nearing

From early on it was clear this was a man nearing his sixties, who still carried a little power but no stamina.

Two-time heavyweight world champion Tyson fought Roy Jones Jr in an exhibition bout in 2020 and is in impressive shape for a man nearing 60.

In all, England hope they have a golden generation lined up behind Marler and Dan Cole, who are nearing the end of their careers, and Ellis Genge and Will Stuart, 29 and 28 respectively.

"The organisation believes beyond doubt that Germany is nearing 'collapse' and that the government and society will implode on 'Day X'," they added.

But even by its own high standards, the latest season, which premiered on Netflix in September and is nearing its home stretch, has been exceptional.