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    We were only allowed out for one night before Euro 96… I ended up in dentist’s chair, says Teddy Sheringham

    WHEN we think of Euro ’96, several beautiful images come to mind — Gazza’s goal, Pearce’s ­penalty and all of the win against Holland.But two unpleasant images pop up too — one being a heartbroken Gareth Southgate after his penalty miss in the semi-final against Germany.
    Teddy Sheringham was pictured in the ‘dentist’s chair’ in Hong Kong before Euro 96Credit: News Group Newspapers Ltd
    And, from a month or so before that, the photos of the infamous night out in Hong Kong.
    Teddy Sheringham, his clothes inexplicably in shreds, was one of many faces staring out of our front pages along with a spirit-soaked Gazza, obviously enjoying an almighty pre-tournament bender.
    They were indulging in the “dentist’s chair” — a notorious drinking game where bartenders poured a succession of drinks into the open mouths of punters.
    As preparations for an international tournament went, it was not a good look.
    A quarter of a century on, Teddy allows himself a sheepish smile at the memory. “It was a great night out, yes. Great fun.
    “I mean, you’re with 20 of your mates. You know you have four weeks of staying in and are allowed this one night out.
    “It’s not great pictures, I know, how it turned out. But you know you want to enjoy yourself for that one night — and we certainly did.”
    Boozing Paul Gascoigne pictured alongside Teddy in shredded clothingCredit: News Group Newspapers Ltd
    Teddy sheepishly says the Hong Kong was ‘great fun but not great pictures’Credit: The Sun
    But Teddy recalls how England boss Terry Venables somehow managed to turn it into a positive.
    “We know it didn’t look very good to the public and Terry wasn’t best pleased about it and he let us know in no uncertain terms. But what he did afterwards with the Press was pure genius.
    “He said, ‘Look, I allowed them out; it’s on my shoulders.’ And he protected the players. He defended us and we loved him for it.”
    Indeed, the whole furore seemed to end up bringing the whole group together.
    “I think that is exactly how it brought us together. When you’re in each other’s company, you get to know people.
    “And then when someone defends you like (Terry did), it gives you a sturdiness in your group and a unity that perhaps you wouldn’t have got if we had stayed at home and stayed at (team hotel in England) Burnham Beeches and all been on a quiet front.”
    It’s unlikely that Southgate will have the dentist’s chair as part of his strategy for this year’s tour­nament. He gave the night a pass thanks to Stuart Pearce’s sage advice.
    But Euro ’96 will be front of mind for England’s current coach, reckons Teddy, partly because of what the current coach learned from the whole experience.
    Teddy recreates dentist’s chair with GazzaCredit: Getty
    Teddy admits England boss Terry Venables ‘wasn’t best pleased’ about the photographsCredit: Action Images
    Paul Gascoigne celebrates his goal with Teddy Sheringham in the Euro 96 clash against ScotlandCredit: PA:Press Association
    “I’m excited with what Gareth’s doing. I like that he’s worked under Terry Venables.
    “He’ll take a lot from what Terry did in Euro ’96 — the way he tried to build that team spirit, that unity, that club feel. We’ve got some fantastic players.
    “I love the look of Mason (Mount). I love the look of Foden. I love the way they take it to the opposition.
    “You know, Declan Rice has come of age in that position. I’m excited about (Jack) Grealish coming on to the scene too.”
    This enthusiasm for England’s young stars is quite something, coming from a player who in his career won a Champions League, three Premier League titles and an FA Cup, yet wasn’t picked for England until he was 27. Why?
    “Good question,” says Teddy, without any noticeable bitterness. “I was probably in better form when I was around 24 or 25, and just when my form was dipping a little bit, I got the chance when I was least expecting it.”
