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      Neco Williams to Leeds, Man City make £100m ‘proposal’ for Harry Kane, Real Madrid eye Calvert-Lewin transfer EXCLUSIVE

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      MAN CITY have reportedly offered up £100MILLION to Tottenham for Harry Kane’s signature, though Spurs have NO desire to accept the deal. And Leeds are eyeing a move for Liverpool’s wantaway full-back Neco Williams, who is currently starring for Wales at Euro 2020.
      Meanwhile, Real Madrid are keen on Everton’s Dominic Calvert-Lewin and Achraf Hakimi is reportedly set on joining Paris Saint-Germain instead of Chelsea.
      We’ve also the latest on Jack Grealish’s future, as well as updates from Man City and Tottenham.
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      CAL ME MAYBE
      Arsenal have reportedly joined Man United in the hunt for Everton striker Dominic Calvert-Lewin.
      The Telegraph claims Mikel Arteta is ready to offload several players to raise funds for the England ace.
      Everton are holding out for a £50million fee for their star man.
      And SunSport understands Carlo Ancelotti would like to sign Calvert-Lewin for Real Madrid.

      CAUGHT NAPPING
      Napoli are ready to push through a £13.7million deal to land left-back Ben Davies, according to reports.
      Tottenham are open to flogging the Welshman who played back-up to Sergio Reguilon for the majority of last season.
      According to RAI, the Serie A side were initially hoping to land Chelsea’s Emerson Palmieri.
      But the Italian international is also attracting interest from both Juventus and Inter Milan.
      Therefore Davies is eyed as the ideal Plan B and Spurs’ new managing director Fabio Paratici is expected to help push through the deal.

      DONE DEAL
      Arsenal have allowed another youngster to depart the club as Cardiff City confirmed the signing of Mark McGuiness.
      The 20-year-old defender has penned a three-year contract with Mick McCarthy’s Championship side.
      Fellow Arsenal U23 players Trae Coyle and Zech Medley are also leaving the Emirates.

      NAB NAT
      Liverpool would be willing to sell centre-back Nat Phillips at the right price.
      Goal are reporting that the former league champions are willing to do a deal if the price is right.
      And the player himself is open to the idea of a move.
      In an exclusive interview with Goal, Phillips said: “The plan at the moment is to go back to Liverpool for pre-season and just go from there, really.
      “Every player wants to be playing games, and at the stage I’m at, I need to be playing games for my development.
      “I think if you look from my first game last season to my last, there was development and I felt a lot more confident and comfortable.
      “I want to keep that progression.
      “In terms of Liverpool, they obviously play a huge amount of games every year.
      “Game-time is never guaranteed for anyone, but it would depend on whether there’s enough opportunity within those games for me, I guess.”
      Both Burnley and Brighton are believed to be interested in the 24-year-old defender.
      MUCH-NEEDED FLAIR
      Arsenal are looking to add some much-needed flair to their attack this summer.
      According to football.london, Arsenal are interested in Barcelona’s Philippe Coutinho.
      Citing Sport, football.london claim that Mikel Arteta is interested in bringing Coutinho to north London.
      However, Coutinho’s knee injury which he is still recovering from is a cause for concern.
      TWO-YEAR DEAL
      Wolves have signed England youth international goalie Louie Moulden, ahead of the 19-year-old’s Manchester City contract expiring next week, writes GRAEME BRYCE.
      The son of former Manchester City, Oldham and Birmingham City striker Paul Moulden, Louie progressed through the Liverpool and Manchester City Academy systems and has played for the Three Lions at every youth level up to Under-19’s.
      The teenager has agreed a two-year-deal and will officially become a Wolves player on July 1 when his City contract expires after impressing during a trial period with the Molineux club.
      FOX HUNTING
      Leicester City have signed 16-year-old Liverpool midfielder Jack Lewis after a successful trial period with the Foxes, writes GRAEME BRYCE.
      The club are also keen to sign Manchester United’s Wales youth international Chris Popov after the left-winger turned down an offer from the Red Devils.
      He could join his former Man United teammate Jahmari Lindsay after the left-back swapped Old Trafford for the King Power last season. 
      Meanwhile the Foxes hope to beat Chelsea to sign Hartlepool United’s 19-year-old goalie Brad Young on a three-year-deal.
      ‘TYPE OF STRIKER I LIKE’
      Former Celtic boss Neil Lennon confirmed that he considered signing Watford’s Troy Deeney.
      Speaking to Jim White on talkSPORT, he said: “I was a big fan of Troy in my first spell as Celtic manager, he’s the type of striker I like.
      “I went down to watch him in that very famous play-off match where Leicester didn’t quite score a penalty and then 30 seconds later Troy’s put Watford to Wembley.
      “Finances dictated things but whether Troy would have wanted to come or not is another thing. We were huge admirers of him… he was in his prime then.”
      MESSI END
      Barcelona could lose Lionel Messi on a free this summer because of the new LaLiga wage cap, writes SUNNI UPAL.
      Argentine magician Messi, 33, is out of contract in a matter of days and hasn’t yet made a decision on his future.
      Manchester City are among the European sides in pole position to land Messi if he leaves the Nou Camp.
      But the decision might be taken out of Messi’s hands if Barcelona can’t register him next season.
      LaLiga’s limit for the 2020-21 season was £328m while Barcelona’s pre-pandemic wage bill was £575m.
      BID ACCEPTED
      Burnley are closing in on signing Stoke City defender Nathan Collins.
      The two clubs have agreed a fee believed to be in the region of £12million.
      The clarets have been watching Collins for some time, and now Sean Dyche will finally get his man.
      Collins is an academy product of the former Premier League side, and can be versatile across the backline.
      HEAD TURNED
      Declan Rice has had his head turned by the prospect of playing for a bigger club.
      Eurosport are reporting that sources close to the player believe he is interested in pursuing a move to a bigger club.
      Chelsea – his boyhood club – are his most likely destination, but his price tag is proving to be difficult to match.
      The Hammers value Rice north of £70million, and he’s a mainstay in Gareth Southgate’s England midfield adding to his price.
      The report states that Rice would want wages worth £150,000 a week and a sizeable signing on fee.
      Chelsea aren’t the only teams tracking Rice, they’re joined by the likes of Manchester City and Manchester United.
      COM TO ANFIELD
      Liverpool are keen on bringing French winger Kinglsey Coman to Anfield, according to reports.
      According to Spanish outlet Fichajes, Jurgen Klopp in particular, is keen on the tricky winger.
      And the players’ contract expires in the summer of 2023, so it’s better to sell to avoid losing him for free.
      The price tag is, however, a sticking point.
      And Bayern Munich’s valuation is close to 50 million euros, which doesn’t appeal to Liverpool who do not want to pay more than 35 million euros.
      Credit: AFP
      WHERE THERE’S A WILL
      Southampton and Newcastle both want Manchester United’s Brandon Williams on loan, writes GARY STONEHOUSE.
      The full-back, 20, struggled for match action last term after enjoying a fine breakthrough campaign in 2019/20.
      The arrival of Alex Telles last year limited Williams to 14 appearances in all competitions – with just four of those coming in the Premier League.
      Luke Shaw’s strong form has kept Williams out of the side, with the England international barely missing a match.
      A host of clubs were keen on taking the defender on loan back in January but Ole Gunnar Solskjaer decided to keep the ace at Old Trafford.
      But the United manager is now confident he has enough cover at left-back so is willing to let Williams leave.
      GREAT SCOT
      Aston Villa star John McGinn is reportedly being chased by Manchester United and Liverpool after impressing at Euro 2020, writes JAKE LAMBOURNE.
      The Scottish midfielder, who has started in the opening two games for Steve Clarke’s side, is tied down at Villa Park until 2025.
      But according to the Sunday Post via HITC, the 26-year-old could be on the move later this summer after three years spent with the Midlands side.
      As well as his impressive performances for Villa in the last two Premier League seasons, his starring displays for Scotland have caught the eye of Liverpool and United.
      McGinn was superb during the 0-0 draw against England on Friday, leading the news outlet to suggest the Premier League giants could step up their interest in him.
      It has been stated that Villa value the player at £50million, though the report claims that a fee of £20m could be enough to secure his services.

      SOON-TO-BE BAGGIES BOSS
      West Brom are set to appoint Valerien Ismael a their new manager.
      Acccording to the Daily Telegraph, the Baggies have agreed to pay Barnsley £2million in compensation for their manager.
      The 45-year-old pulled off a miracle when he led Barnsley to the Championship play-offs in his first season in charge.
      He will replace Sam Allardyce, who left after the club was relegated from the Premier League.
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      KOST A LOT
      Liverpool will hold onto left-back Kostas Tsimikas for the 2021-22 season.
      Tsimikas hasn’t featured much for Liverpool since joining from Olmypiacos for £11.7million back in August 2020.
      But the Liverpool Echo claim that he won’t be moved on this summer.
      Manager Jurgen Klopp is believed to be impressed with the Greek’s level of performance in training.
      STAMP OF APPROVAL
      Former Premier League footballer Darren Bent has given his stamp of approval over Arsenal’s plans to sign Brighton defender Ben White.
      He told Euro Game Day Live on talkSPORT: “I am a big Ben White fan.
      “He can play right of a three, centre of a three and holding midfield. Needs must.
      “But I am a big fan of his. I have liked him ever since he was at Leeds on loan.
      “He has shown great maturity. I think they tried to get him back when they got promoted, didn’t they?
      “I can understand why Arsenal would go for him. They are still a big club. Regardless of where Arsenal are at, they are still a very big club.
      “If you are asking me to be honest, is it better to go to Liverpool or Manchester United? Then, of course, them two clubs are in a better place going forward than Arsenal.
      “But for him to go to Arsenal now then I am all for that. And for £40 million, I think he’s worth every penny.”
      PSG EYE VARANE
      Manchester United target Raphael Varane looks set to leave Real Madrid this summer.
      The four-time Champions League winner has been reluctant to extend his contract at the Spanish giants.
      And Real would rather cash in on him now, rather than let him leave for free next summer.
      According to MARCA, PSG have joined a list of clubs who admire Varane, including United.
      The Parisians are looking to strengthen their defence as they look to reclaim the French title from Lille.
      And PSG want to build towards winning their first Champions League.
      Should Varane leave Madrid alongside Sergio Ramos – Real will be left with newboy David Alaba, Eder Militao and Nacho.
      BIG HITTERS
      The Premier League sees a lot of money spent in the summer transfer window!

