Euro 2024

KYLIAN MBAPPE’S new mask has been revealed ahead of France’s clash with the Netherlands at Euro 2024.The forward suffered a broken nose in his side’s opening win over Austria on Monday.Kylian Mbappe has revealed his new mask for France’s clash with the NetherlandsCredit: instagram @k.mbappeMbappe had hoped to wear the France flag mask he sported in trainingCredit: GettyAs a result, he must play with a mask in order to cope with the injury, starting with Friday night’s clash with the Dutch.After training in a mask adorning the French flag, Mbappe shared a snap of a completely black mask to Instagram ahead of the match.His story post showed the mask alongside his France kit, although Mbappe will not start the match in Leipzig.Instead, Didier Deschamps has named the 25-year-old amongst his substitutes.READ MORE FOOTBALL NEWSMbappe’s new mask reveal comes after it was revealed he would be unable to wear the tricolore design he had sported in training.Uefa rules state masks worn in matches must be a single colour, unlike the design he previously displayed.The new mask revealed by Mbappe would conform to Uefa rules if he appeared off the bench.CASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERSWith Mbappe named on the bench, Antoine Griezmann is expected to move into the French attack.Most read in Euro 2024Real Madrid midfielder Aurelien Tchouameni was confirmed as the man to replace Mbappe in the side.Kylian Mbappe rushed to hospital with broken nose with France star to undergo surgery after leaving stadium in maskFrance Euro 2024 guideFRANCE are the one nation all England fans are truly afraid of.

They are many punters’ favourites after knocking the Three Lions out of the 2022 World Cup and will be hoping to do much better than at Euro 2020, when they lost to Switzerland in the last 16.
MANAGER: Didier Deschamps
Coming up to 12 years in the job, the only thing missing from his CV is a European Championship.
STAR MAN: Kylian Mbappe
Mbappe’s PSG may have underachieved on the European stage but he remains France’s most deadly threat, with a World Cup trophy and a World Cup final hat-trick to his name.
How France attack
Expect to see France play in a fluid 4-3-3 – which becomes 4-2-3-1 in possession – throughout the tournament.
Giroud acts as the focal point in the attack with the two wide players and Griezmann as No 10 supporting.
How France defend
We can expect to see France defend high with an emphasis on winning back possession as far up the pitch as possible.
France will stagger their defensive shape when the opposition are in possession.
Read the full France Euro 2024 guide here, including predicted line-ups, odds and Wags.

Mbappe’s France flag mask was also pictured inside the dressing roomCredit: GettyThe forward suffered a broken nose in his side’s opening victory over AustriaCredit: GettyThe pair will be team-mates at the Santiago Bernabeu next season after the Spanish giants swooped for the Paris Saint-Germain star.Euro 2000 winners France started their campaign with a 1-0 win over Austria earlier this week.Meanwhile, their opponents the Netherlands came from behind to beat Poland 2-1.EURO 2024 LIVE: KEEP UP TO DATE WITH ALL THE LATEST NEWS FROM GERMANY More

