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  1. Josh Brownhill celebrates his opening goal for Burnley against Sheffield United with teammates Marcus Edwards and Connor Roberts.

  3. Police officer in hi-vis jacket taken from the back with a police car in the background.

  4. Eggs as Carl Fredricksen and Russell are shown in front of a depiction of Carl's house from Up

  5. Kashif Ali

  6. The outside of the Marks & Spencer store in Blackburn. Its windows are emblazoned with red "up to 50% off" sale signs ad there are two flower baskets at either side of a large main window

  7. Red, white and blue balloons and union jack bunting outside a red brick house

  8. Tom Scriven celebrates taking five wickets

  9. Aerial view of large reservoirs between gentle green valleys on both sides with trees scatted over them.

  10. Large hut-size cairn made of large stones and surrounded by a circle of wooden fencing, which has partially fallen. It stands at the top of a hill, with flatter land spread out below.

  11. Street view image of the entrance to Towneley Gardens, showing a black metal archway saying Towneley Gardens, flat grassed areas and established trees, strung with red white and blue bunting

  12. Max Greenhouse, with blue eyes and brown hair, is photographed wearing a blue shirt and black coat with purple trim. He is smiling in the picture.

  13. Parker hails Trafford as 'world class'

    James Trafford watches the all bounce down off the bar after his stunning stopRex Features

    James Trafford makes a stunning save seconds before Burnley's first-half equaliser against Watford

    Burnley boss Scott Parker hailed James Trafford as "a world-class keeper" and praised him for how he has bounced back from a difficult first season at the club.

    Trafford, 22, lost his place towards the end of his debut Clarets campaign last term, which ended in their Premier League relegation under Vincent Kompany.

    But he has been the best stopper in the Championship this season, and central to Burnley's remarkable defensive record as they have conceded only 14 goals and kept 29 clean sheets in 43 games.

    Trafford showed his quality once again in Burnley's 2-1 win at nine-man Watford, producing three outstanding saves, including a stunning fingertip stop seconds before the Clarets equaliser and another one late on to preserve their lead.

    "There's no denying at the beginning of the season, the work we all had to do with Traff and where he was, there was a lot of work," Parker told BBC Radio Lancashire.

    "He needed to engage in that. He needed to take a breath and take stock and decide where he wanted to be, and to be fair to him, I've seen someone mature. There's no denying that he's a world-class keeper.

    "How you judge keepers is in big moments.

    "Even at the back end of the game. They're down to nine men, he's barely had anything to do. Fella hits one from 30 yards and he has to pull off a save.

    "Not sleeping, diligent. He's just a top, top keeper."

  14. 'Change' needs to happen - Heckingbottom

    Paul Heckingbottom with his hands in the air Rex Features

    Paul Heckingbottom succeeded Ryan Lowe as Preston boss at the start of the season

    Preston North End manager Paul Heckingbottom said "change" is needed at the club following his side's last minute loss to Queen's Park Rangers.

    Lilywhites defender Liam Lindsay opened the scoring just before half-time but the Rs scored twice in the last 13 minutes of the game, with Lucas Andersen netting the winner deep in stoppage time.

    After the loss, Heckingbottom revealed he had spoken to Peter Ridsdale, a member of Preston's board.

    "You can't park (the disappointment)," said Heckingbottom. "You can't forget it. That's got to be what drives you and makes sure you make the changes.

    "I've just been having a conversation with Peter. I don't need to wait until tomorrow to calm down. Why would I want to do that?

    "It's obvious what needs to happen. Change or be changed. That's it. How much is possible won't be determined by me.

    "That's what I'd do but I don't think I'll be able to do that, so it's going to be hard work."

  15. Some graffiti is blurred out due to its explicit nature. The words "God is a lie" is seen on the church stone wall with a graveyard in the foreground

  16. Keaton Jennings dismissed

  17. Head and shoulders image of Peter Westwell. He is smiling, has short white hair and is wearing a cream checked shirt

  19. Burnley captain Josh Brownhill celebrates his winning goal at Watford

  20. A red and white ferry boat on water

  21. View from interior of car with woman's hands on driving wheel. Image also shows viwe of red car on dual carriageway ahead lined by green trees

  22. Gillian Morris and son Andrew with one of the donkeys taking a break from Blackpool Beach