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      Jamie Vardy lands huge documentary deal after Leicester City success… with wife Becky in leading role

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      HE is held up like royalty  in my neck of the woods after becoming the hero of Leicester City FC when they won the  Premier League in 2016.And now Jamie Vardy is going to be propelled back into the spotlight — as he is working on a film based on his extraordinary life story and his rise to the top of English football.Jamie Vardy is heading back into the spotlight as he works on a film based on his incredible life storyCredit: GettyJamie’s wife Becky Vardy is expected to take a starring role in the filmCredit: SplashPals tell me the Foxes’ fast-footed forward wanted to get Leicester ­promoted again before his career ends — and after his wish came true in May, I’m told cameras will ­follow him for the final year of his contract with the club.Ex-England ace Jamie’s wife Becky, famed for the circus surrounding the Wagatha Christie libel trial with Coleen Rooney in 2022, is also expected to take a starring role.My insider said: “Jamie is working on a film about his life and it will centre on his final season at the King Power stadium.“He is like a god to fans, and the film will be a celebration of all his incredible achievements.READ MORE ON JAMIE VARDY“When Jamie signed from non-league Fleetwood Town in 2012, no one could have predicted the path his career would take. He won the league with Leicester almost a decade ago, and after vowing to stick with them until they were promoted again, Jamie has really come good on his promises.“As well as taking in his achievements at the club, the film will show a side to Jamie that only his friends and family usually see.“He used to drink a lot when he played in the lower leagues but he curbed that when he came to  City after a talking-to from the boss  — and became one of the club’s ­greatest players.“He is a low-key guy who lives a pretty quiet life and fans will be able to see what makes him tick.Most read in Football“Becky is involved too but the spotlight is very much going to be on Jamie. No one wants to turn this into a circus.”My source says production has already started on the film, which is likely to end up on Netflix or Prime Video next year after Jamie  hangs his boots  up at the club.Fans tell Jamie Vardy ‘never change’ as footage emerges of Leicester star slide tackling a KID during title celebrationsOver his career with Leicester, the goal ace  scored 190 times and won the FA Cup as well as the Premier League.By the time this film hits screens, I’ve no doubt Jamie will be ready to have a party all over again.And naturally his fans will be there with the vodka. More

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      Shock video shows boozy Prem ace Andy Carroll yelling at bystanders in posh street after his shirt was torn in 1am brawl

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      ENGLAND footballer Andy Carroll yelled “You f***ing want some?” at bystanders after his shirt was torn in a 1am street brawl.The boozed-up star, 35, scrapped with a man who fled, before passers-by tried to calm him.A shock video shows Andy Carroll yelling at bystanders in a posh London street after having his shirt torn in a 1am brawlCredit: SuppliedThe England star yelled ‘You f***ing want some?’ after he scrapped with a man who fledCredit: SuppliedCarroll and his wife Billi Mucklow had been dining at Sexy Fish in MayfairCredit: Getty – ContributorHe and his wife Billi Mucklow had been dining at Sexy Fish in London’s Mayfair. Restaurant security staff joined efforts to pacify the former West Ham and Newcastle player.Towie star Billi, mum to their three kids, also ran outside.An onlooker said: “Andy was fighting a random geezer on the floor.READ MORE IN FOOTBALL“As others tried to hold him back, Carroll stared at other strangers, asking, ‘You f***ing want some?”Footage shows the lanky frontman swaying unsteadily and pushing onlookers who had tried to intervene.Carroll, dressed all in white, was seen wildly gesticulating and seemingly looking for the man he swapped blows with.A witness said: “Andy had been in the restaurant with Billi.Most read in Football“It looked like they had been having a pleasant evening, knocking back the drinks and enjoying the Asian cuisine.“But Andy had a row with a guy as they were preparing to leave.Andy Carroll complete’s ‘most random transfer ever’ and takes most random number in squad“It spilled on to the street and to everyone’s amazement he was rolling on the road with this guy.“It all happened very quickly. “Billi was not impressed. “The guy disappeared as security ran over to intervene. “Andy had his smart white shirt ripped.“People tried to calm him down but he had unfinished business and could be heard shouting ‘Where is he?’“I don’t blame the other guy for doing a runner. “You’ve got to be brave to take on a 6ft 4ins powerhouse like Andy.”Carroll has nine England caps, scoring twice. READ MORE SUN STORIESHe could face a quiz by bosses at French League Two club Amiens, who he joined last September. He and Billi were contacted for comment.Restaurant security staff joined efforts to pacify boozed-up CarrollCredit: SuppliedFootage shows him swaying unsteadily in the street outside the restaurantCredit: SuppliedCarroll pushes onlookers who tried to interveneCredit: SuppliedCarroll was seen wildly gesticulating after the brawlCredit: SuppliedThe football star, dressed in white, appeared to be looking for the man he swapped blows withCredit: SuppliedCarroll celebrating after scoring for Newcastle United against Manchester City in 2010Credit: Getty More

