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    Who is Anthony Gordon’s partner Annie Keating?

    ANTHONY Gordon’s football journey is intertwined with the steadfast support of his partner, Annie Keating, who quietly champions him as he climbs the ranks of the sport.Here is everything about her and their relationship and how she supports him during the Euro 2024.Annie Keating and Anthony Gordon know each other since childhoodCredit: SplashShe supports him throughout his careerCredit: GettyWho is Anthony Gordon’s partner Annie Keating?Annie Keating is Anthony Gordon’s longtime partner..Anthony Gordon, the promising winger from Newcastle, is widely discussed as one of England’s prominent young players.Annie is known for her reserved presence on social media.They have made a few public appearances together, including at his introduction at Newcastle United.read more on Anthony gordonWhile her Instagram is private, she occasionally uses her X, formerly Twitter, account to show her support for her boyfriend.Former Everton player Anthony Gordon has shown unwavering determination to compete in the Euros without hesitation.Talking about booking a holiday, he said: “I don’t think that I should.“My missus has been nagging me, ‘Can we book a holiday? Places are getting full.Most read in Euro 2024“I’ve told her, ‘Germany is very nice’.”Gordon earned his call-up to the England senior squad in March 2024, featuring in friendlies against Brazil and Belgium.He made his debut on 23rd March, starting in England’s 1–0 loss to Brazil at Wembley Stadium.Gordon was selected as part of England’s 26-man squad for UEFA Euro 2024.England is facing Spain in the final on Sunday July, 14, 2024 in Berlin at the famous Olympiastadion.How did Anthony Gordon and Annie Keating meet?Anthony Gordon and Annie Keating, both native to Liverpool, have known each other since childhood.Their relationship blossomed from their early years together in their hometown.How long have Anthony Gordon and Annie Keating been together?Anthony Gordon and Annie Keating have been together for several years.READ MORE SUN STORIESHowever it is not know since when they were dating.The couple welcomed a baby boy in November 2023.Meet 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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    Who is Rodri’s girlfriend Laura Iglesias? Meet Rodrigo Hernández’s medical student missus

    RODRI’S girlfriend Laura Iglesias is a medical student training to become a surgeon – but she still makes time to support him on the pitch.But who is she and is she in Germany supporting him at the Euro 2024 final?Rodri and Laura Iglesias keep their life privateRodrigo Hernandez and Laura Iglesias met during universityWho is Rodri’s girlfriend Laura Iglesias?Rodrigo Hernández’s girlfriend Laura Iglesias is a medical student.She is training to become a surgeon.Laura supports him in her free time and was seen with him at the French Open in May 2024.The couple do not have any children together, and keep their lives off social media.read more on EURO 2024Rodri has previously said that she records her reaction to his goals which he watches later.Rodri is a defensive midfielder who plays for Manchester City after joining them in 2019.He began his career at Villarreal, where he played for the senior squad from 2015-2018.He signed for Atlético Madrid for the 2018/2019 season before moving to the UK.Most read in Euro 2024Rodri is also a Spanish international.He is part of the squad set to face England in the Euro 2024 final at the famous Olympiastadium on Sunday, July 14, 2024.Rodri celebrates after opening scoring for Man City in Champions League finalHow long have Rodri and Laura Iglesias been dating?Rodri and Laura met during university.He was studying business studies and economics at the Universidad de Castellon in eastern Spain.Rodri even lived in student halls in a shared place.His friend Valentin Henarejo told Marca about their time at university: “People were shocked when they saw Rodri, who was playing in the top flight but still living at the university residence.”After the first few days of getting to know him, there was normality.People were shocked when they saw Rodri, who was playing in the top flight but still living at the university residence.Valentin Henarejo”He shared a space with everyone, he liked being with his friends and sitting on the sofa with everyone.”But, of course, at the start it was strange seeing him playing table tennis or doing his washing.”He said about Laura: “When I get to score, I always have a video of Laura celebrating the goal at home and I always watch it in a locker room.”READ MORE SUN STORIESThe pair keeps their relationship private.Laura even has a private Instagram account.Meet Spain’s Euro 2024 WagsSpain Wags range from teenager sweethearts to recently blossoming love stories.Alice Campello (Alvaro Morata’s wife)Alice Campello is an Italian model and fashion designer and has been married to Alvaro Morata since 2017. The pair has four children together.Sara Botello (Aymeric Laporte’s wife)Sara Botello is a trained dancer, having performed ballet and contemporary dance in shows around Spain. She married Aymeric Laporte in 2023 and the pair have two children together.Tatiana Trouboul (David Raya’s girlfriend)Tatiana Trouboul is the girlfriend of David Raya. Before moving to London with him, she worked in a nightclub. Now she is working as a model.Claudia Rodriguez (Marc Cucurella’s girlfriend)Claudia and Marc met in Barcelona after he messaged her on Instagram. The pair has third children together and have been together since six years.Lola Liberal ( Mikel Merino’s wife)Lola Liberal is a blogger and loves to share loving moments with ex-Newcastle star Mikel Merino. The pair married in January 2024.Laura Cascante (Rodrigo Hernández’s girlfriend)Laura Iglesias is a medical student and is training to become a surgeon. The pair met during university.Laura Abla Schmitt (Dani Olmo’s girlfriend)Laura Abla Schmitt and Dani Olmo made their relationship public on New Year’s Day in 2024. Read more about the Wags supporting Spain at Euro 2024 here More

