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England's Under 21s are hoping to follow in the success of their Under 20 counterparts and reach a major footfall final for only the third time ever. Andy Boothroyd's team face arch sport nemesis Germany in their semi final in Tychy, Poland, this evening for a place in the touament's final. Ital...

On the volcanic island of Ischia, south-west of Naples, an ancient currency is being brought back to life. "The 'Pontese' will be the first real currency of the village itself," explained Giuseppe Lanfreschi,the president of Ischia's consor...

Joe Hart is set to join Torino on loan. Photo: Jonathan Nackstrand/AFPEngland goalkeeper Joe Hart arrived in Turin on Tuesday ahead of undergoing a medical that should see him sign a season-long loan deal with the unfashionable Serie A club. Hart, 29, has fallen out of favour with Pep Guardiola at Manchester Cityfollowing the signing of Claudio Bravo from Barcelona and is on his way tojoin Torino in a bid to preserve his club future and inteational careerfollowing England's spectacular Euro 2016 exit. Television pictures showed Hart arriving at the city's Caselle airport andwidespread reports in the Italian media said he will sign for SinisaMihajlovic's side later in the day if he successful...