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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

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      Roy Keane ‘obliterates’ Scotland in furious post-match rant after Germany run riot in Euro 2024 opener

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      ROY KEANE tore into Scotland after their 5-1 thrashing at the hands of Germany.Steve Clarke’s men kicked off their Euro 2024 campaign in the worst way imaginable as they were thrashed by the hosts in Munich.Scotland were hammered by Germany in the opening game of Euro 2024Credit: GettyRoy Keane ripped into the Scots for their performance on Friday nightCredit: ITVScotland were 3-0 down and reduced to 10 men before half-time after Ryan Porteous saw red for a shocking challenge on Ilkay Gundogan.And Keane did not mince his words following the Scots’ horror evening.Speaking on ITV, he said: “When you’re playing football at this level you’ve got to hit people. Hit them properly, hit them aggressively, do it in the right way.”It’s no good talking after the game about ‘We had a game plan’ – rubbish.READ MORE ON SCOTLAND”Andrew Robertson, it’s all just rubbish coming out. You knew before the game what was at stake.”After the game it’s no good going ‘We’ll regroup, we’ll be angry tomorrow’, no, you should be angry for a long time.”They spoke before the game about creating history. They’re creating history alright by playing as bad as that, letting their manager and supporters down.”Reacting to the clip, one football fan replied: “Roy Keane just obliterated Scotland.”Most read in Euro 2024CASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERSAnother added: “Roy Keane once again with another bang on opinion 👏🏼.”A third responded: “Game one and Roy Keane is absolutely hammering Scotland… Beautiful.”Franz Beckenbauer’s widow Heidi pays emotional tribute to Germany legend husband at Euro 2024 opening match vs ScotlandEURO 2024 LIVE: LATEST UPDATES FROM THE TOURNAMENTWhile a fourth said: “Roy Keane has hit the nail on the head, Robertson saying they had a game plan is a joke.”After the game, Robertson said: “First half, we just got it all wrong really, didn’t show up, weren’t aggressive enough, and we let good players get on the ball.”Second half, we’re down to 10 men and I thought lads dug in really well.”We’re so well backed over here, today was hugely disappointing.”We have to bounce back quickly because there was lots wrong here and it’s a quick turnaround now.”Maybe it’s a reminder of how tough this tournament is.READ MORE SUN STORIES”Their big players showed up and were excellent all over the park and had an answer for pretty much everything we had.”I don’t think we’ve played to our maximum. We have to dust ourselves down and go again.”Keane took aim at Scotland captain Andy Robertson for his post-match commentsCredit: GettyScotland Euro 2024 guideQUALIFYING for back-to-back Euros is an achievement in itself and the Tartan Army are sure to make the most of it.

      The Scots recorded a famous 2-0 win over Spain in qualifying, but come into the Euros off the back of seven games without a win.
      MANAGER: Steve Clarke
      Only Jock Stein, Andy Roxburgh and Craig Brown have managed Scotland in more games than Jose Mourinho’s former assistant.
      STAR MAN: John McGinn
      The Aston Villa star has reached new levels under Unai Emery’s tutelage and is crucial to a midfield that provides most of Scotland’s goals.
      How Scotland attack
      Scotland’s three-man midfield will be crucial with the likes of McGinn and Scott McTominay providing lung-busting runs and coming up with most of the goals.
      Target man Lyndon Dykes is set to be a big miss with Che Adams likely to step in as the lone striker in a 5-4-1 formation.
      How Scotland defend
      Scotland will put ten men behind the ball in a deep 5-4-1 block out of possession.
      They will work extremely hard to deny the opposition central spaces between the lines, forcing them to resort to wide play and crosses which the Scots feel more comfortable defending.
      Read the full Scotland Euro 2024 guide here, including predicted line-ups, odds and Wags More

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      John Stones feared horror injury that could’ve ruled him out of Euro 2024 – before spending an entire day on the toilet

