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      England legend Sir Geoff Hurst believes glory beckons for Gareth Southgate’s young lions

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      ENGLAND legend Sir Geoff Hurst told Gareth Southgate’s young lions: “Beat Germany and you’ll go on and win it!”The hero, whose hat-trick conquered our old foe in 1966, lined up with The Sun’s mascot Harry Mane — and also had advice for England’s star striker.
      Sir Geoff Hurst rallied the nation behind Gareth Southgate’s young lions saying: ‘Beat Germany and you’ll go on and win it!’Credit: The Sun
      He said: “There’s nothing quite like an England versus Germany game at Wembley and the hairs still stand up on the back of my neck every time it happens.
      “It’s a massive, massive game — one of those do-or-die occasions which will produce moments we’ll never forget.
      “German teams never give up and we have a hell of a fight on our hands. But this time it’s a fight we can win — and once we clear this obstacle it’ll take a hell of a team to stop us.”
      A win tomorrow will send England to Rome for a quarter-final with Sweden or Ukraine. Another victory would tee up a semi-final back at Wembley against either Denmark or Czech Republic.
      Sir Geoff, 79, believes glory beckons for our young side — and he is unconcerned at striker Harry Kane’s lack of goals so far. Sir Geoff was a sub for the 1966 group games and did not score.
      But he got the only goal against Argentina, laid on another against Portugal before his epic hat-trick in the final against West Germany.
      The England legend gave advice to England’s star striker Harry KaneCredit: Reuters
      He said: ‘I would love to see him score a hat-trick in the final like I did’Credit: The Sun
      He said: “I got off to a much slower start than Harry Kane in 1966. I didn’t even get a kick in the first three games. But I took my chances in the knockout stages just like I believe Harry will.
      “He has the class, power and skill to come alive at the business end of the tournament and I would love to see him score a hat-trick in the final like I did.”
      The old foes have not clashed at the Euros since 2000, when England won 1-0.
      But the Germans hit back with a 4-1 hiding the last time they met in a major tournament — at the 2010 World Cup. England also famously crashed out on penalties to them twice — at the 1990 World Cup then again at Euro 96.
      But if tomorrow’s game ends in a shootout, Sir Geoff is confident they can get revenge. He said: “We hopefully shook off that hoodoo when we beat Colombia on penalties at the last World Cup.
      “No England fan likes the prospect of a shoot-out — least of all against the Germans given our track record. But I’m sure England now practise hard at spot-kicks and study video of their opponents before games to make it less of an ordeal. It’s going to be tough and tight.
      A win against Germany tomorrow will send England to Rome for a quarter-final with Sweden or UkraineCredit: The Sun
      Sir Geoff, 79, confident in a win added: ‘I’m sure England have the grit and talent to win — even if it goes to penalties’Credit: The Sun
      England’s captain Bobby Moore is carried by teammates including Geoff Hurst after England defeated Germany 4-2 in the final at WembleyCredit: AP

      “I’m sure England have the grit and talent to win — even if it goes to penalties.”
      He also said the 45,000-strong crowd will sound like there’s double there, and called on them to roar like our mascot.
      He said: “I love The Sun’s Harry. We had a lion mascot called World Cup Willie in ’66 – and he roared us all the way to the final. Everyone should get behind this lion — and our lions on the pitch.”

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      Premier League new-boys Brentford ready to make transfer bid for Joe Worrall from Nottingham Forest

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      BRENTFORD are set to swoop for Nottingham Forest centre-half Joe Worrall — after missing out on Manchester City’s Taylor Harwood-Bellis.The Bees want Worrall, 24, who can leave at the right price.
      Nottingham Forest defender Joe Worrall is being targeted by Premier League new-boys BrentfordCredit: Alamy
      Former Rangers loanee Worrall is understood to be valued at around £10millionCredit: PA
      They will have to beat Burnley for his signature, but are now firmly in the race.
      Harwood-Bellis, 19, was fancied but Thomas Frank could not promise him enough game time, so City sent him to play for Vincent Kompany at Anderlecht.
      Burnley are keen but do not want to be drawn into an auction for Worrall.
      It is believed that Forest will entertain offers of around £10million for Worrall, who has three years left on his contract.
      Worrall featured in 31 Championship games during the 2020-21 campaign as he helped Forest keep 12 clean sheets
      As well as the former Rangers loanee, Brentford are also determined to sign Midtjylland midfielder Frank Onyeka.
      The 23-year-old is understood to have had a medical in Denmark ahead of a summer switch to the Brentford Community Stadium.
      And a deal should be easy to tie up as both clubs are owned by Matthew Benham.
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      Another defender that could be on his way to Brentford is Columbia left-back Gabriel Fuentes.
      The 24-year-old, who plays for top-flight home country club Junior, could be available for around £1.3m.
      Fuentes would provide competition for Rico Henry, who was named in the PFA Championship Team of the Year.
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      Burnley ready to snatch Rangers starlet Ciaran Dickson as midfielder eyes exit after falling out with Ibrox chiefs

