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      Harry Kane called players’ summit after dismal display against Denmark to rally troops ahead of crunch Euro qualifier

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      ENGLAND skipper Harry Kane called a players’ summit after the dismal display against Denmark to try to rally his troops.The Bayern Munich ace put England ahead against the Danes only to see it cancelled out as England limped to a disappointing 1-1 draw.Harry Kane and Gareth Southgate in training yesterdayCredit: Paul EdwardsKyle Walker seems to row with Kieran TrippierCredit: Paul EdwardsPhil Foden steps in as peacemaker to calm down TrippierCredit: Paul EdwardsTrippier sees the funny side and peace is restored in trainingCredit: Paul EdwardsAnd he later decided that his teammates needed a rousing call to arms to lift them for their next match on Tuesday.Kane summoned the rest of the 26-man squad to a private meeting with no coaches present.He wanted them to thrash out any differences and bring the squad closer — as well as reminding them that they had the class to win the Euros.And it appeared from the players’ training session yesterday that more team bonding might well be in order.Read More on SportAt one stage, fellow full-backs Kieran Trippier, 33, and Kyle Walker, 34, had an exchange of words. They stood a few feet away from each other, both with their arms spread — clearly disagreeing about something.They had been laughing and joking moments earlier until Newcastle’s Trippier appeared to take exception to something Manchester City defender Walker said.Walker’s club teammate Phil Foden, 24, appeared to step in as peacemaker, putting his hands on Trippier’s shoulders in an apparent bid to calm him down. Most read in Euro 2024The players were all smiles again soon after.The exchange followed Kane’s attempts to rouse the squad, thought to have taken place on Thursday morning at the team’s camp in Blankenhain.Awkward moment when BBC commentator pulls up pal for shoehorning England scenario into match commentaryA source said: “Harry is a natural leader and wanted to gee the lads up after Denmark.“That game left the whole country feeling a bit flat, never mind just the players. Harry wanted to remind them how good they are. He urged them to pull together, to bond more, to express themselves.“They are world-class players. They don’t really need reminding of that but everyone needs a pick- me-up now and then. It was a really rousing speech from Harry.”All but Luke Shaw took part in training at the team’s camp yesterday — the first full session since the Denmark clash. Manchester United defender Shaw is still battling to regain fitness.The pitch was watered throughout the session. There had been complaints about the state of the surface on Thursday after match organisers insisted on watering it before kick-off — against the advice of Frankfurt’s specialist grass technicians.Kane said after the game: “It was tough out there with the heat and the pitch.”Three Lions fans will hope his speech to the players worked and Gareth Southgate’s men can improve for the last Group C game against Slovenia in Cologne.Meanwhile, Jarrod Bowen, 27, hailed his family, including partner Dani Dyer, for supporting him at the Euros — but said she does not give him tactical advice.READ MORE SUN STORIESHe said her actor dad, Danny Dyer, had sent good luck ­messages, also telling him to “always play with a smile on your face”.Jarrod’s dad Sam, brother Harry and two mates are travelling to games in Sam’s campervan — and “just kind of park up somewhere”.Cab flag ban
      TAXI drivers have hit out at a ban on flying England flags during the Euros.
      The capital’s 125,000 cabbies and private hire drivers have been told they risk losing their licences if they show their support.
      Transport for London bosses say the St George’s Cross could distract other drivers.
      Cabbie Fred Perkins, 60, said: “Our society’s really gone woke when we can’t fly a little flag for England for the Euros.”
      David Lawrie, director of the National Private Hire Association, said: “Common sense should allow mini England flags. The ban should be overturned.” More

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      Now is the time to gee, gee up the Three Lions… I’d take the England lads racing but any fun day would do the trick