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    Who is David Raya’s girlfriend? What we know about the Spain and Arsenal goalkeeper’s girl

    TATIANA Trouboul is one of the Spanish Wags supporting their men in Germany.She is supporting her boyfriend David Raya at Euro 2024, with Spain playing in the finals, and here is everything we know about her.Tatiana Trouboul is supporting her boyfriend David Raya at his gamesCredit: instagram/t.trouboulThe pair often enjoy jetting off on holiday togetherCredit: Instagram @t.trouboulWho is Tatiana Trouboul?Tatiana Trouboul is the girlfriend of David Raya, the Premier League goalkeeper for Arsenal.She is from Barcelona.With her life now set in Britain’s capital, she has been happy to give a glimpse into her epic lifestyle.As of February 2024, she has over 16,800 followers on Instagram.Read More on David RayaYou can find her account under the username @t.trouboul.Over on her page, the Catalan bombshell is no stranger to flaunting her gorgeous figure in sizzling bikini snaps. Her profile is filled with holiday posts of her soaking up the sun at the beach, many of which include Raya.Raya and Tatiana certainly enjoy living the high life and can often be seen jetting off on holiday together.Most read in Euro 2024In 2023, they enjoyed a break in Ibiza where they showed off matching lightbulb tattoos on social media.They also spent some time in Sardininia, after last season drew to a close.ARSENAL star David Raya has vowed to keep his XL Bully despite the dangerous breed being bannedBut with a big net worth, the pair do not need to worry about money.The football star has an estimated net worth of roughly £10.6million.As a player for Arsenal, he receives an annual salary of approximately £4.4million.He has a four-year deal with the club, with the option for the club to purchase his services for £27million.After he was on loan to the club for a year, it was announced on July 4, 2024 that he is joining Arsenal permanently.He said: “After a year on loan as a Gunner, I can finally say that I’m an Arsenal player for the coming years.“I’m excited to see what the future holds but always living in and enjoying the present.“It’s a dream come true to be here and I want to thank you for all the support you have already given me throughout the last year.”Raya is currently playing for Spain at the Euro 2024 in Germany and Tatiana was spotted supporting him.Spain is playing England at the final on Sunday July 14, 2024 in Berlin at the famous Olympiastadium.When did David Raya and Tatiana start dating?The pair reportedly began dating in 2021.However, they didn’t go public with their relationship until June 2022.In the beginning of their relationship Tatiana divided her time between Spain and London.Now the couple live together in North London.Raya and Tatiana do not have any children but are the owners of an adorable – now banned – XL Bully dog.The footballer is said to have obtained an exemption certificate for pet Goku in the hope that the dog will help protect their North London mansion.The goalkeeper hired experts from Elite Protection Dogs to train Goku as a guard dog amid a spate of robberies on footie stars’ homes.A spokesperson for the company told The Sun: “David Raya has one XL Bully.”He is called Goku, he is a one-year-old. “David’s had him since a puppy.”Everyone with XL Bullys is ­worried. “But David is a responsible owner, he wants to be responsible with him.”We are training Goku on a long-term contract.”READ MORE SUN STORIESWhat did Tatiana do before meeting David Raya?According to reports, Tatiana used to work in a nightclub before she met the Spain goalkeeper.The beauty now works as a model.Meet Spain’s Euro 2024 WagsSpain Wags range from teenager sweethearts to recently blossoming love stories.Alice Campello (Alvaro Morata’s wife)Alice Campello is an Italian model and fashion designer and has been married to Alvaro Morata since 2017. The pair has four children together.Sara Botello (Aymeric Laporte’s wife)Sara Botello is a trained dancer, having performed ballet and contemporary dance in shows around Spain. She married Aymeric Laporte in 2023 and the pair have two children together.Tatiana Trouboul (David Raya’s girlfriend)Tatiana Trouboul is the girlfriend of David Raya. Before moving to London with him, she worked in a nightclub. Now she is working as a model.Claudia Rodriguez (Marc Cucurella’s girlfriend)Claudia and Marc met in Barcelona after he messaged her on Instagram. The pair has third children together and have been together since six years.Lola Liberal ( Mikel Merino’s wife)Lola Liberal is a blogger and loves to share loving moments with ex-Newcastle star Mikel Merino. The pair married in January 2024.Laura Cascante (Rodrigo Hernández’s girlfriend)Laura Iglesias is a medical student and is training to become a surgeon. The pair met during university.Laura Abla Schmitt (Dani Olmo’s girlfriend)Laura Abla Schmitt and Dani Olmo made their relationship public on New Year’s Day in 2024. Read more about the Wags supporting Spain at Euro 2024 here More

