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      England hero Phil Foden reminds Gareth Southgate’s squad of bleach-blond promise ahead of Euro 2020 final with Italy

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      PHIL FODEN fears his England team-mates will break their promise by not copying his hairstyle.The youngster got huge stick from the Three Lions squad when he turned up for Euro 2020 training with a bleached barnet, like Paul Gascoigne’s in 1996.
      Phil Foden has reminded his team-mates about the bet to dye their hair tooCredit: PA
      How England side might look with bleach-blond barnets
      The Manchester City ace responded by getting the players to assure him they would all copy him if England won the tournament.
      But now they are in tomorrow’s final, Foden is not convinced they will follow through on their word. He said: “I’ve told them, but I’m feeling they are not going to do it.
      “We’ve still got a tough final ahead of us. If we win I’d like to think they would stick to their word, but we’ll see.”
      Foden was sidelined for England’s final training session with a ‘minor knock’.
      The 21-year-old says Gareth Southgate’s squad know Wembley will be rocking for the final and warns it is vital England stars do not get distracted by the occasion.
      And he revealed the players have been trying to relax in the build-up to facing Italy, by staying on top of the events in TV’s Love Island.
      Foden added: “There will be so many emotions with the fans. The players have to stay focused and treat it like the first game of the tournament.
      “Winning would be my proudest moment. Nothing can beat lifting a major trophy with your national team.
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      “We’re keeping busy with a bit of basketball, darts and pool, and I’ve obviously been watching Love Island as well.
      “I’ve never played basketball before so it’s new to me. I’ve had a few shots, but I’m more of a darts player really.”
      Foden, 21, started England’s opening two games in the delayed Euros, when they beat Croatia 1-0 but drew to Scotland.
      He was then rested in the 2-0 victory over Czech Republic and replaced by Bukayo Saka, and has not returned to the starting XI since.
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      Football-mad dad gets ‘England Euro 2020 winners’ tattooed on his leg BEFORE the final

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      A DAD is so confident that Gareth Southgate’s Three Lions will win the Euro 2020 tournament that he got a huge victory tattoo on his leg – three days BEFORE the game. Lewis Holden, 26, from Oldham, Greater Manchester, has fully backed the England squad to beat Italy in their clash on Sunday. 
      Confident England fan Lewis Holden as already been inked as though England have wonCredit: MEN Media
      Lewis and his two children will be cheering on the Three Lions on SundayCredit: MEN Media
      The dad-of-two thinks football is definitely coming home, and is insisting that his new ink won’t jinx England’s chances of winning their first major tournament since 1966. 
      But he has admitted that he only originally planned to get the tattoo if the squad actually won the tournament after a pact with a pal.
      Lewis has the words “Euro 2020. England Winners. It’s Coming Home” tattooed in huge letters on his leg, along with a trophy.
      He told the Manchester Evening News: “I haven’t jinxed it, I’ve made it come home. Everybody has been saying that but it’s not going to jinx it, I’m confident.”
      Lewis and his friend agreed that they would get England inspired ink if Gareth Southgate’s squad won the tournament by beating the Italians at Wembley. 
      But after boozing during the semi-final against Denmark he started to message local tattoo shop on social media to see when they could squeeze him in.
      He got the tattoo on Friday, three days before the match against ItalyCredit: MEN Media

      He said: “One replied to me saying he could fit me in tomorrow then I just forgot about it, I’d had a few beers by that point”.
      Lewis’ girlfriend, Chloe Lynd, thought that her other half was a complete “idiot” when he first showed her his new tattoo but has since seen the funnier side. 
      He has already got several tattoos, so explained that he wasn’t “too bothered” when he was getting it done on Friday. 
      Lewis added: “On Monday, everybody will be queuing up for this tattoo.I might even get a Phil Foden haircut too if we win.”
      The confident fan will be watching the historic match at his local pub on Sunday, and will no doubt be showing off his new ink. 
      But Lewis isn’t the first England fan to get a celebratory tattoo, with Teddy Allen having Gareth Southgate celebrating inked on his calf. 
      Teddy, 33, splashed out £500 on the tattoo, and joked he has plenty of space left should any of England’s star players score the winner in the final.

