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      Lone Scot stands proud among 500 England flags ahead of Euros showdown

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      A LONE Scot is waving her St Andrew’s cross among 500 England flags.Sarah Dollard, 31, will be the only Scottish fan in England’s most patriotic housing estate for tomorrow’s Wembley showdown.
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      Sarah Dollard is the only Scottish fan on England’s most patriotic housing estateCredit: Louis Wood News Group Newspapers Ltd
      She’s flying the St Andrew’s cross among 500 England flagsCredit: Louis Wood News Group Newspapers Ltd
      Kirby Estate has became a mini-tourist hotspotCredit: The Sun
      But neighbours on the Kirby Estate in Bermondsey, South East London, urged her to make a last minute switch to the Three Lions.
      She said: “I stand out like a sore thumb! It’s a great laugh. It has had everyone talking.
      “I thought I’d display the flag to show my support for Scotland.”
      The estate became a mini-tourist hotspot since residents flew flags for the 2012 Euros.
      It also has Portugal, Germany, Turkey and Italy flags.
      Sarah, who predicts a 1-0 Scotland win, added: “I will keep dreaming and hopefully Scotland can go all the way.
      Neighbours have tried to get Sarah to switch to the other sideCredit: Getty
      She’s standing strong and predicting 1-0 to ScotlandCredit: Rex

      “People are laughing at me for saying that. But if we did leave the tournament then I’d have to support England.”
      Neighbour and Three Lions fan Alan Putman, 51, said: “We’ve tried to change Sarah’s mind but we’ve had no joy.
      “She’s a proud Scot.”
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      Watch surprised Cristiano Ronaldo get ID’d by Euro 2020 security guard as Portugal superstar forgets to flash his pass

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      NOT even Portugal superstar Cristiano Ronaldo could get past Euros security guard without showing his ID. Ronaldo cut a surprised look as an official gestured to have the Juventus forward show his pass.
      Not even Cristiano Ronaldo could get past Euros security guard without showing his ID
      A quick glance saw the 36-year-old carry on down the tunnel before Portugal played Hungary in their opening game.
      The reigning champions left it late as they kicked off their campaign with a 3-0 win.
      Raphael Guerreiro opened the scoring on 84 minutes before Ronaldo’s double put the result beyond doubt.
      The former Manchester United and Real Madrid man made headlines before the game after he removed Coca-Cola bottles at a press conference table.
      He instead shouted ‘drink water’ in a move which saw the soft drink company lose $4BILLION in value.
      On the pitch, Ronaldo celebrated becoming the European Championships all-time top scorer with 11 goals.
      Gary Neville, who spent six years with the five-time Ballon d’Or winner at Old Trafford, led the tributes.
      He said on ITV: “It’s an obscene record. I mean, 106 goals for his country is absolutely ridiculous.
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      “He just continues to beat individual record after individual record.
      “I said before the game, when players give interviews quite often they refer to the team.
      “He does refer to the team always, but he also wants to be the best player in the world and seen as one of the greatest of all time in terms of scoring more goals than anyone. And he’ll go and do it.”
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      Italy 3 Switzerland 0 LIVE REACTION: Locatelli nets brilliant brace as Mancini’s men cruise into Euro 2020 last-16

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      ITALY are the first team through to the Euro 2020 knockouts after thrashing Switzerland. Manuel Locatelli netted a terrific brace in Rome, before Ciro Immobile curled in another goal late on.

