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      Meet Spain’s glorious Wags, from an Italian influencer with her own make-up line to a professional dancer

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      SPAIN are always a delight to watch at the Euros.Their tiki-taka brand of football is easy on the eye, and sees them scoring a host of goals.Alice Campello is one of the world’s leadings WagsCredit: Instagram / @alicecampelloItalian stunner Alice is a model and entrepreneurCredit: Instagram / @alicecampelloThe fashion designer is married to Spain hotshot Alvaro MorataCredit: Instagram / @alicecampelloWhat else is easy on the eye is their stunning Wags, who live epic lifestyles.At this tournament, Luis de la Fuente’s side will have the game’s most glam partners cheering them on.From an Italian influencer who has her own make-up line to a professional dancer.Let SunSport introduce you to Spain’s glorious Wags.Read more football newsAlice CampelloItalian stunner Alice, 29, is the wife of centre forward Alvaro Morata.But she’s more than that – and is an entrepreneur in her own right.A former model, Campello has delved even deeper into the fashion world – launching her own clothing label, Akala Studio.And she also has her own make-up line MASQMAI that’s available at Sephora.Most read in Euro 2024Alice and Morata have four kids.Sara BotelloBeautiful brunette Sara, 29, divides her time between her hometown Bilbao and Riyadh, as husband Aymeric Laporte is now playing for Al-Nassr in Saudi Arabia.Four omens that could predict Euros winnerThe stunner is a trained dancer, having performed ballet and contemporary dance in shows around Spain.The two married in 2023 in a glitzy ceremony which saw former City teammates Rodri and Erling Haaland attend.Aymeric and Sara have two children together.Gorgeous Sara Botello is a dancer originally from BilbaoCredit: Instagram / @sara_botelloSara lives in the Middle East with her footballer husbandCredit: Instagram / @sara_botelloAymeric Laporte and Sara have settled in Saudi ArabiaCredit: Instagram / @sara_botelloTatiana TrouboulTatiana, 29, used to work in a nightclub before she met Spain goalkeeper David Raya.The Kim Kardashian lookalike also scored paid jobs as a model.But, she has kept her personal life private in regards to her romance with Raya, although they have matching tattoos.They reportedly began dating in 2021. However, they didn’t go public with their relationship until June 2022.Tatiana Trouboul worked in a nightclub before she became a footballers’ WagCredit: Instagram / @t.trouboulNow, Tatiana is used to glam holidays in exotic locationsCredit: Instagram / @t.trouboulTatiana has been dating Spain and Arsenal goalkeeper David Raya since 2021Credit: Instagram / @t.trouboulDaphne and Melanie CanizaresDani Carvajal and business woman Daphne, 34, got married in 2022.The cute blonde runs Blue Weddings, which specialises in organising weddings and social events.Interestingly, she and her flight assistant twin sister Melanie Canizares BOTH have partners at the Euros.Melanie dates ex-Stoke flop Joselu.Daphne Canizares runs a wedding business on the sideCredit: Instagram / @daphnecanizaresDaphne is married to Real Madrid Champions League winner Dani CarvajalCredit: The Mega AgencyDaphne’s twin sister is in a relationship with Carvajal’s team-mate JoseluLola LiberalBlogger Lola seemingly loves travelling.Her Instagram page not only shares loving moments with ex-Newcastle star Mikel Merino, but also of glam trips.From city breaks to Prague to taking in the sights of New York, Lola chronicles it all for her followers.Mikel and Lola said their ‘I do’s’ in January.Lola Liberal is a Wag who loves to blog about her amazing lifeCredit: Instagram / @lolaliberalWhen Lola isn’t cheering her famous husband along, she is traveling the globeCredit: Instagram / @lolaliberalMikel Merino and Lola said their ‘I do’s’ in January this yearCredit: Instagram / @lolaliberalLaura AblaTikToker Laura is a favourite with her 260,000 followers, while her content has generated over 24million views.The Berlin-born beauty will have to put her own allegiances aside in support of Dani Olmo, who plies his trade at RB Leipzig.READ MORE SUN STORIESShe went public with their romance on New Year’s Day, with an Instagram snap of them walking side-by-side.Although, German newspaper Bild reported the pair got together some six months before that.Spain Euro 2024 guideSPAIN’S team may not be a patch on the one that dominated world football 15 years ago – which had superstars coming out of its ears.
      But they still topped a qualifying group consisting of Scotland and Erling Haaland’s Norway by winning nine out of ten games.
      MANAGER: Luis de la Fuente
      Surprise choice as coach but won the Under-21 Euros in 2019 and an Olympic silver medal a year later.
      KEY MAN: Rodri
      Rodri is arguably the greatest holding midfielder the Premier League has ever seen. But will he have enough left in the tank after complaints of tiredness at Man City?
      How Spain attack
      Spain will be a different side to that which we have seen in recent years, with the 4-3-3 replaced by a more structured 4-2-3-1 formation.
      The full-backs, attacking midfielders and wingers are all ready to push forward while Rodri and Fabian Ruiz sit deep in the quarterback role.
      How Spain defend
      Spain’s two deep midfielders allow the rest of the team to push forward and press high up the pitch.
      Their focus will be on either dispossessing the opposition defence or forcing opponents to play long by cutting off the short pass option.
      Read the full Spain Euro 2024 guide here, including predicted line-ups, odds and Wags