      EXIT EDGES CLOSER
      Arsenal’s Matteo Guendouzi looks set to leave the Gunners this season.
      The Frenchman doesn’t see eye-to-eye with boss Mikel Arteta, and as a result, spent last season out on loan at Hertha Berlin.
      And now, according to reports in Portugal, Guendouzi’s days in North London look numbered as Benfica plot a move.
      Marseille are also keeping an eye on the 22-year-old.
      GIVE ME SIM OF THAT
      West Ham are interested in signing Cagliari striker and son of Atletico Madrid boss Diego Simeone, Giovanni.
      The 25-year-old Argentinian is someone the Hammers have kept an eye on in the past.
      And now, Italian outlet Calciomercato are reporting that West Ham have had a loan-to-buy offer rejected.
      The striker scored just six goals in 33 games for the Italian team.
      DAK THAT
      Italian journalist Fabrizio Romano, has confirmed that Patson Daka to Leicester City is a done deal.
      Paperwork has been completed between the FA Cup winners and Austrian-based RB Salzburg.
      Personal terms have already been agreed, and an announcement is expected soon.
      Romano goes on to state that Lille midfielder Boubakary Soumare is also on his way to join Leicester too.
      And now a left-back is a priority.
      Patson Daka to Leicester, done deal. Paperworks completed between #LCFC and RB Salzburg in the last hours. Personal terms already agreed. Just a matter of time then it’s gonna be announced soon. 🔵🦊 #DakaSoumaré will be joining Leicester too – new left back also in the list. https://t.co/FwT5FbzNL9— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) June 22, 2021

      CORONA TIME
      Arsenal are plotting a move for Porto wide man Jesus Corona, according to reports.
      The Daily Mail are reporting that the versatile winger is on Arsenal’s long list of transfer targets this summer.
      Corona would provide competition to help push big money signing Nicolas Pepe.
      But the 28-year-old can also operate as a right-back, which is an area Arsenal need to strengthen in.
      SALIBA AVAILABLE ON LOAN
      Arsenal have notified Newcastle United that they will let young defender William Saliba leave the club on loan IF they complete the signing of Brighton’s Ben White.
      According to Football Insider, Newcastle have an interest in the 20-year-old French defender.
      Arsenal are believed to be preparing a fresh bid for White, after their £40million was rejected.
      And the Magpies also hold an interest in Gunners midfielder Joe Willock, who thrived at the club last season.
      ‘DO WHAT YOU WANT’
      Newcastle will be desperate to hold onto star man Allan Saint-Maximin this summer.
      And former Newcastle and England player John Barnes has urged the Frenchman to stay put, instead of seeking a move away.
      Speaking to BettingOdds.com, and as seen in The Shields Gazette, he said: “He’s been fantastic for Newcastle/
      “He’s been incredible for Newcastle. His return from injury really helped them at the back end of the season, and got them out of a bad situation.
      “I’m pleased for the fans, and I’m pleased for Steve Bruce, because under difficult circumstances when the harmony wasn’t right because of the relationship the fans have with the owner, I think they did well to stay up.
      “There was a lot of negativity surrounding the whole situation, and they did well to come out of that, and Saint-Maximin had a big part to play in that.
      “He has to choose his club, and Newcastle is the right club for him, because they give him the ball and say ‘do what you want’, and he won’t be able to do that at a big club, he will have to play in a system.
      “He can do what he wants, dribble when he wants – and they won’t criticise him. He won’t be able to do that at a bigger club, so I can’t see him going to one of the ‘big six’.”
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      Argentina 1 Paraguay 0 RESULT: Messi and co advance to Copa America quarter-finals after Gomez winner

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      ARGENTINA made it to the Copa America quarter-finals after beating Paraguay 1-0 at the Estadio Nacional de Brasilia.Papu Gomez’s winner sealed qualification for the Albiceleste in a historic night for Lionel Messi, who became the national team’s joint-most capped player of all time.

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      Lionel Messi will be looking to make it three unbeaten for Argentina vs ParaguayCredit: AP
      What time does Argentina vs Paraguay kick-off?

      Argentina’s clash with Paraguay will kick-off in the early hours of Tuesday, June 22 at 1am UK time.

      What channel is it and can it be live streamed?

      Argentina vs Paraguay will be shown LIVE on the BBC iPlayer.
      You can live stream the event from the BBC iPlayer app, which is available for download onto your mobile, tablet device or Smart TV.

      Can I watch for FREE?

      Yes, the game is available for FREE on the BBC iPlayer, so long as you have a TV licence.

      THAT’S ALL FROM BRASILIA
      Argentina punched their ticket to the Copa America quarter-finals after beating Paraguay 1-0 at the Estadio Nacional de Brasilia in a historic night for Lionel Messi.
      Messi equalled former Barcelona team-mate Javier Mascherano’s record and became his national team’s joint-most capped player of all time.
      The Albiceleste extended their two-year undefeated streak thanks to Papu Gomez’s winner but failed to convince once more.
      Lionel Scaloni’s men started strong and came close to an opener after just seven minutes when Paraguay’s defenders got mixed up and Piris da Motta accidentally headed the ball back to Sergio Aguero who failed to properly flick it over goalkeeper Antony Silva.
      However, the Argentines regrouped just three minutes later when Messi produced a stunning run down the attacking third and passed the ball to Angel Di Maria.
      Di Maria then set Gomez up with an incredible low cross in the area and the Sevilla star flicked the ball over Silva to give his country the lead.
      Messi came close to combining his 147th appearance with yet another goal on 18 minutes when he fired a free-kick from the edge of the box and just missed the Puebla keeper’s bottom right corner.
      Argentina thought they got a second in the first minute of stoppage time when Gomez’s cross down the left flank bounced off Junior Alonso and ended up in the Paraguayan’s own net.
      However, the referee and VAR overruled the goal as Messi was offside and blocking Silva’s vision in the build-up when Di Maria produced a long-range effort.
      Paraguay showed grit throughout the encounter with some stunning runs by Newcastle star Miguel Almiron but lacked the necessary clinical edge.
      Eduardo Berizzo’s men registered a total of 10 shots but only two of them were on target.
      Argentina failed to produce a single goalscoring threat in the second half, but Scaloni will take solace in the second consecutive clean sheet and the fact his team didn’t concede any clear-cut chances.
      The Albiceleste top Group A with seven points after winning two out of their first three matches and are two points ahead of second-placed Chile.
      Thank you for following the action with us, have a great night!
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      UPDATED TABLE
      Argentina have advanced to the Copa America quarter-finals after beating Paraguay.
      The Albiceleste top Group A with seven points after two wins and one draw in their first three matches in the competition.
      The Albirroja, on the other hand are third with two points separating them from second-placed Chile.
      More below:

