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      Which England players are on a yellow card in the Euro 2020 clash vs Ukraine and when do they reset?

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      ENGLAND take on Ukraine tonight in Rome with a place in the Euro 2020 semi-final up for grabs.But boss Gareth Southgate faces a selection dilemma with a quartet of players on a yellow card and risking suspension for the semi-final should they pick up another one.
      Harry Maguire heads into the match on the suspension tightrope
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      Which England players are on a yellow card?
      England have four players on a yellow card going into tonight’s match.
      They are Kalvin Phillips, Declan Rice, Phil Foden and Harry Maguire.
      Should any of those players pick up a yellow card in Rome they will be suspended for the semi-final should the Three Lions progress.
      When do yellow cards reset?
      Yellow card, however, reset following the conclusion of the quarter-finals.
      This means that the only way to miss the final through suspension would be to receive a red card in the semi-final.

      Who could England play in the semi-final?
      If England reach the semi-final, they could face a reunion with the Czech Republic, who stunned Holland 2-0 in Budapest.
      England secured top spot in Group D with Raheem Sterling scoring the only goal against the Czechs in their final group game at Wembley.
      Alternatively, England could take on Denmark in an emotional semi-final.
      The Danes, who are looking to shock the world and win the tournament for Christian Eriksen, crushed Wales 4-0 in Amsterdam and now face the Czechs in Baku.
      Who could England play in the final?
      England will not play another of the tournament favourites until the final.
      And there, one of the big-hitters will be waiting.
      Spain take on Italy after seeing off Switzerland and Belgium respectively. More

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      Why is Jack Grealish playing with a bandage on his hand at Euro 2020?

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      JACK GREALISH is lighting up Euro 2020 after a series of stunning displays for England.But eagle-eyed fans have noticed that the Aston Villa playmaker – who has been England’s most-fouled player so far at the Euros – is wearing a bandage on his left hand, but why?
      Jack Grealish has been playing at the Euros with a very visible bandage on his left hand
      The protective padding on the bandage is surrounding Grealish’s thumb
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      Why is Jack Grealish wearing a bandage on his hand?
      Jack Grealish has been playing at the Euros with a broken left thumb which he suffered in a victory at Tottenham towards the end of last season.
      The midfield ace has been seen with a bandaged left hand in his three games so far following a rough challenge in Villa’s 2-1 win over Spurs on May 19.
      Asked about the injury, England’s No 7 said: “[Japhet] Tanganga from Tottenham threw me on the floor and I broke my thumb.”
      On whether it had healed, the attacker showed reporters how bent his thumb was and added: “It’s still like that a little bit isn’t it?”
      Though Grealish has revealed the worst part of having a thumb injury – he can no longer play his PlayStation.
      Jack Grealish clashing with Japhet Tanganga in the match on May 19
      He finished the game with a makeshift bandage on his left hand
      Speaking of how he relaxes in his downtime, the 25-year-old said: “From what the guys have said they set up a lot of stuff but I suppose it is just the normal, Netflix and Playstation…
      “I can’t actually play at the moment because I have broken my thumb.
      “I have had to knock it on the head a little bit at the moment so I can’t play.”

      Who is Jack Grealish?
      Jack Grealish is a 25-year-old attacking midfielder who plays for Aston Villa in the Premier League and England. He has made 10 appearances for the Three Lions.
      He was born in Birmingham on 10 September 1995, and has made over 200 appearances for Villa.
      Through his grandparents’ nationality, Grealish was capped by the Republic of Ireland at under-21 level before confirming he decision to play for England in 2016. More

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      Where can I buy an England shirt and other merch ready for tonight’s match against Ukraine?

