Despite the three one-day internationals against South Africa commencing on Wednesday and with the start of the Champions Trophy on the horizon, the squad weren't just fine-tuning their cricket skills.
CRAIG HOPE: For the past fortnight, David Moyes has been feigning an intention to stay on as manager of Sunderland. His mind, however, was already made up. He was gone.
Atletico Madrid forward Antoine Griezmann has hinted he will move to Manchester United this summer. Sportsmail revealed earlier this month that United are interested in the striker.
Disciplinary chiefs have asked bookmakers for information on bets received before the Chelsea captain went off in the 26th minute of his farewell game to coincide with his squad number.
Floyd Mayweather and his entourage enjoyed the lavish dining of Manchester's Rocco Restaurant... while outside the plush venue a parking attendant hit his fleet of supercars with a fine