      STATS
      Paraguay dominated 57 per cent of possession throughout the match but that didn’t help them get a result.
      The Albirroja improved in the second half as they registered 10 shots, but only two of them were on target.
      Argentina, on the other hand, produced eight shots, four of which were on target.
      Both teams lacked some essential clinical edge but showed some good passing skills as they had an accuracy rate close to 85 per cent
      FT: ARGENTINA 1-0 PARAGUAY
      Argentina qualified for the Copa America quarter-finals after beating Paraguay at the Estadio Nacional de Brasilia.
      The Albiceleste opened the scoring after just 10 minutes when Lionel Messi produced a stunning run down the attacking third and passed the ball to Angel Di Maria.
      Di Maria then set Papu Gomez up with an incredible low cross in the area and the forward flicked the ball over Antony Silva to give his country the lead.
      Lionel Scaloni’s men thought they got a second in the first minute of stoppage time when Gomez’s cross down the left flank bounced off Junior Alonso and ended up in the Paraguayan’s own net.
      However, the referee and VAR overruled the goal as Messi was offside and blocking Silva’s vision in the build-up when Di Maria produced a long-range effort.
      Argentina are through but failed to convince once more with a hapless performance in second half
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      PEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEP!
      AND THAT’S FULL-TIME IN BRASILIA!!!!!!
      ARGENTINA 1-0 PARAGUAY
      90 Four more minutes of added time to go.
      Will we see anything notable from either side…?
      ARGENTINA 1-0 PARAGUAY
      88 Messi dominated in the first half with a series of scintillating runs and dribbles.
      But just like the rest of Argentina, the Barcelona legend has been poor in the second half
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      ARGENTINA 1-0 PARAGUAY
      87 SUBSTITUTION
      Another double change for Paraguay as Samudio and Gonzalez replace Avalos and Angel Romero respectuvely
      ARGENTINA 1-0 PARAGUAY
      85 Paraguay have been dominating 57 per cent of possession but still no substance!
      If Argentina manage to protect the result then they can only take solace on the clean sheet and the fact they didn’t concede any clear-cut chances.
      Because other than that, the Albiceleste have been poor
      ARGENTINA 1-0 PARAGUAY
      83 CHANCE
      Argentina finally show some life as Messi tries a long-range shot that goes straight to Silva’s hands
      ARGENTINA 1-0 PARAGUAY
      82 SUBSTITUTION
      Paraguay manager Berizzo also introduces Sanchez, who replaces Piris
      ARGENTINA 1-0 PARAGUAY
      80 SUBSTITUTION
      Argentina manager Scaloni makes another double change as Dominguez and Angel Correa replace Paredes and Di Maria respectively
      ARGENTINA 1-0 PARAGUAY
      78 YELLOW CARD
      Paraguay ace Lucena gets booked for a heavy challenge on Messi
      ARGENTINA 1-0 PARAGUAY
      78 Paraguay are obviously dominating this second half but aren’t producing anything substantial.
      Argentina seem comfortable with the way the game is going as they know that even a draw would send them to the Copa America quarter-finals
      ARGENTINA 1-0 PARAGUAY
      75 This has been quite a hapless second half…
      Paraguay still lack that clinical edge and Argentina are so predictable when they attack
      ARGENTINA 1-0 PARAGUAY
      72 SUBSTITUTION
      Argentina manager Scaloni shakes things up as Gomez makes way for De Paul, who has been stunning in his last few matches for the Albiceleste.
      The Udinese star and Lo Celso have been outstanding in midfield recently
      ARGENTINA 1-0 PARAGUAY
      70 Here’s an interesting stat for you:
      Argentina haven’t managed to score a single second-half goal in their last six games.
      Told you the Albiceleste tend to crumble in the dying minutes of their matches despite their two-year undefeated streak
      ARGENTINA 1-0 PARAGUAY
      68 Argentina’s attacks are so predictable as no one is running vertically.
      They just move the ball backwards or to the wings…
      ARGENTINA 1-0 PARAGUAY
      65 SUBSTITUTION
      Paraguay manager Eduardo Berizzo makes a double change.
      Oscar Romero replaces Alejandro Romero whereas Lucena takes Cubas’ place
      ARGENTINA 1-0 PARAGUAY
      63 This is a completely different half in terms of Argentina’s performance.
      The Albiceleste are struggling to attack and that is mainly due to the fact that Paraguay have picked their lines up
      ARGENTINA 1-0 PARAGUAY
      60 We didn’t see much from Aguero tonight.
      That raises questions as to what he can offer Barcelona this coming season after a hapless campaign with Manchester City
      ARGENTINA 1-0 PARAGUAY
      59 SUBSTITUTION
      Argentina make the first substitution of the match as Joaquin Correa replaces Aguero, who struggled to shine tonight
      ARGENTINA 1-0 PARAGUAY
      58 Paraguay are taking the game to Argentina with a fine spell of pressure.
      We’ve seen Argentina crumbling in the last few minutes of their most recent encounters against Chile and Colombia
      ARGENTINA 1-0 PARAGUAY
      55 Paraguay continue to dominate possession and know they can get a goal against this Argentina side.
      Remember, the Albiceleste have failed to win seven of their last 15 games, even though they are undefeated for two years now
      ARGENTINA 1-0 PARAGUAY
      53 Paraguay appear to be holding their lines just a little higher, which prevents Messi from producing the same runs he had in the first half.
      At least for now…
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      Euro 2020 LIVE: Mount and Chilwell to isolate after Gilmour positive test, England qualify, Dembele OUT of tournament

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      EURO 2020 is in full swing as the group stage nears completion.And England are in a pickle after Billy Gilmour tested positive for Covid-19, with Mason Mount and Ben Chilwell now required to isolate.
      But the Three Lions are through to the last-16 of the tournament after results on Monday night.
      In other news, French youngster Ousmane Dembele has been ruled out of the tournament after getting injured in their 1-1 draw with Hungary.
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      NOW OR NEVER
      Manchester United legend Gary Neville insists it is “now or never” for Harry Maguire as he can’t expect him to return to England’s starting line-up in the knockout stages when the difficulty level picks up after his injury.
      Neville told Sky Sports: “My concern was [against Scotland] that it wasn’t just the Harry Kane thing – the rest of them lacked sharpness. Even when [Jack] Grealish and [Marcus] Rashford came on, the performance didn’t change.
      “For me, going into the Czech Republic game – understanding that I have played with England teams in tournaments that looked fatigued – that is the only thing that I’m looking at in the first five, 10 minutes.
      ‘”Is the sharpness back, and was it just a mental thing going into that Scotland game? Now’s the time for some continuity – we need to start settling on a team. That might mean that Harry Maguire comes back in.
      “If he doesn’t play tomorrow against the Czech Republic, I don’t know how he can come in against a France or a Portugal in round two. It’s now or never for Maguire”
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      ENGLAND THROUGH
      England have been confirmed as qualifying to Euro 2020’s Round of 16, with a game to spare.
      Results on Sunday and Monday evening, with each group playing out their final fixture, mean that a tally of four points is now definitely enough for any nation to progress to the knockout phase.
      Therefore, the Three Lions’ win against Croatia and draw with Scotland are enough for Gareth Southgate’s men to advance no matter what happens with the Czech Republic on Tuesday.
      The two teams are going to square off at Wembley Stadium tomorrow
      MBAPPE/BENZEMA UPDATE
      France stars Karim Benzema and Kylian Mbappe were allegedly subjected to racial abuse during the weekend’s draw with Hungary in Budapest.
      Mbappe is said to have been targeted with monkey noises stemming from some Hungarian fans.
      According to De Telegraaf, members of the crowd were very vocal while carrying out the sickening abuse.
      It is also reported that the Paris Saint Germain star’s team-mate Benzema, who has Algerian heritage, was also insulted
      CLARKE ON GILMOUR
      Scotland boss Steve Clarke has confirmed Chelsea ace Billy Gilmour is asymptomatic after testing positive for coronavirus but admits he is still “upset”.
      Clarke said: “He’s upset, as you would expect.
      “He has no symptoms, hopefully his health will hold up.
      “Billy would have started the game and now he won’t so it’s a chance for someone else to come into the team and make themselves a national hero”
      DEMBELE OUT
      Barcelona star Ousmane Dembele will miss the rest of Euro 2020 for France due to a knee injury.
      Dembele came on as a second-half substitute during the Tricolores’ shock 1-1 draw with Hungary on Saturday but had to be substituted just 30 minutes later.
      The French Football Federation said: “Ousmane Dembele had an X-ray at the Budapest hospital on Sunday night.
      “The recovery time is incompatible with him staying in the squad”
      FA REACTION
      The FA confirmed the news that England aces Ben Chilwell and Mason Mount are self-isolating after coming in contact with Scotland’s Billy Gilmour.
      A statement from the FA read: “As a precaution at this time and in consultation with Public Health England, Ben Chilwell and Mason Mount are isolating after interaction with Scotland player Billy Gilmour at Friday’s match.
      “The pair will be kept away from the rest of the England players and wider support team, pending further discussions with PHE. The entire squad had lateral flow tests on Monday afternoon and all were again negative, as was the case with Sunday’s UEFA pre-match PCR tests.
      “We will continue to follow all Covid-19 protocols and the UEFA testing regime, while remaining in close contact with PHE”

