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      England’s path to Euro 2024 final revealed but one slip up in the group and it could turn into a NIGHTMARE

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      ENGLAND’S possible route to Euro 2024 glory has been revealed.The draw for the tournament took place on Saturday evening with the Three Lions set to play Serbia, Denmark and Slovenia in a the group stages.
      England could face a good route to the final if they top the groupCredit: Reuters

      England kick-off their tournament against the Serbians on June 16, and four days later they clash with the Danes in Frankfurt.
      Gareth Southgate’s will then hopefully seal their spot in the knockout rounds against Slovenia on June 25.
      England are firm favourites to top the table after their very friendly draw, and would be set to play the best third placed team from Group D/E/F.
      SunSport reckon that it could be one of Austria, Czech Republic or Slovakia.
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      Progressing from the last 16 would set up a potential tie against Italy in the quarter-final on July 6.
      The game would be a rematch of the Euro 2020 final, which the Italians won on penalties.
      However, the holders’ route to the quarter-final is far from straightforward and they face a group of Spain, Croatia and Albania to navigate.
      England could then play France in the semi-final, giving Harry Kane a chance to get revenge on Les Bleus after his missed penalty in the 2022 World Cup quarter-final.
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      In the final, the likes of Germany, Spain, Portugal could be the opponents.
      But one slip up by England in the group stage and it could lead to a nightmare path to the showpiece in Berlin on July 14.
      Coming second could create a clash against bitter rivals Germany in the last 16.
      And it doesn’t get any easier if the host nation are beaten with Spain potentially waiting in the quarter-final.
      England are then most likely to face Cristiano Ronaldo’s Portugal in Munich in a battle to reach the final.
      Should Southgate’s men come through the nightmare path, it could set up a clash for the trophy against France. More

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      ‘German Laura Woods’ Esther Sedlaczek stuns in split leg dress as fans label Euro 2024 draw presenter ‘fantastic’

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      FANS across the continent were wowed by Euro 2024 host Esther Sedlaczek.The glamorous presenter – dubbed the ‘German Laura Woods’ – stunned in a split leg dress as she hosted coverage from Hamburg.
      Esther Sedlaczek has been labelled ‘fantastic’ by fansCredit: Getty
      The presenter caught the eye during the Euro 2024 drawCredit: Getty
      Esther was on hand to explain the formalities and introduce guests during the draw.
      And she even managed to keep a straight face as “porn noises” rung out around the venue after a childish stunt by prankster Jarvo.
      England, Scotland and, maybe, Wales fans were nervously waiting to learn their fates in next summer’s finals in Germany.
      But they couldn’t fail to notice gorgeous Sedlaczek as they watched the draw on Saturday evening.
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      The German stunner caught the eye in a glittering silver dress on stage at the Elbphilharmonie.
      One fan wrote on X, formerly Twitter: “Esther Sedlaczek looks fantastic!”
      Another added: “Esther Sedlaczek looks so damn good.”
      A third viewer also commented: “Esther Sedlaczek is a blast.”
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      Sedlaczek stunned in a glittering split leg dressCredit: Getty
      She was part of the presenting team for the draw in HamburgCredit: Getty
      Sedlaczek is a popular football presenter in Germany, hosting coverage of the Champions League and World Cup on TV.
      And she regularly stars alongside pal, and former Manchester United star, Bastien Schweinsteiger.
      Saturday’s Euro 2024 draw saw England paired with Denmark, Slovenia and Serbia.
      Meanwhile, Scotland are in the same group as host nation Germany, Hungary and Switzerland.
      And Wales will face a group of death if they make it through the playoffs, alongside World Cup finalists France as well as Holland and Austria.
      The presenter hosts football coverage on German televisionCredit: Instagram @esthersedlaczek
      Sedlaczek has worked alongside ex-Manchester United man Bastian SchweinsteigerCredit: Instagram @esthersedlaczek More

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      Euro 2024 draw coverage hit with ‘porn noises’ as Gary Lineker prankster strikes again live on BBC2

