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      Who are the BBC Sport pundits for Euro 2020? Micah Richards, Ashley Williams and Thierry Henry on Gary Lineker’s panel

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      GARY LINEKER, Gabby Logan, Eilidh Barbour and Mark Chapman are set to present the BBC’s coverage of Euro 2020.Lineker & Co will host the Beeb’s coverage of this summer’s championship and will be joined by a host of pundits and ex-professionals from the three home nations who have qualified for the tournament.
      The BBC have announced a star studded line-up to guide viewers through Euro 2020Credit: BBC
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      Who are the BBC’s pundits for Euro 2020?

      Alan Shearer
      Rio Ferdinand
      Alex Scott
      Micah Richards
      Ashley Williams
      Mark Hughes
      Shelley Kerr
      James McFadden
      Charlie Adam
      Cesc Fabregas
      Jurgen Klinsmann

      Two of the Beeb’s pundits are in fact winners of the European Championships – Fabregas with Spain, and Klinsmann with Germany.
      Another previous winner in Thierry Henry was scheduled to be part of the BBC’s team, but left after being an offered a role in the Belgium coaching set-up for the tournament.
      Thierry Henry will no longer be a studio guest for the BBC
      BBC regulars Alan Shearer and Alex Scott are likely to be in the studio for England games alongside Rio Ferdinand and Micah Richards, while Ashley Williams and Mark Hughes will provide insight for Wales’ fixtures.
      James McFadden, Shelley Kerr and Charlie Adam will join either Lineker, Logan, Barbour or Chapman to cast their eyes over the Scotland games this summer.
      Alex Scott has also recently been announced as the new host for Football Focus
      Micah Richards has proved to be a hit among television viewers this season

      Who are the BBC’s commentators for Euro 2020?

      Guy Mowbray
      Steve Wilson
      Robyn Cowen
      Steve Bower
      Jonathan Pearce
      Vicki Sparks
      Rob McLean
      Mark Scott

      Who are the BBC’s co-commentators for Euro 2020?

      Karen Carney
      Dion Dublin
      Robbie Savage
      Jermaine Jenas
      Martin Keown
      Danny Murphy
      James McFadden

      Robbie Savage has been a main part of BT Sport’s Europa League coverage this season
      Carney, Dublin, Jenas, Keown and Murphy are likely to co-commentate primarily on England games as well as other European nations, while Robbie Savage will cover Wales, and James McFadden Scotland games.

      The Beeb will broadcast the opening game of Euro 2020 between Turkey and Italy at the Stadio Olimpico in Rome on June 11, as well as England’s tournament opener against Croatia on June 13.
      Wales and Scotland’s opening games will also be shown live on BBC, with Wales taking on Switzerland on June 12, and Scotland facing the Czech Republic on June 14.
      The BBC will live broadcast seventeen group stage games from Euro 2020

      Speaking on their coverage of Euro 2020, Director of BBC Sport Barbara Slater said:
      “After patiently waiting, the first of this summer’s major sporting events is now on the horizon and the BBC is ready to deliver another memorable football tournament, making sure audiences are entertained from start to finish.
      “Three of our home nations are all in action on the BBC during the opening weekend, along with an array of the finest European talent on display throughout the Championship.
      “All coverage will be brought to viewers and listeners by an unrivalled line-up of the best presenters and experts who can offer that unique insight, analysis and entertainment.” More

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      Who are the ITV pundits for Euro 2020? Gary Neville and Roy Keane joined by Ian Wright and Lee Dixon

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      MARK POUGATCH, Seema Jaswal and Reshmin Chowdhury are set lead ITV’s live coverage of this summer’s European Championships. ITV’s Euro 2020 live coverage will also include Ian Wright, Roy Keane, Gary Neville, Patrick Vieira, Eni Aluko and Ashley Cole as studio pundits, while Lee Dixon, Ally McCoist and John Hartson will be part of ITV’s co-commentary team.
      ITV have announced a team of thirty for their broadcasting of Euro 2020 – Credit: ITV
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      Who are the ITV pundits for Euro 2020?

