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N O T P KATE U D L R O W E H T IN N A M O W T S IE X OFFICIALLY YOUR SE
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BIG FIGHT SPECIAL!
FROCH VS GROVES 2 FEATURING...
WINNER!
EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEWS! THE RING +GIRLS STRIPPED!
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Rhian Sugden Her X-rated strip! 8 England players’ alternative World Cup playlist 10 Luisa Zissman ZOO babe’s saucy sex column! 12 Wolf Of Wall Street On-set secrets revealed 14 The David Haye Column 16 Motors Audi A3 Clubsport Quattro 18 Your Shout! 20 Get Fact 22 Jokes 24 Reviews Films, games & music 28 TV Essentials 4
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“I always play the topless role!”
The model-slash-actress is back baring all on the big screen. Action! 4
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e salute multi-talented girls at ZOO. Not only is Bury babe Rhian (“Ree-un”) Sugden an undergarms-removing expert, she’s a writer, a testicular cancer awareness pioneer (see the video on YouTube) and now, following her role in new Brit gangster tear-up Top Dog, a full-blown movie star. OK, not “full-blown”, but she’s in a movie and she’s topless – just like in Your Highness a few years ago. If that’s not success, we don’t know what is… Hi, RHian. yoU claim to HaVe HaD a “BiZaRRe” liFe on tWitteR. WHy So? Well, I never know where I am! I’ve gone from crazy nights in London, to being flown around the world with my boobs out, to having an office job. That’s right; I even do a bit of writing! tell US aBoUt tHat canceR aWaReneSS ViDeo… It was my idea. A guy in Portugal checked himself after seeing it and found he had testicular cancer, which was then treated. It’s nice to think I helped save a life. next UP iS TOP DOG. WHat can We exPect? I’m a topless stripper, obviously! A massive fight kicks off and I’m stood on stage with nothing on, drinking Champagne. My line is, “What are you doing?” Quite the movie star, aren’t I? Well, it IS yoUR SeconD Film... Yep, although I always seem to get roles with a non-existent wardrobe! Martin Kemp directed the film and, because we got to know each other on
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“I met Prince charles. He told me he liked my dress!”
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Celebrity Big Brother, cast me. HaVe yoU encoUnteReD any otHeR celeBRitieS? The Inbetweeners stars were once in the same hotel as me, so I have the best picture with them. I also met Prince Charles. WaS He PleaSant? Very! He walked past at the Military Awards, so I passed him a glass of mulled wine. He said, “I like your dress.” Nice of him to compliment a lady. yoU mUSt Be USeD to tHe comPlimentS… Funnily enough, I sat opposite a guy on the train who had an image of me on his jumper. He didn’t notice as he probably thought the chances of encountering me in real life were slim! anytHing elSe exciting coming UP? I’d like to do more reality TV. I was a bit sheltered in CBB, so it’d be good to get out there again. Hopefully I can write a book about my life. It will include a fair bit of interesting content. A few stories need to be set straight! We See. laStly, tell US aBoUt yoUR neW BUm… Ha ha! After eight years of saying I want a peach, I’m starting to get one thanks to my new gym regime. Soon, all my shoots will showcase my bum. It will add a new dimension to affairs!
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ENGLAND PLAYERS’ (ALTERNATIVE)
The England Players’ Playlist: The Road To Brazil is available to buy and download from 2 June
WORLD CUP PLAYLIST!
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SONGS THEY SHOULD HAVE PICKED… JOE HART In Safe Hands Badly Drawn Boy
LUKE SHAW New Kid In Town Eagles
PHIL JONES The First Time Ever I Saw Your Face Leona Lewis
FRANK LAMPARD Timber Pitbull ft Ke$ha
JAMES MILNER Being Boring Pet Shop Boys
STEVEN GERRARD Born Slippy Underworld
JACK WILSHERE Rude Boy Rihanna
ALEX OXLADECHAMBERLAIN Like Father, Like Son The Game
ROSS BARKLEY High Hopes Bruce Springsteen
WAYNE ROONEY Long Haired Lover From Liverpool Jimmy Osmond
DANIEL STURRIDGE I Bet You Look Good On The Dancefloor Arctic Monkeys
RICKIE LAMBERT Started From The Bottom Drake
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ontrary to popular belief, footballers don’t listen to The Archers on those giant headphones before a big game. It’s generally R&B, Arctic Monkeys and, if you happen to be David De Gea, a little bit of rock Gods Metallica for good measure. But the England football team know you’re still curious about their listening habits, so they’ve decided to release a charity album made up entirely of their favourite tracks, which will no doubt be inspiring the Three Lions all the way to the quarterfinals this summer. Unsurprisingly, it’s made up of tracks from the likes of Bastille, Avicii and Disclosure. But everyone has a few guilty pleasures hidden on their iPods, so here are the B-sides we think they probably didn’t want you to know about…
The Three Lions squad are releasing their own World Cup album, but we think they’ve left a few songs off the tracklist…
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NAUGHTY NIGHTS AWAY
I’ve lost my sex drive after being in a relationship for some time, but I do still want to be with her. Any advice? PETER, Watford Well, you don’t have to go cheating on her – just try spicing things up! Book a dirty night away in a hotel, buy her some gorgeous lingerie and treat her like a princess. Sometimes, just taking things away from your usual environment will work wonders.
SEXY PARTY
I want to broaden my sexual appetite. Where can I find sex parties to attend, and is there anything I should know beforehand? AARON, Hereford Have a look at sdc.com, which is a great website to help you find your nearest sex party or local swingers’ club. It’s also a really friendly community, so you’ll be in good company. As for tips, bear in mind people can still get brushed off at the event. If a girl says, “I’m going to have a few more drinks,” that’s a polite, “No thanks.”