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      DID you hear? It’s coming home. Following England’s historic win against Germany, if you’re looking to show your support sartorially, we’re here to help. Here’s where you can buy an England shirt and other merch ready for the quarter-final showdown with Ukraine.
      How to get your hands on an England Shirt ahead of SaturdayCredit: AFP
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      We’re all be cheering the boys on, and hoping from more incredible goals from Stirling and Kane as we try to edge closer to the final.
      And if you’re feeling patriotic, then what could be better than grabbing your very own England Shirt to wear during the match.
      We’ve put together our top picks of where you can get your hands on England merch ahead of the big match.
      Think of it as an investment, because; it’s coming home isn’t it?
      Where can I buy an England Shirt?
      Sports Direct are selling England’s official Home shirtsCredit: Sports Direct
      Depending on if you want the official shirt, or a shirt with England’s logo will see the price differ somewhat.
      The official England Home Stadium shirt is priced at £69.99 from Sports Direct.

      England Home Shirt 2020, £69.99, Sports Direct – click here

      You can also find on the junior, mini and baby kits at Sports Direct.
      This is cheapest price we’ve seen for the official home shirt, but Nike has the Red version for £54.95.
      Football fans can also get personalised shirts with the players names on the back from the Official England Store, however they’ll set you back a pricey £114.95.
      Womens and Junior Kits are also available from these retailers, but make sure you check around, as you may find a kit somewhere cheaper.
      Where can I buy England merchandise?
      Three Lions on the flagCredit: Sports Direct
      Not bothered about the official shirt? You can still get your hands on some unoffical England merch to help cheer on the team this weekend?
      Sports Direct, Classic Football Shirts, are great places to check out for unofficial England Merchandise, that will also be a bit cheaper.
      This England Crest T Shirt Mens is £9.99 and comes in White and Navy and is the perfect for a last minute England addition to your wardrobe.
      Why not show your support with this Three Lions flag, only £7.99.
      Sports Direct also have Retro Style Bucket Hats for £16.99, England flags for £2.99 and an England Scarf for £3.50.

      We’re also loving these ‘It’s Coming Home’ shirts from Classic Football Shirts which are £14.99 each.
      And of course, these 90’s style bucket hats, so we can all relieve ’96 again.
      Finally, JD Sports is well worth checking out for England tops, including this brilliant Nike England Crest Short Sleeve Shirt.
      This shirt is just £20Credit: JD Sports
      Where to buy vintage England shirts?
      If retailers sell out of your size, but you’re still desperate to get your hands on the kit, Nike’s online store usually has the most sizes in stock.
      If you can’t get your hands on the latest shirt, Classic Football Shirts and vintagefootballshirts.com both have tons of classic England kits in stock.

      England kit at Nike’s official online store – buy it here
      Classic England shirts at Classic Football Shirts – buy it here
      Vintage England shirts at Vintage Football Shirts – buy it here

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      England Euro 2020 semi-final tickets: Can I still buy them and how many fans will be allowed at Wembley?

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      ENGLAND are one game away from playing in the Euro 2020 semi-finals at Wembley next week but they must first beat Ukraine. The Three Lions overcame Germany 2-0 earlier this week to seal a quarter-final clash with Andriy Shevchenko’s side in Rome on Saturday.
      There were 45,000 fans in attendance for England vs GermanyCredit: AFP
      How many fans will be allowed at Wembley for the semi-final?
      England had been playing matches in front of 22,500 fans in the group stage – a 25 per cent capacity.
      However, that was upped to 45,000 fans – 50 per cent – in the last 16 for England’s win over Germany.
      And the UK government has confirmed to Uefa that the semi-final and final will be played in front of at least 60,000 fans – a 75 per cent capacity.

      How can I get tickets for Euro 2020 semi-finals?
      Tickets are sold on the Uefa ticketing portal and are priced at 595 euros, 475 euros and 345 euros.
      But for England’s potential semi-final on Wednesday, July 7, tickets are now SOLD OUT.
      UEFA, however, are still offering hospitality packages for both semi-finals and the final.
      Package prices been at 5,200 euros, getting up to as high as 7,300 euros per person.

