely as she was the wife of a serial cheat and had herself many lovers over the years. 

“To cut a long story short, she became enraged over an incident she believed I was involved in without hearing my side and called my 16-year-old daughter, telling her everything. 

“All my deepest, darkest secrets. 

“She also embellished quite a lot, making my daughter distraught.

“I’ve talked with my daughter and told her the truth on most matters. My husband doesn’t know, but I fear he suspects and will find out. Maybe this woman will tell him as well?”

In her plea for advice, the mum is grappling with the fallout of her friend’s betrayal and the potential impact on her family.

She continues: “Why would a woman in her mid 70’s do this wicked thing to a young girl?

“What should I do? Btw [by the way] she blocked me on all forms of communication. 

“Do I confess (the affair has been over for two years now)? 

“Or do I damage control by remaining silent?

“I’m guilty and horrible for allowing this to happen but my marriage of over 28 years has been sexless for almost 14 years. 

“No excuse I know. Do I confess and run the risk of divorce or do I remain silent and pray I can make this go away?”

If you are not apologetic, then don’t apologise. Tell your truth

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The post gained lots of attention from other parents with many rushing to the comments section to share their thoughts. 

One suggested: “You must tell your DH (darling husband), because if you don’t then that burden is on your daughter’s shoulders.”

Another added: “You can not leave your daughter with the burden of knowing this and keeping it secret from her dad. 

“That will be incredibly emotionally damaging.

“You are going to have to put your daughter first and confess everything to your oh.”

A third wrote: “Consider booking a counselling appointment for you and your darling husband.

“Tell him there. Tell him the basics only, and that you wouldn’t have raised it but for the recent events and that your DD [darling daughter] knows. 

“Be honest, and make your apologies if you must. If you are not apologetic, then don’t apologise. Tell your truth. 

Unless you’ve been there, be careful about hooking your judgy pants too high

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“I’d be saying ‘frankly, I assumed we were both playing away after 14 sexless years and that we had an unspoken agreement that the main thing was not hurting anyone and keeping a joint home life for DD. 

“I am truly sorry that my actions have now led to hurt for you, and DD.

“Not getting s**, connection, intimacy and your partner refusing to engage about it is awful. 

“Unless you’ve been there, be careful about hooking your judgy pants too high.”

EXPERTS estimate that approximately 10% of your house’s heat is lost through your letterbox.

To combat this, you can install a budget-friendly buy to help prevent draughts in your home.

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Experts have shared the quick solution to draughts in your home this winter (stock image)[/caption]

The professionals at Hiatt Hardware shared their expertise on tackling draughts from your exterior doors.

They explained that autumn is an ideal time to carry out this DIY project.

Making one simple change can help you save on your energy bills as temperatures continue to drop.

While you may focus on the edges of your door when it comes to draught-proofing, your letterbox can be a significant problem for retaining heat.

The experts recommend installing a draught excluder on your letterbox.

“The interior hinged flap is perhaps the most common way to eliminate letterbox draughts,” they explained.

“The aim is for the flap to act as a cover for the letterbox to stop draughts while allowing mail to be posted through.”

Hiatt Hardware sells a PVC Brush Draught Proof Letterplate for just £5.34.

They detailed the steps to take to install an excluder on your letterbox.

For this, you will need a drill with a small bit, a screwdriver, a spirit level, a pencil, a tape measure, and screws.

First, use your tape measure to measure the dimensions of your letterbox.

Choose between a brush strip of flap excluder, ensuring that it covers the gap in your letterbox.

Most excluders comes pre-assembled but if not, follow the manufacturer’s instructions to prep before installation.

Once it is ready, align the excluder with the bottom of the letterbox opening.

Make sure that it covers the entire width of your letterbox and extends slightly around it.

Next, hold the excluder in place while you use your spirit level to make sure it isn’t askew.

Mark your screw hole locations on the door and then drill the pilot holes.

Use your screws and screwdriver to attach the draught excluder to your letterbox.

Finally, test the flap on your excluder to ensure it fully covers your letterbox gap.

Following these steps will help to ensure your home’s is thermal efficiency this winter.

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The home experts recommended adding a draught excluder to your letterbox this winter[/caption]

FRANCIS NGANNOU went from borrowing money as the MMA champion of the world to earning millions in the boxing ring.

The heroic Cameroonian – who emigrated from Africa to Europe over the course of a year on foot – put his cage career on hold in 2023.

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His life changed after switching from MMA to boxing[/caption]

He walked out on the UFC as their heavyweight champion to pursue a his lifelong ambition of boxing.

At the time, he had beaten Ciryl Gane in January 2022 but had no plans to re-sign with the UFC.

He made only £450,000 for the bout and revealed he borrowed £150,000 from friend and former UFC champ Kamaru Usman.

But after two boxing bouts – against Tyson Fury and Anthony Joshua – he is believed to have earned over £10MILLION.