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      Urgent warning as watching England play at Euro 2024 could be FATAL, says top heart doctor

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      WATCHING England at the Euros could prove fatal for Three Lions fans, a top heart doctor warns.Frustration and anger caused by manager Gareth Southgate’s defensive style of play causes stress levels to rocket during games.Watching England at the Euros could prove fatal for Three Lions fans, a top heart doctor warns (stock picture)Credit: Alamy Live NewsFrustration and anger caused by manager Gareth Southgate’s defensive style of play causes stress levels to rocket during gamesAnd heavy match-day boozing combined with the elation of a desperate late comeback like Sunday’s against Slovakia could be a killer.World renowned English heart expert Dr Dorian Dugmore declared: “Watching England can seriously damage your health.“Southgate gets results and winning ugly is still winning — but it’s fair to say his tactics are on the cautious side at the moment.“That contributes to fans’ negative emotions, including anxiety and frustration, which increase stress levels and heart risks.READ MORE ON EUROS“Attack-minded play — like Spain has shown — creates positive emotions and feel-good chemicals including endorphins.“But defensive, restrictive play does not do that.“Fans’ frustration over players not meeting expectations also contributes to stress chemicals and risks to the heart.”Heart attacks in England rose by nearly a quarter when the team lost on penalties to Argentina at the 1998 World Cup, from a daily average of 77 to 100.Most read in Euro 2024Southgate’s infuriating tactics are believed to have ramped up risks during the current tournament — particularly for fans who drink too much in Germany or while glued to the action on TV.Moment dejected England fans race BACK into Euros stadium after missing Bellingham’s wondergoal & shout ‘back in we go!’Huge angst is feared when his strugglers meet a slick Swiss team in Saturday’s quarter-final.Dr Dugmore, a board member of the industry-leading Nucleus of Sport Cardiology, urged fans to make drinking and diet changes ahead of the big match.He advised supporters to drink a pint-and-a-half of water for every pint of beer, eat a carbohydrate-heavy pre-match meal such as pasta, potatoes or rice and avoid caffeine. More

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      Euro 2024 ace Kieran Trippier’s £3.8m family home goes on sale while he is in Germany amid marriage break-up rumours

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      KIERAN Trippier’s £3.8million family home is on sale while he is away playing for England — amid rumours of a break-up.His  six-bed mansion in Morpeth, Northumberland, has been marked as “new” in a listing by high-end agent Sanderson Young.England footballer Kieran Trippier and wife CharlotteCredit: Instagram / @ktrippier2Newcastle and England ace Kieran Trippier with wife Charlotte, who is holding their third babyCredit: Instagram / @ktrippier2Kieran Trippier playing for England at the 2024 EurosCredit: GettyIt has thrown the spotlight on Trippier’s six-year marriage to wife Charlotte after she posted a cryptic message on Instagram before it was deleted.She also unfollowed her husband on the social media platform.Charlotte posted on Instagram: “’Sooner or later you get over the s*** you swore you’d never get over and it’s the best feeling in the world.”The mum of three has not flown to Germany to support the Three Lions alongside the other Wags.READ MORE ON TRIPPIERLast year Trippier was filmed getting close to a blonde woman in a Newcastle karaoke bar where he was with teammates celebrating the team’s qualification for the Champions League.In the footage, he wrapped his arms around the mystery woman and then picked her up by the bottom as the crowd belted out a karaoke tune.Kieran Trippier’s stunning wife shows off five month baby bump ahead of welcoming third child More

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      Sky Sports legend Martin Brundle’s marriage in crisis as he spends time apart from wife after they hit ‘rocky patch’

