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    Man Utd open talks with Lazio over Mason Greenwood transfer with two rivals also keen on £30million deal

    LAZIO have stolen a march on Juventus in the race for Mason Greenwood, The Sun can reveal. The Serie A giants are battling to persuade the Manchester United striker to sign for them. Mason Greenwood was sent out on loan by Manchester United last seasonCredit: EPAThe 22-year-old was loaned out to Spanish side GetafeCredit: GettyHis displays have prompted Serie A giants Lazio to swoop for his services.Credit: EPALazio tried and failed to sign Greenwood on loan last season after United bosses ruled he needed to leave Old Trafford after he was charged with attempted rape, assault and controlling coercive behaviour.When he was made available for loan last September, Lazio president Claudio Lotito tried and failed to sign the forward.He blamed United for failing to complete the paperwork in time before the Italian transfer window closed, leaving Spanish club Getafe able to swoop in.He went on to win player of the season for the La Liga minnows after returning ten goals and six assists in 36 appearances.READ MORE ON MAN UTDGreenwood, 22, was retained on United’s list of players and his contract at Old Trafford runs until 2025, with the club having the option to extend it by another 12 months.But The Sun understands the club has told the £75,000-a-week player’s representatives he is free to leave United if they receive a suitable offer.United want £40m for the academy graduate but both Lazio and Juventus believe they could strike a deal for around £34m with add-ons.Juventus are understood to be offering Greenwood a £100,000-a-week three-year contract.Most read in FootballEURO 2024 FREE BETS AND OFFERSMason Greenwood had a successful year in SpainLazio finished seventh last season qualifying for the Europa League, while Juventus are in the Champions League after coming third.Greenwood joined the Madrid-based club last September in a bid to rebuild his career after he had charges of attempted rape, controlling and coercive behaviour and assault dropped six months earlier.Mason Greenwood releases 52-word statement on future as Getafe fans make new chant begging Man Utd ace to stayNew United shareholder Sir Jim Ratcliffe recently opened the door for a shock return for the England international but the club have seemingly performed another U-turn on his future.He said: “We will make a decision, correct. All I can do is talk about the principle of how we will approach decisions like that.”Is he the right type of footballer, are we happy with if he’s a good person or not?”He’s a Manchester United footballer, so we are in charge of football.”So the answer is ‘Yeah, we have to make decisions.”It’s quite clear we have to make a decision. There is no decision that’s been made.”He’s on loan, obviously, but he’s not the only one.”We’ve got one or two footballers that we have to deal with and we have to make a decision on so we will do that.”The process will be: Understand the facts, not the hype.READ MORE SUN STORIES”Then try and come to a fair decision on the basis of values, which is basically is he a good guy or not?”Could he play sincerely for Manchester United well, would we be comfortable with it and would the fans be comfortable with it?” More

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    Man Utd complete first summer transfer as they beat Premier League rivals to sign NINTH-TIER wonderkid

