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      Captain Andy Robertson and Scotland team mate pull OUT injured during first Euros training session in huge blow

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      ANDY ROBERTSON is the latest injury doubt for Scotland ahead of the Euros.The Tartan Army captain limped out of training during the first training session at their base in Germany this morning.Andy Robertson is an injury doubt for Scotland on FridayCredit: SKY SPORTSHe looked bitterly disappointed after being forced off the training fieldRobertson, 30, is an indispensable member of the squad and recently broke the record for the most appearances as a Scotland captain.The Liverpool defender was seen being led off for treatment less than an hour after taking to the field at Stadion am Groben in Garmisch-Partenkirchen.His place in the session was bizarrely filled by one of the KITMEN – former Celtic trainee Aidan McIlduff.Hearts skipper Lawrence Shankland was also forced out of action today.The 28-year-old scored his third international goal last week against Finland and is a contender to lead the line for when Scotland kick-off the tournament against the hosts on Friday evening.It’s understood neither injury is considered to be serious but it is a worry for boss Steve Clarke and a bitter bow to his preparations for the competition.Shankland scored 31 goals at club level this year, including 24 in the Premiership, as he forced his way into Clarke’s Euros plans.The Jambos hero is in a straight fight with Southampton star Che Adams for the striker’s berth on Friday night.Most read in Euro 2024Adams has six goals in 30 caps for Scotland while Shankland has three strikes in 11 matches.Tommy Conway was promoted from the Under-21s and drafted in to take the spot of QPR frontman Lyndon Dykes, who was forced to withdraw from the squad last weekend.Scotland captain Andy Robertson tells Germans what to expect from the Tartan ArmyLewis Morgan also won a late call-up after Liverpool wonderkid Ben Boak was ruled out of the tournament.Conway impressed on his debut at Hampden, coming close to scoring the winner with a header in the 2-2 draw.The Bristol City forward spoke of his emotions after making his first Scotland appearance, revealing how his family would be looking down on him with pride.Scotland have been luckless with injuries in the run-up to Euro 2024.Full-backs Aaron Hickey and Nathan Patterson were both ruled out some months ago, as was midfielder Lewis Ferguson.Hickey and Patterson had been rotating at right-back and right wing-back under Clarke, while Ferguson had been starring for Bologna in Serie A and trying to force his way into Clarke’s starting XI.SunSport’s new podcastSUNSPORT is going Ballistic with the launch of our brilliant new podcast.
      Every day of the Euros host Roger Hannah will bring you all the latest news and views from the Scotland camp in Garmisch-Partenkirchen.
      He will be joined by our men in Germany – Bill Leckie, Robert Grieve and Derek McGregor.
      And there will also be special guest appearances from our Euro 2024 columnist Gordon Strachan, regular columnist Kris Boyd and bookie basher Jim Delahunt.
      You can watch every episode on our website or our brand new YouTube channel.
      What are you waiting for, it’s time to Go Ballistic!

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      Harry Maguire’s injury inadvertently gifts Dream Team Euros managers potential bargain defender

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      GARETH SOUTHGATE has a wealth of attacking options available to him ahead of Euro 2024 but he’s stretched thin at the back.Luke Shaw (£4m) is the only specialist left-back in the England squad and he’s not expected to be available until Matchday 2 at the earliest having not played since mid-February.Harry Maguire (£4.5m) has been a first-choice centre-back for his country for over six years but the 31-year-old was unable to regain fitness in time to be included in the final 26-man squad.Furthermore, John Stones (£4.5m) has been dogged by injuries this season and was substituted at half-time against Iceland after taking a blow to the ankle.Naturally, these setbacks and concerns will have disrupted the Three Lions’ plans but can Dream Team Euros managers twist this situation to their advantage?PLAY DREAM TEAM EUROS NOW – £50,000 PRIZE POT, FREE TO PLAY, GREAT FUN!Value for money?Credit: Dream TeamMaguire was priced at £4.5m in our Euros fantasy game as a reflection of the fact he was expected to start every game for one of the strongest teams at the tournament.As it stands, he’s set to replaced in the first-choice XI by Marc Guehi (£3m).The Crystal Palace centre-back therefore offers a cheap route into England’s defence – there aren’t many starting defenders available for £3m among the top sides.Last week, we questioned Kyle Walker’s (£4m) immense popularity due to the fact he offers very little going forward at international level.Most read in FootballThe only reason for gaffers to select the speedy right-back is if they expect England to keep their fair share of clean sheets in Germany.If that’s the case then why not pick Guehi instead and invest the extra £1m on a significant upgrade elsewhere?Southgate has question marks in defenceCredit: AlamyEUROS SCORE PREDICTOR IS HERE! CLICK HERE TO PLAY FOR FREE – £5,000 PRIZE POT!For example, say there’s a Dream Team boss out there with Walker and Jorginho (£3.5m) in their XI – replacing Walker with Guehi would allow them to switch the Italy midfielder for either Jamal Musiala (£4.5m), Bernardo Silva (£4.5m), Ousmane Dembele (£4.5m) or Florian Wirtz (£4.5m).Of course, there is a chance Southgate will pair Stones with either Lewis Dunk (£3m), Joe Gomez (£3.5m) or Ezri Konsa (£3m) but right now it appears as if Guehi tops the pecking order.Gaffers may be given a helpful indication of England’s team selection prior to the Matchday 1 deadline this Friday (7pm).PLAY DREAM TEAM EUROS NOW!The best fantasy football game for this summer’s tournament.
      One of the other reasons we doubted the widespread selection of Walker relates to the imbalance between the Three Lions’ attacking pedigree and their depleted defence, which looked vulnerable against Iceland at Wembley on Friday night.The point being, a makeshift back four might find clean sheets harder to come by than managers would like.READ MORE SUN STORIESHowever, there’s a difference between backing England’s defence at £4m via Walker and taking a punt on them at £3m through Guehi.Gaffers will have to do some risk-reward analysis of their own this week.Dream Team’s Nick Elliott previews this summer’s Euros fantasy game More

