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      Adam Wharton could have been rocket scientist but now he’s England’s rising star worth £60m wanted by Bayern Munich

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      YOUNG English star Adam Wharton has been a sensation since joining the Eagles from Blackburn for just £18million in January.His progress since then has been so spectacular that German giants Bayern Munich are planning to spend £60million signing him this summer.Adam Wharton in action against Wolves on SaturdayCredit: PAPalace youngster Adam Wharton has put in a string on strong performancesCredit: GettySo what’s all the fuss about, for a player who was in the Championship just a few months ago?Palace, then under Roy Hodgson, were desperate for an injection of life in midfield but there were concerns over paying a large fee for such a young player.But the South Londoners, under director of football Dougie Freedman, have a fine record of recruiting from the Championship, and Wharton, 20, is another gem.Those who know Wharton say he is never phased by taking the next step – making his start to life in the Premier League the norm for an exceptionally talented young player.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLDarragh Tuffy, who coached Wharton as a youth player at Blackburn, told SunSport: “All through his age groups he had this weird ability to never be phased by anything.”I watch him in the Premier League now and he is playing passes that he used to do in training.”He doesn’t get phased by pressure, you just can’t teach that.”He looks like he is in total control of what he is doing, takes the ball under pressure and looks like the calmest man on the pitch.”Most read in FootballCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERSWharton’s creative ability in midfield and eye for a pass has blown Palace fans, as well as Hodgson and then new boss Oliver Glasner away.Past coaches say it is a natural trait, something which stood out before he was even ten, and a side of his game which was needed as one of the smallest players on the pitch as a kid.Tuffy added: “He was always the smallest player in his age group coming through, a real late developer physically.Young stars set to shine at Euro 2024″In games that was never a problem for him.”He was always able to stand out with his technical attributes which he still does now. He didn’t hit his growth spurt until 17.”We knew he was going to come through that and as long as he carried on doing what he was good at we were going to have a really good footballer on our hands.”Wharton’s older brother, Scott, still plays for Blackburn and was a towering player in the academy which, along with maturation tests which predict a player’s eventual height, gave coaches the confidence the smallest lad on the pitch would grow into something special.Adam Wharton’s breakthrough season at PalaceBeing small early on helped mould a technically gifted player.Wharton’s nonchalant style had teachers at Moorland, the private school where Blackburn send players, comparing him to Glenn Hoddle and Chris Waddle – before he earned the nickname “Messi”.Charlie Jackson, who taught Wharton at Moorland having previously worked with United star Scott McTominay, told SunSport: “All our sessions were pass and move and he’d jump all over them, it was meat and drink for him.”He creates but sees the game, it’s like he has a crystal ball.”When I played him for school, you wouldn’t see him for 20 minutes in the game – he’d just go missing – and then all of a sudden you’d see a pass which is Maradona-esque.Adam Wharton, circled, was an outstanding prospect from a young ageCredit: Charlie Jackson/Moorland SchoolAdam Wharton, circled, during his time at Moorland SchoolCredit: Charlie Jackson/Moorland SchoolWharton’s former coach Charlie JacksonCredit: Charlie Jackson/Moorland SchoolMoorland School teachers realised Adam Wharton, circled, was a star in the makingCredit: Charlie Jackson/Moorland SchoolAdam Wharton caught the eye playing for BlackburnCredit: GettyWharton celebrates scoring for Blackburn against Birmingham in October 2022Credit: GettyAdam Wharton playing for England under 19sCredit: GettyAdam Wharton signs for BlackburnCredit: instagram @adamwharton10″Then he’s on it again and gets man of the match.”They were traits which caught Palace’s eye early on.Freedman even started scouting the boyhood Blackburn fan, who joined the club at Under-six level, before he had made his senior debut – a game in which he won man of the match.That effort and interest was not lost on Wharton and his representatives when it came to making a move in January, with Chelsea having also been keen.The move to the capital from sleepy Lancashire is a big one, especially with Wharton living in the thick of it not far from central London.But the England Under-21 has always been bright and intelligent, able to adapt to anything.Jackson added: “Oh, he didn’t even have to revise for GCSEs.”I use him as an example to the GCSE boys. He was an all-rounder with his head screwed on.”Adam could turn himself into anything.READ MORE SUN STORIES”He lived near British Aerospace with his parents and I used to say he could be a rocket scientist and work there, that is how bright he was.”The world of rocket science may have lost a potential star – but Crystal Palace, and one day Bayern Munich, have certainly bagged one.Adam Wharton has become a fan favourite at PalaceCredit: Rex More

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      Meet 17-year-old Chelsea transfer target Estevao Willian, nicknamed Messinho, and rated better than wonderkid Endrick

