The most recent worldwide break is likely to be over, however the narratives and debates surrounding numerous nationwide groups are solely more likely to develop within the run-up to Euro 2024.
With the conclusion of Tuesday’s play-off finals, the 24 groups who will probably be competing in Germany this summer season have lastly been confirmed.
The likes of France, England, Germany and Portugal are among the many bookies’ favourites to win the event, which will get underway when the hosts tackle Scotland in Munich on June 14.
In the meantime, Georgia will probably be competing at their first main event after a dramatic victory over Greece on penalties within the play-off closing, whereas a number of different rising footballing nations akin to Albania and Romania will hope to make their mark on the massive stage.
Under, Mail Sport provides you the lowdown on all 24 groups, together with who to look out for, how they bought to Euro 2024 and which coaches will probably be hoping to write down themselves into the document books this summer season.
Following the conclusion of the play-offs, the ultimate line-up for Euro 2024 has been confirmed
Italy are the reigning champions after they beat England within the Euro 2020 closing on penalties
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Group A
Germany
It has been a tricky time for Germany over latest years, with this summer season’s hosts crashing out within the group stage at successive World Cups, whereas additionally they endured a disappointing last-16 exit to England at Euro 2020.
They’ve confronted a equally tumultuous interval since, with a dire run of kind in a collection of worldwide friendlies – given they do not should qualify for Euro 2024 – seeing them lose 5 out of eight video games within the aftermath of the 2022 World Cup.
This included defeats to Japan, Colombia, Poland, Austria and Turkey, ensuing within the departure of Hansi Flick and the appointment of Julian Nagelsmann as supervisor.
There had been fears amongst Germany followers that this summer season might grow to be a completely embarrassing one.
Nevertheless, victories towards France and the Netherlands over the previous week have raised hopes once more and you may by no means rule out the Germans in a serious event.
After a troublesome run for Germany, victories over France and the Netherlands have raised hopes
Toni Kroos’ return to Germany’s aspect after three years away might show to be a masterstroke
One to look at – Toni Kroos
Whereas maybe not your atypical ‘one to look at’ candidate, the reversal of Toni Kroos’ worldwide retirement, bringing an finish to a three-year exile from the nationwide crew, has seemingly already had a transformational affect on Nagelsmann’s aspect.
He helped to stabilise an under-performing midfield and even laid on an help inside seven seconds on his return towards France, with Nagelsmann labelling him ‘unbelievable’ and an ‘extraordinary participant’ after that conflict.
Supervisor – Julian Nagelsmann
There is no such thing as a doubt Nagelsmann’s sacking by Bayern Munich final yr was a serious setback for certainly one of Germany’s most highly-rated coaches.
With three wins from six video games, he nonetheless has tons to show in control of the nationwide crew, however performances over the previous week recommend the 36-year-old is beginning to get his concepts throughout.
Hazard Ranking: 4/5
Scotland loved a memorable qualification marketing campaign to achieve their second Euros in a row
Scotland
Steve Clarke deserves huge credit score for guiding Scotland to their second successive Euros after the Tartan Military had beforehand skilled a 14-year hiatus from the competitors.
He oversaw a memorable qualification marketing campaign that included a victory over Spain, earlier than they secured their place in Germany with two video games to spare.
With one defeat over eight video games, Clarke has constructed a vastly spectacular younger crew, though heavy defeats to England, France and the Netherlands, plus a shock loss to Northern Eire on Tuesday, have tempered expectations, with Scotland having not received in seven video games.
One to look at – Scott McTominay
Scott McTominay’s seven targets in eight qualifying video games have been solely bettered by Cristiano Ronaldo, Kylian Mbappe and Harry Kane, demonstrating how spectacular the Man United midfielder was.
The 27-year-old can also be having fun with his most prolific season at membership stage and if Scotland are to make their mark in Germany, McTominay’s late bursts into the field should be timed to perfection.
Supervisor – Steve Clarke
The previous West Brom boss has been a revelation since taking on Scotland in 2019, successful nearly half of his 53 video games in cost – a document unthinkable on the time of his appointment.
However not solely has he massively improved issues on the pitch, however the entire of Scotland is firmly united behind their crew and that’s one thing which might show to be highly effective in Germany this summer season.
Hazard Ranking: 2/5
Steve Clarke has taken Scotland to new heights lately and constructed a formidable aspect
Hungary
The proverbial ‘darkish horses’ forward of this event, Hungary’s rising soccer stature was on full show after they thumped England 4-0 within the Nations League in 2022.
