England stars have spared no expense in beefing up their home security to outsmart the Away Day burglary gangs while they compete in the Euros.
Members of Gareth Southgate’s squad have gone all out, installing top-of-the-line equipment to prevent a repeat of the raid on Raheem Sterling’s home during the World Cup.
Sterling had to rush back from the tournament in Qatar in December 2022 when thieves stole £300,000 worth of designer watches from his house while his family was there.
Since then, high-profile raids on other players’ homes have continued to make headlines, including incidents involving Manchester City’s Jack Grealish and Newcastle United’s Alexander Isak.
Now that the Three Lions have touched down in Germany, they are taking every precaution to protect their luxury mansions during the tournament.
A source revealed, “Players don’t want any worry or distractions while 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 range of 150ft and 8K resolution. Ex-Army personnel with guard dogs will patrol the grounds, and surveillance drones with 360-degree vision will also be in operation.
The players’ increased security measures come after reports that Wags have spent £100,000 on private bodyguards for the tournament amid fears of terrorism threats.
Security experts have praised the players for prioritizing their home security while away, emphasizing the importance of peace of mind for both the players and their families.
The squad has settled into their Euros base at the Weimarer Golf Hotel and Spa in eastern Germany, with Southgate wasting no time getting them onto the training pitch to prepare for their upcoming matches.