end of the week. it won't be the end of the week. it won't be completely dry but compared to what we have at this month, drier and warmer. temperatures much more typical of those we get in late may and that will represent a big change on how things have felt. back to the here and now, out there at the moment, some heavy and thundery downpours across parts of england, particularly central and eastern areas. more persistent rain that will head into northern england overnight and the rain will come and go across the northern half of the country, turning drier to the south and the west and a bit cooler side in the morning, temperatures into low single figures for some of you. but across southern parts of england, wales, northern ireland, are largely dry and bright day, fewer showers around all the more persistent rain will push to cornwall and the isles of scilly. scotland and northern england are the focus for the heaviest of showers through to the afternoon, the odd rumble of thunder but even with that, the northern half of scotland, a warmer and brighter day than today and out of the shower is,

in the sunshine, it shouldn't feel too bad. wednesday evening, after some rain in the channel islands, it clears to northern france, low—pressure to the east of us are eastern parts of scotland and england will be the focus for showers, some of them heavy and thundery. southern and western areas, fewer showers, largely dry and temperature starting to creep up. they will creep up further through thursday, friday and into the bank holiday weekend. not a completely dry picture by any stretch of the imagination but more in a way of dry weather, temperature is far from in a way of dry weather, temperature is farfrom a in a way of dry weather, temperature is far from a heatwave but at the moment, i will take it. something to look forward to. that's all from the bbc news at six, so it's goodbye from me. and, on bbc one, we nowjoin the bbc�*s news teams where you are.

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rolling back the years, phil mickelson makes history at 50 by becoming the oldest man to win a major. targeting champions league glory — phil foden talks to us about a special season at manchester city. and why time is running out for the british riders if they want to catch egan bernal at the giro d'italia. also coming up in the programme... three former sportsmen talk of the strong bond they've developed and their fight for mnd awareness. last time, we were all able to walk in. this year two of us needed a little bit of help.

hello and welcome to sportsday. welcome along, thanks forjoining us. we start tonight with the magical scenes at kiawah island in south carolina, where phil mickleson showed his staying power as he became the oldest man to win a major title. the 50—year—old finished two shots clear as he won the sixth major of his career. this one coming eight years after his last. joe lynskey reports. chanting. in few sports do they crown a champion who turns 51 next month. this is phil mickelson�*s sixth major, but it could be his, and golf�*s, most extraordinary. mickelson last won this trophy 16 years ago, but, through the decades, he's kept his touch around the greens. he has done it, look at the crowd! in this final round, the momentum was building. at the tenth hole, mickelson went four shots clear. another mickelson birdie. this is the loudest golf�*s

been since the lockdown, and by the 18th he was fighting through just to take his shot. earlier this year, mickelson dropped out of the world's top 100. now golf was gathering for one sport's great redemptions. he dedicated the turnaround to his brother, tim, who is his caddy, and to the older heads in the game who keep going. it's very possible that this is the last tournament i ever win, but it's also very possible that maybe i go on a little bit of a run, i don't know. but the point is that there is no reason why i, or anybody else, can't do it at a later age. it just takes a little bit more work. were it not for tiger woods, mickelson may have won more, but here was his great rival paying tribute to the sport's new record. when tiger woods last won the masters he was a3. how he came back from injury made that golf�*s great modern story. they have, though, in

runners—up in their 50s. tom was 59 when he took the open to a play—off, but was just beaten. it means the oldest man to win a major before this week won the pga at a0 8/2 a century ago. phil mickelson is now the oldest major winner, proof that the oldest major winner, proof that the veterans can beat their younger rivals and that in golf it's never too late. i'm joined now by professional english golfer simon dyson. i know you're watching what happened, how do you sum up what phil has done? i think it'sjust an do you sum up what phil has done? i think it's just an absently fantastic achievement. i don't think you get anything like that in any other sport, were somebody who is nearly 51 in three weeks' time, performs to the level that he is performed for most of his career. you know, he's not shown much form but to come in and do that, i mean, we'll be talking about it for a