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RAUNCHY ROLEPLAY
My girlfriend wants to try a bit of roleplay in the bedroom, but I don’t think I’ve got the acting confidence. Any advice? MITCHELL, Guildford Relax, she’s not expecting an Oscar-worthy performance! Ease yourself into it with a bit of dirty talk to boost your confidence and then, one night when you feel comfortable, surprise her with a fireman outfit to totally blow her mind... 10 WWW.ZOOTODAY.COM
FREAKY FETISHES
“Surprise her with a fireman outfit to totally blow her mind!”
How do I find girls who are into fetishes? JOE, Rochester The easiest and fastest way you’re going to meet girls who are into fetishes is through the internet. Try something like thefetishdatingclub.com or kinkysingles.co.uk. They cater for pretty much everyone – whatever it is you’re interested in – so log on and have some fun!
A quickie with Luisa... What’s your favourite place to have sex? STEVEN, Chingford
A bed! Because there’s no limit to how many positions you can try in the bedroom!
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WO RL D EX CL US IV E!
ON-SET SECRETS REVEALED!
You’ve seen the film, but do you know what happened behind the camera? We caught up with star Jon Bernthal to find out about the orgies, the extras and the punch-ups during filming!
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Meeting Scorsese
Hard-as-nails extras
Mile high memories
Punching Jonah Hill
“I auditioned for one of the stockbrokers, but Marty [Scorsese] called me up late Sunday night and wanted me to fly to New York the following day to audition for Brad. I was on the opposite side of the country, but I was like ‘For you, I’ll friggin’ drive a dumpster to New York all night if I have to!’”
“It was absolutely insane. Eighteen hours on a 747, crammed with 200 naked people… it was tough, man! But this is Scorsese we’re working with, so everyone was like, ‘F**k it. If we’re gonna film an orgy, we’re gonna film the best damn orgy that’s ever been made!’”
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“Those extras were committed! You know when the aeroplane tilts in the middle of the orgy and everyone goes flying? One of those seats was loose and landed on top of a naked girl’s foot. Before anyone could help her, she shouted: ‘You can cut this foot off, but I’m gonna be in this f**king orgy!’”
“Punching Jonah was all Leo DiCaprio’s idea – I had nothing to do with it! Scorsese wanted it to look as realistic as possible and Jonah kept wimping out, trying to fake it. It wasn’t working, so in the end Leo told me to just go for it. I did – and I cracked Jonah’s plastic teeth right out of his mouth!”
Jon Bernthal stars in The Wolf Of Wall Street, out now on Blu-ray and DVD
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roch vs Groves 2 is, quite simply, the biggest fight British boxing has staged for many years. You’ve got two fantastically matched fighters at the very top of their game, so I’m expecting the highest level of boxing. Their first fight was epic, so hopefully they can replicate that – with a conclusive finish! I’ll be working for Sky Sports, so I can’t get too emotionally involved. I’ve spoken with both fighters and
they believe their training camps have gone perfectly. Before the first fight, I know there were issues with Carl’s preparation and George switched trainer, but they’re both switched-on and in great physical condition. George got under Carl’s skin back in November, but the verbals have been even this time. Once that bell rings, everything is forgotten, so it doesn’t matter who’s getting the better of whom. Let’s get it on!
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IN NEED OF A HAYEMAKER THIS WEEK… YAYA TOURE Is Yaya Toure genuinely upset with Manchester City because they didn’t get him a birthday cake? No grown man cares about cake – particularly one who earns over £200k a week! Your 31st birthday is not even a landmark; if he’s using that to get more money or engineer a move, then that’s the weakest excuse I’ve ever heard! 14 WWW.ZOOTODAY.COM
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Hole in the heart
Rory McIlroy cancelling his wedding to Caroline Wozniacki was a big shock. It will undoubtedly affect his form because his frame of mind will be different. Being upset or heartbroken is not going to help him perform well; it might work for a kamikaze pilot, but a broken heart on a golf course – or any type of sporting venue – is never a winner.
ASK DAVID!
Who has more to lose: Carl Froch or George Groves? JASON, Bristol Carl; as the world champion, he has the world titles to lose. George is in a situation where he’s not the champion, but is getting the credibility of a champion because he put on such a good performance last time out.
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AU DI A3 CL UB SP OR T QU AT TR O!
The hoon saloon Audi unveils insane 518bhp A3 Clubsport Quattro concept
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he annual VW meeting at Lake Worthersee in Austria was once merely an excuse for Volkswagen fans to show off their customised Golfs, flaunt their crazy campervans and swap notes on turbocharging their Sciroccos. Now, it has become so popular the entire VW Group gets involved, and that means things like this epic Audi A3 saloon surface in an attempt to wow crowds of adoring fans next month.
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The crazy A3 Clubsport Quattro concept features a heavily turbocharged version of the RS3’s 2.5-litre engine, meaning it now develops a colossal 518bhp. Couple that with a claimed kerb weight of just 1,527kg and you have a small saloon which boasts the same power-to-weight ratio as the range-topping Audi R8 V10. Supercar-slaying performance (0-62mph in 3.6 seconds and a top speed of 193mph) is driven through all
four 21-inch wheels for optimum traction, while a set of dustbin lid-sized carbon ceramic brakes ensure that owners aren’t winching this magnificent machine out of a hedge every time they get a little bit frisky. Audi claims this is purely a concept, but many of the awesome features – including that ferocious engine and super aggressive styling – could feature on an upcoming RS3 saloon set for a 2015 release.
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Vital statistics ENGINE 2.5-litre direct-injection petrol PERFORMANCE 518bhp 0-62MPH 3.6 seconds TOP SPEED 193mph WEIGHT 1,527kg
Yellow peril Renault has taken the wraps off its savage Megane
RS 275 Trophy, the car with which the French firm hopes to snatch back the record for fastest frontwheel-drive car around the ’Ring. With 271bhp and a load of race-spec trickery, it’s due on sale next year.