ROBERT LEWANDOWSKI’S Poland look on the brink of a Euros exit – after being sold a dummy by fellow old-timer Marko Arnautovic. It was a clever step-over from ex-West Ham striker Arnautovic, 35, that paved the way for Christoph Baumgartner’s crucial strike to put Austria 2-1 up.Austria cruised to a 3-1 win over PolandCredit: AFPGernot Trauner scored the opening goalCredit: GettyAustria made the most of their chances to seal the winThat was after Polish forward Krysztof Piatek had chalked off Gernot Trauner’s early opener before half-time.Arnautovic then killed the game off for good when converting a 78th-minute penalty after ex-Manchester United loanee Marcel Sabitzer had been tripped by Wojciech Szczesny.Legend Lewandowski, also 35 and fit enough only to be introduced on the hour, watched on as his nation faced up to the likely prospect of a third group-stage exit in four Euros.Austria chief Ralf Rangnick meanwhile had played a blinder, with two of his three changes from their opening defeat to France scoring the goals.Read More on Euro 2024Trauner was one of two centre-back switches – with Kylian Mbappe nose-breaker Kevin Danso dropping out – while Arnautovic was drafted in up top.It made quite the change from the last time he bossed a team in red, after that horrorshow spell in interim charge of Manchester United.EURO 2024 FREE BETS AND OFFERSKrzysztof Piatek equalised at the 30-minute markCredit: EPAChristoph Baumgartner restored Austria’s lead in the second halfCredit: EPAHere, you could see why Bayern Munich wanted him before they turned their attention to Vincent Kompany.His opposite number, dapper Michal Probierz, had been dealt a blow with the Lewandowski fitness news.Most read in Euro 2024Moment vast swarm of BEES invades Euro 2024 stadium just hours before Germany vs Hungary clashAt least Probierz, sporting a three-piece suit including a beige waistcoat a la Gareth Southgate in 2018, must have felt like he had home advantage in Berlin’s Olympiastadion.The Poland fans appeared to outnumber their Austrian counterparts three-to-one, and let off several flares during the national anthems.This ground will host the final on July 14, not that England supporters will expect to be here watching their team then given the sorry state Southgate’s side are in.Trauner provided the ideal start by heading in Philipp Mwene’s super cross inside nine minutes to send the red army in the stands potty.David Alaba, Austria’s best player but not in the squad due to injury, high-fived a team-mate on the sidelines in his unusual role of “non-playing captain”.Poland fluffed a chance to hit straight back when Nicola Zalewski blazed well over, and Probierz was not a happy bunny.The bald-headed coach was soon on the edge of his technical area going barmy at his players.On the half hour, he had his response.Wojciech Szczesny tripped Marcel Sabitzer to give Austria a penaltyCredit: AFPMarko Arnautovic scored the spot kick to seal the winCredit: AFPA ball cut back across the box found its way to Southampton man Jan Bednarek near the penalty spot.His initial effort was well blocked by Trauner but the rebound fell to Piatek, who kept his head to tuck into the corner from close range.Close shots were traded as Sabitzer fired narrowly wide from distance, before Polish skipper Piotr Zielinski had a fine free-kick saved.It was a case of cometh the hour, cometh the man as Lewandowski was introduced on 60 minutes for his 151st cap.His appearance meant he joined ex-Arsenal stopper Szczesny as the only Polish players ever to play at six major tournaments.The Barcelona forward was instantly booked for catching Austrian centre-back Philipp Lienhart with a stray elbow when battling for a high ball.Szczesny was soon picking his ball out the net again after a clever second from Rangnick’s side.Arnautovic’s clever dummy freed space for RB Leipzig star Baumgartner to pick his spot, which he duly did, before embracing Rangnick with a meaty hug in celebration. Then with 12 minutes to go, the excellent Sabitzer raced in behind the defence and was taken out by Szczesny, who was booked.READ MORE SUN STORIESArnautovic confidently fired home the spot-kick – leaving Lewandowski and Co staring down the barrel.Poland will be eliminated from the Euros if the Dutch fail to beat France tonight.EURO 2024 LIVE: KEEP UP TO DATE WITH ALL THE LATEST NEWS FROM GERMANY More

ENGLAND stars have been put through their paces during a yoga session after the draw with Denmark.The Three Lions could only slump to a 1-1 draw against the Danes despite Harry Kane scoring the opener.England stars took part in a yoga session following the draw to DenmarkCredit: GettyBukayo Saka got involved with the stretchesCredit: GettyDeclan Rice took his shoes off for the sessionCredit: GettyThe session was taken by Dr Rebekah JadeCredit: GettyThe session was taken by Nike trainer Dr Rebekah Jade at the Spa and Golf Resort Weimarer Land.A host of the England players were snapped during the session.This included the likes of Ollie Watkins, Declan Rice, Conor Gallagher, Kyle Walker, Bukayo Saka, Marc Guehi, Kieran Trippier and Jordan Pickford.They could be seen doing multiple poses such as the high lunge, the chair pose, tadasana, and the warrior pose.READ MORE ENGLAND NEWSIt is not the first time that England have used yoga during a major tournament.During the World Cup in Qatar in 2022 the squad had a session as they settled into life in the Middle East.It has been a mixed start to Euro 2024 so for Gareth Southgate’s side.The team are currently top of Group C having won one and drawn one.Most read in Euro 2024CASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERSThe Three Lions won their opening game of the tournament 1-0 against Serbia.However there has been some criticism of the team’s overall performances despite looking set to qualify for the knockout stages.Play Foden & Bellingham centrally & go for it! | Jack Wilshere’s plan to win the EurosEngland are next in action as they face Slovenia in their final group game on June 25.A win would guarantee the top spot of the group, while a draw could risk Denmark leapfrogging them should they beat Serbia.Kane spoke after the draw against Denmark in which he claimed that the team are starting games well before dropping off.He said: “We are starting games well.”But when the teams are dropping a few players deeper we are not quite sure how to get the pressure on, and who is the one who is supposed to be going.”There were eight England players taking part in totalCredit: GettyKieran Trippier and Jordan Pickford did the high lunge poseCredit: 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
On for his tournament bow though he was rarely involved.

‘We’re struggling with and without the ball’, admits Harry Kane
HARRY KANE admits England “haven’t been good enough” at the Euros.
Here’s what skipper Kane said after the disappointing 1-1 draw with Denmark:
“We’re struggling with and without the ball.
“The pressing in both games hasn’t been quite right. We haven’t been good enough, from top to bottom, from me to Picks (Jordan Pickford).
“Everyone is dropping below their level a bit, in terms of retaining the ball, playing under pressure.
“We know there’ll be a bit of noise and disappointment back home.
“But it’s a time to stay calm and we’ll get there step by step.
“It wasn’t our greatest game but we got away with draw.
“We are starting games well. But when the teams are dropping a few players deeper we are not quite sure how to get the pressure on, and who is the one who is supposed to be going.”
“In the second half, we changed it with me and Jude (Bellingham)  playing in front of their two midfielders. But it was difficult.”

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