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      Euro 2020: UK’s cleverest dog predicts England will tear Scotland to shreds at Wembley

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      WILLOW the wonder pooch has tipped England’s heroes to tear Scotland to shreds at Wembley.The clever Cockapoo barked Harry Kane and Co to get a result against Croatia in their Euros opener.
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      Willow the Cockapoo has ‘a 100 per cent record’ in predicting Euro 2020 winnersCredit: The Sun
      And when she was asked to chews tonight’s winner she was in absolutely no doubt.
      Willow, who watched Scotland’s abject 2-0 defeat to the Czech Republic, did not even paws to mull it over.
      She was so certain of victory she took hold of Scotland’s Saltire flag and pulled it to pieces to double down on her prediction.
      Owner Charlotte Price, 30, said: “Willow’s got a 100 per cent record so far after predicting an England win against Croatia.
      “She’s got off to the best possible start – just like England.
      “And after watching Scotland the other day she is in no doubt who will come out on top at Wembley.
      Willow has tipped England to tear Scotland to shreds at WembleyCredit: The Sun
      “There wasn’t a moment’s hesitation. We tried it a number of times and each time she picked England.
      “She doesn’t see anything other than another win.”

      Willow, who has pedigree when it comes to predicting major events, even had time to bask in the glow of her first triumphant prediction against Croatia.
      The nation’s most intelligent dog – who has been tipped for stardom herself – took a moment to read our story from last week.
      But then it was down to work.
      Willow, who can count to ten, spell her own name and identify shapes, was presented with three bowls.
      We stuck a football in each one and labelled them with a flag for England, Scotland and a third for the draw.
      The three bowls were placed in different positions this time to ensure strictly controlled scientific conditions.
      Special needs teacher Charlotte, of Baildon, West Yorks., then asked her: “Who is going to win – England, Scotland, or do you think it’ll end in a draw? Show me.”
      Before Charlotte even had time to finish the word ‘draw’ Willow had pounced on England – and was so sure she almost knocked the ball out of the bowl.
      Her skills echo those of tentacled tipster Paul the Octopus, who successfully predicted the results of Germany’s seven matches at the 2010 World Cup.
      The patriotic cockapoo was again wearing her England shirt for the prediction and was sat in front of a giant St George’s flag.

      Charlotte started training Willow as a pup in 2018 and quickly moved on to tricks.
      She chose between her teddy and a ball – and letters and numbers. Willow gets a treat for every five she identifies.
      She also picks out shapes, including her favourite, the pentagon.
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      England Euro 2020 stars prepare to face Scotland by working out with bizarre fruit-shaped underwater footballs

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      ENGLAND footie stars have been twisting their melons to sink Scotland tomorrow — by working out with fruit-patterned under­water balls.Players love kickabouts with “watermelon balls” at their training base. The soft, coloured globes can be kicked or thrown up to 10ft under water.
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      Tyrone Mings of England smiles in the swimming pool following the England training session at St George’s ParkCredit: Getty
      The team — managed by Gareth Southgate — had a splashing time at St George’s Park yesterday as the final countdown began to the Battle of Britain Euro 2020 showdown at Wembley.
      Coaching staff at the camp in Burton-on-Trent, Staffs, introduced the bizarre balls in place of the unicorn pool inflatables which players loved at the 2018 World Cup in Russia.
      They allow the stars to enjoy fun games with minimal impact on tired joints and muscles. Tyrone Mings, 28, Phil Foden, 21, Kyle Walker, 31, and Jordan Pickford, 27, were snapped with their new toys.
      A Three Lions source said: “The atmosphere in the camp is very relaxed but very focused.
      “The players seem to be enjoying themselves.
      “It’s hard training then recovering from the physical and mental stress of such big games.
      “Having fun is a big part of keeping them happy and sharp for the next challenge. The watermelon balls have been a big hit.”
      Phil Foden, Jordan Pickford and Kyle Walker of England head a ball to each other in a swimming pool during a recovery sessionCredit: Getty
      The lads appeared to be having funCredit: Getty
      The Sun revealed yesterday how players are relaxing between games in a cocoon-like yoga “Hotpod” with chill-out tunes and relaxing aromas piped in.
      The Watermelon Ball combo pack like those used by the stars costs just £9.99. They include one patterned like a green watermelon and another multi-coloured version.
      Makers Cardonely say on their website: “Watermelon Ball is a water-filled ball that mimics the flotation of a watermelon, the ball will sink slowly then rise to the surface when thrown in the water.
      “The ball can be bounced, dribbled and passed under water making it great for all sorts of water games.”
      The England team released snaps on social media of Aston Villa centre back Mings poised to throw one of the balls and Manchester City’s Foden and Walker and Everton goalie Pickford joining the fun.
      The photos were captioned: “Making a splash”. But some fans said they missed the inflatables. Luke Oliver tweeted: “Where’s the unicorn?”.
      Kyle Walker controls the ball during the UEFA Euro 2020 Championship Group D match between England and CroatiaCredit: Getty
      Tyrone Mings acknowledges the fansCredit: Getty

