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    Moment Astrid Wett has drink thrown at her at England vs Denmark clash before man leaps in to defend her

    ASTRID WETT was left soaking after a drink was thrown over her at England’s match last night.The influencer was in attendance to watch the Three Lions draw 1-1 with Denmark at the Deutsche Bank Park in Frankfurt, Germany.Astrid Wett was decked out in a Union Jack dress for England’s matchCredit: X @AstridWettA clip has now emerged of someone throwing a beer over herCredit: X formerly TwitterShe looked in complete shock as the unknown person tossed a pint at herCredit: X formerly TwitterA mystery fan then jumped in to defend AstridCredit: X formerly TwitterThe beauty was proudly wearing her colours in the stands as she wore a Union Jack dress.However, she appeared to be a victim of an attack by another fan.A clip has emerged on social media showing Astrid standing up in the stand.But seconds later a glass full of beer was tossed over her by the person who looked to be recording the footage.READ MORE ON ASTRID WETTThe camera then appears to show a man wearing an England shirt grab the culprit as the footage ends after a brief commotion.Despite the result, Wett appeared to be enjoying herself at the game as she posted a clip of herself singing the national anthem.However, the Chelsea supporter was fuming that none of her club’s players had seen any action.She tweeted: “HOW DOES COLE PALMER NOT START? He’s SO clear of Saka and Foden…”Most read in Euro 2024And another tweet said: “Embarrassing , how have we conceded to these lot?“Not a single Chelsea player on the pitch and it shows…”She has yet to comment on the clip of her being covered in beer on her social channels.Astrid Wett releases England song for Euro 2024 with fellow OnlyFans star as fans say ‘why does it actually sound good?’Wett got into the spirit for the tournament by releasing an England song for Euro 2024 alongside fellow OnlyFans star Leah Ray.The OnlyFans creator teamed up with Arsenal fan Leah for a tournament song called ‘Last Night in Berlin’, which sounds similar to the White Stripes’ classic Seven Nation Army.The pair created a video to go along with the tune, in which they are both wearing England shirts.She has yet to comment on the clip of the beer incident on social mediaCredit: X formerly TwitterAstrid and fellow OnlyFans star Leah Ray released an England song for Euro 2024Credit: Paul EdwardsAstrid makes no secret of her love of ChelseaCredit: Instagram @wettastridAstrid regularly shares sexy snaps of herself on social mediaCredit: Instagram/@wettastridThey also set light to flares and draped themselves in a St George’s flag alongside another influencer who is known as StokeyyG2.The trio then held up pints in the pub as they sang along to a catchy chorus bigging up Gareth Southgate’s boys.All the proceeds of the song will go to mental health charity Mind. More

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    Fans at Euro 2024 have found a genius new way to taunt each other – but England supporters have escaped so far

