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      Rashford, Henderson and Sterling OUT of England squad but Luke Shaw among shock names on initial list ahead of Euro 2024

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      RUTHLESS Gareth Southgate has sensationally axed Marcus Rashford and Jordan Henderson from England’s provisional Euro 2024 squad.The two Three Lions regulars were left out along with Raheem Sterling, Ben Chilwell and Reece James as Southgate axed a host of former favourites.Gareth Southgate’s Full England Squad For Euro 2024Marcus Rashford has been left out of Gareth Southgate’s preliminary Euro 2024 squadCredit: ReutersSouthgate has also snubbed former mainstay Jordan HendersonRaheem Sterling has also been snubbedCredit: Richard Pelham / The SunBen Chilwell has also missed out on a call-upCredit: RexAs have former Liverpool stars Henderson and Sterling.And Chilwell and James, when they’ve been fit, have been one of The Three Lions chief’s preferred left and right backs.But Southgate has decided to leave the United, Ajax and Chelsea stars out of his provisional 30-plus squad for this summer’s tournament.READ MORE ON EURO 2024Southgate has made EIGHT shock inclusions in his provisional squad.Curtis Jones, James Trafford, Eberechi Eze, Adam Wharton, Marc Guehi, Jarell Quansah, Jarrad Branthwaite and Dean Henderson are all part of the squad.The snubbing of Rashford may not come as a surprise to some given his poor form last season.The 26-year-old found the back of the net eight times in 42 appearances for the Red Devils.Most read in FootballThe exclusion of Henderson from the provisional squad has come as a huge surprise.BEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERSThe 33-year-old has been part of the squad for the three tournaments which have taken place during Southgate’s reign.He played in a further three tournaments under former Three Lions boss Roy Hodgson.Gareth Southgate looks ahead to his provisional Euro 2024 squad after suffering England injury blowRash Decision?

      By Jordan Davies
      MARCUS RASHFORD will be hurting, but he can have no complaints.
      His omission from Gareth Southgate’s 30-man provisional Euros squad has been a long time coming with his Manchester United form plummeting week on week.
      And this term has seen England boss Southgate – a loyal selector of the United forward during his darkest moments – make one of the toughest calls of his tenure to date.
      Rashford, 26, has scored just eight goals in all competitions for Erik ten Hag’s side this campaign – his joint-second worst return in his entire career.
      He had a decent impact at the Qatar World Cup last November, scoring twice, and netted most recently in a 3-1 home win over Italy in Euros qualifying last October.
      But they were just fleeting moments in what has been dismal period for the Red Devil. Hopefully this is the catalyst that will prompt him to turn his career around.

      It’s unclear if the snub from the Euro 2024 squad will mark the end of Henderson’s international career. It could very well be that Southgate believes he’s not played enough first-team football to warrant a place in the squad. He made 12 appearances in all competitions for Ajax last season. But he was out for almost six weeks due to injury, although he did return for the Dutch giants’ final three league matches of the season.Henderson’s loss has been the gain of teenage Manchester United midfielder Kobbie Mainoo.Southgate handed the teen his first caps in England’s recent matches against Brazil and Belgium and was blown away by his displays.He said: “He seems very calm. You can see he is taking everything in”Talking to him tactically, he seems able to take all those concepts on. A lot of young players now, with their academy education, are able to do that. You can see his comfort with the ball and receiving in tight areas.””There are a lot of steps being taken in a very short period of time, but you saw in the brief cameo the other day [against Brazil] some of the qualities he has. “Sometimes, with the really young ones, they are not even thinking about that.”The omission of Sterling hasn’t come as a surprise given his mixed form for Chelsea this season.READ MORE SUN STORIESThe winger made 43 appearances for the Blues last season, scoring ten goals and providing eight assists.Manchester United defender Luke Shaw is set to be England’s starting left back in the absence of Chilwell, who only made 21 appearances last season due to injury.Southgate wields the axe
      By Jordan Davies
      INTERNATIONAL football’s Mr Conservative has taken a machete to his squad in one of the most brutal England squad shake-ups in recent memory.
      Gareth Southgate has built a reputation in the Three Lions hot-seat by sticking to what he knows, and who he knows, in order to navigate major tournaments without any dramas.
      Reliable, experienced faces with trust in the bank and little to no surprises on offer that have managed to reach finals and semi-finals in tournaments gone by.
      But ahead of this summer’s Euros – a competition that England are expected to win and win well – Southgate appears to be throwing caution to the wind in a bid to excite and amaze.
      Ben Chilwell, Jordan Henderson, Marcus Rashford and Raheem Sterling have all been left out of Southgate’s provisional 30-man squad – the latter three boarded the plane to Qatar in November 2022.
      And in come the young guns – Crystal Palace duo Eberechi Eze and Adam Wharton, Liverpool’s Curtis Jones and Jarell Quansah, Everton’s Jarrad Branthwaite and Burnley keeper James Trafford.
      Is Southgate finally picking on current form and potential instead of past heroics? It looks that way.
      The future is bright, and Southgate is ready to shake things up in order to reflect that. More

