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      Sweden vs Finland: Live stream, TV channel, teams, and kick-off time for Euro 2020 warm-up game

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      SWEDEN begin their Euro 2020 preparations minus Zlatan Ibrahimovic as they take on Finland today.The 39-year-old talisman misses out for a second tournament running after picking up an ACL injury with AC Milan.
      Sweden will be without Zlatan Ibrahimovic (left) in Euro 2020Credit: EPA
      Finland will be looking to spring a surprise at Euro 2020
      Meanwhile it’s exciting times for visitors Finland, who are preparing to play tournament football for the very first time.
      The Finns overcame the likes of Greece and Bosnia to finish in second position behind Italy in qualifying and make it to Euro 2020.
      What time does Sweden vs Finland kick off?

      Sweden vs Finland takes place on Saturday, May 29 – TODAY.
      The match kicks off at 5pm UK time – 6pm in Sweden and 7pm in Finland.
      It will be played at the Friends Arena in Stockholm.

      What TV channel is Sweden vs Finland on and can I live stream it?

      Sweden vs Finland is live on the Sky Sports Red Button.
      To stream the game live, head to your Sky Go account.
      Non-Sky Sports subscribers can still watch all the action live with a Now TV Day Pass from £9.99.

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      Euro 2020 LIVE news: Southgate’s Maguire headache, Wales ace Bale could RETIRE, Grealish ‘100% fit’ for England – latest

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      THE club season is nearly over…which can only mean Euro 2020 is coming your way!We’ll be bringing up you ALL of the latest news and developments ahead of the big summer tournament right here.

