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      Maya Jama wows in Three Lions shirt as she leads team of celebrities supporting England ahead of Euro 2024 final

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      MAYA Jama poses in her Three Lions shirt as teams of celebrities come out in support of England ahead of the final.The Love Island host, 29, wore Bukayo Saka’s No7 and said: “It’s coming home.”Maya Jama posed in a Saka England shirtPixie Lott shared this snap in an England shirtPop star Pixie Lott, 33, sported her own personalised top.She said: “Good luck, England. We’re all rooting for you.”In an Instagram video, actress Kate Beckinsale, 50, danced with her dog in an England shirt, while Mexican star Salma Hayek, 57, posted a snap wearing the Cross of St George beside an England flag.Model Caprice Bourret, 52, said: “Come on, England. I know you can do it. We’re all behind you.”READ MORE FOOTBALL NEWSOne England-mad fan pushed back his mum’s funeral to watch the Euro 2024 final from Germany – but says it is what she would have wanted.Leicester supporter Dave Ross, 73, has been out since the Three Lions’ first group stage game on Sunday, June 16.But sadly, just days earlier on the Friday his mother passed away in a care home aged 89.And as England continued to progress in their road to the final, Dave had to delay his mum’s funeral by a week.Most read in Euro 2024But he is hoping it will all be worth it on Monday when he leaves Berlin first thing to get back in time for the funeral the next day.Dave told SunSport: “We’ve had to obviously put a funeral back because hoping, praying, that England would get to the final, and they’ve done it.England’s Billion Pound Players: The Clash with Spain”And I’ve got to be up very early on Monday morning to drive back because my mother’s funeral is on the Tuesday.”I’m sure she would have been pleased to see me here and see England win the Euros.”Caprice Bourret said: ‘Come on, England. I know you can do it. We’re all behind you’Actress Kate Beckinsale danced with her dog in an England shirtCredit: InstagramSalma Hayek posted a snap wearing the Cross of St George beside an England flagCredit: Instagram More

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      Harry Kane says he’d swap everything he’s achieved in football to win Euros and says squad has ‘fire in their bellies’

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      HARRY KANE would swap everything he has achieved in his career for England Euros glory in Berlin on Sunday.The Three Lions’ greatest marksman has landed multiple personal accolades.Harry Kane says he’d give up every personal accolade for Euros victory with EnglandCredit: RexBut he has never won team silverware in his career which has taken him from Tottenham to Bayern Munich.Kane, who has 406 strikes in 642 career games — including 66 goals for his country — can end the nation’s 58 years of hurt and his 15-year hunt for a title with victory over Spain in the final.The England skipper, 30, said: “Would I swap all the top-scorer trophies for the Euros? Yeah, for sure. “No question, I would swap everything I’ve done in my career to have a special night and a win.READ MORE IN FOOTBALL“It’s no secret I haven’t won a team trophy and every year that goes by you’re more motivated to change that.“I have the opportunity to win one of the biggest trophies you could ever win and to make history with my nation. “I’m extremely proud to be English. I’m determined to make it a special night.”Captain Kane came closest to winning silverware at the last Euros final three years, when England lost 3-2 on penalties to Italy at Wembley.Most read in FootballEURO 2024 FREE BETS AND OFFERSWalking past the trophy on home turf is providing extra motivation for the 2018 World Cup Golden Boot winner.Kane said: “It was a tough finish at the last Euros but there’s extra fire in the belly to make sure this one goes our way.England fans gush ‘my manager’ as incredible footage emerges of Southgate going wild after reaching Euro 2024 final “I know what it would mean to me and our country if we won. We’ll give it all we’ve got.”Meanwhile, boss Gareth Southgate hopes England can one step further than the last Euros and finally secure a historic win.He said: “I’m not a believer in fairytales – but I am a believer in dreams. Fate, the run we’ve had, the late goals and penalties doesn’t equate to it being ‘our moment’. We have to now make it happen.”We have to get this trophy to get the respect of the rest of the football world. I travelled to World Cups and European Championships watching as an observer and on the highlights on the big screens before games we weren’t in them. They only showed the finals and the big games.”We always had high expectations but they didn’t match where we were performance-wise. We have now.”Tomorrow, I don’t have any fear of what might happen because I’ve been through everything. I want my players to feel that fearlessness. If we’re not afraid to lose, it gives us a better chance of winning.”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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      Spain Euro 2024 star Lamine Yamal looks every inch the ‘dream teen’… but the biggest challenge is yet to come

