At the 2022 World Cup, hosts Qatar curbed their enthusiasm with a blanket ban on booze, swearing and boob-flashing fashion.
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With three months to go until the Euros kick-off in Germany, they are pulling out all the stops — and there is a host of new faces on the scene.
England boss Gareth Southgate is still considering his final squad.
But fans hope to see fresh talent such as Tottenham’s James Maddison and West Ham star Jarrod Bowen, whose partners Kennedy Alexa and Dani Dyer are expected to join veterans Katie Kane, wife of skipper Harry, and Sasha Attwood — Jack Grealish’s other half — in the stands.
From June 14, our new-gen Wags will sprinkle their glamorous magic across Germany with a super-squad of private nannies, hairdressers and make-up artists.
There are rumours of a Wag take-over at a German castle and a £5,000-a-day coach which features a bar, kitchen, beds and gaming consoles for the kids.
They are set to rival the antics of original Wags such as Victoria Beckham, Cheryl [then Tweedy] and Coleen McLoughlin [now Rooney], who spent £1million shaking up the sleepy town of Baden-Baden at the 2006 World Cup.
Brand and culture expert Nick Ede says: “The past four years have been a time when the Wags have had to lie a bit low and be far more conservative than they may have been in previous years.
“Now it’s time for them to rise like a phoenix from the flames and pluck and prune like it was 2006.”
This is the line- up of new Wags ready to roar on the Three Lions.
Kennedy Alexa – girlfriend of James Maddison
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TOTTENHAM midfielder James started dating 28-year-old Kennedy in 2020.
And since the former Leicester City favourite, 27, was picked for the Qatar World Cup squad in 2022, his girlfriend has officially earned Wag status.
The model, who has worked for Aussie clothing firm Princess Polly and US swimwear brand Montce, lived in Los Angeles before finding love with James.
Kennedy, mum to their toddler Leo and baby twins Delilah and Rome, has settled easily into Wag life.
She has been snapped soaking up the sun in Hawaii and Miami, and even took a once-in-a-lifetime trip to Prickly Pear Island in the Caribbean.
Kennedy celebrated the new year with a girls’ trip to Antigua, with sunset sails, beach drinks and ice baths with a view – fabulous preparation for her summer of footie.
Annie Keating – girlfriend of Anthony Gordon
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NEWCASTLE winger Anthony is one of our most-talked- about young players – and Annie has been cheering him on all the way to the top.
The couple, who are both from Liverpool, have known each other since they were children.
Annie may be one of the Wags who keeps a lower profile at the Euros, as she is not one to regularly post to any social media channels.
She will take a step back to let 23-year-old Anthony shine this year, even if it means they end up going without a summer holiday.
The ex-Everton man said he was not going to shy away from his aim of going to the Euros.
Talking about booking a holiday, he said: “I don’t think that I should.
“My missus has been nagging me, ‘Can we book a holiday? Places are getting full.
“I’ve told her, ‘Germany is very nice’.”
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Abi Yaxley – girlfriend of Lewis Dunk
THEY have been together since 2013, but Abi, partner of Brighton and Hove Albion defender Lewis Dunk, has kept a low profile with their children.
The mum-of-two is known to post heartwarming snaps of 32-year-old Lewis and the children on her Instagram page, along with sunny seaside holidays in Ibiza, Algarve and Dubai, where she shows off her enviable bikini body.
She is also often spotted cheering for her man at matches, so she is bound to fit right in and make plenty of noise for the Three Lions on their quest in Germany.
Tamara Tia Gomez – wife of Joe Gomez
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IT is a truly romantic story for Liverpool defender Joe, as he courted his childhood sweetheart Tamara, 27, using an old-tech BlackBerry Messenger.
Sparks flew for Tamara and Joe, 26, who met at school in South London, and they got married in June 2021 during a lavish ceremony at a country house in Berkshire.
Tamara told her Instagram followers the wedding was not the smoothest of journeys when it came to planning, but thanks to lots of hard work the loved-up couple pulled it off.
The pair have since travelled the world and are now hoping to pack their bags again and head to Germany for the Euros.
Georgina Irwin – wife of Aaron Ramsdale
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BRITISH Airways flight attendant Georgina knew Arsenal star Aaron Ramsdale was a keeper – as that was his position on the pitch.
And now they are husband and wife, after their wedding at Chelsea Old Town Hall in London last summer.
Georgina, 27, who gave birth to their son Ronnie in October, has seen the world with 25-year-old Aaron – from Mauritius to the Maldives, New York, Mykonos and Miami.
And she shares the most smitten selfies on her Instagram, as well as regularly posting snaps of herself with girlfriends in far-flung locations.
So Georgina should have no problem partying away with all the other Wags.
Tolami Benson – girlfriend of Bukayo Saka
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A DIE-hard Gunners fan, 23-year-old influencer Tolami has stolen the Arsenal winger’s heart.
She stepped out to cheer on Bukayo, 22, after England’s 6-2 win against Iran in Qatar 2022.
While their romance is very private, they are avid sun-seekers, posting snaps on a yacht in Dubai.
Tolami, who has modelled for Nike, Adidas and Puma, spent her 23rd birthday dancing around tables at Mayfair restaurant Bacchanalia.
Ellie Alderson – girlfriend of Ollie Watkins
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ASTON Villa forward Ollie struck gold with Berkshire bombshell Ellie.
The 27-year-old twin first locked eyes with Ollie, 28, in 2018 and the pair now live in Birmingham with their children Amara and Marley.
Ellie has a diploma in interior design.
She splashes pics over Instagram, from Dubai holidays to pitchside snaps and family moments.
Her favourite colour is pink, so expect her to stand out.
Aine Kennedy – girlfriend of Conor Gallagher
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CORK-born influencer Aine is no stranger to Wag life after five years with Chelsea midfielder Conor, 24.
The 26-year-old is a dancer and model and regularly shops at Dior and Prada.
She recently showed off her chic style on a girls’ trip to Paris, modelling knee-high black boots and a tailored blazer in front of the Eiffel Tower.
Aine has a taste for posh food, dining in celeb-loved London restaurants such as Harry’s Dolce Vita in Knightsbridge.
Dani Dyer – girlfriend of Jarrod Bowen
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SHE is mostly known for being the daughter of EastEnders hardman Danny Dyer, but now Dani will be cast into a much more glamorous life among the Wags.
The 27-year-old actress and Love Island winner is the partner of West Ham forward Jarrod, also 27.
Last May she gave birth to their twin daughters Summer and Star.
The pair have become one of Essex’s most popular couples, living in a £752,000, five-bedroom house.