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      CZECHED OUT
      The Czech Republic have vacated Scotland’s Oriam base camp as their preparations for Euro 2020 have been disrupted by Covid regulations.
      They were due to train in Edinburgh but will instead base themselves in Prague, and travel to and from the UK for each of their Group D matches.
      Scotland’s opponents had planned to stay and train at Oriam for the Euros, and had booked the facility – which is Scotland’s regular base – before they qualified for the tournament.
      That forced Steve Clarke’s team to change their plans and they arranged to stay and train in Middlesbrough, roughly equidistant from Hampden and Wembley where Scotland will play their group games.
      A statement read: “The Czech national team will spend the whole UEFA Euro 2020 tournament in Prague instead of the basecamp in Edinburgh as it was planned originally.
      COLE PREDICTION
      Former Chelsea ace Joe Cole believes Manchester City will be feeling most of the pressure in the Champions League Final.
      Cole also expects the Blues’ young stars, some of which will play for England in Euro 2020, to shine bright.
      Cole told Football London: “Where Chelsea and Man City are at the moment, the pressure is on Man City.
      “You can see they are the better side over the course of 38 games but the club are so hell-bent on winning this trophy [Champions League] that the pressure is always mounting.
      “For Chelsea, you’ve got young players happy to be there in the sense that it wasn’t expected this year. This was a transitional period.
      “But they can go out there and win the game with talent all over the park. That is where I think the psychology of the game will be”
      GREAL COMPETITION
      Manchester United are facing competition from local rivals Manchester City over Aston Villa star Jack Grealish’s signature.
      According to the Daily Mail, City are prepared to make Grealish English football’s first £100million player.
      In fact, the Citizens have made the England international their priority signing in midfield ahead of next season.
      If such a move for the 25-year-old goes through, the Premier League champions would break the current British transfer record of £80m for Harry Maguire, who joined United from Leicester in 2019.
      City boss Pep Guardiola is also said to be a big admirer of Grealish
      VARANE REACTS
      Real Madrid ace Raphael Varane remains coy about his future and focuses on the upcoming Euros with France amid interest from Manchester United.
      Varane said: “This is not the time to talk about my future, I am focused on the selection, on this Euro, it is normal and logical to ask the question and for my part it is normal and logical to focus on the upcoming deadlines.
      “We are all human beings. We can think about it. As for my personal case, I am focused on the objectives that we have in the France team, it is not a subject that I will discuss every day in my room at Clairefontaine.
      “I am focused on my goal, and now is not the time to discuss it. If I have to talk about it, it will be directly with the people concerned.”
      O-KAY FOR NOW
      Manchester City star Ilkay Gundogan took a slight knock during the last training session before tonight’s Champions League Final against Chelsea in Porto.
      Gundogan came together in a challenge with Fernandinho and was slow to get back to his feet.
      The star midfielder left practice before many of his team-mates and looked to be in slight discomfort as he went down the tunnel.
      No official announcement has been made about his fitness yet but that is something Germany manager Joachim Low will be keeping an eye on ahead of Euro 2020
      KANT COUNT HIM OUT
      Chelsea star N’Golo Kante looks set to start in tonight’s Champions League Final against Manchester City.
      That is great news for Blues boss Thomas Tuchel as well as France manager Didier Deschamps.
      Kante has overcome a hamstring problem, which means he could start at the Dragao and will be fighting fit for Euro 2020.
      Deschamps will be counting on the star midfielder a lot in the upcoming competition
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      VACCINE DE-CISION
      Juventus star and Netherlands international Matthijs de Ligt has decided not to have a coronavirus vaccine even though he tested positive for COVID-19 in January.
      De Ligt told ESPN: “I have not taken a vaccination, it is not mandatory.
      “I think you should be in charge of your own body. The risk of infection is always there.
      “I try to come into contact with as few people as possible outside the Dutch national team”
      BERGWIJN EXIT
      Tottenham ace Steven Bergwijn could leave the club during the summer transfer window.
      That is according to De Telegraaf, who claim that Bergwijn is looking to reignite his career after missing out on an international call-up by Netherlands manager Frank de Boer ahead of Euro 2020.
      Ajax appear keen to sign the forward in the summer and help him regain his groove.
      The Eredivisie champions are willing to pay around £12million but Spurs want closer to £21.5m
      CITY LIONS
      Manchester City will have six English players available for the Champions League Final against Chelsea.
      Those are Raheem Sterling, Phil Foden, Kyle Walker, John Stones, Scott Carson and youngster James Trafford.
      Four of the aforementioned are then expected to link up with England ahead of Euro 2020.
      That is Sterling, Foden, Walker and Stones
      CHELSEA LIONS
      Chelsea are set to face Manchester City in an all-English Champions League Final in Porto.
      A total of six English players have made Blues boss Thomas Tuchel’s squad and are in line – some more than others – to grace the pitch at the Dragao.
      Those are Reece James, Callum Hudson-Odoi, Ben Chilwell, Tammy Abraham, Mason Mount and youngster Faustino Anjorin.
      James, Chilwell and Mount will then link up with England ahead of Euro 2020
      IT’S BEN EMOTIONAL
      Brighton ace Ben White revealed he “cried for an hour” after learning of his call-up to England’s provisional Euro 2020 squad.
      White told Sky Sports: “I got a phone call while I was out for dinner, I didn’t really believe it.
      “[When I was] told me all the news, when I was going, it was obviously unbelievable.
      “I put the phone down, rang my mum straight away, sat down there, cried…
      “Mum was crying, my dad, had all my sisters there and, yeah, I just sat and cried for about an hour”
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      FOR GREAL
      Aston Villa ace Jack Grealish is “100% fit” for Euro 2020 according to Villa manager Dean Smith.
      Smith recently said: “He is 100% fit. Firstly, we had to make sure he was ready to play for Aston Villa. We wouldn’t take a risk with only four games to go, with a player of Jack’s standing and quality, unless it was the right thing to do.
      “We all believed it was the right thing to do – for him and for Aston Villa. Then once the season finished, if he gets picked, which hopefully he does, then it’s the right thing for England as well.
      “If we felt there was any kind of future risk then we would have just shut him down for the rest of the season and he wouldn’t have had the chance to go to the Euros”