      Ian Wright
      Roy Keane
      Gary Neville
      Patrick Vieira
      Graeme Souness
      Ashley Cole
      Eni Aluko
      Robert Earnshaw
      Emma Hayes
      Nigel de Jong
      John Collins
      Joe Ledley
      Nadia Nadim
      Scott Brown
      Andros Townsend

      Graeme Souness, Robert Earnshaw, Emma Hayes, Nigel de Jong, John Collins, Joe Ledley, Nadia Nadim, Scott Brown and Andros Townsend also make up ITV’s studio pundits for the TWENTY-SEVEN live games that will be shown on the channel.
      Ian Wright and Ashley Cole were part of the BBC team for the FA Cup final but will be with ITV for Euro 2020
      Eni Aluko was a runner-up of the UEFA Women’s Euros in 2009
      Sam Matterface, Clive Tyldesley, Joe Speight, Seb Hutchinson and Tom Gayle will head the commentary team.

      Gabriel Clarke, Michelle Owen and Raman Bhardwaj will be stationed across Europe’s eleven host cities to report live from matchday venues, with ex-referee Peter Walton also set to be consulted to discuss and explain major decisions throughout the tournament.
      Mark Pougatch and Andros Townsend will also host twelve Euro 2020 episodes of the ITV Football Football Show podcast which will feature special guests across the course of the tournament.
      Mark Pougatch will lead ITV’s presenting team as well as hosting ITV’s Euro 2020 podcast
      ITV will also broadcast England’s final two pre-tournament matches at home to Austria on June 2 and Romania on June 6.
      ITV will EXCLUSIVELY show the mouthwatering clash between England and Scotland at Wembley on June 18, as well as England’s final group game against the Czech Republic on June 22.
      As well as those games, ITV will broadcast Italy vs Wales on June 20 and Scotland vs Croatia on June 22.
      Gareth Southgate and England kick off their Euro 2020 campaign on June 13 against Croatia

      Speaking to ITV’s Euro 2020 live coverage on his hopes for the tournament, Gary Neville said:
      “I’m most looking forward to the tournament being based, or quite a few of the games being based in England.
      “It’s first time since Euro 96, of which I was a part, it is so special, the nation needs it – it’s been a tough twelve months obviously with Covid and lockdowns and people’s mental health.
      “So the idea that we’ve got this home tournament almost whereby we can have all these games, England playing in Wembley, a great team, exciting team, a game against Scotland obviously which brings back the memories of the Euro 96 as well.
      Gary Neville will be part of ITV’s studio team for Euro 2020
      Euro 2020 gets underway on June 11 at the Stadio Olimpico in Rome as Italy take on Turkey, and will finish on July 11 with the final at Wembley.
      The Stadio Olimpico in Rome hosts three games after opening Euro 2020 on June 11 More

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      Does Euro 2020 have third-fourth place playoff in the group stages?

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      THE Euros has been designed to keep as many teams in the tournament as possible and the excitement flowing.And after last year’s delay, it’s finally going to go ahead.
      Portugal didn’t win a single group stage game back in 2016, but qualified for the knockout stages as one of the best 3rd placed teams and went on to shock France in the finalCredit: GETTY IMAGES
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      According to reports, Euros matches at Wembley are likely to be at full capacity.
      Wembley could be a full house for when England meet Scotland in the group stages on 18 June.
      Does Euro 2020 have a third-fourth place playoff in the group stages?
      No. Euro 2020 does not have a third-fourth place playoff in the group stages of the competition.
      And this is largely due to the procedures Uefa follow in order to rank teams as the group stages progress.
      All of the qualified 24 teams are split up into six groups of four, and the top two qualify for the knockout stages of the tournament.
      Four of the best 3rd placed teams will join them in the next stage as well.
      However, in the event of two or more teams finishing level on points, goal difference will decide who finishes higher up in the table.
      And if goal difference cannot separate the two or more sides, Points in head-to-head matches among tied teams will decide.
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      Italy back at Euro 2016 is a good example of how it works.
      The Azzurri finished level on points and goal difference with their continental neighbours, Belgium, in group E.
      But it was Italy who topped the group due to their 2-0 win over the Red Devils.
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      When is Euro 2020 opening ceremony, where is it being held and who is singing?

