EURO 2024 fever has officially kicked in as the thrilling competition gets underway TOMORROW!
John Stones‘ preparations for England‘s opener against Serbia have taken a hit after he missed Wednesday’s training session due to illness.
It’s bad news for Poland fans as Robert Lewandowski has been ruled out of his country’s first game against Holland due to injury.
Elsewhere, Cristiano Ronaldo heads into Euro 2024 after bagging his 130th Portugal goal.
Before we see the above teams in action, the Germans open up the tournament with a thrilling fixture against Scotland.
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- A look at England
Here is a look at England ahead of their Euro opener against Serbia on Sunday.
- German plans disrupted
Germany’s plans for their first tournament on home soil since the 2006 World Cup were thrown into chaos after a player bust-up earlier this week.
Toni Rudiger and Nicolas Fulkrug almost came to blows after tensions flared.
Their beef is believed to have originated from a set-piece routine.
- Rice has high aims
Declan Rice is aiming to win Euro 2024 with England and believes that there are “no excuses”.
He said: “We know what we’ve got to do to win.
“We’ve got no excuses. The Euros are the last thing now that can really help me get over the hurt.
“Seeing Italy lift that cup in front of us last time: that feeling’s still in our belly.
“We want to get that now. Putting on that shirt before a major tournament again, that is such a good feeling.
“I feel like we’re ready… I’m ready.”
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- Zirkzee gets Dutch call
Joshua Zirkzee has been called up to the Netherlands national team.
The striker will replace Teun Koopmeiners and get more exposure during Euro 2024.
The Dutchman impressed in Serie A last season and has earned a number of suitors.
This list includes Arsenal, Man United, Bayern Munich and AC Milan.
- Wharton on getting Euro call
Adam Wharton has revealed it was a dream come true when he got the call from Gareth Southgate to go to Euro 2024.
He said: “It’s a surreal feeling. Honestly I wasn’t expecting it.
“Just a dream come true. Every kid who grows up playing football wants to play in the Premier League, play for their country.
“I got to play for team I supported to begin with, really enjoyed that and then it has continued since – moving to the Premier League, now here, so it’s all been very fast but I wouldn’t want it any other way.
“I have really enjoyed the last six months and I just want to keep playing, getting better.”
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- Euro 2024 officials
Here is a full list of the referees at Euro 2024:
- Michael Oliver (England)
- Anthony Taylor (England)
- Artur Soares Dias (Portugal)
- Jesus Gil Manzano (Spain)
- Marco Guida (Italy)
- Istvan Kovacs (Romania)
- Ivan Kruzliak (Slovakia)
- Danny Makkelie (Netherlands)
- Szymon Marciniak (Poland)
- Halil Umut Meler (Turkey)
- Glenn Nyberg (Sweden)
- Daniele Orsato (Italy)
- Sandro Schärer (Switzerland)
- Daniel Siebert (Germany)
- Clement Turpin (France)
- Slavko Vinčić (Slovenia)
- Felix Zwayer (Germany)
- François Letexier (France)
- Facundo Tello (Argentina)
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- Jose gives his Euro predictions
Jose Mourinho has given his predictions for Euro 2024.
He thinks that Portugal will win the tournament and England will suffer heartbreak again and finish as runners-up.
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- Toney getting inked
Ivan Toney wants to fire England to glory at Euro 2024 before getting a celebratory tattoo. . . on his head.
The Brentford striker is part of Gareth Southgate’s squad preparing for Sunday’s opening clash against Serbia in Gelsenkirchen.
Toney, who has tattoos all over his body, was asked if he will get another one if England win the final in Berlin on July 14.
He joked: “Yes, 100 per cent. If we win, of course. I think I’ll get the trophy on my forehead or something!
“I think it goes without saying I’ll have to get a little memorable one – and hopefully it’s a good one.”
- Rice has high aims
Declan Rice is aiming to win Euro 2024 with England and believes that there are “no excuses”.
He said: “We know what we’ve got to do to win.
“We’ve got no excuses. The Euros are the last thing now that can really help me get over the hurt.
“Seeing Italy lift that cup in front of us last time: that feeling’s still in our belly.
“We want to get that now. Putting on that shirt before a major tournament again, that is such a good feeling.
“I feel like we’re ready… I’m ready.”
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- Concern for Bellingham
The vice chairman of Jude Bellingham’s first-ever football club is concerned about the amount of pressure on the midfielder at Euro 2024.
Stourbridge FC’s Andy Bullingham told the BBC: “I know everyone says he’s mature and he is, but I think it’s a lot to expect him to carry the hopes of the whole of England.”
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- Inside Serbia
Here is a look at England’s first opponents at Euro 2024.
The Three Lions take on Serbia on Sunday with the side currently ranked no.33 in the world.
- Stars on Stones.
Lewis Dunk has admitted that John Stones has not been seen by the squad.
Lewis Dunk has admitted that John Stones has not been seen by the squad.
He said: “He wasn’t training today because he had an illness.
“He felt a bit rough yesterday, so we haven’t seen him today. He didn’t train today because of his illness.”
While Adam Wharton added: “No idea!
“I’ve not seen him today, I’ve just been told he’s ill and I think he’s just been in his room.”
- Stones worry
John Stones has given England another scare by being under the weather for the last two days.
The Manchester City defender, 30, did not train today with the rest of the 26-man squad due to a sickness bug.