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      Euro 2024 schedule: fixtures, groups, kick-off times, stream FREE, TV channel, venues

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      EURO 2024 is right around the corner and England will be praying they can go all the way. The Three Lions, Spain, Germany, Holland, France, Portugal and holders Italy all know who they will be playing in their opening matches this summer in Germany.Gareth Southgate will be hoping to lead England to glory this summerSome teams will be happier than others with their groups, but one thing’s for sure is that the tournament should be a cracker. The dates and venues for every group stage game were also revealed at the draw in Hamburg. Teams are now well underway with their preparations and preliminary squads have been announced ahead of the big one. Here is SunSport’s breakdown of England’s group stage fixtures, as well as all the rest and every date and venue.Schedule, fixtures, groupsGroup AGroup BMost read in FootballGroup CGroup DGroup EGroup FFixtures, dates, venues14 June
      Germany vs Scotland (Munich, 8pm) ITV
      15 June
      Hungary vs Switzerland (Cologne, 2pm) ITV
      Spain vs Croatia (Berlin, 5pm) ITV
      Italy vs Albania (Dortmund, 8pm) BBC
      16 June
      Poland vs Netherlands (Hamburg, 2pm) BBC
      Slovenia vs Denmark (Stuttgart, 5pm) ITV
      Serbia vs England (Gelsenkirchen, 8pm) BBC
      17 June
      Romania vs Ukraine (Munich, 2pm) BBC
      Belgium vs Slovakia (Frankfurt, 5pm) ITV
      Austria vs France (Dusseldorf, 8pm) ITV
      18 June
      Turkey vs Georgia (Dortmund, 5pm) BBC
      Portugal vs Czech Republic (Leipzig, 8pm) BBC
      19 June
      Croatia vs Albania (Hamburg, 2pm) ITV
      Germany vs Hungary (Stuttgart, 5pm) BBC
      Scotland vs Switzerland (Cologne, 8pm) BBC
      20 June
      Slovenia vs Serbia (Munich, 2pm) ITV
      Denmark vs England (Frankfurt, 5pm) BBC
      Spain vs Italy (Gelsenkirchen, 8pm) ITV
      21 June
      Slovakia vs Ukraine (Dusseldorf, 3pm) BBC
      Poland vs Austria (Berlin, 5pm) ITV
      Netherlands vs France (Leipzig, 9pm) BBC
      22 June
      Georgia vs Czech Republic (Hamburg, 2pm) BBC
      Türkiye vs Portugal (Dortmund, 5pm) ITV
      Belgium vs Romania (Cologne, 8pm) ITV
      23 June
      Switzerland vs Germany (Frankfurt, 8pm) BBC
      Scotland vs Hungary (Stuttgart, 8pm) BBC
      24 June
      Croatia vs Italy (Leipzig, 8pm) BBC
      Albania vs Spain (Dusseldorf, 8pm) BBC
      25 June
      Netherlands vs Austria (Berlin, 5pm) BBC
      France vs Poland (Dortmund, 5pm) BBC
      England vs Slovenia (Cologne, 8pm) ITV
      Denmark vs Serbia (Munich, 8pm) ITV
      26 June
      Slovakia vs Romania (Frankfurt, 5pm) BBC
      Ukraine vs Belgium (Stuttgart, 5pm) BBC
      Czech Republick vs Turkey (Hamburg, 8pm) ITV
      Georgia vs Portugal (Gelsenkirchen, 8pm) ITV
      Round of 16June 29
      1A vs 2C (Dortmund, 8pm)
      2A vs 2B (Berlin, 5pm)
      June 30
      1B vs 3A/D/E/F (Cologne (8pm)
      1C vs 3D/E/F (Gelsenkirchen, 5pm)
      July 1
      1F vs 3A/B/C (Frankfurt, 8pm)
      2D vs 2E (Düsseldorf, 5pm)
      July 2
      1E vs 3A/B/C/D (Munich, 5pm)
      1D vs 2F (Leipzig, 8pm)
      Quarter-finalsJuly 5
      W39 vs W37 (Stuttgart, 5pm)
      W41 vs W42 (Hamburg, 8pm)
      July 6
      W43 vs W44 (Berlin, 8pm)
      W40 vs W38 (Dusseldorf, 5pm)
      Semi-finalsJuly 9
      W45 vs W46 (Munich, 8pm)
      July 10
      W47 vs W48 (Dortmund, 8pm)
      FinalJuly 14
      W49 vs W50 (Berlin, 8pm)
      READ MORE SUN STORIESHow to watch Euro 2024
      Euro 2024 will be shown live on BBC and ITV this summer.
      You can live stream all the action from the BBC iPlayer or the ITV X app, both of which are available for download onto your mobile or tablet device.
      Games are FREE to watch, so long as you have a valid TV licence. More

