Euro 2024 LIVE: Jude Bellingham joins England camp, Three Lions fans targetted (2024)

50 minutes agoBy Kostas Lianos

Gareth Southgate reacts

England manager Gareth Southgate admitted the performance was not up to par against Denmark.

The performance was not what we would have hoped. At the moment we’re not using the ball well enough, and if you do that you’ll suffer as we have at times tonight. There’s another level we have to find.

We’ve played two teams who are quite fluid with back threes, and it’s not easy to put pressure on them, but we have to do that better. That’s been part of the problem – but so has not keeping the ball.

There’s a huge amount of work to do, that’s evident. We have to stay tight. We understand people will be disappointed with the performances, and rightly so. We’ve got make them better.

Gareth Southgate

Today, 19:33By Kostas Lianos

Spain vs Italy XI

Here's who starts for Spain and Italy in their crunch Euro 2024 clash:

Spain: Simon, Carvajal, Le Normand, Laporte, Cucurella, Gonzalez, Rodri, Fabian, Yamal, Morata, Williams.

Italy: Donnarumma, Di Lorenzo, Bastoni, Calafiori, Dimarco, Frattesi, Jorginho, Barella, Chiesa, Scamacca, Pellegrini.

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Today, 19:05By Dave Kidd

Word from the ground

This is an England team suffering from an identity crisis.

With too many square pegs in round holes and too many big names failing to fire, England looked a million miles away from potential European champions.

When Gareth Southgate hooked England’s entire front three midway through the second half of this Group C draw, it posed far more questions than answers for the remainder of this campaign.

Harry Kane had fired England into the lead but suffered the indignity of being substituted with the match still in the balance, along with Phil Foden and Bukayo Saka.

A long-range first-half equaliser from Morten Hjulmand earned Denmark a point which was the least they deserved.

And while Foden hit the post early in the second half, this was a thoroughly unconvincing performance.

England are as good as through to the last 16 and will top this group if they defeat Slovenia in Cologne on Tuesday.

But with Trent Alexander-Arnold’s central midfield experiment failing badly, with no fit left-back in the squad and now with debate over all of England’s front three, this is turning into a muddled campaign.

Serbia’s draw with Slovenia meant that an England victory would have guaranteed top-place in the group with a game to spare - and pair Southgate’s men with a third-placed team in the last 16.

Today, 18:55By Kostas Lianos

FT: England 1-1 Denmark

England suffered a setback against Denmark at the Deutsche Bank Park and will need to beat Slovenia on Tuesday to seal first place in Group C.

The Three Lions opened the scoring with captain Harry Kane after only 18 minutes.

But the Danes equalised just 11 minutes before half-time thanks to Morten Hjulmand’s wondergoal.

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Today, 18:37By Kostas Lianos

Kylian Mbappe mask

Real Madrid superstar Kylian Mbappe has found himself in a race against time to be ready for France's Euro 2024 crunch clash against the Netherlands.

Mbappe suffered a broken nose against Austria on Monday following a collision with Kevin Danso.

The Tricolores' manager Didier Deschamps is hopeful his star striker will be able to play on Friday and insisted he is making good progress in his recovery.

Nevertheless, Les Bleus have made the 25-year-old a face mask he could wear against the Dutch national team.

Mbappe showcased the mask during France's most recent training seasion.

Today, 17:52By Kostas Lianos

HT: England 1-1 Denmark

It's all level at the Deutsche Bank Park after an exciting first half between England and Denmark.

The Three Lions opened the scoring with captain Harry Kane after just 18 minutes.

But the Danes equalised just 11 minutes before half-time thanks to Morten Hjulmand's wonderstrike.

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Today, 17:38By Kostas Lianos

England 1-1 Denmark

Denmark equalise with arguably the most beautiful goal of Euro 2024.

Harry Kane gives the ball away down the left and it ends up with Viktor Kristiansen who passes to Morten Hjulmand.

Hjulmand then delivers a thunderous long-range shot that hits Jordan Pickford's right-hand post before ending up behind the net.

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Today, 17:27By Kostas Lianos

England 1-0 Denmark

Goal!

England have opened the scoring nice and early with the usual suspect Harry Kane.

Viktor Kristiansen gets careless down his left and Kyle Walker steals the ball from him.

Walker's cross to the penalty area is diverted to Kane who fires past Kasper Schmeichel after just 18 minutes.

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Today, 16:49By Ellie Grant

Southgate calls for continuity

Gareth Southgate has explained his reasonings for naming an unchanged team to face Denmark, calling for continuity as his side grows into the tournament.

However, the Three Lions boss also acknowledged that he will need to call on his substitutes, both today and as the competition progresses.

With Trent Alexander-Arnold playing in central midfield again, Southgate wants the Liverpool man to unleash his full capabilities.

