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      Chesney Hawkes creates TikTok version of Hey Jude as he makes plea to Bellingham

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      ENGLAND fan Chesney Hawkes has done a TikTok version of Hey Jude urging the star to make it better for England fans – by winning the Euros.The One and Only singer had fans blasting the Beatles number out at a London fanzone before the Serbia game.Chesney Hawkes has taken to social media with catchy new lyrics for Hey JudeCredit: TikTokJude Bellingham’s sensational header clinched England’s 1-0 win over SerbiaCredit: GettyAnd he has now taken to social media with catchy new lyrics to celebrate Jude Bellingham’s emergence as England’s star man.It follows Rishi Sunak and Keir Starmer urging the nation to adopt Hey Jude as our new footie anthem.Chesney, 52, told The Sun: “It’s a classic song and the Beatles’ lyrics will always stand the test of time.“This is just a fun reworking for the Euros to celebrate Jude’s brilliant performances.READ MORE ON JUDE BELLINGHAM“Jude is going to be our star man in the Euros.“He is different level – a future England captain for sure.”Hey Jude was a number one hit in the UK, America, Australia and Canada when it was released in 1968 and has gone on to sell around eight million copies.HEY JUDE (CHESNEY LYRICS)
      Hey Jude, we’re all England fans
      It’s been a long time
      Please make it better
      A trophy would seal you into our hearts
      Then we can start to make it better
      Hey Jude, don’t be afraid
      You were made to go out and get this
      The minute you bring us back the big win
      Then you begin to make it better
      Nearly 60 years of pain
      Hey Jude we place
      A nation’s hopes upon your shoulders
      And with your teammates by your side
      This nation’s pride
      Is cheering you on so bring it home now

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      Boost to touring England fans as strong beers are BACK for Euro 2024 clash against Denmark

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      ENGLAND fans will be back on the strong beers at the Denmark game tomorrow — after being forced to down shandies for the Serbia win. They will also be allowed to drink while watching the match — a pleasure that has been banned at home for 40 years.Fans at England’s next Euros clash will be able to enjoy stronger beers as well as take them to their seatsEngland fans celebrate at the official UEFA Fan Zone during England’s win over SerbiaFears of hooligan clashes around England’s first group match led to a crackdown by German authorities.Fans at Gelsenkirchen’s 62,000-seat Veltins Arena were only allowed to sup a 2.5 per cent Bitburger Radler shandy and buy two at a time.But at Frankfurt’s  Waldstadion — with a capacity of 58,000 — a 4.8 per cent Bitburger lager is available.Police and security analysts predict a party atmosphere at the stadium before and after our second Group C game kicks off at 5pm.READ MORE ON THE EUROSEngland will qualify for the tournament’s knock-out stages if they win.Around 40,000 England fans are expected to flood into the city,  even though the FA was allocated just 10,000 seats for the game.Company director Jamie Holbrook, 49, from Grimsby, said: “Frankfurt is really busy with fans from all over Europe and this is great news.“It will be a treat for fans who haven’t watched footie with a beer for years in English grounds.”Most read in Euro 2024Spurs fan Paul Meadows, a 38-year-old roofer from West London, added: “I can’t wait to get the beers in at the game. Full strength beer at England vs Serbia AXED and replaced by low alcohol brew amid threat of boozed-up ultras violence“And I don’t mind getting soaked by beer when Jude Bellingham scores again!”Drinking alcohol in sight of the pitch has been banned in the top five tiers of English football since a 1985 hooligan crackdown. Rules are relaxed in Germany’s Bundesliga. The Football Supporters’ Association hailed the ale sale move, announcing: “Alcohol is expected to be back to normal for this game, with no restrictions on sale and normal beer percentages available.“And you should be able to drink in the stands — Frankfurt is a great city with plenty of options for England fans.”Bars in the city have been stocking up on lager and local speciality apple wine. The cider-like drink is around five per cent proof and is proving popular with visiting fans.A city spokesman said: “We don’t expect any riots and rampages.“We’ll also sell Frankfurt’s beloved national drink, apple wine, which isn’t just alcohol — it’s our cultural heritage!”England fans dodged the strong beer ban in the stadium at Sunday’s game by pre-loading with extra booze for hours before kick-off.But the Frankfurt city spokesman declared: “If the English want to knock back eight beers before the match, they will.“We’ve already got many Scots around who give us an impression of what to expect from the English in the following days.”Meanwhile, Manchester United starlet Kobbie Mainoo, 19, hailed the fans in Germany and back home.He said: “All the support is appreciated, you feel it most in the stadium. “It was amazing against Serbia.“I just hope everyone tunes in and supports us. “Everyone dreams of scoring big goals for their country. “It’s always been a big dream.”Rice’s on SongEngland’s Declan Rice has been described by his team as the best singer and dancerMIDFIELDER Declan Rice is the England squad’s best singer and dancer — says his teammates.Goalkeeper Jordan Pickford named the £100million Arsenal ace, 25, as top of the pops among the Three Lions.And when Manchester United starlet Kobbie Mainoo was asked to rank the team’s skills on the dancefloor, he said: “Dec’s got a bit.” Rice is known to enjoy singing along to music with his teammates.He has named Pawsa’s Pick Up The Phone as a favourite — and also gave a brief rendition of Dexta Daps’ Shabba Madda Pot.’Yob’ fan bailPolice are to seek a football banning order against Gordon Thomas, 39AN ENGLAND fan appeared in court yesterday after trouble broke out before our opening Euros match against Serbia.Gordon Thomas, 39, was held at Manchester Airport after he returned to the UK from Germany on Monday night.READ MORE SUN STORIESProsecutors said police will seek a football banning order against him. Thomas, from Bolton, is accused of being involved in violence in the streets of Gelsenkirchen before Sunday’s 1-0 victory.The HGV driver was bailed at Manchester magistrates’ court and the case adjourned until August 23 to allow him to seek legal advice. More