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      ROME is set to host the Euro 2020 opening ceremony ahead of the first game of the delayed tournament. The ceremony will take place before the first game between Turkey and Italy at the Stadio Olimpico tonight.
      The Stadio Olimpico will host four games over the course of the tournament
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      However just 25% of the 72,698 seater Stadio Olimpico will be filled, as Coronavirus restrictions prevent the eleven host stadiums across Europe from selling out venues to fans.
      The Euro 2020 trophy being displayed outside the Colosseum in Rome
      The opening ceremony will see the tournament’s official song “We Are the People” played live for the first time.
      Dutch DJ Martin Garrix is the composer of the track, which features U2 lead vocalist Bono and fellow band member Edge.
      The 25-year-old had this to say about producing the song:
      “It was amazing to work with Bono and Edge.
      “They were very inspiring because they’re legends and because they have so much knowledge and wisdom.”
      Dutch DJ Martin Garrix scored a UK Number 1 Single in 2013 with the song ‘Animals’

      The ceremony this year will be far from the scenes of the opening ceremony five years ago at Euro 2016, which saw a packed Stade de France officially open the tournament in Paris.
      French DJ David Guetta opened the tournament with Zara Larsson as they performed “This One’s For You” – the official song of Euro 2016.

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      David Guetta and Zara Larsson performed at the Euro 2016 opening ceremony
      The official song of the 2016 Euros was titled ‘This One’s For You’
      Euro 2020 kicks off on June 11 and is played over the following month before the final at Wembley on July 11
      Dimitri Payet’s 89th minute winner that day saw hosts France beat Romania 2-1 on their way to the final, which they eventually lost to Portugal in extra time.
      Roberto Mancini’s Italy will be hoping to repeat the feat this year following the opening ceremony in Rome, although Italy are not the only host nation.
      This year the sixtieth anniversary of the first European Championships sees the continent of Europe host the tournament, with eleven cities in eleven different countries hosting games. More

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      England Euro 2020 squad could still be CHANGED with Southgate having option to axe stars from 26-man side before Croatia

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      GARETH SOUTHGATE can change his final 26-man Euro 2020 squad right up until the first game against Croatia. That could mean a reprieve for the stars who have missed out such as James Ward-Prowse and Jesse Lingard.
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      Gareth Southgate could bring Jesse Lingard into the England squad right up until Sunday lunchtimeCredit: Getty
      James Ward-Prowse was among the group to miss out when the squad was cut from 33 to 26Credit: Ryan Browne-The Guardian
      Bosses had to submit their full selections by June 1.
      However, Uefa rules permit unlimited changes ‘in the event of serious injury or illness before the first match’.
      That includes players who test positive for coronavirus.
      And it means Southgate has the option to make adjustments right up until Sunday lunchtime when his side open their campaign.
      Harry Maguire, Jordan Henderson and Bukayo Saka have all struggled for fitness in the build-up to the tournament.
      All three look sure to be fit at some stage, albeit Maguire and Henderson are doubts to face Croatia at Wembley on Sunday.
      As revealed by SunSport, the Manchester United skipper will miss the group game against Scotland as well.
      But should Southgate feel their injuries are too disruptive and they will not be ready to play their part, he may turn to some of the players axed from the 33-man provisional Three Lions squad.

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      Ward-Prowse and Lingard were deemed among the most unfortunate to miss out with Ben Godfrey, Aaron Ramsdale and Ollie Watkins also omitted.
      Replacements brought in must be medically certified and once a player has been taken out of the 26, they cannot be re-added – such as crocked Trent Alexander-Arnold who was taken out for Ben White.
      Should a goalkeeper get injured during the tournament, another stopper can take their place.
      It is highly unlikely Southgate will exercise this option, though.
      Despite 26-man squads, managers can still only name 23 players for a Euro 2020 matchday squad, including three goalkeepers.
      Five substitutes are permitted from the 12 on the bench.
      Jordan Henderson and Harry Maguire are battling to be fit after their injuriesCredit: Reuters

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      England have NEVER won an opening Euros game as all nine attempts revealed – but hope to end hoodoo against Croatia

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      ENGLAND will try to make history on Sunday — by winning their opening match at the Euros for the FIRST time.In NINE tournaments the Three Lions have failed to fire – and the nation is praying this will change on Sunday.
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      Croatia are the first opponents of Euro 2020 – the side that handed Gareth Southgate and his charges World Cup semi-final heartbreak three years ago.
      Here SunSport’s Martin Lipton looks at a trail of Three Lions failure.
      1968 – England 0 Yugoslavia 1
      A kick-fest in Florence saw Alan Mullery become the first England player to see red.
      Following Dragan Dzajic’s winner, Mullery — raging after a rake on his ankle — booted assailant Dobrivoje Trivic where it hurts.
      Mullery saw red and England’s hopes were soon overCredit: PA
      1980 – England 1 Belgium 1
      Back in a tournament for the first time since the 1970 World Cup.
      Ray Wilkins opened the scoring in Turin when he chipped the Belgian defence and lofted home but Jan Ceulemans levelled seconds later.
      Wilkins fired England ahead with a sumptuous chipCredit: PA:Empics SportWIN £50,000 with Dream Team EurosDream Team Euros is HERE!

