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      Fans fear England stars face nasty injuries as they struggle on pitch ‘not fit for a car boot sale let alone Euro 2024’

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      FANS feared for England’s safety in the dire 1-1 draw with Denmark – after blasting the pitch as “not fit for a car boot sale”.Three Lions’ right-back Kyle Walker was an early victim, twisting his ankle on the “embarrassing and dangerous” surface at the Frankfurt Arena.Rasmus Hojlund turns away from Kyle Walker on the dodgy pitchCredit: GettyWalker lost his footing in what looked a sickening twist but recoveredCredit: AFPThe Manchester City star eventually continued after changing his boots.But viewers slammed the “shambolic” pitch for cutting up in England’s second Euro 2024 group game.One fan posted: “When Kyle Walker went over on his ankle it looked nasty. Has to be a concern and puts doubt in the players’ minds.”Another wrote: “The pitch in Frankfurt isn’t fit for a car boot sale let alone a European Championship game. Embarrassing and dangerous.”READ MORE TOP STORIESAnd a third worried observer commented: “If someone gets seriously injured from a slip here…”Talking of slips… Harry Kane’s early rebound opener for England was cancelled out following defending even dodgier than the pitch. The Three Lions gave the ball away from their own 34th-minute throw-in.And Morten Hjulmand belted the ball past keeper Jordan Pickford.MOST READ IN FOOTBALLMeet 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

      EURO 2024 FREE BETS AND OFFERSThat point-saver was well deserved after the Danes grew more confident in the face of a sluggish England display.And although fans didn’t appear to blame the surface for the Three Lions’ plight, they did reckon it was a major problem.EURO 2024 LIVE: KEEP UP TO DATE WITH ALL THE LATEST NEWS FROM GERMANYEngland fans get in the party spirit at Boxpark Shoreditch ahead of England vs DenmarkOne said: “Grass going a great impression of sand.”Another hit out: “I’m not one for excuses but that pitch actually is a disgrace. Every replay you see a chunk of it.”Clearly a Newcastle supporter, they then added: “I almost don’t want (Anthony) Gordon’s ankles on this shambolic Frankfurt pitch.”England legend Alan Shearer also suggested the pitch was behind the early injury scare for Three Lions’ boss Gareth Southgate.The BBC pundit said: “I just wonder whether it was one of those occasions when Kyle Walker burst forward earlier that he hurt himself. “The turf did look like it gave way a little bit. It is cutting up all over. Different studs might be in order.” More

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      Stephen Warnock’s ‘BBC career flashes before his eyes’ as ex-England star narrowly avoids X-rated blunder live on air

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      STEPHEN WARNOCK almost made an all-time gaffe live on air.The BBC pundit was on the mic for Slovenia’s draw with Serbia.Stephen Warnock luckily caught himself just in timeCredit: GettyThe game finished in a wild finaleCredit: AlamyAnd he stopped himself moments from disaster while discussing a dull period in the game.Warnock said: “It has come to life and thank F… thank goodness for that.”Fans managed to fill in the blanks and a recording of the near-disaster was shared on X with the caption: “Stephen Warnock’s BBC career just flashed before his eyes.”A football fan commented: “Listened to this live at work and was chuckling away to myself.”READ MORE ON EURO 2024Another added: “You can break the opposition’s ankles with a mid-syllable pivot like that.””I thought that’s what he said,” a third replied with three crying laughing emojis.Thankfully for Warnock he stopped in his tracks – and the game roared into life in the second half.Slovenia looked to have secured victory with a breakaway goal thanks to an incredible run by right-back Zan Karnicnik with 21 minutes left.Most read in Euro 2024BEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERSBut a header from AC Milan’s Luka Jovic sparked chaotic scenes in the crowd at Bayern Munich’s Allianz Arena.Before the game, Serbian FA bosses slammed UEFA and said they were ready to take the squad home in protest at chants aimed at their country by rival Croatia and Albania fans in an earlier match.EURO 2024 LIVE: KEEP UP TO DATE WITH ALL THE LATEST NEWS FROM GERMANYFour Lions singing outside England v Denmark stadium pre gameSerbian FA general secretary Jovan Surbatovic said: “What happened is scandalous and we will ask UEFA for sanctions, even at the cost of not continuing the competition.”We will request UEFA to punish the federations of both teams.”We don’t want to participate in that, but if UEFA doesn’t punish them, we will think about how to proceed.”The draw was a boost for England ahead of their clash with Denmark. More

