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      I was Gareth Southgate’s best man at his wedding and also a football manager… he is England’s greatest ever boss

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      ANDY WOODMAN will cheer on best mate Gareth Southgate from his sofa on Sunday — and says the England boss deserves the nation’s full support.The pair have been friends since they were 14-year-old youth players at Crystal Palace, and former keeper Woodman was Southgate’s best man at his wedding in 1997.Andy Woodman was Gareth Southgate’s best man and has leapt to his close pal’s defenceCredit: PAWoodman insists Southgate is the greatest England boss in historyCredit: PAAnd the Bromley boss, who has just led them into the EFL for the first time, is baffled by critics who have lined up to take shots at  his pal this summer.Woodman, 52, said: “The criticism has been disgusting.“When I see the ex-team-mates, pundits and journalists Gareth knows well — and he’s given them access to him and the team —  suddenly saying things for clickbait or for their own agendas, that’s not right.“He’s the most successful manager in England’s history. We know Sir Alf Ramsey won a trophy — and Gareth hasn’t yet — but back-to-back Euro finals and a World Cup semi is still phenomenal.READ MORE IN FOOTBALL“People forget the national team was previously so detached from the country, it was horrific.“We had years where we were so disconnected, but now have a team we’re proud of and manager we should be proud of.“Gareth is patriotic and gets it — and yet people want to criticise.”Woodman, father of Preston goalie Freddie, believes Southgate will be more hurt by the effect the flak has had on family and friends. Most read in FootballEURO 2024 FREE BETS AND OFFERSSouthgate is also Freddie’s godfather.Woodman said: “Gareth will be more worried about that and want to protect them.England fans gush ‘my manager’ as incredible footage emerges of Southgate going wild after reaching Euro 2024 final Woodman is now manager of EFL club BromleyCredit: Jamie McPhilimeyHis son Freddie plays for Preston, and Southgate is the goalie’s godfatherCredit: Getty“He’s got a wife, two lovely children and parents that followed him all over the world in his career.“People need to seriously think about that when they say hurtful and personal things about Gareth, including idiots on social media.”Ahead of Sunday’s Euros final showdown with Spain, Woodman says Southgate has taken the worry out of playing for England. He said: “Gareth’s made these boys want to play for him and without fear.“In some games, if fear had taken over, we’d have lost and been out.“These boys have gone the other way,  been in bad situations and run through a brick wall to get the win or the result in the dying seconds.“That tells you everything about the players playing for the manager.”Woodman has been in regular contact with his pal during the Euros and considered jumping on a plane to be in Berlin tonight.But he decided to watch in the comfort of his own home with family instead.READ MORE SUN STORIESAnd if Southgate does lead England to a historic win, his mate believes King Charles should give him a knighthood.Woodman laughed and added: “He gets my blessing but we’ll have to establish some rules as it’s going to kill me to  say, ‘Pass the salt and pepper, Sir Gareth!’ ”England vs Spain recordEngland have played Spain 27 times in total – here is a look at every result…May 1929, Spain 4-3 England – International Friendly (L)December 1931, England 7-1 Spain – International Friendly (W)July 1950, Spain 1-0 England – World Cup (L)May 1955, Spain 1-1 England – International Friendly (D)November 1955, England 4-1 Spain – International Friendly (W)May 1960, Spain 3-0 England – International Friendly (L)October 1960, England 4-2 Spain – International Friendly (W)December 1965, Spain 0-2 England – International Friendly (W)May 1967, England 2-0 Spain – International Friendly (W)April 1968, England 1-0 Spain – European Championship (W)May 1968, Spain 1-2 England – European Championship (W)March 1980, Spain 0-2 England – International Friendly (W)June 1980, England 2-1 Spain – European Championship (W)March 1981, England 1-2 Spain – International Friendly (L)July 1982, Spain 0-0 England – World Cup (D)February 1987, Spain 2-4 England – International Friendly (W)September 1992, Spain 1-0 England – International Friendly (L)June 1996, England 0(4)-(2)0 Spain – European Championship (W)February 2001, England 3-0 Spain – International Friendly (W)November 2004, Spain 1-0 England – International Friendly (L)February 2007, England 0-1 Spain – International Friendly (L)February 2009, Spain 2-0 England – International Friendly (L)November 2011, England 1-0 Spain – International Friendly (W)November 2015, Spain 2-0 England – International Friendly (L)November 2016, England 2-2 Spain – International Friendly (D)September 2018, England 1-2 Spain – Nations League (L)October 2018, Spain 2-3 England – Nations League (W)Overall, England have won 14, drawn three and lost 10 matches against Spain. More

