Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer has an Arsenal-themed gift lined up for his first meeting with US president Joe Biden.

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• Starmer is a huge Arsenal supporter
• Meeting US president Biden for first time
• Wishes England well at Euros

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  WHAT HAPPENED?

  Starmer is a huge Arsenal fan, so it should come as no surprise that he's planned a Gunners-themed gift upon his first meeting with US president Biden. According to the , Biden will receive an Arsenal shirt with the number 46 on the back, in reference to his status as the 46th president of the United States.

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  THE BIGGER PICTURE

  Starmer is in Washington DC, where Biden is hosting the NATO conference. But the newly-elected prime minister has made plans to stay up to date with England's progress at Euro 2024. He wants his officials to update him on the score in England's semi-final against the Netherlands during the meeting of NATO leaders.

• DID YOU KNOW?

  Not only is Starmer a huge football supporter, he also plays. Indeed, the 61-year-old doesn’t intend to let his new role as UK leader stop him from enjoying his five-a-side.

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  WHAT NEXT FOR STARMER?

  The Labour leader hopes his visit to the United States is followed by a trip to Germany; he plans to attend the Euro 2024 final should England make it, according to the Mirror.

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