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  • Euro 2024: England favoured to emerge champions

    Euro 2024: England favoured to emerge champions

    SuperComputer has predicted the possible winner of the ongoing Euro 2024 trophy after the first round of fixtures.

    .The Euro 2024 tournament started last Friday with  Germany slugging it out with Scotland at the Alainz Arena.

    All 24 teams have now played at Euro 2024 after Portugal brought the first round of fixtures to a close on Tuesday with a 2-1 victory against the Czech Republic.

    However, according to BETSiE’s SuperComputer, England remains the front-runner among all 24 competing teams to win the Euro 2024 on July 14 despite an unconvincing performance against Serbia in their opening fixture.

    The Three Lions have a 20.97 per cent chance of lifting the trophy in Germany.

    Gareth Southgate’s side are three per cent ahead of France.

    In third position is the host nation Germany with 17.91 per cent.

    Portugal and Spain make up the top five. Both countries are the only other teams boasting a chance of lifting the trophy that has more than 10 per cent.

  • Euro 2024: England’s Jude Bellingham sets new record

    Euro 2024: England’s Jude Bellingham sets new record

    Jude Bellingham England midfielder has broken the records initially set by Cristiano Ronaldo and Michael Owen.

    After appearing for the three Lions of England against Serbia  in the ongoing Germany Euro 2024.he became the youngest player to appear at three major international tournaments.

    The 20-year-old scored the only goal of the match to give the Three Lions the victory over Serbia in Gelsenkirchen.

    The Real Madrid star latched on to a deflected cross from Bukayo Saka and headed inside 13 minutes of the thrilling encounter.

    At 20 years and 353 days, Bellingham became the youngest player to appear in three major international tournaments, surpassing the previous record set by Owen (22 years and 170 days), followed by Ronaldo (23 years and 123 days).

  • Erik ten Hag faults Southgate tactics in Euro win

    Erik ten Hag faults Southgate tactics in Euro win

    Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag was unimpressed with the tactics of England manager Gareth Southgate.

    The Dutchman was on punditry duties in the Netherlands for England’s Euro 2024 opener against Serbia.

    Ten Hag, who also confirmed he was staying on as United manager, delivered a sharp verdict on England after they won 1-0.

    On Dutch broadcaster NOS, he said: “In the first half I really enjoyed Jude Bellingham. He took England by the hand and lifted them to a higher level.”

    He continued: “England were playing very passive. I actually saw them moving backwards, they kept Serbia coming at them.”

    He added: “It’s the vision of the manager (Southgate). England will take a 1-0 lead, then he (Southgate) decides to start gambling with making his team compact and relying on moments for the remaining minutes of the game.”

  • Euro 2024: Bellingham shines in England’s slim margin win over Serbia

    Euro 2024: Bellingham shines in England’s slim margin win over Serbia

    Real Madrid midfielder, Jude Bellingham has continued his impressive form  as England beat Serbia 1-0 in their opening Euro 2024 fixture on Sunday night.

    The former Borussia Dortmund midfielder raced powerfully to head home Bukayo Saka’s cross inside 29th minute of the thrilling encounter and his goal proved to be the decider.

    The Three Lions failed to get a grip of the game in the second half and had to hold on for three points.

    With Denmark drawing 1-1 with Slovenia earlier, England shoot straight to the top of Group C.

    They have a two-point cushion before Thursday’s match with Denmark in Frankfurt.

  • Euro 2024: Liverpool legend, Graeme Souness picks trophy favourite

    Euro 2024: Liverpool legend, Graeme Souness picks trophy favourite

    Former Liverpool star, Graeme Souness, has picked England as the favourite to win the 2024 Euro starting today.

    The tournament will start on Friday evening, with the German machine  taking on Scotland at the Alianz Arena.

    However, Souness believes the Three Lions are the best team ahead of Germany, Spain and Italy to coast home with the trophy.

