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      Kyle Walker’s ex Lauryn Goodman shares cryptic message about ‘taking power back’ after City star shunned her at Euros

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      KYLE Walker’s ex Lauryn Goodman has shared a cryptic message after she was shunned by the City star at this year’s Euros.Lauryn, who has two kids with the ace defender, flew out to Germany for England’s second group match against Denmark where security were on high alert to keep her away from wife Annie Kilner.Kyle Walker taking part in a pre-warm ahead of England’s game against Slovakia at the Euros in JuneCredit: GettyLauryn and her son Kairo before the Denmark game kicked offLauryn has since shared this cryptic quote onlineCredit: InstagramKyle Walker kisses his newborn son with wife Annie Walker on the cheek after England’s dramatic clash on SundayCredit: GettySecurity was warned to keep Lauryn out of the Wags zone at the Denmark gameCredit: EURO 2024 News Pool (ENP) – Denmark vs EnglandShe jetted out with her and Walker’s son Kairo, who wore a Three Lions’ No2 shirt personalised “Daddy”.Lauryn, 33, claimed the England star offered her tickets to the matches this tournament, something his team have vehemently denied. And in the latest bitter jibe towards Walker, Lauryn shared a quote to her Instagram story about “taking power back”.The post read: “I was extremely sad for how someone treated me, but then I remembered how kind I am to people, that’s a reflection of me.read more on this”How people treat me is a projection of their character, and not a reflection of my value.”May I always remember that I’m taking my power back.”It comes after the influencer started a secret relationship with Walker in 2019 after splitting up from football agent Dane Rashford.When Walker was confirmed to be the dad of Lauryn’s second child, wife Annie threw him out of their Manchester home.Most read in Euro 2024At the time, Annie was expecting their fourth child.But following the birth of son Rezon in April, a friend told The Sun: “Having their son has made Kyle and Annie think about their relationship and they are committed to working on it together.”Lauryn Goodman Joins Celebs Go Dating: Feuds and New BeginningsPals said Annie was keen for Walker to remain a stable fixture in their family’s life.They added: “While they are still navigating their relationship as a couple, Annie would never stop Kyle from spending time with their children.”Annie has been flying back and forth for each Euros clash with her sons rather than staying in a hotel with the other Wags.The mum-of-four was beaming from the stands with the couple’s fourth child, two-month-old Rezon, ahead of what was a dramatic match on Sunday.The security team looking after England’s Wags were previously warned to keep an eye out for Lauryn at the game against Denmark two weeks ago.A source at the time said: “Lauryn is seen as a bit of a troublemaker and Annie’s worst nightmare was running into her.“There was talk of Lauryn’s seats being less than 100 metres away. Annie wants absolutely nothing to do with her.“The security team were aware of Lauryn’s presence and were primed to make sure she couldn’t get anywhere near the Wags’ area. “Lauryn is a blagger and a chancer, and they were worried she might be able to talk her way in.”But given the sensitivities around it, she was kept well away.”Lauryn revealed to the Daily Mail that she and Kairo left the stadium five minutes before the end of the match to avoid an awkward situation.READ MORE SUN STORIESLauryn said: “We left five minutes early to avoid Kairo being upset and confused that his daddy went over to his siblings but not him.”It would have been so sad for him and I wasn’t going to risk that.”Kyle Walker’s sit-down interview with The SunBY Paul SimsENGLAND ace Kyle Walker admitted in January he made “idiot choices and idiot decisions” over his secret child and ­bitterly regrets betraying soulmate wife Annie.In a sit-down interview with The Sun, this is what he said.“What I’ve done is horrible and I take full responsibility.“I made idiot choices and idiot decisions. I can’t begin to think or imagine what Annie is going through. I’ve tried to ask her but there’s pain and hurt.“The man that’s meant to love, care and be there for her, did this.“There have been days in this ordeal where I’ve just wanted to curl up in a ball and go to sleep.“The only person to blame is me. I have roles and responsibilities that I’m aware of and I’ve made stupid choices. But I need to own up to my mistakes — I owe it to everyone.“My actions have caused a lot of pain to a lot of people. I’m sorry because, as a family, this isn’t meant to happen.“I am a private man but I accept that I am a public figure and I need to address what I’ve done.“It hasn’t helped that it has been played out in the media. But I’ve chosen to speak now in the hope that I can at least explain myself and enable my wife and children to have the privacy they so desperately need and deserve.“When I met Annie at 17, I never envisaged my private life being like this. I never thought I would be a father of six.“In football I’ve achieved more than what I ever thought I would achieve. But to personally hurt what I truly believe is my best friend, that’s what hurts a lot.“How could I hurt someone I love so much? That’s something I need to find in myself.“I need to find out why I have done this and why situations have occurred. I am human and I’ve made mistakes on and off the field.“The ones off the field are definitely more damaging and have been more hurtful to me.“Football has been my life since I was six but my family comes before anything on this planet. At the moment, they’re hurting enormously.“My little boy goes to sleep with me every night and to not have him . . . I’m used to being away for long periods of time with England.”We say goodnight on FaceTime. But to know that I’m not with him because of my mistake — mistake is probably the wrong word, my choices — that’s what pains me.” More

