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Friday night, Saturday watching the Euros

Despite watching all three of the games played on the opening Saturday of the Euros, I'd be hard pressed to tell you much about what happened in them.

Wilshere praises England’s midfield, hails ‘fantastic’ Rooney

Jack Wilshere has hailed Manchester United's Wayne Rooney, pointing out how he's the Red Devils' best player and he can still perform.

Ozil and Vardy in top ten best selling Euro ‘hero’ shirts

Mesut Ozil might get a lot of stick from people in England, but he’s still one of the best supported players in the world.

Halifax Town will also benefit from Vardy to Arsenal sale confirms Fleetwood chairman

Fleetwood Town’s chairman has confirmed that they are set to pocket a nice chunk of change should Jamie Vardy complete a £20m move to Arsenal this summer and that they won’t be the only ones.

Saturday recap – England go Spursy, Rodriguez goes to Arsenal?

Everything worth talking about from Saturday.

The Daily Vardy – On again? Was it ever really off?

With the Euros starting and actual football to be talked about, the Jamie Vardy story has shut up, or, at least, quietened down for a little bit. So where are we?

Wilshere gets 13 minutes as England get caught out

After crating a fuss by taking a player to the Euros who had hardly kicked a ball for his club all season, Roy Hodgson confounded people further by leaving him on the bench.

English fans back in trouble in France – is anyone surprised?

It looks like the lessons from the past have not been learnt, as there has been reports of trouble on Thursday night in Marseille.

11 new football rules you need to know ahead of the Euros

As the Euros get ready to start, many people haven’t realised that there have been a host of rule changes. Here are 11 of the 95 changes so you know what’s going on at least some of the time (although some are quite ridiculous)

Koscielny: Vardy doesn’t think in front of goal

Laurent Koscielny seems quite happy with the idea of Jamie Vardy rocking up at Arsenal next season as the captain-in-waiting sang his praises to the media.

Latest: Vardy got on the plane but decision WILL happen today (Monday)

David Ornstein, a.k.a. The Ornacle, hath spoken once again and he is standing by the claim that Jamie Vardy will reach a decision on whether he joins Arsenal or not later today (Monday).

Watch: Every goal Vardy scored in 15/16

There are many opinions on Jamie Vardy, but one thing is clear - last season he was really good at putting the ball in the back of the net.

39% of Arsenal fans say ‘F*** Yeah!’ ahead of Vardy transfer

When the Jamie Vardy news broke on Friday night that Arsenal had triggered his release clause, here at Cannon Towers we were stumped, so we ran a poll

Giroud: Jamie Vardy wants to join us, he’s a fantastic player

Olivier Giroud has confirmed that Jamie Vardy wants to join Arsenal in the world’s worst kept secret.

Manchester City want Wilshere, shouldn’t bother

Pep Guardiola has allegedly identified Jack Wilshere as a player he wants to sign this summer according to a Sun EXCLUSIVE. This is not the...

Report: Liverpool offer Vardy higher wages than Arsenal but set to fail

Liverpool have reportedly offered Jamie Vardy £140k per week which is £20k more than Arsenal but look set to come unstuck as his release clause is only available to clubs in the Champions League.

Twitter rumours: Vardy deal agreed, medical Sunday

We're only a few days into June and already we have reports of a second Arsenal transfer on the verge of being completed.

Wenger Vardy quotes

With Arsenal activating Jamie Vardy’s release clause, we thought it might be interesting to remind ourselves what sort of things Arsene Wenger has said about the Leicester City man in the past to try and gauge just what’s going on in his head.

David Ornstein confirms Arsenal HAVE triggered Jamie Vardy release clause

If you thought Arsenal triggering Jamie Vardy's release clause was just one massive bit of banter, then hop off the banter bus because the Ornacle has spoken and it's true!

Arsenal trigger Jamie Vardy’s release clause

According to Guardian writer, Stuart James, Arsenal have triggered Leicester City's Jamie Vardy's release clause.

Wilsheres comes on for England, they score

England beat Portugal 1-0 on Thursday night thanks to a Chris Smalling goal... you heard.

Arsenal players at the Euros – who’s in, who’s not

With all 24 squads now confirmed for the Euros, let’s take a look at the Arsenal interest at this summer’s tournament.
LONDON, ENGLAND - JULY 26: Jack Wilshere of Arsenal looks on during the Emirates Cup match between Arsenal and VfL Wolfsburg at the Emirates Stadium on July 26, 2015 in London, England. (Photo by David Rogers/Getty Images)

Wilshere makes Euro squad

Jack Wilshere has been named in the England squad for Euro 2016 and looks set to end the summer having played considerably more minutes for his country than his club.

