Euro 2024

A GROUP of Slovenia fans will miss seeing their Euro 2024 showdown with England.That’s after they hurled their TV set from a top-floor window.A group of Slovenia fans threw their TV from a top-floor window yesterdayCredit: FacebookThe supporters were left fuming as Slovenia conceded a last-gasp equaliser to SerbiaCredit: FacebookThe result means Serbia and Slovenia are both facing exits from the EurosCredit: GettyThe supporters reacted in fury after Serbia scored a 95th-minute equaliser against their side on Thursday.Victory would have all but guaranteed the smallest nation at the Euros a place in the Round of 16.But Luka Jovic’s last-ditch leveller means Slovenia must get a result against the Three Lions in Cologne next Tuesday in order to progress.Film posted on social media shows a man throwing a flat-screen television from an upstairs window following the Serbian strike.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLRaised male and female voices are heard cursing the equaliser before the fan’s reckless act.The TV crashes to the ground by a basement door, shattering into pieces.The Facebook film, captioned: “Jebes 95 minuto” – In the F****** 95th Minute – has since gone viral in Slovenia.Defender Zan Karnicnik had put the central European side on the brink of only their second-ever win at a major tournament.Most read in Euro 2024EURO 2024 FREE BETS AND OFFERSMatjaz Kek’s men previously drew 1-1 with Denmark thanks to a late equaliser from fullback Erik Janza.But Slovenia could fancy their chances against England.Moment Astrid Wett has drink thrown at her at England vs Denmark clash before man leaps in to defend her Jack Wilshere: Southgate must be brave with RiceBy Jack Wilshere

GARETH SOUTHGATE should be brave and play Declan Rice as our sole holding midfielder.
But if England manager Southgate doesn’t want to do that — and he probably doesn’t ­— then he needs to give Rice the chance to play more like he does for Arsenal.
Let’s be absolutely clear here. Rice was so important for us again during that first half against Denmark.
The fact that he had a difficult second 45 minutes showed how much England were struggling.
Rice himself would hold his hands up and say he gave away the ball too often.
But what I took overall from his performance is that he needs more help in the engine room.
Read here how Jack Wilshere would resolve the Declan Rice dilemma.

The Three Lions were poor in their opening win against Serbia.And they looked even worse in yesterday’s draw with Denmark.Slovenia boast several talents including Premier League target and RB Leipzig striker Benjamin Sesko.And they are likely to go all-out against England’s deep defence with victory needed at any cost.EURO 2024 LIVE: KEEP UP TO DATE WITH ALL THE LATEST NEWS FROM GERMANY More

FANS have been begging Gareth Southgate to get one man in the team amid fears that ‘Cold’ Palmer may be frozen out completely this summer.Chelsea star Cole has not had a single second of action in England’s underwhelming opening two games at Euro 2024.Cole Palmer is yet to feature at Euro 2024Credit: GettyThe Chelsea star has been left on the benchCredit: GettyThat is despite the 22-year-old either scoring or assisting a whopping 42 goals in all competitions this season.But while the clamour for Palmer is understandable, it is another player unused against Serbia and Denmark whose introduction could spark some life into England’s tepid tournament.Anthony Gordon has the pace and directness that Southgate’s side are crying out for down that left-hand side.The Newcastle winger, 23, loves to go at players, works his socks off and will open up spaces for Jude Bellingham to exploit in the middle.READ MORE ON EURO 2024He could also be key to getting the best out of captain Harry Kane, who has looked way off it so far this tournament despite netting against the Danes.Kane’s mobility has been a worry – perhaps that back injury suffered at the end of the season is still bothering him – but the team set-up does not appear to be playing to his strengths either.As former skipper Alan Shearer pointed out, Kane needs players who have the capacity to run beyond him and make space.It is why he flourished playing alongside Raheem Sterling and Marcus Rashford, neither of whom are in the squad in Germany after poor club campaigns.Most read in Euro 2024BEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERSENGLAND vs DENMARK RATINGSENGLAND stumbled to a drab 1-1 draw with Denmark.
Here’s how SunSport’s Tom Barclay rated the Three Lions team.
Jordan Pickford: 6
Looked a little jittery early doors, though there was nothing he could do about Morten Hjulmand’s corker and he made a decent parry after the break.
Kyle Walker: 7 
Made England’s opener by racing round a sleeping Victor Kristiansen – he’ll be having nightmares of that forevermore – and teeing up Kane via a deflected cross.
John Stones: 6
OK but you have got to wonder how fit he feels having barely played for Man City in the second half of the season, plus his injury and illness issues over the last month.
Marc Guehi: 8 and my star man
Really encouraging again from the Crystal Palace centre-back, looking sharp with his interceptions and assured in distribution.
Kieran Trippier: 6
Like Stones, he was fine, but England really need Luke Shaw back ASAP because having no natural left-footer at left-back is a problem.
Trent Alexander-Arnold: 5
This experiment of playing Trent in midfield is far from convincing, especially when his passing was off it like it was here, barring one good ball to Saka. Subbed on 54 minutes.
Declan Rice: 5
Had to cover so much ground as England dropped worryingly deep in the first half and also lost it a few times in front of his back four.
Bukayo Saka: 7
Not quite as electric as his first half against Serbia, but another solid showing from our right winger who has been our most consistent attacker across the two games.
Jude Bellingham: 6
Nowhere near the majestic display he put in against Serbia and one of many who looked tired.
Phil Foden: 7
Was far more involved than against Serbia – although that was not hard – and had a few dangerous efforts from range, including one that smacked the post after the break.
Harry Kane: 6
Netted his 64th goal for his country with an opener he could not really miss, but then gave the ball away from Denmark’s leveller. Surprisingly subbed.
SUBS:
Conor Gallagher (on for Trent, 54): 7
Vital clearance on the stretch when Christian Eriksen was lurking and was not afraid to put his foot in.
Ollie Watkins (on for Kane, 70): 6
Played in by Bellingham’s lovely ball after coming on but could not finish from an acute angle.
Jarrod Bowen (on for Foden, 69): 6
Copped a nasty tackle which saw Joakim Maehle booked.
Eberechi Eze (on for Saka, 69): 6
On for his tournament bow though he was rarely involved.

