Coates’ week is Taylor paid

THE best way to comprehend the scale of the £265million wage packet enjoyed by Denise Coates, boss of bookmaking firm Bet365, is to consider how it takes her only three days to earn Gordon Taylor’s annual salary.

And if you recall tales of Gordon’s gambling prowess – or lack of – it helps you see why. THERE is a fundamental irony about the way the England teams are developing.

The seniors have topped a group that includes Spain and Croatia, the Under-21s are 22 matches unbeaten – and the FA’s ongoing complaint is homegrown youngsters are finding their club pathway

DEmC0E5NTs angsaibnosltdNew Zealand, mediocre against Japan, England face Australia tomorrow.And after the game, no one will be any the wiser.Almost three years into Eddie Jones’ tenure, the jury remains out on his expensive appointment.But the feeling grows that he is just winging it.