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      Dream Team Euros goalkeepers: Premium options, bargains & ones to avoid

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      EVERY Dream Team Euros manager needs a reliable figure between the sticks, whether they’re a top star or a cheap alternative.With that in mind, let’s run through the premium goalkeepers, bargain differentials, and ones to avoid.CLICK HERE TO PLAY DREAM TEAM’S EUROS FANTASY GAME NOW!Are Portugal in safe hands this summer?Credit: Dream TeamPREMIUM OPTIONSDiogo Costa (£4m) kept more clean sheets than any other keeper during Euro 2024 qualifying and while Portugal’s No1 benefited from a favourable group, he looks a strong bet for this summer’s tournament as well.Roberto Martinez’s side will face Czechia, Turkey then Georgia in Group F and will be expected to top the pile with relative ease.The 24-year-old heads to Germany having kept 17 clean sheets in all competitions for Porto this season.Mike Maignan (£4.5m) is the joint-most expensive keeper in the game and that’s a reflection of his status as France’s first-choice custodian.The Milan man conceded just two goals in six outings during qualifying and while he picked up an injury at the end of the domestic campaign, he’s expected to start for Didier Deschamps’ side against Austria in Matchday 1.Les Bleus have made the final in three of the last four major tournaments and are tipped to go deep again this time around.Most read in Dream TeamJordan Pickford (£4m) will be a popular choice for similar reasons with England currently the pre-tournament favourites with most bookies.Pickford currently features in 23.4% of teams createdCredit: GettyBARGAINSGaffers keen on stats might come to the conclusion that Martin Dubravka (£1.5m) is an absolute steal.The experienced Slovak saw plenty of action for Newcastle this season because of Nick Pope’s lengthy injury and only the aforementioned Costa kept more clean sheets during Euro qualifying.Remember, keepers earn one point for every two saves they make and Dubravka ranked highly in this metric in qualifying too.There’s a lot going for him on paper but it’s worth noting that Slovakia also qualified through the same relatively friendly group as Portugal – the step up might be too much.Much of the same applies to Romania’s Horatiu Moldovan (£1.5m).The Tricolorii impressed during qualifying to finish above Switzerland in an undefeated campaign during which they conceded just five goals in ten games.Dubravka did well in qualifyingCredit: GettyKoen Casteels (£3.5m) isn’t exactly a bargain but he potentially represents smart value for money.With Thibaut Courtois not called up to represent Belgium having missed most of the season with injury, the door remains open for Casteels to start for the Red Devils.Domenico Tedesco’s side have been gifted a favourable group on paper alongside Slovakia, Romania and Ukraine and their first-choice keeper for the summer is notably cheaper than his peers among the other fancied teams.EUROS SCORE PREDICTOR IS HERE! CLICK HERE TO PLAY FOR FREE – £5,000 PRIZE POT!ONES TO AVOIDAndriy Lunin (£2.5m) is likely to be relatively popular selection having played 31 games for Real Madrid in 2023/24.He started Ukraine’s crucial play-off fixtures but gaffers should be aware that Benfica’s Anatoily Trubin (£2.5m) was the preferred choice during qualifying.It’s not that Lunin is necessarily somebody to stay clear of but Dream Team bosses need to be certain their keeper is a guaranteed starter and the Ukraine hierarchy isn’t all that clear right now.Overrated?Credit: GettyThis might be a bit punchy but we’re not all that convinced about Gianluigi Donnarumma (£4m), who is currently the second-most selected asset in his position.READ MORE SUN STORIESThe giant Italian was fantastic at the last Euros but his performances for club and country have been put under the microscope in more recent times.Plus, Italy might be up against it in Group B against Albania, Spain and Croatia.Dream Team’s Nick Elliott previews this summer’s Euros fantasy game More

