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The last couple of results have given Man City that little bit of hope.

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Earlier in the evening, he also won the Bafta rising star award, given to up-and-coming actors.

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Head coach Danny Rohl was baffled his side were not given the chance to take all three points from the penalty spot.

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But years have gone by without an electoral breakthrough, and that looks an even more distant prospect given the party may not even manage to field candidates in May.

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Jacks has been given the nickname of Slim Shady by some England players during this tournament – a reference to his pre-tournament haircut and bleached blond hair.

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