Ian Wright has lauded the consistency of Bukayo Saka and insists the Arsenal star must now be considered ‘undroppable’ by England manager Gareth Southgate. Saka ended the season nursing an injury that ruled him out of the Gunners’ final game of the campaign against Everton. The 22-year-old was back at his best, however, on Sunday as the Three Lions began their Euro 2024 campaign with a narrow 1-0 win over Serbia. It was Saka’s cross…
Euro 2024 is now in full swing with the second round of group games now underway. England started their campaign with a narrow 1-0 win over Serbia, whilst Scotland have work to do against Switzerland if they are to qualify for the knockout stages of a major competition for the first time in their history. All 51 matches throughout the competition are on free-to-air television in the United Kingdom with a host of big-name presenters…
William Saliba trained on his own on Wednesday due to ‘muscular pain’, as France were dealt more injury issues ahead of their next Euro 2024 match. France narrowly won their Euros opener 1-0 against Austria last Monday but they weren’t celebrating much after captain Kylian Mbappe left the pitch with a broken nose. While the star forward will not require an operation, he remains a huge doubt for Les Bleus’ next Group D clash against…
Mario and Luigi were spotted at the Euro 2024 game between Croatia and Albania today, and now fans want a pair of the boots too. Football fans and gamers have both had something entertaining to watch lately, in the form of the Euro 2024 and all the video games showcases, concluding with this week’s impressive Nintendo Direct. Nintendo’s showcase saw lots of announcement, including that of a new Mario & Luigi role-player, scheduled to release…
Switzerland will be looking to maintain their perfect start to Euro 2024 when they take on Scotland in their second group stage game this evening. Murat Yakin’s men opened their campaign with a 3-1 victory over Hungary, and a win over the Scots in Cologne tonight will all but seal their spot in the Round of 16. But while their qualification permutations are rather straightforward, for a number of people at least, the reason why…
Kyle Walker has confirmed that England players have been using pickle juice ‘secret potion’ for some time after it became a hot topic at Euro 2024. Fans were left baffled on social media after images and videos of Three Lions star Kieran Trippier during the 1-0 over Serbia last Sunday went viral. The Newcastle United defender was seen consuming two suspicious-looking sachets during the match, leading to false conspiracy theories that the the player was…
Gareth Southgate should drop Phil Foden for ‘fearless’ Anthony Gordon when England play Denmark at Euro 2024 on Thursday. That is the opinion of former Arsenal and Three Lions forward Theo Walcott amid the debate over how to get the best out of the struggling Foden. The Manchester City attacking midfielder endured a tough start to the Euros campaign, being largely ineffective in the 1-0 win over Serbia last Sunday. With Jude Bellingham starting at…
Gareth Southgate will name an unchanged England XI when his side take on Denmark in their second match at Euro 2024 on Thursday night. Jude Bellingham’s bullet header secured England’s winning start to the competition against Serbia on Sunday but it was a nervy end to the contest in Gelsenkirchen. The Three Lions wilted in the second period, inviting pressure from Serbia with Phil Foden in particular coming in for criticism after his subdued performance…
Kieran Tierney left the pitch on a stretcher after picking up a nasty injury during Scotland’s Euro 2024 clash against Switzerland. The defender was forced to come off in the 61st minute of Wednesday night’s huge game in Cologne which finished 1-1. Scott McTominay’s deflected strike gave the Tartan Army the lead after just 13 minutes but soon after Xherdan Shaqiri pounced on a Anthony Ralston mistake to score a stunning equaliser. On the hour…
Scotland earned a 1-1 draw with Switzerland at Euro 2024, but Paul Merson was left confused by a certain incident involving Scott McTominay. McTominay’s deflected strike gave the Tartan Army the lead in Cologne on Wednesday night after just 13 minutes. But their lead wouldn’t last long, with Xherdan Shaqiri pouncing on a Anthony Ralston mistake to score a sensational equaliser. It was tight, end-to-end game which saw the points shared, with Scotland now realistically…
Gareth Southgate held an impromptu meeting with his England squad on Tuesday night in response to the ‘bad’ press surrounding their Euro 2024 campaign. The Three Lions continue their European Championships with a clash against Denmark on Thursday evening, knowing that victory would book their place in the knockout stage. They currently top Group C following a 1-0 win over Serbia last Sunday but their performance was underwhelming and there was plenty of criticism aimed…
