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    Georgia 1-1 Czech Republic LIVE RESULT: Georgians miss huge chance to secure first win as Group F match ends level

    CZECH REPUBLIC took on Georgia as both sides looked to claim their first points of Euro 2024 – but the match ended all square.The Georgians were closing in on their first three points courtesy of Mikautadze’s penalty.But Patrik Schick’s super strike forced both teams to share the spoils.
    RESULT: Georgia 1-1 Czech Republic
    Live stream: BBC iPlayer
    TV channel: BBC One
    Georgia XI: Mamardashvili, Kvirkvelia, Kashia, Dvali, Kakabadze, Kochorashvili, Mekvabishvili, Tsitaishvili, Davitashvili, Mikautadze, Kvaratskhelia.
    Czech Republic XI: Stanek, Holes, Hranac, Krejci, Coufal, Provod, Soucek, David Jurasek, Cerny, Schick, Hlozek.
    EURO 2024 FREE BETS AND OFFERSFollow ALL the action from the Volksparkstadion with our live blog below…Off the mark in F
    Georgia may have missed the opportunity to claim their first ever tournament win, but a first point is a moment for the nation to celebrate.
    Czech Republic also have their first point of these Euros, of course.
    It keeps both teams alive for now, but they will need a win in their final game and a lot of luck if they are to proceed.
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    Everyone take a breath.
    A fast and furious game ends all square. It does little to enhance the chances of these two countries getting out of Group F, but it has done much to win over the neutrals.
    Saba Lobzhanidze is devastated after passing up his opportunity to win it with the last kick, and is quickly commiserated by his teammates.

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    90+5. GEORGIA TO WIN IT!! NO!!!
    In the very final seconds of the contest, Georgia clear a final Czech attack – and suddenly they are breaking three-on-one!
    Giorgi Chakvetadze leads the charge and only has to get the pass right – and he does get the pass right!
    It’s substitute Saba Lobzhanidze in on Jindrich Stanek, it’s the moment of his life, it has his country holding its breath in anticipation…
    …and it’s over!!
    The final whistle blows. It really was the last kick of the game.

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    90+4. Star of the show Daniel Siebert – in his eyes anyway – ends the match in the only way he knows.
    The referee books Giorgi Kochorashvili for not giving the ball back after conceding a free-kick.
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    90+2. Inside the box, Lingr winds up for an overhead kick as a cross is floated in from the right, but fails to make contact and Georgia survive.
    Nevertheless, the Czech Republic substitute has really impressed since his introduction early in the second half.
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    90. The board goes up and there will be the minimum of five extra minutes played here.
    Will there be a dramatic late winner in Hamburg? Both of these sides conceded in stoppage time during matchday one.
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    88. Georgia look completely spent now. It’s all about hanging on.
    They do muster a corner, but many of their players barely have the energy to trot up into the area.
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    86. Here’s a rarity, a yellow card that’s justified.
    Anzor Mekvabishvili snaps away at Ondrej Lingr in midfield, and catches the Czech substitute above the ankle.
    A naughty one, as Danny Murphy might say.
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    84. It’s hard to know what we’re seeing more of here, substitutes or cards.
    Two more changes for Czechia bring Petr Sevcik and Antonin Barak into the game, replacing Lukas Provod and David Jurasek.
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    82. In perhaps my favourite moment of these finals so far, Giorgi Gocholeishvili is booked as he comes on to the pitch as Georgia’s latest substitute. Do not ask me why.
    Also on to less amusement is Saba Lobzhanidze with Khvicha Kvaratskhelia and Solomon Kvirkvelia heading off.
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    81. Tomas Soucek becomes the latest player to be cautioned, and not the first that can count themselves somewhat unfortunate.
    It’s six of one as the West Ham midfielder unleashes a sliding tackle on Khvicha Kvaratskhelia, who is also diving in to claim the ball.
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    79. Mamardashvili makes another instinctive stop to push out Lingr’s 20-yard snapshot.
    The Georgia goalkeeper has been fantastic and does not deserve to end on the losing side.
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    77. A glancing header from substitute Chytil has the Czech fans on their feet, but doesn’t have the accuracy to ensure Mamardashvili is diving off his.
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    75. With 15 minutes remaining, both teams look out on their feet – which is hardly surprising giving the manner in which the game started.
    Can either side find something from deep within to get them ahead in the closing stages?
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    73. With the game, group and tournament finely poised, Danny Murphy decides this is the moment to yearn the loss of his youth.
    It’s all pretty wistful and wishful from a man who looked in his mid-thirties when be burst on to the scene as a teenager at Crewe.
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    71. An unusually patient build-up from Georgia ends with Kvaratskhelia spooning a shot over from 25 yards.
    Little under 20 minutes remain, and the Crusaders’ only shot on target remains Mikautadze’s penalty.
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    69. Sure enough, Patrik Schick limps out of the action.
    It’s a chance for Mojmir Chytil to make a name for himself in attack.
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    67. Here’s a problem for the Czechs as Kvaratskhelia wastes a promising counter for Georgians.
    Goalscorer Schick has pulled up and is nursing his calf. I’m not sure he’s going to be able to continue.
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    65. The game has really opened up now.
    Both sides realise that a draw isn’t much use to either of them.
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    63. Willy Sagnol responds to the Czech Republic stepping it up a gear.
    The Georgia head coach calls for Watford’s Giorgi Chakvetadze and Cremonese’s Luka Lochoshvili to replace Zuriko Davitashvili and Giorgi Tsitaishvili.
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    61. The Czechs go so close to turning the game around!
    From another Coufal corner, Krejci powers a header towards the far corner, only to see it drop agonisingly wide.
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    59. Czech Republic level in Hamburg!
    Patrik Schick is off and running at Euro 2024 with a goal easier than any of the five he scored at the Championship three years ago.
    Vladimir Coufal’s outswinging corner from the right is met by a glancing header from substitute Ondrej Lingr.
    The ball cannons back off the far post and on to the chest of Schick – in the right place at the right time – to nudge over the line.
    Game on!

