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    Poland vs Austria – Euro 2024: Lewandowski set to return in huge boost to Eagles – stream FREE, TV, team news

    POLAND continue their Euro 2024 campaign with a huge Group D clash against Austria.The Eagles kicked off their tournament with a narrow 2-1 loss to the Netherlands.Poland were beaten by a late Netherlands strike in their Group D openerCredit: REUTERSFrance beat Austria 1-0 on Monday nightCredit: REUTERSA late Wout Weghorst strike gave the Dutch all three points in their Group D opener.Poland were without captain Robert Lewandowski for the Netherlands clash – but the starman is expected to return for Friday’s clash.Meanwhile, Austria began their tournament with a respectable 1-0 loss to Euro 2024 favourites France.It’s looking like Poland and Austria’s hopes of reaching the knockout stages will be reliant on finishing as one of the best four third-placed sides.EURO 2024 FREE BETS AND OFFERSWhen is Poland vs Austria?
    Poland vs Austria will take place on Friday, June 21.
    The game will kick off at 5pm BST.
    The Olympiastadion in Berlin will play host to the Group D clash.
    What channel is it and can it be live streamed?
    Poland’s big clash against Austria will be shown live on ITV1 and ITV1 HD in the UK.
    You can live stream all the action from the ITV X app, which is available for download onto your mobile or tablet device.
    Can I watch for FREE?
    Yes, Poland vs Austria is FREE to watch, so long as you have a valid TV licence.
    Alternatively, you can follow SunSport’s live blog to keep up to date with all the action.
    Team newsThe big news for Poland is that talisman Lewandowski is set to return to action after he took part in training earlier this week.Most read in Football33-year-old defender Bartosz Salamon is a doubt for the Eagles due to hurting his ankle against the Dutch.Austria gaffer Ralf Rangnick is not expecting to have any fresh injury concerns for the all-important Group D clash on Friday.Odds
    Poland – 13/5
    Draw – 13/5
    Austria – 21/20
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    Slovakia vs Ukraine – Euro 2024 – Mudryk looks to lead his side to victory in Group E tie – stream FREE, TV, team news

    SLOVAKIA can do the unthinkable and secure a spot in the Euro 2024 knockouts with a game to spare – but Ukraine have other ideas.Ivan Schranz’s sensational strike was enough to see the Slovakians pull off a historic victory over Belgium during their opening Group E fixture.And if results go their way, Serhiy Rebrov could be leading his side to another knockout campaign – but even quicker than they did it in 2016.Meanwhile, Ukraine got off to the worst possible start as they got humiliated 3-0’in their Euro 2024 opener by underdogs Romania.Goals from Nicolae Stanciu, Denis Dragus and Razvan Marin put Oleksandr Zinchenko and Co bottom of the charts.However, it just takes one positive result for everything to be flipped on it’s head, so this game is perfectly poised to be a good one.Read more on Euro 2024EURO 2024 FREE BETS AND OFFERSWhen is Slovakia vs Ukraine?
    Ukraine’s second Euro 2024 Group E match against Slovakia will take place on Friday, June 21.
    It is scheduled to get underway at 2pm BST – 3pm local time.
    Dusseldorf Arena is the chosen venue for this contest and it can host approximately 54,600 roaring fans.
    Slovakia pulled off a huge 4-1 win against Ukraine when the sides last met in a 2018 Nations League tie.
    What TV channel is it on and can it be live streamed?
    Slovakia vs Ukraine will be broadcast LIVE on BBC One in the UK.
    Coverage is expected to commence from 1:30pm BST – 30 minutes before kick-off.
    Fans can stream the entire action via BBC iPlayer which is available on a compatible tablet device or mobile phone
    Alternatively, Sunsport will have minute-by-minute action of the whole match.
    What is the team news?Slovakian head coach Francesco Calzona is unlikely to make any changes from the opening win against Belgium.Ondrej Duda limped off during the victory with cramp late on, but it is not a worry for this upcoming fixture.Elsewhere, Vitliy Mykolenko missed Ukraine’s defeat to Romania with a foot injury and will likely be ruled out of the Slovakian clash too.Can I watch it for FREE?YES!Ukraine’s match against Slovakia can be watched for FREE as long as you have a valid TV license in the UK.What are the odds?
    Slovakia – 27/10
    Draw – 12/5
    Ukraine – 21/20
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    Netherlands vs France – Euro 2024: Group D titans go to battle with Mbappe expected to miss huge clash – team news