The E-Type is back Jaguar is to build six new “Lightweight” E-Types as part of a historic project. The beautiful machines will be manufactured exactly as they were in 1963 and then offered to classic car collectors. It is rumoured each vehicle will fetch over £1m.
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Skoda previews CitiJet concept Another creation destined for Lake Worthersee (we told you the VW Group likes to get involved), this cool convertible concept – based on the humble CitiGo – features a potent 74bhp engine, huge 16-inch rims and heaps of neat styling touches.
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S! • SPAM! • WOUNDS! • PRIZES! • BANTER! • FAILS & WINS! With news of the Simpsons and Family Guy crossover doing the rounds, I wanted to show you my special tribute to Stewie Griffin. ALEX CAREY, via email What’s next, a Lois pin-up on your arm? Actually, that doesn’t sound too bad.
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Dangling my hand out of a car window wasn’t the cleverest thing I’ve ever done. JOSH M C CABE, via email That is “hands down” one of the worst injuries we’ve ever seen.
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Never moan about how much you hate your car on a stag do. I learned that the hard way… MIKE EVS, via email At least you don’t need to worry about a break-in, Mike!
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Aston Villa hold the record for being the only club to host England international clashes in three separate centuries In 1379, a baby girl in Yorkshire was christened Diot Coke An American man is suing the City Of New York, Au Bon Pain and Kmart, among others, for a record $2,000 decillion (that’s 36 zeros) after he was bitten by a dog Scientists have begun analysing 300,000 hours of audio from elephants to learn whether or not they have a secret language 20 WWW.ZOOTODAY.COM
One in 13 tweets contain a swear word, with “f**k” being the most popular curse. Swearing peaks between midnight and 1.30am
1. The Pentagon has a military plan for combating a zombie apocalypse 2. Boris Johnson is eligible to become US President in the future
3. Ronald McDonald is called Donald McRonald in Japan
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160bn Tonnes o f ice A n t ar c t ica is losing ever y year, causing sea levels t o r ise
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The last time the Netherlands fielded a team without a “Van” in any player’s name was against France during a 3-2 victory at Euro 2000
Victorian women put pins in their mouths to avoid being kissed in the dark when trains went through tunnels When the Mona Lisa was stolen in 1911, one of the suspects was Pablo Picasso Seventy-eight per cent of Bulgarians never do any exercise; in Britain, the figure is 38 per cent, and in Sweden, nine per cent Honey is easy to digest because it has already been digested by a bee Only £17.99 out of every £100 spent in the UK is via cash – the rest is put on cards Eight-thousand years ago, Britain had so many trees that a squirrel could go from John O’Groats to Land’s End without touching the ground The fastest mobility scooter ever had a top speed of 71.5mph A poll has found one in 10 drivers admit to taking a “selfie” while at the wheel The United States became the world’s biggest wine market last year, overtaking France for the first time ever
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My favourite exercise is a cross between a lunge and a crunch. It’s called “lunch”. GLENN WEBSTER, Durham
Sucker for surgery
“Welcome Plastic JOKER toSurgery OF THE Addicts WEEK Anonymous. I’m seeing a lot of new faces in the crowd this week, and I have to say I’m disappointed.” DOMINIC, via email
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It’s a knockout
I went to my first kickboxing class today… in an attempt to quit boxing for good. ROGER, via text
Hungry for love
As my wife and I lay together, I asked her, “Remember our first date? We went to the fair, bought fish and chips, rode the roller coaster,
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MILTON JONES
I’d just like to say to the old man wearing camouflage gear and using crutches who stole my wallet earlier; you can hide, but you can’t run
screamed, went in the love tunnel and kissed. Then we walked for miles over a field, laid down in the grass and made love. “A month later, you found out you were pregnant, so your dad told me to do the right thing. We got married and raised little Jimmy.” The wife, bursting into tears, replied, “Yes!” I looked back at her and asked, “What was the name of that chip shop?” JIMMY POWELL, via email
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Town planning
I believe a lot of the Wild West conflicts could easily have been avoided if cowboy architects had made their towns big enough for everyone. PAUL, via email
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Movie shot Movies make it
Something fishy
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Fast food
A single cow can make 400 hamburgers. That’s amazing! They should hire them as cooks at McDonald’s. SEAN DEAN, Leytonstone
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Name game
I’d like to name my kid a whole phrase, something like: “Ladies And Gentlemen”. That’ll be a cool name for a kid. “This is my son, Ladies And Gentlemen!” Then, when he gets out of hand, I get to go, “Ladies And Gentlemen, please!” LOUIS CK, stand-up
My idea to make sport safer is dip the end of javelins in anaesthetic. If it lands in your shoulder, the area will go numb immediately they beat them, they’ll play Asda, then Sainsbury’s. RICK WILE, via email
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Earlier today, I asked my girlfriend to buy me cod, but she came back with some sort of fish which cost half the price instead. Bloody cheapskate. ALEX, Dorset
look like every man who is sitting at a desk has a revolver in the drawer second down on the right. CHRIS MARTIN @CHRISMCOMEDY
Duvet dilemma I need to put the duvet
cover back on and I think it might be less stressful to just sell my house instead. ADAM KAY @AMATEURADAM
Protection advice According to rock-paperSibling rivalry
scissors, the cheapest way for mountaineers to protect themselves from falling rocks is to wear paper hats. SIXTH FORM POET @SIXTHFORMPOET
I was raised as an only child; which really annoyed my sister. WILL MARSH, stand-up
Pricks everywhere
What’s worse than a bull in a china shop? A hedgehog in a condom factory. BROOKS, via email
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GAME of the week!
