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      England boost as Declan Rice won’t face punishment for row with Slovakia boss.. but Jude Bellingham will be investigated

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      DECLAN RICE will NOT face a ban following his row with Slovakia’s manager… but Jude Bellingham is under investigation.England squeezed into the quarter-finals after a tense 2-1 extra-time win.Declan Rice will not face punishment for his row with Slovakia’s boss, but Jude Bellingham will be investigatedCredit: GettyBellingham appeared to make a crude gesture in his celebrations after scoringCredit: X formerly Twitter / @footbalIfights / 343 DigitalRice was involved in a clash with Slovakia’s manager at full-timeCredit: RexThey only earned a spot in extra-time after Bellingham scored a stunning overhead kick in the 95th minute.But during his celebrations, the Real Madrid star was captured by TV cameras putting his hand under his genitals in a move that signalled he has what it takes in a crisis.It was a gesture that was repeated by Spanish journalists discussing Bellingham in Cologne before their side’s win over Georgia, as they suggested he had imprinted his Real Madrid DNA into the England camp.However, after Bellingham – who turned 21 on Saturday – was accused of disrespecting his opponents, he revealed the gesture was in fact a joke aimed towards close friends who were at the game.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLHe wrote on X, formerly known as Twitter: “An inside joke gesture towards some close friends who were at the game. Nothing but respect for how that Slovakia team played tonight.”Bellingham also included a yawning, ‘X’ and handshake emoji alongside his post.Despite early suggestions Bellingham would not face disciplinary action from Euro chiefs, they have now made a stunning U-turn.It is understood that there have been no mentions of the gesture in any of the match reports made by Uefa officials.Most read in Euro 2024BEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERSAnd Nyon insiders hinted that there was no expectation of anything changing, meaning Bellingham should be clear to feature in Saturday’s last eight clash in Dusseldorf.Meanwhile, at the full-time whistle, Rice was involved in a heated bust-up with Slovakia boss Francesco Calzona that led to him having to be held back by Aaron Ramsdale.BREAKING: Watch moment Declan Rice held back by Aaron Ramsdale as heated scenes unfold after England survive Euro 2024 scareCalzona said the spat came from Rice refusing to move away when he wanted to speak to the referee, leading to him shoving the Arsenal midfielder away.He said: “Rice was supposed to go to the referees and leave. I had to speak to the refs and he wasn’t leaving, he carried on. But then he apologised and it was all fine.”The 25-year-old is also unlikely to face any repercussions for the clash.And it means that, barring injury, the key pair should be available to face Switzerland in the quarter-final next Saturday.The Swiss booked their spot after beating 2021 champions Italy 2-0.The best of England vs SlovakiaCHECK out all the best action from England’s rollercoaster Euro 2024 last-16 win over Slovakia.EURO 2024 LIVE: KEEP UP TO DATE WITH ALL THE LATEST NEWS FROM GERMANY More

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      Watch brilliant moment Spain stars Lamine Yamal and Nico Williams play rock, paper, scissors ‘to decide who gets bottle’

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      SPAIN stars Lamine Yamal and Nico Williams played rock, paper, scissors to decide who gets a water bottle first after their 4-1 win over Georgia.Spain thrashed Georgia in the second half on Sunday to set up a quarter-final date with hosts Germany on Friday. Lamine Yamal and Nico Williams played rock, paper, scissors after their victory over GeorgiaThe Spain stars danced as they led their country to a 4-1 winCredit: GettyYamal with the water bottle in questionCredit: GettyThe two stars of the show were once again Yamal and Williams, who picked up a goal and assist respectively.And the dynamic duo matched their brio on the pitch with fun off it.The pair were dancing together after Williams’ 75th minute goal and enjoyed a quick game of rock, paper, scissors at full-time.Yamal and Williams were both in need of a drink of water once the final whistle blew – but there was only one available.READ MORE EURO 2024 NEWSSo the pair decided to play the popular hand game to determine who would get to drink from the bottle first – and Williams won.Barcelona’s Yamal began moaning when the Athletic Bilbao winger was hogging it.Speaking to Spanish radio station Cadena Cope, Williams revealed the reason behind it.Williams, 21, said: “You can tell they are my friends, and we were arguing over the bottle of water, to see who drank first.Most read in FootballEURO 2024 LIVE: KEEP UP TO DATE WITH ALL THE LATEST NEWS FROM GERMANYBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERS“Lamine hasn’t had any luck in front of goal but he is a fantastic player. He doesn’t have to be in a hurry because he is very good.”“This week he’s going to have to put up with me because he hasn’t scored so I hope that in the next game he can shut me up. We challenge each other in every game.”Louis Tomlinson behind epic Euros screening at Glastonbury as One Direction star brings TWO TVs to festivalThe talented pair can be forgiven though – given their youth.Yamal, 16 made history at the start of the tournament after he became the youngest-ever player to feature at a European championship.The Barca prodigy will celebrate his 17th birthday the day before the final itself.If Yamal scores during the tournament in Germany, he will break the record for youngest goalscorer at the Euros, set by Johan Vonlanthen for Switzerland in 2004.One footie fan wrote on social media: “Crazy kids. So funny.”Another wrote: “This is big brother and younger brother energy.” More