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      Hilarious moment England squad finally find something Jude Bellingham isn’t very good at as he plays balloon ping pong

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      GOAL hero Jude Bellingham goes for an air shot in a balloon game against his teammates — and ends up a little deflated.The Real Madrid sensation, 20, and his Three Lions pals used the air from a balloon to blow a ping pong ball into a cup taped to the edge of a table.Jude Bellingham missed a shot for once as England teammates played a balloon challenge gameCredit: InstagramThe Three Lions took turns trying to get a ping pong ball in a cup taped to the edge of a table using air from a deflating balloonCredit: InstagramBut Jude, who scored England’s goal in Sunday’s 1-0 win against Serbia, shot wide of the mark.In a video posted on social media, Manchester United’s Kobbie Mainoo was the only one to get the ball in — his second cup win in as many months.It comes after Rishi Sunak and Keir Starmer urged the nation to sing Hey Jude after Bellingham’s sensational header.Rishi said: “We want more goals and more singing Hey Jude.”READ MORE ON JUDE BELLINGHAMMusic site Spotify said streams had rocketed 19 per cent overnight, and are set to rise further.The PM said yesterday: “It’s great to see England get our Euros campaign off to a winning start, the whole country is behind them to go all the way.“And when it comes to the chants specifically, I agree with what Gareth Southgate has said about that chant in the past.“What we want is to represent the best of our country at these tournaments – and that means more goals for Jude Bellingham and more singing of Hey Jude.”Most read in FootballIn a rare show of election unity, Arsenal fan Sir Keir Starmer agreed.The Labour leader told The Sun: “What better way of celebrating our new wonderkid Bellingham than belting out the classic Hey Jude?”England player ratings: Jude Bellingham delivers masterful Euro 2024 performance but Phil Foden not at his sharpestHe added: “Our songs should be about backing the players on the pitch rather than anything else.”Manchester United’s Kobbie Mainoo was the only one to get the ball in — his second cup win in as many monthsCredit: Instagram More

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      Premier League drama after thieves stole HALF the £250k trophy forcing bosses to secretly replace it

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      HALF the Premier League trophy had to be secretly replaced after being stolen, The Sun can reveal.Thieves in Belgium nicked a suitcase containing the crown and base of the prized football silverware, valued at £250,000.Thieves stole HALF the £250k Premier League trophy forcing bosses to secretly replace itCredit: GettyThe Premier League managed to keep the theft under wraps, andthe items have never been found. The revelation yesterday came as the ­Premier League announced the new season’s fixtures, with Man United home to Fulham the first match on August 16.But Prem chiefs were less keen to publicise that a suitcase containing the top of the trophy and weighty 15.9kg base had been ­stolen at a corporate event in Belgium. It was believed the thieves did not realise what was inside, and the missing parts may have since been melted down.READ MORE ON PREMIER LEAGUEThere are two identical trophies, both insured for £250,000. One is kept by the champs while the other belongs to the Premier League and gets taken around the world.It often has its own plane seat, and is normally heavily protected by a guard at events.Asprey London, which made the trophies, was asked to produce another identical crown and base after the theft in late 2022.Most read in FootballIn 1966, four months before the World Cup kicked off in England, the Jules Rimet Trophy was ­famously stolen in London.Man City WIN the Premier League for record fourth time in a row as they see off Arsenal on tense final dayA week later, David Corbett was walking his dog Pickles when the collie found it in bushes at Upper Norwood, South London. Corbett got £5,000 while Pickles received a medal.The Premier League was approached for comment.Man City lift the Premier League trophy after a triumphant season last monthCredit: Getty More