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      BURNLEY plan to snatch Rangers starlet Ciaran Dickson as he prepares to leave Steven Gerrard’s Scottish champions.The 19-year-old is rated as one of the best midfield prospects north of the border.
      Rangers youngster Ciaran Dickson looks set to depart Ibrox this summerCredit: PA:Press Association
      Burnley target Dickson made his Rangers debut in November against Falkirk in the League CupCredit: The Sun
      But he is believed to have fallen out with the Gers management at Ibrox.
      Dickson is one of a number of youngsters to be told he can go despite recently extending his deal.
      Clarets boss Sean Dyche’s scouts have been keeping an eye on Dickson.
      The Scotland Under-19 international could then be loaned out next season to gain first-team experience.
      Dickson earned his Rangers debut under Gerrard during the 2020-21 campaign when he came off the bench during the 4-0 League Cup win over Falkirk.
      He was then loaned out to Scottish Championship outfit Queen of the South in March until the end of the season.
      During his time with the Doonhamers he featured in six games in all competitions where he failed to chip in with a goal or an assist.
      It’s not just in midfield where Burnley are targeting this summer, with Dyche looking to bolster his backline.
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      Liverpool centre-back Nathaniel Phillips is being eyed up with the 24-year-old wanting to play regular first-team football.
      The former Stuttgart loanee impressed after coming into the side following the injuries to Virgil van Dijk, Joe Gomez and Joel Matip.
      But his game time at Anfield could be limited with the trio set to return, as well as the arrival of Ibrahima Konate from RB Leipzig.
      And Burnley could also look to sign his Liverpool team-mate Neco Williams.
      Like Phillips, Williams is understood to want to play regularly having spent the majority of the previous term deputising for Trent Alexander-Arnold.
      Though the Clarets face competition from the likes of Leeds, Aston Villa and Southampton in the race to secure his services.
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      Fulham outcast Aboubakar Kamara wanted in Greek Super League transfer as Aris make £3.5m bid

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      FULHAM have received a bid for striker Aboubakar Kamara.The offer is from Greek Super League side Aris and worth £3.5million with a possible £1m in add-ons.
      Aboubakar Kamara could be on his way out of Fulham to Greek side Aris this summerCredit: Getty
      Kamara, 26, has been at Craven Cottage since 2017 but was shipped out on loan to French outfit Dijon in January.
      It remains to be seen as to whether he is part of Fulham’s plans following relegation. 
      Kamara is a controversial character and has hit the headlines for his disruptive behaviour in the past.
      In 2019 he was arrested on suspicion of assaulting a security guard at Fulham’s Motspur Park training ground.
      He also had to be dragged away from fellow striker Aleksandar Mitrovic after he refused to let the Serb take a penalty.
      And the pair also clashed after Kamara was talking during a team yoga session.
      Meanwhile, the Cottagers are expected to part ways with boss Scott Parker in the coming days via mutual consent.
      Parker, 40, is then set to take over at Bournemouth.
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      Though SunSport understands that Fulham are refusing to pay Parker a penny in severance pay as he nears an exit away.
      Swansea gaffer Steve Cooper would then be eyed up by the West Londoners to replace the former Chelsea and Tottenham midfielder.
      And Fulham would pay the compensation figure for Cooper and his team, which is only £3.5m for a Championship club — £1m less than if a Premier League side took him.
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      Pub owner takes apart interior of Brit boozer and rebuilds it in Germany

