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    Terrifying moment football thugs launch firecrackers and stones at train filled with rival supporters

    FOOTBALL thugs launched firecrackers and stones at a train filled with rival supporters in terrifying scenes.Video footage showed windows of the carriages smashed and explosions going off beside the tracks.Football thugs launched rocks at a train carrying rival fansCredit: X formerly TwitterWindows of the carriage were cracked in terrifying scenesCredit: X formerly TwitterAccording to Waz in Germany, approximately 700 Rot-Weiss Essen fans were making the long train journey for their side’s third-tier league clash away at Hansa Rostock on a special train service across the country. But the early train – which apparently set off at 2.30am on Saturday morning – was stopped around 9.45am due to thick fog.It is understood the emergency brake had been deployed.But while stationary, the train was attacked by yobs.READ MORE ON FOOTBALLAn estimated 200 assailants launched various missiles towards the carriage including rocks which cracked the windows. The football criminals were decked out in masks to cover their identity.But it is reported they are likely to be Hansa Rostock fans. Around 150 Essen supporters allegedly got off the train and clashed with the rivals outside the carriages. Most read in FootballDue to the nature of the unexpected stoppage of the train, it is understood the clash between the rivals was not a pre-arranged meeting for the dust-ups.Police confirmed the incident to local media and that investigations are ongoing.Lincoln’s Ethan Erhahon reveals players STOLE the physio’s car and he was offered a ‘scrap’ with a fan – What the EFLTV fixtures in DecemberHere are all the games that will be televised in December…Tuesday 3 December19:30 Ipswich v Crystal Palace (Amazon Prime Video)20:15 Leicester v West Ham (Amazon Prime Video)Wednesday 4 December19:30 Everton v Wolves (Amazon Prime Video)19:30 Man City v Nott’m Forest (Amazon Prime Video)19:30 Newcastle v Liverpool (Amazon Prime Video)19:30 Southampton v Chelsea (Amazon Prime Video)20:15 Arsenal v Man Utd (Amazon Prime Video)20:15 Aston Villa v Brentford (Amazon Prime Video)Thursday 5 December19:30 Fulham v Brighton (Amazon Prime Video)20:15 AFC Bournemouth v Spurs (Amazon Prime Video)Saturday 7 December12:30 Everton v Liverpool (TNT Sports)17:30 Man Utd v Nott’m Forest (Sky Sports)Sunday 8 December14:00 Fulham v Arsenal (Sky Sports)16:30 Spurs v Chelsea (Sky Sports)Monday 9 December20:00 West Ham v Wolves (Sky Sports)Saturday 14 December17:30 Nott’m Forest v Aston Villa (Sky Sports)Sunday 15 December14:00 AFC Bournemouth v West Ham (Sky Sports)16:30 Man City v Man Utd (Sky Sports)19:00 Southampton v Spurs (TNT Sports)Monday 16 December20:00 Brighton v Crystal Palace (Sky Sports)Saturday 21 December12:30 Aston Villa v Man City (TNT Sports)17:30 Crystal Palace v Arsenal (Sky Sports)Sunday 22 December14:00 Fulham v Southampton (Sky Sports)16:30 Spurs v Liverpool (Sky Sports)Thursday 26 December12:30 Man City v Everton (Amazon Prime Video)15:00 AFC Bournemouth v Crystal Palace (Amazon Prime Video)15:00 Chelsea v Fulham (Amazon Prime Video)15:00 Newcastle v Aston Villa (Amazon Prime Video)15:00 Nott’m Forest v Spurs (Amazon Prime Video)15:00 Southampton v West Ham (Amazon Prime Video)17:30 Wolves v Man Utd (Amazon Prime Video)20:00 Liverpool v Leicester (Amazon Prime Video)Friday 27 December19:30 Brighton v Brentford (Amazon Prime Video)20:15 Arsenal v Ipswich (Amazon Prime Video)Sunday 29 December14:30 Leicester v Man City (Sky Sports)17:15 West Ham v Liverpool (Sky Sports)Monday 30 December20:00 Man Utd v Newcastle (Sky Sports)However, there is yet to be any news regarding injuries. The Waz report added that kick-off in the first league meeting between the two teams since 2007 was delayed by 30 minutes. But although a replacement train was arranged, it was unclear whether the 700 travelling supporters would make it Rostock for the start of the match. In total, 2,000 Essen fans were heading to northern Germany to watch their team in 3 Liga action – with ex-Arsenal youngster Thomas Eisfeld on the bench.The yobs wore masks to cover their identityCredit: X formerly TwitterThe 700 Essen fans tried to take cover on the stranded trainCredit: X formerly TwitterWho are these famous footballers? More