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      Denmark Wags including Man Utd star Hojlund’s girlfriend get on the beers before England Euro 2024 clash

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      DENMARK Wags got on the beers before kick-off against England.The Three Lions will book their spot in the knockout stages with a win in their second match of Euro 2024.Rasmus Hojlund’s girlfriend Laura Rhod Søndergaard knocked back beersCredit: Instagram / @emiliesofienissenShe was all smiles as she got ready for the game in a red bucket hat and Denmark shirtCredit: Instagram / @emiliesofienissenLaura posed for a selfie with Vera FlyeCredit: Instagram / @sofierosenkilde_The Wags wear all wearing Danish shirts with their partner’s names and numbers onCredit: Instagram / @sofierosenkilde_And before kick-off in Frankfurt, the partners of the Danish players hit the town alongside supporters.Victor Kristiansen’s girlfriend Vera Flye, Morten Hjulmund’s missus Emilie Nissen and Mads Hermansen’s girlfriend Sofie Rosenkilde Damgaard were all in bars together.And they were joined by Rasmus Hojlund’s stunning Wag Laura Rhod Sondergaard.The beauty was dressed wearing her now trademark red bucket hat, which she wore during their first match against Slovenia.READ MORE ON EURO 2024Laura was all smiles in her good luck charm as she was videoed bringing a pint of lager back to their table.And once sat down, she posed for a cute mirror selfie with Vera.The quartet were all dressed in Denmark kits with their partner’s name and number printed on the back.Danish Wags are out in full force supporting their team, with Emilie and Alexander Bah’s girlfriend Nathalie Mengesha sat in the stands together during the 1-1 draw with Slovenia on Sunday.Most read in FootballThe girls antics are a huge change compared to the Qatar World Cup in 2022.Denmark’s FA banned the Wags from going the Middle East to “avoid enriching the country’s economy” due to their human rights record.Meet Hojlund’s wagEmilie watched their previous match alongside fellow Wag Nathalie MengeshaCredit: @emiliesofienissenHojlund shared a kiss with Laura after a Denmark qualifying gameCredit: @laurarhodShe now lives in Manchester with HojlundCredit: @laurarhodLaura has 16,000 followers on InstagramCredit: @laurarhodMeet 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

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      Why is Rodrigo Bentancur nicknamed Lolo? Reason behind Tottenham player’s pet name & why captain Son Heung Min used it

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      RODRIGO Bentancur is also referred to by the nickname Lolo.Here we take a look at how this moniker came about — and why Spurs captain Son recently referred to him by it.Rodrigo Bentancur has apologised for a racial slur towards Son Heung-MinWhy is Rodrigo Bentancur nicknamed Lolo?Bantancur’s nickname came about as the result of a childhood speech impediment.One of his younger family members was unable to pronounce the letter ‘R’ properly as a youngster.Therefore the Tottenham ace’s first name Rodrigo came out rather differently. Who gave Rodrigo Bentancur the nickname Lolo?The Tottenham midfielder’s moniker was inadvertently coined by his little brother. READ MORE ON SPURSIn 2018, Bentancur told DAZN: “Everyone calls me Lolo, because when he was young my little brother couldn’t pronounce ‘Rodrigo’.”He said ‘Loligo’, so it stayed ‘Lolo’.”When did Son Heung Min address Rodrigo Bentancur as Lolo?Bentancur was asked during an interview ahead of the Copa America by a journalist if he could “get me the shirt from the Korean”.The midfielder asked “Sonny?”, the reporter replied: “Or any other champion?”, to which Bentancur replied: “Or any cousin of Sonny, they all look more or less the same.”Most read in Euro 2024His words sparked a backlash with many people viewing them as racist.Anti-discrimination campaigners Kick it Out received “a significant number of reports” over the incident, which they sent onto Spurs and the relevant authorities.Bentancur apologised to Son on Instagram on June 15, 2024 for the “very bad joke”, adding: “You know that I love you and I would never disrespect you or hurt you or anyone else.”Now Son has said: “I’ve spoken with Lolo. He made a mistake, he knows this and has apologised.Germany legend Jurgen Klinsmann discusses Euro 2024, his time at Tottenham and thoughts on Harry Kane“Lolo would not mean to ever intentionally say something offensive.“We are brothers and nothing has changed at all.“We’re past this, we’re united, and we will be back together in pre-season to fight for our club as one.”A Spurs statement added: “Following a comment from Rodrigo Bentancur in an interview video clip and the player’s subsequent public apology, the club has been providing assistance in ensuring a positive outcome on the matter.“This will include further education for all players in line with our diversity, equality and inclusion objectives.READ MORE SUN STORIES“We fully support that our captain Sonny feels that he can draw a line under the incident and that the team can focus on the new season ahead.“We are extremely proud of our diverse, global fanbase and playing squads. Discrimination of any kind has no place at our Club, within our game or within wider society.” More

