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Lorraine Kelly insists ‘I’m not done yet’ after ITV slashes her show by 30mins and takes it off air for half the year
LORRAINE Kelly has insisted that she’s ‘not done yet’ after ITV slashed her daytime show by 30 minutes.
The legendary breakfast TV host has broken her silence after the commercial broadcaster announced its daytime massacre.
Lorraine, 65, has been appearing on ITV breakfast screens for over four decades.
She joined the original breakfast TV station TV-am in 1994 as its Scotland Correspondent.
When the Camden-based company lost its licence, she was one of only a few stars who made the switch to GMTV in 1993.
Since then she has been a mainstay fixture on ITV screens in various iterations of the morning format.
However, the commercial network has announced sweeping changes to its daytime output.
From January, Lorraine will only take to the airwaves for 30 weeks of the year and for only half an hour at a time.
Following the announcement, fears rose that the veteran presenter could quit the channel entirely.
However, she insisted that she was not quite done yet when she spoke to Tom Kerridge on the Proper Tasty podcast.
“I’ve been doing telly for over 40 years. It’s mad isn’t it? It’s absolutely crazy,” Lorraine remarked.
“I started in breakfast telly in 1984, and I’m still getting away with it. Extraordinarily.
“40 years in TV last year was incredible. I got a BAFTA. “Here’s a BAFTA for being alive.” I thought, “Hang on a minute, I’m not done yet”.’
However, the star did allude that she likes to do different projects away from her
She continued: “Not so much in the morning, but if I do a wee show on Channel 4, or The Last Leg, or something like that. You can be unleashed. And I quite like that.
“You do have to have a self-edit button, and I’m finding mine is not operating as much as it should.
ITV's daytime TV schedule changes in full
Good Morning Britain will be extended by 30 minutes to run from 6am to 9.30am daily.
Lorraine will run from 9.30am-10am, on a seasonal basis for 30 weeks of the year.
During the weeks Lorraine is not on air, Good Morning Britain will run from 6am to 10am.
This Morning will remain in its 10am-12.30pm slot on weekdays throughout the year.
Loose Women will be in the 12.30-1.30pm slot, again on a seasonal basis for 30 weeks of the year.
The changes will take effect from January 2026.
Lorraine added: “So, when I’m sitting there and I look at something and I think, “Gosh, what an absolute k**b that person is,” or how silly they are, I say it and I don’t realise I’ve said it. So I have to watch.”
This comes after it was reported that Lorraine had refused an ‘insulting offer’ from bosses to sign a new contract.
A source explained that she declined the opportunity to merge her daytime show with Good Morning Britain, and was “prepared to walk away.”
A new role titled ‘Head of Lorraine’ has also been created to oversee the daytime changes, but the contract only lasts for 12-months.
Double fat jab health warning as women told risks to unborn babies are unknown & injections may affect the pill
WOMEN on fat jabs must take effective contraception, health chiefs have warned for the first time.
It comes amid claims of an ‘Ozempic baby boom’ – with more women becoming pregnant while using weight-loss injections like Wegovy and Mounjaro.
To date, the Medicines and Healthcare products Agency (MHRA) has received more than 40 pregnancy-related reports involving the jabs, with women online raising fears after discovering they’re pregnant while taking the drugs.
Now, top doctors say the drugs must not be used during pregnancy, while trying to conceive or breastfeeding, over fears they could lead to miscarriage or birth defects.
The MHRA said today: “This is because there is not enough safety data to know whether taking the medicine could cause harm to the baby.”
Dr Bassel Wattar, a consultant gynaecologist and medical director of clinical trials at Anglia Ruskin University, told The Sun: “It’s not the medication itself, but the weight loss that helps regulate a woman’s hormones allowing her ovaries to function properly again.
“Pregnancy is more of a happy side effect.”
What’s more, it is thought that GLP-1 drugs could reduce the absorption of contraceptives, due to the fact they slow down the emptying of the stomach.
Professor Rebecca Reynolds from the University of Edinburgh warned we don’t fully understand the effects these drugs could have on an unborn baby, due to a lack of scientific evidence.
