Roy Keane, Gary Neville, Jill Scott and Ian Wright gave their verdict on their combined England-Spain XI, ahead of Sunday's Euro 2024 final. On the Overlap's final episode of their Stick to Football Euro 2024 Special, brought to you by Sky Bet, hosts reached a conclusion on their combined XI for European Championship final. But it wasn't easy for the four ex-players, who had some tough decisions to make across the pitch in all positions.
Gary Lineker has claimed he 'got shafted' for his jibe that England 'were s***' against Denmark but has clarified his comments, claiming that he was referring to the game as 's***' rather than the Three Lions or Harry Kane. The BBC Match of the Day presenter has also revealed that he has not spoken to the England captain after Kane had hit back at pundits who have criticised his team, urging them to show 'responsibility'. Lineker, who has admitted that he wants nothing more than to watch England win the European Championship, was one of several football commentators and pundits to criticise Gareth Southgate's side's form during the group stages of the tournament.
Klopp left the Anfield club at the end of the season after nine fruitful campaigns at the helm of the Reds, but will now return in a new capacity.
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Gareth Southgate wants to win Euro 2024 so much 'it hurts' as the England manager prepares to put his legacy on the line in Berlin. England face Spain in Sunday night's final with the hopes of a nation resting on the players' shoulders. The men's team haven't lifted a trophy since 1966 and Southgate said: 'I know the job now and I'm my own biggest critic, reviewing everything clearly. 'I know there is a body of work there and how we've worked with different groups of players to get the outcomes we have.'
Jadon Sancho returned to Manchester United training this week after spending the second half of last season on loan at Borussia Dortmund following a public fall-out with Erik ten Hag .
IAN LADYMAN IN BERLIN: To chart the final part of English football's passage from obscurity to relevance, you have to go back to the bowels of Qatar's Al Bayt Stadium in December 2022.
La Roja will be looking to win their first silverware on Sunday since their 2012 European Championship triumph.
Unai Emery's side are believed to have secured their 'key target' in signing the highly-rated Belgian midfielder.
Sancho hasn't played for United since August after he publicly criticised manager Erik ten Hag in a post on social media. The former Man City academy player joined United from Dortmund for £73m in 2021 but has struggled to settle into his rhythm under different coaches. Now, despite calling a truce with Ten Hag and returning to training at Carrington, Juventus remained 'convinced' that he wants to join them, according to ESPN. Reportedly, Italian winger Federico Chiesa could be offered on loan as part of the deal.
Amidst all of the news and controversy here is a look back at Evra's relationship with his former wife and how they went from childhood sweethearts to building a family together and now to this.
Cucurella is set to start for Spain against England in the Euro 2024 final after a superb campaign for Luis de la Fuente's side. The Spain boss raised eyebrows in his selection of the left-back.
Lamine Yamal's father says his son is not worried about playing against England in the Euro 2024 final on Sunday, and believes Spain will win 3-0. Speaking to ITV News in Yamal's hometown of Rocafonda, Spain, dad Mounir Nasraoui believes his son will 'leave a big mark' on the game against the Three Lions. He described the Barcelona winger as a man of 'integrity' and 'joy,' and spoke of his pride at his son becoming the youngest-ever player to appear in a European Championship.
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Judges in Paris ruled that former Manchester United defender Evra failed to pay almost £1million in alimony to his wife, Sandra Evra, and effectively abandoned her and their two young children.
Evra, 43, is alleged to owe €969,000 (£813,640) in unpaid alimony after abandoning Sandra Evra and their two children between May 1, 2021 and September 28, 2023.
SAMI MOKBEL IN BLANKENHAIN: The parent of one player has even taken the decision to drive to Germany for the game because they can not purchase a direct commercial flight.
JACK GAUGHAN: The Black Boy Pub in Wythenshawe, the district of Manchester from where Cole Palmer hails will be rammed for Sunday's Euro 2024 final between England and Spain.
OLIVER HOLT IN BERLIN: Tourists still mill around the base of the jagged, bomb-damaged outline of the Kaiser Wilhelm Memorial Church, the best-known symbol of West Berlin in the days when the city was divided by its wall. But a rival attraction has risen alongside the building that Berliners call the Hollow Tooth. It is a towering advertising billboard with a giant picture of the Spain midfielder Pedri in action. 'You got this,' the caption says. Sadly for Pedri, Toni Kroos got him first. Pedri might have been kicked out of the tournament but the caption still says what most believe: Spain have got this. When they meet England at the Olympiastadion on Sunday night in the European Championship final, they will be clear favourites.
