Gareth Southgate said star midfielder Jude Bellingham “writes his own script” after helping England make a winning start to Euro 2024 against Serbia.The 20-year-old scored a brilliant header inside 13 minutes of their Group C opener as the road to Berlin got off to a dream start at a rocking Veltins Arena.But what could have been a statement victory instead turned into a slog against...Full Story »

Jude Bellingham’s brilliant header saw England start their quest for European Championship glory with a hard-fought victory against Serbia.Three years on from their heartbreaking Wembley final defeat to Italy, the road to Berlin began with a tricky Group C opener in Gelsenkirchen.But Gareth Southgate’s side passed their first Euro 2024 assignment as England held firm on a night when ...Full Story »

Kylian Mbappe is ready to “give everything” to try to help France win the European Championship title.With his club future now secured, the soon-to-be Real Madrid forward will hope to guide his country to a second major title in six years.Ahead of France’s first match of the tournament against Austria on Monday, Mbappe said on uefa.com: “I discussed my role with the coach...Full Story »

Ukraine defender Illya Zabarnyi paid tribute to “the warriors that defend our country” before his nation’s Euro 2024 opener against Romania on Monday.The 21-year-old centre-half, signed by Bournemouth for a reported £24million from Dynamo Kyiv in January, said it was because of them that he and his team-mates were able to compete in Germany.Ukraine booked their place at a...Full Story »

Christian Eriksen marked his return to the European Championship with a goal but Denmark were held to a 1-1 draw by Slovenia.It is almost three years to the day since Eriksen suffered a cardiac arrest during Denmark’s Euro 2020 match against Finland before coming back to the sport eight months later.He put Denmark ahead in Stuttgart after only 17 minutes and they appeared to be heading for...Full Story »

Substitute Wout Weghorst struck late on to earn the Netherlands a 2-1 win over Poland in their Group D opener at Euro 2024.Adam Buksa headed Poland into an early lead at Hamburg’s Volksparkstadion, but Cody Gakpo ensured it was level at half-time.The Netherlands pushed for a late winner and it arrived when Burnley forward Weghorst fired home in the 83rd minute.WOUT WEGHORST!He LOVES the bi...Full Story »

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Roy Keane opined that Trent Alexander-Arnold "will be ripped to shreds" in Euro 2024 as he is judged as the weak spot in Gareth Southgate's team. WHAT HAPPENED?There has been considerable speculation about Alexander-Arnold starting as a midfielder for England's Group C opener against Serbia. Despite his reputation as one of the best right-backs in the world, Southgate has been experimenting w...Full Story »

Arsenal have set their price for Emile Smith Rowe. The Mirror says Gunners chief Edu is ready to sell the midfielder this summer. Fulham have acted swiftly and are already in contact about a deal for the youngster. And Arsenal are willing to sell at a starting price of £30m. For his part, Smith Rowe is also prepared to depart as he seeks regular senior football.Full Story »

Gareth Southgate has added Jude Bellingham to England's leadership group for Euro 2024 - despite being the third-youngest member of the squad. WHAT HAPPENED?Southgate revealed that the 20-year-old has been promoted to a select group of leaders, namely captain Harry Kane, Kyle Walker and Declan Rice. The England boss wants them to gauge the mood of the squad and use them as a conduit to speak ...Full Story »