And Ngannou told SunSport: “Yes, there was a day that I have to borrow money from Kamaru Usman, I might not have to borrow the same amount today.

“But I can still borrow because my project gets bigger and bigger. So things are changing as a person I’m growing.

“Life is moving, I have different perspective in life. My ambition grows, you know. I set no limit for myself. The sky is my limit.”

Ngannou revealed he leant the money from Usman to focus on his fledging property empire.

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He said: “Personal things, investment, having a house, building a house. I love houses, I love real estate.

“I come from a family that we never owned any house. We never had a house.

“Then my first thing was to build houses in different city and then maybe buy one wherever I’m living make some investment.

“Think of my future. Think of a potential retirement plan or in case things don’t work out.

“I’m doing a job that I have no guarantee, no insurance. I have no guarantee of the future of tomorrow, everything can stop right now.

“So yes, you think about that. When you think about that, you need to plan things out at least, like for 1,2,3 years or more in case s*** happens.

“So you have something you have some time to reset and start back. I think that’s what every single combat sports athlete should do.”

Ngannou left Cameroon when he was 26 for a better life, having began working in the sand mines from the age of just TEN.

It took him 14 months to go from his hometown of Batie to eventually France, where his journey as a fighter began.

Now, he is a former world champion with two huge paydays in the bank – but there was once a time when securing food to eat was his biggest problem.

He said: “There were days that when I wake up my only worry, my only concern was what I was going to eat that day. There were days like that in my life.

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Ngannou used to work in the sand mines in Cameroon and often visits back[/caption]

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Ngannou left Africa for Europe on foot[/caption]

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It took him a year to emigrate[/caption]

“Basically growing up there were days that going to school, I worry because I didn’t have a pen to take notes or because I didn’t have a note, because my school tuition hasn’t been paid.

“So life evolved, doesn’t mean he was that bad day. I think it was just a process.

“Because at the end of the day, life is mostly a journey that you have to understand, enjoy the journey is not a destination.

“Because, if you set a destination and then you get to destination, then what’s happened? It’s the trusting the process.”

Ngannou, 38, sensationally dropped Fury, 36, on his boxing debut only to lose a controversial decision.

He then remained in boxing but was knocked out by Joshua, 34, in two rounds in March.

Now, he returns to the cage for the first time in over two years to face 6ft 8in Brazilian Renan Ferreira, 34, in his Professional Fighters League debut.

And he welcomes the familiar feeling of strapping on the tiny 4oz MMA gloves and stepping foot back in the cage.

He said: “I would say the transition was going from MMA to boxing not to from boxing to MMA, because that’s not the transition.

“I’ve been doing MMA my entire career. I mean, both are definitely two different trainings which MMA has their own complexity.

“But, I’m more used to the complexity of MMA.”

POWER cuts and flooding could wreak havoc today as forecasters warn of heavy rain across swathes of Britain.

A yellow weather warning covering much of the country has been in place since 6pm yesterday, and lasts until 12pm today.

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Vehicles going through the flooded A1101 on the Norfolk-Cambridge border on Sunday[/caption]

The Met Office warns that spells of heavy rain may lead to some travel disruption and flooding in places.

There is a chance of power cuts and loss of other services to some homes and businesses, forecasters say.

And there is a “small chance” that some communities will be temporarily cut off by flooded roads

Homes and businesses may also be flooded, causing damage to some buildings

Where flooding occurs, this could mean delays or cancellations to train and bus services.

The miserable weather may also lead to difficult driving conditions and road closures.

Swathes of North West England, Wales, South West England and the West Midlands are covered by the yellow weather warning.

It stretches from Manchester in the north down through Cardiff, and covers Plymouth in the south.

Areas of heavy rain are expected to develop and push north across the warning area, the Met Office warns.

Many places will see around 10-20 mm of rain, but there is a chance some locations may see considerably more than this over a six-hour period, most likely parts of southwest England and south Wales.

A few places may see 50-80 mm of rain fall in 6 hours.

Isolated thunderstorms are also possible in the south of the warning area, with lightning an additional hazard.

People in affected areas should check if their property could be at risk of flooding.

If so, they should consider preparing a flood plan and an emergency flood kit.

Check road conditions if driving, or bus and train timetables, amending your travel plans if necessary.

People cope better with power cuts when they have prepared for them in advance.

Forecaster advise gathering torches and batteries, a mobile phone power pack and other essential items.

Also be prepared for weather warnings to change quickly, the Met Office said.

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Pictured: Scenes of flooding near the A1101 in Welney last week[/caption]

FEDERICO MACHEDA has admitted his surprise at Manchester United letting Scott McTominay leave in the summer.

The midfielder, 27, signed for Napoli in a £25million deal in August.

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Scott McTominay has had a brilliant start to life in Italy[/caption]

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Federico Macheda played 36 times for Man Utd[/caption]

He has since earned rave reviews under Antonio Conte, with fans and pundits alike thrilled with his early impact.

The Scotland international played 255 times for United after coming through their academy.

