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      Denmark 1-1 England LIVE RESULT: Three Lions held by Danes but top spot still in their hands – latest updates

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      LACKLUSTER England could only draw 1-1 with Denmark – but finishing top of Group C is still in the Three Lions’ hands.Harry Kane got England up and running with an 18th-minute strike before Morten Hjulmand levelled it up 10 minutes before half-time.Slovenia are next up for England, and victory will guarantee finishing top.
      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…England 1-1 Denmark
      England suffered a setback against Denmark at the Deutsche Bank Park and will need to beat Slovenia on Tuesday to seal first place in Group C.
      The Three Lions opened the scoring with captain Harry Kane after only 18 minutes.
      But the Danes equalised just 11 minutes before half-time thanks to Morten Hjulmand’s wondergoal.
      The performance Gareth Southgate’s men put together led to criticism, mainly because of the use of Trent Alexander-Arnold in midfield, the main stars’ hapless display and the lack of left-back.
      Copy linkCopiedHarry Kane criticism
      Gary Lineker criticised England’s performance against Denmark and suggested captain Harry Kane holds responsibility.
      Can I offer a slight theory? If you want to press, it has to come from your centre-forward first.
      Harry does not press and he has not pressed in that first half. He’s barely moved.
      Then the team goes deeper and Harry Kane goes even deeper and even when you get the ball you have nothing to hit. I just don’t understand.Gary Lineker
      Credit: Rex
      Copy linkCopiedChristian Eriksen reacts
      Denmark star Christian Eriksen believes his team deserved a win over England.
      Yeah, I think if either team to deserved to win it was us. We didn’t get the win but we played a lot better than against Slovenia.
      England didn’t surprise us in the way they wanted to play. They have exceptional player, but we hurt them and with the chances we had we should have won. It was a great strike from Morten [Hjulmand] and it gave us more belief.
      I don’t think England dropped deeper after they scored. It was the same before – it was an even game.
      We need a win against Serbia, there’s nothing else for us.Christian Eriksen
      Copy linkCopiedWhy Southgate subbed Kane
      England boss Gareth Southgate revealed he subbed Harry Kane off because he needed “energy and fresh legs to press”.
      We needed energy and fresh legs to press.
      Harry’s only had one 90-minute game in a month, so that was the decision we took.Gareth Southgate
      Copy linkCopiedSouthgate on Trent experiment
      England boss Gareth Southgate discussed the experiment that sees Liverpool’s Trent Alexander-Arnold playing in midfield.
      And Southgate admitted the Three Lions are still missing a player like Kalvin Phillips in his prime.
      Look he’s had some moments where he’s delivered what we thought he would.
      We know it is an experiment, and we know we don’t have a natural replacement for a Kalvin Phillips.
      We’re trying some different things and at the moment we’re not flowing as we would like.Gareth Southgate
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      England boss Gareth Southgate insists he is not telling his players to drop deep after scoring.
      No. We’ve played two teams who are quite fluid with back threes, and it’s not easy to put pressure on them, but we have to do that better.
      That’s been part of the problem – but so has not keeping the ball.Gareth Southgate
      Credit: Getty
      Copy linkCopiedGareth Southgate reacts
      England boss Gareth Southgate admitted the performance was not up to par against Denmark.
      The performance was not what we would have hoped. At the moment we’re not using the ball well enough, and if you do that you’ll suffer as we have at times tonight. There’s another level we have to find.
      We’ve played two teams who are quite fluid with back threes, and it’s not easy to put pressure on them, but we have to do that better. That’s been part of the problem – but so has not keeping the ball.
      There’s a huge amount of work to do, that’s evident. We have to stay tight. We understand people will be disappointed with the performances, and rightly so. We’ve got make them better.Gareth Southgate
      Credit: Rex
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      This is an England team suffering from an identity crisis.
      With too many square pegs in round holes and too many big names failing to fire, England looked a million miles away from potential European champions.
      When Gareth Southgate hooked England’s entire front three midway through the second half of this Group C draw, it posed far more questions than answers for the remainder of this campaign.
      Harry Kane had fired England into the lead but suffered the indignity of being substituted with the match still in the balance, along with Phil Foden and Bukayo Saka.
      A long-range first-half equaliser from Morten Hjulmand earned Denmark a point which was the least they deserved.
      And while Foden hit the post early in the second half, this was a thoroughly unconvincing performance.
      England are as good as through to the last 16 and will top this group if they defeat Slovenia in Cologne on Tuesday.
      But with Trent Alexander-Arnold’s central midfield experiment failing badly, with no fit left-back in the squad and now with debate over all of England’s front three, this is turning into a muddled campaign.
      Serbia’s draw with Slovenia meant that an England victory would have guaranteed top-place in the group with a game to spare – and pair Southgate’s men with a third-placed team in the last 16.
      Credit: Getty
      Copy linkCopiedKane: We have to be better
      England captain Harry Kane pulled no punches with his post-match interview, insisting that there are plenty of areas in which the team have to improve upon.
      The striker was subbed despite opening the scoring for the Three Lions, but stated that England sitting off after taking the lead is not part of their overall gameplan.
      We’ve got levels we can reach and we can be better both with and without the ball. I think the sign of a good team is when you’re not playing at your best and still find a way to get results like we have in the last two games. It’s something we’ve got to get better at. I think we’re starting games well but when the teams are dropping deeper we’re not quite sure how to get the pressure on and who’s going. In the second half we tried to change a little bit but it was difficult. Credit to Denmark, they caused us some threats. Overall we’ve got to look back and see where we can improve.Harry KaneBBC