      RICE WISH
      West Ham ace Declan Rice is keen to join Manchester United ahead of the summer transfer window.
      According to Manchester Evening News, Rice would be interested to move to United after recent talks with England team-mates, who play under Ole Gunnar Solskjaer, ahead of Euro 2020.
      The Red Devils have reportedly grown concerned over the star midfielder’s £100million asking price.
      Hammers manager David Moyes recently said: “I don’t agree with the owners that Declan Rice is a £100m footballer.
      “Far, far more than £100m”
      FINAL EURO SQUAD
      England boss Gareth Southgate is expected to name his final squad on Tuesday 1 June.
      Southgate revealed his provisional 33-man shortlist on Tuesday ahead of Euro 2020 but seven players will soon be cut.
      The England boss said: “There are 12 players still to play so we’re always going to need additional players and added to that we have some injuries at different stages, that we have very little info about.
      “We felt more time will help us make better decisions. Our preference was to name the 26, but we have not got an ideal hand of cards – a lot of unknowns.
      “Info and evidence are very important and we will have a lot more in the next seven days”
      RICE BLOW
      Manchester United have been dealt with a significant blow in their bid to sign West Ham star Declan Rice, who has also been linked with Chelsea.
      According to the Daily Mail, United have become increasingly concerned over Rice’s asking price, which is said to be around 100million.
      Hammer boss David Moyes previously said: “I don’t agree with the owners that Declan Rice is a £100m footballer.
      “Far, far more than £100m.”
      Rice has been included in England boss Gareth Southgate’s 33-man provisional squad ahead of Euro 2020
      BALE RETIREMENT
      Real Madrid talisman Gareth Bale, who spent the season on loan at Tottenham, was recently linked with early retirement.
      Reports from Spain have claimed that Bale is considering negotiating a payout from Real and could even quit football altogether after Euro 2020, where he will play for Wales.
      However, the star forward’s agent Jonathan Barnett has poured cold water on this speculation with an explosive statement.
      Barnett told talkSPORT when asked about the matter: “Sorry, don’t speak about rubbish reporting”
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      KOUNDE BOOST
      Sevilla star defender Jules Kounde, who is set to compete for France in Euro 2020, has confirmed that he “will perhaps have to change clubs this summer”.
      Kounde has been linked with a move to Manchester United, Arsenal, Chelsea and Real Madrid ahead of the summer transfer window.
      And the centre-back, who stood out this term in LaLiga, has said he wishes to play for a “big club”.
      Kounde told reporters at France’s Clairefontaine training camp: “Regarding my future, it’s certain that I will perhaps have to change clubs this summer.
      “But nothing has been finalised yet. I have not decided anything.
      “My goal is to play for a big club, to try to always progress and to win trophies.
      “It’s true that I might have to move but that’s not relevant today”
      MAGUIRE UPDATE
      Harry Maguire seems confident of featuring in England’s Euro 2020 kick-off against Croatia on June 13.
      Maguire suffered an ankle injury against Aston Villa and has since been in a race against time to be fit for the Euros.
      According to the Daily Mail, however, the centre-back’s progress is looking good and there is confidence that he will be fit in two weeks.
      The Red Devils are reportedly set to meet Maguire again on Monday for a fresh check-up, with the results once again beamed to Gareth Southgate’s physios.
      SANCHO UPDATE
      Manchester United are still in talks with Borussia Dortmund ace and England international Jadon Sancho’s representatives over a potential summer deal.
      According to Sky Sports, “as it stands, United represents the most realistic destination” for Sancho, who is set to represent the Three Lions in Euro 2020.
      United won’t have to worry about personal terms as they already agreed last year when they tried to sign the star winger.
      Dortmund are listening to offers for the 21-year-old and have not publicly named a price.
      But it seems like Sancho could be available for £80million, which is significantly less than the £108m the Bundesliga giants demanded last year
      GOOD MORNING EURO FANS
      Harry Maguire is reportedly confident of featuring in England’s Euro 2020 kick-off against Croatia.
      The Three Lions face their Group D rivals in just over two weeks’ time and are sweating on the fitness of their star centre-back.
      The 28-year-old had been ever-present for Manchester United in the Premier League until he suffered ankle ligament damage against Aston Villa – ruling him out of the run-in.
      The Red Devils’ form crumbled in his absence and he watched from the stands as his team lost Wednesday’s Europa League final.
      Following the defeat in Gdansk, United have increased their communication with the England setup and national team staff checked in with Maguire on Friday.
      According to the Mail, his progress is looking good and there is confidence that he will be fit for June 13.
      United are reportedly set to meet Maguire again on Monday for a fresh check-up, with the results once again beamed to Gareth Southgate’s physios.
      Meanwhile, Jack Grealish is “100% fit” for Euro 2020 according to Aston Villa manager Dean Smith.
      Smith said: “He is 100% fit. Firstly, we had to make sure he was ready to play for Aston Villa.
      “We wouldn’t take a risk with only four games to go, with a player of Jack’s standing and quality, unless it was the right thing to do.
      “We all believed it was the right thing to do – for him and for Aston Villa. Then once the season finished, if he gets picked, which hopefully he does, then it’s the right thing for England as well.
      “If we felt there was any kind of future risk then we would have just shut him down for the rest of the season and he wouldn’t have had the chance to go to the Euros.”
      And finally, Ben White has revealed he ‘cried for an hour’ after learning of his call-up to England’s provisional Euro 2020 squad.
      He told Sky Sports News: “I got a phone call while I was out for dinner, I didn’t really believe it!
      “[When I was] told me all the news, when I was going, it was obviously unbelievable.
      “I put the phone down, rang my mum straight away, sat down there, cried…
      “Mum was crying, my dad, had all my sisters there and, yeah, I just sat and cried for about an hour.”
      AL BE OFF
      David Alaba has signed a five-year deal with Real Madrid.
      The Austrian turned down a new contract at Bayern Munich, bringing his 12-year association with the German giants to an end.
      Alaba, 28, was determined to experience a new challenge, with a preference for playing in midfield.
      And after months of speculation, Madrid have finally officially announced the deal.
      The left-sided star has committed for five seasons, and will earn around £200,000-a-week.
      Alaba will be officially presented to Real Madrid supporters following the conclusion of Euro 2020, at which he is representing his country.

