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      BBC Euro 2024 presenter Alex Scott shows off incredible abs in bold outfit as fans are convinced ‘it’s coming home’

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      ALEX SCOTT has wowed fans in her latest Instagram post as she gets ready for “Euro 2024 business”. The retired Lioness and presenting star is preparing to take to the screen for BBC’s Euro 2024 coverage this summer.Alex Scott has stunned in her latest Instagram postCredit: Instagram @alexscott2She posed in a classy pant suitCredit: Instagram @alexscott2Alex teased ‘Euro 2024 business’ with her fansCredit: Instagram @alexscott2The presenter’s followers were sent into frenzy by the snapsCredit: Instagram @alexscott2Alex smiled in the photosCredit: Instagram @alexscott2Scott, 39, will join a whole host of pundits and former pros to bring fans coverage of the highly anticipated tournament from Germany.And she gave them a glimpse of the kind of classy outfits they can expect as she heads up the broadcasts.Scott posed in a pinstriped pantsuit with a tube top as she showed off her abs in her social media post.And her adoring fans were quick to jump to the comments section and shower her with compliments.READ MORE ON ALEX SCOTTOne wrote: “Wow looking very chic and beautiful Alex.”While another gushed: “Proper beautiful shots Al!”A third added: “Power suit – awesome!”And a fourth joked: “You really do make me question my 22-year marriage to my husband… #girlcrush”.Most read in Euro 2024BBC and ITV’s Euro 2024 line up in fullHere’s how each channel will line-up:

      BBC presenters:
      Gary Lineker, Alex Scott, Gabby Logan and Mark Chapman
      ITV presenters:
      Mark Pougatch and Laura Woods 
      BBC pundits:
      Alan Shearer, Micah Richards, Rio Ferdinand, Ellen White, Frank Lampard, Ashley Williams, Wayne Rooney, Joe Hart, Cesc Fabregas, Thomas Frank, David Moyes, Rachel Corsie and James McFadden
      ITV pundits:
      Ian Wright, Roy Keane, Gary Neville, Karen Carney, Graeme Souness, Eni Aluko, Ange Postecoglou, Danny Rohl and Christina Unkel
      BBC commentators:
      Guy Mowbray, Robyn Cowen, Vicki Sparks, Steve Wilson, Steve Bower and Jonathan Pearce
      ITV commentators:
      Sam Matterface, Clive Tyldesley, Seb Hutchinson, Pien Meulensteen and Joe Speight
      BBC co-commentators:
      Danny Murphy, Martin Keown, Jermaine Jenas and James McFadden
      ITV co-commentators:
      Lee Dixon, Ally McCoist and Andros Townsend

      One fan even felt inspired enough by Scott’s post that they were convinced Gareth Southgate’s brave lions would be winning the Euros, writing: “It’s coming home!”.Although Scott seemed less than convinced, replying: “You have gone early”.SunSport’s Euro 2024 headlinesScott can speak from experience when it comes to international football having made 140 appearances for England throughout her career.England will begin their campaign against Serbia in Group C tonight in Gelsenkirchen.Check out Alex Scott’s most dazzling and daring outfits…Alex is used to a red carpet when she’s not on TV screensCredit: AlamyShe is known for her presentingCredit: RexAlex is a regular on the BBCAlex made 148 appearances for Arsenal Women – but since quitting playing has appeared in magazines including AttitudeCredit: Virgin Atlantic Attitude Awards and Attitude magazine – on sale nowThe former right-back won 140 England Women’s capsCredit: Virgin Atlantic Attitude Awards and Attitude magazine – on sale nowScott began dating singer Jess Glynne in 2023Credit: RexThe 39-year-old was spotted sharing a kiss with Jess as the couple went public with their romanceCredit: PAScott loves to dress up and went to town on Halloween with this incredible outfitCredit: GettyShe also dressed up as a scary clown on October 31Credit: Instagram @alexscott2Scott was awarded an MBE in 2017Credit: PAShe attended Wimbledon with partner JessCredit: Getty More

