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      Dani Dyer wears England kit as she leads Three Lions’ glam Wags in stands for crunch Euro 2024 clash vs Denmark

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      REALITY TV star Dani Dyer was spotted wearing an England shirt as she got ready to cheer on the Three Lions in their match against Denmark.Gareth Southgate’s side won their opening game 1-0 thanks to Jude Bellingham’s header.Jarrod Bowen’s partner Dani Dyer was seen wearing an England kit as she cheered on the teamCredit: GettyReality TV star Dani was seen with a beer in hand ahead of the gameCredit: GettyShe also took some time to grab pictures with fansCredit: PAKatie Goodland was seen wearing Harry Kane’s number nine England shirtCredit: ReutersMegan Davison cheered on Jordan Pickford with the yellow goalkeeper kitCredit: PAHowever, travelling England fans have been left hoping for some more entertainment for the match in Frankfurt.Leading those fans were none other then England’s glamorous Wags.Dani, the partner of West Ham winger Jarrod Bowen, was spotted in the stands with a pint of beer before the game.The former Love Island contestant also took the time so take pictures with fans ahead of the game.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLShe was joined in cheering on Bowen – who came on off the bench against Serbia – by a number of other England Wags.Among them was Lewis Dunk’s partner, Abi Yaxley, and Megan Davison, the wife of Jordan Pickford, with wearing the England goalkeeper shirt.The Everton stopper has the chance to overtake Peter Shilton and become England’s record clean sheet holder with a shutout against the Danes. Ellie Alderson, John Stones and Katie Goodland, the partners of Ollie Watkins, John Stones and Harry Kane respectively were also spotted wearing England shirts while in the stands.Most read in Euro 2024BEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERSBukayo Saka’s partner Tolami Benson was seen in an England hat and white jacketCredit: PAOlivia Naylor, partner of John Stones was seen in the away stripCredit: PAThe partner of Conor Gallagher, Aine Kennedy, was seen in the stands with a stunning red jacket as she added some shades to her look.Meanwhile, Bukayo Saka’s partner Tolami Benson was seen in a white jacket and England hat as she prepared to cheer on the Saka and co.Denmark Wags including Man Utd star Hojund’s girlfriend get on the beers before England Euro 2024 clashKyle Walker’s wife Annie Kilner was also seen wearing a red top for the ocassion.Family was also present at the ground, with Jobe Bellingham seen alongside mother Denise, the brother and mother of star man Jude, who was named in the starting line up again.Lewis Dunk’s Abi Yaxley, was seen enjoying a drink before the gameCredit: GettyKyle Walker’s wife Annie Kilner was also spotted at the gameCredit: EURO 2024 News Pool (ENP) – Denmark vs EnglandJude Bellingham’s brother Jobe and mother Denise were spotted in the standsCredit: PAMeet 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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      I run Britain’s cheapest pub but I’ve BANNED football – you won’t be able to sip a £2.40 pint during Euros at my boozer

