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      Euro 2020: UK’s cleverest dog predicts another win for England against Ukraine

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      MYSTIC Mutt Willow ordered chicken Kiev for dinner – after predicting an England win against Ukraine.The clever Cockapoo munched on bratwurst in the previous round after paw-casting victory against arch-rivals Germany.
      Willow has predicted the results for three of England’s four matches at the Euros so farCredit: The Sun
      The mystic pup predicts that England will win tonight’s game in RomeCredit: The Sun
      Now she is looking for a feast from the east after barking Gareth Southgate’s men to reach the semi-finals tonight.
      Owner Charlotte Price, 30, of Baildon, West Yorks., said: “She’s a greedy dog and loves her treats. 
      “She’s correctly predicted the results for three of England’s four matches at the Euros so far.
      “She’s on a roll and is hungry for more.
      “We’ll be watching it with the rest of the nation – and will be with England’s Salami Army in Rome.”
      Meanwhile, expats have flown from Dubai, Spain, the Czech Republic and other EU countries – as supporters flock to pubs to toast players’ fortunes ahead of kick-off at 8pm.
      Tonight’s clash with Ukraine comes just days after Brits awoke with sore heads after a wild night of celebrations following the win over Germany, prompting plenty of calls in sick.
      And bookies have slashed the odds on an England victory – meaning tomorrow could well be a write-off for millions.
      UK cities are packed with punters preparing for the match, while expats in Italy are biting their nails.

      Die-hard fans have been told not to fly out to Rome for tonight’s Euro 2020 game as the destination is on the travel amber list – meaning returning travellers face quarantine upon their return to the UK.
      But double-jabbed, Covid-secure arrivals via France were allowed a 36-hour window without having to self-isolate.
      Anyone caught breaking Covid regulations could be hit with a £386 fine.
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      England star Saka gets surprise call from his old PE teacher after helping Three Lions seal Euro 2020 win over Germany

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      BUKAYO SAKA received a surprise call from his old PE teacher after England’s 2-0 victory against Germany at Euro 2020.The 19-year-old has been the team’s breakthrough star after stellar performances against Czech Republic and the four-time world champions.
      Bukayo Saka has impressed for England at Euro 2020Credit: Getty
      The 19-year-old was surprised to hear Mr Harvey’s voice during an interview with BBC SportCredit: Twitter / @5liveSport
      Saka and Mr Harvey in the teenager’s school daysCredit: TWITTER / @5LIVESPORT
      “When he dons that England shirt, it’s one of the proudest moments of my teaching career.” 🗣England star, Bukayo Saka, shares a special moment with his former PE teacher, Mr Harvey, on the Daily Euros podcast ⤵️#bbcfootball #ENG #ENGUKR— BBC 5 Live Sport (@5liveSport) July 3, 2021

      During an interview with BBC Sport, Saka was joined by Mr Harvey – much to the delight of the Arsenal winger.
      The teacher went on to reveal: “When he dons that England shirt it’s one of the proudest moments of my teaching career.
      “Seeing him represent the country and slotting into that team and playing with the confidence that he’s playing is something that we as a school are immensely proud of.
      “And personally, like I said it’s been one of the proudest moments of my teaching career.
      “So thank you, Bukayo, continue to do exactly what you’ve been doing.”
      Londoner Saka, who was a model student in school, was moved by Mr Harvey’s comments, responding: “Thank you, thank you for the words.

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      “I’ll never forget Mr Harvey as a teacher and helping me in school as well.
      “As a PE teacher, one of the best. Thank you so much for my time obviously in school.
      “I’m sure I’ll come and see you soon. When I get the time I’m going to come back and say hello to everyone.”
      And the teacher was delighted to receive the England star’s offer, replying: “It would be lovely to get you back in for some assemblies, when we eventually win this tournament.