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      I WAS having a conversation with my dad about Lamine Yamal the other day.We were remembering my own journey and a really good goal I scored when I was 15.Spain star Lamine Yamal has taken Euro 2024 by storm this summerCredit: RexBut Arsenal hero Jack Wilshere has a warning for Yamal ahead of the final with EnglandCredit: Darren FletcherBarcelona wonderkid Yamal has achieved a lot despite his young ageCredit: ReutersBut Wilshere knows everything about fast rises as a young talentCredit: YoutubeI was playing for the Arsenal reserves at Barnet’s ground, Underhill, against West Ham. I cut in and curled it into the top corner.That was almost the start of people recognising me. It went on YouTube and Arsene Wenger was there.But I said to my dad: “This kid Yamal is doing it in the semi-final of the European Championship.”I’ve never seen or heard anything like it. Yes, we speak about Wayne Rooney at Euro 2004. But he was 18 and already developed. This kid has just finished school!Read More on FootballThe only possible comparison is Pele, someone I never saw play but who became a superstar when he was still a teenager.The greatest players in the world are the ones who not only know how to produce those game-changing moments but when to produce them.Yamal seems to have that. The challenge for him — not now, because he is in great form and loving life — is can he sustain it?You need resilience. At the moment everyone is talking about him and  loving him. But there is going to come a time when he’s going to face adversity.Most read in Euro 2024BEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERSHe needs courage, which he seems to have bundles of. Every time he takes the ball, he’s confident.I’ve seen him have bad moments but he still has the courage to get on the ball.Yamal destroys Rabiot on and off the pitch after France star sparked ’embarrassing’ feud with Spanish teen And he needs love for the game, which makes you constantly seek ways to get better.There will be moments when it’s tough for him. But all the superstars, like Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo, have been through those moments. It’s about how he responds.So far he is managing the pressure and expectation that has been put on him from a young age.I know a bit about what that’s like. I made my Arsenal debut at 16, played a few cup games, came on in the Premier League and then had six months on loan at Bolton.My real breakthrough season was 2010-11, when I established myself in the first team. Then Arsenal were drawn against Barcelona in the Champions League Last 16 and the first leg was an important game for me.All the way through my youth career and into the first team, I’d been good at stepping up and adapting to a new level of competition. But this was different — and I felt it.When Jack dominated BarcelonaIn the tunnel, I was standing next to players like Xavi and Andres Iniesta, midfielders I had been watching for years and even during that season, trying to learn from them.But the one who  stood out was Messi. He had a real calmness, an aura. You could feel the confidence coming off him.I didn’t touch the ball for the first ten  minutes. Nor did the rest of the Arsenal team.But then there was this moment where I went in for a challenge I had no right to win, got up with the ball and there were three players around me. I beat them and played the ball wide.I felt the whole energy in the crowd lift. I fed off that and I think the team did, too. We came back from 1-0 down to win 2-1 and I was man of the match.After the game, Samir Nasri said to me: “You’ve gone to another level now. Now you need to be consistent at that level.”Rising through the ranksPep Guardiola was Barcelona boss at the time and was asked about me after the game. He said I had played well but he had a number of players as good as me in his B team.I laugh about it now but at the time it annoyed me. I took it personally and used it as motivation.At the time I was a bit unusual for an English midfielder. I was a player who could receive and use the ball, a bit Spanish-like.But I also had a bit of personality. I wanted to win and I’d do whatever it took.We have more players like that in England now. That is a credit to the coaching in the academies and credit to the first-team managers who have put trust in players, like Arsene did in me.When we as youth coaches give young players to the first team, they are not  finished. Head coaches are the ones who complete their development.Will England finally end years of hurt and win a trophy?Credit: AlamyKobbie Mainoo comparisonEngland now have more players who are technically good but also characters and leaders.Kobbie Mainoo is the perfect example. How brave he is. How he understands the game. How we wants the ball.The starting point is making them really good at football so they trust their ability and have a big belief in what they do. Then it’s giving them the freedom and opportunity to go and express themselves.That’s what Mainoo and Yamal have had. And here they are, two teenagers facing each other in the biggest game of their lives.Kobbie Mainoo has proved himself worthy of becoming a regular starterCredit: GettyJack on RodriWHEN I think of Rodri, I love what he does in possession, how he keeps the ball and breaks lines, how he is always available if a player is under pressure.But as Declan Rice has said, the other side is that he is a monster. Out of possession, he gets around the pitch and wins duels.People used to say about me that I had English bite and Spanish technique, while some Spanish players might lack that bite in the tackle.Rodri has got it all. He  can do the possession stuff but he can also leave his foot in, be nasty, be horrible, win the ball.Rice is a little younger than him and producing very  consistent performances.They are at the top of  the Premier League. One week Rice might be ahead, the next it might be Rodri.Let’s hope it’s Rice who comes out on top on Sunday.Rodri could be the definition of the ‘complete midfielder’Credit: GettyJack on BellinghamDID people really expect Jude Bellingham to dominate every game?Some people probably did — and he certainly has the ability to do it.But he is still a 21-year-old kid and it was unrealistic for him to do that, game after game, after a long season.He has delivered big moments but we should also appreciate that what he gives us out of possession is exceptional. He’s always running, always there to make a block.Can he do more? I think  he can and, being the type  of person he is, he will know that. He will want more.But he will be happy with his contribution.Without him, England wouldn’t be here.We were dead, we were out, we were on a plane home in that Slovakia game.A moment of magic swung it our way and he was the  guy who did it.Jude Bellingham is one of the most-talked about youngsters in world footballCredit: GettyJack on how to winSPAIN will probably dominate the ball more than any team England have played against.We have to be careful with our press because they are masters of finding a free player and playing through you.I would love to see us press man for man and be aggressive. But we know Gareth Southgate probably won’t do that.Are we going to press high or only commit a certain number of players to the press and make sure we are secure if and when they do play through us? Or are we going to sit in a block and say: “Go on, have the ball”?England need to find a way to suffer yet still have moments of quality.Can we still hurt them? Yes. Can we still have spells of possession with this  shape? Yes.READ MORE SUN STORIESWe will have to be clinical, as well as keeping that same resilience and will to win.I see it being really tight and England maybe nicking it.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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      England vs Spain key battles as SunSport work out exactly where Euro 2024 final will be won and lost