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      Stuart Pearce reveals reason he thinks England will beat Spain 2-1 in Euro 2024 final

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      ENGLAND hardman Stuart Pearce says the champion-filled Three Lions squad is ready to win the Euros by beating Spain 2-1.The defender, nicknamed Psycho, lost out in the semis with England in Italia 90 and Euro 96.Stuart Pearce scored his penalty against Spain at Euro 96Credit: PA:Press AssociationEngland’s Stuart Pearce is consoled after England loose on penalties to Germany at the 1996 EurosCredit: Getty Images – GettyBut he says: “These players are used to playing under pressure all the time and having to perform at a real high standard.“There’s Champions League winners, there’s players that know what it’s like to win in an England shirt.“They’re more rounded nowadays. “We’re up against the team of the tournament, but I’m going to go for a 2-1 England win.”READ MORE ON THREE LIONSPearce, 62, who has been commentating on games in Germany for talkSPORT, missed from the spot against West Germany in the 1990 World Cup.But he scored from 12 yards vs Spain at Euro 96. He said: “I’d be confident we’d win if it went to penalties this time against Spain.”TALKSPORT has non-stop coverage in the build-up to today’s final, with full commentary from 8pm.Most read in Euro 2024England fans belt out Three Lions at Boxpark Wembley ahead of quarter final clash with Switzerland More

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      Majestic ‘psychic’ eagle who is NEVER wrong predicts Euro 2024 winner and leaves handler in ‘no doubt’ of result

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      THE  psychic eagle has landed again — predicting a WIN for England in the final tonight.Honey, an African Tawny eagle, has already correctly predicted that England would win every game in the Euros.Honey the eagle has predicted a win for England in the Euros finalCredit: JOHN McLELLANEngland players in their final training session before taking on SpainCredit: PAShe picked the England over Spain yesterday when she flew right to a handler holding the flag.Eagle Heights Wildlife foundation, in Eynsford, Kent, where Honey lives, said:  “Honey has predicted football is coming home and England is going to win the Euros.“Sadly, she can’t tell us if it’s going to be a nail biter again!”Honey was rescued in 2001 in Cameroon where she was going to be a victim of the illegal bushmeat trade.READ MORE ON EUROS FINALSanctuary co-director Alex Leonard added: “Honey predicts several things – even the weather. “She won’t come out if it’s going to rain heavily.  She’s pretty amazing with her ability.  “And of course she’s uncanny at predicting the football results. “She’s one in a million”.Most read in Euro 2024Spain out to avenge controversial England defeat from 28 years ago when THREE game-changing decisions went against them More

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      England’s Euro 2024 heroes in line to bank £1BILLION if they beat Spain as Southgate’s HUGE bonus is revealed

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      ENGLAND’S superstar players are in line to bank £1billion if they beat Spain tonight — with boss Gareth Southgate already making £2million for getting them there.The Three Lions coach celebrated wildly on Wednesday when Ollie Watkins set up the historic clash with a last minute winner in the semi-final against the Netherlands.Harry Kane is hoping to lead England to their first Euros trophyCredit: Paul EdwardsEngland manager Gareth Southgate has already got half of his huge bonus just for making it to the finalCredit: GettyTrent Alexander-Arnold trains for the Euros final against SpainCredit: PAIt sealed a bumper bonus for wily strategist Southgate, who has defied his critics to lead England to a second successive Euros final.The Sun told last month he would get a £4million bonus if England won the tournament — and now we can reveal he has already got half of