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      Lineker, Shearer and Richards pick their England XI for Euro 2024 and all-but agree on exact same team

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      BBC football pundits Gary Lineker, Alan Shearer and Micah Richards have revealed their England starting XI’s for Euro 2024.And the three of them have clearly been influencing each other considering the striking similarity of their teams.Gary Lineker, Alan Shearer and Micah Richards named their England XI’s for Euro 2024Credit: TWITTER/GARY LINEKERThe three named Declan Rice, Jude Bellingham and Phil Foden in midfieldCredit: ReutersHarry Kane and Bukayo Saka was named up frontCredit: GettyMarc Guehi was favoured as the trios answer to replace Harry MaguireCredit: GettyHowever, while Lineker and Shearer named identical teams, Richards threw a spanner in the works by naming one star in a new position.Speaking on The Rest Is Football podcast, the trio universally named Everton star Jordan Pickford in goal, with Newcastle icon Shearer saying he had had a “great season” with the Toffees.Kyle Walker was an easy choice at right-back, with Kieran Trippier selected at left-back both due to the fitness concerns surrounding Luke Shaw.All three bemoaned the absence of Harry Maguire at the heart of defence after he was axed from the squad through injury, but backed Marc Guehi to deputise next to John Stones.READ MORE ON EURO 2024Lineker and Shearer both opted for a 4-2-3-1 formation, while Richards went for an attacking 4-3-3 shape.This being said, the three centre-midfielders all remained the same, with Declan Rice, Jude Bellingham and Phil Foden picked.Captain Harry Kane and England’s 2022 and 2023 Player of the Year Bukayo Saka were the next picks up front and on the right wing respectively.However, it was the left wing position where The Rest Is Football trio had differing opinions.Most read in FootballBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERSLineker and Shearer both opted for Anthony Gordon as their left-winger, while Richards selected Premier League Young Player of the Season Cole Palmer there. But he caveated the selection by saying Gordon would have been his main pick if not to his co-hosts selections.England make their official Euros 2024 squad announcement Explaining his pick, Richards said: “I mean we can’t all pick the same team.”I’ve been talking about Gordon all season and in fairness to him, since he won the 21s tournament, was playing as like a false 9 at times, I would play him on the left. “I just think he brings balance to the team.”But I’m not going to pick him because it’s going to be boring, so I’m going to put Cole Palmer on the left. Rotation.All three were fans of Anthony Gordon being in the teamCredit: GettyBut Richards named Chelsea star Cole Palmer to throw up a changeCredit: GettyLineker and Shearer named an identical England XI for Euro 2024Micah Richards one change came with Cole Palmer playing off the left instead of Anthony Gordon”Gordon would have been in my XI but to change things up I’m going with Palmer on the left.”Today the team are travelling to their five-star Golfresort Weimarer Land base camp, near to east-German town of Blankenhain, which the FA have reportedly paid £800,000 for.BBC and ITV’s Euro 2024 line up in fullHere’s how each channel will line-up:
      BBC presenters:
      Gary Lineker, Alex Scott, Gabby Logan and Mark Chapman
      ITV presenters:
      Mark Pougatch and Laura Woods 
      BBC pundits:
      Alan Shearer, Micah Richards, Rio Ferdinand, Ellen White, Frank Lampard, Ashley Williams, Wayne Rooney, Joe Hart, Cesc Fabregas, Thomas Frank, David Moyes, Rachel Corsie and James McFadden
      ITV pundits:
      Ian Wright, Roy Keane, Gary Neville, Karen Carney, Graeme Souness, Eni Aluko, Ange Postecoglou, Danny Rohl and Christina Unkel
      BBC commentators:
      Guy Mowbray, Robyn Cowen, Vicki Sparks, Steve Wilson, Steve Bower and Jonathan Pearce
      ITV commentators:
      Sam Matterface, Clive Tyldesley, Seb Hutchinson, Pien Meulensteen and Joe Speight
      BBC co-commentators:
      Danny Murphy, Martin Keown, Jermaine Jenas and James McFadden
      ITV co-commentators:
      Lee Dixon, Ally McCoist and Andros Townsend