    FOR a moment, I feared the worst.Albanian football fans squared up to their Italian rivals on the streets of Dortmund before their two teams were due to play each other in the Euros.Albania fans were seen squaring up to Italy supporters at the Euros in DortmundCredit: TiktokThen something extraordinary happenedCredit: TiktokWaging a food war is a damn sight better than mindless idiots trying to kill each other, says PiersThey’d been taunting and hurling jibes at each other for hours as the alcohol flowed, and now it threatened to escalate into violence.Then an extraordinary thing happened.Watch Piers’ explosive interviews on hisUncensored YouTube channel hereOne of the Albanians suddenly produced a packet of uncooked spaghetti, and brandishing it in both hands, he marched fearlessly towards the enemy,READ MORE FROM PIERSAn Italian fan dropped to his knees in front of him and begged him for clemency.But the merciless Albanian duly snapped the spaghetti into tiny pieces and then flung it into the air in a brazen act of desecration towards Italy’s most beloved and iconic national foodstuff – to wild cheers from his mates.And at that point, all the fans, on both sides, cheered and fell about laughing, and later they were even seen dancing the traditional Albanian line dance, called the Valle, together.The hilarious pasta-wrecking moment quickly went viral on social media, and sparked an unprecedented food war that has become a joyous antidote to the usual ugly scenes of hooliganism that have blighted most previous European Championships.Most read in Euro 2024When Austria played France, their fans held banners boasting “Schnitzel better than baguette!”Swiss fans teased Hungarian counterparts with signs screaming “Fondue better than goulash!”Poles declared “Kielbasa better than Gouda!” when they met the Netherlands.Tom Stoltman taunts Swiss by breaking national delicacyAnd the Italians recovered from the spaghetti-snapping to announce “Pasta > Paella” when they played Spain on Thursday night.So far, I haven’t seen any England fans joining in, unless I missed someone waving a “Roast Beef better than Sarma” flag when we beat Serbia, or “Fish and Chips better than Stegt Flæsk” during our dreary draw with Denmark.But the replacement of thug wars with food wars is delighting the locals.”Thank God the violence has not been there,” Hamburg food stall-holder Roland Koch told Reuters. “Instead, we’re seeing a lot of fun and banter between fans like these hilarious ‘food wars’. Just don’t mess with our ‘currywurst’ – or else then there will be trouble, I warn you!”Now, on one level, this may all sound very, very silly.But isn’t it a damn sight better than mindless idiots running around trying to kill each other?So far, aside from a few minor skirmishes, it’s been a notably peaceful tournament.Perhaps we all learned a lesson from the Qatar World Cup, which was astonishingly well-behaved, and thoroughly enjoyable as a result?Or perhaps, as has been reported, the police from multiple countries with hardcore troublemakers deserve credit for collaborating to stop them from travelling to the tournament? Or perhaps I’m just being naïve, and the bad stuff is lurking beneath the surface ready to blow whenever a nation with a hooligan element – of which there are many – gets knocked out?But for now, there’s a great atmosphere pervading these Euros and I’m all here for it.’Friendliest Army in the world’And putting on my United Kingdom hat for a moment, I have to say it’s being led by the Scots, who despite the catastrophically bad performance of their team in their opening game against Germany, have been a fantastically fun and entertaining example of fans from bitter rival club sides coming together as one for the national cause.When Rangers play Celtic, it’s one of the most intimidating, vicious and violent places to ever watch a football match.But the vast 200,000 strong Tartan Army, full of fans from both teams, just seems to be having a great laugh with no apparent desire to attack either each other or rival fans despite consuming quite staggering amounts of booze. In fact, they’ve been labelled the “friendliest Army in the world” by German media.And they’ve been getting in on the food fight action too, with three-time world’s strongest man Tom Stoltman, a highlander known as ‘The Albatross’, menacingly snapping a bar of Toblerone before Scotland’s match with Switzerland, as Line of Duty star Martin Compston cheered him on.Laughter, not fistsEngland fans, too, have been getting unusual plaudits for their behaviour.Yes, there was a punch-up with Serbian fans outside a café, and some of them have understandably irritated their hosts with tediously jingoistic chants of “10 German ‘bombers”, but the authorities have been pleasantly surprised at the lack of any real trouble.Even Denmark fans provocatively singing “England, England, it’s never coming home” to the tune of ‘Yellow Submarine’ was greeted with laughter, not fists.And frankly, if we keep playing as badly as did against the Danes, it never will be.If anything I think our fans have perhaps been too polite – certainly on the terraces where our voices were regularly drowned out by the Danes in the Frankfurt Arena.Can I respectfully suggest the Three Lions fans give us a little more roar against Slovenia in the final group match?”The vast majority of England fans in Germany for Euro 2024 are behaving extremely well,” the UK Football Policing Unit said in a welcome statement.How nice it would be to look back on the Euros 2024 as the tournament where the only battle was over who had the best national dish.READ MORE SUN STORIESAnd given England’s is now officially an Indian curry, maybe it’s time to unleash “Chicken Tikka Masala better than Carniolan sausage!” next Tuesday when we play Slovenia.Not least because I’ve tried both, and it is!The pasta-wrecking moment has sparked joyous banter between fansCredit: TiktokScottish supporters have been labelled the ‘friendliest Army in the world’ by German mediaCredit: AFPEngland fans have also been getting unusual plaudits for their behaviourCredit: Getty More

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    Supercomputer predicts Euro 2024 winner after England’s boring draw with Denmark while Spain and Germany impress

    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

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    Watch shock moment England rivals’ fans hurl TV from top-floor window after last-minute Euro 2024 disaster

    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

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    Gareth Southgate brutally trolled with picture of ‘how he’d run Domino’s’ after England’s dire draw with Denmark

    GARETH SOUTHGATE’S managerial career hit a new low as he was brutally trolled by pizza giant Domino’s.The England boss was set upon by pundits after his side’s dreadful 1-1 draw with Denmark on Thursday.Gareth Southgate has been trolled by Domino’s after England’s draw with DenmarkCredit: GettyThe pizza kings took aim with a brilliant social media postCredit: X/ Dominos_UKFans were left upset by the Three Lions’ shoddy performance, which saw them set up deep without any clear style going forward.England must now ensure they do not lose to Slovenia in the final group game on Tuesday if they want to reach the knockouts.And followers are predicting whether Southgate will finally ring the changes after naming an unchanged line-up from the 1-0 opening win over Serbia.The likes of Trent Alexander-Arnold and Phil Foden could be at risk after struggling in new positions.READ MORE ON EURO 2024But Domino’s appear to believe things will not change regardless of who lines up against Slovenia.The firm’s X account posted a hilarious picture of an out-of-control Domino’s kitchen in complete disarray.One employee could be seen sprawled on the floor as tons of pizzas flew out of an oven.While a huge fire engulfed the other end of the cooker in chaotic scenes.Most read in Euro 2024EURO 2024 FREE BETS AND OFFERSAnd Domino’s could not resist using the picture as a dig against Southgate, who famously appeared in an advert for rivals Pizza Hut after he missed a crucial penalty for England against Germany in the Euro 1996 semi-finals.The caption for the picture read: “If Southgate ran a Domino’s.”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.