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      PALMEIRAS is seemingly the breeding ground for Brazil’s up and coming talent.Gabriel Jesus came through the ranks there, while Danilo is making strides with Nottingham Forest in the Premier League.Palmeiras forward Estevao Willian is being tracked by ChelseaCredit: AFPWillian is the youngest Brazilian footballer to be given a Nike sponsorship dealEndrick has stolen the headlines in recent times – thanks to a £51million transfer to Real Madrid at just 16 – and has undoubted potential to be football’s next superstar.But insiders with the Verdao are now giddy about a new kid on the block who has come through the ranks and caught the attention of Europe’s top clubs, including Chelsea, Arsenal, Real Madrid, Man City and Bayern Munich.At just 17, Estevao Willian has the world at his very talented feet.And because of his outstanding ability, he has already earned a very flattering nickname.Read more football newsThose in the know call him Messinho, because of the similarities in his game to Argentine legend Lionel Messi.Standing out from the crowdWillian actually began his youth career at Cruzeiro in 2017, the club who famously launched Ronaldo into the stratosphere.By 2018, aged just 10, the hype about the winger was unparalleled.A year later, he signed a sponsorship deal with Nike.Most read in FootballIt made him the youngest Brazilian to ink a contract with the sportswear giants, surpassing Real Madrid’s Rodrygo.However, in 2021 Palmeiras managed to snatch Willian from their rivals – signing him on a trainee contract.Ex-Chelsea and England wonderkid now unemployedStraight away he made a difference to their youth team.In the 2022 season, he helped the Palmeiras youth teams win the Campeonato Paulista Sub-17, Campeonato Paulista Sub-15, Copa do Brasil Sub-17 and Campeonato Brasileiro Sub-17.In the latter, he scored a hat-trick in the final to defeat Sao Paulo 3-0.A year later, he made his professional debut for the club, coming off the bench in the 78th minute of a 1–1 draw away at Cruzeiro which sealed the Série A title win for Palmeiras.Aged just 16 years and 8 months, he became the club’s fourth youngest player of all-time.Last month, he scored his first goal for the club in a 3-1 win over Liverpool (the Uruguayan less successful version) in the Copa Libertadores group stage.By doing so, he became the third player under 17 to score in the competition, along with Endrick and Angelo Gabriel, who Chelsea snapped up in 2023 for £13million from Santos.Teenage wonderkid Willian joined Palmeiras in 2021 and instantly impacted their youth set-upBy 2023, Willian was celebrating his side’s Serie A title winWillian celebrates scoring his first goal for Palmeiras in the Copa LibertadoresCredit: AFPread more sport featuresHigh praiseBlessed with electrifying dribbling skills and pace, the right-sided player who can operate through the middle has been compared to Barcelona icon Messi.Aside from his flair, Willian also has an innate football intelligence that belies his years.He is nicknamed Messinho because of his likeness to the brilliant Messi.Because he is tipped for greatness, a host of the world’s top clubs are circling around him.Chelsea have seemingly stolen a march on their rivals, but in the past he has stated his love for another club.Messinho once stated: “[My dream is] to play for Barcelona, which is one of the best clubs in the world.”I was born watching Neymar, Messi and Suarez play for Barcelona, and that’s the dream I have.”I watch almost every Barca match. I’m a fan of the club. I have a great admiration for the players who play there, and I hope to be there too. Yes, it would be a dream come true.”Palmeiras’ head of youth coach Jorge Sampaio told FIFA of his protege’s ability: “One thing these kinds of players have is a strong personality, a big ego to say: “I am, I can and I will”.Willian is nicknamed Messinho after Argentine legend Lionel MessiCredit: ReutersTime will well if Willian lives up to the hypeCredit: Rex”And they do it. For these out-of-this-world talents, things come easy. It’s difficult for your average player, who make up the vast majority.”READ MORE SUN STORIESIn terms of the Messinho nickname, Sampaio added: “He prefers Estevao. The Messinho thing was put on hold, but his game is very similar to that of the Argentine.”Time will tell if he goes on to emulate that phenomenon, and where he does it. More

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      Meet little-known ‘fourth Schumacher’ David, 22, nephew of F1 icon Michael making own way in racing with glam driver Wag