      Jack Blake added: “Need Maguire on a unicorn” and Nicola Ferris said: “Get the unicorns out.”
      A win for the Three Lions over Scotland would ensure them a place in the tournament’s last 16.
      Wales took a huge step towards that stage by beating Turkey 2-0 yesterday, despite star man Gareth Bale missing a penalty.
      Jordan Pickford of looks on during the UEFA Euro 2020 Championship Group D matchCredit: Getty
      The team — managed by Gareth Southgate — had a splashing time at St George’s Park yesterday as the final countdown began to the Battle of Britain Euro 2020 showdown at WembleyCredit: Reuters
      England’s secret weapon against the Scots is this yoga Igloo where players are stretched to their max with chill out tunes and calm aromas More

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      Cristiano Ronaldo used to down fizzy drink for breakfast despite Coca-Cola snub at Euro 2020 press conference

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      COCA-Cola remover Cristiano Ronaldo used to down fizzy drinks for breakfast, it was revealed today.Ronaldo, 36, wiped £3.4billion off the value of Coke by casting aside two bottles at a Euro 2020 press conference.
      Coca-Cola remover Cristiano Ronaldo used to down fizzy drinks for breakfast, it was revealed today
      He then urged fans after scoring two in Portugal’s 3-0 win in Hungary: “Drink water.”
      But his ex-Man United teammate Ryan Giggs revealed earlier this year he once had a heated row with Ronaldo over his love of soft drinks.
      Fellow team-mate and now-Reds boss Ole Gunnar Solskjaer claimed angry Giggs pinned him against a wall over it.
      Giggs, when quizzed about the incident, replied: “Maybe. I don’t know if I pinned him.
      Ronaldo posing in a Coca-Cola advertCredit: Coca Cola
      Ronaldo fans were left baffled by his snub having previously endorsed the company
      “I might have told him, ‘We don’t do this’ and then he went and scored a hat-trick! ‘I drink what I want, Giggsy!’”
      However he is thought to have followed Giggs’ suggestion, and his actions on Tuesday evening sent Euro 2020 sponsor Coke’s share price crashing by 1.6 per cent.
      It was followed hours later by another sponsor snub — as France’s Paul Pogba removed a Heineken bottle positioned directly in front of him at his press conference.
      The Manchester United midfielder, 28, is a Muslim, which forbids booze.
      The footie great was previously the face of fast food giant KTC
      Cristiano Ronaldo’s name was used in a McDonald’s advert in 2006Credit: Mcdonald’s
      He picked up the bottle – which was a no-alcohol version – and put it out of sight after a man-of-the-match role in France’s 1-0 win over Germany in Munich on Tuesday night.
      Fans were left disgusted with tournament staff.

      One raged: “He’s a Muslim. Why put beer in front of him? Sponsors must be rational.”
      Another tweeted: “Quite understandable that, as a Muslim, Pogba wouldn’t want to be seen promoting beer.”
      France international Paul Pogba removed a Heineken bottle during his post-match press conference
      Cristiano Ronaldo’s 2006 Coca-Cola advert resurfaces after Portugal star’s Coke snub in Euro 2020 press conference More

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      England’s Euro 2020 stars aim carry on winning with help of yoga ‘Hotpod’