      German-born TikToker Laura Abla will have split allegiances at the EurosCredit: Instagram / @lauraablaAlthough she is from Berlin, Laura will be hoping her boyfriend’s country does wellCredit: Instagram / @lauraablaLaura dates playmaker Dani Olmo, who stars for RB Leipzig in the BundesligaCredit: Instagram / @lauraabla More

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      England fans set to guzzle 300m pints cheering on Three Lions during Euro 2024 in £2.7bn spending blitz

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      THIRSTY England fans are expected to sink 300million pints during the tournament as they flock to pubs across the country.The British Beer & Pub Association estimates pubs will pour an extra 20million pints worth £94million.Thirsty England fans are expected to sink 300million pints during the tournamentCredit: GettyThe British Beer & Pub Association estimates pubs will pour an extra 20million pintsCredit: GettyBrewery Greene King expects to sell seven million pints at its venues – including 37,000 pints tonight in London alone.A £2.7billion spending spree is also predicted – surpassing the £2bn spent during the winter World Cup in Qatar – as fans take advantage of the sociable game times and warmer weather.Those watching the Three Lions at home are expected to send supermarket sales soaring.Tesco predicts it will flog 33million packs of beer and cider over the coming month.Read more Sports NewsWhile Asda is expecting to sell 14million units of Budweiser over the tournament.The amount is enough to cover 3,000km – the distance from Leeds to Gelsenkirchen where England play their first game.Jeff Moody, Commercial Director of Bira Group, said: “The Euros arriving in the summer months is fantastic timing for independent retailers after a challenging period.”With favourable kick-off times aligning with the sunshine, we’re expecting pubs, hospitality businesses, convenience stores and electrical retailers in particular to cash in as fans flock to watch the matches.”Most read in Euro 2024It comes as German cops who slapped a strong beer ban on Three Lions fans say they should smoke cannabis instead.Fears of booze-fuelled trouble at Sunday’s game against Serbia saw stadium chiefs told to serve only weak beer or shandy.What do cannabis plants look and smell like?But cannabis was legalised in Germany on April 1, and a Gelsenkirchen Police spokesman told The Sun yesterday that fans getting “Harry Kaned” on pot will be allowed to puff in peace.Stephan Knipp said: “It’s no problem for fans to smoke cannabis on the street.”If we see a group of people drinking alcohol and looking a bit aggressive, and another group smoking cannabis, of course we’ll look at the group drinking alcohol.”Drinking alcohol can make someone more aggressive, and smoking cannabis puts people in a chill mood.”We want to prevent violence and keep people safe.”Our focus will be on fans who are drinking and potentially getting violent — that’s why we in place safety precautions on alcohol.”German cops who slapped a beer ban on Three Lions fans say they should smoke cannabis insteadCredit: Getty More

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      Italy manager caught up in huge Euro 2024 row after being accused of banning stars from playing PLAYSTATION

