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Gareth Southgate believes England will reach Euro finals

Jul 05, 2021

England manager Gareth Southgate believes his team is ready to end their semi-final curse this week and reach their first major tournament finals in 55 years.

The Three Lions top their Euro 2020 group ahead of their semis clash against Denmark on Thursday.

England have fallen at the semi-finals stage at four major tournaments since winning the World Cup in 1966, but Southgate believes his squad has the ability to take it all the way this time.

Mw, Southgate’s success at the Euros has resurrected a petition from fans asking for a statue of the England manager at his hometown of Crawley.

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Phillipe Countinho’s price tag reportedly plummets

Image: Barca Blaugranes

Philippe Coutinho’s fall from grace at Barcelona has been highlighted by a staggering price drop as the club seeks to offload the midfielder.

Barca paid Liverpool £142 million for Coutinho in 2018, but are reportedly willing to sell him for just £20 million.

The playmaker has struggled to make an impact at Barca since joining the Catalan giants.

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Man United reportedly keen to sign Jules Kounde as Raphael Varane alternative

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Manchester United reportedly already have a backup plan in case attempts to sign Raphael Varane fall through.

The Real Madrid centre-back is said to have entered a pre-agreement to join United, but the Premier League club are eyeing Varane’s compatriot Jules Kounde as an alternative.

Sevilla defender Kounde is also being targeted by Tottenham.

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