      After acclimatising to their surroundings, the first training session the team will then have will commence on Tuesday June 11.England kick off their tournament on Sunday June 16 against Serbia in Gelsenkirchen.The Three Lions will then play Denmark in Frankfurt on June 20 before the final group game against Slovenia in Cologne on June 25.Since a strong qualifying campaign ending in November, England have not been in ideal form going into the tournament.READ MORE SUN STORIESMarch saw England lose 1-0 to Brazil and draw 2-2 to Belgium.England then landed their first win of 2024 against Bosnia Herzegovina on June 3 with a 3-0 victory, before being stunned 1-0 by Iceland last Friday.Gareth Southgate will take the handbrake off at Euro 2024… because he has no choiceBy Charlie Wyett
      GARETH SOUTHGATE will have no choice but to take the handbrake off his England team at Euro 2024.
      The defensive crisis gripping the Three Lions means the only option in Germany, within ­reason, will be outright attack.
      Southgate has often been lambasted for his safety-first approach — even if he points out you must go back to Walter Winterbottom’s sides in the 1950s to find an England manager with a better scoring record.
      But with the crocked Harry Maguire left out, Luke Shaw not fit enough to start the tournament and John Stones having made just 12 ­Premier League starts this season, this is not a defence you would stake your life on.
      The last time England went to a major tournament in Germany — the 2006 World Cup — the four centre-backs selected were Sol Campbell (68 caps), Rio Ferdinand (47), Jamie Carragher (25) and John Terry (24).
      This time, when England fly out on Monday, the quartet will be Lewis Dunk (six), Joe Gomez (14), Marc Guehi (ten) and Ezri Konsa (three).
      It makes Southgate’s decision not to recall the 49-cap Eric Dier for his ­provisional squad even stranger — especially considering his strong end to the season with Bayern Munich.
      The elder statesman in his defence — and the one who absolutely has to stay fit — is 71-cap Stones. More

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      Euro 2024 LIVE: Jude Bellingham joins England camp, Three Lions fans targetted by Serbian hooligans – latest updates

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      EURO 2024 fever has officially kicked in as the iconic competition gets underway THIS Friday – and there is a lot to look forward to.Gareth Southgate will be pleased to see Jude Bellingham finally joining up with the England camp after his momentous Champions League triumph at Wembley.And the Real Madrid superstar will be expected to start in the Three Lions opener against Serbia which has been deemed a ‘high risk’ fixture due to Serbian Ultras reportedly targeting the fans.But before we see England in action, hosts Germany kick-start the tournament with a thrilling match against Steve Clarke’s Scotland.EURO 2024 FREE BETS AND OFFERSFollow ALL the action from Euro 2024 with our live blog below…Kitman called up to Scotland training
      Andy Robertson and Lawrence Shankland both withdrew from Scotland’s training session today, meaning a kitman had to step in.
      Aidan McIlduff was spotted out on the park with the players, taking an active part in the session.
      With a bib on and fully kitted out in training gear, McIlduff was spotted with a ball at his feet and also took part in sessions based around team shape and set pieces.
      Scotland Kitman spotted training with team after Andy Robertson forced-off injured at training in Germany
      Copy linkCopiedEngland stars arrive at airport
      The Three Lions have arrived at Birmingham Airport ahead of their flight to Germany.
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      Copy linkCopiedRobertson injury blow
      Andy Robertson is the latest injury doubt for Scotland ahead of the Euros.

