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      Premier League legend, 33, gets sensational Euro 2024 call-up despite not playing for national team in two years

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      PREMIER LEAGUE legend N’Golo Kante has been called up by France manager Didier Deschamps for Euro 2024.Kante, 33, is one of the greatest ever midfielders to grace the English top flight after two glittering stints at Leicester and Chelsea. Chelsea and Leicester legend N’Golo Kante has been recalled by FranceCredit: Getty – ContributorKante has been called up for Euro 2024 despite not playing for France in the last two yearsCredit: GettyThe Frenchman has been away from the spotlight in the last two years due to a hamstring injury he suffered during his final season at Stamford Bridge and his eventual move to Saudi Arabia.The versatile midfielder currently plays for Al-Ittihad alongside another legendary France team-mate in Karim Benzema.His change in circumstances have also seen him being omitted from his national team in the last two years with his last game taking place against Denmark at home in the Nations League back in 2022.However, France manager Deschamps hasn’t forgotten Kante and included him to his 25-man squad ahead of the summer’s tournament in Germany.Read More on FootballThe Al-Ittihad star will be joining some more Premier League stars, like West Ham’s Alphonse Areola, Liverpool’s Ibrahima Konate and Arsenal’s William Saliba.Kante will get the chance to add to his 53 caps, which include two goals.The ex-Caen star will also look to complete the trifecta after already winning the 2018 World Cup and the 2021 Nations League title.Kante has also won every available silverware on club level starting with Leicester’s sensational Premier League triumph in 2016.Most read in Euro 2024BEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERSThe France international was among the players that led the Foxes to the greatest underdog story in football history.Kante then moved to Chelsea the same summer and went on to lift another Prem title in 2017.Meet the ten Wags ready to stun at Euro 2024The midfielder also won the FA Cup in 2018, the Europa League in 2019 and the Championship League in 2021.England boss Gareth Southgate will also be announcing his own squad fairly soon.France’s Euro 2024 squadHere’s who France boss Didier Deschamps called up for this summer’s Euro 2024
      Goalkeepers: Alphonse Areola (West Ham), Mike Maignan (AC Milan), Brice Samba (Lens)
      Defenders: Jonathan Clauss (Marseille), Theo Hernandez (AC Milan), Ibrahima Konate (Liverpool), Jules Kounde (Barcelona), Ferland Mendy (Real Madrid), Benjamin Pavard (Inter Milan), William Saliba (Arsenal), Dayot Upamecano (Bayern Munich)
      Midfielders: Eduardo Camavinga (Real Madrid), Youssouf Fofana (Monaco), Antoine Griezmann (Atletico Madrid), N’Golo Kante (Al-Ittihad), Adrien Rabiot (Juventus), Aurelien Tchouaméni (Real Madrid), Warren Zaïre-Emery (Paris Saint-Germain)
      Forwards: Bradley Barcola (Paris Saint-Germain), Kingsley Coman (Bayern Munich), Ousmane Dembele (Paris Saint-Germain), Olivier Giroud (AC Milan), Randal Kolo Muani (Paris Saint-Germain), Kylian Mbappe (Paris Saint-Germain), Marcus Thuram (Inter Milan) More

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      England fans who upset locals by singing war songs like ‘Ten German Bombers’ face instant fines at Euro 2024

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      ENGLAND fans who offend locals by singing songs like “Ten German Bombers” face instant cash fines at Euro 2024.UK police and the Foreign Office have been briefed that culprits will be marched straight to ATMs in Germany and ordered to pay up.England fans who offend locals by singing war songs like ‘Ten German Bombers’ face instant cash fines at Euro 2024Credit: Alamy Live NewsGerman police take part in an operational drill at the MHP Arena in Stuttgart in preparation for the upcoming EurosCredit: EPAFines are expected to be up to a month’s wages — with supporters instructed to declare their income.German sources confirmed the cash crackdown will be launched to deter boorish behaviour among the 300,000 fans expected during the tournament.A police source said yesterday: “The Germans have made it clear they will step in to stop threatening or anti-social behaviour. This includes offensive songs about World War Two.”Authorities warned war-related chants may inflame tensions in cities like Frankfurt and Cologne, which were blitzed by the RAF and where England are to play.READ MORE ON EURO 2024Michael Johnson, of the UK Football Policing Unit, said British cops mingling with fans would first warn unruly fans before German counterparts step in.He told The Sun yesterday: “Our officers can say, ‘Come on guys — you’re in Germany singing the Ten German Bombers song and it’s really not a good idea’.“If you still do that, you are likely to be arrested — you’ve had your warning.”He said fines may also be dished out for drunkenness and urinating in the street.Most read in FootballIt comes amid travel and security warnings for supporters heading to the tournament, which kicks off on June 14.Rail unions are threatening to strike as they claim they cannot guarantee fans’ safety after decades of under-investment.Scot ‘promised his weight in beers’ for walking Germany for the EurosPolice are also reported to have been hit by a £460million funding “black hole”.There is a CCTV shortage too, with laws limiting large-scale surveillance after the Cold War. Stefan Bisanz, who has worked for the military police, said: “When you have hundreds of thousands of fans, yes, it will be very difficult to manage this with no CCTV.” More

