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THREE Lions heroes showed off their all-round sports skills at their training camp over the weekend.Raheem Sterling, 26, was seen effortlessly spinning a basketball on one finger while Jude Bellingham, 17, leapt for one in mid-air.
Dominic Calvert-Lewin plays darts at the England training campCredit: PA
Meanwhile, smiling striker Dominic Calvert-Lewin, 24, kept his eye in with a game of darts at St George’s Park in Burton upon Trent. Keiran Trippier and Jordan Pickford played table tennis.
Most of Gareth Southgate’s squad have been training on the Sir Bobby Charlton pitch ahead of tomorrow’s showdown with Germany.
Ben Chilwell, 24, and Mason Mount, 22, have been away from the main group after coming into contact with Chelsea team-mate Billy Gilmour who tested positive.
Their isolation period ends today.
Three Lions stars Keiran Trippier and Jordan Pickford play table tennisCredit: Getty
Raheem Sterling spins a basketball on his fingerCredit: Getty
Jude Bellingham of England plays basketball at St George’s ParkCredit: Getty

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ENGLAND fans are set to scoop up 17,000 extra ­tickets as Germans were forced to stay away from Tuesday’s Wembley clash.It will mean almost all the 45,000 Covid-reduced capacity will be cheering on Gareth Southgate’s side.
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England fans are set to scoop up 17,000 extra ­tickets as Germans were forced to stay away from Tuesday’s Wembley clashCredit: Rex
UK quarantine rules mean Germans needed five days’ isolation before the game, so could not travel.
Around 5,000 tickets earmarked for the German FA will be sold to UK residents via UEFA.com in the next 48 hours.
Up to 11,000 more are already being offered there, and are selling out in minutes.
Up to 1,000 additional tickets are also set to be sold by the FA to its England Supporters Travel Club members from today.
Tickets for the game cost between £43 and £159.
Mark Knapper, 62, of Hertfordshire, who has watched almost every England game for 20 years, said: “It’s great there are a lot more tickets available for England supporters.

“We’ve got a great chance to beat Germany.
“We’re capable of stepping up a gear, but I don’t think they are.”
The FA said yesterday: “We will attempt to secure as many additional tickets as possible.”
Our England Euro aces face Germany on TuesdayCredit: AFP
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 ENGLAND’S stars had a whale of a time in training yesterday — relaxing on orca inflatables ahead of their Wembley showdown with Germany.Three Lions aces — including striker Marcus Rashford, 23 — looked more like the Miami Dolphins at the team’s St George’s Park training base.
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Three Lions star Rashford looked more like a member of the Miami Dolphins at the team’s St George’s Park training baseCredit: Getty
The snaps were similar to images which saw stars like Harry Maguire, 28, playing on inflatable unicorns at the 2018 Russia World Cup — where Gareth Southgate led his team to the semi-finals.
And yesterday an England camp source said: “Let’s hope this is a good sign — and means we will get past the Germans on Tuesday and go as far as the semis or further. It worked well to give the lads time to relax in Russia, and Gareth is sticking to many of the same routines.
“The boys all looked to be having a good time, were calm and were bonding well together.
“But as well as relaxing their ­muscles in the pools, Gareth has had them in for team talks about tactics after studying the German side.
“They have also been getting down to it on the training pitch and ­working on set-pieces a lot including, of course, penalties.”
Yesterday’s session at the Three Lions HQ in Burton, Staffs, also saw Phil Foden, 21, and Bukayo Saka, 19, chatting and joking with defender Luke Shaw, 25, in a plunge pool.
Aston Villa winger Jack Grealish, 25, showed he could turn his hand to anything — as he played basketball in the rain while sports presenter Josh Denzel held his brolly.
Bukayo Saka, Phil Foden and Luke Shaw of England sit in a pool at St George’s ParkCredit: Getty
Striker Harry Kane, 27 — who hopes to find his scoring touch against ­Germany — was put through his paces on the training pitch.
And Chelsea pair Mason Mount, 22, and Ben Chilwell, 24 — forced to self-isolate after hugging Scotland star Billy Gilmour after the group game — were spotted training away from their team-mates.
The duo’s period of isolation ends on Monday, meaning they are in contention to play in the last-16 clash with Germany in front of 45,000 fans at Wembley.
Yesterday, excitement around the game, which provides a chance to avenge our Euro 96 semi-final loss to Germany at Wembley, was building as fans scrambled for ­tickets and made plans to watch on TV.
More than 20million are expected to tune into the 5pm kick off on the BBC.
If England win, they face a trip to Italy, where they will take on the winners of the Sweden v Ukraine tie in Rome next Saturday night.
England fans are set to buy more than five million pints when the team face off against the Germans, a pub trade body said.
The British Beer and Pub Association (BBPA) hopes eight million pints will be sold on Tuesday, with 5.25million of those served during the match.
But the rule of six in pubs means that figure will be 1.3million pints lower than if the match was shown in boozers without restrictions, the BBPA estimates.
Marcus Rashford of England looks on in the swimming poolCredit: Getty
Meanwhile, England’s Wags face a battle to get into Italy to cheer on their loved ones if we beat the Germans. FA chiefs are in talks with Italian officials as all arrivals from the UK must go into quarantine for five days.
The girls — including Harry Maguire’s partner Fern Hawkins, Jordan Pickford’s wife Megan, Kieran Trippier’s wife Charlotte, Kyle Walker’s fiancée Annie Kilner and Luke Shaw’s girlfriend Anouska Santos — are desperate to be there if we make the quarter-final.
The Wags have been out in force at every Three Lions game, cheering on the team and stunning the crowd with their glamorous outfits and personalised England shirts.
FA advisers are desperately ­trying to find a way around the rules with Covid-secure bubbles, regular testing and flying in and out on a specially chartered plane the same day a possibility.
An FA source said: “It’s unlikely at this stage any of the Wags will be able to get there but we have discussed this situation.”
Presenter Josh Denzel and Jack Grealish of England pose for a photograph at St George’s ParkCredit: Getty
A Wags source said: “The Wags like to plan ahead and one or two of them have seen this as a potential fly in the ointment. They have been to every game so far and will be at Wembley on Tuesday.
“If they do win, then England are in Rome on Saturday — but with the new Covid restrictions introduced there it could mean they won’t be able to go.
“Ideally, they would like to be over at least a day before to do some shopping and sightseeing, before watching the game and ­travelling back at their leisure.
“But at the moment that just isn’t going to be possible so a plan of action is being worked out to see if they can get there. They are happy to forego the shopping and ­sightseeing if it means they can get to the game.”
Italy’s health minister Roberto Speranza announced the new legislation earlier this month and it came into force on Monday — the day after more than 3,000 Welsh fans had travelled to Rome to see them lose 1-0 to Italy.
Kieran Trippier, Jordan Pickford, Jesse Lingard and Harry Maguire play with inflatable unicorns in the pool during a recovery session in 2018Credit: The FA

