Los Blancos, sitting in second, capitalised on leaders Barcelona’s draw to Celta Vigo on Saturday to move four points behind with a game in hand.

James Scott Rhys Anderson, 22, is said to be a former British Army soldier who was captured in the Kursk region.

The Environment Agency has issued several flood warnings, coverings areas in and around Northwich and Winsford. Northwich Marina is one of the areas most at risk, with road closures now in place.