      SOUTHGATE REACTS
      England manager Gareth Southgate is not yet sure if Mason Mount and Ben Chilwell will be available for tomorrow’s crucial Euro 2020 match against the Czech Republic.
      Mount and Chilwell are self-isolating as a precaution following their interaction with Scotland star Billy Gilmour, who has tested positive for coronavirus.
      Southgate said: “We don’t know at the moment.
      “There’s obviously got to be quite a doubt but there’s still a lot of discussions and investigations going on behind the scenes, so at the moment they’re isolating and we just have to find out over the next 12 hours or so”
      MOUNT AND CHILWELL ISOLATING
      England aces Mason Mount and Ben Chilwell are doubts for Tuesday’s crucial Euro 2020 clash against the Czech Republic.
      According to Sky Sports, Mount and Chilwell have gone into self-isolation as a precaution following their interaction with Scotland’s Billy Gilmour, who has tested positive for coronavirus.
      The Three Lions duo embraced and spoke to Gilmour following Friday’s draw at Wembley.
      The Chelsea players – along with the rest of Gareth Southgate’s squad – have returned negative COVID-19 tests, but it remains unclear whether the duo will be available to play against the Czechs
      ENGLAND RATTLED
      Manchester City star Raheem Sterling admitted England were rattled by Scotland as they got “drawn into their style of play”.
      Sterling said: “Scotland was a different challenge — a different type of test. I felt we got drawn into their style of play.
      “What did we lack? A bit of personality from the whole team on the pitch. A game like that is where we need to show more of our personality.
      “They came and threw things at us that we just didn’t deal with well enough.
      “We could have done more when we were on the ball and dominated the game.
      “It was a pretty weird match to be involved in”
      LEW-SING OUT
      Real Madrid are targeting Everton star centre-forward Dominic Calvert-Lewin, SunSport can exclusively report.
      New Real boss, and former Toffees head coach, Carlo Ancelotti has included Calvert-Lewin on his wish-list and has previously described him as the “complete striker”.
      And with the Merseysiders under growing financial pressure, owner Farhad Moshiri may feel forced to accept a cut-price of £50million bid for the 24-year-old.
      The Goodison club have lost £240m in the past two years
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      MAGUIRE UPDATE
      Harry Maguire says he is ready to take on Czech Republic – and told England’s young guns they can only really be having a good time if they are winning football matches.
      Maguire is in with a chance of making his first Euro 2020 appearance in the Group D decider having finally overcome the ankle injury which threatened to rule him out of the tournament.
      And the Manchester United star is itching to get back into game action along with fellow old-hand Jordan Henderson to show leadership to a young group who seem happy just to be involved in a major competition.
      Maguire said: “It’s all stable now and I’m available and I’m ready to go.
      “It’s important, leadership in the group. I think we’ve got a lot of leaders in our group – a lot of captains club level as well which is really important to bring that experience.
      “Jordan’s back to fitness and has been training a while and myself, I’m sure we can bring lots of qualities to the group in terms of leadership off the field but, obviously, where it matters is on the pitch.
      “The boys have put us in a good position in the group now and we’re ready to kick on.
      “Experience and leadership is such an important part of the squad. Obviously it’s a 26 man squad, it’s a big squad and lots and lots of talent and lots of first time tournaments for people.
      “I’m sure they’re having a great time, but you only have a great time and great tournament if you win football matches and that’s what we’re here to do.”
      Maguire admits the rehab sessions at the start of camp were tough as he was put through his paces by the medical team without any chance to muck in with the team.
      But those lung-busting sessions are now behind him and he cannot wait to get some game time, after missing out on a planned run-out against Scotland because the match was on a knife-edge.
      He added: “It’s been tough doing them sessions, the rehab sessions are always tough as you need to work hard, you need to prepare yourself for the contact training.
      “The sessions on your own aren’t the most pleasurable because a lot don’t involve a football and they involve lungs and running so it’s nice to be back with the lads in training.
      “Obviously small sided games and it’s great to be back involved, is that is what you all enjoy doing, especially when you’re a footballer.
      “It’s getting stronger, I’m getting more confident the more sessions I do.
      “The more games I play, I’m sure I’ll get more confidence and that’s the thing with these type of injuries I think it’s just about building the confidence”
      LEW-SING OUT
      Real Madrid are targeting England star Dominic Calvert-Lewin, SunSport can exclusively report.
      New Real boss, and former Everton head coach, Carlo Ancelotti has put Calvert-Lewin on his wish-list as has previously described him as the “complete striker”.
      And with the Toffees under growing financial pressure, owner Farhad Moshiri may feel forced to accept a cut-price £50million bid for the 24-year-old.
      The Goodison club have lost £240m in the past two seasons
      STILL NOT BLUE
      Cesar Azpilicueta hopes Spain can do a Chelsea by turning their dreadful campaign around to become kings of Europe.
      La Roja must win their final Group E crunch against Slovakia here tomorrow to guarantee their place in the last 16.
      Yet they have already been written off by many – including a large number of their own fans – after drawing both of their opening two games at home to Sweden and Poland.
      It is the first time Spain have failed to win either of their two opening matches at a Euros since 1996.
      That has left them third in their table and facing an embarrassing early exit.
      But Stamford Bridge ace Azpi is urging his country to take heart from his club after helping them to Champions League glory last month.
      He said: “Many people thought the same during the season with Chelsea. Many thought we were dead during the season.
      “You learn from that, that’s the lesson, you have to keep fighting until the final.
      “We have a very clear objective and we are not going to give up.”
      Azpilicueta delivered his country’s much-needed rally cry at their Madrid training camp yesterday.
      When it was pointed out to him that three-times winners Spain were no longer favourites to progress to the next stage let alone lift the trophy, the defender snapped: “Favourites? Portugal were not favourites in 2016 and they won it. We have advanced to the latter stages of tournaments after difficult starts. Now we have a chance to get through.
      “If we win we will be in the last 16 and we have a challenge. Nobody wins the Euros before you start. It’s not about how you start, it’s about how you finish.
      “I experienced that this year in the Champions League. This team has the potential to face up to this challenge
      “Of course we know we have to improve things. The Slovakia game is like a knockout game.
      “I am convinced that if we are all together, including the fans, we will go through.”
      Spain stars were booed off by their own followers after their opening stalemate with Sweden on Monday and their 1-1 draw with Poland on Saturday.
      Azpilicueta admitted: “We are the first to say that we would love to be closer to the fans. We have always thanked the fans for their support from the pitch.
      “Because of the Covid we have been further away but the link between us and the fans is there and we know that we have to give the fans something back now.”
      Asked if he had a message for the fans, he said: “To give messages out here matters little. We have to give them out on the pitch.
      “What is unnegotiable is the strength and attitude. I hope that when the match finishes on Wednesday we are all happy.”
      Azpilicueta, 28, is yet to kick a ball at this tournament, with Spain boss Luis Enrique preferring to play Atletico Madrid midfielder Marcos Llorente at right-back.
      The Blues defender said: “I came here with the objective of supporting the team the best that I could.
      “I prepare myself to the best of my ability, so that I am ready to play, just like everyone does.
      “We have a staff who decide what the team is and I have been supporting the team from the bench.
      “Marcos is playing at an incredible level. He can play in many positions and he is in great form. From my position I try to help him.
      “The 24 players train to play but the manager picks the team. We all have the desire to play. I can only train better”
      KANE DO THAT
      Tottenham are set to reject Manchester City’s whopping £100million offer for England star striker Harry Kane.
      City are determined to sign Kane in the summer and are even willing to swap a few players, with the likes of Raheem Sterling, Gabriel Jesus and Aymeric Laporte already linked with a move to north London.
      According to The Guardian, however, Spurs chairman Daniel Levy is determined to keep the Three Lions captain, who has three years left in his contract.
      Kane has informed the north Londoners he wishes to leave in the summer transfer window and has also been linked with Chelsea as well as Manchester United
      EURO STARS
      Gareth Southgate is set to stick with what he knows when England play Czech Republic tomorrow.
      Despite calls for Jack Grealish and Jadon Sancho to be involved, Southgate is instead likely to keep faith with the same group that drew 0-0 with Scotland and barely beat Croatia 1-0.
      Indeed, the only changes that are set to be made are full-backs Luke Shaw and Reece James dropping out for Kieran Trippier and Kyle Walker again.

      CITIZEN KANE
      Man City have launched a £100MILLION cash bid for Tottenham striker and England captain Harry Kane, according to reports.
      It is believed the Premier League champions are willing to include one or more players in the deal, including Raheem Sterling.
      According to transfer specialist Fabrizio Romano, City have offered Spurs £100m ‘guaranteed’ for Kane, 27.
      City are also reportedly willing to include players in the deal, with Sterling, Aymeric Laporte and Gabriel Jesus among those rumoured.
      It is understood Tottenham chief Daniel Levy will not accept City’s offer – and Kane’s future will not be decided until after Euro 2020.

      GAME DAY
      There’s four games going on today from both Group B and Group C.
      Both Group C games will be kicking off at 5pm, with Ukraine playing Austria and North Macedonia playing the Netherlands.

      Monday, June 21 2021 – Ukraine vs Austria – 5pm kick-off – National Arena – Bucharest, Romania
      Monday June 21 2021 – North Macedonia vs Netherlands – 5pm kick-off – Amsterdam ArenA – Amsterdam, Netherlands

      And both Group B games will be kicking off at 8pm, with Russia taking on Denmark and Finland playing Belgium.

      Monday, June 21 2021 – Russia vs Denmark – 8pm kick-off – Parken Stadium – Copenhagen, Denmark
      Monday, June 21 2021 – Finland vs Belgium – 8pm kick-off – Krestovsky Stadium – Saint Petersburg, Russia

      And here at SunSport we’re covering the games so make sure to keep an eye out for all the latest updates from all four games!
      BIG GAME
      Harry Kane is looking forward to tomorrow’s game against group leaders Czech Republic!

      ONE TO WATCH
      Italian defender has revealed that he enjoys watching tricky Man Utd defender Dan James.
      Chiellini, who missed yesterday’s game, revealed before kick-off in an interview that James is someone he likes to watch.
      Speaking to ITV, he said: “I love Aaron Ramsey, we play together, he’s a fantastic player, a little bit unlucky with many injuries,” the veteran told ITV.
      “But when he is fit, he is an intelligent and fantastic player.
      “Bale… He is known by everyone.
      “Also, I like very much James, he has grown up so much at Manchester United.”
      NETHERLANDS TEAM GUIDE
      Memphis opened his Euros account in the last game against Austria!
      And powerhouse right-back Dumfries got on the scoresheet for the second consecutive game.
      The Netherlands face North Macedonia TONIGHT!

      HAIR TO THE THRONE
      England’s stars have promised to copy Phil Foden’s Gazza-inspired blonde haircut if they win Euro 2020, writes GARY STONEHOUSE.
      It was 25 years ago when Paul Gascoigne scored one of England’s most memorable goals against Scotland in the country’s epic run to the Euro 96 semi-finals.
      The 21-year-old Manchester City star drew comparisons with the Three Lions legend when he dyed his hair before this summer’s tournament.
      Following the opening day 1-0 win over Croatia, Foden maintained the look for Friday’s frustrating stalemate against the Tartan Army at Wembley.
      Now Foden has revealed the England squad will copy his blonde cut if they end their 55-year wait for a major trophy.
      He told talkSPORT: “I told the team that if we win it they have to get the same haircut as me and they all agreed.
      “Hopefully if we win it you will see everyone with the same haircut, I think Romania did it so I would make everyone, which would be funny.
      “To be honest, it was my own thing and then I saw people turn it into something else and I jumped on it like everyone else would.
      “I decided to change it up and called the barber and I’ve liked it ever since.
      “I had another cut the other day to make it lighter.”

      MAGIC WAND
      Will Yarmolenko wave his magic wand of a left foot and fire Ukraine into the knockout stages?

      TEAM NEWS: UKRAINE VS AUSTRIA
      Austria’s talisman Marko Arnautovic is back after serving a one-match ban for his controversial goal celebration against North Macedonia, writes THOMAS BLOW.
      Foda is expected to go with a full strength side, although David Alaba, Daniel Bachmann and Stefan Lainer are all a yellow card away from a ban.
      Ukraine stars Mykola Shaparenko and Serhiy Sydorchuk are also at risk of suspension, but Shevchenko must treat the game as a knock-out and pick his strongest team.