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      Gary Lineker reveals Alan Shearer had to walk out of the room during England vs Slovakia as pundits slam ‘lost souls’

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      GARY LINEKER has revealed that Alan Shearer had to leave the room while watching “lost souls” England against Slovakia.Jude Bellingham’s brilliant overhead kick rescued the Three Lions at the death before Harry Kane’s header sealed a 2-1 win in the Euro 2024 last 16 clash on Sunday.Harry Kane’s header sealed England’s comeback against SlovakiaCredit: AFPJude Bellingham had rescued the Three Lions from a humiliating defeatCredit: GettyAlan Shearer walked out of the room as England looked set to be beaten, Gary Lineker saidCredit: PAGareth Southgate’s tactics have been heavily criticisedCredit: GettyJust days ago, BBC footie pundit Lineker called the team’s 1-1 draw against Denmark “s***” in his The Rest is Football podcast.Shearer had also torn into the side after the drab performance and insisted there can be “no excuses” for the ”no energy, no pace” that was displayed.That led to England captain Kane firing back at the pair before the dire 0-0 draw with Slovenia to finish off the group stage.However, despite advancing to set-up a quarter final clash with Switzerland on Saturday, things failed to improve much in terms of entertainment or attacking threat yesterday.READ MORE ON EURO 2024Bellingham’s equaliser in the fifth minute of stoppage time was the first shot on target with Kane’s effort being the only other effort.And England legend Lineker introduced the latest edition The Rest Is Football by revealing how Shearer’s frustration got the best of him as the Three Lions looked set to make a humiliating exit.Lineker, 63, said: “Not at one point did I think England wouldn’t win that game. Late, late drama, of course. And England, I think it’s fair to say, scraped through against Slovakia in the round of 16.“I don’t think any of us really expected what we saw, to be perfectly honest. God, it was so stressful watching it, wasn’t it?Most read in Euro 2024CASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERS“There was one point where Alan was so exasperated that he got up out of his chair and said, I need to walk, I need to walk. And he walked out into the back room there. And we suddenly heard from wherever he was: “Ahhhhhhhhh! Ah! Ah!” “I’m not exaggerating. He has a very loud voice, much louder than mine. It’s true, isn’t it?”Watch fuming England fans storm out of Slovakia game early and launch X-rated rant at Southgate BEFORE epic comebackShearer explained: “I was just, it was just desperation. I mean, it was, it was desperate. They were so bad, it was untrue.“I mean, I was thinking Iceland 2016, was it? Yeah. 2016 all over again, with much better players.“It was that bad. England were offering nothing, nothing at all. And I just couldn’t see where it was going to come from. And then, a piece of brilliance.”Lineker then stated that England’s players looked like “lost souls” playing Southgate’s “alien tactics”.Shearer firstly said: “It’s not a good watch. They’re miles off it. They’re miles off it. They’re nowhere near what we’d hoped and expected from England.”England ratings: Bellingham rescues woeful Three Lions as big names, and manager, have a shockerJUDE BELLINGHAM’S majestic overhead kick deep into stoppage time saved England from a humiliating Euros exit.Gareth Southgate’s side had been utterly woeful and looked to be heading home thanks to Ivan Schranz’s clever finish.But Bellingham came to the rescue in the 96th minute, brilliantly firing into the corner after Marc Guehi had flicked on Kyle Walker’s long throw.Remarkably, it was England’s first shot on target, summing how poor they had been.But another one came soon after, as 53 seconds into extra-time, Harry Kane headed home from close range to set up a quarter-final with Switzerland.It was as close a shave as it comes, and if they play like this against the Swiss, then they will be toast.Here’s how Tom Barclay rated England’s stars… and manager Southgate.Jordan Pickford: 5Appeared to hurt his left hand when taking a big whack in the warm-up, but still played. Fired a lot of long balls and was lucky not to be lobbed by David Strelec’s 45-yard strike.Kyle Walker: 4England’s second-most experienced player had a shocker. He looked uncharacteristically slow, his touch was heavy and his crossing was nowhere near good enough. But