    WHEN giants collide, sparks fly. And that is exactly what we will be hoping for once again when the Netherlands take on France this Friday.Wout Weghorst was the hero for the Netherlands against PolandCredit: AFPFrance will likely be without Kylian Mbappe for the gameCredit: GettyThe two nations favoured to progress from Group D will lock horns with the hopes of topping the group.Both sides came away with victories in their opening games and can take control of the group with a win here. The Netherlands triumphed 2-1 over Poland after Wout Weghorst made his mark from the bench after 83 minutes.Their performance was not becoming of a team who represent total football, with sloppy finishing their main Achilles heel, but getting off to a good start was the main concern in the game.Read more on Euro 2024Meanwhile, France laboured to a 1-0 win over a tough Austria team courtesy of an own goal from Max Wober.Kylian Mbappe’s dangerous wing play and cross left Wober with no chance to react as the ball pinged off his head and into the net, but France are not expected to have their trump card for this game.That is because Mbappe suffered a broken nose against Austria.While he is expected to return for their final group match against Poland, game two will likely come too soon for the new Real Madrid star.Most read in Euro 2024EURO 2024 FREE BETS AND OFFERSNetherlands Euro 2024 guideRONALD KOEMAN has overhauled Holland’s playing style after returning for a second stint in charge.
    Captain Virgil van Dijk will be expected to be a stalwart in defence while Xavi Simons will be hoping for a breakout tournament. But they may miss injured Frenkie de Jong.
    MANAGER: Ronald Koeman
    Ex-Barcelona and Everton boss was the scourge of England as a player when he knocked Graham Taylor’s side out of World Cup qualifying in 1994.
    STAR MAN: Virgil van Dijk
    Liverpool star has won everything there is to win at club level and will be counted on to keep things tight at the back.
    How Holland attack
    The Netherlands will play with a typically Dutch patient possession-based build-up.
    They will stagger their positions to play through the lines, but can be overly individualistic in the final third.
    How Holland defend
    The Dutch will play with a medium block, allowing the opposition to break the first line before engaging in the midfield area.
    They can run into problems when they fail to protect the middle of the pitch.
    Read the full Netherlands 2024 guide here, including predicted line-ups, odds and Wags

    France Euro 2024 guideFRANCE are the one nation all England fans are truly afraid of.
    They are many punters’ favourites after knocking the Three Lions out of the 2022 World Cup and will be hoping to do much better than at Euro 2020, when they lost to Switzerland in the last 16.
    MANAGER: Didier Deschamps
    Coming up to 12 years in the job, the only thing missing from his CV is a European Championship.
    STAR MAN: Kylian Mbappe
    Mbappe’s PSG may have underachieved on the European stage but he remains France’s most deadly threat, with a World Cup trophy and a World Cup final hat-trick to his name.
    How France attack
    Expect to see France play in a fluid 4-3-3 – which becomes 4-2-3-1 in possession – throughout the tournament.
    Giroud acts as the focal point in the attack with the two wide players and Griezmann as No 10 supporting.
    How France defend
    We can expect to see France defend high with an emphasis on winning back possession as far up the pitch as possible.
    France will stagger their defensive shape when the opposition are in possession.
    Read the full France Euro 2024 guide here, including predicted line-ups, odds and Wags.