    Fans certainly found the pizza-related banter hilarious.Begging for a slice of the action, one said: “This page admin deserves a raise.”Another declared: “Not true, there’s way too much final product here.”One noted: “If he ran a Domino’s, they’d become Pizza Hut.”Another added: “They’d give out one pizza then park themselves at the fire exit and refuse to take more orders.”EURO 2024 LIVE: KEEP UP TO DATE WITH ALL THE LATEST NEWS FROM GERMANY More

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    Why Cole Palmer is being overlooked by Gareth Southgate – but it’s Anthony Gordon who could spark life into England

    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.
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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.

    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

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    Kieran Tierney’s Euros fate revealed as Scotland docs make decision on hamstring injury blow

    KIERAN TIERNEY is officially OUT of Euro 2024.The Scotland and Arsenal defender looked gutted as he was taken off on a stretcher in the second half of the draw against Switzerland on Wednesday.Kieran Tierney has been sent home from the Scotland Euros campCredit: PAThe star had his head in his hands after going down injured against SwitzerlandCredit: GettyTierney was rushing back to defend a Swiss counter-attack when his leg buckled and he hit the floor in a heap and immediately gripped onto his hamstring and signalled to the subs’ bench.Steve Clarke confirmed the injury “was a bad one” after the game in midweek and now it’s been revealed that the 27-year-old is being sent home to continue his recovery at his club and will miss the rest of the tournament.Scots assistant boss John Carver said in his press conference today: “He was stretchered off the other night. He’s got an issue with his hamstring and as we speak he is heading home to be assessed by Arsenal. “That is all I can say at the moment.”When asked about the impact of Tierney’s injury on the squad, Carver admitted his absence will upset the balance of the starting XI but he would soon be back to support the team should they progress to the last 16.Tierney himself, is devastated.Carver said: “He’s obviously extremely disappointed. “If we do progress and move through the tournament Kieran will be back to support us. But he’s a young lad, he’s got plenty of time.”It’s a blow because he’s one of our top players and in tournament football you need your best players on the park. Most read in Euro 2024″In particular he gives us great balance down the left hand side, he combines really well with Andy Robertson and Callum McGregor. “But it’s an opportunity for somebody else to step in.”Fans ‘knew Scotland were in trouble’ after spotting Kieran Tierney and Andy Robertson’s 3rd minute antics vs GermanyTierney has rarely had fitness issues to seek in the last few years.He was beset by injury problems at the last Euros and his loan stint at Real Sociedad this season was also disrupted by knocks.The former Celtic star is a key man for Clarke and being without him will pose some major questions.Scotland could revert to a back four, with Andrew Robertson dropping back to left-back rather than operating as a left wing-back, with Clarke then choosing between Scott McKenna, Grant Hanley and Jack Hendry as his pairing in the centre of defence.It was McKenna who came on for Tierney on Wednesday as part of a back three, so Clarke could decide to stick with that and slot the ex-Aberdeen man in there instead of a wholesale change to the formation.Scotland play Hungary on Sunday evening knowing a win would almost guarantee them a place in the knockout stages on a total of four points.Go Ballistic – SunSport’s new podcastSUNSPORT is going Ballistic with the launch of our brilliant new podcast.
    Every day of the Euros host Roger Hannah will bring you all the latest news and views from the Scotland camp in Garmisch-Partenkirchen.
    He will be joined by our men in Germany – Bill Leckie, Robert Grieve and Derek McGregor.
    And there will also be special guest appearances from our Euro 2024 columnist Gordon Strachan, regular columnist Kris Boyd and bookie basher Jim Delahunt.
    You can watch every episode on our website or our brand new YouTube channel.
    What are you waiting for, it’s time to Go Ballistic!

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    Euro 2024’s sexiest players revealed with Serbia the most handsome team… so who is England’s biggest hunk?