      Where will England play their next games if they beat Ukraine?
      England travel to Rome for the quarter-final with Ukraine but should the Three Lions be home Shevchenko’s side, they will play the semi-final at Wembley.
      The final will also be played at Wembley. More

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      England vs Ukraine FREE: Live stream, TV channel, team news and kick-off time for Three Lions’ Euro 2020 quarter-final

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       ENGLAND continue their Euro 2020 run with a quarter-final clash against Ukraine.The Three Lions ended their 55-year major tournament hoodoo against Germany with a 2-0 win over their old rivals to reach the last-eight stage on Tuesday.
      Zinchenko put Ukraine 1-0 up against the Sweden before winning the game 2-1Credit: PA
      Harry Kane scored England’s second in their 2-0 win over GermanyCredit: The Mega Agency
      Ukraine, on the other hand, overcame the slight odds to beat Sweden in extra-time.
      Their Hampden Park clash looked destined for penalties before a 120th-minute winner broke Swede hearts in Glasgow.
      What time does England vs Ukraine kick-off?

      England’s massive quarter-final match-up with Ukraine will kick-off at 8pm UK time on Saturday, July 3.
      The game will take place at the Stadio Olimpico in Rome, Italy.
      There will be a limited number of fans in the stadium because of coronavirus restrictions.
      NO England fans are allowed to travel to Rome for the game.

      What channel is it and can it be live streamed?

      England’s clash with Ukraine will be shown live on BBC One in the UK.
      Coverage of the clash will begin at 7pm.
      You can live stream the action from the BBC iPlayer app, which is available for download onto your mobile device, tablet or Smart TV.

      Can I watch for FREE?

      Yes, the game is available for FREE on BBC One, so long as you have a TV licence.
      You can also catch the action on the BBC iPlayer.

      Team news
      For England, Mason Mount and Ben Chilwell are in contention to play again after ending their self-isolation but Gareth Southgate is expected to stick with Luke Shaw on the left.
      Mount hasn’t played since England’s 0-0 draw with Scotland but Southgate looks to have since put his faith in a front three consisting of Harry Kane, Raheem Sterling and Bukayo Saka.
      Should Southgate stick with a back three, it could mean another start on the bench for Jack Grealish, who affected the game brilliantly against Germany on Monday.
      Declan Rice and Kalvin Phillips are expected to start again but are one yellow card away from missing a potential semi-final.
      Southgate may look to include Jordan Henderson or Jude Bellingham in the midfield instead.

      Odds

      England in 90 mins – 2/5
      Draw – 17/5
      Ukraine in 90 minutes – 8/1
      England to qualify – 1/5
      Ukraine to qualify – 7/2

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      Czech Republic vs Denmark FREE: Live stream, TV channel, team news and kick-off time for massive Euro 2020 quarter-final

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      DENMARK find themselves a single game away from the semi-finals of Euro 2020 despite losing their first game of the tournament,.The Danes will take on Czech Republic, who shocked Holland in their round of 16 clash last week.
      Patrik Schick scored the second in a 2-0 win over Holland in the last 16Credit: EPA
      Kasper Dolberg scored twice in a 4-0 win over Wales in the last 16Credit: The Mega Agency
      The Czechs finished third in Group D while Denmark came second in theirs.
      The Scandinavian side have played like a team possessed since star player Christian Eriksen suffered a cardiac arrest on the pitch in their opening game loss to Finland.
      What time does Czech Republic vs Denmark kick-off?

      Czech Republic’s clash against Denmark will be kick-off at 5pm UK time on Saturday, July 3.
      The game will be held at the Olympic Stadium in Baku, Azerbaijan.
      There will be a limited amount of supporters in the stadium because of coronavirus restrictions.

      What channel is it on and can it be live streamed?

      Denmark’s huge quarter-final with Czech Republic will be shown live on ITV 1.
      Coverage of the game will begin at 4.30pm UK time.
      You can live stream the event from the ITV Hub app, which is available for download onto your mobile device, tablet and Smart TV.

      Can I watch for FREE?

      Yes, the game is available for FREE on ITV 1.
      You can also catch the action on the ITV Hub.

      Team news
      Denmark could look to return to their patented 3-4-3 after coach Kasper Hjulmand tinkered with the system for the win over Wales last week.
      Daniel Wass missed that game with an injury but could be in contention to play, while they also had to make do without Yussuf Poulsen.
      Simon Kjaer left the pitch injured during the Wales clash but is in line to start against the Czechs.
      Jan Boril returns for Jaroslav Silhavy’s side after serving a one-game suspension.
      Captain Vladimir started the Holland win on the bench and could face the same fate for his country’s clash with Denmark.

