The popular image of auditions these days is defined by the brutality and groaning of reality TV. “People expect Nicole Scherzinger to say, ‘You’re on the judges!’ and Rylan to cry,” says freelance casting director Jatinder Chera, raising a skeptical eyebrow. In the media, heartless rejections and impossible dreams seem to be the currency of … Read more
Phil Foden, voted best player in the Premier League this season, is expected to take his Manchester City form into the European Championship with England – Getty Images/Ryan Pierse Now that the opening match of the European Championship is just around the corner, Telegraph SportsGermany’s football reporters, who will make Germany their home for the … Read more
The build-up to Euro 2024 is almost complete and the tournament itself is just one day away, with Germany playing Scotland on Friday evening and 22 other countries following in the coming days and weeks. For England, it’s now about final preparations and ensuring Gareth Southgate’s starters are in top form, with one notable absence … Read more
Gareth Southgate has achieved great success with England, but a trophy still eludes him (Getty Images/The Independent) England have come a long way since Gareth Southgate’s first game as England manager, back in a distant dream when Joe Hart was in goal, Gary Cahill was the defensive rock and Theo Walcott was on the wing. … Read more
Harry Kane offers England something unique at this European Championship (Getty Images) Just hours after Harry Kane knew he would end another club season without a trophy, Bayern Munich let him and the rest of the squad attend a banquet. It was not what most would have chosen after the bitter Champions League semi-final exit … Read more
Gareth Southgate has faced fitness issues and absences in the build-up to Euro 2024. But all 26 players trained on Tuesday as England gave their best for the first time since arriving in Germany the night before. England kick off their Group C campaign against Serbia in Gelsenkirchen on Sunday, before taking on Denmark and … Read more
If the key to a successful international tournament is a perfect team hotel, England could be in for a good month. For the upcoming European Championship, Gareth Southgate has booked his England team at the Weimarer Land golf resort in central Germany for a reported fee of £800,000. The hotel matches its previous tournament picks … Read more