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    Ex-footballer once considered better than Cristiano Ronaldo dubbed ‘lion in bed’ by porn stars after shock career change

    THE actresses who star in a new porn film with the footballer once described as a better player than Cristiano Ronaldo have dubbed him a “lion” in bed.Former Chelsea loan signing Fabio Paim revealed last month he was eyeing a career as an adult entertainer after his hopes of football glory nosedived and he ended up in prison on drugs charges.Diana Cu de Melancia, left, with Fabio Paim and her co-starCredit: INSTAGRAM @diana.melancia01The former footballer has swapped football for pornPaim came through the ranks at Sporting Libson and played for Portugal’s Under-21sCredit: Getty – ContributorCristiano Ronaldo said Paim was a better player than himCredit: EPAThe 36-year-old, who was a team-mate of Ronaldo’s at Sporting Lisbon, stars with two women on his porn debut.After the sex tape went on sale on Telegram for £65, Diana Cu de Melancia, who stars in the raunchy flick said: “We thought he was going to be nervous and it wouldn’t work out – but Fabio turned out to be a lion.“He was good at football and he is good at porn. He’s going to be a success.“I hope this film is the first of many with Paim.”READ MORE IN FOOTBALLPaim added: “It’s difficult being in front of the cameras but I did it and I think I have got talent for this.“I got a lot of pleasure and made two dreams come true, making the film and being with two spectacular women.”Paim won 42 caps for Portugal at youth level but was never called up to the senior side.Ronaldo once revealed he regarded the former winger as the most promising young player in Portugal of his generation.Most read in FootballCR7 famously said after he signed for Manchester United in 2003: “If you think I’m good, just wait until you see Fabio Paim.”He moved on loan to Chelsea in August 2008 when Brazilian Luiz Felipe Scolari was in charge but only appeared for Blues’ reserves during a four-month loan spell.Ronaldo said I was only player better than him but now I want a porn career Paim, the son of Angolan parents, was twice accused of rape in 2012 and 2015 – but both cases ended up being archived without him going to trial.In 2019, he was arrested in Portugal on suspicion of drugs trafficking and remanded in prison after a court appearance.Portuguese daily Correio da Mana reported at the time he was being investigated over claims he had been paid nearly £3,000 for three drugs runs in which he allegedly transported cocaine and heroin from the Azores to the Portuguese mainland.He was eventually cleared of any wrongdoing.Paim has said appearing in a porn film is a ‘dream’ come truePaim admitted after his loan spell at Chelsea, a deal engineered by his former agent Jorge Mendes, that he had been left frustrated at his lack of first-team football.He said in a July 2017 interview, in which he blamed part of his fall from grace on the lack of support he received when he earned a fortune.Paim, who pocketed £6,500 a week as a 13-year-old said: “I often trained with the first-team but I didn’t play.“I wanted to play. I felt I could do more. Jorge Mendes took me to Chelsea. “I was getting good money and he had a player at the club and that was good for everyone.READ MORE SUN STORIES“But that is not the most important thing. The most important thing is to do something we like.“If it had been today I would have had more patience. But at the time, the more free time I had, the more stupid things I did.”Who are these famous footballers? More

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    Heartwarming moment Jude Bellingham video chats sick child in hospital after ex-team-mate calls him out of the blue