She said: “There is hardly any available data from human studies to be able to advise if these weight loss drugs are safe in pregnancy.
“The data from animal studies suggest the potential for harm with low birth weight and skeletal abnormalities, though more evidence is needed to assess if there are risks of taking these drugs in pregnant humans.”
Dr Wattar added it is rare for pregnant women to be involved in trials like this, due to the fact it can be “riskier and more expensive”.
Studies on pregnant rats showed semaglutide – the active drug in Wegovy and Ozempic – caused early pregnancy loss and birth defects.
Meanwhile, similar results were seen in rabbits and monkeys, with miscarriages and developmental issues found in offspring.
The MHRA says women should use reliable contraception if they are taking GLP-1 weight-loss injections, and for up to two months between stopping the jabs and trying to get pregnant.
That means women should take either the oral pill or non-oral options, the implant, coil or use condoms effectively.
The MHRA guidance also warns those specifically taking Mounjaro to use a non-oral method of contraception after studies found the active drug tirzepatide may reduce the effectiveness of oral contraceptives in women who are overweight.
Dr Alison Cave, from the Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA), said: “This guidance should not be used as a substitute for reading the patient information leaflet or having a conversation with a healthcare professional as part of the prescribing process.”
‘The power to harm as well as to heal’
The warning comes as the jabs fuel a boom in demand, with community pharmacies seeing a surge in requests.
Jasmine Shah, of the National Pharmacy Association (NPA), said: “Medicines are not like ordinary goods for sale, they must be handled with great care because they have the power to harm as well as to heal.”
Officials also warned against buying the jabs from dodgy sellers online or in beauty salons, where fake or unsafe products could pose a serious risk.
Stop the injections if you're pregnant
DR Zoe Williams is The Sun’s resident GP.
Q: What if I am pregnant and taking fat jabs?
The fact these drugs suppress appetite means the majority of women who got pregnant on them will have come off, because they are nourishing their baby.
The advice is to come off them immediately if you’re either pregnant or breastfeeding and speak to your doctor if you have any concerns.
Q: Why has this advice been issued now?
It is because not enough is known about the effect on pregnancy.
It’s not from studies that found any adverse effects.
As a result, the advice is preventative until more is known.
If women are on any weight loss jabs and want a baby, the advice is to come off it at least two months before trying.
Q: Are fat jabs going to be the ‘new thalidomide’ scandal?
No, the GLP-1 drugs are peptides that work by mimicking existing proteins in our bodies. In contrast, thalidomide is a drug that can affect blood vessel growth.
It is not likely that the jabs would cause such significant birth defects, as seen with thalidomide.
So far there has been no evidence of danger to the baby, despite many women getting pregnant on them.
Q: I’m worried and don’t know what to do?
When news like this breaks, it is common to have patients get in touch with concerns.
Stop taking the medication.
But be reassured, there is nothing your GP or midwife will need to do urgently.
If they are really concerned, they will get in touch.
Anyone concerned about side effects, including severe stomach pain that radiates to the back, a sign of pancreatitis, should seek medical help immediately.
GLP-1 drugs work by mimicking hormones that make you feel full, and some, like Mounjaro, also target blood sugar control.
A spokesperson for Novo Nordisk that makes Wegovy and Ozempic, told The Sun: “There is limited data with semaglutide use in pregnant women to inform a drug-associated risk for adverse maternal and foetal outcomes.
“Semaglutide should be discontinued in women at least two months before a planned pregnancy due to the long washout period.
“Semaglutide should not be used in pregnancy. Women of childbearing potential are recommended to use contraception when treated with semaglutide.
“In other pharmacology trials, semaglutide did not affect the absorption of oral medications (including the oral contraceptive medication ethinylestradiol and levonorgestrel) to any clinically relevant degree.
“Therefore semaglutide is not anticipated to decrease the effect of oral contraceptives.
“Nonetheless, caution should be exercised when oral medications are concomitantly administered with semaglutide.”
What are the other side effects of weight loss jabs?