    Until then Teddy was exactly what he is now — a proper England fan. Of the Italia ’90 semi-final against West Germany, he says, “I remember being at a pub, I think down in Southend, and just getting ­carried away with it.
    “I was a professional footballer by then but I was just enjoying being part of the crowd watching, and the excitement it brought to so many people, watching Gazza turn it on and England coming so close to being in the final.
    “Once you’re a professional footballer, you dream that maybe one time it might happen to you.” Thankfully, for him and the rest of us, it did happen.And the next time England were so close to being in a final he was there, a great player in a great side with a wonderful manager.
    Teddy says the Hong Kong night out incident brought his England team togetherCredit: Getty
    Teddy thinks England could go all the way in the Euros if they ‘come together as a real unit’Credit: The Sun
    Teddy, along with most footballers you talk to who were coached by Venables, say his genius was in how brilliantly he explained stuff to them.
    He had a way of making you understand what was expected.
    Teddy says: “With a lot of managers, if you were told a lot of things, it would all get muddled.
    “But he had a way of making it clear. I mean, it sounds very easy, doesn’t it?
    “But so many managers I’ve played under make it hard work — when you come out of the meeting, you’re like, what was that? And you can see other players thinking that too. With Terry, it was different.”
    As well as bringing the group together, the dentist’s chair drama also, of course, led to a celebration worthy of a sublime goal from Gazza against Scotland.
    Teddy’s memory of it remains razor sharp. “I remember it very clearly. David Seaman hit a long ball up from a goal kick and it dropped quite kindly for me.
    “I laid it off to Darren Anderton who played a beautiful floaty ball over the top and rest is just Gazza’s pure genius.”
    The lads celebrated by recreating the dentist’s chair episode, Gazza lying on his back as Teddy sprayed his water bottle into his mouth.
    Teddy admits some careful planning had gone into it. “I think we were all party to it, agreeing if we scored we could have a bit of fun with it.
    “I took a while to get there as I was probably still coming over the halfway line and I’m not the quickest, but I had to be involved.”
    Teddy thinks this England side have the same kind of talent, but he has a warning that they, and us fans, should heed — England, for all their class, didn’t have it all their own way in ’96.
    Darren Anderton, Paul Gascoigne and Steve McManaman celebrate with goal scorer Teddy SheringhamCredit: Getty
    Terry Venables talks with Teddy Sheringham and Stuart Pearce at an England training session during Euro 96Credit: News Group Newspapers Ltd
    They laboured against Switzerland, the first half against Scotland was a struggle and the Scots’ missed penalty was crucial.
    “Sometimes you just have to dig in. Even looking back at the Holland game, the Dutch had three or four very good chances. It was actually a very even game between two very good teams, but we took our chances, and they didn’t.”
    His point being that when it does get sticky, the players must work through it and, crucially, the fans have got to be patient and stay behind them.
    Teddy’s other advice, in so many words, is not to lose the semi-final.
    Because it hurts like hell. I’d forgotten that the first sudden death penalty, effectively, fell to him.
    “It’s the most nervous I’ve ever been on a football pitch. Taking a penalty for your country, especially the fifth penalty, you know if you miss you’re going to get ridiculed for the rest of your life.”
    He scored, Gareth didn’t, and you know the rest. The horror of that moment has stayed with Teddy. From all the excitement and all the euphoria, that feeling we’re going all the way to, cut, that’s it. Got to go home. Wow. That’s it. It was surreal, awful.”
    He thinks England could go all the way, but says: “You’ve got to come together as a real unit, because any little splits in the camp will get shown up at some stage.
    Adrian Chiles with England legend Teddy SheringhamCredit: The Sun

