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ALAN SHEARER has told the doubters there is no need to “panic” about England’s poor warm-up results.But the former Three Lions captain wants boss Gareth Southgate to release the handbrake and let the flair players ATTACK.Alan Shearer says Southgate must unleash England’s attackCredit: GettyShearer has told the doubters there is no need to “panic” about England’s poor warm-up resultsCredit: GettyShearer – scorer of 30 goals in 63 internationals – is in Germany with the BBC for the duration of the 17th edition of the Euros.Concerns have been raised about the England defence following the 1-0 defeats at Wembley at the hands of Brazil and Iceland.Plus they had to rely on a very late Jude Bellingham goal to rescue a 2-2 draw with Belgium in March.Yet Shearer, 53, has complete faith the talented offensive players will shine abroad – provided they are given licence to do so.read more football newsThe Newcastle icon said: “I wouldn’t have had an international career if we were judged on friendlies.“I hadn’t scored for nearly two years in the friendlies leading up to Euro 96.“I wouldn’t read too much into results leading up to a major tournament.“Once you get started, once you get the feel of things and the atmosphere, then that’s the place to be judged.Most read in footballBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERS“I wouldn’t panic too much with that Iceland result.“There are concerns obviously defensively. I think everyone can see that.10 Steps to Victory for England: A Fan’s Guide“But I think from midfield to going forward, whatever front six he decides to put out are as good as anywhere in world football.“So, I hope that we can go and attack games and let our flair players do their stuff. And show the world what we are made of.“We have some unbelievable players. The talent we have got. Look at the season that Phil Foden has had.“Harry Kane has been unbelievable. Bellingham. Cole Palmer is an opportunity. Bukayo Saka is an option. Anthony Gordon is an option.“Declan Rice has had an unbelievable season with Arsenal. The talent is there, no doubt about it.“This team and these players have got the right mentality and the ability to go all the way through this tournament.“I think it is the best pool of players we have had for a long, long time. We can be optimistic.“Forget about what has gone on in previous games. This group of players are really talented and I think they are ready to try and win this tournament.”Jack Wilshere’s England XI vs SerbiaSunSport columnist Jack Wilshere wants Engand to start with just one holding midfielder – Declan Rice.
That means playing Phil Foden and Jude Bellingham in attacking midfield roles, with Cole Palmer and Bukayo Saka on the wings, either side of Harry Kane up top.
Wilshere said: “In the group stage against teams we should beat, we can  afford to be more expansive, let’s attack.
“It wasn’t that long ago we were saying we didn’t have the Spanish-type of players who can dominate the ball, now we have.
“So let’s try to utilise that, dominate the ball and go for goals.”
And the ex-England midfielder wants Trent Alexander-Arnold to get the nod at right-back, with Kyle Walker centre-back.
He added: “If you play Trent at right-back and he drifts in midfield, he can switch the play at speed. Walker’s pace will get you out of trouble.”
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Shearer, who is also signed up as a Betfair Ambassador for the tournament, warned England what to expect against Serbia.”“I think England should win the game. Serbia have Mitrovic and Vlahovic up front, if they decide to go with those two. I think Mitrovic will definitely play, they will look to rain crosses in because that’s what he wants and demands, and he gets all the goals for them.READ MORE SUN STORIES“England should have far too much for them in forward positions so I would say England to win by two or three. Opening games are never easy, a lot of the time they’re always cagey affairs, but I would think England can score two or three and win.” More