it was his long throw that led to Bellingham’s magic.John Stones: 4Said it was time for the senior pros to step up in the build-up to the game, but there was little sign of that until Bellingham did his thing, and he is only 21. Stones fired aimless long balls, gave it away and it was his mistake that almost led to Strelec’s trying his luck from range.Marc Guehi: 5Booked early after Kieran Trippier’s underhit pass meant he had to take out the excellent David Strelec, meaning he is out of the quarter-final. Ivan Schranz bamboozled him for Slovakia’s opener but his flick-on to Bellingham brought the leveller.Kieran Trippier: 4When Jude Bellingham’s good ball found Trippier on the edge of the box early doors, on his favoured right foot, you thought, ‘Here we go’. He smashed it into Row Z.Declan Rice: 5An old-school reducer on Juraj Kucka was a fair tackle, even if it left the 37-year-old hobbling. His curling effort with ten minutes to go cracked against the post.Kobbie Mainoo: 6FIRST start at a major tournament and our only decent performer in an horrendous first half from England. Blasted a volley over but was also booked for a late tackle.Bukayo Saka: 5We all know what a fantastic player Saka is for Arsenal, and for England in games gone by, but he rarely threatened here. Did go the distance though, and in a number of positions.Jude Bellingham: 7 and STAR MANCometh the hour, cometh the man. He had underwhelmed again until the 96th minute, but who cares when you step up like that.Phil Foden: 4Thought he had levelled early in the second half but his tap-in was ruled out by VAR after he was caught being, inexplicably, offside. Just off it all night, in danger of being dropped.Harry Kane: 6Still way off his best – he was nowhere to be seen in the first half and missed a free header after the break – but got it right when it counted in extra time.SUBSTITUTIONSCole Palmer (on for Kieran Trippier, 66): 7FANS were on their feet applauding when Southgate finally made a change and brought him on. So lively and with a lovely delivery, must be in with a chance of starting against the Swiss.Eberechi Eze (on for Kobbie Mainoo, 84): 6Did enough to put off Slovak full-back Peter Pekarik from turning home at close range in extra-time. Looked like he had been hit by a train when Denis Vavro walloped into him.Ivan Toney (on for Phil Foden, 90): 7GRABBED the assist for Kane’s winner by flicking on after a free-kick – which he had won with his strength – had been cleared.Conor Gallagher (on for Harry Kane, 105): 6Southgate rolled the dice in extra-time by trying to shut the game out, taking his captain off for the Chelsea midfielder.Ezri Konsa (on for Jude Bellingham, 105): 6Ditto to Gallagher as Konsa got his first minutes of the tournament in place of the hero Bellingham, which felt a risky strategy.MANAGERGareth Southgate: 3.A lucky, lucky man. Tactically, his team were all long ball, lacked any movement, and did not conjure up a shot on target until Bellingham’s wonder strike – and that came from Walker chucking it in the mixer. Subs took ages in the 90 and then felt risky as he sought to see the game out in extra-time.Lineker agreed, saying: “You can’t pretend that the team are playing well.”Shearer then said: “We’re all waiting for us to improve, to get better, and the hope and the spark we’ve been seeing about it just takes one little thing to get us going.”Lineker replied: “Just look at the quality of the players that England actually have at their disposal. But you’ve got to get something out of them. I look at them at the moment and I see a team that’s like lost souls.“I don’t think they really know what they’re supposed to be doing, what their jobs are, how the team is supposed to be playing.“Now, I’m sure they have been told, but it’s whether they’re brought into it.“They’re playing in a kind of format and the style that is alien to most of them because most of them play a high press, dynamic, really sharp, electric, short passing football. I’ve not seen any of that. So I actually feel for the players a little bit.READ MORE SUN STORIES“They look like they’re trying their nuts off. You can see that. They’re running, they’re chasing and harrying and doing all the things.“There’s absolutely, definitely no lack of effort in there or commitment about that. But they look a little bit lost.” More

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      England route to the final at Euro 2024: How Three Lions could reach July 14 final

