Innholdsfortegnelse for 04 June 2024 i MATCH!

THE WINNERS? We genuinely think this could be England’s best-ever shot of winning the Euros for the first time! As well as having some of the best players on the continent, a lot of them have also hadred-hot seasons, like Phil Foden, Harry Kane, Jude Bellingham, Bukayo Saka and Declan Rice! Their biggest threat is probably France… YOU SAY THE DARK HORSES? As well as England and France, most people’s favourites include the host nation Germany, reigning champs Italy and in-form Portugal, but we reckon the Netherlands could be an outsider for the trophy! If you want us to put our necks even more on the line, we also think Turkey could have a good tournament! YOU SAY Now turn over to read about the biggest contenders for the Euro…

Germany Population: 83.2m Capital: Berlin Gaffer: Julian Nagelsmann Ranking: 16th STRONGEST LINE-UP! 36 At 36 years old, Julian Nagelsmann is Germany’s second youngest ever gaffer! He was appointed in September 2023, just six months after being sacked by Bayern Munich! EUROS RECORD! STAR MAN! Jamal Musiala Attacking midfielder When the ball is at his feet, the Bayern ace is magical to watch! The 21-year-old’s epic performances in the Bundesliga this year will fill Germany and their gaffer Julian Nagelsmann full of hope ahead of the Euros! FIXTURES! June 14 ★ Scotland Munich, 8pm June 19 ★ Hungary Stuttgart, 5pm June 23 ★ Switzerland Frankfurt, 8pm IF THEY WERE AN EMOJI… Germany are buzzing to be hosting the tournament, and will be looking to take full advantage of home comforts! VERDICT! You…

France Population: 64.8m Capital: Paris Gaffer: Didier Deschamps Ranking: 2nd STRONGEST LINE-UP! 1 France hosted the first-ever Euros in 1960 and have since gone on to win the tournament in 1984 and 2000! They’ll be looking to add their name to the trophy for a third time in Germany! EUROS RECORD! STAR MAN! Kylian Mbappe Forward This is the speed demon’s first major tourno since being handed the captain’s armband by Deschamps! He’s already France’s third all-time top goalscorer and will have his eye on-teammate Olivier Giroud’s record! FIXTURES! June 17 ★ Austria Dusseldorf, 8pm June 21 ★ Netherlands Leipzig, 8pm June 25 ★ Poland Dortmund, 5pm IF THEY WERE AN EMOJI… They’re the top-ranked European side heading into the Euros, and won seven of their eight qualifiers! VERDICT! France…

1 PORTUGAL AWAY The Portugal away shirt looks like a piece of art, and that’s kinda the idea! The inspiration for it are the hand-painted ceramic tiles that are found everywhere in the country. Along with the dark numbering and shorts, plus the white socks, it’s not just a slick shirt – it’s the perfect kit! 2 ENGLAND AWAY If the Nike designers had told us that the new England away shirt was going to be dark purple with a multi-coloured side strip, we would have suggested they have a re-think – but we’re glad they didn’t! The final product is a thing of beauty, and a real hit with the England supporters! 3 DENMARK HOME Denmark and Hummel have been a match made in heaven since they reformed their partnership in…

SOCCER SCRAMBLE! Re-arrange these letters to find five Euro 2024 ballers! WHO AMI? Can you guess the Euros star? My winner qualified my nation! This is my first-ever Euros! I play for a Prem team in London! HIGHER OR LOWER? England scored 22 goals in Euro 2024 qualifying! Did these sides score more or less? CLUB SHARERS! Which Italian side have these Euro 2024 stars all played for?…

HARRY KANE THE GOAL MACHINE Team: England Qualifying Goals: 8 The England captain was far and away the most lethal goal king in Europe last season, bagging 36 Bundesliga goals and storming his way to the European Golden Shoe! He goes into the tournament as officially the most lethal striker on the continent. No pressure then, Harry! RASMUS HOJLUND THE WONDERKID Team: Denmark Qualifying Goals: 7 The 21-year-old Man. United striker didn’t set the Premier League alight in his first season in England, but he showed glimpses of his awesome potential! Only four players scored more goals in qualifying for this summer’s Euros, so he’ll be Denmark’s main man up front! KYLIAN MBAPPE THE FAVOURITE Team: France Qualifying Goals: 9 Alongside Kane, the France forward is probably the big favourite…

