Euro 2024

JAMIE CARRAGHER has slammed England’s tactics against Denmark.Three Lions roared into the lead after Harry Kane tapped home a deflected Kyle Walker cross.Jamie Carragher slammed England’s first half display against DenmarkCredit: GettyEngland conceded after changing tacticsCredit: GettyThe Three Lions dropped far deeper compared to before they had scoredHowever, he was then involved at the other end as he gave the ball away before Morten Hjulmand arrowed an effort into the bottom corner. But former England international Carragher slammed the tactics Gareth Southgate had chosen to deploy after scoring.Writing in The Telegraph, the ex-Liverpool star said: “My big worry watching this and for the rest of the tournament? “England look absolutely knackered. They can’t get close to the ball. READ MORE IN FOOTBALL”The surest sign of fatigue is dropping deep. “Declan Rice is having to cover so much ground. “No-one can convince me this is a strategy. “There is no way Gareth Southgate is ordering the team to drop back like that after going one-up. No chance.”Most read in Euro 2024BEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERSSimilar criticisms were levelled at Southgate’s game plan against Serbia, where after a bright start England retreated into themselves and scarcely threatened again in the 1-0 win.It was also something seen against Italy in the Euro 2020 final, where after Luke Shaw’s early goal England sat back and allowed the opposition to attack, which ultimately proved fatal.England fans at home and abroad go wild as Harry Kane puts England 1-0 up against DenmarkA win for England would secure their spot in the last-16 of the Euros, while a defeat would leave them vulnerable to being eliminated if results went negatively on the final day after Slovenia drew with Serbia.More to follow.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

KYLE WALKER gave England fans a scare as he was sat on the turf early on against Denmark.The Manchester City defender started the Three Lions second group game of Euro 2024.Kyle Walker was left on the turf and was forced to change his bootsCredit: ReutersWalker slipped on the pitch at the Deutsche Bank ParkCredit: EPAWalker’s ankle was left at a nasty angleCredit: AFPHe was then forced to change his boots to more appropriate teamCredit: PAHowever, the 34-year-old went down and was seen clutching his ankles after slipping on a piece of turf.This gave England fans a scare as they pondered who might have to replace the reliable defender. Fortunately, it turned out only his boots needed replacing, with his studs of choice not matching well with the pitch in Frankfurt.Reacting to the incident, fans said: “Walker is the only one cutting up the pitch, is he wearing pure steel?”READ MORE ON EURO 2024A second said: “Has walker got the wrong studs on or is this pitch an absolute mess?”A third said: “There’ll be no turf left by the time Walker has finished on the pitch.”A fourth added: “Walker getting his feet stuck into the turf twice in the opening couple of minutes…patches on the ground being ripped up, something to be wary of.”Walker was seen lacing up a fresh pair of fluorescent orange boots before returning to the pitch.Most read in Euro 2024BEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERSIt is not the first time the bad pitch at Frankfurt’s Deutsche Bank Park has been highlighted after it was branded “dangerous” and “a disgrace”.It came following a game between Germany and the Netherlands in March which saw Jamal Musiala and Kai Havertz among those who slipped several times. Four Lions singing outside England v Denmark stadium pre gameGerman star Musiala said: “I felt like I was slipping with every move. I do a lot of turns, so it has to be a bit stable. It can be a bit slippery, but it’s dangerous as it is.”Boss Julian Nagelsmann went a step further and called it “a catastrophe”.Bromances in England squad
CLIQUES that were commonplace in the England camp in tournaments gone by have been well and truly consigned to history.
Declan Rice and Ivan Toney? They have never played together at club level and only a handful of times for England, but are thick as thieves.
Lewis Dunk and Dean Henderson? They play for arch-rivals Brighton and Crystal Palace, but that has not stopped an unlikely alliance from forming.
Phil Foden and Cole Palmer have relished spending time together again, having done so for years for Manchester City before Palmer was sold to Chelsea for £45million last summer.
NFL nuts Harry Kane and Anthony Gordon were chucking an American football to each other ahead of a light training session on Monday.
John Stones and Kieran Trippier gatecrashed Jordan Pickford’s presser to see how their good mate fared, finding it hilarious as he slumped to defeat against talkSPORT.
Conor Gallagher and Marc Guehi also have a long-standing friendship and have been besties since they were little playing in the Chelsea academy.
Jude Bellingham and Liverpool man Trent Alexander-Arnold have also become close – evident in the Werewolf celebration they performed against Serbia.

However, Walker’s change of boots proved to be inspired as he got in behind the Danish defence and whipped a cross into the area.After a deflection on the low cross, captain Harry Kane was on hand to tap home to give England the lead against the run of play.But England were soon pegged back to 1-1 with Morten Hjulmand, netting his first international goal with a fine strike from distance, which proved to be decisive as the game ended level.Walker then assisted England’s openerCredit: APEURO 2024 LIVE: KEEP UP TO DATE WITH ALL THE LATEST NEWS FROM GERMANY More

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