Rooney one of four United players to get the call-up for Brazil with Danny Welbeck, Phil Jones and Chris Smalling also chosen.

Milner has progressed through the England youth system, holds the national record for under-21 appearances with 46 and joined Manchester City in 2010 for £26million

The Manchester United striker featured in both the 2006 and 2010 World Cups but has failed to score a single goal in the tournament

The medals were stolen while Syd Cooper of Poynton, Greater Manchester, attended a funeral at Stockport Cemetery

Manchester will play host to the annual International Day Against Homophobia, Biphobia and Transphobia (IDAHOBIT) on May 17, in a bid to raise awareness of hate crime against LGBT people.

NHS Choices and the Money Advice Service have developed the new tool to assess the impact money worries can have on our mental health

The Chilean has constantly managed himself and his players with poise and has been rewarded for his efforts by piping Liverpool to the post on the final day, after securing a 2-0 win against West Ham

Fresh from the success of yesterday’s success, the parade will mark City second Premier League title in the last three years, and will also celebrate their Capital One Cup win

Juan Mata’s sensational second-half free-kick rescued a final day point for United at Southampton but the Red Devils missed out on the dubious honour of Europa League football thanks to Spurs’ victory over Aston Villa

Manchester’s adopted son and EDM trailblazer Gareth Emery chose the city he now calls home for half of the year (when he’s not sunning it up in LA) for the launch of his new album Drive.

Matthew Graham 29, of Burnsall Grove, Royton has been charged with attempted murder, attempted robbery and possession of an offensive weapon