      England will take on Roberto Mancini’s Italy at 8pm on Sunday, and a win would mark the men’s football team’s first major tournament win since the 1966 World Cup.
      Schools and businesses signed up to The Sun’s Three Lie-Ins campaign yesterday as the nation hit fever pitch.
      We called on headteachers and bosses to give pupils and staff extra time to recover on Monday after Sunday’s seismic final.
      Bleary-eyed staff will be allowed to nurse their hangovers after scores of business leaders gave them Monday off.
      And shattered pupils up and down the country will be allowed to slope in for 10.30am without being marked in the register as absent or late.
      The game would end at around 10pm if it did not go to extra time, but if it ended in a draw or penalties it would likely end closer to 11pm. 
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      What the kids of Euro 96 England team are up to now – from singers to glamour models – and lots of pro footballers

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      WHEN your dad is an England hero, it can’t be easy making a name for yourself on the pitch. But several kids of the legendary Euro 96 team are giving it a go with professional footballing careers of their own – while others have taken a radically different route in life.
      The Euro 96 England team became the stuff of legends – but where are their kids now?Credit: Getty
      Some have chased stardom of their own with performing careers as pop singers and dancers.
      While others have sought the limelight through modelling and reality TV.
      And there’s even a few who’ve sought athletic greatness – just in a different sport to their old man.
      Here’s where some of the kids of the Euro 96 England squad are now.
      Hollie Shearer – The pop star
      Age at Euro 96: 18 months
      Age now: 26
      Perhaps inspired by dad Alan’s singing skills, Hollie Shearer is living her dream of being a pop star.
      The 26-year-old singer/songwriter has put out several singles including the tracks “Love You Better” and “Sauvignon Blanc”.
      Hollie Shearer, 26, is a singer/songwriter with several pop releases to her nameCredit: instagram/hollieshearer
      Hollie with brother Will and sister Chloe at Wembley cheering on the Three LionsCredit: Instagram/hollieshearer
      Her latest tune, “Unlucky in Love”, came out in February – and she’s teased upcoming releases with pictures of her in the studio posted on Instagram.
      She also shared snaps of her with sister Chloe, a sports media agent, and brother Will at Wembley for the semi-final against Denmark.
      “What a day,” she captioned the snaps to her 38,000 followers.
      Bianca Gascoigne – The Love Islander
      Age at Euro 96: Nine
      Age now: 34
      Paul Gascoigne’s daughter Bianca is arguably the most well known child of the Euro 96 England squad.
      The 34-year-old glamour model in 2006 won the second series of Love Island along with series one finalist and fellow footballer’s kid, Calum Best.
      Bianca Gascoigne, 34, has had a successful career as a model and TV personalityCredit: Instagram
      Bianca has been showing her support for England during Euro 2020Credit: Instagram/biancagascoigne1
      She also starred in Celebrity Big Brother in 2017, losing out to winner Coleen Nolan.
      Ahead of England’s dramatic win over Germany, Bianca posed in an England top and trainers, and said she’d be watching the game with her dad.
      “My excitement levels are through the roof,” she told her 336,000 Instagram followers.
      Gazza, who recently backed his teammate Southgate to deliver England glory, is also the father of boys Mason and Regan.