      “I heard some people saying then about some of your fans, trust me you’ve got a whole school here that regularly chant your name when they come in and as they leave school, we’re all rooting for you here!”
      And it’s not just the school that’s rooting for Saka – it’s the whole country as he and his England team-mates prepare to take on Ukraine at the Euros.
      The Arsenal teenager was superb in the 1-0 victory against the Czechs, receiving Uefa’s Star of the Match award.
      He’s also a huge hit in the England camp, with Manchester United defender Luke Shaw revealing the squad’s love for Saka in a recent interview.
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      Ed Sheeran says England stars held hands in circle to sing Three Lions at end of private concert ahead of Germany win

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      ED SHEERAN has revealed that England stars held hands and sang along in a circle as he performed Three Lions during a private concert at St George’s Park.After Gareth Southgate’s side secured safe passage to the last 16 by beating the Czech Republic last week, they were joined by a famous guest.
      Ed Sheeran explained his private England gigCredit: Getty
      The singer watched the Germany match alongside footballing, and actual, royaltyCredit: Getty – Pool
      Skipper Harry Kane knew they’d have a day off after the group stage, so invited pal Sheeran to come and sing a few hits.
      And relaxed Three Lions stars loved it, enjoying some down time during the pressure cooker environment of tournament football.
      Sheeran, 30, chatted about the experience, while appearing on Crouchy’s Year-Late Euros.
      Asked by Peter Crouch if everyone was getting involved when he sang the Baddiel and Skinner classic, Sheeran said: “Yeah, we ended the night, in a circle, all hands around.
      “For me, just as an English boy, being in the centre of the England team, it was really great.
      “I’ve had many amazing moments in my life but I don’t think there’s many that will top that.”
      On how the private gig came about, Sheeran revealed that he’d been sent a text by Kane months ago.
      He continued: “I got a message from Harry Kane maybe like two months ago being like ‘we get one day off after the qualifiers, will you come and play the team BBQ?’. Obviously it was a yes.

      England stars have shown their togetherness during Euro 2020Credit: Getty
      Harry Kane is pals with Ed Sheeran
      Sheeran, 30, watched the Germany match alongside Golden Balls himselfCredit: Getty Images – Getty
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      “It was really, really great meeting them, they were pumped up.
      ‘But what I loved – they were watching the game and it was France, Portugal, Germany and Hungary.
      “At one point they were playing Hungary, at one point they were playing Portugal at one point they were playing France.”
      When it emerged that it would in fact be Germany in the Round of 16, England stars showed no signs of being bogged down by the weight of history.
      In fact, they relished it.
      There was no ‘oh my god we’re playing Germany’, there was such confidence, I loved itEd Sheeran
      Sheeran added: “As soon as the Germany result happened, they were just like ‘we’ve got this’.
      “There was no ‘oh my god we’re playing Germany’, there was such confidence, I loved it.”
      Sheeran was in attendance as England beat the Germans 2-0 at Wembley, taking in the action alongside footballing, and actual, royalty.
      Sat to Sheeran’s left was Goldenballs himself, with David Beckham loving the action.
      While a few rows in front in the Royal Box, a pumped up Prince William watched alongside wife Kate Middleton and eldest son George.

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      Inter Milan ‘confident’ Chelsea transfer target Romelu Lukaku WILL STAY after Belgium’s painful Euro 2020 exit

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      CHELSEA have been dealt a setback in their pursuit of Romelu Lukaku as the striker is set to stay at Inter Milan, according to reports.Inter Milan were expected to sell players this summer due to financial fair play concerns but the imminent sale of Achraf Hakimi to PSG has reportedly resolved that issue.
      Romelu Lukaku exited Euro 2020 as Belgium lost to Italy on Friday
      And according to Fabrizio Romano, Inter do not need to sell another big name.
      He told his Twitch stream: “Lukaku is so happy with Inter. I think he is staying. The feeling at Inter is that Lukaku’s staying.
      “After selling Hakimi I don’t see Inter selling another star this summer, unless there is a crazy bid.”
      Lukaku has previously committed his future to the Serie A champions, at least verbally.
      He responded he was “happy at Inter” when Trevor Sinclair asked if he fancied a move to Manchester City in June.
      And after Simone Inzaghi was appointed as Antonio Conte’s replacement Lukaku said: “I am staying at Inter. I’ve already had contact with new manager Inzaghi.
      “Maybe I shouldn’t say that yet… but it was a very positive conversation. There’s also the challenge of doing it again [winning the league].”