    The Englishman was quizzed by DAZN and he chose his country home as the favourite.

    “I think England are favourites. Germany, Spain and Italy are all not as strong as they once were.

    “When it comes to France, England were better than them in the World Cup quarter-final in the second half.”

  • EURO 2024: Maguire shocked at his exclusion from England’s final squad

    EURO 2024: Maguire shocked at his exclusion from England’s final squad

    Manchester United and Three Lions of England defender, Harry Maguire has been taken by surprise for his inability to be part of the England squad for the 2024 European championships.

    Recall that Maguire, a former Manchester United captain, was part of the seven players dropped by England manager, Gareth Southgate, from his squad for the 2024 European Championship.

    James Maddison, Jarrad Branthwaite, Curtis Jones, Jarell Quansah, Jack Grealish and James Trafford concludes all seven dropped as Southgate trimmed his squad to 26.

    I am devastated not to have been selected to play for England at the Euros this summer,” Maguire said as quoted by Fabrizio Romano.

    “Despite my best efforts, I have not been able to overcome an injury to my calf. Maybe I pushed myself too hard, to try and make it. Simply, I am absolutely gutted.

    “For me, representing England is the highest honour. It means everything to me. If I can’t help the team as a player, I will support them as a fan – along with the rest of the country. Go and win it boys.

    “Next, I will return to the supervision of the #mufc medical team in order to prepare for next season”.

  • What I’ve learned from past jobs – Rooney

    What I’ve learned from past jobs – Rooney

    New Plymouth boss Wayne Rooney has opened up about his past failures in management.

    Rooney was sacked by Birmingham City midway through last season, with the club narrowly relegated at the end of the term.

    Now the Manchester United and England legend hopes that he can strike the right chords next season.

    “I had my playing career but you have to move on,” he said.

    “I have put a lot of work and time in to try and better myself as a coach, I want to be a coach who helps players, academy players are really important. I was a player who came into the first team at 16, a lot are good enough but don’t get the chance.

    “The clubs I’ve been at have all had challenges, administration with Derby, I went out to DC to experience something a little bit different, improve and develop, and I found my way here to Argyle and I feel I am the best shape I can be in.

    “Since January I have had time to reflect on my previous job. Coming here last season with Birmingham, I was really impressed with the fans and the set-up so once this role way available I really wanted to explore it.”

  • Euro 2024: Rashford exluded as Southgate releases 33-man provisional list for England

    Euro 2024: Rashford exluded as Southgate releases 33-man provisional list for England

    Manchester United forward, Marcus Rashford has been left out of the Three Lions of England squad to the Euro 2024.

    England boss, Gareth Southgate released provisional 33-man squad for Euro 2024 on Tuesday with Rashford’s name conspicuously missing on the list.

    Former Liverpool captain Jordan Henderson and Chelsea skipper Reece James were among the other big names missing out on the list which will still  be trimmed to a maximum of 26 before the tournament in Germany begins later in June.

    Crystal Palace’s Adam Wharton is rewarded for the Eagles’ brilliant end to the Premier League season with his first-ever call up.

    Everton’s Jarrad Branthwaite and Liverpool duo Jarell Quansah and Curtis Jones are the other uncapped players selected with Southgate short on defensive options.

    England face Bosnia and Herzegovina on June 3 and Iceland four days later before jetting off for Germany, where they are one of the favourites to win the tournament.

    The array of forwards available at Southgate’s disposal was responsible fpr he omission of Rashford.

    This is the first time Rasford wouldn’t be selected for a major international tournament for the first time since the 2014 World Cup.

    Rashford has scored just eight times in 42 appearances for his club this season and only recently returned from injury.

    Henderson’s move to Ajax in January after a short spell in Saudi Arabia has not done enough to earn the 33-year-old a place.

    The same goes for Jadon Sancho despite his renaissance on his return to Champions League finalists Borussia Dortmund on loan from United.