FORMER England goalkeeper Joe Hart has announced that he will become a pundit ahead of Euro 2024 this summer.The 37-year-old retired from professional football last month following his final match for Celtic.Joe Hart is set to become a pundit ahead of Euro 2024Credit: GettyHart wants to ‘educate’ people about goalkeepingCredit: PAHe is now set to try his hand at a new career – talking about the game from a goalkeeper’s perspective.Hart will work for the BBC at Euro 2024 starting this month.The Manchester City icon has revealed he wants to “educate people” about goalkeeping and give them an improved understanding on the position.In a column for BBC Sport, he wrote: “The reason I wanted to get into punditry is to educate people who are interested in goalkeeping, and hopefully I can help people understand the position a bit better.READ MORE ON EURO 2024″I’ll be trying my best to do that by giving a goalkeeper’s perspective, which can be very different to that of an outfield player.”Sometimes when a goal goes in, the analysis you see on TV is about how the keeper should have done better, or has made a mistake.”That can be the case, of course, and I am not here to protect goalkeepers from criticism, but part of the way I analysed my own performances during my career was to work out exactly why things happened.”He went on to add: “I am going to listen to everyone around me, make the most of their experience and take in as much as possible – I am open-minded, open-eyed and looking forward to everything the next few weeks might bring.”Most read in Euro 2024CASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERSBBC and ITV’s Euro 2024 line up in fullHere’s how each channel will line-up:
BBC presenters:
Gary Lineker, Alex Scott, Gabby Logan and Mark Chapman
ITV presenters:
Mark Pougatch and Laura Woods 
BBC pundits:
Alan Shearer, Micah Richards, Rio Ferdinand, Ellen White, Frank Lampard, Ashley Williams, Wayne Rooney, Joe Hart, Cesc Fabregas, Thomas Frank, David Moyes, Rachel Corsie and James McFadden
ITV pundits:
Ian Wright, Roy Keane, Gary Neville, Karen Carney, Graeme Souness, Eni Aluko, Ange Postecoglou, Danny Rohl and Christina Unkel
BBC commentators:
Guy Mowbray, Robyn Cowen, Vicki Sparks, Steve Wilson, Steve Bower and Jonathan Pearce
ITV commentators:
Sam Matterface, Clive Tyldesley, Seb Hutchinson, Pien Meulensteen and Joe Speight
BBC co-commentators:
Danny Murphy, Martin Keown, Jermaine Jenas and James McFadden
ITV co-commentators:
Lee Dixon, Ally McCoist and Andros Townsend

Hart also revealed that he deliberately decided against taking any coaching badges.He wrote: “I haven’t taken any coaching badges, which was a deliberate decision.The Sun’s Nick Parker reports from England’s first training session in Germany ahead of Euros 2024″For some people, coaching or managing is the obvious option when they stop playing, but it is not something that has ever been ingrained in me.”Hart kicked off his professional career with Shrewsbury Town in 2004 before joining Man City two years later.He went on to spend 12 years with the Sky Blues, making 348 appearances.The goalkeeper then joined Burnley in a £3.5million transfer and spent two seasons at Turf Moor before completing a move to Tottenham, where he became the club’s back-up keeper.Hart ended his playing career with Celtic last month after a three-season spell in Scotland.On top of his club career, he was also capped 75 times for England.EURO 2024 LIVE: LATEST UPDATES FROM THE TOURNAMENT More

BBC football pundits Gary Lineker, Alan Shearer and Micah Richards have revealed their England starting XI’s for Euro 2024.And the three of them have clearly been influencing each other considering the striking similarity of their teams.Gary Lineker, Alan Shearer and Micah Richards named their England XI’s for Euro 2024Credit: TWITTER/GARY LINEKERThe three named Declan Rice, Jude Bellingham and Phil Foden in midfieldCredit: ReutersHarry Kane and Bukayo Saka was named up frontCredit: GettyMarc Guehi was favoured as the trios answer to replace Harry MaguireCredit: GettyHowever, while Lineker and Shearer named identical teams, Richards threw a spanner in the works by naming one star in a new position.Speaking on The Rest Is Football podcast, the trio universally named Everton star Jordan Pickford in goal, with Newcastle icon Shearer saying he had had a “great season” with the Toffees.Kyle Walker was an easy choice at right-back, with Kieran Trippier selected at left-back both due to the fitness concerns surrounding Luke Shaw.All three bemoaned the absence of Harry Maguire at the heart of defence after he was axed from the squad through injury, but backed Marc Guehi to deputise next to John Stones.READ MORE ON EURO 2024Lineker and Shearer both opted for a 4-2-3-1 formation, while Richards went for an attacking 4-3-3 shape.This being said, the three centre-midfielders all remained the same, with Declan Rice, Jude Bellingham and Phil Foden picked.Captain Harry Kane