      Copy linkCopiedEnd of the Trent experiment?
      It’s being widely suggested that Trent Alexander-Arnold’s substitution early in the second half will draw the idea of him as an international midfielder to a close.
      The post-match chatter has pointed to his inability to influence games from a midfield two…
      …and yet…
      …no player created more chances (3) or played more line-breaking passes in the final third (5) for England against Denmark than Alexander-Arnold despite him being subbed off in the 54th minute.

      Copy linkCopiedFurious Shearer calls for Gordon
      BBC co-commentator Alan Shearer hasn’t calmed down in the 20 minutes since the final whistle.
      The former England striker had much to say on the performances of several England stars, and more on another that yet to play a single minute at this European Championship.
      There’s so much more to come from those players. Jude Bellingham just couldn’t get one foot in front of the other. Was Foden impacting the game from the left? No chance. As I got older, I needed pace around me. I could still score goals, head the ball, get into positions in the box, but one thing I could not do is run in behind. Harry Kane is the same now, he needs players that have the legs to run beyond and make the space. That’s why I would have Anthony Gordon in the team. Foden is occupying the same spaces as Kane at the moment and it’s not working.Alan ShearerBBC

      Copy linkCopiedMatch stats from Frankfurt Arena
      Jordan Pickford faced 16 shots at his goal this evening, five of them from the unlikely boots of Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg.

      Copy linkCopiedTop but yet to convince
      England extend their unbeaten run in the group stages of tournament football to move two points clear at the top of Group C, but it’s fair to say that they are yet to impress.
      Their four points could well be enough to progress to the knockout stage, but nothing has been confirmed yet.

      England v Slovenia (Tuesday, 8pm)
      Denmark v Serbia (Tuesday, 8pm)

