What the back pages say: Warner ramps up Ashes tension by calling Trott 'weak'

PUBLISHED: 03:24 EST, 24 November 2013 | UPDATED: 03:24 EST, 24 November 2013

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David Warner has increased the tension in the Ashes by calling England 'scared' and labelling No 3 batsman Jonathan Trott 'weak'.

Also: Liverpool striker Luis Suarez was again at the centre of a flashpoint in yesterday's Merseyside derby - but this time he was the victim.

DAILY STAR SUNDAY

Patrice Evra will be offered a stunning £31million four-year deal by both PSG and Monaco to quit Man United next summer.

Also: Brendan Rodgers claimed last night that Luis Suarez's career could have been ENDED by a Kevin Mirallas challenge in a sensational Merseyside derby.

SUNDAY EXPRESS

David Moyes is set to drop Wayne Rooney - for the Manchester United striker's own good.

Also: England captain Kevin Sinfield spoke of his "devastation" after watching his side go out of the Rugby League World Cup in cruel fashion, losing 20-18 to holders New Zealand after conceding a last-minute try at Wembley.

THE SUN ON SUNDAY

Wayne Rooney has rubbished Sir Alex Ferguson's claims he was unfit last season by declaring: I've got the stats to prove I wasn't.

Also: Gus Poyet demanded an apology from referees' boss Mike Riley after Wes Brown was sent off.....Arsenal stretched their lead at the top of the Premier League to four points thanks to Artur Boruc's goalkeeping howler of the year.

SUNDAY MIRROR

Jonathan Trott was branded 'weak' and 'scared' after a nightmare with the bat.

Also: Liverpool boss Brendan Rodgers accused Everton winger Kevin Mirallas of putting Luis Suarez's career in danger with a studs-up challenge that set the tone for a classic Merseyside derby.

THE INDEPENDENT ON SUNDAY

Liverpool manager, Brendan Rodgers, has accused Kevin Mirallas of making a tackle that might have ended Luis Suarez's career.

Also: David Warner, Australia's most controversial cricketer, offered an astonishing assessment of England's batting prowess as they struggled to save the first Test in Brisbane.

THE OBSERVER

Jonathan Trott is facing a fight to save his Test career after his technique against fast bowling was exposed for the second time in consecutive days by Mitchell Johnson and Australia's big-hitting, trash-talking opener David Warner then cranked up the pressure even further by raising questions about the batsman's courage.

Also: England were 20 seconds away from a place in the Rugby League World Cup final but a late try from New Zealand's Shaun Johnson denied Steve McNamara's side a shot at international glory against Australia next Saturday, despite a Herculean effort.

SUNDAY TELEGRAPH

Mitchell Johnson appears to have lost his fear of playing England, while their apprehension about him looks to be growing. Also: Rio Ferdinand has spoken for the first time about his role on the Football Association Commission to examine the future of the national team and claimed that the England team have no identity.

THE SUNDAY TIMES

Brendan Rodgers last night reacted angrily after Everton striker Kevin Mirallas escaped a red card for a tackle that the Liverpool manager claimed "could have ended" the career of Luis Suarez.

Also: David Warner has accused England of looking 'scared' and labelled Jonathan Trott 'weak' after Australia left the tourists facing a monumental challenge to save the first Ashes Test.

THE SUNDAY PEOPLE

Ashley Cole's future is in doubt - for his country as well as his club.

Also: Wayne Rooney has had a new dig at Sir Alex Ferguson - claiming he was just as fit last season as he is now.........Liverpool boss Brendan Rodgers claims premier League referees have one rule for Luis Suarez and another for everyone else.