    JUDE BELLINGHAM chatted with a sick child in hospital after an ex-team-mate called him out of the blue.The England star is in Finland preparing for a Nations League game in Helsinki.Jude Bellingham FaceTimed with a child in hospitalThe call was set up by his former team-mate Noah OhioBellingham played with Ohio for England Under-16sBut he took time to answer a call from his former team-mate Noah Ohio, who he played with for England Under-16s.Ohio, who plays for Dutch side Utrecht, was on international duty himself with the Netherlands national team.Some members of the Dutch team visited a children’s hospital where Ohio asked one child who his favourite player was.And when the youngster replied saying Bellingham, Ohio suggested the pair call the Real Madrid star.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLBellingham, who scored in the Three Lions 2-1 loss to Greece on Thursday, picked up his phone and FaceTimed with Ohio and the child, with the pair asking one another if they were OK.Ohio did the translating and then told the child to pose for a photo holding up the phone so he was alongside Bellingham, who put his thumb up.Bellingham, 21, often takes time to look out for youngsters having given away his England jacket to keep a child in a wheelchair warm before the match against Belgium in March.He also donated a blanket to a young ballboy during a Spanish Cup win over Arandina last season.Most read in FootballBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERSHis former coach Mike Dodds who worked with Bellingham at Birmingham said of the midfielder: “He’s just a magnificent human being, he’s a role model not just for the young kids of Birmingham, now the nation.”He’s got compassion, he’s got complete empathy for people around him. From a human perspective I haven’t got enough words to praise him with.‘I’d hate to be Liverpool right now’, say fans after seeing what Bellingham did for Alexander-Arnold on England duty”He keeps in contact with me regularly – he doesn’t have to do that. “He’s said some wonderful things about me which I’ll be forever grateful for. I think that just sums up the measure of the young man.” More

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    Bruno Fernandes poses with ex-Man Utd starlet after Portugal win and reveals no one can believe club chose to sell him

    BRUNO FERNANDES has admitted he was shocked to see Manchester United sell wonderkid Maxi Oyedele in the summer.The duo went head-to-head last night in Portugal’s 3-1 win over Poland in the Nations League.Maxi Oyedele posed with Bruno Fernandes after the gameIt was the ex-Man Utd star’s first international capCredit: EPAOyedele starred for Man Utd in pre-seasonCredit: GettyFernandes and Oyedele battled it out in midfield as the 19-year-old won his first international cap.And after the game, they swapped shirts and posed for a photo together.Fernandes, who was named man of the match, uploaded the snap on Instagram and said: “Happy to see you doing great things. You deserve all the best kid.”The Man Utd captain also spoke about him in his post-match interview, saying: “I think he was always one of the players that everyone at the club thought he would be coming from the academy into the first-team.READ MORE IN FOOTBALL”He has great qualities, he is a great kid and really humble.”Oyedele joined the Red Devils at the age of eight and climbed the youth ranks, winning the FA Youth Cup two years ago.He was involved in United pre-season games this summer after a loan spell at Forest Green Rovers last term.But the Salford-born star, who has a Polish mum and Nigerian dad, was surprisingly sold by his boyhood club to Legia Warsaw back in August.Most read in FootballFOOTBALL FREE BETS AND SIGN UP DEALSSince moving to the 15-times Ekstraklasa champions, Oyedele has featured four times.On his shock departure from Old Trafford and talent, Legia boss Goncalo Feio said: “Oyedele’s quality on the ball, his character in retaining possession and his tactical awareness when to dribble or play simply are significant attributes.Man Utd’s best XI of academy graduates”Bruno even remarked he was stunned regarding United’s decision to sell him – given Oyedele’s showing during pre-season.”His physical readiness, agility and ability to use his body effectively are top-notch.”While fans love to see what he can do with the ball, Maxi brings physicality to our midfield.”It’s our responsibility to foster his development. Polish football stands to gain immensely from his talent.”Oyedele won the Youth Cup alongside Kobbie MainooCredit: Getty More

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    Spain team rush to confront their own fans after shocking racist incident in YouTubers clash with France

