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Who is Ellie Alderson? Meet Euros hero Ollie Watkins' supportive WAG as he proposes to her at Lake Como during romantic getaway after tournament disappointment
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Ellie (pictured left and right with Ollie and bottom inset, with her twin), who shares two children with the sports star, has been there to celebrate the highs - as well as comfort Ollie Watkins amid the lows, when Gareth Southgate 's men lost to Spain. The loved up pair are now tying the knot, as Ollie proposed in Italy on Monday. He has been in a relationship with interior designer Ellie, also 28, since 2018 and she took to social media to reveal their good news....read
Ollie Watkins is engaged! England goal hero proposes to girlfriend Ellie Alderson at Lake Como as they holiday in Italy after Euro 2024 heartbreak
22/07/24 19:18The England striker, 28, has been in a relationship with interior designer Ellie, also 28, since 2018 and she took to social media on Monday to reveal that they are set to tie the knot.England hero Ollie Watkins pictured in Milan with fiancee Ellie Alderson after proposing on holiday in Italy as Aston Villa star puts Euro 2024 heartbreak behind him
22/07/24 19:11England and Aston Villa star Ollie Watkins has proposed to his girlfriend Ellie Alderson during his post-season holiday just over a week after the Euro 2024 final.Lamine Yamal beats Jude Bellingham to ANOTHER trophy as Spain super-starlet is awarded Goal of the Tournament for his Euro 2024 semi-final wonder-goal against France
16/07/24 16:56The La Masia graduate was named Young Player of the Tournament on the heels of his contributions for La Roja, as well as hoisting the trophy aloft after defeating England 2-1 at the Olympiastadion.With Euro 2024 in the rearview mirror and the next World Cup just two years away, which England stars should GO, who should STAY in the squad and what should happen to Harry Kane?
15/07/24 21:03England's 2-1 defeat by Spain added yet another traumatic tournament loss into English football history. Here, Mail Sport judges which players will survive to the 2026 squad.ENGLAND EURO 2024 PLAYER RATINGS: Which highly-rated star had just 'one good game'? Who deserved to be dropped alongside Harry Kane? And who has hit the end of their international career?
15/07/24 16:03CRAIG HOPE: The loss came after a largely underwhelming campaign, though optimism rose around the country following the Three Lions' series of dramatic knockout stage wins.England legend Rio Ferdinand blames the Three Lions' 2-1 final defeat on Gareth Southgate's 'conservative' approach in fiery post-match coverage
15/07/24 08:31'We said after the group stages, if you're going to play the conservative side of things with the amount of talent we have in this squad, you have to win,' the centre back come-pundit said on the BBC .Don't scorn Gareth Southgate and his brave players... England lost to Spain with honour and pride and they are still a generation that does not give up, writes OLIVER HOLT
14/07/24 21:35ENGLAND 1-2 SPAIN - OLIVER HOLT AT THE OLYMPIASTADION: When the final whistle went, his players fell to the turf in despair. Southgate put his hands on his hips to compose himself.England stars could bank '£1BILLION in future earnings if they beat Spain' while Gareth Southgate has already pocketed a HUGE bonus for reaching Euro 2024 final
14/07/24 06:38The Three Lions have reached the showpiece spectacle after a dramatic last gasp winner from Ollie Watkins secured a 2-1 victory over Netherlands to book a spot in the Berlin final.Posh England fan says she has been inundated with marriage proposals after going viral for her Mail Sport interview which has been watched 37 MILLION times
13/07/24 14:16Jolie Sharpe, 22, an England fan who went viral after a 19 second interview with the Mail has been inundated with marriage proposals after the clip has been seen over 37 million times.Putting on the pints! How many calories you consume when you go out for a night on the booze... and which drinks are the worst for your weight
13/07/24 13:11A new survey of 2,000 Brits who regularly hit the town has revealed how many calories they consume on a night out and it is not good news for anyone wanting to watch their weight.England goes Ollie Watkins crazy after his dramatic Euro 2024 semi-final winner as the Aston Villa man is made the star of new advertising campaign
12/07/24 22:54The England forward came off the bench to score the winning goal in the semi-final against the Netherlands with just seconds remaining, etching his name into his country's history.Gary Neville claims Ivan Toney should replace Harry Kane BEFORE Ollie Watkins does in Euro 2024 final against Spain - despite the Aston Villa star's stunning semi-final winner
12/07/24 17:52Gary Neville (inset) has claimed Ivan Toney (left) could be a better option off the bench for England in Sunday's Euro 2024 final against Spain than semi-final match-winner Ollie Watkins.England's stars mobbed by fans ahead of Euro 2024 final - as semi-final goalscoring hero Ollie Watkins admits heartbreaking loss to Italy three years ago is fuelling the Three Lions to not make the 'same mistakes' again
12/07/24 16:16England's Euros heroes were mobbed by fans at their training base in Blankenhain on Friday, with the countdown to Sunday's final in Berlin well and truly on.It's the biggest decision of Gareth Southgate's life... and I'm afraid he needs to drop Harry Kane, writes GRAEME SOUNESS
12/07/24 16:01GRAEME SOUNESS: If he gets it right, it is a decision that will make Gareth a national hero and, on current evidence, I'd say you have to leave Harry out.England fans reconnected with Gareth Southgate's side after one magic night in Dortmund, writes CRAIG HOPE... everything changed and all of a sudden there was a lot to love
12/07/24 15:25CRAIG HOPE: Chatting to supporters, and colleagues, we shared that inner conflict - when was this team, this tournament, going to catch fire? In Dortmund, we had our answer.England fan goes viral for her Mail Sport interview which attracts over 25 million views... as Three Lions supporters react to her wholesome message to Gareth Southgate