Scientists say they have managed to keep a lid on the Delta variant — which is responsible for 90 per cent of cases in the UK — and want to stop it spreading so they can lift restrictions in Italy.
The Italian Health Ministry says anyone who has stayed or travelled through the UK 14 days prior to arrival must have had a negative Covid test 48 hours before arrival.
They must then isolate for five days before taking another test to ensure they are virus free. It means England fans would have to leave by tomorrow at the latest to ensure they make the kick-off — assuming the team get through.
Charlotte Trippier, Megan Davison, Fern Hawkins, Annie Kilner and Anoushka SantosCredit: Instagram
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ENGLAND goal hero Raheem Sterling looks like he’s ready to stick one in the net again — only this time he’s playing basketball.The Manchester City ace was training for Tuesday’s Euros last 16 match with Germany.
Raheem Sterling looks like he’s ready to get the ball in the net again…Credit: Getty
This time it’s basketball though for England’s Euro 2020 goal heroCredit: Getty
He is clearly loving life in training after scoring the winner in our group games against Croatia and Czech Republic.
Midfielder Jordan Henderson got his eye in on the dartboard at the daily press conference.

The Liverpool star was soon hitting the doubles and trebles and later tweeted: “Journalists need some practice. 5-2.”
Top darts player Stephen Bunting instantly chipped back offering him a practice session.
He wrote: “Give me a shout if you need a practice partner. Would be a privilege to give you a game. A big fan of yours and Liverpool.”
Midfielder Jordan Henderson got his eye in on the dart board at the daily press conferenceCredit: PA
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THEY are our old foes – and it’s important to know who we’re facing when England meet Germany in the Euros on Tuesday.No, not on the pitch, off it. Will our Three Lions Wags meet their match with the German Frauen?
Here, Kate Jackson puts them head to head. 
You’re willkommen . . . 
MODEL PLAYERS
OK, OK, it’s not unusual for a footballer to date a model . . . 
Chloe Wealleans-Watts, 21, midfielder Mason Mount’s glamorous girlfriend
ENGLAND: Waving the St George’s flag we have Chloe Wealleans-Watts, 21, midfielder Mason Mount’s glamorous girlfriend. She is signed to Storm Models, the agency that brought us supermodels Kate Moss and Cindy Crawford. Chloe and Mason, 22, who plays for Chelsea, have been dating since 2017.
Izabel Goulart, a Victoria’s Secret model and Germany’s goalie Kevin Trapp, 30
GERMANY: Our old football rivals have pulled out a trump card with Izabel Goulart, a Victoria’s Secret model who has also posed for Sports Illustrated magazine.
The 36-year-old Brazilian, who has 4.6million followers on Instagram, has been with German goalie Kevin Trapp, 30, for five years and the couple are now engaged.
Izabel once said the pair have sex four or five times a week, but added: “If he has played an important game and his team loses, I can make myself beautiful, have my nails done and wear my best lingerie and there still won’t be any sex.”
SCORE: England 1 – Germany 2.
THE CHILDHOOD WONDERS
BOTH squads, rather sweetly, boast several couples who have known each other since childhood.
Sasha Attwood, 25, has come back into the game after a brief absence from Jack Grealish
ENGLAND: There are a lot of long-term couples in Gareth Southgate’s Euro 2020 squad. Megan Davison, 25, and Three Lions goalkeeper Jordan Pickford, 27, started dating as teenagers.
 Harry Kane, 27, and his wife, Kate, also 27, met at school and became a couple soon afterwards. Sasha Attwood, 25, has come back into the game after a brief absence. 