With a proficient era led by Liverpool star Dominik Szoboszlai, the Japanese European nation are on a 14 match unbeaten streak and can fancy their probabilities of inflicting some upsets this summer season after an unbeaten qualifying marketing campaign.
One to look at – Dominik Szoboszlai
The 23-yearold is the poster boy for this new crop of Hungarian expertise and his affect at Anfield since his £60m transfer has been immense.
Szoboszlai is a hero at dwelling and he already has 17 purpose contributions in simply 40 caps, highlighting his significance to Marco Rossi’s aspect.
Supervisor – Marco Rossi
Skilled Italian coach Rossi had endured considerably of a nomadic profession throughout the decrease leagues of Italy, Hungary and Slovakia earlier than taking on the Hungarian nationwide crew in 2018.
However his affect has proved to be transformative, overseeing 32 wins in 62 video games which included a formidable second place end in a Nations League group alongside England, Germany and Italy.
Hazard Ranking – 3/5
Hungary have been tipped at this event’s darkish horses after a formidable few years
Liverpool star Dominik Szoboszlai is the poster boy for this new era of Hungarian expertise
Switzerland
Switzerland have certified for the knockout phases on the 5 most up-to-date tournaments they have been at and their skilled squad will hope to take action once more.
A number of acquainted names akin to Granit Xhaka, Xherdan Shaqiri and Fabian Schar are all on the mistaken aspect of 30, however they need to have at the very least one final event in them.
Nevertheless, Murat Yakin’s aspect might want to enhance following a slightly underwhelming qualifying marketing campaign that noticed them win simply 4 of their 10 video games and end 5 factors adrift of minnows Romania.
Switzerland’s skilled squad will hope to proceed their strong, if unspectacular document
One to look at – Granit Xhaka
It’s exhausting to look previous Switzerland’s most-capped participant, with Granit Xhaka making his 123rd worldwide look towards the Republic of Eire on Tuesday.
The midfielder, who’s having fun with a effective season with Bayer Leverkusen, will have to be at his tempo-setting finest if Yakin’s outfit are to be a drive to be reckoned with in Germany.
Supervisor – Murat Yakin
The previous Swiss defender is one other to endure a nomadic profession, with Yakin managing six golf equipment in his homeland, plus Spartak Moscow, though he has by no means spent greater than two years in a job.
His document with the nationwide crew is respectable, as Yakin has received 14 of his 32 video games in cost.
Hazard Ranking – 2/5
Nomadic boss Murat Yakin has received 14 of his 32 video games in control of since taking on in 2021
Group B
Spain
After a tumultuous interval off the sphere for Spanish soccer, Luis de la Fuente has restored calm on the pitch for the lads’s crew, with Spain one other aspect fancied for glory at Euro 2024.
His squad sees a mixture of vastly promising younger stars akin to Pau Cubarsi, Lamine Yamal and Nico Williams, coupled with skilled campaigners like Aymeric Laporte, Rodri and Alvaro Morata.
A 1-0 defeat by Colombia and 3-3 draw towards Brazil over the previous week hints that this aspect is certainly not the completed product, however La Roja will nonetheless have excessive hopes heading into Germany.
One to look at – Lamine Yamal
Whereas it’s exhausting to place an excessive amount of expectation on a 16-year-old, the whole lot about Yamal hints he’s a star of the current and future.
After turning into Spain’s youngest-ever participant, he additionally grew to become their youngest scorer when netting on his debut towards Georgia and the Barcelona wonderkid could possibly be on the point of a breakout summer season.
Supervisor – Luis de la Fuente
The strong if unspectacular candidate to take over from Luis Enrique, De La Fuente is aware of his squad from time working as Spain’s Below 19, Below 21 and Below 23s boss.
Regardless of the unassuming nature of his appointment, Spain have scored a whopping 30 targets in simply 12 video games in cost, displaying they don’t seem to be ones to be taken flippantly this summer season.
Hazard Ranking: 4/5
Luis de la Fuente was a strong if unspectacular appointment however he is overseen regular progress
Lamine Yamal could possibly be Spain’s key man, regardless of the Barcelona wonderkid nonetheless solely being 16
Croatia
Regardless of a inhabitants of simply over 4 million, Croatia proceed to overachieve in worldwide tournaments.
Though many groups had supposed higher squads on paper on the 2022 World Cup, Zlatko Dalic’s aspect grew to become better than the sum of their elements and secured a shocking third place end.
Croatia’s qualifying show wasn’t their finest given they solely edged out Wales through the closing spherical of fixtures, however their event performances, plus a second place end within the Nations League means they’re more likely to upset the chances once more in what is going to absolutely be Luka Modric’s final dance.