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      Serbia vs England LIVE SCORE: Three Lions get Euro 2024 campaign underway – stream FREE, latest updates

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      TODAY is the day England get their Euro 2024 campaign underway in a tasty opening match-up against Serbia. Gareth Southgate’s hopeful Three Lions side will be looking to go all the way at a major tournament for the first time since 1966, having come closer than ever in recent years. And it all starts this evening against a Serbia side led by ex-Premier League tormentor Aleksandr Mitrovic.
      Kick-off time: 8pm BST
      Stream/TV: BBC One/iPlayer
      Serbia XI: To follow
      England XI: To follow
      Serbia vs England: Get £60 in football free bets for Euro 2024England team news
      Get your early team news right here!
      Bukayo Saka is expected to start today’s opener. The Arsenal winger missed the Gunners’ last game of the season with a groin injury but is expected to get the nod.
      Trent Alexander-Arnold is also expected to start his first game at a major tournament in six years alongside Declan Rice in midfield, getting the nod over Conor Gallagher.

      Copy linkCopiedCaptain Kane
      Harry Kane is still looking to win his first piece of major silverware after disappointment at Bayern Munich this season.
      The only shining light of the German giants’ season was Kane’s goals, with the for Tottenham man scoring 44 goals in 45 games.
      “We all want to be remembered to have won a major tournament with England – not just to have had good campaigns – so we know it is something to respect and be proud of, and to keep pushing ourselves,” Kane told BBC Sport.
      “If we don’t win, we’re going to be disappointed.
      “As much as you can be unlucky and go out on penalties, we really want to win and start winning as a national team because we have been taking steps towards this moment.
      “It is going to be tough, we know that, but we’re ready for the challenge.”
      Credit: PA
      Copy linkCopiedTime to deliver
      Southgate knows that now is the time for his talented young side to show the world what England fans know they can do.
      He said: “We have already seen how Germany and Spain have played.
      “There are some exceptional teams here. We have to be exceptional to progress through the group and our main focus is our first game. It is obvious how important that is.
      “I’ve been in the job eight years. I understand the landscape.
      “Everybody who has been in this job has experienced the same thing. I just try to prepare the team in the best manner possible.”
      No pressure, Gareth.
      Credit: Getty
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      England are shakier than ever in defence and will have Crystal Palace’s Marc Guehi making his major tournament debut tonight.
      If there’s one thing Serbia needs to exploit, it’s the Three Lions’ back four.
      Who better than Aleksandr Mitrovic to ruffle some feathers?

      Copy linkCopiedEngland star men tonight
      Serbia should have a lot to fear in England’s ranks tonight, but whether they will is the question.
      Bukayo Saka and Phil Foden are expected to flank Harry Kane, with Jude Bellingham behind in the 10.

      Copy linkCopiedGhost of Gelsenkirchen
      The stage is set for tonight’s big game between England and Serbia.
      The AufSchalke Arena plays host. But this stadium only bears bad memories.
      It was back in 2006 at the World Cup where Wayne Rooney was sent off for a stamp in England’s quarter-final against Portugal.
      In customary fashion, we went out on penalties.
      Hopefully tonight’s opening game stays relatively stress-free.
      Credit: Getty
      Copy linkCopiedHello and welcome to England vs Serbia
      Hello and welcome to SunSport’s live coverage of Serbia vs England at Euro 2024!
      Remember, before I get going – it’s the hope that kills you.
      We’ve all been here before, but the expectation for England to finally win their first major tournament since 1966 has never been bigger.
      From Gazza’s tears to Beckham and Rooney’s red cards, countless penalty shootout heartbreaks and dismal performances alike, it might be time to believe again.
      Sandwiched in between World Cup semi-final and quarter-final KOs, Gareth Southgate’s Three Lions suffered at the hands of Italy in a home final at Euro 2020 three years ago.
      In what could be Southgate’s final tournament as manager, England will be looking to go all the way with one of the most talented squads at the competition.
      They’re favourites for a reason, right?
      Bukayo Saka, Phil Foden, Jude Bellingham, Harry Kane will be looking to do what their predecessors couldn’t – and where better place to win it all than in Germany.
      It all gets going tonight with a tricky first fixture against Serbia. Clashes with Denmark and Slovenia will follow, but a convincing win tonight will really put the country in Believer Fever.
      We’ve got you covered for the rest of of the evening right here at SunSport, so kick back with a cold one, order yourself a takeaway and wait for the drama to unfold!
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      Goalkeeper who was left in hospital after serious head injury wins ultimate trip to Euro 2024