      Copy linkCopiedRoyal advice
      Prince Louis’ advice to the England squad has been revealed by his dad William – as he gave the team a royal send-off before Euro 2024.
      Prince William visited Gareth Southgate and his squad earlier today.
      He told the players how his children had offered them a hilarious piece of advice.
      He said: “I was on the school run this morning with the children and I asked them what I should say to you today. The best bit of advice I got to ask you was to eat twice as much as you normally eat.
      “I don’t have visions of all of you running around with massive red tummies and getting stitches on the pitch.
      “So I think maybe take my youngest’s kind of advice with a pinch of salt.”
      England skipper Harry Kane jokingly said: “I don’t think our nutritionist will be happy with that advice.”
      Credit: Getty
      Copy linkCopiedHeaton on his England involvement
      Man Utd goalkeeper Tom Heaton has been called up to train with the England goalkeepers in Germany.
      Announcing his new role, Heaton took to X to write: “Incredibly honoured to be asked by Gareth to join the squad.
      “To get the call to go to a major tournament, to help in anyway I can and pass on my experience is a proud moment.
      “We have a great squad, I’m excited and can’t wait to join the group.”
      Copy linkCopiedThree Lions begin journey to Euros
      England have just left St George’s Park for the airport ahead of their flight to Germany.
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      Copy linkCopiedEngland given royal send-off
      Prince William visited the England squad ahead of their flight to Germany today.

      Copy linkCopiedHeaton joins England squad as training goalkeeper
      Man Utd goalkeeper Tom Heaton will join the England squad in Germany to assist Jordan Pickford, Dean Henderson and Aaron Ramsdale in training.
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      Copy linkCopiedSmells like victory
      England will travel to Euro 2024 with their own SCENT to make the players feel at home.
      According to the Daily Mail, the FA will pack special fragrances in their bags to spray around the hotel in order to give the players a sense of familiarity.
      The scents are the same ones used at England’s St George’s Park training base.
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      England have made a number of special requests to their five-star base for Euro 2024.
      With players set to touchdown in Germany shortly, the Weimarer Land Spa and Golf resort in the small rural town of Blankenhain have been preparing for their arrival.
      And several special requests have been made before the players check-in.Owner Matthias Grafe told Bild: “Most questions were about the air conditioning in the rooms – probably after the experience in Qatar. We had to retrofit one room. “We also ensured that English television was broadcast via satellite in the rooms.
      “And we blacked out the glass fronts and windows so that the notorious yellow press couldn’t take pictures of the boys.”
      In the kitchen, 35 chefs are on hand as Grafe confirmed England have chosen a bespoke menu.
      And a robot waiter named Robbie goes around collecting empty plates.
      There has also been changes to the rooms to make the resort a home away from home.
      Grafe said: “The rooms of the players, coaches and support staff are also decorated with personal items. 
      ‘For example, we received family photos and other personal items in advance, which we then used to decorate the rooms.”
      Credit: Darren Fletcher
      Copy linkCopiedEngland squads ranked by value
      England boast the most valuable squad at this summer’s Euros.

      Copy linkCopiedJones fires Mainoo warning
      Phil Jones wants Manchester United and England to manage teenage midfielder Kobbie Mainoo carefully.
      He said: “I’m expecting Kobbie to play a key role at the Euros. Whether that’s from the start or the bench, I certainly expect him to play his part.
      “I just hope he’s managed properly. Managing a player like him, at his age, is so important.
      “I played a lot when I was younger, and whether or not that had an impact on the later stages of my career, I don’t know.
      “Hopefully he’s managed well, in terms of his training load and game time.
      “There’ll be moments where you’re just going to have to take him out of the team, not because of his performances, but because you need to look after him and wrap him in cotton wool.
      “We need to be thinking about the need for Kobbie Mainoo in five or six years from now, not just the need for him here and now.
      “If you can manage him well, then we’re talking about an amazing talent.”
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      Copy linkCopiedMeet SunSport’s Euro Dream Team
      Euro 2024 is just four days away — and SunSport have assembled a dream team of star columnists to keep you in the picture.

      Copy linkCopiedRobertson concern
      Scotland captain Andy Robertson was forced to leave a training session this morning due to a knock.
      Striker Lawrence Shankland was also seen leaving the session prematurely.
      Scotland captain Andy Robertson sparks Euro 2024 injury concern as captain is forced out of training in worrying scenes
      Copy linkCopiedBest XI of snubbed stars
      Jack Grealish was the most high-profile name initially selected by Gareth Southgate to be axed as the boss cut down the England squad from 33 to 26.
      But the Manchester City star was not the only star left “devastated” as squads were released with less than a week to go until the tournament kicks-off.
      SunSport have made an XI of stars not chosen by their managers – with players out injured not included.
      And the team is surely good enough to compete with the strongest nations this summer.