      Chelsea are believed to be keen on signing a striker this summer and have also targeted Borussia Dortmund star Erling Haaland.
      And the Norwegian is said to be expecting a move to Stamford Bridge this summer.
      But first Thomas Tuchel could make former Crystal Palace goalkeeper Wayne Hennessey his first signing as Blues boss.
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      England’s quarter-final record since Euro 96 includes THREE penalty losses and suggests Ukraine clash will be tight

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      ENGLAND take on Ukraine tonight in a massive Euro 2020 quarter-final.It is the seventh time they have reached this stage of a major tournament in the last 25 years, dating back to Euro 96 on home soil.
      England’s current heroes have the chance to etch their names into folklore tonightCredit: Reuters
      The Three Lions have experienced their fair share of quarter-final heartache over the yearsCredit: Getty
      And all the evidence suggests this evening’s game in Rome will be another tight affair.
      SunSport takes a look back at the previous six crunch clashes – with just one win inside the 120 minutes and THREE penalty shootout defeats…
      Euro 1996 – England 0-0 Spain (won 4-2 on pens)
      It was 25 years ago that football was coming home as Gazza and Co fired England to the quarters on their home turf.
      They beat Scotland and the Netherlands in the groups then played out a goalless draw with Spain.
      Fernando Hierro hit the bar before Stuart Pearce put his 1990 demons away by scoring – then David Seaman saved from Miguel Nadal as England set up a semi-final date with Germany. But enough of that.
      Stuart Pearce made amends for his 1990 pain by scoring his penalty against SpainCredit: Getty
      David Seaman denied Miguel Nadal to secure the win at Euro 96Credit: PA:Press Association
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      World Cup 2002 – England 1-2 Brazil
      Six years later, at the World Cup in Japan and South Korea, Sven-Goran Eriksson took the Three Lions past Denmark in the last 16 and faced Brazil.
      Michael Owen pounced to give England the lead midway through the first half but then Ronaldinho took centre stage in a team full of superstars – including Ronaldo, Roberto Carlos and Cafu.
      The then-PSG man waltzed through midfield to tee up Rivaldo’s equaliser on the stroke of half-time then famously lobbed Seaman with that free-kick off the post to send the eventual champions through.
      Ronaldinho turned on the style as Brazil beat England in 2002Credit: PA:Press Association
      The maverick playmaker scored a crazy free-kick which lobbed Seaman in goalCredit: AP:Associated Press
      Sven-Goran Eriksson’s squad were dumped out by the eventual champions in Japan and South KoreaCredit: EPA
      Euro 2004 – England 2-2 Portugal (lost 6-5 on pens)
      Sven’s men were back in the quarters in 2004 – but after finishing second in the group were drawn against hosts Portugal.
      Owen scored early before Wayne Rooney limped off then Helder Postiga equalised seven minutes from time to take it to extra-time where Rui Costa and Frank Lampard’s goals cancelled each other out.
      Then came the dreaded penalties once again – captain David Beckham skied over and then Portugal goalkeeper Ricardo saved from Darius Vassell without his gloves… then stepped up with the winning kick.
      David Beckham sent his penalty flying high and wild over the crossbar in 2004Credit: Bongarts – Getty
      Portugal goalkeeper Ricardo ditched the gloves but still managed to deny Darius VassellCredit: AP:Associated Press