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      1988 – England 0 Republic of Ireland 1
      Bobby Robson’s men went to West Germany among the favourites — and lost all three group games.
      Ray Houghton steered home a header after a Kenny Sansom miscue was nodded on by John Aldridge.
      Houghton was the hero with this powerful header to seal successCredit: DPA
      1992 – England 0 Denmark 0
      With Yugoslavia banned, the Danes got a late call-up — but England looked like they had come ‘off the beach’.
      John Jensen’s slow-motion shot hit the post and trickled into Chris Woods’ hands in this dull affair in Malmo.
      England toiled in a dull 0-0 draw with DenmarkCredit: Getty Images – Getty
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      1996 – England 1 Switzerland 1
      Alan Shearer ended his 12-match scoreless run with a rising angled drive from Paul Ince’s threaded pass.
      But England lost their way at Wembley and the Swiss equalised from the spot after Stuart Pearce handled.
      Shearer ended a barren run with a blasting goalCredit: Reuters
      2000 – England 2 Portgual 3
      Kevin Keegan’s side made a flying start and were 2-0 up after 18 minutes in Eindhoven.
      Paul Scholes missed a chance for his second before Luis Figo took control, with Nuno Gomes slamming in the winner before the hour.
      Nuno Gomes completed a stunning comeback from PortugalCredit: News Group Newspapers Ltd
      2004 – England 1 France 2
      Sven-Goran Eriksson’s men blew it in three minutes of injury time in Lisbon.
      David Beckham missed a penalty after Frank Lampard’s opener. Zinedine Zidane levelled and then won it from the spot in added time.
      Zidane was the hero for Les Bleus in 2012 with this late penaltyCredit: Times Newspapers Ltd
      2012 – England 1 France 1
      James Milner had rolled the ball wide of a vacant net before Joleon Lescott’s header in Donetsk.
      But they could not hold on to the lead as Samir Nasri was given time and space to pick his spot from 20 yards.
      Lescott’s goal was cancelled out by a Samir Nasri strikeCredit: AFP
      2016 – England 1 Russia 1
      Another lead blown in injury time after playing some outstanding football in the first half in Marseilles.
      Eric Dier’s free-kick soared into the net with 17 minutes to go but Vasili Berezutski struck in added time.
      Dier rocketed home a free-kick, but England were pegged backCredit: EPA
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      Euros 2020 – England star Kieran Trippier’s dad confident England will win Euros and calls for him to be next captain

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      KIERAN Trippier’s proud dad is confident England will win the Euros – and is calling for his son to become the next Three Lions captain.The Atletico Madrid star, 30, will have all eyes on him during the tournament as Premier League clubs line up to bring the full-back home.
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      Kieran Trippier’s dad is flying the flag for his sonCredit: Zenpix
      The full-back has been named as one of Southgate’s 26 Three LionsCredit: Getty
      But no one will be watching Trippier as closely as his dad Chris, who is hoping his son can repeat his heroics after scoring in the World Cup semi-final in 2018.
      Chris, from Bury, Greater Manchester, has already spoken to his son from the England training camp and wished him well.
      And he believes football could finally come home this summer as Gareth Southgate’s men prepare for their first game on Sunday.
      He told The Sun Online: “I am very confident England will do very well and hopefully win it.
      “I see an England/France final with us winning.”

      Chris reckons his son could be the next England captainCredit: Zenpix

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      Hod carrier Chris is rooting for Kieran for more reasons than one – claiming the star should become the next captain if Harry Kane hangs up the armband.
      And he said he wasn’t surprised to see his son’s name appear in Southgate’s 26-man squad.
      Chris added: “I was confident as Gareth seems to like him.
      “In fact I wouldn’t be surprised if he in next in line for the captain’s armband after Harry Kane.
      “And I have no worries about there being so many full-backs as they can all play in different positions.”
      Trippier is currently at the centre of transfer market speculation with Man Utd hoping to sign the ex-Spurs star.
      Manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer is said to be eager to strengthen his options at right-back – potentially moving Aaron Wan-Bissaka to a different position.

