Euro 2024 news: England star told to stay in his bedroom as Germans troll Three Lions

Real Madrid-bound Kylian Mbappe says he is extra determined to win the Euros with France because it's his first tournament as captain.

He told CNN Sport: "I want to win the Euros. I have to be honest. I won the World Cup. I won the Nations League. That’s the only one that missed me with the national team after I did everything with the national team.

"I really want to win this. My first competition as captain, so it’s really important for me and it’s always important for the country and we want them to be proud of us.

"[It’s] another opportunity to write the history of my country."

Asked if France are still hurting from their 2022 World Cup final loss to Argentina on penalties, he added: "I think we have to move forward.

"Of course, we were hurt, to see that you’re close to something… Close to the back-to-back. Something amazing. Something historic. Everybody loved the game except for us.

"We didn’t like that, but it’s part of the game. Now, when I watch the video of the game, I watch with a smile because it’s part of the history and we know what we have to do if we go again in the final.

"We have to play all the game and have no reaction."

Did you know?

There will be a new refereeing law introduced at Euro 2024 with only captains allowed to speak to match officials.

Any other player who attempts to approach the ref to complain or question him will be booked instantly.

Referees are expected to explain their decisions in greater detail to captains as a result of this change.

Left-back Theo Hernandez was unable to complete France's full training session at Paderborn's Home Deluxe Arena.

The French team are currently enjoying their first session on German soil ahead of the Euros beginning on Friday night.

But the AC Milan defender, following a knock he sustained against Canada on Sunday, has been forced to leave the session early due to knee discomfort.

Despite that, Adrien Rabiot and Aurelien Tchouameni have recovered from calf and foot injuries to take part.

John Stones has been confined to his bedroom after missing England training today with a sickness bug, Sky Sports report.

The Manchester City defender is a doubt for Sunday's Euro 2024 opener against Serbia as a result.

It is claimed England are eager to prevent the spreading of the illness so have asked Stones to remain in his room.

UEFA have warned countries hoping to mark Pride month to seek permission at Euro 2024.

Keen to avoid a similar row to the one that engulfed FIFA and a host of nations the start of the 2022 World Cup, UEFA say they are willing to grant permission to captains who want to wear rainbow-themed captain's armbands.

Harry Kane wore the Pride armband against Iceland at Wembley, although the England captain only wears it on special occasions to show solidarity with the LGBTQ+ community.

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A German company has left a cheeky message outside England's media centre at Euro 2024.

The Three Lions are based at the Weimarer Land Golf Hotel and Spa in Blankenhain, Germany.

A short journey away is an oval-shaped castle where England's players will conduct their media duties.

Positioned outside is a screen that pokes fun at King Charles III's German ancesty.

It reads: "Dear Three Lions, football is coming home - to the ancestors of your king. Have a good time in Thuringia."

England boss Gareth Southgate has several pressing dilemmas ahead of the EUro 2024 clash with Serbia on Sunday.

With Luke Shaw likely to be unfit, who should start at left-back?

Which midfielder partners Declan Rice? Do you deploy Trent Alexander-Arnold in the role?

Let us know in the comments who you think should start for England.

Anthony Gordon says he ‘selfishly’ wants Gareth Southgate to remain as England manager.

Southgate has been linked with the Manchester United job.

Gordon said: "From a selfish point I would want him to stay. I love working with him and his staff.

"From my youth journey with England, the way they have transitioned the whole set-up from youth to senior level has been absolutely amazing. And I don't think he gets the credit he deserves."

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Wayne Rooney thinks Kieran Trippier has to play for England vs Serbia despite being "really poor all season" for Newcastle.

Trippier is likely to start against Serbia at Euro 2024 due to a dearth of left-back options.

Luke Shaw is not expected to be fit until England face Denmark on June 20.

Asked on the Overlap if it is a guarantee that Trippier will play, Rooney said: "It is. For me he's been really poor all season.

"I thought the other night against Iceland he was poor again but he'll play, he has to play."

John Stones will miss England training on Wednesday.

The centre-back, who is widely expected to start the Euro 2024 Group C clash with Serbia on Sunday, is suffering from illness.

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Harry Kane has been endearing himself to the locals at Euro 2024 by speaking German.

Kane has immersed himself in German culture since joining Bayern Munich last summer.

The England captain visited an oval-shaped castle near their base where the players will undertake media duties.

Christian, the security guard, told the Guardian:

“Harry Kane was here this morning,” Christian says. “Yeah, he said a few words to me in German. He was here for some pictures.”

Robert Lewandowski will miss Poland’s first Euro 2024 clash with the Netherlands.

The Barcelona striker was injured in his side’s victory over Turkey during a warm-up friendly last week.

"Robert Lewandowski suffered a torn biceps femoris muscle, which will exclude him from the first match," team doctor Jacek Jaroszewski said in a statement.

"We are doing everything so that Robert can play in the second match against Austria."

Bukayo Saka will be fit for England’s clash with Serbia on Sunday

Saka missed the final game of the Premier League season and was subsequently managed back into action during England’s two friendlies against Bosnia and Iceland.

According to ESPN, sources believe the Arsenal winger will be fit to feature in England’s first match of Euro 2024.

It is a major boost for Gareth Southgate, who struggled to get a front three of Cole Palmer, Harry Kane and Anthony Gordon to click against Iceland at Wembley.

Ex-Manchester United boss Ralf Rangnick was reportedly furious that England secured the Golfresort Weimarer Land base ahead of Austria.

According to the Mirror, England’s base at Euro 2024 is among the most popular and Germany used it for their warm-up friendlies.

It is said to feature Rangnick’s favourite golf course and the German coach of Austria was reportedly angered that England secured the location ahead of him.

On Tuesday, England completed their first day of training since touching down in Germany. All 26 of Gareth Southgate’s stars took part.

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