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Euro 2024: UEFA Announce Team Of The Tournament
17 Jul

Euro 2024: UEFA Announce Team Of The Tournament

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England full-back Kyle Walker has been named in the Euro 2024 team of the tournament alongside six players from champions Spain. The Manchester City defender played every minute for England in Germany as the Three Lions finished runners-up. It is the second time in succession Walker has made the team of the tournament, having done so in 2021 when England were beaten by Italy in the final at Wembley. The team of the tournament was picked by a panel of 12 “technical observers” including David Moyes, Ole Gunnar Solskjaer and Rafa Benitez. Marc Cucurella (Chelsea), William Saliba (Arsenal), Rodri (Manchester…
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The European Version Of Black Stars – Ghanaians Mock England After Losing 2024 Euros
15 Jul

The European Version Of Black Stars – Ghanaians Mock England After Losing 2024 Euros

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Some Ghanaians on social media have mocked England after their loss in the 2024 Euros final to Spain, labelling the Three Lions as the European equivalent of the Black Stars. England failed to break their long trophy drought on Sunday, July 14, 2024, falling 2-1 to Spain in the Euros final in Berlin. The English team has gone 58 years without winning an international trophy, with the streak set to hit 60 years before the next major tournament. After another disappointing final defeat, some Ghanaians on social media specifically X (formerly Twitter) pointed out the similarities between England's trajectory and…
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Toney ‘Annoyed’ At Lack Of Euro 2024 Game Time
04 Jul

Toney ‘Annoyed’ At Lack Of Euro 2024 Game Time

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Ivan Toney admits he was “annoyed” at being brought on during injury time against Slovakia, but insists he will “take my opportunity when I get it”. England striker Toney was sent on for his first appearance of Euro 2024 in the final seconds of the round of 16 match with the Three Lions trailing 1-0. Jude Bellingham’s overhead kick took the game to extra time, before Toney provided the headed assist for Harry Kane’s winner. England manager Gareth Southgate said afterwards that Toney was “disgusted” at being introduced with a minute to go, but the player himself says he is ready to…
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England Should Not Take Wins For Granted – Southgate
20 Jun

England Should Not Take Wins For Granted – Southgate

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Gareth Southgate says England must not take wins at major tournaments for granted, ahead of facing Denmark at Euro 2024. England opened their competition with a 1-0 win over Serbia, although the manner of the victory has been criticised by some fans. Despite the negative reaction, it is only the second time England have won their opening game of a Euros – and Southgate says he is used to the impossibly high standards of supporters. “I’ve been in this environment for eight years so I understand it all,” he said. “It used to annoy me and now I’m ambivalent to it.…
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Eddie Hearn Opens Up On Wayne Rooney Messages ‘After Every Fight’ As He Teases Huge Clash Vs Jake Paul At Old Trafford
18 Oct

Eddie Hearn Opens Up On Wayne Rooney Messages ‘After Every Fight’ As He Teases Huge Clash Vs Jake Paul At Old Trafford

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EDDIE HEARN revealed Wayne Rooney still messages him about a fight - with an Old Trafford showdown against Jake Paul teased. Rooney - an avid boxing fan who competed as an amateur when he was younger - fancies his chances against a celebrity rival. 3 Wayne Rooney fancies his chances in the boxing ringCredit: Getty 3 Jake Paul with boxing promoter Eddie HearnCredit: Sportsfile And Hearn told on The Overlap how the Manchester United legend could end up in the ring with YouTuber-turned boxer Paul. He said: "He won't mind me saying but after every big fight, especially with a YouTuber, sometimes Rooney will…
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Report: England to replace Southgate with Guardiola
05 Sep

Report: England to replace Southgate with Guardiola

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The Football Association (FA) is considering a move for Manchester City manager, Pep Guardiola, to replace Gareth Southgate as the national team’s head coach if the latter leaves the role after Euro 2024. According to the Daily Mail, Southgate looks likely to step down after the tournament. Although his contract expires in 2024, the prospect of the 53-year-old guiding the Three Lions to the 2026 World Cup has not been ruled out. However, Guardiola remains a serious option for the FA. The only stumbling block would be his contract at City, which runs until 2025. Eddie Howe, Mauricio Pochettino and…
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Man Charged Over Sterling Burglary During World Cup
31 Aug

Man Charged Over Sterling Burglary During World Cup

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A man has been charged after a break-in at the home of Chelsea star Raheem Sterling during the Qatar World Cup. Jewellery and watches worth £300,000 were reportedly stolen from the property in Oxshott, Surrey, while Sterling was in Qatar with England. The player left England’s World Cup camp to be with family after intruders broke in on 3 December 2022. Surrey Police said a man had been charged with 33 offences of conspiracy to commit burglary. A spokeswoman for the force said Emiliano Krosi, 23, of Ditton Court Road, Southend-on-Sea, Essex, had been charged and remanded in custody. She…
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England Retain Arnold Clark Cup With Thumping Win Over Belgium
23 Feb

England Retain Arnold Clark Cup With Thumping Win Over Belgium

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England have successfully retained the Arnold Clark Cup after securing an emphatic 6-1 win over Belgium to take maximum points and lift the trophy for the second year in a row. Sarina Wiegman has used this tournament to experiment and picked a young side for Sunday’s 2-1 victory against Italy. But the team that walked out against the Belgians looked something like the one fans might see when the Lionesses begin their World Cup campaign against Haiti on 22 July. It didn’t take long for Chloe Kelly to give England an early lead at Ashton Gate in Bristol. The goal…
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Raheem Sterling To Return To England Squad Ahead Of France Clash
08 Dec

Raheem Sterling To Return To England Squad Ahead Of France Clash

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Chelsea forward Raheem Sterling is expected to reunite with his England teammates on Friday ahead of the Three Lions facing holders France in the World Cup quarter-finals the next day. Sterling was given a leave of absence to travel home last weekend after his house in Surrey was broken into and was not present as England beat Senegal in their first knockout tie. Sterling’s fiancée, Paige Milian, was not home at the time but returned to the property to discover that a burglary had taken place and jewellery worth a reported £300,000 stolen. Sterling was thought to have been understandably…
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How England Plan To Combat The Threat Of Kylian Mbappe
07 Dec

How England Plan To Combat The Threat Of Kylian Mbappe

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England assistant manager Steve Holland has revealed that the Three Lions may look to use Kylian Mbappe's "super strengths" against him during their World Cup quarter-final clash with France. Goals from Jordan Henderson, Harry Kane and Bukayo Saka eased England to a 3-0 win over Senegal in the round of 16, while France were convincing 3-1 winners over Poland. The two will square off at the Al Bayt Stadium on Saturday night for a place in the last four, and a number of eyes will be focused on Mbappe - who was at his electrifying best against Poland as he…
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