chop down

Italy surged straight into attack and wing Matt Gallagher was zeroing in on the corner, only to be chopped down by the covering Smith, on at 15.

She has been chasing the sound of chainsaws throughout Altadena to inspect trees tagged for removal and had checked Covarrubias’ oaks just before they were chopped down.

He gives other examples including three oak trees being chopped down and the airlines being charged £76,000.

When Chelsea next attacked, he lost possession in his own half again and, desperate to make amends, chopped down Cole Palmer and was booked.

The trial of two men accused of illegally chopping down the world-renowned tree at Sycamore Gap has been delayed as one of the defendants is unwell.