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      England fan scores £360 on Euros bet thanks to tip off from his unborn son

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      AN England fan won £360 in a Euros bet on the Germany game after an ultrasound scan showed his unborn son sticking two fingers up.Johnny Howell, 30, put down £30 to win 2-0 at 12-1 and watched in delight as it came in.
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      Johnny Howell won £360 on a Euros bet thanks to his unborn sonCredit: East Anglia News Service
      An ultrasound showed his baby sticking two fingers upCredit: East Anglia News Service
      The gas engineer said: “It is just incredible that my boy came up with the right result.
      “It’s a shame that he didn’t put up four fingers and a thumb to predict five goals.”
      He went for the scan with fiance Alice Morling, 25, in Gorleston, Norfolk, on Tuesday, before Harry Kane and Raheem Sterling’s goals that evening.
      Johnny, of Great Yarmouth, said: “The sonographer said the fingers were a peace sign.
      His fiance Alice Morling said she couldn’t believe the prediction had come trueCredit: East Anglia News Service

      “But it dawned on me that he may have been predicting a 2-0 England victory.”
      Alice said: “The second goal came and I thought, ‘Are you joking?’ ”
      They will spend the win on baby equipment.
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      The Sun’s chicken Kiev picks England for Euros victory…and sh**s on Ukraine!

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      FOOTBALL-mad cockerel Jordan Peckford hopes for a feather in his cap — after predicting England will beat Ukraine.The Sun’s own chicken Kiev showed he was no bird-brain when asked to choose between two full bowls of feed placed on a hay bale.
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      Our chicken Kiev has predicted victory for England tomorrowCredit: Richard Rayner
      Jordan Peckford was asked to choose between two bowls full of feedCredit: Richard Rayner
      He wasted no time choosing the one marked EnglandCredit: Richard Rayner
      He also took a shot in the Ukraine oneCredit: Richard Rayner
      The red and white marvel lost no time in scoffing from the one marked England. And then he cheekily doubled down on his verdict by, um, taking a shot in the Ukraine one.
      The four-month-old, named in honour of Three Lions goalkeeper Jordan Pickford, belongs to farmers Andrew and Ruth Pollard, both 49.
      They have been avidly watching England’s Euro 2020 progress with their four kids.
      Sunderland fan Andrew, a fifth generation farmer, said: “I watched Jordan Pickford start his career with us before his big money move to Everton.

      The four-month-old belongs to farmers Andrew and Ruth PollardCredit: Richard Rayner
      “His saves against Germany were spectacular. He’s been the keeper of the tournament so far.
      “Four games and four clean sheets — it’s quite a record.
      “I don’t want to count my chickens too soon, but I think it’s coming home.”
      Ruth — who with Andrew runs Pollards of Thirkleby, near Thirsk, North Yorks — agreed: “It’s been superb so far. And Jordan has pretty much told us what he thinks of Ukraine’s chances.
      “Not only did he have a poo in their bowl, he kicked it over. He doesn’t fancy them at all.
      He was named after Three Lions goalkeeper Jordan PickfordCredit: APEx-pat fans to hit Rome

      THREE Lions fans coming from England have been banned from watching tomorrow’s quarter final.
      But proud ex-pat supporters — dubbed the Salami Army — were racing to get hold of tickets and cheer on Our Boys.
      Italy warned anyone who has been in the UK for the past fortnight would be barred from the Stadio Olimpico.
      Many of the 30,000 Brits living in Italy scrambled to get tickets.
      Teacher Dawn Hughes, 59, who lives in Rome, snapped one up.
      She told The Sun: “I just can’t wait. We will cheer and sing our hearts out for the team and for Queen and country.”
      England fans in other EU countries are also heading to Rome.
      Joel Phillips, 29, who lives in Hamburg, said: “I needed to roar the boys on as the Barmy Army couldn’t travel.”

      “They’re on a wing and a prayer as far as he’s concerned. But they’ll probably cry fowl.”
      Fans will want to see Ukraine in a flap at tomorrow night’s big match in Rome which will decide if England reach the semi-finals for the first time since Euro 96.

