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      Czech Republic U21 1 England U21 3: Harvey Elliott sends message to Slot as Three Lions get Euros defence off to flyer

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      Five to watch at the Under-21 Euros including Man Utd and Arsenal transfer targets and a familiar Premier League face

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      How to watch Under-21 Euros 2025 for FREE

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      ‘Absolutely, dreadfully embarrassing’ – England BOOED off pitch at half-time of painful Andorra World Cup qualifier

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      ENGLAND were booed off at half-time following their boring first-half display against Andorra.The Three Lions endured a toothless 45 minutes against a side ranked 153rd in the world, before labouring to a narrow 1-0 win.England were booed off at half-time following their boring first-half display against AndorraCredit: GettyJude Bellingham had three shots at goalInevitable boos rang out at the break with England failing to score in a near-empty stadium in Barcelona.Thomas Tuchel’s side couldn’t do much with their 73 per cent possession, 10 shots, eight corners and 17 crosses.Jude Bellingham, whose girlfriend was spotted in the stands, had three of England’s four shots on target.Fans were less than impressed with the display that they had witnessed after the whistle signalled the end of the first half.READ MORE FOOTBALL NEWSThe players were booed off the pitch by most of the 6,945 travelling supporters.As they made their way down the tunnel jeers from the stands could be heard.Captain Harry Kane went the closest and should’ve really put Tuchel’s men ahead before the interval after stabbing Noni Madueke’s low cross wide.Fans were just as unhappy on social media.Most read in FootballThe RDCE Stadium looked empty as England played AndorraCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO BONUSES FROM £10 DEPOSITSOne posted: “Terrible. Looking like a Sunday league team.”A second fumed: “Any small enthusiasm I had left for football this year has just been killed by 45 minutes by England being absolutely, dreadfully s***’.England squad plays the Traitors A third simply put: “Embarrassing.”Another said: “Appalling 45 mins from England there, shockingly awful. No imagination at all.”But England finally managed to get their noses in front by the same pair that had the best chance of putting them ahead earlier in the game.Kane found the breakthrough, and his 72nd goal for the Three Lions, with a low finish from Madueke’s superb low cross across the six yard box.Meanwhile, Tuchel’s team selection raised some eyebrows. The German started Jordan Henderson in midfield next to Bellingham and put Reece James in LEFT-BACK.And Liverpool midfielder Curtis Jones was bizarrely thrown in at right-back. More

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      Lamine Yamal vs Cristiano Ronaldo to clash for first time ever live on free-to-air TV in Nations League final

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      CRISTIANO RONALDO is set to come face-to-face with the next generation of superstars for the first time.The Portuguese legend will take to the pitch to face Lamine Yamal’s Spain in the Uefa Nations League.Cristiano Ronaldo will face Lamin Yamal for the first time on SundayCredit: GettyYamal helped Spain book their spot in the Nations League final against PortugalCredit: Shutterstock EditorialPortugal will play Spain in the tournament’s final on Sunday evening.The match will take place at the Allianz Arena in Munich, Germany at 8pm.Ronaldo, 40, and co reached the final after beating Germany in the semi-final on Wednesday.The former Manchester United forward netted the winner despite Florian Wirtz giving Germany the lead.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLYamal played his part as Spain edged out France in a nine-goal thriller in the other semi-final.The Barcelona star netted a brace to help his side win 5-4 at the MHP Arena in Stuttgart.Spain went 4-0 up on the night through goals from Nico Williams, Pedri, Mikel Merino and Yamal before a Kylian Mbappe penalty.Yamal, 17, then bagged his second goal of the game to seemingly put Spain out of sight.Most read in FootballJOIN SUN VEGAS: GET £50 BONUSHowever, Didier Deschamps’ team hit back to cut the deficit to just one after Rayan Cherki and Randal Kolo Muani scored either side of a Dani Vivian own-goal.The star-studded match will be shown on live TV and will be free for fans to watch.Germany vs Portugal Nations League clash DELAYED as players are forced to protect themselves from hailstonesThe clash will be televised on ITV as confirmed by host Mark Pougatch.He will be joined by former Lioness Karen Carney and Spanish football journalist Guillem Balague.Meanwhile, Yamal’s performance against Les Blues has further staked his claim to win the 2025 Ballon d’Or.Arsenal fans watching the match were left concerned for the club’s transfer window.This was due to Merino finding the target and supporters starting to think that Mikel Arteta will scrap his plans to sign a striker. More

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      England DENIED automatic qualification to Euro 2028 despite hosting after shock rule change.. but will have safety net

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      ENGLAND and the other host nations will have to earn their place at Euro 2028 despite the tournament being played in the British Isles.But Uefa have confirmed a backdoor route for any of the four countries that does not make it by right.England have been denied automatic qualification to Euro 2028As expected – with the FA keen for the Three Lions to play competitive games ahead of the tournament rather than a year of friendlies – Uefa’s ruling executive committee has now confirmed the qualifying structure.At a meeting in Bilbao, Uefa agreed that TWO spaces will be made available for the host nations who do not qualify by right when the campaign begins in March 2027.Northern Ireland’s failure to provide a suitable stadium after the collapse of the plans to play matches at Casement Park means games will now be played in England, Scotland, Wales and the Republic of Ireland, although the Belfast-based side can still qualify.As in Europe’s World Cup qualifying schedule, which continues next month, there will be 12 groups, consisting of either four or five teams, with the four co-hosts also taking part.READ MORE FOOTBALL NEWSThe 12 group winners and the best eight runners-up – with points earned against the teams placed first, third and fourth taken into account – will automatically qualify for the 24-team tournament.Two further places will be available from a play-off system involving the other four runners-up and the best-ranked non-qualifiers from the Nations League campaign starting in September 2026, involving between eight and 12 teams.And that leaves two final places for the two best co-hosts who did not qualify through their group finish, although they will not be eligible for the play-offs.CASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO BONUSES FROM £10 DEPOSITSThe draw for the qualifying stage will take place in December 2026, at the conclusion of the Nations League.Most read in FootballCardiff’s Principality Stadium will host the opening game on June 9 2028, with both semis and the July 9 Final played at Wembley.England squad plays the Traitors Other English venues will be the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, Everton’s new home at Bramley Moore Dock, the Etihad, Villa Park and St James’ Park.Hampden Park and Dublin’s Aviva Stadium provide the Scottish and Irish venues. More