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      ITALY boss Luciano Spalletti has been caught up in a massive PLAY STATION row with his players – as they prepare to start their Euros defence.The former Napoli chief, who replaced Roberto Mancini at the Azzurri helm, has been accused of banning his squad from using the consoles.Italy manager Luciano Spalletti has been accused of banning his team from playing video gamesCredit: GettySpalletti has also put a restriction on mobile phonesCredit: GettyHardliner Spalletti has also introduced strict rules on time-keeping and implemented a post-dinner block on stars using their mobile phones.But the old-fashioned approach has caused anger and frustration among the players, and saw Spalletti on the back foot as he was grilled ahead of tomorrow’s opening clash with Albania in Dortmund.Spalletti, visibly furious, shot back: “Sometimes I’m very sad and disappointed to have to comment on things like this – and I can’t understand why I have to comment.“We have a games room where there are two modern cutting edge Play Stations. I’ve even had a go on it myself.Read More on Euro 2024“But they do so within the scope of the right time of day. What matters is that they sleep at night.“I’m not bothered about what they do but I don’t want them up all hours so they are not properly rested and unable to train properly.“We are here to play important games and if you want to do that you simply can’t be awake in your rooms until 3 or 4am.“That’s not acceptable. You need to sleep at night – and all the studies by professors and psychoanalysts have proved that.Most read in Euro 2024EURO 2024 FREE BETS AND OFFERSItaly Euro 2024 guideTHEY are reigning champs and have a habit of defying the odds – yet little is expected of this Azzurri side.
      At least they qualified, given a nasty recent habit of missing major tournaments.
      MANAGER: Luciano Spalletti
      The 65-year-old who, in 2023, led Napoli to their first Serie A title in 33 years will not stand for any nonsense.
      STAR MAN: Gianluigi Donnarumma
      The PSG goalkeeper is Italy’s only genuine goalkeeping superstar, as England know to their cost after losing the Euro 2020 final on penalties.
      How Italy attack
      Spalletti’s Italy will be dogged from a defensive perspective but also flexible and fun to watch in possession.
      They can be patient and composed on the ball but also attack in a much more direct way when the opportunity comes.
      How Italy defend
      Italy no longer play the deep, defensive football they were known for in the past.
      They will look to press high out of possession, led by their two wide forwards – likely Federico Chiesa and Lorenzo Pellegrini.
      Read the full Italy Euro 2024 guide here, including predicted line-ups, odds and Wags

      “So we need to impart on the player the need for a correct lifestyle to produce our best football. And that means you cannot be up all night on the Play Station.”Spalletti’s tetchiness summed up the feeling that Italy have arrived in Germany as holders without much honour and European Champs who turned back into World Cup chumps.How to do Germany on a budget for Euro 2024Three years after their shoot-out triumph under the Wembley Arch, the night of mayhem and misery for England and delirious joy for Roberto Mancini, a very different-looking Italian team, still scarred by the failure to reach Qatar 2022,  kick off fearing the worst.That old dependable back line led by Giorgio Chiellini and Leonardo Bonucci is long gone, while West Ham flop Gianluca Scamacca is the unlikely but unquestioned first choice striker.Yet the expectations of the supporters in Rome, Milan, Naples and Turin will be no less demanding, even though Spalletti’s side, well beaten home and away by England in qualifying, only scraped through when Ukraine were denied a nailed-on spot kick in stoppage time of their decisive final group game.Former Azzurri coach Arrigo Sacchi claimed an Italy victory would be “almost a miracle considering our strengths on the pitch and those of our opponents”, suggesting France, England, Germany and Portugal are all stronger.He added: “Luciano can convey innovative ideas and give the team a game-plan but we must not burden them with too much responsibility.“And we must avoid useless and harmful criticisms which will do nothing but create a strong instability in the whole environment.”Hardly a ringing endorsement and skipper Gianluigi Donnarumma, one of just five likely surviving starters from the team that began at Wembley three years ago, spoke of Albania as a “banana skin”.He said: “We cannot afford to be at 70 or 80 per cent. We have to be 100 per cent. This match will be hugely important for us.“The team has changed since 2021 but when you prepare to embark on something like this we have to be motivated and our spirit will be the same as three years ago. We will try to reproduce those magical nights.”For Spalletti, this is about his players ignoring the doom-sayers.Gianluigi Donnarumma is set to captain ItalyCredit: GettyHe added: “We need to feel we are part of something, not just the 11 on the pitch and the rest of the squad in Germany but the 60 million Italians who will be playing with us.“We’re not merely asking them to cheer us on – we want them out there, beside us, on the pitch itself.“My players are now taking a starring role.“They are out there for every Italian who came back after school with a ball under their arm and came home hours later with their shirt dripping in sweat and grazed knees.“We are the dream for all of them. For our people we are heroes, we are giants, so we cannot possibly not put 100 per cent on the pitch.“That means showing the stuff of players who don’t struggle with the atmosphere or the importance of the match. We must go and show we are giants and heroes and have no fear.”Scamacca’s impressive season for Atalanta will have been a huge shock to Hammers fans, although not as much as hearing Spalletti claim: “He has really improved a great deal. He’s a complete striker, he really has everything.”Yet, maybe NOT everything, given the coach then warned: “He needs to compare himself to the other guys occasionally and make the sort of runs other strikers make.READ MORE SUN STORIES“If you make 10 runs, you might get the ball five times. So you have to make 20 runs, in case you get it 10 times.“That is tiring, yes, but there is a certain number of efforts you need to do in a match. You must make as many runs as any other player in that position.”EURO 2024 LIVE: LATEST UPDATES FROM THE TOURNAMENT More