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      Gareth Southgate handed major blow as key England star suffers ‘setback’ just days before he names squad for Euro 2024

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      LUKE SHAW has lost his race to make the Euro’s after being ruled out of Manchester United’s final two games of the season.But Harry Maguire, who has missed the last three games with a muscle injury, is set to make the FA Cup Final and the list for Germany.Luke Shaw will miss the EurosCredit: ReutersGareth Southgate will name his squad on TuesdayCredit: GettyShaw, 28, is the Three Lions first-choice left-back but has not played since February due to a hamstring injury.He was fighting to get back but his rehabilitation suffered a recent set-back.Gareth Southgate names his provisional 26-man squad next Tuesday for next month’s finals.United boss Erik ten Hag said: “F*or the cup final we’re working on it.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLMaguire, 31, has a fair chance that he will be available, Luke is more complicated in this moment.”Let’s say it’s less of a chance he will make it but still a very small chance. He had a setback, now we have to find out how far it is.”United, who stand eighth, take on Brighton this Sunday with the Europa Conference their only chance of European football through the league.Victory in the FA Cup Final would, however, get them in the Europa League.Most read in FootballCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERSIt is a long way from this time last season when they had the Carabao Cup on the mantelpiece and were heading towards a third placed finish and a Cup Final.The win over Newcastle on Wednesday was only their second in nine in the league.Dream Team’s Nick Elliott previews this summer’s Euro 2024 tournament gameFor Ten Hag, however it was proof the players still believe in him.Indeed, he thinks only the 4-0 defeat away to Crystal Palace in that run was worthy of criticism.He said: “It was one very poor performance and all the others was a very good spirit.“I would almost say that across the season, with all the problems we had, the spirit in the team, the fighting spirit was always there, the dynamic was always there.“We had some good performances even when the best players were not available.”Ten Hag is set to start Lisandro Martinez on Sunday after he came on as a second-half sub in the game against Newcastle.He had previously played just once since February 4. More

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      Misbehaving England fans face being marched by police to ATMs for on-the-spot fines at Euro 2024

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      RACIST online trolls who target England’s Euro 2024 squad have been warned they will be unmasked within hours by social media companies.And fans who misbehave in Germany face being frogmarched by cops to the ATM to hand over on the spot fines.Police have issued a number of warnings to England fans ahead of Euro 2024Credit: PASenior police officers visited Gareth Southgate’s squad at St George’s Park before the March double header with Brazil and Belgium to reinforce the message that they would be fully supported by the authorities.Bukayo Saka, Marcus Rashford and Jadon Sancho were all subjected to foul racist abuse after the shoot-out defeat by Italy in 2021.Cheshire Chief Constable Mark Roberts, the country’s leading football cop, said: “We were conscious after the Euros in 2021, where there was racist abuse of some of England’s black players, and were able to prosecute some people.“We were very keen to speak to the squad and make sure they were aware we were committed to dealing with this and treat it really seriously and also to advise them how to protect themselves.READ MORE ON EUROS“One problem in the past was that there was a six month statute of limitations on these sort of social media posts and when we asked the companies for data we wouldn’t get a response until after that limit had passed.“But we have worked very hard and now we are seeing those replies turned around in a matter of days.“So if people think they can hide behind their keyboards and commit hate crimes online, we will pursue them and we will prosecute.”Police and the Foreign Office expect 300,000-plus England fans – the vast majority without tickets – will travel to Germany for what is the first “accessible” tournament since Euro 2016.Most read in FootballMore than 2,000 banning orders – which see hooligans ordered to hand in their passports for the duration of the tournament – remain in place.But Chf Con Roberts, who made it clear he does not expect widespread problems – pointing to the spectacular improvement of the behaviour of England fans over the last decade – made it clear that German police will crack down on antisocial behaviour in the streets, stadiums and fan zone.Boost to England fans ahead of Euro 2024 as Germany relaxes bonkers law that could have seen supporters JAILEDThis summer could see a large number of England fans attending their first tournament, although there will also be the “largest deployment” of British cops alongside the hosts on record.Referring to the 2005 hooligan movie, Chf Con Roberts added: “In terms of behaviour, we’re talking more ‘The Inbetweeners’ than ‘Green Street’.“The hope is that our fans will be good guests in Germany, support the team and enjoy the country, as they have done at the recent tournaments overseas.“We will have police spotters at every game and with the fans, so if they do look as if they are stepping out of line they will try to calm things down.“Germany has a similar football and social culture – their police are used to people drinking, singing and chanting and the people are reasonably tolerant.“But there are certain things you should simply not do, obvious things, even if you have drunk too much. And if you are fined by the police, that is on the spot.If you don’t have the money in your pocket, you can be marched to the nearest cash point. The fines are unlimited.” More