      Odds

      Czech Republic in 90 mins – 29/10
      Draw – 21/10
      Denmark in 90 mins – 11/10
      Czech Republic to qualify – 31/20
      Denmark to qualify – 1/2

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      Argentina vs Ecuador FREE: Live stream, TV channel, kick-off time and team news for Copa America clash

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      LIONEL MESSI is into the business end of the Copa America as he looks to win a first international trophy.Victory over Bolivia saw the Argentines finish top of their group with ten points from a possible 12.
      Lionel Messi is still seeking a first international trophyCredit: Reuters
      Ayrton Preciado is likely to provide the main threat from EcuadorCredit: AFP
      And Argentina now take on Ecuador, who have yet to win a game at the Copa America but did manage to end Brazil’s ten-game winning run with a 1-1 draw last time out.
      What time does Argentina vs Ecuador kick off?

      In the UK, Argentina vs Ecuador takes place on Sunday, July 4 while in South America it will be held on Saturday.
      Kick-off is at 2am UK time – 10pm on Saturday in Buenos Aires and Goiania and 8pm in Quito.
      The match will be held at the Estadio Olimpico Pedro Ludovico in Goiania, Brazil.
      The teams last met in October when a Lionel Messi penalty was all the separated the two teams in World Cup qualifying in Buenos Aires.

      What TV channel is Argentina vs Ecuador on and can I live stream it?

      Argentina vs Ecuador is live on the BBC Red Button.
      To stream the game live, head to the BBC iPlayer or BBC Sport website.

      Can I watch Argentina vs Ecuador for free?

      Yes. BBC is free for all UK viewers with a TV licence.
      Get your TV licence here.
      You will still need a TV licence even if you are watching BBC online.

      Team news
      Sergio Aguero is likely to retain his place in the Argentina starting lineup with Lionel Messi slotting in behind.
      The impressive Lisandro Martinez is likely to partner the experienced Nicolas Otamendi in defence.
      Despite failing to score in the tournament so far, Enner Valencia is seen as likely to partner Ayrton Preciado up front for Ecuador.
      Angel Mena netted the equaliser against Brazil but is set to start from the bench.
      Latest odds
      To win in 90 minutes
      Argentina 2/5
      Draw 7/2
      Ecuador 15/2
      To qualify
      Argentina 1/6
      Ecuador 4/1
      *Odds from Betfair correct as of Thursday, July 1
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      Uruguay vs Colombia FREE: Live stream, TV channel, kick-off time and team news for Copa America quarter-final

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      THE Copa America has reached its business end with a bland group stage format having now come to an end.Eight out of ten teams have qualified for the quarter-final with only Bolivia and Venezuela being knocked out.
      Luis Suarez is hoping to win a second Copa America with UruguayCredit: AFP
      Colombia last won the Copa America in 2001Credit: Reuters
      However two big-hitters are facing off now as 2011 winners Uruguay face 2001 champions Colombia.
      The winner will take on Argentina or Ecuador in the semi-final.
      What time does Uruguay vs Colombia kick off?

      Uruguay take on Colombia on Saturday, July 3.
      The match kicks off at 11pm UK time – 7pm in Brasilia and Montevideo and 5pm in Bogota.
      It will be held at the Estadio Nacional Mane Garrincha in Brasilia.
      The two sides last met in November when Uruguay picked up an impressive 3-0 away win in Barranquilla in World Cup qualifying.

      What TV channel is Uruguay vs Colombia on and can I live stream it?

      Uruguay vs Colombia is live on the BBC Red Button.
      To stream the game live, head to the BBC iPlayer or the BBC Sport website.

      Can I watch Uruguay vs Colombia for free?

      Yes. BBC is free for all UK viewers with a TV licence.
      Get your TV licence here.
      You must have a TV licence even if you are watching BBC online.

      Team news
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      Latest odds
      To win in 90 minutes
      Uruguay 6/4
      Draw 2/1
      Colombia 23/10
      To qualify
      4/6
      Colombia 23/20
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