      Trippier helped Atletico bag the La Liga title in May after joining the Spanish club from Tottenham in 2019 for around £20million.
      The Bury-native grew up as a Utd fan despite playing for rivals City as a schoolboy.
      But with an opening £10million bid rejected by the top-flight Spanish team, Trippier might not be returning home any time soon.

      Trippier will be watched closely by Utd this tournamentCredit: Getty
      He recently helped Atletico win La Liga
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      Scotland confirm they WILL take a knee for England Euro 2020 clash at Wembley in fight against discrimination

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      SCOTLAND players will take the knee in solidarity with their England counterparts when they play at Wembley in Euro 2020.The Scots had stated on Thursday that they would continue standing in solidarity against racism during the tournament but the reaction has prompted a partial rethink 24 hours later.
      Scotland boss Steve Clarke had talks with his captain Andy Robertson on taking the kneeCredit: PA
      England players will be joined by Scotland in taking the knee before their Euros clashCredit: Getty
      Scotland will still stand before their Hampden Park games but make an exception for their Auld Enemy encounter in London on June 18 as a gesture of togetherness with their opponents,
      Gareth Southgate’s troops were booed by some of their own fans when they kneeled ahead of two warm-up games at the Riverside Stadium in Middlesbrough.
      But Scotland head coach Steve Clarke has revealed his side will now kneel beside them a week today.
      He said: “In light of divisive and inaccurate comments being perpetuated by individuals and groups, whose views we denounce in the strongest terms, we have reflected today as a group.
      “We remain committed to our principles of taking a stand but we must also be unequivocal in condemning the opportunistic false narrative being presented by some.
      “We have therefore agreed that we will show solidarity with our counterparts in England, many of whom are team-mates of our own players, and who have found themselves on the receiving end of abuse from fans in recent international matches.
      “We will continue to take a stand – together, as one – for our matches at Hampden Park.
      “For our match at Wembley, we will stand against racism and kneel against ignorance.”
      Clarke added that Scotland had begun standing for their opening World Cup qualifiers in March.
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      England continue to take a stance against racism and inequalityCredit: AP

      Days earlier Motherwell and Dundee United switched from taking the knee to standing in a bid to revive the anti-racist message.
      The following day both Celtic and Rangers players stood in solidarity with Ibrox midfielder Glen Kamara after he was racially abused by Slavia Prague player Ondrej Kudela, whose ten-game Uefa ban rules him out of the Czech Republic’s clash with Scotland on Monday.
      Clarke said: “I explained in March the rationale behind the squad decision.
      “Not only is it consistent with the collective approach from Scottish football above but the purpose of taking the knee, to raise awareness and help eradicate racism in football and society, has been diluted and undermined by the continuation of abuse towards players.
      “For the avoidance of doubt: me, my coaching staff, my players and my backroom team take a stand against racism and all forms of unacceptable and discriminatory behaviour across society.
      “We do so to raise awareness of the ongoing problem but also as a reminder to those who have the ultimate power and responsibility to implement meaningful change.”
      Skipper Andy Robertson stressed that the squad’s reasoning was to keep the focus on meaningful change to fight discrimination in football and society.
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      The Liverpool star said: “In Scotland, the football family has stood against racism all season.
      “It was our collective view that the national team would do the same.
      “Our stance is that everyone, players, fans, teams, clubs, federations, governing bodies and governments must do more. Meaningful action is needed if meaningful change is to occur.
      “But it is also clear, given the events around the England national team, taking the knee in this tournament matters as a symbol of solidarity.
      “For this reason, we have collectively decided to again take the knee as a team for the fixture against England at Wembley Stadium.
      “The Scotland team stands against racism but we will kneel against ignorance and in solidarity on June 18.”
      Croatia are again expected to stand while England take the knee
      Meanwhile England’s other Group D opponents Croatia will NOT take the knee when they face each other.
      Croatia also did not take the knee for their final friendly ahead of this year’s tournament against Belgium.
      And the Czech Republic are yet to confirm whether they will or not. They opted instead to point at the ‘Respect’ logo on their shirts before a game against Wales in March.
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