Like any medication, weight loss jabs can have side effects.
Common side effects of injections such as Ozempic include:
Nausea: This is the most commonly reported side effect, especially when first starting the medication. It often decreases over time as your body adjusts.
Vomiting: Can occur, often in conjunction with nausea.
Diarrhea: Some people experience gastrointestinal upset.
Constipation: Some individuals may also experience constipation.
Stomach pain or discomfort: Some people may experience abdominal pain or discomfort.
Reduced appetite: This is often a desired effect for people using Ozempic for weight loss.
Indigestion: Can cause a feeling of bloating or discomfort after eating.
Serious side effects can also include:
Pancreatitis: In rare cases, Ozempic may increase the risk of inflammation of the pancreas, known as pancreatitis, which can cause severe stomach pain, nausea, and vomiting.
Kidney problems: There have been reports of kidney issues, including kidney failure, though this is uncommon.
Thyroid tumors: There’s a potential increased risk of thyroid cancer, although this risk is based on animal studies. It is not confirmed in humans, but people with a history of thyroid cancer should avoid Ozempic.
Vision problems: Rapid changes in blood sugar levels may affect vision, and some people have reported blurry vision when taking Ozempic.
Hypoglycemia (low blood sugar): Especially if used with other medications like sulfonylureas or insulin.
UK’s cheapest supermarket for 82 essentials revealed – it’s not Lidl, Asda or Tesco
THE cheapest supermarket for May has been revealed.
Shoppers could save nearly £50 on their weekly food shop depending on where they go.
Aldi has bagged the top spot once again as the UK’s most affordable supermarket for a basket of everyday essentials, beating rivals Lidl, Tesco and Asda.
That’s according to new research by consumer group Which?, which compared the price of a typical shop of 82 items across eight major UK supermarkets.
At Aldi, the shop came in at just £135.48 on average – the lowest of the lot.
Lidl followed closely behind, with a near-identical total of £135.79 if using a Lidl Plus loyalty card, or £135.82 without it.
This makes Lidl just 31p more expensive than Aldi.
The shopping list included branded and own-brand favourites such as Birds Eye peas, Hovis bread, milk and butter.
Special offers and loyalty card prices were factored in, but multibuy deals were excluded from the analysis.
Tesco customers using a Clubcard would have paid £150.26, while those without the loyalty scheme forked out a bit more at £152.35.
Sainsbury’s shoppers with a Nectar card paid £151.82, while non-cardholders saw their shop rise to £155.59.
Waitrose proved to be the most expensive supermarket for the smaller shop.
Here, 82 items totalled to a massive £184.03 on average.
That’s £48.55 more than Aldi, or 36% higher.
Which? also looked at prices for a bigger weekly shop of 198 items.
Aldi and Lidl weren’t included in this comparison due to their smaller ranges.
Asda took the crown for that larger trolley, with the full list costing £485.79, which was over £10 cheaper than Tesco, where Clubcard holders paid £496.59.
Meanwhile, at the other end of the scale, the same large shop would cost £559.02 at Waitrose, making it £73.23 more expensive than Asda, or around 15% more.
Reena Sewraz, retail editor at Which?, said: “Aldi continues to be the UK’s cheapest supermarket in our monthly price analysis for May while Lidl has narrowed the gap to just 31p.
“For a bigger list of groceries, Asda continues to be the cheapest supermarket, beating shopping at Tesco with a Clubcard by more than £10.
“Food prices are still high and are likely to rise again, so many people will be looking to cut costs where they can.
“Our analysis shows that by switching supermarkets, shoppers could pay up to 36% more – highlighting the advantages of shopping around where possible.”
How to save money on your food shop
Consumer reporter Sam Walker reveals how you can save hundreds of pounds a year:
Odd boxes – plenty of retailers offer slightly misshapen fruit and veg or surplus food at a discounted price.
Lidl sells five kilos of fruit and veg for just £1.50 through its Waste Not scheme while Aldi shoppers can get Too Good to Go bags which contain £10 worth of all kinds of products for £3.30.