    MANCHESTER UNITED have beaten their Premier League rivals to the signing of wonderkid James Overy.United offered a scholarship deal to bring the starlet into their academy. Man Utd have signed James OveryAnd according to Manchester Evening News, the transfer has now been wrapped up. The 16-year-old left Perth Glory last year when his family moved to England.He has since been playing for Newton Abbot Spurs’ first team in the English NINTH TIER. But the right-back impressed during a pre-season friendly last summer against West Ham while playing for Perth at just 15. READ MORE ON MAN UTDThe Hammers joined Everton and Leicester in tracking Overy, who is eligible to play for England and Australia. But United won the race and the teenager is expected to feature for their Under-18s next season. Scholarships are offered to young players and represent a milestone on the way to potentially being offered a pro contract that can be signed at 17.Overy comes into a United set-up still led by Erik ten Hag after the Dutchman kept his job with a contract extension now also in talks. Most read in FootballCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERSTen Hag told Dutch TV station NOS: “We had a good chat and several topics have been discussed.”And we drew the conclusion that we continue with each other. But the conclusion is also that we’ll sit down to extend the contract.”We have to come to an agreement. No, that’s done as easy as one-two-three, we need to discuss that.”Nine managers Man Utd considered before keeping Erik ten HagERIK TEN HAG appears to be safe as Man Utd manager, but the Dutchman edged dangerously close to the sack.
    Here are nine managers Red Devils chiefs are reported to have considered for the job and what allegedly happened with each.
    Gareth Southgate
    Enjoys plenty of support among Sir Jim Ratcliffe’s Ineos chiefs but made clear he wouldn’t talk to any clubs until after Euro 2024. There is yet to be any suggestion that contact was made with the England boss.
    Kieran McKenna
    Talks were opened with McKenna’s representatives before the FA Cup final, but the former Man Utd coach opted to sign a new deal with Ipswich after Ten Hag’s Wembley win.
    Roberto De Zerbi
    Allegedly sounded out before the FA Cup final with salary expectations discussed. But Ineos chiefs concluded ex-Brighton boss was not the right fit for the project.
    Thomas Frank
    Brentford boss met Man Utd representatives the day before the FA Cup final. The Dane also dined with Ratcliffe, Roy Hodgson and Frank Lampard at the launch of a new Ineos car in February.
    Marco Silva
    Fulham boss reportedly met Man Utd representatives face-to-face two days before the FA Cup final, around the same time as Ten Hag was conducting his press conference.
    Mauricio Pochettino
    Fell out of Man Utd’s thinking in the first week of June, despite being a favourite of Sir Alex Ferguson.
    Thomas Tuchel
    Made a very strong impression and came across well during a Monaco meeting. Personal terms were discussed before the ex-Chelsea and Bayern Munich boss decided to step back from the process.
    Ruben Amorim
    Sporting boss was discussed by the Man Utd hierarchy but did not make the final reckoning.
    Roberto Martinez
    Portugal manager was considered in the early stages.

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    Man Utd make ‘unacceptable’ opening offer for Jarrad Branthwaite as Everton immediately reject transfer proposal

    EVERTON have reportedly rejected Manchester United’s ‘unacceptable’ £35m opening offer for Jarrad Branthwaite.The Merseyside club value the talented defender at £70m, despite reports that United agreed personal terms with the 21-year-old.Everton deem United’s initial offer ‘unacceptable’Credit: AlamyBranthwaite, 21, emerged as one of United’s priority targets ahead of the opening of the summer transfer window.As such Everton will demand a premium for Branthwaite amid concerns over their compliance with the Premier League Profit and Sustainability Rules (PSR).But Sir Jim Ratcliffe is not prepared to overpay for the Toffees centre back and is reluctant to meet the asking price, according to reports last week.So much so that United have only initially offered half of Everton’s valuation.read more football newsThe Old Trafford hierarchy are determined not to be forced into paying over-inflated fees as they overhaul the squad ahead of next season.United’s finances are somewhat restricted by PSR after having spent £400m in the previous two summer windows.Nonetheless, Everton are holding out for £70m, according to The Athletic.The Toffees believe Branthwaite, who narrowly missed out on a place in England’s Euro 2024 squad, is in the same bracket as fellow central defender Harry Maguire who left Leicester for £80m in 2019.Most read in FootballBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERSBranthwaite enjoyed a sensational season at Goodison Park which saw him earn his first international cap against Bosnia & Herzegovina.And SunSport understands if an Everton takeover is completed then they will not allow the 6ft4in defender to leave.Erik ten Hag STAYS at Man Utd – so now what?But Branthwaite’s arrival at Old Trafford would make him the club’s first signing since co-owner Ratcliffe purchased his stake.News of Everton’s rejection of the ‘unacceptable’ offer also comes just 48 hours after it was revealed manager Erik ten Hag will be staying. More

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    Inside Sir Jim Ratcliffe’s world class new Man Utd training facilities as club announce £50m renovation