12/07/24 11:02Mail Sport interviewed a delighted fan after England reached the Euro 2024 final and she delivered a message to Southgate, with the clip attracting over 25 million views on X.Fans fume at the price of tickets for ICONIC watch party venue who are charging £422 a table for Euro 2024 Final between England and Spain stating they 'might as well fly to Berlin'
12/07/24 09:39Is football coming home? English fans believe so but if you want a seat in the popular BOXPARK venue to watch the game it will certainly cost you, leaving fans outraged over the prices for a single ticket.Rodri names the one England player Spain will have to 'keep under control' in Euro 2024 final... as midfielder heaps praise on the Three Lions
12/07/24 09:35Luis de la Fuente's men made it to the final after coming from behind to beat France 2-1 and Rodri says they will have keep one England player quiet if they are to succeed on Sunday.Revealed: What it's REALLY like inside the England WAGS and families camp as Cole Palmer's sister takes fans behind the scenes of dramatic Euro 2024 semi-final win
12/07/24 08:11Chelsea star Palmer featured as a substitute and set up the winner as England overcame the Netherlands with a 2-1 victory on Wednesday night.England will be scorching for Euros final as temperatures hit 24C
12/07/24 07:40Temperatures on Sunday evening are expected to reach 24C (75F) across central and southern England, with 21C (70F) in the North, Scotland and Northern Ireland .Netherlands fans bizarrely 'fight EACH OTHER' during Euro 2024 semi-final defeat by England' as 'violence spills out in Dortmund fan zone'
11/07/24 22:33Viral footage on social media shows Netherlands supporters fighting amongst each other at an official fan zone in Dortmund as thousands watched England's Euro 2024 semi-final win.Ryan Reynolds declares 'It's coming home' for England ahead of Euros final as Hugh Jackman shares prediction that Harry Kane will 'score a hat-trick'
11/07/24 22:30The actor, 47, were on the promotional tour for his and Hugh Jackman 's upcoming joint venture Deadpool & Wolverine when they were asked about the match.Photographs show Euros hero Ollie Watkins playing for his boyhood club from the age of eight - as former coach recalls moment he knew he 'was special'
11/07/24 18:09Mark Taylor coached Watkins for four years while the young player was at Buckland Athletic Football Club, in Newton Abbot, between the ages of eight and eleven.Cole Palmer cheekily responds to King Charles' lighthearted plea for less late drama in the Euro 2024 final after Ollie Watkins' last-minute winner against the Dutch
11/07/24 17:52Cole Palmer has responded to King Charles' urge for England to win in a less stressful manner than they did in their dramatic semi-final victory over the Netherlands.England star could 'require surgery' on long-standing injury as 'concerned club official visits player' at Euro 2024 semi-final win over the Netherlands
11/07/24 17:38One of England's best performers at Euro 2024 could require surgery in the coming weeks amid fears the player is battling a long-standing injury suffered last year while playing for their club.England fans mock John McGinn as 'cringe' footage resurfaces of the Scotland midfielder telling Ollie Watkins he wanted the Three Lions to LOSE at Euro 2024
11/07/24 16:34Fans mocked John McGinn (right) after footage resurfaced of the Scotland midfielder telling his Aston Villa team-mate Ollie Watkins (left) that he wanted England to lose at Euro 2024.The untold stories of Ollie Watkins' rise: Turning up at Jose Mourinho's house to replace Harry Kane, 1am ice baths and the non-league shock that shaped him
11/07/24 16:30SAMI MOKBEL: The Special One met Watkins twice. Sources close to those meetings describe the Portuguese as being particularly enamoured by the forward's temperament.Simon Jordan believes Gareth Southgate should leave his role as England boss after Euro 2024... as he claims the Three Lions coach has had an 'average' tournament
11/07/24 16:10The England manager has faced criticism for his tactics during Euro 2024, with many raising eyebrows over his squad selections and decisions to make substitutions during games.Prince William apologies for his loss of voice after shouting himself hoarse during England's victorious semi-final as he marks first year of his £3m homelessness initiative Homewards in Lambeth
11/07/24 14:04Prince William, 42, marked the first year of his £3million Homewards initiative by returning to the London Borough of Lambeth where he launched the project.Josie Gibson is forced to apologise live on-air after returning to This Morning studio with presents for the team following whirlwind trip to Germany
11/07/24 11:47Gibson, 39, came bearing gifts after returning to the show's London studio following a trip to Germany , where she watched England reach the Euro 2024 final.Has Gareth Southgate got his subs right at Euro 2024? Stats reveal how England fare against their rivals after Cole Palmer and Ollie Watkins helped Three Lions reach the final
11/07/24 11:41It largely stems from England's Euro 2020 final defeat to Italy, with the perception claiming that the Three Lions were too negative after taking the lead and failed to react to Italian changes.Sarina Wiegman admits Ollie Watkins' dramatic winner to send England through to Euro 2024 final at expense of the Netherlands 'hurt' as Dutch coach offers advice to Gareth Southgate
11/07/24 11:35Wiegman has become an honorary Englishwoman since leading the Lionesses to a historic victory at Euro 2022 before reaching last year's World Cup final home the trophy.Virgil van Dijk admits he is considering his Liverpool and Netherlands future after Euro 2024 exit... as the Reds skipper enters the final year of his contract
11/07/24 11:14Van Dijk made the statement after the Netherlands suffered a 2-1 defeat to England in the Euro 2024 semi-finals, with Ollie Watkins late strike earning the Three Lions a place in the final.England rugby stars wildly celebrate dramatic Euro 2024 victory over the Netherlands... as Steve Borthwick reveals players have been singing Gareth Southgate's song on the bus to training!