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      ONE of Britain’s cheapest pubs WON’T be showing the Euros this summer despite football fever hitting the country.Sinclair’s Oyster Bar in Manchester is well known for its old-world interior and its fascinating history.Sinclair’s Oyster Bar in Manchester won’t be showing the Euros this summerCredit: STEVE ALLENCallum Jepson and his mum Lisa Sauicz are patrons at the pubCredit: STEVE ALLENRichard Meaden and Michael Meaden praised the cheap prices and great locationCredit: STEVE ALLENThe boozer is also renowned for its low prices with a pint of mild or dark lager being a snip at just £2.40.Customers love its low prices and olde-world character, but keeping overheads down in order to maintain low prices means they can’t watch the footie action. As part of the Samuel Smith’s chain, it also aims to recreate the simpler times of the past.It means screens and mobile phones banned inside, to encourage punters to chat while sipping on their bargain beer.Read More in FootballEngland got off to a winning start at the weekend securing a 1-0 win over Serbia and will be looking to secure their place in the Euro 2024 knockout phase this evening when they take on Denmark in Frankfurt.A first place position will see the Three Lions handed an easier route to the quarter-finals with a last-16 tie against a third-place finisher.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.Most read in FootballHowever, regulars say they don’t care about missing it or watching elsewhere if they can enjoy such a great pub for so little.And many say they are glad the Euros aren’t blaring out – preferring to sip their cheap pints in peace.Barry Tottey, 64, from Holmes Chapel said: “I’m not bothered that they aren’t showing it. “If I wanted to go and watch it I could go to a sports bar.” But he questioned whether the rules of Samuel Smith – who does not allow any screens, phones or technology in his pubs – were out of date.Barry also added: “He (Samuel Smith) needs to open more of the lovely pubs that are closed.”England fans at the Euro clash with Denmark will be allowed to watch the action with a pint in their hands for the first time in nearly 40 yearsFriend Darren Keates, 60, said: “People know it’s a Samuel Smith pub and you can’t go in there and use the phone. They have to not show it to keep the costs down.”Lisa Sauicz, 49, was enjoying an al fresco drink at the pub before heading to Coop Live to see The Killers with her son Callum Jepson, 29. She said: “If the Euros is on I feel there should be somewhere for people to view it but there are plenty of bars that do show it. But we are off to see The Killers so we don’t care!”Kathleen Harrison, 76, said: “We come here once every few weeks when the sun is shining. We have just had three halves of lager for £5.”Sister Anne Hughes, 78, says: “We can sit outside when it’s sunny and there are plenty of people so we can watch the world go by. It’s very cheap and it’s a lovely old pub.”Musician Nick Miller, 60, says: “I am glad they don’t show the Euros here, it’s nice to be away from it.”If I wanted to watch it I could go next door, it’s nice to come here and relax – it’s a welcome reprieve.” Friend Andy Miller, 70, says: “I have been coming here for 30 years and I like coming for the stout. The prices are very reasonable.”I’m not into football so it’s perfect they don’t play it, I don’t want to hear it – it’s so loud, I want some peace and relaxation.”The Grade II listed building was moved and meticulously rebuilt brick by brick following damage during the Christmas blitz in 1941 and a later close call with an IRA bomb in 1996. Today, the 1720s picturesque inn is still standing proudly in its most recent spot – bang in the heart of the city centre.Michael Meaden, 40, a taxi driver said: “The location is great, sitting outside, it’s a cracking day and the beers are very cheap.”Soaring pint pricesTHE sobering prospect of paying £25 a pint by 2040 is on the horizon, a study warns.
      The average cost of a lager has already gone up 11 per cent this year to £4.69.
      If that rate is maintained ­annually, then in 16 years it will cost a wallet-busting £25.70.
      Drinkers have already faced a  28 per cent rise over the past five years from when a pint was  £3.67.
      The latest research, by FruitySlots.com and based on Office for National ­Statistics data, adds to pressure on boozers as beer becomes increasingly unaffordable.
      Pub closures are already up  51 per cent to 80 a month in the first three months of this year.

      Police Officer Richard Meaden, 40 agreed the city isn’t without its venues for showing the matches and said Sinclairs doesn’t need to show them.He said: “If I want to watch it, there are plenty of places. I think if they showed it here, you wouldn’t be able to get in. I don’t think they need to.”I think the pub appeals more to people who are out and about and just want to drink.”Day tripper Liz Kenny, 74, said: “I like coming in here, it’s cheap beer – it’s the cheapest place in Manchester. We just had two pints for £5.”READ MORE SUN STORIESAlan Phoenix, 72, said: “I am not bothered about football, it makes the bars too packed – it’s nice and quiet. “We came from Wigan on the train, we like it round here, it’s great for a drink and we love this pub.”David Kerrigan, Mike Hilton, Barry Tottey and Darren Keates having a drink in the beer gardenCredit: STEVE ALLENKathleen Harrison, Anne Hughes and Pat Morrison also enjoy cheap pints at the boozerCredit: STEVE ALLENNick Miller and Andy Miller say the peace and quiet is welcomeCredit: STEVE ALLEN More

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      What result do England need against Denmark to qualify from Group C in Euro 2024?