    Copy linkCopiedSimply the chest!

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    57. A great chance for Georgia to score on the break!
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    Watch German riot cop floor football fan with huge punch after supporter ‘threw bottle at police’ ahead of Euros clash

    RIOT police in Germany knocked a fan to the floor following a confrontation in Berlin ahead of Poland vs Austria.Video circulating online appears to show a police officer punch a fan in the face before attempting to restrain him on the floor.Video shows a fan preparing to launch a beer towards a number of riot police officersCredit: x @footbalIfightsThe fan throws the beer in their directionCredit: x @footbalIfightsHe then appeared to confront the officersCredit: x @footbalIfightsA different angle shows an officer then grabbing the fan and landing a huge punch on his faceCredit: x @footbalIfightsThe hit knocks the supporter to the groundCredit: x @footbalIfightsThe fan is quickly restrained by a number of copsCredit: x @footbalIfightsReports have suggested that the fan had thrown a bottle at the officer, however video seems to show that the supporter threw a plastic cup full of beer in the cop’s direction.The clip shows the fan make his way around a large group of people with a beer in his hand before launching it at the officer.The rowdy supporter then appears to move towards the police as if to confront them.But is quickly made to regret his decision when one grabs hold of him and punches him in the face.READ MORE IN EURO 2024EURO 2024 LIVE: KEEP UP TO DATE WITH ALL THE LATEST NEWS FROM GERMANYThe huge hit packed enough force to knock the fan over a bench and down to the ground.The bruised supporter then appeared to be restrained by the officer and number of his colleagues who came in to assist him.Other fans watched on as the melee took place, while riot cops ushered crowds away from the scene.It’s not known why the police were present at the beer garden.Most read in Euro 2024EURO 2024 FREE BETS AND OFFERSPoland took on Austria in Berlin yesterday, falling to a second consecutive defeat at Euro 2024.And their defeat made them the first team to exit the competition despite still having another group game to play.SunSport’s Euro 2024 headlines Austria have given themselves an outside chance of progressing from Group D with a clash against the Netherlands up next on Tuesday.A Polish fan attending the game last night was rushed to hospital after falling from the stands at the Olympic Stadium.According to Yahoo, the man “fell three metres into a ditch between the tribune and the infield”.It is understood he was briefly unconscious, before medics took him away to hospital.Poland became the first team to be knocked out of Euro 2024 yesterdayCredit: Reuters More

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    Lauryn Goodman reveals ‘sad decision’ she made to protect Kyle Walker’s son Kairo after taking him to watch dad at Euros