      MORE ON GIGGS
      Wales are currently in the Algarve where their pre-Euros training camp ends today and midfielder Joe Morrell says the squad hasn’t been distracted by the latest development in Giggs’ case.
      Morrell said: “We have always been quite laid-back with the situation as a squad. We have fantastic senior players who help us with that. They have run the dressing room really well.
      “We have never really looked too deep into it. Pagey has been the manager and that’s that.
      “If the situation changes then it changes. But we are focusing on what we can do and taking the messages on board from Pagey, just like we did before with the manager.
      “It’s not a case of moving on, it’s just a case of trying to keep it as similar as possible.
      “We have had the same messages from Pagey as we got from the gaffer before. It’s just the continuity that will benefit us going into the summer.”
      DRAGONS STILL ROARING
      Ryan Giggs’ Wales nightmare deepened after his trial date was set for next year.
      The Dragons boss will face trial at Manchester Crown Court on January 24, 2022, accused of assaulting two women and coercive control.
      Giggs, who has already been replaced by Robert Page for Euro 2020, will now miss Wales’ final SIX 2022 World Cup qualifiers this autumn.
      The 47-year-old, who denies the allegations, appeared in court yesterday and was told the trial could last three weeks.
      Giggs has been bailed until a plea and trial preparation hearing scheduled for July 23.
      The Manchester United legend, who stepped aside as national manager following his arrest last November, is under contract with Wales until after the Qatar World Cup in December next year.
      Welsh FA bosses will hold talks to discuss Giggs’ future but no decision is expected with the legal process ongoing.
      GUIRE AND HIGHER
      Harry Maguire is reportedly confident of featuring in England’s Euro 2020 kick-off against Croatia.
      The Three Lions face their Group D rivals in just over two weeks’ time and are sweating on the fitness of their star centre-back.
      The 28-year-old had been ever-present for Manchester United in the Premier League until he suffered ankle ligament damage against Aston Villa – ruling him out of the run-in.
      The Red Devils’ form crumbled in his absence and he watched from the stands as his team lost Wednesday’s Europa League final.
      Following the defeat in Gdansk, United have increased their communication with the England setup and national team staff checked in with Maguire on Friday.
      According to the Mail, his progress is looking good and there is confidence that he will be fit for June 13.
      United are reportedly set to meet Maguire again on Monday for a fresh check-up, with the results once again beamed to Gareth Southgate’s physios.