We’re Yaya Toure’s birthday entertainment
World War II shooters are a dime a dozen; you need only look at the bloated ranks of Medal of Honor or Brothers In Arms to see how bland and overcooked the genre has become. But then there’s Wolfenstein, the grandaddy of them all – and the bulletriddled exception to the rule. Set in an alternate ’60s timeline, The New Order follows resistance fighter 24 WWW.ZOOTODAY.COM
Captain BJ Blazkowicz’s nearimpossible struggle to overthrow the relentless army of Nazi super soldiers who rule the globe with an iron fist. There are several great set pieces and a genuinely ace story to boot, but ultimately everything plays second fiddle to ridiculously over-the-top guns, which eviscerate and vaporise enemies in satisfying fashion. HHHHI
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Dallas Buyers Club While shocking stills of Matthew McConaughey’s dramatic weight loss demand your attention, there’s far more to his Oscar-winning performance than just shedding a few pounds. When the rodeo redneck
is given 30 days to live after being diagnosed with AIDS, he refuses to lie down and fights the system to offer fellow sufferers alternative meds. In all honesty, you’ll struggle to find a more gripping film this year. HHHHH
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Made In America Ron Howard teams up with Jay Z to capture his worldfamous Made In America festival, which spanned two days back in 2012. The cultural gathering brings you exclusive behind the scenes access to acts like
The Rolling Stones, plus deep back stories for artists and local Philadelphians. This fresh take on a music documentary will make you reach for your air guitar – even if we wanted more of Beyoncé! HHHHI
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Fading Gigolo If you write and direct a film, you can do whatever you want. So, fair play to John Turturro (Sector 7’s Agent Simmons in Transformers) who came up with this witty comedy where he has a threesome with Sharon Stone and Sofia Vergara. When best pal Murray’s (Woody Allen) business takes a plunge, hard-working and reserved florist-cum-gigolo Fioravante decides to take one
for the team. With Murray acting as his “manager”, Fioravante agrees to spend nights with wealthy ladies, desperate to swap domestic boredom for unbridled passion. While Vergara and Stone in suspender belts should be reason enough to head down to the big screen, you’ll also be surprised at how much 78year-old Woody Allen can still get you chuckling. ★★★★✩
Ray Donovan ED SHEERAN @EDSHEERAN Watched the whole of Ray Donovan season 1 on the plane and it’s fantastic.
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24 PROFESSOR GREEN @PROFESSORGREEN Only one thing to do really… Crisps, chocolate and new 24.
Godzilla LETHAL BIZZLE @LETHALBIZZLE Had to leave early, so sh*t. #GODZILLA
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Winner fights Casey Affleck
Out Of The Furnace
Ex-squaddie Rodney (Casey Affleck) takes a stand against his future in a steel factory, signing up for bareknuckle fights run by meth head Harlan (Woody Harrelson). Fresh out of prison, only Russell (Christian Bale) can save him. While the plot simmers until an explosive finale, the heat comes from Harrelson’s portrayal of a ruthless hillbilly. ★★★★★
Afrojack Forget The World
Can you believe the DJ responsible for Pitbull’s Give Me Everything and Beyoncé’s Run The World hasn’t released an album until this? And before you accuse the Dutchman of being a commercial sell-out, this will surprise you. Starring the likes of Wiz Khalifa, Snoop Dogg and even Sting, you’ll find yourself admiring the versatility of his first effort. ★★★✩✩
Grudge Match
If you are a fan of boxing, Sylvester Stallone or Robert De Niro, you shouldn’t disregard this tale of two boxers who, 30 years after retirement, strap on the gloves to settle an old score. Raging Bull or Rocky it isn’t, but the predictability is definitely entertaining. And if Stallone and De Niro in the ring isn’t enough, the finest end credit cameos of all time will be. ★★★✩✩
Top Dog
While its “amusing” fight scenes might not be worthy of The Football Factory, this Martin Kempdirected football firm flick is still entertaining. And with the lovely Rhian Sugden stripping down to next to nothing fairly early into proceedings, it’s one to watch with the lads after a few pints – or an England defeat in the heat of Manaus. ★★★✩✩
ALAN DAVIES – LIFE IS PAIN
FRIDAY 30 MAY 10 PM
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SATURDAY
Dave
Recorded live at the Hammersmith Apollo, the curly-haired comic – and QI favourite – shares his hilarious views on life in the ’70s and social media.
31 MAY 7 PM
The definitive TV guide, picking the must-see shows, so you don’t have to!
MADE IN CHELSEA Need any work doing? I’m kind of at a loose end
THE WORLD CUP’S 50 GREATEST MOMENTS
SUNDAY 1 JUNE 8 PM
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BBC Three
Olly Murs and guest Rio Ferdinand sit down for a natter as they review the 50 greatest moments in World Cup history. NB: Emile Heskey’s Algeria stepover not included.
MONDAY 2 JUNE 10 PM
Sky Sports Box Office
After all the talk – and several of the most amusingly aggressive handshakes we’ve ever witnessed – the biggest bout in British boxing history gets underway at a sold-out Wembley. Tune in from 7pm to see an undercard starring Anthony Joshua, James DeGale and Kevin Mitchell, before the unmissable main event. Oh, and flip to p50 to see our huge exclusive build-up. Let’s get ready to rumble! ALSO UNMISSABLE Tom Cruise plays a “right-on” lawyer in The Firm, 10.50pm, Channel 4.
E4
It’s the season finale and although you’ve probably only watched it after being forced by the missus, it’s been the best season by far in terms of hot new additions!
D-DAY SACRIFICE
TUESDAY 3 JUNE 8 PM
National Geographic
Marking the 70th anniversary of D-Day, soldiers, officers and civilians from all sides share their stories of the Allied invasion of the Normandy beaches and the fighting that followed.
“Welcome to Scotland”? Oh, fu…
30 MAY
FRIDAY
ENGLAND VS PERU, 7.30PM ITV
Get those flags of St George out to wish the England boys well in their last game before jetting off to Miami.
