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      England WAGs rich list reveals the stunning influencers raking it in as models & fashion moguls…including star worth £4m

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      THE England football stars are pocketing thousands a week but it seems their wives and girlfriends aren’t short of a bob or two in their own right.England’s WAGS are planning to splash £100k on private bodyguards for the Euros in Germany this summer, we revealed last week.Dani wins the influencer race and is worth £4m in her own rightCredit: InstagramThe star has a successful career on the small screenCredit: InstagramLed by Harry Maguire’s wife Fern and Megan Pickford, wife of goal-keeper Jordan, the group intend to share the cost of their own personal security team.Their decision comes after the Sun on Sunday revealed the threat of terror attacks at the Euros is feared by the German Government to be high.We’re sure they’re not going to have to look far to find some cash to pay their own hand-picked heavies, but how much are the WAGs worth in their own right?Some have amassed huge followings of their own on social media, with the possibility to earn thousands on a single post.READ MORE IN FEATURESThe amount they can earn – estimated by Influencer Marketing Hub – is dictated by how many followers they have, average likes and the reach of their account.With her celebrity upbringing, Dani Dyer, wife of West Ham ace Jarrod Bowen, is the overwhelming front runner on the Instagram front.But who else is raking it in on social media or with other personal projects?Dani Dyer, wife of Jarrod BowenOne of the most popular Love Island stars of all time, Dani Dyer, 27, is estimated to be worth more than £4m in her own right.Most read in Euro 2024Since her triumphant time in the villa in 2018, Dani has emerged an influencer, amassing a whopping 3.7 million followers on Instagram.TV personality Dani, the daughter of film and TV star Danny Dyer, married West Ham footballer Jarrod Bowen in 2021. Fans love Dani’s bubbly personality, down-to-earth attitude and humour.With her Instagram posts averaging 221.7k likes, Dani is allegedly able to demand a cool £5750 per paid post.UEFA Euro 2024: The glamorous life of WAGsThe mum-of-three will also be making a fair wedge with her recent collaboration with comfy clothing brand Lovall and also after being unveiled as an agony aunt for Netmums.Essex girl Dani has also written a book, appeared in an advert for washing powder Surf and made a podcast series with her famous dad.Records for her company, I Want It, I Got It, showed she earned £247,000 in the year to 2023.Katie Kane, wife of Harry KaneKatie is a qualified fitness instructorCredit: InstagramSports science graduate Katie has a successful career as a fitness instructor and also works closely with the Harry Kane Foundation, recently working on a children’s mental health school campaign with Bounce Forward.Katie and family are currently living in Germany as ex Tottenham star Harry is currently enjoying his first season with Bayern Munich.But it’s not known if Kate is currently working as a fitness instructor after the move abroad and recent birth of fourth child Henry.Katie has a large reach on Instagram with 294k followers and could potentially command an estimated £850 per paid Instagram if she wanted to.She and Harry were childhood sweethearts, with the emotional striker telling fans he had finally married his best friend in the summer of 2019.Sasha Attwood, girlfriend of Jack GrealishSasha is a model and had worked with many fashion brandsCredit: InstagramShe and Jack have been together since their teensCredit: Tim StewartStunning Sasha has been modelling since she was a teenager, with big-money contracts for clothing firms Boohoo, Lipsy and hair giant GHD already under her belt.The 28-year-old partner of Manchester City heartthrob Jack Grealish is also a popular influencer, regularly sharing skincare and make-up tutorial videos on Instagram with her 264k followers. It’s estimated Sasha can earn upwards of £700 for each sponsored Instagram post.The couple appear together at high profile events and have been muted as the new Posh and Becks after Jack was named an ambassador for Gucci.Sasha has been by Jack’s side throughout his career after meeting at school in Solihull when they were 15.Fern Maguire, wife of Harry MaguireFern is reported to have led the call for securityCredit: InstagramFern and Harry got married in 2022Credit: InstagramQualified physio Fern was awarded a first class honours degree in      Science and  Physiotherapy in 2017.Since then she’s also picked up 114k followers and emerged as an influencer due to her high-profile relationship with the England and Manchester United footballer.While also carving out her own physio career, Fern has been a rock to Harry as she’s helped support him through some tough moments.The 29-year-old has not updated her Instagram since last summer so she may be working on personal projects or simply enjoying motherhood.But her faithful following means Fern could still be earning approximately £300 per paid grid post.Olivia Naylor, girlfriend of John StonesOlivia is a beauty entrepreneurCredit: Instagram @olivianaylorShe has been dating the Man City star since 2019Credit: InstagramEntrepreneur Olivia has built up her own thriving beauty business, setting up the Olivia Naylor Clinic and also the Brow and Blade