      Final score: Italy 3-0 Switzerland

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      THAT’S ALL FROM ROME!
      Italy enjoyed a comfortable 3-0 victory over Switzerland at the Olimpico, which sealed qualification for Euro 2020’s Round of 16.
      The Azzurri thought they broke the deadlock when captain Giorgio Chiellini picked a corner-kick from Lorenzo Insigne in the air and fired it behind Yann Sommer’s goal after the ball bounced back to his feet.
      However, VAR ruled that Chiellini’s arm hit the ball before he scored and things got worse for the Juventus star as he hobbled off the pitch with a muscle injury soon after.
      However, Manuel Locatelli opened the scoring on 26 minutes when he found Domenico Berardi down the right flank with a wonderful ball from midfield.
      Berardi delivered a stunning low cross to the penalty area where Locatelli was after running the whole distance from midfield and beat Sommer with a wonderful finish.
      The Sassuolo star completed a brace after 52 minutes and became Italy’s third youngest ace to score two goals in a single game of a major tournament.
      Ciro Immobile then sealed his country’s big win with a long-range shot that Sommer couldn’t hold on to in the 89th minute.
      That’s all from us here at SunSport, have a lovely night!
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      BERARDI REACTS
      Italy star Domenico Berardi praised Sassuolo team-mate Manuel Locatelli and the rest of the group after the big win against Switzerland.
      Berardi said: “Manu [Locatelli] and I know each other very well. He was smart to give me the ball and carry on the run. I am happy for him, he had a great game.
      “This group is fantastic, we fought to the end and brought home three fundamental points.
      “Training during the week, we get to know each other well. We’ve got so many good strikers, [Lorenzo] Insigne, [Ciro] Immobile, but also [Federico] Chiesa, [Andrea] Belotti and [Federico] Bernardeschi. We’re very happy.
      “We must try to give 100 per cent in every game. It’s another important test coming up and we will aim to win that too”
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      CIR-FUL ENDING
      Lazio star Ciro Immobile scored a wonderful goal for Italy against Switzerland on 89 minutes.
      Immobile fired a wonderful left-footed shot that put the cherry on top of a dominant night.
      Of course, Yann Sommer should have done better there as the ball slipped though his hands.
      Check it out:

      LOCATELLI REACTS
      Italy star Manuel Locatelli insists his Man of the Match performance comes down to the whole team and doesn’t stress Marco Verratti’s imminent return to full fitness.
      Locatelli told RAI Sport: “I have to share this award with the whole team.
      “I am one of the youngest here, they welcomed me so well and it’s wonderful to be here with them.
      “I think we are a wonderful group of lads and really hope Marco can be back soon, because he is such a talented player who can make the difference.
      “The coach has to make his choices, all we can do is be ready when called upon”
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      MANCINI REACTS
      Italy manager Roberto Mancini dedicated the win against Switzerland to all Italians struggling from the ongoing pandemic and has no information about Giorgio Chiellini’s injury yet.
      Mancini said: “Switzerland are a strong side, we knew it would be a tough game and it was. We had chances, could’ve scored earlier and suffered where we had to, but deserved it at the end.
      “We were struggling in the opening minutes, but then we pressed them high and forced them to make mistakes. The lads did really well, it wasn’t easy, their second game in five days and it’s so hot.
      “We changed system to have a breather, as we were tired and needed to make adjustments.
      “We’ll see tomorrow [about Chiellini] and hope it’s nothing serious.
      “We play to win every game and then we’ll see what happens. We dedicate this win to all the Italians who are suffering right now”
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      Italy are top of Group A and are on their way to Euro 2020’s Round of 16.
      What we do not know yet is whether they will go through as first or second.
      Switzerland are third in Group A and will need to beat Turkey in their last game of the group stage to have any real chances of going through.
      More below:

      STATS
      Switzerland dominated 50.7 per cent of possession after a late comeback in the second half.
      However, the Swiss national team only managed six shots, one of which was on target.
      Italy, on the other hand, produced 13 shots, only three of which were on target.
      The Azzurri could have scored more goals as they had three clear-cut chances throughout the match
      FT: ITALY 3-0 SWITZERLAND
      Italy enjoyed a comfortable victory over Switzerland at the Olimpico, which sealed qualification for Euro 2020’s Round of 16.
      The Azzurri thought they opened the scoring when captain Giorgio Chiellini picked a corner-kick from Lorenzo Insigne in the air and fired it behind Yann Sommer’s goal after the ball bounced back to his feet.
      However, VAR found that Chiellini’s arm hit the ball before he scored and things got worse for the Juventus star as he hobbled off the pitch with a muscle injury soon after.
      However, Manuel Locatelli made it happen on 26 minutes when he found Domenico Berardi down the right flank with a wonderful ball from midfield.
      Berardi delivered a wonderful low cross to the penalty area where Locatelli was after running the whole distance from midfield and beat Sommer with a wonderful finish.
      The Sassuolo star completed a brace after 52 minutes and became Italy’s third youngest player to score two goals in a single game of a major tournament.
      Ciro Immobile sealed his country’s big win with a long-range shot that Sommer couldn’t hold on to in the 89th minute
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      PEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEP!
      AND THAT’S IT IN ROME!!!!!!!
      ITALY 3-0 SWITZERLAND
      90 Three more minutes of stoppage time to go.
      Switzerland have accepted their fate…
      ITALY 3-0 SWITZERLAND
      89 It’s the night of incredible goals, it seems…
      Immobile fires a stunning shot outside of the box that ends up in Sommer’s bottom right corner.
      To be fair, though, the Switzerland international should have done better as the ball slipped from his hands during the lunge

