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      Watch Aston Martin decorate F1 base with England flags as team taunt Sebastian Vettel after win over Germany

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      F1 ICON Sebastian Vettel has been mocked by Aston Martin after the British-based team planted England flags around his helmet.The 33-year-old German is known to be a huge football fan and a supporter of Bundesliga side Eintracht Frankfurt.
      Sebastian Vettel, 33, finds his F1 helmet covered in England flags
      The German driver joins in the fun by waving one of the flags
      Knowing Vettel was approaching the paddock, his team-mates planted England flags around his helmet.
      The practical joke was alluding to Germany’s 2-0 loss to Gareth Southgate’s side in their Euro 2020 knock-out clash.
      Vettel appreciated the harmless banter and even began waving an England flag while laughing with his colleagues.
      The racing driver is known to be a passionate football fan, playing alongside Juventus star Cristiano Ronaldo in a charity match two years ago.
      Vettel is one of Germany’s greatest sporting icons having won four consecutive F1 world titles at former team Red Bull between 2010 and 2013.
      He joined British team Aston Martin, who are based at the legendary Silverstone circuit in Northamptonshire, at the beginning of the 2021 season after a six-year spell at Ferrari.

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      Vettel is a huge football fan and has played in several charity gamesCredit: Getty Images – Getty

      England fans will be hoping Vettel receives more banter from his Aston Martin colleagues in the coming days as they aim to become European champions for the first time.
      Their next game is against Ukraine on Saturday, July 3, with the winner facing either Denmark or Czech Republic in the semi-final.
      Vettel, meanwhile, is aiming to win his first race since 2019 as he competes in the Austrian GP on Sunday, July 4.
      The German racer is currently tenth in the Drivers’ Championship, 126 points behind leader Max Verstappen.
      Vettel will be confident of challenging in the Aston Martin after securing P2 at the Azerbaijan Grand Prix last month.
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      Uri Geller claims he was behind England’s Euro 2020 win over Germany after magically BENDING Thomas Muller’s shot

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      SPOON BENDER Uri Geller has taken credit for England’s victory over Germany after claiming he made Thomas Muller miss his big chance.The Israeli-British illusionist previously took credit back at Euro 96 when Gary McAllister missed a penalty for Scotland seconds before Paul Gascoigne’s famous strike in the 2-0 win.
      Illusionist Uri Geller is taking some of the credit for England’s win over GermanyCredit: Getty
      He claims he was behind Thomas Muller’s horror miss late onCredit: Alamy
      Geller said he made McAllister miss his penalty against England when he screamed out loud: ‘One, two, three, MOVE!’ 25 years ago.
      Replays of the spot-kick appeared to show the ball moving a fraction just before the Scottish star struck it.
      On Tuesday, the Three Lions recorded another epic victory that will live long in the memory when Raheem Sterling and Harry Kane secured a 2-0 win over Germany in the last 16 of Euro 2020.
      But just moments before the England captain grabbed the second, the raucous Wembley crowd held their breath as Muller found himself clean through one-on-one with Jordan Pickford.
      Sterling’s loose ball was pounced on by Kai Havertz who quickly sent the veteran away but both England and German supporters were left stunned when the striker dragged his shot wide.
      Wembley erupted as the celebrations began before the delirium of Kane’s header shortly afterwards.
      But it seems there was more than just good luck involved, according to Geller.
      That is despite him being thousands of miles away watching the game on a phone ahead of performing his show on stage in Israel.
      He told the Jewish Telegraph: “There is no doubt in my mind that I was responsible for Muller’s miss.”
      Gary McAllister saw his penalty against England saved at Euro 96Credit: Getty Images – Getty
      Geller, pictured here in a helicopter over Wembley during the England vs Scotland game, took credit for the missCredit: News Group Newspapers Ltd

      Geller went on to explain: “I was just about to go on the stage. I was behind the curtain. Shipi [his brother-in-law and right hand man] had the Euros app on his phone and I was watching the match.
      “The saxophone player also had the match on and he will vouch for the fact that as Muller shaped up to shoot, I shouted, ‘One, two, three, bend’.
      “He was also shouting ‘bend’ as Muller tried to make contact with the ball. Instead of the word ‘move’ that I used in 1996, I shouted ‘bend’.
      “When I saw that England had won, I ran on to the stage and everyone was applauding.
      “If you play back the miss in slow motion you will be amazed what you see.
      “The power of the mind is immense.”
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      Kevin De Bruyne and Eden Hazard doubts for Belgium vs Italy with Martinez to make last-minute call for Euro 2020 clash