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      Why is the roof closed for England’s Euro 2024 clash against Denmark?

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      ENGLAND take on Denmark this afternoon in their second match of Euro 2024.And fans will notice that the roof of Deutsche Bank Park is shut for the duration of the game – but why have Uefa made the decision?The roof of Deutsche Bank Park will be shut for England vs DenmarkCredit: GETTYDENMARK VS ENGLAND LIVEWhy is the roof closed for England’s Euro 2024 clash against Denmark?Euro 2024 in Germany has been plagued with bad weather so far – and the forecast suggests it could continue for England’s match against Denmark.Uefa made the decision to shut the roof of the stadium on Wednesday, hours before England’s clash with Denmark.read more in eurosIt was initially shut to protect the pitch for Dains’ training session on the morning of the match.And the roof was not reopened on Thursday morning as a ‘precautionary measure’ and will remain shut for the Group C clash.What result do England need against Denmark to qualify for the knockout stages?England will qualify top of Group C if they beat Denmark tonight.If the Three Lions draw with the Danes, they would be two points clear at the top of the group and they would have to beat Slovenia on the final match day to finish top.Most read in Euro 2024England are currently on three points, Slovenia are on two points, while Denmark and Serbia have one each.If England qualify top, they will play the third-place team from Group D, E or F on Sunday, June 30 at 5pm BST in Gelsenkirchen. More

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      Fans spot hilarious moment Scotland and Man Utd star Scott McTominay ‘jumps like a defender in Wii Sports’