    “Get into it. Stick together. Fight like hell at times
    “Show your skill, but make sure you give your all because I’m here now 25 years later still swearing ifs and buts.
    “Give it your best shot and come back as heroes. That is what I say.”
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    Floyd Mayweather races to reunite with stripper fiancee Anna Monroe hours after Logan Paul fight following sexy selfie

    FLOYD MAYWEATHER was back in the arms of his British fiancee following his fight against Logan Paul, Sun Online can reveal. The boxing legend reunited with Anna Monroe hours after drawing against American YouTuber Paul in their exhibition bout in Miami.
    Anna Monroe was reunited with Floyd Mayeather after his exhibtion bout against Logan PaulCredit: Instagram @thereal.annamonroe
    Mayweather drew against the American YouTuber after failing to knock him out in MiamiCredit: Alamy
    Monroe posted this sexy selfie on social media to her 81,000 Instagram followersCredit: Instagram @thereal.annamonroe
    Mayweather, 43 booted Anna, 29, out of their mansion as he went into ‘full fight mode’ for the dust-up at the Hard Rock Stadium.
    But sources say the pair are now set to enjoy a holiday and may even wed by the end of this year.
    A pal said: “Anna was one of the first people Floyd saw after the fight.
    “It’s been several weeks since they were together so they have a lot of catching up to do. 
    “Absence has made the heart grow fonder and they are now looking forward to a long, long holiday where they will continue to plan their nuptials.
    “A lot of people suggested their relationship was on the rocks after he asked Anna to leave his mansion.
    “Nothing could be further from the truth.
    “They are very happy but Floyd was just in full fight mode and wanted to give the bout his total attention.”
    Monroe was kicked out of Mayweather’s Las Vegas mansion last month as he prepared for his dust-up with PaulCredit: Instagram @thereal.annamonroe
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    Monroe showed last week what Mayweather is missing after showing off her body on social media.
    Last month, SunSport revealed how Floyd had sent Anna flowers draped in dollar bills – as a peace offering for kicking her out their mansion.
    The 1996 Olympic bronze medallist proposed to Anna – lead dancer at his Las Vegas club Girl Collection – shortly after news of their relationship was revealed by The Sun earlier this year.
    They have been dating for some months and the Brit-American moved into his Vegas compound – which boasts 11 bedrooms, 14 bathrooms and two guest houses.

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    Paddy McGuinness and Danny Dyer to remake footie anthem Vindaloo for Euro 2020

    FOOTBALL anthem Vindaloo is being remade for the Euros — with   Danny Dyer and Paddy McGuinness on vocals.Scenes for the video were shot this week, with actor Will Mellor, comic Leigh Francis and dancer Bez belting out a new version of the spicy Fat Les hit.
    Happy Mondays star Bez and actor Will Mellor led the filming for Vindaloo in LondonCredit: Alamy
    But EastEnders star Danny and Top Gear host Paddy also sing on the unofficial England anthem, originally recorded for the 1998 World Cup.
    A source said: “Danny and Paddy are secret stars of the Vindaloo re-recording.
    “They laid down their lyrics in a studio at the end of last month but their schedules couldn’t allow them to make filming. But it’s obvious who sings what lines in the track and the new version sounds brilliant.”
    Corrie actor Will, Keith Lemon star Leigh, and Happy Mondays’ dancer Bez were seen filming in Hoxton, East London.
    The source went on: “The video for the updated version is very much in line with the original. Everyone involved in the remake thinks it will blow the original out of the water. It’s brilliant fun.”
    Fat Les’ song Vindaloo was a hit in 1998 and still lives on as an England terrace anthemCredit: Rex

    Fat Les was formed by Blur bassist Alex James, Lily Allen’s dad Keith, and the artist Damien Hirst.
    They hit No2 with Vindaloo, with the star-packed video also featuring Matt Lucas and David Walliams.
    The Euros start on Friday. England open their campaign against Croatia on the Sunday afternoon, a day after Wales play Switzerland.
    Paddy McGuinness is hoping to have a chart hit with VindalooCredit: PA
    EastEnders actor Danny Dyer took part in the Vindaloo remakeCredit: Getty
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    My dad Muhammad Ali loved watching himself on TV…’weren’t I something’, he’d say to us