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      ENGLAND haven’t been at the races in their two games at Euro 2024 so far.But if I had my way, that’s exactly where Gareth Southgate and his players would be this weekend.Harry Redknapp is one of SunSport’s expert Euro 2024 punditsCredit: Darren FletcherSouthgate needs to persevere with his captain Kane, says RedknappCredit: GettyThe whole squad looks badly in need of a lift and there’s a long five days to fill between the match against Denmark and Tuesday’s game with Slovenia.So now it’s time for Gareth to start earning his money and raise spirits with some team-building.It may be a golf day, a meal out or a little day trip somewhere to break things up a bit.When I was West Ham manager I took my players to Cheltenham races for a day out to take their minds off a relegation scrap they were in.READ MORE IN footballWe got a coach for them, sorted a box at the course, probably lost a bit of money in most cases!But everyone had a great time.Then on the way back to London we stopped at an Italian restaurant for a bit of grub.It was a top day and did exactly what we hoped — because after that we went on a good run and stayed up.Most read in Euro 2024CASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERSIt probably wasn’t possible to get the whole squad back home for a day at Ascot on Friday or Saturday — but something like that would have been ideal.Gareth has to do something to get them all pulling together again and free their minds.Poch in England frame The players will know the fans aren’t happy — in these days of social media you can’t avoid some of the things that are being said.And a lot of it has been bad. You can’t dwell on what happened against Denmark.You have to lighten things up rather than just spending it all out on the training pitch going through drills.We need the pressure off — we need to go out there and relax.Confidence is key so you’ve got to remind them how good they really are.I look at the squad and think there isn’t a team at the tournament who has a group of players like us, but now we’ve got to go out and show what we can do.When I think about the final group game against Slovenia on Tuesday, there are not many changes I’d make.There is one though — and that’s in the centre of midfield because it’s clear that the experiment with Trent Alexander-Arnold hasn’t worked out.For me it was a strange decision to pick him there — I said that before the first game had even kicked off.Don’t get me wrong, the lad is a fantastic right-back But how many games has he started in midfield?People might say he drifts in there from right-back but that’s different. Midfielders have to have a special awareness about you.They have to know what’s going on all around them and it’s a completely different game to playing right-back.I’d have to leave Trent out completely because for what we need, he’s not a better option than Kyle Walker at full-back either.So for me, Phil Foden has to come in from the left and play in behind Harry Kane — the position where he has been so good for Manchester City.Then alongside Declan Rice, I’d play Jude Bellingham.People say he should be in that No 10 role but he’s an all-round player — he can do absolutely everything.ENGLAND vs DENMARK RATINGSENGLAND stumbled to a drab 1-1 draw with Denmark.
      Here’s how SunSport’s Tom Barclay rated the Three Lions team.
      Jordan Pickford: 6
      Looked a little jittery early doors, though there was nothing he could do about Morten Hjulmand’s corker and he made a decent parry after the break.
      Kyle Walker: 7 
      Made England’s opener by racing round a sleeping Victor Kristiansen – he’ll be having nightmares of that forevermore – and teeing up Kane via a deflected cross.
      John Stones: 6
      OK but you have got to wonder how fit he feels having barely played for Man City in the second half of the season, plus his injury and illness issues over the last month.
      Marc Guehi: 8 and my star man
      Really encouraging again from the Crystal Palace centre-back, looking sharp with his interceptions and assured in distribution.
      Kieran Trippier: 6
      Like Stones, he was fine, but England really need Luke Shaw back ASAP because having no natural left-footer at left-back is a problem.
      Trent Alexander-Arnold: 5
      This experiment of playing Trent in midfield is far from convincing, especially when his passing was off it like it was here, barring one good ball to Saka. Subbed on 54 minutes.
      Declan Rice: 5
      Had to cover so much ground as England dropped worryingly deep in the first half and also lost it a few times in front of his back four.
      Bukayo Saka: 7
      Not quite as electric as his first half against Serbia, but another solid showing from our right winger who has been our most consistent attacker across the two games.
      Jude Bellingham: 6
      Nowhere near the majestic display he put in against Serbia and one of many who looked tired.
      Phil Foden: 7
      Was far more involved than against Serbia – although that was not hard – and had a few dangerous efforts from range, including one that smacked the post after the break.
      Harry Kane: 6
      Netted his 64th goal for his country with an opener he could not really miss, but then gave the ball away from Denmark’s leveller. Surprisingly subbed.
      SUBS:
      Conor Gallagher (on for Trent, 54): 7
      Vital clearance on the stretch when Christian Eriksen was lurking and was not afraid to put his foot in.
      Ollie Watkins (on for Kane, 70): 6
      Played in by Bellingham’s lovely ball after coming on but could not finish from an acute angle.
      Jarrod Bowen (on for Foden, 69): 6
      Copped a nasty tackle which saw Joakim Maehle booked.
      Eberechi Eze (on for Saka, 69): 6
      On for his tournament bow though he was rarely involved.