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      ENGLAND’S Euro 2020 stars aim to keep calm and carry on winning — with the help of a new-age yoga “Hotpod” at their training base.The battle-weary heroes of the 1-0 triumph over Croatia have been recharging inside an inflatable purple pod at the squad’s St George’s Park camp.
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      England stars aim to keep calm and carry on winning at Euro 2020
      The Three Lions have a new age yoga ‘Hotpod’ at their training base
      Relaxing mood music is played in the dimly lit dome, while the air is infused with calming aromas of lavender, orange and bergamot.
      The temperature inside the pod is kept at a constant 37C to aid flexibility.
      Players are put through a range of yoga moves by a fully trained female member of the FA’s fitness staff working inside the Covid-secure bubble.
      As she led them on a set routine, Mason Mount and Tyrone Mings collapsed in giggles struggling to hold a carefully balanced pose.
      But the smiling instructor encouraged them saying: “Well done ­— it’s hard.”
      Coach Gareth Southgate has backed the glowing dome to revitalise key players ahead of Friday’s crunch clash with old enemy Scotland.
      The team have been recharging inside an inflatable purple pod
      Raheem Sterling reacts as he scores his team’s first goal during their first game of Euro 2020Credit: AP
      An England source said yesterday: “Players used to crash out with a few beers after the game to wind down, but this is a very different, very focused England squad.
      “They’re athletes competing at the highest level — often in extreme heat as in the game against Croatia — and they need to recover both mentally and physically.”
      The spokesman added: “Yoga is regarded as an excellent aid to muscle recovery and the addition of heat to the exercise helps.
      “We’ve created a relaxing environment in which the players can stretch and wind down between games, which is great for both their physical and mental well-being.”
      Stars including Jack Grealish, Raheem Sterling, Declan Rice, John Stones and Kyle Walker were seen zipping themselves inside the pod for a workout with the aide yesterday.
      A second, one-man Hotpod has also been supplied to allow stressed stars to cocoon themselves completely.
      Relaxing urban mood music is piped into the dimly lit dome
      The air is infused with calming aromas of lavender, orange and bergamot
      It is fitted with a TV monitor for one-to-one remote tuition and is also infused with calming signature scents, while chill-out tunes are piped in.
      The players ran an incredible total of 62 miles in the sweltering 28C heat to edge out Croatia with a Raheem Sterling goal at Wembley on Sunday.
      Hotpod Yoga co-founder Max Henderson said: “It’s a huge privilege to be working with the Three Lions.
      “Having built up a lot of experience working with elite sports teams over the years, being part of the England team’s set-up at the Euros is something special.
      “We’ll be doing our best to help make sure they’re in tip-top shape to go all the way.”
      Hotpod Yoga sessions were pioneered by the England rugby squad who reached the World Cup final after taking a pod to Japan in 2019.
      The lads are put through their stretches by a highly-trained yoga instructor
      Declan Rice of England trains in the gymCredit: Getty

      As well as using yoga, goal hero Sterling has been undertaking nightly meditation sessions.
      The Man City winger, 26, said: “I’ve been meditating.
      “I’m doing a little bit of meds before I go to sleep to get relaxed. Just taking time out, being thankful and grateful for the day.”
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      Euro 2020: England star Kalvin Phillips says ‘Mum skipped meals for me…I ran to her when we scored’

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      NEW England hero Kalvin Phillips last night told how he dedicated his match-winning performance against Croatia to his mum.During a stunning all-round display, playmaker Phillips, 25, beat two Croatians before pinpointing a perfect pass for Raheem Sterling to grab the winner on Sunday.
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      Kalvin Phillips, 25, beat two Croatians before pinpointing a perfect pass for Raheem Sterling to grab the winner on SundayCredit: Getty
      He dedicated his man-of-the-match showing to mum Lindsay Crosby who guided him on his path to stardom during his tough childhood in Leeds — and was in the stands at Wembley celebrating her birthday.
      The man dubbed The Yorkshire Pirlo after the genius Italian midfielder said: “I’m buzzin’ — it’s hard to put it into words.
      “I can’t even remember doing it [setting up the winner] — it was just a blur, then the ball hit the back of the net.
      “It was my mum’s birthday the day before and she was right at the front in the stands right at that side so I felt I was celebrating with her.”
      Superstar Kalvin is now a millionaire Premier League ace with a stunning childhood sweetheart in Ashleigh Behan.
      But his tale of rags to riches is all down to proud mum Lindsay, who has been instrumental in her son’s success.
      It’s an inspirational tale of hard work and the selfless devotion of amazing women in his life, in the face of tragedy.
      Kalvin was born a triplet but his sister Lacreasha died when she was just a couple of months old.
      Growing up in Armley, West Leeds, Kalvin would often find mum Lindsay crying in the kitchen, playing music that reminded her of her daughter.
      It forced him to grow up and, in the absence of his father, Mark, become the man of the house.
      Growing up in Armley, West Leeds, Kalvin would often find mum Lindsay crying in the kitchen, playing music that reminded her of her daughterCredit: INSTAGRAM/KALVIN PHILLIPS
      He said: “Seeing her like that made me feel I’ve got to help her out, make tea, look after my brother and sisters when she was working.”
      Every year, he and his twin, Deren, say “happy birthday” to Lacreasha on their special day and place flowers on her grave.
      And every time he scores, he kisses his arm where he has a tattoo in her honour and points heavenward for the sister he never got to know.
      At the family’s three-bed home, a stone’s throw from Leeds’ Elland Road ground, Lindsay slept on the sofa so Kalvin, Deren and younger siblings Terrell and Tasiana, could have the bedrooms.