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    Who is Alvaro Morata’s wife Alice Campello and do they have children? Meet the Spain & Atlético Madrid striker’s family

    ALICE Campello is an Italian model and fashion designer married to Spanish footballer Álvaro Morata.She is currently in Germany supporting her husband at the Euro 2024 championships. Here is everything you need to know about her and their relationship. Alice Campello at the Euro 2024 semi final supporting her husband Campello poses in the Lavezzi Islands The married couple pose in Ibiza just after their wedding Alice poses in this selifeWho is Alice Campello?Alice Campello is an Italian model and fashion designer.She was born on March 5, 1995, in Mestre, Italy.Alice has been successful in the fashion industry, with her own brand of bags called Avril Gau.She has collaborated with several high-profile brands such as Dior and Chanel.READ MORE ON ALVARO MORATAThe couple met in 2016 when Morata was playing for Juventus.Alice said about their meeting:“He wrote to me (on Instagram).”I answered him after a long time and, in the end, we met.”The couple started dating shortly after and on December 10, 2016, Morata proposed on stage during a magic show in Madrid.read more in footballThey tied the knot in 2017 and got married in Venice in front of a star studded audience including Isco and Simone Zaza.Since their wedding the pair have welcomed four children.Chelsea flop Morata branded ‘so unintentionally funny’ as he gets stuck in flag during Atletico Madrid celebrationTheir twins, Alessandro and Leonardo, were born on July 29, 2018.As a tribute to them, Morata changed his shirt number from 9 to 29 at Chelsea.In 2020, they welcomed their third son Edoardo.And in 2023 their daughter, Bella, was born. Alice Campello with their youngest daughter Bella at the Euro 2024 The pair welcomed twins in 2018Alice suffered complications during that pregnancy and ended up in intensive care after the birth.Alvaro said: “Alice has left intensive care and is in a room doing much better and recovering with Bella.“I am still coming to terms with what happened.“Thank you Alice for teaching me a lesson once again.You’re the best thing that has happened to me and my life without you would have no meaning.Alvaro Morata’s message to his wife”You are without doubt a fighter and an example for me.“These have definitely been the worst days of my life but I’m fortunate to have you in it.“You’re the best thing that has happened to me and my life without you would have no meaning.“Thank you to everyone who has been close to us and once again thank you to everyone at the University Hospital of Navarra for their delicacy and treatment.”Alice has been see on the sidelines supporting Morata in Germany at the Euro 2024 finals.Spain advanced to the final and is playing England on Sunday July 14, 2024 at 8pm.It is yet unclear if he will play in the final after he injured himself during the semi-final celebrations. The model frequently uploads raunchy pictures to Instagram Alvaro Morata and Alice Campello enjoyed their wedding in VeniceCredit: Flynet Pictures The model has 1 million followers on InstagramDoes Alice Campello use Twitter or Instagram?Alice is an Instagram star, boasting 3.4 million followers on the social media site.She uploads multiple photos most days, and can be found at @alicecampello.Her Twitter account has the same handle as her Instagram account, however she is not active on it. The couple pose in a photo uploaded days after their wedding The couple pose with their two dogsMeet Spain’s Euro 2024 WagsSpain Wags range from teenager sweethearts to recently blossoming love stories.Alice Campello (Alvaro Morata’s wife) Alice Campello is an Italian model and fashion designer and has been married to Alvaro Morata since 2017. The pair has four children together. Sara Botello (Aymeric Laporte’s wife) Sara Botello is a trained dancer, having performed ballet and contemporary dance in shows around Spain. She married Aymeric Laporte in 2023 and the pair have two children together. Tatiana Trouboul (David Raya’s girlfriend) Tatiana Trouboul is the girlfriend of David Raya. Before moving to London with him, she worked in a nightclub. Now she is working as a model. Claudia Rodriguez (Marc Cucurella’s girlfriend) Claudia and Marc met in Barcelona after he messaged her on Instagram. The pair has third children together and have been together since six years. Lola Liberal ( Mikel Merino’s wife) Lola Liberal is a blogger and loves to share loving moments with ex-Newcastle star Mikel Merino. The pair married in January 2024. Laura Cascante (Rodrigo Hernández’s girlfriend) Laura Iglesias is a medical student and is training to become a surgeon. The pair met during university. Laura Abla Schmitt (Dani Olmo’s girlfriend) Laura Abla Schmitt and Dani Olmo made their relationship public on New Year’s Day in 2024. Read more about the Wags supporting Spain at Euro 2024 here More

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    Who is Marc Cucurella’s partner Claudia Rodriguez and do they have kids? Meet the Spain and Chelsea defender’s family