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      Dream Team Euros team budget increased to £53million – spend it wisely ahead of quarter-finals!

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      THE team budget in Dream Team Euros has increased to £53million for all managers!This injection of an additional £3million coincides with Matchday 5, where the tournament really ramps up.Gaffers have been able to target certain one-sided match-ups to date but the remaining fixtures from the quarter-finals onwards are set to be hotly contested.Spain v Germany promises to be an entertaining watchCredit: RexNothing underlines this more than Friday’s blockbuster fixtures of Spain v Germany and Portugal v France – juicy!The unpredictable, high-profile nature of these clashes is the exact reason Dream Team Euros bosses now have some extra cash to play with – as was always planned per the Game Rules.It stands to reason that most of the regular starters among the top teams come at a significant cost.This budget increases ensures gaffers can still select a fully active XI at the back end of the tournament when the number of viable bargains is limited.That’s not to say there aren’t still some affordable assets knocking about.The lop-sided nature of the draw means that one of Turkey, Austria, Romania or Netherlands are guaranteed to make the semi-finals, where they’ll meet either England or Switzerland. Today’s results will give a clearer indication of how things might play out in the bottom half of the draw.Most read in FootballWorth the investment?Credit: Dream TeamManagers are not obligated to spend the full £53million but it certainly opens up other options at a helpful juncture.At the time of writing, Theo Hernandez (£5m) is the top defender in the game having taken his overall tally to 35 points with an 11-point return against Belgium.France’s left-back has been a great option from the get-go but the fact he’s the joint-most expensive player in his position will have put many gaffers off.However, it’s now much easier to fit the 26-year-old into a balanced XI thanks to the budget increase.Given that Les Bleus are yet to concede a goal from open play and Portugal failed to breach Slovenia’s defence over 120 minutes last time out, Hernandez is likely to be a popular recruit ahead of Matchday 5.Kane has 25 points to show for his efforts despite some sluggish performancesCredit: GettyElsewhere, Kylian Mbappe (£7.5m) and Harry Kane (£7.5m) are the joint most-expensive players in the game overall and some gaffers will now believe it’s possible to combine the pair.The England captain has looked well below his best but he’s been on hand with two opportunistic finishes and, as a result, only four strikers have notched more points than his tally of 25 at present.More generally, Gareth Southgate’s side have desperately struggled for attacking inspiration but if you offered them a quarter-final against Switzerland (a well-organised side it has to be said) in the more favourable half of the draw three weeks ago, the nation would have gladly accepted.France’s No10 has scored just once (from the penalty spot) but he’s amassed 31 points thanks in no small part to his unmatched total of 11 bonus points – only Jeremy Doku (£5m) has completed more successful dribbles at the tournament.READ MORE SUN STORIESCombining Kane and Mbappe may not be as appealing now as it might have seemed prior to Matchday 1 but this strategy is more viable following the budget increase for those who think the two pre-tournament favourites will come good in the quarters.Whatever you decide, remember to lock in your transfers for Matchday 5 by 4pm on Friday.Netherlands fans take over Munich with crazy pre-match scenes ahead of last 16 clash with Romania More

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      Champions League team confirm plans to play home matches more than 1,500 MILES away from their own stadium

