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      Everyone can see the football shirts – but you have 20/20 vision & a high IQ if you spot the odd ones out in 11 seconds

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      YOU might just have 20/20 vision and a high IQ if you can spot the odd football shirts out in this mind-boggling illusion.With Euro 2024 just around the corner, this is the perfect puzzle to get you in the mood for this summers football.Only those with eagle eyes can find the three rogue shirts in this imageCredit: Ticket-CompareHowever, overcoming this brainteaser will be no easy feat and it’s bound to leave you pulling your hair out as you race against the clock.That’s because you can’t afford to make any mistakes in order to succeed – so the pressure is on.But with the sharpest of eyes and the strongest of minds, you stand a great chance of victory.Even those with perfect observational skills are likely to pass this test before it gets the better of you.Read more Optical IllusionsAnd by searching every single part of this image, you stand a higher chance of finding the out of place shirts before it’s too late.In the image provided by Ticket-Compare, we can see 40 white and blue chequered shirts lined up in five rows of eight.Each shirt also has the number “10” written on its front.However, while they may all look identical at first glance, there are three rogue kits that aren’t quite the same as the others – and it’s your job to find them.Most read in FootballAccording to Ticket-Compare, cracking this tricky puzzle typically takes about 75 seconds – but you’ll need to crack it in just 11 seconds or less to prove you have the highest IQ.It might sound like a daunting challenge, but we know you’ve got what it takes to get the job done.Everyone can see the Euros footballers – but you have 20-20 vision & a high IQ if you can spot the ref’s whistle in 11 secondsIf you can really focus on the task at hand, and make sure you check every square inch of the picture, then you should be able to uncover the three rogue shirts.Make sure you also think outside the box, too, as this isn’t as simple as it seems.So, without further ado, off you go – and good luck.If you are struggling however, then we can offer you one clue to help you succeed; none of the odd shirts out are in the top two rows!If you still can’t find all three, then the answers have been circled for you below.How does an optical illusion work?
      By Tom Malley
      OPTICAL illusions are a great way to test your eyesight and cognitive skills, requiring you to really think about and observe what’s in front of you.
      More often than not, players are required to find something hidden within an image that can’t immediately be found on a first glance.
      But the more you stare at it, the more your brain tries to help you find the answer.
      What you see and what you think you see are two completely different things, but your senses gather information and send it your brain.
      Your brain then creates a perception with this information, whereby it fills in gaps when there is incomplete information, or creates an image that isn’t even there.
      This reaction is actually a survival instinct.
      Our brains have evolved to quickly work to piece together any information it can get, before doing its best to figure out the rest.
      So when you’re looking at an optical illusion, your brain works with what it’s got to develop a reality in order to help you see the answer in the image.

      Were you able to spot all three shirts before time ran out?Credit: Ticket-CompareCan you spot the whistle in less than nine seconds?Credit: BetwayIf that challenge was too easy for you, however, then why not have a go at one of our many other optical illusions?That includes trying to spot the whistle amongst the Euro 2024 footballers in less than nine seconds.This mind-boggling football illusion has puzzle fanatics stumped and struggling to find the answer – but do you have what it takes to score?If that’s still not hard enough, then see if you can find the lollipop in the jungle scene in under seven seconds.Everyone can see the cheeky monkey but you need 20/20 vision to have any chance of beating the clock.READ MORE SUN STORIESAlternatively, you can try and spot the pocket watch at the tea party in less than seven seconds.Everyone can see pots of tea and cake but only those with 20/20 vision and a high IQ can crack this unique puzzle.There’s the whistle! Did you find it?Credit: BetwayOnly those with 20/20 vision can find the lollipop in under seven secondsCredit: jagranjoshThe lollipop can be found in the man’s bagCredit: jagranjoshCan you spot the pocket watch in just seven seconds?Credit: jagranjoshOnly those with 20/20 vision and a high IQ could crack this unique puzzleCredit: jagranjosh More

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      Harry Maguire ‘a doubt for England Euro 2024 squad’ with injury as he’s one of three players training away from team

