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      Does Euro 2020 have a 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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      Euro 2020 TV channel schedule: ITV and BBC info for summer’s big tournament plus England matches

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      EURO 2020 is almost here and the TV games have been announced.ITV and BBC have revealed which England matches they will be showing, plus all other fixtures.
      Harry Kane will be looking to lead England to Euro 2020 gloryCredit: Reuters
      Wales will be in action first of the home nations with their game against Switzerland in BakuCredit: AFP or licensors
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      The Three Lions have been drawn with Czech Republic, Croatia and Scotland, while Wales face Turkey, Italy and Switzerland.
      Which Euro 2020 games are on ITV and BBC?
      11th June: Turkey vs Italy (8pm) – Rome – BBC
      12th June: Wales vs Switzerland (2pm) – Baku – BBC
      12th June: Denmark vs Finland (5pm) – Copenhagen – BBC
      12th June: Belgium vs Russia (8pm) – St Petersburg – ITV
      13th June: England vs Croatia (2pm) – Wembley – BBC
      13th June: Austria vs North Macedonia (5pm) – Bucharest – ITV
      13th June: Netherlands vs Ukraine (8pm) – Amsterdam – ITV
      14th June: Scotland vs Czech Republic (2pm) – Glasgow – BBC
      14th June: Poland vs Slovakia (5pm) – St Petersburg – ITV
      14th June: Spain vs Sweden (8pm) – Seville – BBC
      15th June: Hungary vs Portugal (5pm) – Budapest – ITV
      15th June: France vs Germany (8pm) – Munich – ITV
      16th June: Finland vs Russia (2pm) – St Petersburg – BBC
      16th June: Turkey vs Wales (5pm) – Baku – BBC
      16th June: Italy vs Switzerland (8pm) – Rome – ITV
      17th June: Ukraine vs North Macedonia (2pm) – Bucharest – ITV

      17th June: Denmark vs Belgium (5pm) – Copenhagen – ITV
      17th June: Netherlands vs Austria (8pm) – Amsterdam – BBC
      18th June: Sweden vs Slovakia (2pm) – St Petersburg – BBC
      18th June: Croatia vs Czech Republic (5pm) – Glasgow – BBC
      18th June: England vs Scotland (8pm) – Wembley – ITV
      19th June: Hungary vs France (2pm) – Budapest – BBC
      19th June: Portugal vs Germany (2pm) – Munich – ITV
      19th June: Spain vs Poland (8pm) – Seville – BBC
      20th June: Italy vs Wales (5pm) – Rome – ITV 
      20th June: Switzerland vs Turkey (5pm) – Baku – ITV
      21st June: North Macedonia vs Netherlands (5pm) – Amsterdam – ITV
      21st June: Ukraine vs Austria (5pm) – Bucharest – ITV
      21st June: Russia vs Denmark (8pm) – Copenhagen – BBC
      21st June: Finland vs Belgium (8pm) – St Petersburg – BBC
      22nd June: Czech Republic vs England (8pm) – Wembley – ITV
      22nd June: Croatia vs Play-Off Winner C (8pm) – Glasgow – ITV
      23rd June: Slovakia vs Spain (5pm) – Seville – ITV
      23rd June: Sweden vs Poland (5pm) – St Petersburg – ITV
      23rd June: Germany vs Hungary (8pm) – Munich – BBC
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      England Euro 2021 squad: Meet their WAGs including an interior designer, fitness instructor, model and legal student