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      TELLY’S Grand Prix star Martin Brundle has been hit by a marriage crisis.The Sky Sports F1 pundit and former racing driver, 65, is spending time apart from his wife of almost 40 years.Martin Brundle and wife Liz’s marriage is in crisisCredit: GettyMartin Brundle is a former F1 driver, and has an estimated wealth of £83.6mCredit: GettyPundit Martin Brundle and college sweetheart Liz, who have been married for nearly 40 yearsCredit: News Group Newspapers LtdThe news comes after he made public comments on the Christian Horner sexting scandal, saying “mud sticks” and it was “a damaging story” for the Red Bull team chief.Brundle married college sweetheart Liz in the 1980s and they live together in a mansion in a Norfolk village, near his home town of King’s Lynn.A source said yesterday: “Martin and Liz are going through a rocky patch. He’s been away a lot recently and she’s not seen much of him. Things aren’t going well for them.”Speaking from her home, Liz told The Sun on Sunday: “We are spending some time apart but we are married and together.”READ MORE ON F1This weekend, Brundle was working at the Austrian Grand Prix in Spielberg.He met Liz while they were students in King’s Lynn. They have two children, Alex, 33, and Charlie, 36.Alex followed in his father’s footsteps and has a racing career. He has completed the 24 Hours of Le Mans race — which his dad won in 1990. Charlie works for McLaren Automotive.Most read in MotorsportEx-McLaren ace Brundle continues to be a household name thanks to his pre-race grid walk interviews.He has become a master of pushing his way to the front over the years, securing chats with the likes of David Beckham, Ed Sheeran, Will Smith, Michael Douglas, Kylie Minogue and Sun columnist Jeremy Clarkson.In February, during Red Bull’s probe into team boss Horner’s behaviour, Brundle said: “Christian Horner has been pivotal to Red Bull’s success. ‘I’m in charge round here’ – F1 reporter Martin Brundle brushes off security to get to Mbappe for live TV interview“I know absolutely nothing about the current situation. I’m as confused as anybody else in Formula One.”But following Red Bull dismissing the complaint against Horner with a short statement, Brundle added: “I think the problem of making no comment whatsoever on what may or may not have happened is that mud sticks.“It’s a global story. I think it’s been a damaging story for Christian and Red Bull and all of Formula One.”Martin Brundle interviews Sun columnist Jeremy Clarkson on the gridCredit: GettyRed Bull team boss Horner and wife Geri HalliwellCredit: The Mega AgencyHorner was supported by his wife, Spice Girl Geri Halliwell.Brundle was considered one of the best F1 drivers to have never won a Grand Prix, securing numerous podium finishes in inferior cars.He was the World Sportscar Championship winner in 1988 and won the 24 Hours of Daytona challenge the same year. He has commentated for ITV, BBC and Sky Sports.READ MORE SUN STORIESBrundle won the Royal Television Society award for best sports pundit in 1998, 1999, 2005 and 2006 and has amassed an estimated £83.6million.This week, The Sun revealed how the telly commentator is set to make an appearance in Brad Pitt’s new racing film Apex. Brundle’s agent was approached for comment. More

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      England’s WAGs so confident their boys will beat minnows Slovakia they have booked jets for quarter finals

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      ENGLAND’S WAGs are so confident their men will beat Slovakia today they have booked private jets to visit them after the game.Some are flying from Manchester to the match in Gelsenkirchen, Germany, and have then chartered the plane for Tuesday to take them to the team hotel in Blankenhain.England’s WAGs have chartered the plane to take them to the team hotel the day after the gameCredit: BackGridThe WAGs travel plans suggest they do not expect to see the England team loseCredit: InstagramA source told the Sun on Sunday: “They are flying out to Germany for the match, but as it’s a knockout stage there’s obviously no guarantee England will still be in the Euros after the final whistle.“But they are confident their men can do the business. “The onward flight has already been booked to take them to the England camp. “They are not expecting the team to lose today.READ MORE ON WAGS“It’s been a long haul already, with all the travelling, but they are hugely supportive and love spending what time they can with players.”While the WAGs fly across Germany to the team camp at the luxury Weimarer Land hotel and spa, it is thought England star Phil Foden could be heading in the opposite direction, back to England.The 24-year-old flew home on Wednesday to be at partner Rebecca Cooke’s side as she gave birth to a baby boy, their third child.He then returned to the camp to resume training ahead of today’s game, but is thought to be planning another brief visit home if England make it to Saturday’s quarter finals.Most read in Euro 2024Foden — the Premier League’s player of the Year — already has children Ronnie, four, and True, one, with childhood sweetheart Rebecca, 22.’Super spiritual’ England star Phil Foden and his Wag Rebecca Cooke visit PSYCHIC in bid to help England win Euro 2024Players’ families have had the opportunity to visit the team camp after each match so far.But the remote setting of the five-star hotel complex in Blankenhain means the total distance they travelled through the group stage was around 3,200 miles.The FA laid on a family fun day after the second game, with bouncy castles and burger trucks.An FA source confirmed any families who want to visit after today’s game — should England win — are welcome. Jarrod Bowen’s partner Dani Dyer has been seen watching the England gamesCredit: GettyBukayo Saka’s girlfriend Tolami Benson was snapped watching the teamCredit: GettyIt comes as fans are set for a beer and barbecue celebration today as they pray the Three Lions finally get the Euros party started after a dull start to the tournament.Supermarkets have seen a huge boost in sales of booze, barbecues and burgers ahead of the match.Fans will knock back around 32million pints today — six million more than a normal Sunday — giving a £28.8million boost to pubs.At home, an expected TV audience of around 16million will tune in, with thousands more watching in bars and in fan zones.Asda has seen the sale of barbecues rocket by 44 per cent and have sold nearly 400,000 burgers. Tesco is expecting this weekend to be its best for barbecue sales all year.Tens of thousands of England fans are in Gelsenkirchen for today’s game. Only 6,500 tickets have been made available to England by UEFA, but Three Lions fans are expected to take up around three-quarters of the ground.READ MORE SUN STORIESTesco worker Alan Pearcy, 51, of Newcastle, said: “If you look at the last Euros it was very similar.“We started off playing poorly, but then we got better as it went on.”Captain Harry Kane embraced partner Katie Goodland after England’s openerCredit: EURO 2024 News Pool (ENP) England vs Slovenia More

