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      Inside the new adrenaline pumping experience hidden beneath a Premier League stadium

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      HIDDEN beneath a Premier League stadium is a thrilling new experience that recently opened its doors to adrenaline junkies.Buried under the 62,850-seat arena is the world’s first official Formula 1 karting track.F1 Drive – London opened in FebruaryCredit: F1 DRIVE – London / Tottenham Hotspur StadiumThe experience is hidden beneath a Premier League stadiumCredit: F1 DRIVE – London / Tottenham Hotspur StadiumThe steering wheels of the karts feature LED screensCredit: F1 DRIVE – London / Tottenham Hotspur StadiumPerhaps unsurprisingly, it’s Tottenham who play host.The North London side have excelled at making the most of their gleaming new stadium since it opened in 2019.Whether that be encouraging fans to enjoy craft beer at the stadium, hosting world title boxing fights, staging NFL games or putting on concerts for global artists.The latest innovation to hit the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium is F1 Drive – London.READ MORE ON STADIUMSSunSport went along to start their engines.The centre-piece of the new experience, which is under the South Stand, is a 500 metre, 17 turn karting challenge.The whole set up felt as fresh and gleaming as the shiny stadium itself with loads of fantastic details from the world of Formula 1 that will delight motor enthusiasts.Giving the pre-race briefing is David ‘Crofty’ Croft (in video format, obviously), the cars have DRS and the grid start includes the famous ‘lights out’ system that fans of Drive to Survive will love.Most read in FootballCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERSThe electric cars feature great details. Each has its own LED screen on the steering wheel showing your lap times as well as those of your competitors.The screen can also be used to activate DRS and ERS (energy recovery system) which boosts the power of the kart – ideal when trying to zip past an on-track rival.Inside new Saudi Arabia GP circuit designed by F1 icon featuring 20-storey-high first corner and biggest hills on calendar Sound is pumped into the individual motors alerting you to when DRS is available and if you’ve smashed your PB, as well as delivering realistic F1-like engine noises to make it all the more authentic.For any Max Verstappen wannabes it’s great fun – and will likely be a lot more competitive than the real F1 this season.Various packages are available for all ages, with the ‘sprint session’ (£70) and ‘elite session’ (£85) including two spells of 15 minutes on track. That easily felt like long enough.In addition to the karting itself, there are F1 simulators available to use. The wrap-around UHD screens and full-motion seats provide a highly authentic experience of taking on a real life Grand Prix circuit.There’s even a pit stop challenge for those wanting to fully immerse themselves in the world of F1.For more details visit the official site here.All ages are catered forCredit: Getty Images for F1 DRIVE – London / Tottenham Hotspur StadiumThere are also F1 simulatorsCredit: Getty Images for F1 DRIVE – London / Tottenham Hotspur StadiumThere is a pit stop challengeCredit: F1 DRIVE – London / Tottenham Hotspur Stadium More

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      Harry Kane backs Eric Dier for England Euro 2024 recall after a year out following stunning turnaround at Bayern Munich