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      What is the ‘smart ring’ that Gareth Southgate, England Euro 2024 team & Kim Kardashian wear? Oura benefits explained

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      GARETH Southgate has been keen on introducing developing technologies to aid his side during his eight-year spell as England boss.One such gadget is the celebrity endorsed Oura smart ring — here’s everything you need to know about the device.The England boss was spotted wearing an Oura ring on his left index fingerWhat is a smart ring?Smarts rings are compact wearable electronic devices combining mobile technology with features for convenient on-the-go use.They are typically designed to fit on a finger like a traditional ring and offer functionalities like mobile payments, access control, gesture control, and activity tracking.There are also a number of models aimed at the health and wellness market, featuring biometrics to help monitor your wellbeing, sleep and exercise etc.Three Lions’ players and staff have turned to a celebrity-endorsed wellness tracking ring in their bid to become Euro 2024 champions.READ MORE ON EURO 2024Earlier this year the FA took up a partnership with Google Cloud to add interactive ‘Player Profiling System’ technology to England’s preparations, which profiles how players react to being substituted or benched.Who has been spotted wearing the Oura smart ring?England stars including Conor Gallagher and Marc Guehi were spotted wearing the high tech jewellery during training in the week leading up to their opening Euro 2024 fixture against Serbia on Sunday, June 30.Defender John Stones is also a fan, as he told Face Magazine in 2023: “The first thing I do once I’m out of bed is check my Oura ring to see how I’ve slept — it’s addictive.”While some players have worn them during training, it appears unlikely that they would be asked to wear them during matches.Most read in Euro 2024Marc Guehi wearing the Oura ring during training ahead of Euro 2024The ring is also popular with some of the most high profile celebrities on the planet.Prince Harry was snapped wearing the device during a reception at Government House on October 18, 2018 in Melbourne, Australia.Kim Kardashian, Gwenyth Paltrow and Jennifer Aniston have all also been pictured wearing the sophisticated tracker.John Stones says the Oura ring is ‘addictive’What does the Oura smart ring do?The smart gadget monitors sleeping habits and reads more than 20 biometrics — including body temperature, heart rate and blood oxygen levels.It then turns these health insights into three daily scores, which in effect tell you when you need more sleep, when you might be getting sick and when it’s time to push yourself.Explaining how the ring can boost performance, the Oura website writes: “Whether you’re managing a professional sports organisation or training elite forces, ensure your team is always performing at the highest level with precise biometrics.”Use accurate, continuous data to prioritise rest, adjust training schedules, monitor recovery, and detect signs of illness, injury, and fatigue.”Prince Harry photographed wearing an Oura ring on October 18, 2018 in Melbourne, AustraliaCredit: GettyHow much is the Oura smart ring?Oura Rings are priced up to £500, with the cheapest set at £277.The Oura Ring Gen3 Horizon starts at £349 for a silver finish or £499 for gold, and the Heritage design starts at £299 for the silver finishIn addition, there is a monthly membership fee of £5.99 a month — but thankfully the first month is free.Jennifer Aniston was pictured wearing her Oura ring at Paramount Studios, LA in June 2024Credit: GettyWhere can I buy the Oura smart ring?In an exciting development, the Oura 3 is now available to buy from John Lewis.This is the first time the Oura ring has been available anywhere other than the Oura website — but now you can purchase your tracker from any of 34 John Lewis stores across the country.Explaining the move, Doug Sweeny, chief marketing officer at Oura, said: “Both ŌURA and John Lewis value the power of technology to enrich lives, and this partnership allows us to bring the benefits of ŌURA to even more people across the UK.””What this means in practice is you can see and try the ring before buying, using the in-store sizer for a perfect fit.READ MORE SUN STORIES”There’ll also be stock in store so you can take your Oura 3 home with you without having to wait for delivery.”If you prefer, the Oura ring is also available from John Lewis online — and of course you can continue to buy the wearable tracker from the Oura website. More

