So the next blast is nearly 20 years overdue, said scientists Edward M Sion, Patrick Godon and Timothy McClain at the American Astronomical Society in Washington. Robin Scagell, vice-president of the UK's Society for Popular Astronomy, said last night: "The star may certainly became a supernova soon - but soon could still be a long way off so don't have nightmares."

Let's hope there's still time for England's very own stars to put in a stella performance at this summer's World Cup in South Africa.

We are appreciative of Emma Patterson of The Sun for alerting to this story and allowing us to republish it. Read more: www.thesun.co.uk.

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