The UK and Ireland are set to host Euro 2028, pending final approval from UEFA's executive committee next week, after Turkey withdrew its bid.

Gareth Southgate, the England manager, admitted that he had to persuade Kyle Walker twice to reconsider his decision to retire from international football.

England Under-21s are the new favourites to win the European Championships after managing a fourth shut-out in four games on Sunday.

England Under-21s sent Germany crashing out of the European Championships on Wednesday night with boss Lee Carsley hailing their cutting edge.

Lee Carsley is keen to keep the momentum going in his England Under-21 side, but he has conceded changes could be necessary against Germany.