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      Harry Redknapp issues warning to Lee Carsley after England manager refuses to sing God Save The King

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      ENGLAND caretaker manager Lee Carsley sparked a fresh row yesterday with his refusal to sing the national anthem ahead of yesterday’s Nations League match.Former Spurs and Portsmouth boss Harry Redknapp said that belting out God Save The King is “a must” for the job.England caretaker manager Lee Carsley sparked a fresh row with his refusal to sing the national anthemCredit: GettyJack Grealish, Kobbie Mainoo, Declan Rice and Marc Guehi sing the national anthemCredit: PAHarry said: ‘As a proud Englishman and a patriot, I do think singing the national anthem is important’Credit: Darren FletcherCarsley’s controversial tight-lipped stance before the game against Ireland in Dublin overshadowed his first time in charge of the team — who won 2-0.Harry, 77, said: “As a proud Englishman and a patriot, I do think singing the national anthem is important. I always love to see players and managers belting it out, whatever the sport.“It doesn’t matter where you’re from, for me if you’re in charge of an English team, you should sing it. In 99 per cent of circumstances, at least.”But he conceded that former Ireland player Carsley may have been caught between a rock and hard place. Read More on SportHarry said: “I accept that on this occasion Lee did have a problem and was maybe stuck in the middle of things.“Not just as a former Republic of Ireland player, but because there was maybe even more emotion than usual on this one after the trouble there’s been in the past. “But while that made it understandable this time, when it comes to a ‘regular’ game, against, say, Spain, France or whoever, it’s a must.“As England manager, singing the anthem is a must — whoever you are and wherever you’re from.” ITV pundit Ian Wright said: “I feel for him because it’s one of the biggest opportunities of his life. It’s a storm in a teacup.”Most read in FootballThe hostile Irish crowd booed as the national anthem was played just before the 5pm kick off.Declan Rice and Jack Grealish were singled out for jeers and accusations of being “snakes” having previously played for Ireland at youth level.Lee Carsley won’t sing the England national anthemBut they silenced their critics by scoring both of England’s goals.The pair had joined in with the national anthem before the match.But 50-year-old Carsley, looking passive in a maroon England training top, nervously kept his lips clamped shut.He was born in England but won 40 caps for the Republic of Ireland during his playing career. He had already said he would not sing the national anthem — and never did as a player, saying he preferred to use the time to focus on the game instead.He also said he has never sung the anthem as England’s Under-21s coach. Before the match, Carsley told ITV1: “I’ve got so much respect for both national anthems and I’ll stand there proud today. I think everyone’s entitled to their opinion and as a player making my debut in ’97, or whenever it was, I was totally focused on the game.”He added: “It hasn’t changed since I was coaching and hopefully that will be the same today.”Former Manchester United midfielder Roy Keane said: “It’s a welcome to the reality of being a manager of England.Declan Rice scored the first goal for EnglandCredit: GettyJack Grealish scored the second goal for the Three KionsCredit: PAThe pair were singled out for jeers and accusations of being ‘snakes’ having previously played for Ireland at youth level“It’s unfair, of course it is, but that’s the industry we’re in. Your focus is to try to win football matches.”Meanwhile, football journalist Henry Winter said on X/Twitter: “I don’t care if Lee Carsley sings the National Anthem or not as long as he gets a tune out of the England players.”PM Sir Keir Starmer even waded into the row before kick-off, saying: “I will be singing the national anthem. What others do is really a matter for them.”But TalkSport’s Jamie O’Hara, an ex-Premier League footballer, said: “You’ve just lost the entire nation before you’ve even kicked a ball. Thanks for coming, Lee.”Fans piled in too. Dean Thomson said: “You can’t be England manager if you refuse to sing the national anthem.”And Toby Macallister said: “Sack him now. I don’t want anyone managing England who won’t sing the national anthem.” Former Three Lions boss Gareth Southgate always proudly sang the anthem — and told players to do the same. CAR’S SEAT GAFFEBy SAM CREEDANTHEM-row boss Lee Carsley tripped up again before the match — when he sat in the wrong dugout in Dublin.England’s interim manager, capped 40 times by Ireland, settled down in the home side’s seats at the Aviva Stadium.He was told of his gaffe by an official and jumped off opposite number Heimir Hallgrimsson’s place to head over to the England bench.Confused Carsley showed he was game for a laugh, managing to smile as he was ushered away.Roy Hodgson, England boss from 2012 to 2016, also demanded his teams sing it.His predecessor Fabio Capello, an Italian, said he “didn’t feel right” singing it.But the late Sven-Göran Eriksson, who was Swedish and in charge of England from 2001 to 2006, tried to “sing a bit”.Nicky Butt, 49, who won 39 caps for England, said of the row: “Is it something that would bother the players? No, not at all. When I played for England I don’t think I sang the anthem either.“I was always just concentrating on the game. It doesn’t mean you’re any less passionate. I didn’t sing it, Scholesy (Paul Scholes) didn’t sing it and I don’t think Gary Neville sang it either.“Nobody was prouder than us three to be there. I don’t think it’s anything big. It’s his own personal preference.”And former England goalkeeper Paul Robinson said: “I don’t think there’s any pressure on anybody to sing an anthem.“I’m a proud Englishman and I sang it with pride before every England game — and it meant a lot to me.READ MORE SUN STORIES“But when you’ve got a dual-nationality manager who played 40 times for the Republic of Ireland it’s just unfortunate his first game is against them.“Whether he sings the national anthem or not I’m sure it’s not high on the FA’s list of points needed when they come to appoint the next England manager. He will be judged on his football.” More