Sainsbury’s also sells £2 “Taste Me, Don’t Waste Me” fruit and veg boxes to help shoppers reduced food waste and save cash.
Food waste apps – food waste apps work by helping shops, cafes, restaurants and other businesses shift stock that is due to go out of date and passing it on to members of the public.
Some of the most notable ones include Too Good to Go and Olio.
Too Good to Go’s app is free to sign up to and is used by millions of people across the UK, letting users buy food at a discount.
Olio works similarly, except users can collect both food and other household items for free from neighbours and businesses.
Yellow sticker bargains – yellow sticker bargains, sometimes orange and red in certain supermarkets, are a great way of getting food on the cheap.
But what time to head out to get the best deals varies depending on the retailer. You can see the best times for each supermarket here.
Super cheap bargains – sign up to bargain hunter Facebook groups like Extreme Couponing and Bargains UK where shoppers regularly post hauls they’ve found on the cheap, including food finds.
“Downshift” – you will almost always save money going for a supermarket’s own-brand economy lines rather than premium brands.
The move to lower-tier ranges, also known as “downshifting” and hailed by consumer expert Martin Lewis, could save you hundreds of pounds a year on your food shop.
Horoscope today, June 5 2025: Daily star sign guide from Mystic Meg
OUR much-loved astrologer Meg sadly died in 2023 but her column is being kept alive by her friend and protégée Maggie Innes.
Read on to see what’s written in the stars for you today.
ARIES
March 21 to April 20
You’ve performed brilliantly by yourself, but teamwork can be a key factor in your future – you have superb selection skills.
At work, sharing one idea can spawn at least three more – to swing an outlook back to optimistic.
In love, you may be surprised what a partner feels.
Single? Open your heart to “F”.
TAURUS
April 21 to May 21
With the fastest, smartest reaction times in the zodiac, you are primed for prizes – but you also find surprise answers in love and at work.
So a time of denying feelings can end.
A race to get yourself in a sport or fitness set-up proves how focused you can be.
Love shines bright, ready for a session of honesty.
Get all the latest Taurus horoscope news including your weekly and monthly predictions
GEMINI
May 22 to June 21
You’ve got everything in line for a personal breakthrough – then Mercury and Mars add a new element into the mix.
This can be a positive confidence plus, so do listen to what your inner voice is saying.
Even if it sounds louder, or quieter, than usual.
Love-wise, Venus fosters mutual respect, so all feelings can be shared.
Get all the latest Gemini horoscope news including your weekly and monthly predictions
CANCER
June 22 to July 22
Big money plans may have a wild Mars element, but your calming moon chart keeps them on the right side of sensible.
So do proceed, but always with caution.
And keep your most financially-together friend on speed dial.
Positive property leads can link to unlikely places and an address that includes “Circle”.
Get all the latest Cancer horoscope news including your weekly and monthly predictions
LEO
July 23 to August 23
There can be an exciting space opening up for creative skills at work, so do your homework.
This time, be ready to take a sideways, step.
The right people will be ready with the right reactions.
Pluto may make communication more blunt, but you’ve tried the tactful way too long.
Trust yourself to speak love truth.
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VIRGO
August 24 to September 22
Let the sensitivity of Neptune flow freely through you.
This supplies extra insight into relationships and helps you find, and feel, solutions other people may overlook.
Your Mars self protects deep secrets, and you can stay firm even under pressure, inside or outside.
Lucky letters link to your first school.
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LIBRA
September 23 to October 23
Names that you need to be a better part of your future are calling out to you.
So scroll through your contacts list and see what and who leaps out at you.
However long you’ve been searching for the perfect home, or garden, you could find something unique when you let a child’s voice guide you.
Luck signals “OK”.
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List of 12 star signs
The traditional dates used by Mystic Meg for each sign are below.