      Lindsay worked two jobs but money was scarce and she would skip meals to ensure her children were well fed.
      Kalvin said: “There have been times where my mum didn’t eat at night because she had to feed us.”
      Kalvin’s beloved grandma, Valerie Crosby, who died in February, aged 82, would “chip in for food”.
      Like his fellow England international, Marcus Rashford, Kalvin relied on free school meals at The Farnley Academy, Leeds.
      Lindsay worked two jobs but money was scarce and she would skip meals to ensure her children were well fedCredit: INSTAGRAM/KALVIN PHILLIPS
      He said: “I’d see kids coming in with packed lunches, having sandwiches and chocolate bars.
      “Some kids would laugh at me, saying, ‘You’re getting free school meals’. I’d come home and say, ‘Mum, why can’t I have a packed lunch?’ She’d say, ‘We can’t afford it’.”
      And like Marcus, who succeeded in funding food parcels for low-income families through the pandemic, Kalvin now donates to a food bank.
      Lindsay has only recently stopped working one of her two jobs, as a receptionist and cashier at Harpo’s Pizza, Leeds.
      On Sunday, the takeaway tweeted a picture of Kalvin grinning in his post-match interview, with the caption: “Our Kalvin! Well done, great assist!”
      Kalvin’s Jamaican father, Mark, has been in and out of prison since Kalvin was a boy.
      Kalvin with his little brotherCredit: INSTAGRAM/KALVIN PHILLIPS
      Kalvin told the Times last year: “He got into the wrong crowd, drugs, fighting, anything you can name.”
      He has visited him at HMP Wealstun, not far from Leeds’ Thorp Arch training ground, but prefers to speak to Mark on the phone every couple of weeks.
      He called him after Leeds were promoted to the Premier League and could hear inmates singing the club’s anthem, Marching On Together, in the background.
      Kalvin said of his dad: “He is proud of me. He’s lived in Leeds all his life.”
      As well as his mum, sister and grandma, there is one other woman who holds a special place in Kalvin’s heart — girlfriend Ashleigh Behan, a make-up artist he’s been with for 11 years, having met at school.
      Kalvin said: “I don’t want to meet anybody else because we’re that close. I keep my circle tight, keep newcomers at a distance.”
      Superstar Kalvin is now a millionaire Premier League ace with a stunning childhood sweetheart in Ashleigh BehanCredit: TWITTER/KALVIN PHILLIPS

      Kalvin made his international debut last September against Denmark and admitted joining the squad was nerve-racking.
      He said last year: “Every single day, I go home to my girlfriend, see my mum and grandma, and I always talk about football.
      “It’s what I live for, it’s what I do, and they have always supported me 100 per cent. I don’t think I’d be here right now if it wasn’t for my mum and grandma.”
      Kalvin made his international debut last September against Denmark and admitted joining the squad was nerve-rackingCredit: Rex
      Kalvin was born a triplet but his sister Lacreasha died when she was just a couple of months oldCredit: INSTAGRAM/KALVIN PHILLIPS
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      Sheffield United star Oli McBurnie avoids court after video of him attacking man in street went viral