One to look at – Mateo Kovacic
Mateo Kovacic usually goes just below the radar because of the esteemed firm he has in midfield, however the Man Metropolis star’s function in Croatia’s success can’t go unnoticed.
Kovacic will convey class and poise alongside Modric and is about to win his a centesimal cap this summer season, demonstrating how essential he’s to his nation’s success.
Supervisor – Zlatko Dalic
Over his seven-year tenure, Dalic has taken Croatia above and past their goals, combining his skilled stars with a number of promising younger skills.
With a win ratio of precisely 50 per cent – and his document in main tournaments – Dalic continues to do a effective job.
Hazard Ranking – 3.5/5
Mateo Kovacic usually goes just below the radar however he could possibly be Croatia’s star this summer season
Zlatko Dalic’s aspect will hope to construct on the success of their third place end in Qatar in 2022
Italy
The Azzurri have been mired in chaos in the summertime when Roberto Mancini walked out to affix Saudi Arabia simply earlier than crunch qualifying video games towards North Macedonia and Ukraine.
Nevertheless, Luciano Spalletti stepped in and regardless of additional off-field chaos in subsequent worldwide breaks, the previous Napoli boss helped Italy qualify for Euro 2024 by advantage of a superior head-to-head document on Ukraine.
Regardless of their Euro 2020 triumph, Italy’s main event document over the previous decade has been fairly dismal and their place as a fourth seed this time round is unlikely to assist.
Nevertheless, with a squad filled with expertise, Italy will hope to beat this and remind everybody that it’s only a fluke they have not reached a World Cup since 2014.
One to look at – Mateo Retegui
A significant battle for Italy over latest years has been in assault, with a succession of strikers tried with out success.
However a 24-year-old born in Argentina might simply show to be the reply with Mateo Retegui, who was naturalised in March of final yr, having now netted 4 targets in six caps for the Azzurri.
For all of Italy’s technical qualities in midfield, Retegui’s targets might show to be the distinction come the summer season.
Supervisor – Luciano Spalletti
Parachuted in when Italian soccer was verging on disaster, Spalletti deserves big credit score for navigating Italy to Euro 2024.
A highly-rated coach all through his time in Italy, his excessive watermark got here when lifting Serie A with Napoli final yr, earlier than he answered the decision from his nation in September after beforehand planning to take a year-long sabbatical at his Tuscan farm.
Hazard Ranking – 3.5/5
Former Napoli boss Luciano Spalletti deserves big credit score for serving to Italy attain Euro 2024
Argentinian-born striker Mateo Retegui might be the reply to Italy’s attacking struggles
Albania
A fast scan of Albania’s squad would see few names aware of Premier League followers bar Fulham striker Armando Broja and Brentford reserve keeper Thomas Strakosha.
Nevertheless, after reaching their first and solely ever main event at Euro 2016, it’s proving to be considerably of a Golden Technology after Albania topped a qualifying group that included Poland and the Czech Republic.
Successive defeats to Chile and Sweden spotlight the duty at hand, however Albania beforehand romped to the event by having fun with an eight-match unbeaten run.
One to look at – Armando Broja
Though the Chelsea loanee has struggled for kind and gametime since swapping Stamford Bridge for Craven Cottage, excessive expectations are on Broja’s shoulders if Albania are to trigger bother for his or her Euro 2024 opponents.
With 4 targets in 19 caps, the Slough-born striker’s performances will probably be key for the nation the place his mother and father have been born.
Supervisor – Sylvinho
Former Barcelona and Arsenal left again Sylvinho continues to have a formidable affect with Albania after quick stints managing Corinthians and Lyon.
So as to add much more intrigue to his story and the way he grew to become coach of a rustic gentle years away from his native Brazil in soccer phrases, his assistant coach is former Man Metropolis favorite Pablo Zabaleta.
Hazard Ranking – 1.5/5
Albania will probably be hoping to have an effect at what’s simply their second ever main event
Ex-Barcelona star Sylvinho (proper) is assisted by Man Metropolis favorite Pablo Zabaleta (third proper)
Group C
Slovenia
Qualifying robotically for Euro 2024 was a memorable second for Slovenia, who’ve reached their first European Championship since 2000.
That makes their rise over the previous few years much more spectacular after Slovenia received seven of their 10 video games and completed on the identical variety of factors as Denmark in qualifying.
Tuesday’s memorable 2-0 victory over Portugal made it seven victories in 9 and the show will present Matjaz Kek’s aspect with loads of optimism for Euro 2024.