Academy. She is an eyebrow specialist and also a trainer for permanent make-up.Olivia has also branched out into fashion, and is involved with Moosh, a children’s clothing firm.While Olivia’s official clinic account has 41.2k followers and her Brow and Blade Academy page has 9.4k, her personal Instagram has just 4100 and it does not appear she does any paid posts.Olivia, who started dating Man City defender John in 2019, has a child from a previous relationship.Megan Pickford, wife of JordanMegan is married to goalie JordanCredit: InstagramMegan and Jordan pictured last year, before the birth of their second childCredit: Instagram / @meganpickford_Megan has a degree of Childhood Studies from the University of Sunderland but also has worked as a fashion model.Since giving birth to son Arlo George and daughter Ostara Haze the blonde Wag seems fulfilled with her life as a wife and mother of two.She has an impressive 113k followers on Instagram where she regularly shares pictures of her life as a wife and mother, often travelling to exotic locations. Her high stats indicate her estimated wealth per grid post could be £300. Aine May, long-term partner of Conor GallagherAine is a model and trained dancerCredit: InstagramAine moved to London from CorkCredit: InstagramGlamorous Aine moved to London to pursue a dream of becoming a professional dancer however plans changed when she was signed to Pulse model agency.She’s appeared in many fashion campaigns and has built up 53.3k followers on Instagram with her antics. It’s estimated Aine could make around £200 per paid Instagram post.The blonde, from Cork, is regularly in the crowd to watch Conor in action and will no doubt be cheering the Chelsea midfielder on in Germany.Lauren Fryer, girlfriend of Declan RiceLauren is Declan’s childhood sweetheartCredit: Lauren Fryer InstagramDeclan’s childhood sweetheart Lauren Fryer is a devoted mum to the couple’s son Jude.Not much is known about Lauren’s personal life since she keeps a very low profile.She is on social media but has never posted anything on her Instagram account, disappointing the 38.7k people who currently follow her page. If she ever did decide to share a paid post, it’s estimated Lauren could earn a potential £162 per post.No doubt she’ll be cheering Declan on and was seen with England flag face-paint at the Euros in 2021.Hannah Atkins, girlfriend of Trent Alexander-ArnoldHannah is a model and has been with Trent for four yearsCredit: BackGridModel Hannah is an up-and-coming star of the fashion industry, with previous collaborations with Boohoo and PrettyLittleThings.She’s been in a committed relationship with Liverpool defender Trent since 2020 and they are regularly spotted at high profile fashion events together.However despite her label as an influencer, stylish Hannah is low key on social media so her Instagram earnings are unclear.Anouska Santos, partner of Luke ShawAnouska has been with Luke since 2017Credit: InstagramThe couple now have three children, following the birth of a daughter two weeks agoCredit: INSTAGRAM @anouskasantosNot much is known about Anouska’s professional status, but she is currently enjoying life as a mum-of-three after the very recent arrival of her baby daughter.The 33-year-old, who went public with Luke in 2017, has amassed a following of 72.4k on Instagram by photos of her travelling experience, interior désign and other lifestyle content.Anouska could earn approximately £275 per post, judging by her number of followers and average reach.Manchester United star Luke is currently injured but one of the first names on the team-sheet when fit.Fingers crossed Luke and Anouska make it!Tolami Benson, Bukayo Saka’s partnerTolami is a fashion model with 39k followersCredit: InstagramMoney seems no issue for Saka’s long-term girlfriend Tolami Benson, 23, who regularly shares photographs of herself on holiday in far flung destinations.Fun-loving Tolami works as a fashion model and Instagram influencer, with a good engagement with her 39k followers, regularly attracting an average of 6000 likes per post.READ MORE SUN STORIESHer Instagram page doesn’t feature any photographs with Saka, but there are popular posts of Tomali wearing an Arsenal shirt.It’s estimated brands could pay her upwards of £220 per paid grid post as she shares photographs of herself living it up across the globe. 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      I’ve been in the Premier League for two years, won almost every trophy in football and had Aguero ask for my shirt

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      JULIAN ALVAREZ only turned 24 a couple of months ago . . . yet he has already won the lot.Last season the forward helped Manchester City win the Treble — and has since added the Super Cup and Club World Cup.Manchester City ace Julian Alvarez has already won everythingCredit: GettyAlvarez was part of Man City’s Treble-winning team last seasonCredit: AFPMan City legend Sergio Aguero has requested Alvarez’s shirtCredit: GettyAnd in the midst of all that, Alvarez was part of the Argentina side that lifted the World Cup in December 2022, adding to the Copa America they won a year earlier.His medal collection will already be envied by footballers past and present, all over the world, and he has only been a professional player for a few years.So the only thing left for the Etihad hero to do now is . . . try to win them all again.And with plenty of years left in his career, the former River Plate star sees no reason why he cannot do it.Read More on FootballAhead of Saturday’s trip to Crystal Palace, Alvarez said: “There’s been  a lot of trophies in a short amount of time — but I want to keep growing as a player and  person.