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    You’ve been saying AZ Alkmaar all wrong and 12 other teams too… here’s why

    WE ALL think we know our football.But do we know it quite as well as we think? Really?AZ Alkmaar and Athletic Bilbao are both incorrect namesCredit: GettyBecause there are a whole load of teams whose names we’ve been saying wrong for ages – many of us without even realising. A large part of that is down to geography.Of the 92 clubs in English professional football, all but two have the name of their city, town, borough or region in their title.The exceptions are Port Vale and Arsenal – although the Gunners were originally called Woolwich Arsenal when they played in South London. READ MORE ON FOOTBALLAs a result, we often tend to add the place names for some clubs that go by a single name to help us clarify which team we are referring to – more on that later.For other examples, it is a case of mistranslation – or, more specifically, partial translation. Finally, it could simply be a bit of laziness or ignorance.Anyway, with that all said, who are some of the regular football clubs we mispronounce or simply get wrong?Most read in FootballFOOTBALL FREE BETS AND SIGN UP DEALSAZ Alkmaar is a common mistake.The Dutch side are actually called Alkmaar Zaanstreek.Football stars’ weird phobiasThis often gets nicknamed to AZ Alkmaar – but the A in AZ stands for Alkmaar.So AZ Alkmaar would mean Alkmaar Zaanstreek Alkmaar.To make things even more confusing, Alkmaar is the city the club is based in while Zaanstreek refers to the Zaan district in North-West Netherlands. Got it?Sticking in the Eredeivisie, there are regularly mentions of PSV Eindhoven when in actual fact the club’s full name is Philips Sport Vereniging, or PSV for short.There is no mention of Eindhoven, the city where they are based. The same rule applies to various other teams – where the city has been added for overseas fans to grasp exactly where they play.See Zenit Saint Petersburg and CSKA Moscow in Russia – officially Zenit and CSKA – AEK Athens.The Greek outfit are formally Athlitiki Enosis Konstantinoupoleos – with no mention of the capital city name – while AEK is pronounced as one word rather than A-E-K. TV fixtures in DecemberHere are all the games that will be televised in December…Tuesday 3 December19:30 Ipswich v Crystal Palace (Amazon Prime Video)20:15 Leicester v West Ham (Amazon Prime Video)Wednesday 4 December19:30 Everton v Wolves (Amazon Prime Video)19:30 Man City v Nott’m Forest (Amazon Prime Video)19:30 Newcastle v Liverpool (Amazon Prime Video)19:30 Southampton v Chelsea (Amazon Prime Video)20:15 Arsenal v Man Utd (Amazon Prime Video)20:15 Aston Villa v Brentford (Amazon Prime Video)Thursday 5 December19:30 Fulham v Brighton (Amazon Prime Video)20:15 AFC Bournemouth v Spurs (Amazon Prime Video)Saturday 7 December12:30 Everton v Liverpool (TNT Sports)17:30 Man Utd v Nott’m Forest (Sky Sports)Sunday 8 December14:00 Fulham v Arsenal (Sky Sports)16:30 Spurs v Chelsea (Sky Sports)Monday 9 December20:00 West Ham v Wolves (Sky Sports)Saturday 14 December17:30 Nott’m Forest v Aston Villa (Sky Sports)Sunday 15 December14:00 AFC Bournemouth v West Ham (Sky Sports)16:30 Man City v Man Utd (Sky Sports)19:00 Southampton v Spurs (TNT Sports)Monday 16 December20:00 Brighton v Crystal Palace (Sky Sports)Saturday 21 December12:30 Aston Villa v Man City (TNT Sports)17:30 Crystal Palace v Arsenal (Sky Sports)Sunday 22 December14:00 