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      ENGLAND take on Denmark in a mouthwatering Euro 2024 fixture today – and three points would be huge.The Three Lions got their campaign off to the perfect start with an opening win against Serbia.Jude Bellingham’s header fired England to a 1-0 win against SerbiaCredit: PAJude Bellingham inspired England to victory once again after getting on the end of Bukayo Saka’s sublime cross.And as a result, the pathway is clear for what Gareth Southgate’s side need to do to qualify for the round of 16.But nothing is ever guaranteed in football so we could see a twist in the tale.Find out what England needs to do to secure their spot in the knockout rounds.What result do England need against Denmark to qualify?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. England 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. Most read in Euro 2024When is Denmark vs England?
      England’s second game of Euro 2024 will take place on THIS evening – Thursday, June 20.
      It is scheduled to kick-off at 5pm BST – 6pm local time
      Deutsche Bank Park in Frankfurt, Germany is the allocated arena forthe big game.
      Harry Kane’s 104th minute strike fired England to a 2-1 semi-final win when the sides last met in the Euro 2020. More

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      Why are England’s rivals Serbia threatening to pull out of Euro 2024 and what happens to Group C if they leave?

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      SERBIA have threatened to QUIT Euro 2024 in a shocking turn of events.Here’s everything you need to know about why the Balkan nation is considering pulling out.Serbia threatened to quit the Euros after accusing Croatia and Albania fans of vile chantsWhy are England’s rivals Serbia threatening to pull out of Euro 2024?Serbia have threatened to pull out of Euro 2024 after accusing Croatia and Albania fans of shouting vile chants at the tournament.England’s first-round opponents claim supporters from their two fellow Balkan nations chanted “Kill, kill, kill the Serb” during Wednesday’s 2-2 draw between the two nations in Group B.The General Secretary of the Football Association of Serbia, Jovan Surbatovic, has submitted a request for Uefa to punish both Croatia and Albania for the alleged chants in the 59th minute.And he has warned that Serbia are ready to walk away from Euro 2024 if no action is taken.read more on euro 2024He said, via RTS: “First of all, I want to thank our fans for their support in the match against England and I hope we will beat Slovenia.”What happened is scandalous and we will ask UEFA for sanctions, even if it means not continuing the competition.”We are sure that they will be punished, because they have already responded to our appeal to remove the so-called journalist from Albania from the championship.”We will demand from UEFA to punish the federations of both selections. We do not want to participate in that, but if UEFA does not punish them, we will think how will we proceed.Most read in Euro 2024″We were punished for isolated cases and our fans behaved much better than the others.”One fan was punished for racist insults and we don’t want it to be attributed to others.”We Serbs are gentlemen and we have an open heart, so I appeal to the fans to remain gentlemen.”How much were Serbia fined in Euro 2024?The amount of the fine is yet to be determined.Serbia fans have been accused of ‘transmitting a provocative message’Uefa said its Control, Ethics and Disciplinary Body would decide the punishment in the coming days.But a further charge for the Serbs — and a heavier fine — seems likely, too.Uefa added: “Furthermore, an Ethics and Disciplinary Inspector will conduct a disciplinary investigation regarding alleged discriminatory behaviour.”Why were Serbia fined in Euro 2024?Serbia face a heavy Uefa fine after brandishing controversial flags to taunt other countries.Uefa announced it had opened disciplinary proceedings and levied charges of “throwing objects” and “transmitting a provocative message unfit for a sports event” during the 1-0 defeat at the hands of England in Gelsenkirchen.Serbia is a public ally of Russia in its war with Ukraine and supporters brandished the red white and blue flag of the Moscow-run state.That could be seen as “provocative” given the feelings of not just Ukraine but also Poland and the Baltic states, who are fearful of being the next victims of Russian territorial aggression.Some Serbian fans also displayed a land map of the country which included neighbouring Kosovo, long claimed by the Belgrade regime.That bore the message “nema predaje”, which means “never surrender” and suggested backing for the Serbian ambitions.England supporter who went viral during 2022 World Cup pictured at Serbia Euro 2024 opener sending fans into a frenzyWhat happens to Group C if Serbia pull out of Euro 2024?Serbia’s next game sees them playing Slovenia at 2pm on the afternoon of Thursday, June 20.Should they end up withdrawing from the Euros, it would see their final group stage game against Denmark fall through.According to Uefa laws, the Danes would be handed an automatic 3-0 win and Serbia would also land a huge fine.READ MORE SUN STORIESAs the governing body’s laws state (article 30.01): “If an association refuses to play or is responsible for a match (including kicks from the penalty mark) not taking place or not being played in full, the Uefa Control, Ethics and Disciplinary Body declares the match forfeited by the association concerned.”Moreover, if the circumstances of the case so justify, the Uefa Control, Ethics and Disciplinary Body may impose any further disciplinary measures deemed appropriate on the association concerned, including the disqualification from the competition.” More