    SPAIN and France players confronted fans after a shocking racist incident marred a charity football match.YouTubers, streamers and influencers were in action last night for the fifth edition of the much-loved El Partidazo game.A racist gesture was made at pro gamer BrawksPlayers walked off the pitch and fans were warned the game could be abandonedCredit: X/ RMCsportPlayers tried to find the racist in the standsCredit: X/ RMCsportSpain won the game 2-0Credit: AFPTeams of famous Spanish and French faces went head-to-head at Atletico Madrid’s Metropolitano Stadium last night, with the hosts winning 2-0.However, racist abuse from a supporter has overshadowed the contest.A fan is alleged to have made a monkey gesture towards professional gamer Brawks.The Frenchman reacted furiously and jumped over the advertising board to confront the man.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLBrawks picked him out in the crowd as the rest of his team-mates joined in to help security find him.Influencer and rapper SDM had to be held back after trying to jump into the stands.Meanwhile, Spanish YouTuber Koko DC is seen shouting at the supporters and demanding they stop with the vile abuse.He later broke down in tears and was consoled by his fellow players and the referee.Most read in FootballFOOTBALL FREE BETS AND SIGN UP DEALSFrance stars then decided to walk off the pitch, waiting by the dugout as the racist was escorted out the ground.The referee, with the help of team captains Amine and DjMaRiiO, grabbed the stadium microphone and warned fans that any more racism would lead to the match being abandoned.Atletico Madrid vs Real Madrid SUSPENDED as players and managers told to beg fans to stop hurling objects onto pitchHis speech was applauded and the action continued after a 17-minute delay. On the shocking incident, Brawks said: “A Spaniard gave me the finger, I gave him a heart back. He then made a monkey gesture.”I got angry, I asked him to make the monkey gesture again. “He sat down, he acted like he had done nothing but he knew very well what he had done. His friends tried to cover for him.”I love sport and the values ​​it promotes – racism has no place in sport or in everyday life.”A lot of players on the team really wanted to stop the match. I’m not going to lie, I was very disgusted, I had tears in my eyes. We saw Koko who was very sad, who couldn’t hold back his tears.”Amine said: “As content creators, we are not saying we are going to play high-level football, we are here to produce things, set an example.”What happened outside of sport tonight is unacceptable, we will always be here to fight that.READ MORE SUN STORIES”I thank some Spanish players who were exemplary and came to me and said ‘we’re stopping the match with you’.”The game was watched by 950,000 people online and half the 70,000-seater stadium was full. More

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    Onlookers left stunned as Premier League owner sails £345m yacht with private basketball court down River Thames

    FULHAM and Jacksonville Jaguars owner Shahid Khan took London by storm as he went down the River Thames in his stunning yacht.Khan, 74, is in town for the Jaguars’ NFL clashes in the capital as they will face the Chicago Bears at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium on Sunday and the New England Patriots at Wembley next week.Fulham and Jacksonville Jaguars owner Shahid Khan went down the River Thames in his stunning yachtCredit: RexKhan is in town for the Jaguars’ NFL clashes in LondonCredit: AlamyKhan’s 400ft super yacht is worth a reported $450million (£345m)Credit: Cecil WrightKISMET is so big it dwarves an average American football fieldCredit: Cecil WrightKhan’s yacht also has a gym and yoga studio complete with a juice barCredit: Cecil WrightAnd the billionaire showed up in style with his 400ft super yacht, which is worth a reported $450million (£345m).The businessman’s yacht, which he named KISMET, is so big it dwarves an average American football field.It includes a master suite that spans two decks and features a private hot tub, sunbathing area and his and hers bathrooms.The yacht’s wellness and beauty sections include a hammam, sauna, and cryotherapy chamber. Read More on FootballKhan’s yacht also has a gym and yoga studio complete with a juice bar.In addition there is a treatment room equipped with a massage table, waterfall shower, and chromotherapy bathtub. If that’s not enough, the behemoth structure has its own basketball and pickleball court.The Jaguars have been regulars in the city for the last decade and they were mooted as a potential London franchise. Most read in FootballBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERSFulham, on the other hand, are eighth in the Premier League table during the international break.The Cottagers have won three of their first seven Premier League matches, of which they lost two.Shahid Khan withdraws ‘divisive’ £600m offer to buy Wembley StadiumMarco Silva’s side impressed last month with a stunning 3-1 win over Newcastle at Craven Cottage.The yacht includes a master suite that spans two decksCredit: Cecil WrightBillionaire businessman Khan showed up in England in styleCredit: Cecil WrightKhan’s yacht features a private hot tub, sunbathing area and his and hers bathroomsCredit: Cecil WrightThe behemoth structure also includes a treatment roomCredit: Cecil Wright More

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    Jonas Eidevall reflects on ‘hurt’ of Arsenal’s three-game winless run following WSL derby loss to Chelsea

