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      Gareth Southgate handed huge England injury boost as ALL 26 stars train ahead of Euro 2024 opener

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      ENGLAND have trained for the first time since arriving in Germany for the European Championships.And Gareth Southgate’s troops have given him a huge boost ahead of their tournament opener.England arrived in Germany for Euro 2024 on Monday night and had their first training session at the Ernst-Abbe-Sportfeld on TuesdayCredit: THE FAGareth Southgate was sweating on the fitness of five players just a few days agoCredit: GETTYBut all 26 players took part in the team’s first training sessionCredit: GETTYBukayo Saka was one of the five injury concerns Southgate but took part in the sessionCredit: REUTERSLuke Shaw was also a doubt but looked to be in tip-top conditionCredit: REUTERSThe Three Lions were put through a wide array of drills and stretches during the open workoutCredit: REUTERSSkipper Harry Kane led from the front during the sessionCredit: THE FAJude Bellingham was all smiles – as he was for most of the 2023/24 seasonCredit: GETTYOne of the young fans in attendance showed their support for BellinghamCredit: ReutersThe Three Lions touched down in Germany on Monday night to begin their pursuit of the Henri Delaunay Trophy.England – who will be looking to go one better than their appearance in the Euro 2020 final – have set up base camp at the luxury Spa and Golf Resort Weimarer Land in the small town of Blankenhain.And they’ve wasted no time preparing for what they hope will be a successful five-week-long campaign.They held their first training session at the Ernst-Abbe-Sportfeld in Jena on Tuesday afternoon.READ MORE ENGLAND NEWSAnd Southgate was given a much-needed boost as his entire squad took part in the session.Southgate was reportedly sweating on the fitness of FIVE players ahead of England’s Group C opener on Sunday night.It was claimed that Phil Foden, Bukayo Saka, John Stones, Luke Shaw and star midfielder Jude Bellingham were all injury concerns.The Telegraph reported the quintet would all have to be checked over ahead of their clash with Serbia.Most read in Euro 2024BEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERSHarry Kane led by example during the sessionCredit: REUTERSGareth Southgate was on hand to give his skipper instructionsCredit: GETTYPhil Foden, Cole Palmer and Kobbie Mainno go through the motionsCredit: GETTYThe mood was a jovial oneCredit: THE FAEven Southgate found the time to have a laughCredit: REUTERSFormer Tottenham team-mates Kane and Kieran Trippier have a chuckle with SouthgateCredit: THE FAKane was at one point floored by laughterCredit: AFPEngland’s hopes of winning the tournament will hinge on Bellingham replicating his Real Madrid formCredit: PABut the Manchester City, Manchester United and Real Madrid stars all took part in the first training session.England’s hopes of ending their 58-year wait for a trophy will likely depend on Bellingham replicating the scintillating form he had in his debut season with Real.Harry Kane reveals his ‘perfect outcome’ before heading off to EurosBut Southgate has warned his troops they can’t rely on the 20-year-old to fire them to glory.He said: “I’m sure he will but it is not his responsibility to do that.“It is for all of us to get the focus right, to make sure our mentality is right and make sure we’re working on the areas that need to be better than against Iceland.“We are not putting everything on Jude.“We’ve got a lot of good players and it is a collective thing to go and try to win this tournament.“If we are relying on one person, that isn’t going to be a team that wins.”Southgate took England to the brink of Euro glory three years ago, guiding his side to the final at Wembley.But the Three Lions suffered heartache as they lost on penalties to Italy.Southgate believes his current crop of stars have what it takes to go one better in Germany.The 53-year-old, however, has admitted he likely won’t be in charge of the team if they come up short again.He told Bild: “If we don’t win, I probably won’t be here anymore.“Then it might be the last chance. “I think about half of the national coaches leave after a tournament – that’s the nature of international football. “I’ve been here for almost eight years now and we’ve come close. READ MORE SUN STORIES”So, I know that you can’t keep standing in front of the public and saying ‘please do a little more’, because at some point people will lose faith in your message. “If we want to be a big team and I want to be a top coach, then you have to deliver in the big moments.” More

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      Italy vs Albania – Euro 2024: Defending champions get tournament underway against minnows – stream FREE, TV, team news