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      PREMIERSHIP striker Oli McBurnie has avoided court after a video of him attacking a man in the street went viral.The £20million Sheffield United striker was arrested after he was caught on camera stamping on a phone and assaulting insurance broker Elliott Wright, 21.
      Oli McBurnie has avoided court after attacking a man in the street
      A viral video showed the striker stamping on a phone and assaulting insurance broker Elliott Wright
      The Sheffield United star was arrested and held in custody last monthCredit: PA
      Leeds United fan Wright had been with friends when he spotted McBurnie arguing with a girl in the street.
      He said he told him to calm down – and then poked fun at him for his team getting relegated to the Championship.
      Scottish international McBurnie, 25, who missed the Euros because of injury, was seen in the video to approach Wright before knocking the phone to the ground.
      The 24-second film – which was viewed more than a million times online–showed him stamping on the phone before kneeing and punching Wright who was left with a swollen black eye and cuts to his face.
      McBurnie was arrested and held in custody overnight following the incident in his home town of Knaresborough, North Yorkshire, last month.
      He has now accepted a caution for a public order offence of threatening behaviour which means he does not have to go to court.
      Footage later emerged showing McBurnie being harassed in the street before approaching a heckler and swatting at his phone
      He became angered after being mocked for getting relegated
      The first film was viewed more than a million times online
      Elliott Wright was left with a swollen black eye and cuts to his face
      Police said a 21-year-old man involved in the incident was issued with a penalty notice for the same offence.
      Wright said at the time: “We were walking and I saw him arguing with this girl. I said chill out mate it can’t be worse than getting relegated as a joke.
      “He seemed alright at first. He was saying put your phone away lads, put your phone away. I said: ‘Why? Why would I want to put my phone away?’ And then he’s just smacked me.”
      McBurnie earned a £20m move to United from Swansea in 2019 after scoring 24 goals in a season for the South Wales side.
      He was joint top scorer for United in his first season with six goals but struggled to find form this season, hitting the net just once.
      The £20,000-a-week forward missed the end of the season after he broke his foot in the 3-0 defeat to Arsenal in April.
      McBurnie earned a £20million move to Sheffield United from Swansea in 2019Credit: Getty

      In July last year he was fined £30,000 by Leeds JPs after he was caught drink driving in his Audi R8 in October 2019.
      A spokesman for North Yorkshire Police said: “Following an investigation, a man in his 20s has been cautioned for a public order offence, namely using threatening behaviour.
      “A second man, also in his 20s, was issued with a penalty notice for the same offence.”
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      Baby set to be Tottenham Hotspur fan like his dad after club cockerel appears on ultrasound scan

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      DAD-to-be Jordan Hall is sure his baby will be a Tottenham Hotspur fan like him — after a scan revealed its cockerel crest.Jordan, 23, was wearing a Spurs shirt when he and fiancé Shannon Pickin, 24, went for the check-up last week.
      Dad-to-be Jordan Hall was stunned to notice a ‘Tottenham Hotspur’ cockerel crest on his unborn baby’s ultrasound scan
      Jordan (pictured with fiancé Shannon Pickin and her son Tyler) was wearing a Spurs shirt to the appointment
      And any doubts about his unborn baby’s footie allegiance ended when he saw the ultrasound screen.
      He said: “I’d been saying to Shannon ever since she got pregnant that the baby was going to be a little Spurs fan and this just seals the deal.
      “We showed the scan to my mum and a few other people and, initially, they thought it looked like a duck.
      “But the more we looked at it the more we realised that it was exactly the same shape as the Tottenham cockerel.
      “So, obviously, I was over the moon.”
      The supermarket worker has been a Spurs fan since he was seven, despite living in Pontefract, West Yorks, as his mum’s then-boyfriend supported them.

      Shannon, who has a five-year-old son called Tyler, is also a fan.
      Jordan said they did not know the baby’s sex but believe it was conceived on March 21 — after Spurs won 2-0 at Aston Villa.
      He joked: “Maybe it gave me a bit of extra edge that evening.”
      Jordan has been a Spurs fan since he was seven
      Jordan said they did not know the baby’s sex but believe it was conceived on March 21 — after Spurs won 2-0 at Aston Villa
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      Euro 2020: England aces’ heart tests revealed after horror collapse which felled Christian Eriksen