11/07/24 11:13CHRIS FOY IN AUCKLAND: The match against the Netherlands kicked off at 7am New Zealand time and there were raucous scenes of celebration when Watkins scored the winner.Harry Kane shows true colours with his comments about Ollie Watkins after being replaced by the Aston Villa star against the Netherlands... as the forward's last-minute heroics send England to the Euro 2024 final
11/07/24 09:54Watkins emerged as the England's hero on Wednesday night, firing home a brilliant winner following fellow substitute Cole Palmer 's pass, after replacing Kane for the closing stages.Ollie Watkins' glamorous girlfriend Ellie Alderson shares two children with the Three Lions hero, has an identical twin - as well as a brother who writes fantasy books - and sells her clothes on Depop
11/07/24 09:23Ellie Alderson, 28 - who is originally from West Berkshire - has two children with the Aston Villa forward and has been by his side since 2018.Brutal L'Equipe ratings blast 'clumsy' England star for 'HIDING' during the Three Lions' dramatic Euro 2024 victory against the Netherlands - handing him an embarrassing 3/10 score
11/07/24 09:01Gareth Southgate's side came from behind to book their place in the final of Euro 2024, with Netherlands star Xavi Simons breaking the deadlock early on in the match.Kate Beckinsale hits out at England trolls for 'p*****g on peoples' joy' with taunts Spain will win the Euros... days after slamming skinny-shamers
11/07/24 08:38The actress, 51, hit back at trolls once again on Wednesday night for taunting England fans 'Spain will win the Euros' as the Three Lions head to the final.From non-league Weston-super-Mare to making football history: Ollie Watkins' brother shares touching moment star striker blew his family kisses after he became England's Euro 2024 hero thanks to his soul-singer mother who drove him to training between gigs
11/07/24 08:34Today he is on a crest of a wave - England's hero who scored on 89 minutes and 59 seconds to send the Three Lions into its first major final on foreign soil in its history.Keir Starmer celebrates England goal in front of his Dutch counterpart
11/07/24 08:24Sir Keir watched the game with the Netherlands' Prime Minister Dick Schoof in Washington and shook his hand after celebrating the equalizer.King Charles commands England to batter Spain on Sunday in the final
11/07/24 06:43In a message to Gareth Southgate's side following England's historic 2-1 win against the Netherlands, Charles sent the players the royal family's 'very best wishes' and 'warmest congratulations'.How Ollie Watkins' mum's rant into a mic at a pub came TRUE - after England's goal hero was brought in from cold for semi winner
11/07/24 06:40Watkins admitted that he had become frustrated by his lack of game time, having only featured for 20 minutes in England's second group stage match.It's Cheer Starmer! PM's VERY awkward goal celebration as he watches the Euro 2024 semi-final alongside his Dutch counterpart
10/07/24 23:45Sir Keir watched the game with the Netherlands' Prime Minister Dick Schoof in Washington and shook his hand after celebrating the equalizer.DANNY MURPHY: After the bold and brilliant changes England made against the Netherlands, Gareth Southgate has shown he CAN end our long trophy drought
10/07/24 23:26DANNY MURPHY: It was a huge decision to take off captain Harry Kane and Phil Foden, who was outstanding in the first half. But it's what the match situation required and the right thing to do.Ross Kemp leaves fans in hysterics AGAIN as he shares his enthusiastic reaction to England making it through to the Euros final
10/07/24 23:17The EastEnders actor, 59, took to social media to share a clip of him screaming with delight about the Three Lions' victory against The Netherlands on Wednesday.Fans poke fun at England assistant Jimmy Floyd Hasselbaink suddenly 'remembering he's Dutch' while celebrating Ollie Watkins' last-minute winner against the Netherlands
10/07/24 23:04Former Netherlands striker Jimmy Floyd Hasselbaink was seen celebrating with Gareth Southgate and Co on the touchline at the moment Watkins' fierce strike rippled Bart Verbruggen's net.Gary Neville and Ian Wright celebrate wildly after Ollie Watkins' last-gasp winner books England a place in the Euros final on Sunday - but Roy Keane is less than impressed with the result!