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      THE England team has changed a lot since the World Cup – and the lineup of glamorous WAGs in the stands will be completely different at this year’s Euros too.Gareth Southgate unveiled his provisional squad picks this afternoon giving fans a peak at which gorgeous wives and girlfriends will be cheering the Three Lions on this summer.
      Marcus Rashford recently split with Lucia Loi – there’ll be a new line-up of WAGs supporting the England team at Euro 2020Credit: Getty
      The likes of Jordan Henderson, Harry Maguire, and Kalvin Phillips are all being assessed for injuries in the following days, with the England gaffer choosing to delay the definitive 26-man squad selection until June 1.
      Several star players have split with their WAGs since the ladies stole the show from the stands at the 2018 World Cup.
      That includes pandemic hero Marcus Rashford, who recently parted ways with Lucia Loi citing lockdown strains after eight years together.
      So which WAGs will be supporting their footballing fellas all the way to the final at Wembley at this year’s Euros? 
      Megan Davison (Jordan Pickford)
      Everton Keeper Jordan Pickford married childhood sweetheart Megan Davison in March last year.
      Jordan, 27, and 24-year-old Megan had their plans for a lavish Maldives wedding scuppered by the pandemic.
      Megan Davison, 24, has stuck by England goalie Jordan PickfordCredit: Getty – Contributor
      Instead, the couple tied the knot in a simple ceremony last year in front of just a handful of guests, including their two-year-old son Arlo.
      They met at St Robert of Newminster RC secondary school in Washington, Tyne and Wear, and Megan went on to study at the University of Sunderland.
      Fern Hawkins (Harry Maguire)
      Brunette beauty Fern Hawkins is Harry Maguire’s fiancee.
      Maguire met Fern from Sheffield, South Yorks., in 2011 during his time at the Blades.
      Fern Hawkins, 26, has been with 28-year-old Maguire for years
      Fern is believed to follow in Harry’s sporty interests by holding a First Class degree in Physiotherapy.
      He popped the question during a romantic trip to Paris in 2018 and they’ve since had two daughters, Lillie Saint and Piper Rose.
      The proud mum loves sharing snaps of their idyllic family life together with her 46,000 followers on Instagram.
      Chloe Wealleans-Watts (Mason Mount)
      Mason Mount is thought to be in a relationship with model and singer Chloe Wealleans-Watts, according to The Express.
      The 303 vocalist reportedly met Mount in 2017 and they started dating shortly afterwards.
      Chloe Wealleans-Watts, 21, has posted cosy snaps with Mount on Instagram
      Chloe shared a picture of them together on holiday in Dubai and Mount let it slip he was spoken for in a hilarious call with a veteran Chelsea fan.
      When the elderly supporter tried to set Mount up with her granddaughter, he laughed and replied: “I don’t think my girlfriend would be too happy.”
      Undeterred, she advised him to “play the field”.
      Kate Kane (Harry Kane)
      Fitness instructor Kate has been with the current England captain since their school days.
      Premier League Golden Boot winner Kane proposed to her on a 2017 trip to the Bahamas before tying the knot two years ago.
      Kate and Harry have three kids together and got married in 2019
      The happy couple are parents to two girls, Ivy and Vivienne Jane, and son Louis, who was born in December.
      Kate recently revealed on Instagram that she’d turned to “hypnobirthing” during all of her labours.
      Paige Milian (Raheem Sterling)
      Paige Milian quit her job at JD Sports to be with Man City star Raheem Sterling.
      The couple got engaged in 2018 after Paige gave birth to their son, Thiago, the year before.
      Paige Milian, 25, is mum to Raheem Sterling’s son Thiago
      They’ve lived together in his £3.5 million home in Cheshire since he joined Manchester City on a £49million transfer in 2015.
      She’s racked up over 78,000 Instagram followers from uploading pictures of herself and their children to her page.
      Charlotte Trippier (Kieran Trippier)
      Charlotte Trippier was spotted cheering on hubby Kieran from the sidelines during the 2018 World Cup.
      The couple married in Cyprus in the summer of 2016 after their original plan to wed in St Lucia was scuppered by an outbreak of the Zika virus.
      Charlotte Trippier has been married to Atletico star Kieran for five years
      Later that year they had a son, Jacob, and have since had a daughter.
      While keeping out of the limelight, Charlotte posted on Instagram to say she was a “proud wife” after hubby Kieran clinched the La Liga title with Atletico Madrid at the weekend.
      Ellie Alderson (Ollie Watkins)
      Interior designer Ellie Alderson certainly has an eye for style.
      She’s reportedly been with Aston Villa forward Ollie Watkins since 2018, and they’ve stayed together through his rise to the national squad.