      JACK POT
      Aston Villa star Jack Grealish is “100% fit” for Euro 2020 according to Villa manager Dean Smith.
      Smith said: “He is 100% fit. Firstly, we had to make sure he was ready to play for Aston Villa. We wouldn’t take a risk with only four games to go, with a player of Jack’s standing and quality, unless it was the right thing to do.
      “We all believed it was the right thing to do – for him and for Aston Villa. Then once the season finished, if he gets picked, which hopefully he does, then it’s the right thing for England as well.
      “If we felt there was any kind of future risk then we would have just shut him down for the rest of the season and he wouldn’t have had the chance to go to the Euros.”

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      Why is Zlatan Ibrahimovic not playing for Sweden at Euro 2020?

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      ZLATAN IBRAHIMOVIC has been one of the most talented and recognisable footballers of the past 20 years.But at Euro 2020, for the second tournament running, he will play no part for his native Sweden.
      Zlatan Ibrahimovic will play no part for Sweden at Euro 2020Credit: Getty
      Why isn’t Zlatan Ibrahimovic playing for Sweden at Euro 2020?
      Zlatan Ibrahimovic, missed out on World Cup 2018 after retiring from international football five years ago.
      However, his retirement is NOT the reason he is unable to appear for Sweden at Euro 2020.
      Ibrahimovic came out of international retirement in March and appeared in Sweden’s last two World Cup qualifiers.
      However, his hopes of an international swansong at the age of 39 were curtailed by a cruciate ligament injury in May.
      Though the ligament is not broken, Ibrahimovic will still be unable to return in time for the big tournament in which Sweden face Spain, Poland and Slovakia.
      Sweden coach Janne Andersson said: “I spoke to Zlatan Ibrahimovic today, who unfortunately told me his injury will prevent his participation in the European Championship this summer.
      “Of course it is sad, especially for Zlatan, but for us too. I hope that he is back on the pitch again as soon as possible.”

      Has Zlatan Ibrahimovic played his last game for Sweden?
      Zlatan Ibrahimovic has not made any announcement on his international future following his injury.
      However, he may be encouraged to continue with the World Cup in Qatar just 18 months away.
      That would give him the incredible opportunity to play his part on the world’s biggest stage at the age of 41.
      But he would still not be the oldest player ever to appear at a World Cup, with that accolade going to Egypt goalkeeper Essam El-Hadary.
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      England’s Euro 2020 squad will be offered therapy developed for soldiers with PTSD

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      ENGLAND’S Euro 2020 squad will be offered “mind therapy” treatment developed by scientists to help soldiers with PTSD to prepare for the finals.The players will spend the next week at stunning Rockcliffe Hall in Co Durham as they play friendlies against Austria and Romania.
      Gareth Southgate’s squad will have access to amazing facilities and supportCredit: Getty
      The FA has booked all 61 bedrooms at the five-star resort, which is nestled in 375 acres of quiet countryside.
      The squad will be able to enjoy some rest and relaxation in the hotel’s 50,000sq ft spa facility, which is among the largest in the country
      And stars including Marcus Rashford, Harry Kane and Phil Foden will also be able to use a “Mind Therapy Room” to get them into the right frame of mind ahead of the team’s first group stage game against Croatia on June 13.
      The stars will lie on a vibrating dentist’s chair-style sound wave bed which was invented by American scientists to help war veterans suffering with PTSD.
      Players will be invited to put headphones on and a face mask placed over their eyes before soft music is played to them, along with a series of beeps.
      The 30-minute treatment is said to help move brainwaves from the alpha state, which is a state of relaxation, to the slower delta waves, which we experience when we are asleep.
      A source said: “The players have had a long, hard season and have very little time off. So it’s only right that they get to spend some downtime in a beautiful hotel.
      “The spa is huge and regarded as one of the best in the country and the golf course is top notch too.
      “Some of the players could benefit from some mind therapy treatments to help clear their minds and relax them and help them sleep properly so their bodies can mend.”
      Earlier this week England boss Gareth Southgate revealed that Wags and families will be banned from the team hotel for the duration of the tournament, which starts on June 11.
      He said: “We’re not going to be able to let people in. There’s a clear edict from Uefa on what the bubbles need to look like to be as secure as we can make them.
      “It’s never going to be 100 per cent fail safe but we’ve got to comply with as much as we can.
      Stars including Marcus Rashford will be able to use a ‘Mind Therapy Room’ to get them into the right frame of mind ahead of the team’s first group game against CroatiaCredit: PA
      A source said: ‘Some of the players could benefit from some mind therapy treatments to help clear their minds and relax them’ – pictured Harry KaneCredit: PA

      “We’re hoping that we might at some point be able to let the players have a little bit of time at home.
      “But that’s constantly being assessed. It’d be a preference for us if we can.”England begin their Euro 2020 campaign underway against Croatia on June 13 at Wembley.
      The Three Lions then face Scotland on June 18 before concluding their Group D fixtures with a match against Czech Republic on June 22.
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      England’s Harry Maguire ‘confident of making the European Championships’ as Man Utd star battles ankle ligament injury