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      Boost to England fans ahead of Euro 2024 as Germany relaxes bonkers law that could have seen supporters JAILED

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      ENGLAND supporters in bars and fanzones can belt out their Three Lions anthem at the opening Euro 2024 match — after Germany eased uber-strict Sunday noise laws.Tough regulations, ultimately enforceable with jail, would ordinarily ban crowds from shouting and chanting.Germany eased uber-strict Sunday noise laws meaning England supporters can belt out their Three Lions anthem at the opening matchCredit: GettyPaul Moss, who owns the New Crown pub in Iserlohn, said: ‘The tournament would have been impossible without this change’Credit: Dan CharityBut officials have now signed off on a one-month exemption for June. The move also allows ground staff to use lawnmowers to trim the pitch at FC Schalke’s ground ahead of England’s opener against Serbia.Expat Paul Moss, 52, who owns the New Crown pub in Iserlohn, said: “The tournament would have been impossible without this change.“We want a proper carnival atmosphere and now all England fans need to do is get out here and have a great time.”READ MORE IN FOOTBALLUnder the quiet time rules, known as Ruhezeit, any domestic league games on Sunday evenings finish well before 10pm and are generally not televised.Yet about half of the Euros’ 51 games kick off at 9pm. So bars and fan zones would not be able to show them outdoors without the risk of fines, which, if unpaid, could lead to prison sentences.In North Rhine-Westphalia, where England play in Cologne and Gelsenkirchen, officials will now permit events to run until 1am on nine nights and midnight on 13 others.Most read in FootballBut any speakers must be placed as far from residents as possible and the volume kept low.Pub noise will be tolerated until midnight. But TVs must be switched off at the final whistle.Inside the ten stunning Euro 2024 stadiums including historic final venue More

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      Germany ban England fans from taking fruit to games – but will charge £4 for single sausage at Euros 2024

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      ANY apple-loving England fans could be shocked to the core at Euro 2024 — the German hosts are banning fruit to boost sales of their sausages.Supporters trying to take any food into stadiums — including healthy half-time snacks — could be turned away or even barred from the entire tournament.England fans are banned from bringing fruit to games during the EurosCredit: RexBut the nation renowned for their love of Bratwurst and Frankfurters will be selling sausages for up to £3.77 each.England kick off their campaign against Serbia at the Arena AufSchalke in Gelsenkirchen on June 16 followed by games against Denmark in Frankfurt and Slovenia in Cologne.At the final at Berlin’s Olympic Stadium on July 14, single sausages will cost £4.77.Security teams will be searching bags outside all ten tournament venues, while stewards and police will patrol inside.READ MORE ON EURO 2024Uefa’s ban covers “liquids — drinks, e-cigarette refills, etc — and food of any kind, including fruit, such as apples, bananas, oranges, etc.”Punishments will include “expulsion from the stadium with a report to the police or a stadium ban for the whole or part of Euro 2024”.Germans have also banned smoking and vapes from the grounds.Cannabis joints will also be forbidden in stadiums despite new German laws making it legal to puff in public.Most read in FootballFlares, fireworks and whistles are also on the banned list – as well as megaphones and vuvuzela horns.Nazi flags, plus material supporting sides in the conflict in Gaza will also be outlawed.Germany becomes the latest nation to legalise cannabis More

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      England set for Euro 2024 boost with Southgate expected to have rule change request granted despite rivals’ objections