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      ENGLAND beat Slovakia on Sunday night to set up a quarter-final clash with Switzerland.The Three Lions will now be dreaming of reaching the showpiece final on July 14, having lucked out by being placed on the ‘easier’ side of the draw.England face Switzerland in the quarter-finals – and have an ‘easier’ route to the final than other top nationsCredit: AlamyEngland will NOT play any of France, Belgium, Portugal, Spain or Germany before the final.The strongest team on their side of the draw – according to Fifa rankings at least – is the Netherlands, who are currently ranked No 7 in the world.Who do England play next at Euro 2024?England next play Switzerland in the quarter-final stage – the match kicks off at 5pm on Saturday, July 6 in Dusseldorf.Switzerland have been one of the teams of the tournament so far and getting past them on Saturday will be no easy feat. They impressed in their opening game against Hungary, a 3-1 win before a scrappy 1-1 draw with Scotland.They then outplayed Germany in the final group game, with the hosts needing a 92nd-minute Niclas Fullkrug goal to save a 1-1 draw.In the last 16, Switzerland put on one of the best performances of the last two weeks, dominating Italy in a 2-0 win.England, meanwhile, laboured through the group stage – scoring just two goals in three matches – before being on the brink of an exit to Slovakia.Most read in Euro 2024Jude Bellingham saved the Three Lions with an audacious overhead kick deep into stoppage time, before Harry Kane scored early in extra-time in an uninspiring 2-1 win.Gareth Southgate now has huge questions to answer given the performance of his starting XI for 95 minutes.Marc Guehi will definitely miss the game, having picked up an early yellow card, but Southgate has question marks throughout his side.Kieran Trippier, Phil Foden, Bukayo Saka and even Harry Kane appear at varying levels of risk of being dropped.Especially as the likes of Cole Palmer, Ivan Toney and Eberechi Eze impressed after they came on. England ratings: Bellingham rescues woeful Three Lions as big names, and manager, have a shockerJUDE BELLINGHAM’S majestic overhead kick deep into stoppage time saved England from a humiliating Euros exit.Gareth Southgate’s side had been utterly woeful and looked to be heading home thanks to Ivan Schranz’s clever finish.But Bellingham came to the rescue in the 96th minute, brilliantly firing into the corner after Marc Guehi had flicked on Kyle Walker’s long throw.Remarkably, it was England’s first shot on target, summing how poor they had been.But another one came soon after, as 53 seconds into extra-time, Harry Kane headed home from close range to set up a quarter-final with Switzerland.It was as close a shave as it comes, and if they play like this against the Swiss, then they will be toast.Here’s how Tom Barclay rated England’s stars… and manager Southgate.Jordan Pickford: 5Appeared to hurt his left hand when taking a big whack in the warm-up, but still played. Fired a lot of long balls and was lucky not to be lobbed by David Strelec’s 45-yard strike.Kyle Walker: 4England’s second-most experienced player had a shocker. He looked uncharacteristically slow, his touch was heavy and his crossing was nowhere near good enough. But it was his long throw that led to Bellingham’s magic.John Stones: 4Said it was time for the senior pros to step up in the build-up to the game, but there was little sign of that until Bellingham did his thing, and he is only 21. Stones fired aimless long balls, gave it away and it was his mistake that almost led to Strelec’s trying his luck from range.Marc Guehi: 5Booked early after Kieran Trippier’s underhit pass meant he had to take out the excellent David Strelec, meaning he is out of the quarter-final. Ivan Schranz bamboozled him for Slovakia’s opener but his flick-on to Bellingham brought the leveller.Kieran Trippier: 4When Jude Bellingham’s good ball found Trippier on the edge of the box early doors, on his favoured right foot, you thought, ‘Here we go’. He smashed it into Row Z.Declan Rice: 5An old-school reducer on Juraj Kucka was a fair tackle, even if it left the 37-year-old hobbling. His curling effort with ten minutes to go cracked against the post.Kobbie Mainoo: 6FIRST start at a major tournament