    CLAUDIA Rodriguez is a communications professional, mother of three and long-term girlfriend of Marc Cucurella.She is in Germany supporting her long-term boyfriend at the Euro 2024 championships, and here is everything you need to know about her and their relationship.Claudia is supporting her boyfriend at the Euro 2024 in GermanyCredit: instagram/@_claurodriTheir children are in Germany as wellCredit: instagram/@_claurodriMarc Cucurella and his girlfriend Claudia Rodriguez have been dating for six yearsCredit: instagram/@_claurodriWho is Marc Cucurella’s girlfriend Claudia Rodriguez?Claudia Rodriguez, 24, is known for being the girlfriend of Spanish professional footballer Marc Cucurella.She works in communication, and in February 2023 launched her maternity and baby accessories collection at Elevenmia.Elevenmia shared on Instagram about the “important” collaboration: “Today, after many months of work, we finally present our new collection CLAUDIA x Elevenmia”A collection full of prints, colour, and joy. read more on marc cucurella”Soft, pleasant, and fresh textures.”The baby accessory brand added: “Claudia, mother of two beautiful little ones and a princess on the way, offered her hand to create a collection together.”Today, we have no words to describe how grateful we feel. “It is an incredible pleasure to meet people like her.Most read in Euro 2024″We saw in her all the values that we try to convey every day at Elevenmia.”We hope you like it!”A thousand thanks for this, Claudia.”The Wag has three children with Marc.Their first child Mateo was born in October 2019, with Claudia saying “the most beautiful thing in our lives has arrived”.Second son Rio was born on August 15, 2021. On his first birthday, Claudia posted on Instagram: “How lucky are all those people who have been lucky enough to cross paths with you at some point in their lives… you are light, you are joy, you are magic. “Thank you for your thousand and one daily smiles, my dear. We love you so much little one.”Third child Bella was born on February 21, 2023, with Claudia sharing a picture of her daughter online with the words: “Welcome to the family Bella.”She is active on social media platforms with 63,300 followers on Instagram where she shares pictures of her family and life.In 2024, she and her kids headed to Germany to support her fella at the Euros.Spain has reached the final, where they will face England on Sunday, July 14, 2024, in Berlin.Claudia revealed that Marc made a promise to her if Spain won Euro 2024.She said: “Marc promised somewhere that he would dye his hair red.”But he didn’t promise me anything and I won’t force him to do it.”Marc Cucurella and Claudia Rodriguez have three children togetherCredit: instagram/@_claurodriShe and the children support Mark Cucurella at his gamesCredit: instagram/@_claurodriHow did Marc Cucurella and Claudia Rodriguez meet?Cucurella and Claudia met in Barcelona when he played for the club.They met in 2018, though the exact details of their meeting remain unknown.Their romance blossomed, and Claudia soon followed him to Madrid, where he starred for Getafe in 2019.The family relocated to the UK when Cucurella signed for Brighton in 2021.After a season at the club he joined Chelsea in 2022.READ MORE SUN STORIESHow long have Marc Cucurella and Claudia Rodriguez been together?Cucurella and Claudia have been together since 2018.As of 2024, they have been in a relationship for six years, though the couple has yet to marry.Meet Spain’s Euro 2024 WagsSpain Wags range from teenager sweethearts to recently blossoming love stories.Alice Campello (Alvaro Morata’s wife)Alice Campello is an Italian model and fashion designer and has been married to Alvaro Morata since 2017. The pair has four children together.Sara Botello (Aymeric Laporte’s wife)Sara Botello is a trained dancer, having performed ballet and contemporary dance in shows around Spain. She married Aymeric Laporte in 2023 and the pair have two children together.Tatiana Trouboul (David Raya’s girlfriend)Tatiana Trouboul is the girlfriend of David Raya. Before moving to London with him, she worked in a nightclub. Now she is working as a model.Claudia Rodriguez (Marc Cucurella’s girlfriend)Claudia and Marc met in Barcelona after he messaged her on Instagram. The pair has third children together and have been together since six years.Lola Liberal ( Mikel Merino’s wife)Lola Liberal is a blogger and loves to share loving moments with ex-Newcastle star Mikel Merino. The pair married in January 2024.Laura Iglesias (Rodrigo Hernández’s girlfriend)Laura Iglesias is a medical student and is training to become a surgeon. The pair met during university.Laura Abla Schmitt (Dani Olmo’s girlfriend)Laura Abla Schmitt and Dani Olmo made their relationship public on New Year’s Day in 2024. Read more about the Wags supporting Spain at Euro 2024 here More

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    Who is Aymeric Laporte’s wife Sara Botello and how many kids do they have? Meet the Al Nassr & Spain centreback’s family