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      England Wags vow to protect Kyle Walker’s wife Annie from any meeting with his mistress Lauryn Goodman at last 16 clash

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      ENGLAND’S Wags have united behind Kyle Walker’s wife Annie amid fears his ex- mistress Lauryn Goodman will also be at tomorrow’s last-16 game against Slovakia.Megan Pickford, wife of goalie Jordan, Anouska Santos, girlfriend of Luke Shaw, and Tolami Benson, partner of Bukayo Saka, have vowed to protect Annie, 32. Wags have united behind Annie Kilner amid fears Lauryn will again be at the last 16 clash, above Dani far right, with Tolami, Ellie, Megan, and AnouskaCredit: InstagramKyle Walker with wife Annie and their children after England’s 1-1 draw with DenmarkCredit: EURO 2024 News Pool (ENP) – Denmark vs EnglandLauryn and her son Kairo also attended the Denmark matchCredit: SplashA source said: “They have her back.”Annie and three of her four sons with Man City ace Kyle are taking a private jet to tomorrow’s match against Slovakia.Lauryn may also be in Gelsenkirchen, Germany, with Kairo, her four-year-old son with the defender. The pair also have a daughter, who is ten months old.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLAnnie narrowly missed her rival at the 1-1 draw with Denmark in Frankfurt on June 20.Pal Megan Pickford, wife of goalie Jordan, was said to have been appalled by Lauryn’s attendance at that game.Also in Annie’s corner are Anouska Santos, girlfriend of Luke Shaw, and Bukayo Saka’s partner Tolami Benson.A Wag source said: “They have all known Annie for a long time. Most read in Euro 2024“They stick together and want Annie to know she is not alone. “They have her back.” Kyle Walker and wife Annie Kilner celebrate in the stands with kids after England win on Father’s DayAnnie has kept a dignified silence since discovering in January that Kyle had fathered Lauryn’s second child.She kicked him out of their home, and the player has been trying to repair the damage ever since.The source added: “Meghan, Anouska and the other Wags can’t begin to imagine what Annie is going through.“It must be so hard, but even more so because it’s so public.“Annie is dealing with what Kyle has done and wants to do that privately.“But she’s also put her feelings to one side to take their boys to the matches.“Yet, all the while, she has no idea if Lauryn will be there. “It’s a terrible situation and made worse by Lauryn who appears to be trying to promote herself as a Wag. “She’s deluded.”Another source said: “There’s a sense of bewilderment about why Lauryn would go to the match.“Kyle has nothing to do with the children and no emotional relationship with them. “They’ve never been to any of his previous matches.“I’m sure they support England and no one would begrudge them going. “But why do it so publicly?”Influencer Lauryn, 33, stunned Kyle and Annie after taking Kairo to the 1-1 draw with Denmark in Frankfurt on June 20. Kairo wore an England shirt with No2 and “Daddy” on the back.They flew out with a journalist and Lauryn posed for photos before kick-off, insisting: “There was no way I wasn’t going to take Kairo to the Euros.“I wanted it to be something he could remember for ever. We are not here to please other people.“It’s about Kairo and what is best for him and what is going to make him happy. “I won’t be scapegoated or bullied and made to feel like a villain.”Lauryn said she had not even given a chance meeting with Annie a second thought. She added: “I wasn’t fearful at all that I was going to bump into her.“It doesn’t cross my mind. “I couldn’t care less. “I just get on with things.“I was there for Kairo, no one else, and if anyone has an issue with it, that’s their problem, not mine.”READ MORE SUN STORIESThree of Team Annie — Tolami, Anouska and Megan — featured in a picture posted yesterday by Jarrod Bowen’s partner Dani Dyer. It also included Ollie Watkins’ girlfriend Ellie Alderson and was taken before Tuesday’s 0-0 draw against Slovenia.Annie and three of her four sons with Man City ace Kyle are taking a private jet to the clash against SlovakiaCredit: Refer to CaptionAnnie narrowly missed Lauryn at the match against Denmark in FrankfurtCredit: EURO 2024 News Pool (ENP) – Denmark vs EnglandThe ace has been trying to repair his relationship with Annie after he fathered a second child with LaurynCredit: BackGrid More

