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      Italy vs Albania – Euro 2024: Defending champions get tournament underway against minnows – stream FREE, TV, team news

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      EUROPEAN champions Italy and surprise package Albania are set for their Euro 2024 opener as part of the toughest group in the competition.The Azzurri and the Albanian national team face off on Saturday at the Signal Iduna Park in Dortmund.Italy will be hoping to retain their European title crown at Euro 2024Credit: ReutersAlbania shocked the continent after advancing to the finals of Euro 2024Credit: AFPThe two teams are part of the fiery Group B, which also includes Spain and Croatia.Italy are looking to defend their European crown after beating England on penalties at Wembley back in Euro 2020.The reigning champions have won the competition twice and made two more finals.However, the Italian national team haven’t been the same since their last title as they missed out on the 2022 World Cup.Read More on FootballNevertheless, Luciano Spalletti’s side still star power with the likes of Paris Saint-Germain’s Gianluigi Donnarumma, Inter Milan’s Federico Dimarco and Juventus’ Federico Chiesa available.They are joined by Tottenham’s Guglielmo Vicario and Arsenal’s Jorginho.Albania are set for their second Euros competition after their debut in 2016.And manager Sylvinho will be able to rely on experienced players, such as Brentford’s Thomas Strakosha, Atalanta’s Berat Djimsiti, Lazio’s Elseid Hysaj, Sassuolo’s Marash Kumbulla and Chelsea’s Armando Broja.Most read in Euro 2024EURO 2024 FREE BETS AND OFFERSInter Milan star Kristjan Asllani is also expected to play a big part in Germany.Path to the EurosItaly made it to Euro 2024 as runners-up during the qualifying stage as they finished behind England in Group C.How France can win Euro 2024The Azzurri bested Ukraine, North Macedonia and Malta but didn’t look particularly impressive after just four wins and two losses.Albania, on the other hand, surprised the continent when they topped Group E.Sylvinho’s underdogs overcame runners-up Czech Republic as well as Poland, Moldova and the Faroe Islands with four wins and one loss.Team NewsItaly boss Luciano Spalletti has no injuries heading to the Euro 2024 opener.But Spalletti is not without notable absences as Newcastle’s Sandro Tonali will miss the tournament after he was banned for 10 months in October following betting breaches.Tottenham’s Destiny Udogie, on the other hand, has been sidelined due to a quad injury.The same goes for Aston Villa’s Nicolo Zaniolo, Inter Milan’s Francesco Acerbi and Atalanta Giorgio Scalvini.Albania boss Sylvinho is set to field a fully fit squad this weekend.Ones to watchItaly have a raft of stars to help them in their bid to retain their title.Inter Milan star Davide Frattesi stood out in the qualifying stage with four goals for his national team.Frattesi also registered eight goals and seven assists in 42 appearances for Inter this season.However, the opposition will want to be especially careful of Federico Chiesa, Jorginho, Nicolo Barella and of course Gianluca Scamacca who helped Atalanta win the Europa League.Albania will heavily rely on Armando Broja’s brilliance but Gwangju’s Jasir Asani and Sassuolo’s Nedim Bajrami have proven to be reliable.Head-to-HeadItaly and Albania’s first ever match took place in 2014 during an international friendly that the former won 1-0.Since then, the Azzurri have won all of their four meetings across all competitions.The Italians have scored seven goals along the way while the Albanians only managed one.This is the first time ever the two teams face off in the finals of an international competition.SunSport PredictionItaly pose as the favourites as they have the star power and the experience. However, the Azzurri haven’t been as impressive as they were four years ago and will have to be careful against Albania who have been creating upsets the last two years.Prediction: 2-1PLAY DREAM TEAM EUROS NOW!The best fantasy football game for this summer’s tournament.
      When is Italy vs Albania?
      Italy’s opening game against Albania will take place on Saturday, June 15.
      The clash will kick off at 8pm BST.
      Signal Iduna Park in Dortmund will play host to the game.
      What channel is it and can it be live streamed?
      Italy vs Albania will be shown live on BBC One in the UK.
      You can live stream the action from the BBC iPlayer, which is available for download onto your mobile or tablet device.
      Can I watch for FREE?
      Yes, the game is available for FREE on BBC One, so long as you have a TV licence.
      READ MORE SUN STORIESOdds
      Italy – 7/20
      Draw – 19/5
      Albania – 17/2
      *Odds courtesy of William Hill and correct at time of publication.EURO 2024 LIVE: LATEST UPDATES FROM THE TOURNAMENT More