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      THE EURO 2024 draw was plunged into chaos after a prankster started playing “sex noises” during the draw.The prank came as England, Scotland and, potentially, Wales were learning their fate for next summers finals.
      Prankster ‘Jarvo’ struck again at the Euro 2024 draw by playing ‘sex noises’ during live coverage
      The ‘sex noises’ could be heard on live TVCredit: BBC
      Presenters were praised for being able to keep their composureCredit: BBC
      ‘Jarvo’ previously pranked Gary Lineker during coverage of Wolves v LiverpoolCredit: X @BMWjarvo
      It was being broadcast live on BBC2.
      The commotion started just as David Silva was picking out Switzerland as the final team in Group A.
      And the former Manchester City star did not know where to look as the erotic-style noises could clearly be heard echoing around the Hamburg arena.
      Presenters, including stunning Esther Sedlaczek, did their best to carry on through the disruption, with Uefa bigwig Giorgio Marchetti acknowledging: “We have some noises.”
      However, Rangers and Denmark icon Brian Laudrup struggled to keep a straight face on stage as the draw continued.
      While Germany team boss Julian Nagelsmann seemed to be trying to suppress a giggle when the camera panned to him.
      It soon emerged that the stunt was pulled off by infamous British prankster ‘Jarvo’.
      He previously hit the headlines in January last year when he played an identical prank on Gary Lineker on BBC1’s live coverage of Wolves vs Liverpool in the FA Cup.
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      Julian Nagelsmann could be seen laughing in the audience
      Brian Laudrup saw the funny side of the noises while on stage
      On that occasion he had hidden a mobile phone to a chair in the Beeb’s studio with the sound set as its ring-tone, and continually called it.
      It appears Saturday’s prank was the same.
      Reacting to the prank on social media platform X, formerly known as Twitter, one fan said: “These guys are so composed I’d be losing my s***.”
      A second said: “Jarvo is such a menace lmao.”
      A third said: “Wtf was that noise during Euro 2024 draw.”
      Another said: “Naah this man is unstoppable.”
      However, some fans were not happy with the antics and slammed “Jarvo” for the act.
      One fan said: “Grow up you imbecile.”
      Another said: “Ruining big occasions aint funny.”
      One simply wrote: “What a loser.”
      The draw itself saw England land a group against Denmark, Slovenia and Serbia.
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      Meanwhile, Scotland have been put up against Germany, Hungary and Switzerland.
      And Wales will face a group of death if they make it through the playoffs, alongside World Cup finalists France as well as Holland and Austria.
      Lineker could be seen popping a smile when he was an unsuspecting victim of a ‘Jarvo’ prank in January
      Lineker revealed a secret phone had been planted in the studioCredit: Gary Lineker
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      England land dream Euro 2024 draw but Gareth Southgate’s men must return to ‘cursed’ stadium for opener

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      ENGLAND will face Serbia, Denmark and Slovenia in Group C of Euro 2024.The Three Lions have landed a dream draw as the top seeds in the group after qualifying with six wins in eight games.
      England will go into the tournament as one of the favouritesCredit: Getty

      The draw in Hamburg was plunged into chaos after a prankster started playing “sex noises” during the event that was broadcast live on BBC2.
      Gareth Southgate’s side will go to the Euros as one of the favourites to win the tournament along with France and Portugal.
      The Three Lions’ first game will be played in Gelsenkirchen against Serbia on June 16.
      The Arena AufSchalke is a cursed stadium for England as it was the venue where Sven-Goran Eriksson’s side were knocked out of the 2006 World Cup by Portugal.
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      Ex-Premier League stars Dusan Tadic and Aleksandar Mitrovic are among the familiar faces in the Serbia squad.
      England then play Denmark in Frankfurt on June 20 in a repeat of the Euro 2020 semi-final, which the Three Lions won 2-1.
      Manchester United duo Christian Eriksen and Rasmus Hojlund are the Danes’ star players.
      The group stage ends with England facing Slovenia in Cologne on June 25, one of the world’s best goalkeepers Jan Oblak captains the side.
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      England kick-off their campaign against Serbia
      Slovenia and Denmark came through qualifying Group H together and they both finished on 22 points.
      Wales however have been put in a very tough Group of Death, should they make it through the play-offs.
      Wales will be grouped with favourites France, Netherlands and Austria if they reach Euro 2024.
      Rob Page’s side will compete in Group D if they can beat Finland and Poland or Estonia in Cardiff in the play-offs in March.

