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England vs Germany – Women’s Euro 2022 final EXTRA-TIME LIVE: Stream FREE, TV channel as Magull levels it for visitors
ENGLAND are taking on Germany in an historic Women’s Euro 2022 final RIGHT NOW – and we’ve gone to EXTRA-TIME.
Lina Magull has equalised for the visitors after super-sub Ella Toone had LOBBED the Lionesses in front in stunning fashion.
England boss Sarina Wiegman kept the same XI that has started ALL of the tournament for the final in front of a RECORD crowd at Wembley Stadium for a European Championship match.
- Start time: 5pm BST
- TV/Live stream: BBC One/iPlayer
- England XI: Earps, Bronze, Bright, Williamson, Daly, Walsh, Stanway, Heamp, Mead, Kirby, White
- Germany XI: Frohms, Hendrich, Hegering, Oberdorf, Huth, Schuller, Dabritz, Gwinn, Rauch, Magull, Brand.
Hasim Rahman Jr reveals how Jake Paul could have ‘saved the show’ with ‘replacement ready’ after fight cancelation
HASIM RAHMAN JR claimed Jake Paul could have “saved the show” with a “replacement ready” following their fight cancelation.
Paul was due to face Rahman at New York’s famed Madison Square Garden next weekend.
But following a weight disagreement between the two, the entire pay-per-view event was axed.
And Rahman has since spoken out to suggest they offered his uncle – unbeaten cruiserweight Muhsin Cason – as a backup alternative.
He said: “They knew we had a replacement ready on the side whose been doing everything I’ve been doing this whole camp.
“The Muslim Boxer; Muhsin Cason, who campaigns at cruiserweight and wouldn’t have had to drain himself.
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“He could have saved the show and Jake Paul could have fought a real boxer, but he don’t want to fight a real fighter, he don’t want to fight a real fight.
“He wanted to drain me down and fight a shell of me which I’m not going to allow him to do.”
Cason, 28, is the brother of Rahman’s dad, who is currently 10-0 and once a sparring partner of Paul’s.
Rahman signed to fight at the 14st 4lb cruiserweight limit of 200lb, despite being 16 stone in his last fight in April.
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And he was also had to comply with a strict rehydration limit when weighing in the next day.
Due to Rahman’s heavy weight cut, the New York State Athletic Commission wanted to track his process.
Paul said with only a week out, the NYSAC changed the fight weight to 205lb.
But once Rahman allegedly demanded to come in at 215lb, the bout was soon called off.
Paul, 25, said: “I am devastated. I cannot f*****g believe this. We just found out this news.
They knew we had a replacement ready on the side whose been doing everything I’ve been doing this whole camp… he could have saved the show
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“This is just another case of a professional boxer, just like Tommy Fury, being scared to fight me.
“It’s as clear as day that these guys have been so unprofessional to work with, looking for any excuse to such more money out of this event. To coerce us into doing things.
“And from the jump I knew from the bottom of my heart that this guys didn’t want to get into the ring with me it’s as clear as day.”
But Rahman hit back: “I would have beat this man up with one hand like I did in the gym, but let him tell it he already beat my ass in the gym when I was 230lb.
“So if you beat me up when I was 230lb, what’s the problem fighting me when I’m 215lb or 210lb?
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“It’s clearly them not wanting to fight, it’s not me pulling out. I never said I didn’t want this fight, the only thing I can conclude is that they’re scared.
“They tried to drain me down, I told them I wouldn’t be able to get all the way down to cruiserweight, it was an astronomical feat from the beginning.”
Boxer J’Leon Love with Jake Paul and Muhsin Cason[/caption]
England fans face nervous wait as Lionesses take on Germany in extra time showdown at Euro final
JUBILANT England fans roared as the Lionesses went into the lead at the Euro final tonight – before groaning with disappointment when Germany equalised minutes later.
The women’s team are taking on their rivals in a historic clash at Wembley. The score is now 1-1 after Ella Toone’s fantastic second-half goal was followed quickly by Lina Magull’s equaliser, and the game is now in extra time.
Football fans at Shoreditch Boxpark erupted as Ella Toone’s ball hit the back of the net[/caption]
But there was disappointment moments later when Germany equalised[/caption]
Supporters in London’s Trafalgar Square roared with joy[/caption]
A busy Boxpark Croydon erupted as Toone tapped the ball in[/caption]
One girl leapt in the air with joy as crowds cheered[/caption]
Fans around the country have packed out pubs and bars to enjoy the action[/caption]
Prince William is cheering on our girls at tonight’s game[/caption]
He sent good wishes to the team before the game began tonight[/caption]
One supporter gripped her head as she watched the the nail-biting match[/caption]
One fan seemed to sense a goal in the offing as she screamed in triumph in the seconds before Ella scored[/caption]
Fans draped in flags are watching history unfold tonight[/caption]
Thousands are watching the game at the designated fan zone in Trafalgar Square[/caption]
One fan watching the match at Boxpark was seen with her hands over her head as the tension rose[/caption]
The Lionesses are playing in front of a landmark Wembley crowd[/caption]
In total, 87,192 fans are watching the match at Wembley – making it the biggest-ever crowd in a football Euro tournament.
