EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW BY IAN LADYMAN: There was a time when Mick McCarthy thought football was straightforward -but it didn't last very long into his career.

The first thing Andy must do is forget the Verdasco match: it’s ancient history. Tennis is a problem-solving game and Andy successfully solved the problem. What was it? Maybe he played a little too defensively in the first two sets and, not unreasonably, expected the Spaniard to miss more than he did.

Where I come from this is what I call a popcorn match, it’s the type that you just want to sit back on the sofa and enjoy — and for me it is that kind of one-off contest which is too close to call.

Andy showed a lot of class and a lot of fight on Sunday. His dismantling of Novak Djokovic was a thing of beauty to watch. From the first ball, the crowd was engaged. I thought that was the most important factor.

Andy Murray's former coach Brad Gilbert tells you all you need to know on the top men's seeds at this year's Wimbledon Championships.

Andy Murray's former coach Brad Gilbert tells you all you need to know on the top women's seeds at this year's Wimbledon Championships.

Sportsmail's tennis guru Brad Gilbert gives his expert analysis on the 10 women to watch as the Wimbledon Championships get under way at the All England Club on Monday.

Sportsmail's tennis guru Brad Gilbert gives his expert analysis on the 10 men to watch as the Wimbledon Championships get under way at the All England Club on Monday.

BRAD GILBERT: The former top-five player and coach of Andre Agassi and Andy Murray, picks nine players who may seal Wimbledon glory and looks at the tournament’s bolters.

Brad Gilbert, the former coach of Andy Murray and Andre Agassi, gives his lowdown on the men and women to watch this fortnight at SW19.

The 2019 Wimbledon Championships get underway on Monday. Sportsmail 's Brad Gilbert gives his view on the top contenders in both the men's and women's tournaments.

Ivanka Trump publicly confirmed that she'd switched her voter registration from Democrat to Republican so she can vote for her father Donald Trump in the New York state primary next month.

Orange Is The New Black star Yael Stone recently returned to Australia over concerns about the carbon footprint she was creating by travelling to the US to work. 

Butterfly Conservation has been taking comprehensive surveys of Britain's butterfly and moth populations for the last 50 years.

Experts say President Donald Trump gets an 'F' in science as the disinfectant coronavirus cure becomes just one in a string of scientific conflicts including his disbelief in climate change.

She recently admitted she uses Snapchat to communicate with her kids. But on Sunday, Reese Witherspoon got some quality off-screen time with her six-year-old son Tennessee as they

During an interview on Fifi, Fev & Byron, the model, 36, admitted she's obsessed with the musician's, 34, singles and detailed how she and Orlando, 42, raise their son Flynn, eight.

Channing Smith, 16, killed himself on Sunday night at his home in Tennessee after sexually explicit messages outing him as gay were shared by people known to him on social media.

Ellyce Quirk shared a video one of the accused attackers posted to Snapchat in the wake of the alleged assault near Thirroul Train Station in Wollongong, south of Sydney, on Saturday night.

Investigators say the boys filmed themselves clutching two handguns and then racking the slides inside a Wesley Chapel branch of the store. They were arrested in the dairy section of the store.

Bobby Madley, a former Premier League referee who was sacked by PGMOL last year, has shared a very personal end of decade message on Twitter.

A racially offensive photo was reportedly posted on social media by a high school student in Richmond, Virginia, and showed a white female student in uniform wearing a blackface mask.

The feature imbues playlists with short videos that users can optionally click on and watch more. Users can tap through similar to story features in other platforms like Instagram or Snapchat.

Snapchat is down for thousands of users around the world. Parts of the US and Europe seem to be most effect, as many reported not being able to share snaps.or log in to the app.

MARTIN KEOWN: During the Invincibles season, I saw opponents line up next to Henry and Co in the tunnel. They'd ask them if they could swap shirts afterwards, before we were even on the pitch!

Wales boss Ryan Giggs insists Daniel James' move to Manchester United has not disrupted preparations for their Euro 2020 qualifier against Croatia, and has given the winger his blessing.