    LAURYN Goodman has revealed the “sad decision” she made to protect Kyle Walker’s son Kairo at the England match.The 33-year-old influencer and reality TV star took the four-year-old to Frankfurt to watch his vice-captain father play against Denmark on Thursday.Lauryn took son Kairo to watch his father play in FrankfurtCredit: SplashKyle visited Annie and his children with her following the match, which Lauryn wanted to avoidCredit: EURO 2024 News Pool (ENP) – Denmark vs EnglandLauryn and Kai before the match had startedCredit: SplashWalker played in the one all draw after England put in a lacklustre performance against the DanesCredit: GettyKairo wore a Three Lions shirt with “Daddy” and the number two on the back as the boy waved an England flag as he cheered on the Three Lions.But Lauryn has now revealed to the Daily Mail that she and Kairo left the stadium five minutes before the end of the match to avoid an awkward situation.Lauryn said: “We left five minutes early to avoid Kairo being upset and confused that his daddy went over to his siblings but not him,” “It would have been so sad for him and I wasn’t going to risk that.”Read more on Euro 2024She said the experience had been the “best day ever” but there had been an undercurrent of sadness.Lauryn said: “It made me so emotional because it’s like Kairo doesn’t understand what his dad has done yet.”She claimed earlier this month that Kyle had offered her tickets to the matches, something his team have vehemently denied.Lauryn alleged that Kyle made the promise to Kairo because the youngster missed the 2022 World Cup.Most read in Euro 2024A spokeswoman for Kyle previously said: “Kyle categorically denies ever having invited Lauryn, or a member of her family, to the Euros.”But Lauryn said she was determined to take her children to Germany for the Euros so they could support their dad.Lauryn Goodman and Kyle Walker’s son KairoThe tot received lots of attention including a Danish fan who said hello as they walked to the stadium.Lauryn posted messages of support she received from supportive fans which praised her for being a good mother for the act.One read: “The fact you put yourself in that situation to give him that experience shows the mama you are!! Amazing.”Another person wrote: “Kairo should one million percent be at those games. Annie Kilner, who shares four children with the footballer, was also there to show her supportShe later posted messages of support that fans had sent herCredit: Instagram”I hope you know how amazing you are and proud you should be. Shame on the rest of the world for thinking differently.”While a third person said: “You are a wonderful role model to both your children and they know that now but they will truly understand and appreciate it as they get older.”The Three Lions drew one all with the Danes on Thursday after a lacklustre performance.Annie Kilner, Kyle’s wife and mum to four of his boys, sat with other wives and girlfriends while Lauryn sat in a different part of the stadium.One source close to Annie said Lauryn is seen as a bit of a trouble maker, chancer and blagger.The source close to Annie said: “Lauryn is seen as a bit of a troublemaker and Annie’s worst nightmare was running into her.”There was talk of Lauryn’s seats being less than 100 metres away. Annie wants absolutely nothing to do with her.”The security team were aware of Lauryn’s presence and were primed to make sure she couldn’t get anywhere near the Wags’ area.READ MORE SUN STORIES”Lauryn is a blagger and a chancer, and they were worried she might be able to talk her way in.”But given the sensitivities around it, she was kept well away.”‘It was a slow death’ says Kyle Walker as he relives devastated Annie finding out he’d had 2nd secret child with Lauryn
    In an exclusive tell-all interview with The Sun’s reporter Paul Sims, the England and Manchester City defender admitted he was ­selfish not to tell his pregnant wife about his second secret child — and says: “It was a slow death for me and for Annie.”
    Annie’s world imploded just after Christmas when she received a devastating Instagram message out of the blue from Lauryn Goodman, who told her that Kyle had fathered another child with her.
    Kyle publicly admitted: “I’m sorry that I have had a second child with Lauryn and hurt my best friend.
    “It’s horrible to say that out loud.
    “I’ve hurt someone I truly believe is my soulmate.
    “It’s tough to not have her.
    “She’s my right-hand man.
    “I think of her so highly that she probably won’t understand and I probably don’t really tell her.
    “This isn’t an interview for me to tell the world how much I care about her because that’s down to me and Annie and what we feel.
    “I’ve let Annie and my boys down, I’ve let my mum and dad down, my nan down.”

    Lauryn was spotted in the crowd during the matchCredit: EURO 2024 News Pool (ENP) – Denmark vs EnglandLauryn claimed earlier this month that Kyle had offered her tickets to the matchesCredit: Splash More

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    Why is Karim Benzema not playing for France? Reason for French striker’s absence in Uefa Euro 2024 football tournament

