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      Spurs ace Eric Dier dating model Anna Modler – the ex of former Arsenal star Alexis Sanchez

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      FOOTIE star Eric Dier has another reason to smile after getting his England place back – he’s scored with stunning model Anna Modler.The Tottenham centre back has landed a blow on rivals Arsenal after stepping out with the pin-up ex of their former star Alexis Sanchez.
      Anne Modler is blissfully happy with Eric Dier, a pal told The SunCredit: Instagram
      Eric met South African beauty Anna through mutual palsCredit: Richard Pelham / The Sun
      Eric, 28, recalled to the Three Lions squad by boss Gareth Southgate for tonight’s clash against Italy, met the South African beauty through mutual pals.
      And she has been a regular fan at Spurs games this season – including last Saturday’s 6-2 thrashing of Leicester City.
      Anna, 24, and pal Morgan Shelly shared snaps on social media as they lapped up the atmosphere inside the Prem giant’s £1billion stadium.
      They have joked they’re good omens for Eric and the team, who have gone unbeaten in the league so far this season.
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      A pal told The Sun: “Eric and Anna are blissfully happy. They have been seeing a lot of each other.
      “Eric has told pals it has been a great few weeks – getting back into the England squad and landing a stunning girl who was previously on the arm of an Arsenal star. He can’t stop scoring on the pitch, and has netted a cracker off of it.
      “Anna is smitten and has told friends Eric could be ‘the one’. They are getting serious, so watch this space.”
      The blonde confirmed in 2020 she was spending lockdown with her then lover Alexis Sanchez.
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      She sent tongues wagging about her relationship with the striker after uploading snaps posing next to his two Golden Retrievers Atom and Humber.
      She joked as she stroked the dog: “Thank you for stopping me from working out. I agree, it’s definitely time to eat.”
      Fans responded by urging her to look after Alexis, who starred for Inter Milan and Manchester United after leaving the Gunners.
      In 2020 Anna uploaded a picture of herself inside the San Siro to watch Alexis Inter take on Serie A side Udinese.
      Anna confirmed in 2020 she was spending lockdown with former Arsenal star Alexis SanchezCredit: Instagram
      Anna’s new man Eric has earned rave reviews for Spurs this season – even scoring twiceCredit: Instagram
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      Her new man Eric has earned rave reviews for Spurs this season – even scoring twice – landing him an England recall and a chance of going to the World Cup in Qatar.
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      England World Cup legend Roger Hunt left over £500,000 to family in his will

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      ENGLAND World Cup winner Roger Hunt left more than half a million pounds to his family.The former Liverpool striker, 83, who died last September, bequeathed his £539,110 fortune to second wife Rowan.
      England World Cup winner and former Liverpool player Roger Hunt left more than half a million pounds to his familyCredit: Alamy
      Sir Geoff Hurst often credited Hunt’s quick ­celebration of the controversial third goal in the final’s 4-2 victory over West Germany for convincing the referee to allow itCredit: PA:Press Association
      Roger scored 18 goals in 34 games for his country, including three during England’s glorious 1966 World Cup campaign. 
      He was part of the strike pairing alongside final hat-trick hero Geoff Hurst.
      Sir Geoff often credited Hunt’s quick ­celebration of the controversial third goal in the final’s 4-2 victory over West Germany for convincing the referee to allow it.
      Coming from a family that ran a haulage business, he played for non-league Stockton Heath – now Warrington Town – before he was signed by the Reds in 1959.
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      A disciplined player, he was booked just twice in his career and was appointed MBE in 2000.
      He was buried in Glazebury, Lancs, where he was born and was ­living when he died.
      He married his first wife Patricia in 1959 and they had two children David and Julie, before later marrying Rowan.
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      England fans will be able to drink beer at the World Cup – but there’s a big catch

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      ENGLAND fans can drink beer during matches at the World Cup in Qatar – as long as it’s non-alcoholic Budweiser Zero.The news comes after it was revealed alcoholic lager will cost around £13-a-pint when the event starts in 60 days.
      England fans can drink beer during matches at the World Cup in Qatar – as long as it’s non-alcoholic Budweiser Zero (stock picture)Credit: Getty
      While matches are in progress and at half-time, Budweiser Zero will be the only beer on sale for around £6-a-pint
      Ticket holders will be able to buy pricey pints within the stadium perimeter before and after matches.
      But while the match is in progress and at half-time, Budweiser Zero will be the only beer on sale for around £6-a-pint.
      But thirsty Three Lions fans have been warned not to sup alcohol outside designated areas – and not to attempt to smuggle their own booze into the Muslim country – risking fines and deportation if they do so.
      A FIFA spokesman said its goal was “catering for those who wish to enjoy an alcoholic drink while being respectful towards the local culture”.
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      England face Iran in their opening match at the Khalifa International Stadium on November 21.
      And while fans have high hopes for Gareth Southgate’s men, alcohol free beer experts have warned them not to expect much from the booze.
      The Free Beer website’s review of Budweiser Zero was lukewarm.
      It said: “Very mild malt flavours, initially very fizzy, and a pretty watery mouthfeel. Bland.”
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      Ryan Giggs and Nicky Butt all smiles as the ex-Man Utd stars conquer Three Peaks challenge following pre-match beers