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      SHAKHTAR DONETSK have confirmed they will play their Champions League home fixtures over 1,500miles away from their own stadium.The Ukrainian giants will be hosted at the Veltins-Arena in Gelsenkirchen, Germany, for next season.Shakhtar Donetsk will play their home Champions League games in Germany next seasonCredit: GettyThey will be hosted in the Veltins-ArenaCredit: AFPThe club has not played in the Donbass Arena since 2014Credit: AFPThe Schalke stadium is currently one of the selected ones for Euro 2024.The club confirmed the decision on social media.It wrote: “Our new European Cup home.”Shakhtar will play the home games of the Champions League for the 2024/25 season in Gelsenkirchen in the Veltins-Arena.”READ MORE IN FOOTBALLClub CEO Serhii Palkin has hailed the deal and argued that the decision was made due to the club’s support in the country.He said: “We are glad to hold our Uefa Champions League matches at one of the best stadiums in Germany.”The positive experience of the last season shows that Shakhtar has a strong support of the fans in this country – both local residents and Ukrainian refugees.”This factor is of great importance to our club.Most read in FootballCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERS”We thank the management of Schalke 04 and the city of Gelsenkirchen for solidarity and do not doubt the mutually beneficial cooperation.Eerie Ukrainian drone footage shows abandoned Euro 2012 stadium which hosted England clash in war-torn Donetsk”We are looking forward to the Uefa Champions League matches.”The move to the Veltins-Arena is a massive 1,582 miles from the club’s original home.Shakhtar have not played in their home stadium in Donetsk for a decade.The abandoned Donbass Arena was the old home of Shakhtar but it was damaged by reported artillery shelling in August 2014 and has not been used since.Two months later, more artillery shelling damaged the 52,000-seater stadium, but this time, it was to a much worse extent.Both the east and west sides were caught up in the crossfire, causing at least one large glass panel to fall and almost hit a young girl.And there was to be further damage years later when the stadium’s infrastructure was hit once more in March 2022.READ MORE SUN STORIESDue to years of neglect, the venue has entered a state of pitiful decline both inside and out.Since 2014, Shakhtar has been playing at the Olympiyskiy Stadium in Kyiv. More

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      Ben Chilwell returns early to Chelsea training after Euro 2024 snub as England struggle with left back crisis

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      BEN CHILWELL is back in Chelsea training amid England’s huge problems at left-back.The 27-year-old, who has been capped 21 times by the Three Lions, was not chosen by Gareth Southgate for Euro 2024.Ben Chilwell is back in Chelsea trainingCredit: © Jim BennettThe left-back was pictured at Cobham preparing for the new seasonCredit: © Jim BennettChilwell was not chosen for the England squad after a season plagued by injuryCredit: © Jim BennettChilwell featured just once in Chelsea’s last ten Premier League gamesCredit: © Jim BennettChilwell was snubbed after struggling with injury throughout the season.He managed just nine starts in the Premier League and last made an appearance for just two minutes back in April.Chilwell featured in just one of Chelsea’s last ten games as an illness and a knee problem kept him in the treatment room.But the ex-Leicester star is now back in training ahead of a comeback in the new season.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLHe was spotted at Chelsea’s Cobham training base alongside Trevoh Chalobah and new signing Tosin Adarabioyo. Meanwhile, England are dealing with a crisis on the left-hand side of defence at the Euros.Kieran Trippier has started all four games there as a makeshift option, while Luke Shaw continues his recovery from a hamstring issue.In the dramatic 2-1 win over Slovakia, Southgate made radical changes as Bukayo Saka filled in at left-back.Most read in FootballEURO 2024 FREE BETS AND OFFERSTrevoh Chalobah trained with ChilwellCredit: © Jim BennettTosin Adarabioyo enjoyed his first session in a Chelsea shirtCredit: © Jim BennettAnd in the bore draw with Slovenia, Kyle Walker finished the game on the left flank after Trippier was substituted. But there is hope that Shaw will return for the quarter-final against Switzerland on Saturday.He was named on the bench for the win over Slovakia and goalkeeper Jordan Pickford revealed after the final whistle: “He was ready to come. But I’m not the manager. He’s ready, Luke says he’s ready.”SunSport’s Latest Euro 2024 headlinesEngland’s five-point penalty shootout planEXPERT football psychologist Professor Geir Jordet has told Gareth Southgate and his players what they can do to give themselves the best chance of victory in any shootouts.And he has even thrown in a rogue, bold suggestion for the Three Lions manager…1. START PLANNING LAST YEAR “It’s about planning for the opposition’s penalty takers but also ‘how do we win the psychological game against each opponent?’2. SMART SOUTHGATE LEADERSHIP”Southgate will have two minutes to influence his players as effectively as possible, show he has a plan and get confidence across.”3. DICTATE AS A TEAM”A shootout is really a team performance. Have the goalkeeper walk with the penalty taker into the penalty area to basically create a two-versus-one against the other goalkeeper. Dominate the centre circle, support the players who missed.”4. ‘BULLETPROOF’ INDIVIDUAL ROUTINES “Have really good, individualised and rehearsed pre-shot routines that are bulletproof and polished so they’re more likely to be able to resist the stress and more likely to score.”5. SHOOT YOUR SHOT  “Practise the shot itself, trying to simulate penalty shootouts in training. Even recreating 20 per cent of a Euros final penalty shootout is going to have a benefit for your performance.”AND A JOR DROPPING IDEA…Jordan Pickford is the No1 but Dean Henderson actually has a far better penalty record – saving 8/22 (36 per cent) compared to Pickford’s 8/62 (13 per cent).Jordet said: “One could consider making a late substitution for a penalty shootout. I doubt that they dare to do it in case it fails and the pressure is even higher but it would be a very ballsy move.” More

