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England handed kind draw but must beware Euro 2024 trap

Source: REUTERS

Yes, yes, yes. It might not have been worth some of the curious noises heard during the draw but the groups of Euro 2024 look satisfying for Gareth Southgate, exciting for Scotland football, and potentially Wales, while thrilling for anyone watching Spain and Italy’s group.

The furthest the England football team manager himself would go was describing it as “interesting” when Denmark came out and potentially “dangerous” with Serbia, as he also admitted he heard “something” on stage.

Most in the auditorium at the Elbphilharmonie Hamburg heard noises that sounded like pornography. Uefa are investigating what actually happened.

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