    EURO 2024 has something for everyone from stunning goals, thrilling matches… and the continent’s biggest hunks.Several stars have lit up the group stages with their skills on the pitch – but others are also catching the eye for their looks. Turkey’s Mert Muldur is officially the sexiest player at the EurosCredit: GettyHolland’s Memphis Depay is also very high on the listCredit: GettyGianluca Scamacca was found as one of Italy’s best-looking playersCredit: GettyBut team-mate Nicolo Fagioli gives him a run for his moneyEURO 2024 LIVE: KEEP UP TO DATE WITH ALL THE LATEST NEWS FROM GERMANYBut who is the sexiest?Thankfully Ticketgum were on hand to get AI boffins to carry out an analysis on the facial attractiveness of all players at the tournament.And it’s more bad news for Gareth Southgate’s faltering Three Lions who are the fourth UGLIEST in the competition – one place below Scotland.But crucially they are above both Germany and France, with Switzerland bottom.READ MORE ON EURO 2024In fact it’s England’s group rivals Serbia who have fans swooning the most – boasting an average score of 77.90/100 with defender Strahinja Pavlovic deemed their most attractive.Italy ranked in second with midfielder Nicolo Fagioli and forward Gianluca Scamacca boosting their score. Turkey came third – with the analysis finding that their defender Mert Muldur was actually the tournament’s BEST-LOOKING player.Just behind him in second place was Poland’s Taras Romanczuk – but the nation as a whole did not even rank in the top ten.Most read in Euro 2024CASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERSAnd sadly for the Three Lions, neither did England.Manchester City’s Jack Grealish has long been a fans’ favourite but he did not make the final squad in Germany. It left a gap to fill and Chelsea’s Conor Gallagher was found as England’s most handsome star – albeit only the 33rd sexiest overall.Not even Jude Bellingham – recently announced as a face of Kim Kardashian’s Skims line – got a look in.Trent Alexander-Arnold is another who has modelled for the likes of Calvin Klein but still got snubbed.It was Kyle Walker and Kieran Trippier ranked as England’s 2nd and 3rd hottest players respectively.Euro 2024’s hunkiest squads… and it’s bad news for EnglandPlayers’ average attractiveness score out of 100:
    Serbia – 77.90
    Italy – 77.64
    Turkey – 77.59
    Romania – 77.17
    Denmark – 76.94
    Slovakia – 76.90
    Portugal – 76.58
    Ukraine – 76.37
    Georgia – 75.30
    Austria – 75.02
    Slovenia – 74.55
    Poland – 74.54
    Czech Republic – 73.83
    Croatia – 73.58
    Netherlands – 73.42
    Spain – 72.64
    Hungary – 72.63
    Albania – 72.55
    Belgium – 71.75
    Scotland – 70.63
    England – 70.35
    Germany – 69.89
    France – 69.35
    Switzerland – 68.13

    On the other end of the table, France and Switzerland ranked as the least sexy teams. Les Bleus managed to avoid the wooden spoon with the help of the devilishly handsome ex-Arsenal and Chelsea striker Olivier Giroud.Meanwhile, rock-bottom Switzerland’s appeal was enhanced by midfielder Fabian Rieder.READ MORE SUN STORIESBut the looks don’t stop on the pitch with several glam Wags all making their way over. And even football’s “sexiest fan” Ivana Knoll is in Germany to cheer on her beloved Croatia… and does so single.Conor Gallagher was named England’s most handsome playerJude Bellingham is a face of Kim Kardashian’s Skims lineCredit: Katja Rahlwes / BEEMTrent Alexander-Arnold has modelled for Calvin Klein beforeCredit: Calvin Klein via Instagram / @calvinkleinTaras Romanczuk was deemed the second best-lookingCredit: GettyFabian Ruiz came in at thirdCredit: GettyStrahinja Pavlovic was deemed Serbia’s best lookingCredit: GettyAustria’s Flavius Daniliuc hit the top fiveCredit: Instagram @flaviusdanilOleksandr Tymchyk came in at sixthCredit: GettyFlorian Wirtz also squeezed in the top tenCredit: RexMeet England’s Euro 2024 Wags

    England Wags range from childhood sweethearts to recently blossoming love stories.
    Katie Goodland (Harry Kane’s wife)
    The fitness instructor has been married to the England captain since 2019 and joined him in Germany with their four children after he joined Bayern Munich.
    Laura Celia Valk (Jude Bellingham’s girlfriend)
    The stunning Dutch model, 25, has more than half a million Instagram followers and is said to be absolutely smitten with the Real Madrid star.
    Rebecca Cooke (Phil Foden’s girlfriend)
    Foden’s childhood sweetheart and the mother of his two kids tends to keep out of the spotlight, but is a regular at England games.
    Dani Dyer (Jarrod Bowen’s girlfriend)
    England’s most famous Wag, former Love Island winner and daughter of Eastenders’ Danny Dyer.
    Iris Law (Trent Alexander-Arnold’s girlfriend)
    Dani Dyer isn’t the only actor’s daughter dating an England star. Iris’ dad is Hollywood legend Jude Law.
    Megan Davison (Jordan Pickford’s wife)
    Megan has been with Pickford since he was 14 years old. The couple married in 2022 and have one son.
    Olivia Naylor (John Stones’ girlfriend)
    The 33-year-old former beautician has stepped back from her role after giving birth to a baby son.
    Read more about the Wags who will be supporting England at Euro 2024 here More