      LIFE WITH ENGLAND
      Raheem Sterling is enjoying his time away with England and has ‘enjoying’ his football.
      He said: “It is just happiness, just being happy, enjoying my football and that is what I am doing being here with the national team.
      “If you’re not playing, you’re not happy.
      “That’s me, that’s been me since I was a kid, if I’m playing football I am really happy, if I’m not I’m not happy.”
      BREAKING: GILMOUR TESTS POSITIVE FOR COVID-19
      Just days after his Man of the Match performance against England at Wembley, midfielder Billy Gilmour has tested positive for COVID-19.
      And he will have to self-isolate for ten days, ultimately missing the crucial Group D match against Croatia.
      We can confirm that Billy Gilmour has tested positive for COVID-19.Having liaised with Public Health England, Billy will now self-isolate for 10 days and therefore miss tomorrow’s UEFA EURO 2020 Group D match against Croatia at Hampden.https://t.co/lRNWvckqCK— Scotland National Team (@ScotlandNT) June 21, 2021

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      Man City make £100m ‘proposal’ for Harry Kane, Real Madrid eye Calvert-Lewin transfer EXCLUSIVE, Sergio Ramos LATEST

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      MAN CITY have reportedly offered up £100m to Tottenham for Harry Kane’s signature, though Spurs have NO desire to accept the deal. Meanwhile, Real Madrid are keen on Everton’s Dominic Calvert-Lewin and Achraf Hakimi is reportedly set on joining Paris Saint-Germain instead of Chelsea.
      We’ve also the latest on Jack Grealish’s future, as well as updates from Man City and Tottenham.
      Follow ALL of the latest news and updates below…

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      LEX-ING MUSCLES
      Manchester United are willing to sell left-back Alex Telles to fund a move for Atletico Madrid ace Kieran Trippier.
      United are already thought to have had a £10million offer for Tripper rejected by Atletico.
      Thus, the Red Devils are looking to raise some funds for the England international.
      According to Sky Sports, that could see Telles leaving Old Trafford in the summer transfer window after failing to impress last season
      ENGLAND THROUGH
      England have been confirmed as qualifying to Euro 2020’s Round of 16, with a game to spare.
      Results on Sunday and Monday evening, with each group playing out their final fixture, mean that a tally of four points is now definitely enough for any nation to progress to the knockout phase.
      Therefore, the Three Lions’ win against Croatia and draw with Scotland are enough for Gareth Southgate’s men to advance no matter what happens with the Czech Republic on Tuesday.
      The two teams are going to square off at Wembley Stadium tomorrow
      TO BE FRANCK
      AC Milan ace Franck Kessie is the latest name to be linked with Arsenal, who are looking to sign a midfielder in the summer transfer window.
      According to Gazzetta Dello Sport, the Gunners are leading the race to sign Kessie, who has only 12 months remaining on his contract at Milan.
      In fact, the Rossoneri could be forced to sell the Ivory international if he does not agree to sign a new deal.
      Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta is looking for a midfielder to partner up with Thomas Partey at the back
      PAU-ERFUL MOVE
      Manchester United are confident they can sign Villarreal star Pau Torres in the summer transfer window.
      That is according to Manchester Evening news, who claim a deal could be reached later in the summer due to Torres’ involvement in Euro 2020 with Spain.
      In fact, United have made plenty of progress in their bid to sign the 24-year-old defender.
      The Red Devils are determined to sign a top centre-back that will partner up with Harry Maguire at the back
      MORE ON VARANE
      Real Madrid ace Raphael Varane has one year left on his contract with Los Blancos.
      According to FootMercato, however, Varane is unhappy Real chose to negotiate extensions with Luka Modric, Lucas Vasquez and Sergio Ramos before him.
      Thus, Paris Saint-Germain are said to have made contact with the centre-back’s agents.
      The French giants also got in touch with Real’s hierarchy and were reportedly encouraged after hearing talks had stalled.
      But the France international wants to move to England instead in a major boost to Manchester United, according to the Daily Mirror
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      VARANE MEETING
      Real Madrid ace Raphael Varane’s agents want to meet with Manchester United this week.
      Varane is said to have turned down a two-year contract extension at Real and has decided he wants to move to United instead of Paris Saint-Germain.
      The centre-back’s reps reportedly want to finalise a deal to take him to Old Trafford ‘in the coming days’.
      And according to the Daily Mirror, the France international prefers a move to the Premier League in the near future
      SANCHO UPDATE
      Manchester United have made an improved bid for Borussia Dortmund ace Jadon Sancho.
      That is according to Sky Sports, who report United have offered Dortmund more than £75million.
      The proposed bid would see the Red Devils paying more up front with the rest in achievable add-ons for the star winger.
      The Manchester giants’ initial bid was believed to be £67m up front plus around £8m in add-ons.
      Dortmund are thought to be considering United’s offer, even though they rate the England international in excess of £80m
      MOUNT AND CHILWELL ISOLATING
      England international Mason Mount and Ben Chilwell are doubts for Tuesday’s crucial Euro 2020 clash against the Czech Republic.
      According to Sky Sports, Mount and Chilwell have gone into self-isolation as a precaution following their interaction with Scotland ace Billy Gilmour, who has tested positive for coronavirus.
      The Three Lions duo embraced and spoke to their Chelsea team-mate Gilmour following Friday’s goalless draw at Wembley.
      The Blues stars – along with the rest of Gareth Southgate’s squad – have returned negative COVID-19 tests, but it remains unclear whether the duo will be available to play against the Czechs
      OUT OF LAC
      Arsenal ace Alexandre Lacazette is likely to leave the club during the summer transfer window.
      Juventus and Atletico Madrid have been linked with Lacazette over the past few months.
      The star centre-forward has put together a series of impressive performances throughout his four-year stint with the Gunners.
      The France international has amassed a total of 65 goals and 28 assists in 170 appearances across all competitions
      MOUR COMPETITION
      Roma manager Jose Mourinho is reportedly looking to usurp his old club Manchester United and sign his former Real Madrid defender Sergio Ramos.
      Ramos will leave Real after an epic 16-year stint at the end of the month when his contract expires.
      The 35-year-old is believed to want a two-year contract worth £200,000-a-week as he plots his next move.
      Those demands saw both Manchester City and Paris Saint-Germain drop out of the race to sign him.
      And with the Spain international already ruling out a return to Sevilla and a controversial Barcelona switch, United appeared to be his biggest and best option this summer as manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer is looking for someone to partner up with Harry Maguire at centre-back.
      However, Calciomercato claim new Roma manager Mourinho wants to bring the defender to the Italian capital
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      RAM OFF
      Departing Real Madrid star Sergio Ramos is keen on completing a free transfer to Paris Saint-Germain in the summer.
      Manchester United are also high on Ramos’ list of potential clubs to move to after confirming his exit from Real after 16 years at the club.
      According to 90 min, the 35-year-old Spain international has received the best offer from PSG.
      But there are some hurdles in the way, with the report stating that the French giants hold an interest in former team-mate Raphael Varane, who is also targeted by United
      LEW-SING OUT
      Real Madrid are targeting Everton star Dominic Calvert-Lewin, SunSport can exclusively report.
      New Real boss, and former Toffees head coach, Carlo Ancelotti has put Calvert-Lewin on his wish-list as has previously described him as the “complete striker”.
      And with the Merseysiders under growing financial pressure, owner Farhad Moshiri may feel forced to accept a cut-price £50million bid for the 24-year-old.
      The Goodison club have lost £240m in the past two years
      KANE REACTION
      Tottenham star Harry Kane has previously insisted he doesn’t let any transfer speculation shift his attention away from England and Euro 2020.
      Kane previously said: “Absolutely not.
      “All my focus is on how I can help this team and how we can be successful in this tournament.
      “I understand from a media point of view there is speculation, but I am fully focused on the job here”
      KANE DO THAT
      Tottenham are set to reject Manchester City’s whopping £100million offer for star striker Harry Kane.
      City are determined to sign Kane in the summer transfer window and are even willing to swap a few players, with the likes of Raheem Sterling, Gabriel Jesus and Aymeric Laporte already linked with a move to north London.
      According to The Guardian, however, Spurs chairman Daniel Levy is determined to keep the England captain, who has three years left in his contract.
      Kane has informed the north Londoners he wishes to leave in the summer and has also been linked with Chelsea as well as Manchester United
      EURO STARS
      Gareth Southgate is set to stick with what he knows when England play Czech Republic tomorrow.
      Despite calls for Jack Grealish and Jadon Sancho to be involved, Southgate is instead likely to keep faith with the same group that drew 0-0 with Scotland and barely beat Croatia 1-0.
      Indeed, the only changes that are set to be made are full-backs Luke Shaw and Reece James dropping out for Kieran Trippier and Kyle Walker again.

      CITIZEN KANE
      Man City have launched a £100MILLION cash bid for Tottenham striker Harry Kane, according to reports.
      It is believed the Premier League champions are willing to include one or more players in the deal, including England star Raheem Sterling.
      According to transfer specialist Fabrizio Romano, City have offered Spurs £100m ‘guaranteed’ for Kane, 27.
      City are also reportedly willing to include players in the deal, with Sterling, Aymeric Laporte and Gabriel Jesus among those rumoured.
      It is understood Tottenham chief Daniel Levy will not accept City’s offer – and Kane’s future will not be decided until after Euro 2020.

      MOUR’S SERG
      Jose Mourinho is reportedly looking to usurp his old club Manchester United and sign his former Real Madrid defender Sergio Ramos for Roma, writes GARY STONEHOUSE.
      The legendary Spanish centre-half will leave the Bernabeu after an epic 16-year stint at the end of the month when his contract expires.
      Ramos, 35, is believed to want a two-year contract worth £200,000-a-week as he plots his next move.
      Those demands saw both Man City and Paris Saint-Germain drop out of the race to sign him.
      And with Ramos already ruling out a return to Sevilla and a controversial Barcelona switch, United appeared to be his biggest and best option this summer as Ole Gunnar Solskjaer looked to partner him with captain Harry Maguire.
      However, Calciomercato claims new Roma boss Mourinho wants to bring the defender to the Italian capital.