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       A PUB owner who took apart the interior of a Brit boozer and rebuilt it in Germany will be open for the big match.Paul Moss, 50, bought the fixtures and fittings from The New Crown in Bridlington, East Yorks.
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      Paul has decked out the pub in St George’s flags and Union Jacks
      He stripped it bare and shipped it 380 miles to Iserlohn, near Dortmund, where he has been restoring it to its former glory since last July.
      Property developer Paul said: “It is finally finished and we are open for the Euros last 16 match. We’re fully booked and expect 150 punters in on Tuesday — English and German.
      “It’s going to be brilliant. Germany were s**** against Hungary and the locals know this is England’s best chance.”
      Paul has decked out the pub in St George’s flags and Union Jacks, adding: “There will be a real carnival atmosphere.
      “We’re actually struggling to get enough beer. The pubs have just reopened after lockdown and they are drinking it quicker than we can supply it.”
      Paul, who has lived in Germany for nearly 25 years after moving from London, came up with the idea of rebuilding a British boozer last year.
      He stumbled across The New Crown and purchased everything — including the signs and even the dirty glasses.
      A few of the Crown’s old regulars helped them load it all onto the back of the lorry before taking it to Germany.
      Paul, who has lived in Germany for nearly 25 years after moving from London, came up with the idea of rebuilding a British boozer last year
      Married dad-of-two Paul also has a black cab and a red phone box in the beer garden
      The New Crown, German version, does a pie and a pint for a tenner

      Married dad-of-two Paul also has a black cab and a red phone box in the beer garden.
      The New Crown, German version, does a pie and a pint for a tenner.
      Well, ten euros.
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      Teen referee Jess Preece snapped cheering for England backs Three Lions to go all the way

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      A TEEN ref who shot to fame after she was snapped cheering on England has backed Gareth Southgate’s men to go all the way.Jess Preece, 18, was photographed draped in a St George’s flag celebrating Raheem Sterling’s winning goal against the Czech Republic.
      Young ref Jess Preece is seen flying the flag for England after she shot to fame while celebrating Tuesday’s winCredit: Peter Powell
      Teenager Jess, 18, was snapped as she cheered at a Manchester fan parkCredit: Rex
      The teenager partied through the match at the 4TheFans Manchester Fan Park on Tuesday night (22/6).
      Now the Level 7 children’s referee believes the Three Lions can go all the way after their rousing 1-0 win at Wembley.
      Jess, of central Manchester, said: “I think we can go do it this time. The talent we have in this team is world class and we can beat anyone on their day.
      “The first two games really didn’t look promising but the last one Southgate changed the team up and it has totally transformed them. He made good use of the subs and with Maguire and Grealish everything looks really promising.
      “I think we’ll probably face Portugal next, which is intimidating, but to be the best you’ve got to beat the best.”
      West Brom fan Jess, originally from Alsager, Cheshire, has played footballer since she was a kid and got her reffing qualifications two years ago. She is an official for academy games and has looked after big matches for Stoke City and Crewe under-14s.
      She believes the Three Lions can go all the way after their rousing 1-0 win at WembleyCredit: Peter Powell
      Jess can normally be found running top under-14s gamesCredit: Peter Powell

      Jess, now studying to become an engineer in Manchester, said: “My dad’s big into football but never played, and my younger brother plays but none of my girl mates do.
      “I just love it. Sam Johnstone is my favourite player for the baggies and I like John Stones for England – I think he’s been very unlucky not to score and has put in some really good shifts.
      “I do like Grealish too, despite the fact he’s Villa’s main man.”
      She told ‘The talent we have in this team is world class’Credit: Peter Powell
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      Bungling BBC tried to book World Cup hero Gordon Banks for a show even though he died two years ago

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      THE BBC scored an own-goal by trying to book 1966 World Cup hero Gordon Banks for a show — even though he died two years ago.An assistant producer asked an agent if the goalkeeping legend could advise children’s TV presenters for a “fun penalty shootout”.
      The BBC wanted to book World Cup winner Gordon Banks for an appearanceCredit: Gerry Cranham
      But Banks died aged 81 in February 2019.
      The staffer, who we are not naming, wrote in an email: “We are really keen to check Gordon’s availability.
      “We thought he would be a great fit. Would you mind letting me know if Gordon is potentially available?”
      Gordon’s 1966 England team-mate George Cohen said: “The BBC need to up their game.”
      The BBC have issued an apology for their errorCredit: Daily Mirror
      And Tory MP Pauline Latham added: “It would only take basic research.”
      Gordon was wanted to give tips to hosts Joe Tasker and Harpz Kaur for the CBBC show Saturday Mash Up!
      Joe Tasker and Harpz Kaur present Saturday Mash Up

      The BBC said: “We are sorry if this caused upset.”
      Stoke and Leicester ace Banks played in every game of the World Cup triumph and is famed for an incredible save against Pele in the 1970 tournament.
      In 1972 a car crash blinded his right eye.
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      England ace Jack Grealish secretly reunited with stunning model ex before Euro 2020