Fulham v Southampton (Sky Sports)16:30 Spurs v Liverpool (Sky Sports)Thursday 26 December12:30 Man City v Everton (Amazon Prime Video)15:00 AFC Bournemouth v Crystal Palace (Amazon Prime Video)15:00 Chelsea v Fulham (Amazon Prime Video)15:00 Newcastle v Aston Villa (Amazon Prime Video)15:00 Nott’m Forest v Spurs (Amazon Prime Video)15:00 Southampton v West Ham (Amazon Prime Video)17:30 Wolves v Man Utd (Amazon Prime Video)20:00 Liverpool v Leicester (Amazon Prime Video)Friday 27 December19:30 Brighton v Brentford (Amazon Prime Video)20:15 Arsenal v Ipswich (Amazon Prime Video)Sunday 29 December14:30 Leicester v Man City (Sky Sports)17:15 West Ham v Liverpool (Sky Sports)Monday 30 December20:00 Man Utd v Newcastle (Sky Sports)We don’t do the same to PSG Paris, Juventus Turin, Schalke Gelsenkirchen or Real Betis Seville. In Spain, it is Atletico de Madrid, not Atletico Madrid or worse still Athletico Madrid.Athletic should be used for the team in Bilbao. But they are Athletic Club or simply Athletic – and definitely not Athletic Bilbao. In Spain, there is just one major club it could refer to whereas in England we have Charlton and Wigan, for example. Across the border in Portugal, it is a similar mistake with Sporting Lisbon. They are actually Sporting Clube de Portugal, Sporting CP or Sporting – but not Sporting Lisbon. It is such a touchy subject that a #NotSportingLisbon campaign was launched to raise awareness for the error. The 2010 Champions League final was contested between Bayern Munich and Inter Milan.However, Inter Milan should be referred to as Internazionale or Inter – although the official name is Football Club Internazionale Milano.As for the German giants, Bayern Munich sees half of the name translated into English – Munchen to Munich – but Bayern left in German. So it should either be Bayern Munchen – the official name – or Bavaria Munich. One of the other big teams in Germany also needs flagging.RB Leipzig are part of the Red Bull group along with Red Bull Salzburg and New York Red Bulls.But the RB in RB Leipzig’s name does not stand for Red Bull – well, not technically.It is no coincidence that the letters are RB – to make people think of Red Bull – alongside the red bulls on their logo.However, the German FA ban corporate company brands in club names.So they found a workaround and called the club RasenBallsport Leipzig instead – RasenBallsport translates as Lawn Ball Sports. Many refer to the Serbian team as Red Star Belgrade when “red star” is simply a literal English translation of their official name, Crvena Zvezda. And finally, the 1985-86 European Cup was won by Steaua Bucuresti, not Steaua Bucharest.READ MORE SUN STORIESAlthough they now have a new name, formally switching to FCSB in 2017 as a shortened version of FC Steaua Bucuresti.But the team is categorically not called Steaua Bucharest – which would be like the half-translation of Bayern Munich – because “steaua” is “star” in Romanian. Atletico de Madrid is the official name of the Spanish giantsCredit: GettyThe 2010 Champions League final was Bayern Munchen vs InternazionaleCredit: AP:Associated PressSporting fans get very frustrated with the incorrect use of Sporting LisbonCredit: GettyThe RB is RB Leipzig stands for RasenBallsport – not Red BullCredit: Getty More

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    ‘I cannot believe it, I don’t know how VAR said no’, says stunned Ferdinand after Liverpool denied stonewall penalty