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      HARRY MAGUIRE is reportedly at risk of missing Euro 2024 due to an injury.The 31-year-old has not played since April due to a calf issue.Harry Maguire is reportedly an injury doubt for Euro 2024Credit: GettyMaguire has not been training with the rest of the squad todayCredit: ReutersGareth Southgate included him in his 33-man provisional squad last month in the hope that he would be fully fit before England’s opening match against Serbia next Sunday.However, The Daily Mail now claim there are growing doubts regarding his fitness.Maguire missed Monday’s friendly against Bosnia and Herzegovina and will also be absent when the Three Lions face Iceland at Wembley tomorrow.He missed today’s pre-match training session to continue following his own individual programme.Luke Shaw also missed out, as did Lewis Dunk.Meanwhile, James Maddison and Curtis Jones left the camp after being told they will not feature in Southgate’s 26-man squad.Maddison was reportedly in line to start tomorrow’s match against Iceland, but made the decision to leave on Wednesday.Jarell Quansah is also expected to miss out, as is Burnley goalkeeper James Trafford, while Sun Sport understands Everton’s Jarrad Branthwaite is sweating on his place.Most read in Euro 2024Of Southgate’s provisional squad, 27 were in full training, with Jude Bellingham still on holiday following his Champions League heroics.BEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERSMaguire has been limited by injuries this seasonBrentford striker Ivan Toney is currently sweating on his place, with Ollie Watkins preferred in Monday’s match against Bosnia.And he will likely get limited minutes against Iceland, with England’s all-time leading goalscorer Harry Kane set to start.England’s ultimate footballer rich list More

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      Record-breaker Romelu Lukaku could feast in Belgium’s favourable group – are Dream Team Euros bosses underrating him?

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      ROMELU LUKAKU (£5.5m) is a captivating character.Laughable at his worst but unplayable at his best, the Belgium target man is the perfect subject for the next edition in our EURO STAR series – previously featuring Cristiano Ronaldo, Jamal Musiala and Antoine Griezmann – that seeks to thoroughly examine players of note in relation to Dream Team’s Euros fantasy game.PLAY DREAM TEAM EUROS NOW – £50,000 PRIZE POT, FREE TO PLAY, GREAT FUN!Does Lukaku deserve to be more popular?Credit: Dream TeamAt the time of writing, Lukaku features in 12.3% of teams created, which puts him just outside the top 20 most-popular players in the game.Many Dream Team bosses won’t be able to look past the more farcical spells of the 31-year-old’s career – he appeared overweight and disinterested at the back end of his Manchester United tenure and his second spell at Chelsea has proved to be bitterly underwhelming.But it would be a mistake to underestimate what he’s capable of when everything clicks.During qualifying for Euro 2024, Lukaku scored 14 goals in eight appearances – a record tally for a European Championship qualifying campaign.Granted he eight of those goals came from 240 minutes of action against Estonia and Azerbaijan but a hat-trick away to Sweden and strikes in each fixture against fellow qualifiers Austria proved he was no flat-track bully.Lukaku has enjoyed himself in a Belgium shirtCredit: APTruth be told, a genuine flat-track bully would be licking their lips looking at Belgium’s group stage opponents this summer.The Red Devils will take on Slovakia, Romania and Ukraine and while those sides made it to Germany on merit, there can be little doubt Group E pales in comparison quality-wise to Group B (Spain, Italy, Croatia, Albania).Most read in FootballSimply put, Lukaku could feast during the group stage if he picks up where he left off at international level – gaffers may remember he provided an impressive assist during a friendly against England in March.EUROS SCORE PREDICTOR IS HERE! CLICK HERE TO PLAY FOR FREE – £5,000 PRIZE POT!More broadly, his overall record for Belgium is truly immense.He’s scored 83 goals in 114 caps at senior level at a better strike than Neymar, Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo.Only seven players have scored more goals in the entire history of men’s international football and Lukaku needs just three more to jump up two more places.PLAY DREAM TEAM EUROS NOW!The best fantasy football game for this summer’s tournament.
      He was limited to just 54 minutes at the 2022 World Cup, during which time he squandered two gilt-edged chances, but he scored four goals in five outings at Euro 2020.Dream Team managers would understandably be hesitant to back Lukaku if he had endured a torrid domestic season but he returned 21 goals in all competitions on loan at Roma in 2023/24.And let’s not forget that Belgium’s first-choice striker has the luxury of being served by Kevin De Bruyne (£7m), arguably the best playmaker of his generation.Lukaku has occasionally been a figure of fun but he ticks a lot of boxes in the world of Dream Team Euros.Dream Team’s Nick Elliott previews this summer’s Euros fantasy game More