    MANCHESTER UNITED have announced grand plans to upgrade their Carrington training ground.New Red Devils bigwig Sir Jim Ratcliffe has commissioned the long-overdue renovation of the club’s once state-of-the-art training facilities.Manchester United’s Carrington training ground has long needed an upgradeCredit: GETTYSir Jim Ratcliffe has commissioned a huge upgrade of the training groundCredit: ALAMYThe club will sink a whopping £50million into the renovationCredit: MANCHESTER UNITEDThe planned upgrade, as revealed in these snaps, will be commissioned by Foster + PartnersCredit: MANCHESTER UNITEDIt aims to make Carrington a ‘world-class football facility’Credit: MANCHESTER UNITEDUnited will sink a whopping £50MILLION into their Carrington upgrade, which will get underway next Monday and last the duration of the 2024/25 season.An excerpt of a club statement read: “Manchester United will commence work to modernise the men’s first team building at Carrington Training Complex next week, with a focus on creating a high-performance collaborative environment for players and staff.”The £50million project will result in all areas of the building being refurbished to deliver a world-class football facility with a positive culture to support future success.”Ratcliffe is excited by the upgrade, which will be carried out by Foster + Partners, saying: “We want to create a world-class environment for our teams to win.READ MORE ON MAN UTD”When we conducted a thorough review of the Carrington training facilities and met with our men’s first team players, it was clear the standards had fallen below some of our peers.”This project will ensure Manchester United’s training ground is once more renovated to the highest standards.“Lord Foster, a fellow Mancunian, has brought some great inspiration to the design, in conjunction with the Manchester United team.”And we look forward to seeing the improvement to the facilities but most importantly on the pitch.”Most read in FootballEURO 2024 FREE BETS AND OFFERSFoster + Partners chief Lord Norman Foster said: “We are delighted to lead the renewal of Manchester United’s training facility in Carrington.“Our aim is to modernise and revitalise the building as a catalyst for future footballing success, creating spaces that inspire a culture of collaboration, unity and belonging.Inside Sir Jim Ratcliffe’s plans to replace Old Trafford with a ‘Wembley of the North’“As a proud Mancunian, it is a particular honour for me to see Foster + Partners given this responsibility.”And we will ensure that our design captures the spirit of industry, grit and ambition that exemplifies both Manchester and Manchester United.”The renovations will initially focus on bringing the training ground’s gym and recovery areas up to scratch.There will also be a big focus on the medical and nutrition areas.The major developments, however, won’t have an impact on the players’ ability to train next season. More

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    ‘Why you laughing’ says Man Utd star Kobbie Mainoo to Cole Palmer as he’s forced to dispel long-standing myth

    KOBBIE MAINOO has proved he will measure up for England – by confirming he is much taller than the internet suggests he is.England’s breakout stars sat down with presenter John Denzel and discussed why the web had the Manchester United star down as 5ft 7ins.Kobbie Mainoo was forced to get the measuring tape outCredit: Youtube, EnglandAs Cole Palmer had to confirm his height in real timeCredit: Youtube, EnglandThe pair managed to confirm that Mainoo is indeed 6ft tallCredit: Youtube, EnglandBut Mainoo, 19, insisted he is 6ft to team-mate Cole Palmer on the FA’s Lions’ Den show at their Euros base in Blankenhain, Eastern Germany.Host Josh Denzel kicked things off by cheekily asking: “I found something quite interesting Kobbie.”When I searched the internet it says your height is 5ft7ins, but I know you’ve been telling people you’re 6ft.”To which Palmer asked: “How tall are you?”READ MORE IN FOOTBALLMainoo told the Chelsea star: “I’m six foot, bro. Why you laughing? I swear down.”Palmer then put his pal to the test by getting the tape measure out – and Mainoo came out at 184cm, with shoes on, which does indeed equate to 6ft.Let’s hope the teenager walks just as tall when representing his country this summer, after facing criticism following England’s 1-0 warm up defeat to Iceland.Meanwhile, Palmer admitted he did not expect his season to end with him making the Euros squad when he left Manchester City for Chelsea in a £45million deal last summer.Most read in FootballBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERSThe 21-year-old said: “When I went to Chelsea, this was the last thing I thought about. So to be here, it just happened so fast.”Palmer added that he received his first call-up to the senior England team after Chelsea drew 4-4 with Man City in November last year.Watch adidas’ Jude Bellingham advert that leaves England fans with ‘goosebumps’ and features cameo from Laura Woods The Premier League Young Player of the Year scored a stoppage-time penalty to deny his former club all three points in a thriller at Stamford Bridge.Palmer went onto score plenty of goals after, with his total season tally hitting 22 Premier League goals in his debut campaign.He also hilariously admitted that he has been watching Love Island during his down-time in Germany.Meanwhile Palmer’s fellow Manchester-born pal Mainoo explained the moment he received his first call-up in March this year.The teenager said: “Steve Holland met me in the reception of my U21s call-up, and he was like you are going to train with us for the whole week.”Jack Wilshere’s England XI vs SerbiaSunSport columnist Jack Wilshere wants Engand to start with just one holding midfielder – Declan Rice.
    That means playing Phil Foden and Jude Bellingham in attacking midfield roles, with Cole Palmer and Bukayo Saka on the wings, either side of Harry Kane up top.
    Wilshere said: “In the group stage against teams we should beat, we can  afford to be more expansive, let’s attack.
    “It wasn’t that long ago we were saying we didn’t have the Spanish-type of players who can dominate the ball, now we have.
    “So let’s try to utilise that, dominate the ball and go for goals.”
    And the ex-England midfielder wants Trent Alexander-Arnold to get the nod at right-back, with Kyle Walker centre-back.
    He added: “If you play Trent at right-back and he drifts in midfield, he can switch the play at speed. Walker’s pace will get you out of trouble.”
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    Noel Gallagher brutally names two teams that would ‘f***ing annihilate’ Man Utd’s iconic 1999 Treble winning side