    RIO FERDINAND was left stunned after Liverpool were robbed of a clear penalty against RB Leipzig in the Champions League.The Reds were taking on the German outfit in the League Phase of the tournament at the Red Bull Arena.Liverpool were denied a penalty against RB LeipzigCredit: TNT SPORTSDarwin Nunez was tripped by defender Willi OrbanCredit: GettyRio Ferdinand was convinced it should have been a penalty to LiverpoolCredit: GettyDarwin Nunez fired the travelling side into the lead in the 27th minute as he tapped home from close range.The striker was then in the thick of it again in the 38th minute after he went down in the box.The Uruguayan was running to the ball and was tripped by defender Willi Orban in the box.Replays showed that Nunez got to the ball first and was brought down by the Hungarian.READ MORE ON FOOTBALLAt halftime, Rio Ferdinand was stunned that VAR turned down the decision to give a penalty.Speaking on TNT Sports, he said: “I do not know how VAR have looked at this and said no.”VAR would have seen that angle and said no, I cannot believe it.”Co-pundit Steve McManaman agreed as he argued that there should have been a spot-kick.Most read in FootballCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERSHe added: “Of course it is a penalty.”There’s the contact, Nunez works hard, and made it himself, for what should have been a penalty.”Curtis Jones gives heartwarming interview about becoming new dad after stealing show for Liverpool vs ChelseaNunez had scored the opener in the Champions League clashCredit: PAThe decision was checked by VAR, but despite a second look, Nunez’s claim was turned down.Fans were left fuming on social media that the referee had not pointed to the spot.One posted: “How is that not a penalty?”A second wrote: “People who say no need a new pair of glasses.”A third commented: “Stone waller.”A fourth said: “So refs and VAR are incompetent all across Europe huh?”Another added: “How this isn’t a pen is beyond me.”New Champions League format is a snorefestBy Dan KingUEFA sold the idea of expanding the Champions League from 32 to 36 teams, with each playing eight games instead of six in the opening phase, as a way of creating more competitiveness and excitement.The biggest clubs would have two matches against their peers, rather than having to wait until the knockout stage to meet.The smaller clubs would meet teams of a similar level twice and have a chance of tasting victory that was so hard to achieve if you were the bottom seed in a group of four.Ignoring for a moment the fact that the real motivation was the simple equation of more games = more money, the theory itself already looks flawed.None of the matches between European giants has delivered a compelling contest yet.And why would they? At the start of the long season with more matches in it, why would any team with ambitions to win things in the spring, go out all guns blazing in the autumn?Especially when they know they have six games NOT against big sides to make sure they accrue enough points to qualify at least for the play-off round (and even more games).There is even less jeopardy than before.Read the full column on the Champions League format fail and why everyone – including YOU – needs a rethink. More

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    Arsenal ‘battling Chelsea and Barcelona for shock Jhon Duran transfer’ with ’40 clubs’ chasing £75million striker

    ASTON VILLA striker Jhon Duran is reportedly attracting interest from some of Europe’s top clubs.The 20-year-old has enjoyed a stellar campaign so far at Villa Park.Arsenal and Barcelona are among the clubs interested in Jhon DuranCredit: GettyAston Villa want £75m for the strikerCredit: GettyIn 11 appearances so far this season, Duran has scored six goals – one of which fired Villa to a huge Champions League win over Bundesliga giants Bayern Munich.He is now one of the most sought-after young players in Europe.According to AS Colombia, Arsenal, Barcelona and Chelsea are among FORTY clubs interested in signing the forward.But he will not be allowed to leave Aston Villa for anything less than £75million.Read More in FootballDuran, who joined Unai Emery’s side from Chicago Fire in January 2023, is under contract at Villa Park until June 2030 having penned a new deal earlier this month.Villa striker Ollie Watkins has also been linked with a move to Arsenal in the past.The Gunners are understood to be in the market for a new striker amid doubts surrounding the future of Gabriel Jesus.They held a strong interest in RB Leipzig frontman Benjamin Sesko in the early stages of the summer transfer window.Most read in FootballFOOTBALL FREE BETS AND SIGN UP DEALSHowever, he instead signed a contract extension with the German side.Alexander Isak, Dusan Vlahovic, Victor Osimhen and Viktor Gyokeres have also been linked.Did officials cheat Arsenal with dramatic Man City winner and Saliba red card? More