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      ‘It felt like s***’ – Germany star reveals he and his wife cried together on phone for two minutes after Euro 2024 snub

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      ROBIN GOSENS has revealed he cried for two minutes with his wife after being told he had not made Germany’s squad for the Euros.The Union Berlin star, 29, can play as both a midfielder and wing-back on the left flank and has earned 20 caps for his country.Robin Gosens has been left out of Germany’s squad for the EurosCredit: ReutersGosens and wife Rabea Bohlke cried together after the German star’s disappointmentCredit: Insgtagram @robingosensSix of those came last year, before he was left out of Julian Nagelsmann’s squad in March.The German boss’ 26-man squad has since been confirmed for the summer as the host nation look to claim their first European Championship since 1996.But Gosens, who made Germany’s last Euros squad, has not been included this time around following a difficult season for Union Berlin which saw them finish 15th in the Bundesliga, avoiding the relegation play-off place on goal difference.And he has now opened up about the anguish he felt when learning of his omission as he cried with wife Rabea Bohlke.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLSpeaking in a ZDF documentary, he said: “It felt like s**t.”He [Nagelsmann] called me and said: ‘Robin, I’m really sorry, but I can’t take you with me. I really appreciate you, but unfortunately Union’s season is blowing up in your face.'”When you subordinate everything to it, when it’s an absolute childhood dream that then just disappears into thin air… to have that certainty, it pulls everything out from under you.”Then we hung up and I cried for myself. Then I called my wife and said, ‘Honey, I didn’t make it.’Most read in Euro 2024BEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERSGermany’s confirmed squad for Euro 2024
      Goalkeepers: Oliver Baumann (Hoffenheim), Alex Nubel (Stuttgart), Manuel Neuer (Bayern Munich), Marc-Andre ter Stegen (Barcelona)
      Defenders: Waldemar Anton (Stuttgart), Benjamin Henrichs (RB Leipzig), Joshua Kimmich (Bayern Munich), Robin Koch (Eintracht Frankfurt), Maximilian Mittelstadt (Stuttgart), David Raum (RB Leipzig), Antonio Rudiger (Real Madrid), Nico Schlotterbeck (Borussia Dortmund), Jonathan Tah (Bayer Leverkusen)
      Midfielders: Robert Andrich (Bayer Leverkusen), Chris Fuhrich (Stuttgart), Pascal Gross (Brighton and Hove Albion), Ilkay Gundogan (Barcelona), Toni Kroos (Real Madrid), Jamal Musiala (Bayern Munich), Aleksandar Pavlovic (Bayern Munich), Leroy Sane (Bayern Munich), Florian Wirtz (Bayer Leverkusen)
      Forwards: Maximilian Beier (Hoffenheim), Niclas Fullkrug (Borussia Dortmund), Kai Havertz (Arsenal), Thomas Muller (Bayern Munich), Deniz Undav (Stuttgart)

      “Then we cried together on the phone for another two minutes.”Gosens scored seven goals and provided four assists in 37 games for Union this season.England’s new Wags set to take Euro 2024 by stormAnd while he is devastated at being left out of Germany’s Euros set-up, he also insists he will still be supporting the team.He said: “I am still a football fan and a fan of the boys. I still have a bit of time to swallow the disappointment.” More

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      Pick up your FREE Euro 2024 wall chart and full 32-page Euro 2024 guide with The Sun and The Sun on Sunday THIS weekend

