England players react as Southgate names Euros squad – Tuesday’s sporting social
Sports stars and clubs across the world continue to provide an insight into their lives on social media.
Here, the PA news agency looks at some of the best examples from June 1.
Football
Marcus Rashford was delighted to make the England cut for this summer’s Euros as players and their clubs reacted.
My pride at pulling on the shirt is limitless 🦁🦁🦁 pic.twitter.com/uGZXp3TPsS
— Marcus Rashford MBE (@MarcusRashford) June 1, 2021
Can’t wait to get going @England 🦁🦁🦁 pic.twitter.com/yGoMGEEKwB
— Raheem Sterling (@sterling7) June 1, 2021
Last Euros as a fan. This Euros as a player. Huge honour – can’t wait to get started 🏴 pic.twitter.com/fv2XNermU0
— Harry Maguire (@HarryMaguire93) June 1, 2021
Always believe in yourself. Silence the doubters. 🏴 pic.twitter.com/vf5Nah3ji7
— Trent Alexander-Arnold (@TrentAA) June 1, 2021
So happy to make the final 26 man @England squad today. Can’t wait for the tournament to get started. The hard work is just getting started 🏴🦁 🦁 🦁 #england pic.twitter.com/6CbI68U3DH
— Kieran Trippier (@trippier2) June 1, 2021
Delighted to be selected for the @england squad for the upcoming euro2021 tournament.It’s always an honour and I look forward to meeting up with the boys on Friday.
🦁 🦁 🦁 #england pic.twitter.com/OnJDdP86DB
— Kyle Walker (@kylewalker2) June 1, 2021
Our 𝙛𝙤𝙪𝙧 lions for #EURO2020
🦁 @sterling7 🦁 @PhilFoden 🦁 @kylewalker2 🦁 John Stones
𝙋𝙍𝙊𝙐𝘿 💙
🔷 #ManCity | https://t.co/axa0klD5re pic.twitter.com/8A025gjffH
— Manchester City (@ManCity) June 1, 2021
Our four @England representatives at #Euro2020! 👏
🦁 @DeanHenderson 🔴🦁 @HarryMaguire93 🔴🦁 @LukeShaw23 🔴🦁 @MarcusRashford 🔴#MUFC #ThreeLions pic.twitter.com/by3xApZ9JT
— Manchester United (@ManUtd) June 1, 2021
This Reds duo are heading to #EURO2020 with the #ThreeLions! pic.twitter.com/PXk44XoI9o
— Liverpool FC (@LFC) June 1, 2021
✅ First senior @England tournament
You'd better believe we're proud ❤️
🦁 @BukayoSaka87 | #EURO2020 pic.twitter.com/BPLC1Kzjvd
— Arsenal (@Arsenal) June 1, 2021
A Euros summer. Can’t wait. 🦁🦁🦁 pic.twitter.com/NbJ3r6ClVw
— Harry Kane (@HKane) June 1, 2021
Congratulations, @_DeclanRice! 🦁#ThreeLions pic.twitter.com/3x8t35qKKM
— West Ham United (@WestHam) June 1, 2021
Let’s go!! Massive summer ahead 🤩🔜🔛🔝 pic.twitter.com/597E3AcVXZ
— Dean Henderson (@deanhenderson) June 1, 2021
Congratulations to those selected for @England’s wonderful young squad. Good luck to all of you. Go do your country proud. https://t.co/VbJroHiUqJ
— Gary Lineker 💙 (@GaryLineker) June 1, 2021
Proud moment for everyone in the squad & their families. Congratulations!!!🦁🦁🦁 C'mon England!!! https://t.co/FaC4uPYmHO
— Ian Wright (@IanWright0) June 1, 2021
John Stones was still gutted following Manchester City’s defeat in the Champions League final.
City fan Liam Gallagher had his say.
My mam once told me if you haven’t got anything nice to say don’t say anything at all CTID LG x
— Liam Gallagher (@liamgallagher) June 1, 2021
Moves like Zouma!
Dance like nobody's watching, @KurtZouma! 🕺#ChelseaChampions pic.twitter.com/o61SMjUNVe
— Champions of Europe 🏆 (@ChelseaFC) June 1, 2021
England were hard at it.
Liverpool recalled their glory night in Madrid, on this day two years ago.
#OnThisDay in 2019…
WE MADE IT SIX 🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆 pic.twitter.com/ejlgbXZjmK
— Liverpool FC (@LFC) June 1, 2021
James Milner was enjoying the view.
I’ve had worse starts to the day ☕️☀️ #getthefactor50on #recharge pic.twitter.com/bHYwfEoCv2
— James Milner (@JamesMilner) June 1, 2021
Real Madrid unveiled their new shirt.
And announced the return of Carlo Ancelotti.
Official Announcement: Ancelotti.#RealMadrid | #WelcomeBackAncelotti
— Real Madrid C.F. 🇬🇧🇺🇸 (@realmadriden) June 1, 2021
Olivier Giroud wanted some help.
Hey @chelseafc admin 👋 can you send me a video of that goal I scored at Cobham last week? I want to share it. ⚽🙌 Thanks!
— Olivier Giroud (@_OlivierGiroud_) June 1, 2021
Boxing
Deontay Wilder was in training.
Cricket
England had a new vice-captain and another debutant.
Our vice-captain for #ENGvNZ 🏏@StuartBroad8 👏 pic.twitter.com/emItKObWQX
— England Cricket (@englandcricket) June 1, 2021
Cap number 698.
Congratulations @bobbybracey25 👏 🦁 pic.twitter.com/ouasM0xzS8
— England Cricket (@englandcricket) June 1, 2021
James Anderson and Rory Burns were ready.
Test match week at Lords 😁 pic.twitter.com/qkDq4vJezg
— James Anderson (@jimmy9) June 1, 2021
Paul Collingwood gave a tour of Lord’s.
Ryan Sidebottom was a proud man.
Sis & Bro opening the batting @tabscricket U11s They absolutely love it 🏏 pic.twitter.com/39Ny48o1Mg
— Ryan Sidebottom 💙 (@RyanSidebottom) June 1, 2021
Danni Wyatt was loving the return of fans.
Nicholas Pooran tied the knot.
Jesus has blessed me with many things in this life. None greater than having you in my life.Welcoming Mr. and Mrs. Pooran ❤️ pic.twitter.com/dDzSX8zdSA
— NickyP (@nicholas_47) June 1, 2021
Golf
When Tiger called, Luke Donald answered…
Felt good, gotta tell ya 🎯 https://t.co/abeoztu1VF
— Luke Donald (@LukeDonald) June 1, 2021
Tennis
Steph Curry backed Naomi Osaka.
You shouldnt ever have to make a decison like this-but so damn impressive taking the high road when the powers that be dont protect their own. major respect @naomiosaka https://t.co/OcRd95MqCn
— Stephen Curry (@StephenCurry30) May 31, 2021