ITV Emmerdale bosses tease new arrival in Ruby storyline as past finally exposed

It looks like we will learn more about Ruby Fox-Miligan’s past and how she ended up with Caleb as an Emmerdale producer teased a new character could be on their way

It looks like we will learn more about Ruby Fox-Miligan’s past and how she ended up with Caleb as an Emmerdale producer teased a new character could be on their way

Emmerdale fans will soon be learning more about Ruby Fox-Miligan’s sad past.

Sophie Roper, the newest producer for Emmerdale, has revealed to The Mirror and other press that viewers will delve deeper into Ruby and Caleb Miligan’s relationship, following the departure of their son Nicky last month.

She teased that there is “a lot of their history” to still uncover and hinted a new character might be on their way, revealing that a “blast from their past” arrives and tells us more about Ruby’s past and the couple’s complicated relationship.

Speaking about what’s to come on the ITV soap, producer Sophie revealed: “Elsewhere, we’ve got Caleb and Ruby, who have landed in the village and had a real impact. But we don’t know a huge amount about them and there’s lots in terms of their history, particularly Ruby’s, that is yet unknown. We’re going to see a bit of a blast from their past come back and really give us some more information about this complicated relationship between husband and wife, and also the complicated family dynamics.”

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Ruby is currently targeting Kim Tate, desperate to bring her down for the sake of her husband.

Discussing why she’s like that, Beth Cordingly – who plays Ruby – shared recently: “Ultimately, she’s doing it for Caleb. She wants to make him happy. She’s conceded that being with his family does that, even if she does whinge about living in the village, so her next step comes because of Caleb’s beef with Kim – she wants to punish her. Ruby also has her own thing with Kim, though.

“Remember when she and Kim were in cahoots and it ended badly, Ruby left saying, ‘You don’t want to cross me!’ and Kim laughed in her face. So, there’s a bit of pride in there for Ruby with this – she’s one of those people that’s not very good at letting things go.”

Asked who might come out top, she warned it would be a closer call than one might think. She said: “Ruby is passionate and impulsive, whereas Kim’s far cooler and doesn’t get her feathers ruffled. We get the impression that Ruby and Caleb have been tough for quite a long time with a lot of people. But is she up to Kim? Well, we’ll see…”

Prince Harry’s ex Cressida Bonas posts cryptic message after Meghan Markle engagement

PRINCE Harry’s ex-girlfriend Cressida Bonas posted a mysterious message shortly after the news broke of his engagement to Meghan Markle.

Love blossoms: Prince Harry and Meghan Markle out together

The 28-year-old was in a relationship with the fifth-in-line to the throne for two years with many believing she would be the one to become Prince Harry’s bride.

The “It girl” was introduced to Prince Harry by Princess Eugenie in May 2012 and accompanied the royal on her first official engagement in March 2014, before splitting amicably a month later.

 

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Cressida Bonas has posted an inspirational quote to Instagram after news of the engagement

No matter how educated, talented, rich or cool you believe you are, how you treat people ultimately tells it all

Cressida’s Instagram post

On Tuesday, after the engagement news, Cressida published a picture on her Instagram account of two people on swings reaching out their hands to each other with words saying: “No matter how educated, talented, rich or cool you believe you are, how you treat people ultimately tells it all.”

Prince Harry’s former flame then wrote underneath the picture “#quotestoliveby”.

 

Her followers applauded the quote with many saying “wise words” and others calling the picture “perfect”.

Cressida, an actress, dancer and model, could be expected to attend the wedding at St George’s Chapel, Windsor Castle in May 2018.

Many people speculated their split could have been because Cressida struggled to deal with the attention of being the girlfriend of the Prince.

 

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Cressida Bonas posted this picture and quote on her Instagram account

It appears that the pair have remained good friends as they have since been spotted together since they parted ways.

Some of Prince William’s former girlfriends, including his teenage love Jecca Craig, attended his wedding to the then-Kate Middleton in 2011.

 

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Cressida and Prince Harry dated for two years

Mr Mo Akhavani, consultant and cosmetic plastic surgeon, at The Plastic Surgery Group has dubbed Cressida Prince Harry’s most good looking ex.

Using a mathematical equation based on symmetry, he said: “Cressida is the most attractive of them all and fits the golden ratio most closely.

