Euro 2020

EURO 2020 is just around the corner.And a number of Manchester City stars are set to show off their skills on the back of their Premier League title triumph.
Kevin De Bruyne is in Belgium’s confirmed 26-man Euros squad
But which of the City squad will be present at this summer’s finals? What countries do they represent? And what are their chances of featuring at the tournament?
Here, SunSport takes a closer look at which of Pep Guardiola’s players could feature at Euro 2020.
Group A
TurkeyItalyWalesSwitzerland
There are no Man City players in this group.
Group B
DenmarkFinlandBelgium – Kevin De BruyneRussia
De Bruyne is the beating heart for both club and country.
Now entering his golden years, the playmaker will be eager to finally go the extra mile with Roberto Martinez’s confirmed squad.
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Group C
Netherlands – Nathan AkeUkraine – Oleksandr ZinchenkoAustriaNorth Macedonia
Ake has been named in a preliminary 36-man squad but is sure to make the cut under Frank de Boer.
Likewise, Zinchenko has made Andriy Shevchenko’s 36-man preliminary group, and is certain to travel a key player.
Group D
England – Phil Foden, Kyle Walker, John Stones, Raheem SterlingCroatiaScotlandCzech Republic
Gareth Southgate is yet to announce his squad but City’s quartet of Englishman have surely got their plane tickets booked.
Walker looks certain to start at right-back, with Stones also making the XI at centre-half.
Foden should be included in the team too, but Sterling’s starting spot is under threat after an underwhelming second half to the domestic campaign.
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Group E
Spain – Rodri, Ferran Torres, Eric Garcia, Aymeric LaporteSwedenPolandSlovakia
Luis Enrique will wait until later this month to confirm his Spain squad.
But City’s French-born defender Laporte is in line for a call-up, having switched nationalities.
Barcelona-bound Garcia is also likely to be included, with new City goal hero Torres and anchorman Rodri already established squad members.
Group F
HungaryPortugal – Ruben Dias, Bernardo Silva, Joao CanceloFranceGermany – Ilkay Gundogan
Gundogan has been confirmed in Joachim Low’s final-ever tournament squad and will be a key player after an incredible goal-scoring season.
Portugal are yet to reveal their final group, but centre-back Dias will be in the starting line-up after being named the Football Writers’ Association Player of the Year.
Likewise, Silva and Cancelo have been instrumental figures in City’s brilliant season and should also make the XI.
Interestingly, there are no City players in the France squad, with Benjamin Mendy missing out on Didier Deschamps’ selection.
Likewise, Laporte was not named and is now set to be called up by Spain for his international debut.

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THOUSANDS of England fans have been left devastated after being told they will NOT get the Euro 2020 tickets they paid for.Government restrictions have capped attendances at Wembley at 22,500 for the three group games against Croatia, Scotland and the Czech Republic.
Those supporters who can go to England’s Wembley matches will face tight health and security measures due to coronavirus guidelinesCredit: Alamy
And that spelled bad news for supporters who had spent hundreds of pounds on tickets for the Wembley matches and games at other venues across Europe.
Supporters on the official FA-run England supporters forum talked of being “absolutely devastated” and blasted the Uefa-run ballot system as “not fair or transparent”.
One said: “I applied with a friend and we were allocated every single game.
“But then we were refunded the £800, went into the ballot.
“Applied together, been screwed together. We are both bitterly disappointed.”  
But with only a quarter of the planned capacity available for the opening three games, Uefa insisted that running a ballot was the only option.
Euro chiefs accept it meant many supporters missing out or offered tickets at a lower standard than they had initially bought but feel they had no real alternative.
And Uefa say “priority” will go to those affected by the ticket cancellations if Wembley’s capacity at Wembley is increased for the semi-finals and final.
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Their email to ticket-buyers read: “Dear football fan, We are sorry to inform you that your ticket(s) for Uefa Euro 2020 have been cancelled as per the ballot process for matches where the number of sold tickets exceeded the new permitted seating capacities.
“For tickets, purchased through the participating national associations sales programme, the rules of the respective fan clubs were applied.
“Please check the attached credit note which outlines the details of your refund.”
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GARETH SOUTHGATE will have a selection headache when he names his Euro 2020 squad next Tuesday. The Three Lions boss will finally name the 26-players that he hopes will end England’s 55-year wait for a major silverware.
Gareth Southgate has a number of dilemmas to solve before the Euros get underwayCredit: Getty
As always, the nation’s expectations remain high with England joint-favourites alongside France to win the tournament.
But in order to defeat Europe’s fellow giants and go all the way, Southgate must address these five dilemmas.
On the attack
Southgate can consider himself fortunate to have a huge disposal of attacking talent available to him.
Harry Kane remains an obvious starter, but it’s the three behind him that remains a head-scratcher.
Mason Mount, Raheem Sterling, Phil Foden, Jack Grealish, Raheem Sterling, Jadon Sancho, Jesse Lingard, Mason Greenwood and Bukayo Saka are all vying for spots.
Foden’s form makes him a standout alongside the ever-consistent Mount.
Grealish has only just returned from an injury that ruled him out for three months while Greenwood and Sancho are hitting form at the perfect time.
Fans are still waiting to see the best of Sancho in an England shirt but with seven goals and five assists in his last 10 Dortmund games, he could be worth the gamble.
Jack Grealish has only just recovered from three months on the sidelinesCredit: EPA
Mag-pied?
Harry Maguire’s fitness could prove to be a real problem for England.
The Manchester United captain is recovering from damaged ankle ligaments and is currently in a cast.
During United’s draw with Fulham, Maguire was spotting on crutches trying to limit any weight on his troublesome ankle and is likely to miss the Europa League final next week.
There’ll be 18 days between the Europa League final and England’s Euro opener but Maguire’s levels of match fitness will prove to be a concern.
Especially considering it is likely to be five weeks without a game.