      Ellie Alderson will be cheering on partner Ollie Watkins at the EurosCredit: Instagram @ellsalderson
      “Omg I can’t believe my eyes,” she tweeted after news of Watkins’ first cap broke last year. “I am so proud.”
      Despite being with a £70,000-a-week striker, thrifty Ellie sells designer clobber she no longer wants on shopping app Depop.
      Mia McClenaghan (Reece James)
      It was a good year for Chelsea right-back Reece James in 2020 – enjoying his England first-team debut and a relationship with Mia McClenaghan.
      The 5ft 2 student recently celebrated finishing her degree with a string of photos on Instagram.
      Reece James is with Mia McClenaghan who is believed to have just finished a law degreeCredit: Instagram/miamcclenaghan
      Her account, which has over 16,000 followers, also shows off snaps of her in designer clothes and spending time with 21-year-old lover Reece.
      The £36million defender was sent off after the final whistle during his second outing in Southgate’s side for dissent against the referee after England’s 1-0 Nations League defeat to Denmark last October.
      Lauren Fryer (Declan Rice)
      West Ham defender Declan Rice is thought to be with Lauren Fryer.
      Fryer originally hails from Chessington, Greater London, the Daily Star reports.
      Declan Rice and Lauren Fryer have previously shared cuddly snaps on Instagram
      Declan has previously posted loving birthday messages about Lauren on his social media accounts.
      Rice scored the third goal in the Hammers’ 3-0 thumping of Southampton at the weekend to ensure his club an impressive sixth-place finish.
      Rebecca Cooke (Phil Foden) 
      Phil Foden became a dad for the first time when he was just 18 as partner Rebecca Cooke gave birth to their son, Ronnie, in 2019.
      Now the couple, both 20, are currently expecting a baby girl later this year.
      Phil Foden’s partner Rebecca Cooke is also the mum to his son and is pregnant with a daughter
      They live together in a £3.25million mansion in Prestbury, Cheshire.
      News of the couple’s second child came after teen Lara Clausen said she slept with the Man City midfielder in a Reykjavik hotel after England’s 1-0 win over Iceland last year.
      Anouska Santos (Luke Shaw) 
      Anouska Santos is a regular fixture at Old Trafford thanks to her relationship with Manchester United left-back Luke Shaw.
      It’s unclear when they started dating, but they welcomed a son together, Reign London, back in November 2019.
      Anouska Santos and Luke Shaw have started a family together in recent yearsCredit: Instagram / @anouskasantos
      Announcing her pregnancy, Anouska shared a picture of her scan along with a snap of her Luke.
      “I hope he’s just like you, with a little bit of me,” she wrote.
      Ashleigh Behan (Kalvin Phillips) 
      Ashleigh Behan has been with the Yorkshire Pirlo throughout his rise from Leeds United hero to the England squad.
      The make-up artist staved off lockdown boredom by sharing TikTok videos of her and Phillips dancing and decorating their house together.
      Ashleigh Behan and Kalvin Phillips spent lockdown enjoying each other’s company
      She also enjoyed wild promotion celebrations with the Leeds United midfielder when they returned to the Premier League last summer.
      Gareth Southgate named Philipps in his provisional squad after a last-minute shoulder injury scare in Leeds’ 3-1 win over West Brom at the weekend.
      Rebecca Burnett (Jordan Henderson)
      Rebecca Burnett is believed to have met Jordan Henderson while he was at Sunderland as a teen.
      She reportedly married the Liverpool playmaker in 2014 and they’ve since had three kids.
      Jordan Henderson is married to Rebecca Burnett and the couple have three kids
      Despite being present at games supporting her hubby, little is known about Rebecca as she’s kept out of the spotlight.
      Henderson was an injury doubt after being sidelined by a groin problem since February, but Southgate has named in his provisional squad all the same.
      Amie Coady (Conor Coady) 
      Amie Coady is the wife of Wolves centre-back Conor Coady and they have three kids together called Henri, Freddie and Louie.
      Conor represented England from under-16 to under-20 level but had to wait till last year for his first call-up to the senior national team.
      Amie and Conor Coady have three children togetherCredit: Rex
      “Me and my wife said to my parents: ‘We’ve got news for you,'” Coady said of the moment he told his parents about being selected by Southgate.
      “I had my arm round my wife and my mum and dad said: ‘Oh, Amie is not pregnant again is she?'”
      Harriet Robson (Mason Greenwood)
      Harriet Robson will be giving her full support to Manchester United striker Mason Greenwood.
      News of the stunning model reuniting with Greenwood broke in November after they split in early 2020.
      Harriet Robson is back with Mason Greenwood after they separated last yearCredit: Instagram/hasrobson