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      England fans heading to Rome for quarter-final clash will NOT be let in stadium, warns Italian embassy

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      ENGLAND fans travelling to Rome for Saturday’s Euro 2020 quarter final won’t be allowed into the stadium even if they have a ticket.Italian officials have said they’ll turn away any Three Lions supporters who have recently arrived in the country at the gate.
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      Fans travelling to Rome for the Euro 2020 quarter final will be barred from the stadiumCredit: PA
      Italian officials have boosted security at airports to catch crafty England fans sneaking in to watch their match against UkraineCredit: AFP
      In a statement the country’s embassy in London warned anyone trying to flout its quarantine rules “will be punished”.
      Those who try to take advantage of exemptions from self-isolation, such as claiming they’re on a business trip, will be rejected.
      The embassy said: “Anybody who has been in the UK in the previous 14 days, irrespective of their nationality or residency, will not be admitted to the stadium even if they have a ticket.
      “Only those who can prove that they have arrived in Italy at least six days previously, have observed five days of quarantine, and have taken a post-quarantine COVID-19 test with a negative result will be allowed into the Stadio Olimpico.
      “Fans based in the UK should therefore not travel to Italy to attend the match on Saturday at the Stadio Olimpico in Rome.
      “Being exempt from quarantine in Italy for any legal reason, will not translate into permission to enter the stadium.
      “For example, travellers who are transiting through Italy for less than 36 hours or visiting briefly for work reasons are not required to quarantine, but they will not be permitted to enter the stadium.”
      Italian officials plan to introduce checkpoints on roads from neighbouring countries and boost security at airports with direct links to the UK in a bid to catch crafty England fans sneaking in.
      Italy will host the England and Ukraine match at the Olympic Stadium in RomeCredit: Splash
      England fans unable to travel to Rome to watch the Three Lions due to Covid rulesCredit: PA
      The prefect of Rome, Matteo Piantedosi, was holding talks with the regional committee for public order and security, and senior police chiefs were also brought in to discuss security for Saturday’s game.
      Italy is among the countries hardest hit by the Covid pandemic, and officials are desperate to take all measures necessary to make sure there is not another devastating wave.
      Andrea Costa, undersecretary for the Italian Ministry of Health, told The Sun: “The rules are clear and concise — English fans will not be able to travel to Italy.
      “There are currently five days of obligatory quarantine on arrival, so unless fans arrived before June 28 and completed quarantine, there is no point travelling to Rome.
      “Those that do attempt it and are caught will be fined and punished. Rules have to be obeyed and we cannot afford to be running any risks.” Officials said that other measures being considered would include stopping ticket holders and asking them to prove how long they had been in the country — with boarding cards being requested.
      Virologist Fabrizio Pregliasco, who has been advising the Italian government, said: “Allowing fans in from the UK would be a disaster because there is a very high probability that they will spread the virus.”
      Last night the British Embassy in Rome, which had wrongly been announced as a point of ticket sales for expat England fans, posted a statement on its Facebook page after being swamped with calls.

      According to official figures there are around 250,000 Ukrainian citizens in Italy — with around 80 per cent being female cleaners or carers.
      Fans from the Ukraine have it worse than those from the UK as they have to undergo ten days of quarantine and provide a negative Covid test.
      Entry into Italy for tourism purposes for Ukrainians is expressly forbidden.
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      Italy boost security at airports and introduce checkpoints at neighbouring countries to catch England fans sneaking in