“And why not win all the same titles again?“It’s a lot of titles, yes, but I just want to keep doing it.“I will keep training and will keep working for the fans so we can get more pleasure out of winning.”Most read in FootballCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERSFor now, the gongs he has won are split between Manchester and South America but one day he will put them all together.Smiling, he explained: “Some are in Argentina and some are here with me in the UK.Animated Pep Guardiola berates Jack Grealish at full-time after Man City are frustrated by Arsenal in title showdown “The World Cup one is in Argentina — in a special cabinet.”One person who will certainly be envious of his glittering collection is City’s 260-goal all-time record scorer Sergio Aguero.His fellow Argentine has an impressive array of silverware from an unforgettable decade of success at the Etihad from 2011 until 2021.But the World Cup and Champions League always eluded him.Alvarez has always been in awe of Aguero and sought his advice when the opportunity to sign for Pep Guardiola’s side first arose in 2021.But, recently, Aguero reached out to him for a signed City shirt to give to a good cause.Alvarez, who finally joined City in the summer of 2022 for £14million from River Plate, said: “Kun [Aguero] and I talk a lot — maybe not as much as we used to as he’s outside of football.“He’s doing a lot of streaming now. But we talk when we can.Aguero asked for Alvarez’s signed shirt“Before I moved here I asked him for advice, yes — what to do in Manchester, how is the city.“I used to watch him as a kid, the same as I watched Messi. He’s always been an example for me but especially now I play for City.”The two countrymen missed each other at the Etihad by just 12 months so never got the chance to play up front together.Instead, Alvarez shares striking duties with Erling Haaland, who will surely break Aguero’s records if he stays at the Etihad for the long term.Alvarez dismissed suggestions that he and the Norwegian cannot work together as a pair and insists they can be a formidable duo.He said: “It’s a pleasure to play with him always. We have shown we can play together and give a lot to the team when we do.Alvarez can play with Haaland“I’m used to playing with other strikers — ever since I was a child I have always shared the forward roles with other guys.“But we have demonstrated that we can play together to help the team. We try to work together and I have the feeling we can do it.”Alvarez has generally been in Haaland’s shadow since they arrived at the Etihad almost two years ago.Yet just as he did in the Treble-winning campaign, the Argentine has made a big contribution, scoring 16 times already this term.He said: “I’ve played more this  season — the first year I had to be more patient.  “I’ve played in different positions,  as a nine or ten. But I’m happy to be playing a lot more. It depends, I can adapt to both nine or ten but I would  say that I prefer playing as a nine.“Players here need to be able to adapt to what the manager says and sometimes it can be a bit confusing changing a lot. But you just have to adapt.”Alvarez’s nicknameAlvarez has certainly adapted to life in England and has even brought his boyhood nickname with him to the Premier League.He was dubbed La Arana — the Spider — as a  young player because he looked like he had many legs, such was the speed he moved at. So it makes him smile when it is used as his name is announced after a goal when he is a sub at the Etihad.His ‘Spider’ goal celebration has also been seen regularly by City fans over the past couple of seasons.Alvarez, whose side need maximum points  at Palace to keep the title heat on rivals Liverpool and Arsenal, said: “It was out of nowhere.READ MORE SUN STORIES“We were playing with my brothers and friends. One day they called me Arana — Spider — and now it sticks.“City asked if I wanted to hear that. I said I’d rather it be in Spanish as Arana is my nickname, rather than Spider. I love that I’m still called it.”Alvarez continues to shine at Man City despite playing behind Erling Haaland More

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      I’m a Premier League star and gave myself a stupid nickname after watching Cool Runnings… it’s still on back of my shirt

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      A PREMIER LEAGUE ace has been performing with a nickname he received from the popular movie Cool Runnings throughout his 17-year career.The Disney film starring John Candy is loosely based on Jamaica’s national bobsleigh team which competed in the 1988 Winter Olympics.A Premier League ace has been carrying a nickname inspired from Cool RunningsCredit: AlamyA defender has been nicknamed after the character Sanka CoffieCredit: AlamyOne of the cast’s most beloved characters was called Sanka Coffie and was played by Doug E. Doug.And a well-known defender, who started his career in Denmark, ended up being named after him.However, the 33-year-old’s case comes with a twist as his own moniker is spelled differently.And it all kicked off during the Dane’s youth years at B.93 in 2000.Read More on FootballThe man in question? Well, it’s none other than Brentford ace Mathias ‘Zanka’ Jorgensen.Jorgensen earned the nickname when he was 10 years old during an awkward car ride that saw his then coach Johan Lange cramming his vehicle in such a way it looked like a bobsleigh. The Denmark international managed to get a set in the front to avoid the unpleasantness at the back.Lange happened to be a huge fan of Cool Runnings and so the rest is history…Most read in FootballZanka previously told BBC Radio Leeds: “My former youth coach had seen the movie ‘Cool Runnings’ and we were coming back from training about 20 minutes from where I was living in Copenhagen and we had to cram a lot of people in the car.