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      HARRY KANE reckons Eric Dier is back in the frame for England at Euro 2024.Dier, 30, has not been part of a Three Lions squad for a year but is in red-hot form for Bayern Munich since signing from Tottenham in January.Harry Kane believes new Bayern team-mate Eric Dier can make the EurosCredit: GettyDier says he has not heard from Gareth Southgate over a possible England recallCredit: Richard Pelham / The SunAnd Kane, whose double against Lazio fired Bayern into  the Champions League last eight, said: “He has shown his quality with the ball and he has shown his quality as a leader.“He has to keep doing what he is doing. Gareth Southgate knows what he is capable of and it will be pleasing for him to see another Englishman playing at the highest level. Hopefully, Eric can keep it up.“Eric has been a big part of the national team in recent years. “He missed out on the Euros squad but was with us at the World Cup. READ MORE TOP STORIES”All Eric can do is perform the way he has. I am really proud of him.”England boss Southgate will name his squad a week today for the  home friendlies against Brazil on March 23 and Belgium three days later.Dier has featured for Thomas Tuchel’s team on eight occasions after being frozen out at Spurs by Ange Postecoglou.He initially joined the German giants from Tottenham on loan. Most read in FootballBut due to the number of games he has played for Bayern, a clause has turned his stay in Munich into a permanent deal until 2025.Kane, 30, added: “Here at Bayern, Eric has been amazing.Micah Richards accuses Harry Kane of ‘having a dodgy box’ in hilarious interview“It was not an easy situation for him to come in, in terms of where he was at with Spurs. “But it was another top performance from him against Lazio.”Dier has featured 49 times for England. He played twice in Qatar at the 2022 World Cup but was an unused sub for the Euro 2024 qualifiers against Italy and Ukraine last March.He said: “The national team is a really simple thing.  “You try to play as well as possible for your club and everything else is out of your control.READ MORE SUN STORIES“If I am playing for a club like Bayern and if I am playing well, I should have a good chance.  Why not?“I have not spoken to Gareth but it is up to me to play well.” Kane is confident he and Dier could be reunited at international levelCredit: EPA More

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      Tottenham spark fan fury after hiking season-ticket prices by SIX per cent as Supporters Trust release statement

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      TOTTENHAM have been blasted by their official supporters’ trust for raising season-ticket prices for next term by six per cent.The North Londoners cite “a significant increase in matchday costs outside of our control” as well as a “need to continue to operate on a sustainable basis” as the reasoning.The Supporters’ Trust are unhappy about more than just rising pricesCredit: RexFans are delighted with progress under manager Ange Postecoglou as Spurs sit fifth in the Prem, but less happy with a new off-field developmentCredit: GettyBut the Tottenham Hotspur Supporters’ Trust (THST) said they were “hugely disappointed” for its members.Spurs have some of the priciest season tickets in England.There has only been one season-ticket price increase of 1.5 per cent since their plush new stadium was opened in April 2019 – until now.Though the THST says the club using the lack of previous hikes and the increased matchday costs as justification “holds no water”.READ MORE TOP STORIESThe supporters’ trust also branded the removal of new senior concessions from the 2025-26 season by the club as “unacceptable”.Their statement added: “The club says the number of senior concession season tickets has risen to almost four times the number at White Hart Lane and says the increase is not sustainable.“We say these changes pull the rug out from under the feet of pensioners after years of loyal support.”Existing season-ticket holders have until May 20 to retain their seat for next season.Most read in FootballSpurs copped flak earlier this season for increasing matchday ticket prices this term, which saw the THST protest outside the stadium ahead of the first home game of the campaign against Manchester United.Tottenham were revealed to be the richest club in London in January following the results of the latest Football Money League from number-crunchers Deloitte.Every Premier League club’s most famous and also most surprising fanTheir revenues for the 2022-23 campaign of £549million were higher than Chelsea and Arsenal – making them the eighth wealthiest in Europe for that season.They are understood to make around £4.8m per Premier League fixture they host. More

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      Tottenham outcast wants to turn loan move into permanent transfer after stunning Championship season