Prince Harry and Meghan to wed at Windsor Castle in May

“She has a good equal ratio of facial proportions, a square jaw line and the perfect distance between the eyes.”

It has been revealed that Meghan will become a British citizen ahead of the ceremony.

Kensington Palace said Harry and Meghan will carry out their first official engagement together in Nottingham on Friday.

It is now known if Meghan Markle has met any of Prince Harry’s former girlfriends.

England text leaked as Euros star claims he’s ‘unhappy’ with ‘splits all over the place’

All is not well in the England squad at Euro 2024, according to talkSPORT presenter Alan Brazil, who claims to have seen a text message from a disgruntled player

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A text message from a disgruntled England star complaining of “splits all over the place” has been leaked, it has been claimed.

Despite reaching the quarter-finals of Euro 2024, all has not been well for the Three Lions on the pitch following four wretched performances. And it has been suggested there are ructions off the pitch too after talkSPORT presenter Alan Brazil claimed there are problems within Gareth Southgate’s squad.

The former Ipswich Town and Scotland striker says he has seen a message from a current England player expressing his dissatisfaction with life in the camp. If true, that represents a major concern ahead of Saturday’s quarter-final against Switzerland in Dusseldorf.

“I hate to say this – and I’m not going to grass them up – but I’ve seen a text from one of the players who is absolutely not enjoying it at all. There are splits all over the place,” said Breakfast Show presenter Brazil during a chat with Piers Morgan, who, in turn, told the players to stop complaining about the negative reaction to their performances.

“If they expended as much energy on the pitch as they do criticising people who criticise them, we would win this at a canter,’ said Morgan.

“Whatever line-up we have, start being accountable. Stop whining about the media, who have been very mild in their criticism, given how bad we’ve been playing. Start playing at the level you were playing at in the last few months of last season and stop moaning all the time about people saying you’ve been c*** when you’ve been c***!”

On Southgate, who could be overseeing his last tournament as manager, Morgan added: “The bottom line is, Gareth Southgate has a very good record as England manager but he’s also been in charge of a very talented group of players.

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“If Alex Ferguson, Arsene Wenger – the first eight years [at Arsenal] Wenger – Jose Mourinho, Jurgen Klopp were managing this team, how would they be playing? They would be playing at a much faster tempo. Watching them the other day, they were walking around like snails. Why? I just don’t get it.

“When you watch Spain or Switzerland, they are playing at twice the speed we are playing. There’s something inherently wrong with the way these players are playing.”

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Phil Foden admits England frustration and makes clear his best position for Three Lions

Phil Foden had the best view in Gelsenkirchen of Jude Bellingham’s magical rescue act against Slovakia, and the Manchester City star admits he was already thinking about duties back at home

Phil Foden admitted he feared the worst before Jude Bellingham saved England from a Euros disaster.

Manchester City star Foden has already been back home once in this tournament and did not want to fly back to England again. Foden had a grandstand view of Bellingham’s spectacular 95th minute equaliser against Slovakia as he had just been substituted and was walking round the edge of the pitch.

“I thought I’m 30 seconds away from doing baby feeds at home… so thanks to Jude for that, thanks for doing it, saved me there,” laughed Foden. “No, honestly, it’s unbelievable, what he did, yeah, just sums Jude up, he never gives up until the end.”

Foden, 24, went on a whistle-stop return home last week when his partner Rebecca Cooke gave birth to their third child but is not ready to give up on his Euros adventure just yet.

The England forward explained that the birth was pre-planned, in the diary and he was full of praise for Gareth Southgate accommodating his wish to be back for the birth of their son. They have a name but Foden did not want to reveal it publicly yet.

But Foden also has a sense of unfinished business at this Euros. There have been flashes of his brilliance but getting the best out of him, Harry Kane and Jude Bellingham together as an attacking force has been a struggle.

Foden said: “I don’t know for the others you have mentioned but I have been a little frustrated. I am not going to lie. I want to try and score, do better things for England and like I said it has not worked out but it is about keeping a good mentality.

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“I have not been the best player in the Premier League to come here and not show it. I feel like every game I am moving forward and hopefully I can put on some good performances and that has always been my aim for England.

“I think I have shown this season for City that I have moved more centrally and the goals have gone up and I have influenced more games so, I have always said I have been honest about my position and I have always seen myself as playing midfield.