      They’re thought to have known each other since their school days at Ashton on Mersey School in Greater Manchester.
      Despite their separation, the couple now look to be stronger than ever.
      Sharing a picture of her and Greenwood with her 183,000 Instagram followers last week, Harriet wrote: “We ain’t perfect but we damn close.”
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      England name 33-man provisional Euro 2020 squad as Southgate AXES Maddison and Dier and calls-ups White and Godfrey

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      UNCAPPED Ben White and Ben Godfrey have been named in England’s provisional Euro 2020 squad – but Eric Dier has been axed after a dismal season with Tottenham.Brighton defender White and Everton’s Godfrey are part of a 33-man group chosen by boss Gareth Southgate, but Dier is the biggest casualty.
      Gareth Southgate has named his provisional Euro 2020 squadCredit: Getty

      Brighton defender Ben White (right) is one of the surprise names includedCredit: AFP
      Everton’s Ben Godfrey is also handed a call-up ahead of the showpieceCredit: Rex
      Eric Dier, who has 45 caps, is the shock name to miss out on the squadCredit: Rex
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      Jesse Lingard, Jude Bellingham and Mason Greenwood will all report for duty this weekend but there is no place for Southampton striker Danny Ings.
      Trent Alexander-Arnold has been included as one of four right-backs, and in goal Sheffield United’s Aaron Ramsdale will also train with the senior squad with Nick Pope missing out through injury.
      Southgate has also drafted Jordan Henderson in despite not playing for three months, and Kalvin Phillips is fit to link up despite injuring his shoulder in the final game of the season for Leeds.
      Leicester City star James Maddison has also missed out despite his stunning form for the FA Cup winners.
      Meanwhile, Dele Alli did not make it after struggling to even make the Spurs starting XI during this campaign.
      With 12 players involved in the Europa League and Champions League finals this week there was no way the England boss was going to be able to settle on his actual squad this week.
      Instead those not involved with Chelsea, Manchester City and Manchester United will report on Saturday for training ahead of the friendly against Austria on June 2.
      Southgate has to whittle his final squad down to 26 to submit to Uefa on June 1 – but there is the chance to replace anyone who gets injured or falls ill up until 24 hours before their opening game against Croatia.
      So there is every chance some will figure at least in the Austria warm-up game who already know they have not made the final cut for the tournament, being placed on the stand-by list in case of any late pull-outs.
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      Uefa ruled earlier this month that teams could choose 26 players instead of 23 for the tournament.
      He will announce his final 26-man squad for the tournament on Tuesday 1 June.
      Southgate 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.
      When quizzed on Alexander-Arnold’s recall, the boss said: “You’re looking at four right-backs, I just see four good footballers.
      “Kieran Trippier can play at left-back. Alexander-Arnold can play at wing-back, I think he can play midfield.
      “I’ve seen Reece James play on the right side of a back three, at wing-back and as a midfielder. Those flexible players who can fulfil different roles will be hugely important.”
      Trent Alexander-Arnold was included by Gareth SouthgateCredit: PA
      On Godfrey and White’s inclusions, Southgate added: “They are both exciting young defenders.
      “They are flexible, they play in different roles, this is a great opportunity to get to know them a bit better and for them to work with the team.
      “There is no way of knowing how long they will be with us at this stage but it should be a fantastic experience for them.”
      Discussing the decision to axe Dier, Southgate said: “Unfortunately I just don’t think his season has been long enough to be in the squad and that is a difficult call because I know how much he brings to the whole group.
      “When you are at a tournament the players who put the team first are critical. It wasn’t an easy conversation but he is an outstanding professional and took the news in a professional way.”
      England take Austria on June 2 and Romania four days later as pre-tournament warm-ups with both games at Middlesbrough.
      The Three Lions England kick off their Euro 2020 campaign against Croatia on June 13 before facing Scotland and Czech Republic in the group stage. 
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      Southampton striker Danny Ings has failed to make the cutCredit: PA
      Leicester City star James Maddison has missed out on the EurosCredit: Getty

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      Footballer of the Year Ruben Dias is Europe’s most-popular defender ahead of Euro 2020

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      Defending is cool again.Following on from Virgil van Dijk’s PFA Player of the Year win 2018/19, Ruben Dias has been named FWA Footballer of the Year for this season after a sustained period of domination at centre-back.
      Two defensive winners in three years may not seem like much of a trend but it’s notable given the last defender to win either of the top individual awards on these shores before Van Dijk was John Terry in 2004/05.
      And the last defender to claim the FWA’s gong before Dias was Steve Nicol in 1988/89.