      That opens up the position on the left and I’d like to see Anthony Gordon there — mainly because of his pace, as that will worry defenders.Having said that, Cole Palmer must be wondering what he has to do to get a game after the season he’s had at Chelsea so he could play there, too.We are not in a good place at the moment, that’s for sure.It isn’t just these two games because Iceland in the friendly before the tournament was a shocker, too.But I like to think things could start to look very different in the knockout stages.When those come around, the best teams often come good and start turning in real performances because the pressure is different.Everyone expects us to beat Serbia, Denmark and Slovenia — and beat them well.But you come up against the big guns in the latter stages and it can be them feeling the heat.One good performance, a couple of goals and it could all turn. There would be a very different mood around the whole nation.We need to do something quickly though because at the moment it’s all so disappointing.I’VE taken Sandra out to Dubai for a bit of sunshine so I didn’t see the BBC coverage of England against Denmark.Out here it’s beIN Sports so it’s Richard Keys and Andy Gray leading the coverage.But I heard Gary Lineker and Alan Shearer had plenty to say after the game — and good on them.I’ve done a bit of TV punditry and you have to give your honest opinions and not pull any punches.Top players get so much praise so they have to be big enough to take it on the chin when the criticism comes their way.If they’ve been poor, you have to call it out — even if they are players you have worked with or know well.Big Mus-takeJAMAL MUSIALA is the one that got away for England. There’s been wonderful talent on show at the Euros so far — but not many have been better than him.The Germany and Bayern Munich attacker played for the Three Lions right through to Under-21 level and went to school in London, so we must be kicking ourselves for letting him slip through our fingers.Let’s hope we don’t end up getting the hosts in the last 16 — which is very possible if we don’t win our group.No doubt Musiala would be keen to show us exactly what we missed.And what a talent Lamine Yamal looks for Spain, by the way. It’s hard to believe he doesn’t turn 17 until next month.Jamal Musiala is the one that got away for EnglandCredit: ReutersMusiala is lighting up the Euros for GermanyCredit: ReutersAnybody’s gameI’VE WATCHED most of the matches — and I think Euro 2024 is wide open.And despite what we’ve seen so far from England, I still believe it’s there for us to win if we can come to life.Germany have looked good and France have been OK but I have to say they haven’t blown me away.Then there’s been the disappointments — you have to include England but others too, including Croatia.READ MORE SUN STORIESAs for my favourite game so far, I did enjoy Germany’s performance on the opening night — but as I wanted Scotland to win, I can’t say that one.So I’m going for Turkey against Georgia — a match I wasn’t expecting to enjoy as much as I did but it was probably the game of the tournament so far.EURO 2024 LIVE: KEEP UP TO DATE WITH ALL THE LATEST NEWS FROM GERMANY More

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      Portugal star Goncalo Ramos left limping after being slide tackled by panicking steward after chaotic Euro 2024 clash

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      UNUSED Portugal sub Goncalo Ramos was left limping – after a slide tackle when, where and from whom he least expected!The Paris Saint-Germain striker must already have been frustrated – after remaining on the bench in a 3-0 win over Turkey.Portugal players couldn’t believe it as Goncalo Ramos was downedCredit: Not known, clear with picture deskThe Portugal sub was sent flying when he least expectedCredit: Not known, clear with picture deskTeam-mates were shocked to see Ramos felledCredit: Not known, clear with picture deskIt made Portugal one of the first teams to win their group at Euro 2024 after a second victory in two games.But as Ramos walked on the pitch to congratulate his team-mates he was cleaned out… by a steward.And the face of Portugal hero Cristiano Ronaldo said it all.Al-Nassr star Ron as ambling off as his rival for a place up front strolled into view right on front of him.READ MORE TOP STORIESSuddenly a member of the security staff dashed across the pitch and upended Ramos.The steward appeared to be rushing on to help a colleague catch a pitch intruder.But instead he became one of the first people in Germany this summer to get to grips with Ramos, albeit accidentally.The ex-Benfica star hobbled away – while Ronaldo surveyed the scene looking bewildered as he tried to comprehend what he had just seen.Most read in Euro 2024EURO 2024 FREE BETS AND OFFERSEURO 2024 LIVE: KEEP UP TO DATE WITH ALL THE LATEST NEWS FROM GERMANYPortugal’s second scorer Bruno Fernandes appeared equally shocked by Ramos’ misfortune – just as viewers were.One fan posted: ” You know, I shouldn’t laugh because he might have got injured. But that was funny. Did the referee book him by any chance?”Cristiano Ronaldo celebrates with Portugal match-winner Conceicao… 21 years after making his debut alongside his dadAnother joked: “Got the ball ref.”And a third wrote: “Looked like it hurt that one.”At least it appears Ramos was not seriously hurt – except perhaps for a little damage to his pride.Portugal Euro 2024 guideCRISTIANO RONALDO remains the face of Portuguese football as the national team looks to win a second European Championship.
      But the days when Portugal’s hopes would hang on Ronaldo, 39, alone are over as they have a squad packed with talent across the pitch.
      MANAGER: Roberto Martinez
      Former Everton, Wigan and Belgium boss is trying to put a more attacking stamp on a team that became increasingly dull under Euro 2016-winning predecessor Fernando Santos.
      STAR MAN: Cristiano Ronaldo
      Al-Nassr star remains an ever-present but PSG’s Goncalo Ramos and Liverpool’s Diogo Jota are both world class backups.
      How Portugal attack
      Ruben Dias, Goncalo Inacio and Joao Palhinha are all capable of building attacks from the back, given Portugal a unique dimension to their attack.
      Attacking midfielders Bruno Fernandes and Joao Felix can cause any defence problems as they look to feed Ronaldo and/or Ramos.
      How Portugal defend
      In contrast to the approach under Santos, Portugal will play with a medium-to-high block and look to win possession up the field.
      Players will press aggressively to provide support for Ronaldo, who clearly tends to do less work defensively.
      Read the full Portugal Euro 2024 guide here, including predicted line-ups, odds and Wags More

