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England failed to lift trophies under Gareth Southgate, but he did help transform the team into one that is respected worldwide, and a source of national pride.

It’s England’s second Euro final in a row. Last time they lost to Italy on penalties, so the pressure is well and truly on for them to win their first major competition in almost 60 years and bring joy to the nation.

Spain are the best team at the European Championships by a mile, but England will win the final because being the best doesn’t mean being victorious.

Thousands of people lined the streets of Pontefract in Yorkshire this afternoon for the funeral of rugby league legend and Motor Neurone Disease campaigner Rob Burrow.

The UK Football Policing Unit (UKFPU) has received 571 referrals of online abuse towards England players. The majority of those are racist posts.

It’s possible this will be Gareth Southgate’s final tournament in charge of England, but if he fails to at least increase the level of entertainment for the nation, he’ll be ushered out with the same tone of frustration he was ushered in with.

France’s star footballer Kylian Mbappé has urged young people to vote in the country’s snap general election – describing it as a “crucial moment” in French history.

A major security operation is underway in Hamburg after German police shot and injured a man who threatened them with a pickaxe and an explosive device.

Scotland’s Tartan Army has descended on Munich – as they take on the hosts Germany in tonight’s Euros opening match.

Many supporters are are being priced out of supporting the teams they love.

He’s been described as the most exciting fighter in boxing. Olympic silver medallist Ben Whittaker has risen in popularity due to his flamboyant style in the ring – which has been criticised as much as it’s been welcomed. He’s even forging a side career in music. We went to meet the man tipped to be…

The president of a Turkish football club has been arrested after he punched a referee on the football pitch following a match yesterday.

Prince William has joined leading figures from the world of football paying their final respects to Sir Bobby Charlton, at a funeral service in Manchester Cathedral. Sir Alex Ferguson described him as a “wonderful, humble man” – while former Manchester United captain Steve Bruce hailed Charlton as “the greatest English footballer we’ve ever had”. Earlier…

The England and Manchester United legend Sir Bobby Charlton has died at the age of 86. He played a key role in England’s 1966 world cup victory. Sir Geoff Hurst is now the only surviving member of the team. Manchester United described Charlton as “a hero to millions” around the world. Our sports reporter Jordan…

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