England gear up for crunch Czech Republic clash – Monday’s sporting social
Sports stars and clubs across the world continue to provide an insight into their lives on social media.
Here, the PA news agency looks at some of the best examples from June 21.
Football
Harry Kane was getting excited about facing the Czech Republic.
Looking forward to tomorrow. Big game to top the group. 🏴🦁🦁🦁 pic.twitter.com/UjmJw707n0
— Harry Kane (@HKane) June 21, 2021
Ben White used his head in England training.
— Benjamin White (@ben6white) June 21, 2021
England were hoping for more of this from Raheem Sterling.
A @sterling7 hat-trick 🔥
Throwing it back to our game against Czech Republic at @wembleystadium in 2019 for our Classic Match with @BudLightUK: pic.twitter.com/3WGMjNwWs9
— England (@England) June 21, 2021
Gareth Bale celebrated Wales’ progression at Euro 2020.
Last 16! Proud of the boys! Difficult game today but the lads gave it everything. We look forward 💪🏼🏴#TogetherStronger #EURO2020 pic.twitter.com/y4uOhEp1NJ
— Gareth Bale (@GarethBale11) June 20, 2021
Patrice Evra doesn’t understand personal trainers.
Former Rochdale player Joe Thompson marked a very special anniversary.
4 years in Remission 🙏🏾
Remember if you can look up, you can get up!
4 years to the day I left my isolation room after relapsing with cancer.
But when you hit rock bottom.
The only way is to concentrate on the ones that matter the most.#MotivationalMonday #gratitude ✨ pic.twitter.com/Z6M0zywRQu
— Joe Thompson (@IAmJoeThompson) June 21, 2021
Hartlepool were still celebrating.
Yes, this really happened😅#WeAreBack https://t.co/VvxFAW2hki
— Hartlepool United FC (@Official_HUFC) June 21, 2021
Newcastle remembered Cheick Tiote.
Today we remember Cheick Tioté on what would have been his 35th birthday.
We miss you and we'll never forget you, Cheicky. 🖤🤍 pic.twitter.com/U8VVBjTuRs
— Newcastle United FC (@NUFC) June 21, 2021
Danielle Van De Donk was ready for the next chapter after leaving Arsenal Women.
Golf
Jon Rahm won the US Open.
An absolutely LEGENDARY finish!@JonRahmPGA closes birdie-birdie on 17 and 18 to become the 121st #USOpen champion! pic.twitter.com/pfKmYlIAYe
— U.S. Open (USGA) (@usopengolf) June 21, 2021
A boy with a dream.
Tonight, a Major champion.#USOpen pic.twitter.com/wZxKmqlrkX
— The European Tour (@EuropeanTour) June 21, 2021
Jon Rahm becomes the first Spanish winner of the U.S Open. 🏆🇪🇸#USOpen pic.twitter.com/RxprpJzWy8
— The European Tour (@EuropeanTour) June 21, 2021
@JonRahmpga simplemente amazing!! 👏🏻 congratulations!!
— Miguel Angel Jimenez (@majimenez1964) June 21, 2021
Massive congratulations @JonRahmpga on the @usopengolf WIN! 🏆🏅#usopen
— Justin ROSE (@JustinRose99) June 21, 2021
MMA
Conor McGregor attended a wedding.
Cricket
Unlucky!
Hope you’re Monday morning is going better than this chaps who hit his own car…🤣
Not sure @josbuttler has such issues 🤔 pic.twitter.com/fIvlah18oc
— England's Barmy Army (@TheBarmyArmy) June 21, 2021
What a catch!
Best Test catch ever??? #WIvSA pic.twitter.com/AHusx6iLFP
— Windies Cricket (@windiescricket) June 20, 2021
Eoin Morgan was ready for the sprint format.
Cheese puns and stunning views with Kate Cross.
Isa Guha got a picture of two cricketing greats at Southampton.
Monday motivation courtesy of Joe Denly.
Formula One
Pierre Gasly may not be getting a Christmas card from Lando Norris.
No love lost in battle with with Pierre Gasly yesterday! ⚔️#FrenchGP 🇫🇷pic.twitter.com/i6mub9vdUJ
— McLaren (@McLarenF1) June 21, 2021
It’s a team effort for Norris.
Teamwork makes the dream work ✌️ pic.twitter.com/ZWMJcMxP37
— Lando Norris (@LandoNorris) June 21, 2021
Tennis
Serena Williams got nasty!
The countdown to Wimbledon continued.
This time next week… #Wimbledon pic.twitter.com/4gx6Y0zAxd
— Wimbledon (@Wimbledon) June 21, 2021
Covers on, mowers on ✂️#Wimbledon pic.twitter.com/xRIbbf9fy6
— Wimbledon (@Wimbledon) June 21, 2021
Cycling
Mark Cavendish is heading back to the Tour de France.
No. Words. Can. Describe. How. I. Feel.
I will do absolutely everything to honour #thewolfpack boys, the @deceuninck_qst jersey and the greatest race on the planet @LeTour.
Big boots to fill for @Sammmy_Be. Can everybody join me in sending him positive vibes please 🙏🙏
— Mark Cavendish (@MarkCavendish) June 21, 2021