    KARIM Benzema won everything in his club career, including the Ballon d’Or and five Champions League titles.But this success has not been replicated for his national side — here we look at why the striker isn’t playing at Euro 2024.France coach Didier Deschamps greeting Karim Benzema after he was substituted against Germany at Euro 2020 in Munich on June 15, 2021Credit: AFPWhy is Karim Benzema not playing for France?Benzema made his France debut in 2007 and was a regular up until 2015.But he was banned from playing for Les Bleus for his alleged role in blackmailing team-mate Mathieu Valbuena over a sex tape scandal.In November 2021, he was found guilty of complicity, sentenced to a one-year suspended jail term and fined 75,000 euros (£63,000) by a court in Versailles.In the same year, the La Liga legend was named in France’s 26-man squad for the delayed European Championships.READ MORE ON BENZEMAAnd it paved the way for Benzema to return to the France team in June 2021 for the 3-0 win over Wales — going on to score four goals at the Euros.The attacker played in subsequent Nations League and World Cup qualification matches.But in November 2022 he was officially ruled out of the winter World Cup through injury.Shortly after the final of the tournament, he announced his retirement from international football.Most read in FootballWhen did Karim Benzema retire from playing football?Benzema announced his retirement from international football on December 19, 2022.The former Real Madrid star made the cryptic reveal a day after France’s World Cup final loss to Lionel Messi’s Argentina.Benzema was named in Didier Deschamps’ 26-man squad that looked to defend the World Cup in Qatar.But a thigh injury ruled him out, although Deschamps never replaced the forward.I have written my story and ours is endingKarim BenzemaThere were rumours that the striker was set to make a shock return to the French side in time for the final — having returned to Real Madrid training.Deschamps dismissed these rumours angrily after being repeatedly asked about Benzema and where he’d be watching the final, saying: “Are you spreading the word among foreign journalists?”If I don’t answer, you’ll say I’m p***ed off.”Some players have been injured and Karim Benzema is one of them, and Lucas Hernandez got injured in the first game.Benzema warming up for Al Ittihad before the Fifa Club World Cup match against Al Ahly FC on December 15, 2023 in Jeddah, Saudi ArabiaCredit: Getty”From that point on, I have 24 players in my squad and they are the ones at my disposal, so I don’t think it is fair to those players to ask about players who aren’t here.”It is not up to me to decide who comes to watch the game, former players or injured players, I focus on my squad and the players at my disposal. “We have lost three — Christopher Nkunku, Benzema and Hernandez. I lost them even though they were in the squad to begin with.”So now I am focusing on my 24-man squad and they are the ones I will have at my disposal tomorrow.”Euro 2024 fan in ‘unhinged’ act towards Antoine Griezmann during Netherlands clash with France And Benzema also appeared to brutally rule himself out, posting on Instagram: “I don’t care.”However, the prolific goalscorer did wish his nation luck on the final, which they lost on penalties.Benzema’s future in the national side faced doubt after RMC Sport reported Benzema turned down president Emmanuel Macron’s invite to watch the game.L’Equipe later added the player cut off all ties with the French squad after manager Deschamps refused to call him up.How to watch Euro 2024Both ITV and BBC will be showing matches, with the decision on who is hosting what games already decided for the group stages — you can see a list of the confirmed TV picks of remaining games for each broadcaster below:
    All the games will also be available on BBC iPlayer and ITVX respectively.

    22-Jun Georgia v Czech Republic 2pm BBC
    22-Jun Turkey v Portugal 5pm ITV
    22-Jun Belgium v Romania 8pm ITV
    23-Jun Switzerland v Germany 8pm BBC
    23-Jun Scotland v Hungary 8pm BBC
    24-Jun Albania v Spain 8pm BBC
    24-Jun Croatia v Italy 8pm BBC
    25-Jun Netherland v Austria 5pm BBC
    25-Jun France v Poland 5pm BBC
    25-Jun England v Slovenia 8pm ITV
    25-Jun Denmark v Serbia 8pm ITV
    26-Jun Slovakia v Romania 5pm BBC
    26-Jun Ukraine v Belgium 5pm BBC
    26-Jun Georgia v Portugal 8pm ITV
    26-Jun Czech Republic v Turkey 8pm ITV

    TV for the knockout rounds of the tournament will be announced in due course.

    What did Karim Benzema say about his retirement?Following his retirement Benzema took to social media to set the record straight.READ MORE SUN STORIESHe tweeted: “I made the effort and the mistakes it took to be where I am today and I’m proud of it!”I have written my story and ours is ending.” More

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    Gary Lineker slams Gareth Southgate’s ‘insulting’ comments about Kalvin Phillips and explains why they are just ‘wrong’