      GOOOOOOOOAAAAAAAALLLLLLLLLLL!
      ITALY MAKE IT THREE WITH IMMOBILE!!!!!!
      ITALY 2-0 SWITZERLAND
      88 Locatelli’s brace against Switzerland is going to be remembered.
      Here’s why:
      23y 159d – Only Giacomo Bulgarelli (v Switzerland in 1962) and Mario Balotelli (v Germany in 2012) have scored a brace for Italy at a major tournament at a younger age than Manuel Locatelli this evening (23y 159d). Swazz. #EURO2020 pic.twitter.com/apRw64uxdR— OptaJoe (@OptaJoe) June 16, 2021

      ITALY 2-0 SWITZERLAND
      86 SUBSTITUTION
      And it’s time for a standing ovation for Locatelli who is substituted by Pessina.
      Italy manager Mancini also replaces Barella with Cristante
      ITALY 2-0 SWITZERLAND
      84 SUBSTITUTION
      Switzerland manager Petkovic introduces Sow, who takes Freuler’s place
      ITALY 2-0 SWITZERLAND
      83 Italy have slowed down on tempo in the last few minutes.
      However, they remain very vigilant in defence as Switzerland are still struggling to find space
      ITALY 2-0 SWITZERLAND
      80 Just 10 more minutes to go at the Olimpico.
      Switzerland have improved but Italy are so compact that they are not allowing them enough space to show any clinical edge
      ITALY 2-0 SWITZERLAND
      78 YELLOW CARD
      Switzerland international Embolo gets booked for a challenge on Barella from behind
      ITALY 2-0 SWITZERLAND
      76 SUBSTITUTION
      Switzerland manager Petkovic introduces Vargas, who replaces Shaqiri
      ITALY 2-0 SWITZERLAND
      75 WHAT A CHANCE!
      Italy get another impressive counter-attack as Chiesa passes to Immobile down his left and the Lazio star tries another shot that misses Sommer’s goal.
      As we said below, Switzerland are struggling to mark Immobile tonight, he gets a lot of space and down the attackign third
      ITALY 2-0 SWITZERLAND
      74 CHANCE!
      And Italy respond again!
      Immobile picks up a long ball by Bonucci from defence and tries a shot from a tight angle on the left that just misses Sommer’s bottom left corner.
      Switzerland are struggling to mark the Lazio star
      ITALY 2-0 SWITZERLAND
      73 CHANCE!
      Xhaka finds Gavranovic down the left flank with a long ball and the striker then switches with Shaqiri, who flicks it up in the air and tries a shot that is blocked by Italy’s defenders.
      The linesman finally raises the flag for offside on Gavranovic, that’s a shame as Shaqiri did well there
      ITALY 2-0 SWITZERLAND
      70 SUBSTITUTION
      Italy manager Mancini makes a double change as Toloi replaces Berardi and Chiesa takes Insigne’s place
      ITALY 2-0 SWITZERLAND
      68 Locatelli’s goal is quite special for Italy, it seems…
      More below:
      29 – Having won each of their last nine games in a row without conceding before tonight, Manuel Locatelli’s opener is the 29th goal in a row Italy have scored without reply. Attention. #EURO2020 pic.twitter.com/0krP3EbR4Y— OptaJoe (@OptaJoe) June 16, 2021

      ITALY 2-0 SWITZERLAND
      65 CHANCE!
      Italy respond with Berardi just a few seconds later!
      The Sassuolo star moves the ball down the area from the right flank and delivers a shot that just misses the crossbar
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      Gareth Bale creates FIVE clear-cut chances in Wales’ Euro 2020 win over Turkey… the most EVER in tournament history