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      Gareth Southgate draws up emergency selection plan for England’s Euro 2024 starting XI after major injury blow

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      GARETH SOUTHGATE has drawn up plans for Kieran Trippier to be his emergency left-back at Euro 2024.The England manager is set to name a “training” squad of more than 30 players for the tournament. Gareth Southgate is set to name his pre-tournament squadCredit: APKieran Trippier could play left-back at the EurosCredit: GettyHe will reduce that to 26 on June 7 after the friendly with Iceland at Wembley.Left-back is one of Southgate’s problem areas — and Newcastle right-back Trippier may have to cover.Luke Shaw could miss the Euros with a thigh injury, having not played for Manchester United since February.Chelsea’s Ben Chilwell has struggled with form and fitness although he looks sure to be included in the squad.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLAnd Trippier is favourite to start the first Euro match against Serbia on June 16.The 33-year-old has 46 caps and has already played several times on the left for his country, including in the Euro 2020 opener against Croatia.Southgate was at Brentford on Sunday to watch him in Newcastle’s 4-2 win. The Three Lions boss also saw Ivan Toney deliver another below-par performance up front and he faces a fight to make the final 26-man squad.Most read in Euro 2024BEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERSEngland’s opening training session will be at Middlesbrough’s Rockcliffe Park a week tomorrow.The first warm-up is against Bosnia and Herzegovina at St James’ Park on June 3.Inside the ten stunning Euro 2024 stadiums including historic final venueSouthgate is keen to play Trent Alexander-Arnold in midfield next to Declan Rice in both friendlies.Meanwhile, England continue to sweat over the fitness of captain Harry Kane.He is working at home with Canadian-based sports medicine specialist Dr Alejandro Elorriaga Claraco, who also helped cure his long-standing ankle problems, on current back pain.Bayern Munich boss Thomas Tuchel said: “Harry is receiving treatment from his personal doctor. He cannot travel. He was already at the limit versus Real Madrid. It was a borderline decision for him to play.”He had a complete blockade in his back, it’s got worse and bothers him in everyday movements. There was no chance for him to participate in the game.” More

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      Gareth Southgate weighing up four huge weaknesses just hours before England boss names Euro 2024 training squad