IAN LADYMAN IN BERLIN: Gareth Southgate has probably taken more criticism than most with any kind of similar record as an international manager.
Gary Neville (inset) has claimed Ivan Toney (left) could be a better option off the bench for England in Sunday's Euro 2024 final against Spain than semi-final match-winner Ollie Watkins.
CRAIG HOPE IN BLANKENHAIN: Gareth Southgate has built his backroom staff with care, and they are now once again on the verge of delivering history for the team and the nation.
It is the big question heading into Sunday's Euros final - even more important than whether Harry Kane should start. Here, Mail Sport provides a guide to the battle of the broadcasters...
Manchester United are reportedly interested in Brentford striker Ivan Toney. After holding a recruitment meeting at Carrington on the first day of pre-season on Monday, United have wasted no time pressing ahead with their transfer plans. Erik ten Hag's side are closing in on deals for Bologna striker Joshua Zirkzee and Bayern Munich defender Matthijs De Ligt now the Netherlands are out of Euro 2024.
Spain and Chelsea defender Marc Cucurella has identified one member of Gareth Southgate 's England squad he hopes stays on the bench in the final of Euro 2024.
The Argentinian forward has shocked the English champions with his demands after only signing for the club in 2022.
The 34-year-old was part of Julian Nagelsmann 's side that thrilled at the tournament before ultimately coming unstuck at the quarter-final stage in their home tournament.
MARTIN KEOWN: Looking back on the journey to here, Southgate has given us every reason to trust him tactically after showing how skilled he is at adapting his team structure.
Southgate's role as Three Lions boss has come under criticism throughout Euro 2024, with many suggesting the 53-year-old will step away from his role no matter how England performed in the tournament. But, in delivering a second final in as many European Championship tournaments, doubt has been raised over whether that will happen, with it revealed on Thursday that the governing body are keen for him to stay on until the 2026 World Cup.
CRAIG HOPE: Chatting to supporters, and colleagues, we shared that inner conflict - when was this team, this tournament, going to catch fire? In Dortmund, we had our answer.
England will face Spain in Sunday's Euro 2024 final and some Spanish stars will be looking to exact revenge on one Three Lions man.
Mail Sport interviewed a delighted fan after England reached the Euro 2024 final and she delivered a message to Southgate, with the clip attracting over 25 million views on X.
IAN LADYMAN: Few teams get to the crest of a glorious wave without getting wet along the way. Gareth Southgate's England are no exception. Their journey to Berlin has had a few turning points.
Sadio Mane was seen celebrating as the Al-Nassr and Senegal star's teenage wife Aisha Tamba graduated from school. Mane and Aisha tied the knot in January in an Islamic ceremony on January 7 in Keur Massar, a suburb in the capital city of Dakar, just six days before the start of the Africa Cup of Nations. The marriage took place in Aisha's home and was attended by family and close friends.
It comes as one Dutch pundit has appeared to turn on several of the Netherlands' own players, while also slamming Bukayo Saka's apparent 'handball' in the run-up to Denzel Dumfries' foul.
The 76-year-old, who managed England between 2001 and 2006, will be watching the final against Spain and he has sent Southgate his well wishes.
UEFA have announced a last-minute rule change that could have implications for two players involved in Sunday's Euro 2024 final between Spain and England.
The BBC star, who earns £1.35m-a-year from the corporation, made the comments on his 'The Rest is Football' podcast, which he hosts and is owned by Goalhanger, his production company.
SAMI MOKBEL: Jose Mourinho met Ollie Watkins in the flesh and fell in love. He loved his personality. He loved his humility. But more than anything else, he loved the goals. Watkins, at Brentford at the time, was having the season of his life in the Championship en route to scoring 26 goals during the 2019-20 season.
KIERAN GILL: Kepa Arrizabalaga is training separately to Chelsea 's first-team stars after reporting for the start of pre-season at Cobham ahead of their tour of the United States.
Cantona was photographed walking his goat in a London street, and an image of the two even popped up on a flag at Glastonbury . They have generated millions of views and comments.
The UEFA club coefficients are based on a team's performances in European competitions for the previous five seasons.
GRAEME SOUNESS: If he gets it right, it is a decision that will make Gareth a national hero and, on current evidence, I'd say you have to leave Harry out.