    NOEL GALLAGHER has ruthlessly claimed that the current Manchester City and Liverpool teams would have “ANNIHILATED” Manchester United’s iconic 1999 treble winning side.The Oasis guitarist is a Man City super fan and never passes up an opportunity to hit out at his cross-city rivals.Noel Gallagher brutally trolled Manchester United’s treble winning sideCredit: GettyAs he believes that the current Manchester City and Liverpool sides would have destroyed Fergie’s sideCredit: AlamyBut, first, he found time to half-praise the manager of the team who have come closest to challenging City’s supremacy in recent years – Jurgen Klopp.He told The Athletic: “I don’t like the chest-beating and all that s***. But I’ve met him a couple of times.”He was a bit tall for my liking and he was a bit of a sore loser — the grass was too wet, it was a bit windy. But he was a lovely dude. “His teams were unbelievable and, if it wasn’t for Pep Guardiola, they would have won three leagues. That Liverpool team would have destroyed pretty much every team that came before us.”read more football newsBy that, he includes the historic United squad that won the treble under Fergie.He added: “We would have annihilated them. And Liverpool would have f***ing annihilated them, too.””In 1999, football was not what it is today. I was watching Sky Sports the other day when they showed an old United game in their pomp. “There was nobody pressing. One player lofts the ball out one way, another player lofts it back. It was so slow.Most read in FootballBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERS”Then I watch City play Liverpool and it’s the best football I’ve ever seen.”So when people ask, ‘Would today’s City beat Ferguson’s United side?’, the answer is, ‘Yes, I’ve seen the evidence’.”Watch Man City fan silence Man Utd legend Gary Neville with cheeky ‘milk’ comment The hitmaker also responded to Gary Neville’s recent comments, after the Sky Sports pundit had a pop about Gallagher living in London.Neville, 49, told the BBC: “He’s been a big part of Manchester’s history but he lives in London.”Do you know what I mean, Noel? Don’t talk about Manchester… you live in London. 25 years he’s not been here.”To keep their ongoing feud alive, Gallagher said: “Is that the best he’s got? That I’ve lived in London for 25 years?”When he and Jamie Carragher came along, they were a breath of fresh air. I liked them. They were fresh out of the dressing room, fresh off the pitch, and they knew what they were talking about.”We’re at a tipping point with those two now, though, where I just think, ‘You’re full of s***, the pair of you’. “Neville can’t see past that United team. And fair enough, that’s the team he played for. I just think they’re becoming dinosaurs. They’re stale.” More

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    Watch Man City fan silence Man Utd legend Gary Neville with cheeky ‘milk’ comment