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      Fans hail ‘worldy’ Laura Woods as ITV Euro 2024 host makes stunning entrance in bold outfit

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      LAURA WOODS won the hearts of fans for her bold entrance into ITV’s Euro 2024 coverage. The host was on TV duty ahead of Belgium’s second group stage match against Romania. Laura Woods won the hearts of fans for her bold entrance into ITV’s Euro 2024 coverageWoods had her knees on show in a classy charcoal dressWoods had her knees on show in a classy charcoal dress to leave fans in awe. One said: “Crikey, good evening Laura Woods.”One reacted: “She’s a worldy.”Woods, who has been a fans’ favourite throughout the Euros, recently opened up on the struggles of dealing with online critics. READ MORE ON Euro 2024She said on the Staying Relevant podcast: “Because I’m an Arsenal fan, everything I say about Arsenal is clipped up and put on social media.“I don’t really feel that qualified, I’m not a pundit. All of a sudden your words have all this weight, there’s such a big responsibility.” She added: “The amount of stick I got from Arsenal fans – one of them said ‘you’re not a real supporter’. It’s so frustrating.“There’s some really weird people on social media. Someone said ‘get back in the kitchen’ – the most boring one.” Most read in Euro 2024Meet Eva Murati, Albania’s answer to Laura Woods

      MEET Albania’s answer to Laura Woods.
      Glamorous Eva Murati, 28, has been fronting Champions League coverage in the country since 2017.
      Boasting nearly one million Instagram followers, gorgeous Eva is a triple threat – actress, host and model.
      Eva is fluent in Italian studied law at the University of Tirana.
      But her passion for showbiz led her into presenting at just 18.
      Eva is mad Juventus fan and was thrilled to meet legendary defender Fabio Cannavaro.
      As if she didn’t have enough strings to her bow, Eva is also a great singer and has hinted she might even release a song one day.
      Until then, she’ll continue lighting up screens with her Champions League coverage, in between modelling for lingerie brand Yamamay.
      Click here to see more of the glamorous Eva Murati…

      Woods has lit up ITV’s coverage and was recently hailed as a “queen” by Eni Aluko for doing her nails just five minutes before going on air. But the former talkSPORT presenter has had to leave former Love Island star boyfriend Adam Collard behind to cover the Euros. How Euro 2024 host Laura Woods finally tamed Love Island’s biggest bad boy Adam Collard who made Joey Essex look like a puppy More

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      ITV praised for ‘slick transition’ as Euro 2024 host is ‘substituted’ for Laura Woods

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      VIEWERS have praised ITV for their “slick transition” during Saturday’s Euro 2024 coverage.Host Mark Pougatch was “substituted” for Laura Woods following Portugal’s 4-0 win over Turkey.Viewers hailed ITV’s ‘slick transition’ as Laura Woods entered the studioCredit: ITVHost Mark Pougatch was ‘substituted’ for Woods as she took over presenting dutiesCredit: ITVWoods stepped in for Pougatch as attention turned to Belgium vs Romania in the day’s final match.Ahead of the changeover, Woods could be seen walking into the studio live on air.As well as the presenter change, a fresh look to the pundits also followed as Tottenham manager Ange Postecoglou joined the panel.Fans loved the presenter substitution and were quick to react on social media.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLOne viewer wrote: “Can we have another slick transition from Laura Woods?”Another also added: “Slick transition from Woods. Incredible.”Woods was involved in a similar transition with Pougatch earlier in the tournament.Back on Monday, the pair swapped over following Belgium’s shock loss to Slovakia.Most read in Euro 2024CASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERSBBC and ITV’s Euro 2024 line up in fullHere’s how each channel will line-up:
      BBC presenters:
      Gary Lineker, Alex Scott, Gabby Logan and Mark Chapman
      ITV presenters:
      Mark Pougatch and Laura Woods 
      BBC pundits:
      Alan Shearer, Micah Richards, Rio Ferdinand, Ellen White, Frank Lampard, Ashley Williams, Wayne Rooney, Joe Hart, Cesc Fabregas, Thomas Frank, David Moyes, Rachel Corsie and James McFadden
      ITV pundits:
      Ian Wright, Roy Keane, Gary Neville, Karen Carney, Graeme Souness, Eni Aluko, Ange Postecoglou, Danny Rohl and Christina Unkel
      BBC commentators:
      Guy Mowbray, Robyn Cowen, Vicki Sparks, Steve Wilson, Steve Bower and Jonathan Pearce
      ITV commentators:
      Sam Matterface, Clive Tyldesley, Seb Hutchinson, Pien Meulensteen and Joe Speight
      BBC co-commentators:
      Danny Murphy, Martin Keown, Jermaine Jenas and James McFadden
      ITV co-commentators:
      Lee Dixon, Ally McCoist and Andros Townsend