    Raheem Sterling and Kalvin Phillips were also overlooked despite shining for Southgate in the past at major tournaments.

    Goalkeepers: Jordan Pickford (Everton), Aaron Ramsdale (Arsenal), Dean Henderson (Crystal Palace), James Trafford (Burnley)

    Defenders: Kyle Walker, John Stones (both Manchester City), Luke Shaw, Harry Maguire (both Manchester United), Jarrad Branthwaite (Everton), Jarell Quansah, Joe Gomez (both Liverpool), Marc Guehi (Crystal Palace), Kieran Trippier (Newcastle), Ezri Konsa (Aston Villa), Lewis Dunk (Brighton)

    Midfielders: Declan Rice (Arsenal), Kobbie Mainoo (Manchester United), Adam Wharton (Crystal Palace), Conor Gallagher (Chelsea), Trent Alexander-Arnold, Curtis Jones (both Liverpool)

    Forwards: Harry Kane (Bayern Munich/GER), Ollie Watkins (Aston Villa), Ivan Toney (Brentford), Jarrod Bowen (West Ham), Bukayo Saka (Arsenal), Anthony Gordon (Newcastle), Cole Palmer (Chelsea), James Maddison (Tottenham), Jude Bellingham (Real Madrid/ESP), Phil Foden, Jack Grealish (both Manchester City), Eberechi Eze (Crystal Palace)

  • I don’t know why fans boo me – Jack Grealish

    I don’t know why fans boo me – Jack Grealish

    Manchester City ace Jack Grealish says he doesn’t know why he’s booed by opposition fans.

    Grealish admits he’s baffled why he’s signaled out by crowds across the country.

    He said: “I always wondered why opposing fans booed me. My Mum often asks me about this. And I don’t know the reason. In every away match the stands whistle at me, but I don’t know why. I try to take it as a compliment.”

    On City’s season run-in, Grealish also said: “I trained almost throughout the entire international break without days off. We have two matches against Real Madrid, games against Chelsea and Aston Villa. I hope I was able to help the team and coach.

    “I want to make the fans happy in the last two months of the season.”

  • England eye fifth Champions League spot as gap closes on Germany

    England eye fifth Champions League spot as gap closes on Germany

    Victories for West Ham United and Aston Villa in the Europa League and Conference League respectively could open the door for a fifth English club to qualify for next season’s revamped Champions League.

    An expanded Champions League will feature 36 clubs rather than 32 in a re-structured group phase, meaning two extra places for Europe’s best-performing leagues in UEFA competitions.

    Ahead of the week’s matches across the three competitions, Italy and Germany were placed first and second in UEFA’s coefficient table with England in third place.

    However, West Ham overturned a 1-0 deficit against Bundesliga side Freiburg, hammering the Germans 5-0 to reach the Europa League quarter-finals.

    While Aston Villa beat Ajax Amsterdam to reach the quarter-finals of the Conference League.

    England remain just behind Germany but have five teams left in Europe to the three of Germany and will be favourites to move ahead of them in UEFA’s table.

    This means the team finishing fifth in the English Premier League will likely qualify for Champions League.

    Usually only the top four qualify with the team in fifth spot playing in the Europa League.

    Villa, who face seventh-placed West Ham on Sunday, are currently in fourth place although Tottenham Hotspur would move above them if they beat Fulham on Saturday.

    Manchester United are in sixth place but are only six points behind Tottenham and despite a mediocre season could yet find a backdoor route in to the Champions League next season.

    “I’m pleased if the country can get another Champions League opportunity.

    “The Champions League is a great competition and brings in a lot more finances to the Premier League.

    “I don’t know if it’ll be great that we’re the ones that have helped somebody else if it’s not us being fifth and I’m not totally sure about the coefficient situation overall,” West Ham manager, David Moyes, said on Friday.

    Asked whether West Ham could finish fifth, Moyes said: “Probably not realistic that we can get fifth but we have to keep believing there’s an outside chance we can do it.”