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      A FORMER Sunday League goalkeeper who suffered a serious head injury is heading to Germany for Euro 2024.George Parkin, 25, netted himself a VIP trip this weekend when he won a Paddy Power Penalty Shootout competition.Former goalkeeper George Parkin is heading to Germany for Euro 2024Credit: paddy powerParkin joined thousands of other die-hard football fans to battle it out for the chance to watch England try and bring football home.Participants joined actor Danny Dyer, Tottenham legend Ledley King and ex-Southampton and Everton star James Beattie at Leyton Orient’s Brisbane Road to try and claim the title of England’s best penalty taker.The sudden death shootout saw the final five scoop themselves and three mates a VIP weekend to Germany with £5,000 spending money.And after being one of those winners, former shot-stopper Parkin explained how he has had an unusual route to the Euro 2024.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLHe said: “I’m a goalkeeper, so I know more about how to save goals than score them. The pressure was mad!“I used to play quite a lot as goalie for Gorleston FC up in Norfolk, but I got a really bad head injury and stopped playing most 11-a-side games after that.”Parkin was left hospitalised after suffering a nasty head injury against Great Yarmouth Town in 2018.He added: “I came out the area to head it clear and got clattered by the striker. Most read in Euro 2024EURO 2024 LIVE: LATEST UPDATES FROM THE TOURNAMENT”I ended up with a fractured eye skull and fractured skull in three places – and on Boxing Day of all days!”Luck wasn’t on Parkin’s side that day six years ago, but he certainly had bit more luck in the shootout last weekend.Play Foden & Bellingham centrally & go for it! | Jack Wilshere’s plan to win the EurosHe said: “I actually missed one of my penalties on the day, but I got a second chance. “I think no one scored in one round of the comp, so there was a PA announcement that anyone who missed could have another go and I was off like a shot to the front of the queue. “Even then I got lucky. I missed two penalties, but some other lad missed three so I got through to the final!”Now Parkin is heading to Germany and, like a lot of England fans, will be hoping his boss won’t be too mad about him missing some work in favour of the football.He explained: “I’m meant to be in work on Saturday all day, but I had warned them about this penalty competition and if I won it I’d not be able to work. “But I don’t think they thought I was going to actually win one of the seats on the plane!”England get their Euro 2024 campaign underway tonight with a Group C clash against Sebia.Parkin is taking his family over to Germany alongside himCredit: paddy power More

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      Poland 1 Netherlands 2: Weghorst the hero as former Man Utd star scores off the bench in Euro 2024 opener