that just for making it to the final.Meanwhile, a win for England in Berlin would mean the players could earn a combined £1billion during their careers from increased wages and megabucks endorsement deals.Brands expert Marcel Knobil said: “Winning the Euros would make England close to being a billion-pound team in terms of future earnings.”READ MORE ON EUROS FINALThe earnings league is likely to be topped by Real Madrid midfielder Jude Bellingham, 21, whose brand looks certain to outstrip even David Beckham’s, raking him in £400million.And part of that could even be down to his cheeky crotch-grabbing celebration after scoring a last-gasp bicycle kick in the last 16 match against Slovakia.His antics led to a Uefa investigation, a suspended match ban and a £27,000 fine. But it could boost his appeal as it demonstrated super-confident swagger.Marcel said: “Jude has all the ingredients to overtake Beckham’s £372million by the end of his career. Most read in Euro 2024″He could be looking at £50million earnings annually with his Real Madrid salary plus sponsorships and endorsements.“That amasses into the hundreds of millions.Bukayo Saka breaks silence on amazing reaction to Watkins’ Netherlands winning goal to fire England into Euro 2024 final“Jude will need the same business acumen and longevity of his playing career as Beckham. “But he is right at the top of the world game from such a young age and is on a trajectory similar to Ronaldo. He’s got everything.”Elsewhere, a further £100million would be picked up by each of Harry Kane, Bukayo Saka, Phil Foden, Cole Palmer and Kobbie Mainoo, experts predict. They would be put on a pedestal and enjoy celebrity status for the rest of their lives, just like England’s 1966 World Cup-winners.And they would be able to increase their salaries by about £50,000 a week — adding up to £25million each in wages alone over ten years of top-tier football for the younger stars.Meanwhile, England’s stars, who include Trent Alexander-Arnold, Conor Gallagher and Marc Guehi, have bonded into a battling band of brothers at their Euro 2024 base in Germany after a shaky start sealed their resolve.Southgate’s team-building skillsThe team struggled to impress in the early stages, despite topping their qualifying group.But insiders revealed Southgate’s team-building skills came to the fore as he brought the group together.Fun, and noise, inside their camp at the Weimarer Golf Resort and Spa in Blankenhain grew along with their belief as they made their way to the final.A source told The Sun on Sunday: “There was a little concern about how quiet it was in there at first. Other teams hosted by the hotel make a lot more noise.“But that seems to be Gareth Southgate’s style — he keeps his boys very calm and focused and brings them closer together.Jude has all the ingredients to overtake Beckham’s £372million by the end of his careerBrands expert Marcel Knobil“Lots of creature comforts were installed alongside all of the training equipment, including a big TV screen beside the pool so they could relax while watching games and their favourite shows.READ MORE SUN STORIES“They loved mountain biking on the trails and getting out on the resort’s three golf courses.“It was very noticeable how they seemed to relax and become more of a family and really began enjoying themselves between games.Conor Gallagher and Marc Guehi have a laugh in trainingCredit: GettyLion cubs staying up for a treatBEDTIME will be put on hold for a legion of young England fans tonight.Alex Naughton, five, from Manchester, will be among the little Lions hoping to stay up long enough to roar the team onto victory.He said: “I’ve been told I can stay up late and eat ice cream.” Jude, five, from Locksbottom, Kent, will also be hoping for a goal from namesake “hero” Jude Bellingham when he watches with brothers Frank, eight, and two-year-old Jasper.And Roxy and Bobby Wicks, aged ten and six, are big Phil Foden fans. The siblings, from Gorleston-on-Sea, Norfolk, said: “We love Phil Foden and can’t wait to see him score in the final.”Jude, 5, with brothers Frank, 8, and two-year-old JasperExcited Alex Naughton, 5, from ManchesterRoxy and Bobby Wicks, aged ten and six, are huge Phil Foden fans More

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      Thank you England for reminding a bruised, battered, self-doubting nation, reeling from years of division of who we are