      Regan Gascoigne has spoken out about his sexuality and his dad’s supportCredit: Rex Features
      Pro dancer Regan, 25, recently came out as bisexual on Lorraine – Gazza said he was “very proud” of his boy.
      “I told him: ‘It doesn’t matter what you do son, I will support you 100 percent, you have to do what makes you happy’,” Gascoigne told The Mirror.
      Sophie Walker – The beauty queen
      Age at Euro 96: Not born yet
      Age now: Early 20s
      Spurs keeper Ian Walker wasn’t the first choice at Euro 96, but he was proudly included in the Three Lions squad all the same.
      His daughter, Sophie, also proudly represented her home when she competed in the Miss London competition four years ago.
      Aged just 18 at the time, Sophie spoke out about the difficulties of growing up with having a famous father.
      Sophie Walker competed for Miss London in 2017Credit: @thesophiewalker : Instagram
      Ian Walker was a goalkeeper for Spurs – Sophie says it wasn’t always easy having a famous dadCredit: Getty Images – Getty
      “Everyone at my school would always say how jealous they were about my ‘great life’ and assumed that having a famous parent and a lot of money was a brilliant life – and I won’t lie, I was very lucky to have lived in the houses, been on the holidays, and had the toys etc.,” she told Surrey Live.
      “However, when I was little I would cry and pray to God that I would give it all away to have my dad home and have a normal family.
      “It is hard to explain without sounding ungrateful, but I missed him every day.”
      Ian, 49, is now the goalkeeping coach at Shanghai Port F.C.
      Chelsea Pearce – The equestrian champion
      Age at Euro 96: Not born yet
      Age now: 23
      Stuart Pearce isn’t the only member of his family to represent his country on an international sporting stage.
      His daughter, Chelsea, has represented Great Britain three times in equestrian events.
      Chelsea Pearce has competed on the European stage, just like her father
      Horse-mad Chelsea has even won a silver medal in Eventing at the Pony European Championships.
      In April, she shared a snap of herself as a young girl with her father as he captained Manchester City back to the top division in the early 2000s.
      The heartwarming post came just a few weeks after Chelsea updated her followers about a scary horse-riding accident she had in Hampshire.
      “I feel lucky to have walked away from it, having been kicked in the head and knocked unconscious,” Chelsea told her 8,000 followers.
      Proud dad Stuart pictured with Chelsea during his Man City days in 2002Credit: PA:Press Association
      “A huge thank you to the team at Tweseldown, paramedics, doctor and fence judge who were there immediately to unblock my airways.
      “Thanks also to the doctors and nurses at the Great Western Hospital.”
      Dan Seaman – The golf pro
      Age at Euro 96: 11
      Age now: 36
      As one of England’s greatest ever goalies, David Seaman certainly knows how to excel between the sticks.
      But his son, Dan, traded the stadium for the clubhouse – and became a pro golfer.
      “Dan is a specialist at club fitting making him as safe a pair of hands as his Dad (David Seaman) for you to be in,” Leeds Golf Centre announced when Dan joined their team back in 2012.
      Dan Seaman with his dad, David – he’s taught his old man a thing or two about golfCredit: Twitter
      David Seaman celebrating after saving a penalty for England at Euro 96Credit: Getty
      He’s even been snapped giving a lesson to his father, who is himself a keen golfer.
      David, now 57, also has two other sons, Robbie and Thomas, and a daughter, Georgina.
      He recently told The Sun he reckons Jack Grealish is just like a better looking version of Gazza.
      Tom Ince – The gaffer’s son
      Age at Euro 96: Four
      Age now: 29
      As you might expect, a good few cubs of the 96 Lions have gone on to pursue their own careers as professional footballers.
      Paul Ince’s son, Tom, has represented England at under-21 level and now plays for Stoke City, joining Championship rivals Luton Town on loan last season.
      Paul Ince managed his son, Tom, at Blackpool FC in 2013Credit: Getty
      Charlie Sheringham – The striker
      Age at Euro 96: Eight
      Age now: 33
      Teddy Sheringham’s lad, Charlie, is currently a striker with Chelmsford City in the National League South.
      He’s also had spells at Bournemouth, Wimbledon, and Bangladesh Football Premier League side Saif Sporting Club.
      Teddy Sheringham with son Charlie, who followed in his famous father’s footstepsCredit: Getty Images – Getty
      Jack Barmby – The midfielder
      Age at Euro 96: 18 months
      Age now: 26
      Nick Barmby’s son, Jack, most recently played as a midfielder for Arizona outfit Phoenix Rising FC.
      The Harlow-born ace began his career at Manchester United and represented England at under-20s level.
      Jack Barmby playing for Leicester City in 2014Credit: Action Images – Reuters
      Harvey Neville – The defender
      Age at Euro 96: Not born yet
      Age now: 18
      Phil Neville’s child, Harvey, kept the family business going by signing with Manchester United on his sixteenth birthday.
      The 18-year-old right-back now plays for Fort Lauderdale CF in Florida.
      Harvey Neville playing for Manchester United’s under-21s – he now plays in the USCredit: Getty

