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Phil Jones says Marcus Rashford ‘could have certainly offered something’ had he been selected in England’s Euro 2024 squad and expects the forward to bounce back stronger than ever next season. Rashford managed just eight goals in all competitions for Manchester United last term and has been left out of Gareth Southgate’s 26-man party set to fly out to Germany for this summer’s eagerly anticipated tournament. It’s just the latest setback in a concerning fall…

Paul Merson has urged Portugal to take the difficult decision to bench Cristiano Ronaldo for the start of Euro 2024. Ronaldo enters his sixth European Championships having spent the last 18 months at Saudi Pro League club Al Nassr, where he has scored 64 goals in 70 appearances. The 39-year-old is Portugal’s greatest-ever player and will look to add to his 206 caps and 128 goals at the Euros in Germany. But Merson believes Ronaldo…

Kylian Mbappe has played down injury fears ahead of Euro 2024 with the France star benched in their final warm-up game against Canada. Les Blues were held a goalless draw on Sunday with Mbappe starting on the bench, coming on for the final 15 minutes. The forward, whose move to Real Madrid was confirmed last week, missed training with the national team on Saturday just nine days before the Euros kick off in Germany with…

In the 2010s, if people wanted to predict the outcome of a national football match they turned to octopuses. Famous tentacled prophets included Paul and Rabiot, who gave their findings by choosing the winning country’s flag. They even had a good track record – at least until Rabiot was reportedly boiled alive and sold for food at a fish market. But now it’s 2024, and it’s all about the asparagus (note both octopus and asparagus…

Alan Shearer has revealed the England team he would pick if he was in charge of the Three Lions at Euro 2024. Gareth Southgate and the 26-man England squad are travelling to Germany on Monday ahead of their opening Euros game against Serbia on Sunday. After kick-starting their Euro 2024 campaign against Serbia at the Veltins-Arena in Gelsenkirchen, England turn their attentions to group games against Denmark and Slovenia. It is 58 years since England…

England boss Gareth Southgate still needs to drop six more players (Picture: Getty)Gareth Southgate has axed Tottenham midfielder James Maddison from England’s final Euro 2024 squad. Three Lions boss Southgate named Maddison in his 33-man provisional squad three weeks ago but will drop the Spurs star when he announces his final 26-man squad this weekend, according to The Athletic. Maddison, who earned his seventh England cap when he came on as a second-half substitute in…

Borussia Dortmund will face Real Madrid at Wembley on Saturday 1 June 2024, with kick-off set for 8pm BST.

Euro 2024 is just around the cornerFootball fans will be in dreamland this summer with all 51 games at Euro 2024 available to watch for free on TV in the UK. There’s sure to be plenty of interest across the country, with England installed as one of the pre-tournament favourites as they look to end their near 60-year wait for silverware. Scotland, meanwhile, are in action on the opening night against hosts Germany and they…

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Pedro Porro has not made Spain’s provisional squad for Euro 2024 (Reuters)Spain head coach Luis de la Fuente has defended his decision to include Jesus Navas ahead of Tottenham defender Pedro Porro for his side’s Euro 2024 campaign this summer. De la Fuente announced his provisional 29-man squad on Monday and will cut three players from the list after Spain’s friendlies against Andorra and Northern Ireland in June. Porro has been one of Spurs’ standout…

Shaw is ‘touch and go’ to make the final England squad (Picture: Getty)Luke Shaw has admitted he is not ‘100 per cent’ fit heading England’s Euro 2024 campaign but hit back at those questioning his commitment to the Manchester United cause. Shaw has endured an injury-hit season having been limited to just 15 starts in all competitions with his last appearance coming back in February. Despite his lack of game time, the left-back was named…

The English trio are set to join an exclusive group of British footballers to turn out for overseas teams in the final of Europe’s most prestigious competition.

Netherlands goalkeeper Justin Bijlow admits it is flattering to be linked with ‘very nice clubs’ Liverpool and Arsenal and has refused to confirm he will remain at Feyenoord beyond the summer. Bijlow, 26, has emerged as a target for Premier League rivals Liverpool and Arsenal ahead of the summer transfer window. Speaking to Dutch outlet Voetbalzone, he said: ‘Would I stay at Feyenoord? You never know, do you? That’s football. You don’t know that. ‘I’m…

Wayne Rooney has revealed who he ranks as England’s greatest player of all time to a surprised Gary Neville. With 53 goals and 120 appearances – tallies bettered by just two players – Rooney is certainly in the conversation as the best player to ever put on the Three Lions shirt. Bobby Charlton and Bobby Moore, World Cup winners in 1966, are widely considered two of the greatest players England have ever produced. Then there…