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      EX-Man United stars Nicky Butt and Ryan Giggs enjoyed pre-match beers before tackling the Three Peaks challenge.Butt, 47, posted pictures on Instagram showing the group enjoying a pint, joking that Guinness and lager were “maybe not the right fuel”.
      Nicky Butt posted pictures on Instagram showing the group enjoying a pint
      Butt later posted a photo of the group after completing the Three Peaks challengeCredit: Instagram paulscholesaaa
      Best mate Giggs, 48, sat to the right of the group and kept a low profile under a woolly hat.
      The challenge sees hikers walk 26 miles and ascend 9,843ft on Ben Nevis in Scotland, England’s Scafell Pike and Snowdon in Wales.
      And the group now appear to have completed the challenge.
      Butt provided regular updates of the group’s progress on his Instagram story, before posting a photo with the group at the summit of Snowdon.
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      Fellow ‘Class of 92’ member Paul Scholes posted a screenshot of Butt’s story which revealed they had completed the challenge.
      Scholes, 47, accompanied his post with the caption: “Unbelievable lads… well done.”
      The trio all played together for a number of years at Manchester United.
      They graduated through the academy along with the likes of David Beckham, Gary and Phil Neville.
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      Last week Giggs posed with fans outside the Railway pub in Hale, Gtr Manchester, near the home he shares with partner Zara Charles, 33.
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      Nicky Butt and Ryan Giggs enjoy pre-match beers before tackling the Three Peaks challenge

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      EX-Man United stars Nicky Butt and Ryan Giggs enjoyed pre-match beers before tackling the Three Peaks challenge.Butt, 47, posted pictures on Instagram showing the group enjoying a pint, joking that Guinness and lager were “maybe not the right fuel”.
      Butt, 47, posted pictures on Instagram showing the group enjoying a pint
      Best mate Giggs, 48, sat to the right of the group and kept a low profile under a woolly hat.
      The challenge sees hikers walk 26 miles and ascend 9,843ft on Ben Nevis in Scotland, England’s Scafell Pike and Snowdon in Wales.
      Last week Giggs posed with fans outside the Railway pub in Hale, Gtr Manchester, near the home he shares with partner Zara Charles, 33.
      He faces a retrial over allegations of assault and coercive and controlling behaviour towards his ex Kate Greville, 38.
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      Ryan Giggs and Nicky Butt all smiles as ex-Man Utd stars conquer Three Peaks challenge following pre-match beers

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      EX-Man United stars Nicky Butt and Ryan Giggs enjoyed pre-match beers before tackling the Three Peaks challenge.Butt, 47, posted pictures on Instagram showing the group enjoying a pint, joking that Guinness and lager were “maybe not the right fuel”.
      Nicky Butt posted pictures on Instagram showing the group enjoying a pint
      Butt later posted a photo of the group after completing the Three Peaks challengeCredit: Instagram paulscholesaaa
      Best mate Giggs, 48, sat to the right of the group and kept a low profile under a woolly hat.
      The challenge sees hikers walk 26 miles and ascend 9,843ft on Ben Nevis in Scotland, England’s Scafell Pike and Snowdon in Wales.
      And the group now appear to have completed the challenge.
      Butt provided regular updates of the group’s progress on his Instagram story, before posting a photo with the group at the summit of Snowdon.
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      Fellow ‘Class of 92’ member Paul Scholes posted a screenshot of Butt’s story which revealed they had completed the challenge.
      Scholes, 47, accompanied his post with the caption: “Unbelievable lads… well done.”
      The trio all played together for a number of years at Manchester United.
      They graduated through the academy along with the likes of David Beckham, Gary and Phil Neville.
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      Last week Giggs posed with fans outside the Railway pub in Hale, Gtr Manchester, near the home he shares with partner Zara Charles, 33.
      He faces a retrial over allegations of assault and coercive and controlling behaviour towards his ex Kate Greville, 38. More

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      Trent Alexander-Arnold will struggle to make England squad for World Cup due to defensive frailties, claims Danny Mills

