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      Poland goalkeeper Wojciech Szczesny spotted with cigarette in mouth just hours before Euro 2020 draw away to Spain

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      WOJCIECH SZCZESNY was spotted with a cigarette in his mouth only hours before facing Spain.The Poland goalkeeper carried a packet of cigs in his hand as he left the team hotel in Sopot before flying for the Euro 2020 game in Seville.
      Wojciech Szczesny was spotted with a cigarette in his hand ahead of Poland vs SpainCredit: Splash
      The goalkeeper popped one ciggy into his mouth while wearing a black capCredit: Splash
      He was pictured carrying a packet outside the national team’s hotelCredit: Splash
      And he popped one ciggy in between his lips in front of team-mates outside the team bus.
      Szczesny, 31, was wearing his Poland national team training gear – a red t-shirt with black tracksuit bottoms – with red Nike trainers and a black cap.
      The ex-Arsenal goalkeeper was caught smoking at least twice during his Gunners career.
      As exclusively revealed by SunSport, Arsene Wenger fined the 6ft 5ins stopper £20,000 after he lit up in the dressing room showers following defeat to Southampton on New Year’s Day in 2015.
      He did not play another Premier League game for the club.
      And then ahead of Poland’s Euro 2016 opener, Szczesny sparked up again.
      The goalkeeper joined Roma on loan from 2015 to 2017 before signing for Juventus on a permanent deal.
      Opening up on the St Mary’s incident on the Arsenal Nation podcast last year, he said: “Back at that time I was smoking regularly and the boss knew it very well.

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      Szczesny was wearing the Poland training gear of a red tee and black tracksuit bottomsCredit: Splash
      The photos were taken with the ex-Arsenal goalkeeper outside the team bus before the trip to SevilleCredit: Splash

      “He just didn’t want anybody smoking in the dressing rooms and I knew that also.
      “Because of the emotion of the game, I had a cigarette after the game when the team was still in.
      “I went in the corner of the showers, so it was at the other end of the dressing room and nobody could see me, and I lit one up.
      “Somebody saw me, it wasn’t even the boss himself, and just reported it back to the boss.
      “I saw him a couple of days later, he asked me if that was true and I said ‘yes’.

      “He fined me and that was the end of it.
      “He then said, ‘Look, you’re going to be out of the team for a little bit’, but there was no big bust-ups or big confrontations.
      “I was very professional about it.”
      Szczesny put his Euros curse behind him as Poland earned a 1-1 draw in Spain on Saturday night with Gerard Moreno hitting the post with a penalty.
      The goalkeeper had been sent off, got injured and scored an own goal in his three previous games in the tournament.
      There were team-mates around when the goalie decided to get the cigarette outCredit: Splash
      Szczesny was caught smoking during his time at Arsenal and duly finedCredit: Splash
      He played the full 90 minutes of the 1-1 draw in SevilleCredit: AP
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      Which Euro 2020 teams have taken the knee at the tournament?