      Copy linkCopiedWhere to watch?
      Thousands of fans will be travelling from across Europe to see their nation in action in Germany, including qualifying home nation sides; England and Scotland.
      However, many fans will remain in the UK to watch Euro 2024.
      Both ITV and BBC will be showing matches, with the decision on who is hosting what games already decided for the group stages.
      You can see a list of the confirmed TV picks for each broadcaster below:

      Copy linkCopiedWhat stadiums are hosting the matches?

      Berlin: Olympiastadion Berlin (71,000)
      Cologne: Cologne Stadium (43,000)
      Dortmund: BVB Stadion Dortmund (62,000)
      Dusseldorf: Düsseldorf Arena (47,000)
      Frankfurt: Frankfurt Arena (47,000)
      Gelsenkirchen: Arena AufSchalke (50,000)
      Hamburg: Volksparkstadion Hamburg (49,000)
      Leipzig: Leipzig Stadium (40,000)
      Munich: Munich Football Arena (66,000)
      Stuttgart: Stuttgart Arena (51,000)

      Copy linkCopiedThe teams
      Click here for a quick run down of every team taking part in the tournament:

      Copy linkCopiedThe group stages
      Here are the groups!

      Copy linkCopiedWelcome to SunSport’s Euro 2024 blog
      Hello and welcome to SunSport’s Euro 2024 news blog!
      The tournament kicks off in just four days but fans across Europe have already been hit with football fever.
      We will be there every step of the way, so make sure you keep up to date with this live blog so you don’t miss out on anything!
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      England stars have special requests granted by 5-star hotel ahead of Euro 2024 stay to make base a home away from home

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      ENGLAND have made a number of special requests to their five-star base for Euro 2024.The Three Lions kick-off their campaign against Serbia on Sunday.England are staying at the five-star Weimarer Land Golf and Spa resortCredit: Alistair GrantThe luxury venue is in the rural town of BlackenhainCredit: Darren FletcherEngland have paid £850,000 to secure the baseCredit: Darren FletcherBoth Austria and Holland considered staying thereCredit: Darren FletcherThe resort has been described as ‘tranquil’Credit: Darren FletcherBedrooms will have a personal touch to make the players feel at homeCredit: Darren FletcherThe football pitch has been approved by Wembley grounds staffWith players set to touchdown in Germany shortly, the Weimarer Land Spa and Golf resort in the small rural town of Blankenhain have been preparing for their arrival.The luxury venue has state-of-the-art football pitches, 45 golf holes, a gym, spa, swimming pool, treatment and conference rooms, as well a games area with snooker and table tennis.England stars will also be catered for in the two Michelin-star restaurants.Austria and the Netherlands both wanted to use the tranquil 94-room resort as their base for the Euros. READ MORE ON EURO 2024But an £850,000 bid was reportedly enough to see England complete their booking. And several special requests have been made before the players check-in.Owner Matthias Grafe told Bild: “Most questions were about the air conditioning in the rooms – probably after the experience in Qatar. We had to retrofit one room. “We also ensured that English television was broadcast via satellite in the rooms. Most read in Euro 2024BEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERS”And we blacked out the glass fronts and windows so that the notorious yellow press couldn’t take pictures of the boys.”In the kitchen, 35 chefs are on hand as Grafe confirmed England have chosen a bespoke menu.Harry mane the Lion visits Weimarer Land Spa and Gold where The England team will stay for the Euros this summerMeet the ROBOT waiter looking after England stars at the Euros

      ENGLAND stars will be served by a ROBOT called Robbie at the Euros.
      Robbie is a key part of 160-strong staff at the vast 350-acre leisure site at Blankenhain, eastern Germany, where Gareth Southgate’s squad will be staying for the tournament.
      The real-life WALL-E – kitted out in a Germany shirt with the name Kehrbart and the squad number 24 on it – helps out in the restaurant.
      Robbie, with flashing blue eyes, says phrases in German including “Excuse me” and “Please let me get on with my work” as he collects dishes from guests at one of the hotel’s six restaurants.
      A source told The Sun: “Robbie is usually a slate grey colour with flashing blue eyes and helps staff deliver plates and dishes.
      “But the German team stayed at the hotel recently so he was given a new look and new name to support them.
      “I’m not sure whether the England team will want to change his look when they arrive but a Three Lions shirt and an English name might be a good idea.”
      Find out all about Robbie the robot waiter…