    What does their form look like?The Netherlands have won eight of their last ten games.The only blots on their record have come against France and Germany.France have lost just two of their last ten games, which included a win over the Netherlands, won six.However, those two defeats both came against Germany, who themselves had an impressive start to the tournament.Les Blues also have a major head-to-head advantage in their favour, winning six of the last seven games between the nations.Overall, France have 16 wins to 11 in their favour, with another three draws between them.What is the team news and any injuries to worry about?For the Oranje there are no fresh injury concerns, only the selection dilemmas of whether to start Weghorst up front or to change up personnel out wide. The likes of Jeremie Frimpong and Donyall Malen looked dangerous off the bench so may be moved in to offer a more dynamic threat than what Xavi Simons offered in the first match.The big news for France is the likely absence of Mbappe.It throws up the question of who will replace him, and the potential answer to that could be Kinglsey Coman or Randal Kolo Muani.Didier Deschamps has the option to move Marcus Thuram up front in place of Mbappe while adding Coman on to the wing.Alternatively, Thuram could remain on the wing with Kolo Muani up front, or possibly even old favourite Olivier Giroud.Who will be the star men?Virgil van DijkCaptain Virgil van Dijk will be tasked with keeping a clean sheet against one of the best attacks in the world, even without Mbappe.He largely impressed against Poland in the opener, and his experience will be needed to ensure the Dutch have a chance this game.N’Golo KanteTalking of experience, there are not many with more than ex-Chelsea and Leicester star N’Golo Kante.He is back in the national team after a two-year absence, but his engine is enough to dominate any midfield battle in world football, and with potentially no Mbappe for France his role will be even more important.What have the managers said?Netherlands manager Ronald Koeman bemoaned his sides missed chances against Poland and said they were “lucky” to get away with it.He said: “It should have been 4-1 to us after an hour. We played very well but were not able to find the net. “It was dangerous for us but we were lucky and we scored a second goal… I think the final result increased our confidence today.”He added: “I’ve not been thinking of the next line-up, it’s weird to think about that, we’ve just finished this match.”I don’t know the line-up for the next match. We had to play for about an hour, then we tried with Donyell and Jeremie, fast and pacy. We decided we wanted to have new players like Donyell and Jeremie.”France have more qualities than Poland, they play with a different style, spaces will be different. That match of course we want to win as well, we want to beat them and that will be our focus.”Dutch boss Ronald Koeman said his team were ‘lucky’ against PolandCredit: GettyFrance boss Didier Deschamps called on his players to improve in certain areasCredit: GettyDeschamps was pleased enough with the opening win, even if he admitted they could have done better.He said: “It’s always good to start off with a win against an opponent that is very good, with a lot of athletic qualities, who put a lot of pressure on us.”We could have managed certain situations better, but overall I would assess the match as a positive. “We had to fight. And this is important. We need to keep that up for the rest of the tournament. “I’m satisfied with our first victory. We have 36 hours now to recuperate. “I don’t think the computer was very nice to us.”SunSport predictionFrance could find it difficult to find the back of the net without their talisman, though we expect that talent to still come to the fore.That being said, the Dutch are no pushovers and will make a fair go of it, we just don’t see them having enough to get a result.Netherlands 1-2 FranceWhen is Netherlands vs France?
    France’s huge game against the Netherlands will take place on Friday, June 21.
    The clash will kick off at 8pm BST.
    The Red Bull Arena in Leipzig, Germany will host the Group D match.
    What channel is it and can it be live streamed?
    Netherlands vs France will be shown live on BBC One in the UK.
    You can live stream the action on 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 on BBC One and the iPlayer, so long as you have a valid TV licence. READ MORE SUN STORIESOdds
    Netherlands – 16/5
    Draw – 13/5
    France – 10/11
    *Odds courtesy of William Hill and correct at time of publication.EURO 2024 LIVE: KEEP UP TO DATE WITH ALL THE LATEST NEWS FROM GERMANY More

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    Slovenia vs Serbia – Euro 2024: Serbians look to get off mark as Slovenians eye historic run – stream FREE and team news

    NARROW results in Group C’s opening games have set up a group that could go in any direction.Every game is pivotal in three-match group stages, but the result of the Slovenia and Serbia match could end up sending one of the sides home.Serbia will be hoping to get some goals and points on the board at Euro 2024 after defeat to EnglandCredit: AlamySlovenia got off the mark with a 1-1 draw against DenmarkCredit: GettySlovenia, competing in their first Euros since 2000, fought tooth and nail and Denmark to earn a 1-1 draw in their opening game.Christian Eriksen’s stunning goal was equalled by a powerful strike from Erik Janža as the ball fell to him outside the box from a corner. Benjamin Sesko also hit the post before that, and Slovenia – ranked 57th in the world by Fifa – appeared to be good value for a win.Slovenian newspaper Delo said the national side had taken their “first step toward fulfilling their dream in Germany”, and their second mighty step will need to be to pick up a result against Serbia.Read more in Euro 2024Meanwhile, Serbia were defeated 1-0 in a slugfest of a match against England as Jude Bellingham’s late run into the area proved the difference following a deflected Bukayo Saka cross. After a slow start Serbia – ranked 33rd in Fifa’s rankings – grew into the game and bombarded the box, almost finding reward as Jordan Pickford was forced into action.The likes of Dusan Vlahovic proved to be a handful, and on another day they may have scored. Serbia are a physically imposing team with the hard graft to match, and they should be able to use that to their advantage to get some goals and, crucially, points on the board at Euro 2024.Most read in FootballEURO 2024 FREE BETS AND OFFERSSlovenia Euro 2024 guideTHE SCOTLAND of the Balkans – Slovenia have qualified for three tournaments since independence in 1990 but never reached the knockout stages.
    However, striker Benjamin Sesko is touted as the next Erling Haaland and gives the Slovenes reason to be more optimistic this time.
    MANAGER: Matjaz Kek
    In his second spell as boss and has been in charge since 2018 – lost just two qualifying games despite having to overcome the death of his father.
    STAR MAN: Jan Oblak
    The Slovenes will hope that Sesko can provide the goals at one end while Oblak, one of the best goalkeepers in the world, can keep them out at the other.
    How Slovenia attack
    Slovenia will be one of few teams at the Euros to play a 4-4-2, with Sesko partnering former Middlesbrough striker Andraz Sporar up front.
    When Slovenia attack, the two wingers will come inside to play as makeshift attacking midfielders in a front four. They are also dangerous on the counter-attack.
    How Slovenia defend
    Slovenia will play in two banks of four and drop deep to deny the opposition space.
    They will not break out of their shape to press under almost any circumstances.
    Read the full Slovenia Euro 2024 guide, including predicted line-ups, odds and Wags

