Euro 2024 Ed Sheeran gives a private concert for the England team

England's preparations for Saturday's Euro 2024 quarter-final against Switzerland included a private concert by singer Ed Sheeran at the team's base in Blankenhain.

Gareth Southgate's side underwent a light recovery session on Monday, a day after their dramatic last-16 extra-time win over Slovakia in which Jude Bellingham and Harry Kane scored to give England a 2-1 victory.

Sheeran watched the match from the stands in Gelsenkirchen and then travelled to the Spa & Golf Resort Weimarer Land, where England are staying, to perform in front of players and staff later on Monday.

Southgate has been keen to ensure the camp remains a mix of business and pleasure, allowing players' families in occasionally after matches during the group stage.

Sheeran also performed for England at St George's Park during the last European Championship, while Robbie Williams visited the team at the 2022 World Cup in Qatar.

Meanwhile, speaking on Monday, England goalkeeper Jordan Pickford said Luke Shaw is ready to be called up if needed.

Shaw has yet to feature at Euro 2024 through injury, and will be replaced at left-back by Kieran Trippier.

“I was ready to come [against Slovakia]”But I'm not the manager,” Pickford said. “He's ready. Luke says he's ready.”

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