“I was sat in front of the passenger seat in what seemed like a bobsleigh and he looked down and said ‘Sanka’ and it just caught on.Why More Penalties Are Being Scored“By the end of high school everyone was calling me ‘Zanka’ and when I signed my first contract at Copenhagen [in 2007] they asked me what I wanted on my shirt.“My mum was saying I could take my dad’s name ‘Jattah-Njie’ or her name Jorgensen and then the sports director said how about Zanka?BEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKER“It’s more recognisable than Jorgensen as a lot of people are named Jorgensen in Scandinavia.”Jorgensen continues to wear that nickname on the back of his shirt at Brentford and did the same during his two-year stint at Huddersfield until his departure for Fenerbahce in 2019.However, the centre-back is not sure why his moniker is misspelled to this day.Zanka added: “I think it has a Z because I was told it looks cooler. As a 10-year-old, I wanted to be cool and the nickname stuck.”That is none other than Brentford ace Mathias ‘Zanka’ JorgensenCredit: RexZanka still doesn’t know why his nickname is misspelledCredit: Rex More

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      My team-mate was subbed off at half time, he threw a boot at the manager then lost a punch-up with him

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      IT’S the greatest public humiliation that a footballer can suffer.The biggest slap in the face a professional can get.Troy Deeney’s team-mate came to blows with the manager after being subbed off at half time, and lived to regret itCredit: GettyA moment when a player is torn between wanting to chin his manager or wanting the floor to open up beneath him.Being substituted at half-time is bad enough — and that’s the worst that ever happened to me.But being hooked by your manager, without any hint of an injury, during the first half of a match carries an extreme sense of embarrassment.When his in-form Fulham team fell 2-0 behind at struggling Nottingham Forest after just 19 minutes on Tuesday night, Marco Silva did not just inflict this punishment on one player but THREE of them.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLWhen Alex Iwobi, Harry Wilson and Sasa Lukic were hauled off in the 33rd minute, it was the earliest triple substitution in Premier League history.Those players will have been angry or mortified, or probably both. But Silva has history when it comes to early subs.When he was my manager at Watford,  I was on the bench as I’d only just come back from injury and we were 1-0 down at home to Southampton.Halfway through the first half, he turned to me and said ‘get warmed up, you’re coming on now’.Most read in FootballBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERI thought he was joking but he said ‘I’m f***ing serious!’On that occasion, he actually waited until half-time to bring me on and we did turn a 2-0 deficit into a 2-2 draw.Marco Silva fumes after Malo Gusto escapes red card in Chelsea’s win over FulhamNot that it helped Silva, as he was sacked that week — although that was more to do with him being approached by Everton.The most extreme example I’ve witnessed of a player taking an early substitution badly came later on in my time at Watford.One of my team-mates, who must remain nameless, was told he was being taken off at half-time and he responded by overturning a treatment table in the dressing room in a fit of rage, then forcefully chucking a boot at the manager.The boss was not a man to shy away from confrontation and the bout of fisticuffs which followed lasted fewer than ten seconds — with the chief coming out on top.That match was goalless at the break and we lost 1-0 so the flare-up didn’t work — just as Silva’s triple substitution failed to have the desired effect this week, as Fulham ended up losing 3-1.In a way, an early substitution — and especially three early changes — is an admission that a manager has got his original team selection wrong.So there is an element of bravery about it. Not that you would see it that way if you were on the receiving end.If a player is taken off before half-time — and even in an age of five subs, it is still very rare — then it is an awkward situation for his team-mates as well, because the embarrassment factor is so obvious. You don’t know where to look or what to say.When a player is subbed early on, he has little option but to sit on the bench and suck it up.Because if he throws a tantrum and goes straight down the tunnel, then the manager can say to the rest of the team ‘that’s why I did it, his attitude stinks’.And then you’ve lost any argument you might want to have. There’s also extra punishment for a player subbed in the first half.It means he has to do a full training