“I feel like even though I have started on the left, I have drifted into those positions. It is more how we have been on the ball and not been able to find me because of the way the games have been.”

And the accusation that he and Bellingham cannot play together? “No I don’t agree with that, I feel like we do work well together. I keep saying it but it is true, just the way the games have gone sometimes and the way football works,” said Foden.

Foden insists he and Jude Bellingham can thrive in the same side
“In the last game we did build on it really well in terms of keeping the ball a lot more, we piled pressure on at the end and I feel like hopefully it can click together in the next game.”

Foden did stress that the manner of the win over Slovakia – snatching glory from the jaws of defeat – could have a galvanising effect. He also says the tournament is still wide open for a team like England to go and win.

He added: “Yeah, the way we won the Slovakia game, it’s helped us in a way, I feel like it’s given us so much more belief now, going into the next games, to win it in the way we did, a lot of emotions.

“We have to remain focused now, and go into the next game, and just try and build on it because we know we can do a lot better than we’ve done so it’s all about growing and being better.

“It’s just the quality of teams, I feel like every year, everyone gets stronger, I look around now at every team, they’ve got world-class players everywhere.

“So, I feel like it has been a tight tournament, there’s not been one that’s run away with it, so every game is difficult, I just saw the other night, the problems that Portugal had, so it just shows the level of teams.”

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Four more England stars at risk of Euro 2024 ban amid Jude Bellingham investigation

England face Switzerland in the quarter-finals of Euro 2024 on Saturday and Jude Bellingham remains the subject of a UEFA investigation over his lewd celebration against Slovakia

Jude Bellingham and four of his team-mates are at risk of missing England’s potential semi-final at Euro 2024.

UEFA are currently investigating Bellingham’s lewd celebration after he scored a 95th-minute equaliser in the round-of-16 against Slovakia. Even if the England midfielder escapes without a ban, he’ll still need to careful when the Three Lions face Switzerland in the quarter-finals.

That’s because Bellingham, 21, received a yellow card in the Slovakia match and a second booking on Saturday would lead to a one-game suspension. The Real Madrid star isn’t alone in needing to tow the line either, as four more England players are also on one yellow card.

Right-back Kieran Trippier and forward Phil Foden were both booked against Slovenia while midfielder Conor Gallagher was cautioned in the 1-1 draw with Denmark. On Sunday, both Bellingham and midfield pal Kobbie Mainoo saw yellow in the first half.

Marc Guehi has already fallen foul of UEFA’s rules after being booked in the third minute of Sunday’s dramatic 2-1 victory, courtesy of Bellingham’s goal and Harry Kane’s extra-time header. Guehi had been shown a yellow card against Slovenia in England’s final group game, so he’ll need to be replaced at centre-back for the clash with Switzerland.

Should Bellingham and co come through unscathed, their previous yellow cards will be wiped. UEFA reset booking tallies after the quarter-final stage, meaning that the only way a player can miss the final is if they’re shown a red card in the semis.

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Bellingham, meanwhile, has been asked to write to UEFA and explain his crude gesture against Slovakia, something which he claims was an inside joke with close friends who were in the stadium. After scoring a stunning overhead kick, the 21-year-old put his hand over his crotch while walking past the Slovakian dugout.

UEFA said: “[We] will conduct a disciplinary investigation regarding a potential violation of the basic rules of decent conduct by the English Football Association player, Jude Bellingham, having allegedly occurred in the scope of this match. “Information on this matter will be made available in due course.”

Punishments for a breach of decent conduct include a warning, a reprimand, a fine of up to €100,000 (£84,000) and a suspension for a specified number of matches. Bellingham has started all four of England’s games so far and manager Gareth Southgate will be desperate for him to keep out of trouble.

Gareth Southgate could finally make radical England change for Switzerland clash

England have made it to the quarter final of Euro 2024, despite failing to reach the levels expected of them – and ahead of facing Switzerland, Gareth Southgate could make a tactical switch

Gareth Southgate could be ready to make a tactical change for England’s Euros quarter final showdown with Switzerland.

England worked on using a back-three formation in training on Wednesday just three days ahead of the showdown in Dusseldorf. It could be in preparation to face the Swiss because their national boss Murat Yakin is renowned for being flexible with his selections.

Switzerland have also used a back three themselves and England had mannequins in that formation ready for an open training session before they closed it off to the public.

