Lamine Yamal has said that he will bring his HOMEWORK to the Euros this summer because he's scared of his teacher.
The 16-year-old is one of four players under-21 players likely to start for Spain this summer.
Yamal said: "I’ve brought my homework with me because I’m finishing high school. I have classes on the web and I’m doing well, I hope the teacher doesn’t fail me."
Yamal has had a stunning breakthrough season at Barca and the teen star has already played 57 games for club and country this term, scoring nine goals.
Trent Alexander-Arnold is favoured to partner Declan Rice and Jude Bellingham in midfield for England's first Euro group game against Serbia on Sunday.
Chelsea’s Conor Gallagher, Manchester United’s newest starlet Kobbie Mainoo and Crystal Palace’s Adam Wharton are also in contention.
But versatile Alexander-Arnold impressed and scored against Bosnia & Herzegovina last week.
And he is now set to start with Gareth Southgate looking for a creative third player in the centre.
Scotland assistant John Carver has played down fears over Andy Robertson’s injury after the captain limped out of training.
The defender quit the session early as a “precaution”, according to Carver.
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He said: “He’s fine. I’ve just spoken to him there. It was a precaution, really. The ball just caught his ankle but he will train tomorrow. He’ll be fine.
“Obviously, at this stage, we are going to be extra cautious. He’s okay, he’s fine and looking forward to joining in tomorrow.”
England remain hopeful they can persuade Gareth Southgate to remain as manager after Euro 2024 but are already starting to consider alternative options.
The FA, according to the Daily Telegraph, are yet to draw up an official shortlist but both Thomas Tuchel and Mauricio Pochettino, ironically, are among the candidates they would consider should Southgate step down later this summer.
Eddie Howe is also highly regarded as well as another former Chelsea boss, Graham Potter.
EXCLUSIVE: FOR Joe Hart, there is one reason that England do not have to worry about the man between the sticks, writes MARTIN LIPTON.
Five letters that sum up why Jordan Pickford is unchallenged as Gareth Southgate’s No 1.
Hart said: “It’s about trust. Jordan’s been exceptional for England, he really has.
Joe Hart believes Jordan Pickford will be key for England at the EurosCredit: Getty
“I could go into the technicalities and things but the biggest compliment that could be paid is that the England manager trusts him, the England team trust him.
“As a goalkeeper, that’s an incredible feeling and it’s one that’s not given out easily, it really isn’t.
“If you look at the top keepers who have won things over the years, they have always been trusted by their team-mates.
“And Jordan is trusted by the fans as well, which is important for this England team. You want to feel liked, you want to feel loved. And I think he fully deserves that label.”
EXCLUSIVE: Jurgen Klinsmann knows more than most about the fierce footballing rivalry between England and his homeland, writes DAVE KIDD.
The legendary German goal machine helped to break English hearts in semi-final penalty shootouts at both Italia 90 and Euro 96.
SunSport's Euro columnist Jurgen Klinsmann is backing England to win Euro 2024
So it might surprise you to hear Klinsmann’s belief that, if Gareth Southgate’s side win this summer’s Euros, they would be popular champions in Germany — “respected and admired” as a team who have long deserved a major trophy.
“Maybe not if they beat Germany in the final . . . but if Germany were already out and England win, it would be respected and admired.
Klinsmann, with our man Dave Kidd, believes Germans would welcome England as champsCredit: Darren Fletcher
“It helps to have Harry Kane there — he’s adored in Germany after settling in so well at Bayern Munich — and Jude Bellingham, who played so well for Borussia Dortmund.
“I sense now is the time to get your trophy that you deserve. You deserved it at the last Euros.
“You need some luck. You’re going to get another penalty shootout because it’s part of tournaments.
“But England now have so much experience that they should have the belief to get it done.”
He believes Harry Kane's success at Bayern Munich has played a large role in making England popularCredit: Getty
Lamine Yamal will aim to deliver top marks for Spain at Euro 2024 after taking his homework to Germany.
The Barcelona wonderkid, 16, is set to be the youngest player to appear at a Euros final against Croatia in Berlin on Saturday.
Winger Yamal will be 16 years and 338 days, breaking Brighton and Poland midfielder Kacper Kozłowski’s record of 17 years and 246 days at Euro 2020.
Barcelona man Lamine Yamal can make history in Spain's opening game on SaturdayCredit: Getty
Yamal said: "I’ve brought my homework with me because I’m finishing high school. I have classes on the web and I’m doing well, I hope the teacher doesn’t fail me."
Yamal has had a stunning breakthrough season at Barca and the teen star has already played 57 games for club and country this term, scoring nine goals.
But, rather than preparing for his summer holidays like most kids his age, Yamal - viewed as one of the best young talents in the world - is dreaming of success on Europe’s biggest stage.
Yamal, who turns 17 in July, added: "Before, I was watching the Euros lying on the sofa with my mother.
"We’re not here for a stroll, but to make history. I hope to go far in the Euros."
Tom Heaton is shocked to be in Germany’s as England’s training goalkeeper - but is ready to push Gareth Southgate’s three stoppers all the way at Euro 2024.
Manchester United’s No 3 keeper last season, Heaton, 38, was part of England’s 2016 Euros squad which saw them dumped out by Iceland.