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      THREE Lions star Jack Grealish is back with his stunning girlfriend — but has been keeping the news hush-hush.The Aston Villa ace, who  split briefly from model Sasha Attwood, now  considers her his “secret weapon” off the pitch.
      Three Lions star Jack Grealish is back with his stunning girlfriend Sasha Attwood — but has been keeping the news hush-hushCredit: INSTAGRAM/SASHA ATTWOOD
      The loved-up couple met while they were teenagers at St Peter’s Roman Catholic Secondary School in Solihull, West Mids.
      A source told The Sun on Sunday: “Jack and Sasha have been through a rocky patch but are firmly back on track now.
      “Jack is keen to keep Sasha out of the limelight and she keeps him grounded.
      “He thinks it’s best if the fans still think he’s single, but she’s been cheering him on from the side lines during the Euros.
      Earlier this year Jack, 25, reportedly tried to hit on Love Island star Natalia Zoppa onlineCredit: EPA
      “Sasha is his secret weapon off the pitch and will support him no matter what. They’re both very close to each other.”
      Earlier this year Jack, 25, reportedly tried to hit on Love Island star Natalia Zoppa online.
      Natalia, 21, was said to have  got a direct message on  Instagram.  In a TikTok clip, her partner Hass Saleh claimed: “As if today couldn’t get any weirder, the best player in the Premier League tried to chat up my missus.”
      Friends say Jack was only liking her pictures and has remained “devoted and loyal” to Sasha, 25.
      The Aston Villa ace, who  split briefly from model Sasha, now  considers her his ‘secret weapon’ off the pitchCredit: Louis Wood News Group Newspapers Ltd
      She has been proudly cheering Jack on at Wembley and joining in the party with fellow Wags.
      Sasha was spotted teaming an England shirt, with Grealish on the back, with  white Alexander Wang denim shorts at Wembley last Sunday before victory over  Croatia.
      And she was in the crowd on Friday night to watch Jack come on as a sub in the 0-0 draw against Scotland.
      Meanwhile, goalkeeper Jordan Pickford’s down-to-earth missus Megan Davison has been crowned Queen of England’s Wags.
      Sasha was spotted teaming an England shirt, with Grealish on the back, with  white Alexander Wang denim shorts at Wembley last Sunday before victory over  CroatiaCredit: Louis Wood News Group Newspapers Ltd
      And while England hopes he is a pair of safe hands, Megan, 27, is widely regarded by the women  making their debut at the Euros as an old hand after her experience from the 2018 World Cup.
      A source said: “What you see with Megan is what you get — she’s totally genuine, reliable and trustworthy. She has never taken for granted the life she lives, has stayed true to her roots and knows how daunting this is for those who are new to it.
      “Megan is grounded and that relaxes everyone around her. She’s a calming influence on everyone. She’s an all-round girls’ girl.”
      Megs, as friends know her, is a mum of one and a university graduate. She was there to meet the new Wags as they arrived at a secret hotel ahead of England’s group opener against Croatia.
      Wearing a cropped white England shirt with Pickford on the back, denim shorts, £1,090 blue Chanel sandals and carrying a £2,000 Christian Dior handbag, she met them in the lobby and took them through to the pre-match party.
      Sasha pictured with Jack in 2015Credit: Sportsfile – Subscription
      Megan shared  the “family” lunch on Instagram — with videos of the brass band, the menu and the face-  paint station where her two-year-old son Arlo got England flags painted on his cheeks.
      A day earlier, Megan had taken Arlo to the Rainforest Café in central London with Harry Maguire’s partner Fern Hawkins.
      The source added: “Everyone gets on with her and her family. They’re just extremely down-to-earth, no airs and graces, no expectations.
      “Megan knows what it’s like coming into the limelight.
      “It’s terrifying at first but she’ll do everything to welcome them into the England family.”
      Jack is keen to keep model Sasha out of the limelight and she keeps him grounded

      Megan and Jordan began dating at 14 after meeting at St Robert of Newminster RC secondary school, in Washington, near Sunderland.
      She studied at Sunderland University while Jordan learned his trade in the lower leagues at clubs like Preston and Carlisle. The ­couple then moved to Cheshire after his £30million transfer from Sunderland to Everton in 2017.
      They wed in March 2020 at a register office — with the £60,000-a-week goalie in a pair of ripped jeans and a baseball cap and Megan in an ivory blouse.
      Sasha was in the crowd on Friday night to watch Jack come on as a sub in the 0-0 draw against ScotlandCredit: Getty
      ‘Sasha is his secret weapon off the pitch and will support him no matter what. They’re both very close to each other’
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