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      THE Schumacher name carries significant weight in motorsport thanks to Formula One legend Michael, son Mick and brother Ralf.But now fans have a fourth driver in the racing dynasty to follow.David Schumacher is getting ready to take on the Nurburgring NordschleifeCredit: Instagram @davidschumacher_officialHe is the son of F1 race winner Ralf Schumacher and the nephew of seven time world champion MichaelCredit: GettySchumacher is the fourth man in the Schumacher family to make it pro in racingCredit: GettyBut now a fourth member of the Schumacher family is out to make his own name in motorsport.David Schumacher, nephew of Michael, son of Ralf and cousin of Mick, is making his own way in the sport.David, 22, preparing to take on the gruelling Nurburgring 24 Hours race, in a Mercedes AMG GT.The race, which this year is between May 30th and June 2nd, has been held annually since 1970.READ MORE IN MOTORSPORTMeanwhile, the 15.7-mile Nurburgring Nordschleife is considered to be one of the most dangerous circuits in all of motorsport.However, it is a challenge the young Schumacher is ready to face head on.Speaking to Bild, Schumacher said: “The Nordschleife is one of the best routes I have driven so far – if not the best! “I can now experience it for the first time with the Mercedes-AMG GT4. Most read in Motorsport”I’ve heard that the fans here are simply unique. All the parties and lights at night create a special atmosphere. BEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERSRalf Schumacher would prefer his son not race at the NurburgringCredit: AlamySchumacher has competed in F3Credit: GettySchumacher was involved in a horror collision in the Hockenheim DTM in 2022Credit: https://www.motorsport.com/dtm/news/hockenheim-dtm-red-flagged-after-scary-crashes/10381619/Schumacher broke his back in the crashCredit: PA”I’m looking forward to the smell of sausages when I’m on the way to Brünnchen.”However, father Ralf – who competed in F1 between 1998 and 2007 and earning six race wins – has admitted he would rather his son did not race around the circuit.Inside Michael Schumacher’s decade-long recovery from ‘desperately cruel’ ski crash as brother shares devastating updateHe previously told Motorsport-Total: “If it were up to me, he wouldn’t do it, but he’s decided to do it. “This is of course a very important part in the GT sector – and especially in the GT3 sector – for many racing drivers. That’s why I’m excited. Personally, it would be too dangerous for me.”Schumacher already suffered a horror injury in his racing career.In 2022 he broke his back in a fireball crash at the Hockenheim DTM following a collision with Thomas Preining.His injuries were not thought to be serious at the scene, but an MRI later revealed he had broken a lumbar vertebra.Prior to his time in touring cars, Schumacher had earned his stripes in F3 and other lower formulae such as the F4 UAE Championship and Asian F3 Winter Series.Racing runs in Schumacher’s blood. And it also seems to dictate his life choices.He is currently dating Hungarian prodigy Vivien Keszthelyi, and the pair celebrated six years together in February.The 23-year-old raced in 2019 season of W Series with Hitech GP.Her other motorsport formats include the Audi Sport TT Cup, F3 Asian Championship – Winter Series and Euroformula Open Championship.READ MORE SUN STORIESAt the age of 19 she was voted as the best Hungarian female racing driver in 2019 by Hungarian Motorsport and Formula Magazine.She has over 81,000 followers on Instagram.Schumacher is in a relationship with Hungarian driver Vivien KeszthelyiCredit: GettySchumacher and Keszthelyi are in a six-year relationshipCredit: Instagram @davidschumacher_officialKeszthelyi was voted as the best Hungarian female racing driver in 2019Credit: Instagram @davidschumacher_officialShe competed in the 2019 W SeriesCredit: Instagram @davidschumacher_official🏁 Complete F1 2024 race calendar – details on every Grand Prix and start time this year 🏁  More

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      Inside Jude Bellingham’s life in Madrid with model girlfriend Laura Celia Valk as star tries to stay under the radar

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      JUDE BELLINGHAM is living his best life right now.Tipped to be the next winner of the Ballon d’Or, at only 20, he has become Real Madrid’s talisman.Jude Bellingham is currently living his best lifeHe is dating stunning Dutch model Laura Celia ValkBellingham, showing off his trademark goal celebration, is tipped as a future Ballon d’Or winnerWhile for England, the midfielder is one of the first names on Gareth Southgate’s team sheet.Away from football, things can’t get any better either.In his personal life, he has found love with Dutch model Laura Celia Valk.She has now become a staple of his Madrid lifestyle, hitting the city’s hotspots while he keeps his low-key persona in check.Read more Bellingham newsHe lives in the exclusive La Finca neighbourhood, where many of his team-mates reside.While he loves nothing more than sipping on cans of Fanta, or visiting his local coffee shop where he’s known simply just as ‘Jude’ and not