session with ‘the bomb squad’ and the kids the following day — because he won’t have gone over the threshold of minutes played, which allows him to have the usual lighter warm-down session the day after a game.In my early days at Watford, the manager Malky Mackay subbed me off at half-time in a match at Preston, and replaced me with a teenager.I was absolutely seething. I was playing on the wing and had hardly seen anything of the ball. It wasn’t as if I’d had a stinker.I can still remember the feeling of being shamed by that.The score was 1-1 at the break and we lost 3-1. It was Malky’s last match as Watford boss before he quit to take over at Cardiff.Those three Fulham players who were pulled after half an hour or so will have been training with a mixture of anger and extreme motivation this week, desperate to prove Silva wrong.READ MORE SUN STORIESBut I’d be surprised if any of them ever forget the feeling of seeing their number coming up on the electronic board and having to make that long walk of shame to the bench so early in a game.It makes me wince just thinking about it. More

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      Inside Phil Foden’s amazing lifestyle, living in a £3million Cheshire mansion and in a romance with childhood sweetheart

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      HE is a definite shout for player of the season – and surely must be central to Gareth Southgate’s England plans.Phil Foden has pushed on this campaign – scoring a remarkable 22 goals in all competitions.Phil Foden is living a luxurious lifestyle away from the pitchFoden is in a longterm romance with high-school sweetheart Rebecca CookeHis latest display against Aston Villa kept Manchester City in the title race – a sublime hat-trick earning a standing ovation from the home faithful.A humble and modest lad from Stockport, Foden, 23, earns a dizzying salary of around £11.7million-per-year.And although he spends his money wisely, it still affords him to lead a luxurious life away from the pitch.Here is how Foden’s lifestyle plays out.Read more football newsHis homeWhen Foden was just a teenager, he splashed the cash on a £2.8million home in Cheshire.He bought it for his parents, and continued to live with them until 2021.Then, he splashed around £3million on a mansion in upmarket Prestbury, just five minutes away.The home features five bedrooms, and is in a village famous for where footballers live.Most read in FootballWayne Rooney used to live nearby, until he moved to a £20million mega-mansion nearby.Man City boss Pep Guardiola says top-class Phil Foden can do whatever he wants in footballA source told The Sun back in 2022: “Phil loves living in Cheshire but felt it was time to fly the nest now he has two young children with his partner, Rebecca.“It’s in his old neighbourhood so they feel very settled in already.”The missusMoving in with him was longterm missus, Rebecca Cooke – who is also the mother of his two children.They reportedly met at a party when they were teenagers in Stockport.She has since been spotted joining England’s Wags at tournaments including the Euros and World Cup.Foden became a dad for the first time at the age 18, when he and Rebecca welcomed son Ronnie into the world.Speaking of the magical moment to Man City’s website, he said: “I was there for the birth.”I walked out of the room, gave it a little tear and then went back in like nothing happened.“I’m not one for crying in front of people. I like to be on my own, but I was there in the room, watched it happen and it was a special moment.”Rebecca Cooke reportedly met Foden at a party when they were teenagersRebecca often joins England’s Wags at major tournaments including the Euros and World CupFoden and Rebecca are parents to two kidsCredit: instagramCity ace Foden shows off his brood on a family holidayCredit: Instagram / @philfodenread more sport featuresIn 2021, they added to their family with the birth of a daughter, whose name they have kept private.Getting behind the wheelOn a mega salary, and having to compete with other Man City stars in the motor stakes, you could have been fooled into thinking Foden drives a flashy car.But, that’s certainly not the case.For Foden only passed his driving test back in December. He took to social media to confirm the news.Posing behind a wheel with a Volkswagen logo on it with his thumb up in one hand and holding his practical driving test pass certificate in the other, the midfielder looked delighted.The car he has been driving is the all-electric hatchback, the ID.3.They can cost up to £40,000, comes with a 150kW electric motor powering the rear wheels, but it won’t compare in speed to the Lamborghinis or Ferraris decorating City’s training complex.The ID.3 reaches 0-60mph in around 7.9 seconds, but only has a top speed of 99mph.Perfect starter car, though, for a new driver.Last December, Foden passed his driving testCredit: Phil foden InstagramThree Lions star Foden is believed to be driving a Volkswagen ID.3 worth around £40kCredit: Volkswagen AGJewellery partnershipAlthough Foden has admitted in the past he was late to fashion and style, he has since dedicated himself to his own jewellery line.In 2023, the Champions League winner teamed up with London-based brand Cernucci.Inspired by a mix of hip hop, football and street culture, they have become a celebrity’s favourite.Rapper Don Toliver, Manchester United’s Marcus Rashford and actor