England are gearing up for a second consecutive Euros final and will hope for better fortune against Spain than they had against Italy in 2021. However, Gary Lineker has pinpointed one area where Spain could really hurt England depending on how Gareth Southgate approaches the game. The Three Lions have looked a better side since switching to three centre-backs in the quarter-final against Switzerland, having two wing-backs.
EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW BY CHRIS WHEELER: Eric Cantona is talking about goats. Not GOATs. Goats. Specifically, the pet goat that has been keeping him company recently.
Erik ten Hag is hoping Ruud van Nistelrooy's 'Manchester United DNA' can inspire his players after the former Old Trafford favourite returned to the club as assistant manager.
Southgate will lead the nation into the Euro 2024 showpiece in Berlin with uncertainty hanging over his future. His current deal expires in December but any decision would be made in advance.
Olmo has been one of Spain's leading lights this tournament with two goals and three assists - yet he only started one of their first four games.
Joshua Zirkzee's transfer to Manchester United has taken a step closer with the Bologna forward arriving in the city on Thursday night ahead of a medical on Friday. Zirkzee was pictured leaving Manchester Airport in a car after landing on Thursday night. United are closing in on deals for Zirkzee and Matthijs De Ligt now the Netherlands are out of Euro 2024. United boss Erik ten Hag has been hoping to get a deal over the line for both of his fellow countrymen as he gets set to begin his third season at Old Trafford.
Despite receiving heavy criticism following England's concerning start to the tournament in Germany, Southgate has guided the Three Lions to the final.
Ronaldo left United by mutual consent after falling out with Erik ten Hag and a bombshell interview with Piers Morgan in which he lambasted the Dutchman.
The 28-year-old went viral on social media after appearing out of shape in the build up to the Champions League final against Real Madrid in May.
MARK CLATTENBURG: My hunch is Turpin was overlooked for this one because of the mistakes he made in the Euro 2024 opener between Scotland and Germany.
England fans are certainly expecting a bumpy ride in Sunday's Euro 2024 final against Spain and a video has emerged that shows manager Gareth Southgate is ready for one. The Three Lions have made it to a second consecutive European Championship final after Ollie Watkins scored a dramatic late winner against the Netherlands on Wednesday night. It has been a tournament of drama for England, who needed an injury time bicycle kick from Jude Bellingham and a penalty shootout triumph to reach the semi-final.
CRAIG HOPE IN ERFURT: The tee-total midfielder made the same promise ahead of the final three years ago, only for Gareth Southgate's side to lose on penalties to Italy.
Manchester United have appointed Ruud van Nistelrooy and Rene Hake as assistant managers to Erik ten Hag on contracts until 2026.
England will take on an in-form Spain in Berlin on Sunday night, where they'll be hoping to lift only the second major trophy in the history of the senior men's team.
The 16-year-old had lit up the tie with a beautiful goal as Luis de la Fuente's side won 2-1 , ensuring they will face England in Berlin on Sunday.
Cole Palmer's sister has provided a fascinating insight into what life is like in the England WAGs and families camp at Euro 2024. Chelsea star Palmer featured as a substitute as England overcame the Netherlands with a 2-1 victory on Wednesday night to progress to the final, where they will take on Spain. Hallie Palmer offered a look behind-the-scenes as she and her family first headed to Brussels before driving to Germany. They then relaxed at the hotel for the rest of the day.
Cole Palmer has responded to King Charles' urge for England to win in a less stressful manner than they did in their dramatic semi-final victory over the Netherlands.
One of England's current crop of world class players has been tipped to be the cover star of the new EA Fc video game after designs of the new cover were reportedly leaked online.
MATT BARLOW: It has been an arduous couple of years for Cucurella but during the last four weeks he has once more started to look once again like the player Chelsea and City competed to sign.
On today's episode of the It's All Kicking Off! Euros Daily podcast, Ian Ladyman and Chris Sutton inject a dose of optimism - if any more were needed after the jubilant scenes on Wednesday night.
'Queen' Jasmine Paolini is the 'lioness who NEVER gives up' as she prepares to make history in her first Wimbledon final
England goes Ollie Watkins crazy after his dramatic Euro 2024 semi-final winner as the Aston Villa man is made the star of new advertising campaign
Carlos Alcaraz hilariously backtracks on Euro 2024 final claim after Spaniard is BOOED by Wimbledon crowd following semi-final victory
EXCLUSIVERevealed: Manchester United icon Eric Cantona explains why he was seen walking a GOAT in south London ahead of the Euros
Sadio Mane, 32, celebrates with his teenage wife after she graduates from school in Senegal... six months after ex-Liverpool star's arranged marriage
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