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      EURO 2020 is here and one new feature of the competition is the differing stance teams are taking against racism.England have become embroiled in a big row with the players condemning fans who booed them taking the knee against Austria and Romania.
      England will continue taking the knee throughout Euro 2020Credit: PA
      And manager Gareth Southgate said the players are even more determined to take the knee following the booing.
      Here are the gestures each of the 24 teams will be making during the tournament.
      Which teams are taking the knee at Euro 2020?
      England
      England will continue to take the knee during Euro 2020, as they have been since the murder of George Floyd last year.
      The team have stated that they believe the gesture is not a political one and designed simply to show support for racial equality.
      Gareth Southgate said: “I think we have got a situation where some people seem to think it is a political stand that they don’t agree with.
      “That is not the reason the players are doing it. We are supporting each other.”
      Wales
      Wales and France take the knee in a pre-Euro 2020 friendlyCredit: Reuters
      Wales have taken the knee over the past year and will continue to do so.
      Interim manager Rob Page said: “We had a meeting and we all think it’s still important to take the knee.
      “That’s the message we’ve given out. We’re all in it together and there were no issues.”
      Belgium
      Belgium are the only non-British team to announce they will take the knee throughout Euro 2020.
      Romelu Lukaku said of any negative reactions: “I don’t care. I fight for diversity.
      “Not only for the black community, also for the women. Colour, sexuality, faith, it doesn’t matter. Everybody should be respected.”
      Which teams have not taken the knee at Euro 2020?
      Hungary
      Hungary point to the Uefa Respect badge as Ireland take the kneeCredit: Reuters
      The Hungarian FA were the first association to confirm they will not take the knee at Euro 2020.
      In a statement they said they view the knee as a political gesture in defiance of Uefa and Fifa rules.
      It read: “The basic values ​​of the sport are equal opportunities, respect for the teammate and the opponent.
      “Football may have become the most popular sport in the world because it belongs to everyone.
      “The Hungarian national team not only follows the international rules and norms in all cases, but also pays tribute to everyone – be it an opponent, a fan or anyone else.
      “MLSZ has been fighting all forms of hatred for years as part of the ‘Hate is not a track’ campaign.
      “The rules of UEFA and FIFA do not allow politicization on the pitch and in the stadium either, which the MLSZ not only accepts but also agrees with.
      “The national team will not express its condemnation of any form of hatred by kneeling before the matches.”
      During their warm-up game against Ireland, Hungary pointed to the Uefa Respect logo on the sleeves of their shirts while the Irish team took the knee and were booed by a sizeable portion of the 15,000 crowd.
      The gesture is thought to be hugely unpopular with a core group of Hungarian supporters, who marched to the Puskas Arena before Hungary’s game against France with an anti-kneeling banner.
      Hungary fans hold up an anti-kneeling banner before their game against FranceCredit: AP
      The Republic of Ireland’s players were booed and jeered by some Hungary fans as they took a knee before kick-off in their friendly in Budapest. pic.twitter.com/15npHfKZcE— Sky Sports Football (@SkyFootball) June 8, 2021

      Croatia
      England’s first opponents at Euro 2020 did not take the knee but instead pointed to the Uefa Respect badge on their shirts.
      An official statement read: “CFF and the players are against any form of discrimination.
      “But the FA provides the players with the right to choose, as the act itself isn’t a part of Croatian culture and heritage.
      “The players chose not to kneel down before the Belgium [friendly] game, but they’ve taken a respectful stance towards the gesture made by their Belgium colleagues.”
      Denmark
      Denmark did not take the knee in their Euro 2020 opener against Finland or their third game against Russia.
      They also chose to remain standing during the game against Belgium, but applauded the Belgian team for performing the gesture.
      Russia
      Russia did not take the knee in any of their Euro 2020 games.
      The crowd in St Petersburg were also heard booing the Belgian team, who chose to kneel against the Russians and Finland, when they played in the city.
      Holland
      The Netherlands will not take the knee in any of their games, captain Georginio Wijnaldum has said.
      Wijnaldum, who has been taking the knee with Liverpool in Premier League games, commented: “We have talked about that but we decided not to do this.
      “We’re trying to bring attention to the issue in a different way. Actually, only the players who play in England are used to this [kneeling].”
      Austria
      Despite taking the knee in a warm-up game against England, Austria have not taken the knee in any of their Euro 2020 games.
      It is not known whether they will kneel if the opposition does.
      North Macedonia
      North Macedonia did not take the knee in any of their Euro 2020 games.
      Ukraine
      Ukraine have not taken the knee in any of their Euro 2020 games.
      Czech Republic
      Czech Republic refused to take the knee in their game against Wales in March and are highly unlikely to do so at Euro 2020.
      The Czechs decided to point to the Uefa Respect logo in their sleeves on that occasion as a “neutral, apolitical gesture”.
      During their Euro 2020 opener against Scotland, neither side took the knee.
      The Czechs are thought to be less likely than ever to take the knee after being angered by the ten-game suspension Uefa handed down to defender Ondrej Kudela after he was found to have racially abused Rangers’ Glen Kamara.

