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MMU students compete in global Formula Student competition at Silverstone in July.

60% of 1,000 people questioned in the States admitted to being unaware of the England talisman, who has been the face of the national side’s failure at major tournaments for the last decade.

Roy Hodgson’s side crashed out of the current tournament in the group stage, after losing 2-1 to both Italy and Uruguay and drawing 0-0 with Costa Rica.

Dutchman Louis van Gaal’s second signing arrived today when Southampton left-back Luke Shaw put pen to paper to bring United’s spending to around £60million in two days.

The 24-year-old, who was the subject of a ‘hoax’ bid claimed to be from the club last summer, has signed a four-year deal with the Old Trafford outfit after they met his contract release clause.

The 39-year-old’s claims come as former FA chairman, David Bernstein, thinks England’s under-achieving at major tournaments will continue for the foreseeable future.

Herrera has signed for United after they met his £28.4million release clause.

The 33-year-old, currently undergoing rehabilitation on a knee injury, was impressed with fly-half Cipriani’s performances on the tour in New Zealand as Sale look ahead to the new season.

Herrera, 24, was one of David Moyes’ main transfer targets last summer, and was widely expected to sign for the club from Athletic Bilbao

Failsworth’s Daniel Smethurst insists British tennis is in good health – despite a former coach labelling some players as spoilt.

The Etihad will increase its size to more than 55,000 as three rows of seats are built pitchside.