      GIVE ME SIM OF THAT
      West Ham have had a loan with an option to buy offer turned down for Cagliari striker Giovanni Simeone, according to reports.
      According to a report from Calcio Mercato, a bid for the 25-year-old was turned down.
      Giovanni, son of Atletico Madrid manager Diego Simeone, scored just six goals in 33 appearances last season.
      ‘ONCE A GOONER’
      Departing centre-back Zech Medley has posted on his Instagram, thanking the club for the five years he has spent at the club.
      Medley will now move to Belgium to play for Oostende.
      He captioned the post: “In the last 5 years God had blessed me with an opportunity to live a dream I’ve had since I was kid!
      “During this time I’ve been able to make brothers for life and memories I’m certain I’ll never forget. 
      “I would like to thank everyone involved at Arsenal for the amazing journey and learning experiences I’ve had to make me into player I am today and especially my family who have been there for me every single step of the way.
      “But now the time has come for me to move on in my career and start a new chapter. 
      “I will always have love for this club the same way I did when I was growing up! All the best in the future! Once a gooner!”

      CITY BID FOR KANE
      Manchester City have made an official bid for Tottenham’s Harry Kane, according to Fabrizio Romano.
      The Premier League champions have made a bid of £100million guaranteed.
      And there is an option to add a player in the deal.
      However, Tottenham will not accept the deal despite Kane wanting to leave.
      The player is fully focused on England’s Euros campaign, but his future will be decided afterwards.
      Manchester City made an official proposal to Tottenham for Harry Kane. £100M guaranteed + availability to include players in the deal.#THFC have NO intention to accept. Harry wants to go, but Levy will try to keep him. ❌Harry now focused on the Euros, then it’ll be decided.— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) June 21, 2021

      McGUINNESS SIGNS
      Cardiff have signed 20-year-old defender Mark McGuiness from Arsenal on a three-year deal!

      CHAMPIONS OF EUROPE
      Chelsea won the Champions League last season under Thomas Tuchel, will they spend big this summer?

      HAZARD TO FIND BEST FORM
      Eden Hazard wants to find his best form for Real Madrid that he shows for his country Belgium.
      Injuries have held Hazard back in Madrid.
      He said: “I broke my ankle three times, it will never be the same as 10 years ago.
      “But I know that when I am in shape, I can prove myself on the field and that’s what I’m working on now.
      “I try to be a leader on the pitch regardless of who I’m playing for but you can only become a leader if you’re playing well and I play a lot more with the national team.
      “I think if I have playing time with Real Madrid I can also become a leader there.”
      MEDLEY LEAVES
      Arsenal has confirmed that youngster Zechariah Medley has left the club for Belgian team Oostende.

      DONNARUMMA MEDICAL
      AC Milan goalkeeper Gianluigi Donnarumma îs having a medical in Rome ahead of a move to PSG, according to Sky Sports.
      The 22-year-old was unable to agree turns with his boyhood club and has opted to move elsewhere on a free transfer.
      He is exited to sign a five-year contract with the Parisians and link up with Mauricio Pochettino.
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      Finland 0 Belgium 2 LIVE REACTION: Lukaku seals Red Devils victory as Martinez’s men win group in style

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      BELGIUM broke Finnish hearts as two late goals sealed Group B for Roberto Martinez’s men.
      Final score: Finland 0-2 Belgium

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      THAT’S ALL FOR TONIGHT
      Belgium go through after winning all three of their Group B matches, and they’ll go on to face Austria.
      The devastating loss for Finland and the barnstorming win for Denmark against Russia means the teams switch places.
      Denmark go on to face Wales in the next round, and for Finland, qualifying as one of four of the best third placed teams looks very unlikely.
      Plenty more football to come, starting with tomorrow.
      Croatia take on Scotland in a crucial game at Hampden Park, a win for either side takes them up to four points and could see them qualify for the knockout stages in either second or third.
      And England take on group leaders the Czech Republic.
      We’ll be covering it here at SunSport, so keep an eye out!
      Goodnight.
      ENGLAND ARE THROUGH
      In other news, the results tonight mean the lowest England can finish is third, and they will still go through to the knockout stages!

      SCENES
      Chelsea’s Christensen scored an absolute belter to send Denmark into second place!

      NO STOPPING LUKAKU
      Finland failed to contain Lukaku!

      FT: FINLAND 0-2 BELGIUM
      Lukaku thought he broke the deadlock in the 67th minute when he ran through on goal and rolled the ball past Hradecky.
      But VAR intervened and ruled the goal out for offside, with Lukaku’s foot being offside.
      Belgium pushed for an opener and it came in the 74th minute.
      Vermaelen got up well from a corner and sent a header bouncing off the post, onto Hradecky and into the back of the net.
      The Red Devils doubled their lead less than ten minutes later, with Lukaku spinning off his marker and firing into the bottom-right corner.
      Elsewhere, Denmark hit four past Russia in Copenhagen and won the game 4-1.
      And they take the second spot in the group, leapfrogging poor Finland who put in a spirited performance.
      Belgium and Denmark go through.
      PEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEP!
      THE FULL-TIME WHISTLE GOES IN SAINT PETERSBURG!
      BELGIUM WIN ALL THREE GROUP GAMES!
      AND FINLAND HAVE THEIR HEARTS BROKEN LATE ON!
      FINLAND 0-2 BELGIUM
      90. SUBSTITUTION!
      Vanaken is on for De Bruyne.
      And for Finland, Norwich’s Pukki is taken off for Jensen of Augsburg in Germany.
      The fourth official holds his board up and there will be three additional minutes at the end of the second half.
      FINLAND 0-2 BELGIUM
      89. Finland look a beaten team. They’re not pressing Belgium, who are controlling the ball.
      FINLAND 0-2 BELGIUM
      87. Finland’s hearts have well and truly been broken.
      They were so, so close to reaching the knockout stages of Euro 2020 with a draw.
      Credit: GETTY IMAGES
      Credit: GETTY IMAGES
      FINLAND 0-2 BELGIUM
      85. CHANCE!
      Hazard leads the counter attack for Belgium and Finland have limited numbers at the back.
      The Belgium captain cuts inside onto his right foot and gets a shot off, but his effort curls wide of the far post!
      Benteke is furious on the opposite side of the penalty area.
      FINLAND 0-2 BELGIUM
      83. SUBSTITUTION!
      Goal-scorer Lukaku receives a standing ovation as he leaves the pitch, and he’s replaced by Benteke.
      What a turn around on the final group game fixture by Denmark…. a team inspired!

      FINLAND 0-2 BELGIUM
      81. De Bruyne plays a good ball into Lukaku inside Finland’s penalty area.
      The forward spins off O’Shaughnessy and fires into the bottom-right corner past Hradecky!
      There’s no chalking that one out!
      And in Copenhagen, Denmark have scored AGAIN!
      As it stands, Belgium and Denmark WILL go through to the knockout stages.
      GOOOOOOAAAAAAALLLL!!!
      LUKAKU GETS HIS GOAL!!!
      GAME OVER!!!
      FINLAND 0-1 BELGIUM
      80. More news from Copenhagen….. Denmark have scored again! Disaster for Finland.
      FINLAND 0-1 BELGIUM
      78. Pukki drives Finland forward, before checking inside onto his right foot.
      He lays it off to Lod on the edge of the box and the midfielder gets a shot off on goal.
      But his effort clears the crossbar.
      FINLAND 0-1 BELGIUM
      76. SUBSTITUTION!
      Doku and Trossard are taken off for Meunier and Batshuayi.
      FINLAND 0-1 BELGIUM
      76. The goal is now given as a Hradecky own goal. Unfortunate for the keeper, who has been Finland’s best player!
      FINLAND 0-1 BELGIUM
      74. Vermaelen gets up well and sends a towering header bouncing off the far post.
      The ball bounces back onto Hradecky, who has no idea where the ball is, and the ball just goes over the line!
      The goal stands, and this time it’s legal!
      GOOOOOOOOAAAAAAALLLL!!!
      VERMAELEN SCORES FOR BELGIUM!!!
      TOWERING HEADER!!!
      FINLAND 0-0 BELGIUM
      73. Doku shows some good footwork to get away from his marker and get to the byline.
      The tricky winger delivers a good cross towards the near post but his effort is blocked.
      Belgium corner.
      FINLAND 0-0 BELGIUM
      72. Belgium are starting to up the tempo in search of a goal.

      FINLAND 0-0 BELGIUM
      70. SUBSTITUTION!
      Double change for Finland in Saint Petersburg, and Uronen is replaced by Alho.
      And Pohjanpalo comes off for Kauko.
      FINLAND 0-0 BELGIUM
      68. WOW!
      Looking at the VAR replay, a fraction of Lukaku’s foot is offside. By far the highest call of the competition.
      Lukaku cannot believe his luck!
      And elsewhere, in Copenhagen, Russia have pulled a goal back from the penalty spot. Russia are trailing 2-1 now.
      Lukaku buried the ball into the back of the netCredit: GETTY IMAGES
      But VAR ruled the goal out for offsideCredit: GETTY IMAGES
      FINLAND 0-0 BELGIUM
      66. The goal is disallowed for offside……… that was an incredibly tight call!
      Lukaku was a FRACTION offside.
      NO GOAL!
      LIFELINE FOR FINLAND!
      THAT IS A HUGE, IMPORTANT DECISION!
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      Russia 1 Denmark 4 LIVE REACTION: Danes reach last-16 of Euro 2020 after dramatic night in Copenhagen

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      DENMARK turned on the style to book their place in the last 16 of Euro 2020.
      Final score: Russia 1-4 Denmark

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      Thanks for joining us this evening, we’ll be back with plenty more football tomorrow!
      GROUP B STANDINGS
      After a night with plenty of drama, in both Russia and Copenhagen, Belgium top the group while Denmark pinch the second spot.