long, long time. it was up there with, you know, tiger woods' win at the masters a few years ago, so fantastic achievement and thoroughly deserved. you fantastic achievement and thoroughly deserved. ., ., deserved. you mentioned tiger, it was interesting, _ deserved. you mentioned tiger, it was interesting, on _ deserved. you mentioned tiger, it was interesting, on twitter- deserved. you mentioned tiger, it was interesting, on twitter he - was interesting, on twitter he called it inspirational, it might fire him up. we are seeing it in other sports too, like players pushing on and winning major titles at an older age than was expected in the past. for a a9—year—old was tied for fourth, four shots the past. for a a9—year—old was tied forfourth, four shots behind phil mickelson, is this something we could see more of? i mickelson, is this something we could see more of?— could see more of? i think so. i think there's _ could see more of? i think so. i think there's a _ could see more of? i think so. i think there's a lot _ could see more of? i think so. i think there's a lot more - could see more of? i think so. i - think there's a lot more technology and science at their now than there has been, so i think people know more about their bodies, what they're capable of, when they need rest and to actually press on, nutrition, fitness, equipment, you're seeing everything enhancing the game for the older generation, you know, like stewart sink has won

twice this year... the longevity in golf is getting greater. phii golf is getting greater. phil mickelson _ golf is getting greater. phil mickelson said _ golf is getting greater. phil mickelson said he - golf is getting greater. phil mickelson said he had fun this week, with his brother is because he was able to relax at times, is that what experience brings?— experience brings? yes, i'll be honest, that's _ experience brings? yes, i'll be honest, that's what _ experience brings? yes, i'll be honest, that's what impressed j experience brings? yes, i'll be - honest, that's what impressed me the most about his win. just his composure, his acceptance, hejust looked like he was having a really good time out there, you get a lot of guys who probably put too much pressure on themselves to try and perform well or even win, and they look like they're not enjoying it at all. and he never didn't have a smile on his face. he was enjoying the challenge, every moment of it. and i truly believe that is why he won it because of his attitude throughout the whole week. it will be fascinating _ throughout the whole week. it will be fascinating to _ throughout the whole week. it will be fascinating to see _ throughout the whole week. it will be fascinating to see what - throughout the whole week. it will be fascinating to see what happens next. thank you forjoining us. thank you.

from phil mickelson well into his career, to another phil who is fresh in his. there's no doubt phil foden's been one of manchester city's standout players this season. the 20 year old striker scored 16 goals in all competitions, and made 10 assists, as he helped city win their third premier league title in four seasons. now they turn their attention to the champions league. with the final against chelsea just five days away, foden's been speaking to our sports editor dan roan. i would never have thought that it would have happened so quickly. you know, i would always laugh and joke with my mates about being in the champions league final, i never thought i would be playing in one, it's all gone so quick and ijust want to enjoy the occasion as much as i can, because you never know if you're going to get another opportunity. you're going to get another opportunity-— you're going to get another o- ortuni . �* ,. ~' opportunity. and when you think about, opportunity. and when you think about. you're — opportunity. and when you think about, you're only _ opportunity. and when you think about, you're only 20, _ opportunity. and when you think about, you're only 20, i- opportunity. and when you think about, you're only 20, i know i opportunity. and when you thinkl about, you're only 20, i know you are 21 this week, but given your age, the players you play alongside and up against, and given the fact that you're a local lad, does it

sometimes takes some believing? does it feel like a dream sometimes? definitely, always, most of the time it does feel like a dream. but it's nice to get the funds in the last game, and just feel the support again. it felt more like for bottles of —— it was nice to get the fans. how much would you love to give the fans something at the weekend? i know how important football has been to your club, it's something that really, city have wanted so much over the last decade, since the current owners came in, how special would it be to deliver that for them and the owners and fans? definitely. all the players _ and the owners and fans? definitely. all the players speak _ and the owners and fans? definitely. all the players speak about - and the owners and fans? definitely. all the players speak about it, - and the owners and fans? definitely. all the players speak about it, we i all the players speak about it, we wanted it for the fans. they deserve it for all the support over the years. and, yes, wejust want to do it for them and try our best. you have obviously _ it for them and try our best. you have obviously developed a hell of a lot as a footballer, on the pitch. do you also feel of it, you're about to become a dad again for the second time, we will issue all the best with that of course, do you feel you