      Mark Pougatch was once again replaced by Laura WoodsPougatch had fronted coverage of the 5pm kick-off before Woods entered to take over for Austria vs France.Both presenters are part of ITV’s star-studded team of hosts and pundits for this summer’s tournament.Laura Woods branded a ‘queen’ as Eni Aluko spots what ITV presenter did five minutes before going live at Euros Fans also loved Woods’ ‘worldy’ outfit for Belgium vs RomaniaCredit: ITVThe presenter has been hosting coverage from the tournament in GermanyCredit: ITVIt was not just the changeover which caught the eye on Saturday, though, with fans also praising Woods’ outfit choice.Viewers hailed her “worldy” appearance in a black dress after she entered the studio.EURO 2024 LIVE: KEEP UP TO DATE WITH ALL THE LATEST NEWS FROM GERMANY More

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      Meet England team’s yoga teacher Rebekah Jade who’s an award-winning doctor, a DJ and a wellness entrepreneur

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      ENGLAND struggled to stretch the game with Harry Kane up front against Denmark.But they certainly fared much better in their yoga class the following day.Dr Rebekah Jade Lawrence gave England a yoga lesson at Euro 2024Credit: GettyThe yoga teacher has an incredible CV despite still being in her 20sCredit: Instagram / rebekahzeenajadeShe is also a junior doctor in the NHSCredit: Instagram / rebekahzeenajadeRebekah gets on the decks as a DJ tooCredit: Instagram / rebekahzeenajadeThe Three Lions Euro 2024 squad marked the International Day of Yoga as they were put through their paces, positions and postures by Dr Rebekah Jade Lawrence at their plush Weimarer Land spa and golf resort in Germany. Rebekah got the England players breathing, stretching and meditating their way through a recovery session by teaching them yoga.She took to Instagram following the lesson and wrote: “Wow, thank you England football team for inviting me to teach yoga as part of your recovery process in Euro 2024.“Yoga is such an incredible tool and practice that can benefit athlete recovery and performance in so many ways. READ MORE ON EURO 2024“I’m so glad to see it getting some spotlight and to be part of that journey. I can’t wait to dive deeper and share more about this topic over the coming months.“Thank you Nike London and the whole England team for your hospitality and incredible hard work that goes on behind the scenes.“We’re just getting started > >”So who is Dr Lawrence and how did she end up doing yoga with the England team?Most read in Euro 2024EURO 2024 FREE BETS AND OFFERSAWARD-WINNING DOCTORBy trade, Rebekah Jade is a qualified doctor – despite the difficulties associated with being diagnosed as dyslexic.She studied physiology at King’s College London, graduating with a first-class honour, before completing a medicine degree in 2021. SunSport’s Euro 2024 headlines Dr Lawrence has particular training in emergency medicine, vascular & upper gastrointestinal surgery, geriatrics and acute general medicine.And she even won national awards for her research into neurosurgery and anaesthetics.After seven years of studying, the London-based medic now works part-time as a junior doctor in an NHS hospital alongside her yoga coaching. STEP INTO YOGAHowever, she is already forging a second career in yoga. A qualified teacher, she runs various coaching sessions – from one-off one-to-one sessions for £90 per hour to group classes in London. Her passion for yoga came about after struggling with her mental health and finding the practice as a way of slowing down and boosting her personal well-being. Rebekah told Yoga Matters: “Through my teens and early twenties, I went through many cycles of burnout and poor mental health. “I’ve always worked hard and put a lot of pressure on myself (like many people do), and I got to a point after four years of medical school where I needed a break. “I ended up on an island off the coast of Panama volunteering in a beach hostel and living with yoga teachers for two months. “I started practising yoga every day. Slowly but surely, yoga became an integral part of my routine and well-being, and I decided to take the leap to do my teacher training.Dr Lawrence graduated as a medic from King’s College LondonCredit: Instagram / rebekahzeenajadeRebekah got into yoga while in