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      A third of England fans deliberately book holidays to clash with Euro 2024 fixtures

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      A THIRD of travellers will be enjoying the Euros on holiday – after many accidentally booked their break during the football tournament.A poll of 1,700 people who are travelling abroad this year with their partner found 38 per cent of those away during Euro 2024 made the booking well in advance of when the match dates were announced.A third of England fans deliberately booked holidays during Euro 2024Credit: GettyDespite 57 per cent planning on doing everything they can to avoid watching the games, 52 per cent are thrilled about this coincidence.What’s more, 33 per cent deliberately chose to book their getaway during the tournament, with 36 per cent saying their team’s success will make their holiday even better.A spokesperson for package holiday company, Jet2holidays, which commissioned the research, said: “It seems the Euros are a huge driver for travel this summer.“Some people may have even sneakily booked their trips knowing full well it would coincide with some of the bigger games, while others may simply want to switch off from it.READ MORE IN FOOTBALL“Whether you want to escape or embrace the football, we are giving holidaymakers lots of choice and flexibility this summer and are offering something for everyone.”As a result of the summer sporting showcase, 22 per cent of Euros fans admit they’ll be spending less time with their partner than they normally would do on a holiday.One in five also believe the tournament will cause more arguments with their other half than usual, according to the OnePoll.com data.Of those hoping to escape the football fever, 32 per cent will be choosing to book solo boat trips, 39 per cent using it as an opportunity to explore the local town, and 29 per cent making use of the time to take a siesta by the pool.Most read in FootballCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERSMore than a fifth (21 per cent) considered changing their travel times when they realised there was going to be a Euros crossover.With 13 per cent even contemplating booking another holiday for later in the year.Harry Kane tried to STEAL Cole Palmer’s first England goal as Southgate reveals he begged to be brought on for penaltyDespite this, 50 per cent reckon tourists from all over Europe will be happier if their team is doing well – and 43 per cent expect to see a boost to local economies.The Jet2holidays spokesperson, added: “Going on holiday during Euro 2024 allows travellers to immerse themselves in the excitement and energy of one of the biggest sporting events in Europe.“The tournament’s spirit enhances the travel experience, making it more enjoyable and memorable.“Of course, not everyone wants to embrace the football and instead they would like to get away from it all.“Luckily, there are plenty of options for those wanting to avoid the Euro festivities.” More

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      Liverpool stars Curtis Jones and Jarell Quansah ‘set to miss out on England Euro 2024 squad’ after James Maddison axe