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      Who is Daniel Siebert? Meet the German referee officiating at Euro 2024

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      REFEREE Daniel Siebert is set to take part in one of the most important football events of the year.Read on to find out more about the German national’s 26 years refereeing at top flight matches ahead of the tournament.Daniel Siebert will be officiating at Euro 2024Credit: ReutersWho is Daniel Siebert?Daniel Siebert is a German football referee affiliated with FC Nordost Berlin from the Berlin Football AssociationBorn on May 4, 1984, he officiates international matches as a FIFA referee and holds a UEFA elite category ranking.The part-time school teacher started his journey into officiating in 1998 and in 2007 he was appointed a Bundesliga referee by the DFB.Siebert then spent three years in the German second tier before making the step up to Germany’s top flight.Read more on Euro 2024The 40-year-old is ranked as a UEFA first category referee, a term given to a group of referees classified as among UEFA’s best.Siebert has brandished 147 yellow cards and just two red cards in 33 matches covering more than 10 different competitions.The German refereed Arsenal’s Europa League last-16 second leg victory against Olympiacos in March 2021.Has Daniel Siebert officiated at major tournaments before?In October 2014, Siebert was selected as a FIFA referee, the youngest of the ten German representatives at the time.Most read in FootballHe first appeared on the international stage as a referee on May 29, 2015, during the 2015 UEFA European Under-19 Championship qualifier between Portugal and Turkey. His inaugural senior international game was the friendly between Luxembourg and Moldova on June 9, 2015.’Every team in Europe is scared of England’ – SunSport’s all-star panel previews Euro 2024During the 2020 European Championship, Siebert was the referee for three games.These included the Group D match between Scotland and the Czech Republic, the Group E encounter between Sweden and Slovakia, and the Round of 16 clash between Wales and Denmark.In the 2021 FIFA Arab Cup, he officiated four matches, including the final between Tunisia and Algeria.There was some controversy during the 2022 World Cup in Qatar when Siebert was accused of making contact with Tunisian midfielder Ellyes Skhiri on his desperate run to stop an impending Socceroos goal.Siebert speaks with head coach Jalel Kadri and Hannibal Mejbri of TunisiaCredit: Getty ImagesMany fans believed he deserved a yellow card, while those in favour of the goal say Skhiri had no real chance of chasing down Australian Riley McGree.Siebert is one of 19 referees taking part in the Euros, hence attending a two-day workshop in Frankfurt ahead of the tournament.”Now that I’m here, I can fully realise that I am part of the referee team for the EURO in Germany,” he said. “I am thankful and happy to be selected for this tournament. It feels great.”What else has Daniel Siebert done before?Speaking to German news outlet Morgen Post in 2014, Siebert stated that becoming a referee was a “dream come true”.At the time of his appointment, Siebert was a part-time substitute teacher at the Hohenschönhausen Sports School based in Berlin.He is said to still teach today.Has Daniel Siebert used VAR before?Uruguay players remonstrated with the referee after the matchCredit: ReutersSiebert used VAR during the match between Ghana and Uruguay during a World Cup qualifier in December 2022.Uruguay was momentarily hopeful for a penalty award when VAR recommended that the referee review Daniel Amartey’s tackle on Darwin Nunez at the monitor.This incident marked only the second instance in the tournament where a referee decided not to overturn their original call. The first occurred when a penalty claim for Denmark against Tunisia was dismissed.Siebert will be moderating a number of games at the EurosThe decision-maker then carefully examined the play from multiple perspectives before determining that he had not made a clear and obvious error.Although Amartey did touch the ball, he seemed to also make contact with the forward and the referee’s decision to stick with his initial call was bold.READ MORE SUN STORIESUruguayan striker Edinson Cavani called for the referee to be “put in jail” after the national team crashed out of the World Cup at the group stage.Following this, Siebert did not receive further assignments and soon returned to Germany.Full list of main referees at Euro 2024