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      Georgina Rodriguez wows in barely-there bikini as Cristiano Ronaldo prepares to kick off Portugal’s Euro 2024 campaign

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      MODEL Georgina Rodriguez whips up a sand storm in her beaded bikini bottoms as she gets ready to support footie star partner Cristiano Ronaldo at Euro 2024 on Tuesday.The 30-year-old enjoyed a seaside break in Saudi Arabia with Al-Nassr ace Ronaldo, 39, and their kids.Georgina Rodriguez whips up a sand storm in beaded bikini bottoms ahead of partner Cristiano Ronaldo kicking off his Euro 2024 campaign for PortugalGeorgina is the mother of Ronaldo’s fourth child Alana and his baby daughterCredit: Social Media The former Man United forward has been training ahead of Portugal’s opening match against the Czech Republic on Tuesday night.It comes 20 years after the ex-Man United forward helped knock England out on penalties in 2004.Georgina is the mother of Ronaldo’s fourth child Alana and his baby daughter.She was born on January 27, 1994, in Jaca, Spain to a Spanish mum and Argentine dad.READ MORE ON GEORGINA Georgina learned dance before changing careers to modelling after studying English in London.The model was first spotted on a string of dates with then-Real Madrid superstar Ronaldo towards the end of 2016.Georgina has claimed that her first meeting with the football star was “love at first sight.””Our first meeting was at Gucci, where I worked as a sales assistant,” she recalled in an interview with The Sun .Most read in Euro 2024″Days later, we saw each other again at another brand’s event.”It was then that we could talk in a relaxed atmosphere, outside my work environment. It was love at first sight for both.”Former Man United forward Cristiano Ronaldo has been training ahead of Portugal’s opening match against the Czech Republic on Tuesday nightCredit: AFPBecome a Euro 2024 expert in two minutes More

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      England fans down whopping 30million pints of beer in boost to pubs as they roar on Three Lions

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      MILLIONS of Three Lions fans roared on their heroes last night as England kicked off their Euros campaign — while thousands more cheered them on in Germany.Pubs and fan zones across the nation were rammed as supporters knocked back 30 million pints of beer.Fans on the Otley Run in Leeds fly the flag as they cheer on the Three LionsCredit: NB PRESS LTDPrepping for the game at the fan zone in Winter Gardens, BlackpoolCredit: Dave NelsonPals have a livener before the match at a fan park in GelsenkirchenCredit: PAExcitement builds for supporters in the Gelsenkirchen fan zoneCredit: RexEngland fans get in the mood at Boxpark, Croydon, South LondonCredit: LNPAnd the first wave of England’s biggest-ever fan exodus saw 40,000 travel to Gelsenkirchen, praying for a Harry Kane-inspired goal-fest over the next month. Only 10,000 match tickets were available for Three Lions fans as our Euros got under way with the Group C opener against Serbia.But 30,000 more headed to Germany to soak up the atmosphere — including in a 40,000-capacity fan zone, stocked with 80,000 litres of beer and 32,000 sausages.Back in England, fan zones and pubs across the country were packed with excited supporters.Read More on SportBoxparks at London’s Wembley, Croydon and Shoreditch were rammed — as were venues in ­Birmingham, Liverpool and ­Bristol. Chart legend Chesney Hawkes, England’s good luck mascot from the last World Cup, made a surprise guest appearance at the Boxpark in Croydon.He blasted out his No 1 hit, The One And Only, before last night’s match — but changed the words to get the crowd going.Chesney, 52, told The Sun: “England are the one and only — come on boys, you can do it!”Most read in Euro 2024In Newcastle, fans braved the rain to cheer on their heroes in the city’s Times Square fan zone.Barber Rhys Patterson, 23, who turned up more than two hours before kick-off, said: “We’re going to win the whole thing.”England fans go crazy as Jude Bellingham puts Three Lions 1-0 up vs Serbia in Euro 2024 openerIn Leeds, fans massed in the city’s Millennium Square and competitive drinkers on the Otley Run pub crawl also cheered on our boys. It was the same story at the Winter ­Gardens in Blackpool.England ace Phil Foden’s son Ronnie, five, was also urging on his old man in a Three Lions shirt and chain combo.He captioned the snap to his four million Instagram followers: “C’mon England.”Over in Gelsenkirchen town centre, fans belted out songs as they braved English-style rain and wind. Retired bar boss Terry Rose, 66, from Huddersfield, West Yorks, put a smile on faces with his St George’s Flag suit and bowler hat.Terry said: “I got it for the Qatar World Cup because everyone thought that was going to be a grim tournament and I wanted the fans to be happy. It’s my eighth tournament and we are going to win it.”Charity fundraiser Russ Cook, 27, known as Hardest Geezer, ran 352 miles from Wembley to ­Gelsenkirchen for the game.Another England fan, Nick Buckley, 33, from Surrey, said: “I am sure we are going to kick on.“I’m backing Harry Kane to get a hat-trick early on.” His pal Tim O’Neill, 34, who lives in Dubai, added: “It’s brilliant here. There’s a great atmosphere and everyone is enjoying themselves.”As revealed exclusively in The Sun, strong lager was banned in the 62,000-capacity Veltins Arena to avoid trouble — but it broke out in the town centre five hours before kick-off. At home there were no restrictions on booze sales. An England fan in Gelsenkirchen today before the gameCredit: Jeremy SelwynEngland ace Phil Foden’s son Ronnie was also urging on his old man in a Three Lions shirt and chain comboCredit: GettyHe captioned the snap to his four million Instagram followers: ‘C’mon England’Credit: InstagramFans were able to roar their heroes on in pubs and fan zones.Boozers and supermarkets enjoyed a £150million spending bonanza and brewery chiefs said 30million pints were downed, giving the sector a £24million boost.READ MORE SUN STORIESA supermarket rush saw sales of beer, pizzas, burgers, St George’s flags and even TVs soar with Tesco set to sell 33million packs of beer and cider in the coming month. And an estimated television audience of 17 million tuned in for yesterday’s BBC coverage. More