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      MANCHESTER UNITED flop Wout Weghorst spared Dutch blushes – with the sort of impact he could only have dreamed of providing.The striker, who spent last season on loan from Burnley at Hoffenheim after failing to make much of an impact at Old Trafford, was Ronald Koeman’s emergency option after the Oranje looked to have run out of ideas.Wout Weghorst fires his side into a late leadCredit: APWeghorst, 31, celebrates his crucial winnerCredit: GettyAnd with his very first touch – and just seven minutes left in an increasingly nervy Volksparkstadion in Hamburg – Weghorst came up with the magic moment to take the points.United fans may not have seen Weghorst as a natural frontman during his half season under Erik ten Hag, failing to find the net in 17 Prem outings.Indeed, he was more of a laughing stock than the answer to their attacking woes, more carthorse than thoroughbred.But when Nathan Ake, not for the first time, drove to the edge of the box and slipped into the danger area, Weghorst reacted quicker than the Polish defence to crash low and first time past Wojciech Szczesny.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLIt was instinctive and deadly, a moment of quality that had seemed unlikely as his side had huffed and puffed without looking like blowing the Polish house down. Weghorst was mobbed by his team-mates, Koeman danced in delight and the Dutch fans screamed with joy. Victory meant so much, relief and ecstasy combined.Bart Verbruggen’s late stop to foil Poland substitute Karol Swiderski ensured it capped a comeback win from a match that highlighted both Holland’s strengths and their evident weakness.Despite going a goal down from a sucker punch set-piece, as Adam Buksa somehow managed to elude four navy-shirted markers to find the back of the net, the Dutch dominated most of the game.Most read in FootballBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERSEURO 2024 LIVE: LATEST UPDATES FROM THE TOURNAMENTSome of their passing was excellent, clever triangles and quality movement.Yet even Virgil van Dijk looked shaky at times, Verbruggen was called into action more than Koeman would have wanted and when Poland did push they exposed raw nerves.Watch as German TV broadcast is interrupted by footie legend at Euro 2024 as he apologises for what he did 18 years agoEven after Cody Gakpo’s deflected effort put them back on terms before the half-hour mark, the longer it went on the more that failure to take their openings looked likely to frustrate them.That goal was down to Ake, too, as he intercepted a panicky clearance to feed Gakpo, delighted to see the deflection off defender Bartosz Salamon to wrong-foot Szczesny.Memphis Depay, whose own spell in United red was almost as underwhelming as Weghorst, was the main culprit, but the misses were spread around Koeman’s side.Credit should go to Poland’s resolve, especially with the absence of hamstring victim Robert Lewandowski a massive blow.But if Depay, Gakpo, Denzel Dumfries or Xavi Simons had kept their heads as well as Weghorst did in his moment of triumph the afternoon would surely have been a great deal less frantic.Depay’s brilliant white headband only served to exacerbate the limitations of his display as he became increasingly angst-ridden.Gakpo, despite having the freedom of the left flank and with that equaliser in his pocket, was equally wasteful.The Liverpool man’s worst miss came just before the break, scooping over the bar from six yards with the outside of his right foot after great work by Ake had teed him up.Adam Buksa heads Poland into the leadCredit: AFPBuksa celebrates his pinpoint headerCredit: ReutersEither side of that – after Szczesny made a great save from Van Dijk corner volley when the Anfield skipper went up to make amends for being outsmarted and outjumped by Buksa – Depay was the guilty party.Simons, found by the impressive Tijjani Reijnders, touched into his path 14 yards out with the target begging but Depay sent the ball almost into orbit as he opted for power over precision.A shocker, by any standards.And in stoppage time, picked out by another great Ake delivery, he scuffed wide of the target. Beyond poor.It was a pattern that was to continue in the second period, as Holland were the dominant force but lacking the courage of their own convictions.Szczesny rescued his side as he prevented Dumfries’ deft nod back finding Depay in front of the net after Gakpo’s searching delivery straight after the restart.Then when Gakpo broke from his own half to beat the offside trap, Simons thrashed across his shot and sent it sailing into the crowd behind Szczesny’s goal.Poland had been on the back foot but nearly caught the Dutch cold again when Jakub Kiwior – denied from similar range in the first half – stayed up from a free-kick and tested Bart Verbruggen from 14 yards, sparking a rare spell of attacking intent.Yet Holland came again.Dumfries was a fraction wide with an angled drive and then denied from closer range by the keeper’s legs, before Stefan de Vrij sent a free header soaring far too high.That miss appeared to be a killer, only for Weghorst, just on for Depay, to have the ultimate word.READ MORE SUN STORIESGood enough for three points, for sure. And after all, when the tournament was held in Germany in 1988, Holland won despite losing their opener.But they did not look like potential winners in Hamburg. Not even close. And next up, France.Cody Gakpo lets fly from the edge of the boxCredit: GettyGakpo is congratulated by his team-matesCredit: AFPRobert Lewandowski was stuck on the benchCredit: Getty More

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      Moment England & Serbia fans launch chairs in bloody clash ahead of Euros match as violence erupts in Gelsenkirchen