Denmark fans were left stunned after struggling Manchester United star Christian Eriksen was named in their Euro 2024 squad. His inclusion comes at the expense of in-form Celtic midfielder Matt O’Riley, with many supporters furious at his omission. On Thursday, Kasper Hjulmand named his final 26-man squad for the upcoming tournament in Germany, with Denmark set to take on England in the group stage. On the surface, it is perhaps not surprising to see Eriksen…

Crystal Palace are leading the race to sign Jude Bellingham’s younger brother and Sunderland star Jobe Bellingham, according to reports. Real Madrid star Jude is back in England as his side prepare to take on Borussia Dortmund in the Champions League final on Saturday. The midfielder, arguably one of, if not the best player in the world right now, will then link up with the England team as they finalise their plans for Euro 2024.…

Enzo Maresca will sign a five-year deal with Chelsea with the option of a further year with his arrival set to be confirmed by the end of the week. The Italian will succeed Mauricio Pochettino at Stamford Bridge having led Leicester City back to the Premier League after winning the Championship. The Daily Telegraph report a deal between the club and Maresca is being finalised by lawyers with an announcement possibly to be made on…

Boxing has always been regarded as the loneliest sport. Going into battle on your own is the every day reality but in a unique twist on Saturday, a team dynamic will be in play in the Matchroom vs Queensberry ‘5 vs 5’ showcase. A year ago, the mere suggestion of Eddie Hearn and Frank Warren collaborating to put together one of the biggest shows of the year would have had you laughed out of the…

Netherlands boss explains decision to drop Chelsea star from Euro 2024 squad | Football Ian Maatsen, on loan at Borussia Dortmund from Chelsea, has been omitted from the Netherlands’ final squad for Euro 2024. Two weeks ago, Maatsen was named in Ronald Koeman’s provisional 30-man squad for the European Championships, despite having never been capped at senior international level. Nevertheless, many were hopeful that the young left-back would make the cut having excelled during his…

Man City’s Kyle Walker hails Chelsea star as the ‘best in the world’ | Football Manchester City captain Kyle Walker has heaped praise on Reece James, describing the Chelsea star as the ‘best right-back in the world’. Despite struggling with reoccurring injury issues, James has established himself as one of the best defenders in the Premier League since making his first-team debut for Chelsea in September 2019. The 24-year-old was a surprise omission from Gareth…

Wayne Rooney would pick Man Utd star ahead of Liverpool ace at Euro 2024 | Football Wayne Rooney believes Manchester United starlet Kobbie Mainoo should start in England’s midfield at Euro 2024 ahead of Trent Alexander-Arnold. Gareth Southgate must pick a new midfielder to partner Declan Rice in Germany this summer after dropping Jordan Henderson from England’s provisional 33-man squad and overlooking Kalvin Phillips following a dismal season. Ballon d’Or contender and Champions League finalist…

Jean-Clair Todibo issues blunt response to Man Utd transfer talk | Football Jean-Clair Todibo has issued a cryptic response to speculation linking him with a summer transfer to Manchester United. The Red Devils, regardless of who is their manager next season, will be seeking defensive reinforcements in the summer. With question marks hanging over the futures of Jonny Evans, Harry Maguire and VIctor Lindelof, a new centre-half will represent a priority for Erik ten Hag…

Emmanuel Petit names ‘quality’ player Chelsea should sign to replace Conor Gallagher | Football Emmanuel Petit has identified the perfect replacement for Conor Gallagher, should Chelsea decide to sell the popular midfielder this summer. The England international’s future has been a subject of intense speculation for well over a year and has come close to leaving his boyhood club on several occasions. Tottenham have regularly been linked with a move for the 24-year-old who will…

Asked about Sesko, who he may face off against in the Euro 2024 group stages, Serbia international Petrovic told Nogomania: ‘I know [about the rumours] and have been following him. ‘He’s having a good half-season, he’s in great scoring form. ‘I read that he’s scored in his last seven matches in a row. He seems to have gained strong momentum for the Euros. ‘He’s a forward who has everything a modern player needs. He’s tall,…

Tadej Pogacar dominated Giro d’Italia, but ‘greatest’ debate can wait It takes a rare breed of athlete to inspire a whole new genre of vocabulary. Such is their greatness, they expose the limitations not only of their rivals, but of language itself. So it has been over the last three weeks of the Giro d’Italia, one of the toughest bike races in the world. Pogcineration, Pogification, Pogbliteration have all been added to the cycling lexicon,…