Harry Maguire’s fitness ahead of the tournament could prove a huge concernCredit: Rex
The right-back dilemma
One of Southgate’s biggest predicaments remains which right-back he will start and who he will leave out of the squad.
Kyle Walker, Kieran Trippier, Reece James, Trent Alexander-Arnold and Aaron Wan-Bissaka are all firmly in the mix.
Southgate is unlikely to take them all so one is bound to be left at home.
Alexander-Arnold’s Three Lions future appears in the biggest doubt after he was left out of the last two call-ups.
But he is hitting terrific form for Liverpool and is certainly doing everything to keep himself in contention.
Southgate will still need to decide who gets the nod on the field with Man City ace Walker the most likely candidate.
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Gareth Southgate could rain on Trent Alexander-Arnold’s paradeCredit: AP
Between the sticks
Nick Pope has started England’s last three matches and conceded just one – albeit two were against San Marino and Albania.
While he got through the fixtures unscathed, question marks were raised over his ability with the ball at his feet.
Pickford already has 30 caps to his name and has a major tournament under his belt already.
The Everton stopper may have his critics, but he appears to be a favourite of the England boss.
Jordan Pickford is likely to remain as England’s No1 at the tournamentCredit: EPA

The Formation
England’s formation could be the downfall of Southgate this summer.
His eagerness to play with three central defenders and two wing-backs feels like it’s wasting England’s attacking options.
Against Ireland, Belgium and Denmark earlier this year he played with a back five and at least one defensive midfielder.
In England’s toughest clash, a 2-0 defeat against Belgium, Southgate had Walker, Eric Dier, Tyrone Mings, Trippier, Ben Chilwell, Declan Rice and Jordan Henderson all starting.
In the last outing verses Poland, a 2-1 victory, he had a back four with two defensive midfielders and allowing that extra name attack.
There’s a fine between balance and attack but with England’s ultra-talented front men, attack could be the best form of defence.
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FRANCE’S reputation as Euro 2020 favourites was only enhanced when Real Madrid star Karim Benzema received an incredible recall last night.But even though Didier Deschamps was able to summon 26 stars for this summer’s tournament, a whole host of other aces missed out on a place in his squad.
A host of big names have missed out on France’s Euro 2020 squad
Alphonse Areola is axed after a poor loan spell at relegated FulhamCredit: Jamie McPhilimey – The Sun
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Indeed, most of the names were good enough to feature for almost every other country taking part.
Here, SunSport runs through some of the biggest French players who won’t be featuring at the Euros.
GOALKEEPERS
World Cup winner Alphonse Areola was a casualty after his underwhelming loan spell with relegated Fulham.
Bordeaux veteran Benoit Costil also missed out despite playing against Sweden in November.
And St Etienne’s Stephane Ruffier was overlooked too.
Mike Maignan was the man who took advantage, having been Lille’s bedrock in their quest for the Ligue 1 title.
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Dayot Upamecano will not be taking part ahead of his Bayern Munich moveCredit: AFP