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      THIS weekend pick up your FREE Euro 2024 wall chart and 32-page World Cup guide to Qatar with The Sun and The Sun on Sunday.The huge international tournament kicks off in Germany on Friday, June 14 with the hosts taking on Scotland.Get your FREE Euro 2024 wall chart inside Saturday’s (June 8) copy of The SunA comprehensive 32-page tournament guide will be inside The Sun on Sunday (June 9)And then on Sunday, June 16, Gareth Southgate’s Three Lions begin Euro 2024 with a Group C clash against Serbia.Across this weekend The Sun and The Sun on Sunday will provide everything you need to get clued up on the huge tournament.In Saturday’s (June 8) copy of The Sun, there will be a FREE Euro 2024 wall chart to plot England’s route to the final… hopefully.Kick-off times and locations for all 51 fixtures are provided so you can map out the tournament as it unfolds.READ MORE IN EURO 2024And then, in The Sun on Sunday (June 9), we have a comprehensive 32-page Euro 2024 pull-out guide with all the details you need.It will include a full rundown of every team competing in Germany plus a look at all the stunning stadiums that will host this summer’s clashes. More

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      Supercomputer predicts Euro 2024 with hosts Germany set to be beaten in semi-finals as England learn their fate

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      EURO 2024 has been predicted by a supercomputer – and it’s finally coming home.The eagerly-anticipated tournament gets underway on June 14, with hosts Germany playing Scotland at the Allianz Arena in Munich.A supercomputer has predicted the outcome for Euro 2024Credit: GETTYItaly lifted the trophy at Wembley in July 2021Credit: GETTYGareth Southgate’s Three Lions came up short at the final hurdle three years agoCredit: AFPThe Three Lions have a good chance of getting one better, according to a supercomputerCredit: GettyFootie fans across the world are currently debating who will win the competition, which was last won by Roberto Mancini’s Italy.And a supercomputer has predicted who will lift the trophy on July 14 by analysing the form of all 24 teams in the competition.Opta have simulated Euro 2024 a whopping 10,000 TIMES to determine the team most likely to win the tournament.And their supercomputer has calculated that Gareth Southgate’s Three Lions have a near 19.9 per cent chance of being the 17th winners of the competition.READ MORE ON EURO 2024It’s been calculated that England have a 70, 48.2 and 31.1 per cent chance of making the quarters, semi-finals and final respectively.France – who reached the final of the 2022 World Cup – have a 19.1 per cent chance of winning the competition – although they are 30.4 per cent likely to make it to the final.Hosts Germany, meanwhile, only have a 12.4 per cent chance of winning the trophy on home soil.Defending champions Italy only have an 11.4 per cent chance of reaching the final and a FIVE per cent chance of retaining the trophy.Most read in FootballBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERSThe simulation results make for great reading for Scotland fans pessimistic about their chances of reaching the knockout stages.Steve Clarke’s side reached the last 16 of the tournament 58.9 per cent of the time.Meet the Wags supporting Scotland’s Euro 2024 Stars at home and in GermanyThe Tartan Army’s chances of making the quarter-finals, however, significantly dip to 23.5 per cent.The biggest outsiders to win the tournament, unsurprisingly, are Georgia.Willy Sagnol’s troops qualified for their first major finals two months ago with a penalty shootout victory over Greece.They are the least likely winners of the tournament at 0.1 per cent.Although they do, surprisingly, qualify for the last 16 in 37.2 per cent of the simulations run.Opta’s Euro 2024 predictionsCredit: OPTA More

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      Shocking moment England fan wipes backside with Sunderland flag in stands during win against Bosnia

