Rebecca Johnson

Rebecca Johnson is a sports reporter at PA Media based in the north-east of England. In this role she has covered events including Euro 2022 and the 2022 Commonwealth Games. Rebecca joined PA in 2021 after completing degrees at Newcastle University and Sunderland University.

Newcastle manager Eddie Howe, left, hailed the performance of Sandro Tonali (Owen Humprheys/PA)

Newcastle boss Eddie Howe delighted with Sandro Tonali’s two-goal display

<p>Sandro Tonali scored twice for Newcastle </p>

Newcastle inch closer to ending seven-decade trophy drought

Lauren Bell took four wickets for England on day two of their Test match against South Africa (Tim Goode/PA)

Lauren Bell takes four wickets to give England upper hand against South Africa

Julen Lopetegui felt West Ham deserved victory (Richard Sellers/PA)

Julen Lopetegui says West Ham were worthy winners at Newcastle