      And a robot waiter named Robbie goes around collecting empty plates.There has also been changes to the rooms to make the resort a home away from home.Grafe said: “The rooms of the players, coaches and support staff are also decorated with personal items. ‘For example, we received family photos and other personal items in advance, which we then used to decorate the rooms.”A Wembley groundsman has visited the base to give his seal of approval to the training pitch.Reports suggest England have brought their own scent to the hotel too.The FA packed their bags with special fragrances to spray around the venue in order to give the players a sense of familiarity.The scents are the same ones used at England’s St George’s Park training base.There has been scientific studies that claim smells can improve performances as they help mental well-being and promote relaxation away from the pitch.READ MORE SUN STORIESMeanwhile, England’s Wags will be staying at a different five-star location 20 miles up the road.They will be allowed to visit their loved ones, with manager Gareth Southgate set to decide the correct time for visitors.There is a huge spa for the players to relaxCredit: Darren FletcherA swimming pool is also on siteWindows have been blacked out to prevent photographers taking photosCredit: Darren FletcherPlus, there is a top quality gym facilitiesCredit: Darren FletcherAnd family photos will help it become a home from homeEngland have also reportedly brought along their own scentCredit: Darren FletcherThe resort has 45 golf holesInside German castle England Wags plan to stay at for Euro 2024England’s Wags plan to stay in a luxury German castle during the Euros this summer.

      A source revealed they are keen to let their hair down after abiding by strict rules at the World Cup in Qatar, and are planning a stay in a private, secluded area.
      The Wags have scouted the five-star Schlosshotel resort in Kronberg, where rooms cost up to £1,750 a night, and the Schloss Auel Boutique Hotel in Lohmar.
      The hotel also offers a limousine service for guests, comes with on-call masseuses and butlers and boasts a Porsche rental service.
      The group are also looking at Schloss Auel Boutique Hotel in Lohmar.
      It offers cocktail bars, Michelin star chefs and a team of personal assistants to assist with any requests.
      The group could include Kieran Trippier’s wife Charlotte, Jordan Pickford’s wife Megan, Harry Maguire’s wife Fern, Kyle Walker’s wife Annie and Luke Shaw’s partner Anouska Santos.
      Read more on the Wags’ plans for the summer. More

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      Which teams are out of Euro 2024?

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      THERE will be some notable teams not playing at Euro 2024 this summer.The competition kicks off in Germany this summer, with Europe’s top footballing nations aiming for glory.Norway and Erling Haaland will not be at Euro 2024Credit: APEuro 2024 will start on June 14 as host nation Germany face Scotland at Bayern Munich’s Allianz Arena.England will be among the favourites to go the whole way having reached the final in Euro 2020.Other favourites will include holders Italy as well as France, Spain and Portugal.Georgia will be hoping to cause a shock, having qualified for the tournament for the first time in its history.READ MORE IN EURO 2024Who failed to qualify?There will be plenty of big teams watching the tournament from home this summer.Norway are one nation that failed to book their spot in Germany as they finished third in their qualifying group.Northern Ireland also finished outside of the qualifying places in their group, which Denmark and Slovenia topped.The Republic of Ireland also missed out on a spot after finishing fourth in their group.Most read in FootballBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERSWales did make it to the play offs but were beaten by Poland on penalties meaning they will miss out.Euro 2004 winners Greece also lost their play-off against Georgia and will not be in Germany.England’s tormentors from Euro 2016 Iceland will not be at the tournament as they, too, failed to make it through the play-offs.Sweden, despite making it to the knockout stages in Euro 2020, also finished outside of the qualifying spots.Which players will miss out?With nations such as Norway and Wales not qualifying, there will be some notable stars not on display at Euro 2024.Manchester City hotshot Erling Haaland and Arsenal captain Martin Odegaard will have the summer off.Manchester United defender Victor Lindelof, Tottenham Hotspur’s Dejan Kulusevski, Nottingham Forest’s Anthony Elanga, and Newcastle striker Alexander Isak will not be in Germany after Sweden failed to qualify.Liverpool goalkeeper Caoimhin Kelleher and Brighton’s rising star Evan Ferguson miss out with the rest of the Republic of Ireland.Who qualified for Euro 2024?Here are the six groups for Euro 2024 in full:Group A
      Germany
      Scotland
      Hungary
      Switzerland
      Group B
      Spain
      Croatia
      Italy
      Albania
      Group C
      Slovenia
      Denmark
      Serbia
      England
      Group D
      Poland
      Netherlands
      Austria
      France
      READ MORE SUN STORIESGroup E
      Belgium
      Slovakia
      Romania
      Ukraine
      Group F
      Turkey
      Georgia
      Portugal
      Czech Republic More

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      Meet the SunSport Dream Team for the Euros… and even German legend Jurgen Klinsmann is tipping England for glory