    MUHAMMAD ALI spent his final days watching documentaries about his stellar boxing career, according to his daughter Hana.The boxing legend, born Cassius Clay Jr, died aged 74 in June 2016, 32 years after he went public with his Parkinson’s disease diagnosis.
    Boxing champ Muhammad Ali died in 2016 after a battle with Parkinson’sCredit: Getty
    His daughter Hana has opened up about his passing five years onCredit: HANA ALI / INSTAGRAM
    Hana says Ali spent his final days watching documentaries about his careerCredit: Getty
    Speaking about her father five years on from his death, Hana, 44, told The Sun: “He loved watching himself on TV. ‘Weren’t I something’, he would say to us, his children.
    “He would watch Elvis films on TV, and documentaries about James Brown and Little Richard, but mainly about himself, especially at the age he had Parkinson’s.
    “You could see that light in his eyes. That spark. His eyes were dancing although his body wasn’t. He would look around the room smiling, it was so funny. No matter how bad his position was, he didn’t complain.
    “He never questioned his illness, he never asked, ‘Why me?’
    “He never felt sorry for himself, he felt a blessing in everything and said having Parkinson’s helps other people that are scared and frightened who are hiding away in their homes.
    “Even in his illness he inspired people, his journey on this earth.
    “He found a way to keep on going and life was all the blessings he had.”
    She reveals he would beam at the TV and say ‘weren’t I something’Credit: Getty
    During his 21-year career, Ali, who was married four times and had seven children, became known as the best boxer of all time – with 56 wins, including 37 knockouts.
    ‘OUR FUN-FILLED HOME’
    He retired in 1981 following a final fight against Trevor Berbick in the Bahamas, where he lost on points.
    Three years later in 1984, Ali revealed he had been diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease.
    Hana, whose mother was Ali’s third wife, Veronica Porché, said life at home with Ali was always filled with fun and that it was totally normal to have major celebrities dropping by for dinner.
    Hana added: “Clint Eastwood was around a lot, Stevie Wonder, Cary Grant.
    “Michael Jackson visited a few times. Prince would come later in the Nineties and we had dinner with Madonna a few times.
    “Over the years, so many celebrities that you’ve heard of tried to meet my father and have been to our home. The list is endless. Everyone was a fan of my dad’s.”
    Hana was born from Ali’s third marriage to Veronica PorchéCredit: Getty
    She says life with her dad was filled with fun – and plenty of celebrities would drop byCredit: HANA ALI / instagram
    But Hana says her dad taught her what was important in lifeCredit: HANA ALI / INSTAGRAM
    Another close pal of Ali’s was Sylvester Stallone, 74, and Hana revealed the actor even filmed scenes for Rocky III at his home in LA.
    Hana said: “I remember watching Stallone filming for Rocky III. They filmed different scenes. One was in my parents’ bedroom, one was on the patio, on the southern side.
    “We had beautiful furniture – they used all our original furnishings in the scenes. They didn’t change it, they didn’t bring in any props.
    Over the years, so many celebrities that you’ve heard of tried to meet my father and have been to our home. The list is endless. Hana
    “The house was set up for the scenes as we lived in it.
    “My dad was always entertaining the crew – he loved doing his magic tricks for them and they would laugh out loud. And my father would try to sit them down, to take a break so he could feed them.
    “My dad and Stallone would have fun during breaks. He was like a big kid, he enjoyed being Muhammad Ali.”
    Despite the A-listers that came through the door of their home, Hana said she and her father connected the most with Buddhist spiritual leader the Dalai Lama, 85.
    His family say they still feel his presence to this dayCredit: Getty
    Recalling their meeting, Hana explained: “My dad and I hung out with the Dalai Lama in 2004. He was the only person I felt was a spiritual being like my dad.
    “That was the only person I can say I was kind of excited about – not like the celebrities over the years who are admired for other reasons.
    “Just because you make music or people know your name or you are famous – I wasn’t impressed by this because, as I was growing up, my father told me what was important and what wasn’t important in life.”
    ‘I FEEL HE’S STILL HERE’
    Although it has been five years since Ali died of Parkinson’s-related complications, Hana said she feels her father’s presence to this day.
    Multiple films and books have been dedicated to him, and Hana said these help keep his memory alive.
    She said: “It’s like he’s here. Everywhere I turn there’s a poster of daddy, or he’s on TV. His energy is everywhere. I talk to his photo and say, ‘Daddy I love you! When it’s my time, I hope I can see you – come and get me’.
    “He brought all his kids together from all the marriages and made sure we knew each other. This was a beautiful gift he gave us. Now we’re all good friends.
    During his 21-year career, Ali became known as the best boxer of all timeCredit: Getty
    Multiple films and books have been dedicated to his life and achievementsCredit: Getty