      Michael Oliver (England)
      Anthony Taylor (England)
      Artur Soares Dias (Portugal)
      Jesus Gil Manzano (Spain)
      Marco Guida (Italy)
      Istvan Kovacs (Romania)
      Ivan Kruzliak (Slovakia)
      Danny Makkelie (Netherlands)
      Szymon Marciniak (Poland)
      Halil Umut Meler (Turkey)
      Glenn Nyberg (Sweden)
      Daniele Orsato (Italy)
      Sandro Schärer (Switzerland)
      Daniel Siebert (Germany)
      Clement Turpin (France)
      Slavko Vinčić (Slovenia)
      Felix Zwayer (Germany)
      François Letexier (France)
      Facundo Tello (Argentina) More

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      Serbia vs England – Euro 2024: Three Lions kick campaign off against tough Serbs – stream FREE, TV channel, team news

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      ENGLAND kick off their Euro 2024 campaign with a challenging fixture against Serbia.The Three Lions and the Eagles face off on Sunday at the Veltins-Arena in Gelsenkirchen.England are looking to win their first trophy since the 1966 World CupCredit: GettySerbia pose as a tough obstacle for England at Euro 2024Credit: PAGareth Southgate’s side is still chasing its first ever trophy since the 1966 World Cup after coming extremely close in the last few tournaments.England finished fourth at the 2018 World Cup, were runners-up at Euro 2020 and made the quarter-finals of the 2022 World Cup.In fact, Southgate’s men were only just a whisker away from lifting the European trophy at Wembley four years ago but lost to Italy on penalties.The Three Lions are still among the favourites but face a few hurdles along the way in the group stage.Read More on FootballEngland have been drawn with Serbia, Denmark and Slovenia in Group C.And they kick things off with an inexperienced Serbian side that will be laying in their first ever Euros since 2000 when they competed as Yugoslavia.However, Dragan Stojkovic’s side won’t be short of talented and experienced stars at his disposal.Premier League aces likes Chelsea’s Djordje Petrovic and Fulham’s Sasa Lukic are expected to play a big part.Most read in Euro 2024EURO 2024 FREE BETS AND OFFERSAnd they will be joined by ex-Southampton star Dusan Tadic, former Craven Cottage hitman Aleksandar Mitrovic, Juventus’ Dusan Vlahovic, Sevilla’s Nemanja Gudelj and the experienced Sergej Milinkovic-Savic.Path to the EurosEngland cruised to the Euro 2024 finals in undefeated fashion during the qualifying round.Harry Kane reveals his ‘perfect outcome’ before heading off to EurosThe Three Lions bested Italy, Ukraine, North Macedonia and Malta with six victories along the way.Gareth Southgate’s men dominated as they scored 22 goals and conceded only four.Serbia, on the other hand, qualified for their first ever European competition as runners-up in Group G behind Hungary.Dragan Stojkovic’s men bested Montenegro, Lithuania and Bulgaria along the way with four wins and two losses.Team NewsEngland will be without a left-back as the only man for the position Luke Shaw is still dealing with a muscle injury that has kept him sidelined since February.However, there is hope Manchester United ace Shaw will be fit in time for the group stage.Manchester City star John Stones should be available despite suffering a knock during Friday’s friendly loss to Iceland at Wembley.Gareth Southgate left a number of big names out of his squad such as the injured Harry Maguire who didn’t make the cut due to a calf injury.Maguire’s United team-mate Marcus Rashford was excluded after a poor season as were City star Grealish, Arsenal ace Ben White, Chelsea’s Raheem Sterling, Tottenham’s James Maddison and Jordan Henderson.However, Southgate is not short of star power with the likes of Real Madrid’s Jude Bellingham, Arsenal’s Declan Rice and Bukayo Saka, City’s Kyle Walker and Phil Foden as well as record man Harry Kane at his disposal.The likes of Marc Guehi, Ezri Konsa, Kobbie Mainoo, Adam Wharton, Ollie Watkins and Eberechi Eze are facing their first major test on the international stage.The same goes for Southgate’s largely inexperienced defence which will be going up against a fully fit Serbia side whose frontline will be led by captain Dusan Tadic as well as Dusan Vlahovic and Al-Hilal’s Aleksandar Mitrovic.Ones to watchEngland will be showcasing a stunning frontline that will be spearheaded by Bayern Munich superstar Harry Kane.Kane will be joined by the likes of Phil Foden, Bukayo Saka as well as Ballon d’Or contender Jude Bellingham.The Three Lions’ back four will also rely a lot on Declan Rice that will be expected to guard Gareth Southgate’s defence.Southgate’s men will need a solid defensive display as they will have to deal with the likes of Dusan Vlahovic, Aleksandar Mitrovic and Fenerbahce star Dusan Tadic.Manager Dragan Stojkovic also has the likes of AC Milan’s Luka Jovic and Juventus’ Filip Kostic available to fire up his attack.And Al-Hilal’s Sergej Milinkovic-Savic could help limit England’s attacking prowess in midfield.Head-to-HeadEngland and Serbia have only faced off once back when the latter competed as Serbia and Montenegro.The two teams met in 2003 during an international friendly at the King Power Stadium.The Three Lions won 2-1 thanks to goals by Steven Gerrard and Joe Cole, while Nenad Jestrovic temporarily equalised for his country.England also hold a better record from back when Serbia competed as part of Yugoslavia.The national team won five out of 14 matches, of which they lost four.SunSport predictionEngland pose as heavy favourites and they haven’t failed to get out the group stages since 2004. Serbia are not to be underestimated but the Three Lions have the experience.Prediction: 0-2PLAY DREAM TEAM EUROS NOW!The best fantasy football game for this summer’s tournament.
      When is Serbia vs England?
      England’s opening game against Serbia will take place on Sunday, June 16.
      The game kicks off at 8pm BST.
      Serbia vs England will be held at Arena AufShcalke in Gelsenkirchen, Germany.
      What channel is it and can it be live streamed?
      England’s clash with Serbia will be shown live on BBC One in the UK.
      You can live stream all the action from the BBC iPlayer, which is available for download onto your mobile or tablet device.
      Can I watch for FREE?
      Yes, the game is available to watch for FREE, so long as you have a valid TV licence.
      READ MORE SUN STORIESOdds
      Serbia – 1/4
      Draw – 24/5
      England – 11/1
      *Odds courtesy of William Hill and correct at time of publication.EURO 2024 LIVE: LATEST UPDATES FROM THE TOURNAMENT More