      Spain
      While some La Liga players have shown solidarity with the Black Lives Matter movement, the Spain team have never taken the knee and their clubs also tend not to.
      Real Madrid did not take the knee against Chelsea, Liverpool or Manchester City while Villarreal chose not to kneel against Man Utd in the Europa League final.
      When Granada played Man Utd, only Brazilian winger Kenedy took the knee.
      Spain have not take the knee in any of their Euro 2020 games so far.
      Sweden
      Sweden did not take the knee in their opening Euro 2020 game against Spain or their second game against Slovakia.
      Poland
      Poland point to their Uefa Respect badge as England take the kneeCredit: Getty
      Poland did not take the knee in their opening Euro 2020 game against Slovakia.
      The gesture has been criticised by both the Polish FA president and sections of their support.
      The Poles refused to kneel against England and instead pointed to the Uefa Respect logo on their sleeves.
      Polish FA President Zbigniew Boniek labelled the gesture “populism” that “achieved nothing” and said: “I am absolutely against such actions.
      “Footballers sometimes kneel, and if you asked some of them why they were kneeling, they wouldn’t even know.”
      Slovakia
      Slovakia did not take the knee in their Euro 2020 opener against Poland or their second game against Sweden.
      The Slovaks took the knee against Ireland and Scotland last October but were criticised in the Slovakian parliament.
      After this, the country’s FA said the players had only taken the knee because they believed Uefa had instructed them to do so and would no longer perform the gesture.
      Portugal
      Portugal did not take the knee in their Euro 2020 opener against Hungary or their second game against Germany.
      It is not known whether they will kneel if the opposition does.

      France
      France took the knee in their first warm-up friendly against Wales but not in their second one against Bulgaria.
      The French team were expected to kneel throughout Euro 2020 but changed their mind at the last minute.
      Les Bleus were criticised in some sections of the French media after kneeling against the Welsh.
      And captain Hugo Lloris said after the opening game against Germany: “It was a collective decision.
      “We assume that if we have to do it, all the nations must do it with the support of UEFA.
      “This is the case in Premier League, where the movement is united. In this competition, it is less the case.
      “This does not mean that we do not support the cause, we especially do not want racism in our sport and in society.”
      Another France player said anonymously: “The truth is that players were concerned about the fierce reaction to the gesture, and felt that it was dividing more than uniting.”
      It is not known whether France will take the knee if the opposition does.
      Germany
      Bundesliga players took the knee after the murder of George Floyd last season.
      However, the national team have not been kneeling in 2021.
      The German team chose not to kneel before their game against France but it is not known whether they will kneel if they face an opposition who do.
      Which teams are taking the knee in some Euro 2020 games?

      Scotland have made their decision ahead of their opener against Czech Republic
      Scotland stars originally said that would NOT be taking a knee prior to their Euro 2020 matches.
      The Scottish FA have confirmed they will continue to promote an anti-racist message by standing before matches.
      But just a day later, they confirmed that they WILL in their match against England.
      Scotland skipper Andy Robertson said: “It is important we continue to tackle the issue of racism and raise awareness of the need to change people’s mindsets but also their behaviours.
      “Prior to our World Cup qualifiers in March we spoke as a group and felt that taking a stand was the best way for us to show solidarity and also to reinforce the need for meaningful change in society.”
      As per their announcement, Scotland did not kneel against the Czech Republic at Hampden but did against England at Wembley.

      Italy*
      Italy were not thought to be taking the knee in any of their Euro 2020 games.
      In their opening two matches against Switzerland and Turkey the two sides kicked off the match as normal.
      And when Wales took the knee in Rome, the Italians initially kicked off the match as normal.
      However once the referee called them back, five players did take the knee – Rafael Toloi, Federico Bernardeschi, Emerson Palmieri, Andrea Bellotti and Matteo Pessina.
      Turkey
      Turkey did not take the knee in their opening match against Italy or their third game against Switzerland but did in their second game against Wales.
      Switzerland
      Switzerland did take the knee in their opening Euro 2020 game against Wales but did not in their second game against Italy or their third game against Turkey.
      Finland
      Finland did not take the knee in their first two Euro 2020 games against Denmark and Russia, but did in their third game against Belgium. More