Supporters also started flocking to boozers early this afternoon to cheer on the team, who are on the brink of making women’s football history.
Those who couldn’t get a ticket but still wanted to be near the action have flocked to Boxpark in Wembley, which is full to the rafters of fans.
Wembley Way erupted in a sea of red and white earlier tonight as fans in face paint and flags made their way up to the stadium.
The Lionesses heartbreakingly lost out to Germany in the final of Euro 2009 with a crushing 6-2 defeat.
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But a stunning tournament has seen the England team soar through to the final and catapulted women’s football to new heights.
Under Wembley’s famous arch, they will be hoping to bring football home with a first major trophy for the women’s team.
The victory would also be the first football honour for the nation since the men’s 1966 World Cup win.
The nail-biting match kicked off at 5pm – with around 90,000 fans piling in to watch the action.
It’s predicted Brits will spend £46.1million in boozers today with 8.7million pints downed.
Around 7,000 people have headed to London’s Trafalgar Square to watch the action at the designated fan park.
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An all-women RAF crew performed a fly-past above Wembley at 4.57pm, immediately after the national anthems were played.
The final is expected to be the most-watched telly event of the year with a record-breaking 19.5 million viewers.
The heroic Lionesses have inspired a generation of girls with their incredible campaign to the Euro 2022 final.
Back-heeling heroine Alessia Russo and teammates, Leah Williamson, Beth Mead and Millie Bright have become household names thanks to their stunning campaign.
The FA now expects 120,000 more girls to be playing the sport by 2024 due to England’s success.
Princess Charlotte led support for the team today in a heartwarming message with dad Prince William.
She said: “Good luck, I hope you win. Bye”
Brits across the country are glued to their TV screens tonight for the big game[/caption]
The game is in extra time – with fans bracing for more action[/caption]
Supporters sing and wave flags in Box Park[/caption]
The incredible tournament has united the nation[/caption]
A win tonight would be the first major trophy for the women’s team[/caption]
Crowds are already belting out chants of ‘It’s Coming Home’[/caption]
The Lionesses have inspired young girls and women[/caption]
William – the FA President – added: “We both want to wish the Lionesses the best of luck for tonight.
“You’ve done amazingly well in the competition and we’re routing for you all the way.”
Boris Johnson shared a photo of himself watching the game with his children Wilf and Romy. He tweeted: “We are all gripped here watching the Lionesses! Come on England!”
David Beckham was among England stars past and present wishing the women luck today.
He shared a photo of daughter Harper smashing a ball into the back of the net as he wished the women luck.
The youngster says: “Let’s go girls and bring that cup home.”
Beckham added: “Thank you for inspiring my daughter and thank you for inspiring the whole country.”
England captain also Harry Kane shared his support today, saying: “Hi Lionesses, I just wanted to wish you all the best for today’s game against Germany.
“It’s going to be an incredible experience, incredible atmosphere at Wembley.
“I can’t wait to be there myself, so I’m wishing you all the best.
“Good luck, go get that win, the whole country’s behind you.
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“Really looking forward to it, so all the best.”
Wayne Rooney also tweeted his support, saying: “Wishing the
@Lionesses the best of luck today. It’s been an unbelievable effort so far and just one last game to go. Enjoy the occasion. Come on England #Lionesses”.
Fans get the drinks in at Box Park in Wembley[/caption]
England fans are already flocking to Wembley ahead of the final[/caption]
A young fan gets into the spirit at Wembley[/caption]
England fans pose outside Wembley[/caption]
Millions are expected to tune in for the final[/caption]
The country has thrown their support behind the team[/caption]
Love Island star reveals ‘secret sex room’ where Islanders can go to ‘do it’
FORMER Love Island star Amy Day has revealed there is in fact a secret Hideaway in Casa Amor that never gets seen.
The star – who coupled up with Hugo Hammond on last year’s show – spilled the beans on the saucy space, saying Islanders could go there to get intimate if they wanted.
Amy Day has opened up about the room[/caption]
She explained to Daily Star: “So, do you know what’s really funny, there was actually a door in Casa Amor that says ‘hideaway’ by the way, it was the same Casa Amor as last year.
“There was a door right by the front door on the left and it said ‘hideaway’.
“No one used it but they have it there just in case for whatever reason two people need to like disappear and let off some steam.
“But no, in Casa Amor, you go on the day beds and there is a little wooden hammock around the back that’s normally where it would happen.”
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She added: “There were loads of little spaces to do it.”
It’s not clear if any of the Islanders on this year’s show used it, as the girls headed there for the first time.
Her comments come after another former Islander – Chloe Burrows – opened up about sex on the show.
Chloe coupled up with Toby Aromolaran during the 2021 series and reportedly “graduated” – i.e had sex – on the same night as three other couples.
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But since then Chloe has revealed that might not have been the case at all and the Islanders may have been playing up their exploits for the cameras.
“We all lied. We graduated a lot later than we actually graduated,” she said on the Love Island Morning After podcast.