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      Nancy Dell’Olio will attend Sven-Goran Eriksson’s funeral & admits she ‘never stopped loving’ ex-England boss

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      SVEN-Göran Eriksson’s ex-lover Nancy Dell’Olio will attend his funeral this week after making peace with him in his final days.The Italian lawyer shared heartfelt phone calls with the ex-England football coach shortly before his death aged 76 of pancreatic cancer.Sven-Goran Eriksson’s former lover Nancy Dell’Olio will attend his funeralCredit: GettyFormer England manager Eriksson died aged 76 of pancreatic cancerCredit: ReutersTheir relationship had been rocked by his affairs with TV presenter Ulrika Jonsson in 2002, and then-FA secretary Faria Alam in 2004. But Nancy, 63, broke down in a ITV interview last month as she told of her pain at the loss of “love of her life” Sven.She will steel herself to fly from her home in Italy to Torsby, Sweden, where hundreds are expected to pay respects on Friday.A source said: “Nancy will be going to the funeral.READ MORE ON SVEN“She never stopped loving Sven and wants to say goodbye properly.“His family and his last girlfriend are aware and OK with it. “Nancy is a very emotional woman and it will be difficult for her but she feels she has to go.”Nancy met Sven in 1998 when he managed Rome side Lazio, and was with him throughout his Three Lions reign from 2001 to 2006.Most read in FootballSven spent his last days at his lakeside retreat at Sunne in western Sweden and died surrounded by his family.Mourners, possibly including Sven’s England captain David Beckham, will attend a church service before speeches and eulogies at a community centre.Sven-Goran Eriksson dies aged 76 after astonishing career spanning decadesThe send-off has been arranged by Sven’s last lover Yaniseth Alcides plus his children Johan, 45, and Lina, 37, from his marriage to Ann-Christine Pettersson.And the family are understood to have extended an invitation to Nancy after she expressed a wish to attend.In an exclusive Sun on Sunday interview in January, days after he made his terminal diagnosis public, Sven said “No, not at all!” when asked if he had spoken to Nancy of his illness.But he and Nancy, once dubbed The First Lady of English Football, reconciled soon after and chatted several times before his death. More

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      Eye-watering sum Man City goal machine Erling Haaland earning off the pitch through image rights revealed

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      GOAL machine Erling Haaland is also netting a fortune off the pitch through his image rights.The Man City megastar, 24, built up £12million in assets for the 12 months to last December.Erling Haaland has built up £12million in assets for the 12 months to last DecemberCredit: InstagramAccounts filed for his company York Promotions show it has £7million of cash in the bank with £5million still owed to the towering Norwegian by big-name brands.The business was so flush that nearly £7million more in earnings was deferred by a year.Erling runs the company with his dad and manager Alfie, 51, who also played for Man City.Top tax accountant Julia Hoyle – an associate of Haaland’s late agent Mino Raiola – is also listed as a director.read more on Erling HaalandPaperwork showed the company had also bought “an interest” in two planes for £2.1million and paid out £1.1million to an unnamed director.Haaland is said to have signed with Nike for more than ten years with the total cost of the deal reaching an unprecedented £200m.The cash boost comes on top of his huge £1.2million-a-month base salary with the Premier League champions, where he scored 36 goals in his debut season.Business-savvy Haaland previously set up the investment vehicle Pillage 3 AS in Luxembourg to manage his dealings in Europe.Most read in FootballErling haaland’s bizarre new therapy More

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      Football ace paying struggling ex just £8 a MONTH child maintenance leaving her to raise son on Pot Noodles