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      TROUBLE flared before England’s Euros curtain raiser against Serbia – leaving an English fan with blood pouring from a head wound.Sources at the scene said a group of yobs appeared to have started chaos in a restaurant near the venue city of Gelsenkirchen five hours before kick-off.England and Serbia fans clash in Gelsenkirchen throwing chairs and tables aroundCredit: Story Picture AgencyThe brawl took place in a street just off the town’s main squareCredit: Story Picture AgencyChaos erupted near the Aleppo Restaurant in ArminstrasseCredit: Story Picture AgencyRiot police are seen after fighting breaks out between Serbian and England football fansCredit: Story Picture AgencyAround 3.30pm, some 200 German riot police swiftly restored order as bottles and glasses filled the air during the brawl.A cop said: “The English turned up and we saw everything being thrown – chairs, tables, glasses – you name it.“Serbs hit back and chased the group down the street and one was caught.“He’s a lad from Birmingham who ended up with a nasty wound to the back of his head.Read more on Euro 2024Police at the scene said they believed the English had started the trouble – but English fans blamed the Serbs.Cops later confirmed that six Serbs had been arrested but there were no English arrests.Trouble centred on the Aleppo Restaurant in Arminstrasse, where the scene was littered with smashed glass, bottles and debris minutes after the clash.A source said: “All that’s confirmed at the moment is that English fans were definitely involved.”Most read in Euro 2024Video showing debris, bottles, chairs and projectiles flying in melee appeared to have been filed by a shocked English fan shouting: “It’s the Serbians!”It was unclear whether more fans had been hurt in the violent exchange and whether any had been arrested but the clash racked up tensions prior to kick-off.Hundreds of riot police later moved to a neighbouring bar amid suggestions that fans involved in the battle had taken refuge there.A mother and son enjoying their regular Sunday routine of coffee and cake at the Café Pabot opposite the Hirt Steakhouse said they were sat on the first floor when “all of a sudden bits of food and bottles started being thrown.”Café worker Petra Thiel said another person who was in the café at the time told her she had heard the attackers shouting something in Serbian. “In total, there were about 50 people involved”, she added.”I didn’t see any maskes.”England fan Matthew Simpson had been socialising with the Serbian group moments before the trouble erupted. He said he was told the attackers had been Albanians.The fans involved appeared to have disappeared into the crowds in the city as cops in helmets and riot gear took control.It is reported that 40,000 fans will travel from England for the first game alone, with 300,000 expected to travel to Germany throughout the entire tournament.The brawl comes just hours after cops closed in on a crazed axeman brandishing a Molotov cocktail near a busy Euros fan zone.Shocking footage showed the suspect with a golden pickaxe as cops drew their guns and deployed pepper spray moments before his arrest on the streets of Hamburg.Officers secured the area following the fightCredit: ReutersThe aftermath of the horror clashFood plates and napkins were seen on the floor alongside smashed glassA second video taken by a horrified passerby showed the moment police cornered the assailant before firing warning shots into the air.Cops shot the axeman and sealed off the Reeperbahn strip, not far from where thousands of Dutch supporters were gathering to watch their match against Poland.Some 40,000 fans were peacefully marching along the street filled with bars at around 12.30pm before the attacker’s terrifying rampage.Pictures showed a sea of football supporters dressed in orange just feet away as the chaos unfolded.Police say the man came out of a bar with the weapon before footage showed him wielding it at officers, Dutch outlet RND reports.Witnesses claim they heard four loud bangs as several riot police officers moved in to apprehend the suspect.Dramatic video showed cops warning him to drop his weapon but when he refuses, cops deploy pepper spray before shooting him in the leg.READ MORE SUN STORIESHamburg Police said the axeman was carrying an “incendiary device” as pictures from the scene showed a Molotov cocktail smashed on the floor.Police fear he intended to set it off in the middle of the crowd of supporters, according to German news outlet Bild.England fans and police in Gelsenkirchen today before the gameCredit: Jeremy Selwyn More

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      England fans would fork out nearly £1,500 to follow the Three Lions all the way to the Euros final