John Boyega are all fans.Foden has already released two collections with the brand, which were shared in a glossy photoshoot.Chains, rings, bracelets and earrings made from 18k gold and white gold plating, with 5A grade stones feature in the collection.All are reasonably priced, with chains costing as little as £137.99 online.Foden boasts his own fashion collection with London jewellers CernucciCredit: INSTAGRAM @cernucciFoden showed off the collection in a glossy photoshootCredit: INSTAGRAM @cernucciFavourite hobbyWhen Foden likes to relax, he indulges in his favourite hobby.It’s a passion the likes of Paul Gascoigne and David Seaman have also enjoyed, to take the minds away from the pressures of the game.Fishing is the Stockport Iniesta’s favourite hobby.Foden has even trekked to Spain, where he once caught a 130lb catfish.“I was probably about six or seven and my dad had a fishing rod of his dad’s and said we should go and try it out,” he recalled.”I fell in love with it and we ended up going every weekend. I still remember my first catch.”It wasn’t very big, I was just learning, but it’s the excitement of when you get one for the first time.“I think that’s the buzz that makes you want to go again, but it’s also a chance to chill and relax and to spend time with my dad.“I think it’s really good after games when you have to rest your legs and I just find it really enjoyable.“There’s tactics. Knowing in which spots to fish, knowing where the fish are, fishing at different lengths…Away from the pitch, Foden enjoys fishingOn a trip to Spain, Foden once hooked a huge catfishCredit: INSTAGRAM/phil foden
      “There’s a lot behind it but when I get the odd day off, I fish simple. I’m not a specialist at it but I still manage to catch“I generally love all types of sport, but I don’t do any others apart from fishing.” More

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      Inside Cole Palmer’s impressive car collection, with the Chelsea star now driving a £190,000 Lamborghini Urus

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      COLE PALMER can do no wrong on and off the pitch.For Chelsea, he has exploded into life and become a Premier League star since his £47.5million move from Man City last summer.Cole Palmer has exploded into life as a Premier League star since moving to ChelseaCredit: AlamyMost recently, Palmer has been spotted driving a £190k Lamborghini UrusCredit: GettyA hat-trick against Man Utd in a stunningly late 4-3 win for the Blues took his tally to 19 goals in all competitions.In what has been a disappointing campaign for Mauricio Pochettino’s side, Palmer has been the one bright spark.Ony 21, the attacking midfielder has also managed to build a steady car collection that belie his young years.SunSport takes a look at what the England international has in his garage.Read more football news Lamborghini Urus, £190,000The staple motor for any Premier League footballer, Lamborghini’s first foray into the SUV world is regularly seen at the training grounds of all the major clubs.It genuinely is an astonishing motor, boasting all the finesse of a supercar – but offering a lot more leg room.There once was a huge waiting list for the Urus, but top class athletes have seemingly jumped the queue.The starting price is around the £190,000 mark, but can rise up to £240,000.Most read in FootballPowered by Lamborghini’s 4.0-litre twin-turbo V8 engine, it reaches 0-62 mph in around 3.5 seconds, while it has a top speed of around 190 mph.Chelsea fans furious as Raheem Sterling appears to take penalty off Cole Palmer… before barely troubling goalkeeperMercedes A-Class, £30,000A starter kit into the Mercedes brand, when Palmer scored his first big contract at Man City he splashed the cash on an A-Class.It can come as a hatchback or sedan, so is mostly seen as a family car.But Palmer looked pleased as punch when he showed it off on social media as a teenage prodigy.Depending on the model, it reaches 0-62 mph in between 4.8 or 9.3 seconds.There are also hybrid models that offer a combination of petrol and electric power, with an electric range of around 44 miles.Palmer shows off his first big purchase – a Mercedes-Benz A-ClassThe A-Class costs an accessible £30k for first time Mercedes ownersCredit: Alamyread more sport featuresBMW i4, £71,000Launched in 2022, as Palmer’s began to integrate with the first team at the Etihad he upgraded his A-Class Merc to this classy beamer.It is BMW’s first Gran Coupé electric car and is based on the BMW 4 Series Gran Coupé.Available in two versions – eDrive40 and M50 – Palmer had the latter.With a base price of around £71,000, it wasn’t a cheap upgrade.However, it is a zippy motor – able to reach 0-62 mph in a mere 3.9 seconds.As Palmer became a name at Man City, he splashed the cash on a £71k beamerThe BMW i4 is available in two versions – the eDrive40 and M50Check out what these celebs drive…Volkswagen Polo, £20,000Because we all have to start somewhere…Palmer’s first car was a suitably sensible Volkswagen Polo, with new models starting at around the £20,000 mark.Renowned for being the best budget car on the market, it’s perfect for city life.Although it’s not a car for speed demons – managing 0-62 mph in 6.5 or 15.6 seconds, dependent on specs.Still, you can trust German engineering to get it right, which Palmer seems to believe in given his car choices.Thankfully, though, he’s English and plays for the Three Lions. Palmer’s first car was a reliable Volkswagen PoloThe Polo has been voted the best budget car on the marketCredit: Alamy More