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      Barcelona could be forced into letting Lionel Messi leave on free transfer with fears over new LaLiga wage cap

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      BARCELONA could lose Lionel Messi on a free this summer because of the new LaLiga wage cap.Argentine magician Messi, 33, is out of contract in a matter of days and hasn’t yet made a decision on his future.
      Lionel Messi could leave Barcelona on a freeCredit: Getty
      The Argentine is currently in action at Copa AmericaCredit: Reuters
      Manchester City are among the European sides in pole position to land Messi if he leaves the Nou Camp.
      But the decision might be taken out of Messi’s hands if Barcelona can’t register him next season.
      LaLiga’s limit for the 2020-21 season was £328m while Barcelona’s pre-pandemic wage bill was £575m.
      The Catalans were given some flexibility but LaLiga president Javier Tebas has sent down a stark warning.
      He said: “Barcelona have exceeded their wage cap.
      “I hope they can keep Messi, but to do so, they will have to make cuts elsewhere.
      “The severity of the situation depends on the resources they are capable of generating.
      “Barca have to restructure their debt. If they manage that, the situation won’t be serious.

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      “But they have taken their wage bill to the limit. And when football has coughed – or, better put, punctured a lung – they haven’t wanted to absorb that loss of income. They must take measures.
      “Of the £600m losses (across LaLiga), half of it is for Barcelona. There are other big clubs that have made a bigger effort to avoid it.
      “Real Madrid have made a commendable effort to ensure their losses aren’t the same as Barca, who take the trophy for losses.”

      The club have already signed Sergio Aguero, Memphis Depay, Eric Garcia and Emerson Royal.
      And they’re planning a clearout to reduce their wage bill – with the likes of Philippe Coutinho and Samuel Umtiti tipped to leave.
      Barcelona’s debt has risen to £1.03bn amid the Covid pandemic.
      The club have just taken out a £450m loan to help them through a tough financial period.
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      Team news, injury updates, latest odds for Croatia vs Scotland as nations battle to qualify from Group D

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      STEVE CLARKE’S aces will be looking to overcome the odds by sealing a home turf win against 2018 World Cup finalists Croatia. But the plucky Scots have suffered a blow to their plans with Billy Gilmour, 20, out of action following a positive Covid-19 test days after their draw with England. 
      Che Adams will be hoping to net for Scotland when they face Croatia in their final Euros group gameCredit: The Sun
      Scotland will be without the services of Billy Gilmour following his positive Covid-19 test resultCredit: Kenny Ramsay – The Sun Glasgow
      Croatia’s Hampden Park clash with Scotland, who are bottom of Group D, is a must-win encounter for Zlatco Dalic’s men who are third. 
      And their clash can be watched on ITV and STV at 8pm BST this evening.

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      What’s the form?
      Croatia, who are skippered by one-time Ballon d’Or winner Luka Modric, 35, have have drawn two of their last four international games 
      The Blazers’ picked up their last win back in March with a 3-0 World Cup qualifying defeat of Malta. 
      And they lost SIX of their last 11 matches on the international stage – including a 1-0 loss to the Three Lions – following a lacklustre Euros opening performance.

      Meanwhile Scotland battled their way to a vital point against Gareth Taylor’s side after enduring a 2-0 loss to group leaders the Czech Republic. 
      Should Clarke’s men seal a win they could snatch second spot if England lose to the Czech Republic and if they beat the Three Lions on goal difference. 
      Should they finish third they will need to best the record of third-placed teams in the tournament’s other groups. 
      The same would apply for Dalic’s side were they to beat their rivals at Hampden Park with the four best third-placed teams eligible to reach the next stage of the tournament. 
      A loss for Scotland would see them miss out on the chance to reach the Euros last-16.