We needed to check on all the players but wanted the continuity. We know we did some things very well and some things we want to get better at. There are guys who are training well and pushing, and we'll need fresh legs at some point. I want [Trent Alexander-Arnold] to do the things he's really good at. The range of passes he has, the ability to unlock defences, I think he did a lot well on Sunday and if he can add that final moment he can cause Denmark a lot of problems.

Gareth SouthgateBBC

Today, 16:36By Ellie Grant

England unchanged for Denmark test

Gareth Southgate has named the same side that started the Group C opener against Serbia on Sunday.

That means Trent Alexander-Arnold continues in midfield alongside Declan Rice, while Phil Foden is on the left again despite calls to shake up the attack.

Captain Harry Kane leads the line while Jordan Pickford makes his 21st tournament appearance in goal, taking over the England record set by Peter Shilton.

England (4-2-3-1): 1 Pickford; 2 Walker, 5 Stones, 6 Guess, 12 Trippier; 8 Alexander-Arnold, 4 Rice; 7 Saka, 10 Bellingham, 11 Foden; 9 Kane

Subs: 13 Ramsdale, 23 Henderson, 14 Konsa, 15 Dunk, 16 Gallagher, 17 Toney, 18 Gordon, 19 Watkins, 20 Bowen, 21 Eze, 22 Gomez, 24 Palmer, 25 Wharton, 26 Mainoo

Today, 16:10By Ellie Grant

FT: Slovenia 1-1 Serbia

Serbia have scored a last-gasp header to level the scoring in their crucial Group C match against Slovenia.

Veljkovic's header means that the Serbians' knockout dreams are still alive.

Today, 15:49By Ellie Grant

Brit Boxers show their support for Three Lions

Into the Lion's Den!

Matchroom chairman Eddie Hearn watches on as Middleweight rivals Tyler Denny (L) and Felix Cash (R) showed their support for England ahead of today’s big clash in Germany.

The boxers are preparing for their own European Championship battle this Saturday in Birmingham, live on DAZN.

Today, 15:25By Ellie Grant

Shearer on where Foden should play

Ahead of England vs Denmark TONIGHT in Frankfurt Alan Shearer wants Phil Foden to play in the No10 position

Speaking on Betfair's Football... Only Bettor: Euros Daily podcast he said: "Is Phil Foden going to continue to play on the left hand side?

"I don't think having a right-footed left back in Trippier helps Foden, because every time you're getting the ball, you are receiving it on the inside. Those are the things I'd be looking at.

"I would play Bellingham alongside Rice and Foden as the 10, which is where he wants to play."

Today, 14:54By Ellie Grant

Slovenia 0-0 Serbia

The referee brings the first half to a close.

Nothing separates the two sides at the break.

Slovenia will feel they had the best chance to score when Elsnik's effort came back off the post.

Serbia need to create more chances in the second half to keep their qualificaiton hopes alive.

Today, 13:34By Ellie Grant

England build up

The Three Lions will seal their place in the knockout stages with a win over Denmark THIS evening!

Gareth Southgate's men kicked off theirEuro 2024campaign with a1-0 victory over Serbiathanks to an inspired performance from Jude Bellingham.

Denmark could not muster a victory of their own just hours earlier as theydrew 1-1 with Slovenia.

It means their clash with England becomes even more important as they eye a spot in the second round.

Failure to beat the Three Lions could leaveDenmarkoutside the top two spots ahead of their final group game against Serbia.

Defeat and a Slovenia win over Serbia would put Denmark thoroughly on the back foot.

And they will be the underdogs heading into this one, despiteEngland's somewhat flat display in Gelsenkirchen.

First place in the group will secure a last-16 tie against a third-place finisher, so it is there for England to clinch a smoother path towards the quarter-finals.

But can they maintain their 100 per cent start in Frankfurt?

DENMARK 1 ENGLAND 1 Reaction as Three Lions held by Danes but top spot still in their hands

Today, 12:33By Ellie Grant

Slovenia vs Serbia PREVIEW

Slovenia are competing in their first Euros since 2000 and fought tooth and nail to earn a 1-1 draw againstDenmark in their opening game.

Meanwhile, Serbia were defeated 1-0 in a slugfest of a match againstEnglandasJude Bellingham's late run into the area proved the difference following a deflectedBukayo Sakacross.

Serbia are a physically imposing team with the hard graft to match, and they should be able to use that to their advantage to get some goals and, crucially, points on the board atEuro 2024.

Slovenia have no fresh injuries to worry about so will likely play a similar team to the one in their opening match.

Meanwhile, Serbia will be without the services ofJuventuswinger Filip Kostic after he suffered a knee ligament injury.

Filip Mladenovic came on for him that game so could be in line to start unless his manager favours the creativity ofDusan Tadicmore in a game such as this.

