Euro 2020

Subterms

    More stories

    • 225 Shares139 Views

      in Soccer

      Euro 2020 squads: England call up Alexander-Arnold but axe Lingard, France recall Karim Benzema – all 24 squads

      by

      EURO 2020 is days away and the squads are being announced.England are the latest country to announce their pool of players – with their 26-man group now confirmed.

      WIN £50,000! Play Dream Team Euros – our FREE fantasy football game

      All competing Euro 2020 countries must name a squad of 26 players by June 1, though some are choosing to name larger preliminary squads beforehand.
      Spain, meanwhile, have decided to name a smaller squad of 24 players.
      Euro 2020 squads
      Group A
      Gareth Bale will be key to Wales’ hopes in Euro 2020 Group ACredit: PA
      Italy
      Roberto Mancini has named a provisional squad, but is yet to finalise his pool of players:

      Gianluigi Donnarumma (GK)
      Alessio Cragno (GK)
      Alex Meret (GK)
      Salvatore Sirigu (GK)
      Francesco Acerbi
      Alessandro Bastoni
      Cristiano Biraghi
      Leonardo Bonucci
      Giorgio Chiellini
      Giovanni Di Lorenzo
      Alessandro Florenzi
      Gianluca Mancini
      Leonardo Spinazzola
      Rafael Toloi
      Nicolo Barella
      Gaetano Castrovilli
      Bryan Cristante
      Manuel Locatelli
      Lorenzo Pellegrini
      Matteo Pessina
      Stefano Sensi
      Marco Verratti
      Andrea Belotti
      Domenico Berardi
      Federico Bernardeschi
      Federico Chiesa
      Vincenzo Grifo
      Ciro Immobile
      Lorenzo Insigne
      Moise Kean
      Matteo Politano
      Giacomo Raspadori

      Switzerland
      Vladimir Petkovic’s final 26-man Switzerland squad is as follows:

      Yann Sommer (GK)
      Yvon Mvogo (GK)
      Jonas Omlin (GK)
      Manuel Akanji 
      Loris Benito 
      Nico Elvedi 
      Kevin Mbabu 
      Becir Omeragic 
      Ricardo Rodriguez  
      Silvan Widmer
      Fabian Schar 
      Jordan Lotomba 
      Eray Comert
      Granit Xhaka 
      Denis Zakaria 
      Remo Freuler 
      Djibril Sow 
      Admir Mehmedi 
      Xherdan Shaqiri 
      Ruben Vargas 
      Steven Zuber 
      Edimilson Fernandes 
      Christian Fassnacht 
      Breel Embolo 
      Mario Gavranovic  
      Haris Seferovic

      Turkey
      Senol Gunes has announced his provisional 30-man squad. The final squad will be announced on June 1.

      Mert Günok (GK)
      Uğurcan Çakır (GK)
      Altay Bayındır (GK)
      Gökhan Akkan (GK)
      Kaan Ayhan
      Çağlar Söyüncü
      Zeki Çelik
      Merih Demiral
      Umut Meraş
      Ozan Kabak
      Mert Müldür
      Rıdvan Yılmaz
      Ozan Tufan
      Hakan Çalhanoğlu
      Okay Yokuşlu
      Yusuf Yazıcı
      Cengiz Ünder
      Mahmut Tekdemir
      İrfan Kahveci
      Dorukhan Toköz
      Abdülkadir Ömür
      Efecan Karaca
      Taylan Antalyalı
      Orkun Kökçü
      Halil Akbunar
      Turkey Göztepe
      Kerem Aktürkoğlu
      Burak Yılmaz (c)
      Kenan Karaman
      Enes Ünal
      Halil Dervişoğlu

      Wales
      Interim boss Robert Page’s 26-man squad is as follows:

      Wayne Hennessey (GK)
      Danny Ward (GK)
      Adam Davies (GK)
      Aaron Ramsey
      Ben Davies
      Joe Rodon
      Chris Mepham
      Ethan Ampadu
      Connor Roberts
      Tom Lockyer
      Matt Smith
      Joe Morrell
      Joe Allen
      Jonny Williams
      Kieffer Moore
      David Brooks
      Harry Wilson
      Neco Williams
      Dan James
      Ben Cabango
      Rhys Norrington-Davies
      Dylan Levitt
      Rubin Colwill
      Tyler Roberts
      Chris Gunter
      Gareth Bale

      Group B
      Kevin de Bruyne and Belgium are among the favourites for Euro 2020Credit: Reuters
      Belgium
      Belgium manager Roberto Martinez’s full 26-man squad is as follows:

      Thibaut Courtois (GK)
      Simon Mignolet (GK)
      Mats Sels (GK)
      Toby Alderweireld
      Dedryck Boyata
      Jason Denayer
      Thomas Vermaelen
      Jan Vertonghen
      Yannick Carrasco
      Timothy Castagne
      Nacer Chadli
      Thorgan Hazard
      Thomas Meunier
      Kevin de Bruyne
      Leander Dendoncker
      Dennis Praet
      Youri Tielemans
      Hans Vanaken
      Axel Witsel
      Jeremy Doku
      Eden Hazard (c)
      Dries Mertens
      Leandro Trossard
      Michy Batshuayi
      Christian Benteke
      Romelu Lukaku

      Standby: Thomas Kaminski (GK), Alexis Saelemaekers, Albert Sambi Lokonga, Bryan Heynen, Thomas Foket, Adnan Januzaj, Brandon Mechele, Jordan Lukaku, Zinho Vanheusden, Yari Verschaeren, Charles de Ketelaere
      Denmark
      Denmark’s final 26-man squad is as follows:

      Kasper Schmeichel (GK)
      Frederik Ronnow (GK)
      Jonas Lossl (GK)
      Simon Kjaer (c)
      Andreas Christensen
      Mathias Jorgensen
      Jens Stryger Larsen
      Jannik Vestergaard
      Nicolai Boilesen
      Joakim Maehle
      Joachim Andersen
      Christian Eriksen
      Thomas Delaney
      Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg
      Daniel Wass
      Mathias Jensen
      Anders Christiansen
      Christian Norgaard
      Yussuf Poulsen
      Martin Braithwaite
      Andreas Cornelius
      Kasper Dolberg
      Robert Skov
      Jonas Wind
      Andreas Skov Olsen
      Mikkel Damsgaard

      Finland
      Finland have announced a 29-man preliminary squad. The final squad will be revealed on Tuesday, June 1.

