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      Rana the psychic lion makes worrying prediction for England vs Serbia Euro 2024 opener

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      A PSYCHIC lion made a worrying prediction for England’s opening Euro 2024 game against Serbia. Rana, from the Cotswold Wildlife Park near Burford, Oxfordshire, was tasked with picking a winner from the Three Lions’ first match. A lion predicted England’s opening Euro 2024 game against SerbiaThe male lion considered pictures of the two countries’ flags before putting a paw on each of them to predict a DRAW. Football fans may remember Paul the Octopus, who shot to global fame by correctly predicting 11 out of 13 matches during Euro 2008 and the 2010 World Cup.England are led into their fourth successive major tournament by manager Gareth Southgate. He played in a further four as a player to mark a Three Lions record. READ MORE IN FOOTBALLBut Southgate – who made his England debut one year before Euro 96 – insisted the feeling is no different from then and now. He told ITV: “I’m as excited as I was for the first. Every tournament is slightly different and that feeling of the week before is very familiar.”There is a little bit of anxiety around the camp as everybody wants to get going but also excitement.”They’ve got great experience of big matches that they’ve come through together. Most read in Euro 2024CASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERS”That’s balanced now by new players with tremendous energy and excitement. “Relationships are still forming in some regards and the group are getting to know each other very quickly. 10 Steps to Victory for England: A Fan’s Guide”They’ve got a good feel about them. We will be brave. you can see the squad we’ve picked. “The profile of our midfield is going to be different and that will lend itself to a different way of playing.”You have to view every tournament as your last chance. It doesn’t matter if you’re 19 or 53. “You have an opportunity in front of you that’s gong to be your best chance and you have to take it.”I feel ready. I’m a better manager than I was six months ago and a year ago. Time will tell whether that’s actually going to translate into results. “We’re here to win. That’s a really complicated journey. The first objective is always to qualify.”EURO 2024 LIVE: LATEST UPDATES FROM THE TOURNAMENT More

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      Fans ‘knew Scotland were in trouble’ after spotting Kieran Tierney and Andy Robertson’s 3rd minute antics vs Germany

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      SCOTLAND got off to the worst possible start at Euro 2024 following a 5-1 hammering against Germany. But eagle-eyed fans noticed the moment the game was lost – and it was before the opening goal. Andrew Robertson and Kieran Tierney celebrate winning a goal kickJust three minutes in, Arsenal’s Kieran Tierney and Andrew Robertson celebrated winning a goal kick. And fans reckon Scotland were doomed from then on. One said: “I did think Scotland were in trouble when Kieran Tierney celebrated winning a goal kick in the 3rd minute.”Another added: “Just remember, 3 minutes in, Kieran Tierney celebrated winning a goal kick. I can see why now.”READ MORE IN FOOTBALLOne joked: “Tierney celebrating winning a goal kick like he scored a winner three minutes in is insane stuff.”Another said: “All went downhill once Tierney celebrated winning a goal kick.”Goals from Florian Wirtz, Jamal Musiala, Kai Havertz, Niclas Fullkrug and Emre Can gave the host nation a stellar start to the Euros. And only an own goal from ex-Chelsea defender Antonio Rudiger acted as a consolation for Scotland. Most read in Euro 2024CASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERSEURO 2024 LIVE: LATEST UPDATES FROM THE TOURNAMENTLiverpool’s captain Robertson came under criticism by Manchester United legend and ITV pundit Roy Keane. Keane fumed: “Andy Robertson spoke at the end of the game saying that they had a game plan – it’s all well and good having a plan – he said they weren’t aggressive enough but you have to be aggressive in a game of football.SCOTLAND FAN ZONES”You’re playing against an opponent who are much stronger than you, so being aggressive is part of being a footballer.”I love watching skilful players and the talent that we saw from the German players tonight is great to watch, but my goodness, when you’re playing football at this level you’ve got to hit people.”Hit them properly, hit them aggressively and in the right way. If you step off against them like Scotland did tonight then it’s no good speaking after the game saying, ‘we had a game plan’ – it’s rubbish.”Andrew Robertson, its just rubbish coming out. You knew before the game what was at stake so it’s no good after the game going, ‘we regroup and we’ll be angry tomorrow’ – you should be angry for a long time.”We spoke before the game about creating history, well they’re creating history by playing as badly as that and letting the manager and supporters down.”Robertson looks on in defeatCredit: Rex More

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      Dejected Tartan Army fans pour out of Munich fanzone after first half horror show in Euro 2024 opener