the superstar footballer he is.Life in MadridWhen Jude moved to Madrid, his family made the very conscious of decision to support their sons in the best way possible.Jude’s younger brother Jobe moved to Sunderland last summer, the same month the Three Lions star completed his dream transfer to the Bernabeu.Most read in FootballTheir mum and dad – Denise and Mark – made the decision to uproot from Stourbridge at the cost of their time together.Mark, who was until 2022 a sergeant with West Midlands Police, moved with Jobe to Wearside.How Jude Bellingham is key to England winning Euro 2024Devoted mum Denise made the sacrifice to leave the UK, spending time apart from her husband, to live with Jude in Madrid.They reportedly settled in a flat in the stunning La Finca neighbourhood, where pop stars, actors and most recently footballers prefer.It was where Cristiano Ronaldo called home during his time at Los Blancos.While France legend Zinedine Zidane returned to La Finca when he became Real Madrid coach.Properties fetch up to £11million in the area, while it offers the privacy that Bellingham craves.According to reports, mum Denise sometimes makes his bed for him.She often drives him to the club’s training too, making sure to manage his accounts, swelled by a £220,000-per-week salary, and affairs, in lieu of using an agent.Those drives in his company car – a BMW XM worth £155,000 – will be comfortable at least.”My mum is there to just keep everything neutral really,” he told the Daily Mail.”Without my mum, sometimes I’d get too low with the lows or too high with the highs and I stay pretty humble because I’ve got her around.”It’s also great to have her there because she’s a great laugh as well. We get on so well and we’re always doing stuff together.”Mum Denise moved with Bellingham when he signed for Real MadridCredit: Instagram / @judebellinghamBellingham’s parents Mark and Denise have had to live separately as their sons achieve their football dreamsDriven to training sometimes by his mum, Bellingham often arrives in a stunning £155,000 electric BMWHumble is the optimum word for Bellingham’s existence.You can’t take the Birmingham out of the boy, he still loves his Fanta.But he’s also now a fan of Madrid’s artisan coffee shops.One particular, he visits regularly, makes him feel very normal.Speaking to RMTV (via Marca), he revealed: “There are times when I go out to have a coffee near my house or go downtown to eat. Then I go back home to rest for a while in the garden if it’s nice and sunny.”If my friends are here, we go out to dinner and back home. It’s really nice. You meet people in the places you go to most.”They don’t see you as Jude Bellingham the footballer, just Jude who comes to have a coffee and that’s great. The people I meet in the city look after me a lot. I feel at home”.Model girlfriendAs we exclusively revealed, Jude has now scored off the pitch with stunning Dutch model Laura Celia Valk.She has been invited from her native Amsterdam to his Madrid home for several dates. His mum must approve.Laura Celia Valk is Bellingham’s current girlfriendCredit: Instagram/lauraceliavStunning Laura has visited Bellingham several times at his Madrid homeCredit: InstagramGlam Laura even took in a Real Madrid game at the Bernabeu to cheer Bellingham onCredit: SplashLaura was seen on a date at the The Madrid EDITION hotel with a mystery companion believed to have been Bellinghamread more sport features
      But while Jude has been careful in keeping their rendezvous under wraps, the same can’t be said for influencer Laura, who spilled all the beans during a recent photoshoot.
      A source told The Sun: “Laura has been telling everyone about the relationship.”She’s been staying at his place in Madrid over the past few weekends and is completely smitten.”The pair follow each other on Instagram, where Laura posted a string of snaps dining at The Madrid EDITION hotel earlier this month with a mystery companion believed to be Bellingham.She was also seen at the Bernabeu – cheering him on as the hosts beat Athletic Club 2-0 at the end of March.The real dealCutting a fashionable figure away from the beautiful game, Bellingham has been selective about who endorses him.Currently, he is tied up to a multi-million pound deal with Adidas.They already believe he has the power to emulate Michael Jordan, and are reportedly ready to copy Nike’s blueprint by replicating the ‘Jumpman’ logo with one of Bellingham’s trademark goal celebration.Last year, he was pictured at Paris Fashion Week enjoying pop star Pharell’s collection with Louis Vuitton and dressed from head-to-toe in their designer clobber.Currently, Bellingham’s only endorsement is with AdidasBellingham looked the part when he arrived at Louis Vuitton’s show at Paris Fashion Week in 2023After wearing a full LV suit at the 2023 Ballon d’Or ceremony, Bellingham has been tipped to be a Louis Vuitton brand ambassadorCredit: GettyHe repeated the trick by wearing a full LV suit as he was awarded the Kopa Trophy at the 2023 Ballon d’Or ceremony.READ MORE SUN STORIESThat has led to rumours that he is expected to be unveiled as their next brand ambassador.We’re all living in Bellingham’s world, now. More