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PREMIERSHIP FINAL: SARACENS vs NORTHAMPTON, 2 PM BT Sport 1
EX ON THE BEACH
WEDNESDAY 4 JUNE 10 PM
BIG BROTHER: POWER TRIP LIVE LAUNCH
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THURSDAY 5 JUNE 9 PM
MTV
As the reality series comes to a close, Ash and Talitha split – and he wastes no time in hooking up with ZOO babe Chloe Goodman.
Watch the England internationals try to avoid injuries as the domestic season comes to an end.
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WEDNESDAY ECUADOR vs ENGLAND, 7.30 PM
ITV
Miami gets a taste of Three Lions “soccer” as England sharpen up against World Cup opposition.
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BRAZIL vs SERBIA, 1 AM BT Sport 2
Thursday is the new Friday – if you like staying up to watch the World Cup hosts in their final warm-up game.
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YOUR WINNER! LAST WEEKÕS ISSUE!
KATE UPTON RUDE ARCHIVE
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ut your feet up, chaps. For what you see here is basically the fruits of your labours. Last week, following thousands of votes and relentless mouseclicking, you crowned this fine woman the hottest lady on the entire planet. Kate Upton: catwalk cutie, Hollywood hottie and, judging by the endless pages of flesh-revealing content dedicated to her on the internet, a bona fide web worldy. We present this year’s ZOO Hot 101 winner – and five reasons why she deserves the spot…
IMPRESSIVE CANS!
POPPING OUT ON SET! A REAL LIFESAVER!
She flaunts her body
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VICTORIA’S BESTKEPT SECRET!
Like your girls curvy? Good. Kate’s aren’t going anywhere and she even said so herself – because she enjoys them almost as much as we do. “I love my body – every part of it,” she states. “It’s what God gave me and I wouldn’t change a thing.” Neither would we, Kate.
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She loves to tease
Yes, really. When quizzed on her ubiquitous bikini nature, Kate said, “I like my bikinis very small, and I also like nude-coloured bikinis because people doubletake.” Hang on, nudecoloured bikinis? “Yeah, they think I’m naked on the beach. So if you see someone in a nude bikini which is tiny, it’s probably me.” Hawk-eye: initialised.
SEXY SELFIE!
PERFECT SQUEEZE!
KATE’S BARE NECESSITIES!
NIGHT TIME NAUGHTINESS!
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ROLLERS IN, BOOBS OUT!
CATWALK GODDESS!
She’s boobobsessed SAUCY IN SUSPENDERS!
You know when people ask you about work and it’s the last thing you want to talk about? Kate’s not like that – and her job effectively revolves around her amazing 34Ds. “It’s fine to talk about boobs,” she beams. “It’s my favourite topic of conversation.” As it so happens, it’s ours, too.
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She knows we love her
It’s not often a girl is brutally honest about her adoring male following, but Kate is an exception to the rule. “I feel confident with myself,” she claims. Good start. “And I understand why my male followers like me!” Even better finish.
BOOTYLICIOUS BIKINI BABE!
SHE’S GOT THE LOOK!
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WONDROUS IN WHITE!
BLONDE BOMBSHELL!
KATE UPTON RUDE ARCHIVE
You’ve seen the Cat Daddy viral (“I sometimes still do it at home”) and the Teach Me How To Dougie clip (“I just like to goof around”), plus after making waves on the big screen with Cameron Diaz in that beach scene from The Other Woman, she said, “Why wouldn’t we go skinny-dipping? It’s the best thing ever.” While her Twitter bio once read, “Too much of a good thing can be wonderful,” she now admits, “There’s no such thing as too much. And if you do have too much, it can be awesome.” As she so splendidly proves, it certainly can.
BEAUTIFUL IN BLACK!
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She’s loads of fun
RACHEL WILLIAMS goes for a (skinny) dip! Zoo’s internet sensation takes a topless plunge!
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The saucy Scouser’s meteoric rise not only cast her as the subject of ZOO’s most successful viral smash, but she also landed a Top 20 slot in 2014’s Hot 101. Now she’s causing a splash in the water, which is half way to her dream pool party-themed shoot. One step at a time, Rachel…
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Hi, racHel. How was your pool sHoot? It was a lot of fun! I just love getting in the water… wHat do you enjoy about it so mucH? It’s an excuse to get naked, isn’t it? My dream shoot involves lilos, rubber rings, models in the sun, alcohol and house music. Oh, don’t forget Michelle Keegan! so you’re a fan? Who isn’t? That girl is something else. Big boobs, amazing body, teeth, face, hair – everything. And she’s a Northerner like me. In some ways, I’m happy I didn’t finish above her in ZOO’s Hot 101. you did make tHe top 20, tHougH… And that was fabulous! When you look at it, I beat Scarlett Johansson, Mila Kunis and Kim Kardashian, so I must be doing something right. I never thought I’d make it so far, but boobies get me places! tHey’ve even earned a furtHer one million views on youtube since we last spoke… I’ve genuinely stopped looking at how many views that video has gained now, but people haven’t stopped talking about my bouncing boobs! One guy said if you wanted a video to change your life, you needed to watch my one, while others have said it could stop wars. Isn’t that ironic? My cannons can put a stop to use of all the other guns! nice. do tHey get noticed on tHe street mucH? Someone actually took a sneaky picture of me when I was shopping recently – and then tweeted me asking if it was me! Everyone at uni loves the fact I’m in ZOO, too. All the guys want to know if I ever get to see other girls naked. Of course I do! How is uni? I’ve taken a year out. I fancied a change and have the opportunity to start a business, so I’m looking into my own lingerie firm. It’ll be a bespoke 38 www.FACEBOOK.COm/ZOOmAGAZINE
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“I love getting in the water. It’s an excuse to be naked, isn’t it?”