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      JOE RODON is keen to deliver promotion for Leeds – and then extend his stay in the Premier League.The Spurs centre-back, 26, has played a huge part for the third-placed Whites after being picked by boss Daniel Farke for 32 of the 35 league matches since his loan move in August.Joe Rodon in action for Leeds against Chelsea in the FA Cup fifth roundCredit: RexThe Wales defender wants to stay at Leeds if they win promotion to the Premier LeagueCredit: GettyBut Rodon, who plays alongside Wales pals Ethan Ampadu, Dan James and Connor Roberts at club level, has expressed his desire to join the Yorkshire outfit on a permanent basis if they reach the top-flight.Rodon, valued between £10-15million, is under contract at Tottenham until the summer of 2025.Rodon said: “Playing is what everyone wants. All of us together would be a really nice journey if we did get there.”With the journeys we have all been on and now it has all led us to this moment.Read More Sport”It would be great for the collective that all of us are playing together in the Premier League.”To be with the boys always makes it easier for me. I’ve enjoyed it this season.”Tonight could be a pivotal night in the Championship title race.Leeds host Stoke, leaders Leicester travel to Sunderland on the back of three successive defeats while Ipswich are at home to Bristol City at Portman Road.Most read in FootballFarke’s men are only five points adrift of the Foxes and two behind Kieran McKenna’s men with just 11 games left.Connor Roberts is another Leeds star dreaming of promotion and celebrating with Rodon, Ampadu and James by parading a Welsh flag at Elland Road.Antonio Conte sends Wales glowing report of Tottenham defender Joe Rodon after his display against AustriaRoberts, who joined on loan from Burnley on deadline day, told Sgorio: “When the opportunity came up, to be a part of something that could be even bigger than just getting promoted at the end of the season.”To do it with these boys and hopefully we are standing on Elland Road with a Welsh flag and we’ve got some medals round our necks. “That is the end goal.” More

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      Tottenham chasing transfer for former Man Utd target who has ARSENAL crest tattooed on body and idolised Patrick Vieira

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      TOTTENHAM are interested in signing Sporting Lisbon star and huge Arsenal fan Morten Hjulmand, according to reports.Spurs are claimed to have sent scouts to watch the midfielder in action.Morten Hjulmand has impressed for Sporting LisbonCredit: GettyThe midfielder has the Arsenal crest tattooed on his left armCredit: RexHjulmand, 24, has made no secret of his Arsenal obsession, however, and even has their crest tattooed on his upper left arm.According to Portuguese paper Record, Spurs sent scouts to watch him in action as Sporting beat rivals Benfica 2-1 last Thursday.They add that the North Londoners could launch a summer bid for the Dane, as they look to upgrade on Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg and Oliver Skipp.Hjulmand is claimed to have idolised Patrick Vieira as a kid.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLAnd speaking about how he got into the Gunners, he said: “My dad supported Arsenal and we watched games together when we were younger.”Hjulmand began his professional career with Austrian side Admira Wacker in 2018.He later earned a move to Italian side Lecce in 2021, before joining Sporting in a £15.4million deal last summer.The all-action ace has swiftly become a key man, making 36 appearances so far this term in all competitions.Most read in FootballManchester United are also claimed to be interested in Hjulmand.Earlier this year it was suggested that the Red Devils had sent scouts to watch him six times this season.Tottenham fans say ‘that’s just ridiculous’ as transfer deadline day signing runs rings around defenders in viral video In January it was reported that Erik ten Hag’s side tried to offer Facundo Pellistri in part exchange for Hjulmand.United star Christian Eriksen has even acted as a mentor for the Sporting star, who broke into the Danish national team set-up last year.Hjulmand, 24, is said to have idolised Patrick Vieira as a kidCredit: Getty More

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      I’m a former Tottenham ace, now I run a footballers’ prayer group led by Champions League star