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      Man City’s Portuguese contingent have enjoyed themselves this season
      The Portuguese’s triumph was something of a celebratory throwback to no-nonsense defending.
      In an age when defenders are required to be as comfortable in possession as midfielders, Dias set himself apart through merciless defending: headers, blocks, tackles, clearances.
      For all the technical ability in Man City’s ranks, it was their most courageous player – one who has mastered controlled aggression – who has been singled out for recognition.
      And here’s where we can draw parallels between club football and the international stage.
      Portugal are in good shape to mount a defence of their European crown this summer with an array of attacking talent: Bruno Fernandes, Bernardo Silva, Diogo Jota, Joao Felix, Andre Silva, Cristiano Ronaldo.
      However, Dias could well be their most important player as the most in-form defender in Europe.
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      Pepe and Jose Fonte have also been included in Fernandes Santos’ 26-man squad for Euro 2020 but they have a combined age of 75.
      The former proved he is still capable of heroic backs-to-the-wall penalty box defending earlier this season when Porto repelled Juventus in a memorable Champions League knockout tie while the latter was instrumental in Lille pipping PSG to the Ligue 1 title.
      It’s possible we could see the two experienced heads rotate alongside Dias for the duration of the tournament.

      At the time of writing, the Man City rock is the most-popular defender available in Dream Team Euros.
      His ownership of 39.9% makes him three times more popular than Toby Alderweireld – which is remarkable when you consider the different tasks facing Portugal and Belgium in the groups stages of Euro 2020.
      Dias and co are members of the tournament’s Group of Death alongside France, Germany and Hungary while Roberto Martinez will be expecting to top Group B ahead of Denmark, Finland and Russia.
      It’s a testament to Dias’ efforts for City this season that so many Dream Team Euros bosses are backing him in the face of arguably the toughest fixture schedule this summer.
      Although it is worth noting that Portugal take on Hungary in their opener so even if you aren’t sure how the rest of Group F will play out, Dias and his team-mate Joao Cancelo seem like very good options for the opening week at least.
      Remember, you have 20 transfers to last the tournament’s duration.

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      Why is there a referee from Argentina at Euro 2020? All you need to know about Fernando Rapallini

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      ONE of the quirks of this year’s already-disrupted European Championships is the addition of a referee from ARGENTINA.An exchange programme between Uefa and the South American Football Federation (Conmebol) will see Argentinian referee Fernando Rapallini and his team join the European group of referees for Euro 2020.
      Fernando Rapallini has been a FIFA referee since 2014
      Fernando Rapallini showed 111 yellow cards in just sixteen league games last season
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      The 43-year-old Rapallini is certainly not card shy – he averaged a whopping 6.81 yellows per game in sixteen fixtures during last season’s Argentinian Primera Division season.
      He’s also shown FIVE red cards in those sixteen league games, as well as thirty-eight yellows and TEN reds in just six games in the Copa Libertadores.
      The referee exchange programme between Uefa and Conmebol also sees Spanish referee Jesus Gil Manzano and his team head to Argentina and Colombia to officiate in the 2021 Copa America.
      Manzano once refereed a game between Barcelona and Girona in La Liga in which Lionel Messi refused to shake his hand after the final whistle.
      Spanish referee Jesus Gil Manzano will officiate in the 2021 Copa America

      Who are the referees at Euro 2020?

      Felix Brych (Germany)
      Cüneyt Çakır (Turkey)
      Carlos Del Cerro Grande (Spain)
      Andreas Ekberg (Sweden)
      Orel Grinfeeld (Israel)
      Ovidiu Alin Hategan (Romania)
      Sergei Karasev (Russia)
      Istvan Kovacs (Romania)
      Bjorn Kuipers (Netherlands)
      Danny Makkelie (Netherlands)
      Antonio Miguel Mateu Lahoz (Spain)
      Michael Oliver (England)
      Daniele Orsato (Italy)
      Artur Manuel Ribeiro Soares Dias (Portugal)
      Fernando Rapallini (Argentina)
      Daniel Siebert (Germany)
      Anthony Taylor (England)
      Clément Turpin (France)
      Slavko Vinčić (Slovenia)

      A select group of Europe’s eighteen finest officials, plus Argentinian Fernando Rapallini, will be the men in the middle when the tournament gets underway on June 11.
      All Euro 2020 officials underwent a course in Istanbul from May 10-13 to prepare for this summer’s tournament.
      The Turkish city will also be the base for all officials until the semi-finals which will see the remaining officials move to London.