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      Copy linkCopiedEngland player ratings from Tom Barclay
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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.
      Copy linkCopiedEngland player ratings from Tom Barclay
      Forwards
      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.
      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.
      Copy linkCopiedEngland player ratings from Tom Barclay
      Midfielders
      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.
      Jude Bellingham: 6
      Nowhere near the majestic display he put in against Serbia and one of many who looked tired.
      Copy linkCopiedEngland player ratings from Tom Barclay
      Defenders and goalkeeper
      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.
      Copy linkCopiedFull time – Denmark 1-1 England
      It’s all over in Frankfurt, and another uninspiring, insipid and lacklustre England performance comes to an end.
      The inquest will begin immediately after the Three Lions faltered all over the (awful) pitch, and more will be demanded from players and staff for the next match.
      Many of the England players fell to the turf at full time, but it’s hard to know where their energy has been spent.
      In contrast, the Danes show delight with their performance, and come together in one huge group huddle.
      Copy linkCopiedDenmark 1-1 England
      90. There will be at leasat three minutes of stoppage time before this one comes to an end – and you suspect there may be boos.
      Images of a furious Wayne Rooney trudging off against Algeria come to mind.
      Copy linkCopiedDenmark 1-1 England
      88. Shearer is getting angrier and angrier.
      He’s called this performance awful, atrocious and abysmal.
      Just wait until he moves on to the letter B in his big book of adjectives.
      Copy linkCopiedDenmark 1-1 England
      86. I’m starting to think Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg has backed himself to have the most shots at Euro 2024.
      He winds up another attempt from outside the box that crashes wide of goal.
      Copy linkCopiedDenmark 1-1 England
      84. Marc Guehi makes his first error of these finals, showing too much of the ball to Yussuf Poulsen.
      But the Crystal Palace man doesn’t give up and races back into his own area to brilliantly cut out the subsequent cross into the danger area.
      The England team switch off at the corner, however, allowing an unmarked Christensen to turn the ball over from close range.
      Copy linkCopiedDenmark 1-1 England – Denmark double substitution
      82. And on the subject of subs, here are Denmark’s final two.
      Andreas Skov Olsen and Christian Norgaard are on for Christian Eriksen and goalscorer Morten Hjulmand.
      Copy linkCopiedDenmark 1-1 England
      80. Ten minutes to go!
      Apparently, I’m told, Gareth Southgate has made 800 substitutions as England manager. His subs have led to 17 goals. Who gets the 18th?
      Copy linkCopiedDenmark 1-1 England
      78. Pickford gets himself behind another Hojbjerg effort that for horrible moment looked to be bouncing into the bottom corner.
      The Everton stopper has now made six saves today, his highest total in a single match for England at either a World Cup or European Championship.
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      England player ratings: Marc Guehi proves he should be an ever-present as Alexander-Arnold experiment falls flat again

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      ENGLAND missed the chance to secure safe passage to the knockouts with a tired performance against Denmark.Harry Kane looked to have given England the perfect start by slotting home on 18 minutes.England were held to a 1-1 drawCredit: ReutersIt was a poor performance from the Three LionsCredit: ReutersDenmark had more shots and more shots on targetBut Denmark hit back through Morten Hjulmand, and were the better team for large parts of the game.Many of Gareth Southgate’s players looked jaded.Though it was still a surprise to see Kane hooked on 70 minutes, seconds after a better if not fully firing Phil Foden and Bukayo Saka were also taken off.England still look in a good place to qualify but this was hardly confidence-inspiring.Read More on Euro 2024Jordan Pickford: 6Looked 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: 7Made 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.Kyle Walker set up the opening goalCredit: GettyJohn Stones: 6OK 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: 8Really encouraging again from the Crystal Palace centre-back, looking sharp with his interceptions and assured in distribution.Most read in Euro 2024Marc Guehi put on another impressive defensive displayCredit: APEURO 2024 FREE BETS AND OFFERSKieran Trippier: 6Like 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: 5This 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.The Sun’s Charlie Wyett slams Woeful England after bland 1-1 draw with DenmarkDeclan Rice: 5Had 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.Declan Rice was forced to cover a lot of groundBukayo Saka: 7Not 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: 6Nowhere near the majestic display he put in against Serbia and one of many who looked tired.Phil Foden: 7Was 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: 6Netted 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.Harry Kane scored England’s only goalCredit: GettySubstitutesConor Gallagher (on for Trent, 54): 7Vital clearance on the stretch when Christian Eriksen was lurking and was not afraid to put his foot in.Ollie Watkins (on for Kane, 70): 6Played in by Bellingham’s lovely ball after coming on but could not finish from an acute angle.READ MORE SUN STORIESJarrod Bowen (on for Foden, 69): 6Copped a nasty tackle which saw Joakim Maehle booked.Eberechi Eze (on for Saka, 69): 6On for his tournament bow though he was rarely involved.EURO 2024 LIVE: KEEP UP TO DATE WITH ALL THE LATEST NEWS FROM GERMANY More