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      FANS began streaming out of the Olympic Park fan zone at halftime after a disastrous 45 minutes in the Allianz Arena.Three goals down and with a man sent off, it looked like Scotland was on a real hammering.Bob Jurgenson with grandson Archie at the football matchA Scotland fan is seen wearing a very small kiltCredit: GettyKevin Dryburgh wasn’t impressed with the football tonightIain Jurgenson, 48, from Helensburgh in Argyll and Bute, said: “I’m seriously disappointed. “The Germans showed up, while we stayed in the dressing room.”His 11-year-old son, Archie, added: ”That was terrible. We couldn’t keep the ball.”Completing the family was Iain’s 83-year-old dad, Bob.Kevin Dryburgh, who works in Qatar, also left early. The 45-year-old said:” I think I’ll head back there now.“We had a great party in the city but then the game began. “Not one player was prepared to put his foot on the ball.”Most read in Euro 2024Back in Scotland the Tennent’s Lager fanzone in Merchant Square, Glasgow had to open early to allow excited punters in to sample the atmosphere.The stunning venue was packed with hundreds of Saltire-clad fans as they supped pints and cheered on the dark blues in their biggest game since 1998.A dejected fan in the Munich fanzoneCredit: GettyHorrified faces inside the Allianz Arena in MunichCredit: ReutersA dejected fan in MunichCredit: RexThe sad face of a Scotland fan at the final whistleCredit: RexStuart Armstrong is comforted by his girlfriendCredit: SplashScotland fans witnessed a sorry display from their heroesCredit: GettyPsychic lemurs give their prediction for the first Euros game – and it’s not a disaster for Scotland More

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      Top 10 best England managers as voted by fans with World Cup-winning Sir Alf Ramsey only SECOND

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      ENGLAND fans voted the team’s best ever manager… and it’s not World Cup-winning legend Sir Alf Ramsey.Ramsey is the only Three Lions boss to win a trophy in the national team’s near 154-year history, having lifted the World Cup in 1966.Where does Gareth Southgate rate as England’s best ever manager?Credit: GettySir Alf Ramsey finished second even though he is the only England boss to win a trophyCredit: PA:Empics SportSir Bobby Robson made the top five of England’s elite managersCredit: GettyHowever, that doesn’t seem to be enough for the Tottenham legend to stand out as the all-time best in the eyes of supporters.According to a research conducted by Amazon Fire TV, fans believe current England boss Gareth Southgate is the greatest to ever grace the dugout.The research was independently conducted across 2,000 UK residents on behalf of Amazon between April 8 and June 10.Southgate is the fanbase’s all-time favourite as he earned 37 per cent of the vote.Read More on FootballRamsey came second with 28 per cent, which is still a far cry from the man who will lead the national team in Euro 2024.Southgate revived England upon his arrival in 2016 and even made the fans fall back in love with the team after years of hurt.The former defender led his country to fourth place in the 2018 World Cup, the quarter-finals of the 2022 World Cup and the final of Euro 2020.And thanks to the ex-Middlesbrough boss’ work, the Three Lions now pose among the favourites to win the European championship this summer in Germany.Most read in FootballEURO 2024 FREE BETS AND OFFERSSir Bobby Robson, Terry Venables and Sven-Goran Eriksson complete the top five with 26, 18 and 15 per cent of the vote.Robson led England to the quarter-finals of the 1986 World Cup and the semi-finals in 1990.England fans voted for the best ever manager in the team’s historyEngland’s new Wags set to take Euro 2024 by stormVenables made it to the semi-finals of Euro 1996 and Eriksson helped the Golden Generation advance to the quarter-finals of Euro 2004 as well as the 2002 and 2006 World Cup.Kevin Keegan, Roy Hodgson, Glenn Hoddle, Fabio Capello and Graham Taylor complete the top 10.EURO 2024 LIVE: LATEST UPDATES FROM THE TOURNAMENTSven-Goran Eriksson made the quarter-finals of two World Cups and Euro 2004Credit: News Group Newspapers LtdFormer England manager Glenn Hoddle made the top 10Credit: Times Newspapers LtdGareth Southgate will take the handbrake off at Euro 2024… because he has no choiceBy Charlie Wyett
      GARETH SOUTHGATE will have no choice but to take the handbrake off his England team at Euro 2024.
      The defensive crisis gripping the Three Lions means the only option in Germany, within ­reason, will be outright attack.
      Southgate has often been lambasted for his safety-first approach — even if he points out you must go back to Walter Winterbottom’s sides in the 1950s to find an England manager with a better scoring record.
      But with the crocked Harry Maguire left out, Luke Shaw not fit enough to start the tournament and John Stones having made just 12 ­Premier League starts this season, this is not a defence you would stake your life on.
      The last time England went to a major tournament in Germany — the 2006 World Cup — the four centre-backs selected were Sol Campbell (68 caps), Rio Ferdinand (47), Jamie Carragher (25) and John Terry (24).
      This time, when England fly out on Monday, the quartet will be Lewis Dunk (six), Joe Gomez (14), Marc Guehi (ten) and Ezri Konsa (three).
      It makes Southgate’s decision not to recall the 49-cap Eric Dier for his ­provisional squad even stranger — especially considering his strong end to the season with Bayern Munich.
      The elder statesman in his defence — and the one who absolutely has to stay fit — is 71-cap Stones. More