and our only decent performer in an horrendous first half from England. Blasted a volley over but was also booked for a late tackle.Bukayo Saka: 5We all know what a fantastic player Saka is for Arsenal, and for England in games gone by, but he rarely threatened here. Did go the distance though, and in a number of positions.Jude Bellingham: 7 and STAR MANCometh the hour, cometh the man. He had underwhelmed again until the 96th minute, but who cares when you step up like that.Phil Foden: 4Thought he had levelled early in the second half but his tap-in was ruled out by VAR after he was caught being, inexplicably, offside. Just off it all night, in danger of being dropped.Harry Kane: 6Still way off his best – he was nowhere to be seen in the first half and missed a free header after the break – but got it right when it counted in extra time.SUBSTITUTIONSCole Palmer (on for Kieran Trippier, 66): 7FANS were on their feet applauding when Southgate finally made a change and brought him on. So lively and with a lovely delivery, must be in with a chance of starting against the Swiss.Eberechi Eze (on for Kobbie Mainoo, 84): 6Did enough to put off Slovak full-back Peter Pekarik from turning home at close range in extra-time. Looked like he had been hit by a train when Denis Vavro walloped into him.Ivan Toney (on for Phil Foden, 90): 7GRABBED the assist for Kane’s winner by flicking on after a free-kick – which he had won with his strength – had been cleared.Conor Gallagher (on for Harry Kane, 105): 6Southgate rolled the dice in extra-time by trying to shut the game out, taking his captain off for the Chelsea midfielder.Ezri Konsa (on for Jude Bellingham, 105): 6Ditto to Gallagher as Konsa got his first minutes of the tournament in place of the hero Bellingham, which felt a risky strategy.MANAGERGareth Southgate: 3.A lucky, lucky man. Tactically, his team were all long ball, lacked any movement, and did not conjure up a shot on target until Bellingham’s wonder strike – and that came from Walker chucking it in the mixer. Subs took ages in the 90 and then felt risky as he sought to see the game out in extra-time.Who could England play in the semi-final if they beat Switzerland?If – and it’s a big if – England get through the quarter-final against Switzerland, they have been handed a much easier route than rival pre-tournament favourites.On their side of the bracket the other last 16 games are still to take place with the matches Netherlands vs Romania and Austria vs Turkey.England play Switzerland next in a tough quarter-final on SaturdayThe winners of those two games will then face each other, with the winner of that game potentially facing England in a Euro 2024 semi final.While Fifa rankings aren’t the perfect illustrator of a particular team’s quality, they certainly provide a relatively broad picture.England are currently ranked No 5 in the world and their next opponents, Switzerland are 19.The Netherlands (7) are the only other side in the top 20 on their half of the draw, with Austria (25), Turkey (42) and Romania (47) among the lowest ranking sides left in the competition.Compare that to the other side of the draw, where FOUR of the remaining six sides are in the top 10, according to the world rankings.They are France (2), Belgium (3), Portugal (6) and Spain (8), while hosts Germany (16) are also lurking – with Slovenia (57), who England struggled against, the lowest ranked remaining team.Last 16 Romania vs Netherlands – July 2, 5pm (Munich)Austria vs Turkey – July 2, 8pm (Leipzig)Quarter-FinalRomania/Netherlands vs Austria/Turkey – July 6, 8pm (Berlin)Who is on the other side of the draw at Euro 2024?Last 16Portugal vs Slovenia – July 1, 8pm (Frankfurt)France vs Belgium – July 1, 5pm (Dusseldorf)Quarter-FinalSpain vs Germany – July 5, 5pm (Stuttgart)Portugal/Slovenia vs France/Belgium – July 5, 8pm (Hamburg)England cannot play any of Spain, France, Belgium, Germany or Portugal until the finalCredit: GettyWhat is England’s route to the final at Euro 2024?Quarter-FinalEngland vs Switzerland – July 6, 5pm (Dusseldorf)Semi-FinalEngland vs Romania / Netherlands / Austria / Turkey – July 10, 8pm (Dortmund)READ MORE SUN STORIESFinalEngland vs Romania / Netherlands / Austria / Turkey / Spain / Germany / Portugal / Slovenia / France / Belgium – July 14, 8pm (Berlin) More

