Euro 2024

ENGLAND fans have pointed out the performance that proves Anthony Gordon should start against Slovenia.The Newcastle winger, 23, is yet to play a single minute at Euro 2024.When you actually have runners off Kane… one of England’s best performances under Southgate. Build around your best player not hinder. pic.twitter.com/3gLkF2pJeq— Spurs ITK hub (@SpursITKhub) June 20, 2024

Harry Kane starred against Spain in 2018Credit: ReutersKane set up Marcus Rashford against the SpaniardsCredit: ReutersThe skipper also excelled alongside two-goal Raheem SterlingCredit: Getty Images – GettyFollowing the Three Lions’ 1-1 draw with Denmark, England’s misfiring attack has come under the microscope.Reigning Premier League Player of the Season Phil Foden is yet to shine on the left flank, while Bukayo Saka has not provided his best form on the right.After last night’s game, a clip from one of Gareth Southgate’s finest games in charge surfaced online.In 2018, the Three Lions beat Spain 3-2 in Seville.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLOn that occasion, Southgate’s men led 3-0 at half-time, having played some scintillating football on the counter.Skipper Harry Kane was involved in all three goals, dropping deep to find pacey runners in behind to devastating effect.With Kane’s form having come into question after the Denmark game, fans harked back to that Spain victory.Posting a clip of the three goals, one wrote: “When you actually have runners off Kane… one of England’s best performances under Southgate. Build around your best player not hinder.”Most read in Euro 2024BEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERSA second subsequently pointed out: “That means you have to play Bowen and Gordon really.”While a third commented: “Newcastle bias but how Gordon isn’t getting on or game time is incredibly shocking.”Gareth Southgate needs to take urgent action to avoid Euro 2024 disaster – here’s how England should line up vs SloveniaEURO 2024 LIVE: KEEP UP TO DATE WITH ALL THE LATEST NEWS FROM GERMANYPundits 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.”

And another claimed: “Been saying this, if you have to play Foden, play him in the 10, Jude as an 8 then Gordon off the left, in international football you need pace.”Against Spain, Kane lined up with Raheem Sterling and Marcus Rashford.Sterling produced two emphatic finishes on that night, following great work from Kane in the build-up.While Rashford also got his name on the scoresheet.In addition to Gordon, Cole Palmer is also yet to feature at all at Euro 2024.While West Ham star Bowen has made two cameos from the bench.Southgate, 53, has started Kane, Saka and Foden as his front three in both matches thus far.But he did raise eyebrows against Denmark by making a triple change in the 69th minute.The England boss removed his front three, throwing on Ollie Watkins, Bowen and Eberechi Eze.READ MORE SUN STORIESHis changes were in vain, however, with England failing to find a winner.England will next be in action on Tuesday, when they meet Slovenia in Cologne.Cole Palmer and Anthony Gordon are yet to make it off the bench at Euro 2024Credit: GettyKane and Co are yet to hit top gear in GermanyCredit: Reuters More

A SUPERCOMPUTER has predicted England’s chances of Euro 2024 glory following their second Group C match.The Three Lions were given a near twenty per cent chance of ending the nation’s 58-year-long wait for silverware prior to the tournament getting underway.England drew 1-1 with Denmark in their second Group C matchCredit: GETTYThree Lions fans aren’t optimistic about Gareth Southgate’s chances of guiding the team to Euro gloryCredit: GettyBut a supercomputer has increased their chances of winning the trophyCredit: AFPA drab 1-1 draw with Denmark, however, has well and truly tempered fans’ hopes of them lifting the Henri Delaunay trophy.But amazingly, the chances of Southgate’s troops winning the tournament have GONE UP – albeit slightly – after their Danish draw.According to BETSiE’s supercomputer, England now have a 20.55 per cent chance of winning the tournament and a 13.69 per cent chance of being runners-up for the second Euros on the trot.Harry Kane and Co have 78.4, 52.83 and 34.24 per cent chances of reaching the quarter, semis and final respectively.READ MORE ON EURO 2024England currently top Group C with four points to their name and have a 99.99 per cent chance of qualifying from the group.France are the second favourites to win the competition, with the supercomputer calculating Didier Deschamps’ side have an 18.97 per cent chance of winning the tournament.It’s been calculated that Les Bleus have a 32.19 per cent chance of reaching next month’s final.Hosts Germany are third with a 14.56 per cent chance, while 2008 and 2012 winners Spain have a 13.53 per cent chance of victory.Most read in FootballEURO 2024 FREE BETS AND OFFERSENGLAND 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.
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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.

The duo have respective 26.03 and 25.84 per cent chances of reaching the final.Defending champions Italy have a mere 4.26 per cent chance of retaining the trophy and a 10.71 per cent chance of making the final.England stars Jordan Pickford and John Stones admit ‘we could’ve played better’ but happy with crucial point in Euro 2024 clash with DenmarkEngland fans will be thrilled to see that a computer algorithm rates their chances of winning the competition so highly.Although they’ll be hoping for much more from Southgate’s men in their coming matches.Southgate said: “We understand people will be disappointed with the performances and rightly so – we have to make them a lot better.”At the moment we’re not using the ball well enough and have to accept if you do that you will suffer at times, as we have.”We know there’s another level we have to find.”England will face Slovenia in their final group match of the tournament on Tuesday night. More