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      Scotland fans forced to wear only kilts for two weeks as they predict ‘big empty space around us due to the smell’

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      A PAIR of Scotland fans are staring down the prospect of wearing nothing but their kilts for the next two weeks in Germany after their suitcases went missing.Die-hard Scots Billy Maxton, 67, and Bob Burnett, 69, have joined the Tartan Army party in Munich ahead of the Euro 2024 curtain-raiser between Scotland and Germany.Kilt-wearing Scots have flooded into Germany for the EurosCredit: EPATwo unfortunate fans have been left in a pickle after they lost their suitcasesCredit: PAAnd they may now be forced to wear the same clothes for the next three weeksCredit: ReutersThe pair, hailing from Dalkeith in Midlothian, ensured they were fully kitted out as they flew from Edinburgh to Germany on Tuesday to support Steve Clarke’s team.They would have hoped to be able to swap into casual wear between games.However, that opportunity was taken away from them when they discovered their suitcases were not with them when they touched down in Munich.And having already spent three days without a change of clothes, Billy and Bob revealed they would be facing two weeks of the same attire.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLSpeaking to the Daily Record, Billy said: “We travelled across from Edinburgh on Tuesday but when we got here our cases hadn’t arrived. “We’ve been trying to chase it up but no one knows where they are.”We’ve been looking like this for three days now and if we don’t get our cases it will be two weeks, at least, in our kilts.”The retired council worker continued: “If they don’t turn up you will see us sitting in a bar with a big empty space around us due to the smell.Most read in Euro 2024BEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERS”We’re just lucky, though, that we were wearing the perfect outfits before the cases went missing, and our kilts weren’t in the bag!”Despite the setback, the dynamic duo haven’t let it dampen their spirits. Scotland fans singing in a bar in Munich before Euro 2024 opener with GermanyFormer hospital worker Bob added: “The weather and the atmosphere has been amazing. We’ve got tickets for all the games too so we just can’t wait.”It’s been a long time coming, getting to a tournament abroad, so it’s a brilliant feeling. I think we will get through the group stage then who knows how far we could go from there.”We’re supposed to be going home after Stuttgart but we will cancel our flight if we do get through. “If that means another week in these outfits, then so be it. Three weeks in the same clothes – what more can you ask for?”Scottish fans have been living it up in Munich this week.And one German TV reporter got more than they bargained for when filming some Scottish fans out and about.READ MORE SUN STORIESA fan wearing a Germany shirt and kilt saw their kilt lifted by another supporter, leaving his manhood exposed to viewers on live TV, which left the TV host looking flustered.Scotland fans have also suffered a nightmare scenario after they drunk airport bars and pubs DRY while on their trip.Scotland 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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      Captaincy options for Dream Team Euros Matchday 1 – gaffers backing Kylian Mbappe to start strong