      Lukas Hradecky (GK)
      Jesse Joronen (GK)
      Anssi Jaakkola (GK)
      Carljohan Eriksson (GK)
      Paulus Arajuuri
      Jere Uronen
      Juhani Ojala
      Thomas Lam
      Sauli Vaisanen
      Albin Granlund
      Nikolai Alho
      Daniel O’Shaughnessy
      Niko Hamalainen
      Leo Vaisanen
      Robert Ivanov
      Aapo Halme
      Tim Sparv (c)
      Rasmus Schuller
      Glen Kamara
      Pyry Soiri
      Joni Kauko
      Fredrik Jensen
      Onni Valakari
      Jasin-Amin Assehnoun
      Teemu Pukki
      Joel Pohjanpalo
      Lassi Lappalainen
      Roope Riski
      Marcus Forss

      Russia
      Russia manager Stanislav Cherchesov’s preliminary squad is as follows:

      Yury Dyupin (GK)
      Andrey Lunev (GK)
      Anton Shunin (GK)
      Matvei Safonov (GK)
      Georgi Dzhikiya
      Igor Diveev
      Mario Fernandes
      Roman Yevgenyev
      Yuri Zhirkov
      Vyacheslav Karavaev
      Fyodor Kudryashov
      Ilya Samoshnikov
      Andrei Semyonov
      Dimitri Barinov
      Rifat Zhemaletdinov
      Maksim Mukhin
      Aleksandr Golovin
      Arsen Zakharyan
      Roman Zobnin
      Daniil Fomin
      Aleksei Ionov
      Daler Kuzyaev
      Andrei Mostovoy
      Magomed Ozdoyev
      Denis Makarov
      Aleksei Miranchuk
      Denis Cheryshev
      Artem Dzyuba (c)
      Anton Zabolotny
      Aleksandr Sobolev

      Group C
      Holland are back in tournament football after a seven-year absenceCredit: AFP
      Austria
      Austria’s final Euro 2020 squad is as follows:

      Daniel Bachmann (GK)
      Pavao Pervan (GK)
      Alexander Schlager (GK)
      David Alaba  
      Aleksandar Dragovic
      Marco Friedl
      Martin Hinteregger  
      Stefan Lainer 
      Philipp Lienhart 
      Stefan Posch 
      Christopher Trimmel 
      Andreas Ulmer
      Julian Baumgartlinger
      Christoph Baumgartner 
      Florian Grillitsch
      Stefan Ilsanker 
      Konrad Laimer
      Valentino Lazaro
      Marcel Sabitzer
      Luis Schaub  
      Xaver Schlager 
      Alessandro Schopf
      Marko Arnautovic 
      Michael Gregoritsch 
      Sasa Kalajdzic
      Karim Onisiwo

      Holland
      Holland manager Frank de Boer’s 26-man Euro 2020 squad is as follows:

      Marco Bizot (GK)
      Tim Krul (GK)
      Martin Stekelenburg (GK)
      Patrick van Aanholt
      Nathan Ake
      Daley Blind
      Denzel Dumfries
      Matthijs de Ligt
      Jurrien Timber
      Joel Veltman
      Stefan de Vrij
      Owen Windal
      Donny van de Beek
      Ryan Gravenberch
      Frenkie de Jong
      Davy Klaassen
      Teun Koopmeiners
      Martin de Roon
      Georginio Wijnaldum (c)
      Steven Berghuis
      Cody Gakpo
      Luuk de Jong
      Donyell Malen
      Memphis Depay
      Quincy Promes
      Wout Weghorst

      North Macedonia
      North Macedonia manager Igor Angelovski announced his squad on May 20.

      Stole Dimitrievski (GK)
      Damjan Shishkovski (GK)
      Riste Jankov (GK)
      Stefan Ristovski
      Visar Musliu
      Egzon Bejtulai
      Kire Ristevski
      Gjoko Zajkov
      Darko Velkovski
      Ezgjan Alioski
      Arijan Ademi
      Enis Bardhi
      Stefan Spirovski
      Boban Nikolov
      Tihomir Kostadinov
      Ferhan Hasani
      Eljif Elmaz
      Daniel Avramovski
      Darko Churlinov
      Marjan Radeski
      Goran Pandev
      Aleksandar Trajkovski
      Ivan Trichkovski
      Vlatko Stojanovski
      Krste Velkovski
      Milan Ristovski

      Ukraine
      Ukraine manager Andriy Shevchenko’s final 26-man squad is as follows:

      Andriy Pyatov (c) (GK)
      Heorhiy Bushchan (GK)
      Anatoliy Trubin (GK)
      Mykola Matviyenko
      Oleksandr Karavayev
      Serhiy Kryvtsov
      Eduard Sobol
      Vitaliy Mykolenko
      Illya Zabarnyi
      Oleksandr Tymchyk
      Denys Popov
      Andriy Yarmolenko
      Taras Stepanenko
      Oleksandr Zinchenko
      Ruslan Malinovskyi
      Serhiy Sydorchuk
      Viktor Tsyhankov
      Roman Bezus
      Marlos
      Yevhenii Makarenko
      Mykola Shaparenko
      Oleksandr Zubkov
      Heorhiy Sudakov
      Roman Yaremchuk
      Artem Besyedin
      Artem Dovbyk

      Group D
      Harry Kane will hope to lead England to a first international trophy since 1966Credit: Andy Hooper-The Daily Mail
      Croatia
      Croatia manager Zlatko Dalic’s final 26-man Euro 2020 squad is as follows:

      Lovre Kalinic (GK)
      Dominik Livakovic (GK)
      Simon Sluga (GK)
      Domagoj Vida
      Dejan Lovren
      Sime Vrsaljko
      Borna Barisic
      Duje Caleta-Car
      Josip Juranovic
      Domagoj Bradaric
      Mile Skoric
      Josko Gvardiol
      Luka Modric (c)
      Mateo Kovacic
      Marcelo Brozovic
      Milan Badelj
      Mario Pasalic
      Nikola Vlasic
      Luka Ivanusec
      Ivan Perisic
      Andrej Kramaric
      Ante Rebic
      Josip Brekalo
      Bruno Petkovic
      Mislav Orsic
      Ante Budimir

      Czech Republic
      Czech Republic manager Jaroslav Silhavy’s 26-man Euro 2020 squad is as follows:

      Tomas Vaclik (GK)
      Jiri Pavlenka (GK)
      Ales Mandous (GK)
      Pavel Kaderabek
      Ondrej Celustka
      Tomas Kalas
      Jan Boril
      Jakub Brabec
      Vladimir Coufal
      Tomas Holes
      Ales Mateju
      David Zima
      Vladimir Darida (c)
      Jakub Jankto
      Tomas Soucek
      Lukas Masopust
      Antonin Barak
      Alex Kral
      Petr Sevcik
      Adam Hlozek
      Jakub Pesek
      Michal Sadilek
      Matej Vydra
      Michael Krmencik
      Patrik Schick
      Tomas Pekhart

      England
      England manager Gareth Southgate has named his full Euro 2020 squad, which is as follows:

      Dean Henderson (GK)
      Sam Johnstone (GK)
      Jordan Pickford (GK)
      Trent Alexander-Arnold
      Ben Chilwell
      Conor Coady
      Reece James
      Harry Maguire
      Tyrone Mings
      Luke Shaw
      John Stones
      Kieran Trippier
      Kyle Walker
      Jude Bellingham
      Jordan Henderson
      Mason Mount
      Kalvin Phillips
      Declan Rice
      Dominic Calvert-Lewin
      Phil Foden
      Jack Grealish
      Harry Kane
      Marcus Rashford
      Bukayo Saka
      Jadon Sancho
      Raheem Sterling