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      JOHN BOSTOCK has seen it all in football.Boy wonder and big transfer to perennial loanee and out on his ear.John Bostock says he is the happiest he has ever been playing at Notts CountyCredit: RexBostock joined Spurs from Crystal Palace aged 16 back in 2008Credit: AFPPlaying abroad, playing up the English pyramid to wondering, at only 21, if he even wanted to keep playing.It has been one heck of a journey for the South Londoner, 32, who made major news half his life ago when he left Crystal Palace as a teen sensation for Tottenham.Yet after a fascinating career of 15 clubs and five countries, Bostock says he is the happiest he has ever been and still going strong with League Two Notts County.He has become a mentor to other players, particularly those who share his faith after setting up his influential Christian football society ‘Ballers in God’ in 2015.It gives him perspective when reflecting on his headline-grabbing switch in 2008 from Palace to Spurs, who face each other on Saturday.Bostock told SunSport: “I’ve come to a place where I see my career as an instrument I can use to help other people with what they’ve been through.“And maybe I had to go through what I’ve been through for me to understand that.“The move to Spurs made a lot of noise. I remember I would get the train to school, open up the papers and see my face on the back page.Most read in EFL“It had a big impact on how I saw life. “I realised that my identity couldn’t be built on what people think of me, that if I believed everything people say about me, I’d be in trouble. “I believe if you live for people’s acceptance, you’ll die by their rejections.”Bostock remembers well the “messy” switch, which saw Spurs initially announce his signing, only for Palace to deny publicly that an agreement had been reached.Then-Eagles chairman Simon Jordan was livid and it eventually went to a tribunal.Bostock understands the frustration felt from the Palace side but explained: “We told the club we wanted to stay and the offer wasn’t what they said it was going to be.Bostock on…After all his years in football, worldly-wise John Bostock gives his verdict on:
      Palace and Spurs starlets: “Eberechi Eze is a player I really love to watch. I don’t know him closely but we’re in touch. It’s wonderful to see a player like that from South London shining on the pitch and also representing Jesus.
      “Micky van de Ven has been colossal at Spurs. I watched him at Wolfsburg because one of our Ballers in God, Felix Nmecha, was his team-mate there.
      “Cheick Doucoure is injured for Palace but I was with him at Lens, he was a young player coming through and had some really good attributes. Palace will miss him.”
      Best player he played with: “Luka Modric. He was incredible. I didn’t know he would go on to win the Ballon D’Or but he was always a step ahead.”
      Favourite coach: “Luke Williams. I’ve never worked under a manager like that. He was very, very rounded tactically, man-management… he’s a very special person.
      Happiest time at a club: “I’m really happy now at Notts County. I love the football we play, the fans are brilliant, where I’m at in life. But get me on a pitch somewhere with a ball, I’m happy. Wherever that is, I’ve learned to be happy.
      One piece of advice for young players: “Learn to deal with disappointments very well. I wish someone had told me, ‘John, you need endurance for this game’, because you do. It’s a tough game and it takes a lot.”

      “We asked for another offer and they said, ‘Well, this is it’. So we said this is what we’ve got elsewhere. We moved on.“I would have loved to have played for the club for longer. I’m very grateful I was able to play for them at all.”Expectations were high at Tottenham given Bostock had made his Palace debut at 15.But ultimately he only made four appearances for the Lilywhites across five seasons where he was loaned out to Brentford, Hull, Sheffield Wednesday, Swindon and MLS side Toronto.When his deal expired, his confidence was low and with no offers coming in, he questioned if the game was even for him anymore.But his love for the sport was recaptured with a season playing under Jimmy Floyd Hasselbaink in the second tier of Belgium football with OH Leuven.Further stints abroad followed to Lens – where he played with current Palace midfielder Cheick Doucoure -, Turkish side Bursaspor and then back to France with Toulouse.He returned to England due to family reasons and for the last two years has been with County, where he is preparing for a hostile trip to Bradford on Saturday.In 2015, he set up Ballers in God which has grown significantly and has a following of over 300,000 people on Instagram. The organisation provides support for believing players, with Zoom prayer meetings every morning, weekly online catch-ups and end-of-season retreats. It is international too, with Borussia Dortmund star Felix Nmecha one of many ‘group’ leaders.Bostock was not religious growing up but had “an encounter with Jesus” at 15 – just before his move to Spurs – after his sister Tara found God and invited him to church.Hearing the Gospel for the first time had a profound effect. He recalled: “I said a very simple prayer that day and my life has never been the same since.”Palace star Eberechi Eze offered unsolicited praise last month to Ballers in God, writing on Instagram that the organisation work was “truly incredible and inspiring”.A touched Bostock said: “He didn’t need to do that but it was very encouraging. “I love watching Eze play, and I’m not just saying it because he’s a fellow believer. He’s like a throwback, the way he glides past players and plays without fear.“To know his journey, the rejection he’s had, and to see him thrive now at a Premier League club, it’s really wonderful to see.”Bostock’s mentoring really came to the fore during Covid, when so many players lost their purpose as football ground to a halt.READ MORE SUN STORIESHe added: “I talk to players about everything I’ve faced because I’ve been the wonderkid, I’ve been the traveller, I’ve been without a club, I’ve been injured, I’ve had surgery, I’ve had a lot of noise about me, I’ve had no noise about me.“I feel like I’ve faced it all in some capacity. That has really equipped me to help others who go through stuff.” More