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      England vs Switzerland – Euro 2024: Three Lions seek semi-final spot as Southgate is forced to change line-up – stream

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      ENGLAND’s quest for Euro 2024 glory resumes on Saturday evening against Switzerland.The two sides will meet in Dusseldorf for a place in the semi-finals.England face Switzerland on Saturday for a place in the Euro 2024 semi-finalsCredit: GettySwitzerland are bidding to reach their first-ever major tournament semi-finalCredit: GettyGareth Southgate’s side set up the clash by squeezing past Slovakia in the last 16 on Sunday.Jude Bellingham’s stoppage time equaliser sent the match to extra-time, where Harry Kane headed in the winner.Switzerland’s campaign has been a stark contrast to that of the Three Lions.The Swiss have emerged as the tournament’s dark horses after dumping out defending champions Italy last time out.READ MORE IN EURO 2024However, England have not lost to Switzerland since 1981 and have won each of their last five meetings.The two sides last faced off in March 2022, with England coming from behind to win their Wembley friendly 2-1.Switzerland are bidding to reach a major tournament semi-final for the first time, having lost their previous four quarter-finals.As for England, they have made the last eight at each of Southgate’s four tournaments in charge, winning two out of three so far.Most read in Euro 2024CASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERSWhat is their form like?Despite being far from their best, England are unbeaten at Euro 2024.Although, they have won just one of their four matches in normal time.Watch Declan Rice’s passionate defence of under-fire Gareth Southgate after last-gasp Slovakia heroicsSouthgate’s side have also suffered two defeats from eight matches this year after friendly losses to Brazil and Iceland.Switzerland, meanwhile, are unbeaten in 2024 and have not tasted defeat since losing their final qualifier to Romania in November.Murat Yakin’s side have won two and drawn two of their four matches at Euro 2024.What is the team news and any injuries to worry about?England will be without Marc Guehi through suspension after the defender picked up his second yellow card against Slovakia.Ezri Konsa is likely to come into the side to replace the Crystal Palace man.Marc Guehi will miss the match through suspensionCredit: GettyDoubts remain over Luke Shaw’s fitness and match sharpness as he continues to train ahead of the quarter-final.Shaw has not played since February, with Kieran Trippier filling in at left-back in Germany.Switzerland will welcome back Silvan Widmer from suspension after missing the win over Italy.Granit Xhaka is a fitness concern as he undergoes scans on a thigh injury, although he is expected to be okay.Granit Xhaka is a doubt due to a thigh injuryCredit: GettyWho will be the star men?Bellingham showed his star power to rescue England at the death against Slovakia.The 21-year-old now has two goals and two man of the match awards from his four appearances at the tournament.Fresh off the back of a stellar debut campaign with Real Madrid, the midfielder’s arrogance has been a breath of fresh air for the Three Lions.Switzerland have so far spread the goals across the team, with no player grabbing the spotlight as the standout star.Dan Ndoye could provide a pivotal threat to England, though, after scoring his first international goal against Germany in the group stage.The Bologna winger has started all four of Switzerland’s matches, showing his versatility by featuring in multiple positions across the attack.Ndoye’s dribbling and ability to draw fouls will provide a threat to the England defence.What have the managers said?Southgate acknowledged England’s need to improve after the Slovakia win, explaining: “There’s no question it will give the whole group belief.“We know we should be better than we’ve been but we’ve ended up with a lot of young players in important positions and trying to solve problems right the way through the four weeks of the camp.”But the standout is the way the players are dealing with it. Their togetherness, their spirit.”Meanwhile, Yakin remained calm as he spoke following his side’s win over Italy.He said: “We are focused on ourselves, we don’t want to be distracted by our opponents.”SunSport predictionDespite their differing form and the attitude surrounding their performances, history points to an England win on Saturday.The Three Lions have more experience at this level, a far superior recent major tournament record and the head-to-head edge with Switzerland.A significant improvement will be needed to reach a third semi-final in four tournaments, though.SunSport prediction – 2-0When is England vs Switzerland?England vs Switzerland will take place on Saturday, July 6.Kick off will be at 5pm BST.The Merkur Spiel-Arena in Dusseldorf will host.What TV channel is England vs Switzerland on and can it be live streamed FREE?England vs Switzerland will be broadcast live on BBC One.You can live stream the match for FREE via the BBC iPlayer app/website.Alternatively, you can keep up to date with all the action by following SunSport’s live blog.What are the odds?Match resultEngland – 6/5Draw – 2/1Switzerland – 14/5To qualify READ MORE SUN STORIESEngland – 4/7Switzerland – 13/10*Odds courtesy of William Hill and are correct at the time of publication.EURO 2024 LIVE: KEEP UP TO DATE WITH ALL THE LATEST NEWS FROM GERMANY More