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      IT is not coming home because it is here already – a national mood of euphoria, optimism and hope.“The best feeling — ever!” gasped Ollie Watkins, describing the moment he saw the ball bobbing in the back of the Dutch net with 91 minutes on the clock in the semi-final of the Euros.England have reminded the nation of who we are in their run to the Euro 2024 finalCredit: GettyFans around the country have been brought together by Gareth Southgate and his never-say-die teamCredit: AFPWe know the feeling, Ollie.Because Gareth Southgate and the beautiful boys of ­summer have lifted the mood of this country.In less than a month, they have given us a reason to believe.In England. In our country. In ourselves.READ MORE FOOTBALL NEWSAnd tonight there is now the very good chance that England’s men will win their first football trophy for 58 years.Tonight we can fulfil our footballing destiny.Tonight those three little words — it’s coming home! — will lose their wistful sense of plaintive longing and become glorious reality.Tonight there will be — I have always believed — a ­national reset.Most read in Euro 2024That would be joy unbound, for sure — but there is more.To be a fan of the national team of our national game is to carry with you a sense of ­fatalism.Honey the eagle predicts the result of the Euro 2024 finalAnd it does not matter if you are aged eight or 80.That nagging doubt about England is true of children whose first tournament saw England stumble at the last hurdle against Italy in the Euros final three years ago.Incredible squadAnd it is true of the first generation to sing “Football’s Coming Home” in 1996 — all those Oasis-loving lads who are now settling into middle age.And it is true of those of us who remember the boys of summer in 1966.That golden July day — undoubtedly the highlight of my childhood — has been ­followed by 58 years of failure.Until now.I took the job to try to improve English footballGareth SouthgateUntil Gareth Southgate and his incredible squad ripped up the rule book.“I took the job to try to improve English football,” Southgate said in his calm, quiet way after the semi-final against the Dutch.Can anyone doubt him? He is, without question, the ­greatest England manager since Sir Alf Ramsey. And the most beloved.And the flak he has received in Germany has been unforgivable.This quiet, decent and successful England manager has been booed, had beer chucked at him, and been torn apart by all those players- turned-pundits who are labouring under the delusion that THEY are still the big story.But no — it is Gareth ­Southgate’s world today.England are off to face Spain in Berlin’s Olympic stadium tonight — tonight! — for their second successive Euros final, and their first on foreign soil.Already this squad are ­history boys.Already they have taken us to somewhere we have never been before.Tonight they step over the line, and into sporting immortality.Some of the criticism aimed at Gareth has been inevitable.This is a man of caution, and loyalty, and reflection. But his substitutions work.Southgate is a winnerAnd — as Ollie Watkins proved as he stepped into ­history — they work brilliantly.Gareth Southgate gets far more criticism than he deserves because he is totally unlike the image of a Premier League manager that we see week in, week out — apoplectic with rage, eyes ­bulging with outrage, teeth bared with fury that a throw-in went the wrong way.That is not Southgate. He is too much the typical reticent Englishman to act like that.But this quiet, decent man is a winner — never doubt it for a second.And, yes, he is loved — loved in a way that cold, distant Sir Alf was never loved.Other England managers — Bobby Robson, Terry “El Tel” Venables — were liked, and even revered.But Gareth Southgate is on a different level.Tonight he seals his place in the pantheon of great British icons.Southgate and his squad have lit up this summer.We have the greatest substitutes’ bench that England have ever seenTonyWe don’t talk about a golden generation any more — because England have had too many golden ­generations that were found wanting — but on any objective level, this is the most lavishly talented England squad of all time.It feels like a special, ­precious moment in sporting history — when the 21-year-old Jude Bellingham is playing with the 30-year-old Harry Kane.When an entire raft of world- class talent — Phil Foden, Declan Rice, Bukayo Saka — feel close to their prime.And we have the greatest substitutes’ bench that England have ever seen.Mercurial Cole Palmer, ­electric Ollie Watkins, ice man Ivan Toney — players that given their chance will do the ­business.Even if it is for ten