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      HARRY MAGUIRE is reportedly confident of featuring in England’s Euro 2020 kick-off against Croatia.The Three Lions face their Group D rivals in just over two weeks’ time and are sweating on the fitness of their star centre-back.
      Harry Maguire has donned a protective boot to help nurse his ankle back to healthCredit: PA
      The 28-year-old had been ever-present for Manchester United in the Premier League until he suffered ankle ligament damage against Aston Villa – ruling him out of the run-in.
      The Red Devils’ form crumbled in his absence and he watched from the stands as his team lost Wednesday’s Europa League final.
      Following the defeat in Gdansk, United have increased their communication with the England setup and national team staff checked in with Maguire on Friday.
      According to the Mail, his progress is looking good and there is confidence that he will be fit for June 13.
      United are reportedly set to meet Maguire again on Monday for a fresh check-up, with the results once again beamed to Gareth Southgate’s physios.
      The England boss had voiced his concerns when naming his preliminary Euros squad that the club had kept the defender’s condition a secret.
      He said before the Europa League final: “At this moment in time, Harry might play tomorrow or he might be out for two months I just don’t know.
      “We had an initial assessment, which was positive in terms of the tournament, but there was always a little bit more swelling and further investigation needed.
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      “Of course when you’ve got a European final and information for the opposition is so tight and things do leak I understand why clubs want to keep their cards close to their chest.
      “It’s made it a little bit more difficult for us but I don’t have a problem with Manchester United at all, I totally understand it.”
      Southgate has until June 1 to whittle down his 33-man squad, which includes Everton’s Ben Godfrey and Brighton’s Ben White in case Maguire does not recover in time.
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      Euro 2020: How many teams will be playing in the tournament, and how many cities will host fixtures?

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      EURO 2020 will be a unique tournament that will not be hosted by a single nation or joint bid.It will mark 60 years of the competition and also sees countries gain more opportunities to qualify.Credit: Getty Images – Getty
      Uefa president Aleksander Ceferin has continued to organise the unique Euro 2020 tournament, after his disgraced predecessor Michel Platini laid the groundwork
      How many teams will play at Euro 2020?
      The previous European Championships saw a expanded tournament of 24 teams, with Euro 2020 continuing on from that.
      Yet, countries have previously only reached the tournament through qualifying.
      They now have another opportunity in the Uefa Nations League, with four places on offer.
      With the inaugural competition split into four leagues, dependant on rank, a spot will be awarded to a nation ranked between 40th and 55th by the European football governing body.
      Among those sides are San Marino and the newly formed Kosovo.

      How many cities will host matches?
      In previous European Championships, there has been a single bid by nations.
      However, the 2020 version sees the tournament spread across 12 cities in different countries in Europe.
      Among those are Wembley, which will host seven matches including both semi-finals and the final on July 12.
      The full list of cities are:

      Wembley Stadium – London, England
      Allianz Arena – Munich, Germany
      Stadio Olimpico – Rome, Italy
      Olympic Stadium – Baku, Azerbaijan
      Krestovsky Stadium – Saint Petersburg, Russia
      Arena Nationala – Bucharest, Romania
      Johan Cruyff Arena – Amsterdam, Holland
      Estadio de la Cartuja – Sevilla, Spain
      Puskas Arena – Budapest, Hungary
      Hampden Park – Glasgow, Scotland
      Parken Stadium – Copenhagen, Denmark

      Wembley will host the two semi-finals and then the final for the tournamentCredit: PA:Press Association
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      Does third place qualify for Euro 2020 knockout stages?

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      TWENTY-FOUR teams will compete against each other in the hope of becoming European champions.And as Portugal proved in 2016, you CAN finish third in your group and go on to take home the trophy.
      Antoine Griezmann picked up the top scorer award as well as the best player award, but France ultimately fell short in the final against PortugalCredit: GETTY IMAGES