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      EUROPEAN champions Italy and surprise package Albania are set for their Euro 2024 opener as part of the toughest group in the competition.The Azzurri and the Albanian national team face off on Saturday at the Signal Iduna Park in Dortmund.Italy will be hoping to retain their European title crown at Euro 2024Credit: ReutersAlbania shocked the continent after advancing to the finals of Euro 2024Credit: AFPThe two teams are part of the fiery Group B, which also includes Spain and Croatia.Italy are looking to defend their European crown after beating England on penalties at Wembley back in Euro 2020.The reigning champions have won the competition twice and made two more finals.However, the Italian national team haven’t been the same since their last title as they missed out on the 2022 World Cup.Read More on FootballNevertheless, Luciano Spalletti’s side still star power with the likes of Paris Saint-Germain’s Gianluigi Donnarumma, Inter Milan’s Federico Dimarco and Juventus’ Federico Chiesa available.They are joined by Tottenham’s Guglielmo Vicario and Arsenal’s Jorginho.Albania are set for their second Euros competition after their debut in 2016.And manager Sylvinho will be able to rely on experienced players, such as Brentford’s Thomas Strakosha, Atalanta’s Berat Djimsiti, Lazio’s Elseid Hysaj, Sassuolo’s Marash Kumbulla and Chelsea’s Armando Broja.Most read in Euro 2024EURO 2024 FREE BETS AND OFFERSInter Milan star Kristjan Asllani is also expected to play a big part in Germany.Path to the EurosItaly made it to Euro 2024 as runners-up during the qualifying stage as they finished behind England in Group C.How France can win Euro 2024The Azzurri bested Ukraine, North Macedonia and Malta but didn’t look particularly impressive after just four wins and two losses.Albania, on the other hand, surprised the continent when they topped Group E.Sylvinho’s underdogs overcame runners-up Czech Republic as well as Poland, Moldova and the Faroe Islands with four wins and one loss.Team NewsItaly boss Luciano Spalletti has no injuries heading to the Euro 2024 opener.But Spalletti is not without notable absences as Newcastle’s Sandro Tonali will miss the tournament after he was banned for 10 months in October following betting breaches.Tottenham’s Destiny Udogie, on the other hand, has been sidelined due to a quad injury.The same goes for Aston Villa’s Nicolo Zaniolo, Inter Milan’s Francesco Acerbi and Atalanta Giorgio Scalvini.Albania boss Sylvinho is set to field a fully fit squad this weekend.Ones to watchItaly have a raft of stars to help them in their bid to retain their title.Inter Milan star Davide Frattesi stood out in the qualifying stage with four goals for his national team.Frattesi also registered eight goals and seven assists in 42 appearances for Inter this season.However, the opposition will want to be especially careful of Federico Chiesa, Jorginho, Nicolo Barella and of course Gianluca Scamacca who helped Atalanta win the Europa League.Albania will heavily rely on Armando Broja’s brilliance but Gwangju’s Jasir Asani and Sassuolo’s Nedim Bajrami have proven to be reliable.Head-to-HeadItaly and Albania’s first ever match took place in 2014 during an international friendly that the former won 1-0.Since then, the Azzurri have won all of their four meetings across all competitions.The Italians have scored seven goals along the way while the Albanians only managed one.This is the first time ever the two teams face off in the finals of an international competition.SunSport PredictionItaly pose as the favourites as they have the star power and the experience. However, the Azzurri haven’t been as impressive as they were four years ago and will have to be careful against Albania who have been creating upsets the last two years.Prediction: 2-1PLAY DREAM TEAM EUROS NOW!The best fantasy football game for this summer’s tournament.
      When is Italy vs Albania?
      Italy’s opening game against Albania will take place on Saturday, June 15.
      The clash will kick off at 8pm BST.
      Signal Iduna Park in Dortmund will play host to the game.
      What channel is it and can it be live streamed?
      Italy vs Albania will be shown live on BBC One in the UK.
      You can live stream the action from the BBC iPlayer, which is available for download onto your mobile or tablet device.
      Can I watch for FREE?
      Yes, the game is available for FREE on BBC One, so long as you have a TV licence.
      READ MORE SUN STORIESOdds
      Italy – 7/20
      Draw – 19/5
      Albania – 17/2
      *Odds courtesy of William Hill and correct at time of publication.EURO 2024 LIVE: LATEST UPDATES FROM THE TOURNAMENT More