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      ROBERTO MARTINEZ is sweating on the fitness of Eden Hazard and Eden Hazard with both at risk of missing Belgium’s crunch clash with Italy. And the Belgians’ national team boss is set to wait until the last moment to see if the duo will be physically fit enough to feature in the quarter-final duel this evening. 
      Roberto Martinez is waiting to see if Kevin De Bruyne can play against Italy following an ankle injuryCredit: Reuters
      Eden Hazard hopes to recover from a hamstring strain he sustained in Belgium’s win against Portugal inCredit: Rex
      De Bruyne, 30, has been struggling with ankle problems following Belgium’s last-16 Euros knockout of Portugal on Sunday. 
      The Man City midfield maestro sustained the injury following a heavy lunge from behind from Joao Palhinha close to half-time in the game. 
      On Monday it was revealed De Bruyne has external bruising on the affected area. 
      Meanwhile, captain Eden Hazard, 30, was found to have pulled his right hamstring after limping off close to full-time during his team’s 1-0 defeat of Cristiano Ronaldo’s side. 
      At a press conference on Thursday Belgium manager, Martinez said: “We all know we are fighting against time.
      “We’ll see tomorrow if they can be involved or not. Unfortunately, at the moment we cannot make a decision.”
      Hazard and De Bruyne have been trusted members of Belgium’s Red Devils national side since making their respective senior team debuts in 2008 and 2010. 
      A facial injury, sustained during Man City’s Champions League loss to Chelsea, forced De Bruyne to miss Belgium’s 3-0 trouncing of Russia in their opening Euros group game. 
      However the Man City ace returned to help his side win their  remaining group game duels and their first knockout encounter. 

      Roberto Martinez is set to make a late call on the fitness of De Bruyne and HazardCredit: Getty

      The midfielder got on scoresheet in Belgium’s 2-1 defeat of Denmark 
      And the PFA Player of the Year provided an assist for Romelu Lukaku during the team’s 2-0 dispatching of Finland. 
      His team-mate Hazard has played in all of Belgium’s fixtures in the Euros so far. 
      And the playmaker, who struggled with injuries at Real Madrid last season making just 14 top-flight appearances, has enjoyed a resurgence at the tournament.
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      How England could line up against Ukraine with Grealish unleashed but four stars rested to avoid Euro 2020 ban

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      GARETH SOUTHGATE is set to unleash Jack Grealish for England’s Euro 2020 quarter-final showdown with Ukraine.After starting the final group stage game – a 2-0 win over Czech Republic – the Aston Villa captain returned to the bench for the last 16 victory against Germany.
      How England are set to line up for the Euro 2020 quarter-final vs Ukraine
      Jack Grealish is set to return for England against Ukraine on Saturday nightCredit: Getty
      Once again, Grealish looked bright with Three Lions fans itching to see him back in the starting XI.
      And they may just get their wish with Southgate get to send out a new-look midfield with suspensions now a very real possibility for England.
      Four home heroes currently have a yellow card to their name, with one more meaning a one-match ban and missing the semi-final – if England make it.
      Phil Foden was booked in the group stage win over Croatia, while Harry Maguire, Kalvin Phillips and Declan Rice were all shown yellow against Germany.
      The good news for England is the slate is wiped clean after the quarter-finals meaning Southgate will have a fully-available squad for the semis and final, barring any red cards.
      Southgate will now look to balance a strong XI with not wanting to lose any players for the semi-finals.
      England played a 3-4-3 for the 2-0 win over Germany in a bid to keep Joshua Kimmich and Robin Gosens from wreaking havoc.
      But Southgate is set to return to a four-man defence for the Ukraine game, with Kyle Walker, John Stones and Luke Shaw keeping their places.

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      How England could look if their four booked stars are rested

      Maguire is likely to start but will have to be careful, with the boss considering bringing Tyrone Mings – who started against Croatia and Scotland – back into the fold.
      In midfield, Phillips and Rice could well be rested after a gruelling tournament so far – and due to having a yellow card to their names.
      Jordan Henderson and Mason Mount are both strong options to start against Ukraine, with Grealish returning in the No10 role he took on against the Czechs.
      Raheem Sterling – now among the favourites for Euro 2020 Player of the Tournament – will surely keep his spot on the left-wing, with Foden tipped to return on the right wing.
      Should Southgate be fearful of the Manchester City star picking up a card, Bukayo Saka could be given another chance on the flank.