    STANDING between England and the Euro 2024 trophy this weekend will be Spain centreback Aymeric Laporte.Find out more about the wife of the Al Nassr player ahead of Sunday’s final. Sara Botello is the wife of Spain and Al Nassr centreback Aymeric LaporteCredit: InstagramWho is Aymeric Laporte’s wife Sara Botello?Sara Botello was born on October 9, 1994, in Spanish city Bilbao.She’s had a successful career as a dancer, and has performed in many shows, specialising in ballet and contemporary dance. Sara Botello is a professional dancer and has appeared in many shows in her native SpainCredit: InstagramShe was also previously a cheerleader for the Bilbao-based basketball team, Bilbao Basket.Sara’s also got a pretty solid social media following – nearly 37,000 people keep up with what she’s up to on Instagram.Sara has a younger brother called Iker.How did Aymeric Laporte and Sara Botello meet?Aymeric Laporte met Sara Botello in his early days of playing for Athletico Bilbao.It’s reported that Sara’s parents helped Aymeric’s move to the city in 2011.They began dating soon after, and she’s stuck by him ever since. The couple have shared pictures of their many travels togetherThe couple moved to the UK when Laporte signed for Manchester City, and Sara’s by Aymeric’s side at Saudi club Al Nassr.How long have Aymeric Laporte and Sara Botello been together?Aymeric Laporte and Sara Botello got together not long after they met in 2011, and they’ve been together ever since.Their relationship has seen them spend time in different countries as Laporte’s footballing career has progressed. Sara Botello and Aymeric Laporte have been by each others’ side for over a decadeThey’ve shared pictures of their travels together on both of their Instagram pages, regularly visiting exotic locations with each other.When did Aymeric Laporte and Sara Botello get engaged and married?Aymeric Laporte and Sara Botello got married in 2023.It was quite a while after the pair first met, but they finally tied the knot after over a decade together.Only two of Laporte’s Manchester City teammates made the trip to Spain for the big day – Erling Haaland and City’s Champions League final hero Rodri.They were surrounded by friends and family on a sun-drenched afternoon on their big day. Sara Botello and Aymeric Laporte have travelled to lots of exotic places togetherCredit: InstagramThey got engaged in June 2022, with Laporte announcing the news on Instagram with the caption “mas juntos que nunca”, which translates as “more together than ever”.How many kids do Aymeric Laporte and Sara Botello have?Aymeric Laporte and Sara Botello have two children together.Their son Lucay was born in 2021.They then had a daughter born a few months in 2024, leading to speculation Laporte might not be able to make it to take part in the Euro 2024 tournament.Even though he was born in France, Laporte plays for the Spanish national side.The fears were unfounded though – he’s part of the squad and is expected to be part of the line-up for this Sunday’s final against England. More

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    Who is Gareth Southgate’s wife Alison? What we know about the England football manager’s spouse