DEFENDERS
Neither Manchester City’s Benjamin Mendy or Real Madrid namesake Ferland made Deschamps’ squad following Lucas Digne’s form at Everton.
Former Toffees loanee Djibril Sidibe and Monaco’s Ruben Aguilar also missed out, with the second right-back spot going to Lyon’s Leo Dubois.
In the middle, Man City title winner Aymeric Laporte still never looked like getting a call up, prompting him to pledge allegiance to Spain.
But with Sevilla’s Jules Kounde being named as Deschamps’ fifth centre-back, Samuel Umtiti of Barcelona and RB Leipzig’s Bayern Munich-bound Dayot Upamecano were ruthlessly cut.
MIDFIELDERS
Arguably France’s best-stocked area, there have been a number of big-name casualties.
Blaise Matuidi’s move to MLS side Inter Miami had already shut the door last summer.
Tanguy Ndombele has paid the price for a mixed season at SpursCredit: AP
Eduardo Camavinga is out despite being tipped as a future starCredit: Getty
And fellow veteran Steven Nzonzi was also out of the frame after his poor form with Rennes.
But the biggest absentees were found in three youngsters who had all been tipped to become international stars.
Tottenham’s Tanguy Ndombele, Lyon’s Houssem Aouar and Rennes’ Eduardo Camavinga were all out in the cold.
Instead, Spurs’ Moussa Sissoko and Juventus’ Adrien Rabiot were included despite also having underwhelming seasons.
WINGERS
Gladbach’s Marcus Thuram was the speedster who secured his place in France’s squad thanks to the extended numbers.
And his inclusion came at the expense of Real Betis’ Nabil Fekir, once regarded as one of Europe’s top players.
World Cup winner Florian Thauvin is out in the coldCredit: AP
Anthony Martial will play no part at the Euros this summerCredit: Getty
Marseille ace Florian Thauvin, a member of the World Cup squad, was also left out having agreed a shock move to Mexican side Tigres.
And there was also no place for Lille’s Jonathan Ikone, despite playing in almost every game of their title challenge.
Moussa Diaby, who still hasn’t won a senior cap, was also snubbed in spite of his ten goals this term for Bayer Leverkusen.
STRIKERS
Benzema’s return to the France set-up was bad news for Man Utd’s Anthony Martial, who will play no part at the Euros.
There was also no call-up for uncapped Moussa Dembele, who has endured a torrid time on loan with LaLiga title hopefuls Atletico Madrid.
And Odsonne Edouard continued to miss out even though he managed 22 goals for Celtic this season. More

GERMANY have recalled Thomas Muller and Mats Hummels for Euro 2020 after a two-year absence.Both the Bayern Munich and Borussia Dortmund stars were named by Joachim Low as part of the 26-man squad for next month’s tournament.
Mats Hummels and Thomas Muller have been recalled to the Germany squadCredit: Kenny Ramsay – The Sun Glasgow
Joachim Low has named his 26-man squad for Euro 2020Credit: Getty
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The pair were both exiled from the international scene back in 2019 as Low attempted to bring through the country’s next generation of stars.
They last played for their country in a Nations League clash against Holland in November 2018.
Now explaining his U-turn, the soon-to-be departed Low said: “They have played a very strong season. They can add a lot to the team in terms of leadership on the pitch.
“They know our mindset, philosophy, and are respected by the other players because of what they have accomplished.”
Muller has over 100 caps for Germany and scored 38 goals.
Hummels has appeared 70 times for his country and, along with Muller, was part of Low’s World Cup-winning squad in 2014.
Bayern Munich’s teenage ace Jamal Musiala has been called up just months after snubbing England to represent Germany instead.
The 18-year-old announced his decision in February and received his first cap on 25 March when he came off the bench in the 3-0 World Cup qualifying win over Iceland.
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Six Premier League players have also made the final cut, including Chelsea trio Kai Havertz, Timo Werner and Kai Havertz.
And Arsenal’s Bernd Leno looks set to serve as a backup goalkeeper to Manuel Neuer at the tournament.
Leeds United defender Robin Koch is also in along with Manchester City star Ilkay Gundogan.
Meanwhile, Dortmund captain Marco Reus misses out after announcing he would not be taking part in the summer showpiece. 
The 31-year-old attacker ruled himself out of contention as he wants to recover from a ‘very intense’ season.
GERMANY EURO 2020 SQUADHere are the 26-men named by Joachim Low for the tournament:
Manuel Neuer (Bayern Munich), Kevin Trapp (Eintracht Frankfurt), Bernd Leno (Arsenal), Antonio Rudiger (Chelsea), Mats Hummels (Borussia Dortmund), Matthias Ginter (Borussia Monchengladbach), Niklas Sule (Bayern Munich), Emre Can (Borussia Dortmund), Lukas Klostermann (RB Leipzig), Robin Gosens (Atalanta Bergamo), Robin Koch (Leeds United), Christian Gunter (SC Freiburg), Marcel Halstenberg (RB Leipzig), Joshua Kimmich (Bayern Munich), Ilkay Gundogan (Manchester City), Serge Gnabry (Bayern Munich), Kai Havertz (Chelsea), Toni Kroos (Real Madrid), Leon Goretzka (Bayern Munich), Timo Werner (Chelsea), Thomas Muller (Bayern Munich), Leroy Sane (Bayern Munich), Jonas Hofmann (Borussia Monchengladbach), Jamal Musiala (Bayern Munich), Florian Neuhaus (Borussia Monchengladbach), Kevin Volland (AS Monaco)

He wrote on Instagram: “After a complicated, exhausting and, in the end, ‘thank God’ successful season, I decided, together with the national team coach, not to go to the European Championship.
“This decision was very difficult for me because I am always full of pride when I am allowed to appear for my country. But after a very intense year for me personally and achieving my goals at BVB, I made the decision to give my body time to recover!
“I will make good use of the break in order to be able to start the new season optimally! I wish ‘Jogi’ and our team all the best for the Euros and I will cheer as a fan and keep my fingers crossed.”
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