      BELGIUM GIFT
      With Belgium’s win, England are guaranteed a goal in the last 16, no matter their result against the Czech Republic.

      TASTY DANISH
      Russia looked the more threatening side in the opening half hour, but once Denmark bagged their first goal they grew and grew in confidence.
      The emotion of the tournament could have crippled them, but the team spirit and character that was on display was incredible.
      Denmark are now the first team in European Championship history to reach the knockout stages having lost their first two group-stage games.

      FAIRY-TALE ENDING
      Of all the teams in the tournament, Denmark deserve this more than anyone.
      From the near despair, they went through with Eriksen’s cardiac arrest, to scenes of jubilation at full time this evening.
      Denmark gather in the centre circle and appear to be trying to call their team-mate in emotionally charged scenes.

      FT: RUSSIA 1-4 DENMARK
      RUSSIA 1-4 DENMARK
      90. Three added minutes at Parken.
      Though the party has already started.
      RUSSIA 1-4 DENMARK
      87. The crowd are absolutely loving it and it’s easy to see why!
      After their dramatic start to the tournament, the team have got their fairy-tale.
      Eriksen will surely be watching this with a smile.
      RUSSIA 1-4 DENMARK
      87. It seems as though Denmark are well and truly into the last 16.
      Lukaku has gifted Belgium their second goal.
      RUSSIA 1-4 DENMARK
      HOW ABOUT THAT!! Christensen’s strike was superb.

      RUSSIA 1-4 DENMARK
      84. Double substitution for Denmark; Braithwaite’s night is over as Cornelius gets the final few minutes.
      Delaney is also off for Jensen.
      RUSSIA 1-4 DENMARK
      82. Denmark don’t allow Russia to catch their breath, as Maehle causes mayhem with an incredibly calm strike.
      The irrepressible Maehle has been superb in the second half for Denmark and well and truly deserved that goal.
      GOOOOOAL
      AND JUST LIKE THAT, DENMARK HAVE RUN AWAY WITH THE GAME!
      RUSSIA 1-3 DENMARK
      80. Christensen with an absolute peach of a shot leathers the ball towards goal from the top left-hand corner of the box.
      It’s a technically brilliant strike as he hits it low and hard – does so well to keep it down.

      GOOOOAL
      WHAT A ROCKET OF A SHOT!
      RUSSIA 1-2 DENMARK
      78. The corner is curled in nicely from the right to pick out Christensen.
      Christensen’s header from the top of the box on the left is headed down towards goal but Safonov’s athletic leap stops it on the line.
      Cue a game of pin-ball around the box as the Russian keeper is called upon to make save after save.
      RUSSIA 1-2 DENMARK
      77. Hojbjerg whips the ball in towards the far post.
      It’s flicked behind for a corner, as it comes off the head of Diveev.
      RUSSIA 1-2 DENMARK
      76. Braithwaite is away, as a long ball over the top catches Russia’s defence napping.
      He’s taken out a few yards out from the box on the right – freekick to Denmark.
      RUSSIA 1-2 DENMARK
      75. Belgium have now taken the lead, the Danish crowd are making plenty of noise for them in Copenhagen.
      That goal changes everything here.
      RUSSIA 1-2 DENMARK
      Poulsen made it two, thanks to some sloppy play from Russia.
      It seemed as if the game was wrapped up, before Russia got a lifeline with a penalty.

      RUSSIA 1-2 DENMARK
      Here’s the opening goal from the youngster, for your viewing pleasure!

      RUSSIA 1-2 DENMARK
      72. Substitution for Denmark as Damsgaard leaves the field to a standing ovation.
      He’s replaced by Norgaard.
      RUSSIA 1-2 DENMARK
      71. What a dramatic couple of minutes.
      The crowd are a little quieter and Russia a little more confident.
      RUSSIA 1-2 DENMARK
      69. Dzyuba, calm as you like, fires the ball directly down the middle.
      Schmeichel dives left.
      GOOOOAL
      Dzyuba brings Russia back into the game! GAME ON
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      Ukraine vs Austria LIVE: Stream FREE, TV channel, score, teams as Arnautovic starts – Euro 2020 latest

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      UKRAINE are taking on Austria for the Group C runners-up spot in a winner-take-all Euro 2020 clash.The winner tonight will secure a quarter-final against Italy while the loser will have to wait on other results to see if they can qualify as one of the best third placed teams.
      Should the match end in a draw, Ukraine will progress in second place on goals scored.

      TV channel: ITV 4.
      FREE live stream: ITV Hub.
      Ukraine XI: Bushchan; Karavaev, Zabarnyi, Matviyenko, Mykolenko; Sydorchuk; Yarmolenko, Shaparenko, Zinchenko, Malinovskyi; Yaremchuk.
      Austria XI: Bachmann, Alaba, Hinteregger, Dragovic, Lainer, Grillitsch, Laimer, Schlager, Sabitzer, Baumgartner, Arnautovic
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      UKRAINE 0-0 AUSTRIA
      8. Arnautovic nods the ball into the path of Sabitzer who hits a volley about a mile over the bar from just outside the area.
      UKRAINE 0-0 AUSTRIA
      4. A quick throw releases Yarmolenko down the right. He cuts inside but his cross is claimed by Bachmann. It’s been a lively start.
      UKRAINE 0-0 AUSTRIA
      2. Schlager gets in behind the Ukrainian defence but his cutback is turned behind by Zinchenko.
      UKRAINE 0-0 AUSTRIA
      1. We’re off and under way. It all comes down to this. Whoever wins will progress to the last 16.
      PEEEEEEEEEREEEEEEEEP!HERE WE GO!
      HERE COME THE TEAMS
      There’s good backing for both sides here in Bucharest.
      .Credit: Getty
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      WE’VE GOT HISTORY
      Ukraine and Austria have faced each other in two friendlies, each side winning once. This is their first encounter at a major tournament.
      The two previous games between Ukraine and Austria produced eight goals, an average of four per match.
      SPECIAL SABITZER
      FourFourTwo went for Marcel Sabitzer as Austria’s main man prior to the tournament.
      They wrote: “The RB Leipzig midfielder, 27, has established himself as one of the finest all-round attackers in the German Bundesliga.
      “With some sensational strikes on the big stage in the Champions League and the knack for a good free-kick, he possesses just the kind of technical quality and flair that this Austria team sorely lacks.”
      .Credit: Getty
      ONE TO WATCH
      FourFourTwo magazine picked Oleksandr Zinchenko as Ukraine’s key man ahead of the tournament.
      The publication wrote: “Though [Andriy] Yarmolenko is Ukraine’s most talked-about star, Zinchenko has become integral to this team.
      “A left-back for Manchester City, the 24-year-old is a central midfield general for his country, making up for his slight build with quick thinking and precise passing.
      “More than that, he’s a leader.”
      .Credit: Getty
      PLAYING FOR A DRAW?
      Austria have insisted they will not consider the option of playing for a draw against Ukraine.
      Back in the 1982 World Cup, Austria lost 1-0 to West Germany in a result that saw both nations through to the next stage at the expense of Algeria.
      An early West Germany goal was followed by a game in which neither team tried to score, in a match dubbed the “Disgrace of Gijon”.
      “I don’t think that it comes down to that,” said the Austrian Football Association president, Leo Windtner. “In every respect it would be the wrong tactic to go out and play for a point.
      “The best thing would be to not even discuss it. That is history. It does not call out for repetition.”
      Action from the “Disgrace of Gijon”
      FODA FOCUSED
      While a draw might be enough for Austria to go through, their coach Franco Foda insists only a win will do.
      He said: “We don’t know if four points would be enough.
      “It’s important that we go into the game from the first minute with the absolute intention of winning: that’s our job.
      “[Reaching the round of 16] would mean a lot to us all.
      “First and foremost, we are playing for our country.
      “We will do everything we can to achieve this goal. That’s a big challenge for us and something that should spur them on.”
      .Credit: Getty
      SHEVCHENKO PREDICTS TIGHT ENCOUNTER
      Ukraine coach Andriy Shevchenko is expecting a tough test for his men.
      He said: “Austria are a solid team with quality players.
      “They are a compact and athletic side, with a distinctive style.
      “We have huge respect for them and are expecting a good match.
      “Both teams will play to win, even though we know a point will be enough for us.
      “But you won’t go far at this tournament with such a mentality; we will be playing only for a victory.”
      .Credit: Getty
      SWITCHING IT UP
      Austria make two changes as Andreas Ulmer and Michael Gregoritsch make way for Florian Grillitsch and the shy and retiring Marko Arnautovic in what looks like a 4-3-2-1 formation.
      There’s just one change for Ukraine and it comes in midfield where Serhiy Sydorchuk replaces Taras Stepanenko. Ukraine are expected to line-up in a 4-3-3 formation.
      UKRAINE SUBS:
      Pyatov, Trubin, Sobol, Sudakov, Kryvtsov, Stepanenko, Marlos, Makarenjo, Tsygankov, Besedin, Tymchyk, Dovbyk
      AUSTRIA SUBS:
      Schlager, Pervan, Ulmer, Posch, Ilsanker, Gregoritsch, Lienhart, Trimmel, Schaub, Schopf, Onisiwo, Kalajdzic
      UKRAINE XI:
      Bushchan; Mykolenko, Matviyenko, Zabarnyi, Karavayev; Zinchenko, Sydorchuk, Shaparenko; Malinovskiy, Yaremchuk, Yarmolenko
      UKRAINE XI to face AUSTRIA 🇺🇦🇦🇹BushchanMykolenkoMatvienkoZabarnyiKaravayev ZinchenkoSydorchukShaparenkoMalinovskyiYarmolenko Yaremchuk pic.twitter.com/W3gveghPYw— Zorya Londonsk (@ZoryaLondonsk) June 21, 2021

      AUSTRIA XI:
      Bachmann; Lainer, Dragovic, Hinteregger, Alaba (c); Schlager, Laimer, Grillitsch; Baumgartner, Sabitzer; Arnautovic

      THE TEAMSHEETS ARE IN!
      THE STORY SO FAR
      Ukraine followed a heart-breaking defeat against the Netherlands in a five-goal opener by holding on to beat North Macedonia despite an Ezgjan Alioski penalty and late spot-kick miss from Ruslan Malinovskiy.
      A draw today would suffice for the Ukrainians to finish runners-up behind the Dutch – but Austria, who followed up their success over North Macedonia with defeat by the Oranje, will pip them if they win.
      Austria beat North Macedonia 3-1 in their opener.