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      Psychic eagle predicts glory for England as they start campaign against Serbia at Euros

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      A PSYCHIC eagle said never to get anything wrong has predicted glory for England as they start their campaign at the Euros today.Honey, an African tawny eagle, has indicated a win for the Three Lions when they face Serbia in their opening match in Gelsenkirchen tonight.Honey the eagle has indicated a win for the Three Lions when they face Serbia in their opening match in GelsenkirchenCredit: Stewart WilliamsPrey handlers held up an England and a Serbian flag, with Honey then flying to her choiceCredit: Stewart WilliamsAlex Leonard, director of Eagle Heights Wildlife Foundation in Eynsford, Kent, had bird of prey handlers hold up an England and a Serbian flag, with Honey then flying to her choice.Alex said: “Honey is our psychic eagle and she never gets anything wrong.”She correctly predicts if members of staff are going to head off to pastures new by giving them grief.“And she knows when members of the crowd don’t like birds by flying low and brushing a wing gently across their head to say ‘Hello’.Read More on Sport“She even predicts the weather and won’t come out if it’s going to rain heavily.“The team here is doing an accumulator based on Honey’s abilities and tonight she says it’s glory for England.”Gareth Southgate’s five headaches ahead of England v Serbia More

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      Three Lions fans gather in Germany ahead of England’s opener as HUGE sum team will pocket if they lift trophy revealed