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      Denmark 1 England 1: Three Lions blow chance to qualify for last 16 and face tense final game after uninspiring draw

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      THIS is an England team suffering from an identity crisis. With too many square pegs in round holes and too many big names failing to fire, England looked a million miles away from being potential European champions.Harry Kane got off the mark at Euro 2024Credit: RexHe put England ahead after 18 minutesCredit: RexMorten Hjulmand equalised for DenmarkCredit: GettyHis powerful shot from range flew in off the postCredit: ReutersKane was taken off in the second halfCredit: AFPWhen Gareth Southgate hooked England’s entire front three midway through the second half of this Group C draw, it posed far more questions than answers for the remainder of this campaign.Harry Kane had fired England into the lead but suffered the indignity of being substituted with the match still in the balance, along with Phil Foden and Bukayo Saka. A long-range first-half equaliser from Morten Hjulmand earned Denmark a point which was the least they deserved.And while Foden hit the post early in the second half, this was a thoroughly unconvincing performance. READ MORE IN FOOTBALLEngland are as good as through to the last 16 and will top this group if they defeat Slovenia in Cologne on Tuesday. But with Trent Alexander-Arnold’s central midfield experiment failing badly, with no fit left-back in the squad and now with debate over all of England’s front three – this is turning into a muddled campaign. Serbia’s draw with Slovenia meant that an England victory would have guaranteed top-place in the group with a game to spare – and pair Southgate’s men with a third-placed team in the last 16. Southgate named an unchanged side from Sunday’s opening win over the Serbs but it was a scratchy, nervy start as England frequently gave the ball away and Alexander-Arnold the chief culprit. Most read in Euro 2024EURO 2024 FREE BETS AND OFFERSPlaying Hollywood passes to Danishmen wasn’t really what this midfield experiment was supposed to be about. When England threatened it was all about Kyle Walker. First the right-back squared a pass to his Manchester City team-mate Foden, who did well to create space for himself but shot high and wide.’No excuse for that’ – Alan Shearer fumes at abject England as Three Lions legend says ‘Denmark deserved to win’ Then, on 18 minutes, came the breakthrough which was a personal nightmare for Danish wing-back Victor Kristiansen. While Walker blue-lighted it down the flank, Kristiansen appeared to be towing a caravan and, as he dawdled, the Man City man robbed him. Walker’s cut back deflected off Andreas Christensen, allowing Kane to prod home from six yards.It was the skipper’s 13th goal at major tournaments – three more than any other Englishman has managed. But England failed to capitalise – they were shoddy in their passing and panicky at the back. Jordan Pickford had a mad five minutes – allowing Christian Eriksen to steal the ball from him in the six-yard box but Alexander-Arnold intercepted before Rasmus Hojlund could finish.Soon the England keeper was flapping at a cross and after an Alexander-Arnold error, Marc Guehi’s attempted clearance was deflected on to the roof of the net. Denmark were far more assured in their passing and they fully deserved their equaliser. From a Kieran Trippier throw-in deep in England’s half, Kane played a stray pass which Kristiansen intercepted, teeing up Hjulmand for a 30-yard drilled home off the post. It wasn’t an absolute clanger from Pickford but from such a range, he will feel he should have saved it.The Danish fans started performing a Viking thunderclap – bringing back unfortunate memories of Iceland – England grew increasingly frustrated. Foden started shaping up like Diego Maradona at the Azteca Stadium but after an impressive dribble he failed to play the obvious pass to Kane, who was visibly fuming.  It was a pretty miserable 45 minutes, at least as poor as England’s second half against Serbia. The second period began in more upbeat fashion and Alexander-Arnold produced his best moment just as Southgate was preparing to substitute him. The Liverpool man’s dipping long-range pass released Saka, who couldn’t control it, then headed into the side-netting. The Alexander-Arnold experiment was put to bed when Conor Gallagher replaced him on 54th minute. Soon after Saka fed Foden, who pinged a shot against the post from outside the area. Again, though, it started getting ragged from England – a Declan Rice error allowed Eriksen a sight at goal but the Manchester United man shot over.Then midway through the second half, Southgate made a drastic triple change, withdrawing his front three of Kane, Saka and Foden and sending on Ollie Watkins, Jarrod Bowen and Eberechi Eze. It did not take long before Watkins was testing Kasper Schmeichel.First, Bellingham produced a sweet pass but the Danish keeper advanced to deny Watkins with his body. Schmeichel pushed another Watkins effort around the post and England were re-energised. READ MORE SUN STORIESYet there were still moments of worry. Rice’s poor pass almost let in Alexander Bah, but the excellent Marc Guehi recovered.Then Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg curled one wide from the edge of the box as the Danes finished strongly. ENGLAND 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.