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      England Wags including Love Island star arrive in six private jets to spend time with partners at Euro 2024

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      ENGLAND Wags have arrived in six private jets to spend time with their partners. The Three Lions are still in Euro 2024 after their stunning late comeback against Slovakia.They landed at Erfurt AirportCredit: Paul EdwardsDani Dyer arrived carrying one of her twin daughtersCredit: Paul EdwardsIvan Toney’s partner Katie Bio arrived on one of the planesCredit: Paul EdwardsAnouska Santos landed to spend some time with Luke ShawCredit: Paul EdwardsOllie Watkin’s Wag Elle Alderson made her way off one of the aircraftCredit: Paul EdwardsEngland looked set for a round of 16 exit before Jude Bellingham’s 95th-minute overhead kick equaliser.Harry Kane then scored what turned out to be the winning goal early in extra time.The players have enjoyed some downtime following the match which has included being serenaded by Ed Sheeran.They will now be allowed the chance to catch up with their loved ones before Saturday’s quarter-final.READ MORE ON EURO 2024Ivan Toney’s partner Katie Bio was one Wag who was pictured getting off a private jet at Erfurt Airport.The striker played a key role in the win over Slovakia as he assisted Kane’s goal with a brilliant-headed pass.Love Island star Dani Dyer was also pictured disembarking a jet as she carried one of her twin daughters.She will be excited to see partner Jarrod Bowen, who has only made one cameo appearance at the tournament.Most read in Euro 2024CASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERSDani was on the same jet as Katie along with Aaron Ramsdale’s partner Georgina Irwin, Declan Rice’s Wag Lauren Fryer and Dean Henderson’s wife.Jordan Pickford’s wife Megan arrived on her own private jet.SunSport’s Latest Euro 2024 headlinesThere were six private jetsCredit: Paul EdwardsWho was on which plane?Plane 1: UnkownPlane 2: Megan PickfordPlane 3: Georgina Irwin, Dani Dyer, Katie Bio and Lauren FryerPlane 4: Anie May KennedyPlane 5: Ellie AldersonPlane 6: Anoushka SantosThe goalkeeper caused concern for England fans before the win over Slovakia after he appeared to hurt his hand in the warm-up.The fleet of jets also flew the likes of Conor Gallagher’s girlfriend Aine May Kennedy and Luke Shaw’s partner Anouska Santos and Ollie Watkins’ Wag Ellie Alderson over.England are back in action on Saturday as they face Switzerland in the quarter-finals.Aaron Ramsdale’s wife Georgina Irwin was snappedCredit: Paul EdwardsLauren Fryer arrived to show her support for Declan RiceCredit: Paul EdwardsAine May Kennedy is dating Conor GallagherCredit: Paul EdwardsMegan Pickford came prepared for the rainCredit: Paul EdwardsMeet England’s Euro 2024 WagsEngland Wags range from childhood sweethearts to recently blossoming love stories.Katie Goodland (Harry Kane’s wife)The fitness instructor has been married to the England captain since 2019 and joined him in Germany with their four children after he joined Bayern Munich.Laura Celia Valk (Jude Bellingham’s girlfriend)The stunning Dutch model, 25, has more than half a million Instagram followers and is said to be absolutely smitten with the Real Madrid star.Rebecca Cooke (Phil Foden’s girlfriend)Foden’s childhood sweetheart and the mother of his two kids tends to keep out of the spotlight, but is a regular at England games.Dani Dyer (Jarrod Bowen’s girlfriend)England’s most famous Wag, former Love Island winner and daughter of Eastenders’ Danny Dyer.Iris Law (Trent Alexander-Arnold’s girlfriend)Dani Dyer isn’t the only actor’s daughter dating an England star. Iris’ dad is Hollywood legend Jude Law.Megan Davison (Jordan Pickford’s wife)Megan has been with Pickford since he was 14 years old. The couple married in 2022 and have one son.Olivia Naylor (John Stones’ girlfriend)The 33-year-old former beautician has stepped back from her role after giving birth to a baby son.Read more about the Wags supporting England at Euro 2024 here More