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      A FOOTBALL star paid a struggling ex-girlfriend £8-a-month maintenance payments — leaving her to raise their son on Pot Noodles.The ex-player, a regular on TV, radio and computer games, hid his assets, she alleges, to make sure he was adjudged to qualify for nil rate child support.A football star paid a struggling ex-girlfriend £8-a-month maintenance payments — leaving her to raise their son on Pot Noodles (stock image)Credit: GettyShe claims the player, who spent part of his more than 20-year career in the Championship, owes hundreds of thousands for the upkeep of their boy, now 14. She says records show he earns less than £7 a week.The girlfriend said: “My son has had to eat £1.80 packet noodles for dinner on really hard days. He once asked me for an ice cream, I couldn’t afford it. It broke my heart.“He’s had to wear clothes that are too small. He wanted to go to boxing and basketball but I can’t afford the fees. Anything I earn goes towards him and my house.”Read More on SportThe couple dated for two years before she became pregnant.She said: “The mask fell. He said, ‘You can’t be pregnant, I’m married’. I was stunned.”She says she foolishly accepted the ex-player’s offer of £10,000 not to take their finance row to a tribunal.She added: “But I expected the basic child maintenance to continue, which to my surprise was abruptly stopped. Most read in Football”Officials tell me their records show he is earning less than £7 a week, so he can send what he wants. “He comes across as a jovial guy. His hypocrisy is jaw-dropping.” More

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      F1 ace Lando Norris splits from model girlfriend Margarida Corceiro after a year of dating before Dutch GP triumph

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      FORMULA One driver Lando Norris has split from his model girlfriend Margarida Corceiro.The pair had been linked for the past year, with the British racing ace seen spending time with the Portuguese model on a number of occasions.Formula One driver Lando Norris has split from supermodel Margarida CorceiroCredit: Capture Media AgencyLando and Margarida watching the final of the Monte-Carlo Tennis Masters in Monaco this AprilCredit: Sky SportsHowever pals said the pair are no longer dating, with Lando, 24, admitting over the weekend: “I don’t have a girlfriend.”A source said: “Lando and Margarida had a fun time together and hung out a lot.“But it wasn’t working out so they cooled off. He’s free and single and just wants to focus on his sport.”Maclaren driver Lando, who won the Dutch Grand Prix on Sunday, and Margarida were first spotted together in May last year.READ MORE ON LANDO NORRISShe was pictured riding in the back of his Fiat 500 Jolly.As well as enjoying dates in Monaco, where they attended the Monte Carlo Tennis Masters final in April, before she was seen supporting him at the Miami Grand Prix.Margarida started dating Lando following her split from footballer Joao Felix last year.Bristol born Lando stayed tight lipped about their relationship but in May said he had “many girlfriends” when asked whether he was dating her.Most read in MotorsportPrior to dating Margarida, Lando was in a relationship with another Portuguese model Luisinha Oliveira.The pair were together for a year before breaking up in late 2022.Lando Norris sheepishly admits he has ‘many girlfriends’ during lie detector test amid links to glam Portuguese modelLando confirmed their split and said in a post on Instagram: “After time and consideration, Luisa and myself have mutually decided to end our romantic relationship but remain good friends.“I wish her the world and have so much respect for her and all she does as such an amazing and strong woman with nothing but kindness.”Lando triumphed over his rivals at the Dutch Grand Prix, beating Max Verstappen into second place.Despite his dominance in the race, Lando said he had a long way to go to win the title over the remaining ten races.He said: “I’ve been fighting for the championship since the first race of the year.“There’s no sudden decision, now I need to do better.READ MORE SUN STORIES“I’ve been working hard the whole year and I’m still 70 points behind Max. So it’s pretty stupid to think of anything at the minute.“I just take one race at a time and just keep doing what I’m doing now because there’s no point to think ahead and think of the rest.”Magarida is a Portuguese modelCredit: Capture Media AgencyStunning Margarida has also dated footballer Joao FelixNorris triumphed over his rivals at the recent Dutch Grand Prix, beating Max Verstappen into second placeCredit: Splash More

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      Man City hero Jack Grealish becomes an uncle for the first time as his younger sister gives birth to baby son

