
Prime Minister Rishi Sunak may well be used to criticism at the despatch box, but is now under fire even in the world of football.
No doubt hoping his visit to St Mary's stadium could provide an evening of escapism, Sunak watched on as Southampton beat Plymouth Argyle 2-1 in Hampshire. Goals came from Carlos Alcaraz and Che Adams just seven minutes apart, and Ryan Hardie's 91st -minute consolation couldn’t prevent Saints from extending their winning run to four.