10/07/24 22:59The Aston Villa striker was brought on as a late substitute by Gareth Southgate as England struggled to break their 1-1 deadlock with the Netherlands in the second-half.Less stress... one's a mess! King Charles commands England to batter Spain on Sunday 'before the need for any last-minute wonder-goals or another penalties drama' for the sake of the nation's nerves (as he congratulates them on reaching the final)
10/07/24 22:28In a message to Gareth Southgate's side following England's historic 2-1 win against the Netherlands, Charles sent the players the royal family's 'very best wishes' and 'warmest congratulations'.Gareth Southgate insists Phil Foden had his best game in an England shirt in Euro 2024 semi-final win over the Netherlands, and explains why he took off captain Harry Kane for goalscoring hero Ollie Watkins
10/07/24 22:28Gareth Southgate hailed Phil Foden's best performance in an England shirt after the Three Lions beat the Netherlands 2-1 on Wednesday night to reach the Euro 2024 final.When is the Euro 2024 Final? England vs Spain date, kick-off time and TV channel as Gareth Southgate leads The Three Lions to back-to-back Euro finals
10/07/24 22:18After a month of eye-watering clashes, the penultimate game of Euro 2024 is here. Here is everything you need to know about England vs Spain including date, time and where to watch.Gareth Southgate did what Roberto Martinez was too afraid to do and it got England through to the Euro 2024 final, writes CHRIS SUTTON
10/07/24 22:05CHRIS SUTTON: Within a few seconds of Ollie Watkins being on the field, we saw him sprint forward to take Virgil van Dijk with him and then reverse his run in order to burst behind the Dutch defence.Ollie Watkins reveals he PREDICTED scoring late winner against the Netherlands to book England's spot in the Euro 2024 final - and even told Cole Palmer he'd set him up!
10/07/24 21:58SAMI MOKBEL AT THE WESTFALENSTADION: Watkins emerged as the team's unlikely hero striking home a brilliant winner following fellow substitute Cole Palmer's pass.THE NOTEBOOK: The Netherlands' 'Orange Army' outnumber England fans, but it's a Man United duo left singing in the rain as the Three Lions reach Euro 2024 final
10/07/24 21:37MIKE KEEGAN IN DORTMUND: Ollie Watkins fired England into the Euro 2024 final with a 90th-minute winner to hand Gareth Southgate's men a famous 2-1 victory over the Netherlands .PLAYER RATINGS: Which England star set the tone from the off? Who looked tired AGAIN? And which youngster could Netherlands simply not live with?
10/07/24 21:27Mail Sport's CRAIG HOPE assesses who dazzled against the Netherlands, and who must do better, ahead of the England's historic final in Berlin on Sunday evening.Fans question decision in build-up to England's Euro 2024 winner against the Netherlands... as Virgil van Dijk slams referee Felix Zwayer after defeat
10/07/24 21:21The Three Lions will take on Spain on Sunday after beating the Netherlands 2-1 on Wednesday night, with Ollie Watkins coming off the bench to score a last-minute winner in Dortmund.England boss Gareth Southgate gives his verdict on Harry Kane's performances at Euro 2024 and drops hint ahead of semi-finals
08/07/24 00:00The England captain has had to endure long periods without the ball and there have been suggestions in some quarters that Southgate should consider dropping Kane.REVEALED: The secret ingredient to get Harry Kane firing again - and it involves replacing him as No 9
27/06/24 16:00Tottenham icon DAVID PLEAT has seen Harry Kante's development up close. Here, he offers his expert analysis on how England can get the best out of their captain.LISTEN: On today's EUROS DAILY, what's happening with Harry Kane, and how can the England captain help improve his side's fortunes?
21/06/24 08:12The Three Lions have been way off the pace going forward so far at the tournament, and Gareth Southgate took it upon himself to shake things up in attack with a triple substitution.England's non-playing squad members - plus Kobbie Mainoo - report for training the day after Serbia win, but Luke Shaw remains out
17/06/24 13:18Bellingham, along with the other 10 starters - plus subs Conor Gallagher and Jarrod Bowen - were absent from the training pitches as they completed a recovery sessionAston Villa call for maximum losses to be increased by £30MILLION in proposed change to Premier League spending rules in an attempt to 'protect competitive balance'
03/06/24 11:16TOM COLLOMOSSE: Under the current profitability and sustainability regulations (PSR), top-flight clubs are allowed to lose a maximum of £105million over a three-year period.Newcastle defender Kieran Trippier to captain England against Bosnia and Herzegovina at St James' Park... with five players set to miss friendly match
02/06/24 16:03Newcastle defender Trippier will lead out the side at St James' Park in what will be his 47th cap, with five players set to miss the friendly matchOllie Watkins 'is wanted by Liverpool boss Arne Slot to replace misfiring Darwin Nunez' as Aston Villa face summer fight to keep hold of their star striker
29/05/24 22:54Newly-appointed Liverpool manager Arne Slot is reportedly keen to bring Aston Villa striker Ollie Watkins to the club as the Anfield boss weighs up whether to sell Darwin Nunez.England stars relax before joining up for Euro 2024 training camp as Jack Grealish 'chills' abroad after boozy Manchester City parade, Ivan Toney spends time with his family in Dubai and Ollie Watkins heads to Ibiza
28/05/24 13:32England stars have been spotted across the globe as they take time to relax before the European Championships start in two-and-a-half weeks.Cole Palmer's move paid off, Erling Haaland took home the Golden Boot again and more title-winning Man City stars flourished... but who takes top spot in our end of season POWER RANKINGS?