    JONAS EIDEVALL admits Arsenal have had a bad start to their season after they slipped to a 2-1 defeat against Chelsea. The Gunners boss says he aims to focus on the things he ‘can control’ when questioned on whether he feels his job is safe.Jonas Eidevall says Arsenal’s recent results have not helped their “league-winning” ambitions with the team collecting one point from their last WSL gamesCredit: GettyVersatile Blues winger Sandy Baltimore was among Chelsea’s scorers against ArsenalCredit: GettyEidevall has come under pressure from some Arsenal supporters amid three difficult results for his side in the past week. And a couple of defensive blips during set pieces saw his team lose their Saturday afternoon duel with Chelsea, conceding twice during the game’s first 16 minutes. Despite a late Arsenal fightback, goals from Mayra Ramirez and Sandy Baltimore were enough to seal a significant away victory for Sonia Bompastor’s Blues. The result led to the Gunners notching back-to-back defeats across all competitions after Bayern Munich trounced them 5-2 in the Champions League four days ago.Arsenal boss Eidevall said: “You need to do your absolute best in every single game. “But there is no point in hiding away from reality in saying it’s a bad start to the season.“It certainly doesn’t help with league-winning ambitions. “But it doesn’t change the perspective that you need to go game-by-game.”Most read in FootballArsenal have netted just two goals in their last three league fixtures with their last win in the top tier occurring away against Leicester City.And the loss to the Blues took their tally of winless results at the Emirates to three so far this season. On if he feels his job is safe, the Gunners chief added: “I gave absolutely everything in preparation for this game. “You can see the players gave absolutely everything on the pitch. “That’s the part you can control as a coach. That’s what you can control and ask for from the players as well.“I fully understand that people are disappointed when we don’t win football matches and we are also really disappointed. “We are really hurting, I’m hurting, the players are hurting. We want to do that better so I fully understand that in that moment.” Ramirez gave the Blues a fourth-minute lead with Arsenal caught out by a corner-kick that ended with a looped overhead strike from the Colombian dropping in behind goalkeeper Daphne van Domselaar.Baltimore’s header 12 minutes later made it a tough start for the hosts before they battled back with Caitlin Foord firing in an angled goal near halftime. The hosts upped the ante in attack in the second half with Chelsea spending large parts of the game’s closing stages defending. But they held out to claim maximum points with USA chief and ex-Blues boss Emma Hayes, and Arsenal football director Edu, among the guests watching from the stands. The result led to Bompastor registering her first win in the WSL against the Gunners leapfrogging Manchester City to go top before the Cityzens’ trip to Liverpool on Sunday.  Sonia Bompastor says she wants to encourage her team to hate conceding after they kept a third successive clean sheet in the WSL this termCredit: GettyThe Blues boss said: “I want my team to be able to hate conceding goals and I think this is what they showed with their mentality READ MORE SUN STORIES“When you play a game away and the team is doing good and you can hear your fans cheering for the team and supporting you, it’s so powerful. “I’m so proud of them and so happy for them.” More

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    England’s Marc Guehi admits he’s still suffering from Euro 2024 hangover after Crystal Palace’s dismal start to season