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    Harry Kane scores incredibly rare German hat-trick in Bayern Munich’s 4-0 win over Stuttgart

    HARRY KANE hit his third hat-trick of the season – and served up the perfect reminder to Thomas Tuchel he is still the man to lead England’s attack.The Three Lions skipper, 31, struck his latest treble in Bayern Munich’s 4-0 Bundesliga victory over Stuttgart on Saturday. Harry Kane was back in the goals as Bayern Munich thrashed StuttgartCredit: GettyThe England striker hit three in the second half at the Allianz ArenaCredit: AFPKane’s haul took his tally to 13 goals in ten games for the Bundesliga giants so far in this campaign.The former Tottenham striker has carried on from where he left off after his record-breaking first season at the Allianz Arena working under new England boss Tuchel.Kane ended his first year in Germany with 36 league goals to win the European Golden Boot and topped the Champions League scoring chart with eight goals.His latest three-goal glut came after a goalless first half in Munich.READ MORE ON FOOTBALLBayern turned on the style after the break, with Kane scoring a perfect German hat-trick.The term refers to three goals which are scored consecutively without any other player netting in between.Kane opened the scoring in the 57th minute, crashing in a trademark strike from just outside the box.He doubled Bayern’s lead on the hour mark, firing home after a goalmouth scramble.Most read in FootballBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERSAnd with ten minutes left, Kane secured the match ball as he pounced on a rebound to slam in Bayern’s third. Bayern sub Kingsley Coman rounded off the scoring, curling past Alexander Nubel with seconds left on the clock. Harry Kane and Bayern Munich team mates take the Audi Q6 e-tron for a drive Kane returned to international action for England against Finland last Sunday. The Three Lions 68-goal record scorer made it clear he is looking forward to renewing his relationship with his former boss after the FA announced Tuchel as Gareth Southgate’s successor on Wednesday.Kane posted a message on X following the reveal, writing: “Looking forward to playing under the boss again!”And he backed up his bid to impress Tuchel with his latest goal blitz, firing Bayern back to the top of the Bundesliga. Kane completed a German hattrick – scoring all three goals consecutivelyCredit: Instagram @fcbayernInside FA’s thrilling chase for TuchelTHE FA’s path to securing Thomas Tuchel’s signature was not a straightforward one.They tried to lure Pep Guardiola from Manchester City over the summer.They even made contact with Real Madrid boss Carlo Ancelotti after deciding to target trophy-laden foreign gaffers.The FA’s determination to go international was summed up by their decision NOT to interview Newcastle boss Eddie Howe.Initial talks with Tuchel saw him express a slight interest in replacing Gareth Southgate.But he was waiting to see what would happen at Manchester United, with Erik ten Hag’s future under the spotlight.Man Utd owner Sir Jim Ratcliffe eventually decided to stick with Ten Hag – and that opened the door to the FA getting their man.Read the full story on England’s thrilling pursuit of Thomas Tuchel.Speaking to media after the game, Kane said: “We played well. “The first goal was very important. It opened the game up. READ MORE SUN STORIES”I always have faith in myself. It’s how it is being a striker. If you don’t score, then there are questions asked. “I’m just happy. In the second half, we stepped it up a notch and Stuttgart couldn’t keep up.” More

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    Germany star who was axed from World Cup after being caught with a sex worker reveals he’s had PILES for 10 years