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      Who is Sandro Scharer? Meet the Swiss referee officiating at Euro 2024

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      SANDRO Scharer is set to officiate at a number of Euro 2024 games.While he may be one of the least-known officials at the event, the Swiss star is hoping to impress in Germany. Schärer during the UEFA Champions League Group A stage match between FC Bayern Muenchen and Lokomotiv MoskvaCredit: GettyWho is Sandro Scharer?Sandro Schärer is a Swiss football referee born on June 6, 1988.After completing high school, he studied sports and geography at the University of Basel.Before becoming a referee, Sandro initially worked as a substitute teacher at various high schools and as a ski instructor. He then trained as a referee in 2005 and began refereeing games in the Challenge League six years later at the age of 24. Read More on Euros 2024In 2013, he made his debut in the Super League in the game between FC Lausanne-Sport and FC Thun. Has Sandro Scharer officiated at major tournaments before?Sandro has officiated at major tournaments before. He has been involved in various UEFA competitions, such as the UEFA Champions League and the UEFA Europa League. He has also refereed in international tournaments, including qualifiers for the FIFA World Cup and the UEFA European Championship.Most read in SportSandro claims he is the type of referee that any player would hate to come up against.”I was a rebel on the pitch and had difficulty accepting referee decisions,” he recalled in an interview with FC Buttikon.Should VAR be scrapped?Has Sandro Scharer used VAR before?VAR was introduced to the Swiss Super League in the 2019/20 season.Therefore, Sandro is up to date with the often controversial video-assisted refereeing system.It will be used at the 2024 Euros in Germany but there could be a last-minute halt.The 2018 FIFA World Cup was the first major tournament to approve the device. It was credited with making the 2018 edition the cleanest World Cup since 1986 as there were no red cards issued in the opening 11 games and only four players were sent off throughout the entire tournament.For the Euros 2024, the high-tech feature will use 12 tracking cameras to determine if any part of the player’s body is in an offside position.READ MORE SUN STORIESA 3D animation will be displayed on the big screens in the stadium.The match ball will also include a chip which will help improve the technology’s accuracy.Full list of main referees at Euro 2024