      Who’s in and who’s out?
      Croatia are waiting to see if Rangers’ left-back Borna Barisic will be available after missing his side’s first two games due to a back injury.
      Meanwhile it is thought Scotland could look to bring Scott McTominay back into midfield to replace Gilmour and draft Liam Cooper or Jack Hendry in defence. 
      Other midfield options include Stuart Armstrong who put in a decent shift against England alongside Che Adams after coming on as a second-half sub. 
      And Croatia’s Mateo Kovacic, Dejan Lovren, Marcelo Brozovic, and Duje Caleta-Car could also miss out on a last-16 clash if they pick up cautions. 
      Scotland duo McGinn and O’Donnell (Scotland) will be suspended if they are booked.
      Billy was going to start as you would imagine after the way he played against England. So I have a change I need to mull over and think about. Hopefully I’ll come up with the right solution for the gameSteve Clarke
      Watch out for…
      Clarke deploying Kieran Tierney, 24, and Andy Robertson, 27, to attack Croatia down the left
      The form of the full-back Sime Vrsaljko, who is back-up to Kieran Trippier at Atletico Madrid, is thought to have dipped since the 2018 World Cup. 
      And Vrsaljko is reported to have fallen down Diego Simeone’s pecking order at Atletico.
      Scotland could decide to target Vrsaljko via Tierney and Robertson. 
      Luka Modric will be hoping for a Croatia win against Scotland following a loss and draw against England and the Czech RepublicCredit: Getty

      If the game is rubbish…..
      Izabel Kovacic, 28, will be hoping her Chelsea ace husband Mateo, 27, can pull off a win
      The stunning baby products expert is the owner Lunilou, a firm that provides a successful range of eco-friendly organic items for infants. 
      Since 2015, who bears a striking resemblance to singer Shakira has been selling moccasins, pillows and other products via the firm alongside older sister Ivana.
      Izabel Kovacic will be hoping her husband’s team will progress to the Euros last-16 stageCredit: Instagram / @izakova
      Fancy a punt?
      Get all your Euro 2020 ante-post tips with our tournament betting guide HERE.
      Match odds?

      Lyndon Dykes first goalscorer 15/2 @ Betfair
      Croatia to win 6/5 @ Paddy Power
      Scotland to win 21/10 @ William Hill

      *All odds correct at time of publication
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      Team news, injury updates, latest odds for Sweden vs Poland as nations battle it out to be Group E winners

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      SWEDEN will look to avoid defeat against Robert Lewandowski and his team-mates in St Petersburg in their final game before the last-16. A victory would see Janne Andersson’s side seal a place in the Euros knockout stages.
      Robert Lewandowski and Poland hope to win their last Group E game to qualify for the last-16Credit: Zuma Press
      And a defeat for Poland, who are bottom, would see them exit the tournament having failed to register a win.
      The match will be aired on ITV4 at 5pm on Wednesday.

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      What’s the form?
      Sweden – who are top of Group E – are yet to concede a goal in the competition
      They racked up a 1-0 win against Slovakia and an impressive 0-0 draw against Spain. 
      Alexander Isak, 21, turned heads with his efforts against Slovakia earning a Uefa Star of the Match award for his impressive performance’
      And the Swedes’ youngest-ever senior national team player truck the post against Spain. 
      Poland, who nabbed up a precious point from Spain, will be desperate to pick up their first win in 30 years against their opponents.

      And the team will be relying on Lewandowski, 32, to be on target for them once with the Bayern Munich star finding the net against Luis Enrique’s men.
      The Bundesliga goal machine became the first player from his country to score in three separate European Championships following his side’s 1-1 result against Spain.
      The type of players we have in this team are players who can play good attacking football and can press well. Paulo Sousa – Poland manager

       Who’s in and who’s out?
      Poland will be boosted by the return of midfield maestro Grzegorz Krychowiak who missed his side’s second game due to a suspension for a red card received during his team’s loss to Slovakia. 
      And reports claim Leeds’ Mateusz Klich or Brighton’s Jakub Moder could drop to the bench to make way for the Locomotiv Moscow ace. 
      And Andersson is likely to keep faith with the side that defeated Slovakia 2-1 
      This is despite media outlets in Sweden calling for Mainz striker Robin Quaison to step in for veteran forward Marcus Berg.
      We have played seven games this year and conceded only one goal. If people think we are difficult to play against I’m happy with that. The situation looks good, we’ve put ourselves in a good position. Janne Andersson – Sweden manager

      Watch out for……
      Alexander Isak in attack.
      The  LaLiga starlet has been earning rave reviews deputising for the injured Zlatan Ibrahamovic. 
      The Real Sociedad forward, who netted 17 goals for the Spanish side last term is thought to be a target for Arsenal. 
      And Poland teenager Kacper Kozlowski could be set to make another appearance as a substitute
      The midfielder made history by becoming the youngest player to ever feature in a Euros match at the age of 17 and 246 days featuring as a sub in his team’s game against Spain. 

