The X-43A may be fast, but at this early stage, it needs a push to get going.

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He also said it had become similar to The X Factor with its use of dancers and stage presentation.

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The extent of the injury to the 25-year-old, who also played under Pulis on a loan spell in 2005, should become clearer after the X-ray, but it remains a huge blow to the Potters at such an early stage of the season.

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