    Serbia Euro 2024 guideSERBIA have qualified for three of the last four World Cups but been non-existent on the European front in the past 24 years.
    When they last appeared at the Euros, back in 2000, they were still called Yugoslavia and played in blue, as opposed to the red they wear today.
    MANAGER: Dragan Stojkovic
    Captain, leader, legend of the old Yugoslavia. Was named in the team of the tournament at Italia 90.
    STAR MAN: Dusan Tadic
    His best years may be behind him, but the 35-year-old is still capable of controlling games in midfield with a creative spark that cannot be ignored.
    How Serbia attack
    Serbia have a slow and patient build-up as they look to work the ball into the middle of the pitch.
    But when they reach those areas they will rapidly change the pace and look to find foxes in the box, Aleksandar Mitrovic and/or Dusan Vlahovic.
    How Serbia defend
    Serbia’s striker tends to press high while the rest of the team sit deeper.
    But their press can be inconsistent, leaving them easy to pass through or beat with a ball over the top.
    Read the full Serbia Euro 2024 guide, including predicted line-up, odds and Wags

    What does their form look like?Slovenia, nicknamed The Dragons, are unbeaten in any of their last seven games, with four wins and three draws. Their last defeat ironically came against the Danes last November in Euro 2024 qualifying.Serbia’s form is less impressive, with only four wins, five losses and one draw in their last ten games.Their warm-up games saw the White Eagles beat Sweden 3-0 and lose 1-0 to Austria, so their form is volatile.The two nations have only ever met each other four times, all of which have been competitive fixtures.The record stands at two draws and one win each, so game five could tip the win column in one team’s favour.What is the team news and any injuries to worry about?Slovenia have no fresh injuries to worry about so will likely play a similar team to the one in their opening match.Meanwhile, Serbia will be without the services of Juventus winger Filip Kostic after he suffered a knee ligament injury.Filip Mladenovic came on for him that game so could be in line to start, unless his manager favours the creativity of Dusan Tadic more in a game suhch as this.Who will be the star men?Jan OblakHis country’s most experienced player and a genuine world class talent, Atletico Madrid stopper Jan Oblak will be called into action against Serbia.His saves will prove vital in thwarting Serbia’s attackers, who will be up for this game after being locked out by England.Dusan VlahovicVlahovic didn’t have his finest game against England but still proved a handful.Should have more joy against Slovenia this time around where he can use his strength, speed and remarkable technical quality to punish his markers. What have the managers said?Slovenia coach Matjaž Kek, rued his side’s lack of tournament experience, but said they grew in confidence and will use that against Serbia.He said: “Many of my players have never played in such a big competition. When we saw something was possible [in the opener against Denmark], they started playing. “I think we will learn from this. When this team play their second or third big tournament, they will be much stronger from the outset.”Serbia boss Dragan Stojkovic said his team would do everything to try and win this game after their “frustrating” result.He said: “We’re going to do whatever we can against Slovenia – we have to win that. “I congratulate all the players [after the match against England] – there are no frustrations apart from the result. I don’t like losing but it’s part of the job.”SunSport predictionSlovenia will come out of the blocks firing after their learning curve against Denmark, however, Serbia’s quality should prove too much and tournament experience will play a huge role.Slovenia 1-2 SerbiaWhen is Slovenia vs Serbia?
    Slovenia’s clash against Serbia will take place on Thursday, June 20.
    The game will kick off at 2pm BST.
    The Allianz Arena, home of Bayern Munich, will play host to the fixture.
    What channel is it and can it be live streamed?
    Slovenia vs Serbia will be shown live on ITV1 and ITV1 HD in the UK.
    You can live stream the action from the ITV X app, 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 on ITV X, so long as you have a valid TV licence.
    READ MORE SUN STORIESOdds
    Slovenia – 29/10
    Draw – 13/5
    Serbia – 19/20
    *Odds courtesy of William Hill and correct at time of publication.EURO 2024 LIVE: KEEP UP TO DATE WITH ALL THE LATEST NEWS FROM GERMANY More

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    Spain vs Italy – Euro 2024: La Furia Roja take on defending champs in tasty match-up – stream FREE, TV, team news

