News about David Platt

A fan-favorite Coronation Street actor has opened up about the two 'heart-wrenching' parts of filming their tragic on-screen death

Legendary former player Salvatore 'Toto' Schillaci has died at the age of 59. The Italian icon, who lit up the nation's home World Cup in 1990, played for Juventus and Inter in a glittering career spanning 384 matches, scoring 159 goals. Back in 2020, Mail Sport spoke with Schillaci about briefly becoming one of the most famous people in sport, finishing second in the Ballon d'Or runnings and his surprise affection for Arsenal.

David Platt, 33, was sentenced on Saturday after being caught on CCTV committing the thefts in Manchester city centre. In each offence, the thug can be seen cycling on his pushbike at speed before grabbing phones from his victims on busy high streets. In each case, the thief targeted people who were using their phones in public, riding his bike past the victims before turning around and coming up behind them to steal their devices. A woman was walking down Adair Street in the city centre at 3.30pm on June 16 when someone came up behind her on a bike and snatched her phone. She attempted to chase the offender but he sped off too quickly.

IAN HERBERT: More than 30 years have passed since Koeman, then a 30-year-old sweeper, brought down David Platt as he ran clean through on goal in a vital World Cup qualifier against England - escaping what should have been an automatic red card from a German referee who awarded a free-kick, rather than a penalty. Koeman proceeded to clip a goal, from a free-kick, which helped secure a Dutch win and saw them qualify for the 1994 World Cup, at England's expense. Did Taylor not like that. The episode became part of English football lore, preserved indelibly in the fly-on-the-wall documentary, 'An Impossible Job' which the England manager, who died in 2017, never entirely lived down.

IAN HERBERT: It was impressive of Jude Bellingham to quote Theodore Roosevelt's beautiful 'Man in the Arena' speech to reflect on keeping England in the Euros: 'It is not the critic who counts. The credit belongs to the man who is actually in the arena, whose face is marred by dust and sweat and blood.' But a little historical perspective might not go amiss. He appears to be obsessed with criticism of England's campaign, to the point that vindication was as paramount as victory on Sunday. Bellingham wanted to discuss the 'rubbish' there had been to contend with; how 'people talk a lot', that 'you do have to take it personally.' How 'it's nice to throw it back to some people.' God only knows how Bellingham, such a sensitive soul, would have coped at the Italy World Cup of 1990. England's tournament that summer is already assuming remarkable parallels with this one: 1-0, 0-0 and 1-1 results in the group stage, the team flipping between a back four and back three, with a spectacular late winner to rescue the last-16 tie. For Bellingham, read David Platt. But the reporting of the team back then really bears no comparison to now.

Trailing to Slovakia and on the brink of a humiliating elimination, England were in desperate need of a hero when Jude Bellingham stepped up to produce one of the Three Lions' greatest ever tournament goals in stoppage time on Sunday. Winding up for an audacious effort with his eyes firmly fixated on the ball, England's golden boy sent tens of thousands of fans in Germany and millions more at home into a frenzy as his 95th minute acrobatic equaliser nestled into the Slovkia net. It was a cometh the hour, cometh the man moment which not only likely saved Gareth Southgate 's job - but will forever be enshrined in England's history books. Bellingham's sublime strike forced extra-time, but more importantly triggered a shift in momentum that captain Harry Kane seized upon when he clinched England's winner. After Bellingham's moment of genius kick-started a memorable 2-1 comeback against Slovakia, MailOnline looks at England's greatest ever tournament goals ahead of their quarter-final tie against Switzerland on Saturday.

Coronation Street star Jack P Shepherd has announced his engagement to his long-term girlfriend Hanni Treweek. The actor, 36, who plays David Platt on the popular soap and his influencer partner, 32, took to their Instagrams on Sunday to reveal their happy news. Jack got down on one knee during a romantic safari holiday in the Serengeti earlier this month, and the couple posed for loved-up snaps in their safari getups.

Amid three group-stage exits, two heart-breaking Wembley eliminations, a Dutch demolition, no shortage of fan trouble and a Parisian river cruise, Three Lions fans have seen it all at the Euros… aside from that elusive victory, that is. Here, Mail Sport's men on the ground relive the good, the bad and the ugly from each of England's Euro expeditions…

Euro 2024 is just around the corner, and while the cream of Europe's top stars head into the tournament looking to make their mark, but here's plenty that already have among the coaching staff in their playing careers.  The finals can boast World Cup winners, iconic European names and cult heroes among the managerial faces who will be leading their teams in Germany.  However, there are some with only very minor playing experience and have found coaching their calling card onto the big stage.

Coronation Street legend Helen Worth has announced she is leaving the soap. The actress who celebrates 50 years on the ITV show next month has made the difficult decision to step down from her role as Gail Rodwell, but most commonly known as Gail Platt, at the end of the year. Half a century after she first walked onto the cobbles, viewers will see Helen bid farewell to the street in a major storyline for the her family, which includes son Nick Tilsley (Ben Price), daughter Sarah Platt (Tina O'Brien), son David Platt (Jack P. Shepherd), granddaughter Bethany Platt (Lucy Fallon) and Gail's mother Audrey Roberts (Sue Nicholls). 

OLIVER HOLT: In one of the corridors in the main stand at Crewe Alexandra's Mornflake Stadium, there are pictures on the wall devoted to some of the club's famous alumni. Bruce Grobbelaar, Steve Holland, Geoff Thomas, David Platt, Dean Ashton, Robbie Savage and Danny Murphy are just a few of the names who have spent early stages of their careers here, all of them symbols of the symbiosis that once existed between the lower leagues and the top flight. That relationship is broken now. Premier League intransigence over a six-year, £900million New Deal for football has ensured that. 