England boss Gareth Southgate has struggled to find a formula in this tournament and has struggled to get the best from attacking trio Phil Foden, Jude Bellingham and Harry Kane.

They have also been without a conventional left back as Luke Shaw has not played since February and came to the Euros as a wildcard. Shaw even decided not to do a press conference on Wednesday so as not to tempt fate and Southgate may be looking for different solutions.

Southgate made a huge success of using a back three in the 2018 World Cup and that carried them all the way to the semi final. The England boss did say ahead of the Euros that they had not considered going back to a back three but they are clearly considering it now.

Southgate has been reluctant to change his team despite the slow start with Kobbie Mainoo and Conor Gallagher the only changes in midfield.

Gareth Southgate was working on the new shape with England’s players on Wednesday
But now a switch of system could be on the cards though for the Switzerland game as Southgate needs a change in fortunes and uplift in performances to live up to expectations.

They still have two more days of full training before the Dusseldorf showdown in Switzerland. Yakin has insisted the Swiss are confident of taking another scalp, having dominated Italy in the previous round.

“We played against Germany we were good, we played against Italy, also a big team, and why can’t we beat England?” Yakin said.

“We’re in a good mood now. Let’s see, it’s a good challenge and my team is ready to have this big fight against England.”

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Phil Foden points finger of blame for England struggles and admits ‘it isn’t working’

England are unbeaten at Euro 2024, but ahead of their quarter-final clash with Switzerland, Gareth Southgate is under pressure to get a better display from the Three Lions

Phil Foden insists it is unfair on Gareth Southgate to shoulder all of the blame for England’s poor performances.

Foden says the players should also take responsibility for their lacklustre performances in the Euros as they have struggled to live up to their tag as pre-tournament favourites.

England go into Saturday’s quarter final with Switzerland in Dusseldorf as favourites with the bookies but the fans have been growing increasingly frustrated with Southgate.

Manchester City star Foden said: “I feel like the players have got to take some of the blame. There has to be some leaders to get together and find out a solution to why it is not working.

“There is only so much the manager can do. He sets you up in a system and tells you how to press. If it is not going like that you have to. . you never decide when a person is going to drop deep, as well. Maybe change the formation you are not used to.

“The players have got to adapt to what the other team is doing to be better. It is something we have definitely spoken about recently and going forward, hopefully you will see a different side to us pressing-wise.”

England boss Southgate was booed after the final Group match with Slovenia and many fans even left before the end and missed the dramatic late fightback against Slovakia in the last 16.

Phil Foden insists England’s players must take the responsibility for their struggles at Euro 2024
It has left Southgate bearing the brunt of the criticism – particularly from former players like Gary Lineker and Alan Shearer – for England’s slow start to the tournament.

But Foden says Southgate does want his players to attack and play a pressing game and sets up to go on the front foot in training.

Foden added: “I feel sorry for Gareth. He has not set out to do that. In training he has been telling us to press and be high up on the pitch and I feel like sometimes, it has to come from the players.

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“We have to be leaders and I feel like in those games we could have got together a little bit more and worked out a solution.

“So yes, I feel like we have spoken about it more and if it happens again in a game, we can get together and find a solution and see where it is going wrong and adapt our press.”

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Four more England players at risk of Euro 2024 ban as ‘likely’ Jude Bellingham decision revealed

Four of Jude Bellingham’s teammates are at risking of picking up a potential ban at Euro 2024.

FOUR more England players are at risk of facing a potential ban at Euro 2024 amid Jude Bellingham’s investigation.

Bellingham is under investigation by UEFA over an X-rated gesture he made towards the Slovakia bench following his goal in their last-16 clash.

During the celebratory scenes of his dramatic equaliser for England, Bellingham gestured towards his crotch.

After the result, the Real Madrid star took to social media to clarify his actions.

UEFA subsequently launched an investigation into his gesture as a ‘likely’ decision has been revealed.

And Bellingham isn’t the only player who is at risk of missing a fixture at the Euros as four of his teammates are on a booking ahead of England resuming their campaign against Switzerland.

If the 21-year-old avoids any UEFA punishment, he’ll still need to be on his best behaviour as he picked up a yellow card against Slovakia, meaning another caution would see him receive a one-match suspension.

He’s not the only player one booking away from a Euro 2024 ban.