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      GARETH   SOUTHGATE hopes to lead a huge party in Trafalgar Square to mark England   winning  Euro 2024.Yet before the FA can start thinking about any open-top bus tour of central London, their manager has to survey the wreckage of a car crash season for many of his stars.England chief Gareth Southgate has plenty of big decisions to ponderCredit: GettyHarry Kane’s back issue is said to cause him pain just trying to moveCredit: GettyAnd only then, can he think about plotting a route to the final on July 14 in Berlin.A mixture of injuries and players struggling with form has ensured that Southgate is juggling a number of serious issues.He will today name a training squad of at least 30 players before reducing it to 26 for the tournament.England face Bosnia and Herzegovina at Newcastle on June 3 with their second warm-up game against Iceland at Wembley four days later.READ MORE FOOTBALL NEWSSouthgate will submit his final squad to Uefa later that evening, with England’s first match of the Euros against Serbia in Gelsenkirchen on June 16.While England, arguably, have more world-class talent than the  Golden Generation, it is nonsense to suggest the squad is stronger in terms of depth. In fact, there are a few potentially-damaging weaknesses.HARRY PAINThe most recent medical report to arrive on Southgate’s desk concerns captain Harry Kane.CASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERSIf there is no Kane, 30, in Germany, there will certainly be no party in London.Most read in Euro 2024Although his back injury is not thought to be too serious, it is hardly ideal timing that Kane missed Bayern Munich’s final two games of the season with an issue which, according to manager Thomas Tuchel, has left the forward in pain each time he has attempted to move.I was Gareth Southgate’s best man and walked out on Arsenal – now I’m managing EFL’s newest club after Wembley promotionHowever, Southgate is unlikely to select both Ollie Watkins and Ivan Toney in his final 26.Toney scored from the penalty spot in England’s 2-2 draw with Belgium in March and was a bright spark in that game.But following his return from a betting ban, the Brentford forward struggled. He failed to score in any of his final 12 club matches of the season.Meanwhile, Watkins, 28, goes into the summer on the back of a red-hot, 27-goal season with Aston Villa so at least he is one player who is brimming with confidence.Southgate will now hope a few of his other players can also rediscover their best form.Toney fits the Kane role more closely than Watkins, but the 28-year-old Villa man is in hot form. A tough call.STICKS AND STONESEngland’s major concern is in central defence. John Stones, 29, is England’s key player at the back but he has had a rotten season in terms of playing time.He has suffered a few injury issues and when he has been fit, the centre-back has often found himself on the  bench. In Manchester City’s latest title success, Stones started just 12 games.Defensive partner Harry Maguire, 31,  has also suffered another tough season and has only started 18 top-flight games for Manchester United.Marc Guehi, 23, and Ezri Konsa, 26, could feature but lack Three Lions experience. This is why Bayern’s Eric Dier, 30, surely gets a recall in Southgate’s long list.Southgate is unlikely to pick both Ivan Toney and Ollie WatkinsCredit: GettyEric Dier’s experience should earn him the nod for Euro 2024Credit: GettyAt left-back, Luke Shaw, 28, looks likely to miss out on the Euros due to a thigh injury, while there are also concerns about the form and fitness of Ben Chilwell, 27, who was not involved for Chelsea on Sunday.As a result, right-back Kieran Trippier, 33, looks certain to start on the left. Even at right-back, Kyle Walker, 33, has not been playing well for City.MIDDLE MANAGEMENTAnother key issue is who plays next to Declan Rice, 25, in the double pivot of Southgate’s  preferred 4-2-3-1 system.Kalvin Phillips must have become the first England player ever to play his way out of a squad simply by, er, playing.Phillips, 28, remained in the squad when he was being ignored at City  but he was so bad on loan at West Ham that Southgate has been given an easy decision — axe him.Ajax’s Jordan Henderson, 33, is set to remain a squad player but is unlikely to start so Southgate is likely to continue his experiment with Trent Alexander-Arnold in midfield.But frustratingly the Liverpool right-back, 25, has only played in three of the last eight England games due to injury.Southgate’s other options are to play Jude Bellingham, Conor Gallagher or Kobbie Mainoo in a deeper role next to Rice.WING AND A PRAYEROut wide, and again, some of England’s players have suffered average seasons.Yes, the likes of Phil Foden and 22-year-old Bukayo Saka have been incredible but City’s Jack Grealish, 28, and 27-year-old Spurs man James Maddison have hardly stood out.On form alone, Manchester United’s Marcus Rashford, 26, should not be picked after a disastrous campaign. But he played well for England in the autumn so is likely to be selected and he does have major tournament experience.Jarrod Bowen, 27, and 25-year-old Eberechi Eze are competing for one, maybe two, spots.This is because the Premier League’s Young Player of the Season Cole Palmer, 22, and Anthony Gordon, 23, have both been outstanding for Chelsea and Newcastle respectively and look certain to get the nod.READ MORE SUN STORIESMuch will depend on whether Southgate decides to play Foden, 23, centrally, where he has starred for Pep Guardiola’s champions, or from the right.Decisions, decisions, Gareth.Jack Grealish and James Maddison might be sweatingCredit: Richard Pelham / The SunCole Palmer’s brilliant Chelsea form surely makes him a shoo-inCredit: Getty More

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      When is England’s Euro 2024 squad announced?

