Chelsea

Chelsea initially posted a video, external of Sam Kerr reflecting on her time at the club, which appeared to hint she was leaving.

In the video she said: "To the fans, I hope you remember that I'll always be Chelsea," and "my time at Chelsea has been unforgettable".

The club published another video 20 minutes later announcing Kerr's new contract, in which she said: "did you guys really think I was going to end on 99 goals?"

Chelsea

Chelsea striker Sam Kerr has signed a two-year contract extension.

The 30-year-old Australia captain, whose contract expired this summer, has scored 99 goals in 128 matches since joining the Blues from Chicago Red Stars in 2019.

Kerr has won five consecutive Women's Super League titles, three FA Cups, two Women's League Cups and the Women's Community Shield at Chelsea.

Kerr has also won the Golden Boot twice and was runner-up to Spain's Aitana Bonmati at the Ballon d'Or awards last year.

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Emma Sanders
BBC Sport at Stadion auf der Waldou

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We have just heard from Xherdan Shaqiri at Switzerland’s media centre in Stuttgart.

He kindly answered my question in English and shook my hand afterwards. He was full of personality throughout, joking with journalists and was clearly excited to get going at Euro 2024

I asked him about the form of Granit Xhaka, the Swiss captain and former Arsenal midfielder, who has just won the German Bundesliga with Bayer Leverkusen after a historic campaign. Can he translate that form onto the international stage and inspire his side to success?

“He came here with more confidence - he has already a lot of confidence - but he came with even more,” said Shaqiri.

“I’m happy for him. You can see on the pitch he has even more confidence. He tries to push the players and I hope he can take this into the national team.”

Aston Villa's Matty Cash, who has been ruled out of Poland's Euro 2024 as he must his rehabilitation from injury, is also being linked with a summer move.

Talksport, external says that AC Milan have held with talks with Villa over a move for 26-year-old right-back Matty Cash.

The Athletic adds, external that Villa's £30m asking price for Cash is likely to be a stumbling block in negotiations.

They're two of the stories in today's gossip column.

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Netherlands

Striker Joshua Zirkzee has been added to the Netherlands squad for Euro 2024, only hours after coach Ronald Koeman said he did not feel the need to call up another player and fill his quota of 26 for the tournament in Germany.

Zirkzee, 23, had been part of the Dutch pre-selection but fallen out of contention through injury. But having recovered, he gets a reprieve after an injury scare at training on Wednesday when Brian Brobbey had to receive treatment on his hamstring after a clash with defender Matthijs de Ligt.

Earlier in the day, Koeman had told a news conference he would not replace both Frenkie de Jong and Teun Koopmeiners, who were ruled out on Monday through injury.

Instead he called up only Ian Maatsen, leaving the Dutch one short of the maximum 26 players for the tournament.

The uncapped Zirkzee is expected to join up with the squad on Thursday, the Dutch football association said. His performances in Serie A at Bologna this season have seen him linked with several of Europe’s top clubs.

Emma Sanders
BBC Sport at Stadion auf der Waldou

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Good morning from sunny Stuttgart. I’m at Stadion auf der Waldou, home of Switzerland’s base camp throughout the tournament.

They have trained here this week but will move to Cologne tomorrow ahead of their tournament opener against Hungary on Saturday.

Former Liverpool and Stoke winger Xherdan Shaqiri is due to speak to media this morning.

The media centre is branded in Swiss colours, with banners and red and white flags painted on the entrance walls. Outside is a quiet area with a few working offices next to the training pitch.

It’s only a few metres away from the nearest metro stop and about 10 minutes on public transport from the central train station.

All-in-all, a pleasant place to be, with the added bonus that there is free beer provided to the media! You might not hear from me again for a while…

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Jane Lewis
BBC Scotland in Garmisch-Partenkirchen

Scotland are based in Garmisch-Partenkirchen and BBC Scotland's Jane Lewis has been speaking to BBC Radio 5 Live about why manager Steve Clarke chose the picturesque training base:

"He wanted to create a little bubble for the Scotland players, and I’ve been here and I feel like I’m part of that bubble as well because you are so far removed from anything that’s going on 90km away.

"There’s no outside noise so the players can just focus on the job in hand, and that’s what Steve Clarke’s had in his mind since he picked this spot. This is where he wanted to be and it’s absolutely beautiful."

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Alex Howell
BBC football news reporter in Erfurt

Crystal Palace have four players in the England squad - the most of any club.

Two of those players were put up for England media on the first day media outlets were let into the England base camp in Weimar.

Dean Henderson and Adam Wharton spoke yesterday and both gave an insight into how things are going in the camp.