    GARETH SOUTHGATE is about to lead the England side into the final of Euro 2024 against Spain on Sunday.Read more about the wife of the England boss, who’s by his side as he hopes to lead the Three Lions to glory. Gareth Southgate with his wife Alison at WimbledonWho is Gareth Southgate’s wife Alison and when did they get married?Southgate and Alison met when the now England boss was a trainee at Crystal Palace.She was working as a shop assistant, and Gareth used to say he was visiting so he could add more to his wardrobe.Really though, it was the girl behind the till he was there to see.Whilst she was in a relationship at the time they first met, Gareth wasted no time swooping in when he heard Alison had split up with her boyfriend.He handed her his number as soon as he found out – and she called him that same night.In his 2003 autobiography, Gareth revealed in the early days they used to sneak to a Tesco car park for dates to keep their new relationship secret from her ex.The pair eventually got married in July 1997 near Southgate’s family home in Crawley. Southgate and his wife Alison were married back in July 1997Credit: PA:Press AssociationAlison prefers to keep out of the limelight – however she’s appeared by her husband’s side on many occasions. Gareth Southgate and his wife Alison at Wimbledon in 2019How many children do the couple have?The pair have two children, Mia and Flynn.Southgate has talked about the importance of maintaining a normal parent-child relationship, despite his time-sapping and full-on job. Gareth and Alison Southgate at An Audience with Adele in 2021Credit: James Veysey/ShutterstockHe told the Standard in 2017: “Over the last couple of weeks I’ve just had a nice time spending it with the family though, and for me that’s important because my kids are 18 and 14, and their development is as important for me as anything else in my life.”You do have to try to find a balance because my focus inevitably gets drawn towards making this team as successful as we can and driving them to be the best team in the world. But I’m also a dad and a husband.”Gareth Southgate2017MORE ON SOUTHGATEWho did Gareth Southgate play for?The England manager retired as a player in 2006 and made 57 appearances for England.Southgate started his career in the youth set up at Crystal Palace before making his senior team debut in 1988.He made 152 appearances for the Eagles before moving to Aston Villa in 1995 where he made 192 and then he completed his career at Middlesbrough –  again with over 150 appearances for the club. Gareth Southgate heads a goal for Middlesborough against Liverpool in 2002His achievements as a player include the 1993-1994 First Division title with Palace and coming a runner-up in the 2000 FA Cup when Villa lost 1-0 to Chelsea.He went on to manage Middlesbrough from 2006-2009 and the England U21 from 2013-2016.He became manager of England on September 27, 2016, after the departure of Sam Allardyce.He’s got them as far as the final of Euro 2024, where they’ll face Spain.It’s the fourth major tournament he’d led the Three Lions for, and they got as far as the final of Euro 2020/21 before losing out to Italy.A win on Sunday will be the England men’s team’s first tournament win since 1966 – is it finally coming home? More