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      IT’S decision time for England gaffer Gareth Southgate as he names his squad for Euro 2024 TOMORROW.The Uefa international tournament takes place in Germany this summer, with the Three Lions aiming to go one further than in 2021.Gareth Southgate will be deciding who to take on the plane to Germany this summerCredit: PAEngland missed out on lifting the trophy at Wembley after a heartbreaking penalty shootout defeat to Italy in the final.Since then, Southgate has experimented with his team with the World Cup in Qatar as new players rise to prominence.The manager only has two more friendlies to assess players before the tournament kicks off on June 16.The Three Lions face Bosnia and Herzegovina on June 3 and Iceland on June 7 in their final warm-up games before the competition. Read more on Euro 2024When is the Euro 2024 squad announcement?Southgate will name a preliminary England squad for Euro 2024 from 1pm BST on TUESDAY, MAY 21 – two days after the Premier League season ends.Southgate will be able to name up to 26 players for the Euros after Uefa confirmed the squad list increase from 23 in May.The deadline for the final squad is FRIDAY, JUNE 7.BEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERSWho will England play?England enter the group stages and will have fixtures against Serbia on June 16, Denmark on June 20 and Slovenia on June 25.Most read in Euro 2024Should they make it through the group as winners they could have clashes against the Czech Republic, Italy, France on their course to the final.However, should they finish as runners-up, then England could face Germany, Spain and Portugal before the final.Who is most likely to be picked?Southgate will be keen to pick his best players which will likely include captain Harry Kane.The striker has been in immense form since his move to Bayern Munich last season.Jude Bellingham and Declan Rice will be certain picks after impressing at Real Madrid and Arsenal respectively.Jordan Pickford has been England’s undisputed No.1 under Southgate and will surely be between the sticks in Germany.However, before the end of the season, players such as Manchester United’s Kobbie Mainoo and West Ham’s Jarrod Bowen could also get the call.Crystal Palace midfielder Adam Wharton has certainly caught the eye since his January arrival from Blackburn Rovers and played a huge part in the Eagles’ superb end to the season.Who could miss out?There could be some notable names missing from England’s squad for Euro 2024.Jordan Henderson has been a mainstay in the camp for Southgate but his poor showing at Ajax and stint at Al-Eittifaq could see him lose his spot.READ MORE SUN STORIESKalvin Phillips is another name that could miss out on the plane following his so far disastrous loan move to West Ham.Full-backs Luke Shaw and Reece James have both proven to be injury-prone this season, which could see Southgate opt for more reliable options. More

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      When is Scotland’s first game at Euro 2024? Full fixtures for the Tartan Army

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      SCOTLAND are hoping to beat the odds by lifting the Euro 2024 title this summer – but their pathway to success will be tricky from the start.Steve Clarke guided his side to a second successive Euro qualification by finishing second in qualifying Group A behind three-time winners Spain.Scotland are hoping to beat the odds this summerCredit: ReutersAnd the Scottish boss will hope that he can become the first-ever manager to lead the Tartans to European silverware.But Scotland have been thrown into a difficult group which includes, Hungary, Switzerland and hosts Germany.Furthermore, the Scottish stars haven’t had the best of form going into the tournament, so they’ll need some sort of inspiration to help them achieve their dreams.Find out Scotland’s full list of fixtures below.Read more on Euro 2024 When is Scotland’s first game at Euro 2024?Scotland get their Euro 2024 campaign underway against three-time winners and hosts Germany on Friday, June 14.It is scheduled to kick off at 8pm BST – 9pm local time.Allianz Arena – home of Bayern Munich is the chosen venue for this huge opening fixture and it can host approximately 75,024 passionate fans.Ilkay Gundogan’s strike earned Germany a narrow 3-2 win when the sides last met back in a 2015 qualifying contest.Most read in Euro 2024FULL Scotland Euro 2024 fixture listFriday June 14, 2024 – Group A: Germany vs Scotland (Allianz Arena, Munich – kick-off 8pm BST)Wednesday June 19, 2024 – Group A: Scotland vs Switzerland (RheinEnergieStadion, Cologne – kick-off 8pm BST)Sunday June 23, 2024: Group A: Scotland vs Hungary (MHPArena, Stuttgart – kick-off 8pm BST)The top two in each group plus the four best third-placed teams go throughRound of 16If Scotland finish first in Group A…Saturday June 29, 2024: Group A winner vs Group C runners-up (Westfalenstadion, Dortmund)If Scotland finish second in Group A…Saturday June 29 – Group A runners-up vs Group B runners-up (Olympiastadion, Berlin)If Scotland finish as one of four best third-placed teams…One of:Sunday June 30 – Group B winners vs third-placed side from Group A/D/E/F (RheinEnergieStadion, Cologne)Monday July 1 – Group F winners vs third-placed side from Group A/B/C (Waldstadion, Frankfurt)Tuesday July 2: Group E winners vs third-placed side Group A/B/C/D (Allianz Arena, Munich)Quarter-finalsIf Scotland finish first in Group A and win round of 16 game…Friday July 5 (MHPArena, Stuttgart)If Scotland finish second in Group A and win round of 16 game…Saturday July 6 (Merkur Spiel-Arena, Dusseldorf)If Scotland finish as one of four best third-placed teams and win round of 16 game…One of:Friday July 5 (MHPArena, Stuttgart)Friday July 5 (Volksparkstadion, Hamburg)Saturday July 6 – (Olympiastadion, Berlin)Semi-finalsIf Scotland finish first in Group A, win round of 16 game and win quarter-final…Tuesday July 9 – kick-off 8pm (Allianz Arena, Munich)If England finish second in Group A, win round of 16 game and win quarter-final…Wednesday July 10 – kick-off 8pm (Westfalenstadion, Dortmund)If Scotland finish as one of four best third-placed teams, win round of 16 game and win quarter-final…One of:Tuesday July 9 – kick-off 8pm (Allianz Arena, Munich)READ MORE SUN STORIESWednesday July 10 – kick-off 8pm (Westfalenstadion, Dortmund)FinalSunday July 14 – kick-off 8pm (Olympiastadion, Berlin) More