      Scotland
      Steve Clarke’s Scotland squad is as follows:

      Craig Gordon (GK)
      David Marshall (GK)
      Jon McLaughlin (GK)
      Liam Cooper
      Declan Gallagher
      Grant Hanley
      Jack Hendry
      Scott McKenna
      Stephen O’Donnell
      Nathan Patterson
      Andy Robertson (c)
      Greg Taylor
      Kieran Tierney
      Stuart Armstrong
      Ryan Christie
      John Fleck
      James Forrest
      Ryan Fraser
      Billy Gilmour
      John McGinn
      Callum McGregor
      Scott McTominay
      David Turnbull
      Che Adams
      Lyndon Dykes
      Kevin Nisbet

      Group E
      Zlatan Ibrahimovic (right) had come out of retirement but will not feature for Sweden after getting injuredCredit: EPA
      Poland
      Poland manager Paulo Sousa’s squad is as follows:

      Lukasz Fabianski
      Wojciech Szczesny
      Kukasz Skorupski
      Kamil Glik
      Maciej Rybus
      Bartosz Bereszynski
      Jan Bednarek
      Tomasz Kedziora
      Pawel Dawidowicz
      Michal Helik
      Kamil Piatkowski
      Tymoteusz Puchacz
      Grzegorz Krychowiak
      Piotr Zielinski
      Mateusz Klich
      Karol Linetty
      KamiL Jozwiak
      Przemyslaw Frankowski
      Jakub Moder
      Przemyslaw Placheta
      Kacper Kozlowski
      Robert Lewandowski (c)
      Arkadiusz Milik
      Dawid Kownacki
      Jakub Swierczok
      Karol Swiderski

      Slovakia
      Slovakia manager Stefan Tarkovic’s 24-man squad has been announced, with the full 26-man squad to follow on June 1.

      Martin Dubravka (GK)
      Dusan Kuciak (GK)
      Marek Rodak (GK)
      Petar Pekarik
      Tomas Hubocan
      Milan Skriniar
      Lubomir Satka
      Denis Vavro
      Jakub Holubek
      Marek Hamsik (c)
      Juraj Kucka
      Vladimir Weiss
      Robert Mak
      Ondrej Duda
      Patrik Hrosovsky
      Stanislav Lobotka
      Matus Bero
      Lukas Haraslin
      Laszlo Benes
      Tomas Suslov
      Erik Jirka
      Michal Duris
      Robert Bozenik
      David Strelec

      Spain
      Manager Luis Enrique decided to pick only 24 players instead of the 26 he was allowed to select.

      David de Gea (GK)
      Robert Sanchez (GK)
      Unai Simon (GK)
      Aymeric Laporte
      Jose Gaya
      Jordi Alba
      Pau Torres
      Eric Garcia
      Diego Llorente
      Cesar Azpilicueta
      Marcos Llorente
      Sergio Busquets (c)
      Rodri
      Pedri
      Thiago
      Koke
      Fabian
      Dani Olmo
      Mikel Oyarzabal
      Gerard Moreno
      Alvaro Morat
      Ferran Torres
      Adama Traore
      Pablo Sarabia

      Sweden
      Sweden manager Janne Andersson announced his final 26-man squad on Tuesday, May 18.

      Robin Olsen (GK)
      Karl-Johan Johnsson (GK)
      Kristoffer Nordfeldt (GK)
      Mikael Lustig
      Ludwig Augustinsson
      Victor Lindelof
      Marcus Danielson
      Martin Olsson
      Pontus Jansson
      Filip Helander
      Emil Krafth
      Andreas Granqvist (c)
      Sebastian Larsson
      Albin Ekdal
      Emil Forsberg 
      Ken Sema
      Viktor Claesson
      Jens Cajuste 
      Mattias Svanberg
      Kristoffer Olsson
      Dejan Kulusevski
      Gustav Svensson
      Jordan Larsson
      Alexander Isak
      Robin Quaison
      Marcus Berg

      Group F
      Karim Benzema has made a surprise return for FranceCredit: EPA
      France
      France manager Didier Deschamps’ 26-man squad is as follows:

      Hugo Lloris (GK) (c)
      Steve Mandanda (GK)
      Mike Maignan (GK)
      Leo Dubois
      Benjamin Pavard
      Kurt Zouma
      Jules Kounde
      Raphael Varane
      Clement Lenglet
      Prinsel Kimpembe
      Lucas Digne
      Lucas Hernandez
      N’Golo Kante
      Paul Pogba
      Adrien Rabiot
      Corentin Tolisso
      Moussa Sissoko
      Karim Benzema
      Olivier Giroud
      Kylian Mbappe
      Marcus Thuram
      Kingsley Coman
      Wissam Ben Yedder
      Antoine Griezmann
      Thomas Lemar
      Ousmane Dembele

      Germany
      Germany manager Joachim Low – who is departing after Euro 2020 – announced his 26-man squad.

      Manuel Neuer (GK) (c)
      Bernd Leno (GK)
      Kevin Trapp (GK)
      Robin Koch
      Christian Gunter
      Mats Hummels
      Antonio Rüdiger
      Matthias Ginter
      Emre Can
      Niklas Sule
      Lukas Klostermann
      Marcel Halstenberg
      Robin Gosens
      Toni Kroos
      Joshua Kimmich
      Thomas Muller
      İlkay Gundogan
      Leon Goretzka
      Leroy Sané
      Kai Havertz
      Florian Neuhaus
      Jonas Hofmann
      Jamal Musiala
      Timo Werner
      Serge Gnabry
      Kevin Volland

      Hungary
      Hungary manager Marco Rossi’s 30-man preliminary squad is as follows:

      Peter Gulacsi (GK)
      Adam Bogdan (GK)
      Denes Dibusz (GK)
      Gergo Lovrencsics
      Adam Lang
      Attila Fiola
      Willi Orban
      Attila Szalai
      Endre Botka
      Akos Kecskes
      Bendeguz Bolla
      Adam Nagy
      Laszlo Kleinheisler
      Filip Holender
      David Siger
      Loic Nego
      Daniel Gazdag
      Andras Schafer
      Tamas Cseri
      Adam Szalai (c)
      Nemanja Nikolic
      Roland Sallai
      Roland Varga
      Jevin Varga
      Janos Hahn
      Szabolcs Schön

      Portugal
      Portugal manager Fernando Santos’ squad is as follows:

      Rui Silva (GK)
      Anthony Lopes (GK)
      Rui Patricio (GK)
      Raphael Guerrero
      Nuno Mendes
      Ruben Dias
      Jose Fonte
      Pepe
      Joao Cancelo
      Nelson Semedo
      Bruno Fernandes
      Renato Sanches
      Joao Palhinha
      Danilo Pereira
      Ruben Neves
      William Carvahlo
      Joao Moutinho
      Sergio Oliveira
      Bernardo Silva
      Rafa Silva
      Andre Silva
      Joao Felix
      Pedro Goncalves
      Diogo Jota
      Goncalo Guedes
      Cristiano Ronaldo (c) More