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      EURO 2024 is just four days away — and SunSport have assembled a dream team of star columnists to keep you in the picture.Jack Wilshere, Jurgen Klinsmann, Harry Redknapp and Gordon Strachan kicked off the countdown to the finals with a Q&A night in front of Sun football fans.Harry Redknapp, Gordon Strachan, Jack Wilshere and Jurgen Klinsmann are the Euro 2024 SunSport columnistsCredit: Darren FletcherThe dream team of stars put on a superb preview night for The Sun football fansCredit: Darren FletcherThe quartet were quizzed on the key issues by The Sun’s Head of Sport SHAUN CUSTIS . . .WHAT DO YOU MAKE OF THE FINAL 26-MAN ENGLAND SQUAD?Redknapp: “My confidence is not as strong as it was before the squad was announced.“I’m sorry to see Harry Maguire not there. You put your life on him. He isn’t the most talented but we’ll miss him.“Jack Grealish is a big loss. Maybe he needs to get back to concentrating on his football. His form this year has gone to pieces. I’m not sure he’s Gareth Southgate’s cup of tea.”READ MORE ON EURO 2024Wilshere: “The biggest shock for me is James Maddison. He creates space, occupies players and can make that final pass.“I would put Kyle Walker in centre-back with his experience. Kobbie Mainoo and Adam Wharton are fearless, especially Mainoo playing for Manchester United. He’s got the mentality to cope.”PLAY DREAM TEAM EUROS NOW!The best fantasy football game for this summer’s tournament.
      HOW BIG A ROLE WILL HARRY KANE PLAY?Klinsmann: “Harry Kane is hungry as hell. Being at Bayern will help, not only scoring a phenomenal amount of goals but experiencing all the stadiums, the country. People love him in Germany.“Maybe it’s meant to be that he finally wins his first trophy with England in Germany.”Most read in Euro 2024Dream Team’s Nick Elliott previews this summer’s Euros fantasy gameRedknapp: “We’ve got the best No 9 in the world. He’s very important. He’s a complete all-round footballer and can do everything.”Strachan: “I like Harry. There’s a humility about him that every kid could concentrate on. Forget Instagram and TikTok, watch him. He’s wonderful at playing football.”IS THIS JUDE BELLINGHAM’S TOURNAMENT?Wilshere: “I’ve never seen anything like it with that mentality, humility but also a top, top player who has got everything.“He’s so young but when you listen to him, he’s like a mature 30-year-old man. We should be so excited about him.”Klinsmann: “His courage to go abroad is priceless. He speaks German, he’s learning Spanish. He needs to see this as school and stay loving the game . . . have fun, enjoy it with a smile. The whole world recognises him already.”Harry Kane’s experience in Germany could prove crucialCredit: GettyJude Bellingham will hope to lead England to gloryCredit: PAHOW DOES THE SCOTLAND SIDE SHAPE UP?Strachan: “Steve Clarke’s built a team around the best players, he’s got a wonderful midfield. Scott McTominay, John McGinn, Billy Gilmour and Callum McGregor.“Up front, they need somebody to complement the midfielders because they’ll score goals. Every team will find it hard playing against them.”Wilshere: “I love Gilmour. What a player. Brighton have done unbelievable things with him.“I used to hate playing against McGinn, you couldn’t get the ball off him. Scotland have characters in there.”WHAT CAN WE EXPECT FROM HOSTS GERMANY?Klinsmann: “I’m confident. After huge disappointments in the last two World Cups where maybe optimism became arrogance, it’s time this generation shows a different face. Jamal Musiala and Florian Wirtz are exciting youngsters.“Toni Kroos retires here. Kai Havertz is wonderful. It’s a good mix of young and old.The experts reckon Scotland’s midfield will make them very tough to beatCredit: EPAFlorian Wirtz and Toni Kroos epitomise the youth and experience in the Germany squadCredit: Getty“They need a good result and good performance in the opener against Scotland. If they do, they can ride a wave and make the semis.”Redknapp: “I’m interested in Germany because it’s about time they produced again.“Being at home, they’re going to be dangerous. For England, Germany and Portugal would be the teams I would fear most.”IS THE PRESSURE OF PENALTIES STILL A WORRY FOR ENGLAND?Wilshere: “We practised penalties but you can’t recreate playing for your country in a full stadium in training. “What Gareth has done is he’s brought in a new method to the practice where he takes a few players away and they really focus on the technique.“I would trust us more now in that situation but still, there is this anxiety around penalties.”Strachan: “I took 60, scored 54. It was quite simple at Aberdeen under Alex Ferguson, because you were dead if you missed, your life became a misery, I was petrified.“On many occasions, England could’ve gone for more goals.“Determine your own future, how the game goes. If they get that mentality, then they won’t have to go to penalties.“You’ve got the players to win this. You’ve got players that the whole of Europe are scared of. Well, go and scare them.”SHOULD SOUTHGATE LEAVE AFTER THE EUROS?Redknapp: “If they don’t win it, I think Gareth probably goes. But if they win it, he’s in an amazing position. “He stays if he wants to or he goes out as a winner and I’m sure Manchester United would be knocking on the door.”Strachan: “If I was Gareth, I would go and be a full-time club manager somewhere.“Whatever happens, I would say, ‘Thanks very much, great experience, see you later’. If you don’t win it, in the first interview you say, ‘I’m off’.”ARE ENGLAND THE FAVOURITES?Klinsmann: “The timing is just right. After Russia, the Euros final and Qatar, the team is mature enough to deal with all the expectations and pressure.“Gareth Southgate has matured and learnt, too. I can really imagine that this is the moment for England.”England will be desperate not to lose on penalties after their final heartache three years agoCredit: GettyGareth Southgate may leave his job after the tournamentCredit: GettyRedknapp: “I think we’ll win it. If we get to the semi-final and get knocked out, we haven’t done well.“This team needs to win it. This is an amazing group of young players, especially going forward. I’d like to see us have a right go and tear teams to pieces. If we do that, I can’t see anybody stopping us.”Wilshere: “We’re definitely favourites. If we don’t win it, it will be seen as a failure. Gareth’s done such a great job and he’s brought hope.“We’ve got the best players on paper but I know the game’s not played on paper.”Strachan: “I’m a fan of some of the players. But no, you are bad enough and unbearable as a nation without winning anything. “So if you win something, it’ll be a complete nightmare and I’m moving to Iceland where I can enjoy myself, change my nationality to Icelandic and bask in the glory of beating England!”WHO WILL WIN EURO 2024?Klinsmann: “England.”Strachan: “Germany.”READ MORE SUN STORIESWilshere: “England.”Redknapp: “England.”Wilshere offered his expert insightCredit: Darren FletcherStrachan entertained the crowd with his superb anecdotesCredit: Darren FletcherHarry Redknapp is on the team for SunSportCredit: Darren FletcherJurgen Klinsmann completes the teamCredit: Darren FletcherThe Sun’s Head of Sport Shaun Custis hosted the eveningCredit: Darren Fletcher More