      Watkins, Bowen and Eze all come on for Kane, Saka and FodenCredit: GettyEngland struggled to create chancesCredit: EPA More

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      Fans fear Gareth Southgate has ‘forgotten’ one of his best England stars exists after bizarre Euro 2024 exile continues

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      ENGLAND fans fear that Cole Palmer has been given the cold shoulder.The playmaker earned the nickname Cold Palmer, 22, after his goalscoring exploits for Chelsea.Gareth Southgate is coming under fire for his selectionsCole Palmer has not played a minute of Euro 2024Credit: GettyBut now he is suffering with a case of the Blues with Gareth Southgate apparently unwilling to look his way.England were pushing for a goal against Denmark and lacking creativity.Fans wanted to know why Palmer was not introduced in the 1-1 draw having also spent the whole game on the bench against Serbia.One posted on X: “Southgate has forgotten Cole Palmer is on the bench.”READ MORE ON EURO 2024Another added: “Cole Palmer must have forgotten his football boots. That’s the only explanation I can think of as to why he is not on this football pitch.”A third blasted: “This England team’s desperately missing Cole Palmer’s creativity. Having a player with the most goal contributions in the league on the bench is criminal.”Palmer was named the Premier League’s Young Player of the Season in his first campaign since leaving Manchester City.And Cesc Fabregas was not happy with his lack of involvement against Serbia.Most read in Euro 2024BEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERSEngland struggled to break down Denmark and SerbiaCredit: GettyThe BBC’s guest pundit said: “If you send the message in putting in a defensive midfielder or an extra defender to cover the result, you will as a player feel it.”Mentally you start going back, dropping more. EURO 2024 LIVE: KEEP UP TO DATE WITH ALL THE LATEST NEWS FROM GERMANYStunning England wags watch on as England face Denmark at Euro 2024″But instead if you put an offensive player, Palmer let’s say, up the pitch and controlling the ball in the final third, I think the players get so much more comfortable.”Before the tournament, Jack Wilshere exclusively told SunSport that Palmer’s fearless attitude is the perfect blueprint for England to follow.He said: “We’ve seen loads of technically gifted young players down the years but to have the guts to go and get on the ball is something else.”I do see a bit of myself in Palmer. I was 22, like him, when I went to my first major  tournament, the 2014 World Cup in Brazil.”Harry Kane opened the scoring for England but Denmark struck back through Morten Hjulmand and probably deserved all three points.THIS IS A DEVELOPING STORY..The Sun is your go to destination for the best football, boxing and MMA news, real-life stories, jaw-dropping pictures and must-see video.Like us on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/TheSunFootball and follow us from our main Twitter account at @TheSunFootball. More

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      Eagle-eyed fans say ‘game is well and truly gone’ after spotting referee for England clash has Euros TATTOO