Panama after struggling with her mental healthCredit: Instagram / rebekahzeenajadeShe is qualified teacher and hosts classes each weekCredit: Instagram / rebekahzeenajadeShe flew out to Germany to be with the England teamCredit: Instagram / rebekahzeenajade“I like to be creative. I love bringing new people into yoga and creating a space where they can feel calm.”Her rise in the industry has also led to Rebekah becoming a director at Yoga In Healthcare Alliance – combining her two roles. COMMUNITY ENTREPRENEUR But as Dr Lawrence made a name for herself in yoga, she realised she was often the only person of colour in the room.And that prompted her to launch her own cultural platform, Pana, which aims to promote health and happiness within the black community through yoga.The founder said: “In recent years there has been a push for more diversity and inclusivity in wellness which is great, but the majority of spaces are not created by someone from the community they’re trying to serve. “Pana was a way to tackle that problem. “Yoga has helped me so much over the years and I really wanted to create a safe space for the black community and allies to experience the practice and hopefully some of the same benefits. “Pana brings together wellbeing practices with a celebration of black culture, to help the people feel welcome and connected, while supporting cultural education through experience. Dr Lawrence helps people focus on their breathing and mobilityCredit: Instagram / rebekahzeenajadeThe London-based star splits her time between her various rolesCredit: Instagram / rebekahzeenajadeThe England players followed Rebekah’s leadCredit: GettyThe Three Lions gifted her a signed shirt after the sessionCredit: Instagram / rebekahzeenajade“Over time we’ve become a really wonderful community with events such as supper clubs, retreats and BPOC yoga club.”Some of those retreats include trips to Gambia and Kenya, with Pana’s first visit to Ghana coming up later in 2024. HAVING AN INFLUENCEStill in her late 20s, Rebekah Jade’s stock has continued to rise over recent years.That has led to her debut appearance on Elle’s women’s fashion and lifestyle podcast.And then in June 2023, she was signed up by Nike London as one of the sportswear giant’s yoga trainers. She is part of the Nike Well Collective area – which focuses on movement, mindfulness, nutrition, rest and connection.And those attributes no doubt appealed to Gareth Southgate as he brought Dr Lawrence in to work with his team – whose kits are supplied by Nike. NEVER MISSES A BEATBut as well as her passion for yoga and mindfulness, Rebekah Jade is also passionate about music.In fact, she is even a DJ – regularly doing gigs, radio sets, festivals and events for brands including Nike, Converse and Uniqlo, showcasing sounds from around the world including old-school reggae and British funky disco. And the talented star has brilliantly combined her love of music and ability on the decks with yoga by producing ambient, electronic mixes to accompany her classes.Dr Lawrence explained: “I grew up listening to reggae so it felt very natural to incorporate this in my practice – it’s something that makes me feel calm. “I created an event called Dub Garden Yoga & Picnic where we do yoga to reggae and have healthy Caribbean food after class. “I teach it in the park which makes it more accessible and affordable, as well as allowing us to enjoy nature. READ MORE SUN STORIES“We have attendees of all ages, backgrounds, ethnicity and ability – for many people it’s their first-ever yoga class. “Many feel comfortable coming as they resonate with the food and music, and the yoga is an additional aspect they can try. It’s relaxed and fun, which I think is so important for helping people come back again.”Dr Lawrence combines her music with her yoga lessonsCredit: Instagram / rebekahzeenajadeRebekah signed with Nike in June 2023Credit: Instagram / rebekahzeenajadeHer Pana community platform has taken offCredit: Instagram / rebekahzeenajadeThe influencer appeared on Elle UK’s podcastCredit: Instagram / rebekahzeenajadeShe is a director at Yoga In Healthcare AllianceCredit: Instagram / rebekahzeenajade More

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      Turkey 0 Portugal 3: Roberto Martinez’s side flex their muscles as they emphatically book spot in Euro 2024 last 16

