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  1. Sutton's semi-final predictionspublished at 08:16 British Summer Time 9 July

    Chris Sutton graphic

    We will bring you more from Chris Sutton on tonight's semi-final, Spain v France, shortly.

    You can also find Sutton's last-four predictions by clicking this link.

    See who the former Blackburn striker thinks will reach the final and play along too by making your own prediction.

  2. Kane 'probably most devastating striker at the Euros' - Suttonpublished at 08:08 British Summer Time 9 July

    Netherlands v England (Wed, 20:00 BST)

    BBC Radio 5 Live

    Harry KaneImage source, Getty Images

    Trent Alexander-Arnold is not alone.

    Former Blackburn striker Chris Sutton just echoed his comments about England striker and captain Harry Kane on BBC Radio 5 Live Breakfast.

    He said: "There is talk about him dropping too deep, but we know that Harry Kane, if he is in and around the 18-yard box and he does get chances, he is probably the most devastating striker at the Euros.

    "So it is about creating the opportunities for him."

  3. 'Keep calm and Harry on'published at 08:02 British Summer Time 9 July

    Tuesday's newspapers

    The Daily Express

    We finish today's round-up of the national newspapers with the Express' play on Trent Alexander-Arnold's plea to "keep calm and Harry on".

    As we build up to Wednesday's semi-final against the Netherlands, the Liverpool midfielder reportedly insists it would be "madness" to axe England skipper Kane.

    Express back pageImage source, Daily Express
  4. 'He is the best'published at 07:54 British Summer Time 9 July

    Tuesday's newspapers

    The Guardian

    The Guardian goes deeper on Trent Alexander-Arnold's backing of England striker Harry Kane, saying he is the "best finisher I've seen or played with".

    "Anyone who is facing England would like to see Harry Kane not playing," said the Liverpool defender.

    "You just know he is a threat. Anything in and around the box, you need to be on red alert.

    "He can finish it from every angle. I always say he is the best finisher I've seen or played with. He can drop down and build play up and his hold-up play is incredible too."

    Guardian's main sports pageImage source, The Guardian
  5. 'We all love him'published at 07:46 British Summer Time 9 July

    Tuesday's newspapers

    The I

    The i focuses on comments from England defenders Trent Alexander-Arnold and Luke Shaw backing manager Gareth Southgate following a "flood of negativity" directed towards him.

    i back pageImage source, The i
  6. 'Alarm Bells'published at 07:42 British Summer Time 9 July

    Tuesday's newspapers

    The Daily Star

    The Star finds space for those two stories on its back page, with the latest on Jude Bellingham's "new showdown with German match fix ref" and Trent Alexander-Arnold's on "main man" Harry Kane.

    Star back pageImage source, Daily Star
  7. Zwayer to referee Netherlands v Englandpublished at 07:33 British Summer Time 9 July

    Netherlands v England (Wed, 20:00 BST)

    Media caption,

    Jude Bellingham: England midfielder questions referee choice for Bayern-Borussia Dortmund

    Here is a bit more on that story...

    A German referee once criticised over his match-fixing past by Jude Bellingham will officiate England's European Championship semi-final against the Netherlands on Wednesday.

    Felix Zwayer, 43, will lead an all-German refereeing team.

    In 2021, when Bellingham played for Borussia Dortmund, the England midfielder was fined 40,000 euros (£34,000) for referencing the official's previous ban for match fixing.

    Zwayer was given a six-month ban in 2005.

    Bellingham's comments came after Dortmund lost 3-2 to Bayern Munich.

    During the game, the referee did not give Dortmund a penalty but did award a spot-kick to their opponents.

    Bellingham, who was 18 at the time, told streaming service Viaplay: "You give a referee that has match fixed before the biggest game in Germany. What do you expect?"

    Read the full story here.

