England stars have spared no expense in beefing up their home security to outsmart the Away Day burglary gangs while they are at the Euros.
Members of Gareth Southgate’s squad have gone all out, installing top-notch military-grade equipment to prevent a repeat of the raid on Raheem Sterling, 29, during the World Cup.
Sterling had to rush back home from the tournament in Qatar back in December 2022 when thieves swiped £300,000 worth of designer watches from his house while his fiancée and kids were there.
Since then, there have been high-profile break-ins at other players’ homes, including Chelsea star’s mansion in Surrey, Cobham.
Manchester City ace Jack Grealish, 28, and Newcastle United striker Alexander Isak, 24, have also fallen victim to burglaries while they were away.
Now that the Three Lions have touched down in Germany, they are taking every precaution possible to secure their luxury mansions during the tournament.
A source revealed, “Players don’t want any worry or distractions whilst away. They’ve seen what’s happened previously and want to make sure their focus is on the tournament, at any cost.”
Security firms have gone all out, installing cutting-edge security technology including night vision cameras with a detection range of around 150ft and 8K resolution. Ex-Army personnel with highly trained guard dogs will also be patrolling the grounds of their homes and operating surveillance drones with 360-degree vision.
The stars’ increased home security measures come after reports of Wags splurging £100,000 on private bodyguards for the tournament amid fears of terror attacks following ISIS threats issued ahead of Champions League matches this season.
Security experts have applauded the players’ efforts to boost their home security. Christian Hill, managing director of security firm Intelligent Protection, emphasized the importance of prioritizing security for their homes and families while away.
The squad has settled into their Euros base at the Weimarer Golf Hotel and Spa in Blankenhain, eastern Germany, as they gear up for their tournament opener against Serbia on Sunday after a disappointing 1-0 loss to Iceland last week.