    GARY LINEKER has slammed Gareth Southgate’s comments about Kalvin Phillips as “insulting”.Southgate has come under fire for his side’s lacklustre performance during Thursday’s 1-1 draw with Denmark.Gary Lineker has slammed Gareth Southgate’s comments after the Denmark game as ‘insulting’Credit: BBCSouthgate suggested nobody in his current England squad can replace Kalvin PhillipsCredit: GettyEngland failed to impress against the Danes with more question marks being raised about Southgate’s choice to play right-back Trent Alexander-Arnold in midfield for both Euro 2024 games so far.And when quizzed on the tactical decision, Southgate told the media that it’s down to failing to replace Kalvin Phillips in the squad.He said: “We know it is an experiment – we don’t have a natural replacement for Kalvin Phillips – but we are trying some different things.”At the moment, we are not flowing as we would like, that’s for sure.”READ MORE ON EURO 2024Phillips was a mainstay in Southgate’s side during Euro 2020 and a large part of England reaching the final.However he has since lost his place in the 26 after struggling for game time and form at Manchester City and West Ham.And as such, Gary Lineker has hit back at Southate’s comments around a replacement as “insulting” – suggesting that there are players who can fill Phillips’ gap with ease.Speaking on The Rest is Football podcast, he said: “It’s insulting to some of the players that are there, and also it’s wrong.Most read in Euro 2024Southgate has started, and hooked, Trent Alexander-Arnold in every match at Euro 2024 so farCredit: GettyEURO 2024 FREE BETS AND OFFERS”There are players in that squad that could do it [Phillips’ role].”Even the young players he’s brought in, Adam Wharton could do it.Gareth Southgate issues Harry Kane injury update and says England ‘lacked intensity’ against Denmark “Kobbie Mainoo could probably do it. Bellingham could play.”The players just need instructions, players need to understand what their jobs are.”Alan Shearer, who was co-hosting the podcast with Lineker, also agreed with the sentiment that Southgate’s comments were wrong.The Newcastle and England legend weighed in on the debate, adding: “If we’ve been relying on Kalvin Phillips for the last however many years, then that is very worrying to me.”While another England hero has also claimed that there are a number of players who can play alongside Declan Rice in midfield for the Three Lions.Speaking on ITV after the game, Ian Wright said: “Listening to Gareth, he mentioned about Kalvin Phillips and he’s the only one in the country who can play that role, I don’t believe that.”I believe Adam Wharton can play it. I think Kobbie Mainoo can play it as well. You’ve picked them.”Now we’re in a situation where it’s not desperation because we’ve got four points, but we’re in a place where we need something different, we need to change something.”Pundits and legends lay into EnglandENGLAND’s lifeless display in the 1-1 draw with Denmark left pundits and legends queuing up to take a dig at Gareth Southgate’s team.
    Here’s the best of what was said…
    ALAN SHEARER
    “Awful performance, particularly after going up in the game.
    “I don’t think one England player can look at themselves and say, ‘I’ve done my job tonight’.
    “England were all over the place, far too sloppy in possession, gave the ball away too much and got caught too many times.
    “There was no energy, no pace, no guile — Southgate is simply not getting the best out of England’s best players.
    “It’s concerning and Gareth will get some serious questions.
    “You saw England players lying on their backs — they look absolutely shattered but there’s no excuse for that.”
    GARY LINEKER
    The BBC host called the performance “lifeless and tepid”.
    On Harry Kane he said: “He needs his manager to ask more of him. I would have expected that if I’d put in that kind of performance.”
    RIO FERDINAND
    “The players don’t look the same as they do for their clubs. It is a big concern.”
    ROY KEANE
    “Courage and bravery, we’re not really seeing it.
    “There’s something amiss with the balance. Bellingham is waving his arms.
    “This is a big test for Gareth. It looks like he’s overthinking things.”
    JAMIE CARRAGHER
    “My big worry watching this and for the rest of the tournament?
    “England look absolutely knackered. They can’t get close to the ball.
    “The surest sign of fatigue is dropping deep.
    “Declan Rice is having to cover so much ground. No-one can convince me this is a strategy.”
    JACK WILSHERE
    “It’s strange that we have taken the lead in both games so far, yet instead of it settling us down and giving us the confidence to play, we have failed to take control.
    “But what was most worrying was that Denmark had a clear way of playing — while we didn’t.”