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      THERE may be no “I” in team but there’s two in Cristiano Ronaldo.Yet something strange happened in the 55th minute.Portugal have booked their spot in the last 16Credit: GettyTurkey looked out of their depth against the Portuguese starsCredit: ReutersFaced with the choice of trying to open his account at his sixth Euros or killing off Turkey, Ronaldo unselfishly squared the ball for Bruno Fernandes.And in what had threatened to be a really competitive game, Portugal were three goals ahead and cruising into the last 16.In truth, it was by far the best moment of another low-key performance from Ronaldo.Apart, perhaps, from when he happily posed for a selfie with a young pitch invader – the first of many.READ MORE ON EURO 2024It was Ronaldo’s fellow elder statesman, Pepe, who impressed more as Roberto Martinez’s team stood firm against a vibrant Turkish side who were undone by a calamitous first-half own goal.Not long after Bernardo Silva had given Portugal the lead, Samet Akaydin made a terrible error.The Turkey centre back failed to realise that Altay Bayindir, Manchester United’s back-up goalkeeper, had come out of his goal.As the ball trickled over the line it took Turkey’s hopes with it.Most read in Euro 2024A comical own goal made the score 2-0Credit: ReutersEURO 2024 FREE BETS AND OFFERSThanks to Pepe and a more solid-looking Portugal side, they never really recovered and Fernandes’ goal put them out of their misery.Just like Turkey’s opener in Cologne, this must have felt like a home game for the men in white, with more than 30,000 of those in the ground supporting them.’Says it all’ – Fans fume at Cristiano Ronaldo’s unsportsmanlike gesture at end of Portugal Euro 2024 clash But Portugal coped superbly with the initially intimidating atmosphere.Their mental stability was surely helped by the return to a back four after Roberto Martinez’s quirky 3-4-3 against the Czech Republic, and this was a far more impressive performance from one of the tournament favourites.The inclusion of Bayindir, for the injured Mert Gunok, was one of four changes by Turkey boss Vincenzo Montella.Yet Turkey started like the same dynamic team seen in the 3-1 win over Georgia.Twice in the opening minutes lively left winger Kerem Akturkoglu was close to getting a decisive touch on crosses from the right.But moments after Pepe put in a crucial tackle on Orkun Kokcu, Portugal took the lead.Kokcu’s touch on Nuno Mendes’ cross wrongfooted Ronaldo but not Bernardo, who swept the ball goalwards hard enough that Bayindir could not stop it.Then came Akaydin’s calamitous moment. Ronaldo and Joao Cancelo were still blaming each other for a failed through ball by Cancelo as the Panathinaikos defender went to retrieve.But Akaydin did not look up to check Bayindir’s position and hit a blind backpass which rolled over the line before the ‘keeper or Zeki Celik could stop it.Turkey almost hit back immediately, but Portugal ‘keeper Diogo Costa kept out Akturkoglu’s near-post effort.The game was now end-to-end and thrill-a-minute.Bruno Fernandes and Ronaldo fired off target. With 41 years’ worth of anticipation, Pepe intercepted Akturkoglu’s cutback.Bruno Fernandes added a third for PortugalCredit: GettyEither side of Costa saving from Kokcu, Rafael Leao received a yellow card for diving for the second game in a row and then saw Akaydin harshly booked for a challenge on him.Martinez removed yellow-carded Leao and Palhinha at half time, sending on Pedro Neto and Ruben Neves from his stellar bench.Martinez’s men controlled the start of the second half and then took the game away from Turkey.Ronaldo was just onside from Neves’ through ball, but he wasn’t. Faced with the choice of shooting or giving Fernandes a tap-in, he chose the latter.Soon afterwards, and not for the first time in the game, the 39 year old mistimed a header that he would have buried in his prime.No matter. The game was won. Turkey’s young superstar in the making, Arda Guler, was fit enough only for a late, ineffective cameo. Pepe went off to a standing ovation from the Portugal fans. CR7 stayed on for the full 90, again, giving four more selfie-seekers the chance to try their luck.READ MORE SUN STORIESBut the supporting cast for the Ronaldo show is emerging from his shadow.And if it means winning another Euros, he is happy to play along.Ronaldo posed for a selfie with fans running on the pitchCredit: ReutersOther supporters tried their luckCredit: AP More

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      Shocked fans say ‘he’s changed, man’ after what Cristiano Ronaldo did for Bruno Fernandes goal in 3-0 Euro win vs Turkey