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      Declan Rice takes childhood sweetheart girlfriend out for fancy final meal before jetting to Germany with England

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      DECLAN RICE chose posh nosh out with his family for the sweetest of send-offs for Euro 2024.The England midfielder looked incredibly relaxed, even signing autographs outside, as he dined with childhood sweetheart Lauren Fryer and their 22-month-old son Jude.Declan Rice was seen outside a restaurant loved by top starsCredit: BackGridRice looked happy to pose with supportersCredit: BackGridGirlfriend Lauren Fryer enjoyed the family meal outCredit: BackGridThey chose the eatery of football legends – London’s Novikov – ahead of the tournament of the Three Lions’ dreams.Wayne Rooney, John Terry, Harry Kane, Ronaldo, Neymar and Paul Pogba are amongst other celebrity players who have visited the restaurant in Mayfair.Main courses include sea bass, salt crusted with crudaiola sauces for an eye-watering £125.Wood oven roasted langoustines will set you back £50, while the black pizza with seafood will see you part with a cool £58.READ MORE TOP STORIESRice wore a dark-green cap and light-green hoodie as he held Jude and looked around outside the venue, where you can buy a two-course lunch for £26.But he grinned widely as he put his arms around two fans for a pic taken by one of their friends.The £115million Arsenal stars is one of England’s main hopes at the Euros in Germany – mainly thanks to his midfield partnership with Jude Bellingham.The duo are young enough and good enough to be paired together as long as rice has been with Lauren – more than eight years.Most read in Euro 2024Rice and Lauren were casually dressed for their trip outCredit: BackGridThey’ve been together since they were teenagers and welcomed their first child in August 2022.Rice marked that occasion with a pair of tattoos. His son’s name and date of birth are inked on – plus Jude’s Leo star sign.Is it coming home? Football legends discuss England’s chances for Euro 2024 at The Sun’s preview nightEURO 2024 FREE BETS AND OFFERSRice and Lauren prefer to keep their relationship out of the public eye.But there was an unfortunate glimpse into their private life two months ago.That was when Lauren deleted all her Instagram pictures after bullying from online trolls.Now Rice hopes to make those sad social media types eat their words – as he prepares to jet to Germany for the Euros after his family feat of a send-off.Rice will soon be heading to Germany with the rest of the England squadCredit: BackGridPLAY DREAM TEAM EUROS NOW!The best fantasy football game for this summer’s tournament. More