We asked Henderson how Wharton is coping with his fast rise in the game after only making his Premier League debut in February and his England senior debut in the warm-up game against Bosnia-Herzegovina.

"Fantastic, everything is going so fast for him," said Henderson. "He’s at the age where he’s just taking everything in his stride. He’s got a fantastic ceiling and hopefully he can reach that pretty soon."

England

Euro 2020 may have been played in 2021 because of the Covid pandemic but it already feels like a long time ago.

I mean, was Adam Wharton at school then?! He turned 20 in February so I guess he'd just finished.

ICYMI, the Crystal Palace midfielder, who was playing in the Championship for Blackburn in January, spoke to the media on Wednesday about his rapid rise and surprise call-up to England's Euro 2024 squad.

The Daily Express

Finally from today's newspapers, the Express says that the Football Association have started funding police investigations into social media abuse of England players.

Bukayo Saka, Jadon Sancho and Marcus Rashford were all targeted after missing penalties as England lost the final of the last Euros against Italy in 2021.

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The Sun reports, external that Erik ten Hag has three demands he wants met before signing a new contract at Manchester United.

According to the Telegraph,, external the Dutch manager is set to sign a two-year extension to his contract at Old Trafford.

They're two of the stories in today's gossip column.

Simon Stone
BBC Sport chief football reporter

Seventeen days after lifting the FA Cup with Manchester United, manager Erik ten Hag has been told the conclusion of a thorough performance review of the season was that he should stay.

United sources say the outcome of the two-week evaluation was "clear".

But they also say all eventualities were considered - which must mean they considered sacking the former Ajax boss. They certainly spoke to prospective replacements before and after the FA Cup final.

Changes are being made at Old Trafford. The big question after yesterday’s announcement is whether, long-term, manager and owners can find enough common ground to make their partnership work.

While United and Ten Hag both feel they can move forward now, there are some glaring issues which need to be addressed – including Ten Hag’s role in a revised structure that threatens to weaken his influence, summer transfers in and out of the club, and a new contract.

Click here for more as BBC Sport looks at what questions remain.

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The Times

The Times leads on John Stones' illness and also says that manager Erik ten Hag will tell Manchester United they need to sell winger Jadon Sancho and bring in summer signings quickly.

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Go on then, now it's your turn... Wayne Rooney's clearly not a fan of Trent Alexander-Arnold playing in midfield for England, but what do you think?

Hit thumbs up if you like the idea, thumbs down if not.

You can also let us know your thoughts on who should make England and Scotland's starting line-ups for their opening games via the usual channels above.

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The Daily Star

The Star leads on John Stones' illness and also mentions former England captain Wayne Rooney saying that Trent Alexander-Arnold 'doesn't have the discipline' to play in Gareth Southgate's midfield.

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England

As the Mail mentions there, John Stones missed England training on Wednesday through illness in the latest of several absentees and fitness concerns manager Gareth Southgate has had to deal with in the build-up to Euro 2024.

All 26 players were able to train on Tuesday - their first session after arriving in Germany - including Stones, who went off with an injury in Friday's friendly against Iceland.

But while the Manchester City defender appears to have avoided injury, he was absent from training due to illness.

The remaining 25 squad players trained at their base near Weimar as preparations for Sunday's Group C opener against Serbia continued.

The Daily Mail

The Mail has more on the situation Erik ten Hag now faces at Manchester United.

While the i claims he will no longer have the final say on new signings, the Mail says that United will only have £50m to spend on transfers - unless they manage to recoup some money from selling players.

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The I

According to the i's Matt Hughes,, external Dan Ashworth had a meeting with Wolves after being placed on gardening leave by Newcastle earlier this year, without informing his employers.

Ashworth was placed on gardening leave in February, a few days after he informed Newcastle he wants to join Manchester United, yet the two clubs have yet to reach an agreement.

The Magpies are understood to be demanding £20m in compensation for their sporting director.

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The I

So far Erik ten Hag may be working well with Jason Wilcox but the i reports that the Dutch manager is set to 'lose his transfer powers' at Manchester United.

And although United's new co-owner Sir Jim Ratcliffe has already appointed Wilcox, his bid to bring in Dan Ashworth from Newcastle goes on.

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The Guardian

According to the Guardian's Jamie Jackson,, external Erik ten Hag’s willingness to accept Jason Wilcox’s tactical suggestion that he use Bruno Fernandes as a false 9 in Manchester United’s FA Cup final win against Manchester City was a key factor in the Dutchman being retained as manager.

Wilcox was appointed as United’s technical director in April, charged with creating an overarching vision of play for the team.

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