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collection for girls with larger assets. There’s a shock, eh? and wHat’s it going to be called? I’m trying to come up with a name, but I’ve hit a brick wall. All I can think of is “Rack City”, but I’m not entirely sure it’s appropriate. “Rachel’s Racks” was another option. It’s a work in progress. don’t Hang around – tHere are several famous racHel williams’ out tHere… I Googled myself and they popped up. One is a US model who posed for Playboy and Victoria’s Secret and another is a footballer who plays for the Chelsea women’s side. There is a bit of competition, but I still consider myself the world’s No1 Rachel Williams. are you into your football? Believe it or not, I do an accumulator every week. It started as guesswork, but the more I’ve got into it, the more I know. Top tip: never bet on
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Liverpool. They always let you down – and that’s coming from a Scouser. Well, an Everton fan! tecHnically, you sHould always win. didn’t you once tell us you were psycHic? A bit psychic. I just feel like I know when something is going to happen, or if someone is going to say something. I could be the new Mystic Meg, but a much sexier version. That would shake up the lottery shows on a Saturday night! so, wHat are we tHinking rigHt now? Hmm… I’m guessing dirty thoughts, you little rascals. Mind you, I didn’t need to be a mind reader to figure that one out!
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“I want to start a bespoke lingerie collection for girls with bigger boobs”
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Hannah Elizabeth!
RING GIRLS STRIPPED!
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Sara Beverley Jones!
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i, girls! how excited are you right now? sara Beverley Jones So excited! It’s all we can think about! hannah elizabeth It’s taken over our lives! The last fight was in front of 20,000 people. This time, we’ll be at Wembley in front of 80,000 people! Promotor Eddie Hearn says it’s the biggest fight in British history – and probably in our lifetime! what exactly does your JoB entail? he We’re the girls who get in the ring with nothing on and tell you what round it is. And that’s basically it! sBJ It’s very cushy and a lot of people get jealous. We’re ringside, with the best seats in the house. can we assume you’ll Be impartial for this rematch? sBJ Not at all; I’m cheering for Carl Froch. In the first fight, you see us jump up when the ref stopped it!
he George Groves was great, but it’s about Carl. If it’s anything like the last one, it will be amazing. That was like Rocky! do you get nerVous walKing through the crowds? he Not really. We flaunt our bodies in front of men: it makes us feel sexy and gives us confidence to produce the goods. sBJ I record everything I can on my phone, because you can’t take it all in when you’re there – especially all the cheeky comments! such as? sBJ They’re too rude to say! I tend to give them a cheeky wink, just so they know we’ve noticed them. They quite like that. he We get tweets from fans telling us to look out for them in the crowd. I once forgot where I was and waved while holding the board! eVer had a wardroBe malfunction? he These boobs are always close to falling out! sBJ We once wore dresses and everyone cheered when we bent over to get in the ring. Then we covered each other up with the boards and everyone started booing! Be honest: do you haVe a faVourite? he Definitely! I like Luke Campbell and the Smith brothers. We’re like our own boxing family. sBJ Anthony Joshua is an Adonis, Kevin Mitchell’s a cheeky chap, and I have to give a shout-out to Scotty Cardle. you must get to Know them REALLY well, then? sBJ Ha – not like that! I’ve got a couple of crushes, but I’m not allowed to say who. he I get frustrated! 46 www.FACEBOOK.COm/ZOOmAGAZINE
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“we sat on David moyes’ knee – and the pic went viral!”
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There’s something sexy and manly about boxers. Not that they notice us, though. They’re in the zone; one guy ignored his girlfriend without realising! how do you find the promotor, eddie hearn? sBJ People think he’s calm and serious, but he’s a party animal and winds us up. he And he tells fibs. I asked to borrow his hairspray and he said he didn’t have any. I’m pretty sure he does! Before we go, talK us through that famous snap with daVid moyes… sBJ It was a few months before he became Man United manager. Phil Neville tweeted it and it went viral. Some say we helped him get the job! he I had to stand up and give him my seat, so I suggested a quick pic and we sat on his knee. I think Betfair used it as part of an advertising campaign. We should be getting royalties!
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THE CHALLENGER
GEORGE GROVES “I’m not Carl’s problem, he is!” Having surprised everybody including Carl Froch in the first fight, “The Saint” explains why it’s Groundhog Day for “The Cobra”
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BUT WHAT ABOUT ALL THE VIRAL VIDEOS YOU’RE ALWAYS TWEETING? If you’re going to contradict yourself in this day and age, someone will make a video, and if it’s funny, I’ll retweet it. I’m not sitting at home on my laptop, but if I get tweeted a funny video of the Froch camp or his brother, I’ll watch it and repost it. CARL’S BEEN CALMER THIS TIME. ARE YOU LOSING YOUR TOUCH? EORGE, HERE WE ARE Carl is a rehearsed individual and AGAIN. HOW ARE YOU he’s been coached to come across a FEELING AHEAD OF certain way to the fans and myself, THE REMATCH? and to try and control his emotions, I had to change trainers before the which must be very taxing for him. first fight, so the training camp for the HOW MUCH WILL SEEING A rematch has been a lot smoother. We PSYCHOLOGIST HELP HIM FOR know Carl a lot better, so if something THE REMATCH? worked in the first fight, we’ll do it It won’t help him for this fight. He’s again, and things that we need to saying that he’s an international change, we will. We’re superstar who’s boxed all working towards these huge names, yet he perfection, or at least comes up against me and as close as possible. he can’t bear to hear my YOU’VE BEEN DOING A name, so he has to see LOT OF MEDIA FOR someone to talk him THIS FIGHT. ARE through those issues. YOU AS FOCUSED Sau erla nd Prom otio n: But I’m not his problem. “Rig ht team ” AS YOU WERE I’m not responsible for the THE FIRST TIME? fundamental mistakes he The hunger is always going makes; mistakes he’s been making to be there. To a certain throughout his career. degree, I’m still getting ARE YOU GOING TO TELL US written off and I’m still EXACTLY WHAT YOU’RE GOING an underdog in this TO DO TO HIM AGAIN? fight. Everyone has I will, but I’m saving that for when seen that I’m we come face to face in fight week. physically better HOW DO YOU FEEL ABOUT YOUR than Carl, but I’m OLD PAL JAMES DEGALE BEING ON THE BILL? against various It’s great for James DeGale. He spoke powers in boxing. IS THAT WHY YOU recently about being depressed and how things were going wrong for SIGNED WITH him. But now he gets to fight on my SAUERLAND undercard at Wembley Stadium in PROMOTION? front of 80,000 people, instead of the It’s hard to go it alone. 50 or so people he’s used to watching I negotiated myself into him at leisure centres in Bristol. the biggest fight in British IF YOU BOTH WIN, THAT’S boxing history, so I was more ANOTHER BIG REMATCH ON than capable of looking after THE HORIZON FOR YOU… myself. But now I feel that I have His business advisor Ambrose the right team in place to help Mendy has already asked me achieve everything the fans not to boo him I need to in boxing. in his hometown, which HOW MUCH TIME is a bit frightening. So DO YOU SPEND I’ll also ask the fans to THINKING UP reserve their boos, as STUNTS TO WIND James needs it. We CARL UP? “I wan t rem atch want him to win so we No time at all. I think he with DeG ale! ” can set up a rematch! winds himself up.