Gordon would provide a similar quality to the team – and remember, that is what is all about, the team, not just about bundling in your best players.We tried that with the golden generation under Sven with Gerrard, Lampard, Scholes etc and it came to nothing.Harry Kane’s interview after Denmark draw ‘beyond concerning’ as Lineker and Richards fear for England’s Euro 2024EURO 2024 LIVE: KEEP UP TO DATE WITH ALL THE LATEST NEWS FROM GERMANYEngland need runners up top, especially with no attacking threat coming from left-back due to Luke Shaw’s injury and Southgate’s decision not to take another natural left-footer in that position.Bukayo Saka has been our most consistent attacking performer on the right-hand side so he must stay in the team.But on the left, sadly, it feels like Phil Foden should drop to the bench, despite a better display from the Manchester City man in Frankfurt.His game just seems too similar to Bellingham, whose Serbia performance proved he has to be the starting No10 at the moment even if he was poor against Denmark, and England need width and legs out wide.Foden would still have a huge role to play off the bench – and if Bellingham is poor against Slovenia in the final group game, could even come in for the Real man for the last 16 provided we get there.It seems barmy given he was a deserving Player of the Year winner this term but his natural habitat is not wide left – he just wants to come in every time – and the blend is not working well.Gordon, in contrast, is at home out on the wing.His energy and capacity to stretch defences look to be what is missing right now.Palmer, on the other hand, has a similar skillset to what is already in the team.A technician, possessing unbelievable ability on the ball, and a calm head no doubt – he isn’t called Cold Palmer for nothing – but not blessed with electric pace and will not look to race in behind.READ MORE SUN STORIESGordon is big on visualisation, spending the night before games picturing how the match will go to give himself the best chance of shining when the whistle goes.He has not been part of Southgate’s vision so far this tournament – let’s hope the England boss sees now that it is time to change that.Anthony Gordon will be visualising a big impactCredit: GettyGordon and Palmer are yet to leave the benchCredit: GettyPundits and legends lay into EnglandENGLAND’s lifeless display in the 1-1 draw with Denmark left pundits and legends queuing up to take a dig at Gareth Southgate’s team.
Here’s the best of what was said…
ALAN SHEARER
“Awful performance, particularly after going up in the game.
“I don’t think one England player can look at themselves and say, ‘I’ve done my job tonight’.
“England were all over the place, far too sloppy in possession, gave the ball away too much and got caught too many times.
“There was no energy, no pace, no guile — Southgate is simply not getting the best out of England’s best players.
“It’s concerning and Gareth will get some serious questions.
“You saw England players lying on their backs — they look absolutely shattered but there’s no excuse for that.”
GARY LINEKER
The BBC host called the performance “lifeless and tepid”.
On Harry Kane he said: “He needs his manager to ask more of him. I would have expected that if I’d put in that kind of performance.”
RIO FERDINAND
“The players don’t look the same as they do for their clubs. It is a big concern.”
ROY KEANE
“Courage and bravery, we’re not really seeing it.
“There’s something amiss with the balance. Bellingham is waving his arms.
“This is a big test for Gareth. It looks like he’s overthinking things.”
JAMIE CARRAGHER
“My big worry watching this and for the rest of the tournament?
“England look absolutely knackered. They can’t get close to the ball.
“The surest sign of fatigue is dropping deep.
“Declan Rice is having to cover so much ground. No-one can convince me this is a strategy.”
JACK WILSHERE
“It’s strange that we have taken the lead in both games so far, yet instead of it settling us down and giving us the confidence to play, we have failed to take control.
“But what was most worrying was that Denmark had a clear way of playing — while we didn’t.” More