Heaton has three England caps with two of them under Gareth Southgate. He will work alongside Jordan Pickford, Aaron Ramsdale and Dean Henderson.
Tom Heaton has lifted the lid on the phone call he received from Gareth SouthgateCredit: PA
Heaton said: “It feels very special. Gareth rang me a couple weeks ago, floated the idea and I jumped at the opportunity.
"To come and be a part of it, at another major championship, is an honour and a privilege. I'm delighted to be here.
"It's different, but I think it's just a different challenge for me. I've come to support the boys, the goalkeepers, the outfielders, push them in training, try and offer them a different perspective and support in that manner.
"Of course, I'd love to be playing. I'm a football player that wants to play football matches, but it's not that role. It's a different role.
"But any opportunity to come and represent your country in some form. As I say, it was an amazing phone call and it didn't take long for me to say yes."
UEFA have implemented rules around watering of pitches at Euro 2024 to avoid a repeat of Manchester United's clash with Bournemouth.
In April, a Premier League game between the two sides led to mocking on social media after fans spotted one penalty area being noticeably water-logged at the Vitality Stadium.
Teun Koopmeiners withdrawing from Holland's squad could also be a transfer blow for Liverpool.
The Atalanta midfielder, 26, has been rated a prime target for new Liverpool chief Arne Slot.
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But a muscle injury has ruled him out of Euro 2024.
So that could delay or complicate any approach to his Italian club.
The Holland squad, bossed by ex-Everton manager Ronald Koeman, already includes three Liverpool players in Virgil van Dijk, Cody Gakpo and Ryan Gravenberch.
Ex-Manchester United manager Ralf Rangnick has the hump after England beat his Austria squad to their five-star Euro2024 base in Blankenhain, writes CHARLIE WYETT.
The Three Lions arrived at the Spa & Golf Resort Weimarer Land yesterday and they will tomorrow train on the pitches for the first time.
Today, they trained in front of youngsters at a German fourth division ground in the city of Jena. But they will be based in Blankenhain for the rest of the time and Rangnick failed in his bid to have Austria stay there - as England got there first.
In his four years as Leipzig coach, Rangnick used to play golf at the resort as it was his favourite course in the region - so he wanted to remain there all the time during Euro2024.
Germany also trained in Blankenhain last week but they were always set to return to their normal base which is near adidas HQ outside Nuremberg.
England will train in Blankenhain for the next four days before flying to Gelsenkirchen on Saturday afternoon for Sunday’s Euro2024 opener with Serbia.
Manchester United legend and ex-Scotland boss Gordon Strachan is up to his old tricks!
The former midfielder and Sun Euros columnist, known for his sense of humour, was seen in a video wrapped in England's St George's Cross flag "going bonkers" in his support of Gareth Southgate's squad.
Credit: Darren Fletcher
Strachan, 67, is heard saying: "Hello, everyone. It's Gordon, here. Like everybody else, I'm excited about the Euros about to start.
"I want to wish the lads the very best of luck. Hope you score a bucketful of goals and, if you do, I'll be going bonkers."
He the lifts up and waves an England flag before roaring: "Come on England, it's coming home, Three Lions on the shirt, vindaloo. Southgate, all the best. Hope you score plenty."
England's group opponents Denmark flew into a pitch storm as they arrived in German, writes MARTIN LIPTON.
A new surface was laid at the Danes’ training ground in Freudenstadt, near Baden-Baden in the south-west of Germany, earlier this month.
But panicking Uefa chiefs ordered parts of the pitch to be ripped up and relaid on Monday over worries that the newly-laid grass had not set properly.
Large areas of the pitch had been discoloured and were peeled off and replaced with new rolls of grass imported from Holland.
The pitch was supposed to be relaid in April but that was delayed because of a late covering of snow, meaning hurried work on June 2.
Denmark's squad - including including Manchester United duo Rasmus Hojlund and Christian Eriksen plus Spurs midfielder Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg - left Copenhagen this morning.
Karsten Paaske, head of the Danish Groundsman Association, warned: “When you build a new grass pitch, it must have time to settle.
“That usually takes several weeks, not just a few hours and with the team training straightaway then the pitch will not have enough time to rest. If it were me, I’d have a stomach ache!”
Chelsea's Ian Maatsen had to dump his glitzy summer holidays to compete in Euro 2024 for the Netherlands.
Maatsen, 22, spent the season on loan at Borussia Dortmund where he shone bright as he helped the Bundesliga giants reach the Champions League final where they lost 2-0 to Real Madrid.
Ian Maatsen had to cut his sunny holidays to Greece shortCredit: instagram @maatsen_
However, the full-back was initially left out of Ronald Koeman's squad for the European championship in Germany, much to the surprise of many.
Thus, the Dutchman decided to spend his summer holidays in Greece with his girlfriend where he would regroup while enjoying some sunshine.
The defender sailed for Mykonos and shared some snaps of his luxurious holiday on social media aboard his £564,000 yacht.
Maatsen and his girlfriend looked set for a month-long vacation in the Med while island hopping on a Hermes Yacht.
Maatsen has linked up with the Netherlands for Euro 2024 after a late call-upCredit: Getty
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