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      GARETH BALE created FIVE clear-cut chances in Wales’ 2-0 win over Turkey… the most EVER in tournament history.Magnificent Bale, 31, was in tip-top form as the Welsh all-but booked their place in the knockout stages of Euro 2020.
      Gareth Bale created a record five clear-cut chances in Wales’ win over TurkeyCredit: Getty

      The Real Madrid winger, who spent the season on loan at former side Spurs, helped himself to two assists against the Turks.
      Bale produced a piece of magic to find Aaron Ramsey minutes before half-time to put Wales ahead.
      The four-time Champions League winner then found Connor Roberts in the 95th minute to seal an incredible victory.
      Bale did have a moment to forget earlier in the second half when he sent a penalty blazing high over the bar.
      But he still managed to create a record five clear-cut chances, according to The Analyst.
      That’s the most by a single player in recorded Euro history since 1980.
      Wales’ win also saw them notch up another impressive statistic.
      OptaJoe reveals how Wales have now won five matches across Euro 2020 and Euro 2016.
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      Gareth Bale created five clear-cut chances for Wales in their Euro 2020 win over Turkey this evening – the first player in recorded Euro history (since 1980) to create this many in a match.This was a top performance from Wales, so we look at the stats.#WAL #TUR #Euro2020 ⬇️— The Analyst (@OptaAnalyst) June 16, 2021

      That’s the second-best record after reigning champions and current favourites France, who have won six.
      And it also means Wales have the BEST winning percentage in Euros history, with five victories in eight games making for a success rate of 63 per cent.
      Speaking after the whistle, Bale revealed he was delighted with Wales’ progress in the tournament so far.
      5 – Only France (6) have won more matches across EURO 2016 and EURO 2020 combined than Wales (5); Wales have the best winning percentage in European Championships history (63%, 5/8). Dragons. #EURO2020 pic.twitter.com/6ZD9YVdVPp— OptaJoe (@OptaJoe) June 16, 2021

      But he did apologise to fans and team-mates for his awful penalty miss, saying: “We’re in a fantastic position now. If you’d offered us four points at the start we would have bitten your hand off.
      “Of course, we’ll have to wait and see what  happens but we’re happy. I am absolutely delighted with the win.
      “[For the penalty] I got under the ball and it wasn’t a nice feeling.
      “In the circle after the game, I made a funny  joke and apologised for missing the pen.”

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      Harry Maguire FIT for England vs Scotland Euro 2020 showdown as Man Utd defender makes rapid recovery from ankle injury

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      HARRY MAGUIRE gave England a massive Euros boost by insisting he is fit to play against Scotland on Friday.The Manchester United skipper has made a rapid recovery from the ankle ligament injury he picked up at Aston Villa last month.
      Harry Maguire gave England a Euros boost by insisting he is fit to play against ScotlandCredit: The Sun
      Harry Maguire made a recovery from the ankle injury he picked up at Aston Villa last monthCredit: The Sun
      Yet the central defender is still unlikely to start against the Scots, with boss Gareth Southgate looking certain to keep faith with John Stones and Tyrone Mings.
      Asked if he is fit to start at Wembley, Maguire, 28, said: “Yes definitely.
      “I’ve done a few sessions now and feel like my fitness is there, so I’m available for the game.
      “The injury was a setback club football-wise. Internationally, I wanted to come into this with a lot of games under my belt with full fitness.
      “But I feel good and I’ve been in full training.”
      Maguire suffered the injury after a collision with Villa’s Anwar El Ghazi and missed United’s loss to Villarreal in the Europa League final.
      He has only been in full training for a few sessions but the centre-half, although expecting some pain, insists playing a full 90 minutes would not be a problem.
      Maguire is more likely to feature in some capacity in the final group game against the Czech Republic on Tuesday.
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      He said: “I don’t feel like there is any risk.
      “I think throughout a career in football, if you didn’t play through pain you would probably spend more time on the sidelines than on the pitch.
      “I have done it throughout my career and so has everyone else who plays week in, week out.
      “I haven’t had an ankle injury before so I cannot gauge the pain or stability. That is down to the physios and we do tests day in, day out.
      “We firmly believe it is in a good place stability-wise. I am all good to go. Speaking to players and physios, I’m sure it will be niggling me.
      “But as long as it’s stable and the pain is bearable, then I’m sure I’ll be fine.”
      As for the clash with Scotland, Maguire added: “It’s a big game and it’s going to be a great day.
      “It will be a great occasion for the country to get together and push us forward and we’ll try our best to go and get the three points.”
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      England star Aaron Ramsdale couldn’t even get a ticket as a fan for Croatia win… now he’ll be sat on bench vs Scotland

