England stars serve up a dog's dinner in Crufts-style challenge

06 June 2024 , 20:05
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Three Lions and their pets tackle a real six-pointer - with a challenge designed for pooches
Three Lions and their pets tackle a real six-pointer - with a challenge designed for pooches

ENGLAND will be out to prove they can hold on to a lead — and that is BEFORE kick-off against Iceland.

A hat-trick of Three Lions stars took part in a Crufts-style dog agility competition to be broadcast in the build-up to Channel 4’s coverage.

Viewers won't have to be beagle-eyed to spot England stars Declan Rice, Anthony Gordon and Conor Gallagher leading the challenges qhiddtiutidexprw
Viewers won't have to be beagle-eyed to spot England stars Declan Rice, Anthony Gordon and Conor Gallagher leading the challengesCredit: Getty
Rice and Co can't avoid some ups and downs
Rice and Co can't avoid some ups and downsCredit: Channel 4 / Lee Brown
Conor Gallagher can't be accused of paw form but now it's the turn of his 'not the most intelligent' pup to face the spotlight
Conor Gallagher can't be accused of paw form but now it's the turn of his 'not the most intelligent' pup to face the spotlightCredit: Channel 4 / Lee Brown
Gareth Southgate will hope his players go through hoops for him
Gareth Southgate will hope his players go through hoops for himCredit: Alamy

Anthony Gordon, Conor Gallagher and Declan Rice put three pooches through their paces during some downtime ahead of their final warm-up before the Euros in Germany.

In an event more paw-paw-two than 4-4-2, Gordon paired up with a mutt named Jack Growlish, Gallagher was with Harry Canine and Rice partnered Collie Watkins.

Two of the players’ attempts ended up resembling a dog’s dinner, though.

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All three have hounds of their own, with Newcastle star Gordon, 23, revealing: “My dogs don’t listen to me.

"But they’re good, they’ve got good energy.”

Chelsea ace Gallagher, 23, said of his pup: “He can jump up on his back two legs which is always quite cute but he’s not the most intelligent.”

It was the latest in a series of fun films, with England stars also taking part in Bake Off and Countdown.

But injuries in defence have been less amusing for boss Gareth Southgate.


England must overcome hurdles of their own at the Euros
England must overcome hurdles of their own at the EurosCredit: Channel 4 / Lee Brown

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Centre-back rock Harry Maguire has been left out of the 26-man squad entirely due to his calf problem.

Manchester United team-mate Luke Shaw made the cut - but isn't yet fully fit.

And Brighton's Lewis Dunk will sit out the Iceland clash as he recovers from a leg injury.

This all means Liverpool's breakthrough star Jarell Quansah has been put on standby.

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The 21-year-old was omitted from the final 26 but is in the squad for Friday's final warm-up game.

Con your marks, get set, go! - Gallagher hopes his pup is up for the cup
Con your marks, get set, go! - Gallagher hopes his pup is up for the cupCredit: Channel 4 / Lee Brown
England are relying on Rice to be a good boy in midfield
England are relying on Rice to be a good boy in midfieldCredit: Channel 4 / Lee Brown

Tom Barclay

England, Pets, Iceland, Dogs, Channel 4, Animals, Gordon Ramsay, Declan Rice, Conor Gallagher, Anthony Gordon

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