    SPAIN face reigning European champions Italy in their second group game this week.The two sides meet at Arena AufSchalke in Gelsenkirchen on Thursday.Spain cruised to a 3-0 win over Croatia in their opening matchCredit: GettyItaly managed a narrow 2-1 winCredit: GettyLa Furia Roja kicked off their Euro 2024 campaign with a convincing 3-0 win over Croatia at the weekend.First-half goals from Alvaro Morata, Fabian Ruiz and Dani Carvajal gave Luis de la Fuente’s side the best possible start to the tournament.Meanwhile, Italy overcame an early scare to beat Albania in their opening match.Nedim Bajrami came out of nowhere to score the fastest goal in European Championship history just 23 seconds into Saturday’s match, but Alessandro Bastoni and Nicolo Barella responded by netting back-to-back goals in five minutes to seal the win.Read More on Euro 2024Both teams will be eyeing the top spot in Group B ahead of the knockouts.And a win could see either side all-but guarantee qualification.What is their form like?Both teams got off to a winning start in Germany at the weekend.Spain cruised to a 3-0 win over Croatia, while Italy clinched a 2-1 victory over Albania.Most read in Euro 2024The Azzurri suffered quite the scare in their opening match after going 1-0 down within the opening minute, so they will have to up the performance levels on Thursday.Team newsAlvaro Morata was forced off in the latter stages of Spain’s match against Croatia, but the striker has since insisted that he just suffered a knock.10 Steps to Victory for England: A Fan’s GuideRodri was also withdrawn during the match due to fatigue.Aymeric Laporte was not involved at the weekend due to a muscle issue and it remains to be seen whether or not he will return in time for the match against Italy.Nicolo Fagioli will likely be in contention after missing the opening match due to a bruised fibula.Aside from that, Italy have no significant injury concerns.Alvaro Morata walked off with a knock, but he is expected to be okay for Thursday’s matchCredit: GettyOnes to watchLamine Yamal became the youngest footballer to play in a European Championship match when he started for Spain against Croatia.The 16-year-old provided an exciting spark among the team and managed to set up Dani Carvajal’s goal on the brink of half-time.Ahead of Thursday’s clash, Italy midfielder Davide Frattesi admitted Yamal is destined to become a “top-class” player.Lamine Yamal was a bright spark for SpainNicolo Barella was a key player for Italy against AlbaniaAs for Italy, Nicolo Barella is a threat.The midfielder scored the winning goal for the Azzurri against Albania last week. And after the match he was likened to Kevin De Bruyne and Toni Kroos by former Italy Under-21s manager Luigi Di Biagio.He told Gazzetta dello Sport: “Barella has a different physicality, but he is a mix between the first version of Kevin De Bruyne, who used to play more in central midfield and the first version of Kroos, who made more late runs.”What has been said?Following his team’s win over Croatia, Spain manager Luis de la Fuente said: “We have the ability to continue to impose our style. We played very well with a high press, which allowed us to get the ball back.Luis de la Fuente was thrilled with his team’s resultCredit: Getty”But one of the characteristics of Spain is our ability to change approaches and that variety is our strength. We have different qualities, different tactical approaches, and that’s an extra difficulty for opponents.”If you have players with the speed of Lamine [Yamal] or Nico [Williams] or Ferran [Torres], that gives you something else. And the players know that. I have always tried to communicate that.”Meanwhile, Italy boss Luciano Spalletti wasn’t best pleased with his team’s performance against Albania.He said: “We saw many good things, but they need to actually take us somewhere, otherwise they are pointless.”There was the possibility to hurt them several times and we didn’t go for it. We prepared the move well, then passed it backwards. We changed our minds too quickly.”SunSport predictionSpain 3-1 ItalyEURO 2024 FREE BETS AND OFFERSWhen is Spain vs Italy?
    Spain’s huge game with Italy at Euro 2024 will take place on Thursday, June 20.
    The Group B clash will kick off at 8pm BST.
    Arena AufSchalke in Gelsenkirchen will play host to the match.
    What channel is it and can it be live streamed?
    Spain vs Italy will be shown live on ITV1 and ITV1 HD in the UK.
    You can live stream the action from the ITV X app, which is available for download onto your mobile or tablet device.
    Can I watch for FREE?
    Yes, Spain vs Italy will be available to watch for FREE on the ITV X app, so long as you have a valid TV licence.
    READ MORE SUN STORIESOdds
    Spain – 5/4
    Draw – 12/5
    Italy 9/4
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    Turkey vs Georgia LIVE SCORE: Latest as clash descends into chaos with fans FIGHTING and water pouring from roof