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      Claim a completely FREE £2 bet for Serbia vs England at Euro 2024 with Betfred

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      BETFRED are giving customers a completely FREE £2 bet ahead of England’s Euro 2024 opener against Serbia this weekend!That’s right, a completely free £2 to spend on ANY market in the Group C clash on Sunday!Claim your £2 free bet HERE*Find The Sun’s betting publishing principles hereGareth Southgate has several selection decisions to make across his side for the opener.But the Three Lions remain warm favourites to take the three points in their quest for tournament glory.Betfred are marking the occasion by giving customers one £2 free bet which can be used on any market in the contest.This offer is for new and existing customers, too!EURO 2024 FREE BETS AND OFFERSSerbia vs England free betBetfred special
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      Every Euro 2024 squad’s transfer value revealed as England prove why they’re favourites with £1.2BILLION of talent

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      ENGLAND have the most valuable squad at Euro 2024, according to a new study.But the Three Lions do NOT possess the most valuable player.Jude Bellingham and Co touched down in Germany yesterdayCredit: GettyKylian Mbappe leads a star-studded France squadCredit: ReutersGareth Southgate’s 26-man squad oozes with enviable talent, with the likes of Jack Grealish, Harry Maguire and Marcus Rashford among those to have not even made the cut.In a study conducted by Flashscore, England’s squad has been given a transfer value of £1.2billion.From a team overflowing with big-money stars including Harry Kane, Bukayo Saka and Phil Foden – it’s Jude Bellingham who is deemed the most valuable.The study reckons that the Real Madrid superstar is worth £165million, even if the Spanish giants probably think he’s priceless after helping them to Champions League glory.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLWhile Bellingham, 20, is priced at £165m, he is just pipped as the most valuable player by Kylian Mbappe.The France superstar, 25, is deemed to be worth an eye-watering £170m.In other words, Real Madrid now have a £335m double act, after finally signing Mbappe on a free transfer from Paris Saint-Germain.Didier Deschamps’ French squad is valued at £1.1bn in total, and is the only one other than England that tops £1bn.Most read in Euro 2024BEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERSPLAY DREAM TEAM EUROS NOW!The best fantasy football game for this summer’s tournament.
      In third place is Euro 2016 winners Portugal.Not so long ago Cristiano Ronaldo would have undoubtedly been deemed the most valuable European player.Meet the ten Wags ready to stun at Euro 2024EURO 2024 LIVE: LATEST UPDATES FROM THE TOURNAMENTBut with the 39-year-old, who remains in Roberto Martinez’s squad, now a veteran playing in Saudi Arabia, it is Rafael Leao who has become top dog.Portugal’s squad is valued at £898m – £76m of which is made up by the AC Milan superstar.Euro 2008 and Euro 2012 triumphs may now be fading into their rear-view mirror, but Spain are claimed to have the fourth most valuable squad at this year’s Championships.Luis de la Fuente’s side are led admirably by Manchester City star Rodri, who makes up £98m of their total £784m valuation.The Dutch are fifth in the list at £686m, and boast a particularly star-studded defence including the likes of Virgil van Dijk, Matthijs de Ligt, Nathan Ake and Micky van de Ven.It’s actually Xavi Simons, however, that is their most valuable player – rated at £68m.Rafael Leao is expected to be Portugal’s star man this summerCredit: GettyRodri will be hoping to emulate Spain’s stars of 2008 and 2012Credit: Getty Images – GettyXavi Simons is blossoming into the Dutch star manCredit: GettyHosts Germany appear in sixth at their home Euros, valued at a total £679m.Their most valuable player, Jamal Musiala, is one that got away for England, having played for the Three Lions at youth level.He went on to choose the country of his birth, and is now their talisman at a £100m valuation.The Italians are seventh at £591m, with Nicolo Barella their top man at £64m – while Belgium are eighth on £511m with Man City’s £59m-rated Jeremy Doku leading their new generation.In ninth are Euro 92 winners Denmark, valued at £352m, with Manchester United’s Rasmus Hojlund their top-rated star at £54m.Jamal Musiala is Germany’s top man… having played for England at youth levelCredit: Getty Images – GettyNicolo Barella will have Italian hopes resting on his shouldersCredit: Getty Images – GettyJeremy Doku is leading Belgium’s new generationCredit: EPARasmus Hojlund will lead the line for DenmarkCredit: AFPHakan Calhanoglu’s Turkey round out the top 10Credit: GettyAnd rounding off the top 10 are Turkey at £320m – with experienced midfielder Hakan Calhanoglu remaining their top man, with the Inter Milan star rated at £36m.At the bottom of the list are Romania, who won Group I ahead of Switzerland and Israel to qualify.READ MORE SUN STORIESTheir total squad value is deemed to be £73m – less than Rafael Leao – with Tottenham’s January signing Radu Dragusin their top man at £21m.Meanwhile Qatar World Cup semi-finalists Croatia are ranked 12th, Scotland 16th and England’s group stage opponents Serbia and Slovenia 13th and 22nd respectively. More