    “Our father gave us so much joy. I feel he’s still here and still not gone.
    “I knew from an early age he wasn’t just my dad, but we had to share him with the world. I’m OK with that.
    “I stopped fearing death when he went to the other side.”
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    Harry Maguire almost certain to miss England’s Euro 2020 opener as Gareth Southgate gambles picking FOUR crocked stars

    HARRY MAGUIRE revealed he has only just started light training in his race to be fit for the Euros.The Manchester United captain looks certain to miss England’s June 13 opener against Croatia and is a doubt for the other group games.
    Harry Maguire picked up an ankle injury during Manchester United’s 3-1 win against Aston Villa last month and has still not recoveredCredit: Rex
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    Boss Gareth Southgate also confirmed Jordan Henderson is not fully fit, while Jack Grealish and Marcus Rashford are dealing with niggles.
    However, Southgate took a big gamble by naming all four in his final 26-man squad.
    Maguire, who damaged ankle ligaments against Aston Villa last month, said: “I have done little bits of running.
    “I don’t want to aggravate it too early as we still have nearly two weeks until the first game and it is a long tournament.

    “I am taking it day by day. I have not asked for a time-frame but I am looking forward to being involved.
    “It can improve dramatically in a few days and you can have little setbacks.”
    Maguire, 28, missed United’s Europa League final defeat to Villarreal in Poland a week ago, although he will report for England duty in Middlesbrough after his quarantine spell.
    Southgate, preparing for Wednesday’s friendly with Austria, stressed that Liverpool captain Henderson, sidelined since February after groin surgery, is not 100 per cent but may play some minutes at the Riverside.
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    The England boss said: “Both of the players are not where you would want them to be in terms of being available for the game against Croatia.
    “With Jordan and Harry, we selected a squad that, if they don’t get there, we are not in a situation where we haven’t got cover.
    “The most important thing is we don’t push them beyond the point they are ready for — that would be stupid, negligent.
    “We have had to modify Jordan through certain parts of the session. He will be involved in the game.”
    However, Grealish is struggling with a shin problem and Rashford has foot and shoulder issues.
    Southgate added: “Jack hasn’t been able to train every day and we have to manage his load.
    “Marcus we haven’t seen on the grass but he assures me he is happy with where he is at.”

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    Everton going head-to-head with Crystal Palace for Nuno Espirito Santo after Carlo Ancelotti’s shock Real Madrid switch

    EVERTON are battling Crystal Palace for Nuno Espirito Santo to take over from Carlo Ancelotti.Goodison supremo Farhad Moshiri is seeking his SIXTH boss in five years after Ancelotti rejoined Real Madrid on Tuesday.
    Nuno Espirito Santo is on the lookout for a new job following his departure from WolvesCredit: PA
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    Moshiri has put ex-Wolves coach Nuno top of a hitlist that includes Eddie Howe and Rafa Benitez.
    And Nuno’s fellow Portuguese Vitor Pereira – who has spent the last three years with Chinese Super League side Shanghai SIPG – also fancies the job.
    Ancelotti, who guided the Toffees to tenth this season, said: “I’d like to thank the board, players and Evertonians for the tremendous support they have given me.
    “I hope Everton can achieve the exciting opportunities they have in front of them.
    “While I have enjoyed being at Everton, I have been presented with an unexpected opportunity which is the right move for me and my family.”
    Palace have been in talks with Nuno for the past few days and he is their top choice to replace retiring Roy Hodgson.
    But the Toffees’ bigger budget and ambitions might sway Nuno.
    One stumbling block will be Duncan Ferguson’s role in the new Everton coaching team as Nuno may want his own staff.
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    Ferguson was being considered for the post but Nuno’s experience makes him favourite.
    Ancelotti had three years left on an £11million-a-year deal and Everton will get at least £30m in compensation.
    He takes over from Zinedine Zidane, six years after being axed by Real despite winning the Champions League.