One to look at – Benjamin Sesko
Regardless of long-term Atletico Madrid keeper Jan Oblak serving to to carry the aspect collectively, Benjamin Sesko is without doubt one of the hottest-rated strikers on the planet proper now.
After two spectacular seasons with Crimson Bull Salzburg, he has equally impressed since switching to their sister membership RB Leipzig.
Supervisor – Matjaz Kek
Kek, who was a relative journeyman throughout Slovenia and Austria in his enjoying profession, is one other coach to have loved a long-winding journey to this summer season’s event.
Stints in his homeland, Saudi Arabia and Croatia have been sandwiched by two spells as Slovenia boss, with Kek serving to his nation attain the 2010 World Cup in his authentic tenure.
General, Kek- who returned to the function in 2018 – has received 46 of his 102 video games in cost and will hope to guide his nation to extra upsets at Euro 2024.
Hazard Ranking – 1.5/5
Slovenia will probably be at their first Euros since 2000 after a vastly spectacular qualifying marketing campaign
The performances of RB Leipzig striker Benjamin Sesko (above) and Jan Oblak will probably be cruical
Denmark
Denmark have been some of the disappointing sides on the 2022 World Cup after they completed backside of their group, which got here off the again of an emotionally-fuelled experience to the Euro 2020 semi-finals.
Kasper Hjulmand – who saved his job regardless of the dire event in Qatar – oversaw a gradual, if unspectacular qualifying marketing campaign, with Denmark solely ousting Slovenia on the prime of their group by advantage of the head-to-head document.
One to look at – Rasmus Hojlund
Current months have proven simply why Man United spent £70m on a comparatively unproven 20-year-old striker.
Rasmus Hojlund, now 21, has loved a effective begin to his worldwide profession, netting seven instances in eight qualifiers and his targets will probably be essential if Hjulmand’s aspect are to proper the wrongs of that World Cup catastrophe.
Supervisor – Kasper Hjulmand
After stints at Danish sides Lyngby, Nordsjaelland and German aspect Mainz – the place Hjulmand changed Thomas Tuchel – the 51-year-old took over Denmark after a second spell at Nordsjaelland.
His document within the Denmark function, the place he has received 31 of 49 video games, factors to the truth that Hjulmand has all of the instruments wanted to supervise a much-improved event efficiency.
Hazard Ranking – 3/5
A lot of Denmark’s hopes at Euro 2024 will depend on the type of Man United’s Rasmus Hojlund
Kasper Hjulmand will probably be out to write down the wrongs of Denmark’s dismal 2022 World Cup show
Serbia
Regardless of a vastly proficient squad on show, 2024 would be the first time Serbia have certified for the Euros for the reason that nation break up from Montenegro in 2006.
Group stage exits at three of the previous 4 World Cups has completed little to say their affect on the worldwide stage, however there stays some spectacular high quality within the squad together with Aleksandar Mitrovic, Filip Kostic and Sergej Milinkovic-Savic.
There may be room to enhance although, with Serbia’s qualifying marketing campaign seeing them win simply half of their video games and solely narrowly edge out Montenegro to automated qualification.
One to look at – Aleksandar Mitrovic
The previous Fulham favorite is already Serbia’s document goalscorer on the age of 29 and continues to be their talisman.
A £50m transfer to Al-Hilal following 14 Premier League targets final season hasn’t halted his kind, with Mitrovic netting 31 instances in 34 video games for the Saudi Professional League aspect.
Supervisor – Dragan Stojkovic
Dragan Stojkovic’s time within the dugout has taken him far-and-wide, with a six-year spell at Japanese aspect Nagoya Grampus adopted by 5 years with former Chinese language Tremendous League aspect Guangzhou R&F.
After taking on his dwelling nation in 2021, the previous Yugoslavia star has received 21 of his 37 video games, and he will probably be determined to enhance on their disappointing World Cup after they picked up only one level.
Hazard Ranking – 2.5/5
In-form Al-Hilal striker Aleksandar Mitrovic will probably be essential to Serbia’s hopes in Germany
Mitrovic is certainly one of a number of skills inside Serbia’s crew, however they’ve struggled at tournaments
England
This feels just like the time for Gareth Southgate’s England aspect – who have been runners-up at Euro 2020 – after one other fairly flawless qualification marketing campaign that noticed them stay unbeaten.
England’s squad is settled, having been collectively for quite a lot of years, whereas it’s sprinkled with stardust with the likes of Harry Kane, Jude Bellingham, Declan Rice and Bukayo Saka all within the working for the most effective gamers on this planet of their positions.
