Gareth Southgate has finally allowed his players’ families to visit them in the Three Lions’ training camp for the first time since the Euros kicked off
The Three Lions manager allowed the team to spend just six hours with their loved ones but banned them from staying over, despite travelling thousands of miles across Europe to offer their support.
Each of the player’s partners and some of their children were invited into the Weimarer Resort in Blankenhain, where the team is staying, to give them a ‘morale boost’ after their dismal draw against Denmark on Thursday, The Times reports.
This glamorous array of wives and girlfriends included the likes of former Love Island star Dani Dyer, who is dating winger Jared Bowen, Kyle Walker’s wife Annie Kilner and Kate Goodland, the wife of captain Harry Kane.
The meet was reportedly planned before the start of the tournament to give the players time off from a period of isolation which had been aimed to bring them closer together as a squad.
Gareth Southgate is pictured looking dejected during England’s dismal draw against Denmark on Thursday
Dani Dyer was among those in the stands showing her support for boyfriend Jarrod Bowen
Kate Goodland, the wife of England’s Harry Kane in the stands during the UEFA Euro 2024 match at the Frankfurt Arena
Bukayo Saka’s girlfriend Tolami Benson was dressed for the occasion with an England sash
The presence of their partners will have come as a much needed boost after the squad stumbled to a 1-1 draw with Denmark at Euro 2024 on Thursday – leaving many fans disappointed.
A source told The Sun: ‘The Wags and families got to enjoy a relaxed lunch with the players, then spent a few hours with them through the afternoon and early evening.
‘It’s all aimed at giving them a morale boost and they needed it after the opening two matches. They rely heavily on the Wags and their families for iconwin support.
‘This is a huge deal to them and they feel the pressure and the weight of expectation on their shoulders.
‘A bit of time with their partners and kids will ease the tension and give them a huge lift. Everyone was together and that’s important for the team going forward.’
A number of the WAGs were also seen in the stands during Thursday’s game, while Walker’s former lover Lauryn Goodman also cheered the footballer on from the stands.
And though it may have been one of the few times the women have been in close proximity, Walker must have been relieved they were on opposite sides of the pitch.
An array of glamorous wives and girlfriends of England stars stepped out to support the squad
Lauren Fryer attended the Denmark vs England game – after deleting all of her Instagram pictures earlier this year following a barrage of abuse online over her appearance
Kate got into the spirit of things wearing an England shirt for the game
Conor Gallagher’s girlfriend Aine Kennedy is seen during the UEFA EURO 2024 group stage match between Denmark and England
Aine dialled up the glamour for the occasion with a red two-piece outfit and shades, pearl earrings and grey bag with a material handle
The WAG looked like she was enjoing the day out at Frankfurt Arena, posing for a selfie during the game
Conor Gallagher’s girlfriend Aine Kennedy looks every inch the typical glam WAG in shades with a perfect soft blowdry
Megan Davison (left), wife of England goalkeeper Jordan Pickford, and Tolami Benson (right), partner of England’s Bukayo Saka, before the UEFA Euro 2024 match at the Frankfurt Arena in Frankfurt
Megan and Tolami shared an animated chat before the game kicked off at the Frankfurt Arena
Ms Kilner, 31, sat with other WAGs to support her husband. Meanwhile, Ms Goodman, 33, sat in a separate stand with her grandfather.
Shortly before the game, she was seen outside the Deutsche Bank Park stadium with her son Kairo, four, the oldest of her two children with Walker.
Kairo wore an England replica top with his father’s number on the back, along with the word ‘Daddy’. It will have been the closest he and Kyle have been for some months.
Ms Goodman flew into Frankfurt under her own steam yesterday morning. Meanwhile Ms Kilner, who is flying in and out for the games rather than stay in Germany, flew into Frankfurt with some of her fellow footballers’ partners on a £35,000 private jet from Manchester airport.
She was accompanied by her three oldest sons, as she was for the Serbia game on Sunday.
The two women have been at loggerheads for several years after the Manchester City star had a relationship with Ms Goodman while he was with Ms Kilner and it emerged that Kairo was his son.
In December, the fallout was reignited when Ms Kilner learned that Walker, 34, had fathered another of Ms Goodman’s children, a baby girl.
After yesterday’s game, Walker went over to Ms Kilner and their children.
But far from a cheerful reconciliation, it seemed neither were in the mood to play happy families. One onlooker said: ‘It looked a little tense between them.
Annie Kilner, Kyle Walker, was seen watching the game from the stands in a striking red jacket, jeans and shades
Kyle Walker with wife Annie Kilner and family after England’s match with Denmark yesterday
Lauryn Goodman takes her son Kairo to watch his father Kyle Walker for England yesterday
Kyle Walker’s wife Annie Kilner smiles as the footballer greets his family after England’s match
Kyle Walker’s wife Annie Kilner pictured in the stands at the Frankfurt Arena yesterday
Kyle Walker with wife Annie Kilner and family after England’s match with Denmark yesterday
Kyle Walker’s wife Annie Kilner pictured in the stands at the Frankfurt Arena yesterday
Kyle Walker and Annie Kilner in the stands in Frankfurt yesterday following England’s match
Kyle Walker’s wife Annie Kilner pictured in the stands at the Frankfurt Arena yesterday
Kyle Walker holds off Christian Eriksen during the England versus Denmark game in Frankfurt
Kyle Walker and Annie Kilner smile as they are reunited after England’s match yesterday
Kyle Walker’s wife Annie Kilner pictured in the stands at the Frankfurt Arena yesterday
Kyle Walker with wife Annie Kilner and family after England’s match with Denmark yesterday
Kyle Walker’s wife Annie Kilner pictured in the stands at the Frankfurt Arena yesterday
Kyle Walker and Annie Kilner in the stands in Frankfurt yesterday following England’s match
Kyle Walker’s wife Annie Kilner pictured in the stands at the Frankfurt Arena yesterday
Kyle Walker with wife Annie Kilner and family after England’s match with Denmark yesterday
‘While the result wasn’t ideal, you’d have thought they would have been a little more joyous, at least for their children.’