    TURKEY kick-start their Euro 2024 campaign TODAY with a tough clash against underdogs Georgia – but the match has descended into chaos ahead of kick off.Severe weather saw water pouring onto seats and the pitch while fans were seen FIGHTING in a corner of the stadium.Turkey enter the game as favourites but Georgia should not be underestimated, however, as they have a few stars in their team – including Napoli winger Khvicha Kvaratskhelia.
    Kick off: 5pm BST
    TV/Stream: BBC One and iPlayer
    Turkey XI: Gunok, Muldur, Akaydin, Bardakci, Kadioglu, Calhanoglu, Ayhan, Huler, Kokcu, Yildiz, Yilmaz.
    Georgia XI: Mamardashvili, Kakabadze, Kvirkvelia, Kashia, Dvali, Tsitaishvili, Mekvabishvili, Kochorashvili, Chavetadze, Kvaratshkelia, Mikautadze.
    EURO 2024 FREE BETS AND OFFERSFollow our live blog below for all the action from Signal Iduna Park…Turkey 0-0 Georgia
    5. We are seeing in the early stages that Guler is the danger man for the men in red.
    The Real Madrid youngster certainly has the skills to make something happen.
    You wonder whether Georgia’s best form of defence is attack this evening.
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    Copy linkCopiedTurkey 0-0 Georgia
    3. Turkey try a clipped ball through the middle for Yilmaz but it he cannot get it under his spell.
    It was slightly overhit, but had it not been, the striker would have been clean through on goal.
    Georgia need to be wary of parting like the Red Sea as they did there.
    Copy linkCopiedTurkey 0-0 Georgia
    1. We wondered whether we would see any football at one stage but we are thankfully underway in Dortmund.
    Both teams seem keen to get hold of the ball and pass it around.
    Being the favourites, the Crescent Stars will be looking to create some early chances.
    Copy linkCopiedKick-off: Turkey vs Georgia
    We are underway in Dortmund.
    It is a fiery atmosphere in the BVB Stadion.
    Georgia get the match started.
    Copy linkCopiedAtmosphere building in Dortmund
    Both sets of fans, in the main, seem to enjoying the occasion in the right way as we edge closer to kick-off.
    While a minority have been involved in scuffles, with the weatheer easing, everyone is looking forward to the game.
    This is Georgia’s first appearance in the Euro finals and is a huge moment for everyone of their players.
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    Copy linkCopiedCrescent Stars heavy favourites
    Turkey are seen as the team who are expected to win this one with the bookies today.
    Turkey 4/7
    Draw 9/4
    Georgia 4/1
    All match odds brough to you by Betfair.
    Copy linkCopiedBVB Stadion does great Old Trafford impression
    As the heavy downpour came down in Dortmund, some of the fans in the stadium got an unexpected shower in their seats.
    It put the game going ahead in some doubt for a while but it seems to have eased off now.
    The main thing being that the waterfall features in the stadium seem to have been switched off also.
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    Copy linkCopiedFeisty start to game in Dortmund
    We have had about everything you could guess so far before a ball has even been kicked in this one.
    Trouble has flared up between the two sets of supporters but the German police seem to have it under control now.
    Let’s hope it is the football we are talking about after the final whistle in this one.
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    Copy linkCopiedGeorgia starting XI:
    It is looking promising that we will see some football this evening now and here is the side Willy Sagnol has selected.
    25. Mamardashvili, 3. Dvali, 4. Kashia, 5. Kverkvelia, 21. Tsitaishvili, 6. Kochorashvili, 20. Mekvabishvili, 10. Chakvetadze, 2. Kakabadze, 7. Kvaratskhelia, 22. Mikautadze
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    Copy linkCopiedTurkey starting XI:
    While we hope this game goes ahead, here is the side Vincenzo Montella has selected.
    1. Gunok, 20. Kadioglu, 14. Bardakci, 4. Akaydin, 18. Muldur, 22. Ayhan, 10. Calhanoglu, 19. Yildiz, 6. Kokcu, 8. Guler, 21. Yilmaz
    Credit: Reuters
    Copy linkCopiedRain putting dampener on game
    While the weather does not seem to be letting up in Dortmund, the game is still in doubt of going ahead.
    Added to that, lots of fighting is breaking out between the two sets of fans.
    Objects are being thrown and the two sets of ‘supporters’ are trying to get over fences to get at each other.
    More to follow.
    Copy linkCopiedBreaking News – Game in risk of postponement
    The match between Turkey and Georgia is at risk of being called off this evening.
    Heavy rain in the area has led to the roof in the stadium leaking and water pouring into the stands.
    No final decision has been made as yet as UEFA decide how to play this one, read more here.
    Copy linkCopiedMontella with plenty to prove
    Turkey have underwhelmed in their last two appearances in the tournament, having exited at the group stage on both occasions.
    Their best performance previously was in Euro 2008 when they reached the semi-finals.
    That said, their aim this time around will be to reach the knockout phases.
    Copy linkCopiedGeorgians living the dream
    This will be a massive honour to appear in Euro 2024 having never qualified for a tournament previously.
    Largely seen as massive outsiders to even get out of the group, the pressure is off Willy Sagnol’s team.
    This should allow them to go out and enjoy their football and show the watching world what they are made of.