      World Cup 2006 – England 0-0 Portugal (lost 3-1 on pens)
      History repeated itself two years later at the World Cup in Germany as England faced Portugal in the last eight once again.
      And just like in 2004, the two teams could not be separated as Beckham and Rooney suffered heartache again – the skipper injured and young striker sent off for stamping on Ricardo Carvalho.
      In the shootout, only Owen Hargreaves found the net for the Three Lions as Lampard, Steven Gerrard and Jamie Carragher were denied by that man Ricardo again – and Cristiano Ronaldo sealed it.
      Ricardo was back to his penalty heroics to break English hearts again in 2006Credit: Reuters
      Wayne Rooney was sent off in the 0-0 stalemate before further shootout miseryCredit: PA
      Euro 2012 – England 0-0 Italy (lost 4-2 on pens)
      England had to wait another six years to reach the quarters after failing to qualify for Euro 2008 and then the limp performance in South Africa two years later.
      At Euro 2012, they topped Group D but immediately ran into Italy with Andrea Pirlo at the peak of his powers – although neither sound found a breakthrough inside the 120 minutes.
      Penalties returned and it was yet more devastation from the spot as Pirlo sat Joe Hart down with his cheeky panenka – before Ashley Young hit the bar and Ashley Cole’s effort was saved then Alessandro Diamanti scored the decider for the beaten finalists.
      Andrea Pirlo was cool as a cucumber which he dinked his penalty past Joe Hart at 2012Credit: AP:Associated Press
      Ashley Cole and Ashley Young failed from 12 yards in another penalty shootout defeatCredit: News Group Newspapers Ltd

      World Cup 2018 – England 2-0 Sweden
      Finally, finally, a relatively routine quarter-final win for England – after a nerve-shredding shootout win over Colombia in the previous round.
      On another baking hot day in the summer of 2018, millions crowded into pubs and beer gardens to celebrate Harry Maguire’s thumping header after half an hour.
      Then on 59 minutes, Dele Alli got on the end of Jesse Lingard’s cross to nod in a second and seal Gareth Southgate’s side a spot in the semis where Croatia edged them out.
      Now the crop of 2021 have their chance to write their names into the Three Lions history books…
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      Harry Maguire got things going against Sweden with his bullet headerCredit: Reuters
      The team were rightly in the mood to party after qualifying for the semi-finals in 2018Credit: Alamy Live News

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      Liverpool and Tottenham in Domenico Berardi transfer fight with Sassuolo winger impressing for Italy at Euro 2020

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      LIVERPOOL and Tottenham are keeping tabs on Sassuolo star Domenico Berardi, reports suggest.Berardi enjoyed an impressive campaign in Serie A, which saw the Neroverdi finishing eighth in the table.
      Sassuolo star Domenico Berardi has been linked with Liverpool and TottenhamCredit: Getty
      The talented winger has also shone bright at Euro 2020, helping Italy advance to the competition’s semi-finals.
      According to Goal, the 26-year-old’s stunning displays have led to intense interest from Liverpool and Tottenham during the summer transfer window.
      Sassuolo understand that it will be difficult to hold on to the Italy international ahead of this coming season.
      But the Serie A outfit hope to maintain Berardi, whom they describe as their “symbol”.

      Sassuolo chief executive Giovanni Carnevali told Radio 24:”Berardi is our symbol, we have a deep bond with him.
      “He is doing extraordinary things. He has shown his values and the decisions over the years where he gave up on big clubs were not bad choices.
      “We hope to keep him. It is not easy to do, even with him.”

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      Berardi is not the only Sassuolo star who is standing out in Euro 2020 and has attracted interest from Europe’s top bidders.
      Manuel Locatelli has been a revelation for Italy and Arsenal are reportedly keeping tabs on the talented midfielder.
      Gunners manager Mikel Arteta is determined to sign a top player to link up with Thomas Partey in the middle of the park.
      However, the north Londoners are facing the prospect of an intense bidding war with Juventus, who are reportedly leading the race for the 23-year-old.

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      England fans raise £25,000 for young Germany fan caught crying on TV after Wembley loss to Three Lions at Euro 2020

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      THREE LIONS supporters have donated tens of thousands of pounds for a tearful young Germany fan spotted sobbing after her nation’s Euros loss to England. Generous fans opened their wallets after Welshman Joel Hughes created a JustGiving page for the girl whose reaction to Joachim Low’s team’s exit was cruelly ridiculed. 
      A young Germany fan was taunted after being moved to tears by Low’s team’s loss to EnglandCredit: BBC
      Germany registered their first loss to England at Wembley in a major tournament since 1966Credit: Getty
      And they have since donated more than £26,000 – far exceeding the initial £500 target – ahead of England’s quarter-final battle with Ukraine.
      Some attendees at the last-16 clash between England and Germany were seen cheering as footage of the young supporter crying was broadcast across screens after the match. 
      Gary Lineker and Stan Collymore were among the football stars who criticised the taunts directed towards the girl pictured wearing a Germany shirt. 
      Collymore shared an emotive post on Twitter featuring pictures of sickening tweets posted by trolls who were mocking the distressed fan. 
      In the accompanying caption the former Nottingham Forest, Aston Villa and Liverpool ace wrote “no words needed”.