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      FANS can’t stop chuckling after noticing Scott McTominay had an up-and-down time against Switzerland in more ways than one. The Scotland midfielder was spotted “jumping like a defender in Wii Sports basketball” in the 1-1 Euro 2024 draw.Scott McTominay had his own style of trying to foil SwitzerlandThe midfielder raised his game, at least in one senseThe Man Utd midfielder also swept in an early deflected openerCredit: GettyBut viewers also had a more pressing question – over McTominay’s role at set-pieces in such a crucial game.The Manchester United star drilled the Scots in front early on with a deflected first-time shot.But Xherdan Shaqiri punished poor defending with a brilliant equaliser.Nonetheless, the Scots should still reach the group stages for the first time ever if they beat Hungary in Sunday’s group finale.READ MORE TOP FOOTBALLAnd McTominay’s strange technique in trying to keep the Swiss out provided light relief.He bent his knees to spring up in the air twice in an effort to prevent a cross.And his odd antics pushed the buttons of amused viewers.One posted: “Love McTominay jumping like a defender in Wii Sports Resort basketball getting pump faked.”READ MORE TOP FOOTBALLEURO 2024 LIVE: KEEP UP TO DATE WITH ALL THE LATEST NEWS FROM GERMANYBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERS”I can’t unsee that now,” claimed a second.But a third fan reckoned McTominay might actually be onto something by stealing his style from a video game.Is it unthinkable to drop john McGinn and Scott McTominay plays better when Billy Gilmour is on the parkHe wrote: “It worked. He made the guy pass the ball straight out the park.”However, other fans were more puzzled by the 27-year-old taking corners – rather than putting his sizeable frame in the middle to receive them.One said: “McTominay hitting free kicks and corners when he’s the best player we’ve got at getting on the end of set pieces. It’s comical.”Another wrote: “Scottish fans please answer this. Why is McTominay on corners over Gilmour or McGinn, when he’s clearly your biggest goal threat?”And a third observer labelled manager Steve Clarke’s deadball strategy as “one of the most baffling tactical choices I’ve ever seen”.Scotland Euro 2024 guideQUALIFYING for back-to-back Euros is an achievement in itself and the Tartan Army are sure to make the most of it.
      The Scots recorded a famous 2-0 win over Spain in qualifying, but come into the Euros off the back of seven games without a win.
      MANAGER: Steve Clarke
      Only Jock Stein, Andy Roxburgh and Craig Brown have managed Scotland in more games than Jose Mourinho’s former assistant.
      STAR MAN: John McGinn
      The Aston Villa star has reached new levels under Unai Emery’s tutelage and is crucial to a midfield that provides most of Scotland’s goals.
      How Scotland attack
      Scotland’s three-man midfield will be crucial with the likes of McGinn and Scott McTominay providing lung-busting runs and coming up with most of the goals.
      Target man Lyndon Dykes is set to be a big miss with Che Adams likely to step in as the lone striker in a 5-4-1 formation.
      How Scotland defend
      Scotland will put ten men behind the ball in a deep 5-4-1 block out of possession.
      They will work extremely hard to deny the opposition central spaces between the lines, forcing them to resort to wide play and crosses which the Scots feel more comfortable defending.
      Read the full Scotland Euro 2024 guide here, including predicted line-ups, odds and Wags More

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      Denmark 0-0 England LIVE SCORE: Southgate’s side UNCHANGED as Three Lions eye knockout stage – stream FREE, updates

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      ENGLAND are facing Denmark RIGHT NOW as they close in on top spot in Group C at Euro 2024!The Three Lions need just a point of guarantee they go through to the knockout stage after Serbia’s draw with Slovenia earlier – and a victory to go through as group winners.On the team news front, Gareth Southgate has named an unchanged XI from the win over Serbia.
      Kick-off time: 5pm BST
      FREE live stream: BBC iPlayer
      TV channel: BBC One
      Denmark XI: Schmeichel, Andersen, Vestergaard, Maehle, Christensen, Holjund, Eriksen, Kristiansen, Wind, Hjulmand, Hojbjeg
      England XI: Pickford, Walker, Stones, Guehi, Trippier, Rice, Bellingham, Alexander-Arnold, Foden, Kane, Saka
      EURO 2024 FREE BETS AND OFFERSFollow ALL the action from Deutsche Bank Park with our live blog below…Denmark 0-0 England
      6. Kyle Walker is the latest to give away possession…
      …but the right-back quickly makes amends by winning the ball straight back.
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      5. Demark enjoy a spell of possession.
      Andersen tries his luck with a cross from the right, dealt with by Guehi, before Eriksen and Kristiansen take over on the opposite flank.
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      3. England’s passing hasn’t been too crisp in the opening minutes.
      Trent Alexander-Arnold, in particular, has been sloppy in possession on a couple of occasions.
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      2. The first shot of the game comes from the right foot of Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg, outside the box and straight at Jordan Pickford.
      Not many people would have had the Tottenham midfielder down as the first player to register an attempt.
      Copy linkCopiedKick-off – Denmark v England
      1. Peeeeeeep! Portuguese referee Artur Soares Dias blows his whistle, and Bukayo Saka gets the match underway with a pass all the way back to Jordan Pickford.
      The start was held up momentarily as the sides swapped ends, and the players stood for a minute’s applause in memory of the recently passed Gerhard Aigner.
      Copy linkCopiedHere come the two teams!
      Here we go!
      The England players are made to wait in the tunnel area for a couple of minutes, but eventually their opponents and the officials arrive to queue their entrance out on to the Frankfurt pitch.
      It’s a sea of red and white inside the stadium amid an atmosphere that has been building for the past couple of hours.
      The national anthems are belted out with gusto in front of the watching Prince of Wales, who is stood next to the King of Denmark.
      The formalities are almost over. The football is upon us.
      Copy linkCopiedDon’t bank on goals galore
      England fans have been asking for more excitement after a somewhat uninspired opener against Serbia.
      But if recent history with the Danes is anything to go by, today won’t be the fixture that brings the drama.
      There have only been five goals scored in the last four meetings between Denmark (2) and England (3) in all competitions.
      Copy linkCopiedCountdown to kick-off
      There are just ten minutes until the action gets underway at the Frankfurt Arena…
      …and fans of both countries are busy preparing for the action.