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      REFEREE Artur Soares Dias stunned fans when they saw what was on his arm in England’s drab 1-1 Euro 2024 draw with Denmark.One viewer joked the “game is well and truly gone” after spotting a Euro 2020 tattoo below the Portuguese whistler’s short-sleeved top.Artur Soares Dias caught the attention of fans vs DenmarkCredit: GettyThe Portuguese official could be seen with an inking from Euro 2020Credit: RexDias was already known to the Three Lions – after appearing to annoy their assistant coach Jimmy Floyd Hasselbaink in the 1-0 Wembley friendly loss against Brazil in March.Ex-Chelsea striker Hasselbaink believed the ref left too many challenges from the visitors unpunished.This time, though, it was viewers who reacted with astonishment – when it became clear Dias had a sizeable inking.One posted: “A referee with tattoos, my God the woke mob have really done it now.”READ MORE TOP STORIESAnother wrote: “Don’t think I have ever seen a referee with tattoos.”But a particularly keen-eyed third viewer had a different slant on the matter.He said: “Admire that this referee has got the five rings tattoo and presumably therefore refers to himself as an Olympian.”Other viewers then noticed the same thing.MOST READ IN FOOTBALLEURO 2024 FREE BETS AND OFFERSEURO 2024 LIVE: KEEP UP TO DATE WITH ALL THE LATEST NEWS FROM GERMANYOne commented: “Also have a 2020 Olympics tattoo.”And another suggested: “There has to be a 2024 one under there somewhere.”England fans at home and abroad go wild as Harry Kane puts England 1-0 up against DenmarkBut Dias’ tattoo was just a small distraction from a frustrating England stalemate.One fan wrote: “This England team is doing my head in …can’t stand theses world class players…they are useless.”Meet 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

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      Stunned fans say ‘Southgate I didn’t know you had the b******s fair play’ after outrageous triple sub including Kane OFF

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      GARETH SOUTHGATE left fans stunned by making an uncharacteristic triple substitution against Denmark.With England toiling at 1-1 in the 69th minute, Southgate hooked his entire front line.Gareth Southgate chats to Harry Kane after hooking his skipperCredit: AFPSouthgate pats Phil Foden on the backCredit: AFPBukayo Saka was also taken off late onCredit: RexSouthgate threw on Jarrod Bowen, Ollie Watkins and Eberechi Eze onCredit: GettyThe Three Lions boss took off skipper Harry Kane, as well as Bukayo Saka and Phil Foden, all in one swoop.He replaced them with Ollie Watkins, Eberechi Eze, Jarrod Bowen.Fans were left rubbing their eyes in disbelief at the bold triple change.One wrote on social media: “Saka, Foden and Kane all off in one go. Gareth, didn’t know you had the b******s fair credit.”READ MORE IN FOOTBALLWhile a second gushed: “Wow. Southgate took Kane off! Never thought I’d see the day. This lineup now excites me. So much pace and flair.”A third commented: “Gareth Southgate with the most ballsy triple substitution I’ve ever seen.”And another added: “Fair play to Southgate for that triple substitution, very uncharacteristic but I like it.”Kane, 30, had given England the lead on 13 minutes, converting from close range after Kyle Walker’s cut-back.Most read in Euro 2024BEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERSMorten Hjulmand levelled just 16 minutes later, fizzing a shot beyond Jordan Pickford from 30 yards.Southgate readied a substitution just eight minutes into the second-half, replacing Trent Alexander-Arnold with Conor Gallagher.England fans at home and abroad go wild as Harry Kane puts England 1-0 up against DenmarkWith England still underwhelming, he then made his triple change nearly 20 minutes from time.But it was Denmark who made much of the late running, with Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg coming close with a shot from the edge of the box on 83 minutes.With England wilting in Frankfurt, the match toiled to a 1-1 draw.The Three Lions will return to action against Slovenia next Tuesday. More

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      Kylian Mbappe trains in mask for first time as France boss issues major broken nose update ahead of Netherlands clash