minutes, even if it is for one minute.Jude Bellingham and Jordan Pickford celebrate with Southgate after their Semi Final win against the NetherlandsCredit: ©MI News & SportSo many magical moments!Jude Bellingham’s bicycle kick against Slovakia.Jordan Pickford’s penalty save against the Swiss, and his water bottle with a crib sheet of Swiss ­penalty-taking habits.Harry Kane — carrying a back injury, and no spring chicken now — still a goal machine.And — perhaps best of all for the long-suffering England fan — the sight of a perfect penalty shoot-out as Cole Palmer, Jude Bellingham, Bukayo Saka, Ivan Toney — NOT EVEN LOOKING AT THE BALL! — and Trent Alexander-Arnold all scored from the spot against Switzerland.  This does not happen. This is new. This is unprecedented.The England fan of every age is used to having their heart broken come the penalty shoot-out.Chris Waddle and Stuart Pearce in 1990.Gareth Southgate himself in 1996. Harry Kane in Qatar as recently as 2022.They have all known the horror of the scuffed or skied missed ­spot kick.Courage of KaneAnd worst of all was the three young black players — Bukayo Saka, Marcus Rashford and Jadon Sancho — who missed their penalties in the last Euros final, and were then subjected to vile racist abuse.But there is redemption. We have seen it in brief flashes in the past.When Stuart Pearce scored his penalty against Spain in 1996. When Saka stepped up against the Swiss.In the courage of Kane to never duck a penalty.But this is different. This is not redemption for an individual player.This is redemption for the nation.England have scored all 13 of their penalties — including the shoot-out against the Swiss last weekend — since Harry Kane’s miss against France in the last World Cup.The idea that England always cock it up when it comes to penalties is, quite simply, no longer true.In this England squad, we see ourselvesTonyThis generation of England ­players do not fear the penalty shoot-out.And it matters so much because — this is who we are, isn’t it? This is us — now.A nation finally fulfilling its potential. A nation feeling better about things.A nation coming together after years of sporting hurt, economic agony and political chaos.We even have a Prime Minister who was actually elected!Things are changing. Things are getting better.And in this England squad, we see ourselves.We see ourselves as a nation in that Three Lions squad — in all their glorious diversity, an integration so total and successful that it does not even have to be discussed, it does not need to be talked about, where there are players whose ­family came from the Caribbean and Ireland and Nigeria and more, but they all sing the National Anthem with exactly the same voice.Watch them sing God Save The King tonight and feel the tingle run down your spine.This is who we are now and if there have been some frustrating moments in this tournament, well — that is who we are, too.But we find a way forward. Keep calm and carry on giving the ball to Bukayo Saka.For all the dips in energy levels, there has been so much to applaud, to celebrate, to make you chuck your beer in the air.The resilience of this England team. Their total refusal to ­surrender.Their backs-to-the-wall, never-say-die spirit. Their mental strength.Their bottle.Could football be coming home after 58 years? Get this free giant football posterComing from behind again and again and again.And I can’t help it — I think of Dunkirk, and I think of the Blitz, and I see flashes of a people who have not been invaded for one thousand years.But the old songs undoubtedly are changing now.All those England anthems about World War Two, The Great Escape and The Dambusters March, are making way for a 21st Century remix of Hey Jude and Phil Foden’s On Fire, sung to the tune of Springsteen’s Dancing In The Dark.Given your all and given so much“Phil Foden’s on fire — going to play the Germans off the park . . .”And tonight England face Spain as underdogs and, yes, it will be the best feeling ever if we can win.But we are proud of them already.Thank you, Gareth Southgate. Thank you, Three Lions.You have given your all, and you have given so much, and you have reminded a bruised, battered, self-doubting nation, reeling from years of division and despair, of exactly who we are.And it is a good feeling.Suddenly, this summer, we feel like a land that is healing.Suddenly we feel like a country that is comfortable in its own skin.All at once we feel like a nation where there are good, even glorious times ahead.READ MORE SUN STORIESWe are far more than the world gives us credit for.And tonight you’re going to believe us.Gareth Southgate revealed he wanted to ‘improve English football’ as manager – he’s done just thatCredit: Getty More