      Copy linkCopiedLive from the Frankfurt Arena
      As predicted, Gareth Southgate has stuck with the same starting 11.
      Some fans I met in the centre of Frankfurt wanted Conor Gallagher in for Trent Alexander-Arnold and another winger to be given a chance in place of Phil Foden.
      But to abandon the TAA midfield experiment after one game would have been ridiculous. Either you think it can work and you are willing to give him a chance to show it can, or you don’t. One tournament-level game is not enough to decide.
      As SunSport columnist Jack Wilshere explained, Foden’s effectiveness was hit the hardest by the way England played in the second half. He was forced into a wide role in what was effectively a 4-5-1 formation, and that is not his game at all.
      The Three Lions looked like a team destined to go out in the quarter finals in their opening game. But tournaments aren’t won in the group stage.
      Denmark make one change from the side that conceded a late-ish equaliser against Slovenia. Joakim Maehle comes in for Alexander Bah at right wing-back.
      An England win would seal top spot in the group and a last 16 game in Gelsenkirchen on June 30.
      Copy linkCopiedEuro return for hero Eriksen
      As horror unfolded at Euro 2020, many feared that we would never see Christian Eriksen on a football pitch again.
      Yet the Denmark hero has fought back from the cardiac arrest he suffered in Copenhagen to again cement himself as the most important part of his nation’s team.
      This evening, he will his 132nd international appearance, equalling Simon Kjaer for the most caps won by a Danish player.
      The 32-year-old scored his first ever goal at a European Championship during their 1-1 draw with Slovenia, and also showed just how dangerous he is at set-plays.
      Eriksen created seven chances from set-pieces during Sunday’s match the most by a player in a European Championship fixture since Gary McAllister for Scotland against Germany in 1992 (8).

      Copy linkCopiedSouthgate calls for continuity
      England head coach Gareth Southgate has explained his reasonings for naming an unchanged team to face Denmark, calling for continuity as his side grows into the tournament.
      However, the Three Lions boss also acknowledged that he will need to call on his substitutes, both today and as the competition progresses.
      With Trent Alexander-Arnold playing in central midfield again, Southgate wants the Liverpool man to unleash his full capabalities.
      We needed to check on all the players but wanted the continuity. We know we did some things very well and some things we want to get better at. There are guys who are training well and pushing, and we’ll need fresh legs at some point. I want [Trent Alexander-Arnold] to do the things he’s really good at. The range of passes he has, the ability to unlock defences, I think he did a lot well on Sunday and if he can add that final moment he can cause Denmark a lot of problems.Gareth SouthgateBBC
      Copy linkCopiedHow the sides shape up

      Copy linkCopiedTrippier brings up half-century
      There were slight concerns when he went down with cramp late on in Sunday’s game against Serbia, but Kieran Trippier has been declared fit enough to face Denmark tonight – and in doing so will make his 50th appearance for the senior England side.
      At 33 years and 275 days, the Newcastle man becomes the third-oldest outfield player to reach a half-century of caps for the Three Lions after Stanley Matthews (41y 301d) and Teddy Sheringham (36y 74d).
      Decent company, that.

      Copy linkCopiedEngland odds-on for success
      The Three Lions famously needed a Harry Kane penalty rebound in extra-time to beat Denmark in the semi-finals of Euro 2020, but the bookies expect no such difficulties this time around.