    • 213 Shares99 Views

      in Soccer

      Gareth Southgate reveals Jesse Lingard will START against Austria despite being dumped from England’s Euro 2020 squad

      by

      GARETH SOUTHGATE has revealed Jesse Lingard will start against Austria on Wednesday despite being axed from England’s Euro 2020 squad.The 28-year-old was a notable omission from the Three Lions’ final 26-man squad after his stunning upturn in form during his loan at West Ham.
      Jesse Lingard failed to be included in England’s final 26-man Euro 2020 squadCredit: Getty
      Gareth Southgate has revealed Lingard is set to start against Austria in Wednesday’s friendlyCredit: Getty
      BETTING SPECIAL – GET ENGLAND TO WIN EURO 2020 AND HARRY KANE TO BE TOP SCORER AT 22/1
      Lingard thrived in East London after joining in January where he chipped in with nine goals and five assists in 16 Premier League matches.
      Southgate praised the attitude of the Manchester United playmaker, as he urged him to show him why he should have been included in his squad.
      Speaking at a press conference following the team announcement, the 50-year-old said: “Jesse did really well to get himself back in the race.
      “Because back in January he was a millions miles away from being considered for an England squad.
      “I said in March that he’d had a fabulous few weeks but he was slightly fortunate because we were without three or four wide players at that time.
      “He was excellent for West Ham and he plays so well for us – we have total trust in the way he plays.
      “He’s reliable, he’s a great member of the group.
      “He will play tomorrow because we’ve got [Jadon] Sancho ill, we’ve obviously got a lot of players not available and he’ll start to help the balance of the team.
      WIN £50,000!Play Dream Team Euros – our FREE fantasy football game
      WIN £50,000 with Dream Team EurosDream Team Euros is HERE!
      The best fantasy football game to accompany Euro 2020 has arrived.
      And you can play absolutely FREE for your chance to win the £50,000 jackpot.
      CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR FREE!
      Dream Team Euros

      £50,000 jackpot
      The best fantasy football game this summer
      Play in mini-leagues against your mates, colleagues, family members – and some hand-picked celebrities
      FREE to play

      “He deserves that opportunity to go and show me that I’m wrong straight away.
      “The lads that are with us are the standby list and we need to keep them match ready.”
      England face Romania on Sunday in their final fixture before their Euro 2020 opener against Croatia on June 13.
      Scotland are then next up for the Three Lions five days later, before the final group game against Czech Republic on June 23.
      ⚽ Follow ALL of the latest news and updates from Euro 2020 with our live blog

      Gareth Southgate announces the England players to compete in Euro 2020 – Jesse Lingard misses out More

    • 213 Shares109 Views

      in Soccer

      Croatia 1-1 Armenia LIVE RESULT: Perisic header not enough as England’s Euro 2020 opponents fail to shine

      by

      CROATIA have failed to inspire after being held to a draw by Armenia in a Euro 2020 warm-up.Ivan Perisic headed England’s Euro 2020 opponents ahead in a low key first half in Velika Gorica.
      But Luka Modric was substituted at half time and since then the Croats were unable to gain a grip on the game.
      And a brilliant strike from Wbeymar Angulo ensured honours were even at the final whistle.
      THAT’S ALL FOR TONIGHT!!
      Croatia were held to a 1-1 draw by Armenia at Stadion Radnik.
      Iavn Perisic gave the home side the lead in the first half after he headed in from a Luke Modric corner.
      Armenia drew level after Wbeymar Angulo flashed a wonder strike past Dominik Livakovic in the 72nd minute.
      Both sides threatened to win it but ended up settling for a draw.
      Join us again on SunSport for more live blogs as the build up to the Euros continues.
      Goodnight!!!!!
      ANGULO’S WONDER GOAL!!!!!!!!!

      CROATIA’S SQUAD FOR THE EUROS

      A LOT OF LOVE FOR CAPARROS

      STAT ATTACK
      Armenia are now unbeaten in their last nine games.
      REACTION FROM CAPARROS
      “Of course I am pleased with the game and the result, a lot of players who don’t usually get much time during the matches played today and I want to congratulate all the players with this game.”
      A GOAL FOR PERISIC TO MARK HIS 100TH CAP

      FULL TIME

      FULL TIME

      PEEEEEEEEEP!!!!!!!!!
      FULL TIME
      CROATIA 1-1 ARMENIA
      CROATIA 1-1 ARMENIA
      90. There will be 3 minutes of added time.
      CROATIA 1-1 ARMENIA
      87. Chance! A free0kick to Armenia on the right hand is rolled into the path of Barseghyan who fires over from just oyutside the box.
      Should’ve done better with that.
      CROATIA 1-1 ARMENIA
      84. Frenetic feel to the game as both sides are looking to win it. Kramaric forces a good save from Yurchenko.
      Croatia looking the more likely to find a winner.
      CROATIA 1-1 ARMENIA
      79. Chance! Hovhannisyan picks up the ball on the right, cuts inside and shoots towards goal and its saved magnificently by Livakovic!!!!
      The corner comes to nothing.
      CROATIA 1-1 ARMENIA
      76. Chance! Free kick down Croatia’s left hand side, it’s swung into the box and Skoric heads it wide!!!!!
      Great chance to win it!!!!!
      CROATIA 1-1 ARMENIA
      72. Angulo hits a sweet strike from just outside the box and it flies past Livakovic!!!!!
      Sensational goal!!! And Armenia are level!!!!!!!
      GOAL!!!!!!!!! ARMENIA!!!!!!!!!!
      CROATIA 1-0 ARMENIA
      69. Chance! Juranovic breaks down the right hand side and shoot but its well wide.
      Good turn of pace from Juranovic.
      CROATIA 1-0 ARMENIA
      66. Open feel to the game with both sides looking to get forward and attack.
      Both sides lacking a cutting edge and yet to create anything clear cut in the 2nd half.
      CROATIA 1-0 ARMENIA
      61. Sub for Croatia, Perisic is replaced by Badelj
      Subs for Armenia, Terteyan and Bayramyan replaced by Monroy and Shaghoyan
      CROATIA 1-0 ARMENIA
      56. Chance! Bayramyan is played through by a delightful through ball, he’s one on one with the keeepr but Livakovic races out gets a touch on the ball and it ricochets off Bayramyan for a goal kick!
      Armenia’s best chance of the game.
      CROATIA 1-0 ARMENIA
      54. Slower tempo about this 2nd half so far, Croatia happy to just keep the ball.
      The home side are starting to have just a little more possession.
      CROATIA 1-0 ARMENIA
      51. Good start to the second half from Armenia, they’re knocking the ball about nicely in these early stages.
      Slow start from the Croatians.
      CROATIA 1-0 ARMENIA
      45. Subs for Armenia Angulo, Melkonyan and Bichakchyan replace Adamyan, Babayan and Spertsyan
      CROATIA 1-0 ARMENIA
      45. Half time subs for Croatia Skoric, Juranovic, and Rebic replace Modric, Vrsaljko and Vida
      Load more entries… More

    • 250 Shares99 Views

      in Soccer

      Best XI England stars who missed out on Southgate’s Euro 2020 squad with combined 118 caps including Dier and Lingard

      by

      TRENT ALEXANDER-ARNOLD made Gareth Southgate’s final 26-man England squad for Euro 2020… but some other big names did miss out.The Three Lions boss had to cut seven players from his provisional list on Tuesday, with his side’s opener against Croatia now under two weeks away.