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      SunSport’s team of experts analyse three key decisions for England boss Southgate ahead of Euro 2024 final vs Spain

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      SUNSPORT’S team of experts have analysed three key decisions for Gareth Southgate ahead of England’s Euro 2024 final against Spain.The Three Lions head into tomorrow’s clash looking to make history after getting past the Netherlands in the semis.SunSport’s experts have analysed England’s historic Euros finalGareth Southgate has three key decisions to make ahead of England’s clash with SpainCredit: PAEngland have never won a European Championship before.And they could not be facing a tougher opponent in Spain, who knocked out France and Germany on their final to the final while winning every single one of their matches.But Southgate has three key decisions to make ahead of kick-off in Berlin.Here, SunSport experts Dave Kidd, Charlie Wyett and Dan King join Tom Barclay to get to grips with the manager’s most pressing issues…READ MORE IN FOOTBALLSTRIKER DILEMMAShould Harry Kane start as he chases the Golden Boot? Or is Southgate going to be tempted by either Ollie Watkins or Ivan Toney?Dave Kidd: “I said that I’d drop Kane before the semi-final but I was probably wrong.“I think he struggled very badly against Slovakia and Switzerland. I don’t think he’s entirely fit but I think he did a good enough job against Holland. He took the penalty.Most read in Euro 2024To watch the full video discussing England’s date with destiny, click hereEURO 2024 FREE BETS AND OFFERS“Quite frankly there’s no way on earth Southgate’s going to drop Kane for the final. This is a guy who’s been waiting all his life for a major trophy. He might finally win one.“Southgate’s not going to drop Kane and he probably shouldn’t do but we’ve seen Toney and Watkins affect games in big big ways, particularly Watkins.England’s Billion Pound Players: The Clash with SpainHarry Kane has been off the boil despite being joint-top scorerCredit: PADave Kidd reckons there’s no chance Kane will be left out of the starting XICredit: YouTube / The Sun Sport“But I think Toney did very very well against Slovakia and taking that penalty… the no-look penalty everyone’s obsessed with against Switzerland.“He’s been doing it for Brentford for some time but up front it will be Kane.”Charlie Wyett: “Kane has to start. I find some of the criticism of him pretty bizarre. Yes he’s clearly not his sharpest but I thought he’s played quite well. “For Toney and Watkins to feature, I think it just depends how the game’s going. Both players have done really well.“But I certainly wouldn’t start either of them ahead of Kane. They’re both great players but they’re not in his class. “I think that’s pretty obvious England don’t have a striker anywhere near standing with Kane.“Equally, England have this confidence now that if Kane does go off Toney or Watkins can change the game.“That’s a huge thing to know and can also win a penalty shootout. In the past taking Kane off ahead of a potential penalty shootout would be a nightmare.”Charlie Wyett has questioned the criticism around Kane’s tournamentCredit: YouTube / The Sun SportLuke Shaw is desperate to line up for the first timeCredit: AFPSHAW VS TRIPPIERLuke Shaw is raring to go and make his first start of the tournament.But would it be wiser for Southgate to stick with Kieran Trippier?Dave Kidd: “There’s only one major issue up for grabs and that’s who begins at left back — and whether even Shaw’s fit enough to start the game. “You would always want to have Shaw to give you that natural balance on the left-hand side, but it seems they’re not confident enough that he’s fit enough to play 90 minutes. “Shaw came off the bench at half-time against Holland and the game was kind of changing at that point and the Dutch got on top.“Shaw didn’t have a huge amount of time to showcase what he’s able to do going forward so I would imagine that Trippier will start as he has done all tournament.“But the one selection thing I’d like to see change would be Shaw if he’s deemed to be fit enough. England football stars’ tattoosThe England squad are known for their love of body art and a lot of them are covered in tattoos.Dan King believes it will be the right call to start Trippier ahead of ShawCredit: YouTube / The Sun SportDan King: “Trippier’s been a soldier — that’s the way Southgate described him the other day. But it’s obvious that he’s playing on the wrong side.