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      LIVERPOOL stars Curtis Jones and Jarell Quansah have both missed out on a spot in Gareth Southgate’s 26-man England squad for Euro 2024.The pair are among seven players who will be axed ahead of the tournament.Curtis Jones (L)and Jarell Quansah (R) have both missed out on a spot in the squad, while Adam Wharton (C) remains in contentionCredit: GettyJones was informed by Southgate in the last few days, while Quansah is also expected to miss out.Tottenham star James Maddison became the first player to fall short of the 26-man squad on Wednesday.The 27-year-old has already left the camp.England will take on Iceland tomorrow evening before Southgate decides on his remaining cuts.Read More on Euro 2024Brentford striker Ivan Toney is currently sweating on his place, with Ollie Watkins preferred in Monday’s match against Bosnia and Herzegovina.Toney scored just four goals in 17 Prem appearances after returning from a betting ban in January.And he will likely get limited minutes against Iceland, with England’s all-time leading goalscorer Harry Kane set to start.The Three Lions kick off their Euro 2024 campaign against Serbia next weekend.Most read in Euro 2024CASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERSJones has impressed for Liverpool this seasonQuansah made his first team breakthrough last yearThey will also face Denmark and Slovenia in the group stages.Speaking after Monday’s 3-0 win over Bosnia, Southgate said: “We understand the significance for all of the players so we’re giving it the respect and attention it deserves to make fair, right decisions.”Of course, it’s always going to be subjective.”It’s not just getting the best individuals in, there’s a positional element to that as well.”We’ve got really good options and I think we’ve come through tonight without any physical issues, which is really important.”He continued: “Some players needed the game, they needed the minutes and they need the minutes again on Friday. That’s why we brought Harry Kane on. He needed some match time today and then to back that up.”We’re spinning a lot of plates trying to get individuals into things, manage minutes, perform well and everything else, but I think it was a good night for us.” More

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      Incredible stats shows England are now GOOD at penalties as stars’ astonishing success rate is revealed

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      A STAGGERING statistic reveals that 20 England past and present internationals have taken 52 penalties in games and shootouts in the 2023-24 season and missed only ONE — showing a 98 per cent success rate.The only blemish was Kieran Trippier who fired wide in the penalty shootout for Newcastle at Chelsea in their Carabao Cup quarter-final in December.Harry Kane will once again be taking up the mantle of penalty-taking kingCredit: The TimesCould Cole Palmer be rivalling Harry Kane to take penalties this summer?Credit: GettyIn terms of where England players have netted, it’s a mixed selection with 20 right, 18 left and 13 down the middle.The stats will make for pretty reading for England fans haunted by penalty misses of yesteryear.While the Three Lions managed to miss out on being knocked out via a shootout last time out at the World Cup in Qatar, it was still a penalty that cost England dearly.Harry Kane dispatched his first of the game after 58 minutes but lost his cool when attempting to slot the ball past France keeper Hugo Lloris for a second time later in the match.READ MORE ENGLAND NEWSSouthgate’s boys went on to lose 2-1 to Les Blues and exit the competition at the quarter-final stage.The feeling of England crashing out courtesy of a dreaded spot-kick is a familiar one for football fans.At the previous tournament, Euro 2020, England were just a penalty shoot-out away from winning their first trophy since 1966.But they fluffed their lines against Italy in the final, and fell to a 3-2 defeat on penalties.Most read in FootballCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERSEngland players have scored 51 of their 52 penalties so far this seasonMarcus Rashford, Jadon Sancho and Bukayo Saka all failed to find the back of the net from 12 yards.But England’s record in shoot-outs under Southgate hasn’t been all bad on the whole, despite his own infamy for missing a crucial spot-kick at Euro 96.Marcus Rashford and Henderson OUT of Gareth Southgate’s England Squad for Euro 2024The Three Lions triumphed 6-5 on pens over Switzerland in the 2019 Nations League, although it could be argued that the pressure wasn’t nearly as high at the then fledgling Nations League tournament.And a year prior to that, the team showed their steel by triumphing 4-3 on pens over Colombia in the round of 16 at the Russia 2018 World Cup courtesy of an Eric Dier pen.Southgate’s men will be hoping to draw inspiration from those two shoot-outs, plus their players’ generally stellar record from the spot this season – with 51 of their 52 pens scored this season.One potential difficulty for Southgate though could be getting his takers on the pitch at the same time.Cole Palmer leads the way in terms of pens scored, but is likely to be behind Bukayo Saka when it comes to a right-wing berth and Phil Foden and Jude Bellingham when it comes to playing in the 10.Marcus Rashford, James Ward-Prowse and Callum Wilson have all also scored well from the spot this season but haven’t made the cut for Southgate’s initial squad.Current England boss Gareth Southgate will be hoping his players don’t do what he did from the penalty spot at Euro 96Credit: PA:Press Association More