- Capricorn: December 22 – January 20
- Aquarius: January 21 – February 18
- Pisces: February 19 – March 20
- Aries: March 21 – April 20
- Taurus: April 21 – May 21
- Gemini: May 22 – June 21
- Cancer: June 22 – July 22
- Leo: July 23 – August 23
- Virgo: August 24 – September 22
- Libra: September 23 – October 23
- Scorpio: October 24 – November 22
- Sagittarius: November 23 – December 21
SCORPIO
October 24 to November 22
Emotionally, you are ready for a big move – from having information to making it work for you.
So this is a moment to bring up big relationship options again.
Or dive deeper into a subject you can’t stop thinking about.
This could link to an intriguing line of work.
A late-night chat can transform your passion profile.
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SAGITTARIUS
November 23 to December 21
Neptune, is on form today in your impulsive sector – so letting yourself loosen some tight controls can be a great passion move.
This time around you can ask for that key compromise.
If you’re single, a friend’s long-time ex could offer you something unique.
Luck waits where numbers are called out live.
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CAPRICORN
December 22 to January 20
You may face some cash choices.
Be as generous as you usually are, but beware of people who never seem satisfied with what you are offering.
If you want to set limits here, your chart is behind Team Capricorn all the way.
Love-wise, there’s loyalty in your emotional zone, so never doubt you deserve devotion.
Get all the latest Capricorn horoscope news including your weekly and monthly predictions
AQUARIUS
January 21 to February 18
Disrupter planet Pluto has an impact on you in ways you may resist at first.
Because your chart asks you to be tougher, especially with someone who always pushes you too far.
Setting a new deadline can help, as long as you stick to it.
In love terms, closeness can take many forms, do stay flexible.
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PISCES
February 19 to March 20
As harmony planet Venus says goodbye to your values zone, you’re ready to make love choices.
These may not take you in the direction everyone expects, but you know they are the right ones.
A work bond may be unpredictable, but it’s good for you to be challenged – it will make your deep ambitions stronger.
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Horse racing tips: ‘Her form keeps stacking up’ – Templegate’s NAP poised to strike for shrewd connections
TEMPLEGATE takes on Thursday’s action confident of building the bank for Epsom.
Back a horse by clicking their odds below.
ETERNAL SUNSHINE (2.42 Hamilton, nap)
She should really be coming here looking for a hat-trick after narrow defeats at Musselburgh and Ayr. Jim Goldie’s mare was caught on the wrong part of the track last time and did well to be beaten just half a length. This is a good chance to get on top.
MESAAFI (4.55 Lingfield, nb)
Comes here without a penalty for winning at Chelmsford on Sunday. He relishes this trip on the all-weather and he can deliver in the same grade as last time out.
KEYBAAR (3.20 Lingfield, treble)
Created a good impression when third on debut at Kempton. William Haggas has given him a little break since then and he looks ready to get off the mark.
DEEP PURPLE (2.00 Uttoxeter, Lucky 15)
Showed promise when beaten less than three lengths on handicap debut at Warwick. He drops back into novice company for the Skeltons with a huge chance.
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Dani Dyer clutches a bottle of champagne as she kisses husband Jarrod Bowen in unseen wedding day snaps
DANI Dyer is settling into married life with her new husband Jarrod Bowen.
The TV star, 28, shared a photo of her cracking up a bottle of champagne while enjoying a smooch with the West Ham star.
The sweet snap was uploaded to Dani’s Instagram, just a few days after tying the knot in an intimate outdoor ceremony.
The newlyweds looked smitten as they shared a kiss from the front seat of their car.
Dani also shared an unseen wedding snap of her in a white mini bridal frock from Anne Louise Boutique.
The stunning dress featured a low cut back with a statement bow.
She posed in the outfit the night before her big day.
She told how she was an “emotional wreck” just hours before the ceremony yet was all smiles in a duo of snaps posted to her Instagram page moments after they exchanged their vows.
The newlyweds were the picture of wedded bliss while saying ‘I do’ in front of their nearest and dearest.
And at the reception, the happy couple shared a steamy snog on the dance floor after Dani had changed into her party gown.
Jarrod could be seen with his arms around his new wife as they locked lips, while Dani threw her head back and clutched hold of a drink.