“Having a natural left-foot like Shaw fits that better. But is there an argument to be said about Yamine Lamal?“I think the thing with Trippier is his defensive abilities. Because he’s right-footed, he’s not going to go on the outside, and I think this game against Spain is going to be different to any of the games we’ve played before.“Having a right-footed left-back there who is naturally going to follow someone cutting on the inside is going to be important.“I think there’s the potential to hopefully frustrate Spain and not let Yamal have the kind of free reign he’s had in other games.“Then at that point you make a change, on the front foot, and bring Shaw on to not only defend but go on the outside and give us an extra attack.”Kobbie Mainoo has been key to England’s run to the finalCredit: GettyTom Barclay posed the question whether it was a mistake not to include Mainoo from the startCredit: YouTube / The Sun SportMIDFIELD MAYHEMCan England’s midfield finally click into life?And did Southgate make a mistake not including Kobbie Mainoo from the start?Dave Kidd: “Trent Alexander-Arnold in midfield was never a hit. It was not a good idea in the first place. I thought it was pretty insulting to Mainoo that he even started.“Gareth was wrong to play Trent, a right-back, there. That was a mistake.“Declan Rice has not played particularly well either. But I think some of it is that he’s had to play with three different players (Mainoo, Alexander-Arnold and Conor Gallagher).“Phil Foden struggled in the group stage but I think that the change in formation has helped him perhaps more than anybody. It’s allowed both him and Bellingham to play centrally behind Kane.“The shape really suits these 11 players that Southgate keeps picking and he won’t deviate from.“But Foden disappointed me in the group stage. Jude Bellingham at times too, but he has his moments.READ MORE SUN STORIES“The first half against Serbia, outstanding. The overhead kick against Slovakia, unbelievable. “But Bellingham’s not been consistently as good as he might have been as well.”England vs Spain recordEngland have played Spain 27 times in total – here is a look at every result…May 1929, Spain 4-3 England – International Friendly (L)December 1931, England 7-1 Spain – International Friendly (W)July 1950, Spain 1-0 England – World Cup (L)May 1955, Spain 1-1 England – International Friendly (D)November 1955, England 4-1 Spain – International Friendly (W)May 1960, Spain 3-0 England – International Friendly (L)October 1960, England 4-2 Spain – International Friendly (W)December 1965, Spain 0-2 England – International Friendly (W)May 1967, England 2-0 Spain – International Friendly (W)April 1968, England 1-0 Spain – European Championship (W)May 1968, Spain 1-2 England – European Championship (W)March 1980, Spain 0-2 England – International Friendly (W)June 1980, England 2-1 Spain – European Championship (W)March 1981, England 1-2 Spain – International Friendly (L)July 1982, Spain 0-0 England – World Cup (D)February 1987, Spain 2-4 England – International Friendly (W)September 1992, Spain 1-0 England – International Friendly (L)June 1996, England 0(4)-(2)0 Spain – European Championship (W)February 2001, England 3-0 Spain – International Friendly (W)November 2004, Spain 1-0 England – International Friendly (L)February 2007, England 0-1 Spain – International Friendly (L)February 2009, Spain 2-0 England – International Friendly (L)November 2011, England 1-0 Spain – International Friendly (W)November 2015, Spain 2-0 England – International Friendly (L)November 2016, England 2-2 Spain – International Friendly (D)September 2018, England 1-2 Spain – Nations League (L)October 2018, Spain 2-3 England – Nations League (W)Overall, England have won 14, drawn three and lost 10 matches against Spain. 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      France star, 28, considering international retirement after playing only 15 minutes at Euro 2024