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      OUR Three Lions are facing a daunting task to get past Rodri and over the Red Wall.But they can pose problems of their own for the Spanish — from a wily veteran at the back to two impish left-footed maestros going forward.England’s start-studded squad could hold the key to lifting a first major trophy since 1966Credit: GettySpain’s squad is also stacked with superstarsCredit: RexGareth Southgate’s brave lions have got a shot to re-write their European Championship final history in Berlin.This England squad felt the heartache of a penalty shootout final loss at Wembley back in 2021, but now they have the chance to etch their names on the trophy.And they’re doing it against a team that Southgate has labelled as the “best at the tournament”.There’s plenty of top players in Luis de la Fuente’s side, but there’s just as many superstar’s in the England set up too – here, SunSport’s Jack Rosser looks at the final’s three big match-ups…READ MORE ON EURO 2024NICO WILLIAMS v KYLE WALKERTHE oldest member of the England squad has had his fair share of battles with wingers over the years.Walker, 34, relishes a one-on-one contest and despite being 12 years older than the Athletic Bilbao star, he will still fancy himself up against one of the tournament’s stand-out performers.Williams’ speed has been a problem for every side Spain have faced, as has his positive approach to football.The 22-year-old is as direct as they come — his first instinct is always to pin a full-back down and charge past him.Most read in Euro 2024EURO 2024 FREE BETS AND OFFERSWalker’s experience and pace will be vital to keep the right-hand side safe.MARC CUCURELLA v BUKAYO SAKAMANY may look at Spain’s left-back and see the ideal spot for England to get some joy.England fans gush ‘my manager’ as incredible footage emerges of Southgate going wild after reaching Euro 2024 final Cucurella, 25, has been ridiculed at times since his big move to Chelsea — but his form towards the end of last season was transformed and continued in Germany.Cucu, as his team-mates call him, has been tenacious and full of energy — starting five of Spain’s six games. But he will have his work cut out against Saka.The Arsenal star, 22, earned redemption from the penalty spot in the shootout against Switzerland after his stunner saved England.And the winger is one of the squad’s most versatile players — Gareth Southgate has put him at full-back and wing-back, too.Cucurella may struggle to find him at times . . . let alone stop him.Bukayo Saka got the better of Marc Cucurella when Arsenal beat Chelsea 5-0 last seasonCredit: APRODRI v PHIL FODENIF there is anyone who can hack the “perfect computer” that is Spain’s Rodri, then surely it is Manchester City team-mate Foden.The Prem player of the season, 24, has come alive in England’s last few games and while he is yet to grab a goal, his display against the Dutch was incredibly encouraging.READ MORE SUN STORIESBut both he and Jude Bellingham will be up against the world’s best holding midfielder in 28-year-old Rodri, who has been exemplary for La Roja.England must disrupt Spain’s conductor when he is on the ball and escape him going forward. Far easier said than done.Phil Foden and Rodri know each other well from playing their club football at Man CityCredit: GettyEngland 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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      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