    Southgate’s comments have confused a lot of people given that Phillips himself has only played a bit part for England in the last two years.The Man City outcast played just 40 minutes of football at the 2022 World Cup and hasn’t been called up to the squad since the end of 2023.Southgate now has a decision to make ahead of England’s final group clash against Slovenia on Tuesday.He has hooked Alexander-Arnold from midfield in both games so far, replacing the Liverpool star with Conor Gallagher instead.A start for Gallagher would suggest Southgate is waving the white flag on his experiment in the middle of the park.READ MORE SUN STORIESGiving one of Wharton or Mainoo a chance alongside Rice would be a gamble given their lack of international experience, however both have shown their ability at club level.England don’t need to panic just yet with Southgate’s side sitting top of Group C and looking likely to advance to the next round regardless of the result against Slovenia.Pundits have suggested one of Adam Wharton or Kobbie Mainoo could play the Kalvin Phillips roleCredit: GettyENGLAND 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
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    Luke Shaw OUT of Slovenia clash and facing race against time for second round as Man Utd star misses full training again

    LUKE SHAW has no chance of featuring against Slovenia on Tuesday – and he is even struggling for a potential last 16 clash.The Manchester United left-back once again did not train with his international team-mates so it is impossible he will even make the bench in Cologne.Luke Shaw will play no part against SloveniaCredit: GettyYet Shaw, 28, is already in a race against time to make the bench for England’s knockout stage game.If England finish second in Group C, they will play in Dortmund next Saturday.If Gareth Southgate’s side win the group, which will be secured with a victory over Slovenia, they will play in Gelsenkirchen next Sunday.But either way, Shaw – who has 31 caps – needs to resume full training in the next 72 hours if he is to be considered for the bench for the last 16 game.READ MORE ON EURO 2024Shaw has not played since injuring his hamstring for United in February.Southgate gambled on the fitness of Shaw when naming his squad and it has not worked.The England boss had hoped the former Southampton defender would be on the bench for the second match against Denmark before starting against Slovenia.Instead, England are having to play right-footed Kieran Trippier at left-back.Most read in Euro 2024EURO 2024 FREE BETS AND OFFERSThe next in line is Liverpool’s Joe Gomez, who is also right-footed.With Shaw struggling, Chelsea’s Ben Chilwell was disappointed to miss out.Gareth Southgate needs to take urgent action to avoid Euro 2024 disaster – here’s how England should line up vs SloveniaAs was Crystal Palace man Tyrick Mitchell – whose two England caps came in 2022.Pundits and legends lay into EnglandENGLAND’s lifeless display in the 1-1 draw with Denmark left pundits and legends queuing up to take a dig at Gareth Southgate’s team.
    Here’s the best of what was said…
    ALAN SHEARER
    “Awful performance, particularly after going up in the game.
    “I don’t think one England player can look at themselves and say, ‘I’ve done my job tonight’.
    “England were all over the place, far too sloppy in possession, gave the ball away too much and got caught too many times.
    “There was no energy, no pace, no guile — Southgate is simply not getting the best out of England’s best players.
    “It’s concerning and Gareth will get some serious questions.
    “You saw England players lying on their backs — they look absolutely shattered but there’s no excuse for that.”
    GARY LINEKER
    The BBC host called the performance “lifeless and tepid”.
    On Harry Kane he said: “He needs his manager to ask more of him. I would have expected that if I’d put in that kind of performance.”
    RIO FERDINAND
    “The players don’t look the same as they do for their clubs. It is a big concern.”
    ROY KEANE
    “Courage and bravery, we’re not really seeing it.
    “There’s something amiss with the balance. Bellingham is waving his arms.
    “This is a big test for Gareth. It looks like he’s overthinking things.”
    JAMIE CARRAGHER
    “My big worry watching this and for the rest of the tournament?
    “England look absolutely knackered. They can’t get close to the ball.
    “The surest sign of fatigue is dropping deep.
    “Declan Rice is having to cover so much ground. No-one can convince me this is a strategy.”
    JACK WILSHERE
    “It’s strange that we have taken the lead in both games so far, yet instead of it settling us down and giving us the confidence to play, we have failed to take control.
    “But what was most worrying was that Denmark had a clear way of playing — while we didn’t.” More

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    Stadiums on fire, gun attacks & referees thumped – How Turkish football has been plagued by decades of bloodshed