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      ‘Very high risk’ to England fans as 500-strong army of Serbian Headhunters & Gravediggers ultras to swarm Euros clash

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      ENGLAND fans have been warned that a 500-strong army of “violence-seeking ­Serbian ­hooligans” are set to swarm Sunday’s huge Euros clash.The opening game for both sides has already been labelled as a “very high risk” match by German cops with 1,300 extra officers being deployed on matchday as well as heavily increased surveillance.England fans have been warned over Serbian hooligans swarming Sunday’s huge Euros clashCredit: ReutersGerman cops have said that a 500-strong army of ‘violence-seeking ­Serbian ­hooligans’ could descend on the gameCredit: AlamySerbian ultras have been known to cause chaos on the international stage by causing fires in the stands, brawls with rival fans and even pitch invasionsCredit: GettyThe police presence has been increased in Germany after fan violence at previous tournaments involving England fansCredit: AFP or licensorsSerbian ultra groups such as Headhunters and Gravediggers are among some of the most feared football fans in Europe.They have regularly caused riots on the streets and fierce fights up in the stands at international matches – even by pitch invading and attacking rival players.With England fans also being known for causing havoc at football matches through distasteful chants, alcohol-fuelled ventures and their undying arrogance over the team’s ability on the pitch. Rowdy Three Lions fans and ruthless Serbian ultras are flocking to Germany over the weekend to take part in what could be one of the most volatile games of the tournament.read more in fan clashesPeter Both, the chief of police in Gelsenkirchen where the game will be played, has claimed “up to 400 or 500 ­violence-seeking ­Serbian ­hooligans will travel to ­Germany” ahead of the game.The biggest challenge for us will be to identify violent, disruptive groups at an early stage, to separate them from peaceful and law-abiding fansPeter BothChief of police in GelsenkirchenDespite Both saying they don’t “have concrete information” on the number of travelling thugs he vowed his team will prepare for any eventuality.He told The Guardian: “I guess the biggest challenge for us will be to identify violent, disruptive groups at an early stage, to separate them from peaceful and law-abiding fans, that will be our biggest challenge.”Roughly 500,000 Serbs live in Germany and there are fears some may travel to Gelsenkirchen specifically to cause trouble.Most read in Euro 2024With one East European media platform already vowing daily updates from the Euros “where we will cover the matches and, above all, events outside the stadium”.A special focus will be at the Trabrennbahn racecourse where there is a 40,000 fan zone set to host Three Lions fans for the Serbia game.Inside Euro 2024 security HQ where crack cops work around the clock to protect tournament from terrorists and hooligansIt is understood British police “spotters” and plain-clothed officers will also be on hand to watch England fans at every match.The cheap price of strong beer in Germany has also led to the Foreign Office issuing an official warning to fans telling them to “drink responsibly”.However, Germany’s experience with hosting major widescale sporting events before means they are well prepared for issues.A UK law enforcement source told the i: “If you were going to hold this tournament at this time anywhere apart from the UK, then you would choose Germany.”They have a lot of experience at this kind of thing and they are putting in place a comprehensive system.“But it’s a complex picture and unfortunately England fans are still regarded as fair game, or even desirable targets, by opposing hooligan groupings.”There is particular concern about the Serbia game.”Around 22,000 federal police officers will be on duty every day of the tournament across Germany.With officers from across the continent being on high alert for any potential suspects at borders and train stations.ENGLAND’S TOURNAMENT CHAOSTravelling Three Lions supporters have forged a poor reputation for their behaviour overseas through the years.England have been the target of several international assaults in the past both at club level and for national fans.The 2016 Euros in France was viewed as a major failure for England both on the pitch and off it due to fan violence.Before the tournament had even begun, fighting broke out between England fans and rival supporters in Marseille with cops being forced to tear gas local youths.Are the Serbs the most notorious football fans? FROM pitch raids to mass brawls and death threats, Serbian hooligans are known wreak havoc and create carnage during football games.
      Die-hard groups of hooligans are intertwined with football in Serbia – and they are known for ruthlessly attacking players on the pitch and storming opposition stalls when the match turns against them.
      Hooligan firms in the Balkan state have chilling names such as The Gravediggers, Head Hunters, Zulu Warriors, and the Red Devils.
      And one of their most vicious leaders is known as “Ivan the Terrible”.
      In 2012, Ivan – who has been linked to Serbian far-right paramilitaries – forced a Euros qualifying match between Serbia and Italy in Genoa to be abandoned after trying to attack rival fans and police.
      He rallied supporters to lob live flares and bangers onto the pitch as players warmed up and ordered them to break down barriers separating them from Italian fans while taunting police.
      Tracing their lineage back to the Balkan war of the 1990s, Serb football hooligans are renowned for their tough-as-nails attitude and love of violence.
      They are known for throwing live bangers at players who have switched sides and invading the pitches when games don’t go their way.
      In the past, the Ultras have killed rival fans – including a Toulouse supporter in 2009 who was beaten to death with iron bars and bicycle chains.