It is seldom pretty with Ireland but Mick McCarthy won't care about aesthetics after David McGoldrick's late header salvaged a point to leave them three clear at the top of Group D.

KIERAN GILL AT THE CARDIFF CITY STADIUM: Wales got the Euro 2020 qualifying win they desperately needed, with help from the most calamitous own goal and a Gareth Bale winner.

CRAIG HOPE AT STADE DE GENEVE: Republic of Ireland will have to beat Denmark in Dublin next month if they are to avoid the Euro 2020 playoffs after another uninspiring night here in Switzerland.

Swansea manager Steve Cooper revealed after the 1-0 win over Cardiff that the 22-year-old will be out for two months with an ankle tendon injury. Rodon will have surgery this week.

A calf injury has ruled him out of Real's last four games in all competitions, and he won't feature at home to Galatasaray in the Champions League on Wednesday, according to Real manager Zidane.

TOM COLLOMOSSE: Wales fans face a nightmare odyssey across Europe - including three separate trips to Baku - if they repeat Euro 2016 and reach the semi-finals of Euro 2020.

The TV picks for next summer's tournament have been revealed, with ITV showing England's final two group matches, including the final game with the Czech Republic.

The FA have announced that England are set to face Italy on the 27th March at Wembley Stadium. It comes as they continue their preparations for the Euro 2020 which kicks off in June.

Mario Gotze is expected to leave Borussia Dortmund in the summer with the German wanting to take on a new challenge.

An ongoing stand-off between players, the PFA and the Premier League has seen an agreement still to be reached and captains were said to have gone 'ballistic' by the league's public statement.

Mari signed for the London club on loan from Brazilian club Flamengo back in January and Arsenal have the option to sign him outright in the summer. He has so far played in two matches for the Gunners.

KIERAN GILL: Nasri is to be let go by Anderlecht after apparently flying himself to Dubai and refusing to contact his club about his whereabouts. It is just the latest chapter in a controversial story.

Mourinho is desperate for reinforcements in both defence and attack and has identified West Ham's Issa Diop and Wolves striker Raul Jimenez as his top two targets.

EXCLUSIVE BY MATT HUGHES: The Premier League will make a desperate plea for unity this week amid claims that the bottom six clubs are sabotaging plans to resume the season.

Ahead of Anthony Joshua's huge bout with Wladimir Klitschko, it's not just the fighters who are putting in hours of preparation.

Anthony Joshua is the best in heavyweight boxing at the moment, according to Tony Bellew. Bellew moved up to the heavyweight division to take on David Haye earlier this year.

Heavyweight champion Anthony Joshua has vowed not to rest in his pursuit of boxing world domination after beating Wladimir Klitschko at Wembley. Joshua knocked down Klitschko in the 11th round.

Anthony Joshua settled the biggest post-war boxing bout held on British soil by knocking out Wladimir Klitschko in emphatic fashion in front of a 90,000 strong crowd at Wembley Stadium.

Anthony Joshua has revealed he Facetimed his 18-month old son straight after beating Wladimir Klitschko through an 11th-round stoppage on Saturday at Wembley Arena.

Joshua and Klitschko put on one of the most dramatic heavyweight contests of all time, as the Brit dropped his opponent before surviving his own knock down to go on to finish the job.

Anthony Joshua and Wladimir Klitschko have met for the first time since their epic showdown to discuss the fight that evolved into the sporting event of 2017.

Anthony Joshua has outlined his game-plan to beat Alexander Povetkin, saying he needs to 'bully' and swamp him with punches if he is to get through a major threat to his titles at Wembley.

Fury came in at 254.4lbs for his fight against Wallin in Las Vegas, the lightest he has been since he defeated Wladimir Klitschko in 2015, where he weight 247 pounds.

John Fury, 54, of Leiston appeared on This Morning today where he admitted he fears his boxer son Tyson, 31, could start 'doing stupid stuff again' when his boxing career comes to an end.