    MARC GUEHI admits he is suffering from a hangover after a summer of ‘oh so nears’.The Crystal Palace defender was a mainstay of Gareth Southgate’s England team who were defeated by Spain in the Euros final before a proposed mega-money move to Newcastle failed to materialise.Marc Guehi believes England can go on to win the World CupCredit: EPAThe Palace star has struggled this season domesticallyCredit: RexNow Palace, who finished last season on a massive high with six wins and a draw from their final seven Premier League games, are without a victory in seven matches and stuck in the relegation zone.And Guehi has struggled through not having had a proper summer break or a pre-season.Here in the Finnish capital tonight, he will attempt to lift his battered national side after Thursday’s shock home defeat by Greece.Guehi is set to reprise his central-defensive partnership with John Stones, 30, for the first time since the Euros.READ MORE ENGLAND NEWSHe said: “I’d have to say it’s been quite tough not having a pre-season, not having much of a break and going straight back into it. I’ve handled it as best as I can.“The Euros was such an amazing experience.“Since then, I just tried to get my head down and get to work.“It’s been a tough start for us at Palace but everyone’s pulling in the right direction to try to get ourselves back to where we want to be.Most read in FootballCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERS“And then for myself to be called up again. England’s amazing. It’s always a privilege to play for my country.”Despite the Wembley debacle, when interim boss Lee Carsley suffered a tactical brain freeze, Guehi, 24, claims England have the talent and winning mentality required to lift a first major trophy since 1966.Lee Carsley appears to admit staggeringly short amount of time England practised bold new tactic before Greece shockerAsked about the Three Lions’ wealth of attacking players, Guehi added: “It’s really tough to play against these boys.“We’re talking about world-class players. For myself and the rest of the defenders I can proudly say that it is a really tough ask to come up against them.“Their quality shines through, their intelligence of the game.“Our goal is to win a trophy. So when you do come that close in the summer, it’s important you find ways to improve.“The manager coming in has definitely seen something and we, as players, want to be as receptive as possible.“We want to  close the gap, to have that final push to get a trophy.”Like many of England’s emerging players, Guehi has enjoyed international success at age-group level — lifting the Under-17s World Cup seven years ago.And he said: “I think that sort of experience is massive. It’s a really big thing for so many of the players on the team.“It’s such a valuable experience to have won something with your country and try to bring that into senior football.READ MORE SUN STORIES“Even the players here that haven’t done it at international level at the younger ages but have in the Premier League, in the Champions League.“It’s massive to have a group that have won things before and can continue to win.”England player ratings vs GreeceBy Tom BarclayLEE CARSLEY’S tactical experiment of playing no strikers backfired as Vangelis Pavlidis’ double secured an emotional shock win for Greece at Wembley.Interim England boss Carsley played all three of our nation’s gifted No10s – Phil Foden, Jue Bellingham and Cole Palmer – in varying positions.But it did not work and the Greeks took a deserved lead thanks to Pavlidis’ belting second-half finish.The visitors then held up a shirt in celebration bearing the name Baldock – in reference to their team-mate George Baldock, whose passing at the age of just 31 on Wednesday rocked the world of football.Bellingham looked to have ensured the points were shared with a thunderous strike with three minutes to go.But there was still time for Pavlidis to expose some woeful defending deep into injury time by firing past Jordan Pickford.Here are SunSport’s player ratings from a dire night for England under the arch.Jordan Pickford: 4Wandered into no-man’s-land territory outside his box early on and lost the ball, allowing Greek skipper Tasos Baksetas a free shot at goal – only to be saved by Levi Colwill’s last-gasp clearance. Did not instil confidence, despite his experience.Trent Alexander-Arnold: 6Some tasty passes – they are his speciality, after all – but not great at the back. He, John Stones and Cole Palmer were weak in their attempt to close down Vangelis Pavlidis before the Benfica man smashed home the opener.John Stones: 5Made captain for what was his 82nd cap, surpassing Rio Ferdinand’s haul. But it was a shaky display from his defence and Stones should have done better to stop Pavlidis.Levi Colwill: 7Greece would have been ahead far sooner were it not for Colwill’s athletic hack away to deny Bakasetas. Replays showed it would have crossed the line had the Chelsea man been a split second later with his incredible intervention.Rico Lewis: 6Tried to bomb up the left flank where he could but, just like Kieran Trippier at the Euros, was hamstrung by constantly having to cut back onto his favoured right foot.Declan Rice: 6Played as England’s only holding midfielder, as fans had been imploring Gareth Southgate to use him for years. It was not like he was overrun but his side did look vulnerable on the counter.Phil Foden: 4Spent most of the game pressing the Greek backline as a false nine without really getting on the ball and causing any damage. Ineffective. Cole Palmer: 6Deployed in a deeper, central-midfield role which at least meant he saw plenty of the ball, though he blazed England’s best chance of the first half over the bar. Remarkably, his first competitive England start, despite being named on Tuesday as Three Lions player of the 2023-24 season. Bukayo Saka: 5Struggled to get into the game and then was forced out of it, worryingly limping off early in the second half. The last thing Arsenal fans wanted to see.Jude Bellingham: 7 STAR MANPlayed in a false nine position and had a belting early shot well saved. The system did not work but Bellingham still so nearly emerged as the saviour by banging in his first goal of the season for club and country.Anthony Gordon: 5Caused Greece few problems and his touch looked off it. Had a decent chance from Alexander-Arnold’s peach of a delivery but headed over.SUBS: Noni Madueke (for Saka 52): Played out on the left, rather than his natural right, when coming on. Went down in the box deep into injury time but no penalty was given. 6Ollie Watkins (for Gordon 60): Almost scored with his first touch when played through by Palmer, but smashed just over. 7Dominic Solanke (for Foden 72): Grabbed an assist when laying the ball back to Bellingham who thumped in the leveller. 7Manager Lee Carsley: 4Seemed to gamble unnecessarily with this experimental system instead of playing it safe to add another win to boost his case to earn the job full-time. Carsley played without a natural centre-forward when winning the Under-21 Euros because he had to after Flo Balogun switched the USA and Rhian Brewster got injured, but here he did it by choice and it did not work. Bellingham looked to have saved his bacon – but then Pavlidis struck again. More