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      AN England fan was spotted wiping his backside on a Sunderland flag at St James’ Park on Monday night.Gareth Southgate took his side to the North East for their penultimate game before the Euros as they sealed a comfortable 3-0 win over Bosnia.An England fan was spotted wiping his backside with a Sunderland flagIt is assumed the supporter in question was a Newcastle fanCole Palmer, Trent Alexander-Arnold and Harry Kane scored the goals… but some eagle-eyed fans were more interested by a moment in the crowd.As Kieran Trippier prepared to take an England throw, a fan behind him could be seen wiping his bum with a Three Lions flag that read “Sunderland” on it.It is assumed, given the match was played at the home stadium of the Black Cats’ rivals Newcastle, that the supporter was a Toon fan.And the reaction to the clip on social media produced a mixed response.READ MORE ON ENGLANDOne said: “Embarrassing behaviour tbh.”Another added: “Might not be so funny for him when he gets a football banning order. At least he’ll be a hero down his local pub with his mates next season!”A third replied: “An international friendly at a neutral venue by the way. Wiping his a**e on the flag of the country he’s there to support. Wonder if they’d do this during a tournament game 🧐.”While a fourth responded: “Spotted him from the East Stand. He then returned to his seat… half way up the Gallowgate 😂😂.”Most read in FootballBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERSAnd a fifth said: “As trolling goes this is quite impressive 😂. The subject matter not so much 🤮.”England now prepare to return to Wembley where they will face Iceland in their final game before the Euros.Harry Kane tried to STEAL Cole Palmer’s first England goal as Southgate reveals he begged to be brought on for penaltySouthgate’s side then begin their European Championship campaign when they take on Serbia on June 16, before their other group games against Denmark and Slovenia. More

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      England 3-0 Bosnia LIVE RESULT: Three Lions kick-off final preparations for Euro 2024 with win – latest reaction

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      ENGLAND have beaten Bosnia 3-0 in a Euro 2024 warm-up match at St James’ Park.On the hour mark, Chelsea’s Cole Palmer broke the deadlock from the penalty spot after a lacklustre opening 60 minutes from Gareth Southgate’s side.Trent Alexander-Arnold doubled the Three Lions’ lead with five minutes to go with a stunning volley from the tightest of angles.England skipper Harry Kane came off the bench to wrap things up and score his side’s third of the night as Southgate’s side kicked off their final preparations for Euro 2024 with a 3-0 win.The Three Lions gaffer needs to whittle down his current 33-man squad list to 26 later this week – and he may have a headache or two.
      Match result: England 3-0 Bosnia
      England team: Pickford, Konsa, Dunk, Guehi, Trippier, Gallagher, Alexander-Arnold, Bowen, Eze, Palmer, Watkins
      Bosnia team: Vasilj, Ahmedhodzic, Bicakcic, Katic, Gazibegovic, Saric, Tahirovic, Radeljic, Hajradinovic, Demirovic, Gigovic
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      During his post-match interview, Gareth Southgate told Channel 4 that Harry Kane will be starting against Iceland on Friday.
      Looking to make his gradual recovery from injury, for the manager, it is integral that he has his talisman in peak physical form for Euro 2024.
      How many minutes he will feature for remains to be seen but the Bayern Munich striker will be leading the line against Iceland.
      Copy linkCopiedGrealish stars from the bench
      Jack Grealish played a huge part in two goals for the Three Lions after making a substitute appearance this evening.
      His pinpoint cross picked out Alexander-Arnold at the back post, who drilled his effort into the far corner of the goal.
      It was Grealish’s trickery, getting to the byline, that led to an easy goal for Harry Kane to put the cherry on top of the icing on the cake.
      Credit: Getty
      Copy linkCopiedGetting a Cole on debut
      Cole Palmer will have been pleased that Harry Kane was on the bench when the penalty was awarded, giving him the chance to get his first England goal.
      The Chelsea talisman calmly slotted his shot into the bottom corner showing such composure from the youngster.
      Southgate will have seen what he can add to this England team and his only headache now will be how to fit all these players into his starting XI.
      Credit: Getty
      Copy linkCopiedEagle soars at St James’ Park
      Eberechi Eze will have done his chances of going to the Euros no harm whatsoever this evening.
      His pace and skill caused Bosnia problems all game.
      He slotted in well to Gareth Southgate’s side and will give him some selection headaches when it comes to the bigger games.

      Copy linkCopiedFT: England 3-0 Bosnia
      A comprehensive victory for England at St James’ Park.
      Eberechi Eze and Cole Palmer were the stand-out performers before Southgate rang the changes.
      Both players will be hoping they have done enough to work their way into the manager’s reckoning for Euro 2024.

