There were some raised eyebrows in the England women's camp when a picture of the men's Under 21 team on a private jet to Italy emerged on social media on Friday morning, just hours before the Lionesses' 1-0 win against Argentina in the World Cup.
Aidy Boothroyd's age group side were travelling on a chartered plane ahead of their European Championship campaign, which kicks off against France in Cesena on Tuesday.
Yet the women's senior squad had to make do with a scheduled British Airways flight from London Heathrow to Nice earlier this month.
A picture emerged on social media of the England U21s travelling by private jet to Italy
Members of Phil Neville's side filmed themselves checking in, boarding the plane and walking out of the terminal to a waiting bus for a video which was posted on the team's Twitter account.
A source told Sports Agenda: 'We were a bit shocked to see the picture of the Under 21s. We didn't have any special treatment — business class or otherwise!'
OLE'S FIRST SIGNING GETS A BIG WELCOMEDaniel James became Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's first signing for Manchester United last week — with the 21-year-old's arrival deemed significant enough for no fewer than 40 staff to attend his unveiling at the club's Carrington training complex.
The welcome party is said to have included several player liaison personnel, staff from MUTV and a make-up artist, although neither Solskjaer nor executive vice-chairman Ed Woodward were present.
Daniel James' arrival at Old Trafford from Swansea was attended by 40 members of staff
Kieran Trippier has moved from agents Stellar Group to new kids on the block Pitch Representation.
After a tricky 12 months for the Trippier, 28, the Tottenham full back's new advisers may have a busy summer ahead.
Juventus, Napoli and Atletico Madrid are understood to be keen on taking him away from Mauricio Pochettino's side.
ANYONE FOR TABLE TENNIS?Queen's Club organisers have made sure players will not be bored this week, should the Fever-Tree Championships turn into a washout like Nottingham — where matches had to be moved to indoor courts.
A makeshift cinema has been constructed in the players' lounge at Queen's, with different movies to be shown throughout each day.
Stars including Andy Murray and Juan Martin Del Potro can try their hand at table tennis, or play on Xboxes. There is also a pool table and table football, along with TV screens showing the women's World Cup.
Players may be tempted to take in a West End show in