They were surrounded by family and friends, who partied into the night at the glamorous reception.
Dani’s proud dad Danny Dyer commented on the post, simply writing: “Perfect.”
Dani chose a stunning off the shoulder gown with corset detail for her big day.
Meanwhile West Ham striker Jarrod looked dapper in a black suit.
Dani took to Instagram to share snaps from their big day, simply captioning them: “The Bowens.
She was flooded with messages from fans, with one writing: “Stunning massive congratulations to you both !!!! You both deserve the love & happiness.”
Ahead of the ceremony Dani confessed she was an “emotional wreck” and told her followers: “I can’t believe that I’m packing my bridesmaid’s bags.
“I am such an emotional wreck at the moment, I’m going to be a cry-y bride and I really don’t want to be, but I feel like I’m going to be.”
The sports ace popped the question on a romantic boat trip in Ibiza.
Dani previously opened up about her plans for the big day.
Speaking previously to Fabulous, she said: “We’ve found the venue, which is beautiful. It’s giving Bridgerton vibes. I want violins.
“I’m just praying it doesn’t rain. We’re getting married in the UK, so you never know!”
Common prescription drug prevents heart attack and stroke WITHOUT deadly risk, scientists discover
A COMMON prescription drug has been linked to lower rates of heart attack and stroke – with no increased risk of major bleeding, say scientists.
Low-dose aspirin is recommended by the NHS to prevent heart attacks and strokes in people who are at high risk of them.
Because aspirin helps to stop your blood from clotting, it can sometimes make you bleed more easily.
For example, you may get nosebleeds and bruise more easily, and if you cut yourself, the bleeding may take longer than normal to stop.
Now, a study published by The BMJ supports the use of P2Y12 therapy instead of aspirin for long term prevention.
Giving the anti-clotting drug to patients with coronary artery disease was associated with lower rates of cardiovascular death, heart attack and stroke compared with traditional aspirin, with no increased risk of major bleeding.
P2Y12 inhibitors are usually given to patients alongside aspirin after percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) – a procedure to widen or unblock a coronary artery to help prevent cardiovascular events.
After several months, patients are usually switched from dual therapy (both drugs) to lifelong aspirin, but some trials have suggested a P2Y12 inhibitor may be more effective for long term prevention than aspirin.
So in the new study, researchers analysed individual patient data from five randomised clinical trials involving 16,117 patients who were assigned to either a P2Y12 inhibitor or aspirin after completing dual therapy.
When they were followed up four years later, P2Y12 inhibitor therapy was associated with a 23 per cent lower risk of an outcome that combined cardiovascular death, heart attack, or stroke, compared with aspirin – with no significance different in major bleeding.
When considering outcomes individually, P2Y12 inhibitor therapy reduced heart attacks and stroke compared with aspirin.
The researchers said: “Overall, this study supports preferential P2Y12 inhibitor monotherapy prescription over aspirin due to reductions in major adverse cardiac and cerebrovascular events without increasing major bleeding in the medium term.”
But, they note “medium term efficacy does not necessarily extend lifelong, which is the duration we advise patients to continue these medications”.
To prevent heart attacks and strokes in patients with coronary artery disease, it’s crucial to make lifestyle changes like quitting smoking, exercising regularly, maintaining a healthy weight, and following a balanced diet.
Smoking significantly increases the risk of heart disease and stroke, so quitting is recommended.
People should aim for at least 150 minutes of moderate-intensity aerobic exercise per week and choose a diet low in saturated and trans fats, high in fibre, fruits, vegetables, and whole grains, and low in salt.
If you drink alcohol, you should do so in moderation.
And practice relaxation techniques, like deep breathing or yoga, and find healthy ways to copy with stress.
Seeing your doctor regularly for screenings and to monitor your heart health.
And making sure you get enough sleep (seven to nine hours per night) is important.
Various symptoms and warning signs can indicate heart disease, and being aware of them can help in early detection and treatment…
11 signs you might have heart disease
AROUND 7.6million people in the UK live with heart and circulatory diseases. Are you one of them?