      England fans run from tear gas thrown by cops after they were ambushed by Russian supporters at the 2016 EurosCredit: Getty Images – GettyA crazed Serbian fan once threw a punch at an Albanian player during a matchEngland fans clashed with Russian fans in Marseille before and after they played a group stage matchCredit: Getty Images – GettyAfter England drew with Russia on June 11, clashes broke out on the streets of Marseille between the two countries.Russia, the clear aggressor in the brutal beatings, were given a suspended disqualification as a team and fined €150,000 (£126,000).More violence erupted between English and Russian fans in Lille a few days later.At least 40 fans were reportedly arrested, 50 Russians deported and dozens left injured after the clashes.One was even left in a critical condition in the hospital following a Russian ambush. SERBIA’S CHILLING PASTSerbian brutes are seen as some of the most malicious in football.Ivan Bagdanov – a firebrand hooligan leader with links to Serbian far-right paramilitaries – was responsible for forcing a Euros qualifying match between Serbia and Italy to be abandoned In 2012.He tried to attack rival fans before turning on police and sparking the grisly carnage that led to an all out war on the pitch.Nicknamed “Ivan the Terrible” Bagdanov rallied his fellow mob to set off live flares onto the pitch as players warmed up.They also tried to break down the barriers separating the two sets of fans.With several other fan fights breaking out at games across the past decade including a mass brawl with Brazilian supporters at the 2018 Russian World Cup.As four years earlier at a Euro 2016 qualifier between Serbia and Albania another battle kicked off in the stands.Serb supporters were recorded chanting “Kill the Albanians” and wore T-shirts of Serbian war crimes general Ratko Mladic in a heated snub to two ethnic Albanians in the Swiss squad.These horror incidents have resulted in several fines and bans being imposed on the Serbian national side with the latest coming one-year-ago.UEFA ordered them to play a 2024 European Championship qualifier in front of an empty stadium last year due to racist chants at their previous game against Montenegro.READ MORE SUN STORIESFans of both sides were said to have traded ethnic-based slurs resulting in fines for each with Serbia being slapped with a £50,000 fine.Another issue in Euro 2020 qualifying saw them face a complete stadium closure for a game.Serbian cops battling against ultra members in the standsCredit: EPAFears have also increased due to the strength of beer in Germany potentially affecting fansCredit: GettyIn 2017, Wales fans were seen fighting with Serbs through the gated barriers More