During on Thursday's Good Morning Britain, Coronation Street's Jack P. Shepherd suffered an on air blunder. The pair, who appeared on the program alongside Ben Price, 51, discussed how Colson Smith, their co-star, who will appear on Celebrity Big Brother, will go. During the live interview Jack, 36, who plays David Platt on the soap, was forced to apologise after his phone started ringing in his pocket.

Sean Wilson of Coronation Street has made another dramatic career change as he continues to move away from his acting roots by bringing out a recipe book. Sean, 58, who competed in Martin Platt in Corrie from 1985 to 2005, has just published his third book called Jazz Food, which contains 44 recipes. Since releasing his second book Cheddar Gorged in 2009, Sean has shifted away from television to begin a cheese business called Artisan Farm.

Two ancient rivals clash once more. Mighty founders of the Football League with their rich pasts and whelming recent histories, as well as an intricate storyline that made their match the most controversial of all top-flight fixtures. They are in Liverpool today for the 212th time in all, and their records are so close that they barely have four victories and three goals to distinguish them over 135 years. They have 34 major trophies between them, with at least one in each decade from the beginning of organised football to the start of this millennium, minus the 1940s when war intervened.

The Frenchman had a reputation as a management firebrand, with former coworkers often recollecting examples of his temper flaring. Lescott recounted one fracas in the run-up to the 2011 derby, in which City defeated Manchester United 6-1 at Old Trafford, when Nasri was dissatisfied with how he had been handled.

DANNY MURPHY: Former Coach Barry Bennell's sexual assault has rocked crewe Alexandra in recent years, but many good people stayed at Gresty Road to try to recover from the worst of times. Danny Murphy, a former footballer who rose from League Two, speaks to current Alex Grant, who discusses the past and how the club is progressing with the support of survivors. My own experience with Crewe Alexandra was positive. They took me from a council estate in Chester and made me the player who adored success with Liverpool and England. On the wall at Gresty Road with other well-known alumni, including David Platt, Robbie Savage, Geoff Thomas, Neil Lennon, Seth Johnson, Dean Ashton, Ashley Westwood, and Nick Powell, there is a picture of me. It's a new record for such a small club, and it should rightfully be proud.

Stephen Reid, the serial killer on Coronation Street, appeared to be numbered as the cast members were seen heading to his departure party ahead of a dramatic exit storyline. On Wednesday, the cast members were seen out at The Dockyard Pub in Manchester to say their goodbyes to actor Todd Boyce, 62, who has been playing the role of the sinister villain since last year. Todd, who has been blasted for his numerous murders on the cobbles, filmed his potential exit scenes last month.

On Wednesday, the cast of Coronation Street took a break from filming due to the heatwave. Jack P Shepherd, a fan of David Platt, and his on-screen brother Ben Price (Nick Tilsley) were joined by Colson Smith, the street cop who lives in Perth, as they soaked up the sun. The boys took some time out from behind the camera to relax and enjoy a refreshing glass of water.

According to reports, a number of soap stars from Coronation Street, Emmerdale, and EastEnders are likely to be axed. In the midst of lower ratings on the shows, the Sun claims it came as part of a cost reduction initiative. Many on higher salaries around £200,000-per-year can be cut to save money, according to the group.

On Wednesday's show, Coronation Street's Adam Barlow stunned his uncle Daniel Osbourne after he made a shocking discovery. Sam Robertson's solicitor has been struggling in recent days after learning that Sarah Plattcheated with Damon Hay and lieted about her baby's father, which she later regretted. Adam had been craving solca eta the bottom of a bottle and recently returned from a wild night out looking worse for wear, much to Sarah's chagrin.

On Wednesday, Tina O'Brien appeared on her Coronation Street co-stars on her 40th birthday. The actress, who is best known for her role as Sarah Platt in the long-running ITV soap, posted a snapshot of her pals' celebrations on Instagram. Helen Worth (Gail Platt), Sue Nicholls (Audrey Roberts), Jack Shepherd (David Platt), Julia Goulding (Shona Platt), Ben Price (Nick Tilsley), and Helen Worth (Nick Tilsley).

Retired Arsenal forward Stephy Mavididi, who will underwent a medical before the weekend, has signed a £6.4 million contract with Montpellier. So far in this summer's transfer market, the Foxes have been active, as they look to return to the Premier League after being relegated last season. They've already recruited Harry Winks from Tottenham Hotspur, Wolves' Conor Coady, as well as goalkeeper Mads Hermansen, and they'll now look to bolster their attacking options with the acquisition of Mavididi. Mavididi joined the Gunners at 13 and as academie, but never made a first-team appearance for the club. When he was on loan with Charlton and Preston before heading to Juventus in 2018 - where he became the first English player to play for the club since David Platt in 1992.

On Friday, Jack P Shepherd enjoyed a daily stroll with his girlfriend Hanni Treweek in Manchester. As he wore a print t-shirt and black denim, teamed matching boots, the Coronation Street actor, 35, went for a casual style. As he threatened to be outshine by his shinny girlfriend Hanni, Jack wore black shades.

CRAIG HOPE IN MILAN: Over the course of my youth, I spent hours outside a betting shop in the North East of England, waiting for my father as the crowds swept past en route to the match. I was ecstatic. We'd soon be joining the crowd and the football coupon was my means of amusement, as my dad used the door as he plotted an X-marks-the-pot journey to fortune within. My parents still live in the same semi they bought in 1979. Nevertheless, the coupon was a pre-Internet treasure trove of details - fixtures on the front, league tables, and top scorers on the back. In October of 1995, I discovered a competition overleaf - 'Win one of six Italian Dream Breaks to see Inter Milan versus AC Milan'. On Channel 4, Gazzetta Football Italia was in its pomp and never to be missed. The competition concerns were therefore answered before the betting store's door had even closed.