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Cesc Fabregas has named Spain and Germany as his two ‘favourites’ to win Euro 2024, labelling them ‘the most complete teams in the tournament’ based on their displays in the group stage. Spain have flown out of the blocks in their opening two games against Croatia and defending champions Italy, netting four times without conceding a single goal. Luis de la Fuente’s men will aim to make it three wins from three when they take to the field in Dusseldorf for their final Group B contest versus Albania this evening. Tournament hosts Germany, meanwhile, finished as Group A winners to…

Real Madrid defender Antonio Rudiger is a doubt for the last-16 of Euro 2024 after suffering a leg injury. The Germany centre-back has been an ever present for his country as they topped a group consisting of Switzerland, Scotland and Hungary. A last minute goal against the Swiss on Monday night means Germany will face a second-placed team in the last-16. But Rudiger could be absent for that tie as Sky Germany say he is struggling with a hamstring injury. It’s claimed the former Chelsea ace has been playing through the pain barrier during the group stages. And, while Germany’s…

UEFA Euro 2024 fixtures today Monday 24/06 Live build-up, Kickoff times, where to watch on TV and how to stream on the go. Group B Croatia vs Italy (20:00) Live on BBC One – and stream via the BBC Sports website Albania vs Spain (20:00) Live on BBC Two – and stream via the BBC Sports website

Tories turn on PM over failure to get a grip on bet scandal The Independent’s lead story says Rishi Sunak has been urged to suspend all those under investigation for placing bets on the date of the election – amid claims that more top Tories will be implicated after party data chief becomes fourth to be accused. ‘Tory betting scandal engulfing Westminster’ – Paper Talk FRONTPAGE The lead stories on the front page of the newspaper – and website. Senior Tories turn on Rishi Sunak over failure to get a grip on election betting scandal Scotland find a new way…

Met Office issues risk-of-death warning: Turning up the heat “Turning up the heat,” writes the Metro as it reports Britain could see its first 30C heatwave of the summer this week. The paper reports that the Met Office has issued a yellow heat alert over increased risk of death for vulnerable people across England – unless you are in the north-east. The rising temperature could put increased pressure on the NHS, Metro says, adding that the strongest warnings have been issued for the East Midlands, south-east and the east of England. ‘Tory betting scandal engulfing Westminster’ – Paper Talk FRONTPAGE…

Harry Kane issues warning to Gary Lineker after England’s performances in their first two Euro 2024 games.

Sunak urged to drop candidates as betting investigation widens The ongoing fallout from the Conservative Party election betting allegations features on several front pages. The Guardian reports that Rishi Sunak has been urged to drop candidates being investigated, as the Gambling Commission widens its inquiries into the claims. The paper says senior Tories have called for the candidates and other officials to be suspended pending the outcome, urging the prime minister to “get a grip on the slow drip of revelations”. ‘Tory betting scandal engulfing Westminster’ – Paper Talk  FRONTPAGE The lead stories on the front page of the newspaper…

Frozen out by Sunak for telling the truth  The Daily Mirror leads on an exclusive interview with Iceland boss Richard Walker, who has told the paper the PM “gave him a roasting” over talking about rising foodbank use. The paper says the supermarket boss claims the criticism for “telling the truth” came when Sunak was chancellor. Mr Walker also told the Mirror that Sunak was only angry because he had to “face questions” over growing foodbank use. ‘Tory betting scandal engulfing Westminster’ – Paper Talk   FRONTPAGE The lead stories on the front page of the newspaper – and website. …

Rishi: Starmer will unpick Brexit and rejoin EU by back door  The Daily Express reports that Rishi Sunak will warn that Labour wants to “unpick Brexit” and “drag Britain back into the EU”.  Noting the PM’s comments come on the eighth anniversary of the “historic vote to leave”, it says Rishi Sunak will accuse Labour of wanting to rejoin the European Union by the “back door”. ‘Tory betting scandal engulfing Westminster’ – Paper Talk FRONTPAGE The lead stories on the front page of the newspaper – and website.  ‘I’m the only one who can get Brexit done – Starmer will…

3 Lions legends’ spat: ‘Harry Kanes Gary’  “Harry Kanes Gary,” writes The Sun as it reports the England captain fired back at Gary Lineker after he blasted the team’s 1-1 draw against Denmark. Lineker – former footballer turned pundit – called the draw against Denmark s*** on his podcast. But captain Harry responded with a cutting reminder that the England sides the 63-year-old played for “won nothing”. ‘Tory betting scandal engulfing Westminster’ – Paper Talk  FRONTPAGE The lead stories on the front page of the newspaper – and website.  THE TOOTH HURTS Harry Kane bites back at Lineker and Co…