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England players will spend hundreds of thousands of pounds on 'military grade' security measures to protect their homes during the Euros after a spate of break-ins on Premier League stars.

They are set to spend around £250,000 on infra-red and night-vision cameras plus around-the-clock security for the duration of the tournament in Germany.

Ex-special forces personnel are also being employed to guard their homes during the competition which takes place from June 14 to July 14.

England players based in Manchester have already discussed the plans at a recent family get-together.

Some players have already installed panic rooms in their luxury homes in an attempt to keep loved ones safe in response to the trend of targeting footballers.

A source told The Mirror: 'The security systems for a mansion are £120,000-£150,000 and they are booking round-the-clock security for the Euros.

'You have to book guards in for a month for the duration of the tournament in case England get to the final. So the final bill could be anywhere in the region of £250,000.'

Manchester United centre back Harry Maguire, 31, Everton goalkeeper Jordan Pickford, 30, and Manchester City midfielder Jack Grealish, 28, are among those with new security plans.

The improved security comes after a series of terrifying high-profile raids on Premier League stars.

Jack Grealish has spoken out after his Cheshire mansion was raided for £1million worth of jewellery by thieves on Boxing Day while his family were inside.

The footballer, 28, spoke of his devastation over the 'traumatic' incident which left his loved ones terrified, as he insisted their safety is his number one priority.

Footballer Jack's fiancee Sasha Attwood, 28, was with his family watching Jack's match at

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