      Is this the best XI players not to make Gareth Southgate’s England squad?
      Manchester United youngster Mason Greenwood was forced to withdraw from the squad due to an underlying injury.
      And Jesse Lingard, Ben White, James Ward-Prowse, Ollie Watkins and Aaron Ramsdale will join him in front of their TVs this summer after failing to make the cut.
      While the likes of Dele Alli, Eric Dier and Aaron Wan-Bissaka were not even named in the provisional group.
      Here, SunSport has produced a best XI of players who have been snubbed, with the starting team boasting 118 caps between them.
      Goalkeeper Ramsdale, who is still yet to make his international debut, was left out of the final squad with Jordan Pickford, Dean Henderson and Sam Johnstone preferred instead.
      EURO 2020 BETTING SPECIAL – GET £1 FREE BET FOR EVERY SHOT ON TARGET YOUR GOLDEN BOOT SELECTION HAS

      Right-back Wan-Bissaka, another player yet to feature for the England first-team, has been included in XI, with Everton’s Ben Godfrey starting on the opposite flank.
      Brighton centre-back White is another player to not have played under Southgate, while 45-cap Dier failed to be called up.
      A midfield two consists of Tottenham’s Alli and Southampton’s Ward-Prowse, with the pair boasting 43 caps between then.
      Jesse Lingard – arguably the highest-profile omission from the 33-man provisional squad – has scored four goals in 27 games for his country.
      WIN £50,000!Play Dream Team Euros – our FREE fantasy football game
      WIN £50,000 with Dream Team EurosDream Team Euros is HERE!
      The best fantasy football game to accompany Euro 2020 has arrived.
      And you can play absolutely FREE for your chance to win the £50,000 jackpot.
      CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR FREE!
      Dream Team Euros

      £50,000 jackpot
      The best fantasy football game this summer
      Play in mini-leagues against your mates, colleagues, family members – and some hand-picked celebrities
      FREE to play

      And it has come as a surprise he has been left out of the final squad given his fine form on loan at West Ham where he scored nine goals in 16 matches.
      Appearing on the right flank of the XI is Greenwood, while Leicester’s James Maddison features on the opposite channel.
      Aston Villa’s Watkins – who scored on his England debut against San Marino in March 2021 – leads the line.
      Gareth Southgate announces the final England players to compete in Euro 2020 More

    • 238 Shares129 Views

      in Soccer

      England squad numbers revealed and hint Jack Grealish will play key role – but what does Trent Alexander-Arnold’s mean?

      by

      ASTON VILLA star Jack Grealish could play a huge part for England at Euro 2020 having been handed the iconic No7 shirt.The 25-year-old – who has been linked with a summer switch to Manchester City – dazzled for the Villans during the 2020-21 season.
      England playmaker Jack Grealish will wear the famous No7 jersey at Euro 2020Credit: Getty

      In just 26 Premier League games, the former Villa Park skipper chipped in with six goals and 12 assists.
      And Three Lions boss Gareth Southgate will be hoping he continues his fine form as he looks to reach back-to-back semi-finals in major tournaments.
      Grealish revealed he had “goosebumps” when he received the news.
      He said: “I told my mum! I actually rang her just to tell her I had the No7 shirt. It’s always been one of my favourite  numbers, seven and ten.
      “I was actually shocked to be honest. No7 at a major tournament? It’s something I will cherish forever. As soon as I got told on a WhatsApp text,  I was over the moon. I had goosebumps.
      “It wasn’t too long ago I was getting my debut and here I am in the squad.
      “That’s what I’ve dreamt about, you know, playing in a major tournament  for England.
      “I knew I had the ability to do it and, obviously, I’ve had a good season this year. I’m delighted to be in. Gareth briefed us before training and told us. I was going out to training buzzing.”
      Liverpool defender Trent Alexander-Arnold has been included in England’s final 26-man squad after weeks of speculation, though Southgate has hinted he may not be starting at the back.
      In total, FOUR right-backs were named in the 26-man squad, with Kyle Walker, Kieran Trippier and Reece James all joining Alexander-Arnold.
      EURO 2020 BETTING SPECIAL – GET £1 FREE BET FOR EVERY SHOT ON TARGET YOUR GOLDEN BOOT SELECTION HAS
      An absolute honour to make the squad for the Euros this summer. I’ve always dreamt about playing in a major tournament for my country! Let’s make it a summer to remember 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿🦁 #ThreeLions pic.twitter.com/rEgOBMdfpi— Jack Grealish (@JackGrealish) June 1, 2021

      Trent Alexander-Arnold is one of four right-backs that have been named in Gareth Southgate’s squadCredit: Getty
      Manchester City’s Walker is the most-likely starter in a back four and has been handed the traditional No2 jersey, with Alexander-Arnold to wear the No22 at Euro 2020.
      Southgate declared recently that Alexander-Arnold – who wears the No66 at Anfield – could feature in midfield due to his brilliant passing range.
      When speaking of the prospect of him featuring in the middle of the pitch, Southgate remarked: “I think there is no doubt he could.
      “Of course the difficulty is he hasn’t had the opportunity to do that since he was a younger player and that’s where he came through in Liverpool’s academy.
      “He’s a fantastic passer of the ball and he has great passing vision. So he’s a playmaker from right-back, that’s kind of what he is.
      WIN £50,000!Play Dream Team Euros – our FREE fantasy football game
      WIN £50,000 with Dream Team EurosDream Team Euros is HERE!
      The best fantasy football game to accompany Euro 2020 has arrived.
      And you can play absolutely FREE for your chance to win the £50,000 jackpot.
      CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR FREE!
      Dream Team Euros

      £50,000 jackpot
      The best fantasy football game this summer
      Play in mini-leagues against your mates, colleagues, family members – and some hand-picked celebrities
      FREE to play

      “So why wouldn’t that lend itself at some point of his career to being in midfield?”
      Speaking after the squad announcement, Southgate added: “We have four players that play sometimes at right-back for their clubs.
      “Kieran has been playing at wing-back, Reece has played right of a three or wing-back, Trent plays at right-back and Kyle has played centre-half for us in a three and has also played at left-back against Denmark.
      “Basically they are in the best 26 footballers and that is why they are in the squad. If I could have picked five or six right-backs I would have done.
      Jordan Pickford could start between the sticks having been handed the No1 jersey, while Luke Shaw will wear the No3 shirt in a sign he will start ahead of Ben Chilwell at left-back.
      John Stones and Harry Maguire have been handed the No 5 and 6 jerseys respectively in a hint they could be the starting centre-backs.
      Holding midfielder Declan Rice will wear the No4, with Jordan Henderson given the No8.
      Skipper Harry Kane (No9) will be leading the lane, with Raheem Sterling (No10) and Marcus Rashford (No11) also in contention to start.
      Chelsea duo Mason Mount (No19) and Reece James (No24) have been given the same numbers as what they wear at Stamford Bridge.

