Gareth Southgate’s England squad have arrived at their remote base in Germany to ramp up their European Championship preparations. The Euro 2020 runners-up are considered among the favourites to go one better and lift the trophy in Berlin on July 14th. Advertisement England begin their quest to become kings of the continent in Sunday’s Group C opener against Serbia in Gelsenkirchen, which is around 200 miles from their tournament base.
Southgate’s side will be staying and training at Spa and Golf Resort Weimarer Land situated in the small town of Blankenhain in the middle of Germany. #EURO2024 arrivals! 💪 pic.twitter.
com/3Lb4lCtNJU Advertisement — England (@England) June 10, 2024 The resort was used by the German national team in the build-up to Euro 2024 and England arrived at the base they hope to call home for the next five weeks at around 7pm on Monday. Advertisement Advertisement Locals joined media in waving in the Euros-branded England coach. The team left Birmingham for Germany on Monday afternoon, before making the 40-minute drive from the city of Erfurt to their basecamp.
The day began with a special visitor at St George’s Park, where the Prince of Wales met players and staff before they departed for the Euros. The Football Association president presented the players with their squad numbers for the tournament and wished the group well, including sharing some advice from Prince Louis. Advertisement Heir to the throne William said: “I was on the school.