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      TRENT ALEXANDER-ARNOLD will struggle to make the plane to the World Cup, according to ex-England star Danny Mills.Gareth Southgate named a 28-man squad for the Nations League matches against Italy and Germany.
      Danny Mills reckons Trent Alexander-Arnold could be without a seat on the plane to QatarCredit: Getty
      Alexander-Arnold doesn’t make Mills’ squadCredit: Richard Pelham / The Sun
      But the Three Lions boss can take just 26 to Qatar and Mills thinks Liverpool star Alexander-Arnold may miss out.
      Mills, who was England’s right-back in the 2002 World Cup, said: “There is a real possibility that he doesn’t make the squad.
      “I’ve always been concerned about his defensive ability and that has really come to the fore.
      “When on form, going forward he’s exceptional. But that papers over the cracks a bit, especially at Liverpool.
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      “You accept his defensive frailty because of what he gives you going forward. But this isn’t about getting out of the group in Qatar.
      “This is about the last 16, quarter-finals, semi-finals, big games against very good teams.
      “We’ve seen that Trent’s defensive capabilities are not always there.”
      Alexander-Arnold’s problem is the number of rivals for a place on the right side of defence, whether Southgate goes for a back three or a four.
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      Mills added: “As an out and out right-back, Kyle Walker is way better, Kieran Trippier is better. And so is Reece James. That’s three right-backs and do you need to take four? I don’t think you do.
      “James can play wing-back, so can Walker if he needs to.
      “Trippier played wing-back at the World Cup four years ago in Russia.
      “Everyone goes on about Trent’s delivery in the final third but look at Trippier’s and his set-pieces.
      “It’s a toss of the coin between Trent and Trippier for second wing-back.
      “And Trippier can play in other positions that Trent can’t.
      “If it was today, I would take Walker, Trippier and James. I think that gives you ample cover and plenty of options.”
      But Southgate does not have the same embarrassment of riches in the rest of his defence. 
      Euro 2020 stars Harry Maguire and Luke Shaw are in the squad to face Italy on Friday and the Germans at Wembley three days later, despite both being dropped by Manchester United.
      Ben Chilwell is the only other recognised left-back in the party but is only just back from injury and has been in and out of Chelsea’s team.
      Mills, who starred in all five games when England reached the quarter-finals before losing to Brazil in 2002, said: “Shaw and Maguire aren’t playing for United but what are the options?
      “Gareth says he will pick players on form but you also need players you know and trust and you know can work in the environment. Those players are still in there because of that.
      “There are just two months to go. That’s why he has no choice but to revert to those he knows.
      “A big question will be how fit is Harry Maguire?
      “Gareth might well give him a game and a half next week to keep his levels up.
      “Come Qatar he needs a fit Harry Maguire because his options are limited.”
      Mills is also concerned that midfielder Kalvin Phillips — another Euro 2020 stalwart — has “barely had a kick” since joining Manchester City.
      Southgate at least has more choices up front and is taking the chance to assess if Brentford’s Ivan Toney has what it takes to be Harry Kane’s understudy — or even partner — up front.
      But, overall, Mills fears England will have trouble matching the performances in the last two major tournaments if their first 11 are not fit and firing in November.
      The talkSPORT and Sky Sports pundit added: “England’s best 11 players, all in good form, have a great chance to go deep in the tournament, possibly win it.
      “If you have two or three out of that, you are weaker. That is the problem.
      “If Harry Kane is out, where do you go from there?
      “How many of the first 11 are in good form and not injured right now? Not many.
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      “Gareth took us within a penalty of winning the Euros. He’s done an incredible job.
      “But are we the second best team in Europe? Probably not. We need to be realistic.”
      Gareth Southgate is aiming to lead England to World Cup glory later this yearCredit: PA More

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      Paul Pogba steps out looking like Ali G at kids’ trampoline party

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      BOOYAKASHA! Footballer Paul Pogba is Indahouse at a kids’ trampoline party — looking like Ali G.The ex-Manchester United star, 29, wore a bright yellow tracksuit with red trim just like Sacha Baron Cohen’s comedy character.
      Paul Pogba celebrated his son’s birthday by having a party in TurinCredit: BackGrid
      The French World Cup winner was joined by his model wife Maria, dressed as BatwomanCredit: BackGrid
      Pogba styled himself after Ali GCredit: London Features International
      Several of Pogba’s teammates were also at the partyCredit: AFP
      The French World Cup winner was joined by his model wife Maria Zulay Salaues, 28 — dressed as Batwoman — as they celebrated their son’s birthday in Turin, Italy.
      Juventus team-mates Angel Di Maria, 34, Juan Cuadrado, 34, and Alex Sandro, 31, were also there.
      It comes as we reported the ace could be in line for a call-up to France’s World Cup squad even if he’s not match-fit.
      Pogba, 29, suffered a serious knee injury in training over the summer, throwing his World Cup hopes into doubt.
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      The former Manchester United star could make a return to action for his club side by November 10th, just ten days before the tournament starts.
      And despite his relative lack of game time, France coach Didier Deschamps could still call up the midfielder.
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