      The first fixture of the tournament between Turkey and Italy takes place on 11 June in Rome, with the qualified teams split into six groups of four.
      The top two teams from each group will go on to compete in the knockout stages of the competition.
      The 12 teams that go through do not make up the numbers to meet the requirements of the Round of 16, so who does?
      Does third place qualify for Euro 2020 knockout stages?
      Yes, finishing third does lead to qualification for the knockout stages but only for four of the best third-placed teams.
      All of the teams that finish third in the group stages of the Euros are put into a table.
      And their position in the table is determined firstly by how many points they picked up in the group stages.
      But if the teams cannot be separated by points, whichever team has the highest goal difference finishes higher up the table.
      If the table cannot be decided through points or goal difference, it then goes to the number of goals scored in the group stages.
      An unlikely hero in Eder popped up in the 109th minute to score the winning goal in the Euro 2016 finalCredit: GETTY IMAGES
      Eder’s goal stunned favourites FranceCredit: GETTY IMAGES
      And if the first three fail to separate the teams, it then goes to fair play conduct, followed by the team’s Uefa ranking.
      The procedures are as followed:

      Higher number of points obtained;
      Superior goal difference;
      Higher number of goals scored
      Fair play conduct;
      Position in the Uefa national team coefficient ranking system.

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      Portugal qualified for the knockout stages of Euro 2016 via the third-placed route after drawing all three of their group games against Hungary, Iceland and Albania.
      The Navegadores scraped their way through to the final of the competition, only winning one game inside 90 minutes against Wales in the semi-finals.
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      Marcus Rashford admits he’s feeling effects of injuries after Man Utd heartbreak in worry for England chief Southgate

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      MARCUS RASHFORD admitted he is still feeling the effects of injuries with England boss Gareth Southgate sweating over his fitness.The Manchester United striker, 23, was left heartbroken on Wednesday night after his side lost the Europa League final to Villarreal.
      Marcus Rashford has been carrying injuries throughout the entire 2020-21 seasonCredit: AP
      A staggering 11-10 penalty shootout ensured the Red Devils went a fourth season without lifting a major trophy.
      And to make matters worse, Rashford confessed he continues to play through the pain barrier every time he steps on to the pitch.
      He said: “I could walk you into the dressing room, I could show you five, six, seven players and me as well who had injuries here, from September, the beginning of the season.
      “We all stayed together as a unit and we fought to be successful for the club.
      “This year it didn’t happen, but next year, we have to go away now and clear our heads and when we come back we start fresh.
      “When Ole [Gunnar Solskjaer] came in, there was a process and the players believe in this process and this isn’t the end of the process.”
      Rashford has been managing a shoulder problem throughout the campaign but wanted to delay surgery until after the Euros, where he is expected to be a key player for Southgate.
      He also struggles with an ongoing issue with his left foot.
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      Despite this, the academy graduate featured in 57 of United’s 61 games this season, totalling more than 4,100 minutes of action, and scored 21 goals.
      Speaking in March, he said: “To be honest I just focus on the next game at hand and that’s just the way I deal with it.
      “What’s needed after we will deal with that. My main focus is just being available for the games.
      “I know my body and I know what I can do physically and that’s it.
      “I take one game at a time, it’s the life of a footballer, we can rest when we retire and for now I’m happy playing as many games as I can.
      “I recover from games quite well and from injuries well, I have no doubts or fears.”
      Rashford – who was racially abused after the Europa League defeat – gave an emotional interview.
      The Red Devils ace was visibly gutted but promised to end the club’s long wait for silverware as soon as possible.
      There’s one winner and there’s one loser and today we lost… second doesn’t count for anything. It counts for nothingMarcus Rashford
      He added: “I don’t want to hear, ‘Oh, they were so close’ because it doesn’t mean anything.
      “There’s one winner and there’s one loser and today we lost and we have to find out why and make sure that next time we don’t lose.
      “In the league we finished second, second doesn’t count for anything. It counts for nothing. Manchester City won the league, and we finished second but it means nothing.
      “Villarreal win the Europa League and we finish second in it. For us it’s nothing.
      “We come next season with more desire, more hunger and we have to do our best on the pitch.

      “I promise we are close, but close is not good enough, we have to be there.”
      Rashford was named in Southgate’s provisional 33-man squad for the rearranged tournament this summer and is guaranteed to make the final 26.
      The Three Lions gaffer is also sweating on the fitness of Rashford’s team-mate Harry Maguire who has suffered ankle ligament damage and sat out of the final in Gdansk as he desperately tries to recover in time to face Croatia on June 13.
      Jordan Henderson and Jack Grealish have only just returned from lengthy spells on the sidelines, too, while Nick Pope was unavailable for selection.
      Rashford was visibly distraught after the penalty shootout defeat to VillarrealCredit: Getty
      Gareth Southgate is also sweating on the fitness of defender Harry MaguireCredit: PA
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