    MAX KRUSE has revealed the torment of his ten-year battle with HAEMORRHOIDS.The striker won 14 caps for Germany and played for Bundesliga clubs Borussia Monchengladbach, Werder Bremen and Wolfsburg.Max Kruse played for ten years with haemorrhoidsCredit: GettyIt is currently on Big Brother in GermanyCredit: JoynNewly-retired Kruse said earlier this week that he was axed from Germany’s 2014 World Cup-winning squad after being caught with a sex worker in London.And the 36-year-old has now confessed to suffering further pain after living with piles for a decade.Kruse is currently taking part in German TV’s version of Big Brother.He told housemates: “I have haemorrhoids. I have never been to the doctors about them.READ MORE ON FOOTBALL”I have been fighting a running battle with them for ten years.”I am no fan of the idea of using the sort of chair a woman sits on at the gynaecologist’s surgery to have my backside looked at.”Then someone will fumble around in my rear end.  I still struggle to cope with the idea.”Kruse’s housemates Leyla Lahouar and Mike Heiter voiced their dismay at having to use the same toilet and swimming pool as him.Most read in FootballCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERSThey also urged the former German international to see a doctor once he leaves the Big Brother house.Kruse has made as many headlines off the field as on it during his controversial career.Football teams that controversially changed their badgeHe has enjoyed a lucrative side hustle playing poker, regularly competing at the World Series of Poker in Las Vegas.But he was disciplined by Wolfsburg in 2016 after losing 75,000 euros in cash, which he left in the back of a taxi.His other clubs include St Pauli, Freiburg, Union Berlin, SC Paderborn and Turkish side Fenerbahce.Who are these famous footballers? More

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    Bayern Munich make TWO subtle changes to iconic badge but can you spot it?

    BAYERN MUNICH have changed their iconic badge, but traditional fans will be happy to know it’s nothing major.Bayern are one of the greatest football clubs in the history of the game having won a staggering 33 Bundesliga titles and six Champions League trophies.Bayern Munich have made changes to their iconic badge – with this the version they had been usingThis is the NEW version – can you spot the two changes?Harry Kane and his Bayern team-mates are embarking on a ‘new era’Credit: RexHowever, Harry Kane and co are set to embark on a new era with a new logo.But the Bavarians look set for a very smooth transition as the two changes imposed on their popular badge are so subtle fans can barely notice.Can you tell by looking at the before and after badges above?Spoiler: Bayern officials basically maintained the same design but adjusted the colours with the blue and red shades getting brighter and lighter respectively.Read More on FootballFans stormed social media immediately after the grand unveiling and of course many of them can’t spot any major difference.And that of course led to a series of sarcastic comments on Instagram.One fan posted: “A new era.”Another commented: “NGL, even though there’s barely a difference the new one looks worse.”Most read in BundesligaA third wrote: “Bro just turned the brightness up on his device.”BEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERSThis one said: “The designer took 3 months to create this!”That one stated: “Someone got paid a lot of money for this.”Bayern Munich kick off pre-season with huge 14-1 victory – but German giants beat same team 27-0 last yearAnd another fan used the popular meme from The Office’s US version where Jenna Fischer’s character Pam Beesly says: “They’re the same picture”.Harry Kane reveals his favourite England goalsHARRY KANE is already England’s all-time record goalscorer.But the Three Lions skipper will NOT be stopping there.To mark his 100th cap for his country, Kane spoke to SunSport’s CHARLIE WYETT about some of his special England goals….FIRST ENGLAND GOAL“My debut v Lithuania. March 2015.”There was a lot of talk in the build-up to that camp because I was playing well for Spurs.“I got a great reception and within a couple of minutes I scored a goal.“I don’t think I could have dreamed it any better.“My friends and family were there. That was a really special night.”FAVOURITE ENGLAND GOAL“It’s between two, for me.“Against Germany, the one at Wembley in Euro 2020.“Also, the header against Tunisia at the World Cup in 2018.“That moment of scoring a last-minute winner at my first World Cup was special.”BEST ENGLAND GOAL“The one I scored in Poland away in a World Cup qualifier in 2021. It was from 25 yards.”(Kane picked up the ball from Kyle Walker, advanced towards goal and put his foot through it.)“It kind of drifted away and it was a good strike, probably my furthest-out goal for England.” More