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      Fans convinced Jude Bellingham’s dramatic equaliser was carbon copy of Pele’s goal in Escape to Victory

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      FOOTBALL fans have been left convinced that Jude Bellingham’s stunning last-gasp equaliser was something out of Hollywood.Bellingham netted a 95th minute equaliser for England to book them a spot in extra-time against Slovakia, where Harry Kane’s header then proved to be the difference maker to hand the Three Lions a 2-1 win.Jude Bellingham netted a stunning overhead kick against SlovakiaCredit: GettyFans were convinced it was a copy of an iconic sport moviePele scored an overhead in 1981 film Escape to VictoryThe hard-earned victory papered over the cracks of the performance.However, one fan noticed a striking similarity between Bellingham’s overhead kick and one produced in a movie more than 40 years ago.The fan shared a famous clip from the 1981 film, Escape to Victory, which showed Allied World War Two prisoners of war playing an exhibition match against a German team.The sports film starred a number of former professional footballers including Bobby Moore, Osvaldo Ardiles, Kazimierz Deyna, Paul Van Himst, Mike Summerbee, Hallvar Thoresen, Werner Roth and Pele.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLThe film also had some major names in the world of acting, with Michael Caine, Max von Sydow and Sylvester Stallone among the star-studded cast.In one scene, a cross is floated in towards Pele, who – accompanied by some slow motion camera work and dramatic music – then scores with a bicycle kick.Fans could not help but compare the goal to Bellingham’s own goal, with one saying: “Escape to Victory. The perfect comparison.”A second said: “Got mentioned in our house too.”Most read in Euro 2024BEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERSAnother said: “I thought this at the time.”Given the comparisons and the amazing season he has had, one might think Bellingham has some kind of creative director behind him.The Sun’s Charlie Wyett gives his thoughts as England scrape passed Slovakia by ‘skin of their teeth’However, when asked after the game about who writes his scripts, Bellingham replied: “I do.”And his two goals at the Euros, the first a winner against Serbia and the second to save England from a last-16 exit, would certainly make for an Oscar-worthy script.A young Pele pictured in 1961Credit: AFPJude Bellingham celebrate the win over SlovakiaCredit: AlamyEngland ratings: Bellingham rescues woeful Three Lions as big names, and manager, have a shockerJUDE BELLINGHAM’S majestic overhead kick deep into stoppage time saved England from a humiliating Euros exit.Gareth Southgate’s side had been utterly woeful and looked to be heading home thanks to Ivan Schranz’s clever finish.But Bellingham came to the rescue in the 96th minute, brilliantly firing into the corner after Marc Guehi had flicked on Kyle Walker’s long throw.Remarkably, it was England’s first shot on target, summing how poor they had been.But another one came soon after, as 53 seconds into extra-time, Harry Kane headed home from close range to set up a quarter-final with Switzerland.It was as close a shave as it comes, and if they play like this against the Swiss, then they will be toast.Here’s how Tom Barclay rated England’s stars… and manager Southgate.Jordan Pickford: 5Appeared to hurt his left hand when taking a big whack in the warm-up, but still played. Fired a lot of long balls and was lucky not to be lobbed by David Strelec’s 45-yard strike.Kyle Walker: 4England’s second-most experienced player had a shocker. He looked uncharacteristically slow, his touch was heavy and his crossing was nowhere near good enough. But it was his long throw that led to Bellingham’s magic.John Stones: 4Said it was time for the senior pros to step up in the build-up to the game, but there was little sign of that until Bellingham did his thing, and he is only 21. Stones fired aimless long balls, gave it away and it was his mistake that almost led to Strelec’s trying his luck from range.Marc Guehi: 5Booked early after Kieran Trippier’s underhit pass meant he had to take out the excellent David Strelec, meaning he is out of the quarter-final. Ivan Schranz bamboozled him for Slovakia’s opener but his flick-on to Bellingham brought the leveller.Kieran Trippier: 4When Jude Bellingham’s good ball found Trippier on the edge of the box early doors, on his favoured right foot, you thought, ‘Here we go’. He smashed it into Row Z.Declan Rice: 5An old-school reducer on Juraj Kucka was a fair tackle, even if it left the 37-year-old hobbling. His curling effort with ten minutes to go cracked against the post.Kobbie Mainoo: 6FIRST start at a major tournament and our only decent performer in an horrendous first half from England. Blasted a volley over but was also booked for a late tackle.Bukayo Saka: 5We all know what a fantastic player Saka is for Arsenal, and for England in games gone by, but he rarely threatened here. Did go the distance though, and in a number of positions.Jude Bellingham: 7 and STAR MANCometh the hour, cometh the man. He had underwhelmed again until the 96th minute, but who cares when you step up like that.Phil Foden: 4Thought he had levelled early in the second half but his tap-in was ruled out by VAR after he was caught being, inexplicably, offside. Just off it all night, in danger of being dropped.Harry Kane: 6Still way off his best – he was nowhere to be seen in the first half and missed a free header after the break – but got it right when it counted in extra time.SUBSTITUTIONSCole Palmer (on for Kieran Trippier, 66): 7FANS were on their feet applauding when Southgate finally made a change and brought him on. So lively and with a lovely delivery, must be in with a chance of starting against the Swiss.Eberechi Eze (on for Kobbie Mainoo, 84): 6Did enough to put off Slovak full-back Peter Pekarik from turning home at close range in extra-time. Looked like he had been hit by a train when Denis Vavro walloped into him.Ivan Toney (on for Phil Foden, 90): 7GRABBED the assist for Kane’s winner by flicking on after a free-kick – which he had won with his strength – had been cleared.Conor Gallagher (on for Harry Kane, 105): 6Southgate rolled the dice in extra-time by trying to shut the game out, taking his captain off for the Chelsea midfielder.Ezri Konsa (on for Jude Bellingham, 105): 6Ditto to Gallagher as Konsa got his first minutes of the tournament in place of the hero Bellingham, which felt a risky strategy.MANAGERGareth Southgate: 3.A lucky, lucky man. Tactically, his team were all long ball, lacked any movement, and did not conjure up a shot on target until Bellingham’s wonder strike – and that came from Walker chucking it in the mixer. Subs took ages in the 90 and then felt risky as he sought to see the game out in extra-time.Going forward England will face Switzerland in the quarter-finals next Saturday after they beat Italy 2-0.SunSport have looked at three ways the Three Lions could line up for that game, while columnist Jack Wilshere has called on manager Gareth Southgate to build the team around Kobbie Mainoo.The best of England vs SlovakiaCHECK out all the best action from England’s rollercoaster Euro 2024 last-16 win over Slovakia.EURO 2024 LIVE: KEEP UP TO DATE WITH ALL THE LATEST NEWS FROM GERMANY More