      Copy linkCopiedFT: England 3-0 Bosnia
      The referee brings the game to a close.
      It is an easy victory for Gareth Southgate’s side.
      Onwards and upwards to bigger things for the Three Lions.
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      90+4. England are happy to knock the ball around now until the final whistle.
      It has been one-way traffic in this second half.
      Bosnia have worked tirelessly in this game but there is a definite gulf in class between the sides.
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      90+2. Not quite sure whether this is really a three-nil performance by the Three Lions.
      The scoreline flatters the performance slightly.
      Not that any England fans will be complaining, it all adds confidence as we edge closer to this summer’s Euro 2024 tournament.
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      90. Grealish cuts the ball back from the byline and Branthwaite pokes the ball towards goal.
      It is blocked by the Bosnian defender but Kane is on hand to slot home, with the keeper unable to keep the effort out.
      We are going to have four additional minutes.
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      88. This is looking a far more comfortable victory now.
      Alexander-Arnold’s goal has put the icing on the cake for Gareth Southgate.
      Gallagher looks to run through the middle and get a shot away but it is well saved by the keeper as his tips it around the post.
      Credit: Reuters
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      86. Grealish plays a ball into the back post and picks out the Liverpool defender well.
      Alexander-Arnold strikes the ball on the volley into the far corner of the goal.
      Great strike by the defender.
      Copy linkCopiedGoal – Trent Alexander-Arnold (England)
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      84. Wharton has looked quite at home in this England midfield since coming on in the second half.
      Bowen is bundled over outside the box but the referee plays advantage.
      England look to spread the ball out wide to Grealish.
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      82. Bosnia bring on more fresh legs.
      Grealish is fouled out wide and wins a free kick.
      This game has moved to a snail’s pace now.
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      80. England are continuing to knock on the door now.
      Bosnia are getting players behind the ball and blocking anything Southgate’s side try to throw as the Bosnian keeper.
      The visitors seem content to keep England out now and take this somewhat respectable scoreline.
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      78. This game seems to be going through the motions now.
      England are starting to put more crisp passing moves together since the substitutions.
      Glimpses of what fans can expect when more of the first team are on the pitch.
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      76. Branthwaite is shown a yellow card for a foul on Gigovic.
      The Everton defender seemed to come straight through the Bosnian, resulting in a clash of heads.
      Play is held up as the Gigovic receives some treatment.
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      74. Gomez comes on for Dunk for the Three Lions.
      There won’t be many teams around Europe watching this one fearing facing Gareth Southgate’s team in Euro 2024.
      They just don’t seem to get out of second gear often enough.
      It was clearly evident at the recent World Cup in Qatar.
      Credit: Reuters
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      72. Kane receives the ball with his back to goal.
      He turns the defender and hits a rasping shots towards goal.
      The keeper does well to beat it away.
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      70. As the ball is lofted into the back post to Kane, he takes his eye off it and it strikes his head and goes over the bar.
      The defender seemed to do enough to put off England’s record goalscorer.
      It looks as though Joe Gomez is about to join the action.
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      68. It is a slightly more lively atmosphere in St James’ Park now.
      Bowen plays the ball into the path of Kane who only has one thing on his mind.
      He shifts the ball ino front of him and looks to get a shot off but it is deflected over the bar at the expense of a corner.
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      66. Gallagher gets to the byline and looks to cut it back but it is well blocked by the Bosnian defender.
      Maddison steps up to take the corner but the visitors manage to clear the cross.
      It is one-way traffic at the moment, Bosnia really have struggled to create anything going forward in this half.
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      64. Bowen is fouled in a dangerous position, just outside the box.
      Maddison and Alexander-Arnold are stood over it.
      The Tottenham man drifts a ball into the box but it is a poor delivery and goes striaght out for a goal kick.
      Credit: Getty
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      62. Southgate will take any win as a positive this evening.
      England have been about as convincing as the foul that led to the spot kick.
      Having opened the scoring, he will be hoping the floodgates now open with Harry Kane on the pitch.
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      60. After a VAR review, they order the referee to the monitor.
      There was a pull on Guehi but he really made a theatrical dive once he felt it.
      Palmer drills the ball into the bottom corner to give England the lead.
      Southgate makes a number of changes, including Adam Wharton and Jarrad Branthwaite, both making their Three Lions’ debuts.
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      Marc Guehi can be England’s secret weapon… and it could cement multi-million pound transfer this summer