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      FANS reckon Cristiano Ronaldo is a “changed man” after showing a new side to his character in Portugal’s 3-0 romp over Turkey.Viewers even believe the legend, 39, destroyed one of the few criticisms of his game with his surprise role in the clinching goal.Cristiano Ronaldo handed Portugal team-mate Bruno Fernandes a simple chance even though he himself was well placed to scoreCredit: EPAScorer Fernandes celebrates with provider RonaldoCredit: GettyRonaldo turns away after seeing Fernandes finish off his passCredit: EPAPortugal were cruising in their second Euro 2024 group clash, courtesy of Bernardo Silva’s fine finish and an own goal from Samet Akaydin.Then Ronaldo was put clear in the box on 55 minutes with a clear scoring chance.But instead of shooting the ex-Manchester United frontman slipped the ball across – for new Old Trafford hero Bruno Fernandes to slide a simple goal.Ronaldo fans pounced on his his switch from record goal-taker to generous goal-maker to blast past jibes at the five-time Ballon d’Or winner.READ MORE TOP STORIESSome football supporters have suggested the former Real Madrid and Juventus ace is too single-minded when it comes to scoring.But his contribution to Fernandes’ goal led his backers to make observations such as: “If selfless was a man he’s Ronaldo.”Other fans piled in to sarcastically label him a “selfish player” – another nod to a previous reputation they insist is unfounded.One viewer even went a step further by claiming the Al-Nassr star “wouldn’t have passed it 2 years ago either, he got smarter in Saudi Arabia”.MOST READ IN FOOTBALLEURO 2024 LIVE: KEEP UP TO DATE WITH ALL THE LATEST NEWS FROM GERMANYEURO 2024 FREE BETS AND OFFERSAnd as for his all-room contribution, another fan wrote: “Ronaldo was really involved in all 3 goals. Give us that MOTM.”One said of the fortunate moment Portugal made it 2-0: “He is the first player to force an own goal with his aura.”Cristiano Ronaldo celebrates with Portugal match-winner Conceicao… 21 years after making his debut alongside his dadMore praise for Ronaldo’s all-round performance flooded in.That included: “Amazing stuff man” and “The greatest of all time”Portugal Euro 2024 guideCRISTIANO RONALDO remains the face of Portuguese football as the national team looks to win a second European Championship.

      But the days when Portugal’s hopes would hang on Ronaldo, 39, alone are over as they have a squad packed with talent across the pitch.
      MANAGER: Roberto Martinez
      Former Everton, Wigan and Belgium boss is trying to put a more attacking stamp on a team that became increasingly dull under Euro 2016-winning predecessor Fernando Santos.
      STAR MAN: Cristiano Ronaldo
      Al-Nassr star remains an ever-present but PSG’s Goncalo Ramos and Liverpool’s Diogo Jota are both world class backups.
      How Portugal attack
      Ruben Dias, Goncalo Inacio and Joao Palhinha are all capable of building attacks from the back, given Portugal a unique dimension to their attack.
      Attacking midfielders Bruno Fernandes and Joao Felix can cause any defence problems as they look to feed Ronaldo and/or Ramos.
      How Portugal defend
      In contrast to the approach under Santos, Portugal will play with a medium-to-high block and look to win possession up the field.
      Players will press aggressively to provide support for Ronaldo, who clearly tends to do less work defensively.
      Read the full Portugal Euro 2024 guide here, including predicted line-ups, odds and Wags

      How Portugal have performed at the Euros with Cristiano Ronaldo
      CRISTIANO RONALDO has been a model of longevity for more than two decades in an outstanding international career.
      Euro 2004
      After making his international debut in 2003, Ronaldo’s first Euros came in 2004.
      Ronaldo marked his Euro debut with a goal in a 2-1 defeat to Greece – his first for Portugal.
      He scored his second in the semi-final win over the Netherlands, but Portugal met Greece again in the final, losing 1-0 in shock result.
      Euro 2008
      Ronaldo was Portugal captain four years later but Euro 2008 was the least impactful tournament he’s had.
      There was still time for a standout performance, though, as Ronaldo scored once and set up two more in a group-stage win over the Czech Republic.
      Euro 2012
      Playing at Real Madrid at the time, Ronaldo was the top goalscorer at Euro 2012, with three goals, including a brace in the group stage against the Netherlands.
      Portugal’s quarter-final against Czech Republic was heading towards a stalemate with 10 minutes to go and they needed a special moment from him.
      His powerful header in the dying minutes took Portugal to the semi-finals where they lost on penalties to Spain.
      Euro 2016
      Ronaldo scored three goals in Euro 2016, with Portugal crowned CHAMPIONS after defeating France 1-0 in extra time in the final.
      After suffering an injury inside the opening 16 minutes against France, he was forced to watch from the sidelines.
      Yet the Portugal captain became a cheerleader, and helped coach his team-mates to the historic victory.
      He matched Michel Platini’s record of nine goals by the end of Euro 2016.
      Euro 2020
      Ronaldo made history again with FIVE goals at Euro 2020, the most of any player at a Euros.
      Yet it was arguably Portugal’s least exciting affair, as they exited in the Round of 16 following a 1-0 defeat to Belgium.
      With his goals in this tournament, Ronaldo became the top goalscorer at the European Championship with 14 goals. More