    FROM fans burning down stadiums to knife-wielding attacks on rival players and and referees, Turkish football has a violent history. Decades of bloodshed have plagued the game – and chaos erupted at Euro 2024 during Turkey’s clash with Georgia after fights broke out in the stands.The shocking moment referee Halil Umut Meler was punched by club president Faruk Koca after matchCredit: GettyFenerbahce fans once set fire to the seats after they lost the league title to their rivalsCredit: ReutersTurkey fans were seen brawling with Georgia supporters in the stands at Euro 2024Credit: ReutersTurkish riot police shielding themselves from an angry mob of fans launching broken chairs at themCredit: ReutersThe Fenerbahce team bus was once attacked by a gunman who riddled the windshield with bulletsCredit: GettyFenerbahce stars were even seen fighting against rival supporters on the pitchCredit: GettyREFEREE THUMPEDIn one of the most shocking scenes, a Turkish referee was punched to the ground by a team’s president.MKE Ankaragucu president Faruk Koca launched his assault on referee Halil Umut Meler in November 2023.Pictures show the moment the an aggressive Koca stormed the pitch and threw a straight right hand at the official.Meler’s cheek instantly started to bruise and swell as he was taken to hospital with a fractured eye socket.read more in Turkish footballAn irate Koca later claimed he only meant to “spit” at the referee for what he claimed was a poor performance during the match. Following the assault huge droves of pitch invaders emerged onto the pitch as they trampled, stomped and booted the defenceless official.The terrible ordeal left a nasty stain on sport in Turkey with even the national media labelling it “barbaric”.It even caused the entire Turkish Super Lig season to be suspended. Most read in Euro 2024Meler was later seen wearing a neck brace in hospital as he spoke to the Turkish president Recep Tayyip Erdogan.’My heart stopped,’ says terrified girlfriend of footballer chased by fan wielding CORNER FLAG in ugly scenes in TurkeyKoca resigned after the strike and issued a half-hearted apology as he was formally arrested alongside two others for “injuring a public official”.Another horrific incident saw manager Yuksel Yesilova being stabbed six times as he stood on the touchline in 2010The game was suspended so Yesilova could receive urgent, life-saving medical attention as an ambulance drove onto the pitch.After an investigation into the horror security breach, it was revealed that the knife man was his angry brother.FIERY ALTERCATIONSOn two separate occasions, Turkish football has been set ablaze by huge fires inside football grounds.The first came during the 2003-04 season when over passionate Gaziantepspor’s fans set a stand on fire during a match against Fenerbahce.In 2010, Fenerbahce were involved again as they let out their rage at losing the league to bitter rivals Bursapor by setting their own ground alight.Chilling pictures show dozens of seats up in flames with fans battling with cops across the stadium.Soon after the first fire erupted, the Sukru Saracoglu Stadium looked like a warzone.Bottles and stones were being launched onto the pitch with chairs being ripped from their bolts and thrashed around.Multiple other parts of the stadium had caught alight in the ensuing chaos as emergency crews and riot police looked to control the worsening situation.Angered fans ended up being blasted by water cannons as a much larger angry mob of supporters gathered outside. BUS ATTACKIn April 2015, Fenerbahce’s team bus was targeted by a gunman who burst a round of bullets through the front windshield.Driver, Ufuk Kiran, was left with severe facial injuries and blood dripping down his face after the glass splintered and flew in his direction.Miraculously, he managed to keep himself conscious throughout the ordeal despite losing a lot of blood.The heroic driver was left bloodied after the bus carnageCredit: AFPFenerbahce players were seen fighting back after they were attackedCredit: GettyThe ref suffered a fractured eye socketCredit: GettyA riot kicked off after the referee was punchedPockets of flames appeared across the stadium during a heated up 2010 seasonCredit: ReutersHe safely took the bus out of danger and kept all 41 players and staff uninjured.Turkish Football Federation chairman Yildirim Demiroren labelled the horrific act a “terrorist attack” that targeted all Turkish sports. In response to the near fatal shooting the Turkish Super Lig officials suspended play for just one week.STONES, MISSILES AND LIGHTERSTurkish fans are infamous for making their feelings extremely well known at matches towards players and officials.They can often be seen launching a range of objects from the stands to prove their hatred. In 2009, assistant referee Tarik Ongun was whacked on the head by a lighter thrown from the stands during a derby between Fenerbahce and Galatasaray. He required treatment on the nasty cut and needed five stitches before continuing on to officiate the game.Turkey’s Euro 2024 carnageTURKEY fans have already been involved in a number of issues in the tournament this summer.
    The most high profile issue came in their very first match against Georgia on Tuesday 18.
    The game quickly descended into chaos before kick-off after fights broke out in the stands as water poured from the roof as topless men scrapped.
    Objects were reportedly thrown between two sections as fighting ensued.
    The scene was described as “absolute bedlam” by journalist Daniel Storey with fears the game could be suspended.
    A small section of supporters from both sides could be seen throwing punches and pushing.
    Riot police were even bought in to re-establish control of the hectic situation.
    Footage from the Westfalenstadion in Dortmund showed rain from a storm drenching seats by the pitch.
    The fans later met their Georgian counterparts inside a fan zone in Poland following the fiery clash between the two nations.
    A disastrous brawl broke out as shocking social media footage shows the rival fans punching, kicking and even dragging each other around Gorzow Wielkopolski in headlocks.