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      When is England’s first game at Euro 2024? Full fixture list for the Three Lions

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      THE Premier League season is officially over – which means all eyes are on Euro 2024 this summer.England will be looking to go one better than the 2020 tournament, having missed out on the trophy after defeat to Italy in the final.Euro 2024 gets underway in JuneCredit: GETTYThe Three Lions will begin Euro 2024 in Group C, alongside Serbia, Denmark and Slovenia.Gareth Southgate’s side will be the overwhelming favourites to top the group and progress to the round of 16.But when do England begin their Euro 2024 campaign?When is England’s first game at Euro 2024?England kick start their tournament on Sunday, June 16 as they face Serbia.READ MORE IN EURO 2024The Three Lions’ all-important Euro 2024 opener will take place in Gelsenkirchen at the Arena AufSchalke.England’s clash with Serbia will kick off at 8pm BST.FULL England fixture list at Euro 2024Sunday, June 16 – Group C: Serbia vs England (Arena AufSchalke, Gelsenkirchen – kick-off 8pm BST)Thursday, June 20 – Group C: Denmark vs England (Waldstadion, Frankfurt – kick-off 5pm BST)Most read in Euro 2024Tuesday, June 25 – Group C: England vs Slovenia (RheinEnergieStadion, Cologne – kick-off 8pm BST)Round of 16If England finish top of Group CSunday, June 30: Group C winners vs third-placed side in Group D/E/F (Arena AufSchalke, Gelsenkirchen)If England finish runner-up in Group CSaturday, June 29 – Group A winners vs Group C runners-up (Westfalenstadion, Dortmund)If England finish as one of four best third-place teamsOne of:Monday, July 1 – Group F winner vs third-placed side from Group A/B/C (Waldstadion, Frankfurt)Tuesday, July 2 – Group E winners vs third-placed side from Group A/B/C/D (Allianz Arena, Munich)Quarter-finalsIf England finish top of Group C and win their round of 16 gameSaturday, July 6 (Merkur Spiel-Arena, Dusseldorf)If England finish runner-up in Group C and win their round of 16 gameFriday, July 5 (MHPArena, Stuttgart)If England finish as one of four best third-place teams and win their round of 16 gameOne of:Friday, July 5 (Volksparkstadion, Hamburg)Saturday, July 6 (Olympiastadion, Berlin)Semi-finalsIf England finish top of Group C, win their round of 16 game and win the quarter-finalWednesday, July 10 – kick-off 8pm (Westfalenstadion, Dortmund)If England finish runner-up in Group C, win their round of 16 game and win the quarter-finalTuesday, July 9 – kick-off 8pm (Allianz Arena, Munich)If England finish as one of four best third-place teams, win their round of 16 game and win the quarter-finalOne ofTuesday, July 9 – kick-off 8pm (Allianz Arena, Munich)Wednesday, July 10 – kick-off 8pm (Westfalenstadion, Dortmund)READ MORE SUN STORIESFinalSunday, July 14 – kick-off 8pm (Olympiastadion, Berlin) More

