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-of-the-line 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, after thieves made off with £300,000 worth of designer watches from his house while his fiancée and kids were inside.
Since then, high-profile raids on other players’ homes have continued to make headlines, including the break-in at 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 away from home.
Now that the Three Lions have touched down in Germany, they are taking every possible precaution 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 pulled out all the stops, installing cutting-edge technology like 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 players’ increased focus on home security comes 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 praised the players for taking steps to enhance 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.