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UK Leaders Burnham and Carney to Meet at Everton Match

Andy Burnham is Britain’s prime minister, and Mark Carney is Canada’s prime minister.

They are expected to meet in Liverpool on Wednesday.

Before the soccer game, they will talk about working more closely together.

They may discuss Europe, NATO and trade.

Afterward, they will watch Everton play Wolverhampton Wanderers.

Both leaders support Everton.

Burnham has followed the team since he was a child.

Carney became an Everton fan through his cousins in Liverpool.

Key facts

Match: Everton is expected to play Wolverhampton Wanderers in the third round of England’s League Cup.
Meeting location: The bilateral talks are planned for Liverpool.
Burnham’s tenure: Andy Burnham became prime minister in July.
Shared interests: Both leaders support Everton and have attended the club’s matches.
Everton history: Everton was a founding member of the Football League in 1888 and has won nine league titles.
Carney’s connection: Carney’s cousins in Liverpool helped fuel his support for Everton.
Burnham’s promise: Burnham promised to “roll out the blue carpet” for Carney during their first call.

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