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      ITV’s Euro 2024 coverage interrupted by loud sirens as pundits turn away from camera after Germany vs Scotland

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      ITV’S coverage of Euro 2024 was interrupted by loud sirens, forcing their pundits to turn away from the camera.Ian Wright, Graeme Souness and Roy Keane were all on duty for Friday’s clash between Germany and Scotland.ITV pundits were left distracted by loud sirens after Germany’s win over ScotlandThe group tried talking as sirens rang out at several different timesIan Wright looked away from the camera at one point to see what was going onThe hosts opened the tournament with a 5-1 win at the Allianz Arena.And the Scots were left to lick their wounds as a dismal performance was analysed by ITV’s team of experts.The TV channel decided to set up base for the tournament in the German capital of Berlin.Breaking from tradition, ITV chiefs opted for an outdoor studio in the heart of the city.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLThe decision was always bound to come with certain risks that don’t arise with an indoor setting.But on the very first night of the Euros, ITV’s coverage was disturbed as blaring sirens went off right by the outdoor studio.As Wright, Souness and Keane delivered their thoughts on Scotland’s defeat, the sharp loud noise almost brought talk to a halt.The flow of conversation started quickly again, but fans found it difficult to hear what was being said as several more sirens went past.Most read in Euro 2024EURO 2024 FREE BETS AND OFFERSAnd at one point, Arsenal icon Wright turned away from the camera to look over the balcony and see what was going on.Viewers at home were certainly distracted by the surprising turn of events.Roy Keane ‘obliterates’ Scotland in furious post-match rant after Germany run riot in Euro 2024 openerOne said: “Can’t hear the pundits for the sirens on the Germany v Scotland end of match analysis.”Another declared: “This open air studio for ITV isn’t really working with all the sirens.”One noted: “What is going on in Germany, there is a lot of sirens going off on ITV.”Another yelled: “Can’t even hear Souness over all the sirens. I see the chaos must have started.”One boomed: “Sirens slightly unfortunate for the ITV outdoor studio.”Another added: “Those sirens are incredibly loud on ITV’s coverage.”PLAY DREAM TEAM EUROS NOW!The best fantasy football game for this summer’s tournament. More

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      Jude Bellingham’s girlfriend wows in bikini as the ace works out with Trent Alexander-Arnold at England camp for Euro

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      JUDE Bellingham hits the weights to keep in shape for his Dutch model girlfriend Laura Celia Valk — and England’s Euros campaign.The ace worked out with Trent Alexander-Arnold, 25, at the Three Lions camp before tomorrow’s clash with Serbia, the first of three group games.Jude Bellingham’s Dutch model girlfriend Laura Celia Valk stunned in this bikini snapCredit: InstagramBellingham worked out with Trent Alexander-Arnold at the Three Lions campCredit: TwitterBellingham and team mates will go all out to win the EurosCredit: GettyWhether Jude, 20, and team mates bring it home or not, the Real Madrid star will be determined to keep in good nick for influencer Laura.Laura, who let news of their relationship slip to make-up artists at a modelling gig in April, sent fans into meltdown with a bikini snap.Jude has taken centre stage of Adidas’ new Euro 2024 advert – and it has been an overwhelming hit with fans.The two-minute video is backed by The Beatles’ timeless hit ‘Hey Jude’ and showcases a number of notable faces including rapper Stormzy and presenter Laura Woods.Read More on SportA number of former Three Lions stars including David Beckham, Ian Wright and Frank Lampard also make appearances.The ad is titled ‘Hey Jude’ and features a slow, gloomy rendition of the track to correspond with England’s previous shortcomings in European competitions.But, this summer, England fans will be hoping that the national team can take a sad song and make it better when they step out onto the pitch for Euro 2024.It’s been three years since the team’s final defeat on penalties at Euro 2020, and 58 long years of hurt since they last won a major international tournament.Most read in Euro 2024Watch adidas’ Jude Bellingham advert that leaves England fans with ‘goosebumps’ and features cameo from Laura Woods More