      Michael Oliver (England)
      Anthony Taylor (England)
      Artur Soares Dias (Portugal)
      Jesus Gil Manzano (Spain)
      Marco Guida (Italy)
      Istvan Kovacs (Romania)
      Ivan Kruzliak (Slovakia)
      Danny Makkelie (Netherlands)
      Szymon Marciniak (Poland)
      Halil Umut Meler (Turkey)
      Glenn Nyberg (Sweden)
      Daniele Orsato (Italy)
      Sandro Schärer (Switzerland)
      Daniel Siebert (Germany)
      Clement Turpin (France)
      Slavko Vinčić (Slovenia)
      Felix Zwayer (Germany)
      François Letexier (France)
      Facundo Tello (Argentina) More

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      What is the latest time pubs will stay open until if England reach the Euro 2024 semis or final?

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      PUNTERS will be in for a treat should England reach the semi-final or the final of Euro 2024.Gareth Southgate’s side has reached the final four in two of the last three major tournaments.Fans packed into pubs and bars across the country to watch England playCredit: AP:Associated PressIn the World Cup in 2018, England made it to the semi-final before losing to eventual runners-up Croatia.And in 2020, the Three Lions made it all the way to the final of the Euros before losing to Italy on penalties.This summer’s Euros will be held in Germany, and for fans who plan on watching from home, many will be flocking to the pubs.The government announced that pubs can relax licensing hours on occasions that have “exceptional national significance”.This can be done by Home Secretary James Cleverly and under Section 172 of the Licensing Act 2003.This will be the case should England reach the semi-final or final of the Euros.The loosening will include pubs in England and Wales, as Scotland and Northern Ireland are in charge of their own licensing rules.The relaxation of the times would see pubs stay open until 1am.Most read in Euro 2024As host nation Germany is an hour ahead of UK time, fans will be able to watch evening kick-offs over a pint without the fear of having to leave if a game goes to extra-time or penalties.The longer hours will also be allowed should Scotland reach the same stages.The semi-finals will happen on Tuesday, July 9 and Wednesday, July 10.The final will be on Sunday, July 14 and will be played at the Olympiastadion Berlin.England fell short of reaching the latter stages of the World Cup in 2022 as they were dumped out by France in the quarter-finals.Emma McClarkin, chief executive of the British Beer and Pub Association, has hailed the decision as a boost to the hospitality sector.She said: “By cutting red tape, doing business will be that much easier.”The beer and pub sector is set for a bumper summer of sport.”So let’s hope that England and Scotland make it not just through to the semi-finals but meet in the final itself, with pub goers able to cheer the teams on with a beer later into the night thanks to these new measures.” More

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      Who is BBC Euro 2024 commentator Pien Meulensteen?