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    Lee Carsley reveals how England can win World Cup as he warns ‘we can’t just do the same and expect something different’

    LEE CARSLEY believes England can win the 2026 World Cup — but only if the Three Lions embrace change.Interim boss Carsley saw his gamble to play without a recognised No 9 backfire in the shock 2-1 defeat to Greece at Wembley on Thursday.England interim boss Lee Carsley claims the national team can win the 2026 World CupCredit: GettyEngland can only end their trophy drought if they embrace change, claims CarsleyCredit: AlamyEngland’s men have not won a major tournament since 1966. But after two Euro final defeats, Carsley is on a mission to find the magic formula that will see Harry Kane and Co finally end 60 years of hurt.Carsley said: “I’m really wary of the fact that the last time we won something was 1966, so we have to have that ability to try something different. We’re not that far away. We have been close twice.“It was important that I put my own stamp on the team and the squad and tried something different because the understanding is that, unless it changes, it won’t change.”Predecessor Gareth Southgate took England to the last two Euros finals, losing to Italy on penalties in 2021 and 2-1 against Spain in the summer.Read More on FootballHe also oversaw World Cup campaigns that ended at the semi-final stage in 2018 and last eight two years ago.But Southgate was often criticised for being too cautious tactically.Now Carsley, who takes charge for the fourth time as caretaker on Sunday’s Nations League clash with Finland, added: “Your human instinct is to be safe, to go with things that you’re comfortable with.“But I felt it was important to be out of my comfort zone.Most read in FootballBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERS“I have to try something because we’ve got to put ourselves in a position where we can win.“To think that we can just do the same again and expect something different is naive.Lee Carsley appears to admit staggeringly short amount of time England practised bold new tactic before Greece shocker“I don’t want to sit back in a month’s time with regrets that I was safe. This is a great opportunity, not only for myself but for the rest of the staff and players to try something different.“We’re also looking bigger picture in terms of World Cup qualification and then hopefully the World Cup — that we’ve got a good understanding of the player capabilities.”Some reports claim Carsley has doubts over taking the job long-term but he refuses to rule himself out completely.He said: “I don’t see this as an audition. I don’t see it as the biggest chance I have ever had.“I see it as a privilege. I see it as an unbelievable responsibility.“I have got three more games left and I want to try to make sure that the squad are in a really good position.The youth paves the way“That we have seen players play in different positions and we are in a healthy position.”Carsley, 50, wants to adopt a more attacking brand of football, having triumphed at last year’s Under-21 Euros playing that way.It was the latest in a number of youth competitions won by England in the last decade.And Carsley believes it will pave the way to senior success — just like it has for Germany and Spain in recent decades.Asked if he really felt England can win the next World Cup in USA, Canada and Mexico, the former Everton midfielder replied: “Yeah.“The past is a good indicator of the future and we’ve got quite a few players now that have won a lot with England. They’ve felt that before.England stars ‘used to winning’“They come to St George’s, they come on England camps, and they’re used to winning.“They’re used to being in the latter stages of competitions and being successful. That can only be a good thing for us.“If you think back to that Germany team, and the Spain team, that were really successful at the younger age groups that came through.“I think potentially we could be coming into a period of that ilk.READ MORE SUN STORIES“We’ve been so close in the past and with a bit more luck, or belief, on our side it could have been different.“But as we stand at the minute it’s not, so I believe that we could be coming into a phase of that kind of success.” More