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      English football fans would be willing to fork out close to £1,500 to be in Berlin for the Euros final if the Three Lions go all the way.A poll of 1,000 football lovers revealed a quarter would be open to dropping everything to support their beloved team in Germany’s capital if England made it to the Euros final.Passionate footie fans would do everything in their power to witness an England triumphA quarter of fans would forget all their other commitments in favour of a Three Lions finalAfter so many years of hurt, 44 per cent wouldn’t want to miss what could be a historical moment for the Three Lions.As flight prices to Germany in flux, 30 per cent would consider flying to another country and hiring a car to drive to Germany to save on costs.The research was commissioned by Skyscanner, which ran additional insight to reveal the average cost of a direct flight from the UK to Düsseldorf for England’s opening game could set fans back £454.But by jetting from London to neighbouring country Luxembourg and hiring a motor to drive to Germany fans could save up to £278.Read more Football newsFor England’s final group match in Cologne against Slovenia, the average cost of flying direct would be £362, compared to catching a flight from Manchester to Amsterdam, and hiring a car for just £168 – over two and a half times cheaper than a direct flight.Laura Lindsay at Skyscanner said: “As the Euros kick off, we know many people will be following the action and wanting to travel to Germany.“Whether you are planning a midsummer’s dream trip to support your team or just want to be there to soak up the atmosphere, there are still ways for footie fans to get on the road and not miss out.“But shopping around and comparing your options has never been more important.Most read in Football“For savvy fans, flying to somewhere close to Germany instead of direct and picking up cheap car hire to drive to your destination will result in savings.”The research also found 33 per cent of fans would be up for travelling to Germany to follow the actions – and a quarter would be willing to drive all the way there.Poland’s hottest fan ‘Miss Euros’ reveals high hopes for England gloryBut they could save a staggering £453 if they were to do so for the opening game, travelling from Manchester to Amsterdam and completing their journey by car over flying direct.And of these, 42 per cent would rent and share a car with friends.In fact, 22 per cent would still want to travel to the Euros final regardless of whether their team is playing or not.As 35 per cent agree the atmosphere in Germany will be better than that of their local area.More than one in five would still be keen on travelling to the Euros final regardless of the participantsFinishing runners-up at the last Euro tournament in 2020 was England’s best-ever result More

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      Germany bring official hairdresser into Euro 2024 squad but he’s only allowed to trim stars’ barnets one day a week

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      EMRE CAN reckons Germany can be the cream of the crop after recruiting an official hairdresser to their squad.One of the criticisms of the World Cup campaign in 2022 was that the players brought in their own barber during their short stay in Qatar and he was available on demand at their luxury resort in the north of the desert country.Emre Can has revealed the German FA’s plans for players haircutsCredit: APBut the hairdresser is only allowed in one day a weekCredit: GettyIt led to claims that they were more concerned with their fringes than football after Germany crashed out in the group stage.The German FA have now appointed a team crimper but he is only allowed to cut the players’ hair on Saturdays so that the tournament comes first.Former Liverpool star Can was drafted into the squad late last week after illness struck Aleksandar Pavlovic.The midfielder said: “I had a haircut on Saturday. I didn’t get the chance on Thursday because everything was so quick.READ MORE IN FOOTBALL“But I have to admit I never understood the discussion in the case of men’s haircuts. It doesn’t look good if you don’t have a regular haircut so I have to go every week.”Can, 30, was at home last Thursday having breakfast with his wife when Germany boss Julian Nagelsmann handed him the emergency call up via a phone call.Germany Euro 2024 guideGERMANY’S reputation as tournament football’s greatest nation has taken a battering in recent years.
      The hosts haven’t won a knockout game in eight years and the pressure is on for them to get it right in front of their home crowd.
      MANAGER: Julian Nagelsmann
      Bright, young and a bit of a maverick. The ex-Bayern Munich boss is known for his flashy outfits and arriving for training on a skateboard. 
      STAR MAN: Jamal Musiala
      The 21-year-old former Chelsea star could have been playing for England and can make things happen out of nothing.
      How Germany attack
      Toni Kroos will typically drop deep to take the ball off the defence with the Germans then overloading the side of the pitch the ball is on.
      That gives them the option of either passing through the congested area or attacking the other side with a crossfield ball to the man in space.
      How Germany defend
      Germany’s striker and the team’s five midfielders will form a diamond shape in the hope of preventing the opposition playing through the middle.
      Should opponents then play the ball wide, the German full-backs will be expected to press high up the pitch in an attempt to win possession.
      Read the full Germany Euro 2024 guide here, including predicted line-ups, odds and Wags