27/05/24 19:00Though most of the league's outcomes were already decided going into the final weekend, the title race went down to the wire as Pep Guardiola and Manchester City made history.Do England need to worry about their lack of proven goalscorers at international level? It's All Kicking Off! hosts Ian Ladyman and Chris Sutton run the rule over Gareth Southgate's squad
23/05/24 15:00Scoring at club-level is one thing, but producing for your country is another, and with Raheem Sterling and Marcus Rashford left out, some experience is lacking.Ollie Watkins looks GUTTED as Aston Villa secure Champions League football for next season while his team-mates celebrate around him... but can you guess why he looks glum?
15/05/24 11:51As the champagne flowed and hugs were being shared, Ollie Watkins (circled) appears to look glum as he sat in his seat while Unai Emery and Co threw their hands into the air in sheer delight.Leon Bailey FUMES at Aston Villa team-mate Ollie Watkins in a moment of anger before Douglas Luiz holds him back during 3-3 draw with Liverpool
14/05/24 08:58Bailey was not pleased with Watkins and screamed at him as he started to walk in the direction of the striker before Douglaz Luiz intervened.Dominic Solanke continues to stake his claim for a place in England's European Championship squad, but Bees boss Thomas Frank insists Ivan Toney should go instead
12/05/24 21:43DOMINIC HOGAN AT THE VITALITY STADIUM: It is not how he would have wanted to approach a Euros summer, yet Brentford boss Thomas Frank backed Toney to fend off Dominic Solanke.Liverpool's Mohamed Salah is the favourite at 4/1 to score first against Aston Villa - while Ollie Watkins is the best-backed for the hosts at 15/2
12/05/24 19:04SponsoredIn what is a mouthwatering contest between third and fourth in the Premier League table - Liverpool travel south to take on Aston Villa at Villa Park today.How Taylor Swift could help Ollie Watkins be named Premier League Player of the Season! Aston Villa star's girlfriend backs hilarious campaign to win him the support of Swifties
10/05/24 11:51Watkins has enjoyed a tremendous campaign for Villa which has encompassed him scoring 19 goals and providing 12 assists in 35 Premier League appearancesOllie Watkins to score a header tonight BOOSTED to 9/1 - as Aston Villa look to overturn a two-goal deficit in their Europa Conference League semi-final against Olympiacos
09/05/24 07:45SponsoredSky Bet are offering a 'Featured RequestABet, multiple 'Price Boosts' and a 'Scorecast Boost' for tonight's second leg semi-final between Olympiacos and Aston Villa in Greece.Erling Haaland expresses his frustration at being substituted despite scoring four goals in Manchester City's win against Wolves
05/05/24 09:35Haaland had scored four goals for City during their comprehensive victory but he was replaced by Julian Alvarez in the 82nd minute.Phil Foden opens up on his desire to become 'one of the best Premier League players this season' in Mail Sport interview before being crowned FWA Footballer of the Year
03/05/24 11:32The England international has been one of the most eye-catching and prolific players in the Premier League this season after smashing in 16 goals for Pep Guardiola 's men and also having seven assists.A shock Man United star, Ross Barkley and an Aston Villa midfielder among the surprise names to be voted for in this year's FWA Footballer of the Year... as Man City's Phil Foden picks up the award
03/05/24 11:10Following a terrific campaign Phil Foden became the first Englishman since Jordan Henderson in 2020 to win the award, earning 42 per cent of the overall vote .Revealed: The top six stars in the FWA Footballer of the Year voting as Phil Foden is crowned the winner - with just TWO foreign players included
03/05/24 09:01Foden, 23, has enjoyed his best season to date amid City's push for an astonishing fourth successive Premier League title, emerging Pep Guardiola's most important player with 24 goals.THE NOTEBOOK: Unai Emery misses suspended Emi Martinez, Nottingham Forest and Olympiacos supremo Evangelos Marinakis kicks every ball... and rival bosses have history
02/05/24 22:32LEWIS STEELE AT VILLA PARK: Ayoub El Kaabi netted a hat-trick as Olympiacos stunned Aston Villa with a 4-2 away win in their Europa Conference League semi-final first leg on ThursdaY.PLAYER RATINGS: Moussa Diaby stood out for Aston Villa during 4-2 defeat by Olympiacos - as three team-mates desperately disappoint in semi-final first leg, writes LEWIS STEELE
02/05/24 21:44LEWIS STEELE AT VILLA PARK: Although Diaby and Watkins netted, Villa travel to Greece with work to do. Mail Sport reviews the hosts' performances on a troublesome night.Aston Villa were sloppy everywhere during 4-2 defeat by Olympiacos - they have ridden their luck in Europe and need to produce a display for the ages in Greece, writes TOM COLLOMOSSE
02/05/24 21:07TOM COLLOMOSSE AT VILLA PARK: Villa's hopes of a first major continental trophy since 1982 were left hanging by a thread as Ayoub El Kaabi scored a hat-trick to help Olympiacos to victory.Nottingham Forest owner Evangelos Marinakis celebrates Olympiacos' 4-2 victory against Aston Villa by high-fiving visiting fans on the pitch at Villa Park
02/05/24 19:59The shipping and media tycoon owns the Premier League club, Olympiacos and Portuguese side Rio Ave, and was spotted high-fiving visiting fans inside Villa Park.