She met Aston Villa attacking midfielder Jack Grealish, also 25, at St Peter’s Roman Catholic Secondary School in Solihull, West Mids. The pair have reunited after a short “rocky patch” and Jack considers Sasha his “secret weapon” off the pitch.
Sophia Weber and Germany’s Kai Havertz, 22
GERMANY: Sophia Weber, above, has known Kai Havertz, 22, since the pair were children. The 22-year-old went on to the pitch to celebrate the Chelsea defender’s Champions League win against Man City in May, but Sophia normally prefers to avoid the limelight.
Defender Marcel Halstenberg, 29, has known his wife Franziska since they were 13. They married in 2017 and have a two-year-old daughter.
SCORE: England 3 – Germany 2.
THE NEW SIGNINGS
HERE are relative newcomers to the Wag world.
Olivia Naylor, left, joined the Wag line-up in 2019 with fella, John Stones, 27
ENGLAND: Olivia Naylor, left, joined the Wag line-up in 2019. Her fella, John Stones, 27, was previously dating Millie Savage, who cheered the Man City ace on at the last World Cup.
Olivia, 32, runs a salon in Cheshire and met John in a nightclub.
Model Sandra Jerze with Bayern Munich’s Serge Gnabry, 25
GERMANY: Stunning model Sandra Jerze is thought to have hooked up with Bayern Munich’s Serge Gnabry, 25, early last year. The 23-year-old Ethiopian-Swiss model has tried her hand at acting in a music video.
SCORE: England 1 – Germany 1.
THE BUSINESS END
THESE other halves have their own flourishing businesses. 
Paige Milian, 25, fiancée of Raheem Sterling, 26
ENGLAND: Ashleigh Behan, 25, has been dating Leeds United midfielder Kalvin Phillips, also 25, who set up the winning goal against Croatia, for 11 years.
She is a make-up artist specialising in bridal and proms beauty.
Paige Milian, 25, fiancée of Raheem Sterling, 26, who scored the goal against Croatia, is mum to their two children and runs Milian Property Group.
Cathy Hummels, 33, the wife of centre back Mats, 32,
GERMANY: Cathy Hummels, 33, the wife of centre back Mats, 32, is an author with books on yoga and happiness as well as a sugar-free cookbook. She took part in the German version of Strictly in 2015, partnering with Marius Lepure – aka Mr Oti Mabuse.
SCORE: England 3 – Germany 1.
EXTRA TIMES
BEING a Wag isn’t a full-time job for these ladies. They have other passions.
Sheffield stunner Fern Hawkins, 26, has two daughters with Manchester United defender Harry Maguire, 28
ENGLAND: Mia McClenaghan, 21, is dating Chelsea’s Reece James, also 21. She has just finished her law degree at London’s Royal Holloway University.
Sheffield stunner Fern Hawkins, 26, who has two daughters with Manchester United defender Harry Maguire, 28, got a first-class degree in science and physiotherapy.
Lisa Muller, 31, is married to midfielder Thomas Muller, 31,
GERMANY: Lisa Muller, 31, above, who married midfielder Thomas Muller, 31, in 2009, is a semi-professional equestrian who works on a farm. She has her own stables where she breeds horses.
SCORE: England 2 – Germany 1.

INSTA REPLAY
THESE footie partners have loads of followers on Instagram.
Kate Kane is married to England skipper Harry
ENGLAND: She’s married to the England captain, so no wonder Kate Kane, above left, takes the lead on social media. The personal trainer regularly updates her 162,000 followers with glimpses into their home life with three children, including trips to Lapland and building dens.
Sophie Christin, 24, wife of German goalie Bernd Leno
GERMANY: Sophie Christin, 24, above, wife of German goalie Bernd Leno, loves to travel and update her 73,000 followers from exotic locations. The pair married in August last year in Dusseldorf.
Hot on her heels is Maria Cataleya, with nearly 50,000 followers. She is dating Borussia Dortmund’s Emre Can, 27.
SCORE: England 1 – Germany 0.
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