      Phil’s daughter, Isabella, achieved her dream of becoming a model when she was just 13.
      Isabella was born with cerebral palsy after suffering a stroke in the womb.
      “The first time I modelled I was nervous, but there have been cameras around since I was little so I soon got used to doing it,” Isabella told the Daily Mail.
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      Italy team touch down in London but nearly left Vialli at home after bus set off without him ahead of Euro 2020 final

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      THIS is the hilarious moment the Italy team bus drove off WITHOUT legendary coach Gianluca Vialli.The Azzurri squad touched down at Luton Airport this afternoon after leaving their training base in Florence earlier to catch the flight for the Euro 2020 final against England.
      Roberto Mancini’s Italy have touched down in London ahead of the Euro 2020 finalCredit: Getty
      Italian stars Jorginho and Leonardo Spinazzola share a laugh after landing in the capitalCredit: Getty
      Gianluca Vialli nonchalantly trots out after the coach nearly left him behind
      The former Chelsea star saw the funny side
      The driver threw his hands in the air when he realised someone was missing
      But they almost forgot one of the key members of the coaching staff in former Chelsea star Vialli.
      It was a real head-in-the-hands moment for the bus driver – literally – when he realised there was one man missing.
      Clearly having not bothered to do a head count, the driver stopped the coach and out trotted Vialli wearing a flat cap to board the coach.
      The pair enjoyed a little joke before the 57-year-old boarded and they were able to set off.
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      Italy have enjoyed a stunning tournament so far, and are now 33 games unbeaten.
      Roberto Mancini has completely transformed the nation’s fortunes and it seems a far cry since they failed to qualify for the 2018 World Cup.
      And Vialli has been taken to the heart of football fans around the world.
      His wild celebrations after Italy sneaked past Austria 2-1 after extra-time in the last 16 went viral.
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      The Chelsea legend shared a warm and emotional embrace with Roberto Mancini after full time against Austria

      Viewers loved seeing the stylish star back on top form following his battle with pancreatic cancer.
      One tweeted: “So good to see Luca looking so well.”
      Another wrote: “Vialli fought off cancer. I know he’s living every moment of this to the fullest. I’m so happy for him.”
      While a fellow fan commented: “Gianluca Vialli has fought pancreatic cancer multiple times and won. He still suffers from the after-effects of his treatments.
      The Italians head to Wembley on the back off a 33-match unbeaten runCredit: Getty
      Roberto Mancini leads his side off the aircraft at Luton AirportCredit: Getty
      Ciro Immobile  waves for the cameras as he steps foot onto the tarmac in EnglandCredit: Getty
      “Seeing him this happy warms the heart of every Italian.”
      Vialli, 56, revealed in November 2018 he had been diagnosed with pancreatic cancer.
      He underwent chemotherapy and about 18 months later announced he was all clear of the disease.
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      England FA hit with £25,000 fine after fan shone laser pen at Schmeichel before Kane’s Euro 2020 semi-final penalty

