Main news from English football on 17th June

On the day when Gareth Southgate insisted England would benefit from suffering in a tense finish to their 1-0 win against Serbia at Euro 2024, Jude Bellingham said his wolf celebration with Trent Alexander-Arnold after scoring the only goal in England's 1-0 win over Serbia to kick off their Euro 2024 campaign was a nod to the backroom staff. Meanwhile, Manchester United boss Erik ten Hag revealed the English giants had admitted courting Tuchel to replace him but opted to persevere with the under-pressure Dutchman when they came to the conclusion that they already have the best manager.