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      PIEN MEULENSTEEN will join the BBC panel to commentate at the Euro 2024 this summer in Germany.The Dutch-born journalist has worked for some of football’s biggest broadcasters since graduating from the University of Salford.Commentator Pien Meulensteen has been announced on the BBC panel for Euro 2024Credit: APThe Dutch-born commentator has worked for some of football’s biggest broadcastersCredit: Instagram @pienmeulensteenThe BBC, along with ITV have the rights to show Euro 2024 games in the UK.And while some might recognise some of the all-star cast of presenters, pundits and commentators.Fans have heard of Meulensteen after being the first female to commentate on a live Premier League match in Britain for Sky Sports.Who has Meulensteen worked for?With an impressive resume that includes work with top broadcasters such as Ziggo Sport, MUTV, DAZN, BBC Radio 5 Live, and Sky Sports. One of Pien’s career highlights was becoming the first female commentator for a live Premier League match for Sky Sports in 2023. Along with Sky Sports, Pien also works for ITV and the Premier League, as well as being part of DAZN’s Women’s Champions League coverage.She has also covered major sporting events such as the FIFA World Cup and the FIFA Women’s World Cup. She has also appeared as a reporter on Soccer Saturday.Most read in Euro 2024BEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERSPien has already provided coverage of matches from Anfield and the King Power Stadium so far this season.How did Meulensteen get into commentary?Having studied broadcast journalism at university, she began her career on MUTV, covering the Red Devils’ women’s team.Pien later joined the club’s Premier League matchday team both on location and in studio.Earlier this summer, she was part of ITV’s coverage of the Women’s World Cup in Australia and New Zealand, commentating on matches at the tournament.Her work has also seen Pien attend other major events even when she is not commentating on them, including last season’s Europa League final in Budapest.Is she related to Rene Meulensteen?Yes!As the daughter of former Fulham manager Rene Meulensteen, Pien has football in her blood. Pien was born in the Netherlands before moving to England in 2001As a result, she is fluent in both English and Dutch, allowing her to work for Dutch broadcaster Ziggo Sport in the past.She has quickly established herself as a knowledgeable and insightful sports pundit, earning her a place on some of the biggest platforms in sports broadcasting.Pien is the daughter of ex-Fulham boss Rene MeulensteenCredit: Instagram @pienmeulensteenRene’s time at Man UtdRene Meulensteen has had two spells with United, first working as their reserve team boss between 2001 and 2006.He later returned to Old Trafford as a coach before becoming Sir Alex Ferguson’s right-hand man, remaining in the role until Fergie’s retirement in 2013.A decade on from leaving United, Meulensteen is currently the Australia assistant manager, a role he has held since 2018.READ MORE SUN STORIESHow many followers does Meulensteen have?With 19,600 followers on Instagram, she regularly treats her fans to selfies and snaps from around the grounds.Pien also documents her travels around the globe on social media, both from her career and when enjoying a holiday.Born in the Netherlands, Pien is fluent in both English and DutchCredit: Instagram @pienmeulensteen More

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      Who is BBC Euro 2024 pundit Izzy Christiansen?

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      EURO 2024 is around the corner and big broadcasters have assembled their teams for this summer’s tournament in Germany.And TV pundit and ex-Everton star Izzy Christiansen will join the BBC 5 Live Team for the European Championships.Former Everton star Izzy Christiansen will join the BBC 5 Live Team for Euro 2024Credit: GettyThe BBC, along with ITV have the rights to show Euro 2024 games in the UK.And while some fans might recognise some of the all-star cast of presenters, pundits and commentators.Former Manchester City star Christiansen is a name everyone needs to know.As the two-time FA Cup winner is now a regular on BBC and Sky Sports and will lead the way on the Euro 2024 radio coverage this summer.What teams did Christiansen play for?Christiansen played as a midfielder or forward. The 32-year-old is known for her time with Manchester City Women between 2014 and 2018, and Everton (2019–2023). She has also played for Birmingham City and Lyon.The Chesire-born star made a total of 134 club appearances and scored 30 goals.Most read in Euro 2024BEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERSWhen did Christiansen retire?On 25 May 2023, Christiansen announced she would hang up her boots after a 15-year-long career at the end of the 2022/23 season.She announced her decision to retire from football on the podcast “Three Players and a Podcast”.Career achievementsChristiansen made her senior international debut for England in the UEFA Women’s Euro 2017 qualifying match against Estonia in 2015.The ex-forward earned a total 31 England caps.The TV pundit also won the 2016 Women’s Super League title and FA Cup with Manchester City – having previously lifted the Women’s FA Cup with Birmingham City.In her first season with Lyonin 2018-19, she won the treble with the French side winning Division 1 Feminine, Coupe de France and Champions League.Christiansen earned 31 caps for EnglandCredit: PA:Press AssociationPunditry careerChristiansen has made several appearances as a football pundit and commentator since 2019.She began working with BBC Radio 5 Live in 2019, later getting work as a pundit and commentator for Sky Sports.Then the ex-Birmingham star provided co-commentary for the 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup for the Seven Network in Australia. More

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      Where are England and Scotland based for Euro 2024?