and England’s 2022 and 2023 Player of the Year Bukayo Saka were the next picks up front and on the right wing respectively.However, it was the left wing position where The Rest Is Football trio had differing opinions.Most read in FootballBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERSLineker and Shearer both opted for Anthony Gordon as their left-winger, while Richards selected Premier League Young Player of the Season Cole Palmer there. But he caveated the selection by saying Gordon would have been his main pick if not to his co-hosts selections.England make their official Euros 2024 squad announcement Explaining his pick, Richards said: “I mean we can’t all pick the same team.”I’ve been talking about Gordon all season and in fairness to him, since he won the 21s tournament, was playing as like a false 9 at times, I would play him on the left. “I just think he brings balance to the team.”But I’m not going to pick him because it’s going to be boring, so I’m going to put Cole Palmer on the left. Rotation.All three were fans of Anthony Gordon being in the teamCredit: GettyBut Richards named Chelsea star Cole Palmer to throw up a changeCredit: GettyLineker and Shearer named an identical England XI for Euro 2024Micah Richards one change came with Cole Palmer playing off the left instead of Anthony Gordon”Gordon would have been in my XI but to change things up I’m going with Palmer on the left.”Today the team are travelling to their five-star Golfresort Weimarer Land base camp, near to east-German town of Blankenhain, which the FA have reportedly paid £800,000 for.BBC and ITV’s Euro 2024 line up in fullHere’s how each channel will line-up:
BBC presenters:
Gary Lineker, Alex Scott, Gabby Logan and Mark Chapman
ITV presenters:
Mark Pougatch and Laura Woods 
BBC pundits:
Alan Shearer, Micah Richards, Rio Ferdinand, Ellen White, Frank Lampard, Ashley Williams, Wayne Rooney, Joe Hart, Cesc Fabregas, Thomas Frank, David Moyes, Rachel Corsie and James McFadden
ITV pundits:
Ian Wright, Roy Keane, Gary Neville, Karen Carney, Graeme Souness, Eni Aluko, Ange Postecoglou, Danny Rohl and Christina Unkel
BBC commentators:
Guy Mowbray, Robyn Cowen, Vicki Sparks, Steve Wilson, Steve Bower and Jonathan Pearce
ITV commentators:
Sam Matterface, Clive Tyldesley, Seb Hutchinson, Pien Meulensteen and Joe Speight
BBC co-commentators:
Danny Murphy, Martin Keown, Jermaine Jenas and James McFadden
ITV co-commentators:
Lee Dixon, Ally McCoist and Andros Townsend

After acclimatising to their surroundings, the first training session the team will then have will commence on Tuesday June 11.England kick off their tournament on Sunday June 16 against Serbia in Gelsenkirchen.The Three Lions will then play Denmark in Frankfurt on June 20 before the final group game against Slovenia in Cologne on June 25.Since a strong qualifying campaign ending in November, England have not been in ideal form going into the tournament.READ MORE SUN STORIESMarch saw England lose 1-0 to Brazil and draw 2-2 to Belgium.England then landed their first win of 2024 against Bosnia Herzegovina on June 3 with a 3-0 victory, before being stunned 1-0 by Iceland last Friday.Gareth Southgate will take the handbrake off at Euro 2024… because he has no choiceBy Charlie Wyett
GARETH SOUTHGATE will have no choice but to take the handbrake off his England team at Euro 2024.
The defensive crisis gripping the Three Lions means the only option in Germany, within ­reason, will be outright attack.
Southgate has often been lambasted for his safety-first approach — even if he points out you must go back to Walter Winterbottom’s sides in the 1950s to find an England manager with a better scoring record.
But with the crocked Harry Maguire left out, Luke Shaw not fit enough to start the tournament and John Stones having made just 12 ­Premier League starts this season, this is not a defence you would stake your life on.
The last time England went to a major tournament in Germany — the 2006 World Cup — the four centre-backs selected were Sol Campbell (68 caps), Rio Ferdinand (47), Jamie Carragher (25) and John Terry (24).
This time, when England fly out on Monday, the quartet will be Lewis Dunk (six), Joe Gomez (14), Marc Guehi (ten) and Ezri Konsa (three).
It makes Southgate’s decision not to recall the 49-cap Eric Dier for his ­provisional squad even stranger — especially considering his strong end to the season with Bayern Munich.
The elder statesman in his defence — and the one who absolutely has to stay fit — is 71-cap Stones. More