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      Legendary manager Neil Warnock’s funniest moments, from foul-mouthed teamtalk to eyeballing a camera, as boss retires

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      WITH 43 years of experience in the dugout, Neil Warnock provided plenty of laughs as a boss.Often controversial, the Sheffield-born gaffer stepped down as Aberdeen boss last month, after just eight games in charge.Neil Warnock has provided plenty of laughs during his 43 years in the dugoutCredit: GettyBefore that, though, he managed to save Huddersfield Town from relegation last season.Warnock fancied the job at the vacant job at Plymouth, but Argyle have now put director of football Neil Dewsnip and first-team coach Kevin Nancekivell in charge until the end of the season instead.Appearing on talkSPORT, the legendary manager was asked about a return to management.”Oh I’m retired now,” he said.Read more football news”I would have [gone to Plymouth], but not now.”It’s all done and dusted now, and I’m looking forward to going round some of the Scottish islands.”Warnick is also fondly remembered by Sheffield United, Cardiff City and QPR fans for guiding them to the Premier League.He began his career all the way back in 1980 with Gainsborough Trinity.Most read in FootballBut, he is also known for outspoken personality and eccentric behaviour on the touchline,SunSport takes a look at Warnock’s funniest moments.Neil Warnock stars in hilarious Sky Sports Christmas advert with former players as fans brand him a ‘national treasure’The epic rantWhen it comes to team talks, Warnock is a chief motivator.And at Sheffield United he delivered his most powerful sermon ever, although thankfully he wasn’t at church with the amount of F bombs dropped.Questioning his players’ attitudes and ambition, he launched into his powerful tirade, insisting his players won’t care when they go off on their holidays to “Majorca” during pre-season.Outrageously, he encourages his players to “s***” their partners in the front seat of their cars.He screams: “You’re picking up a wage… that’s a load of b*******! You’ve got to f***ing die to get three points!”It was all captured, eloquently and beautifully, by a fly-on-the-wall documentary called Warnock.[embedded content]She had a dreamWhat the wife says goes in Warnock’s book, and that includes playing a defender upfront.Ex-Crystal Palace star Darren Ambrose revealed the coach’s missus Sharon dreamed that right-back Danny Butterfield scored the winner before an FA Cup replay against Wolves.So, in real life, Warnock decided to play him as a forward.Ambrose told talkSPORT: “We were playing Wolves.”He said, ‘My wife Sharon, she had a dream last night. She dreamt that my right back scores the winning goal today. So Danny Butterfield – you’re playing up front’. We all started laughing then and he was like, ‘no, I’m serious’.”Unbelievably, Palace won 3-1 – with Butterfield scoring the perfect hat-trick, left foot, right foot, and a header.Warnock snapped clapping the fans at Crystal Palace’s replay with WolvesCredit: News Group Newspapers LtdWarnock picked his team based on a dream wife Sharon hadEyeballing the cameraChannelling his inner Liam Gallagher, Warnock played up to the camera for his next trick.As manager of Cardiff City, who he was desperate to keep up during the 2018/19 season, he had some run-ins.Famously, he stared out manager Craig Pawson following a late defeat to Chelsea.However, the funniest moment came before a match with Crystal Palace as he was filmed in the dugout before kick-off.Walking towards the camera, with his hands behind his back, he pushed his face in the direction of the cameraman.Part bird pecking, part ex-Oasis lead-singer – it had a more comical effect then threatening. Forget Liam Gallagher, Neil Warnock leans towards the camera in intimidating fashionBristol City requestAs manager of Cardiff City, Warnock was somewhat of a hate-figure for their rivals Bristol City.During one memorable appearance on Sky Sports’ Soccer Saturday, he let it be known how he wants them to remember him when he passes away.“I joke with their fans that, when I do pass away, I hope they all have a minute’s applause for me at Ashton Gate and remember the good times I’ve given them,” Warnock explained.”I don’t want silence. I want them all to be chanting ‘Warnock’s a w*****’ over and over again. For a whole minute. That would be my ideal.”As a former boss of Cardiff City, Warnock has one request for rival Bristol City fansCredit: PA:Press AssociationTelling Lineker to f*** offWhen Match of the Day requested to interview Warnock after he oversaw a 2-0 win for his Cardiff team over Bournemouth, the manager was less than enamoured.Unaware the camera was rolling, he was caught telling MOTD host Gary Lineker to “f*** off”.It all began with Warnock annoyed by Lineker calling him an anagram of his first name, ‘Colin W*****”, as was coined by Wolves fans.”Match of the Day? Tell Gary Lineker to f*ck off,” Warnock was heard saying on BBC television in Canada when he was unaware the camera was rolling.”He calls me Colin. Can I say, ‘Colin here’?”Needless to say, the segment where Lineker spoke directly to managers was shelved for Warnock.Match of the Day host Gary Lineker is particularly disliked by WarnockCredit: BBC[embedded