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      Most patriotic Premier League fans revealed as teams are ranked ahead of England’s Euro 2024 campaign

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      THE most patriotic Premier League fanbase has been revealed ahead of Euro 2024. England head to Germany as one of the favourites and kick off their campaign against Serbia on Sunday.The most patriotic supporters have been revealedCredit: Jack Hill, The Times/The Sunday TimesChelsea come out on topCredit: GettyDie-hard club supporters are ready to ditch their usual kits for Three Lions shirts this summer.And some may be torn as they put rivalries aside to come together to cheer on their country. A study from Betfair and YouGov has revealed which fans are the biggest supporters of their nation. Over 2,000 people were asked if they would rather see their club win the Premier League or England end their 58-year wait for a trophy at Euro 2024.READ MORE ON EURO 2024And overall, the results show that overall that 63 per cent would rather their boyhood side lift the league title.But Chelsea are the most patriotic with 60 per cent of their fanbase choosing England success over joy at Stamford Bridge. Brighton are next on the list with 56 per cent preferring the Three Lions.Manchester City supporters have won the Prem four years in a row and 48 per cent would sacrifice a fifth to see Gareth Southgate bring football home this summer.Most read in Euro 2024EURO 2024 FREE BETS AND OFFERSThe least patriotic are Liverpool fans, with just 32 per cent going for club over country.Neither Newcastle or Everton fans have seen their sides win a trophy this decade and are perhaps therefore going for Premier League glory.England can win Euro 2024 with these tacticsAhead of the Euros, 22 per cent of England fans believe the Three Lions will win the tournament.But a majority of 29 per cent think France will go all the way. EURO 2024 LIVE: LATEST UPDATES FROM THE TOURNAMENT More

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      Who is Daniel Siebert? Meet the German referee officiating at Euro 2024

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      REFEREE Daniel Siebert is set to take part in one of the most important football events of the year.Read on to find out more about the German national’s 26 years refereeing at top flight matches ahead of the tournament.Daniel Siebert will be officiating at Euro 2024Credit: ReutersWho is Daniel Siebert?Daniel Siebert is a German football referee affiliated with FC Nordost Berlin from the Berlin Football AssociationBorn on May 4, 1984, he officiates international matches as a FIFA referee and holds a UEFA elite category ranking.The part-time school teacher started his journey into officiating in 1998 and in 2007 he was appointed a Bundesliga referee by the DFB.Siebert then spent three years in the German second tier before making the step up to Germany’s top flight.Read more on Euro 2024The 40-year-old is ranked as a UEFA first category referee, a term given to a group of referees classified as among UEFA’s best.Siebert has brandished 147 yellow cards and just two red cards in 33 matches covering more than 10 different competitions.The German refereed Arsenal’s Europa League last-16 second leg victory against Olympiacos in March 2021.Has Daniel Siebert officiated at major tournaments before?In October 2014, Siebert was selected as a FIFA referee, the youngest of the ten German representatives at the time.Most read in FootballHe first appeared on the international stage as a referee on May 29, 2015, during the 2015 UEFA European Under-19 Championship qualifier between Portugal and Turkey. His inaugural senior international game was the friendly between Luxembourg and Moldova on June 9, 2015.’Every team in Europe is scared of England’ – SunSport’s all-star panel previews Euro 2024During the 2020 European Championship, Siebert was the referee for three games.These included the Group D match between Scotland and the Czech Republic, the Group E encounter between Sweden and Slovakia, and the Round of 16 clash between Wales and Denmark.In the 2021 FIFA Arab Cup, he officiated four matches, including the final between Tunisia and Algeria.There was some controversy during the 2022 World Cup in Qatar when Siebert was accused of making contact with Tunisian midfielder Ellyes Skhiri on his desperate run to stop an impending Socceroos goal.Siebert speaks with head coach Jalel Kadri and Hannibal Mejbri of TunisiaCredit: Getty ImagesMany fans believed he deserved a yellow card, while those in favour of the goal say Skhiri had no real chance of chasing down Australian Riley McGree.Siebert is one of 19 referees taking part in the Euros, hence attending a two-day workshop in Frankfurt ahead of the tournament.”Now that I’m here, I can fully realise that I am part of the referee team for the EURO in Germany,” he said. “I am thankful and happy to be selected for this tournament. It feels great.”What else has Daniel Siebert done before?Speaking to German news outlet Morgen Post in 2014, Siebert stated that becoming a referee was a “dream come true”.At the time of his appointment, Siebert was a part-time substitute teacher at the Hohenschönhausen Sports School based in Berlin.He is said to still teach today.Has Daniel Siebert used VAR before?Uruguay players remonstrated with the referee after the matchCredit: ReutersSiebert used VAR during the match between Ghana and Uruguay during a World Cup qualifier in December 2022.Uruguay was momentarily hopeful for a penalty award when VAR recommended that the referee review Daniel Amartey’s tackle on Darwin Nunez at the monitor.This incident marked only the second instance in the tournament where a referee decided not to overturn their original call. The first occurred when a penalty claim for Denmark against Tunisia was dismissed.Siebert will be moderating a number of games at the EurosThe decision-maker then carefully examined the play from multiple perspectives before determining that he had not made a clear and obvious error.Although Amartey did touch the ball, he seemed to also make contact with the forward and the referee’s decision to stick with his initial call was bold.READ MORE SUN STORIESUruguayan striker Edinson Cavani called for the referee to be “put in jail” after the national team crashed out of the World Cup at the group stage.Following this, Siebert did not receive further assignments and soon returned to Germany.Full list of main referees at Euro 2024

