Germany to host Euro 2024, plus Premier League news

Owners of London Stadium have spent £4m of taxpayers' money in legal fees in the past three years over disputes with tenants West Ham.

The London Legacy Development Corporation (LLDC) has been in dispute with the Hammers over several aspects of its 99-year lease.

Gerry Murphy, LLDC deputy chief executive, confirmed the costs at a London Assembly meeting.

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• Southampton are without a win in their last five matches in all competitions against Wolves, drawing two and losing each of the last three.
• Over their last four Premier League away games, they have alternated between defeat and victory, losing at Liverpool last time out.

The quirks of the fixture list mean Hughes has had more games away from home but he is happy with the way his side have reacted.

Since I have come here we have only had around six games at home and that has been tough, especially as two were against Chelsea and Man City, and it seems we are constantly on the road.

"Our away form has been ok and that was evident at Crystal Palace where we needed them. Our away form is a reflection on how we are trying to play.

"We are a work in progress trying to do the right thing. I am pleased with our general play and am seeing good signs. Sometimes you just need some luck to be successful. That can be the difference between winning and losing."

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Last up on the managerial front for now is Mark Hughes whose Southampton side go to Wolves on Saturday.

"Wolves have been very impressive and very positive in what they do and have come off the back of a good season last season," he says.

"They have had continuity in selection so they are reaping the benefits of that.They know what they are about and that is why they have made a good start."

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Back to today's Euro 2024 announcement, and here's our story on Germany beating Turkey for the right to host the tournament.

Paul Ince played for England during their run to the semi-finals of Euro 1996.

Now the former Manchester United and Inter Milan midfielder has been linked with a director of football role at League Two Morecambe.

But the Shrimps' manager Jim Bentley says he is "uncomfortable" with those reports.

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• Fulham have lost their last three league games against Everton – they have never lost four in a row against the Toffees.
• Everton have won all 13 of their Premier League home games against Fulham by an aggregate score of 32-7.
• Fulham have never won away from home against Everton in league competition, drawing four and losing 22 meetings.

Finally, Slavisa Jokanovic wants his Fulham side to concentrate from the start of the first whistle after conceding inside the first two minutes in each of their last two games.

"It's crucial that we cut out the early mistakes," he said. "It makes it complicated for us. It's important that we avoid this situation in the future, and we have to find a solution."

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Fulham boss Salvisa Jokanovic was full of praise for Saturday's opponents.

"Everton are a really good team," he added. "We're talking about a top-seven English side. They're a strong and experienced team, and our job is to find a solution, push hard and fight for the victory.

"Goodison Park is a fantastic place to play football. We have a tough opponent ahead of us, but our only target is to win the game."

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The next Premier League manager to face the media is Fulham's Slavisa Jokanovic.

Neeskens Kebano and Alfie Mawson will miss the game against Everton but apart from that, Jokanovic has a full squad to select from.

We have an open mind and we always look to find the best solution for different games," he says. "I'll choose the best players for this game. We're undergoing a positive process."

Matt Price: Delighted to hear that Germany will host Euro 2024 - though I do feel some sympathy for Turkey; considering Qatar is hosting the 2022 World Cup, having a Turkic country host the Euros would have been just as good and maybe even a symbol of the future; Share Together.

• Leicester have won five of their last six games against Newcastle in all competitions, losing the most recent clash between the two sides at the King Power Stadium back in April.
• They have scored three goals on each of their last two Premier League visits to St James’ Park – the last side to score more than three goals in three consecutive top-flight away games against Newcastle were Preston North End, between 1952 and 1955.
• Leicester have lost seven of their last 10 Premier League away games, winning the other three.

Back to the Premier League, and on the positive side for Leicester, manager Claude Puel says that Turkey defender Caglar Soyuncu is ready to step in.

"Caglar is ready and he is improving his English, which is important to communicate with his team-mates and to share ideas," he said.

“It’s important to know that he is a young player and he can wait at times but he is close to the team and is available if we have a problem in the team.”

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Uefa president Aleksander Ceferin said in Nyon: "We had two very strong bids.

"The procedure was transparent and the voting democratic. I’m looking forward to seeing a fantastic Euros in 2024."

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It will be Germany's first major tournament since the 2006 World Cup.

West Germany hosted the European Championships in 1988.

We also have another Pogba update... but not involving the Manchester United midfielder who is not exactly Jose Mourinho's best friend right now.

Paul's brother Mathias Pogba - once of Crewe and Wrexham - has joined French third division side Tours after almost 18 months out of the game.

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Over in Nyon, Switzerland, proceedings are under way at Uefa's headquarters, where the host nation for Euro 2024 is set to be announced.

It will be either Germany or Turkey...and here's what they can offer

Demarai Gray suffered the injury against Wolves in the Carabao Cup on Tuesday night and there were initial fears he had broken his leg.

"He will be out of the squad for between three and six weeks, then we shall see if he can recover quick," said Leicester manager Claude Puel.

"It's not a serious injury, he needs rest and rehabilitation. He is not available for us for three weeks, minimum."

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