Explainers

THE group of death is hotting up after the completion of the first round of games.France left Germany in a spot of bother after picking up a 1-0 win in Munich that, if anything, flattered the Germans.
Cristiano Ronaldo netted a double as Portugal beat HungaryCredit: EPA
Portugal meanwhile got the scoreline they wanted as they came out of the cauldron of a 100 per cent full Puskas Arena with a 3-0 win against Hungary, despite being far from their best.
Next up the Portuguese head to Munich while the French face the Hungarians and their passionate supporters in Budapest.
Group F live table

How many teams qualify from Euro 2020 Group F?
A minimum of two teams will qualify from Euro 2020 Group F.
The best four third placed teams will also progress to the knockout stages.

Group F fixtures
Tuesday, June 15
Hungary 0 Portugal 3
France 1 Germany 0
Saturday, June 19
Hungary vs France (2pm) – Budapest
Portugal vs Germany (5pm) – Munich
Wednesday, June 23
Portugal vs France (8pm) – Budapest
Germany vs Hungary (8pm) – Munich More

ZLATAN IBRAHIMOVIC has been one of the most talented and recognisable footballers of the past two decades.But at Euro 2020, for the second tournament running, he’ll 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.
He started against Saudi Arabia at World Cup 2018 at the age of 45. More

ENGLAND take on Scotland as they look to book their place in the Euro 2020 last 16.The Three Lions were 1-0 winners over Croatia in their opening game as they got off to the perfect start.
England were 1-0 winners over Croatia in their opening gameCredit: AP
But they still sit just second in the group at present, after the Czech Republic beat Scotland 2-0 at Hampden Park.
The Czechs remain in Glasgow today as they take on Croatia knowing they can book a last 16 spot.
Group D live table

How many teams qualify from Euro 2020 Group D?
A minimum of two teams will qualify from Euro 2020 Group D.
The best four third placed teams will also progress to the knockout stages.

Group D fixtures and results
Sunday, June 13
England 1 Croatia 0
Monday, June 14
Scotland 0 Czech Republic 2
Friday, June 18
Croatia vs Czech Republic (5pm) – Hampden Park
England vs Scotland (8pm) – Wembley
Tuesday, June 22
Croatia vs Scotland (8pm) – Hampden Park
Czech Republic vs England (8pm) – Wembley More

THE Euro 2020 group stage is reaching squeaky bum time and some teams have already made it through.The Netherlands became the latest team to book their place in the last 16 by beating Austria 2-0 in Amsterdam.
Netherlands became the first team to be confirmed as group winners at Euro 2020Credit: AP
England could face a tougher test if they win Group D than finish runners-upCredit: EPA
But the draw is complicated by the introduction of spots in the knockout stages for the four best third placed teams.
That means we may not know all the ties until the group stages are finished on Wednesday, June 23.
Euro 2020 last 16 fixtures
Saturday, June 26
Italy/Wales/Switzerland vs Belgium/Russia/Finland/Denmark (5pm) – Amsterdam
Italy/Wales vs Austria/Ukraine (8pm) – Wembley
Sunday, June 27
Netherlands vs 3rd place Group D/E/F (5pm) – Budapest
Belgium/Finland vs 3rd place Group A/D/E/F (8pm) – Seville
Monday, June 28
Runner-up Group D vs Runner-up Group E (5pm) – Copenhagen
Winner Group F vs 3rd place Group A/B/C (8pm) – Bucharest
Tuesday, June 29
Winner Group D vs Runner-up Group F (5pm) – Wembley
Winner Group E vs 3rd Group A/B/C/D (8pm) – Hampden Park

Who can England play in the last 16?
England are in the interesting position of potentially earning an easier tie if they finish runners-up in Group D than if they win it.
Should England win the group, they will face the runners-up of Group F, containing Portugal, Germany, France and Hungary,
If England finish second, they will face the runners-up of Group E, containing Spain, Sweden, Slovakia and Poland.
However, winning the group gives England the advantage of playing every game at Wembley, except a quarter-final in Rome.
If England finish runners-up, they will head to Copenhagen for the last 16 before a quarter-final in St Petersburg.
Should England finish third, their last 16 opponent will depend on which teams go through in the other groups. More