      Denmark win 23/5
      Draw 13/5
      England win 8/11

      Odds from BetMGM correct at time of post publication.
      Copy linkCopiedSouthgate sticks with same side
      It doesn’t happen often, but Gareth Southgate has shown he is happy to go with the same XI that started against Serbia on Sunday.
      In fact, in his 97 games in charge of England, Southgate has named an unchanged starting XI on just five occasions.
      Each of of the previous four instances all came at World Cups, twice in 2018 and then twice again in 2022.
      Copy linkCopiedMaehle one change for Danes
      Kasper Hjulmand makes just one change as his Denmark squad prepare to take on England in Frankfurt.
      The head coach welcomes back Joakim Maehle – such an impressive performer at Euro 2020 – and he will take over at right wing-back from Alexander Bah.
      With Simon Kjaer only named on the bench, Kasper Schmeichel continues as captain while Manchester United pair Christian Eriksen and Rasmund Hojlund play in attack with Jonas Wind.

      Denmark (3-4-1-2): 1 Schmeichel; 2 Andersen, 6 Christiansen, 3 Vestergaard; 5 Maehle, 21 Hjulmand, 23 Højbjerg, 17 Kristiansen; 10 Eriksen; 9 Hojlund, 19 Wind
      Subs: 16 Hermansen, 22 Ronnow, 4 Kjaer, 7 Jensen, 11 Skov Olsen, 12 Dolberg, 13 Jorgensen, 14 Damsgaard, 15 Norgaard, 18 Bah, 20 Poulsen, 24 Dreyer, 25 Kristensen, 26 Bruun Larsen
      Credit: @dbulandshold on C
      Copy linkCopiedEngland unchanged for Denmark test
      Gareth Southgate has named the same side that started the Group C opener against Serbia on Sunday.
      That means Trent Alexander-Arnold continues in midfield alongside Declan Rice, while Phil Foden is on the left again despite calls to shake up the attack.
      Captain Harry Kane leads the line while Jordan Pickford makes his 21st tournament appearance in goal, taking over the England record set by Peter Shilton.

      England (4-2-3-1): 1 Pickford; 2 Walker, 5 Stones, 6 Guess, 12 Trippier; 8 Alexander-Arnold, 4 Rice; 7 Saka, 10 Bellingham, 11 Foden; 9 Kane
      Subs: 13 Ramsdale, 23 Henderson, 14 Konsa, 15 Dunk, 16 Gallagher, 17 Toney, 18 Gordon, 19 Watkins, 20 Bowen, 21 Eze, 22 Gomez, 24 Palmer, 25 Wharton, 26 Mainoo
      Credit: @England on X
      Copy linkCopiedLions stay top thanks to Luka
      The final whistle has just been blown in Munich where – just seconds earlier – Luka Jovic had headed a 90+6th minute equalise to earn Serbia a 1-1 draw with Slovenia.
      The draw means England stay top of Group C ahead of the imminent fixture with Denmark, and should Gareth Southgate’s side now win, they will seal their place in the Last 16 as group winners.
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      Copy linkCopiedStats disprove Southgate critics
      We’re not creative enough, we’re not positive enough.
      Gareth Southgate has had an increasing number of critics across social media with each tournament that he takes charge of England at.
      But the statistics show that the Three Lions score more goals with him in charge at either a World Cup or European Championship than they ever did under another manager.
      Southgate oversaw his 20th match at a major tournament as England beat Serbia 1-0 on Saturday, becoming just the 16th national team manager to reach the milestone.
      Across those 20 games, his sides have scored at an average of 1.9 per 90 minutes.