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      Ebere Eze ‘shortlisted by Tottenham’ ahead of summer transfer with Premier League clubs battling to sign England star

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      TOTTENHAM and Manchester City are interested in signing Eberechi Eze, according to reports.The Crystal Palace star has impressed this season, scoring five league goals in 16 matches.Eberechi Eze is attracting interest from top Premier League clubsCredit: GettyEze, 25, could leave Selhurst Park this summer despite his contract not expiring until 2027.Spurs manager Ange Postecoglou is keen to add more pace and depth to his attack.And two-time capped England ace Eze is reportedly one of their top targets.However, Man City are also in the battle to sign him and have been tracking the player for some time.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLThe Independent claim Eze is currently more swayed by a move to the Treble winners than Spurs.Therefore, the North London side have singled out Pedro Neto as an alternative.But the Wolves star is also wanted by Manchester United and Arsenal.Speculation suggests the club could demand around £60-£80million for the Portuguese winger.Most read in FootballHOW TO GET FREE BETS ON FOOTBALLAny deal for the 23-year-old could be staggered to allow teams to pay the huge fee over several years.Additional clauses are also set to be involved to make up the total price.Tottenham fans say ‘that’s just ridiculous’ as transfer deadline day signing runs rings around defenders in viral video Wolves may need to sell to fund Gary O’Neil’s summer spending and not breach Profit and Sustainability Rules.At the moment, they are just about breaking even on PSR. More

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      Tottenham fans say ‘that’s just ridiculous’ as transfer deadline day signing runs rings around defenders in viral video

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      TOTTENHAM fans are licking their lips at the prospect of welcoming wonderkid Lucas Bergvall to the club. Spurs beat Barcelona to the Djurgarden midfielder on Deadline Day as they agreed an £8.5million deal plus add-ons.
      Lucas Bergvall scored a wonder goal
      Spurs fans are licking their lips at his arrival
      Bergvall is spending the rest of this season at Djurgarden, before he officially links up with Tottenham on July 1.
      And the playmaker already has Spurs fans in awe of his talent after scoring a stunner against United Nordic.
      Bergvall skipped past six defenders on a magical solo run before cooly slotting past the keeper, leaving fans stunned.
      One said: “That’s just ridiculous.”
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      Another added: “Top talent. They got him for peanuts.”
      Bergvall scored twice in the game to help Djurgarden to a 5-0 win.
      Spurs beat off interest from Aston Villa or Wolves to sign the teenage sensation as well as Barcelona.
      And Bergvall was forced to hit back at claims that he used Barca to get a better deal out of Tottenham.
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      Ex-Barca scout Bojan Krkic snr, dad of the former Stoke star of the same name, also questioned Bergvall’s ambition.
      But Bergvall, 18, said: “They can say what they want. I know what the truth is.”
      Tottenham HIJACK Barcelona’s transfer for Swedish wonderkid Lucas Bergvall in major deadline day coup
      Krkic snr claimed Bergvall’s girlfriend and mum steered him towards Spurs and his camp played Barca along to improve Tottenham’s offer.
      Krkic said: “Where is the player’s ambition? Barca would be the opportunity of his life right now.”
      When asked if the smears could be bitterness on Barcelona’s part, Bergvall said: “That could be the case, absolutely.
      “There was a lot of speculation, but it’s nice that everything has settled down and that I can focus only on Djurgarden.”
      Bergvall signed for Tottenham in JanuaryCredit: Rex More