A GROUP of Slovenia fans will miss seeing their Euro 2024 showdown with England.That’s after they hurled their TV set from a top-floor window.A group of Slovenia fans threw their TV from a top-floor window yesterdayCredit: FacebookThe supporters were left fuming as Slovenia conceded a last-gasp equaliser to SerbiaCredit: FacebookThe result means Serbia and Slovenia are both facing exits from the EurosCredit: GettyThe supporters reacted in fury after Serbia scored a 95th-minute equaliser against their side on Thursday.Victory would have all but guaranteed the smallest nation at the Euros a place in the Round of 16.But Luka Jovic’s last-ditch leveller means Slovenia must get a result against the Three Lions in Cologne next Tuesday in order to progress.Film posted on social media shows a man throwing a flat-screen television from an upstairs window following the Serbian strike.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLRaised male and female voices are heard cursing the equaliser before the fan’s reckless act.The TV crashes to the ground by a basement door, shattering into pieces.The Facebook film, captioned: “Jebes 95 minuto” – In the F****** 95th Minute – has since gone viral in Slovenia.Defender Zan Karnicnik had put the central European side on the brink of only their second-ever win at a major tournament.Most read in Euro 2024EURO 2024 FREE BETS AND OFFERSMatjaz Kek’s men previously drew 1-1 with Denmark thanks to a late equaliser from fullback Erik Janza.But Slovenia could fancy their chances against England.Moment Astrid Wett has drink thrown at her at England vs Denmark clash before man leaps in to defend her Jack Wilshere: Southgate must be brave with RiceBy Jack Wilshere

GARETH SOUTHGATE should be brave and play Declan Rice as our sole holding midfielder.
But if England manager Southgate doesn’t want to do that — and he probably doesn’t ­— then he needs to give Rice the chance to play more like he does for Arsenal.
Let’s be absolutely clear here. Rice was so important for us again during that first half against Denmark.
The fact that he had a difficult second 45 minutes showed how much England were struggling.
Rice himself would hold his hands up and say he gave away the ball too often.
But what I took overall from his performance is that he needs more help in the engine room.
Read here how Jack Wilshere would resolve the Declan Rice dilemma.

The Three Lions were poor in their opening win against Serbia.And they looked even worse in yesterday’s draw with Denmark.Slovenia boast several talents including Premier League target and RB Leipzig striker Benjamin Sesko.And they are likely to go all-out against England’s deep defence with victory needed at any cost.EURO 2024 LIVE: KEEP UP TO DATE WITH ALL THE LATEST NEWS FROM GERMANY More

FANS have been begging Gareth Southgate to get one man in the team amid fears that ‘Cold’ Palmer may be frozen out completely this summer.Chelsea star Cole has not had a single second of action in England’s underwhelming opening two games at Euro 2024.Cole Palmer is yet to feature at Euro 2024Credit: GettyThe Chelsea star has been left on the benchCredit: GettyThat is despite the 22-year-old either scoring or assisting a whopping 42 goals in all competitions this season.But while the clamour for Palmer is understandable, it is another player unused against Serbia and Denmark whose introduction could spark some life into England’s tepid tournament.Anthony Gordon has the pace and directness that Southgate’s side are crying out for down that left-hand side.The Newcastle winger, 23, loves to go at players, works his socks off and will open up spaces for Jude Bellingham to exploit in the middle.READ MORE ON EURO 2024He could also be key to getting the best out of captain Harry Kane, who has looked way off it so far this tournament despite netting against the Danes.Kane’s mobility has been a worry – perhaps that back injury suffered at the end of the season is still bothering him – but the team set-up does not appear to be playing to his strengths either.As former skipper Alan Shearer pointed out, Kane needs players who have the capacity to run beyond him and make space.It is why he flourished playing alongside Raheem Sterling and Marcus Rashford, neither of whom are in the squad in Germany after poor club campaigns.Most read in Euro 2024BEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERSENGLAND 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.

Gordon would provide a similar quality to the team – and remember, that is what is all about, the team, not just about bundling in your best players.We tried that with the golden generation under Sven with Gerrard, Lampard, Scholes etc and it came to nothing.Harry Kane’s interview after Denmark draw ‘beyond concerning’ as Lineker and Richards fear for England’s Euro 2024EURO 2024 LIVE: KEEP UP TO DATE WITH ALL THE LATEST NEWS FROM GERMANYEngland need runners up top, especially with no attacking threat coming from left-back due to Luke Shaw’s injury and Southgate’s decision not to take another natural left-footer in that position.Bukayo Saka has been our most consistent attacking performer on the right-hand side so he must stay in the team.But on the left, sadly, it feels like Phil Foden should drop to the bench, despite a better display from the Manchester City man in Frankfurt.His game just seems too similar to Bellingham, whose Serbia performance proved he has to be the starting No10 at the moment even if he was poor against Denmark, and England need width and legs out wide.Foden would still have a huge role to play off the bench – and if Bellingham is poor against Slovenia in the final group game, could even come in for the Real man for the last 16 provided we get there.It seems barmy given he was a deserving Player of the Year winner this term but his natural habitat is not wide left – he just wants to come in every time – and the blend is not working well.Gordon, in contrast, is at home out on the wing.His energy and capacity to stretch defences look to be what is missing right now.Palmer, on the other hand, has a similar skillset to what is already in the team.A technician, possessing unbelievable ability on the ball, and a calm head no doubt – he isn’t called Cold Palmer for nothing – but not blessed with electric pace and will not look to race in behind.READ MORE SUN STORIESGordon is big on visualisation, spending the night before games picturing how the match will go to give himself the best chance of shining when the whistle goes.He has not been part of Southgate’s vision so far this tournament – let’s hope the England boss sees now that it is time to change that.Anthony Gordon will be visualising a big impactCredit: GettyGordon and Palmer are yet to leave the benchCredit: GettyPundits 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