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      FRANCE star Kingsley Coman is considering international retirement after Euro 2024 at the age of 28.Coman has been part of Les Bleus’ senior squad ever since 2015 thanks to some impressive performances for the likes of Juventus and current club Bayern Munich.France star Kingsley Coman is considering international retirement at the age of 28Credit: AFPBayern Munich star Coman only managed 15 minutes during Euro 2024 for FranceCredit: AFPBut the winger only managed 15 minutes during the European Championships in Germany when he replaced Ousmane Dembele during the goalless draw with the Netherlands in the group stage.According to L’Equipe, the France international had a “bad experience” during the Euros, which “scarred” him.The same source claims Coman had put a lot of hard work into returning from a hamstring injury to claim a spot in Didier Deschamps’ squad.It has also been reported that the decision to keep Deschamps in charge for the 2026 World Cup may have contributed to the forward’s decision.Read More on FootballIf the Bayern star decides to hang up his boots then that won’t be the first time France see a player retire from international duty at such a young age.Raphael Varane also did the same at the age of 29 after the 2022 World Cup final that saw his team lose to Argentina.Coman has scored eight goals in 57 appearances for France.And despite his injury-stricken season, the Frenchman still managed five goals and three assists in 27 appearances across all competitions with Bayern.Most read in FootballCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERSFrance failed to impress during Euro 2024 despite making it to the semi-finals.Deschamps’ side was eliminated by Spain who now face England in the final on Sunday.Euro 2024’s sexiest players revealedFrance only managed one goal from open play during the entire tournament when Randal Kolo Muani scored against the Spaniards.Coman put a lot of hard work to return from an injury for Euro 2024 More

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      Cristiano Ronaldo’s Wag Georgina Rodriguez wows in tiny bikini and shows off bum as she runs on the beach

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      CRISTIANO RONALDO’S girlfriend Georgina Rodriguez took social media by storm once more.Georgina, 30, is taking some time to relax alongside Ronaldo, 39, and their family after Portugal were knocked out of Euro 2024.Georgina Rodriguez posed in a bikini during some down time on the beachCredit: Instagram / georginagioBut Georgina also found some time to enjoy a run on the sandCredit: Instagram / georginagioGeorgina enjoyed some sunshine with Cristiano Ronaldo and their familyCredit: Instagram / georginagioGeorgina shared all the latest updates to her 60million followersCredit: Instagram / georginagioAnd the social media star shared some pics of her in a bikini while enjoying some sun.The model also decided to have a run on the beachside and shared a clip for her 60million followers on Instagram.Georgina’s fans were left in awe as they stormed the comments’ section.One followers posted: “Beautiful.”Read More on FootballAnother commented: “I simply adore this sweet family.”A third wrote: “Spectacular.”This fan said: “I love you guys.”And that one gushed: “I’m your biggest fan.”Most read in FootballRonaldo failed to score a goal during Euro 2024 as he only managed two penalty kicks during a shootout against Slovenia and France.Portugal were eliminated in the quarter-finals after losing on pens to the Tricolores following a goalless draw.Inside Cristiano Ronaldo and Georgina Rodriguez’s lunar-style Red Sea beach paradise on stunning private islandThe Manchester United legend is now gearing up for the upcoming season with Al-Nassr.Inside the glamorous world of Georgina Rodriguez…Georgina lives a life to be enviedCredit: InstagramThe stunning partner of Ronaldo offers insights into her world using her social channelsCredit: instagram @georginagioShe has over 60 million followers on InstagramCredit: InstagramShe met Ronaldo whilst working as a shop girl at DiorCredit: The Mega AgencyShe is now the mother to his five children, two of which Georgina is the maternal motherCredit: EPAGeorgina now resides in Saudi Arabia follower her partner’s move to the countryCredit: Georgina Rodriguez/instagramGeorgina loves luxury holidays and can often be seen on mega yachtsCredit: Instagram @georginagioBoats are a big love of hersCredit: Refer to CaptionShe travels almost exclusively by private jetCredit: Georgina RodríguezThe Argentine beauty is a regularly at the Venice film festival where she can be seen turning headsCredit: GettyGeorgina is loved by fashion magazines for her sense of styleCredit: AlamyShe models for a range of companiesCredit: georginagio/InstagramRodríguez has modelled for PrettyLittleThing lingerieCredit: InstagramGeorgina’s love of travel is something she regularly shares on her social channels, including this trip to IbizaCredit: Instagram, @georginagio More