      Gareth Southgate announces the final England players to compete in Euro 2020 More

    • 263 Shares169 Views

      in Soccer

      Man Utd star Luke Shaw sparks England Euro 2020 injury fears as he wears cast while out with girlfriend Anouska Santos

      by

      ENGLAND boss Gareth Southgate will be sweating over Luke Shaw’s fitness ahead of Euro 2020 after the defender was spotted with a cast around his left wrist.The Manchester United star – who has been named in the Three Lions’ squad for the tournament – is expected to be the first-choice left-back under Southgate.
      Luke Shaw can be seen with a cast around his left wrist while out with his partner Anouska SantosCredit: Eamonn and James Clarke
      Manchester United ace Luke Shaw is a doubt to face Austria in Wednesday’s friendlyCredit: Eamonn and James Clarke
      Shaw returned to his Rolls-Royce Cullinan with a parking ticket waiting for himCredit: Eamonn and James Clarke
      But the 25-year-old looks to be a serious doubt to feature in Wednesday night’s friendly against Austria after being snapped sporting a slight injury.
      Shaw was caught by cameras with a cast on his left wrist while out with his girlfriend Anouska Santos in Altrincham town centre on Tuesday afternoon.
      And to add insult to injury, the former Southampton ace was greeted to a parking ticket when he returned to his Rolls-Royce Cullinan.
      It’s not the first time that Shaw has received a ticket on his luxury motor after he picked up a £60 fine in November 2019 for parking on double yellow lines.
      Ben Chilwell could now start for England against Austria, with Southgate hoping Shaw will be fit to face Romania on Sunday.
      It will be England’s final fixture before they compete against Croatia in their first Euro 2020 group stage clash on June 13.
      Shaw starred for United this season where he stepped up his game following the arrival of Alex Telles to Old Trafford.
      The Brazilian was limited to a bit-part role under Ole Gunnar Solskjaer with Shaw featuring in 32 Premier League matches.
      BETTING SPECIAL – GET ENGLAND TO WIN EURO 2020 AND HARRY KANE TO BE TOP SCORER AT 22/1
      Shaw is no stranger to picking up a ticket having been fined in November 2019 for parking on double yellow linesCredit: Eamonn and James Clarke
      Shaw chipped in with one goal and six assists in 47 games for the Red Devils this seasonCredit: Eamonn and James Clarke
      Former Southampton defender Shaw is expected to start under Gareth Southgate at Euro 2020Credit: Eamonn and James Clarke
      WIN £50,000!Play Dream Team Euros – our FREE fantasy football game
      WIN £50,000 with Dream Team EurosDream Team Euros is HERE!
      The best fantasy football game to accompany Euro 2020 has arrived.
      And you can play absolutely FREE for your chance to win the £50,000 jackpot.
      CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR FREE!
      Dream Team Euros

      £50,000 jackpot
      The best fantasy football game this summer
      Play in mini-leagues against your mates, colleagues, family members – and some hand-picked celebrities
      FREE to play

      In total, Shaw appeared 47 times for United – his most amount of outings for the club in a single term since he joined from the Saints in 2014.
      He chipped in with one goal and six assists and has been tipped to be included in the Premier League Team of the Season.
      Shaw has been joined in England’s Euro 2020 squad by his United team-mates Marcus Rashford, Dean Henderson and Harry Maguire.
      Though Red Devils youngster Mason Greenwood misses the tournament after he pulled out of the squad due to an underlying injury.
      A United statement confirmed: “Mason Greenwood has withdrawn from provisional England Euro 2021 squad in order to recover fully from an underlying injury that also kept him out of the Under-21 Euros in March.
      “Mason’s club appearances were managed carefully to maintain his availability through the intensive 2020-21 Premier League and Europa League schedule.
      “But a further spell of tournament football would not be beneficial. Mason will remain at Man Utd to recuperate and prepare for pre-season training.”

      Bruno Fernandes caught moaning about referee for VAR delay in secret tunnel footage leaked from Man Utd’s final loss More

    • 238 Shares99 Views

      in Soccer

      England Euro 2020 squad LIVE: Alexander-Arnold and Bellingham IN but Watkins, White and Godfrey all miss out – latest

      by

      GARETH SOUTHGATE has announced his 26-man England squad for Euro 2020.Trent Alexander-Arnold has made the cut, but it’s heartbreak for Aaron Ramsdale, Ollie Watkins, Ben White and Ben Godfrey.
      England will face Austria tomorrow night in Middlesbrough as they begin their warm-up campaign – see the complete squad below.

      WIN £50,000! Play Dream Team Euros – our FREE fantasy football game

      Follow all of the latest news, build up and updates below…
      RIGHT-ON!
      Gareth Southgate has included FOUR right-backs in his England squad for this summer’s Euros.
      Trent Alexander-Arnold, Kyle Walker, Reece James and Kieran Trippier are all IN.
      But there is no room for Aaron Ramsdale, Jesse Lingard, Ollie Watkins, Ben White, James Ward-Prowse or Mason Greenwood – who pulled out injured.

      SQUAD IS IN!
      HERE IS ENGLAND’S FINAL 26-MAN SQUAD FOR THIS SUMMER’S EUROS!

      JUST THREE MINUTES TO GO…
      Just moments to go until England’s final Euro 2020 squad is announced!
      Stay right here where SunSport will have all the up-to-the-minute news…
      CLOCK IS TICKING
      Just 25 minutes until Gareth Southgate names his England squad for the Euros.
      But stay with SunSport throughout the evening because we will have the squad number announcement, reaction to the final 26-man squad and of course words from the man himself after Southgate holds a press conference at 6pm.

      WHITTLING DOWN
      Just a reminder of the 33-man squad Gareth Southgate has to whittle down to 26 this afternoon.
      Mason Greenwood has already pulled out.
      Trent Alexander-Arnold is said to be IN while West Ham’s loan star Jesse Lingard will reportedly miss out.
      Ahead of naming his final #EURO2020 squad next week, Gareth Southgate has selected 33 players to join up with the #ThreeLions from this weekend as our preparations for this summer’s tournament get under way.— England (@England) May 25, 2021

      TRENT IN FOR RI
      Former England star Rio Ferdinand WOULD take Trent Alexander-Arnold to the Euros this summer.
      The Liverpool right-back is reportedly set to be picked by Gareth Southgate and Manchester United legend Ferdinand thinks it’s the correct decision.