SunSport predicts the score...

Slovenia 1-2 Serbia

SLOVENIA 1 SERBIA 1 Serbians pull off last-gasp draw and open door for England to top group

Today, 11:29By Ellie Grant

Ref watch

Artur Soares Dias has been selected as a referee for Euro 2024 - and he will be the man in the middle for England's match against Denmark TONIGHT!

The Portuguese has plenty of big game experience having been a VAR during the 2018 World Cup and in the middle for Euro 2020.

He was in charge of Arsenal's 6-0 Champions League group stage win over Lens, awarding the Gunners a late penalty after a VAR check.

Dias also had a front row seat as Olympiacos beat Fiorentina to win the Europa Conference League last month.

However, he was at the centre of a bit of controversy in March when England faced Brazil in a friendly.

England coach Jimmy FloydHasselbaink was involved in a furious half-time tunnel bust-up with the fourth officialin that game, due to decisions made by Dias on the pitch.

Today, 10:17By Ellie Grant

Serbia threaten to PULL OUT of Euro 2024

Serbia have threatened to QUIT Euro 2024 after accusing Croatia and Albania fans of shouting vile chants at the tournament.

England's first-round opponentsclaim supporters from their two fellow Balkan nations chanted "kill, kill, kill the Serb"during yesterday's 2-2 draw in Group B.

The General Secretary of the Football Association of Serbia, Jovan Surbatovic, has submitted a request for Uefa to punish both Croatia and Albania for the alleged chants in the 59th minute.

And he has warned that Serbia are ready to walk away fromEuro 2024if no action is taken.

SER-VE NOTICE England's rivals Serbia threaten to PULL OUT of Euro 2024

Today, 09:24By Ellie Grant

England set to name unchanged XI

Gareth Southgate will stand by his beliefsrather than stand down Phil Foden and Trent Alexander-Arnold against Denmark.

The Three Lions boss is expected to name an unchangedside forEngland's second Euro 2024 group gamein Frankfurtthis evening.

FodenandAlexander-Arnoldfaced criticism afterSunday's patchy 1-0 win over Serbia.

But Southgate is reluctant to switch up the lineup so early on in the tournament.

Today, 06:00By Kostas Lianos

England vs Denmark preview

England take on Denmark tonight at the Deutsche Bank Park and Gareth Southgate's men will practically punch their ticket to the next round if they win.

However, the Three Lions will have to do it without a left-back as Manchester United's Luke Shaw has yet to reach match fitness.

Southgate confirmed Shaw will play no part against Kasper Hjulmand's side.

Hjulmand, on the other hand, is not dealing with any injury concerns.

Today, 05:00By Kostas Lianos

Bukayo Saka advice

Manchester United legend Rio Ferdinand reckons England manager Gareth Southgate should start Arsenal star Bukayo Saka at left-back against Denmark with Luke Shaw still injured.

If Shaw’s not fit then 100 per cent, we’re bang in trouble.

We would have to put Saka at left-back. I’d play Saka at left-back then I would.

If you ain’t got Shaw and you ain’t got [Kieran] Trippier then I would play Saka at left-back.

I’d play it where as soon as we get possession Saka is a left winger.

Rio FerdinandVibe

SAK TO THE BEGINNING Ferdinand says Saka should play at LEFT-BACK as England sweat on Shaw

Today, 04:00By Kostas Lianos

Euro 2024 fixtures

Here's what's in store for Euro 2024 fans today:

• Slovenia vs Serbia (4pm)
• Denmark vs England (7pm)
• Spain vs Italy (10pm)

Today, 03:00By Kostas Lianos

Euro 2024 results

Here's how the most recent Euro 2024 gameday went down:

• Croatia 2-2 Albania
• Germany 2-0 Hungary
• Scotland 1-1 Switzerland

19th Jun 2024, 21:55By Kostas Lianos

Scotland 1-1 Switzerland

Scotland picked up their first point in Euro 2024 after a draw with Switzerland.

The Scots opened the scoring after just 13 minutes thanks to an own goal by Fabian Schar who caught a deflection off Scott McTominay's shot.

Xherdan Shaqiri equalised on 26 minutes with a wonderstrike after Anthony Ralston gave the ball away.

Relive all the action HERE

19th Jun 2024, 21:20By Kostas Lianos

Scotland 1-1 Switzerland

Scotland ace Kieran Tierney has sustained yet another injury during the Euro 2024 clash with Switzerland.

It's seems like Arsenal's Tierney has hurt his knee gollowing a challenge with Dan Ndoye.

The full-back, who spent last season on loan at Real Sociedad has experienced a raft of setbacks throughout his five-year stint at the Emirates.

The 27-year-old looks devastated as he is stretchered out and replaced by Scott McKenna.

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