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      GARETH Southgate is set to be able to pick a 26-man squad for Euro 2024.But Uefa chiefs remain split on changing tournament rules at virtually the last minute.Gareth Southgate has been handed a major boost ahead of the EurosCredit: GettyAnd now a final decision will be made by the ruling executive committee in the next few days.Euro chiefs had planned on reverting to 23 man parties for the tournament which kicks off in Munich in June.But pressure from a number of national team coaches saw the matter put back on the agenda earlier this month.And now Uefa’s national competitions committee has “narrowly” backed the proposal to revert to the extended squads that were allowed at both the delayed Euro 2020 and the 2022 World Cup in Qatar.READ MORE ON FOOTBALLThe extended squads were introduced as a response to the Covid pandemic, with national coaches fearful that an outbreak of the virus could leave them short of numbers for matches.Uefa had decided to return the traditional smaller squads for this summer’s event.But a number of national coaches had urged a rethink, citing the sheer number of injuries sustained by players this season.Opposition to the move has been by Germany coach Julian Nagelsmann and France’s Didier Deschamps.Most read in FootballCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERSDespite that, Uefa chiefs agreed a u-turn on the initial ruling although the lack of unanimity means it is not certain to be adopted by the executive committee – who will make the final call in video conference in the next few days.If they agree, it means Southgate and the other Euro 2024 coaches will have more options in their squad selection. England football fans put up in zombie townsWhile Southgate has long been a proponent of smaller squads, he was without skipper Harry Kane, Bukayo Saka and other players for last month’s friendlies with Brazil and Belgium.The England boss was not leading the call for larger squads but is understood to feel that it was not a problem if he was allowed to select 26 instead of 23.Southgate will want the confirmation that all 15 players not selected in his starting side will be able to sit on the bench, as happened in Qatar.During Euro 2020, by contrast, three players had to be omitted from the match-day squad.Southgate has been planning to select a larger provisional squad next month before whittling down to 23 on the June 7 deadline.But the change in regulations, if confirmed, may see the England boss instead name a 26 with some standby players, giving everybody more certainty.If the extension is approved , it is likely that the larger squads will now become the norm for Uefa national competitions – although Fifa may revert to 23 for the 2026 World Cup. More

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      ‘Not gonna happen’ – Gus Poyet rules out Republic of Ireland job after heartbreaking end to Greece stint

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      GUS POYET confirmed he will not be taking over as Republic of Ireland manager and stated he is now a free agent as there is “absolutely nothing” going on between him and Greece.Poyet took over as the Greek national team’s manager in February 2022 and went on to win his Nations League group, which earned his team promotion to League B and a place in the Euro 2024 play offs.Gus Poyet confirmed he will not be taking over as Republic of Ireland managerCredit: EPAPoyet also confirmed there is ‘absolutely nothing’ going on with Greece after his contract endedCredit: SportsfileThe Tottenham legend then went on to beat Ireland twice in the European championships’ qualifying stage but finished third in Group B behind France and the Netherlands.The Uruguayan tactician then led Ethniki to a stunning 5-0 win over Kazakhstan in the Euros’ play-off semi-finals but lost the final to Georgia on penalties.The Chelsea legend is now officially a free agent as his contract with Greece ran out on March 31 and no efforts were made to extend his stay.Reports suggest the Republic have been wanting the 56-year-old to take over the top job since Stephen Kenny’s departure in November after his impressive work against them in the group stage.Read More on FootballIt was also reported that the ex-Brighton boss had been courted for a long time with the Football Association of Ireland looking to take advantage of his bizarre contract length that ran out before Euro 2024.However, the former Sunderland manager insists a deal between him and Ireland is “not gonna happen” and the links were baseless, just like they were with other big names.Poyet told SunSport on behalf of Dailybase: “There is nothing, it’s not gonna happen. So there is really no comments to make. “I will compare to [something] similar. I remember last November or December so many people from England were contacting me [asking me if] I was going to Plymouth.Most read in FootballBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKER”Because when betting [sites] put it [my name] at the top up there… I don’t know how many coaches were already practically [a] done [deal] with Republic of Ireland. “Apart from me, it was Roy Keane, it was a [Ole Gunnar] Solskjaer, it was Paul Clement, it was John O’Shea. They were all done. And nobody’s done.Gus Poyet explains why Arsenal are not out of Prem title hunt after Aston Villa heartbreak”So that will happen with the betting [sites]. Okay, we have to be honest, sometimes they’re right. But no, there is no possibility.”Reports in Greece suggested there is still a chance Poyet would sign a new deal with the national team despite missing out on a place in Germany.However, the former midfielder is adamant there has been no communication with the Greek football federation.Poyet added: “Simple, there is nothing at the moment. There’s nothing, I finished my contract last month and that’s it, there is nothing else. “So right now I’m free meeting people, analysing football, keep learning. Waiting. Always talking to different possibilities. “No offers, possibilities. But with Greece right now there is absolutely nothing.” More