      Michael Oliver (England)
      Anthony Taylor (England)
      Artur Soares Dias (Portugal)
      Jesus Gil Manzano (Spain)
      Marco Guida (Italy)
      Istvan Kovacs (Romania)
      Ivan Kruzliak (Slovakia)
      Danny Makkelie (Netherlands)
      Szymon Marciniak (Poland)
      Halil Umut Meler (Turkey)
      Glenn Nyberg (Sweden)
      Daniele Orsato (Italy)
      Sandro Schärer (Switzerland)
      Daniel Siebert (Germany)
      Clement Turpin (France)
      Slavko Vinčić (Slovenia)
      Felix Zwayer (Germany)
      François Letexier (France)
      Facundo Tello (Argentina) More

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      Serbia vs England – Euro 2024: Three Lions kick campaign off against tough Serbs – stream FREE, TV channel, team news

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      ENGLAND kick off their Euro 2024 campaign with a challenging fixture against Serbia.The Three Lions and the Eagles face off on Sunday at the Veltins-Arena in Gelsenkirchen.England are looking to win their first trophy since the 1966 World CupCredit: GettySerbia pose as a tough obstacle for England at Euro 2024Credit: PAGareth Southgate’s side is still chasing its first ever trophy since the 1966 World Cup after coming extremely close in the last few tournaments.England finished fourth at the 2018 World Cup, were runners-up at Euro 2020 and made the quarter-finals of the 2022 World Cup.In fact, Southgate’s men were only just a whisker away from lifting the European trophy at Wembley four years ago but lost to Italy on penalties.The Three Lions are still among the favourites but face a few hurdles along the way in the group stage.Read More on FootballEngland have been drawn with Serbia, Denmark and Slovenia in Group C.And they kick things off with an inexperienced Serbian side that will be laying in their first ever Euros since 2000 when they competed as Yugoslavia.However, Dragan Stojkovic’s side won’t be short of talented and experienced stars at his disposal.Premier League aces likes Chelsea’s Djordje Petrovic and Fulham’s Sasa Lukic are expected to play a big part.Most read in Euro 2024EURO 2024 FREE BETS AND OFFERSAnd they will be joined by ex-Southampton star Dusan Tadic, former Craven Cottage hitman Aleksandar Mitrovic, Juventus’ Dusan Vlahovic, Sevilla’s Nemanja Gudelj and the experienced Sergej Milinkovic-Savic.Path to the EurosEngland cruised to the Euro 2024 finals in undefeated fashion during the qualifying round.Harry Kane reveals his ‘perfect outcome’ before heading off to EurosThe Three Lions bested Italy, Ukraine, North Macedonia and Malta with six victories along the way.Gareth Southgate’s men dominated as they scored 22 goals and conceded only four.Serbia, on the other hand, qualified for their first ever European competition as runners-up in Group G behind Hungary.Dragan Stojkovic’s men bested Montenegro, Lithuania and Bulgaria along the way with four wins and two losses.Team NewsEngland will be without a left-back as the only man for the position Luke Shaw is still dealing with a muscle injury that has kept him sidelined since February.However, there is hope Manchester United ace Shaw will be fit in time for the group stage.Manchester City star John Stones should be available despite suffering a knock during Friday’s friendly