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      France vs Belgium: Get £30 in free bets to spend on Euro 2024 football with talkSPORT BET

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      IT’S showtime as France and Belgium clash in tonight’s heavyweight Euro 2024 last-16 encounter.And brand new talkSPORT BET customers can claim a whopping £30 in free bets when they register an account and stake a tenner on football at Euro 2024.Find The Sun’s betting publishing principles hereGet £30 in free bets to spend on Euro 2024 football with talkSPORT BETCredit: talkSPORT BETEURO 2024 FREE BETS AND OFFERSHow to claim..talkSPORT BETVisit the talkSPORT BET website HERE*Create your account via mobileOpt-In to this promotion via the OFFERS tabPlace your first bet of £10 or more on any sports market at odds of Evens or greaterYou must do this within 7 days of registrationOn settlement of your qualifying bet, you will receive £30 in free bets to spend on selected marketsFrance vs Belgium: Get £30 in free bets – Claim here*Brand new talkSPORT BET customers can claim a welcome bonus of £30 when they register an account and stake £10 on any sports market.Simply visit the talkSPORT BET website on your mobile device and create an account. Opt in to this promotion via the OFFERS tab and then make a deposit via debit card or Apple Pay.Stake £10 or more on any sports market – including Euro 2024 football – at odds of at least Evens. Remember, you must do this within 7 days of opening your account.Once your bet has settled — win or lose — you will receive £30 in free bets to spend on the following:£5 Football Bet Builder Free Bet£5 Euro 2024 Lucky Dip Free Bet£5 Any Sports In-Play Free BetAnd the following free bets, which will be credited 24 hours after the first bonus funds:£5 Football Bet Builder Free Bet£5 Euro 2024 Lucky Dip Free Bet£5 Any Sports In-Play Free BetFrance vs Belgium: Get £30 in free bets – Claim here**18+ New customers only. Opt in via mobile & bet £10+ on any sports at 2.00+ odds within 7 days. No Cash out. Get 6x £5 Free Bets on selected markets. Free bets expire in 7 days. Card payments & Apple Pay only. T&Cs apply, see below. GambleAware.org | Please gamble responsibly.Remember to gamble responsiblyA responsible gambler is someone who:Establishes time and monetary limits before playingOnly gambles with money they can afford to loseNever chase their lossesDoesn’t gamble if they’re upset, angry, or depressedGamcare – www.gamcare.org.ukGamble Aware – www.gambleaware.orgFind our detailed guide on responsible gambling practices here.For help with a gambling problem, call the National Gambling Helpline on 0808 8020 133 or go to www.gamstop.co.uk More

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      France vs Belgium: Get £60 in football free bets and bonuses for Euro 2024 clash with William Hill