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      James Maddison leaves England camp as he becomes first star to be axed from Gareth Southgate’s Euro 2024 squad

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      JAMES MADDISON has become the first player to be axed from Gareth Southgate’s provisional England squad for Euro 2024.The Tottenham star, 27, has learned his fate and has already left the Three Lions camp.James Maddison has been cut from Gareth Southgate’s England squadCredit: GettyGareth Southgate named a 33-man provisional squad last monthCredit: GettyMaddison joined up with the Three Lions after returning from Spurs’ post-season trip to Australia.He featured from the bench in Monday’s 3-0 friendly win over Bosnia.But the midfielder has failed to make the cut.Maddison has earned seven England caps.READ MORE ENGLAND NEWSHe was handed his first international start against Ukraine in a qualifier last year.The former Leicester ace was included in Southgate’s World Cup squad in 2022, but did not make an appearance in Qatar.Maddison moved to Spurs in a £40million deal last summer following the Foxes’ relegation.He enjoyed a brilliant start to life in North London, scoring three goals and laying on five assists in his first 11 Prem outings for Spurs.Most read in FootballBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERSThe playmaker suffered an ankle injury against Chelsea last November, ruling him out for 10 weeks.Upon his return he failed to conjure the same levels of productivity, scoring once and laying on four assists in 17 appearances.Tottenham star James Maddison opens up on three-month injury layoff which stopped him being a dad to newborn twinsEngland will take on Iceland on Friday, before Southgate decides on his remaining six cuts.One player sweating on his place is Brentford striker Ivan Toney.The forward, 28, scored just four goals in 17 Prem appearances after returning from betting ban in January.He was an unused substitute against Bosnia, with Ollie Watkins preferred.While minutes for Harry Kane will be prioritised in Friday night’s game, with the Bayern Munich still recovering from a back injury.Southgate, 53, said: “I have got to get Harry Kane right.“Sometimes the priorities of what’s required and what you would like to see, as well, means you can’t achieve all of those objectives. Simple as that.”READ MORE SUN STORIESSouthgate’s latest omissions will come after his ruthless initial squad announcement.The England boss left out experienced stars including Raheem Sterling, Jordan Henderson and Reece James – opting for fresh blood in the likes of Adam Wharton, Eberechi Eze and Jarell Quansah.Ivan Toney is sweating on his placeCredit: Rex More

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      Joy for Euro2024 England fans after Germans build ‘beer super highway’ to keep booze flowing in stadium

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      THE beer will be flowing long and smooth for England supporters at their opening Euros tie — in pipes three miles long.The high-tech German stadium at Gelsenkirchen has a cellar which is linked to taps by an ingenious “beer superhighway” rather than kegs.High-tech German stadium at Gelsenkirchen has installed a ‘beer superhighway’ with 3-mile beer pipes ahead of England’s clash against SerbiaCredit: GettyEngland fans will watch Harry Kane and the lads’ first match on June 16Credit: GettyIt accelerates the supply of the 50,000-plus litres of lager expected to be sold during the Serbia clash on June 16. And many of the 62,000 fans at the Veltins-Arena will be extra-thirsty as there are only two pubs within a 30-minute walk.Gary Davies, 50, from Preston, will be there to cheer on skipper Harry Kane and the lads, and his mouth is already watering. He said: “The beer pipeline is German engineering at its finest — and their beer’s not bad either.READ MORE ON EUROS“There’ll be no better way to watch our boys than with a perfectly chilled pilsner in my hand.”The ground is named after ­German brewer Veltins but has had to change its name for the Euros to the AufSchalke to avoid upsetting the tournament’s beer sponsor Bitburger.Officials wanted to ban booze for the Serbia clash but police said: “It has now been agreed beer will be offered in the stadium.”England played there in the 2006 World Cup — getting knocked out in the quarter-finals on penalties by Portugal after Wayne Rooney got sent off.Most read in Euro 2024How hosts Germany look to return to their best for Euro 2024 More