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      Stephanie Frappart has experience in both club and national men’s football this season
      Also for the first time ever a female official has been selected for a mens European Championships.
      France’s Stéphanie Frappart has been selected as a support match official, and will act as a fourth official and reserve referee in case of an injury.
      Michael Oliver and Anthony Taylor are the two English referees who have been chosen to officiate during Euro 2020 which kicks off on June 11 with Turkey vs Italy.
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      Marcus Rashford says England’s World Cup semi-final heartbreak can push them on to Euros glory at Wembley

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      MARCUS RASHFORD claims England will benefit from their World Cup pain in their bid to reach the Euros final.The Three Lions suffered an agonising 2-1 defeat by Croatia in the semi-finals in Moscow three years ago.
      Marcus Rashford believes England’s World Cup heartbreak will drive them on at the EurosCredit: AFP
      England will be hoping for more after crashing out at the semis in Russia three years agoCredit: EPA
      But Rashford, who will be named in Gareth Southgate’s 26-man England squad today, is confident of going further at the Euro finals.
      The Manchester United striker, 23, said: “We’ve got a good chance. The talent and ability in the team is as high as I have seen it.
      “A lot of it is down to self-belief. I was speaking to some of the players and I think the only thing that stopped us last time was entering that element of the unknown.
      “We hadn’t been that far as a team before and we didn’t know what to expect…I feel like we’ve learnt from those experiences, plus we’ve got a few new talented faces in the squad.
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      “We’re looking at a really good balance and you need balance to win trophies.”
      At the 2018 World Cup England were 22 minutes away from reaching the final before eventually losing to Croatia in extra-time.
      Rashford, who has 40 England caps, said: “We’re definitely more prepared now.
      “If we go into a semi-final again we will control it much better – 100 per cent. We’ll try and play our football.
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      “Last time it just turned into ‘attack, attack, attack’ and we stopped doing the basics. I feel like we’ve learned from it and we’re a lot more capable of doing greater things now.”
      This summer England face Croatia, Scotland and Czech Republic in the group stages at Wembley.
      Securing top spot in the group will see the Three Lions remain at Wembley for the last 16 tie.
      Rashford told Men’s Health UK: “It’s a massive, massive advantage.
      England boast the most-valuable squad of all Euro 2020 nations
      “To play so many games at our home stadium and hopefully in front of our home fans – that’s just not going to happen again. So everyone is excited and ready.
      “The main thing is to get yourself physically prepared because it’s tough – you play so many games during the season and then the tournament comes straight after.
      “It’s something I’m so excited for and I believe in what the manager, the staff and the players can do.”
      Read the full interview in the June issue of Men’s Health UK on sale tomorrow
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      What date is the FINAL England squad for Euro 2020 getting announced? Why has Gareth Southgate delayed it?

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      GARETH SOUTHGATE faces the toughest job in football – naming the England squad for Euro 2020… so difficult in fact, that he has DELAYED the final cut.With the final at Wembley this summer and an expectant home crowd hoping for a big performance from the Three Lions, naming his squad is a huge step towards glory.
      Gareth Southgate will name his squad soon after the Premier League season finishesCredit: AFP
      Trent Alexander-Arnold is one of the players hoping to convince Southgate ahead of Euro 2020Credit: AFP
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      And there are some incredibly tough decisions to make for the man who got England to the World Cup semi-finals three years ago.
      But there has been a change of plan – Southgate will only name a PROVISIONAL squad for the Euros on Tuesday, May 25.
      When will Gareth Southgate name his FINAL England squad for the Euros?
      Southgate will name his England squad on Tuesday, June 1.
      The deadline for all Euro 2020 squads to be named is that same day.
      The announcement is set to take place at 1pm.
      Why has Southgate delayed his final announcement?
      Because there are so many England players involved in the Europa League final on May 26 and Champions League final on May 29.
      Here are all the England regulars involved in both matches:
      CHAMPIONS LEAGUE FINAL
      Chelsea: Ben Chilwell, Reece James, Mason Mount.
      Manchester City: Kyle Walker, John Stones, Phil Foden, Raheem Sterling.
      EUROPA LEAGUE FINAL
      Manchester United: Dean Henderson, Luke Shaw, Harry Maguire, Marcus Rashford, Mason Greenwood.
      How many players can international managers name in their Euro 2020 squad lists?
      Each squad can have 26 players in it.
      How England’s path to Euros glory could look

      Uefa initially announced that there could be 23 stars in each, but because of the threat of players having to isolate due to Covid, the European governing body expanded each squad by three.
      Many think that can be an advantage for England, with some serious strength in depth in certain areas, such as right-back and attacking midfield.
      But other countries like France, Spain and Germany will surely feel the same way. More