      Scotland are to face Germany in the opening game of Euro 2024, on June 14 in Munich’s Allianz Arena.
      The Scots will then take on Switzerland in Cologne on June 19 then face Hungary in Stuttgart on June 23.
      While defending champions Italy take on Spain, Croatia and Albania in another tricky quartet.
      The Euro 2024 final takes place in capital city Berlin on July 14.
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      Now the draw is done, Southgate will soon decide on his 23-man squad.
      He will get one final chance to run the rule over his players when England take on Brazil and Belgium in two Wembley friendlies next March.
      Serbia have Aleksandar Mitrovic up topCredit: Reuters
      Christian Eriksen is Denmark’s key manCredit: Getty
      Jan Oblak captains SloveniaCredit: AFP More

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      Euro 2024 draw LIVE: Stream FREE, start time, pots and latest updates as Gareth Southgate’s England find out their fate

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      THE Euro 2024 group stage draw is taking place from Hamburg TODAY!All eyes will be on the big draw as Gareth Southgate’s Three Lions find out their fate for the huge tournament next year.
      And they will be joined by Steve Clarke’s Scotland, who have reached Germany after a stunning qualification campaign.

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      Euro 2024 winners odds
      Here is how the bookies see the chances of sides going to Germany:
      England – 7/2France – 7/2Germany – 7/1Spain – 15/2Portugal – 8/1Italy – 14/1Netherlands – 14/1Belgium – 14/1Denmark – 30/1Croatia – 33/1Turkey – 40/1Austria – 66/1Switzerland – 66/1Hungary – 66/1Scotland – 66/1Serbia – 80/1Czech Republic – 100/1Ukraine – 100/1Poland – 150/1Romania – 150/1Wales – 150/1Albania – 200/1Slovakia – 250/1Finland – 250/1Israel – 250/1Greece – 250/1Slovenia – 250/1Bosnia & Herzegovina – 500/1Iceland – 500/1Georgia -500/1Estonia – 500/1Luxembourg- 500/1Kazakhstan – 500/1
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      Spain looking to Silva lining in draw
      Scotland made Spain work for top spot in Group A in qualifying.
      David Silva poses with the trophy in Hamburg, hoping to see his country lift the trophy once again.
      Since leaving Man City, the climate in Spain seems to be treating the midfielder well, his hair for one has got a lot darker.
      Credit: Getty
      Euro 2024 draw…….the banana skin pot
      Pot Four offers some real ‘what if’ opponents with many of the play-off games still to take place:

      Italy
      Serbia
      Switzerland
      Playoff Winner A
      Playoff Winner B
      Playoff Winner C

      For Welsh fans, they potentially could be ‘Playoff Winner A’ and is one to look out for.
      Euro 2024 draw……..Tartan Army join the action
      Pot Three will be the one everyone north of the border will be keeping an eye on this afternoon:

      Netherlands
      Scotland
      Croatia
      Slovenia
      Slovakia
      Czech Republic

      This pot includes the majority of teams who finished second in their groups but offer a tricky proposition to anyone they are drawn against.
      Euro 2024 draw……..who to look out for
      Pot Two offers some real curve-ball opponents who could create some upsets:

      Hungary
      Turkey
      Romania
      Denmark
      Albania
      Austria

      Despite this not looking like a pot full of powerhouse nations, it does include five teams who won their qualifying groups.
      Euro 2024 draw…….the pots to look out for
      Here is who will feature in Pot One today:

      Germany
      Portugal
      France
      Spain
      Belgium
      England

      Some big hitters in this pot, whichever group they are drawn in, they will be favourites to qualifying.
      Tartan army looking forward to draw
      Despite appearing in the last tournament, Scotland fans had no guarantee when the draw was made whether they would be there.
      The Scots had to qualify via the play-offs so fans will enjoy this one far more this time around.
      Steve Clarke’s side dominated their group and sat top for the majority of qualifying before finishing in second place behind Spain.
      England hoping to break their duck
      Gareth Southgate’s side will be looking to etch their name in history.
      England have never been continental champions, despite coming so close on a number of occasions.
      They could not have come closer than in Euro 2020 when they lost to Italy in the final on penalties.
      Welcome to the Euro 2024 draw
      It has been a hard slog for the teams who find themselves in today’s draw, but now it all seems worth it.
      They will see the fruits of their labour as they find out who they will face in Euro 2024.
      The tournament itself is being held in Germany so we can expect some impressive stadiums hosting the games.
      As the draw itself takes place in Hamburg today, the tension is already beginning to build.
      England and Scotland are already there, Wales will be hoping to book their place via the play-offs.
      You follow the draw in its entirety with us here.
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      Euro 2024 group stage draw LIVE: England handed dream draw which includes 2020 semi-finalists – Stream FREE – latest

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      THE Euro 2024 group stage draw has taken place and it’s good news for England. Gareth Southgate’s Three Lions have been drawn against Denmark, Serbia and Slovenia in Group C.
      England’s first fixture will be on June 16 against Serbia.

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      Grand unveiling in Hamburg draw
      Aside from all the excitement of the draw itself, we were introduced to somebody else who will play a big part in the tournament.
      Albärt the Euro 2024 mascot was revealed in the showpiece event.
      “As a parent, I know how important it is to stimulate children’s imagination,” explained Phillip Lahm, EURO 2024 tournament director.
      “With the launch of our tournament mascot, we hope to create a fun and likeable character that will inspire them to enjoy playing football.”
      Credit: AP
      The question on everyone’s lips
      Before any major tournaments, pundits up and down the country often wax lyrical about how England are one of the favourites to win the competition.
      Having seen the draw, which is favourable to the Three Lions, the same question now rears its head.
      We will have to wait to see if Gareth Southgate can get hold of his first major trophy as a manager, or whether selfies will be as close as he comes.
      Credit: Getty
      Euro 2024 draw in full
      Here is how the groups will look in Germany next summer:
      Group A: Germany, Scotland, Hungary, Switzerland
      Group B: Spain, Croatia, Italy, Albania
      Group C: Slovenia, Denmark, Serbia, England
      Group D: Play-off winner A, Netherlands, Austria, France
      Group E: Belgium, Slovakia, Romania, Play-off winner B
      Group F: Turkey, Play-off winner C, Portugal, Czech Republic
      Southgate confident of England’s class
      After having a draw that seems to favour the Three Lions, Gareth Southgate said it was a group that ‘on paper’ his team would be favourites for.
      While he did say that football never pans out as it seems, they would have to work hard to ensure they achieve their aims.
      Between now and then, it will be interesting to see if he continues with his current plans with the group of players he has.
      Scots focussed on task at hand
      Speaking from the draw in Hamburg, the Scotland manager spoke about how he felt:
      Nice to open the tournament, nice to be involved in that first game and hopefully we can set the tournament off with a good match. We’ve got to make sure it’s not about the occasion and it’s about the match. We look forward to it, it’s an exciting draw. I don’t think it mattered who we were going to get, it was always going to be exciting for us.Steve ClarkeScotland manager
      Spain handed tough task in Euros
      Having topped their group ahead of Scotland, Spain will face Albania, Croatia and Italy.
      That throws up the potential of one big side being eliminated in the group stages.
      After having had an awkward qualifying thanks to the Scots and Norway, it gets no easier for the three-time champions.
      Wales set mammoth task for Euros
      Robert Page’s side must beat Finland in their playoff, then beat the winner of Poland versus Estonia.
      Should they manage to navigate the playoffs, they will be in a tough group in the tournament itself.
      Wales would be in Group D along with France, Austria and Netherlands.
      Scots kick-off Euro 2024 tournament
      Scotland will play in the first game of the competition as they face hosts Germany.
      They also have Hungary and Switzerland in their group.
      It holds no fears for Steve Clarke’s side who must fancy they could upset an underperforming Germany.
      Three Lions get favourable group draw
      England will face Denmark, Slovenia and Serbia in their group.
      It is a draw that will see Gareth Southgate’s side as heavy favourites to top the group.
      The draw also means that should they prosper and win the group, they will not face another group winner until the semi-finals.
      Southgate’s side will open their campaign against Serbia.
      Credit: Getty
      Group F
      Portugal, Turkey, Czech Republic, Playoff Winner C
      Group E
      Belgium, Romania, Slovakia, Playoff Winner B
      Group D
      France, Austria, Netherlands, Playoff Winner A
      Group C
      England, Denmark, Slovenia, Serbia
      Group B
      Spain, Albania, Croatia, Italy
      Group A
      Germany, Hungary, Scotland, Switzerland
      Group F
      Portugal, Turkey, Czech Republic
      Group E
      Belgium, Romania, Slovakia
      Group D
      France, Austria, Netherlands
      Group C
      England, Denmark, Slovenia
      Group B
      Spain, Albania, Croatia
      Group A
      Germany, Hungary, Scotland More