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      DREAM TEAM EUROS bosses have until 7pm to lock in their captain and vice-captain for Matchday 1.Remember, your captain will have their points doubled by the armband and your vice-captain will have their points doubled if your first-choice selection doesn’t play for any reason.Let’s analyse the most appealing options for the first round of group games.DON’T MISS OUT – PLAY DREAM TEAM EUROS NOW!Who else?Credit: Dream TeamKylian Mbappe (£7.5m)It should come as no surprise that France’s captain is the popular choice.The 2022 World Cup Golden Boot winner skipped training on Thursday with a flu bug disrupting Les Bleus’ preparations but, at this stage, the superstar forward is expected to start against Austria on Monday night.With goals worth six points in Dream Team Euros, it’s hard to argue against Mbappe for captain.Gaffers looking to take him on might be encouraged by the sickness in the French camp, which could possibly hamper Didier Deschamps’ side.Plus, Austria are no mugs – they’ve beaten Croatia, Italy and Germany under Ralf Rangnick.All things considered, Mbappe is a safe and sound selection for captain but there’s scope for alternatives if you’re that way inclined.Cristiano Ronaldo (£6m)Those who bet against Ronaldo often loseCredit: GettyThe five-time Ballon d’Or winner looked in fine form against Republic of Ireland in Portugal’s final pre-tournament friendly and no player, not even Mbappe, heads to Germany with a better reputation for scoring goals.Some gaffers may be hesitant to back a 39-year-old who spent the domestic season in the Saudi Pro League but Ronaldo has never adhered to normal expectations.The legendary No7 rattled along at a rate of a goal a game for Al-Nasser in 2023/24 and with the likes of Bruno Fernandes (£6m) and Bernardo Silva (£4.5m) in the supply line, he will fancy his chances of extending his record of 14 goals in European Championships when he faces Czechia on Tuesday.Fernandes is also in the captaincy conversation given his form in 2024.EUROS SCORE PREDICTOR IS HERE! CLICK PLAY FOR FREE NOW – £5,000 PRIZE POT!Talent to burnCredit: GettyJamal Musiala (£4.5m)According to our friends at Betfair, Germany are heaviest favourites to win their opening fixture among all 24 teams at the tournament.The hosts take on Scotland this evening and the home fans will hope their No10 displays the full extent of his undeniable talent.Musiala is one of the most natural dribblers in world football, an attribute which should help him collect his fair share of bonus points this summer.The 21-year-old’s Bundesliga campaign with Bayerm Munich was partially interrupted by injuries but the fact is he averaged a goal or assist every 110.4 minutes.If you like the idea of getting ahead of the game from the very first fixture then selecting Musiala as captain might be the way to do just that.PLAY DREAM TEAM EUROS NOW!The best fantasy football game for this summer’s tournament.
      Romelu Lukaku (£5.5m)Lukaku’s record is not to be underestimatedCredit: GettyBelgium’s hulking target man broke the record for most goals in a European Championship qualifying campaign when he bagged 14 in just eight outings to book his side’s place in Germany.More broadly, he’s scored 85 goals in 115 caps at international level.If you’re somebody who considers Lukaku a flat-track bully then that shouldn’t have too much of an impact on the striker’s viability for Matchday 1 as the Red Devils are set to face Slovakia, one of tournament’s biggest underdogs.The 31-year-old boasts an excellent record for Belgium but when things go wrong for him they go really wrong – remember those misses against Croatia at the World Cup? – so it might be wise to wait for a look at his form before rushing to stick the armband on him.But if you feel confident in Lukaku’s ability to punish Slovakia then crack on – he’s got Kevin De Bruyne (£7m) feeding him after all.Scotland legend Gordon Strachan gives his verdict on some BIG Dream Team Euros questions More

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      John Stones ‘fit and ready to go’ after taking part in full England training, Jordan Pickford reveals