UEFA Euro 2024: Is Scotland vs Switzerland on TV? kick-off, team news, predictions & where to watch 19/06/2024 – UEFA European Championship – (Group Stage – Group A) Venue: Cologne Stadium Scotland suffered a 5-1 defeat to hosts Germany in the opening game of the Euros 2024. The team’s captain said the Scots will look to shake the ‘fear’ that he believes played a role in the opening game disaster. Heading into the crucial match…
UEFA Euro 2024: Is Germany vs Hungary on TV? kick-off, team news, predictions & where to watch 19/06/2024 – UEFA European Championship – (Group Stage – Group A) Venue: Stuttgart Arena After a commanding 5-1 victory over Scotland in their Euro 2024 opener, hosts Germany are set to face Hungary in Group A. Jamal Musiala and Florian Wirtz were standout performers in Germany’s impressive start in Munich. Julian Nagelsmann’s squad now heads to Dortmund, where…
UEFA Euro 2024: Is Croatia vs Albania on TV? kick-off, team news, predictions & where to watch 19/06/2024 – UEFA European Championship – (Group Stage – Group B) Venue: Volksparkstadion Croatia and Albania will be seeking a much-needed win, after both lost their opening matches. Croatia is currently sitting at the bottom of the table (due to goal difference) so a win – with a healthy scoreline will be their goal. Goal difference could prove…
UEFA Euro 2024 fixtures today – 19/06 – Kick, off, where to watch Group A Germany vs Hungary (17:00, BBC One, BBC Sport) Switzerland vs Scotland (20:00, BBC One, BBC Sport) Group B Croatia vs Albania (14:00, ITV, ITVX)
Telegraph Sport – ‘Foden: I am worth my place’ The back page of The Daily Telegraph leads on Phil Foden who has hit back at critics who said his performance in England’s opening Euros match should see him benched for the next match. The paper reports he has said he can play alongside Jude Bellingham. Many critics slammed Foden’s lack on impact on the game – despite it only being the first match. (The Back…
Sun Sport – ‘All smiles in the England camp: Cheese and Pickles’ The back page of The Sun leads on the latest from the England squad with Declan Rice pictured – taking snaps of other England stars. The back page also reports on pickle juice – the drink that helps players from not cramping up on the pitch. (The Back Pages)
Mirror Sport – ‘My Main Man’ The back page of the Daily Mirror leads on comments from England and Man Utd star Kobbie Mainoo. The footballer – away in Germany with the Three Lions for this summer’s Euros – has opened up on Man Utd’s decision to keep Erik ten Hag as manager. (The Back Pages)
Express Sport – ‘Eric’s My Main Man’ The back page of the Daily Express leads on comments from England and Man Utd star Kobbie Mainoo. The footballer – away in Germany with the Three Lions for this summer’s Euros – has opened up on Man Utd’s decision to keep Erik ten Hag as manager. (The Back Pages)
Portugal score late in Euro Thriller in Leipzig “If Ronaldo plays well or the team plays well. He always finds a chance.” Cesc
Former Three Lions captain Terry Butcher has called for Phil Foden to raise his game for England after his ‘disappointing’ performance in their Euro 2024 opener against Serbia. Gareth Southgate’s side got off to a winning start in their Group C opener on Sunday night with Jude Bellingham’s bullet header early in the first-half enough to seal all three points. Foden by contrast endured a quiet night, failing to impose himself and cutting a frustrated…
William Saliba hailed N’Golo Kante after his impressive performance in France’s 1-0 victory over Austria at Euro 2024. France secured a win in their Group D opener on Monday evening as Max Wober’s own goal seven minutes before half time was enough for Didier Deschamps’ side. Kylian Mbappe missed an excellent one-on-one chance in the second half to double France’s lead before the Real Madrid forward was forced off in injury time with a broken…
Gary Lineker’s outfit while presenting coverage of England’s opening Euros match may have breached BBC guidelines, it has been claimed. The Match of the Day presenter, 63, appeared to wear a green T-shirt from his Next clothing range while commenting on Sunday’s England v Serbia game live on-air. According to BBC rules, on-air talent should not wear clothes ‘which they have agreed, or been contracted, to promote or in which they have any financial interest.’…
Cristiano Ronaldo is preparing to play in his 11th major tournament for Portugal (Getty)Karel Poborsky has labelled Cristiano Ronaldo as one of Portugal’s ‘weakest links’ ahead of their Euro 2024 opener against Czech Republic on Tuesday evening. Ronaldo is set to play in his 11th major tournament for Portugal having first featured for his national side at Euro 2004. The 39-year-old finished this season in the Saudi Pro League scoring 50 goals in 51 appearances…
Kylian Mbappe’s participation at this summer’s Euro 2024 was thrown into doubt after the France captain suffered a broken nose in their opening fixture. The forward, involved in the game’s only goal as Didier Deschamps’ side beat Austria 1-0, picked up the injury in the dying minutes in Dusseldorf on Monday night. After lengthy treatment on the pitch, he was subbed off and headed down the tunnel in worrying scenes for Les Bleus’ players and…
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