      Copy linkCopiedLions ready to roar…
      …and make history.
      After the 1-0 win against Serbia in their opening Group C match at Euro 2024, England are targeting another success which would see them do something they have done before – and that’s win both of their first two matches at a European Championship.
      Copy linkCopiedUpdate from around the grounds…
      Slovenia have opened the scoring against Serbia with 20 minutes to go.
      Zan Karnicnik’s goal means that Matjaz Kek’s side go top of Group C ahead of England’s clash against Denmark later.
      How it stands:
      1 Slovenia – 4pts*
      2 England – 3pts
      3 Denmark – 1pts
      4 Serbia – 0pts
      Copy linkCopiedDenmark fans taunt England supporters with cheeky chant
      Danish fans have made a cheeky dig at England ahead of the vital Euro 2024 clash.
      England face Denmark today in their second Group C match of the tournament.
      A win at the Deutsche Bank Park for Gareth Southgate’s side would guarantee a spot in the last-16.
      While English fans are getting excited about the team’s prospects in the tournament, the Danes have decided to try and bring them down a peg.
      A video has emerged online of the Scandinavian fans marching down a street chanting: “England, England, it’s never coming home.”
      The taunt is a play on the famous 1996 song Three Lions by David Baddiel, Frank Skinner, and The Lightning Seeds.
      Watch Denmark fans taunt England supporters with cheeky chant as they march together ahead of Euro 2024 clash
      Copy linkCopiedEngland vs Denmark H2H
      Last five meetings between the two sides:
      England 2-1 Denmark (July, 2011)
      England 0-1 Denmark (October, 2020)
      Denmark 0-0 England (September 2020)
      England 1-0 Denmark (March, 2014)
      Denmark 1-2 England (February, 2011)
      Copy linkCopiedEngland fans make a splash in Frankfurt
      The Three Lions faithful are in Frankfurt to roar on Gareth Southgate’s side against Denmark in just a few hours time.
      And one supporter found an easy way to cool down on a warm day.
      Crowds cheered as a topless man stood on the edge of a fountain in Romerberg Square and led a rendition of Phil Foden’s On Fire.
      He then bravely took a dive into some shallow water as the spectators went wild.
      Watch England fan dive into Frankfurt fountain as Three Lions get in party spirit before Denmark clash at Euro 2024
      Copy linkCopiedFans prep the stadium ahead of kick-off
      England fans are beginning to turn Frankfurt’s Deutsche Bank Park red and white.
      We’re heading into the final two hours before kick-off.
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      Prince William arrives to cheer on Three Lions in Euros clash against Denmark without Kate & the kids

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      PRINCE William has arrived in Germany to cheer on the Three Lions as they take on Denmark in the Euros.William, who is president of the FA, is watching Gareth Southgate’s side in their second group stage match at the Frankfurt Arena – the day before his 42nd birthday.Prince William smiles as he arrives for the clash between England and DenmarkCredit: APHe arrived without Kate and his three childrenCredit: EPAThe Prince was all smiles as the Group C clash got underwayCredit: RexThe Prince of Wales during a visit to St George’s Park last weekCredit: Andrew Parsons / Kensington PalaceThe trip is a solo one for William, as the Princess of Wales is away from public duties while she continues her treatment for cancer.William is one of hundreds of thousands of England fans travelling to Germany throughout the Euro 2024 championship this summer, which kicked off on June 14.He attended England’s games in Euro 2020, which took place in Euro 2021 due to Covid, but gave the Qatar World Cup a miss.Earlier today, cheering Three Lions fans turned Germany’s bars and fan zones into a sea of red and white for the clash with Denmark.Read More in FootballFans packed out pubs with time to spare to settle their nerves as Gareth Southgate’s men hope to secure a last-16 spot.Supporters were seen cooling off in Romerberg Square’s Fountain of Justice while others draped St George’s flags over themselves.But it is now time for the football to do the talking with the Euros clash now underway.It comes after the Prince of Wales, a passionate Aston Villa fan, presented shirts to the England men’s squad before the team left for Germany.Most read in Euro 2024He made a surprise visit to St George’s Park, England’s national football centre in Burton upon Trent.Wills also shared his youngest son Prince Louis’ advice, who suggested the players “eat twice the amount” to secure their bid for Euros glory.He said: “I was on the school run this morning with the children and I asked them what I should say to you today.”The best bit of advice I got to ask you was to eat twice as much as you normally eat.England injury blow as Luke Shaw is ruled OUT of Denmark clash with Man Utd star still training alone at Euro 2024″I don’t have visions of all of you running around with massive red tummies and getting stitches on the pitch.”So I think maybe take my youngest’s kind of advice with a pinch of salt.”England skipper Harry Kane jokingly said: “I don’t think our nutritionist will be happy with that advice.”England got off to a positive start in Germany when Jude Bellingham scored a header 13 minutes into their Group C opener.But it was a lacklustre second half against Serbia with supporters hoping for a more inspired performance against Denmark.All eyes are once again on the 20-year-old Real Madrid star tonight as England eye a spot at the top of our group table.A first place finish will see the team handed an easier route to the quarter-finals with a last-16 tie against a third-place side.But Denmark will be sure to come out fighting as failure to beat the Three Lions tonight could leave them on the back foot in third place.With the likes of Manchester United stars Rasmus Hojlund and Christian Eriksen to contend with, the match could prove tricky.England have not made any changes from their starting 11 that beat Serbia on Sunday.Southgate confirmed Luke Shaw is still injured but the rest of the team are reportedly fighting fit.Marc Guehi’s impressive performance on his major tournament debut silenced his critics.Meanwhile, all eyes will be on Phil Foden and Trent Alexander-Arnold who had a more subdued start to the competition.Only 10,000 seats have been made available for England supporters but a mile-long riverside fanzone has been set up for those who don’t make it inside.Around 30,000 are estimated to have flocked there to watch the action on a 1,500sq ft floating screen.More than 10 million people tuned in to watch England narrowly overcome Serbia in their first match on June 16.READ MORE SUN STORIESThe BBC’s coverage of the clash peaking at 15 million views, the corporation said.The match was also streamed 3.5 million times on BBC iPlayer.Wills even had a kick about during his visit ahead of the EurosCredit: Andrew Parsons / Kensington PalacePrince William posed for a squad photo before the Three Lions set off for GermanyCredit: Andrew Parsons / Kensington PalaceThe Prince of Wales chatted to Three Lions boss SouthgateCredit: PAWilliam’s pep talk in full