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      England break from tradition as Euro 2024 away kit leaked with fans baffled by ‘weird colour combo down the side’

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      ENGLAND appear to have done away with tradition after the away kit for Euro 2024 was leaked.The Three Lions could don the new strip in Germany as they aim to go one better than in Euro 2020.

      It is very different from England’s traditional red away shirtCredit: Getty
      England made the final of the previous competition, only to be beaten by Italy on penalties at Wembley.
      A version of the home kit has been leaked online, with fans saying it is “one of the best”.
      However, the away kit has proved more divisive due to its colour and pattern on the sides.
      The shirt has a main body of rich purple, but the sides have a pattern made up of blue, claret, cream and black.
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      The potential kit is a different approach to England’s traditional away shirt of red.
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      Fans took to social media to comment on the new second strip.
      One fan posted: “Why not keep it all purple, instead of putting that weird colour combo down the side.”
      A second commented: “That side bit is shocking.”
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      A third wrote: “Why have they done that to the sides?”
      A fourth said: “Nice apart from that s**t down the sides.”
      A fifth added: “Anything other than red feels wrong.”
      Another suggested: “All they had to do was make the sides yellow and it would’ve been great.”
      England qualified for Euro 2024 top of their group after going unbeaten in all eight games.
      England’s ‘leaked’ home kit had a better reception from fansCredit: Twitter @EnglandExtra
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      England’s Euro 2024 kit ‘leaked’ as fans say new shirt ‘better than Aldi middle aisle monstrosity’ Three Lions have now

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      ENGLAND’S new home kit for Euro 2024 has been “leaked” on social media.The Three Lions will wear a new shirt at the finals in Germany next summer after booking their place back in October.
      England’s Euro 2024 home kit has been ‘leaked’Credit: Twitter @EnglandExtra
      Three Lions fans are loving the rumoured new home shirtCredit: Twitter @EnglandExtra
      Gareth Southgate’s side will learn their group stage opponents at this Saturday’s draw.
      Ahead of the tournament, though, images of England’s alleged new home kit have emerged online.
      The leaked snaps show a traditional white shirt with a blue trim around the collar and down the sides.
      Red and blue lines also adorn the end of the sleeves, as well as a cross on the back of the collar.
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      England will again wear a kit designed by Nike for the finals, as they have done since 2013.
      Reacting to the leaked pictures on social media, some fans believe the kit is better than their current shirt, which was released for last year’s World Cup.
      “Already much better than the Aldi middle aisle monstrosity they’ve been playing in for two years now,” wrote one supporter.
      Another added: “Already see Harry Kane lifting the trophy with Jude and Phil behind him.”
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      The shirt features a blue trim around the collar and sidesCredit: Twitter @EnglandExtra
      A third fan also wrote: “That is stunning.”
      Meanwhile, one more commented: “Gonna pay stupid money for this white t-shirt and get my hopes up.”
      It is unknown when England’s Euro 2024 kits will be officially unveiled ahead of the finals next summer.
      Fans could see the Three Lions debut their new strips in March as they play a pair of friendlies at Wembley Stadium.
      Both Brazil and Belgium are set to visit the home of football during the next international break.
      The leaked images also show the detailing on the shirtCredit: Twitter @EnglandExtra More