    GARY NEVILLE was stunned into silence by a hilarious comment from a Manchester City fan.The Sky Sports pundit tried to troll the City supporter over their FA Cup final loss to his beloved Manchester United last month during a Sky fan debate.Manchester United lifted the FA Cup thanks to a shock win over rivals Manchester CityCredit: GETTYRed Devils legend Gary Neville tried to taunt a City fan over the defeatCredit: THE OVERLAPBut the Citizen hit back at the pundit with a bizarre analogyCredit: THE OVERLAPAfter the member of the Etihad faithful said he’d recovered from the defeat, Neville asked: “Happy with what?”Losing the FA Cup final?”Several members of the Overlap audience burst into laughter at Neville’s jibe at Steve the City supporter.But Steve had the last laugh with a unique analogy, saying: “Listen, I said it before.READ MORE IN FOOTBALL”Sometimes you’ve got to give your neighbours a bottle of milk when your fridge is full.”We let you have that.”Neville was stunned by the retort and could only offer a laugh as a response.Footage of the exchange went viral, with one footy fan commenting: “We have a clap back now.”Most read in FootballEURO 2024 FREE BETS AND OFFERSAnother said: “Win boy Steve.”And another said: “Big Steve.” Gary Neville fears ‘first ever lawsuit’ for Stick to Football after Patrick Vieira’s seven-word comment about Man UtdOne remarked: “This guy is a legend…….and i don’t mean GN.”Another chimed in: “Big Steve is a treasure.”The Old Trafford faithful, however, were quick to chime in about their trophy haul in comparison to City’s.One Red Devils said: “I think our fridge is more full than their fridge but there’s always room for more.”Another said: “It’s actually United’s fridge that’s been full.”And another said: “He’s got a mini fridge compared to ours.”One remarked: “What a bottle of milk it was.”READ MORE SUN STORIESAnother chimed in: “Still hurting?”United’s FA Cup triumph has saved Erik ten Hag’s bacon, with the Dutchman set to receive a new contract at the Theatre of Dreams More

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    Nine managers Man Utd considered before deciding to keep Erik ten Hag including three Premier League bosses

    THE whirlwind of speculation over Erik ten Hag’s future was nothing compared to the torrent of activity behind the scenes in a remarkable past few weeks.The simple fact that Manchester United retained their manager after an end-of-season review disguises the turmoil of at least NINE other bosses being considered to replace the Dutchman.Erik ten Hag led Man Utd to a 2-1 FA Cup final win over neighbours City last month that might well have saved his jobCredit: GettyMauricio Pochettino and Roberto De Zerbi were contendersCredit: AlamyA stirring and tactically-brilliant FA Cup final win over Premier League kings Man City is believed to have tipped the balance in Ten Hag’s favour.He already knew failing to qualify for the Champions League would trigger an intense review of his position.And indeed finishing a club-record low of eighth in the Prem highlighted the pressure Ten Hag was under.However, having won the EFL Cup in his first season and the biggest domestic knockout competition in his second campaign, his trophy-winning status makes him stand out amongst the six successors, plus two caretaker chiefs, since Alex Ferguson’s 27-year golden reign ended in 2013.READ MORE MAN UTD NEWSNonetheless, minority owner Sir Jim Ratcliffe’s team of Sir Dave Brailsford, Jason Wilcox and Jean-Claude Blancheld spoke to several possible replacements for Ten Hag, including advanced talks with big names.In fact, The Athletic say Teg Hag was only retained after an intensive board meeting in Monaco, plus a face-to-face meeting in Ibiza.Ratcliffe’s men had cut contact with him after his Wembley triumph to keep their analysis as scientific and detached as possible – a period that, not surprisingly, troubled ETH until a positive final decision was reached. And before that verdict United had conducted an equally rigorous process – that of analysing possible successors.Most read in FootballThomas Tuchel eventually dropped out of the runningCredit: GettyEURO 2024 FREE BETS AND OFFERSTwo contenders are thought to have been dropped from the running pretty quickly.Those were Sporting Lisbon’s Ruben Amorim and Portugal manager Roberto Martinez.Tom Heaton reveals phone call from Gareth Southgate that saw Man Utd goalkeeper join up with England’s Euro 2024 squadAmorim, 39, is regarded as one of Europe’s most-respected young coaches.In fact, Liverpool were linked to the Portuguese before opting for Feyenoord’s Arne Slot to succeed Jurgen Klopp.Meanwhile, former Everton and Belgium chief Martinez is understood to have been briefly mentioned too.Barcelona were also monitoring the Spaniard back in March.But instead he’s remained focused on Portugal’s Euro 2024 bid – albeit having promised much but won little in his 16 years as a manager.Then come the seven men who have been talked up for the Old Trafford role right up to the last three weeks.Brentford’s Thomas Frank and Fulham’s Marco Silva are said to have met United representatives just days before the May 25 FA Cup final.And at around the same time Roberto De Zerbi was cementing his standing as a genuine contender.Red Devils’chiefs eventually decided the Italian didn’t quite match their needs – ironically as he quit Brighton by mutual consent at the end of the domestic term.Ipswich’s Kieran McKenna led the way for the young pretenders.United weighed up whether such a huge job after just three years in his only job so far as manager – and all outside the Prem – would be too big an ask at the age of 38.In the end, despite Chelsea and Brighton also being interested, McKenna signed a new four-year deal with his top-flight new boys.Englsnd boss Gareth Southgate is much admired by Sir Jim RatcliffeCredit: GettyNine managers Man Utd considered before keeping Erik ten HagERIK TEN HAG appears to be safe as Man Utd manager, but the Dutchman edged dangerously close to the sack.