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      Euro 2024 stadium announcer forced to warn fans mid-game over ‘disgusting’ act in Serbia’s draw with Slovenia

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      FOOTBALL fans were warned against throwing objects onto the pitch during the Euro 2024 group stage match between Slovenia and Serbia.In the latter stages of the game, some fans at the Allianz Arena began throwing plastic cups onto the pitch.Plastic cups were thrown at playersCredit: APSerbia supporters appeared to aim the objects at Slovenia players following Zan Karnicnik’s opening goal.The stadium announcer was forced to intervene in the final 10 minutes, warning those in attendance against throwing anything onto the field.Fans watching on TV took to social media to react, with one person writing: “Serbian fans throwing c**p on the pitch. Disgusting.”Another commented: “A Slovenian national player got beer cups thrown at him by Serbian fans during the match. Great sportsmanship, Serbia. Really great.”Read More on Euro 2024A third wrote: “Serbian fans are a disgrace. Throwing cups and stuff at the Slovenian team. Horrible fanbase.”While a fourth said: “The cups being chucked from the Serbia fans because they’re not happy LMFAO what is wrong with them.”The match between Slovenia and Serbia ended 1-1 in Munich.Karnicnik opened the scoring with a close-range strike in the 69th minute.Most read in Euro 2024EURO 2024 FREE BETS AND OFFERSHowever, Luka Jovic equalised with the last touch of the match following a corner.Slovenia next face England on Tuesday, while Serbia take on Denmark.Moment vast swarm of BEES invades Euro 2024 stadium just hours before Germany vs Hungary clashEURO 2024 LIVE: KEEP UP TO DATE WITH ALL THE LATEST NEWS FROM GERMANY More

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      Slovenia 1-1 Serbia LIVE RESULT – Serbians pull off last-gasp draw and open door for England to top group

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      SERBIA have scored a last-gasp header to level the scoring in their crucial Group C match against Slovenia.Veljkovic’s header means that the Serbians’ knockout dreams are still alive.And as a result, a win for England against Denmark would see them top Group C.
      Kick-off time: 2pm BST
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      Slovenia XI: Rajkovic; Veljkovic, Milenkovic, Pavlovic; Zivkovic, Ilic, Lukic, Mladenovic; Tadic; Vlahovic, Mitrovic.
      Serbia XI: Oblak; Karnicnik, Drkusic, Bijol, Janza; Stojanovic, Cerin, Elsnik, Mlakar; Sporar, Sesko.
      EURO 2024 FREE BETS AND OFFERSFollow ALL the action from the Allianz Arena with our live blog below…Winner takes all tie in Munich
      Serbia will take on Denmark at the Allianz Arena in their final group game.
      Unless something remarkable happens in their game against England later today, it should be a winner takes all match between the pair to see who progresses.
      This could lead to a brilliant open game of attacking football with both Serbia and Denmark trying to ensure their Euro 2024 campaign does not end early.
      Copy linkCopiedEvenly-matched tie ends all square
      Both teams had periods of the game where they began to dominate.
      We have come to expect more from this Serbian side, as do their fans but they will be revelling in that last-gasp equaliser today.
      Dragan Stojkovic’s side will fancy their chances of getting a positive result against Denmark in their final group game.

      Copy linkCopiedSlovenia still unbeaten in Group C
      With two draws from their first two games, Matjaz Kek’s side have yet to taste defeat.
      They never expected to qualify from the group stage but will reflect on what could have been.
      If they want to do that now, it would require them beating England in their final game.
      Copy linkCopiedHighs and lows of tournament football
      Both teams, and their fans, went through the full range of emotions there.
      The one Slovenia will remember is that stomach turning feeling of conceding with the last kick of the game, seconds away from a first victory in the Euros.
      If either of these teams want to make it out of the group, they still have plenty to do.
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      Copy linkCopiedFT: Slovenia 1-1 Serbia
      Over the duration of the game, you would have to say that the draw was probably a fair result.
      Not that many Slovenian fans will agree with that.
      They were moments away from a memorable victory.