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      FRANCE manager Didier Deschamps has revealed Kylian Mbappe could be available for tomorrow’s match against Netherlands despite his broken nose.Mbappe was forced off during Monday’s 1-0 win over Austria after colliding with Kevin Danso.Kylian Mbappe had a mask specially made after breaking his noseCredit: ReutersThe mask has his initials KM and a French cockerelCredit: AlamyIt is the colours of the national flag, and has his No10 and two stars for two World CupsCredit: Alamy
      Manager Didier Deschamps has revealed Mbappe could be in contention to play on FridayCredit: Getty
      With his nose visibly damaged, the forward was immediately sent to hospital where doctors confirmed he had suffered a broken nose.There were initial suggestions that he would be not able to feature against Netherlands, but Deschamps has since confirmed that he could be available in time for Friday’s match.He said: “I can confirm that Kylian Mbappe is feeling better and all is evolving well to see him available for tomorrow.”It’s moving in the right direction.”Read More on Euro 2024Despite the severity of Mbappe’s injury, his team-mate Antoine Griezmann was quick to joke about it during a press conference.Asked about the possibility of the Real Madrid star being available, he responded: “We will see until the last moment, depending on your feelings.”He’s very well, his nose is a little deflated!”Mbappe will now have to wear a mask for the remainder of the tournament while he recovers.Most read in Euro 2024EURO 2024 FREE BETS AND OFFERSThe former PSG striker was spotted in training with a new specially made protective mask – painted like the France flag – on Thursday.He is set to have surgery on his broken nose after Euro 2024.Kylian Mbappe rushed to hospital with broken nose with France star to undergo surgery after leaving stadium in maskDanso, who collided with Mbappe which led to the Frenchman’s injury, issued an apology to France supporters on social media after Monday’s match.He wrote: “To French supporters: I am sorry that Kylian Mbappe was injured during our duel.”I wish him a good recovery and I hope he can quickly find his place on the pitch.” More

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      Spain vs Italy LIVE SCORE: La Furia Roja seal qualification to Euro 2024 last 16 with win over champs – latest updates

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      SPAIN face reigning European champions Italy in their second group game in a massive group game today. The two sides meet at Arena AufSchalke in Gelsenkirchen in a match which could ultimately decide Group B.
      Kick-off time: 8pm
      Stream: ITV1
      Spain XI: Unai Simón; Carvajal, Le Normand, Laporte, Cucurella; Rodri, Fabián, Pedri; Nico Williams, Yamal; Morata
      Italy XI: Donnarumma; Di Lorenzo, Bastoni, Calafiori, Dimarco; Jorginho, Barella; Frattesi, Pellegrini; Chiesa, Scamacca
      EURO 2024 FREE BETS AND OFFERSDominant display sees La Roja through
      After this win against Italy, Spain are now guaranteed to progress from Group B in Euro 2024.
      Not that Luis de la Fuente will let his squad take their foot off the gas, they will want to win every game they play.
      Spain dominated the game, even if the scoreline does not totally reflect their performance.

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      While it may not be the tiki-taka football of years gone by, this fresh young Spanish side have something different.
      They have the players to retain the ball while still being able to pass a ball to pick the lock of any defence.
      What is really different with this team though is that, due to insane pace of Yamal and Williams, they are happy to go direct with balls in behind the defence also.
      They will face tougher tests in this tournament but there are not many sides that will be able to lock horns with this Spanish side.
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      Nico Williams is often linked to some of the biggest clubs in world football and tonight you could see why.
      He has pace and skill in abundance and can haunt the dreams of any full back.
      It was his cross that forced the own goal and he struck the crossbar with a thunderous shot from outside the box.
      A true ‘man of the match’ performance from Williams.
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      While much of the talk is of Rodri and Pedri for La Roja, one player who goes under the radar often is Fabian Ruiz.
      He offers so much in attack but presses the opponents’ defence to stop them getting out of their own half.
      Ruiz came close to scoring on a couple of occasions and was a stand-out performer for Luis de la Fuente’s side.

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      Spain could have won this game by three or four goals.
      They need to be more clinical when they get to the knockout phase of the competition or may pay the price.
      Italy struggled to give the Spanish keeper anything to do all evening.