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      Inside Ipswich Town boss Kieran McKenna’s 4-star family hotel, featuring an AA Rosette restaurant and world class spa

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      THE last weekend of the Championship brought scores of Ipswich Town fans to the stunning 4-star Manor House Hotel in Enniskillen, Northern Ireland.Not because they fancied pampering themselves, after one too many in celebrating the club’s epic promotion.Look inside the Manor House Country Hotel in Fermanagh Lakelands owned by Kieran McKenna’s familyCredit: Instagram @manorhousecountryhotelRooms can cost as much as £280-per-nightCredit: Instagram @manorhousecountryhotelStaff joked that Donald Trump had taken over the hotel on April Fools’ DayCredit: Instagram @manorhousecountryhotelMcKenna is a hero for Ipswich Town fans after achieving back-to-back promotionsCredit: GettyThe countryside venue, which boasts breathtaking views of Lough Erne’s lakes, put on a viewing party showing the Tractor Boys’ final game of the season against Huddersfield Town.Better still, anyone wearing a Town shirt gets a free pint in the hotel bar.But why is this first class establishment opening its doors to football fans, when usually first class weddings are its bread and butter?The explanation is simple. The Manor House Hotel has been in Ipswich boss Kieran McKenna’s family for 35 years.Read more football newsIt was bought by the highly-regarded coach’s mum and dad Mary and Liam in 1989.The pair turned it into a stunning destination, after overseeing a huge number of developments to the property.They built two extensions – one to turn eight rooms into 80; and the second to house a luxury leisure and spa suite.Now, they are reaping the rewards – with the hotel able to charge as much as £280-per-night and featuring an award-winning AA Rosette restaurant.Most read in FootballCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERSAnd it has attracted celebrity clientele, including Gary Lineker, Sophie Ellis-Bextor, and Noel Edmonds.Keeping it in the familyWith Kieran McKenna dedicating his life to football, it was up to his siblings James and Rosemary to handle operations.EXCLUSIVE: Kieran McKenna addresses his Ipswich future, what he learned from Jose Mourinho and wanting Premier League footballThey took over the reins of the 18th Century Grade Two Listed building last year, despite joking Donald Trump was taking over on April Fools’ Day, that boasts breathtaking views of Lough Erne’s lakes.“We’re lucky to have such brilliant mentors in our parents,” James McKenna told The Impartial Reporter.“They built the hotel up from eight to 80 bedrooms, constantly making improvements and adding new strands to the business.“But they’ve also purposefully been quite hands-off, allowing us to figure things out for ourselves and encouraging us to put our own stamp on things.”The hotel employs more than 100 staff, and is winning awards just like Kieran McKenna’s side.At the end of 2023, the Manor House Hotel was crowned Ulster Hotel Restaurant of the Year at the prestigious Irish Hotel Awards.That accolades don’t stop there. Executive chef Stephen Greenwood and his team of chefs, who craft fine delicacy at the hotel’s Belleek Restaurant, were also awarded an AA Rosette for culinary excellence.The hotel’s Belleek Restaurant, was awarded an AA Rosette for culinary excellenceCredit: Instagram @manorhousecountryhotelGuests can enjoy a variety of breakfasts, including a Full IrishCredit: Instagram @manorhousecountryhotelAfternoon tea is catered for at the restaurantCredit: Instagram @manorhousecountryhotelThe Grand Ball Room is an award-winning venue for first class weddingsCredit: Instagram @manorhousecountryhotelWhile their wedding service has also been heralded as the best in Northern Ireland.Guests of up to 300 can enjoy the Grand Ball Room for a large wedding, while a more intimate setting can be catered for in the Burns Suite.Of course, the nuptials can take place lakeside on manicured lawns, with extensive gardens, and an elegant water fountain as a backdrop.Restaurants Back to dining options, and there are several to choose from.As mentioned, the Belleek Restaurant is the most exclusive.They serve breakfast, afternoon tea and dinner, as well as a roast on a Sunday.Breakfast staples include a full Irish, featuring pork sausage, grilled bacon, black and white pudding, roasted tomato, mushrooms, beans, potato Bread, toasted soda farl and egg. There’s certainly no skimping.While, lighter meals include a grilled ham benedict or fruit salad.For dinner, diners can indulge in pan fried seabass, lamb, Irish beef fillet, or monkfish.Prices are missing from the menu, but with four pound signs attributed to it on TripAdvisor – that suggests it’s pricey.However, the five-star reviews it gets from patrons suggests it’s worth it.The beautiful spa is the perfect place to unwindCredit: Instagram @manorhousecountryhotelThe spa boasts a spacious sauna for guests to enjoy with a £15 day passCredit: Instagram @manorhousecountryhotelA jacuzzi is also available for guests to enjoyCredit: Instagram @manorhousecountryhotelThe Manor House Country Hotel in Fermanagh Lakelands is as luxury as it getsCredit: Instagram @manorhousecountryhotelReviews for the restaurant are usually five starOn Sundays the restaurant offers a carveryFine Irish whiskeys are on offer at the The Watergate BarOn the ground floor, the Cellar Bar and Bistro offers is said to be a more reasonable spot for a bite to eat and enjoy live music at weekends.The Watergate Bar seems the perfect spot to sink an Irish whiskey.SpaIf you’re not a foodie, and prefer health and fitness, the Manor House Hotel has your back.Guests and members have a wealth of amenities to enjoy, including a state-of-the-art gym.For those looking to relax, the spa and sanctuary is just the ticket.Various treatments are available to soothe skin, body and mind.READ MORE SUN STORIESA reasonably priced £15 day pass gives you access to a full size swimming pool with massage jets, hot tub, jacuzzi, sauna and steam room.Should Kieran McKenna need somewhere to eat, drink, sleep and recuperate – you can bet the Manor House Country Hotel would be the first on his lift. 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      Jadon Sancho’s car collection includes rare £388k Mercedes Brabus and a trendy Lamborghini Urus

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      JADON Sancho is a man on a mission.The Manchester United winger, 24, has enjoyed a career resurgence on loan at Borussia Dortmund.Man Utd star Jadon Sancho is on loan at DortmundThe most amazing motor that’s part of Sancho’s collection is his Brabus G WagonThe modified Mercedes-Benz G Wagon features luxury leather interiorsStylish alloys with the ‘B’ logo are also fitted with no expense sparedRecent reports have suggested he could be in line for a return to Old Trafford, after the club had clear-the-air talks with the Three Lions star.However, it is believed he wants to pursue a move to Dortmund, once his loan is up, even if boss Erik Ten Hag is sacked.He may, though, have to take a pay cut on his astonishing £350,000-per-week salary.It’s a wage that has seen Sancho splash the cash on an astonishing car collection.Read more Jadon Sancho newsSunSport takes a look at his amazing garage, starting with the most expensive in his collection.Mercedes-Benz Brabus, £380,000One of only 10 made, Sancho splashed the cash on a super modified G Wagon.It’s equipped with a ‘B’ logo on the grill, as well as a 5.5l engine underneath the bonnet.The Brabus is fitted with a carbon fibre spoiler, while inside the seats are black leather.Most read in FootballBoasting 800 horse power, it can reach a top speed of 149 mph.Lamborghini Urus, from £188,000The 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.Jamie Carragher interviews Jadon Sancho on live TV after EIGHT PINTS and CBS Sports studio cannot bear to watchIt 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.Powered 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.The Lamborghini Urus is a popular motor among the Premier League’s eliteCheck out these amazing collections