content]Even Thommo wasn’t safeOn the touchline, Warnock would come alive with the passion of the game.Worse was at Anfield, when temperatures were already heated on the touchline.In the 2002-2003 season, he guided Sheffield United to the semi-final of the league cup.The Blades lost the tie 3-2 on aggregate, and in his autobiography Warnock revealed a spat he had with Reds assistant Phil Thompson.During the fracas, he said: “You can f*** off Pinocchio, get back in your f***ing cupboard.”read MORE SPORT FEATURESWarnock’s frustration on the touchline often boiled overCredit: PA:Press AssociationSpot of bowlingThe art of the con was well mustered by Warnock.He used to be a bowling coach as a teenager, which is how he got his break in football when he coached a Sheffield United player’s wife, leading to a trial at Chesterfield.Amusingly, he used bowling as a team bonding exercise for his players, but took all their cash.Paul Peschisolido told the story of Warnock taking Sheffield United players bowling to SunSport.READ MORE SUN STORIES”He convinced us all to put £10 in the pot, winner take all,” he said.”We agreed for some fun, then he pulled out his own bowling shoes and custom ball, shot 250 and took all our money.”Neil Warnock’s team bonding exercises including taking his team bowlingCredit: PA:Press Association More

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      I’m a Premier League manager who did my coaching badges with Mikel Arteta – we’re still in the same WhatsApp group

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      ROB EDWARDS takes on WhatsApp pal Mikel Arteta on Wednesday as he deals with the “biggest challenge” of his managerial career.The Luton Town boss undertook his Uefa Pro Licence in Newport seven years ago and was on the same course as the Arsenal chief.Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta did his coaching badges with Luton Town manager Rob EdwardsCredit: XThe Luton manager is pictured behind Arsenal gaffer Arteta in the snapCredit: XEdwards will face his former classmate Arteta and Arsenal on WednesdayCredit: AlamyEdwards isn’t surprised by Arteta’s success with ArsenalCredit: RexOther classmates included Gunners hero Thierry Henry as well as Liverpool assistant Pepijn Lijnders and Mike Flynn, the ex-Newport and Swindon boss.The graduates have all stayed in contact via mobile phone group chat – but do not expect any goodwill messages when the Hatters travel to the Emirates for a crunch Premier League tie.Edwards, 41, said: “Mike and I did our Pro Licence together. He was always going to go on to top things.“He’s going to be one of the best, it looks like, for a long, long time.Read More on Arsenal“We’re still all in a group chat from that Pro Licence, which is nice.“So when people achieve something or go into a new role, it’s nice to see best wishes from other people that are on there. It’s nice to keep in touch a little bit from afar.“After his incredible playing career, it looks like Mikel is going on to have maybe an even more successful managerial career.”Injuries have ripped through the Luton Town first team and Edwards has major fitness concerns over Alfie Doughty, Reece Burke and Tahith Chong, who were subbed off in the 2-1 defeat at Tottenham.Most read in FootballBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERThere is the prospect that the Bedfordshire battlers will have, in total, “11-12-13 players out” depending on how training went on Tuesday.There could be four teenagers on the bench in North London as Luton look to end a streak of 10 matches without a win in all competitions.I hated playing against Arsenal Invincible, he’d pinch me and stand on my toes, I only spoke to him to abuse himEdwards is a decent bloke and very optimistic but even he knows the task at hand is extremely tough.The former Wales and Wolves centre-back said: “It’s where we are at. It’s the biggest challenge I’ve ever had.“Aside from a real serious incident that we had with our captain, it’s the most difficult and challenging period I’ve ever faced. I’ve never known anything like it.“We are coming up against the best teams in the world in this period.“Speaking honestly, to be competing the way we did, especially on Saturday against a top team in Tottenham, we’re doing pretty well.“To be as depleted as we are, the lads have given everything, it’s been brilliant.“But it’s hard to be your best when you have so many key players missing.“We are aware of the size and scale of the task. Arsenal can score at any moment, we have to be very good at every aspect of the game.’Must be perfect’“If we are to stop them, we almost have to be perfect. We have to embrace the challenge – but I want to be in the Premier League forever.“I don’t want us to say, ‘Ah, let’s enjoy this, one year and then off we go again’. This is where we feel comfortable and we’re competing. We want to make it the norm.”Luton were defeated 4-3 at Kenilworth Road last December when £105million man Declan Rice scored a headed winner in the seventh minute of stoppage time.Edwards added: “From the outside looking in, when you think really about it, you’d go, ‘It’s a chasm’.“For us in most games so far this season, we have tried to keep that chasm small and tight. The lads do deserve a lot of credit for that.READ MORE SUN STORIES“There are eight more games to go. We have to keep doing that.“People understand that we are down to the bare bones at the moment.” More