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      THE FA have been slapped with a £25,000 fine for a number of ‘disturbances’ that took place during England’s Euro 2020 semi-final with Denmark – including the shining of a laser in Kasper Schmeichel’s eye.England booked their place in the final of the competition with a 2-1 victory over the Danes at Wembley.
      Kasper Schmeichel had a laser shone in his eye before Harry Kane’s penaltyCredit: pixel8000
      Fans’ use of flares also played a role in UEFA’s decision to sanction the FACredit: Getty
      But Uefa promptly opened disciplinary action against the FA for a number of incidents that took place before and during the match – including a fan shining a laser pointer in Schmeichel’s eye moments before Harry Kane’s spot-kick.
      And European football’s governing body have subsequently hit the FA with a £25,000 penalty.
      Fan’s deployment of flares before the match also played a part in Uefa’s decision to sanction the English governing body.
      The booing of the Danish national anthem from some Three Lions fans also prompted disciplinary action.
      In their written reasons for the charge, UEFA called the booing a ‘disturbance caused by its supporters during the national anthem.’
      Prime Minister Boris Johnson was among those to condemn the small minority’s actions.
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      A spokesperson for the PM said: “We don’t want fans to be booing teams.
      “We want fans to be showing support and being respectful.
      “Uefa are looking into that, that’s a matter for them but it’s not something we would want to see.”
      Victory over the Danes saw Gareth Southgate’s side set up a mouth-watering final against Italy.
      And former England international Gary Lineker has urged fans not to boo the Italian anthem.

      He said: “If you’re lucky enough to get a ticket for the final, please, please don’t boo the Italian anthem.
      “It’s an absolute belter and worth listening to. It’s bloody rude, disrespectful and utterly classless.”
      The win over Denmark saw Southgate exorcise the ghosts of Euro 1996, in which he missed the crucial penalty in The Three Lions’ semi-final shootout with Germany.
      After the final whistle, he said: “I’m so proud of the players. It’s an incredible occasion to be a part of – we knew it wouldn’t be straightforward.
      “We said to the players we’ll have to show our resilience and come back from some setbacks, and we’ve done that tonight.
      “The most pleasing thing is that we’ve given our fans and our nation a fantastic night, and the journey continues on for another four days.
      “There’s one more massive hurdle to try to conquer. Italy are a very good side.
      “They’ve shown outstanding form and have defensive warriors at the back who have been through everything. It’s something to look forward to.” More

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      England heroes train for last time ahead of Euro 2020 final with Italy but Phil Foden sits out due to ‘minor knock’

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      ENGLAND trained for the last time before their European Championship final – but Phil Foden sat out. Gareth Southgate’s heroic Three Lions will take home advantage into tomorrow’s Euros showpiece against Italy at Wembley.
      England trained for the last time before their European Championship finalCredit: Getty
      England captain Harry Kane looks on in trainingCredit: AFP
      England manager Gareth Southgate takes his last training sessionCredit: AFP
      Phil Foden sat out England’s final sessionCredit: PA
      The squad completed their final training session but Foden was sidelined due to a ‘minor knock’, England confirmed.
      But in better news, the Manchester City forward and the other 25 players passed their Uefa mandated PCR coronavirus tests.
      Foden, 21, started England’s opening two games in the delayed Euros, when they beat Croatia 1-0 but drew to Scotland.
      He was then rested in the 2-0 victory over Czech Republic and replaced by Bukayo Saka, and has not returned to the starting XI since.
      Saka, 19, played a key role in England’s wins over Czech Republic and then Germany until he was then ruled out against Ukraine with injury.
      Jadon Sancho, 21, who is set to move to Manchester United, replaced the Arsenal forward in the 4-0 thumping over Ukraine.
      But he failed to keep his place in the semi-final as Saka came back into the starting XI on the right wing against Denmark.
      Foden did come on as a substitute as England progressed into their first final since winning the 1966 World Cup by beating Denmark 2-1.