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      The referee brings the game to a close.
      Jovic’s header keeps their dream alive of qualifying from the group.
      That late equaliser puts a different spin on the England game later now.
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      90+6. What drama in the Allianz Arena.
      As the corner is swung in, Jovic angles a glancing header into the bottom corner.
      Slovenia’s players look devastated.
      Copy linkCopiedGoal – Luka Jovic (Serbia)
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      90+4. The pitch is starting to look Glastonbury on the Monday afternoon post-event.
      Serbia’s fans are not happy with losing this one that is for sure.
      Flares are going off behind Oblak’s goal now.
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      90+2. It is batten down the hatches time for Slovenia.
      Jovic is shown a yellow card for trying to tear the ball from Slovenian hands.
      As the cross comes in, he tries an elaborate overhead kick but the ball trickles through to Oblak.
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      90. Another cross is swung into the box but once again the quality is poor as it runs straight through to Oblak.
      He falls on the ball and looks to take some time out of the game.
      We are going to have five added minutes.
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      88. The Serbia fans are launching empty plastic pint glasses at the Slovenia player taking a throw in.
      All of the ground around him looks like most parents’ houses the morning after some crazy house party.
      UEFA should do something about this, it is not what we want to see.
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      86. Slovenia are having to deal with a barrage of crosses and shots.
      Oblak punches clear once again and the follow up shot is brilliantly blocked by a sliding challenge.
      This is great defending from the Slovenians.
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      84. Serbia win a free kick deep in the Slovenia half.
      Chance to put a dangerous cross into the box for Mitrovic.
      Oblak gets a glancing fingertip to it and almost sends it towards his own goal.
      Credit: AFP
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      82. Samardzic tries his luck from the edge of the box.
      It is not a million miles away from the far post but Oblak had it covered all the way.
      Slovenia are having to withstand some pressure now.
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      80. Serbia continue to pass the ball around, patiently trying to create something.
      As we saw in the Croatia game yesterday, these games can change in a matter of minutes if your concentration levels drop.
      Stojkovic makes another couple of changes in their desperate search for a goal.
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      78. Time is starting to run out for Dragan Stojkovic’s side.
      For Slovenia, it is all about game management now.
      Holding onto the ball and making Serbia chase the game.
      Karnicnik shoots from outside the box but it goes narrowly wide of the far post.
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      76. Slovenia make some changes to try and hold onto their lead.
      Serbia continue to pepper the box with crosses but they just cannot find the back of the net.
      As Slovenia break once again, they have Serbia stretched but the keeper manages to retrieve the ball.
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      74. What a result this would be for Matjaz Kek’s side.
      It would put them within touching distance of the knockout phase.
      Serbia are awarded a free in a dangerous position outside the box.
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      72. What a chance for Serbia to equalise.
      As the ball is swung in, it falls perfectly to Mitrovic six yards from goal.
      He hits it on the half volley but it takes the slightest of deflections off the goalscorer, thunders against the crossbar and comes back out into play.
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      70. It was a great ball into the back post and right back got enough of a contact to send it into the bottom corner.
      That goal really opens this match up now.
      Serbia need to throw bodies forward now if they are going to find two goals to win this game.
      Copy linkCopiedGoal – Zan Karnicnik (Slovenia)
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      68. Stojanovic makes a great little run into the box.
      He goes down under a challenge, looking to the referee for a decision.
      As the replay shows, he went down a little too easily there and the referee agreed.
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      66. This is officially the longest we have gone without a goal in the game at Euro 2024.
      Not the sort of record either of these teams want to be associated with.
      Drajon Stojkovic is start to look more and more frustrated on the sideline.
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      64. Both teams opt to make some changes.
      Slovenia come on the attack but Stojanovic is dispossessed on the edge of the box.
      Serbia counter and Mitrovic fires a shot off well over the crossbar, much to the irritation of his manager.
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      Slovenia 1-1 Serbia: Late leveller hands England boost ahead of Denmark clash