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    Who is Jude Bellingham’s brother Jobe? What we know about the England and Real Madrid midfielder’s younger sibling

    BELLINGHAM brothers Jude and Jobe are big names in football and have both represented England in international clashes.Read on to find out more about Jobe Bellingham, his career so far and his family.Jobe Bellingham playing for Championship side Sunderland in 2023Credit: Robert Smith / MI NewsWho is Jude Bellingham’s brother Jobe?Jobe Bellingham is the younger brother of Real Madrid and England midfielder Jude Bellingham.He was born in Stourbridge on September 23, 2005, two years after his brother.Jobe began his career in Birmingham City’s academy and made his first team debut for them at the age of 16.He also made his international debut with the England under-16s against Northern Ireland in 2021.read more on the bellinghamsJobe’s been tipped for big things.Sunderland caretaker manager Mike Dodds, who coached the pair for years at Birmingham City’s academy, said in December 2023 he thinks Jobe will follow his brother Jude all the way to the top.El Nacional reported that Real Madrid scouts were present to watch the younger Bellingham in action for England’s Under-19’s against Montenegro on October 11, 2023.What football club does Jobe Bellingham play for?Jobe made his senior debut for Birmingham City in a FA Cup clash against Plymouth Argyle on January 8, 2022.Most read in FootballHe made 24 appearances fro the club before signing for Sunderland in June 2023.Jobe plays in midfield and up front and made his debut for the Black Cats on August 6, 2023, in the team’s opening match of the season against Ipswich Town.Jude Bellingham FaceTimes brother Jobe from Bernabeu pitch before scoring wonder goal for Real MadridHe’s made a big impact on the team – including scoring what was described as a screamer of a goal against Southampton.Despite a flurry of attention from a number of Premier League sides, he opted to remain at the Championship side for the 2024/25 season.Jobe has also represented England at all age-group levels up to under-20.In June 2024 he played the first 65 minutes of a friendly against Sweden, which England U20s went on to win 2–1.Jobe Bellingham plays for the England under 20sCredit: Vid Ponikvar/SportsfileWho are Jude and Jobe Bellingham’s parents?Jude and Jobe are the sons of Denise and Mark Bellingham.Mark was a sergeant with the West Midlands Police, and also played non-league football.He last played as a striker for Southam United before he retired from the game in 2019.READ MORE SUN STORIESHe’s now a licensed Fifa agent after passing the governing body’s required exams.Denise works in human resources – and Jude says she’s key to his and Jobe’s footballing success.Jobe Bellingham and his mother Denise watching England play Denmark at the Euro 2024 tournamentCredit: PA More