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    England’s Euro 2020 squad will be offered therapy developed for soldiers with PTSD

    ENGLAND’S Euro 2020 squad will be offered “mind therapy” treatment developed by scientists to help soldiers with PTSD to prepare for the finals.The players will spend the next week at stunning Rockcliffe Hall in Co Durham as they play friendlies against Austria and Romania.
    Gareth Southgate’s squad will have access to amazing facilities and supportCredit: Getty
    The FA has booked all 61 bedrooms at the five-star resort, which is nestled in 375 acres of quiet countryside.
    The squad will be able to enjoy some rest and relaxation in the hotel’s 50,000sq ft spa facility, which is among the largest in the country
    And stars including Marcus Rashford, Harry Kane and Phil Foden will also be able to use a “Mind Therapy Room” to get them into the right frame of mind ahead of the team’s first group stage game against Croatia on June 13.
    The stars will lie on a vibrating dentist’s chair-style sound wave bed which was invented by American scientists to help war veterans suffering with PTSD.
    Players will be invited to put headphones on and a face mask placed over their eyes before soft music is played to them, along with a series of beeps.
    The 30-minute treatment is said to help move brainwaves from the alpha state, which is a state of relaxation, to the slower delta waves, which we experience when we are asleep.
    A source said: “The players have had a long, hard season and have very little time off. So it’s only right that they get to spend some downtime in a beautiful hotel.
    “The spa is huge and regarded as one of the best in the country and the golf course is top notch too.
    “Some of the players could benefit from some mind therapy treatments to help clear their minds and relax them and help them sleep properly so their bodies can mend.”
    Earlier this week England boss Gareth Southgate revealed that Wags and families will be banned from the team hotel for the duration of the tournament, which starts on June 11.
    He said: “We’re not going to be able to let people in. There’s a clear edict from Uefa on what the bubbles need to look like to be as secure as we can make them.
    “It’s never going to be 100 per cent fail safe but we’ve got to comply with as much as we can.
    Stars including Marcus Rashford will be able to use a ‘Mind Therapy Room’ to get them into the right frame of mind ahead of the team’s first group game against CroatiaCredit: PA
    A source said: ‘Some of the players could benefit from some mind therapy treatments to help clear their minds and relax them’ – pictured Harry KaneCredit: PA

    “We’re hoping that we might at some point be able to let the players have a little bit of time at home.
    “But that’s constantly being assessed. It’d be a preference for us if we can.”England begin their Euro 2020 campaign underway against Croatia on June 13 at Wembley.
    The Three Lions then face Scotland on June 18 before concluding their Group D fixtures with a match against Czech Republic on June 22.
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    Rival football yobs baton-charged by cops during clashes ahead of Champions League Final

    RIVAL football yobs were baton-charged by police during violent clashes ahead of the all-English Champions League Final.Manchester City fans on their way to tomorrow’s European clash with Chelsea in Porto, Portugal, were in the resort of Albufeira.
    Trouble flared after United lost on penaltiesCredit: Filipe Farinha/Stills/Expresso
    Fans said cops were heavy-handedCredit: Filipe Farinha/Stills/Expresso
    But Manchester United fans holidaying there had gathered in bars to watch their team on TV in Wednesday’s Europa League Final.
    Trouble flared after United lost on penalties to Villarreal — and City fans celebrated wildly.
    An eyewitness said: “That set off pushing and shoving followed by fighting in the street.
    “Military police had to wade in with batons to break it up.”
    Fans said cops were heavy-handed.
    No serious injuries were reported.
    Fans were out drinking in barsCredit: Filipe Farinha/Stills/Expresso
    An eyewitness said: ‘That set off pushing and shoving followed by fighting in the street’Credit: Filipe Farinha/Stills/Expresso
    However no serious injuries were reportedCredit: Filipe Farinha/Stills/Expresso

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