      Guys, I was just thinking on the way here what I would say today. Some of you have heard me speak before, some of you are new to the setup.
      I thought, what can I offer to all of you and your experienced team here, Gareth – what can I say that could help you in any way?
      I was on the school run this morning with the children and I asked them what I should say to you today.
      The best bit of advice I got to ask you was to eat twice as much as you normally eat.
      I don’t have visions of all of you running around with massive red tummies and getting stitches on the pitch.
      So I think maybe take my youngest’s kind of advice with a pinch of salt.
      Tournament football, it’s a big deal. All of you have had fantastic seasons.
      I’ve seen every single one of you play this season. You’ve all done amazingly well.
      As some of you know way better than anyone else in this room, tournament football is brutal.
      It requires a lot more than you’ve already given. You’ve had a long, long season as it is, and we’re going to ask you to go again
      It’s going to be difficult. It’s going to be fun. It’s going to be challenging.
      It’s going to be everything that you’ve ever dreamed of, you know, wearing that English shirt.
      I think you’re going to have to draw on all the experience you’ve had playing club football.
      I think the biggest thing I’ve learned from coming and seeing you guys over the years in the dressing room I’ve been into is the togetherness.
      What Gareth has instilled in all of you over the years, I really feel you’re a unit.
      You fight for each other. You play for each other. And you really care about putting that shirt on.
      And I just want you guys to know how much it means to everyone back here.
      You go out there. Give your all. Play for the shirt. Play for each other. Play for the country.
      Because everyone’s behind you. We really care about what you’re going to do.
      And I think you need to know also, you know, the England team has a target at the back.
      Everyone wants to beat us. So when you step on that pitch, you’re going to be, you’re going to want to be, you know.
      And you guys have got all the talent in the world. You’re a great squad, but talent alone won’t win us the tournament.
      And so whatever you can do, draw on those experiences in other parts of your life, growing up, other inspirations, other people, family members.
      Whatever it is, you know, get that in you right now. Build up on it. Pump yourself up.
      Because, you know, you never know when you might need it in the future. 
      But listen, I’m rambling. I wish you all the best. I really do. I’ve been watching you some games.
      I won’t get to say what I do at home, watching some matches. But we get very much into it. We really enjoy it.
      And yeah, just best of luck, guys. Bye. Thank you. More