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      MARC GUEHI has been tipped to solve England’s Euro centre-back woes.Boss Gareth Southgate is sweating on the fitness of first-choice Harry Maguire after the Manchester United star missed last weekend’s FA Cup final with a muscle injury.Marc Guehi, second right, has been tipped to make England’s final Euros squadCredit: AlamyGuehi is firmly in Gareth Southgate’s thoughtsCredit: GettyDanny Gabbidon is a McDonalds Fun Football ambassadorMaguire will to sit out England’s first friendly warm-up against Bosnia in Newcastle tonight.Fellow centre-back John Stones has had limited game-time at Manchester City and will be rested after reporting for Three Lions duty late following the FA Cup final.That means Crystal Palace ace Guehi, 23, will get the chance to claim a Euro 2024 place.He played alongside Maguire against North Macedonia and Malta last November before a knee injury ruled him out of the March friendlies.read more in footballNow nine-cap Guehi is one of four Eagles stars in Southgate’s provisional squad alongside Dean Henderson, Adam Wharton and Eberechi Eze.And former Palace centre-back Danny Gabbidon believes he has all the ingredients to be a hit in Germany and even win a summer move to a bigger club.Gabbidon, 44, said: “England have some issues at centre-back, so places are still up for grabs.”He was involved in the November internationals before the injury, so he has a chance. I don’t see why not.Most read in FootballGuehi has impressed in the Premier League with his performances for Crystal PalaceCredit: AlamyBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERS”He’s a fantastic player. He is only getting better and better and he’s one to watch. “If he does produce good performances, then all eyes will be on him and clubs will be wanting to take him.”England have two Euro warmups, with Bosnia followed by Iceland at Wembley on Friday.Impressive showings in those fixtures could get Guehi a shot in the Group C opener against Serbia on June 16.Guehi made his England debut in a 2-1 Wembley win against Switzerland in March 2022.He came through the ranks at Chelsea before a loan spell with Swansea elevated his status.Palace snapped up the defender for £18million in 2021.Ex-Cardiff and West Ham star Gabbidon, who won 49 caps with Wales and is a McDonald’s Fun Football ambassador, added: “I’m delighted he is fit. He has been unlucky with injuries this season and he’s just come back.”Now he’s built a great relationship at Palace with Joachim Andersen and he’s been capped by England. READ MORE SUN STORIES”Marc is someone who has developed fantastically well over the years.”McDONALD’S Fun Football is available to all children aged 5-11 across the UK. Sign up now for your nearest FREE session at mcdonalds.co.uk/footballJack Grealish’s Euro 2024 place in jeopardyBy Martin Blackburn and Charlie Wyett
      JACK GREALISH is sweating on a Euro 2024 place after a nightmare end to the season.
      The £100million star celebrated Manchester City’s four-in-a-row title success on a bus parade yesterday.
      But now he is battling with Tottenham’s James Maddison to secure a spot in Gareth Southgate’s England squad.
      Cole Palmer, Jarrod Bowen and Anthony Gordon all look certain to go after excellent seasons with their clubs — while Bukayo Saka is guaranteed a spot.
      But Grealish, 28, has struggled  and his lack of match action for his club will be a big concern for the Three Lions boss.
      The former Aston Villa captain has featured in only one of City’s final five matches.
      That was a ten-minute run out in the 5-1 win over Wolves  this month.
      He was not thrown on at Wembley as the below-par champs desperately searched for a way back in to Saturday’s 2-1 FA Cup Final defeat to rivals Manchester United.
      City boss Pep Guardiola explained his decision afterwards by admitting the attacker has “struggled” this season.
      He has challenged him to recapture the form from the back end of the 2022-23 season when he helped the club secure an historic Treble.
      Guardiola said: “He will be back. He’s struggled this season — Jeremy Doku has made an incredible step forward as everyone has seen in the last games.
      “But Jack will be back at the level of last season — I’m pretty sure.”
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