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You wonder, when the floodlights switch off on Oliver Glasner's reign this summer, how much he and Crystal Palace will regret their divorce.

English football demonstrated its continental strength on Thursday evening as three Premier League clubs secured places in European semi-finals.Aston Villa and Nottingham Forest will contest an all-English Europa League last-four encounter, marking the first such meeting since Arsenal faced Manchester United in the Champions League during the 2008/09 campaign.Villa dispatched Bologna with a commanding 7-1 aggregate triumph, whilst Forest overcame Porto at the City Ground following the Portuguese side's early red card.Meanwhile, Crystal Palace maintained their pursuit of a maiden major European honour by progressing past Fiorentina in the Conference League.The Eagles will now meet Shakhtar Donetsk for a place in the final, ensuring English representation across both UEFA competitions at the semi-final stage.Unai Emery's side required just sixteen minutes to extend their advantage at Villa Park, with Ollie Watkins completing an exquisite team move to register his 100th goal for the club across all competitions.The striker had starred in the first leg, and his milestone strike set the tone for another dominant display from the tournament favourites.Morgan Rogers saw his penalty saved by Federico Ravaglia following a handball, yet Villa responded almost immediately through Emiliano Buendia, who capitalised on defensive lapses to net his second European goal of the campaign.Rogers subsequently ended an eleven-match scoring drought with a composed left-footed finish, before Ezri Konsa added a late volley to complete the rout.The victory edges Emery's men closer to ending their thirty-year wait for silverware.Forest reached the last four of a European competition for the first time since 1984 after Morgan Gibbs-White's twelfth-minute strike proved decisive against the Liga Portugal leaders.Porto's challenge effectively ended when Jan Bednarek received a red card just eight minutes in, following a VAR review of his high challenge on Chris Wood.The England midfielder latched onto Neco Williams' pass before firing home, with his effort deflecting off Pablo Rosario.Gibbs-White dedicated his celebration to teammate Elliott Anderson, who was absent following the death of his mother earlier that day.Wood was forced off shortly after Bednarek's challenge, whilst late injuries to Murillo and Callum Hudson-Odoi caused further concern.The first leg takes place in Nottingham on 30 April, with the return fixture in Birmingham on 7 May.Crystal Palace secured their semi-final berth despite a spirited Italian fightback in Florence.Having established a commanding 3-0 lead from the first leg at Selhurst Park, the Eagles extended their aggregate advantage when Ismaila Sarr headed home Daniel Munoz's cross after seventeen minutes.Fiorentina reduced the deficit through Albert Gudmundsson's penalty after Jaydee Canvot fouled Rolando Mandragora, before substitute Cher Ndour struck from distance early in the second half.Dean Henderson produced a crucial save to deny Gudmundsson as the hosts pressed for further goals, but Oliver Glasner's side held firm.The Ukrainian outfit Shakhtar Donetsk await in the last four after defeating AZ 5-2 on aggregate.Palace's progression came at a cost, however, with Adam Wharton and Maxence Lacroix both departing through first-half injuries.Our Standards: The GB News Editorial Charter

The four crew members gave their first press conference since they splashed down nearly a week ago, and emphasised hope and unity.

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Jude Bellingham has labeled England teammate Harry Kane a "fantastic player" as Real Madrid prepare for a titanic Champions League quarterfinal second leg against Bayern Munich. The midfielder suggests that Kane's chances of winning the Ballon d'Or hinge on collective success, both at Bayern and with the national team at the upcoming World Cup. England stars set for Munich showdown Madrid travel to the Allianz Arena for a decisive European encounter against a Bayern side led by the prolific Kane. The striker continues to dominate German football, spearheading Bayern's charge toward a second straight Bundesliga title as the league's leading marksman with 31 goals. Bellingham acknowledges the threat posed by his international captain, who currently boasts 49 goals from 41 appearances across all competitions this term. Bellingham hails brilliant Kane Addressing the media ahead of the trip to Germany, where Madrid will be aiming to overturn a 2-1 aggregate deficit, Bellingham expressed immense pride in Kanes clinical form on the elite stage. While he admits a personal conflict regarding Bayern's domestic success due to his brother Jobe's ties to Borussia Dortmund, the Madrid star remains in awe of the striker's influence. Asked if Kane is now the frontrunner for the Ballon dOr, Bellingham said: "It will depend a lot on the teams achievements and what he does with England. "Hes a fantastic player. Theyre going to win the Bundesliga, and it hurts because my brother plays for Dortmund. Its a source of pride to have him in the English national team and in these last two or three years, hes shown how good he is." World Cup dreams and rivalries Bellingham believes Kane's tenure in German football only enhances his reputation as a world-class operator ahead of a major international summer. The midfielder is hopeful that this high-level experience translates into success for the Three Lions, though his immediate priority remains neutralizing the 32-year-old in Bavaria. Reflecting on Kanes development and the challenge of facing him in the second leg, Bellingham added: "Hes improved; hes a brilliant striker and its a pleasure to watch him play. Lets see if he can take this style of play to the World Cup. Tomorrow, I hope he doesnt show up, or that were able to stop him." Quest for European history Kane enters the second leg on the verge of more history as an English player, aiming to equal Steven Gerrards record of scoring in five consecutive Champions League fixtures. The striker is also looking to become the first player to record a goal contribution in five straight appearances against Madrid. With both clubs prioritizing European glory alongside their domestic pursuits, this high-stakes encounter serves as a definitive audition for individual accolades and a place in the semifinals.