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PADDY FITZPATRICK
THE MAN IN GROVES’ CORNER
Trainer Paddy Fitzpatrick on preparing his fighter for war
Training George
“I first worked with George for the James DeGale fight, so stepping in as his trainer ahead of the first fight with Carl Froch wasn’t a big deal for me. George is very composed in the gym and you don’t see too many reactions from him, even when he’s being put through his paces with the physical work.”
Studying Froch
“I study fights for three hours a night, seven days a week, regardless of whether I’m training George or not. I’m still watching the Froch tapes now! I started paying attention to Froch when I first worked with George for the DeGale fight – I automatically started watching the fighters around him.”
The first fight
“George’s performance wasn’t a surprise; in fact we would have been disappointed if he didn’t perform that way. But there are always things you can improve on and we did some things too soon, other things a bit too much and we could have kept our composure a little bit better in places.”
Ready for war
“George made four precise and concise points ahead of the first fight and backed up every single one of them, then dropped Carl for extra measure. So if he says he’s going to come out and jump on Carl like Hagler vs Hearns in the second fight, it’d be foolish not to believe him.”
Back-up plans
“You should have at least six plans going into a fight because you’re either fighting going forward, fighting stood on the spot or fighting with your opponent coming forward at you, so there should be three plans automatically. Then you should have an alternative for each of them, so that’s six. Plan A is Hagler vs Hearns. If that doesn’t work, then you’ll see Plan B.”
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Groves fought a 60 per cent Carl Froch!
“I let it get into my head that it was going to be an easy fight. I had already put him down in sparring before and I went into the ring thinking as soon as I start hitting him, he’s going to fall apart. “He got a 60 per cent Carl Froch last time out and he still missed his chance. I take a lot of confidence from the fact my worst performance still beats his best performance, and that’s a fact.”
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It only took one right hand to floor me!
THE CHAMPION!
CARL FROCH “George had his chance and he missed it!”
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“He said he was going to hit me with two right hands, but that never happened. It only took one to put me over! But I made it easy for him. “I launched myself in with a silly right hand that was never going to land and I brought my foot in so I was square on. I was totally out of sync and he hit me with a good right hand counter punch. It was well timed and had a lot of power on it, so I hit the deck. But I got up and that’s what matters.”
I’ve got the eye of the tiger back!
“I’ve gone back to the old school for this training camp to get the eye of the tiger back, like Rocky when he returned to Philadelphia with Apollo Creed. I’m based in Sheffield full-time with my trainer Rob McCracken, out of my comfort zone and away from my family. “There’s been no wasted hours driving, no being in the gym looking at the clock thinking about getting home – and no shortcuts.”
“I’ve not been in hiding. I always do the media I’m obligated to do and that’s it; nothing’s changed. It’s George who’s been dining out on his round one knockdown against The Cobra and giving it large. “I heard he’s been at the opening of every envelope, on every red carpet and doing a bit of guest speaking as well. He’s been enjoying his five minutes of fame and good luck to him. That’s his prerogative.”
This is not going the distance!
“I’ll stop George Groves, whether it be by knockout or if the ref jumps in again, as he’s in no position to defend himself. It’ll be a mid-to-late stoppage, but if he comes out like a lunatic, like he keeps saying, then he’ll walk onto something heavy and go earlier. “George only got hit with a handful of shots in the first fight and he was in big trouble. He can’t take punishment and he’ll get stopped at some stage – simple as that.”
ROB MCCRACKEN
THE MAN IN FROCH’S CORNER
Rob McCracken reveals what will make the difference in the rematch
ROB, HOW BAD WAS CARL IN THE FIRST FIGHT? You’ve got to give credit to George for his performance, but Carl couldn’t have boxed any worse. To come back from the start that Carl had and win the fight was another remarkable achievement in his remarkable career. DID YOU THINK IT WAS OVER WHEN HE GOT KNOCKED DOWN? Carl Froch is a prizefighter. He is not a boxer. Amateur boxing is boxing. Professional boxing is prizefighting. You have to be tough and you have to be able to fight. Carl knows how to fight and how to find a way to win. HOW FOCUSED IS CARL GOING INTO THE REMATCH? I think he found it hard to motivate himself for the first fight, but now he understands Groves can fight and is a real challenge to his dominance in
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GROVES LANDS SHOTS AT WILL CF “I got caught with too many shots, my defence was still bad and I was still fighting with the wrong attitude.” GG “I dropped my hands to engage him and get him to throw shots and miss. He was on the verge of emptying his tank.”
