England fans’ biggest Euro 2024 fears including penalty shootouts, a Harry Kane injury and fans’ favourite being dropped

ENGLAND supporters’ biggest “fanxieties” ahead of the Euros include penalty shootouts, Harry Kane getting injured, and Phil Foden not starting.

A poll of 1,606 Three Lions fans found 83 per cent have worries about the team’s prospects in the forthcoming tournament in Germany.

Other concerns include scoring “too early”, a David Beckham ’98-esque red card, and coming up against Scotland and losing.

Despite these fears, the research by BoyleSports, which offers early payouts, found 20 per cent are confident in England’s chances – convinced this will finally be their year.

Although, 33 per cent think France will be European champions for the first time since 2000 and third time overall.

A spokesperson for the betting provider said: “While football fans are passionate about the game, it can also bring a fair amount of stress.

“Few supporters of an international team have had it all go their way and England fans will likely feel they’ve suffered more than most.

“And these experiences could explain why so many fans have worries about their prospects in Germany, but perhaps their fortunes will finally turnaround.”

Other fanxieties include England being too defensive, losing to a last-minute goal, and another ‘golden generation’ underachieving.

Gareth Southgate playing it safe, Jude Bellingham suffering an injury, and facing Germany are also concerns.

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As is the curse of ITV – with England having won just three of their 17 World Cup matches aired on ITV, while triumphing in 12 out of 16 matches shown on BBC.

Defeats endured might explain why international football has left 27 per cent of cent of England fans in tears.

But regardless of what happens, 42 per cent think Gareth Southgate will step down as manager, with 50 per cent happy to see him move on.

And while fans of the Three Lions have fears about what could happen, the research, carried out through OnePoll, found there are things they’re certain of.

A third think the tournament would be better if Wales had qualified – and it’s a similar story for the Republic of Ireland (25 per cent) and Northern Ireland (23 per cent).

A spokesperson for BoyleSports added: “Clearly ‘Fanxiety’ is a very real side effect of watching football and with just days to go until Euro 2024, England fans are feeling the pressure!”

Source: Soccer - thesun.co.uk