      TRENT IN!
      Trent Alexander-Arnold WILL be included in England’s final Euro 2020 squad, according to Sky Sports News.
      The Liverpool right-back is competing with Premier League winner Kyle Walker, Champions League winner Reece James and LaLiga winner Kieran Trippier.
      His form has been somewhat up and down this season but Gareth Southgate is said to have decided to include him in his final group despite dropping him from the Three Lions squad earlier this season.
      SLEEP BRIGHT
      Spain have unleashed their secret weapon for Euro 2020 – a £31,000 miracle BED that promises to slow down the ageing process.
      Spain are aiming to reclaim the European Championship trophy after their bid to win three in a row was ended in 2016, with Portugal crowned winners.
      And it turns out Enrique’s men have a secret weapon in their bid to wrestle back the trophy from their neighbours. At least five Spain stars are taking advantage of a bed that promises to ‘reduce biological age’.
      Marcos Llorente, Koke, Aymeric Laporte, Alvaro Morata and Eric Garcia are all claimed to use the £31,000 Hogo bed, say AS.
      It has been scientifically proven that the bed slows down ageing – making it perfect for footballers. Hogo claim it is the only bed available on the market that ‘naturally reduces biological age’.
      A company statement said: “Hogo is the only scientifically guaranteed and patented rest system in the world that naturally reduces biological age by slowing down the exudation and inflammation process by which we age.”

      FIRST FRIENDLY
      Tomorrow, England kick off their Euro 2020 warm-up with a friendly against Austria.
      The match starts at 8pm from Middlesbrough’s Riverside Stadium.
      Follow the action live on ITV.

      COUNTDOWN
      We have not long to wait until the announcement of Gareth Southgate’s squad, at 5pm.
      An hour later, we will hear from the man himself as he explains his 26-man decision to the media.

      ANT-I HERO
      Antonio Cassano has criticised Marco Verratti ahead of Italy’s bid to win Euro 2020.
      The fiery former striker claimed Chelsea’s Jorginho is far more deserving of a place in Roberto Mancini’s line-up while talking on Christian Vieri’s Twitch channel.
      He claimed: “Verratti contributes few assists and few goals, he’s not a player like Pirlo who can turn around the team. 
      “Jorginho for me is much more useful and decisive in big games and big teams, he is very intelligent. 
      “Verratti changes very little in games, he doesn’t possess a long pass. He doesn’t even shoot.”
      Credit: Getty
      TARTAN ARMY
      Young players such as Billy Gilmour starring at Euro 2020 will be just the start of Scotland’s rise, hopes Ian Maxwell.
      The SFA chief executive said: “We are only ever going to be as good as the players we develop and we need to make sure we have the right structures and pathways in place to do that to give ourselves the best chance of qualifying on a regular basis. 
      “It would be great to think that Billy and Nathan [Patterson] and David [Turnbull] might be able to go from being part of the squad to getting themselves on the pitch at some point as well. 
      “It will be a great experience for them and it’s a really aspirational event for the rest of the players and the rest starting out in the first year of performance schools who are thinking about going down that route.”
      DAN IN THE DUMPS
      Daniel Sturridge still had the world at his feet back in 2016 — despite being part of England’s shameful Euros exit.
      The striker, who had scored in the Europa League final for Liverpool a few weeks earlier, was expected to push on at Anfield under Jurgen Klopp.
      But today — as England name their squad for this summer’s tournament — Sturridge is a free agent who last played a match 15 MONTHS ago.
      Read Charlie Wyett’s full feature on the striker here.
      SCOTS BLOW
      Scotland midfielder John Fleck has tested positive for coronavirus.
      With less than two weeks until their Euro 2020 kick-off, it means he will miss the upcoming friendly with the Netherlands ahead of further testing.
      Credit: PA
      BETTER WITH BENZE
      Therry Henry may be rejoining Belgium’s coaching staff for Euro 2020… but France’s frontline strikes fear into ex-striker.
      Karim Benzema’s return to Les Bleus has him wondering if anyone can stop their ‘crazy’ attack.
      Henry said: “We won the World Cup without Benzema and then suddenly you have the luxury of bringing Benzema back.
      “I’m happy to be French because when you see the sort of squad that we are going to have and you’re able to bring Benzema back… this is crazy. He’s one of the best strikers in the world.
      “You won the World Cup without him and now you are bringing back one of the best strikers in the world and once again you are talking about winning the World Cup and the Euros. France have Benzema, Mbappe and Griezmann.”

      DE BRUYNE BOOST
      Belgium are hoping to have Kevin De Bruyne fit for Euro 2020 after it was revealed that surgery would not be required on his eye socket and nose fractures.
      The midfielder was smashed out of the Champions League final by Antonio Rudiger on Saturday and national team boss Roberto Martinez has spoken of De Bruyne’s optimism.
      He said: “It is going to be a period that we need to monitor and we need to take a lot of extra tests to see where his condition is. We are going to be very cautious.
      “When I spoke with Kevin he looks quite positive and feels well. We have been fortunate within all the sad news when we saw the incident that even though Kevin has a double fracture, he doesn’t need surgery.
      “Needing surgery would make it very difficult for Kevin to be a part of the European Championships.”
      Credit: PA
      EXTRA DATA
      Gareth Southgate will pour plenty of stats knowledge into choosing his England squad.
      GPS provider STATSports have been called up to provide analysis of the 33 players vying for a spot during training ahead of today’s announcement.
      And chief operating officer Sean O’Connor told PA: “I think really savvy, good teams are using data to really understand what the players are capable of, the thresholds that those players will have, and then how to use that.
      “England are a great example with a fantastic backroom team using bespoke metrics and analysis, which the coaching staff and players all understand.
      “England, like a lot of our teams, will use the live data to be able to see on the spot if they’re hitting those markers or if they’re not, so they don’t in most cases overdo it as opposed to undercook it.”
      NO SANCHO
      A throat infection is keeping Jadon Sancho out of training this morning.
      The Borussia Dortmund winger is the only absentee, along with the 12 players involved in the Champions League final.