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    Harry Kane gets stunning new £82k Audi as England star enjoys day out with Bayern Munich team-mates

    HARRY Kane is living life in the fast lane at Bayern Munich. The England star showed off his new £82,000 electric Audi during a team bonding trip on Wednesday. Harry Kane joined his Bayern teammates at the Audi factory in MunichCredit: https://fcbayern.com/enThe England striker was gifted a company car, opting for a £82k SUVCredit: https://fcbayern.com/enEvery year Audi gives Bayern players a free ride for the seasonCredit: https://fcbayern.com/enKane and his Bayern team-mates enjoyed a day out at the Bayern factoryCredit: https://fcbayern.com/enKane joined his teammates to select a new company motor at Audi’s headquarters in Ingolstadt. Every year Audi gifts each Bayern player a car to drive throughout the upcoming season.The partnership has become an annual tradition at the Bavarian club, with Kane opting for a £53,000 black Q8 e-tron during his debut campaign.This year, the former Tottenham ace has gone sporty and upgraded his wheels to a state-of-the-art model.READ MORE ON FOOTBALLKane selected the £82,000 Audi SQ8 SUV e-tron2, one of the newest cars in the company’s fleet of electric vehicles. A premium SUV, the stylish ride has more than enough space and power for Kane’s growing family. The 32-year-old lives in Munich with his wife Katie and their four children.And they’ll ride in comfort thanks to an electric motor pumping out 496bhp, taking the family from 0-60mph in just 4.5 seconds. Most read in FootballKane can also open the taps on the Autobahn, with the car reaching a limited top speed of 130mph. FOOTBALL FREE BETS AND SIGN UP DEALSThe SQ8 proved a popular choice among Bayern’s players and staff on the day.Manager Vincent Kompany selected the same ride, along with Eric Dier, Manuel Neuer and Joshua Kimmich.Inside Harry Kane’s life in MunichSome of Kane’s other teammates including Thomas Muller and Alphonso Davies opted for more brute power. The pair selected the £121,000 RS e-tron GT, a rapid car able to propel drivers from 0-60mph in just 3.1 seconds.Bayern have made a strong start to the season as they look to claim back the Bundesliga title from Bayer Leverkusen. Kane and Co are currently top of the table after picking up 14 points from their opening six matches. Forgotten England stars could benefit from Tuchel appointmentWITH Thomas Tuchel announced as the next England manager, a few forgotten stars might be hopeful of a return to the international set up.The former Chelsea and Bayern Munich manager usually uses a 3-4-3 formation.That could provide an opening for Mason Mount, who’s not been involved in the England set-up since the World Cup in 2022.The now Manchester United star enjoyed his most successful spell under Tuchel while the pair were at Stamford Bridge.Tuchel could also offer lifelines to other previously capped players such as Ruben Loftus-Cheek and Eric Dier.RLC has excelled since his move to AC Milan and with England struggling to find a partner for Rice, he could be the surprise answer.Meanwhile, Dier played for Tuchel at Bayern Munich as part of a back-three last season.The defender did enough to convince the club to make his loan move permanent after he had fallen out of favour at Tottenham.Click here to see the full England XI who could play under Tuchel.Kane selected a Q8 e-tron during his first season at the clubCredit: ReutersThe England striker scored 44 goals in all competitions last season after his £100million transfer from Spurs.He has already netted five times this campaign, as well as laying on five assists in Kompany’s new-look attack.Kane missed out on England’s 2-1 loss to Greece last week but returned for their win over Finland. The Three Lions skipper was full of praise for new boss Thomas Tuchel after the German’s role was confirmed on Wednesday. England player ratings vs FinlandENGLAND secured a commanding 3-1 win over Finland following their horror show at home to GreeceHere’s how SunSport’s Tom Barclay assessed the Three Lions’ stars performances.Dean Henderson – 6Only his second cap after long-time No1 Jordan Pickford was dropped. Not a lot to do, but pretty assured when he was called into