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      JOHN STONES thought he had broken his foot during the embarrassing defeat to Iceland at Wembley.When he got to Germany, the defender missed training due to illness and spent a day on the toilet instead.John Stones is set to be available for England’s opening game against SerbiaCredit: GettyStones is one of the most experienced players in the England squadCredit: RexBut despite not having the smoothest of preparations for the Euros opener against Serbia in Gelsenkirchen, he was in good spirits on Friday.It is probably because Stones knows he was lucky to avoid a serious injury following Jon Dagur Thorsteinsson’s clumsy tackle in the first minute of the final warm-up game.Clearly struggling at Wembley, Stones was partly to blame for the Iceland winner and he was substituted at half-time as a precaution.With Harry Maguire ruled out of the tournament with a calf injury, losing Stones would have been an absolute disaster.READ MORE ON EURO 2024Rewinding to the opening minute against Iceland, Stones said: “I was worried at first. I knew it wasn’t my knee or my ankle, because of the mechanism in how I landed.“It was almost like my big toe in the line straight down my foot and I thought ‘I have fractured it’. I thought the worst at the start.“The docs made the call at half-time and maybe they made the right one in the end. I had an X-ray straight away at Wembley and then the morning after.“I thought ‘if I’ve fractured it, I will get docs, tablets, injections, whatever’. I didn’t want to miss out.”Most read in Euro 2024BEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERSStones left Wembley with his right ankle strapped and after flying to Germany on Monday, he started to feel unwell during training in Jena.He said: “I haven’t been that bad in . . . I could not tell you how long. I am not getting into detail though! It was a really rough 36 hours.England star reveals he has been building HOGWARTS out of Lego as he hopes for Harry Potter magic at Euro 2024“I didn’t feel great the day before in the open session but thought it would pass.“I ended up ringing the doc in the early hours of the morning after being up for a few hours as I couldn’t take it any more.“It was difficult because I was having hot and cold sweats. I felt quite alone, to be honest. You are not at home. No one around you.“And then being stuck in my room all day, no food. Not much water because it was coming out again! I don’t usually get sick. If it was ever going to happen, at least it was during this week and I got back to training on Thursday.”Jack Wilshere’s England XI vs SerbiaSunSport columnist Jack Wilshere wants Engand to start with just one holding midfielder – Declan Rice.
      That means playing Phil Foden and Jude Bellingham in attacking midfield roles, with Cole Palmer and Bukayo Saka on the wings, either side of Harry Kane up top.
      Wilshere said: “In the group stage against teams we should beat, we can  afford to be more expansive, let’s attack.
      “It wasn’t that long ago we were saying we didn’t have the Spanish-type of players who can dominate the ball, now we have.
      “So let’s try to utilise that, dominate the ball and go for goals.”
      And the ex-England midfielder wants Trent Alexander-Arnold to get the nod at right-back, with Kyle Walker centre-back.
      He added: “If you play Trent at right-back and he drifts in midfield, he can switch the play at speed. Walker’s pace will get you out of trouble.”
      Read more from Jack Wilshere during Euro 2024.

      Panic over, now Stones must forge a strong partnership with Marc Guehi, 23. But they have only played twice together.Aside from the Iceland game, the only other time was a humiliating 4-0 Nations League defeat by Hungary in Wolverhampton two years ago. The less said about that game, the better.Stones, 30, said: “I don’t know what the stat is on how many games me and Harry [Maguire] have played together but it’s probably quite a lot.“He’ll be missed as well, not only by me, but the team, people who he’s close to within the team as well. That’s the difficult part of the game.“He’ll be upset he’s not here but it’s a great chance for other people to learn new skills, and ways of what the manager wants to implement on the training pitch.“I’m a big fan of Marc’s. Just how he goes about his work. He is taking everything in. His quality, for his size, is good. He is strong and dominates.“He has been an incredible player at Palace and had a big injury this season as well but I watched him come back in his first game and it was like nothing had ever happened.”Guehi has 11 caps compared to Stones’ 72 appearances.Yet while there is no doubt over Stones’ pedigree, he has not had a great season for Manchester City. He only started 12 Premier League games for Pep Guardiola and was an unused sub on 17 occasions.Stones said: “It’s not how I wanted to end the season. You want to feel involved, you want to play as much as you can.“I’ve been there and been in sticky situations enough now to know that it’s not about me it’s about the team and I was there every day trying to give the manager a headache.“I won’t start throwing my teddy out of the pram and say ‘I should be playing’. Of course, I believe I should be playing but it’s out of my control who picks the team. I control the controllables. I’m here to help.READ MORE SUN STORIES“A major factor of why we’ve won so many things is not one player wins for everyone.“I played a massive role in the last season [2022-23] and what we’ve done and you’ve got to always be positive about what’s in front of you.” More

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      Alan Shearer hails the seven ‘unbelievable’ England players set to be crucial in bid for Euro 2024 glory