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      FOOTIE’S Jack Grealish has become an uncle for the first time.Sister Kiera, 22, and her boyfriend Josh Murphy told of baby Ruben’s arrival on Instagram.Jack Grealish has become an uncle for the first time – pictured with his sister, new mum KieraCredit: Keira Grealish/instagramBaby Ruben’s arrival was revealed online by his parents Keira and JoshCredit: Kiera Grealish/InstagramShe said: “Never felt a love like it.”Manchester City winger Jack, 28, shared the picture of his nephew alongside blue heart emojis, saying: “Perfect news.”It comes just weeks after Jack revealed he and long-term partner Sasha Attwood, 28, are expecting their first child.He posted a snap of him holding Sasha’s baby bump and said: “Life’s biggest blessing.”READ MORE ON FOOTBALLThe England star is incredibly close with Kiera, as well as his other younger sister Hollie.In March, Kiera told her followers she was expecting a baby boy in the summer during a sweet gender reveal.She was filmed popping a huge balloon with model partner Josh, before the pair were covered with blue confetti.Jack and Sasha both left a string of pale blue heart emojis underneath the video.Most read in FootballGrealish and Sasha have been dating for over a decade after meeting at school.Watch sweet moment Jack Grealish says ‘do you still like me-‘ to young Aston Villa fan who asks him to sign shirtJack described the birth as ‘perfect news’Credit: Kiera Grealish/InstagramGrealish’s long-term partner Sasha Attwood (left) with his sister Kiera at the 2022 World Cup in QatarCredit: PA More

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      Tiny Manchester shop becomes huge hit with Prem stars – with one even travelling up from BIRMINGHAM

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      A SMALL convenience store offering foreign fare is on to a winner after netting Premier League stars as customers.Mais Brasil Market in Manchester is a huge hit with City and United players due to its traditional South American offerings.Mais Brasil Market is a hit with Premier League footballers from Brazil and Portugal seeking out home comfortsCredit: NB PRESS LTDPunters include United’s Brazilian midfielder Casemiro, plus Portuguese aces Bruno Fernandes and Diogo Dalot.And from the blue half of the city, Portugal midfielder Bernardo Silva has popped in, along with Brazilians Ederson and Matheus Nunes, as well as former players Fernando and Fernandinho.And Philippe Coutinho even made the journey up the M6 from Birmingham while playing for Aston Villa.Borman Ligit, 54, owner of the shop near Salford Central railway station, said: “Among our valuable customers, many are football stars and they appreciate our philosophy to provide a warm and welcoming environment for all. READ MORE ON CASEMIRO”Our aim is to awaken the best memories and feelings that make our friends feel at home.”Borman and his partner Nirlia Batista, 52, opened the store in 2016 after moving to Manchester from Vitoria Espirito Santa in the south east of Brazil.He said the most popular items are cheese bread, the soft drinks Guarana and Acai, Farofa — a toasted snack made from yucca flour — and Pacoca, which is a candy made out of ground peanuts, sugar, honey and salt.Manchester United midfielder Casemiro is among the shop’s customersCredit: ReutersMan Utd Player Ratings vs Brighton social More

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      Man City star Erling Haaland splashes out £15,000 on red-light therapy bed to treat muscles

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      MANCHESTER City star Erling Haaland appears to be switching sides — by trying out a £15,000 red-light therapy bed.The goal machine, who already uses blue light glasses to counter the effects of phone and tablet screens, shared an Instagram snap of his latest passion yesterday.The therapy the footballer is trying out uses infrared rays to penetrate deep into tissues and joints to help prevent injuriesCredit: GettyHaaland shared an Instagram snap of his latest passion yesterdayThe £15,000 red-light therapy bedThe Norwegian, 24, captioned it: “Red light bed. Happy Monday!”The therapy uses infrared rays to penetrate deep into tissues and joints.Experts recommend a five-minute session before workouts to help prevent injuries, and then a further one of up to 20 minutes afterwards to aid muscle recovery.Haaland has previously revealed he has a 6,000 calories-a-day, “caveman” diet including cow heart and liver.READ MORE ON ERLING HAALANDThe footballer regularly drinks milk mixed with spinach, which he calls his “magic potion”, and has confessed to only consuming water that’s gone through a complicated filter system.He is a fan of ice baths and even has a £50,000 cryotherapy chamber at his Cheshire mansion.A string of other footballers have adopted unusual health trends to improve their performance on the pitch.Atletico Madrid’s Marcos Llorente, 29, swears by the Paleolithic diet which involves swerving favourites such as pasta, bread, rice, and ultra-processed foods, opting for the likes of potatoes, sweet potatoes and cassava instead.Most read in FootballCristiano Ronaldo, 39, scoffs six meals a day and is staunchly against sugary drinks and alcohol.Erling Haaland spotted limping in Norway training as doctor provides injury update ahead of title six-pointer vs Arsenal More