      Harry Kane – fresh from his first goal of the tournament against Germany – will continue to lead the line.
      England take on Ukraine at 8pm on Saturday July 3 in Rome.
      Should they emerge victorious, the Three Lions will face the winner of Czech Republic vs Denmark back at Wembley on Wednesday July 7, with kick-off 8pm.
      The final will take place at Wembley on Sunday July 11 at 8pm.
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      England fan scores £360 on Euros bet thanks to tip off from his unborn son

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      AN England fan won £360 in a Euros bet on the Germany game after an ultrasound scan showed his unborn son sticking two fingers up.Johnny Howell, 30, put down £30 to win 2-0 at 12-1 and watched in delight as it came in.
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      Johnny Howell won £360 on a Euros bet thanks to his unborn sonCredit: East Anglia News Service
      An ultrasound showed his baby sticking two fingers upCredit: East Anglia News Service
      The gas engineer said: “It is just incredible that my boy came up with the right result.
      “It’s a shame that he didn’t put up four fingers and a thumb to predict five goals.”
      He went for the scan with fiance Alice Morling, 25, in Gorleston, Norfolk, on Tuesday, before Harry Kane and Raheem Sterling’s goals that evening.
      Johnny, of Great Yarmouth, said: “The sonographer said the fingers were a peace sign.
      His fiance Alice Morling said she couldn’t believe the prediction had come trueCredit: East Anglia News Service

      “But it dawned on me that he may have been predicting a 2-0 England victory.”
      Alice said: “The second goal came and I thought, ‘Are you joking?’ ”
      They will spend the win on baby equipment.
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      Team news, updates and latest odds for Belgium vs Italy as Lukaku and Immobile clash in huge quarter-final tie

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      ROBERTO MARTINEZ hopes to steer Belgium to their first win against Italy in a top football tournament in 49 years. And tonight’s quarter-final duel will see Romelu Lukaku bid to replicate the lethal form that saw him become Serie A’s second highest scorer last term. 
      Romelu Lukaku and Belgium hope to seal their first knockout win against Italy at the EurosCredit: Zuma Press
      Roberto Mancini’s Azzurri side beat Austria 2-1 in the contest’s last 16Credit: Getty
      Both sides will enter this match off the back of hardfought wins with Martinez’s aces dispatching Portugal and Roberto Mancini’s side beating Austria in extra time. 

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      And Belgium will be looking to reach the Euros semi-finals for the first time since 1972 with the possibility of duel with giant killers Switzerland or three-time contest winners Spain. 
      The highly-anticipated clash between the two European Championship favourites will kick-off at 8pm in Bayern Munich’s Allianz Arena in Germany. 
      And the game can be watched live on BBC1 with a preview airing at 7:30pm. 

      What’s the form? 
      Italy and Belgium have played each other 23 times on the international stage.
      And their most recent fixture was a Euros group game encounter in June 2016 under former national team gaffers Marc Wilmots and Antonio Conte.
      That clash in France, overseen by former Prem ref Mark Clattenburg, resulted in a 2-1 win for the Azzurri. 

      But both sides failed to progress beyond the quarter-finals that year with Belgium losing to Wales and Germany dispatching Italy. 
      However Mancini’s side and their opponents have been in fine form so far in this year’s Euros, winning all four of the matches they have played so far. 
      And Martinez’s side have conceded just ONCE in the competition with the team registering an impressive 1-0 last 16 win against Portugal courtesy of a swerved Thorgan Hazard rocket shot. 
      Who’s in and who’s out
      Kevin DeBruyne, 30, and skipper Eden Hazard, 30, are expected to remain with their team-mates despite sustaining injuries during Belgium’s defeat of  Portugal. 
      However Martinez reckons neither players are likely to be “100 per cent” fit.”
      DeBruyne suffered an ankle injury last time out following Portugal’s Joao Palhinha tackling the Man City star from behind.
      Roberto Martinez hopes Eden Hazard will be fit in time to play Italy following his problems with a leg muscle injuryCredit: Rex
      And Hazard was forced to withdraw from the clash with the A Selecao after straining a leg muscle. 
      The duo are expected to have scans ahead of the Italy game and it is thought they could play a part in the clash. 
      However team-mate Simon Mignolet has been forced to withdraw from the tournament with a knee injury. 
      The Brugge stopper, 33, is expected to be replaced by uncapped Belgium keeper Thomas Kaminsk, 28, who plays for Championship side Blackburn Rovers. 