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      THOUSANDS of Three Lions fans gathered in Germany yesterday ahead of England’s Euros opener — as it emerged the squad will pocket £14million in bonuses if they win.Supporters were in high spirits as they looked forward to today’s game against Serbia — with Gareth Southgate’s men favourites for the tournament.Harry Kane’s England squad will pocket £14million in bonuses if they win the EurosCredit: GettyHappy Jude Bellingham during an England trainingCredit: RexGareth Southgate’s men are favourites for the tournamentCredit: AFPAnd if they do go on to lift the trophy on July 14, the squad has negotiated a bumper share of the £24million the FA will receive.Stars such as captain Harry Kane and Jude Bellingham will share a £9.6million chunk of the prize pot.Boss Southgate is in line for a £4million windfall, with assistant manager Steve Holland also promised a hefty bonus.Sponsorship consultant Nigel Currie said Kane and co would rake in millions more in big money deals for the rest of their careers.Read More on SportHe said: “Of course, the players love playing for their country but football is huge business and they would fully deserve their bonuses.“Sponsorships and endorsements will go through the roof. Their transfer value will increase and they will have life-long fame. Unlike the class of 1966 their fame and rewards for winning will begin from day one and continue for many years to come.”Whatever the outcome, England fans thronging the bars and fan zones of Gelsenkirchen, where tonight’s game in being played, as well as in neighbouring Dusseldorf, Dortmund and Essen, made it plain they were in the mood to party.Some even hugged supporters from arch rival Germany.Most read in Euro 2024Fans in Three Lions shirts were spotted downing lager in bars from 11am — as authorities pulled back from a drinking crackdown.Full-strength beer has been banned at the 62,000-seat Veltins Arena for tonight’s game and only weak 2.8 per cent brews or Radler shandy will be served. England fans to embrace German tradition of sinking pints at corner shops at Euros as locals demand stores stay open lateBut officials confirmed 4.8 per cent Bitburger beer would be on sale in fan zones for £4.23 a pint.It delighted England fans who were forced to shell out £14 a pint at the Qatar World Cup in 2024.Company director Jamie Holbook, 49, from Grimsby, said as he drank a crisp lager beside a big screen in Essen: “As you can see, I’m not drinking shandy.“I’ve got tickets for the first two games and can’t wait to see what this England team can do. I’m sure the atmosphere will build over the next few days and England have a great chance if players like Jude Bellingham are on form.”Pal David Blake, a 57-year-old care manager, said: “Every England fan I’ve seen here is looking forward to the football and the beer — it’s going to be a great party.Building company boss Paul Taylor, 34, from Manchester, said: “It’s great to finally get here to get the England party started.COME ON ENGLAND!
      A MODEL dubbed “the world’s hottest football fan” has revealed her heartbreak that Jack Grealish was scrapped from England’s Euros team.
      Croatian beauty Ivana Knoll, 26, stole the limelight at the Qatar World Cup in 2022 and is in Berlin to support her team.
      She exclusively told The Sun on Sunday she would be sad not to see the England midfielder but was happy for Croatia.
      She said: “With big players not playing we have a better chance.”

      “The weather’s a bit too much like home at the moment but at least we’re getting away from the election and the beer is strong and cheap.”Bournemouth fan Alan Marsh, 41, his son Tommy, ten, Arsenal fan pal Aaron Drayton, 39, and his son Theo, eight, arrived in Gelsenkirchen after an 11-hour drive.Aaron said: “We haven’t got tickets for the match but we wanted the boys to experience being in the fan zone. “We are all really looking forward to it — hopefully, it will be a memory of a lifetime for them.”But loyalties will be divided for Julie Popple, 57, and her son Jack, 24, who flew from their home in Zug, Switzerland.Jack lives with his Serbian girlfriend Tatjana Stalovic, 23, and says she is convinced her team will triumph. Supporters Leah Ray, 21, and Astrid Wett, 23, in DusseldorfCredit: Paul EdwardsEngland fans enjoy a lager or two in EssenCredit: Paul EdwardsAn England and Germany fan raise a glass together in GelsenkirchenCredit: Story Picture AgencyBut Jack said: “It will be a tough game but I can’t see Serbia beating us.”Police were on alert for 500 Serbian Ultras hooligans threatening to cause trouble in Gelsenkirchen.At least 1,000 officers, including some drafted in from Cologne, Dortmund and Düsseldorf and backed by riot police with batons and shields, were standing by.Meanwhile, an estimated 17million armchair fans were gearing up to watch the game on BBC One.The game is likely to generate the highest TV ratings of the year.It has sent supermarket sales of beer, pizzas, burgers, St George’s flags and even TVs soaring.COME ON ENGLAND!
      MASKED thieves stole a giant 11ft decorative inflatable football worth £1,000 from outside a pub just hours before the Euro 2024 kick-off.
      The crooks pounced at the Duke of Cambridge pub in Mapperley, Nottingham.
      Landlord Simon Fyfe said they were caught on CCTV, adding: “I don’t know what they are going to do with it.”
      He is offering a free bar and food tab for an England game for anyone who helps return the outsize ball.

      Tesco beer buying manager James Renshaw said: “When England play, demand for beer, wine, pizzas and snacks rockets. “The tournament is creating a month-long carnival.”Fraser McKevitt, head of retail at analysts Kantar, said: “The Euros are having a big impact on grocery sales, particularly alcohol.”As well as £40million being spent by those staying at home, another £110million is likely to be spent in Britain’s 35,000 pubs.READ MORE SUN STORIESThey expect an extra 20million pints to be served during the Euros while two million pubgoers will down 14million pints tonight alone.Emma McClarkin, chief executive of the British Beer and Pub Association, said: “Fans cheering on the Three Lions this Sunday know that the pub is the best place to be.” More