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Everton 'offer Jarrad Branthwaite bonus incentive ahead of next season' - after Manchester United's attempt to lure centre back away from Goodison Park
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Napoli ready to increase offer for Brighton midfielder Billy Gilmour after £8m bid was rejected... with Antonio Conte also keen to reunite with Romelu Lukaku again
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Oscar Piastri wins over F1 fans with sense of humour as he and Lando Norris lock out front row of grid at Hungarian Grand Prix
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Kobbie Mainoo shows off a fresh new haircut ahead of Man United pre-season return after midfielder's Euro 2024 final heartbreak in Germany
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Everton's new £110 Castore home shirt makes disastrous debut in pre-season friendly as the club badge falls off jersey during draw in Ireland against Sligo
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McIlroy's wife is nowhere to be seen at The Open as he misses the cut amid divorce U-turn - after golf star's struggles were blamed on 'messy' life
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Ferrari star Carlos Sainz BRUTALLY trolls ex-McLaren team-mate Lando Norris with paddock taunt over England's Euro 2024 final defeat to Spain
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Manuel Ugarte and Man United could be a match made in heaven, with the PSG star a ready-made replacement for Casemiro
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Rory McIlroy and Tiger Woods will have nightmares after exits from The Open... with game's giants cut down to size by torturous Troon
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Jude Bellingham is all smiles as he attends lavish party in London for launch of Dr Dre and Snoop Dogg's new drink days after Euro 2024 agony
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Lando Norris insists he doesn't need to 'act like an idiot' to beat Max Verstappen to F1 crown as the McLaren ace stars in Hungary practice
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Enzo Fernandez breaks cover as Argentina star is pictured for first time since sparking racism storm by singing controversial song
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Lando Norris 'expecting to win' Hungarian Grand Prix but pole star claims he does not need a victory to prove a point
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Marc Cucurella unveils bold new hairstyle to celebrate Spain beating England to win the Euros as Chelsea star lives up to promise
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Ollie Pope thanks 'lucky charm' Aaron Ramsdale as Arsenal star watches England batsman dropped twice on way to scoring 121 runs vs West Indies
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Fans left baffled as Aaron Ramsdale appears in commentary box at England's Test cricket match against West Indies What a surprise
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Runs in the family! Andrew Flintoff's son Rocky, 16, hits superb century for England's Under-19s against Sri Lanka - and marks first Test ton with fist-pump
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Man United fans stunned as Joshua Zirkzee reveals he went to school with another Red Devils star after signing for £36.5m from Bologna
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Luke Littler, 17, 'SPLITS with his girlfriend Eloise Milburn, 21,' - with darts sensation 'very upset' as relationship ends
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Danny Dyer reveals what it was really like in the England WAG camp during the Euros in Germany 'Friction' with families over playing time
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Former tennis No 1 Ana Ivanovic reveals the ONE thing she won't let her football legend husband Bastian Schweinsteiger do in their relationship
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The end of the 'sex contract': Former Barcelona star Marc Bartra and his model girlfriend Jessica Goicoechea 'split Couple had a 'sex deal'
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Man United fans call for Harry Maguire to be reinstated as captain as wholesome video of the England defender emerges from first day of pre-season
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Escape to Manhattan, changing his phone number and getting his marriage back on track... how McIlroy bounced back from the US Open
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EXCLUSIVEHow religion, a psychiatrist on 'speed dial' and Gordon Ramsay's daughter repaired Britain's greatest swimmer Adam Peaty
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Arsenal take bolstered squad for their pre-season tour of the United States... but Declan Rice and, Bukayo Saka will not join the Gunners
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Cole Palmer hits the gym just hours after England's Euro 2024 heartbreak as he begins preparations for the new season with Chelsea
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Harry Kane posts emotional farewell message to Gareth Southgate after England boss steps down, as the captain thanks him for 'helping the nation believe in our team'
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Three of Enzo Fernandez's French Chelsea team-mates unfollow him on Instagram after he filmed Argentina stars singing 'racist' song
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Emma Raducanu is flooded with comments about dating Carlos Alcaraz after his awkward response to a question about the Brit at his Wimbledon final
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Derek Chisora HEADBUTTS Deliveroo rider during shocking brawl over cyclist's refusal to dismount his bike close to busy London restaurant
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Kylian Mbappe is unveiled in front of 80,000 Real Madrid fans at the Santiago Bernabeu and hails move to the 'club of my dreams'
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Inside Spain's Euro 2024 celebrations: A special meeting with the King, Lamine shows his best dance moves and Rodri chants 'Gibraltar is Spanish'
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Luke Littler crashes OUT in the first round of the World Matchplay after 10-6 defeat by three-time world champion Michael van Gerwen
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Casemiro lucky to escape without serious injury against Rosenborg after being on the receiving end of an awful challenge in Man United friendly
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Man United fans urge club to 'delete' bizarre social media post on Marcus Rashford as winger plays in the team's first pre-season friendly after Euro snub
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Carlos Alcaraz enjoys the 'perfect Sunday' as he dances to Dua Lipa on the heels of retaining his Wimbledon title - and watching Spain beat England!