    Months later, more match officials were targeted when furious supporters unleashed a barrage of stones.The match was quickly abandoned after just 15 minutes when some of the fans miraculously managed to launch the rock hard pellets at referee Kemal Yilmaz.The fan fury continued to erupt as Bursaspor goalkeeper Dimitar Ivankov was even hit by a stone.Moments after Yilmaz called off the match he was then struck by a launched missile.PITCHSIDE FURYEarlier this year, Fenerbahce were involved in the latest shocking scenes of violence that have blighted the Super Lig.Following a last-gasp 3-2 win at rivals Trabzonspor, home fans ran onto the pitch – some even wielding weapons.They could be seen lunging at Fener stars with some players like former Chelsea striker Michy Batshuayi defending himself by throwing an astonishing spinning back kick.Ex-QPR ace Bright Osayi-Samuel was also seen aiming a punch at a fan.One rivalry in Turkey has even been dubbed the “derby of immense and never-ending hate”.Fenerbahce and Galatasaray fixtures have been marred by scenes of violence for years.In 2012, things flew overboard when Galatasaray won the league at Fenerbahce thanks to a cagey 0-0 draw.At full time, police, armed with pepper spray, were forced to use riot shields to protect Galatasaray’s jubilant players.The joy on the pitch quickly caused carnage in the stands as furious Fenerbahce fans ambushed the players.Chairs were hurled around as supporters outside the ground whacked cop cars with stones.Last year, a fiery match between Bursaspor and Amedspor in Turkey was abruptly called off as fans and players ran riot before, during and after kick off.Horrific videos on social media seemed to show irate supporters hurling objects, including water bottles, firecrackers and a knife onto the pitch in Turkey.Bursaspor players were seen storming onto the pitch and attacking their opponents as they warmed up.READ MORE SUN STORIESAggression continued throughout the 90 minutes, with fans throwing firecrackers onto the pitch and knives being allegedly brandished. After the final whistle, Amedspor staff and players claimed they were assaulted by “private security supervisor, club security officer, club staff, and police officers” in the dressing room corridors.Turkish football manager Yuksel Yesilova was stabbed six times on the touchline by his brother in 2010Firemen battle to put out the flames in the stadium after Turkish fans set fire to the standsCredit: ReutersThe ref was later seen in a hospital bedA crazed Trabzonspor supporter chased Fener players with the corner flag in a huge pitch invasionCredit: APTurkish football is renowned for their passionate fansCredit: GettyFlares, missiles, chairs, rocks and lighters have all been thrown at players during feisty gamesCredit: Getty More

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    Denmark vs Serbia – Euro 2024 – Danes and Serbians battle for last-16 spot in crucial Group C clash – stream FREE, teams

    DENMARK and Serbia are both in the run-in for a Euro 2024 last-16 spot – but so are the other two teams in Group C, including England.Morten Hjulmand’s sensational strike saw the Danes hold Gareth Southgate’s Three Lions to a 1-1 draw in their most recent encounter.Morten Hjulmand scored a wonderful goal against EnglandCredit: GettyAnd as a result, Christian Eriksen and Co are joint second on the leaderboards along with Slovenia.The Serbians chances of making the knockout stages were looking very slim when Slovenia took a 69th minute lead in their last outing.However, Luka Jovic’s 95th minute equaliser kept Serbia’s Euro 2024 dreams alive.Group C is perfectly poised as all teams can still throw their hat in the ring for the last-16, and it’s hard to call who will make it through. Read more on Euro 2024EURO 2024 FREE BETS AND OFFERSWhen is Denmark vs Serbia?
    Denmark vs Serbia will take place on Tuesday, June 25.
    The game will kick off at 8pm BST.
    The Allianz Arena in Munich, Germany will host the game.
    What channel is it and can it be live streamed?
    Denmark’s Group C game against Slovenia will be shown live on ITV4 in the UK.
    You can live stream the action from the ITV X app, which is available for download onto your mobile or tablet device.
    Can I watch for FREE?
    Yes, the game is available to watch for FREE, so long as you have a valid TV licence.
    What is the team news?Denmark star Joakim Maehle came into the side for the 1-1 draw against England and is likely to keep his place following a pretty stern display.Most read in FootballElsehwere, Serbian ace Dragan Stojkovic could be benched after another limp display.This could see Sergej-Milinkovic Savic or Nemanja Gudelj return to the squad as they were dropped for the Slovenia encounter.Odds
    Denmark – 11/8
    Draw – 9/4
    Serbia – 11/5
    *Odds courtesy of William Hill and correct at time of publication. More