Spain Population: 47.5m Capital: Madrid Gaffer: Luis de la Fuente Ranking: 8th STRONGEST LINE-UP! 3 Spain are the joint most successful side in the history of the Euros having won it three times! They’re also the only side to ever retain the trophy! EUROS RECORD! STAR MAN! Rodri Defensive midfielder The classy Man. City midfielder was named Player of the Tournament as Spain won the 2022-23 UEFA Nations League. He’ll be hoping to help their young side pick up another trophy! FIXTURES! June 15 ★ Croatia Berlin, 5pm June 20 ★ Italy Gelsenkirchen, 8pm  June 24 ★ Albania Dusseldorf, 8pm IF THEY WERE AN EMOJI… La Roja are well-known for dominating games by having control and possession of the ball! VERDICT! Luis de la Fuente has some exciting young players to…

Belgium Population: 11.7m Capital: Brussels Gaffer: Domenico Tedesco Ranking: 3rd STRONGEST LINE-UP! 14 Striker Romelu Lukaku scored more goals than anyone else in qualifying, as he found the back of the net 14 times for The Red Devils – including four in one game v Azerbaijan! EUROS RECORD! STAR MAN! Kevin De Bruyne Attacking midfielder The Man. City magician has returned to fitness and form at the perfect time for Belgium as they prepare for the Euros! The Red Devils’ captain will be under pressure to provide the creativity for his side! FIXTURES! June 17 ★ Slovakia Frankfurt, 5pm June 22 ★ Romania Cologne, 8pm  June 26 ★ Ukraine Stuttgart, 5pm IF THEY WERE AN EMOJI… Belgium are always expected to do well with the quality of their attack, but there…

1 FABULOUS FODEN! City magician Phil Foden will enjoy watching back his epic highlights reel over the summer! The 24-year-old had his best-everseason in the Prem, picking up 19 goals and eight assists! He scored some stunners with his wand of a left foot, including fantastic free-kicks against Aston Villa and Brighton, and absolute screamers against Man. United and West Ham! 2 HAALAND HEROICS! Erling Haaland helped himself to another 27 goals this season in the Prem! Although that’s less than the 36 league goals he scored in 2022-23, it was still enough to see him pick up his second straight Golden Boot! Some people still argue he doesn’t suit his side’s style of play, but City wouldn’t have won the title without his goals! 3 GUARDIOLA THEGOAT! Pep Guardiola’s long-term future at…

BEST FORMATION! SOUTHGATE SAYS: “Clearly our preference now is to go with a back four because we have all of these attacking players. We can play with a No.10 or two No.8s, and that opens itself up to different players. If we are playing with a No.10, both Jude Bellingham and James Maddison might be key to unlocking a different type of opponent!” TONS OF OPTIONS! SOUTHGATE SAYS: “We’ve got some exciting players in the wide and No.10 areas behind the striker, and different types too. Maddison is different to Jude, with different attributes. It’s good that we’re not replacing-like-for-like-during games because it means we can give teams different problems!” BELLINGHAM BALANCE! SOUTHGATE SAYS: “Jude’s competitive spirit and desire not to lose – and to win – has been decisive. As…

England Population: 67.9m Capital: London Gaffer: Gareth Southgate Ranking: 4th STRONGEST LINE-UP! 62 Harry Kane is England’s all-time top goalscorer having netted 62 goals for The Three Lions, with four of those coming at the Euros. He’ll be hungry to add to his tally in Germany! EUROS RECORD! STAR MAN! Jude Bellingham Midfielder The 20-year-old midfield sensation heads into the Euros on the back of a jaw-dropping first season in Spain with Real Madrid! He could be the difference for Gareth Southgate’s side in Germany! FIXTURES! June 16 ★ Serbia Gelsenkirchen, 8pm June 20 ★ Denmark Frankfurt, 5pm June 25 ★ Slovenia Cologne, 8pm IF THEY WERE AN EMOJI… Southgate will be trying to work out how to fit all of the attacking talent into his XI – he’s got tons…

Portugal Population: 10.2m Capital: Lisbon Gaffer: Roberto Martinez Ranking: 6th STRONGEST LINE-UP! 36 Portugal scored a whopping 36 goals in Euro 2024 qualifying – more than any other side! They will be hoping to continue their red-hot form in front of goal! EUROS RECORD! STAR MAN! Cristiano Ronaldo Forward Euro 2024 will surely be the five-time Ballon d’Or winner’s last major tourno with Portugal, so he’ll be hoping to go out with a bang! CR7 holds the record for most goals and games at the Euros. Total legend! FIXTURES! June 18 ★ Czech Republic Leipzig, 8pm June 22 ★ Turkey Dortmund, 5pm June 26 ★ Georgia Gelsenkirchen, 8pm IF THEY WERE AN EMOJI… It’s very difficult to predict how a new-look Portugal will get on at the Euros under Roberto Martinez!…

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