    Copy linkCopiedTurkey looking to impress
    The Crescent Stars will be looking to utilise their next generation of football talent in Germany.
    With many young talented players coming through, Vincenzo Montella feels this is the time for them to shine.
    Victory in their opener would be the perfect start for the side ranked 40th in the latest FIFA rankings.

    Copy linkCopiedSecond place up for grabs
    With Portugal expected to win Group F, it leaves the runners-up spot open to any of the remaining three teams.
    As a result, this game could have a huge impact on who takes that place as the two teams look to battle the Czech Republic for qualification.
    In these tournaments, four points is usually enough to make the knockout phases.
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    Group F kicks-off this evening as Turkey lock horns with Georgia in what could prove a pivotal game for both teams.
    Turkey suffered injuries to Enes Unal, Caglar Soyuncu and Ozan Kabak ahead of the tournament.
    When they decided on their final squad for tournament Dogan Alemdar, Cenk Ozkacar, Berat Ozdemir, Can Uzun, Abdulkadir Omur and Oguz Aydin all missed out.
    It was a surprise to many that Uzun was left out after the 18-year-old scored 16 times this season in the second tier of German football.
    Baris Alper Yilmaz is expected to lead the line with Juventus’ Kenan Yildiz expected to operate in the number 10 position.
    Merih Demiral will be a key player in the heart of defence with Abdulkerim Bardakci also set to feature.
    Hakan Calhanoglu will captain Turkey in the tournament from midfield, looking to add to his tally of 18 goals for the national team.
    Real Madrid youngster Arda Guler could potentially be a surprise starter given his game time this season but his creativity could be key to their goal return in the tournament.
    Georgia are hoping that Solomon Kvirkvelia overcomes an injury issue to feature in the middle of defence but Giorgi Gvelesiani is on standby if he doesn’t.
    Otar Kiteishvili is also expected to recover from the injury that forced him off against Montenegro.
    Georges Mikautadze, who plays his club football for Metz, has scored 10 times in 25 appearances for his country and is expected to start in the final third for Georgia.
    Jaba Kankava was named in the initial squad but has since been replaced by Gabriel Sigua and the 18-year-old could make just his second appearance for the national side.
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    Germany vs Hungary – Euro 2024: Hosts aiming to secure last-16 qualification with win – stream FREE, TV, team news

    GERMANY head into their second Euro 2024 group stage as the most in-form team of the tournament. The hosts hammered Scotland 5-1 to lay down a marker to their rivals. Germany are in fine form heading into their second group stage matchCredit: GettyMeanwhile, Hungary were beaten 3-1 by Switzerland in their very first match of the tournament. Germany showed ruthless all-out attack against Scotland with Jamal Musiala the star man. But Arsenal’s Kai Havertz also got a goal and assist to give him the perfect start to the tournament. Germany have failed to hit the same heights of their 2014 World Cup win in recent tournaments following a transitional period. But they look to have come out the other end of it with a fearsome mix of experience and prospect. Ex-Chelsea centre-back and two-time Champions League winner Antonio Rudiger at the heart of defence and former Manchester City star Ilkay Gundogan in midfield. Hungary have it all to do to pull of what would be a remarkable upset but their form heading into the Euros offered some hope. But if the opening match is anything to go by, Germany are in no mood to show mercy. Most read in Euro 2024Watch Kevin De Bruyne WALK OUT of interview after Belgium stunned by Slovakia in shock Euro 2024 defeatWhat is their form like?Well, Germany are the top scorers after one game played following their rout over the Scots in which they had five different scorers. Germany’s last defeat came in November against Austria in a 2-0 friendly. Hungary’s form heading into the Euros was surprisingly stellar, losing just ONCE in two years, a 2-1 friendly defeat to Ireland. What is the team news and any injuries to worry about?Germany’s free-scoring squad came out unscathed after their opening day drubbing. But Robert Andrich and Jonathan Tah were both booked and could be rested to avoid any suspensions. Meanwhile, Hungary are still expected to be without Loic Nego or Callum Styles while Serge Gnabry misses the Euros through injury. Who will be the star men?Germany had many bright sparks against Scotland but none more so than Bayern Munich’s Musiala. He started out wide but he had influence all round the pitch, scoring a stunner in the first half. Hungary striker Martin Adam became an overnight sensation after fans picked up on his hulking physique. He has 13 goals in South Korea’s top flight. What have the managers said?Julian Nagelsmann said: “Hungary is an unpleasant opponent, they can sometimes be wild and they’re difficult to get a hold of. “There are a lot of free spirits out there.”Marco Rossi said: “Germany are a different team than the last Euros, they proved it against Scotland. “In my opinion they are the biggest favourite of the European Championship.”EURO 2024 FREE BETS AND OFFERSWhen is Germany vs Hungary?
    Germany’s clash with Hungary will take place on Wednesday, June 19.
    The game will kick off at 5pm BST.
    The Stuttgart Arena in Stuttgart, Germany will play host to the big match-up.
    What channel is it and can it be live streamed?
    Germany vs Hungary 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 to watch for FREE on the BBC iPlayer, so long as you have a valid TV licence.
    READ MORE SUN STORIESOdds
    Germany – 7/20
    Draw – 4/1
    Hungary – 8/1
    *Odds courtesy of William Hill and correct at time of publication. More