      TEAM NEWS
      Ukraine are missing Oleksandr Zubkov after he went off injured against the Netherlands.
      They could also be without injured defender Denys Popov, who has a calf problem.
      The Dynamo Kiev player was on the bench for his side’s loss to the Netherlands and missed the second match against North Macedonia.
      Ukraine coach Andriy Shevchenko said: “There’s a high chance he [Popov] won’t be playing.”
      Austria welcome back Marko Arnautovic from a one-game ban after his controversial celebration against North Macedonia.
      Austria coach Franco Foda has already confirmed that the forward will start against Ukraine.
      “We decided that Marko will play from the start,” he said.
      “That means our opponents know that now and can prepare for it, but we are happy that he can play again.
      “But we are not dependent only on Marko. He has his ability and quality, but many players have to take on responsibility.”

      GOOD AFTERNOON FROM BUCHAREST
      Austria and Ukraine meet in a crucial clash to determine who finishes second in Group C. A guaranteed spot in the last 16 of Euro 2020 awaits the winner of today’s game.
      Both nations have three points, but Ukraine are better placed courtesy of having scored more goals so far, meaning they will finish second if they avoid defeat.
      Austria must win to finish second, or they’ll have to rely on being one of the best four third-place finishers.
      The Netherlands have already sealed top spot in the group, while North Macedonia are certain to finish bottom.
      Both sides have one win and one defeat from their opening two games after beating North Macedonia and losing to the Netherlands.
      We’ll have team news and much more in the build-up to the 5pm kick-off.

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      North Macedonia vs Netherlands LIVE: Stream FREE, score, TV channel as match UNDERWAY – Euro 2020 latest updates

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      HOLLAND take on North Macedonia as Euro 2020 Group C comes to a conclusion tonight.
      TV channel: ITV1
      Live stream FREE: ITV Hub
      North Macedonia XI: Dimitrievski, Alioski, Musliu, Bardhi, Ademi, Ristovski, Trickovski, Trajkovski, Velkovski, Elmas, Pandev.
      Netherlands XI: Stekelenburg, Dumfries, Blind, de Vrij, de Ligt, van Aanholt, Wijnaldum, de Jong, Gravenberch, Malen, Depay.

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      NORTH MACEDONIA 0-0 NETHERLANDS
      6. Trickovski hasn’t quite had the same fanfare around his expected departure as Pandev, and he certainly isn’t getting any special treatment from Blind.
      The former Man Utd man absolutely powers into the back of the forward, and leaves him on the turf looking around for a foul that never comes.
      NORTH MACEDONIA 0-0 NETHERLANDS
      4. It’s Clive and Ally on commentary, by the way, so even if the game is lousy (which I don’t think it will be) we should have plenty to keep us entertained.
      NORTH MACEDONIA 0-0 NETHERLANDS
      2. It didn’t take long for Gravenberch to make himself known to an English audience.
      The teenager is quickest to a loose ball in midfield, pushes forward, and swerves a 25-yarder just over the crossbar with his instep.
      NORTH MACEDONIA 0-0 NETHERLANDS
      1. Fittingly, it’s Pandev that gets his final international match underway for the North Macedonians, all in white and kicking from left to right.
      The Netherlands may be playing in Amsterdam in front of a huge support, but are officially classified as the away team, and subsequently are wearing black.
      PEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEP!GAME ON IN AMSTERDAM!
      HERE COME THE TEAMS!
      For one final time, Goran Pandev leads our North Macedonia for an international fixture, crossing himself as he steps over the touchline.
      An estimated 15,000 supporters then greet the Dutch side to the field. Georginio Wijnaldum, newly of Paris Saint-Germain, is the country’s captain but it’s Barcelona’s Frenkie de Jong that’s most adored by the locals around here.
      Please stand for the national anthems.
      Oh god 😭😭😭 Watching Pandev sing the anthem one last time #MKD— 🇲🇰Cousin of Goran Pandev🇲🇰 (@ckfourfive) June 21, 2021

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      SLAP AND GIGGLE
      Out but not down, the North Macedonian players looked in high spirits earlier today if this video of their light training session is anything to go by.

      DUMFRIES AND GOAL-OWAY
      Of all the players at the European Championships named after Scottish towns, Denzil Dumfries is proving himself to be the most exciting.
      The rampaging right-back has found the net in each of his first two appearances at the tournament so far, having not scored in his first 19 caps for the Netherlands.
      Will he make it a hat-trick of sorts this afternoon? The only Dutchman to score in their first three matches at the Euros was Ruud van Nistelrooy in 2004.

      KICK-OFF APPROACHING
      The Johan Cruyff Arena is beginning to fill up, and supporters of both nations are determined to enjoy themselves.

      PAND OF GOD
      Goran Pandev had already cemented his status as a North Macedonian football legend long before he scored his country’s first ever goal at a major tournament at the age of 37 against Austria eight days ago.
      Widely accepted to be North Macedonia’s greatest ever played, Pandev has confirmed that he will retire from international football after today’s game which will be his 122nd cap.
      Pandev first represented his country 2001, and has scored a record 38 goals for them in the two decades since, including North Macedonia’s first ever goal against the Dutch in a 2-2 draw back in 2004.
      He had originally planned to retire from international football in 2015, but was talked into a return by the current coach Igor Angelovski in 2016. The North Macedonia boss is also expected to vacate his role following today’s game.

      DUTCH ON A ROLL
      Spearheaded by Memphis Depay, Netherlands find themselves in a rich vein of goalscoring form coming into today’s contest with North Macedonia.
      The Dutch have scored two or more goals in each of their last nine games in all competitions, their longest run since May 1935 where they also netted 2+ in nine fixtures in a row).
      They have never managed to scored two or more goals in ten consecutive games in all competitions.

      NETHERLANDS SUBSTITUTES
      13 Krul, 23 Bizot, 2 Veltman, 4 Ake, 7 Berghuis, 9 De Jong, 11 Promes, 14 Klaassen, 19 Weghorst, 24 Koopmeiners, 25 Timber, 26 Gakpo
      NETHERLANDS XI
      It’s two changes also for Frank de Boer, who brings in 19-year-old midfielder Ryan Gravenberch, and Donyell Malen, PSV Eindhoven’s 22-year-old forward; dropping to the bench are Marten De Roon and Wout Weghorst. It’s another 3-5-2 formation for the dutch which will allow Frenkie De Jong and skipper Georginio Wijnaldum to flourish in midfield, and Denzel Dumfries and Patrick van Aanholt to rampage down the flanks.
      1 Stekelenburg; 6 De Vrij, 3 De Ligt, 17 Blind; 22 Dumfries, 21 De Jong, 8 Wijnaldum, 16 Gravenberch, 12 Van Aanholt; 10 Depay, 18 Malen

      NORTH MACEDONIA SUBSTITUTES
      12 Jankov, 22 Siskovski, 3 Zajkov, 4 Ristevski, 11 Hasani, 15 Kostadinov, 16 Nikolov, 18 Stojanovski, 19 K Velkovski, 20 Spirovski, 24Avramovski, 25 Churlinov
      NORTH MACEDONIA XI
      Igor Angelovski makes two changes for North Macedonia’s final game of Euro 2020, and reverts to a back four as he goes with a 4-2-3-1 against the Dutch. Boban Nikolov and Stefen Spirovski drop out, and in comes Aleksandar Trajkovski and Ivan Trickovski; like captain Goran Pandev, the latter has also announced that this will be his last appearance for the national side. The legend himself, meanwhile, wears 10 and leads the line.
      1 Dimitrievski; 13 S Ristovski, 14 D Velkovski, 6 Musliu, 8 Alioski; 17 Bardi, 5 Ademi; 7 Trickovski, 21 Elmas, 9 Trajkovski; 10 Pandev

      THE TEAMSHEETS ARE IN!
      GOEDENMIDDAG
      Welcome to Amsterdam for our live Euro 2020 coverage of North Macedonia against Netherlands, one of the ties in this final round of games in Group C.
      The immediate destinies of these two countries may be confirmed, but there remains more than pride to play for at the Johan Cruyff Arena.
      With two wins from two, the Dutch have already sealed top spot and a Last 16 date in Budapest on June 27.
      However, a third victory on the spin will have the Oranje faithful believing they are more than just makeweights this time around, and will head to Hungary hungry for success.
      North Macedonia, meanwhile, are already packed for the return home, having lost their opening two matches in their inaugural international tournament – but this afternoon offers the chance for a fledgling nation to say goodbye to a legend.
      After two decades, 121 caps, and 38 goals, Goran Pandev is hanging up his international football boots (again) immediately after this fixture.
      The 37-year-old will want to head out on a high, and, having been part of the North Macedonia team that won in Germany three months ago, will know that the Lynxes have what it takes to upset Europe’s big guns in their own backyard.
      Ukraine and Austria will be battling it out simultaneously for second spot in Group C, and we’ll also have all the action from their fixture in Bucharest in a separate blog.
      But first it’s the all-important team news from Amsterdam, as well as more build-up ahead of the 5pm kick-off.

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