      Mercedes-Benz S-Class, from £54,000In 2020, when he was starring at Dortmund in his final campaign, he opted for German engineering.The S-Class is one of the ultimate saloons, that gives comfort, reliability and is driven by the elite.Depending on the model, it can reach 0-62 mph in 3.3 to 5.6 seconds – but you don’t buy it for its speed.Top notch comfort and space inside, as well as cutting edge technology still make the S Class one of the best cars on the market.The Mercedes-Benz S-Class was one of Sancho’s least expensive ridesread more sport featuresBentley Bentayga, £169,000When the Bentayga was released in 2015, footballers all over the world put their name on the waiting list for one.Players including Kyle Walker and Raheem Sterling were two of the first to get their hands on one.Sancho added his to his car collection, when he signed for Manchester United in a £73million deal.The Bentayga was Bentley’s first foray into the SUV market – and it’s a beautiful car.It boasts a simply huge twin-turbo W12 engine, meaning it’s a total petrol guzzler.The stunning Bentley Bentayga was the car giant’s first foray into the SUV marketMercedes-Benz V-class, from £72,000These Mercedes Vans are all the range among footballers.They are perfect to be carted around in for a night on the town, or to training, by a hired driver.READ MORE SUN STORIESThis is, of course, how Sancho preferred getting around town in.It’s not known if his was bespoke, but they have been known to come customised with a TV in the back, as well as a PlayStation.The Mercedes-Benz V-Class is a footballers’ favourite because they can relaxSome V-Class models feature entertainment systems in their cabin More

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      Meet England’s new Wags set to take Euro 2024 by storm, from a Dutch model to the daughter of a Hollywood movie star

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      SINCE Colleen and Posh took Baden-Baden by storm in 2006, England’s Wags have made sure they don’t miss out on the Euros.And today is no different – with boss Gareth Southgate encouraging the player’s wives and girlfriends to accompany them on major tournaments.Erica Correa could be set for a trip to Germany when the Euros kicks offColombian beauty Erica is the reported girlfriend of Marcus RashfordErica has appeared in magazines including GQ, Grazia, Harper’s Bazaar and Women’s HealthBut, with the Three Lions blessed with a lot of new talent in their squad, there will be plenty of newbies expected to travel to Germany this summer.From a Hollywood movie star’s model daughter to a stunning Colombian model, here’s the Wags making their tournament debuts to look out for.Erica CorreaStunning Colombian beauty Erica, 29, moved to Liverpool when she was five.By the age of 13 she was scouted by a modelling agency, and has since travelled to India, Greece, Milan and Los Angeles for glam photoshoots.Read more England newsThe gorgeous South American has appeared in magazines including GQ, Grazia, Harper’s Bazaar and Women’s Health.While in 2018, she appeared in Tom Grennan’s music video for Sober as his love interest.She was seen by onlookers getting close to Marcus Rashford in a Manchester nightclub.Laura Celia ValkAs The Sun exclusively revealed, Jude Bellingham’s new girlfriend is glam Dutch beauty Laura.Most read in FootballEngland footie star Jude Bellingham’s new girlfriend is a lads’ mag pin-up in her native NetherlandsFrom underwear modelling with Lounge or Gooseberry Intimates to showing off Pretty Little Thing’s latest wear, she regularly collaborates with fashion houses around the globe.The 25-year-old is also the owner of her own social media consultancy agency and studied creative business at the Amsterdam University of Applied Science.She is a hot commodity thanks to her huge following on social media.Laura boasts 350,000 followers on Instagram, while her TikTok page has 310,000 fans and over six million likes.Dutch beauty Laura Celia Valk is reportedly dating Jude BellinghamModel Laura has starred in Pretty Little Thing campaignsLaura has 350,000 followers on Instagram, while her TikTok page has 310,000 fans and over six million likesEllie AldersonGorgeous Ellie is the mother of Ollie Watkins’ children.She has a twin sister, Sofie, who regularly shares pics of the pair together on Instagram.Ellie has a diploma in interior design.She has been in a relationship with the Aston Villa hotshot since 2018 and the couple live together in Birmingham.Ellie Alderson has a diploma in interior designEllie has been in a romance with footballer Ollie Watkins since 2018Ollie and Ellie are the proud parents of two kidsIris LawIris, 23, was always destined to be an actress and model.She is the daughter of Jude Law and Sadie Frost, who studied textiles at Central Saint Martins.The pretty blonde has appeared in adverts for Marc Jacobs, La Perla, and Stella McCartney, as well as Lacoste, Calvin Klein, and Versace.While in 2021, Dior Beauty made her an ambassador for their brand.Iris followed her parents into acting – appearing as Soo Catwoman in Danny Boyle’s Sex Pistols TV series, Pistol.She has been seen out with Liverpool star Trent Alexander-Arnold.Iris Law has been seen with Trent Alexander-ArnoldModel and actress Iris is the daughter of Jude Law and Sadie Frostread more sport featuresDani DyerJarrod Bowen’s missus, Dani is also the daughter of a British film star – with her dad being professional cockney Danny Dyer.Dani, 27, made her name on Love Island – winning the fourth series in 2018 alongside Jack Fincham.They split after a year, and she rekindled a romance with ex-boyfriend Sammy Kimmence soon after.They welcomed a son together, although Dani and Kimmence broke up after he was jailed for three and a half years after scamming two elderly men out of £34,000.By 2021, she confirmed her romance with West Ham’s Bowen – welcoming twins last year.Reality TV star Dani Dyer would be a welcome addition to England’s Wags in GermanyDani made her name as a contestant on Love Island in 2018Jarrod Bowen and Dani got together in 2021England’s new Euros WagsENGLAND football stars will be hoping their other halves will bring them good luck in Germany this summer and SunSport runs down the new faces to expect to see.