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      ENGLAND’S stars all had cardiac screening tests to reduce the risk of the ­horror collapse which felled Christian Eriksen, it was revealed yesterday.The FA ordered thorough heart checks on the football aces leading the charge towards Euro 2020 glory.
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      England players underwent cardiac screenings prior to the EurosCredit: Reuters
      Christian Eriksen suffered a cardiac arrest during Saturday’s matchCredit: Reuters
      The Denmark player had to be revived before being carried off the pitchCredit: AFP
      They would not be allowed to play unless they had passed specialist electrocardiogram tests, checking for ­abnormalities, within the last year.
      The players also had to have a detailed echocardiogram ultrasound scan within the last two years.
      FA sources said it is now ­policy to regularly monitor England’s top men’s senior stars — and also England players across every age group.
      ‘NO CHANCES TAKEN’
      Precautions and training were ramped up after the horror collapse of Bolton star Fabrice Muamba during an FA Cup match against Tottenham in 2012.
      In addition, all England medical staff are now required to have an Advanced Trauma Medical Management In Football certificate.
      That means all medics will be ready to act to save lives should a player suffer a collapse or serious injury.
      It is now policy to regularly monitor England stars’ heart healthCredit: AFP
      Eriksen’s team-mates looked distraught as they formed a protective ring around the stricken starCredit: Getty
      He was taken off the pitch on a stretcher after 13 minutes of intense medical treatment
      A source told The Sun: “All England medical staff also have the highest standard of medical equipment with them pitchside to quickly and efficiently manage incidents.
      “They’re ready to react quickly and effectively should the worst kind of incident occur, both in a match and training scenarios.
      “It’s an issue which is taken incredibly seriously in the light of what happened to both Fabrice and Christian. No chances are taken.”
      Denmark’s team doctor Morten Boesen confirmed that Eriksen was “gone” before being revived. He said: “We did cardiac resuscitation, it was a cardiac arrest.
      “When I got to him he was on his side, he was breathing, I could feel a pulse but suddenly that changed and we started to give him CPR.
      “The help came really fast from the medical team and the rest of the staff with their co-operation, and we did what we had to do and managed to get Christian back. How close were we to losing him?
      “I don’t know, but we got him back after one defibrillation so that’s quite fast. The examinations done so far look fine. We don’t have an explanation why it happened.”
      In 2012 Bolton’s Fabrice Muamba collapsed during an FA Cup matchCredit: AP:Associated Press
      Muamba’s heart stopped for 78 minutes but he miraculously survived after a doctor ran on the field to help resuscitate himCredit: Getty
      Denmark head coach Kasper Hjulmand revealed Eriksen said: “I don’t remember much but I’m more concerned about you guys. How are you doing? I think you’re feeling worse than I am. I feel as if I’m about to go training now, boys.”
      Hjulmand said: “That’s typical Christian. It was good to see him smile. Christian is in good spirits and it’s a huge relief for the players. We’ve been on the ropes.”
      Former Spurs boss Jose Mour­inho, who coached Eriksen before the player left for Inter Milan, said: “I prayed yesterday, I cried yesterday. God was looking at football.”
      Prior to England’s game against Croatia, fans at Wembley applauded Eriksen as the stadium announcer wished him a speedy recovery.
      Skipper Harry Kane tweeted: “Chris. I’m sending all my love to you and your family. Stay strong mate.”
      Meanwhile, the BBC removed footage of Eriksen’s collapse from its iPlayer yesterday as broadcasting regulator Ofcom prepared to launch a probe.
      Ref’s wife ‘proud’By Richard Moriarty
      THE wife of the English ref at the centre of the Christian Eriksen health scare yesterday told of her pride at his actions.
      Premier League ref Anthony Taylor was widely praised for his quick action in halting the game within three seconds of the ex-Spurs star collapsing during Saturday’s clash between Denmark and Finland.
      Taylor, 42, born in Wythenshawe where Marcus Rashford also grew up, was congratulated by Prince William for “calm and swift action”.
      And his wife Anne-Marie told The Sun: “I am very proud of him.”
      Asked if he was upset by what happened, she said: “I have spoken to him. He is fine now. He is good.”

      England won their first ever Euro opener yesterdayCredit: Getty

      Hundreds of viewers complained after live footage of the frantic attempts to revive him was beamed into millions of homes.
      They branded the Beeb “shameful” for not cutting away from the upsetting scenes.
      Host Gary Lineker later apologised in a tweet.
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