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A WAR BREAKS OUT CF “I didn’t start hitting him properly until round six, and when he went back to his stool, he slumped down exhausted.” GG “I buzzed him in every exchange. When he sat down at the end of the round, he told his trainer things I can’t repeat.”
the UK as the leading super-middleweight. So he’s been fully focused on training and that’s it. YOU’VE HAD CHRIS EUBANK JR IN FOR SPARRING. IS THAT BECAUSE HE’S YOUNG AND FAST? Eubank Jr came in and gave Carl some great sparring. He’s a good fighter with a big career ahead of him. But that’s exactly what Carl needed; young, fast, good, sharp fighters. DO YOU AGREE THIS FIGHT WON’T GO THE DISTANCE? Froch is a fighting machine and he can fight 20 rounds if he needs to. Groves can’t. You have to know how to control a fight and how to have a break. Groves seems like an all or nothing fighter. He’s got good speed and good power, but it’s the fighting bit he struggles with and that’s what will be the difference on 31 May.
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FROCH IS FLOORED Carl Froch “I thought it was lights out when he landed that shot because I went over heavy. But I got up and I recovered.” George Groves “I told Carl exactly what I was going to do to him in the first round, but he still couldn’t stop it happening.”
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FROCH COMES ALIVE CF “Groves is a giver, not a taker. When I started to put my shots together, he folded quickly and was wincing at every shot.” GG “Carl had a little bit of success because I took my foot off the gas. But I was dictating the pace and bullying him when I wanted to.”
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FROCH SURVIVES MORE PRESSURE CF “I got hit with everything but the kitchen sink, but I did what champions do and got through it.” GG “I didn’t rush to get him out of there. I just stuck to my boxing and let him carry on walking into the big shots.”
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HOWARD FOSTER STOPS FIGHT CF “I hit him with an overhand right and his legs stiffened. Then a right hand and left hook followed and he was gone.” GG “I started the round well, but as soon as Carl started to land a few shots, the ref jumped in and stopped the fight for no reason.”
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OE, YOU’RE OFF TO BRAZIL NEXT WEEK. IS THE SUNSCREEN THE FIRST THING GOING IN THE TRAVEL BAG? Ha ha. We know it’s going to be hot out there; that’s why we’re going to Portugal and Miami first to help us acclimatise. But it’s only weather and we have to deal with it. HOW MUCH SAY DID THE PLAYERS HAVE IN CHOOSING THE HOTEL? They like to keep us informed and ask for our opinion because they know we’re going to be professional about it, and not just ask for the luxuries we want. But there are limited options with so many nations going out for the tournament, so it’s hard for the FA, but they do the best they can. DID YOU ASK FOR EXTRA LARGE BEDS, THEN? You’re going to spend a lot of time in them, so you have to make sure they’re comfy! Down time when you’re away on
HART ON THE WORLD CUP STRIKERS HE’LL BE TRYING TO STOP… Mario Balotelli Italy
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29 caps, 12 goals “We used to practice penalties in training and he scored a lot more than I saved. He’s a great player and a real character. I’m looking forward to seeing him again, but when it comes to matchtime, we have a gameplan and we’ll stick to it.”
international duty is just as important, but the boys just want a good hotel with good blinds. WHAT DO YOU DO IN YOUR DOWN TIME? Some of the lads like to play video games, while others like to play a bit of table tennis; whatever helps you to relax. I’m more of a table tennis man myself; I only watch the others playing video games because they’re too good for me. CAN ANYBODY MATCH YOU ON THE TABLE TENNIS TABLE? We play a lot of doubles, so everyone can have a go, but Gary Cahill and myself are not to be messed with! SPEAKING OF GARY CAHILL, HAVE YOU HAD TO LET HIM KNOW WHO’S THE BOSS WHEN IT COMES TO MARSHALLING THE BOX? We find a way to make it work because we’re trying to win for England at the end of the day, and that’s the most important thing. We’ve played together lots for our country and spent time off the field in meetings, so we all understand our roles.
CAMPOS: “ M A D K IT S !” DID YOUR MANCHESTER CITY TEAMMATE FERNANDINHO GIVE YOU ANY TIPS ABOUT BRAZIL? He’s my main link to Brazil and he’s certainly given me the lowdown on a few of the locations we’ll be playing in. It’s been a tough ride for him in terms of the national side, but he’s done well for us this year and deserves to be in the squad, so I’m really happy for him. WHAT’S YOUR FAVOURITE WORLD CUP MOMENT? Being involved in the last one in South Africa. Obviously it didn’t go to plan and we didn’t get as far as we wanted, but just being there with the
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team and the fans so far from home was a great experience. THE WORLD CUP HAS HAD SOME WHACKY GOALKEEPERS DOWN THE YEARS. HOW MUCH DID THE LIKES OF RENE HIGUITA AND JORGE CAMPOS INSPIRE YOU? Jorge Campos used to wear some mad kits, didn’t he? You only saw those goalies when the World Cup was on and they gave people something to talk about, from the pundits to the fans, and I was no different watching as a kid. AND WE HAVE TO ASK, HOW MUCH ARE YOU PRACTISING PENALTIES? A lot. Penalties can take place at any time and dictate any Premier League or international game, so there are a lot of players who want to practice them at club level and with the national team, and obviously I’m always in goal for them.
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Luis Suarez Uruguay
77 caps, 38 goals “He just scores goals. He’s all out energy and ticks most of the boxes you want in a striker. The good thing is we’ve all come up against him over the course of the season and our captain knows more about him than anyone, so we’ll be well prepared.”
Bryan Ruiz Costa Rica
62 caps, 12 goals “Ruiz is another top-quality player. He’s had a spell at Fulham, so we know a bit about him already. He scores goals and is their main man, so stopping him will be key as he makes the team tick.”
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