      Meanwhile Nicolo Barella, 24, could be dropped to the bench for Italy after he received a yellow card for dissent against Austria. 
      The Inter Milan midfielder may be at risk of missing a potential semi-final if he were to receive another caution. 
      And Sky Sports Italia claim Domenico Berardi, 26, could make for Federico Chiesa, 23, with the Juventus winger netting one of his side’s two winning goals against Austria. 
      Francesco Acerbi and Giovanni Di Lorenzo could be set to retain their places in Mancini’s back four if  Giorgio Chiellini, 36, and Alessandro Florenzi, 30, are unable to recover from muscle injuries. 
      A calf-muscle injury forced Florenzi to withdraw from Italy’s group stage clash with Turkey. 
      However the Azzurri are optimistic about Chiellini’s chances of being fit for tonight’s game after he missed Italy’s 2-1 win against Austria.
      Italy hope to have Giorgio Chiellini fit and available to play Belgium after he missed his team’s last 16 clash with AustriaCredit: Getty
      Watch out for…
      Romelu Lukaku. The Inter Milan frontman took Serie A by storm last term.
      The Belgium striker netted an impressive 24 goals in 36 league games finishing as the division’s second highest scorer.
      And the former Chelsea and Man United forward has evolved into one of the world’s best strikers netting three goals in four games so far at the Euros. 
      Lukaku has reportedly emerged as a top transfer target for the Blues, however the player affirmed his wish to remain with Inter.
      And the Inter ace will no doubt be keen to impress when he goes up against several Serie A rivals including Juventus defensive rock Chiellini. 
      Lukaku finished last season as Serie A’s second highest goalscorerCredit: The Mega Agency

      If the game’s rubbish
      Jessica Melena, 30, will among the supporters cheering on a Italy team which includes her husband Ciro Immobile
      The Lazio striker, 31, and his wife, who have three children, started dating in 2012
      And Melena, who studied criminology and forensics, once harboured ambitions to become a crime scene investigator. 
      Ciro Immobile’s wife Jessica MelenaCredit: Instagram / @jessicamelena
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      Team news, updates and latest odds for Switzerland vs Spain as the Red Crosses target Euros quarter-final upset

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      SWITZERLAND are aiming to topple another of Europe’s football giants days after their stunning defeat of World Cup winners France.This evening Vladimir Petkovic’s so-called underdogs face the challenge of battling Luis Enrique’s Spain for a semi-final spot against Belgium or Italy. 
      Granit Xhaka celebrates Switzerland’s shock win over FranceCredit: pixel8000
      Former Chelsea star Alvaro Morata has scored twice for Spain at Euro 2020Credit: AP
      Alvaro Morata will hope Spain can beat Switzerland and set up a semis duel with Belgium or ItalyCredit: Rex
      However Switzerland will be without with influential captain Granit Xkaka, 28, who is serving a suspension.
      The last eight clash  between Luis Enrique’s goal-hungry La Roja and the plucky Red Crosses will be the first time the two teams have ever gone head-to-head at a Euros tournament.

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      Spain, who are three-time European Championship winners will no doubt be the favourites to progress to the contest’s semis. 
      However, skipper Sergio Busquets, 32, and his team-mates will be wary of the threat posed by Switzerland.
      Petkovic’s side netted twice to force a dramatic extra time and penalties decider with the team emerging victorious against Les Bleus.
      The clash between the rivals will kick-off tonight at 5pm at the Krestovsky home ground of Zenit St Petersburg
      Viewers can watch the game on ITV1 with a preview and pre-match analysis airing from 4:15pm. 

      Luis Enrique’s players netted five against Croatia in the Euro’s last 16Credit: Rex
      What’s the form? 
      This is the fourth time Switzerland and Spain have gone head-to-head at a major football tournament
      The rivals having faced each other in three World Cups in 1966, 1994 and 2010. 
      And while Switzerland were the 1-0 victors in a World Cup group stage match in South Africa 11 years ago, Spain have lost just ONE of the previous 22 clashes between the sides. 
      The two most recent games between the teams were Uefa Nations League duels in October and November 2020. 
      And a Mikel Oyarzabal goal helped Enrique’s aces seal a 1-0 win in the first encounter and with the Swiss picking up a draw in the second. 

      Both teams had a mixed start to this year’s Euros with Petkovic’s players finishing third in their group and Spain qualifying in second place. 
      However Enrique’s side have seen an upturn in their form in attack with the team scoring twice in extra time to beat Croatia 5-3 in a last-16 eight-goal thriller. 
      Real Sociedad’s Oyarzabal, 24, was among the players who found the net against Luka Modric and his team-mates.
      And the game saw a resilient Alvaro Morata, 28, bag his second goal of the tournament after coming in for a barracking from some supporters. 
      Meanwhile Switzerland found the net three times in their previous two Euros games.
      They defeated the 2018 World Cup champs 5-4 on penalties after an extra time 3-3 draw.