action, including a smart, first-half stop to repel a Benjamin Kallman strike – even if the Finn was later flagged offside. Could do little to prevent Finland’s goal.Kyle Walker – 6After the calamity against Greece, it was no surprise to see Lee Carsley turn to his most experienced defender. Now just nine caps shy of a century, Walker was solid. Could have had an assist late on but his cushioned down header was poor.John Stones – 6England’s more conventional system meant the defence was far less exposed – though Carsley’s attacking approach did still see the Finns create chances. Stones made a good early block to deny Kallman after Angel Gomes gave the ball away.Marc Guehi – 6Our best defender in the Euros group stages, Guehi was back in here with Levi Colwill dropping out. Pretty assured for a player who by his own admission has not started the season particularly well for his club.Trent Alexander-Arnold – 7We saw him in midfield at the Euros, and here the Liverpool right-back was shunted to left-back. Looked vulnerable defensively at times but who cares when he produces such quality on the ball – epitomised by his terrific free-kick to kill off this game.Angel Gomes – 8The big success story of the Carsley era, however long it lasts, has been bringing Gomes into the fold. He created Jack Grealish’s opener with a beautiful, flicked-pass round the corner and was excellent in possession – barring one sloppy early pass.Declan Rice – 7Looked far more comfortable with Gomes playing in behind him, as opposed to the one-man defensive operation he was forced to put up against the Greeks. Looked proud as punch after stroking home England’s third from Watkins’ cross.Cole Palmer – 5Played in a more familiar wide right position compared to his central-midfield experiment against Greece. Yet it reduced him to a peripheral figure, adding more questions than answers as to where best to deploy him, Jude Bellingham and Phil Foden.Jude Bellingham – 6The Real Madrid superstar played off Harry Kane and had the occasional, exciting link-up with Grealish, but this was not one of his more memorable games overall.Jack Grealish – 8No doubt will be hoping Carsley does get the job full-time as his fellow Brummie seems to appreciate his talents. His composed finish was his second goal in three games under Carsley – doubling his overall haul from 39 caps.Harry Kane – 6Cap 101 for the captain but not one he will remember particularly fondly. He offered the presence the team lacked against Greece when they played with no striker, but did not get much of a sniff in front of goal.SubsNoni Madueke (for Palmer, 69) – 7This game was made for him to make an impact off the bench and he almost teed up Watkins after one fine run but the Finns cleared.Ollie Watkins (for Kane, 69) – 7Low cross for Rice’s third was right on the money.Rico Lewis (for Gomes, 80) – 6Slotted in at centre midfield when coming on and looked busy.Phil Foden (for Bellingham, 80) – 5Embraced the post ruefully after Madueke opted to shoot instead of crossing to him for a tap-in seconds after Finland’s goal. Was marking Arttu Hoskonen when the Finn headed home a consolatio.Conor Gallagher (for Rice, 89) – 6His first appearance under Carsley but too late to make an impact.Lee Carsley – 7His tactical gamble backfired against Greece but he held his hands up and went more conventional here. It paid off as England were relatively comfortable – although his teams have looked defensively vulnerable at times in all four of his games and this was no different. But the three best players, Gomes, Grealish and Alexander-Arnold, were all given starring roles by Carsley when used sparingly or not at all by predecessor Gareth Southgate – and for that, the interim boss should take credit.Kane wrote on app Cleats Club: “I think it’s a really great appointment. “I worked closely with him last season and think he’s a really top, top coach and also a great person.READ MORE SUN STORIES”He’ll bring a lot of energy to the squad and experience. I’m really looking forward to starting with him next year.”But for now I’m here in Munich looking forward to the big game with Stuttgart at the weekend.”Kane’s teammate Thomas Muller opted for the same family-friendly wheelsCredit: https://fcbayern.com/en More