      Erica Correa: We exclusively revealed Man Utd star Marcus Rashford has been growing close to the Colombia-born model.
      Laura Celia Valk: The Dutch stunner is rumoured to be dating Jude Bellginham and staying in his Madrid mansion.
      Ellie Alderson: The interior designer is with Ollie Watkins, who will be hoping for a place on the plane after missing the last Euros and World Cup.
      Dani Dyer: The actor and reality TV star is going out with Jarrod Bowen, who is in fine form and in line for a Euros call up.
      Annie Keating: Girlfriend to Anthony Gordon, who is vying for a place in England’s competitive frontline.
      Iris Law: The model and daughter to actor Jude sparked romance rumours with Trent Alexander-Arnold after they were spotted together.

      Annie KeatingAnnie prefers to keep her personal life private.But, it is believed she met Newcastle winger Anthony Gordon when the pair were at school.READ MORE SUN STORIESThey have been spotted in public a handful of times, including at his Toon unveiling.Her Instagram is private, but occasionally she uses her X account to champion her boyfriend.Annie Keating is Anthony Gordon’s childhood sweetheart More

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      How Liverpool could play under Arne Slot next season and what three key changes may mean for stars’ futures at Anfield

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      TALK of Jurgen Klopp’s successor at Liverpool has dominated the closing weeks of the Premier League season.But it now appears Feyenoord boss Arne Slot will be taking the reigns at Anfield from next season after the Reds agreed a £9million-plus compensation deal with the Dutch outfit.Arne Slot is set to take over at Liverpool next seasonCredit: GettyIt comes with Jurgen Klopp stepping down at the end of the seasonCredit: AlamySlot snubbed Spurs, hates defending and has a PASS named after himBy Dan King
      LIVERPOOL managerial target Arne Slot was a good enough player to have a type of pass named after him.
      But it is as a manager that the Feyenoord head coach is really making his mark.
      Like another bald Dutchman, Manchester United boss Erik ten Hag, Slot earned his stripes bossing smaller sides before being given a chance at one of the Netherlands’ big three.
      But the question Liverpool are pondering is whether Slot would make a better fist of running one of the biggest clubs in the world than Ten Hag so far has at Old Trafford.
      Slot, 45, was certainly easier on the eye as a player than centre back Ten Hag.
      “The Arne Slot Ball” was something he perfected as a silky No 10 – a back-to-goal, first-time, 180-degree spin and flick behind the defensive line for a winger to run on to deep in the opposition half.
      Click here to read all about the incoming Liverpool boss.

      Feyenoord are on course for another Champions League campaignThe 45-year-old has been backed to guide Liverpool to English title number 20 by Netherlands World Cup icon Johnny Rep.Slot will be ending a successful spell in charge of Feyenoord, having turned down an offer from Spurs last summer, and he also impressed in his time at AZ Alkmaar.While he is known for his trust in youth and commitment to attacking football, it still remains to be seen just how much he will look to change at Anfield.From a tactical standpoint Slot tends to prefer to play in a 4-2-3-1 shape while Liverpool play a 4-3-3 system, though there is little difference between the two in terms of how they look in possession.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLThe biggest differences will be in recruitment and the kind of profiles who play in the system.Below we have taken a look at three things we are likely to see from Slot’s Liverpool and look at what it could mean for the current squad.Deep build-upHow Slot lines up his Feyenoord teamHow the current Liverpool team may look in that systemSlot is one of the new breed of coaches in football who favour an extremely deep build-up from the back involving the goalkeeper, defenders and two deep central midfielders.Feyenoord can sometimes look like a 2-4 or 2-3 when building out from the back depending on the two midfielders, who have frequently been Mats Wieffer and Quinten Timber.Most read in FootballCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERSThe two central defenders will split out and give options deep, while the fullbacks usually push further forward to the same line as the central midfielders. The two midfielders will then either be on the same line playing as a two or have one sitter with the other staggering and pushing higher.Awkward moment Sky Sports reporter grabbed by security as he asks Liverpool target Arne Slot question live on airHere we see the Feyenoord’s structure with a staggered build up structureBall progression from these deeper areas tends to fall to the two central defenders, who are tasked with being comfortable on the ball and being able to make progressive line-breaking passes.At Feyenoord this season we have seen Slot use David Hancko in this kind of role. At Liverpool, Virgil van Dijk tends to be the defender tasked with a similar role.The typical build up from Feyenoord in a 2-4 structure has the two CBs staying deep as the fullbacks go further forwardVan Dijk has the ability to effectively progress the ball and is comfortable in possession, though this is not as true in the case of Ibrahima Konate. Consequently, Konate’s position may be under threat in the new system.Liverpool go DutchWHO’S who in the Liverpool dugout next season.
      Manager Arne Slot, 45
      Slot has led Feyenoord for three seasons, wining the Eredivisie title in 2023 and the KNVB Cup in  2024.
      A former footballer in Holland, he is known to be a perfectionist and favours attacking football like Jurgen Klopp.
      Assistant manager Sipke Hulshoff, 49
      Hulshoff currently serves as Ronald Koeman’s assistant manager with the Holland national team and also works alongside Slot at Feyenoord.
      He has had two spells as manager at little-known Dutch side Cambuur.
      Head of performance Ruben Peeters, 31
      A former fitness coach at Genk, Peeters has been working with Slot at Feyenoord since 2021. 
      The Belgian has a Master’s Degree in Sports Sciences.
      Chief analyst Etienne Reijnen, 37
      Former centre back who retired from football in 2020 to move into coaching.
      In October 2023, Reijnen joined Feyenoord as assistant coach, to focus on analysing and providing technical advise to Arne Slot.