Among the more cheerful looking WAGs were goalkeeper Jordan Pickford’s wife Megan Davison and Aine Kennedy, who is dating Conor Gallagher.
Declan Rice’s partner also appeared at the event to cheer on her boyfriend – after deleting all of her Instagram pictures earlier this year following a barrage of abuse online over her appearance.
The 25-year-old, who’s been with the footballer for eight years and welcomed their first child in August 2022, wiped all posts from her social media page after finding herself the target of cruel trolls.
She was taunted for her appearance, with the bullying first starting in December last year when an anonymous account told England international team member Declan he ‘could do better’.
The account which posted the tweet was suspended after hundreds criticised the taunt.
One wrote: ‘Declan Rice is a successful, professional football player. He has a beautiful girlfriend who he has been with since they were both 17. They are also the parents to a beautiful child. He is happy and blessed.’
Harry Kane with his wife Katie Goodland in the stands after the match in Frankfurt yesterday
Conor Gallagher talks with his partner Aine May Kennedy after England’s draw with Denmark
Aine was camera ready ahead of England’s second match in the group stages of the tournament
Jordan Pickford’s wife Megan Davison (left) and Bukayo Saka’s girlfriend Tolami Benson
Tolami looked sleek yet casual as she geared up to watch the squad from the crowds
Ellie Alderson, partner of England’s Ollie Watkins, wears his number 19 shirt ahead of kick-off
Following England’s dreary display against Denmark, it seems Bukayo Saka and his stunning girlfriend Tolami Benson saved the real drama for the stands.
The stunning WAG, 23, has been dating the Arsenal winger for four years and the two have pretty much kept their romance low-key – being spotted in public together on just a handful of occasions.
But yesterday evening the stylish PR executive and the football star treated paparazzi to a rare show of affection, as Tolami was spotted consoling her man while a visibly dejected Bukayo looked on.
The final result was perhaps too much for the star to handle, and a supportive Tolami was on hand to tender to her beau immediately after the match.
The typically elegant wag showed up in a white cropped Prada jacket, a matching pleated skirt and a blue scrunchie handbag. She accessorised the look with fine silver jewellery and blue sneakers.
The perfect accompaniments were of course a blue England sash and a matching Three Lions cap. Her glamorous brown locks were styled with natural waves and fell just below her shoulders.
She was photographed at various points throughout the match mingling with pals, including England goalkeeper Jordan Pickford’s wife Meg Davison.
Jordan Pickford may have lost one to Denmark but in the eyes of his wife Megan, he’ll always be a winner.
Jordan, 30 and Megan, 28, have been together since meeting in school as teenagers and have sealed their union with two weddings. The coronavirus forced a low-profile ceremony in March 2020, while their second celebration occurred in the Maldives in June 2022.
The mother of their two children, Arlo, five, and Astara, one, was all smiles at the game, putting on a show of enthusiasm for her man from start to finish.
Davison showed her support for Pickford by wearing his England goalkeeper’s kit yesterday
The blonde bombshell keenly watched as England managed to walk away with a draw on Thursday
Davison appeared in the spirit of things, laughing in the stands with her England nail art proudly on show
Davison looked on with a worried expression asthe game got more tense
Dyer smiled from the stands watching the Denmark vs England game
Lewis Dunk’s partner Abi Yaxley in the stands before the UEFA EURO 2024 group stage match between Denmark and England
Yaxley, rartner of Lewis Dunk sat in the standswith a friend and her son, whom she shares with the footballer
Abi and Lewis’ son also got into the spirit of things his own mini England shirt
Giggling and waving to the cameras, the University of Sunderland graduate showed she was firmly behind her husband no matter the match’s outcome.
The blonde beauty also supported the Everton goalie with a matching yellow ‘Pickford’ shirt. She teamed the crop top with a pair of faded high-waist jeans and a white Dior handbag.
Drink in hand, she was spotted amongst the stands cheering Pickford on and even made time to hang out with friends such as Bukayo Saka’s girlfriend Tolami Benson.
Also seen putting on an animated display was Jarrod Bowen’s girlfriend Dani Dyer.
The Love Island winner and daughter of EastEnders star Danny Dyer, 27, appeared to be a pillar of support for not just her boyfriend, but his supporters too.
The mother-of-three, who shares Santiago, three, with ex-boyfriend Sammy Kimmence and twins Summer and Star, 12 months, with Jarrod, posed up a storm while taking selfies with adoring fans.
She beamed in a number 20 shirt – the number repped by her beau – and a pair of blue faded jeans. Her make-up was subtle and consisted primarily of black mascara, sleek brows and pink blush.
Her highlighted locks were tied behind her ears, while she donned a cluster of bracelets by Cartier and Van Cleef & Arpels.
At one point during the evening she was spotted sitting with the England winger as the two appeared to engage in zealous conversation.
Dani has been back and forth between looking after her children in the UK and spending time at the Euros.
She hit the gym as she landed back in the UK on Tuesday, days after cheering Jarrod to victory at England’s first match of the Euros on Sunday.
Dani also supported Jarrod at the 2024 Euros in Germany on Sunday night – which saw them secure a narrow victory of 1-0 against Serbia.
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