Wilshere: Some days you don’t think you’ll ever get back

Jack Wilshere has shed light on some of his darker days on the sidelines, revealing that some days, he didn't feel like he'd ever be back but that's he's not afraid.

Wilshere ‘100%’ fit after England win

Starting an England game for the first time in nearly a year, Jack Wilshere came through 65 minutes on Sunday.
LONDON, ENGLAND - JULY 26: Jack Wilshere of Arsenal looks on during the Emirates Cup match between Arsenal and VfL Wolfsburg at the Emirates Stadium on July 26, 2015 in London, England. (Photo by David Rogers/Getty Images)

Wilshere unscathed in England win

Arsenal midfielder Jack Wilshere came through 66 minutes unscathed as England beat Turkey on Sunday evening. Though he only managed to start one Premier League...
LONDON, ENGLAND - JULY 26: Jack Wilshere of Arsenal looks on during the Emirates Cup match between Arsenal and VfL Wolfsburg at the Emirates Stadium on July 26, 2015 in London, England. (Photo by David Rogers/Getty Images)

Watch: Wilshere makes it through England training session in one piece

Jack Wilshere has been looking lively in England training this week and by 'lively' I mean he's still in one piece.

Shearer annoyed by Wilshere’s Euro 2016 call-up

There are plenty of people voicing their displeasure at Jack Wilshere's inclusion in Roy Hodgson's England squad, including former Three Lions captain Alan Shearer.
LONDON, ENGLAND - JULY 26: Jack Wilshere of Arsenal looks on during the Emirates Cup match between Arsenal and VfL Wolfsburg at the Emirates Stadium on July 26, 2015 in London, England. (Photo by David Rogers/Getty Images)

Hodgson: We don’t have lots of Wilsheres

Incredibly, the inclusion of Jack Wilshere in Roy Hodgson's Euro 2016 squad was met with some surprise and outrage.

Hodgson explains decision not to select Walcott

A provisional England squad for Euro 2016 was announced on Monday morning and, despite an injury for Danny Welbeck, Theo Walcott didn't receive a call-up.

Hodgson: Welbeck’s injury disrupted our plans

Roy Hodgson named a provisional England squad for Euro 2016 on Monday morning, three days later than played due to an injury to Danny Welbeck.
LONDON, ENGLAND - JULY 26: Jack Wilshere of Arsenal looks on during the Emirates Cup match between Arsenal and VfL Wolfsburg at the Emirates Stadium on July 26, 2015 in London, England. (Photo by David Rogers/Getty Images)

Wilshere makes England squad, Gibbs and Walcott miss out

Jack Wilshere is the only Arsenal player to make Roy Hodgson's England squad for Euro 2016 this summer.

Wenger offers Euro 2016 tips

With the season almost over, attention is beginning to turn to Euro 2016, which will take place in France this summer.

Wenger: Wilshere is primed for Euros, Walcott will stay this summer

Looking forward to the final Premier League game of the season, there was plenty of Euro 2016 talk for Arsène Wenger to sink his teeth into.
LONDON, ENGLAND - JULY 26: Jack Wilshere of Arsenal looks on during the Emirates Cup match between Arsenal and VfL Wolfsburg at the Emirates Stadium on July 26, 2015 in London, England. (Photo by David Rogers/Getty Images)

Wilshere: England staff know I’m fit for Euros

After finally featuring heavily in an Arsenal game at the weekend, Jack Wilshere is hoping England boss Roy Hodgson names him in his Euro 2016 squad next week.

Injury update: Oxlade-Chamberlain out of the Euros

Arsenal midfielder Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain has suffered a setback in training and has been ruled out of this summer's European Championships.

Wilshere set for Euros in crazy decision

According to Reuters, Jack Wilshere is confident that he will be included in Roy Hodgson’s England squad for the Euro’s this summer despite only playing six minutes of competitive football this season.

Wilshere targets more minutes to reach Euro 2016

Arsenal's Jack Wilshere has set his sights on a place at Euro 2016 after returning to first team action on Sunday afternoon.
LONDON, ENGLAND - JULY 26: Jack Wilshere of Arsenal looks on during the Emirates Cup match between Arsenal and VfL Wolfsburg at the Emirates Stadium on July 26, 2015 in London, England. (Photo by David Rogers/Getty Images)

Hodgson reconsidering Wilshere gamble

Attending a media briefing on Thursday, England manager Roy Hodgson admitted he has a lot of thinking to do over Jack Wilshere and whether or not to select the Arsenal midfielder this summer.