      He was expecting the summer off after playing in the Champions League final with Borussia Dortmund – losing to Real Madrid at Wembley.Can said: “I was off for ten days and didn’t do anything. And I had a lot of food. I didn’t expect to come into a match on Friday against Scotland. I was surprised.Most read in Euro 2024CASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERS“Wembley was not easy for my head. Ten days off with no football were mentally important. My wife had her birthday during the match and was there, so I was very happy about that.“Of course I was disappointed that the coach didn’t call me in the first place but hopefully this is just the beginning.”How hosts Germany look to return to their best for Euro 2024Germany spanked Scotland 5-1 in the opening game and next face Hungary in Stuttgart on Wednesday.Can said: “We know Hungary very well. They are difficult to play against. But we have to focus on ourselves and take the energy from Friday with us.”EURO 2024 LIVE: LATEST UPDATES FROM THE TOURNAMENTMeet Germany’s Euro 2024 Wags
      Germany’s Wags range from a glam architect to a leading equestrian and a fashion model.
      Dani ter Stegen (Marc-Andre ter Stegen’s wife)
      One of Germany’s most popular Wags with over 600,000 Instagram followers. Earned a degree in architecture after moving to Barcelona with her husband.
      Sara Gundogan (Ilkay Gundogan’s wife)
      Italian model was never shy to pop a dig at Manchester while Ilkay was at Man City, but has changed her tune and said she misses the city since his move to Barcelona.
      Jessica Kroos (Toni Kroos’ wife)
      Couple first met when Toni was 18 and she was 20. Jessica is credited with convincing the soon-to-retire Germany star to sign a new Real Madrid deal at a time when he was wavering.
      Candice Brook (Leroy Sane’s girlfriend)
      American model helped Harry Kane get used to Germany and overcome the language barrier following his move to Bayern Munich.
      Sophia Weber (Kai Havertz’s fiancee)
      Soon-to-be Mrs Havertz has struck up a close friendship with Martin Odegaard’s partner Helene Spilling. Sophia recently enjoyed a hen party in Ibiza.
      Lisa Muller (Thomas Muller’s wife)
      Lisa is a famous dressage rider in Germany and reportedly convinced her husband not to join Man Utd.
      Find out more about the Germany Euro 2024 Wags here More

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      Why isn’t Robert Lewandowski playing for Poland against Netherlands?

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      POLAND will be hoping they can reach the knockout stages of Euro 2024 later this month. They have a tough group with Holland, France and Austria also looking to make the round of 16. Robert Lewandowski has been Poland’s best player over the last decadeCredit: GettyPoland are up against Netherlands in their first game, but are without their star striker Robert Lewandowski. The Barcelona striker is Poland’s all-time top goal-scorer and has been a stalwart at major tournaments for them over the years. But he may miss the entirety of their Euro 2024 campaign in Germany. Why isn’t Robert Lewandowski playing for Poland against Netherlands?The former Bayern Munich man isn’t in Poland’s starting XI because of a thigh injury he picked up before the tournament started. “Lewandowski suffered a rupture of the biceps femoris muscle, which will exclude him from the first match of the tournament,’ Poland said in a statement.”We are doing everything so that Robert can play in the second match against Austria.”Lewandowski could miss remaining games against Austria and France if he fails to recover in time. With Group D being such a tricky one to navigate, the 35-year-old miss the entire tournament. Most read in Euro 2024Poland take on Austria on June 21 in their next game before finishing their group stages campaign against France on June 25. If Lewandowski does manage to get back to full fitness, it will be his sixth major tournament for Poland. More