Bellingham’s fellow midfielders Conor Gallagher and Kobbie Mainoo are one booking away from a one-match suspension.

Gallagher picked up a yellow card in England’s 1-1 draw with Denmark while Mainoo was cautioned against Slovakia.

Against Slovenia, Kieran Trippier and Phil Foden were booked and are also a yellow card away from a ban.

Referee shows Kobbie Mainoo a yellow card. Image: Getty

England will be without Marc Guehi for their quarter-final tie against the Swiss as he has picked up two bookings at Euro 2024, resulting in a one-match ban.

But the Crystal Palace defender, who has starred at the back, will be available for the semi-final stage if the Three Lions get past Switzerland.

If Bellingham, Gallagher, Mainoo, Trippier and Foden avoid a yellow card, then they will be on a clean slate for the rest of the tournament as UEFA reset booking tallies after the quarter-final stage.

A player would only miss the final if they’re shown a red card in the semis.

Huge bombshell drops as Gareth Southgate ‘considers shock switch’ for Switzerland game

England take on Switzerland on Saturday and Gareth Southgate is set to make a huge decision.

Gareth Southgate is reportedly toying with the idea of making a shock tactical switch for England’s Euro 2024 quarter final with Switzerland.

The Three Lions take on the impressive Swiss side in Dusseldorf on Saturday, with a place in the semi finals up for grabs.

England have yet to convince in any of their performances in Germany and scraped past Slovakia with a late show.

They will be without centre-back Marc Guehi, arguably their best player in the four games, through suspension.

And it’s been reported by The Telegraph that Southgate is considering switching to a back three to cope with the absence of Guehi.

It’s claimed England have been trialling the system in training sessions before the upcoming clash.

If fit, John Stones would likely slot in at the heart of the backline, with Kyle Walker coming in as a right centre-back.

Ezri Konsa, Joe Gomez and Lewis Dunk are the options for the final centre-back berth.

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Trent Alexander-Arnold and Kieran Trippier could both play as wing-backs on either side, while Bukayo Saka dropped back to the left back for a spell against Slovakia.

Luke Shaw is in full training but it remains to be seen if he is ready to start a game at the showpiece.

Southgate made the formation his go-to system at the 2018 World Cup, where England reached the semi finals.

He then used it on occasion at Euro 2020, notably against Germany and then Italy in the final.

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Southgate did also make the switch as they managed the game in extra time against Slovakia, with Eberechi Eze filling in at left wing-back at one point.

The tweak could mean Ivan Toney partners Harry Kane in attack after his strong cameo appearance on Sunday.

On his major tournament debut, the Brentford striker registered the assist for Kane’s winner and led the line well.

First England player speaks out on potential formation change ahead of Switzerland game

Gareth Southgate is set to switch formations for England’s clash against Switzerland at Euro 2024.

The first England player has spoken out amid reports claiming Gareth Southgate is set change formations for their quarter-final clash against Switzerland.

England resume their Euro 2024 campaign on Saturday when they face Switzerland for a spot in the semi-finals.

Southgate will be without Marc Guehi after he picked up a second yellow card of the tournament against Slovakia.

As for Jude Bellingham, a ‘likely’ decision has been revealed following his UEFA investigation.

And, according to reports, Southgate is considering switching to a back three as a result of Guehi’s suspension.

It’s thought John Stones, Kyle Walker and one of Ezri Konsa, Lewis Dunk and Joe Gomez will make up a three-man defence.

Should Konsa get the nod, he said it’s down to Southgate on whether England change formations.

Asked about potentially changing formations against Switzerland, he replied: “Look, it’s down to the gaffer and what he thinks suits us best.”

Ezri Konsa in action for England against Slovakia. Image: Getty

Konsa made his first appearance of the Euros against Slovakia as a substitute in extra-tine.

But he could feature from the start against Switzerland.

The Aston Villa defender said he’s ‘ready’ to play at right-back or centre-half for England.

“[We have] defended really well. If the boss puts me on I will always be ready,” said Konsa.

“I always dreamed of playing for England as a kid. It was a proud moment for me and my family.

“Wherever Southgate puts me, I am ready. Last season, I played at right-back which took some getting used to but I can play there and as a centre-half.”

Konsa made 50 appearances for Villa last season as he helped his side qualify for the Champions League.

He has five England caps to his name since making his debut in a friendly match against Brazil.