WHO'S LEFT?
England facing Euro 2024 injury crisis with makeshift left-back Kieran Trippier nursing injury ahead of Slovenia clash
England may have to call on a star rarely used by Gareth Southgate
ENGLAND are facing a possible injury crisis with Kieran Trippier nursing an injury ahead of the final group game.
The defender has featured at left-back in both games so far as cover for the injured Luke Shaw.
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But it is possible he will have to sit out of the final game against Slovenia because of a calf problem.
Trippier struggled with a calf injury a few weeks ago and missed eight Premier League games for Newcastle.
He returned last month but made just one start for Toon before joining up with the England squad for the Euros.
And he has been carefully managed by Gareth Southgate.
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The England boss has swapped him in and out of training sessions with Joe Gomez, who is also capable of playing left-back.
Southgate was keen to substitute Trippier during matches too but the tight encounters with Serbia and Denmark meant that was not possible.
The defender even required medical treatment after suffering cramp in the opening match and drank pickle juice to combat the issue.
Liverpool star Gomez could now be brought in to play at left-back with Southgate expected to make changes.
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Jack Wilshere: Southgate must be brave with Rice
By Jack Wilshere
GARETH SOUTHGATE should be brave and play Declan Rice as our sole holding midfielder.
But if England manager Southgate doesn’t want to do that — and he probably doesn’t — then he needs to give Rice the chance to play more like he does for Arsenal.
Let’s be absolutely clear here. Rice was so important for us again during that first half against Denmark.
The fact that he had a difficult second 45 minutes showed how much England were struggling.
Rice himself would hold his hands up and say he gave away the ball too often.
But what I took overall from his performance is that he needs more help in the engine room.
Read here how Jack Wilshere would resolve the Declan Rice dilemma.
Ezri Konsa is another option after reportedly impressing in training.
Luke Shaw has been ruled out of the Slovenia clash and is a doubt for the second round as he is still yet to overcome a hamstring injury that has kept him out since February.
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Who is Euro 2024's sexiest star?
EURO 2024 has something for everyone from stunning goals, thrilling matches... and the continent's biggest hunks, writes Jack Figg.
Several stars have lit up the group stages with their skills on the pitch - but others are also catching the eye for their looks.
But who is the sexiest?
Thankfully AI boffins have carried out an analysis on the facial attractiveness of all players at the tournament.
And it's bad news for Gareth Southgate's Three Lions who are the fourth UGLIEST in the competition - one place below Scotland.
In fact it's England's group rivals Serbia who have fans swooning the most - boasting an average score of 77.90/100 with defender Strahinja Pavlovic deemed their most attractive.
While Turkey defender Mert Muldur has been ranked as the tournament's BEST-LOOKING player.
But who is England's sexiest star, and who makes the Euros' hunkiest XI? Read our full story.
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