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      Sky News host forced to apologise as child drops F-bomb live on air during Euros 2024 report

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      A SKY News host was forced to apologise live on air after a child dropped the F-bomb during a Euros 2024 report.The air turned blue on the news channel when the child used the swear word as revellers in a Scottish pub geared up for the first match of the 2024 tournament between Scotland and host nation Germany.A Sky News star was forced to apologise as a child dropped the F-bomb on airCredit: SkyThe child left the reporter stunned as a result of using the wordCredit: SkySky’s Scotland Correspondent was left visibly shocked after the child made the epic blunder in the pre-watershed moment.Connor Gillies was tasked with speaking to excited fans in a pub in Dunfermline to gauge the reaction before the football match kicked off.It saw him speak to various pubgoers as they shared their thoughts on the tournamemt.As Connor was speaking to an adult accompanying a child at the pub, the man was remarking on how the child has “never seen” Scotland make it to such a high-profile game before.Read More on EurosThe man told host Connor: “He was never born when this happened.”As the man continued to speak to Connor, the young boy could be heard asking: “Can I say something?”As the Sky News star pointed his microphone towards the child, his jaw dropped as he blurted out: “F*** you Germany.”Quickly pulling the microphone away, he began to walk off from the laughing pair as he remarked: “Oh dear, apologies for that language.”Most read in Euro 2024Attempting to gloss over the incident, reporter Connor headed over to another pubgoer to ask him about the “big moment for Scotland”.The man in question replied: “The party doesn’t start until the tartan army is here, let’s do it!”Franz Beckenbauer’s widow Heidi pays emotional tribute to Germany legend husband at Euro 2024 opening match vs ScotlandConnor later shared a clip of the incident online, where he jokingly captioned the footage: “Go live from the pub with the Tartan Army, they said…”Reacting to the unexpected sweary moment, one viewer said: “Was watching…ouch.”As another added: “Watched it live. Absolutely cringed.”Despite the hype before the match, the Scottish fans were left bitterly disappointed when they were beaten by the German side 5-1 in the opening match of the tournament. The hosts took the lead through Florian Wirtz on 10 minutes after a howler from Angus Gunn.Jamal Musiala doubled his country’s lead following fine work from Kai Havertz in the build-up.Just before half-time, Havertz made it three from the penalty spot after a horror challenge from Ryan Porteous, which earned him a straight red card.Niclas Fullkrug’s thunderbolt into the top left corner made it 4-0 before an own goal from Antonio Rudiger ruined a perfect start for the hosts.READ MORE SUN STORIESEmre Can wrapped up proceedings with seconds to go to put the Germans off to a flyer at Euro 2024.
      Match result: Germany 5-1 Scotland
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      Germany team: Neuer, Rudiger, Tah, Kimmich, Havertz, Kroos,  Musiala, Wirtz, Mittelstadt, Gundogan, Andrich
      Scotland team: Gunn, Hendry, Ralston, Hendry, Porteous, Tierney, Robertson, McGregor, McTominay, McGinn, Christie, Adams
      Connor quickly moved on after the F-word incidentCredit: Sky More

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      Royal Mail bans its 100,000 posties from flying England flags during Euro 2024 to avoid sparking streets clashes

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      Royal Mail has banned its 100,000 posties from flying England flags during the Euros.Bosses say displaying mini flags on vehicles and letter trollies could spark streets clashes – and claim the red and white emblems could even cause crashes.Royal Mail has banned its 100,000 posties from flying England flags during the Euros – claiming they may spark clashes on the streets, or even crashesCredit: GettyAll flags – of England, Scotland and other countries – are barred from the Royal Mail’s 48,000 vans and lorries, and from tens of thousands of walking postal workers’ trollies.Posties in south London – who used to fly flags at big tournaments – claimed the ban was really a PC ruse and the mail giant had gone woke.But the Royal Mail confirmed yesterday that its flag ban – which has been operated during previous tournaments – would also apply this summer.A Royal Mail spokesperson said: “Flags on vehicles can be a distraction to other road users and poorly positioned items can block vision.READ MORE ON EURO 2024“Poorly fitted items can fall off and be an obstruction or hazard. “Flags also introduce risk of confrontation with other road users or pedestrians.“For this reason we do not permit celebratory flags to be displayed on any of our vehicles.”England start their campaign on Sunday evening as they take on Serbia. Most read in Euro 2024England fans’ must watch guide to Gelsenkirchen ahead of Three Lions’ Euro 2024 clash vs Serbia More