    Here are nine managers Red Devils chiefs are reported to have considered for the job and what allegedly happened with each.
    Gareth Southgate
    Enjoys plenty of support among Sir Jim Ratcliffe’s Ineos chiefs but made clear he wouldn’t talk to any clubs until after Euro 2024. There is yet to be any suggestion that contact was made with the England boss.
    Kieran McKenna
    Talks were opened with McKenna’s representatives before the FA Cup final, but the former Man Utd coach opted to sign a new deal with Ipswich after Ten Hag’s Wembley win.
    Roberto De Zerbi
    Allegedly sounded out before the FA Cup final with salary expectations discussed. But Ineos chiefs concluded ex-Brighton boss was not the right fit for the project.
    Thomas Frank
    Brentford boss met Man Utd representatives the day before the FA Cup final. The Dane also dined with Ratcliffe, Roy Hodgson and Frank Lampard at the launch of a new Ineos car in February.
    Marco Silva
    Fulham boss reportedly met Man Utd representatives face-to-face two days before the FA Cup final, around the same time as Ten Hag was conducting his press conference.
    Mauricio Pochettino
    Fell out of Man Utd’s thinking in the first week of June, despite being a favourite of Sir Alex Ferguson.
    Thomas Tuchel
    Made a very strong impression and came across well during a Monaco meeting. Personal terms were discussed before the ex-Chelsea and Bayern Munich boss decided to step back from the process.
    Ruben Amorim
    Sporting boss was discussed by the Man Utd hierarchy but did not make the final reckoning.
    Roberto Martinez
    Portugal manager was considered in the early stages.

    Ex-Stamford Bridge chief Thomas Tuchel was high up the list for Old Trafford in recent months, particularly once he announced he’s quit Bayern Munich this summer.But despite impressing in talks with United officials, the German decided he wanted a break from the game and dropped out of the running.That leaves arguably the two biggest names of the nine.Mauricio Pochettino shot up the pack of fancied runners when Chelsea sacked him on May 21.But even the reported backing of legend Fergie didn’t prevent the ex-Tottenham boss falling by the wayside early in June.Last, but perhaps most intriguingly, comes Gareth Southgate.After eight years in charge of England, Southgate has admitted his time could be up if the Three Lions flop in Germany.But he also insisted he wouldn’t consider talking about any other job until after the Eros.And although Ratcliffe rates Southgate highly, there is no suggestion United got as far as approaching Southgate.READ MORE SUN STORIESInstead, the Red Devils have handed a third season to Ten Hag, although reportedly giving him less of a say in transfers.But much like Southgate, who has taken England to the 2018 World Cup semis as well as the Euro 2020 final ahead of the fast- looming Euros, could it be a case of third time lucky or no fourth chance? More