      Who’s in and who’s out
      Switzerland will be without their talismanic skipper Granit Xhaka
      The Prem ace silenced critics with a commanding performance in midfield as his side battled back from a 3-1 deficit to beat France.
      The wantaway Arsenal star, who has been heavily linked with a move to Roma, held his own against Paul Pogba.  

      And he delivered an exquisite pass to tee up Mario Gavranovic whose goal took their clash with Les Bleus to extra-time. 
      However a second yellow card in successive games means the midfielder will miss his side’s clash with Spain due to suspension. 
      Meanwhile Spain could be without substitute goalkeeper David de Gea, 30, with the Man United stopper picking up a thigh injury in training before his side’s defeat of Croatia. 
      David de Gea could be set to miss Spain’s clash with Switzerland due to a thigh strainCredit: Reuters
      Watch out for…
      Haris Seferovic. The Benfica ace, 29, netted three goals for Switzerland in their victories against Turkey and France
      The striker is starting to replicate the clinical club form that saw him net 22 goals in 31 games in Portugal’s top division helping his team finish third. 
      And the former Eintracht Frankfurt player fell one goal short of winning the Primeira Liga golden boot last term
      That prize went to Sporting Lisbon’s Pedro Goncalves.  
      Haris Seferovic has been in fine form for Switzerland at the Euros netting three goals in their last two gamesCredit: Reuters

      If the game’s rubbish
      Mirjana Zuber, 28, will be among those cheering on her midfielder husband Steven Zuber, 29, and his Red Crosses team-mates
      The 2014 Miss Switzerland finalist enjoys an exciting career as a host of her own podcast show and is training in the USA to become a television stuntwoman. 
      Podcast presenter Mirjana ZuberCredit: Golder’s News & Sport Ltd. (Golders)
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      Belgium vs Italy FREE: Live stream, TV channel, kick-off time and team news for Euro 2020 quarter-final

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      THE last two one hundred per cent records at Euro 2020 are set to be put on the line as Belgium face Italy.The Belgians powered through Group B as they beat Denmark, Russia and Finland, before clinging onto a 1-0 win against Portugal in the last 16.
      Romelu Lukaku could have extra responsibility following injuries to Kevin de Bruyne and Eden HazardCredit: AFP
      Federico Chiesa rescued Italy in the last 16 against AustriaCredit: AFP
      Italy meanwhile triumphed over Turkey, Switzerland and Wales before knocking out Austria in extra time.
      What time does Belgium vs Italy kick off?

      Belgium take on Italy on Friday, July 2.
      The match kicks off at 8pm – 9pm in Belgium, Italy and Germany.
      It will be played at the Allianz Arena in Munich.
      The sides last met at Euro 2016 when goals from Emmanuele Giaccherini and Graziano Pelle saw Antonio Conte’s Italy run out 2-0 winners.

      What TV channel is Belgium vs Italy on and can I live stream it?

      Belgium vs Italy is live on BBC One.
      Coverage commences at 7.30pm – half an hour before kick-off.
      To stream the game live, head to the BBC iPlayer.
      RTBF and VRT are showing Euro 2020 in Belgium while RAI and Sky Italia are the Italian broadcasters.

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      Team news
      Belgium are beset by injury worries with Kevin de Bruyne and Eden Hazard BOTH touch and go for this game.
      Manager Roberto Martinez said: “The initial information that we have from medical staff is positive for both, they will remain with the squad and they have no structural damage,
      “But we are running up against time and it is very difficult to see them fully fit. So, we have to take it day by day to try and get them fit.
      “We were all a bit concerned before we got the news from the scans and it was a relief to all that we can now work on trying to get them fit again.”
      But in a his pre-match press conference, Roberto Martinez said it was more likely De Bruyne would play than Hazard.
      He commented: “It will be difficult for Eden to play tomorrow because of a soft issue injury and maybe a little different for Kevin who’s had a ligament problem.”
      Timothy Castagne has withdrawn from the squad after a double fracture in his eye socket.
      Italy’s only doubt for this match is full-back Alessandro Florenzi, who has a calf injury.
      Giorgio Chiellini is set to return to the starting line-up after missing the Austria game with a thigh injury.
      Latest odds
      To win in 90 minutes
      Belgium 23/10
      Draw 2/1
      Italy 29/20
      To qualify
      Belgium 23/20
      Italy 4/6
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