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      ENGLAND star John Stones is in contention to start against Serbia.The Three Lions kick-off their Euro 2024 campaign on Sunday night.John Stones is fit for the clash with SerbiaCredit: GettyJordan Pickford praised Stones in his press conferenceCredit: AFPStones, 30, missed a training session earlier this week due to illness.To prevent the bug spreading through England’s camp in Blankenhain, the 72-cap Manchester City star was kept in quarantine away from his team-mates.He started mixing with the rest of the squad and returned to full training yesterday.And Jordan Pickford has now revealed that the centre-back is “fit and ready to go”.READ MORE ENGLAND NEWSAsked about Stones’ importance, he said: “I remember playing with him at Under-19s level and he made the step up early.”I’ve known him for a long time and he is a top player – what he’s won for his club.”Yeah, he is fit and ready to go. “He is one of the best centre-backs in the world and for England he has been quality with the amount of caps he has won.”Most read in Euro 2024PLAY DREAM TEAM EUROS NOW!The best fantasy football game for this summer’s tournament.
      Stones’ return is a huge boost for Gareth Southgate, who has a defensive selection dilemma to solve.England are without Stones’ usual centre-back partner Harry Maguire as he did not make the squad due to injury.England fans’ must watch guide to Gelsenkirchen ahead of Three Lions’ Euro 2024 clash vs SerbiaMarc Guehi is expected to start in the Manchester United skipper’s place.And left-back Luke Shaw is sidelined with injury – but he is set to return for the Three Lions’ second match versus Denmark.EURO 2024 LIVE: LATEST UPDATES FROM THE TOURNAMENTWhat Southgate said about axed England stars
      WHAT Gareth Southgate said about his axed England stars after confirming his 26-man England squad for Euro 2024.
      Harry Maguire
      “The decision on Harry [Maguire] is totally about his physical condition and his recovery from the injury. There is no other reason as he is one of our strongest centre-backs.
      “Harry has made some progress, but it’s been complicated and we wouldn’t have had him in the group stages. There were too many hurdles to get through without being clear where we might get to.
      “Knowing we haven’t got a clean bill of health across the rest of the backline, we need players who are fit and ready to go from the start.
      “It was a really difficult call, you know how I feel about Harry, what he’s done for England and for me as a manager. ”
      Jack Grealish
      “I have just delivered a really difficult conversation to a lad who is devastated.
      “I think the world of him as a kid.“It certainly doesn’t get any easier.
      “You put yourself in the shoes of a player, a parent. You understand that for these players this is a devastating moment.
      “We knew we had a couple of really difficult days coming up.”
      James Maddison
      “Madders [Maddison] and Jack [Grealish] would have provided us with something different as well and they’ve been tough calls.
      “They’re calls we’ve gone over and over and over as a group of staff to try to be fair and to try to use the right rationale.
      “We back our decisions but we recognise we could have gone a different route. The boys are big characters, fabulous team-mates and great boys to work with.
      “It’s sad to have to deliver that news to them.”
      Jarrad Branthwaite
      “It’s a bit early for Jarrad [Branthwaite]. He has had a fabulous season, it was good to get him on the pitch the other night.
      “But of course, in an ideal world, you’d like that balance of left-footers. For him to be in ahead of the others, I don’t think it would have been the right call at this stage.”
      Jarell Quansah
      “Jarell Quansah has stayed with us. He’s not had the experience of an England international at Wembley. It’ll be great for him to be us for the game.
      “Hopefully we’re not needing to call anyone else in.” More

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      Serbian ultras break into stadium at night and repaint entire stand with offensive message

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      SERBIAN ultras conducted a night time raid on their own stadium and repainted seats with an offensive message.The break-in was inspired by a protest against Partizan Belgrade’s board.Fans have sent a message to their clubs’ boardCredit: https://informer.rs/The ultras broke into their home Terazije Česma stadium to deliver a message to the boardroom.The seats of the stadium are usually black, but the ultras painted certain seats white.That spelled out a message saying: “Management f*** off”.It comes ahead of a further protest scheduled for 4pm on Sunday.READ MORE SERBIA NEWSThe ultras, called “Grabari” have released a statement justifying their actions.They said: “After the action of Partizan fans during the night, the east stand of the popular “JNA” dawned remodeled and with a clear message and an invitation to a rally on Sunday, June 16 at 4 p.m. “We are attaching photos of the “work in progress” as well as a photo of how that’s what it looks like now, with the view from the renovated central box of the Partizan stadium. “When the morning dawns, I count the days, when Sunday will come…”Most read in Euro 2024EURO 2024 FREE BETS AND OFFERSMeet Serbia’s Euro 2024 Wags
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      It comes after Serbian ultras have already caused trouble at Euro 2024.8,000 ultras attempted to storm their nation’s open training session ahead of their opener against England.Full strength beer at England vs Serbia AXED and replaced by low alcohol brew amid threat of boozed-up ultras violenceFans were seen lighting flares from the stands as the Serbian team trained, with only 3,000 being allowed entry.It comes as officials have already banned fans from drinking full strength beer ahead of England’s opener as they fear drunken violence between fans.England fans are invited to have a lemon shandy or zero per cent option instead.PLAY DREAM TEAM EUROS NOW!The best fantasy football game for this summer’s tournament.
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