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

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

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

GARETH SOUTHGATE has some big decisions to make ahead of Tuesday’s final group game against Slovenia in Cologne.England have to win to be certain of finishing top of the group and avoiding a potentially disastrous last-16 game against Germany. England must beat Slovenia to guarantee top spot in Group CCredit: GettyGareth Southgate has some big decisions to makeCredit: GettyThey need to win. So what would SunSport’s Football Editor Charlie Wyett do differently if he was in Gareth Southgate’s shoes?If I was England manager picking the team, I would go back to Russia 2018 and revert to a three-man defence.I think England would have better balance.READ MORE ON FOOTBALLAs they proved against Denmark, they’re conceding or allowing the opposition to have too many chances and better teams would punish England even more than the Danes did in Frankfurt. So I’d have a back three, obviously, starting with Jordan Pickford in goal.On the right of the back three would be Kyle Walker. He played in that position in Russia, John Stones and Marc Guehi, who has been excellent in the two games for England, one of the few bright spots of Euro 2024 so far. Most read in Euro 2024BEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERSAt right wing-back I’d go Trent Alexander-Arnold – that’s a great position for him. He can’t play in midfield anymore. That experiment has to end. The Sun’s Charlie Wyett slams Woeful England after bland 1-1 draw with DenmarkEURO 2024 LIVE: KEEP UP TO DATE WITH ALL THE LATEST NEWS FROM GERMANYPundits and legends lay into EnglandENGLAND’s lifeless display in the 1-1 draw with Denmark left pundits and legends queuing up to take a dig at Gareth Southgate’s team.
Here’s the best of what was said…
ALAN SHEARER
“Awful performance, particularly after going up in the game.
“I don’t think one England player can look at themselves and say, ‘I’ve done my job tonight’.
“England were all over the place, far too sloppy in possession, gave the ball away too much and got caught too many times.
“There was no energy, no pace, no guile — Southgate is simply not getting the best out of England’s best players.
“It’s concerning and Gareth will get some serious questions.
“You saw England players lying on their backs — they look absolutely shattered but there’s no excuse for that.”
GARY LINEKER
The BBC host called the performance “lifeless and tepid”.
On Harry Kane he said: “He needs his manager to ask more of him. I would have expected that if I’d put in that kind of performance.”
RIO FERDINAND
“The players don’t look the same as they do for their clubs. It is a big concern.”
ROY KEANE
“Courage and bravery, we’re not really seeing it.
“There’s something amiss with the balance. Bellingham is waving his arms.
“This is a big test for Gareth. It looks like he’s overthinking things.”
JAMIE CARRAGHER
“My big worry watching this and for the rest of the tournament?
“England look absolutely knackered. They can’t get close to the ball.
“The surest sign of fatigue is dropping deep.
“Declan Rice is having to cover so much ground. No-one can convince me this is a strategy.”
JACK WILSHERE
“It’s strange that we have taken the lead in both games so far, yet instead of it settling us down and giving us the confidence to play, we have failed to take control.
“But what was most worrying was that Denmark had a clear way of playing — while we didn’t.”

He struggled against Denmark but I’ll have him at right wing-back.At left wing-back, Bukayo Saka. I admit you will lose a great threat going forward but he’s played in that position before at left wing-back. I still think he’ll have licence to get forward and provide some ammunition for the strikers. I’d have a central midfield of Declan Rice and Jude Bellingham next to him. Having a back three behind him and wing-backs, he’d have more licence to get forward and he’d be effective there. Then in the front three I would have Phil Foden on the left.I thought it was much better from him against Denmark, although there’s so much more to come from the player of the season. So let’s hope he can improve against Slovenia.This is how England started against DenmarkThis is how Charlie Wyett would start the Three Lions against SloveniaENGLAND 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.
SUBS:
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.

Harry Kane is the central striker. He is a big worry. Even if he’s fully fit, he’s definitely not fully sharp. He had a great season for Bayern, scoring 43 goals.But since that back injury he suffered in training ahead of the Champions League semi-final against Real Madrid, he’s not really looked the same player. Although he scored, and it was a decent goal to be fair against Denmark, his movement’s a concern.We need him to be back to his best because he was way off it – I think he’s only playing at 80 per cent.Then on the right, completing the XI, would be Cole Palmer. READ MORE SUN STORIESHe deserves a chance and he’s not had a look-in yet but he had a terrific season for Chelsea.I just think it needs an injection of just a different player. The Trent Alexander-Arnold experiment has not worked outCredit: AFPBukayo Saka would be moved from right wing to left wing-backCredit: GettyJude Bellingham could be dropped back into a midfield two with Declan RiceCredit: GettyCole Palmer is yet to play a minute of football at Euro 2024Credit: GettyJack Wilshere: Southgate must be brave with RiceBy Jack Wilshere
GARETH SOUTHGATE should be brave and play Declan Rice as our sole holding midfielder.
But if England manager Southgate doesn’t want to do that — and he probably doesn’t ­— then he needs to give Rice the chance to play more like he does for Arsenal.
Let’s be absolutely clear here. Rice was so important for us again during that first half against Denmark.
The fact that he had a difficult second 45 minutes showed how much England were struggling.
Rice himself would hold his hands up and say he gave away the ball too often.
But what I took overall from his performance is that he needs more help in the engine room.
Read here how Jack Wilshere would resolve the Declan Rice dilemma. More