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      SERBIAN football chiefs have threatened to withdraw from Euro 2024 – but the team doesn’t appear to be listening.A last-gasp equaliser gives the tournament’s angriest nation a fighting chance of reaching the last 16 with their first point so far.Luka Jovic celebrates after earning a pointCredit: ReutersSerbia badly needed a resultCredit: EPAJovic rose highest to nod home a cornerCredit: EPAA header by AC Milan’s Luka Jovic sparked chaotic scenes in the crowd at Bayern Munich’s Allianz Arena.The Group C match against their Balkan neighbours was played out against the backdrop of a political fallout.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.Serbian 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.READ MORE ON EURO 2024″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 row centres around simmering tensions following conflict in the area in the 1990s.There could yet be more controversy for the Serbian FA after Slovenian left-back Erik Janza was pelted with plastic cups lobbed by fuming Serbia fans in the closing stages.Most read in FootballBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERSSerbia sparked wild scenes with a late headerCredit: ReutersZan Karnicnik celebrates his openerCredit: GettyThe Slovenia star was left with a simple finishCredit: EPAFlares landed on the pitch and red smoke bombs clouded the air.But the heated atmosphere among the 75,000 crowd clearly paid off for the Serbs as they levelled with the last action of a game which grew in tempo as time went on.Slovenia looked to have secured victory with a breakaway goal thanks to an incredible run by right-back Zan Karnicnik with 21 minutes left.EURO 2024 LIVE: KEEP UP TO DATE WITH ALL THE LATEST NEWS FROM GERMANYEngland fans chant ‘Phil Foden’s on fire’ in Frankfurt ahead of Three Lions vs DenmarkThe defender started and finished the move which began in the Slovenian half. His neat tap-in on the end of a cross looked like it would be enough.A series of great saves by Slovenia keeper Jan Oblak and a string of missed chances by Serbian ex-Fulham striker Aleksandar Mitrovic also appeared to sound the death knell on their chances of staying in.The powerful centre forward hit the bar, headed just wide, scuffed shots and had two shots saved by Atletico Madrid’s renowned No1.With one point it is still unlikely Serbia will progress and conceding a late equaliser will knock Slovenian confidence as they prepare to meet England in their final Group C match next Tuesday.Aleksandar Mitrovic reacts after a missed chanceCredit: AFPBenjamin Sesko fired over in an edgy first halfCredit: AP More

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      France stars play mid-Euro 2024 friendly as former Chelsea target scores hat-trick in thumping

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      FRANCE stars were involved in a rare mid-tournament friendly ahead of their Euro 2024 clash with the Netherlands on Friday.The French thrashed German second division side Paderborn’s U21s 7-0 – with former Chelsea target Bradley Barcola netting a hat-trick.Former Chelsea target Bradley Barcola starred in France’s mid-tournament friendly this weekCredit: GettyDidier Deschamps made sure players who didn’t feature in France’s 1-0 victory over Austria got in plenty of game time this week.In fact, the French boss played all the members of the squad who sat on the bench Austria. Paris Saint-Germain forward Barcola, 21, opened the scoring with an individual effort from the left flank.Some sloppy play at the back allowed Randal Kolo Muani to tap home, before Barcola netted his second.  read more football newsBayern Munich’s Kingsley Coman scored from long-range, before Barcola scored arguably the best goal of the game.Facing two defenders, he knocked the ball around the outside of one opponent, to squeeze between another two, before chipping the goalkeeper.Barcola, who was also linked with a move to Liverpool last year, can play on both wings or as a striker.With both Chelsea and Liverpool interested, PSG nabbed him for £38m.Most read in Euro 2024BEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERSYoussouf Fofana added a sixth before Liverpool’s Ibrahima Konate finished off the scoring with a powerful header. Barcola might have won his chance to play a few games in the group stages, after Kylian Mbappe was forced off with a broken nose against Austria. Sun Sport’s Jack Rosser gives update on Mbappe and how France could line up without talismanMbappe, 25, will miss France’s game against Netherlands, but is yet to be ruled out of their final group fixture against Poland.EURO 2024 LIVE: KEEP UP TO DATE WITH ALL THE LATEST NEWS FROM GERMANYSoccer Football – Euro 2024 – France Training – Paderborn Arena, Paderborn, Germany – June 19, 2024 France’s Kylian Mbappe is seen with nose plasters as he speaks to coach Didier Deschamps during training REUTERS/Kacper PempelCredit: Reuters More