      FIVE ALIVE
      The England Euro 2020 squad will be announced at 5pm tonight.
      Shortly after, we will find out the squad numbers and Gareth Southgate will face the media.
      WARD TO TAKE
      Southampton’s James Ward-Prowse looks to have fallen at the final hurdle.
      Having been a regular in England squads and the Saints side, the playmaker was tipped to make the Euro 2020 plane.
      But The Guardian now report on Ward-Prowse being one of the seven left out today.
      Credit: EPA
      TRENT ON THE EDGE
      ESPN are reporting that Trent Alexander-Arnold will miss the cut for today’s announcment.
      Gareth Southgate has an embarrassment of riches at right-back with Reece James, Kieran Trippier and Kyle Walker also in the provisional squad.
      And the Liverpool star was the most recent option left out, for the spring internationals.
      LINGARD KO?
      The Mail and The Athletic are reporting on Jesse Lingard missing out on a place in the Euro 2020 squad.
      A loan spell at West Ham saw the midfielder pick up some great form and a recall to the squad in the spring.
      But it may not have been enough as Gareth Southgate picks the final 26-man squad.
      Credit: Getty
      GREENWOOD OUT
      Mason Greenwood has withdrawn from England’s Euro 2020 squad.
      An ‘underlying’ injury will keep the striker at home this summer.
      A Manchester United statement reads: “Mason Greenwood has withdrawn from the provisional England Euro 2021 squad in order to recover fully from an underlying injury that also kept him out of the U21 Euros in March.
      “A further spell of tournament football would not be beneficial and Mason will remain at Manchester United to recuperate and prepare for pre-season training.”
      WHO’S LEFT?
      England are not the only team set to finalise their 26-man squad today.
      Italy have to cut two players by the 11pm deadline with Jorginho and Emerson Palmieri due to join Roberto Mancini’s camp following the Champions League final.
      Hungary, Italy, Russia and Ukraine must also whittle down their provisional lists.
      DEADLINE DAY
      So when will England announce the squad?
      Uefa have set an 11pm deadline to submit the final 26-man selection.
      And Gareth Southgate will face the media at 6pm tonight.
      As for when the actual list is first announced via the England social media channels… watch this space.
      Load more entries… More

    • 200 Shares189 Views

      in Soccer

      Croatia vs Armenia LIVE: Stream, TV channel, score, and teams – Euro 2020 warm-up latest updates

      by

      CROATIA are hosting Armenia as they prepare to renew hostilities with England at Euro 2020.The Croats face the Three Lions in their opening group game at Wembley as they look for a repeat of their World Cup semi-final win three years ago.
      Opponents Armenia have not qualified for Euro 2020 but have started World Cup qualifying in excellent form.
      They have three wins out of three against Romania, Iceland and Liechtenstein to top a group also containing Germany.

      Croatia vs Armenia kicks off at 5pm UK time – 6pm in Croatia and 8pm in Armenia.
      Croatia vs Armenia is live on Sky Sports Main Event and Sky Sports Football in the UK.
      To stream the game live, head to your Sky Go app.
      Non-Sky Sports subscribers can still watch all the action live with a Now TV Day Pass from £9.99.
      Croatia XI: Livakovic, Barisic, Caleta-Car, Vida, Vrsaljko, Vlasic, Brozovic, Modric, Perisic, Kramaric, Brekalo
      Armenia XI: Yurchenko, Hovhannisyan, Calisir, Voskanyan, Terteryan, Spertsyan, Grigoryan, Bayramyan, Babayan, Adamyan, Barseghyan

      CROATIA 0-0 ARMENIA
      4. Chance! Babayan picks up the ball after a neat passage of play and fires just wide from outside the box.
      Good chance for the Armenians!
      CROATIA 0-0 ARMENIA
      2. Decent start from Croatia, they’re dominating play in these early stages.
      Slow tempo to the game so far.
      PEEEEEEEEEEP!!!!!!!!!!
      And the first half is off and underway!!!!!!!!!!
      FIVE MINUTES
      Just 5 minutes till kick-off!!!!!!!!!
      TEN MINUTES
      Just 10 minutes till kick-off!!!!!!!!!!!!
      FINAL PREPARATIONS

      HEAD TO HEAD
      This will be the first ever meeting between Croatia and Armenia.
      ALL BLACK FOR CROATIA

      STAT ATTACK
      Croatia have won just two of their last five games, Armenia have won their last five.
      PERISIC ON CAP 100
      “Of course, I am excited to be winning a 100th cap for Croatia. Only a handful of players can say they played 100 or more matches for Croatia.”
      DALIC ON LOVREN
      “Lovren is recovering better than all our expectations, his will and desire are not in question, but we have to be careful,
      “Maybe he won’t be ready for the first match, but we play on 18 and 23 June  and hope to stay in the tournament after that as well.”
      100 CAPS FOR PERISIC!!!!!

      CROATIA SUBS
      6. Lovren, 12. Kalinic, 14. Budimir, 15. Pasalic, 16. Skoric, 17. Rebic, 18. Orsic, 19. Badelj, 20 Petkovic, 22. Juranovic, 23. Sluga
      ARMENIA SUBS
      24. Ararat, 23. Bichakchcyan, 20. Melkonyan, 19. Hakobyan, 17. Khachumyan, 14. Shaghoyan, 9. Miranyan, 8. Muradyan, 6. Angulo, 16. Nersesyan, 12. Meliksetyan
      CROATIA STARTING XI
      Zlatko Dalic has gone with a 4-3-3 formation this afternoon:

      Livakovic, 2. Vrsaljko, 21. Vida, 5. Caleta-Car, 3. Barisic, 10. Modric, 11. Brozovic, 13. Vlasic, 7. Brekalo, 9. Kramaric, 4. Perisic

      ARMENIA STARTING XI
      Looks like Joaquin Caparros has gone for his tried and trusted 4-4-2:

      Yurchenko, 4. Voskanyan, 21. Terteryan, 13. Hovhannisyan, 5. Grigoryan, 15. Spertsyan, 7. Bayramyan, 25. Babayan, 11. Barseghyan, 22. Adamyan

      CAKE FOR KOVACIC!

      IMPRESSIVE FROM CROATIA’S FINEST

      CAPARROS ON MKHITARYAN

      DALIC ON THIS AFTERNOON’S GAME
      “We will save some of our players, but a good result is also important to us. We want to win for a better atmosphere.
      “We won’t calculate, but we will play at full strength. We will only distribute the minutes by players. We will also play different systems in each half. ”
      CROATIA V ARMENIA

      GOOD AFTERNOON
      Welcome to our live blog of Croatia v Armenia
      The Croats kick-off their preparations for this summer’s Euros this afternoon by hosting Armenia at Stadion Radnik in a friendly encounter.
      The away side have won their last five games, however they will not be taking part at the European Championship this summer.
      Croatia manager Zlatko Dalic is set to stick with his tried and trusted 4-2-3-1 formation, but Champions League winning midfielder Mateo Kovacic is likely to be rested after his late arrival following on from Chelsea’s heroics in Portugal.
      Former Liverpool defender Dejan Lovren is unlikely to feature due to a knee ligament injury, there are also concerns regarding Ante Rebic’s fitness.
      Domagoj Bradaric and Josko Gvardiol are both set to join up with the senior team after starting for the Under-21’s in their 2-1 defeat to Spain on Monday.
      Armenia boss Joaquin Caparros opted not to call up Roma midfielder Henrikh Mkhitaryan.
      The former Manchester United and Arsenal star took to social media to voice his frustration at being left out; however he is likely to be replaced by Gevorg Ghazaryan.
      Varazdat Haroyan, Khoren Bayramyan and Tigran Barseghyan all miss out due to suspension.
      Albert Kachumyan David Terteryan should make their international debuts.
      Load more entries… More