have matured of it as well in the last 12 months? —— we wish you all the best. i last 12 months? -- we wish you all the best. ~ ., ., ., the best. i thinkl had to mature re the best. i thinkl had to mature pretty quickly — the best. i thinkl had to mature pretty quickly when _ the best. i thinkl had to mature pretty quickly when i _ the best. i thinkl had to mature pretty quickly when i came - the best. i thinkl had to mature pretty quickly when i came here | the best. i thinkl had to mature l pretty quickly when i came here at 17. i think i became a man straightaway because i was training with great players and had to share what i was about to be able to get a chance, so yes, i think i have become mature pretty quickly. phil foden, there. there's a huge match in scotland this evening. dundee leading kilmarnock 2—1 going into the second leg of the scottish premiership play—off final. and stjohnstone are celebrating the greatest season in their history after beating hibs in the scottish cup final, two months after winning the league cup. all this in callum davidson's first season as a manager in his own right. probably starting to sink in a little bit. after saturday, it's been a bit of a day, really, probably this is the first morning i've managed to wake up, lovely scottish summer, it's hard to think

about what we have achieved. i think when you compare it to, like in aberdeen, rangers, celtic, the teams that have won it, for a club like saintjohnstone to do it, the size that we are, it's a phenomenal achievement. i think sometimes it will, hopefully, the players will be remembered, the club will be remembered, the club will be remembered in history is probably the greatest team that stjohnston have had, for what they've achieved. and how they played as well. i like to think i'm level header, the mode is uploaded and you've got to come and enjoy them. as a club have got to enjoy this time. wales forward hal robson—kanu has been left out of their training camp ahead of next month's european championship. with the final squad to be announced on sunday, it's increasingly unlikely he'll be included. he was one of the stars of their run to the semifinals at euro 2016, scoring in their quarter final win over belgium. sergio ramos hasn't made luis enrique's spain squad for the euros.

the real madrid centre—back, who's 35, has been struggling with injury and has only played one game since the end of march. his absence means there are no players from real picked by enrique for this summer's delayed tournament. manchester city winning the premier league was not a big surprise, but in france there has been a huge upset. three years ago, lille were almost relegated from the top division. now, having spentjust a fraction of what psg have in recent years, they've won the ligue 1 title, finishing a point above mauricio pochettino's side. paris st germain had won seven of the last eight titles, but there was no stopping lille in the end. i've been speaking to french footballjournalist sara menai. this is obviously a huge achievement for them, a huge achievement in a league dominated by paris saint—germain. it was a thrilling final of the season, one of the most

dramatic races, title races, in years. and obviously everybody last night in lille was very happy, a lot of scenes on the streets, a lot of lille fans are celebrating this title, it's a big, big achievement for the club. title, it's a big, big achievement for the club-— title, it's a big, big achievement for the club. lille have one of the ouncest for the club. lille have one of the youngest squads _ for the club. lille have one of the youngest squads in _ for the club. lille have one of the youngest squads in the _ for the club. lille have one of the youngest squads in the league i for the club. lille have one of the | youngest squads in the league but for the club. lille have one of the i youngest squads in the league but we have been talking about coding notice, phil mickelson winning a major again at 50. major again at that notice, phil mickelson winning a major again at that factor we've been talking about golden oldies. how important have lille's senior players been? there is a striker who is 35, how crucial is the combination of youth and experience been for them? it combination of youth and experience been for them?— combination of youth and experience been for them? it was very important for lille to mix, _ been for them? it was very important for lille to mix, as _ been for them? it was very important for lille to mix, as you _ been for them? it was very important for lille to mix, as you said, - been for them? it was very important for lille to mix, as you said, young i for lille to mix, as you said, young players and elder ones. it's the first title of one player's career, very special for him at that age to win the title. this mix is very important this season, because you had talents, jonathan david... he

had talents, jonathan david... he had the old players to push him, to make him feel confident. it was a real mix. the site was really impressive, lots of regularity and smart moves. very smart moves on the transfer market last summer. time now for some of the day's other sport stories. rio ferdinand and karen carney will manage a team of footballers from across the home nations in an attempt to tackle on—line abuse. a wolves fan was arrested after making a racist gesture towards ferdinand yesterday whilst he was at molineux working for tv, and carney�*s been racially abused as a player and pundit. britain's francesca jones was beaten in the first round of qualifying for the french open — she won only three games against the former world number two vera zvonreva. jones made headlines after qualifying for the australian open in february. she'd been told she'd never become a professional player because she was born without several fingers and toes. preparations are continuing for the olympic games in tokyo,

with organisers still confident they can go ahead safely