loss to Iceland at Wembley.Gareth Southgate left a number of big names out of his squad such as the injured Harry Maguire who didn’t make the cut due to a calf injury.Maguire’s United team-mate Marcus Rashford was excluded after a poor season as were City star Grealish, Arsenal ace Ben White, Chelsea’s Raheem Sterling, Tottenham’s James Maddison and Jordan Henderson.However, Southgate is not short of star power with the likes of Real Madrid’s Jude Bellingham, Arsenal’s Declan Rice and Bukayo Saka, City’s Kyle Walker and Phil Foden as well as record man Harry Kane at his disposal.The likes of Marc Guehi, Ezri Konsa, Kobbie Mainoo, Adam Wharton, Ollie Watkins and Eberechi Eze are facing their first major test on the international stage.The same goes for Southgate’s largely inexperienced defence which will be going up against a fully fit Serbia side whose frontline will be led by captain Dusan Tadic as well as Dusan Vlahovic and Al-Hilal’s Aleksandar Mitrovic.Ones to watchEngland will be showcasing a stunning frontline that will be spearheaded by Bayern Munich superstar Harry Kane.Kane will be joined by the likes of Phil Foden, Bukayo Saka as well as Ballon d’Or contender Jude Bellingham.The Three Lions’ back four will also rely a lot on Declan Rice that will be expected to guard Gareth Southgate’s defence.Southgate’s men will need a solid defensive display as they will have to deal with the likes of Dusan Vlahovic, Aleksandar Mitrovic and Fenerbahce star Dusan Tadic.Manager Dragan Stojkovic also has the likes of AC Milan’s Luka Jovic and Juventus’ Filip Kostic available to fire up his attack.And Al-Hilal’s Sergej Milinkovic-Savic could help limit England’s attacking prowess in midfield.Head-to-HeadEngland and Serbia have only faced off once back when the latter competed as Serbia and Montenegro.The two teams met in 2003 during an international friendly at the King Power Stadium.The Three Lions won 2-1 thanks to goals by Steven Gerrard and Joe Cole, while Nenad Jestrovic temporarily equalised for his country.England also hold a better record from back when Serbia competed as part of Yugoslavia.The national team won five out of 14 matches, of which they lost four.SunSport predictionEngland pose as heavy favourites and they haven’t failed to get out the group stages since 2004. Serbia are not to be underestimated but the Three Lions have the experience.Prediction: 0-2PLAY DREAM TEAM EUROS NOW!The best fantasy football game for this summer’s tournament.
      When is Serbia vs England?
      England’s opening game against Serbia will take place on Sunday, June 16.
      The game kicks off at 8pm BST.
      Serbia vs England will be held at Arena AufShcalke in Gelsenkirchen, Germany.
      What channel is it and can it be live streamed?
      England’s clash with Serbia will be shown live on BBC One in the UK.
      You can live stream all the action from the BBC iPlayer, which is available for download onto your mobile or tablet device.
      Can I watch for FREE?
      Yes, the game is available to watch for FREE, so long as you have a valid TV licence.
      READ MORE SUN STORIESOdds
      Serbia – 1/4
      Draw – 24/5
      England – 11/1
      *Odds courtesy of William Hill and correct at time of publication.EURO 2024 LIVE: LATEST UPDATES FROM THE TOURNAMENT More