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      ALAN SHEARER has told the doubters there is no need to “panic” about England’s poor warm-up results.But the former Three Lions captain wants boss Gareth Southgate to release the handbrake and let the flair players ATTACK.Alan Shearer says Southgate must unleash England’s attackCredit: GettyShearer has told the doubters there is no need to “panic” about England’s poor warm-up resultsCredit: GettyShearer – scorer of 30 goals in 63 internationals – is in Germany with the BBC for the duration of the 17th edition of the Euros.Concerns have been raised about the England defence following the 1-0 defeats at Wembley at the hands of Brazil and Iceland.Plus they had to rely on a very late Jude Bellingham goal to rescue a 2-2 draw with Belgium in March.Yet Shearer, 53, has complete faith the talented offensive players will shine abroad – provided they are given licence to do so.read more football newsThe Newcastle icon said: “I wouldn’t have had an international career if we were judged on friendlies.“I hadn’t scored for nearly two years in the friendlies leading up to Euro 96.“I wouldn’t read too much into results leading up to a major tournament.“Once you get started, once you get the feel of things and the atmosphere, then that’s the place to be judged.Most read in footballBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERS“I wouldn’t panic too much with that Iceland result.“There are concerns obviously defensively. I think everyone can see that.10 Steps to Victory for England: A Fan’s Guide“But I think from midfield to going forward, whatever front six he decides to put out are as good as anywhere in world football.“So, I hope that we can go and attack games and let our flair players do their stuff. And show the world what we are made of.“We have some unbelievable players. The talent we have got. Look at the season that Phil Foden has had.“Harry Kane has been unbelievable. Bellingham. Cole Palmer is an opportunity. Bukayo Saka is an option. Anthony Gordon is an option.“Declan Rice has had an unbelievable season with Arsenal. The talent is there, no doubt about it.“This team and these players have got the right mentality and the ability to go all the way through this tournament.“I think it is the best pool of players we have had for a long, long time. We can be optimistic.“Forget about what has gone on in previous games. This group of players are really talented and I think they are ready to try and win this tournament.”Jack Wilshere’s England XI vs SerbiaSunSport columnist Jack Wilshere wants Engand to start with just one holding midfielder – Declan Rice.
      That means playing Phil Foden and Jude Bellingham in attacking midfield roles, with Cole Palmer and Bukayo Saka on the wings, either side of Harry Kane up top.
      Wilshere said: “In the group stage against teams we should beat, we can  afford to be more expansive, let’s attack.
      “It wasn’t that long ago we were saying we didn’t have the Spanish-type of players who can dominate the ball, now we have.
      “So let’s try to utilise that, dominate the ball and go for goals.”
      And the ex-England midfielder wants Trent Alexander-Arnold to get the nod at right-back, with Kyle Walker centre-back.
      He added: “If you play Trent at right-back and he drifts in midfield, he can switch the play at speed. Walker’s pace will get you out of trouble.”
      Read more from Jack Wilshere during Euro 2024.

      Shearer, who is also signed up as a Betfair Ambassador for the tournament, warned England what to expect against Serbia.”“I think England should win the game. Serbia have Mitrovic and Vlahovic up front, if they decide to go with those two. I think Mitrovic will definitely play, they will look to rain crosses in because that’s what he wants and demands, and he gets all the goals for them.READ MORE SUN STORIES“England should have far too much for them in forward positions so I would say England to win by two or three. Opening games are never easy, a lot of the time they’re always cagey affairs, but I would think England can score two or three and win.” More

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      Record 350,000 England fans planning to travel to Germany for Euro 2024 in a bid to swerve rain and election gloom