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      And Burnley fan Alistair Campbell, who served as press secretary to former prime minister Tony Blair, lambasted the behaviour of supporters who engaged in mocking the young girl.
      He tweeted: “Grace in defeat is a very special quality. Grace in victory ought to be a lot easier.”
      Sports fan Hughes, who came across Collymore’s message, decided to set up the JustGiving page for the Germany fan as an act of goodwill. 
      The Welshman felt compelled to show that “not everyone from the UK is horrible”. 

      In an interview with Nation Cymru he said: “I can’t stand seeing that kind of bullying online.”
      And he gave an update on his JustGiving page on Friday followed by two more today thanking fans for their “amazing efforts”. 
      He also pledged to give all the money raised to a suitable charity if the young Germany fan’s family decide not to contact him. 
      England’s fans will be cheering on their team against Ukraine in the Euros quarter-finalsCredit: AP

      Hughes wrote: “Thanks for the awesome support! I’ve not contacted the parents yet but I have had some strong leads and I’m in connection with some German journalists. 
      “I’m going to come up with a cut off date after which this campaign will end. 
      “Then, if I’m in contact with the family, they shall get all the funds. 
      “If not, all funds will go to a suitable charity. I would prefer the former but hey ho – having some good come out of this is the main point.”
      In a message on the page today Hughes added: “To the family of the little girl, I can *completely* understand if you do not want to get in touch, given the publicity. 
      “All I can say is this: if you can make contact with a trusted organisation that can mediate on your behalf, we can have a private dialogue as to your wishes. 
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      “Failing that, I intend for all monies raised to go to a relevant good cause.”
      Hughes’ kind-hearted efforts come ahead of the mouthwatering quarter-final clash between Gareth Southgate’s players and Ukraine. 
      Should England triumph they will set up a semi-final duel with either Denmark or the Czech Republic.
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      Man Utd hand Arsenal and Tottenham transfer boost after pulling out of Jules Kounde race to focus on Raphael Varane

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      ARSENAL and Tottenham’s hopes of signing Sevilla star Jules Kounde have been boosted after Manchester United turned their attention elsewhere, reports suggest.Kounde enjoyed a stunning campaign with the Andalusians as he made 49 appearances across all competitions and earned immense interest from the Premier League.
      Sevilla star Jules Kounde has attracted interest from the Premier LeagueCredit: Getty
      United, Arsenal and Tottenham are said to be keeping tabs on the star centre-back, whose impressive performances in LaLiga earned him an international call-up by France for Euro 2020.
      But Dean Jones recently told The Done Deal Show that the Red Devils are prioritising other defensive targets, mainly Real Madrid star Raphael Varane.
      The Manchester giants are initially looking to officially seal Jadon Sancho’s move from Borussia Dortmund.

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      Real Madrid star Raphael Varane is Manchester United’s top defensive targetCredit: Getty
      United boss Ole Gunnar Solskjaer is then determined to sign a top centre-back that will partner up with Harry Maguire.
      But the Manchester giants are focused on Varane and Villarreal ace Pau Torres, who could move to Old Trafford in a swap deal that would see Eric Bailly going back the other way.
      That works as a major boost for Arsenal and Tottenham, who are highly likely to move for the 22-year-old defender.
      The Gunners appear to be prioritising Brighton ace Ben White but Manchester City have also joined the bidding war for the England international.

      Spurs new boss Nuno Espirito Santo is said to be keen on making Kounde his first signing in North London.
      However, both London rivals will have to splash some serious cash to convince Sevilla to sell their best defender.
      City tried their luck last summer but a bid of around £50million was not enough to do business with the Spanish giants.
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