      And this could result in 21-year-old Jarell Quansah being given the nod ahead of him.However, it is more likely they will look to recruit for the position in the summer.Importance of the midfield pivotPerhaps the most important aspect of Slot’s system of play at Feyenoord is the midfield pivot, which refers to the two deepest midfield players in the system. This season the responsibility has typically fallen to 24-year-old Wieffer and 22-year-old Timber to give the team the platform to build and move into the final third.Arne Slot’s record is WORSE than Erik ten Hag’s
      ARNE SLOT is set to be tasked with a near-impossible job – replacing Jurgen Klopp at Anfield.
      Should he swap the Eredivisie for the Premier League, Slot will follow in the footsteps of fellow follically-challenged Dutchman Erik ten Hag.
      Ten Hag left Ajax to become Manchester United manager in 2022.
      But he has suffered a nightmare spell at Old Trafford and appears to be a dead-man walking despite making the FA Cup final.
      With Slot seemingly destined for Anfield, fans won’t be able to help but compare his record in Holland with Ten Hag’s.
      And Reds supporters won’t like what they see.
      See all the Arne Slot stats…

      Players in this role need to be strong and disciplined in defence and have the ability to be create in the attacking phase while finding progress the ball from deeper positions.For the most part Liverpool have played with a single pivot and this means it may take some time to adjust to a double pivot with the new angles and spacing. Here the ball goes into Wieffer as he takes a touch to open out before progressing the ballWhile Wataru Endo has impressed as a single pivot at points this season, he may be the one to miss out if Liverpool transition to a two at the base of the midfield.World Cup winner Alexis Mac Allister is ready made for this role, while Conor Bradley’s emergence at right-back could finally see Trent Alexander-Arnold completely moved into centre-midfield.In the attacking phase the midfielders need to contribute in the final third such as here as Wieffer passes to Calvin Stengs before he squares the ball for a goalAlexander-Arnold moved from fullback to this role at the end of last season and the beginning of this season.However, it might now be time for him to make the change permanently.Regardless, it will represent a change for Liverpool.And again it would not be a surprise to see Liverpool look to recruit a player to play in this role, possibly by snapping up Wieffer.Final third creativityLiverpool under Klopp have been famous for their use of a “inside forwards” in the wide areas with the likes of Mohamed Salah, Sadio Mane and Luis Diaz proving incredibly effective. This led to some very impressive goal scoring seasons but it worked for the most part because the central striker was told to drop deep and create space.This season Liverpool shifted to play with the striker leading the line and staying as the highest player which could play into the hands of Slot due to his use of Santiago Gimenez in a similar role at Feyenoord.This will, in turn, create space deeper with the wide attackers and the central attacking midfielder expected to come deep to receive the ball and then look to penetrate and attack into space.Here Igor Paixao drops deep to receive with Gimenez so Feyenoord can exploit and there are immediately runners looking to attack this spaceUnder Slot we can expect to see the wingers look to maintain wide positions as they stay on the outside and stretch the opposition. This could have a direct impact on the future of Salah with interest likely to return from the Saudi league this could very well be the point in which Liverpool look to cash in on their attacking talisman.Here Stengs in possession for Feyenoord which is a position Szoboslzai in particular would thrive inThe space created by the wingers staying on the outside can then be exploited by the 10 in the attacking midfield position, which could prove to work for Dominik Szoboszlai or even Cody Gakpo.Indeed, this is one position Liverpool do already appear to have strength in depth.The use of the three players behind the striker for Slot will be one of the biggest changes to the system of play that we have seen from Klopp from the last few seasons. Stretching the pitch wide and using central players to create could well create more space for Darwin Nunez to thrive as the central striker.READ MORE SUN STORIESConclusionLiverpool fans are going to have to get used to a new man in the dugout from next season and there is no doubt Klopp will leave a huge hole to fill. With that said the system that Arne Slot prefers to play is flexible and effective and appears ready made to succeed on the European level and in the Premier League.How Slot’s Liverpool may look after some transfers from FeyenoordWhat they have said about Arne Slot

      MATT WADE, head of sporting strategy at Feyenoord
      “He is a brilliant communicator, and consultative, but also clear at the same time.
      “He is quite cautious, quite introverted, but very rule based and principled, which means everyone knows where they stand.
      “And he is not paranoid, which allows freedom for specialists to operate.”
      SANDER WESTERVELD, former Liverpool goalkeeper and team-mate of Arne Slot
      “When I played with Arne at Sparta, you could see that he would become a coach.
      “He was a leader, a No10 midfielder and someone who would change tactics by himself.
      “The job he has done at Feyenoord makes him the perfect fit for Liverpool.”
      Dutch football journalist MARCEL VAN DER KRAAN
      “I’ve followed Feyenoord for 40 years. Not since the days of Johan Cruyff at Ajax in the 1980s has there been a coach so attack-minded in the Dutch league.
      “Cruyff only had a few disciples who followed him and one of them was Pep Guardiola.”
      Arsenal star REISS NELSON who played 31 games under Slot on loan at Feyenoord
      “I felt like Arne Slot is a great manager. He really got me into my rhythm.
      “He gave me a lot of opportunities to play and I excelled.” More