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      ITALIAN officials plan to introduce checkpoints on roads from neighbouring countries and boost security at airports with direct links to the UK in a bid to catch crafty England fans sneaking in.Last night the prefect of Rome, Matteo Piantedosi, was holding talks with the regional committee for public order and security, and senior police chiefs were also brought in to discuss security for Saturday’s game.
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      Italian officials have boosted security at airports to catch crafty England fans sneaking in to watch their match against UkraineCredit: AFP
      Italy is among the countries hardest hit by the Covid pandemic, and officials are desperate to take all measures necessary to make sure there is not another devastating wave.
      Andrea Costa, undersecretary for the Italian Ministry of Health, told The Sun: “The rules are clear and concise — English fans will not be able to travel to Italy.
      “There are currently five days of obligatory quarantine on arrival, so unless fans arrived before June 28 and completed quarantine, there is no point travelling to Rome.
      “Those that do attempt it and are caught will be fined and punished. Rules have to be obeyed and we cannot afford to be running any risks.” Officials said that other measures being considered would include stopping ticket holders and asking them to prove how long they had been in the country — with boarding cards being requested.
      Virologist Fabrizio Pregliasco, who has been advising the Italian government, said: “Allowing fans in from the UK would be a disaster because there is a very high probability that they will spread the virus.”
      Last night the British Embassy in Rome, which had wrongly been announced as a point of ticket sales for expat England fans, posted a statement on its Facebook page after being swamped with calls.
      Italy will host the England and Ukraine match at the Olympic Stadium in RomeCredit: Splash
      England fans unable to travel to Rome to watch the Three Lions due to Covid rulesCredit: PA

      According to official figures there are around 250,000 Ukrainian citizens in Italy — with around 80 per cent being female cleaners or carers.
      Fans from the Ukraine have it worse than those from the UK as they have to undergo ten days of quarantine and provide a negative Covid test.
      Entry into Italy for tourism purposes for Ukrainians is expressly forbidden.
      Harry Kane says he wants to give England ‘as much joy as possible’ with victory over Ukraine on Saturday More

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      Wayne and Coleen Rooney treat their boys to bargain holiday with narrowboat trip

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      WAYNE and Coleen Rooney have grabbed another bargain holiday by taking their boys on a narrowboat trip.The ex-Manchester United and England captain and his wife treated their four children to the peaceful canal break.
      Wayne and Coleen Rooney with Bridge Inn’s landlady Helen Bannister
      The pair, both 35, and Kai, 11, Cass, three, Klay, eight, and Kit, five, moored outside the Hartley Arms in Wheaton Aston, Staffs.
      Pete Hyde dashed to the pub, which sits on the Shropshire Union Canal, with his football-mad son Jaret, ten, after hearing Derby manager Wayne was there.
      He said: “It was amazing and he had his picture taken with Rooney and had a football signed by him.”
      But the Rooneys almost missed their lunch when they visited the Bridge Inn in nearby Brewood.
      The ex-England captain and his wife treated their four children to the peaceful canal breakCredit: Alamy
      Wayne and Coleen would usually be on holiday in the CaribbeanCredit: Instagram
      Coleen and Wayne with their four boys Kai, 11, Cas, 3, Klay, 8 and Kit, 5Credit: Social Media – Refer to Source

      Landlady Helen Bannister said: “They called us to say they’d under-estimated how long it would take them to travel on the barge so we rebooked it for them.”
      The Rooneys have previously enjoyed camping holidays in a Sun £9.50 holiday park and Coleen regularly takes the boys to Butlins.
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      England stars set to reunite with their Wags as a reward for beating Germany

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      ENGLAND’S heroes will be reunited with their WAGs and families today as a reward for beating Germany.They will spend time with their loved ones at a secret location ahead of the quarter-finals in Rome.
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      England’s Wags will briefly reunite with the players todayCredit: Instagram
      It comes after the Three Lions’ 2-0 victory against GermanyCredit: Getty
      A source said: “It’ll only be for a few hours but it’ll be enough to carry the team into the next round.
      “They need to see their families. Gareth has always recognised the important role they play in helping the team reach its full potential.
      “They have been at pitch side throughout the tournament so far and it’s been hard.
      “In the last game against the Czech Republic they were allowed some contact inside Wembley but this will be a proper get together.”
      The move marks a dramatic shift after UEFA ruled Covid bubbles must remain secure throughout the tournament.
      Jack Grealish’s girlfriend Sasha Attwood was in an entourage of Wags at tonight’s matchCredit: Louis Wood News Group Newspapers Ltd
      Megan Davison, Jordan Pickford’s partner, was seen outside WembleyCredit: Louis Wood News Group Newspapers Ltd

      The Wags and families will have to provide a negative test result before the reunion which will take place at a hotel.
      Speaking ahead of the Euros Southgate said: “It is going to be limited access, which we have to accept is going to be harder for some players to cope with than for others.
      “You know everybody’s going to react to that and respond to that differently.”
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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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