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      The referee brings the game to a close.
      While it is a slender win by scoreline, Spain dominated this game from start to finish.
      Italy struggled to cope with their pace and creativity all evening.
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      90+4. Italy try to go for an equaliser for one last time.
      The ball is cut back from the byline and headed behind for a corner.
      Chance for Italy to send all their big defenders forward once again.
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      90+2. Some brilliant skill by Ayoze Perez for Spain.
      He nutmegs the Italian defender and gets a shot off at goal but it is well blocked by Donnarumma.
      Moments later he is through again but the big Italian keeper gets down well to prevent his shot going into the far corner.
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      90. Carvajal makes a terrible dive to try and win a free kick.
      That truly was embarrassing by the Real Madrid full back.
      We are going to have four added minutes.
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      88. This is a period of the game now that The Azzurri can patiently build and look to create that one clear-cut chance before the final whistle.
      That is all it will take to get an unlikely equaliser.
      It is crazy to think that Italy have not played at a World Cup finals for ten years now.
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      86. As Italy send all their big defenders up for the corner, it is whipped into the near post.
      It is flicked on by an Italian boot but Simon watches it all the way and gathers.
      Spain seem to have taken their foot off the gas now and are dropping deep.
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      84. Italy certainly look like they are lacking some quality in the creativity of this team.
      All of their attacks look laboured and there does not seem to be any flair at all.
      That said, none of this will matter if they manage to grab a late equaliser.
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      82. Italy are opting for a direct balls over the top of the Spanish defence to try and catch out some tired legs.
      Simon has had so little to do this evening that he is as fresh as any of the recently added players and comes out to collect.
      You can see since the changes now that this Spanish side do not look the same proposition when ‘The A-Team’ are not on the pitch.
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      80. We are into the final ten minutes of the game.
      Spain need to be careful not to concede a goal against the run of play now.
      They have worked hard today and fully deserve their win, but football often does not respect such facts.
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      78. Torres puts a teasing ball across the penalty area.
      Morata tries to get a boot to it but misses and the referee awards a free kick to the Italians.
      That is the last action tonight for the Spanish skipper as he joins Williams in leaving the pitch.
      Perez and Oyarzabal come on for Spain.
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      76. Well, this game has answered some questions this evening.
      If anyone thought that Italy were contenders for this trophy, think again.
      It looks more likely that Croatia will fancy their chances of beating The Azzurri to progress to the knockout phase.
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      74. Pellegrini tries his luck from a free kick in a relatively wide position.
      It drifts over the crossbar and is causing no problems for Simon.
      If Italy were to get an equaliser against the run of play it would seem a harsh justice for Spain.
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      72. Pedri and Yamal come off for La Roja.
      They are replaced by Baena and Torres.
      de la Fuente seeing it as time to rest some of his young talent now.
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      70. Brilliant play from Williams once again.
      He runs at the defender and cuts inside onto his right foot before trying to bend one in the top corner of the goal.
      The ball thunders back off the crossbar and back into play.
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      68. The Italians look to have a little more about them in the forward areas now.
      Di Lorenzo is having a good battle with Williams, with the Italian doing much better in this second half.
      Spain continue to pass it around but Italy are looking to press more and are not giving them time on the ball.
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      66. Cambiasso gets down the right wing and puts a teasing ball across the six yard box.
      There is no Italian player there to poke it home.
      First sign of intent from Italy.
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      64. Italy make some more changes as Chiesa and Scamacca make way.
      Retegui and Zaccagni both join the game for The Azzurri.
      Spalletti deciding they need some form of creativity up top now.
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      62. Italy come forward for the first time in the second half.
      The cross is poor and is easily dealt with by the Spanish defence.
      This has been a long night for the Italians and there is just under half an hour still to play.
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      60. Italy are being truly outclasses in this game.
      Yamal receives the ball on the right and cuts onto his left foot before trying to bend one in the far corner.
      Donnarumma is at full stretch but the effort shaves the wrong side of the post.
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      58. Some lovely build-up play from Spai down the left again.
      The ball is worked to Morata in the middle, with only shooting at goal on his mind.
      It is straight at Donnarumma, from some distance, but he has to palm it over the crossbar.
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