      If the game is rubbish
      Anna Lewandowski will be hoping her husband Lewandowski can help his side notch up their first Euros 2021 win. 
      The martial arts expert, 32, is a phenomenal athlete having won medals at karate championships around the world.
      The couple who married in 2013 and have two daughters donated one million euros to help the battle against Covid-19.
      Anna Lewandowski is a karate champion who is married to Poland striker LewandowskiCredit: Getty – Contributor
      Fancy a punt
      Get all your Euro 2020 ante-post tips with our tournament betting guide HERE.
      Match odds?

      Robert Lewandowski first goalscorer 7/2 @ Betfair
      Sweden to win 9/5 @ Paddy Power
      Poland to win 8/5 @ William Hill

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      Euro 2020 last 16 fixtures and dates: Wales vs Denmark in Amsterdam, Italy vs Austria at Wembley, England through

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      THE Euro 2020 group stage is reaching squeaky bum time and a number of teams are already through.England have followed Wales into the last 16 without even playing after results in Group B and C went their way.
      Netherlands became the first team to be confirmed as group winners at Euro 2020Credit: AP
      England could face a tougher test if they win Group D than finish runners-upCredit: EPA
      But the draw is complicated by the introduction of spots in the knockout stages for the four best third placed teams.
      That means we may not know all the ties until the group stages are finished on Wednesday, June 23.
      Euro 2020 last 16 fixtures
      Saturday, June 26
      Wales vs Denmark (5pm) – Amsterdam
      Italy vs Austria (8pm) – Wembley
      Sunday, June 27
      Netherlands vs 3rd place Group D/E/F (5pm) – Budapest
      Belgium vs 3rd place Group A/D/E/F (8pm) – Seville
      Monday, June 28
      Runner-up Group D vs Runner-up Group E (5pm) – Copenhagen
      Winner Group F vs 3rd place Group A/B/C (8pm) – Bucharest
      Tuesday, June 29
      Czech Republic/England vs Runner-up Group F (5pm) – Wembley
      Winner Group E vs 3rd Group A/B/C/D (8pm) – Hampden Park

      Who can England play in the last 16?
      England are in the interesting position of potentially earning an easier tie if they finish runners-up in Group D than if they win it.
      Should England win the group, they will face the runners-up of Group F, containing Portugal, Germany, France and Hungary,
      If England finish second, they will face the runners-up of Group E, containing Spain, Sweden, Slovakia and Poland.
      However, winning the group gives England the advantage of playing every game at Wembley, except a quarter-final in Rome.
      If England finish runners-up, they will head to Copenhagen for the last 16 before a quarter-final in St Petersburg.
      Should England finish third, their last 16 opponent will depend on which teams go through in the other groups. More

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      Team news, injury updates, latest odds for Czech Republic vs England duel to win Group D

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      GARETH SOUTHGATE hopes to see his side return to winning ways when they take on the Czech Republic with Harry Kane eager to open his scoring account. The Three Lions will look to beat their opponents and leapfrog them to the top of the table in their final encounter before the Euros knockout stages.
      Harry Kane will be hoping to get on the score sheet when England take on the Czech RepublicCredit: Rex
      Their Wembley clash can be watched on ITV and ITV2  at 8pm.

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      What’s the form?
      A win for Gareth Southgate at Wembley could see his side avoid a last-16 duel with 2018 World Cup winners France, should Didier Deschamp’s men defeat Portugal next. 
      But England, who beat Croatia before registering a lacklustre 0-0 draw with Scotland, could end up facing a resurgent Germany or Portugal. 
      The Three Lions have scored once via Raheem Sterling in their first two games with Southgate coming in criticism for his team’s goalless draw with Scotland and Harry Kane’s misfiring performance. 