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      England fans at Euros in for cheeky shock as official camp is near nudist hotspot

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      ENGLAND supporters at the Euros will see a different kind of ball game — as their official camp is near a nudist hotspot.Thousands of Three Lions fans paying £100 a night will stay on Mülheim Island in Cologne for the June 25 clash with Slovenia.England fans Euros’ official camp is near a nudist hotspotCredit: GettyFans will be joined by German sunbathers who love to strip off and hang out on the banks of the RhineCredit: Dan CharityOne Cologne local said: ‘It’s perfect for anyone wanting to sunbathe without clothes’Credit: Dan CharityAnd they will be joined by German sunbathers who love to strip off and hang out on the banks of the Rhine.One Cologne local said: “It’s perfect for anyone wanting to sunbathe without clothes.“Quite a lot of cyclists and walkers round here get an eyeful they weren’t expecting when they come here to exercise. “I think England fans will love it.”Read More on FootballOne, Wolves supporter, James Monks, 31, is travelling to all the England games in Germany.He said: “We’re no prudes but most of us will be happier to keep our kits on — I think the locals would prefer that, too.“Maybe we’ll play spot the ball instead. “Though I’m sure there are a few England fans who will have no problems laying their loyalties bare.”Most read in FootballThe final remaining hotel rooms in Cologne for the final group game against Slovenia are priced from about £400.Inside Euro 2024 security HQ where crack cops work around the clock to protect tournament from terrorists and hooligans More

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      Why do England and boxing fans sing Sweet Caroline and what are the lyrics?

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      ENGLAND are looking forward to the Euros this summer – after Tyson Fury takes on Oleksandr Usyk in an undisputed world title fight.But there is an anthem that unites both football and boxing fans alike – many being huge supporters of both sports.TYSON FURY VS OLEKSANDR USYK LIVE: ALL THE LATEST FROM HUGE UNDISPUTED WORLD TITLE FIGHTTyson Fury v Christian Hammer Heavyweight Boxing Pic Richard Pelham. 28.02.15. Tyson Fury sings Elvis to the crowdCredit: News Group Newspapers LtdEngland fans have loved belting out Sweet Caroline during Euro 2020Credit: GettyIn fact, the hit has become so popular that England fans sing Sweet Caroline before and after most of their football matches.But what is the reason?Why do England fans sing Sweet Caroline?Aston Villa and Chelsea fans will well know Sweet Caroline being played at Stamford Bridge and Villa Park.And boxing fans have been known to sing Sweet Caroline at the top of their lungs, particularly during Anthony Joshua and Tyson Fury fights.Neil Diamond released the hit Sweet Caroline in 1969Credit: PA:Press AssociationThe Coldstream Guards played a rendition of Sweet Caroline ahead of England’s Euros semi-final against DenmarkCredit: GettyDuring Euro 2020, in a chat with talkSPORT, Wembley DJ Tony Parry made the decision to play Sweet Caroline in the win over Germany.He picked it instead of France 98 hit Vindaloo.“I was going to play ‘Vindaloo’, but went with my gut,” he said as he decided to play Sweet Caroline by Neil Diamond.“Even the German fans were belting it out in the end. It’s a song that all fans can enjoy.“The match director said in my in-ear ‘the world’s been closed for 18 months… let ’em have it’.”What are the lyrics to Sweet Caroline?Where it began, I can’t begin to knowingBut then I know it’s growing strongWas in the springAnd spring became the summerWho’d have believed you’d come alongHands, touching handsReaching out, touching me, touching youSweet CarolineGood times never seemed so goodI’ve been inclinedTo believe they never wouldBut now ILook at the night and it don’t seem so lonelyWe filled it up with only twoAnd when I hurtHurting runs off my shouldersHow can I hurt when holding youOne, touching oneReaching out, touching me, touching youSweet CarolineGood times never seemed so goodI’ve been inclinedTo believe they never wouldOh no, noSweet CarolineGood times never seemed so goodSweet CarolineMost read in Euro 2024I believe they never couldREAD MORE SUN STORIESSweet CarolineGood times never seemed so good More