Prince Louis sends message to England's footballers ahead of Euro 2024 as Prince William meets squad

The Prince of Wales revealed he asked his three young children, Prince George 10, Princess Charlotte 9, and Prince Louis 6, for any messages that he should pass on to footballers.

He added that Louis suggested the players should eat twice the amount of food they normally consume to prepare for the tournament.

William said: "I was on the school run this morning with the children and said what should I say to the England team when I see them today.

"The best bit of advice I got was to eat twice the amount you normally eat.

"So I'm now having visions of all of you running around with massive tummies and loads of stitches on the pitch.

"So I think maybe take my youngest's advice with a pinch of salt."

The Prince of Wales met the players at St George’s Park, National Football Centre, in Burton-on-Trent this morning.

The royal is expected to present shirts to each of the 26 players selected for the squad.

England's first game of the tournament is on Sunday against Serbia.

Euro 2024 is being hosted across Germany and will take place from June 14 to July 14.

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England are in Group C alongside Serbia, Slovenia and Denmark.

Gareth Southgate led England to the final of Euro 2020 during the last edition of the tournament.

The Three Lions were defeated by Italy on penalties after the match finished 1-1.

England last won a major international tournament in 1966 when Sir Alfred Ramsey led his team to World Cup glory.