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    Denmark vs England – Euro 2024: Three Lions aiming to secure last-16 spot as Southgate faces XI headache – stream FREE

    ENGLAND will seal their place in the knockout stages with a win over Denmark on Thursday evening.Gareth Southgate’s men kicked off their Euro 2024 campaign with a 1-0 victory over Serbia thanks to an inspired performance from Jude Bellingham.Jude Bellingham scored in England’s opening game win over DenmarkCredit: PADenmark need a win to improve their chances of reaching the second roundCredit: GettyDenmark could not muster a victory of their own just hours earlier as they drew 1-1 with Slovenia.It means their clash with England becomes even more important as they eye a spot in the second round.Failure to beat the Three Lions could leave Denmark outside the top two spots ahead of their final group game against Serbia.Defeat and a Slovenia win over Serbia would put Denmark thoroughly on the back foot.And they will be the underdogs heading into this one, despite England’s somewhat flat display in Gelsenkirchen.First place in the group will secure a last-16 tie against a third-place finisher, so it is there for England to clinch a smoother path towards the quarter-finals.But can they maintain their 100 per cent start in Frankfurt?Here is everything you need to know ahead of the game.Most read in Euro 2024EURO 2024 FREE BETS AND OFFERSWhat is their form like?Eriksen’s strike gave Denmark the perfect start to their Euros campaign against Slovenia.But they ended up holding on towards the end, a tactic that proved costly when Erik Janza pounced to equalise late on.England come into the game knowing three points could seal top spot in the group.But they will almost certainly need to improve on their performance against Serbia.Southgate’s men were criticised for dropping deeper in the second half and relinquishing control of the game – something that needs addressing if they have serious hopes of winning the tournament.What is the team news and any injuries to worry about?Denmark pair Christian Norgaard and Mathias Jensen are two players pushing to force their way into the Danes’ starting line-up following a disappointing draw to Slovenia.Morten Hjulmand and Jonas Wind could be the pair to make way.Captain Simon Kjaer may also come back into the fold after being rested for the opener.England are not expected to make any changes from the XI that began the win over Serbia.Luke Shaw is still not set to be ready to start the game, though he could come off the bench.Trent Alexander-Arnold and Phil Foden should keep their places ahead of competition from Conor Gallagher, Eberechi Eze and Anthony Gordon.Who will be the star men?Christian EriksenChristian Eriksen remains Denmark’s main manEriksen proved against Slovenia that he remains the Danes’ main man.Everything runs through the Manchester United midfielder when they go forward and they will need him to be their source of creativity against England.But at the age of 32 it remains to be seen whether he has the physical capabilities to perform at a high level every few days.Jude BellinghamJude Bellingham was sensational in England’s opening gameBellingham’s performance against Serbia was one of the standout in the tournament so far.The England man controlled the game in the first half, scoring and involving himself in everything positive that Southgate’s men created.But the Denmark game will be his 50th for club and country this season, so there is a question mark as to whether he can manage his fitness levels as the Euros unfold.What have the managers said?Speaking after the win over Serbia, England boss Southgate said: “I thought physically we had players that needed the game. We’ve had a lot of players that hadn’t played 90 minutes for a long time.”We expended a lot of energy in that first half. I knew that we would dip. And it was a good moment to bring Conor [Gallagher] into the game, who can get up to the ball and provide that bit more defensive solidity at that time.”There’s obviously a lot of new players, young players, so the team that started was a very experienced team in terms of international and club bar Marc, really, who had a brilliant game.”So we’re just going to have to assess as we go from game to game.”SunSport predictionDenmark 0-2 EnglandWhen is Denmark vs England?
    England’s second game of Euro 2024 will take place on Thursday, June 20.
    The game will kick off at 5pm BST.
    Deutsche Bank Park in Frankfurt, Germany will play host to the big game.
    What channel is it and can it be live streamed?
    Denmark vs England 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! You can watch the game for FREE on BBC One and the BBC iPlayer, so long as you have a valid TV licence.
    READ MORE SUN STORIESOdds
    Denmark – 9/2
    Draw – 3/1
    England – 8/13
    *Odds courtesy of William Hill and correct at time of publication. More