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      ‘Don’t p*** us off’ fumes Antoine Griezmann as France star snaps at journalist after reaching Euro 2024 quarter-finals

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      ANTOINE GRIEZMANN has hit back at France’s critics after they scraped into the quarter-finals.Les Bleus are into the last eight without scoring a goal from open play after Jan Vertonghen’s 85th minute own goal in Dusseldorf was enough to end Belgium’s tournament.Antoine Griezmann hit back at reports criticising France’s performancesCredit: AlamyAs has been the case in each of their four games in Germany, France wasted a host of chances and looked stodgy going forwards before finding a way.When it was put to Griezmann that they should have scored more – the Atletico Madrid man’s reply was blunt and he revealed the mentality Didier Deschamps has hammered into his squad.Griezmann snapped: “Don’t p*** us off about a small score or something, we’re in the quarters.”Big game defensively for the team. Without a great defence, you can’t go far.READ MORE IN FOOTBALL”It was another new system for us, we have to get used to it.”Griezmann, 33, is Deschamps’ utility man, having already played in three different positions at this tournament.Things were mixed up once more against Belgium, with the France veteran moved out to the right, hardly his favourite role but one he is happy to play as the French boss looks to work out their problems up top.Griezmann added: “I learned in the morning. I’m at the service of the coach and the team. The coach told me to play here, I play here.Most read in FootballBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERS”No matter where I play, I’m going to give my all.”He knows where I like to play, but I’m always going to give everything for the team. This coach has confidence in me and I try to give it back to him.”Moment furious masked Kylian Mbappe squares up to Jan Vertonghen during France’s Euro 2024 quarter-final against BelgiumWhile Griezmann is making the case for Deschamps’ approach – there is an acceptance in the camp that things must improve going forwards.Aurelien Tchouameni had four attempts at goal with just one hitting the target and Deschamps criticised his side for taking pot-shots post match.The Real Madrid midfielder said: “You are right to point out our lack of efficiency, that is what we have been missing since the start of the competition.”Afterwards we win the matches, but if we want to make matches easier in some way we will have to be more surgical in front of goal.”It goes through me, it goes through all the players who have more opportunities. We’re going to work on that over the next few days.”There may be more changes up top after Marcus Thuram, who was dropped for the group game against Poland but restored in Dusseldorf, struggled to lead the line once again.But Deschamps also has a headache in midfield after Adrien Rabiot, who has excelled alongside N’Golo Kante, picked up his second booking of the tournament.Rabiot will now sit out the quarter-final against Portugal, and was left in a rage about the decision.He said: “I’m disgusted to have taken this yellow.”I find that the refereeing at the start of the match was a little limited.”But I have confidence in the guys on the bench, I will be behind them.”But France are not short of candidates to replace the midfielder.READ MORE SUN STORIESEduardo Camavinga is at the front of the queue, the Real Madrid star has expressed his frustration at not getting more game time so far at the tournament.Camavinga has insisted he is ready to be patient but is desperate for a chance and now he may just get one in Hamburg.France Euro 2024 guideFRANCE are the one nation all England fans are truly afraid of.They are many punters’ favourites after knocking the Three Lions out of the 2022 World Cup and will be hoping to do much better than at Euro 2020, when they lost to Switzerland in the last 16.MANAGER: Didier DeschampsComing up to 12 years in the job, the only thing missing from his CV is a European Championship.STAR MAN: Kylian MbappeMbappe’s PSG may have underachieved on the European stage but he remains France’s most deadly threat, with a World Cup trophy and a World Cup final hat-trick to his name.How France attackExpect to see France play in a fluid 4-3-3 – which becomes 4-2-3-1 in possession – throughout the tournament.Giroud acts as the focal point in the attack with the two wide players and Griezmann as No 10 supporting.How France defendWe can expect to see France defend high with an emphasis on winning back possession as far up the pitch as possible.France will stagger their defensive shape when the opposition are in possession.Read the full France Euro 2024 guide here, including predicted line-ups, odds and Wags. More