If you notice any of the following symptoms, it is time to see a doctor.
- Chest pain
- Feeling sick
- Stomach pain or indigestion
- Feeling sweaty or clammy
- Leg pain
- Arm pain
- Jaw or back pain
- Choking sensation
- Swollen ankles
- Extreme fatigue
- Irregular heartbeat
Source: British Heart Foundation
England put through gruelling training camp inside 35C tents after stars are given special stress-monitoring tablets
YOU can only hope Eberechi Eze and his England team-mates were not expecting an easy few days in Spain after an exhausting season.
Although it is only Andorra in a World Cup qualifier in Barcelona on Saturday, Thomas Tuchel put his players through an unusual but excruciating end-of-season fitness test as he prepares for baking-hot temperatures at next year’s World Cup in the US, Canada and Mexico.
Although the weather was 26C here in Girona yesterday, it was far hotter inside the tent where Tuchel made his players take on a strength-sapping bike exercise.
And it came after they had swallowed a biometric tablet to allow the FA medics to get an accurate reading of how the players deal with extreme stress.
For Eze, his partying after winning the FA Cup final with Crystal Palace must have seemed like a long time ago.
The Eagles forward, 26, said: “After taking those tablets, you had to be on the bike for about 45 minutes and just had to keep going.
“They monitored your heart rate and they monitored your actual body temperature.
“It was quite difficult to do and 45 minutes is a long time on a bike.
“But it was something that was definitely helpful and it gave a bit of insight into myself and how I cope with those situations, which was interesting.
“It was the first time for me doing something like this.”
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Chelsea forward Cole Palmer, 23, added: “It was tough. It was 36C inside the tents and we had to get to a certain watts or something on a bike and maintain it.”
Ivan Toney knows all about heat as he plays in Saudi Arabia for Al-Ahli.
The striker, 29, said: “You can’t blast out running crazy for 90-plus minutes.
“It has to be tactical when you make the runs and these kind of things change your game a bit — but it is good.
“It’s different but I’m getting used to it now.
“You have to change your game a little bit and maybe you have to sit back for a bit or keep the ball for a bit.”
The team have certainly enjoyed themselves at this luxury golf resort outside Girona since they arrived, after watching the F1 in Barcelona on Sunday.
The Camiral Golf and Wellness Centre is set to stage the Ryder Cup in 2031.
Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola was playing golf here at an event with Gianfranco Zola a few days ago, while the football centre used to be Girona’s training ground and Brighton and City have stayed here in pre-season.
England will remain on site until tomorrow afternoon before heading to Barcelona to prepare for the match at Espanyol’s stadium.
Tuchel’s team then play Senegal in a friendly at the City Ground in Nottingham on Tuesday.
Palace star Eze is certainly enjoying life with England. Scoring his first goal, on his tenth appearance in the 3-0 win over Latvia in March, was clearly a big deal.
It’s only when you speak to fans and you see what it means to them . . . that’s when you really understand how amazing it is.
Eberechi Eze on FA Cup glory
He said: “Yes, a special moment for me. I scored my first goal and that brought more confidence.
“I’d say it followed throughout the rest of the season, which was good for me and for Palace.”
When you mention that historic Cup final win for Palace against Manchester City, Eze just cannot stop smiling.
He said: “For me, the most special thing is when you speak to fans and you see the fans’ faces and you get to understand what it truly means to them.
“Of course, winning as a player is important — and being part of the first team to do it for Palace is definitely special.
“But it’s only when you speak to fans and you see what it means to them . . . that’s when you really understand how amazing it is.”
Yet will he still be at Palace next season? Spurs are one of several clubs interested in him.
Asked if he is thinking about his future, Eze gave little away.
He said: “At the moment, not so much.
“I feel like I’m here on camp with England and I’m trying to work here on camp with England.
“Those things will take care of themselves.”
PS5 exclusive Marvel fighting game coming from Guilty Gear creators
Sony's big State Of Play surprise was Marvel Tōkon: Fighting Souls, a new superhero fighting game from Arc System Works.
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