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      FRANCE and Belgium are set to face off in a highly anticipated Euro 2024 last-16 knockout match tonight.And brand new William Hill customers who register an account and stake a tenner will be rewarded with a colossal £60 in free bets and bonuses to spend on football.Find The Sun’s betting publishing principles hereFrance vs Belgium: Get £60 in football free bets with William HillCredit: WILLIAM HILLHow to claim..William Hill £60 bonusVisit the William Hill website on your mobile device HERE*Register a new account and deposit a minimum of £10 using the Promo Code: T60Place a bet of at least £10 from your main balance on Euro 2024 football on the William Hill Sportsbook at odds of 1/2 or greaterAfter settlement – win or lose – William Hill will credit your account with £60 in free bets and bonusesFrance vs Belgium: Claim your £60 bonus – click here*William Hill £60 welcome bonusNew to William Hill? You can sign-up using the links provided on this page and then you can reap the rewards!Simply register a new account and deposit a minimum of £10 using the Promo Code: T60.EURO 2024 FREE BETS AND OFFERSAfter that, stake at least £10 from your main balance on football on the William Hill Sportsbook at odds of 1/2 or greater.After settlement — win or lose — William Hill will credit your account with £60 in free bets and bonuses to spend on football and in the casino!Remember to gamble responsiblyA responsible gambler is someone who:Establishes time and monetary limits before playingOnly gambles with money they can afford to loseNever chase their lossesDoesn’t gamble if they’re upset, angry, or depressedGamcare – www.gamcare.org.ukGamble Aware – www.gambleaware.orgFind our detailed guide on responsible gambling practices here.For help with a gambling problem, call the National Gambling Helpline on 0808 8020 133 or go to www.gamstop.co.uk*18+. Play Safe. New players only, using promo code T60. Valid from 13/04/2022. Online play. Get £60 Bonus split between Vegas & Sports in the following manner – (i) Deposit £10 to unlock £20 Vegas Free Bet on Selected Games (72hr expiry, wagering reqs apply); then (ii) bet £10+ (odds 1/2+) with cash (excl. £10 deposit) or Vegas winnings (after wager reqs met). Once settled, receive £40 Sports Free Bets excluding Virtual Markets (4x £10, 7 days expiry). Payment methods & country restrictions apply. Full T&Cs apply. More

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      France vs Belgium preview: Free betting tips, odds and predictions for Euro 2024 clash

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      FRANCE and Belgium clash in a battle of the heavyweights at the Merkur Spiel-Arena in Dusseldorf tonight, with the winner progressing to the quarter-finals.SunSport betting experts have previewed the contest, and carefully selected our best bets, tips and exclusive sign-up bonuses from our partners for the Euro 2024 showdown.Find The Sun’s betting publishing principles hereFree bets for France vs Belgium from our partnersWilliam Hill: Get your £60 in free bets when you stake a tenner on France vs Belgium – CLAIM HERE*Betfred: Free bets – Get £50 in free football bets when you bet on France vs Belgium – CLAIM HERE*BetMGM: Get £60 in free bets to spend on football, including France vs Belgium – CLAIM HERE*talkSPORT BET: Get £30 in free bets to spend on Euro 2024 when you stake a tenner on France vs Belgium – CLAIM HERE*Tote: Bet £10 on France vs Belgium to get £50 in bonuses – CLAIM HERELadbrokes: Bet £5 on France vs Belgium to get £20 in free bets – CLAIM HERE*Already have these accounts? 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Belgium, on the other hand, lost a chaotic match to Slovakia, beat Romania, and drew 0-0 against Ukraine.Neither team has shown their full potential in this competition so far and will be eager to make a statement, especially with a likely quarter-final match against Portugal looming.EURO 2024 FREE BETS AND OFFERSHistorically, Belgium have a better overall record against France, but recent encounters have favoured Les Bleus. France defeated Belgium 1-0 in the 2018 FIFA World Cup semi-final and won 3-2 in a UEFA Nations League semi-final in 2021.Despite their struggles, Belgium rank joint-third for most efforts on target in the competition and have lost only one of their last 18 international matches.Both teams are also strong defensively, with France conceding just three goals in eight qualification matches and Belgium close behind with four.Combined, they have achieved eight shutouts in their last ten games. We could be set for another nervy last-16 encounter in Dusseldorf, folks.France vs Belgium: Free betting tips, odds and predictions for Euro 2024 clashCredit: THE SUNFrance vs Belgium oddsOdds are correct at the time of publication and are subject to change.France vs Belgium betting tipsAllez Les Bleus!It’s tough to bet against France, and their Evens odds to win inside 90 minutes with William Hill are tempting.Didier Deschamps’ team has reached the final in three of the last four World Cup and European Championships, winning all four previous major tournament matches against Belgium.France have only conceded once, from a re-taken penalty due to Mike Maignan stepping off his line. They also boast the highest xG among last-16 teams and have more touches in the opposition penalty area than any other side in the tournament.France to win in 90 minutes at Evens with William Hill – CLAIM HEREKylian themFrance manager Didier Deschamps is poised to implement a new 4-4-2 diamond formation for tonight’s match.Despite creating numerous chances, France have yet to score from open play in the competition. Deschamps hopes this tactical change will better utilise players like Marcus Thuram and Antoine Griezmann.But the main beneficiary is expected to be Kylian Mbappe, who has had six shots on target at Euro 2024, trailing only Kai Havertz and Romelu Lukaku.With both teams known for their strong defences, the match could have limited opportunities. However, Mbappe, who has scored 48 goals in 81 appearances for France, is likely to capitalise on any chances. 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