  8. 'Semi-final referee's fix ban'published at 07:29 British Summer Time 9 July

    Tuesday's newspapers

    The Times

    The Times reports that Uefa is standing by the appointment of German referee Feliz Zwayer for England's Euro 2024 semi-final against the Netherlands.

    Zwayer was previously banned for six months for his part in a match-fixing scandal and had his integrity questioned by England midfielder Jude Bellingham in 2021, during his time playing for Borussia Dortmund.

    Times main sport pageImage source, The Times
  9. 'Drop Kane? Virg would love it!'published at 07:22 British Summer Time 9 July

    Tuesday's newspapers

    The Sun

    The Sun leads with quotes from Liverpool full-back Trent Alexander-Arnold, who says that his club team-mate, Netherlands centre-back Virgil van Dijk, would love it if England dropped striker Harry Kane and backed his Three Lions captain to "trouble the Dutch".

    Sun back pageImage source, The Sun
  10. News round-uppublished at 07:16 British Summer Time 9 July

    Tuesday's newspapers

    Today's national newspapers focus on two main lines - German referee Felix Zwayer and Jude Bellingham's previous comments on his match-fixing past, and quotes from Liverpool's Trent Alexander-Arnold on why Harry Kane must start against the Netherlands...

  11. Listen: Football Daily at the Eurospublished at 07:12 British Summer Time 9 July

    Phil Foden and Kylian Mbappe in the Football Daily graphic

    Can I also direct you to the latest edition of Football Daily at the Euros, which includes an excellent interview with Phil Foden.

    Steve Crossman chats with the Manchester City forward, who has had an eventful Euros off the pitch after nipping back home mid-tournament for the birth of his third child.

    Foden talks about that, as well as the Three Lions’ penalty shootout victory over Switzerland and shares his thoughts on Wednesday's semi-final against the Netherlands.

    Euro Leagues regulars Julien Laurens and Guillem Balague also preview the other semi-final between France and Spain, with reference to key battles, France’s football so far and Spain’s approach to the tournament.

    Click here to listen to the full podcast, which is also available at the top of this page via the 'watch & listen' tab.

  12. How to follow the semi-finalspublished at 07:09 British Summer Time 9 July

    All kick-off times BST

    Before we get on with the day, here is a reminder about how you can follow the two semi-finals at Euro 2024:

    Tuesday, 9 July

    Spain v France in Munich (20:00) - BBC One and iPlayer

    Wednesday, 10 July

    Netherlands v England in Dortumnd (20:00) - ITV1

    Remember, you can follow both semi-finals on the BBC Sport website, which will include live text updates, as well as radio commentary from BBC Radio 5 Live.

  13. Football guests on 5 Live Breakfastpublished at 07:07 British Summer Time 9 July

    All times in BST

    BBC Radio 5 Live

    This morning's breakfast show on BBC Radio 5 Live is packed with football-related guests.

    Click on the listen live icon at the the top of the page to follow.

    Times are subject to change, but the scheduled running order includes 5 Live regulars Julien Laurens (06:15) and Guillem Balague (07:10) on the France v Spain semi-final, as well as Chris Sutton (07:40) and Ian Dennis (08:35) on England, while former Netherlands midfielder Bolo Zenden will be on from 08:05.

    Zenden will talk about his country's chances in the last four against the Three Lions as well as the work former Netherlands and Chelsea team-mate Jimmy Floyd Hasselbaink is doing coaching the England forwards.

    The show will also feature a host of England fans from Germany and the latest from Steve Crossman at the England camp.

    Click here to listen live.

    Bolo Zenden playing for the NetherlandsImage source, Getty Images
  14. Good morningpublished at 07:01 British Summer Time 9 July

    We are almost there folks, 48 matches down, just three to go.

    The semi-finals are upon us, with Spain v France first up tonight in Munich before England face the Netherlands in Dortmund on Wednesday.

    Stick with us for plenty of build-up to both matches, as well the latest football news, starting with a round-up of this morning's national newspapers.