England Squad Touches Down in Germany Ahead of Euro 2024 Kick-Off

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Southgate’s Squad Settles into Luxury Resort

As the England team arrives in Germany, preparations are underway for their opening match of the Euro 2024 against Serbia in Gelsenkirchen. The squad has taken up residence at the opulent Weimarer Land Golf and Spa resort in Blankenhain, a move by the FA costing £800,000 to ensure exclusivity and focus for the players.

WAGs to Stay at a Distance

In an effort to minimize distractions, the players’ partners will be accommodated 20 miles away from the team’s 94-room resort, although post-match interactions similar to those at the World Cup are expected.

Instagram’s Rich List: England WAGs Edition

The spotlight turns to the England WAGs (wives and girlfriends) as their social media influence is highlighted, with Tolami Benson, Bukayo Saka’s partner, nearing 50,000 followers and earning £581 per post. Meanwhile, Annie Kilner, Kyle Walker’s wife, boasts 60,000 followers and more than £600 per post.

Love and Earnings: Football Partners’ Instagram Fame

Other notable WAGs include Aine May Kennedy, Conor Gallagher’s girlfriend, with £709 per post, and Anouska Santos, Luke Shaw’s partner, expecting their third child and earning £837 per post. Declan Rice’s partner, Lauren Fryer, and Megan Pickford, Jordan Pickford’s wife, also make a substantial side income from their Instagram posts.

Top Earners and Childhood Sweethearts

Kate Kane, married to England captain Harry Kane, and Laura Celia Valk, Jude Bellingham’s girlfriend, are among the top earners on Instagram. But it’s Dani Dyer, Jarrod Bowen’s partner and daughter of actor Danny Dyer, who leads the pack with a staggering £11,800 per post, thanks to her 3.8 million followers.

From Fitness Instructors to Hollywood Connections

The England WAGs are a diverse group, ranging from fitness instructor Katie Goodland, Harry Kane’s wife, to Iris Law, Trent Alexander-Arnold’s girlfriend and daughter of actor Jude Law. Rebecca Cooke, Phil Foden’s partner, and Olivia Naylor, John Stones’ girlfriend, also join the ranks of those supporting the team at Euro 2024.

As England gears up for the tournament, the players and their partners are set to capture the nation’s attention both on and off the field. Stay tuned for more updates from Euro 2024.