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      England’s Wags fly across Germany to lift spirits of squad following woeful 0-0 draw against Slovenia

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      ENGLAND’S glamorous WAGs flew across Germany yesterday to try and lift their fellas’ spirits after the woeful 0-0 score bore against Slovenia sent fans to sleep.The players left the pitch in Cologne with boos ringing in their ears and drinks cups being hurled at Gareth Southgate after the team limped into the knockout stage.Anthony Gordon’s girlfriend Annie Keating at the Slovenia gameCredit: ReutersBukayo Saka’s girlfriend Tolami Benson was snapped at the Euros matchCredit: GettyJarrod Bowen’s partner Dani Dyer at Tuesday’s group gameCredit: GettyAfter the final whistle their families gave them reassuring hugs and words of comfort in the stand.Harry Kane’s wife Katie Goodland, Bukayo Saka’s girlfriend Tolami Benson and Jarrod Bowen’s partner Dani Dyer were in the stands for the match.And some of them yesterday flew 170 miles on private jets to spend a few hours with the team at their five-star hotel.Conor Gallagher’s girlfriend Aine May Kennedy, 25, and Anthony Gordon’s partner Annie Keating flew into Erfurt airport in a Cessna 525 jet with other family members.READ MORE ON EURO 2024And John Stones’ girlfriend Olivia Naylor, 34, landed moments later in a Cessna 560 after a 36-minute flight from Cologne.Olivia, wearing a white dress, walked down the plane’s steps holding the couple’s six-month-old son in a baby carrier.Aine was wearing a white vest top and was holding a red leather jacket which she put on as she walked the short distance across the tarmac to a waiting people carrier.Annie was wearing a white crop top and denim shorts.Most read in Euro 2024They were driven the 28 miles to the team’s base at the 350-acre Weimarer Golf Hotel and Spa at Blankenhain.The families got to spend a few hours with the players, who had themselves travelled back to base camp after the match by charter jet, before flying home to England yesterday evening.An onlooker said: “It must be exhausting for them to be doing all this travelling around Germany but they obviously want to spend valuable time together.Five reasons for England to be positive after Slovenia draw“You can tell from the pictures you see in the stands after the games when the players chat with families how much they appreciate their support.”Yesterday’s visit was a lot shorter than the family fun day held after the 1-1 draw with Denmark.FA staff laid on a whole range of activities including burger trucks and bouncy castles as the players’ kids spent seven hours enjoying themselves at the luxury resort.But skipper Harry Kane, 30, later joked that seven hours with the kids was more than enough.He said: “It was a fun day, just maybe a little too long.”READ MORE SUN STORIESThe families have had the opportunity to visit the players after each of the group games.But their remote camp in the old East Germany is hundreds of miles from where the Group C matches have been staged, meaning those who have done the trip each time have travelled a total of 3,200 miles including flights from England.Gordon and partner Annie embrace after the matchCredit: Paul EdwardsJohn Stones pictured playing with his young sonCredit: EURO 2024 News Pool (ENP) England vs SloveniaEngland’s Gallagher with partner Aine after the drawCredit: PACaptain Harry Kane with partner Katie GoodlandCredit: EURO 2024 News Pool (ENP) England vs Slovenia More