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      Despite Saka’s emergence in Southgate’s side, United legend-turned pundit Gary Neville has tipped Sancho or Marcus Rashford to play against Italy.
      He told Sky after the Denmark win: “I am not sure he will start Sunday. I think that might just be too much for him.
      ‘What he did last night, the amount he has given in this tournament, I just feel we will see somebody else.
      ‘I look at Chiellini and Bonucci, and I think, who wouldn’t they like to have in those wide areas, making those inside runs?
      “And I actually think it could be a game for Rashford or Sancho to accompany Sterling in those wide positions.
      “I think those wide positions need to be quick players, who make out to in runs, so I don’t think we will see Saka on Sunday.
      “I think it might be one game too much for him.”
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      England’s Euro 2020 final vs Italy could be hit by FLYING ANTS as radar detects huge swarm of insects

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      ENGLAND’s Euro 2020 final against Italy could come under attack by FLYING ANTS. Sunday’s huge showdown at Wembley could provide a sting in the tail with a swarm of insects heading for the final after a radar showed millions of flying ants over London.
      Flying ants could swarm over the Wembley finalCredit: Getty – Contributor
      England’s players could be distracted by the insect invasionCredit: Getty

      The Euro 2020 final falls within the mating season for the insects and it could spark a huge wave of flying ants at the historic game.
      Adam Hart, professor of Science Communication at the University of Gloucestershire, told Sky News: “If conditions are right on Sunday there may be more than three lions on shirts at Wembley and all around the country.”
      Sky News meteorologist Kirsty McCabe said: “Usually, signals from creatures like insects are filtered out by the Met Office’s network of weather radars.
      “But on flying ant days, the swarms are so large they can dominate the signal.”
      Flying ants have affected big sporting occasions in London in previous years with players complaining of a critter attack during Wimbledon.
      Gareth Southgate’s side will not want any pesky distractions at Wembley with England in their first major final for 55 years.

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      England booked their place in the Euro 2020 final after defeating Denmark after extra time.
      It sparked wild scenes at Wembley and all across the country as England moved within one win of their first European Championship triumph.
      And even if the flying ants swerve the final, there is certain to be a huge buzz at Wembley as England stand on the brink of glory.

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      Stones insists fellow England hero Sterling should be named player of the tournament ahead Euro 2020 final against Italy

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      JOHN STONES believes Manchester City pal Raheem Sterling should be named Euro 2020 player of the tournament.The 26-year-old forward has been in sensational form to help England reach their first major final since 1966.
      Raheem Sterling should be named Euro 2020 player of the tournament says John StonesCredit: Getty
      The Man City pair have both helped England to reach the finalCredit: Getty
      Sterling scored two match-winning goals in the group stages before breaking the deadlock in the last-16 clash with Germany and later setting-up Harry Kane for his opener against Ukraine.
      The ex-Liverpool attacker also won the controversial penalty that led to Kane eventually firing the Three Lions to a 2-1 victory over Denmark to set-up a crunch showdown with Italy. 
      Ahead of the final against the Azzurri tomorrow, defender Stones revealed he believed Sterling has been good enough to be awarded the accolade as Euro 2020’s best player.
      He said: “I’ve said it all along but I’m a big fan of Raheem’s.

      “I believe and I’d love to see him get player of the tournament. What he’s done for us and the unselfish part of his game goes unspoken about.
      “But as players we see it. He’s been a great threat going forward with how direct he’s been in the games and it has been great playing with him.
      “I’m sure he will be giving everything on Sunday, being that direct, and hopefully get another goal and see where it takes us.”
      Sterling came into the tournament on a barren run of just one goal in 16 games for City.

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      That led to him being in and out of Pep Guardiola’s team with many questioning whether he should start for his country.
      Stones has hailed Sterling for his power of recovery and is desperate to see him light up Wembley again against Italy.
      He added: “I couldn’t be happier for him.
      “He has gone through some difficult times personally and I can only speak from my point of view and what I have been through, but you can see it has motivated him and he has come out the other end a better player.
      “That is what top, top players do. They find something or they find a way when something isn’t going well to succeed and excel as a person and as a player and Raheem has done that on and off the pitch.
      “So all I can say is that he really deserves it.”
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