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      ENGLAND and Scotland are edging closer to their Euro 2024 date with destiny.The tournament begins on June 14 with the final taking place on July 14.England will stay in a luxury golf resortCredit: GettyMeanwhile, Scotland will be located at a crudely-named ski resortGermany are the hosts of the tournament, with matches being played across ten cities and ten venues.But where will England and Scotland have their respective basecamps during their stay?Where are England and Scotland based?England’s basecamp is located close to the centre of Germany in BlankenhainIt is located in the German state of Thuringia and is roughly an hour and a half’s driver from Leipzig.READ MORE IN EURO 2024England’s three games are over in the mid-west of the country, in Gelsenkirchen (v Serbia June 16), Frankfurt (v Denmark June 20) and Cologne (v Slovenia June 25).Meanwhile, Scotland will set up camp at a ski resort in Garmisch-Partenkirchen, Bavaria, located in the far south of Germany.Like England, Scotland have picked a host roughly 90 minutes drive to the nearest big city, Munich.With Steve Clarke’s team facing Germany in Munich for the Euro 2024 curtain raiser on June 14 this makes sense. Most read in Euro 2024However, a game in Cologne against Switzerland on June 19 will carry a long journey time with it.Meanwhile, they will have a shorter trip for their final group stage game against Hungary on June 23 in Stuttgart.Inside England’s campEngland are based on a luxury golf resortCredit: golfweimarerlandLeisure features include a swimming poolCredit: https://twitter.com/golfweimar/mediaThe resort was built in 2021 with the idea of attracting top international teamsCredit: golfweimarerlandSunSport have taken a look inside the Three Lions luxury accommodation for the tournament. The Golfresort Weimarer Land is one of the most spectacular golf resorts in Germany, with 45-holes to play.There are two 18-hole courses, as well as a nine-hole course.While that will give the players something to enjoy during their downtime, the most important aspect is the one and a half football pitches available to train on – making it ideal for training camps.Golfresort Weimarer Land was built in 2021, with the idea of attracting top international teams.The resort also features a state-of-the-art gym, as well as a wellness centre and spa – with seven different treatment rooms.Leisure facilities include snooker, table football and table tennis, with running and e-bike routes.There are several conference rooms Southgate can use for video analysis and to give his side a teamtalk.Seven restaurants on site also give the players plenty of catering options.Golfresort Weimarer Land has 94 rooms, suites and family suites.To book a room it costs around £300-per-night.Inside Scotland’s campThe stunning Mount Wank overlooks the townSign on the side of the Wank-Haus at the top of the wank mountainIt’s a picturesque settingThe Scottish Football Association has picked the 250 Euros-a-night Obermuhle Hotel in the pretty Bavarian town of Garmisch-Partenkirchen, so close to the south German border it’s practically in Austria.But it is the name of the dominant Alpine scenery which will amuse the likes of Andy Robertson and joker John McGinn – it’s called Mount Wank.The 1780 metre summit can be reached by the Wankbahn cable car, for which passengers are required to buy a 29 Euros Wank Ticket.While up there, you can pop in to one of the finest restaurants, the Wankstüberl, for some warming Bavarian cuisine.Until now, the greatest footballer’s fear was being picked to play at the Wankdorf Stadium but that is in Bern, Switzerland, so it’s a fate that does not befall our German-bound heroes.Eyebrows will also be raised at the remote location within the host nation. READ MORE SUN STORIESThe SFA Euros base is seven hours away by road from Cologne, where Scotland play Switzerland on June 19.At a distance of 418 miles, you are much closer to the northern Italian city of Milan (167 miles) or the aforementioned Bern (175 miles) in Switzerland.PLAY DREAM TEAM EUROS NOW!The best fantasy football game for this summer’s tournament. More