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Marc Cucurella performs rendition of his own chant after hitting back at criticism from Gary Neville during joyous Spanish celebrations
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Paddy Pimblett wildly celebrates England's crushing Euro 2024 final defeat by Spain - as Liverpool-born UFC star screams 'f***ing get in' to English fans
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Michael Schumacher's brother, and former Formula One driver, Ralf, comes out as he shares picture with his partner on social media
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'The worst kit we've ever had': Chelsea fans slam the club's new 'blue flame' inspired Nike home shirt... as the Blues hail a 'bold design'
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Furious Jude Bellingham fails to hide his anger as he kicks a drinks cooler after England's heartbreaking Euro 2024 final defeat by Spain
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Man United confirm £36.5m signing of Joshua Zirkzee, with Erik ten Hag's side paying MORE than his release clause to land their man
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Jack Grealish takes to Centre Court to watch men's Wimbledon final - before his England team-mates go on to lose toSpain in Euro 2024 showpiece
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Conor McGregor speaks out after Donald Trump's assassination attempt and hails former president Shocking scenes in Pennsylvania
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Sir Jim Ratcliffe sends HILARIOUS message to Man United star Luke Shaw ahead of England's Euro 2024 final against Spain Ahead of the final
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Kylian Mbappe set to be put on a 'Cristiano Ronaldo-style fitness plan' at Real Madrid as Los Blancos prepare for France captain's long-awaited arrival
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We're not afraid of England! Spain's media say Harry Kane 'never wins anything' and tell the Three Lions they will 'suffer' in tonight's Euro final
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EXCLUSIVE'It's written in the stars!': Posh England fan who went viral for her Mail Sport interview confident of England triumph in Euros final
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DEAR ENGLAND: On the biggest day of their careers, a message to the Three Lions squad from the people who know them best ahead of Euro 2024 final
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Harry Kane and Declan Rice's brothers generously treat England fans to a huge round of tequila shots in a German bar
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Barbora Krejcikova WINS Wimbledon women's singles title with breathless victory against Jasmine Paolini - as she survives remarkable comeback
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Lamine Yamal turns 17! Spain wonderkid enjoys lowkey birthday celebrations with his team-mates a day before Euro 2024 final
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EXCLUSIVEPosh England fan says she has been inundated with marriage proposals after going viral for her Mail Sport interview
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'Queen' Jasmine Paolini is the 'lioness who NEVER gives up' as she prepares to make history in her first Wimbledon final
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England goes Ollie Watkins crazy after his dramatic Euro 2024 semi-final winner as the Aston Villa man is made the star of new advertising campaign
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Carlos Alcaraz hilariously backtracks on Euro 2024 final claim after Spaniard is BOOED by Wimbledon crowd following semi-final victory
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EXCLUSIVERevealed: Manchester United icon Eric Cantona explains why he was seen walking a GOAT in south London ahead of the Euros
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Sadio Mane, 32, celebrates with his teenage wife after she graduates from school in Senegal... six months after ex-Liverpool star's arranged marriage
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Jadon Sancho returns to Man United training after calling a truce with Erik ten Hag 10 months on from fallout that saw star eat and train on his own
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EXCLUSIVEEngland fan goes viral for her Mail Sport interview which attracts over 25 million views... as Three Lions supporters react to her wholesome message
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Revealed: Spain star Lamine Yamal's mischievous plot to troll Kylian Mbappe after beating France atEuro 2024 - and what officials did to stop him
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Now the Germans are bitter about England! Euros hosts' press say the Three Lions 'cheated' their way to the final, as the Dutch turn on their players
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Zirkzee arrives in Manchester ahead of his medical on Friday, with Red Devils to pay MORE than his £34m release clause as they close in on De Ligt too
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Jimmy Anderson 'splits the G' as he sips a pint of Guinness alongside his England team-mates after bowing out of Test cricket
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How Ollie Watkins' mum's rant into a mic at a pub came TRUE - after England's goal hero was brought in from cold for semi winner Sent England through
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Turn off the phone this time! Former Chelsea star Ian Maatsen leaves Euro 2024 after playing ZERO minutes Had to cancel holiday
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Darwin Nunez may face a lengthy BAN following violent clashes with Colombia fans - after footage showed Liverpool star entering the stands and swinging punches
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England fans claim Euro 2024 semi-final win over the Netherlands was 'REVENGE' for Graham Taylor Defeat forced resignation
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Fans poke fun at England assistant Hasselbaink suddenly 'remembering he's Dutch' while celebrating Watkins' winner against the Netherlands
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Van Dijk calls for officials to be 'held accountable' for their decisions as he launches tirade on ref Zwayer for showing in Netherlands' defeat
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Watkins reveals he PREDICTED scoring late winner against the Netherlands to book spot in the Euro 2024 final - and even told Palmer he'd set him up!