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      ENGLAND’S biggest ever fan exodus kicked off yesterday as it was revealed 350,000 trips are planned to Euro 2024 in Germany.Fans desperate for a boozy break from the washout early summer and dreary election coverage are on their way to roar on Harry Kane and the boys.England fans have started arriving in Germany for Euro 2024 and 350,000 are expected over the course of the tournamentCredit: Jeremy SelwynEngland fans Tom Ayers and Jordan Benson from Cheltenham arrived in Germany in time for the Euros’ opening gameCredit: Jeremy SelwynEngland fans Tony Day and son George, 16, have driven from Birmingham to Gelsenkirchen for the EurosCredit: Jeremy SelwynWith the tournament within easy travel distance, at least 40,000 were expected in the first wave of The Great Escape this weekend ahead of England’s opener against Serbia in Gelsenkirchen tomorrow.UK Football Policing Unit director Mick Johnson told The Sun: “This is the first major tournament England fans have been able to travel to since 2016 and a lot of fans want to come to Germany to join the party.“At the World Cup in Germany in 2006, around 300,000 travelled but the figure is estimated at around 350,000 this time, so it is something of a record.”Asked about the election, he laughed: “That has to be the main story on why the fans want to get away — you can’t turn the TV on without seeing it!”READ MORE EURO 2024Tournament veteran Simon Harris, who helped manage the London England Fans supporters club, said: “There’s a whole new generation of young fans ready to travel. There’ll be lots of singing and drinking beer.”Football crazy Paul Bibby, 58 with son Aaron, 37 outside his England flag covered house in EssexCredit: John McLellanAt home, the millions watching on TV will include Paul Bibby, 58 — in a house covered by England flags in Chelmsford, Essex.Over in Germany, the Three Lions army began drinking the strong beer in the bars of Gelsenkirchen and nearby fan bases.London builder Tom Parkinson, 40, said in Dusseldorf: “I just wanted to escape the weather and the election back home — it’s so dreary I wanted to get away.”Most read in Euro 2024But there will be booze bans on match day and only weak beer or shandy will be served in the Arena AufSchalke stadium amid worries about fan clashes.Police fear 500 hardcore Serbian hooligans are on their way and warned England fans against getting drunk and aggressive.10 Steps to Victory for England: A Fan’s GuideBut The Sun revealed yesterday that cops will ignore fans smoking cannabis – which was legalised in Germany on April 1.Feeling Blue?
      BRITISH troops kept the French football team awake from all-night war games.
      Troops from the 19th Light Brigade drilled with cannons, assault rifles and flash bang grenades for three nights in a row — as the team headed by Kylian Mbappe, tried to rest.
      Locals were furious to hear the loud noises at 3am from the British-run base in Sennelager, Germany.
      The Blues moved into a hotel in Bad Lippspringe just a mile away on Wednesday.
      A source in the French camp said: “People have said it’s like being in a war zone.”
      The Army said they had planned the exercise months in advance.
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      Fears of rise in violence
      POLICE and the Women’s Aid charity fear a domestic abuse spike when England play Serbia.
      A previous study found that 999 calls increased by 38 per cent when England lose and 26 per cent when they win.
      Known abusers have been cross-checked with hooligans.
      Assistant Commissioner Louisa Rolfe said: “The vast majority of men who watch football would never dream of abusing their partner. But we need their help in calling out those who would.” More

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      England will triumph over Serbia on Sunday – we’ll be on the edge of our seats, says Phil Foden’s psychic medium

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      ENGLAND will begin a run of good fortune with a win over Serbia tomorrow, says the psychic visited by Three Lions hero Phil Foden.Chloe Smith believes Gareth Southgate’s lads will benefit from being such a “spiritual team”.England will triumph over Serbia on Sunday, Phil Foden’s ‘Mystic Wag’ has foreseenCredit: GettyPsychic medium Chloe Smith even ‘communed’ with Phil‘s beloved grandad Ronnie as she made her predictions of victory for the Three LionsCredit: SWNSPhil and his pregnant partner Rebecca Cooke visited Chloe before he jetted out to Euro 2024 in GermanyCredit: Eamonn and James ClarkeThe Sun revealed on Thursday how Phil, 24, and his pregnant Wag Rebecca Cooke visited Chloe before jetting out to Germany for Euro 2024.Last night Chloe said during a tarot card reading she even “communed” with Phil’s beloved grandad Ronnie, who died aged just 47 and inspired the midfielder’s choice of Manchester City shirt number.She added: “England will pull through this match with a win. It might be close, but the game will certainly have us on the edge of our seats.“This is only the start for England. With the support, it is going to be nothing but love and happiness through the nation. We have a good team and most importantly a spiritual team.”READ MORE ON EURO 2024Push towards finalMum-of-three Chloe, from Uttoxeter, Staffs, predicted: “Phil Foden will play smartly.“He has a lot of luck on his side from his grandad in spirit being his top supporter, giving him guidance and signs daily.“I can see the England team pushing their way through the tournament towards the final.”And Chloe — whose celebrity clients include Helen Skelton, Daisy May Cooper and Maura Higgins — said there is significance in the date of the opening game in Gelsenkirchen.Most read in Euro 2024 She explained: “Sunday the 16th of June — June is the month of joy, renewal and celebration. The number 16 is a sign you’re on the correct path.”Young stars set to shine at Euro 2024ENGLAND TO ‘WIN 6-0’

      By Ed Southgate
      SERBIAN supporters expect their side to be trounced by England tomorrow — some predicting a 6-0 thrashing.
      Fans say their players are intimidated by our boys’ reputation and will be swept aside.
      Dalbor Radobic, 44, boss of The Corner Terrace Cafe in Acton, West London, said: “It’s going to be 5-0 or 6-0.”
      The 44-year-old, who will show the game for the large local Serbian community, said: “I’m realistic. You’ve got the best players in the world.”
      Fan Pater Gasic, 23, who predicts a 4-1 defeat, added: “We look like we are over the finish line and then bottle it.” More