Game of 2 birthdays

ENGLAND did the double yesterday as two of our football aces celebrated their birthdays.

- ANDY LINES and PAUL BYRNE and JEREMY ARMSTRONG

And today, Jude Bellingham, now 21, and Eberechi Eze, who turned 26, will be hoping for a belated present at the Euros a victory against Slovakia in our first knock-out game.

The Three Lions squad put in a team performance just before training to roar out a rousing rendition of Happy Birthday to the players.

Spirits were high despite England's faltering start to the tournament in Germany - but there will be no champagne until after the Euros.

A source said: "The whole squad gathered around at the camp in Erfurt and sang to them and it was a really nice moment for them all to share together. The players, coaches and staff all joined in.

"It was a nice occasion to bring them together when they are facing criticism from outside.

"There are no big celebrations today because of the strict training protocol.