But as they looked to recruit Manuel Ugarte from Paris Saint-Germain, McTominay was allowed to depart.

Macheda, 33, played 36 times for the Red Devils between 2007 and 2014 – earning cult status for his debut wonder goal against Aston Villa.

Speaking to Radio Kiss Kiss Napoli, the Italian confessed his shock at United letting McTominay go.

He said: “I know McTominay quite well. I was almost in the first team at Manchester United and he played for the U-16 side.

“Back then he didn’t have this physicality but you could see that he was a really good guy.

“I’m happy that he’s settling in well at Napoli and he’s doing it quickly. Changing league is not easy and the approach he had proves his will and ability to take on new challenges.

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“He’s a jack of all trades as a footballer. He’s good at making offensive runs and helping the team off the ball. He’s a real worker and I’d define him as a fantastic signing.

“Conte’s presence made a lot. When a coach like him wants you in his team it’s hard to say no. I was surprised that Manchester United decided to sell him.

“He always did well there despite their recent complicated seasons. Without any doubt, leaving and going to Napoli was the right choice.”

Napoli are top of the Serie A table, having won five of their opening seven matches.

McTominay has played five times for his new side, scoring twice and laying on an assist.

Former Premier League star Paolo Di Canio recently had strong words to say regarding the transfer.

The Italian, 56, claimed: “I would go to Manchester United to arrest all the directors – how can you give away McTominay?”

Having played twice for Scotland during the international break, McTominay is set to return to club action against Empoli this Sunday.

LIAM Marshall and Junior Nsemba are set to cap their quadruple glory with England call-ups.

The Wigan pair are still celebrating Saturday’s Grand Final win over Hull KR, which sealed a historic awesome foursome of World Club Challenge, Challenge Cup, League Leaders’ Shield and Super League crown.

Now it is understood they will both be named in national boss Shaun Wane’s final squad for the Test series against Samoa, which is revealed today.

Back rower Nsemba was overlooked for the mid-season international in France because of a lack of experience.

But the 20-year-old has played his way into the two matches with a string of dominant domestic performances.

And winger Marshall is understood to have got his reward for a season that saw him score an astonishing 35 tries in 33 matches.

It may also see him finally earn an England cap after playing against Fiji in 2022 – a match for which they were not awarded.

Marshall, 28, is set to join NRL star Dom Young as a wing option for Wane as he chases revenge for the World Cup semi-final loss two years ago.

Victor Radley, Morgan Smithies and Kai Pearce-Paul – who also play Down Under – are likely to be in, as is John Bateman, who returns to Wests Tigers after a stint at Warrington.

A CORONATION Street serial killer is making his soap comeback 13 years after terrifying soap fans with his murder spree.

The actor behind the character, who starred on the ITV Cobbles from 1998 until 2011, is back on the small screen this month.

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A Coronation Street serial killer is set to make their soap return[/caption]

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The star has bagged a new role on BBC show Doctors[/caption]

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Corrie villain John Stape was known for multiple murders and sleeping with Rosie Webster[/caption]

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Now Graeme Hawley, 50, is switching Weatherfield for the hospital ward for a new role in BBC soap Doctors.

The John Stape star – who left fans gobsmacked with his transformation from high school teacher to one of Corrie’s most memorable murderers – will star as Jason Chapman next week.

Eagle-eyed soap fans can spot the Coventry-born TV personality in a 28-minute episode titled Sucker Punch, centred on the treatment of rape patient Erika.

It remains to be seen what his exact plot line is, and how long he will feature in the scripts.

Aside from Corrie, Graeme has also acted in Benidorm, National Treasure, Casualty and Love and Marriage.

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Corrie’s John went from a teacher who had an affair with pupil Rosie Webster to a serial killer.

His character killed three fellow cast members in his hey-day and also kidnapped Rosie Webster, played by Helen Flanagan.

He concealed Colin Fishwick’s body after he died in front of him and then murdered Charlotte Hoyle when she tried to blackmail him about it.

John then accidentally smothered Colin’s mother to death as he confessed the truth.

He played the ex-teacher for four years after joining the cast on the cobbles in 2007 and was nominated for Villain of the Year in 2009 at the Soap Awards.

He was again nominated for the same award in 2011 after his murderous storyline came to a dramatic end with his suicide – which kept the nation hooked.

Yet his character is parent to Fiz’s daughter Hope, who remains on the show.

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We previously told how actor Graeme has temporarily stepped away from the small screen after struggling to find acting gigs.

He started raking in the cash as he began working on his pal’s Christmas market stall.

At the time, Graeme, married to Where the Heart Is star Elianne Byrne, said he was working for a pal who owned Chilli Jam Man.

The dad-of-two joked: “I’m not the Chilli Jam Man.

“I’m the Chilli Jam Man’s mate and I’m selling Chill Jam because the Chilli Jam Man’s late.”

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His character joined the ITV soap in 1998[/caption]

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