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      AARON RAMSDALE was gutted to miss out on a ticket for England’s first game against Croatia.Now the Sheffield United goalkeeper will have a ringside seat for tomorrow’s Battle of Britain against Scotland after being recalled to Gareth Southgate’s squad.
      Aaron Ramsdale is back in the England squad after Dean Henderson’s injuryCredit: Getty
      The goalkeeper could not even get a ticket for England’s game against CroatiaCredit: Getty
      And he is delighted to be swapping his back garden for Wembley.
      The Blades’ keeper said: “I tried to get a ticket for the first game but couldn’t manage it.
      “Game one, game two, game three — I just wanted a ticket. I would have gone on my own and met up with some of the other lads’ families.
      “I watched it at my house on Sunday, we were having a barbecue.
      “I jumped up and down like a crazy person when we scored. It’s crazy how things work out.”
      Ramsdale thought his contribution to the Euros was over after being part of the expanded party that gathered for the two warm-up games.
      But the FA asked him to rejoin the squad on Tuesday after Dean Henderson suffered a hip injury.
      And during the journey to St George’s Park he learned he was going to be part of the 26-man England group for the rest of the tournament.
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      Ramsdale said: “I didn’t think things would get much better than the camp in Middlesbrough.
      “Being on the bench, even if I wasn’t going to get on, I stood there with my kit on and listened to the national anthem.
      “It just gave me goosebumps. I was just imagining what it would be like at Wembley with a full crowd or with the capacity it’s at in the Euros.”
      But on Friday night, Ramsdale will not have to imagine it — he will be doing it.
      The Sheffield United ’keeper told The England Podcast: “It’s England v Scotland, at a major tournament, at Wembley, and I’m going to be involved, with the Three Lions on my chest.
      “It doesn’t get much better than that.”
      Sunsport revealed Arsenal have lined up a £20m-plus swoop for the Stoke-born stopper, 23.
      But for now all of Ramsdale’s focus must and will be on helping England No 1 Jordan Pickford.
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      How Group D looks after one game with Czech Republic and England getting off to winning starts
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      Roy Keane shaves his beard off and leaves ITV viewers struggling to focus on Italy vs Switzerland Euro 2020 clash

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      ROY KEANE stunned ITV viewers by transforming from “raggedy badger to smooth Bond” by ditching his bushy beard.While Italy brushed off Switzerland, many armchair fans were bristling at the Manchester United legend’s unexplained new Keane-shaven look.
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      ITV pundit Roy Keane stunned viewers with his new clean-shaven look for Italy’s 3-0 win over Switzerland on WednesdayCredit: ITV
      Man Utd legend Roy Keane had a fulsome, swashbuckling beard just 24 hours earlier as France overcame Germany 1-0 on Tuesday night
      One suggested the former hardman had “shaved his beard because he was annoyed you all said he looked handsome”.
      And in another reference to Keane’s cut-throat reputation as a player, one viewer tweeted: “He’ll probably have a full beard by the end of the game.”
      One wondered: “Does Roy Keane just take his beard off and let it run wild for a couple of weeks every six months or so?

