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What the back pages of the papers say - July 22

Daily Mail


As England's cricketers suffered their heaviest Test defeat at home for five years captain Michael Vaughan said a confused selection had left his team in a shambolic state going in to the match.


Frank Lampard has been told he is an integral part of manager Luiz Felipe Scolari's plans while his former boss Jose Mourinho has conceded the Chelsea midfielder is unlikely to move to Inter Milan this season.


Sir Alex Ferguson has declared he would not let Cristiano Ronaldo join Real Madrid because a move to the Spanish club would be 'worst thing' for his star player.

What next? England Captain Michael Vaughan and debutant Darren Pattinson after defeat in the second Test at Headingley

What next? England Captain Michael Vaughan and debutant Darren Pattinson after defeat in the second Test at Headingley

The Guardian

Michael Vaughan attacks England's selection policy and admitted the inclusion of unknown seamer Darren Pattinson for the second Test had affected England's team unity.

Also: One of Britain's best hopes for Olympic gold, world amateur champion boxer Frankie Gavin, has revealed he has turned to the man responsible for controlling Ricky Hatton's perennial weight problems to help him with his own battle with the scales.

The Times

Chelsea chief executive Peter Kenyon and former Blues manager Jose Mourinho expect England midfielder Frank Lampard to remain at Stamford Bridge for at least one more season.

Also: Double Open champion Padraig Harrington has effectively called on Ryder Cup captain Nick Faldo to include Colin Montgomerie in the side to take on America in Kentucky in September, should the Soct fail to qualify automatically.

Daily Telegraph

England captain Michael Vaughan blamed a lack of team unity for his side's 10-wicket hammering by South Africa in the second Test at Headingly, admitting the inclusion of bowler Darren Pattinson had left his side confused.

Also: America feels the benefit of the Beckham effect, one year on from his LA Galaxy debut and the impact David Beckham has made on his club club and Major League Soccer has been phenomenal.

The Independent

South Africa completed their comprehensive demolition of England at Headingley yesterday, beating Michael Vaughan's side by 10 wickets with a day to spare having comprehensively outplayed them in every department.

Also: Padraig Harrington yesterday set out a new list of objectives, ranging from leaving behind the exclusive champions' club he has only just joined, to making a better fist of next month's USPGA, to beating his friend in a driving challenge – one-handed.

Daily Express

England always said the series against South Africa this summer would be a true test of the progress they were making. Well, now we know. None.

Also: Portsmouth manager Harry Redknapp has revealed that Chelsea's Shaun Wright-Phillips and Tottenham's Younes Kaboul both want to sign on at Fratton Park - but fears he may have to sell before he can buy.

Daily Star

Spurs have handed the Premier League a dossier of evidence from the past 12 months backing up their complaint against Manchester United's pursuit of Dimitar Berbatov.

Also: Sir Alex Ferguson last night warned Cristiano Ronaldo that joining Real Madrid would be the worst thing he could do.

Daily Mirror

Sir Alex Ferguson turned on Real Madrid last night in the latest twist to the Cristiano Ronaldo saga by claiming he would not even let his own sons join the Spanish giants.

Also: Open champion Padraig Harrington has risked a Ryder Cup rumpus by telling Nick Faldo he wants to partner 'player captain' Colin Montgomerie.

The Sun

Arsene Wenger has accused football's big guns of bullying and declared the game is heading for meltdown with Liverpool, Manchester United and Real Madrid all under fire for tapping up players.

Also: Jose Mourinho has given up hope of signing Frank Lampard this summer but the Inter Milan boss is now preparing to get him in 12 months.

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