      The England captain was unable to get a shot on target against Steve Clarke’s side. 
      And Southgate has come under pressure to make creative changes with some pundits calling for the introduction of Borussia Dortmund winger Jadon Sancho.
      And the absence of Mason Mount could force the Three Lions gaffer’s hand.
      The Chelsea star is having to self-isolate after coming into close contact with Scotland ace Billy Gilmour following his positive Covid-19 test result.
      You’ve only got to look at his (Harry Kane’s) goalscoring record with us to see his importance to the team.Gareth Southgate
      Meanwhile, the Czech Republic will be looking to pick up their second win of the tournament with frontman Patrick Schick in fine form netting three goals in his side’s two opening games. 
      The team notched up a 2-0 opening win against Scotland before drawing 1-1 with Croatia.

      Who’s in and who’s out?
      Gareth Southgate could opt to play Jack Grealish with the possibility of a suspension facing Phil Foden should he receive a yellow card. 
      And the England boss could look to make changes to his full-backs with Kieran Trippier and Kyle Walker potentially returning in place of Reece James and Luke Shaw. 
      Meanwhile Jaroslav Silhavy is thought to be likely to stick with the side that has helped the Czech Republic reach the top of Group D. 
      West Ham’s Thomas Soucek is expected to remain in midfield with Schick likely to lead his national’s side’s attack.
      Jack Grealish will be in contention for a starting spot against the Czech RepublicCredit: Getty
      Watch out for…..
      Southgate introducing Jadon Sancho. 
      It is thought the pace and guile of the Dortmund forward, who registered eight goals and 12 assists in 24 Bundesliga games, could offer England  more impetus in attack. 
      And while it is thought that Harry Maguire is pushing for a start, some reports claim Tyrone Mings and John Stones are likely to retain their spots. 
      However should Maguire play it could see Southgate opt for a back three.

      If the game’s rubbish…..
      TV reporter Tereza Kaderabkova, 30, will have her fingers crossed for a win for her husband Pavel Kaderabek and his Czech Republic team-mates. 
      The football journalist and daughter of a referee swapped her job as model for a career reporting on the game. 
      And the couple who married in 2017 have two daughters (Ema and Elva) divide their time between the Czech Republic and Germany where Kaderabek plays for Hoffenheim.
      Tereza Kaderabkova is enjoying a career as a TV reporter covering football storiesCredit: Instagram
      Fancy a punt? 
      Get all your Euro 2020 ante-post tips with our tournament betting guide HERE.
      Match odds?

      Marcus Rashford first goalscorer 13/2 @ Betfair
      Czech Republic to win 7/1 @ Paddy Power
      England to win 30/1@ William Hill

      *All odds correct at time of publication
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      Fans call on England’s footie stars to pull together — just like Czech Republic’s sexiest supporter Eva Herzigova

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      FANS today called on England’s footie stars to pull together — just like the Czech Republic’s sexiest supporter Eva Herzigova.The supermodel was splashed across London’s billboards in her Wonderbra during Euro ’96.
      England fans call on the Three Lions to pull together – just like Eva Herzigova
      Her famous bra posters proclaimed “Hello Boys” and “Pull Yourself Together”.
      Now Three Lions fans want to see a pleasant uplift from Gareth Southgate’s team after Friday’s drab 0-0 draw with Scotland.
      Eva Herzigova in her Nineties Wonderbra ad urging ‘Pull Yourself Together’Credit: Gossard
      Czech-born Eva’s iconic bra posters also proclaimed ‘Hello Boys’Credit: Alamy

      Czech-born Eva, now 48 and mum to three sons, will support her home nation tonight.
      Chelsea fan Richard Wilson, 60, laughed: “Eva had a fantastic pair of strikers up front.
      “It’s time England did the same by getting more of the ball to Harry Kane and Marcus Rashford.”
      Eva Herzigova, 45, shows off ageless beauty as she models lingerie in a promo for shoe designer Brian Atwood More