      “Last night he looked like a raggedy old badger, today smoother than Bond.”
      Meanwhile, Italy became the first team to qualify for the knockout stages with their second razor-sharp 3-0 group win.
      Having tonked Turkey, the awesome Azzurri were conquerors in Rome of outclassed Switzerland.
      Sassuolo midfielder Manuel Locatelli netted twice and Lazio frontman Ciro Immobile’s late long-ranger squeezed in under Yann Sommer.
      But even Italy’s performance failed to distract some on social media from Keane’s sudden switch to suaveness.
      At least, though, the mystery of how it happened was solved, without the need for hairless whispers.
      He had the Hairy Bear special and left a nice tip. I think he was happy.Barbers’ co-owner Donda Michaelas
      Kent barbers The Hairy Bear revealed the ex-Sunderland and Ipswich manager popped in on Wednesday for something rather more than a trim.
      The barbers’ co-owner Donda Michaelas told KentOnline: “He had the Hairy Bear special and left a nice tip.
      “I think he was happy and we’ll see how his face looks on TV tonight.
      “The staff said he was polite and took a photo with staff at the end.

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      “For us it’s an absolute privilege to have a legend in like that – even though I’m a Liverpool supporter.”
      It all came 24 hours after Keane was mocked in the studio by fellow pundit Ian Wright for wearing a jumper with four captain’s armbands on it.
      One small consolation for the Republic of Ireland great is there will be no more stubble trouble.

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      England Euro 2020 stars prepare to face Scotland by working out with bizarre fruit-shaped underwater footballs

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      ENGLAND footie stars have been twisting their melons to sink Scotland tomorrow — by working out with fruit-patterned under­water balls.Players love kickabouts with “watermelon balls” at their training base. The soft, coloured globes can be kicked or thrown up to 10ft under water.
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      Tyrone Mings of England smiles in the swimming pool following the England training session at St George’s ParkCredit: Getty
      The team — managed by Gareth Southgate — had a splashing time at St George’s Park yesterday as the final countdown began to the Battle of Britain Euro 2020 showdown at Wembley.
      Coaching staff at the camp in Burton-on-Trent, Staffs, introduced the bizarre balls in place of the unicorn pool inflatables which players loved at the 2018 World Cup in Russia.
      They allow the stars to enjoy fun games with minimal impact on tired joints and muscles. Tyrone Mings, 28, Phil Foden, 21, Kyle Walker, 31, and Jordan Pickford, 27, were snapped with their new toys.
      A Three Lions source said: “The atmosphere in the camp is very relaxed but very focused.
      “The players seem to be enjoying themselves.
      “It’s hard training then recovering from the physical and mental stress of such big games.
      “Having fun is a big part of keeping them happy and sharp for the next challenge. The watermelon balls have been a big hit.”
      Phil Foden, Jordan Pickford and Kyle Walker of England head a ball to each other in a swimming pool during a recovery sessionCredit: Getty
      The lads appeared to be having funCredit: Getty
      The Sun revealed yesterday how players are relaxing between games in a cocoon-like yoga “Hotpod” with chill-out tunes and relaxing aromas piped in.
      The Watermelon Ball combo pack like those used by the stars costs just £9.99. They include one patterned like a green watermelon and another multi-coloured version.
      Makers Cardonely say on their website: “Watermelon Ball is a water-filled ball that mimics the flotation of a watermelon, the ball will sink slowly then rise to the surface when thrown in the water.
      “The ball can be bounced, dribbled and passed under water making it great for all sorts of water games.”
      The England team released snaps on social media of Aston Villa centre back Mings poised to throw one of the balls and Manchester City’s Foden and Walker and Everton goalie Pickford joining the fun.
      The photos were captioned: “Making a splash”. But some fans said they missed the inflatables. Luke Oliver tweeted: “Where’s the unicorn?”.
      Kyle Walker controls the ball during the UEFA Euro 2020 Championship Group D match between England and CroatiaCredit: Getty
      Tyrone Mings acknowledges the fansCredit: Getty

      Jack Blake added: “Need Maguire on a unicorn” and Nicola Ferris said: “Get the unicorns out.”
      A win for the Three Lions over Scotland would ensure them a place in the tournament’s last 16.
      Wales took a huge step towards that stage by beating Turkey 2-0 yesterday, despite star man Gareth Bale missing a penalty.
      Jordan Pickford of looks on during the UEFA Euro 2020 Championship Group D matchCredit: Getty
      The team — managed by Gareth Southgate — had a splashing time at St George’s Park yesterday as the final countdown began to the Battle of Britain Euro 2020 showdown at WembleyCredit: Reuters
      England’s secret weapon against the Scots is this yoga Igloo where players are stretched to their max with chill out tunes and calm aromas More