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HENRI LANSBURY is set to star in Baller League UK in another twist for his rollercoaster career.

The midfielder came through the famed Hale End academy at Arsenal and was once earmarked by Arsene Wenger as a big prospect for the future.

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He spent 13 years at the Gunners before leaving permanently, having made just eight appearances under Wenger.

Lansbury, 34, had several loan spells at the likes of West Ham, Norwich and Watford before moving to Nottingham Forest on a permanent deal in 2012.

He made 150 appearances for Forest before spells at Aston Villa, Bristol City and Luton Town – he retired from football in 2023 after struggling with injury issues.

After hanging up his boots Lansbury focused his time on his grass fertiliser company Grass Gains.

His love for gardening was born in lockdown after a gardener was unable to attend to his lawn.

Soon the former England youth was mowing three times a week before he decided to launch his own products to help fellow enthusiasts get the best out of their back garden.

Grass Gains fertiliser is now sold in Homebase and Lansbury has mown the pitches at Arsenal’s Hale End academy.

He has also worked on pitches at Fulham, Monaco and Genk, while Grass Gains’ ‘Lawn Bulk’ fertiliser has received glowing reviews from the likes of Micah Richards, ex-Luton star Tom Lockyer and former Wales international James Chester.

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Lansbury is now set to don his football boots again as Baller League UK kicks off for its inaugural tournament.

He will feature for VZN FC, managed by Tobi Brown, alongside former Liverpool and Watford star Jerome Sinclair.

Baller League UK is a six-aside tournament consisting of managed by some high profile figures such as Gary Lineker, Alan Shearer, Micah Richards, John Terry and Maya Jama.

Each team has 12 players in their squad to choose from, with rolling subs.

Matches, all played at London’s Copper Box Arena and shown live on Sky Sports, are 30 minutes long – split into two halves of 15 minutes.

However in the last three minutes of each half, there is a major shake-up.

That includes a random selection of various crazy “gamechangers” including a 3v3 format, long-range goals counting as double and goalkeepers not being allowed to use their hands.

Offsides are part of the rules but corners are ditched.

IF you’re still in the market for the perfect Mother’s Day gift, B&M has just the thing.

Shoppers heaped on the praise for a budget-friendly candle that has been compared to a high-end buy.

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The retailer shared the affordable gift in a Facebook post, showing fans the “newness” available in store.

For just £6, you can pick up the seaside shell candle from your local B&M.

Part of its Natural Serenity range, the chain described the buy as “the perfect escape to coastal paradise”.

So if you’re mum is in need of a little relaxation and a spa voucher is out of your budget, why not help her unwind at home?

B&M explained that the “spectacular” candle “makes for a unique and calming addition to your home”.

It has a sea breeze and vanilla scent with a single wick.

Featuring shells within the candle for a seaside look, the candle resembles a luxury buy from The White Company.

However, there is a stark difference in the prices of the items.

The Sea Salt Botanical Candle is currently available for £45 from The White Company.

This high-end buy is is described as containing scent notes of sea salt, vetivert, and cedarwood.

Described as “crisp and uplifting”, The White Company candle contains “bubble shells, corn grass, and ruscus”.

According to manufacturers, the scents “combine beautifully to uplift the spirits and transport us to a favourite coastal escape”.

B&M encouraged shoppers to hurry and pick up the £6 version as stock is low.

Shoppers shared their thoughts on the candle dupe in the comments section.

“Love these!!! They smell exactly like the shell one from The White Company!!!” wrote one customer.

Another B&M fan simply said: “I need this candle.”

“This is nice,” agreed a third impressed commenter.

One Facebook user described the budget seashell candle as a “pretty dupe”.

Neither candle comes in a glass, with manufacturers recommending using it “in conjunction with a candle plate or suitable candle holder”.

And while you’re at B&M, there are a variety of designer perfumes available for as little as £9.

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