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      Moment baffled England fan in Germany finds mystery supporter snoozing in his hotel bed – no one knows how he got there

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      TWO footy fans were left stunned after returning to their hotel room and finding a sleeping Three Lion’s fan in their bed.Lewis Phillips and Sam Mockridge were staying in a hotel after attending the England vs Denmark match – only to find a fellow fan had occupied their room.Lewis and Sam were pointing and laughing at the stranger asleep in one of their bedsCredit: Kennedy News and MediaThe unknown fan was fast asleep in the videoCredit: Kennedy News and Media29-year-old Lewis Phillips (left) and 32-year-old Sam Mockridge (right) had been at the England vs Denmark gameCredit: Kennedy News and MediaThe hilarious clip shows the random man lying down as Lewis points at him, saying “he’s in my bed” before the friends start laughing.The sleeping lion can be seen sat up and fast asleep in what looks to be a drunken slumber, still fully clothed with shoes on.As the stranger wakes up, he gives Lewis and Sam a thumbs up followed by a limp high five.Despite finding the fan “fast asleep and snoring”, the blokes found the humour in the situation, even offering him their floor to sleep on when he woke up.read more in euro 2024Lewis said: “I wouldn’t have liked to see him out on the street with no hotel to go to.”I imagine he was a guest at the hotel because he wouldn’t have gone in the hotel otherwise. How he got in there I do not know.”He said ‘nah it’s alright’. He didn’t make much sense. He opened the door and walked out. I asked him where he was staying and he couldn’t really answer me. I thought ‘right, I’m going to bed’.”In a bid to identify the stranger, Lewis shared footage on X, formerly Twitter, captioning the post: “This gave me and my mate good laugh”.Most read in Euro 2024The hilarious vid has since gone viral with 2.3 million views.One of the lads says he was “100% sure” the door was locked before heading out, leaving them both surprised upon their return where it was not only unlocked but occupied too.One of the lads claimed the hotel’s policy required the men to hand over their keys to reception every time they left the building, making the room mix-up even more of a mystery.Lewis said: “We had gotten the key from the reception then went upstairs and put the key in the door. It wouldn’t turn. “We thought ‘that’s funny, it’s unlocked’. We pushed the door open and I saw a pair of feet on my bed.”I always double check locking doors. Always. I double checked this lock and my mate said it was locked.”The hotel had no clue how he got in. They were trying to say that we left the door unlocked. But I didn’t. “I 100% locked that door I know I did. The cleaners had gone back in so they could’ve left the door unlocked.”Sam admitted the friends were “lucky” not to have their belongings stolen, but had no concerns after they realised the man was a Lions fan. He said: “As soon as we knew he was an England football fan we thought he was alright.”We were really lucky. It could’ve been a lot worse. It’s laughable now but looking back we had money, passports and everything in there.”Many social media users praised the response of the football fans to discovering the stranger.One user said: “Good on you for taking it so well and having a laugh about it.”Another user said: “Fair play for how you handled it too.”READ MORE SUN STORIESA third user said: “Class lads.”It remains a mystery to the pals how the stranger managed to get into their room and, once he wandered off, they never saw him again.Despite being offered the floor to sleep on, the stranger got up and leftCredit: Kennedy News and MediaThe pair say they never saw him againCredit: Kennedy News and MediaThe pair shared how they felt better about the odd situation after finding out the lad was also an England fanCredit: Kennedy News and Media More