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Dutch fans FUME over dubious penalty decision in Euro 2024 semi loss to England - as new footage appears to show Saka handle the ball in build-up
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Atkinson takes SEVEN wickets on debut, before Crawley and Pope hit half-centuries to put England in command against West Indies
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EXCLUSIVERise of the Wimbledon WAG-fluencers! How tennis stars' girlfriends are becoming big figures - with better coverage than Netflix
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Luke Littler posts bizarre message to Lamine Yamal after 16-year-old Spain star becomes youngest scorer in Euros history After France win
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Lamine Yamal's hat-trick! Spanish star, 16, trolls Adrien Rabiot for a THIRD time after his side's victory over France in the Euro 2024 semi-finals
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Is this the beginning of the end for Gary Lineker at the BBC? £1.35m-a-year presenter is SNUBBED for Gabby Logan to front new highlights show
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Novak Djokovic 'gets lucky AGAIN', tennis fans claim after opponent Alex de Minaur was forced to withdraw 'Easy' draw
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Morata injured by a SECURITY GUARD while celebrating Spain's Euro 2024 semi win as he's left visibly upset and clutching his knee ahead of final
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Mbappe admits he 'wasn't good' at Euro 2024 and labels his tournament a 'FAILURE' after France's exit - as he blames his poor form on one reason
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Pickford reveals ref stopped him from doing his 'process' during England's shootout win over Switzerland - as he blames his 'Mackem accent' for the mix-up!
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Fans react in horror to Rob Green's gruesome little finger as ex-England goalkeeper poses for picture ahead of Euro 2024 semi-final of Spain and France
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De Zerbi will 'publicly defend' Greenwood if he signs for Marseille - amid furious fan protests over proposed arrival of £27m Man United outcast
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Spain captain Alvaro Morata's furious wife opens fire at media, who branded him 'an embarrassment', after he threatened to quit on eve of Euros semi
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Everton 'reject Man United's £50m bid for Jarrad Branthwaite' and could force Red Devils to make a THIRD offer - with Toffees holding out for £70m
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Gary Lineker names his England XI to face the Netherlands in Euro 2024 semi-final as he suggests giving one star a first start in Germany
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'Novak Djokovic was RIGHT!': BBC presenter Sara Thornton says 'jerks' in Wimbledon crowd 'booed him using Holger Rune chants as a disguise'
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Wimbledon feud erupts between Alexander Zverev and Taylor Fritz's girlfriend as Morgan Riddle riles German during five-set defeat
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Nick Kyrgios slams his 'disrespectful' BBC colleague Andrew Castle for his Wimbledon commentary Reignites their feud
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BBC vs ITV! Gary Neville gets an earful from Roy Keane while Micah Richards offers a rousing team talk as the pundits go head to head in a game of six-a-side
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Hero to zero! Bukayo Saka impresses his England team-mates on the driving range... before tripping over his own bag in front of the whole squad
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EXCLUSIVECan YOU take a penalty like Ivan Toney? Mail Sport challenges fans in Germany to shoot without looking at the ball
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Is a BREATHING GURU the secret to England's new-found penalty success? Three Lions have hired a 'breath coach' for the Euros
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Katie Boulter watches her tennis star boyfriend Alex de Minaur surge into the quarter-finals on Court One - as she returns to Wimbledon
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Alvaro Morata sparks a storm in Spain camp on the eve of Euro semi-final as their captain threatens to QUIT after the tournament over 'nonsense' critics
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Ruud van Nistelrooy and former Go Ahead Eagles manager arrive for day one of Man United's pre-season - along with a third unannounced coach
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Emotional Lewis Hamilton struggles to hold back tears after the Mercedes star secures record-breaking ninth victory at British Grand Prix
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Revealed: Jordan Pickford's penalty shoot-out 'cheat sheet' - How England goalkeeper's homework helped him stop Switzerland
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Luke Shaw applauded for his 'classy' gesture after England's shoot-out win over Switzerland, while fans hail joyous image of the Three Lions