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      Will Still, 32, RESIGNS as Lens manager and returns to England as Sky Sports presenter partner battles illness

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      WILL STILL has resigned as RC Lens manager – and is reportedly in advanced talks with a Premier League club.The manager left after just one season to move back to England and be closer to partner Emma Saunders following her battle with cancer.Will Still has resigned as RC Lens managerCredit: AFPHe wants to spend more time with his partner Emma SaundersCredit: Instagram / @wrstillThey went public with their relationship last yearCredit: Instagram / @wrstillEmma has been battling illness since 2024Credit: https://www.instagram.com/emmasaunds/?hl=enSouthampton are said to have approached Still over becoming their new boss as they prepare for next season in the Championship.Still, 32, went public with his relationship with the Sky Sports presenter during Euro 2024.He announced his decision to leave Lens after their final game of the season which was attended by Saunders.He said: “I won’t be the coach of RC Lens next season.READ MORE IN FOOTBALL”It was the last season at Bollaert, for multiple reasons.”The main reason that pushed me to make this decision is the fact that I need to go home.”Everyone is well aware of what happened in my life. That’s why.”I had a lot of fun, I think we achieved great things despite everything. I’ve been in France for four years, four years that I’ve experienced intense moments.Most read in Football”The logical choice is that I get closer to my wife for her well-being too.”Lens finished their time with Still as manager with a 4-0 win over AS Monaco.Emma shared this snap on her Instagram pageCredit: InstagramShe is a Sky Sports presenterCredit: Instagram / @emmasaundsFans have showed their support for the couple in the pastCredit: https://www.instagram.com/stories/emmasaunds/3589641464853836405/She has been treated for thyroid cancerCredit: Instagram / @emmasaundsNeil El Aynaoui netted twice while Adrien Thomasson and Anass Zaroury wrapped up the scoring.The victory sealed an 8th-placed finish in the Ligue 1 table.Still will now be able to close to Saunders as she battles health issues.She had revealed that at the start of the season she had been treated for thyroid cancer.She is now recovering from a brain infection called encephalitis which is a condition in which it becomes inflamed.Emma attended Still’s final game at the Stade Bollaert-Delelis and shared a snap with him on the pitch.The fans have previously shown their support towards Emma and Still as they held a banner that read “Courage Emma et Will.”In her career, she has also worked for the likes of BBC Sport, fronting women’s football on the channel alongside her work at Sky.The two cosied up as they posed for the picture and she captioned the post: “Bravo”.Still made a name for himself as the youngest manager in Europe’s top five leagues.He was just 30 when he took over at Reims – even before getting his Uefa Pro Licence, costing the club £22,000 per match.Read More on The SunStill guided the club to ninth in Ligue 1 last season before announcing his exit to take over at RC Lens.He has already picked up some work in England as he was a special guest on Sky Sports’ Monday Night Football in April. More

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      Sheffield Wednesday release SEVEN players including Euro 2024 star as fans say ‘should be ashamed’

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      SHEFFIELD WEDNESDAY have released seven players following the end of their contracts.The Owls finished the Championship season in 12th under boss Danny Rohl. Stuart Armstrong has left Sheffield WednesdayCredit: AlamyWednesday announced today that Stuart Armstrong, Ben Hamer, Ryo Hatsuse, Michael Ihiekwe, Marvin Johnson, Pol Valentin and Mallik Wilks have all been let go as their deals have expired.Armstrong, who featured at last summer’s Euro 2024 for Scotland, leaves after just four months at the club.The 33-year-old ex-Southampton midfielder played just 11 times for Wednesday. Johnson’s four-year spell comes to an end after making 169 appearances.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLAnd other first-team regulars Valentin and Ihiekwe depart.Veteran goalkeeper Hamer leaves having never played a game for the club and Wilks is shown the permanent exit door after spending the season on loan at Rotherham.But Wednesday fans have slammed the club for letting go of Hatsuse shortly after he made the move from Japanese outfit Vissel Kobe.The left-back featured just six times and one supporter wrote online: “Should genuinely be ashamed of bringing him over to the UK for three months just to let him go.”Most read in FootballJOIN SUN VEGAS: GET £50 BONUSOthers added: “He was the most pointless signing ever.”A third reacted: “Hatsuse and Armstrong just came for a holiday in the lovely city of Sheffield.”Wednesday also confirmed that extension options have been exercised in the contracts of Anthony Musaba, Michael Smith and Josh Windass.Club legend Barry Bannan, as well as team-mates Akin Famewo and Callum Paterson, have been offered new deals.Loanees James Beadle, Ibrahim Cissoko and Shea Charles return to their parent clubs. Barry Bannan has been offered a new dealCredit: Getty More