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Papers: Raheem Sterling set to start for England against Croatia

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Back-page headlines and transfer rumours from Saturday's newspapers...

DAILY MIRROR

Raheem Sterling is set to start England's Euro 2020 opener against Croatia as Gareth Southgate keeps faith with the Manchester City star.

Gareth Southgate's side will be allowed two water breaks with temperatures expected to soar above 30 degrees on Sunday.

England's Raheem Sterling (left) and Albania's Sokol Cikalleshi battle for the ball
Image: Raheem Sterling is in line to start against Croatia on Sunday

UEFA president Aleksander Ceferin has warned Real Madrid, Barcelona and Juventus they will still face punishment for continuing to form part of a proposed European Super League despite the organisation's disciplinary proceedings coming to a temporary halt.

THE GUARDIAN

Everton will hold further talks with Nuno Espirito Santo this weekend that could conclude with the former Wolves manager being appointed.

The Germany midfielder Florian Neuhaus is a potential summer transfer target for Liverpool as they consider replacements for Georginio Wijnaldum.

DAILY MAIL

Arsenal are interested in a summer move for Ben White and have held initial talks but Brighton have put a £50m price tag on the defender.

Gareth Southgate will not face the England chop even if his side flop at Euro 2020 this summer.

Roberto Mancini played down talk about Italy becoming contenders for the European Championships after beating Turkey 3-0 by saying there's a 'long way to go' to Wembley.

Ben White is named as England's 26th man in the squad for the Euros
Image: Arsenal are interested in a summer move for Ben White

Football Association diversity chief Paul Elliott has delivered an impassioned plea for supporters attending Sunday's crunch clash against Croatia not to boo players taking a knee.

Kylian Mbappe has cast doubt over his long-term future at Paris Saint-Germain after admitting he does not know if the club is the best place for him.

Italy goalkeeper Gianluigi Donnarumma is set to undergo a medical with Paris Saint-Germain, paving the way for him to join the French giants as a free agent.

THE SUN

Borussia Dortmund have reportedly rejected Manchester United's proposed Ballon d'Or clause in any deal for Jadon Sancho.

Arsenal are holding talks with Kieran Tierney over a contract extension

Fulham have rejected a £16m bid from Dynamo Moscow for striker Aleksandar Mitrovic.

DAILY EXPRESS

Anthony Martial has been offered to Real Madrid as his agent looks to move him on from Manchester United.

Anthony Martial
Image: Could Anthony Martial be on his way to Real Madrid?

Arsenal have reportedly contacted Manchester United to ask about the future of Donny van de Beek.

Jadon Sancho has revealed his proposed £80m move to Manchester United has been the talk of the England players in the build-up to Euro 2020.

Arsenal are one of four clubs keeping tabs on Sassuolo's Manuel Locatelli, with Edu looking to engineer the capture a new central midfielder ahead of next season, according to reports.

New Real Madrid boss Carlo Ancelotti has asked the club to pursue a move for Chelsea forward Timo Werner this summer, according to reports.

SCOTTISH SUN

Celtic manager Ange Postecoglou could turn to trusted Aussie 'keeper Mathew Ryan as his first signing.

GLASGOW, SCOTLAND - APRIL 18: Nathan Patterson in action for Rangers during a Scottish Cup tie between Rangers and Celtic at Ibrox Stadium, on April 18, 2021, in Glasgow, Scotland. (Photo by Rob Casey / SNS Group)
Image: Nathan Patterson has vowed he's learned his lesson after last season's Covid-19 row

Nathan Patterson has vowed he has learned his lesson after last season's Covid-19 row.

DAILY STAR

West Ham star Tomas Soucek claims comments he made about Ondrej Kudela's ban for racially abusing Rangers midfielder Glen Kamara were "misunderstood" and "didn't come across how he meant them".

THE TIMES

The temporary rule change to allow football clubs to make five substitutions instead of three - used in most competitions globally but not the Premier League - could become permanent.

Wimbledon officials are in talks about securing similar status to Euro 2020 matches to allow 50 per cent capacity at the All England Club for the tennis championships even if the government delays the easing of restrictions.

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