A defeat to Brazil and draw with Belgium has despatched a reminder that the Three Lions nonetheless have loads of work to do, however when Southgate’s prolonged damage record eases, issues will look quite a bit higher.
One to look at – Jude Bellingham
It is harsh to disregard Kane, however Bellingham’s affect since shifting to Actual Madrid has been astonishing, with the Birmingham Metropolis youth product netting 20 targets in simply 31 video games.
His high quality, angle and management has already seen him change into England’s talisman, evidenced by his last-gasp equaliser towards Belgium and his shows in midfield will maintain the important thing to the Three Lions in Germany.
Supervisor – Gareth Southgate
Regardless of his tenure getting into an eighth yr, Southgate continues to be much-maligned amongst England followers for his perceived damaging techniques.
However after 57 wins from 93 video games, you’ll be able to’t argue with Southgate’s document and forward of his contract expiring later this yr, it feels as if England’s efficiency at Euro 2024 will outline the 53-year-old’s time in cost.
Hazard Ranking – 5/5
Jude Bellingham has already turns into England’s talisman and he would be the key at Euro 2024
England’s efficiency at Euro 2024 is about to outline Gareth Southgate’s tenure as supervisor
Group D
Netherlands
Netherlands have proven over the previous yr that they’re a drive to be reckoned with on the massive stage, filled with expertise throughout the pitch.
Nevertheless, one factor holding them again is their document towards the stronger nations with Ronald Koeman’s aspect dropping to France (twice), Italy, Croatia and Germany during the last 12 months, with that the majority latest defeat to Julian Naglesmann’s aspect a reminder of their weaknesses.
They easily certified for Euro 2024 the place their solely two defeats got here towards France, whereas they boast the likes of Nathan Ake and Virgil van Dijk in defence and Memphis Depay, Cody Gakpo and Xavi Simons ought to convey the standard in assault.
One to look at – Xavi Simons
The highly-rated 20-year-old left PSG in the summertime of 2022, however such was his subsequent kind at PSV the next marketing campaign, the French giants re-signed him.
Simons has gone onto shine for RB Leipzig on mortgage this season and over the previous 12 months, he has change into an everyday starter for the Dutch throughout the front-line and this summer season will probably be a serious alternative for him to make his mark on European soccer.
Supervisor – Ronald Koeman
Well-known to followers of the Premier League, former Southampton and Everton boss Koeman changed Louis van Gaal after his earlier two-year stint in cost ended when he moved to Barcelona.
Whereas Koeman has been criticised for tactical shortcomings, the 61-year-old maintains sufficient credit score within the financial institution, though the Dutchman has misplaced practically a 3rd of his 32 video games.
Hazard Ranking – 4/5
Netherlands might pose a hazard, however they’ve struggled in video games towards larger nations
RB Leipzig’s on-loan attacking midfielder Xavi Simons could possibly be set for a breakout summer season
France
It is exhausting to look previous Didier Deschamps’ aspect as something aside from overwhelming favourites for Euro 2024 given the immense expertise at their disposal.
An embarrassing exit from Euro 2020 within the last-16 to Switzerland has been sandwiched by a primary and second place end at two World Cups for Les Bleus.
A defeat to Germany and slender win towards Chile over the previous week proves they’re human, however the depth of expertise all throughout the pitch, together with captain Kylian Mbappe, is a scary proposition for opposition aspect.
One to look at – Kylian Mbappe
Who else? 46 targets in 77 video games for Les Bleus has Mbappe nicely on the best way to turning into France’s all-time document goalscorer on the age of 25.
By no means thoughts all of the hypothesis surrounding his future, Mbappe has netted 38 instances in 37 video games this season and his pending departure from PSG means he’s more likely to be well-rested heading into Germany as Luis Enrique plans for the longer term.
Supervisor – Didier Deschamps
Now into his twelfth yr within the function, Deschamps has 98 wins in 151 video games which demonstrates France’s place on the prime of world soccer throughout his tenure.
Two runners-up and one winners medal from 5 main tournaments additionally exhibits Deschamps is aware of precisely what he is doing at worldwide stage.
Hazard Ranking – 5/5
Kylian Mbappe’s gorgeous kind means its exhausting to look previous France in Germany this summer season
Didier Deschamps will probably be heading into his sixth main event as supervisor of France
Poland
Poland ensured they reached Euro 2024 in probably the most dramatic of circumstances with a penalty shootout victory over Wales of their play-off closing on Tuesday.
Nevertheless, hopes aren’t that prime for Robert Lewandowski and Co, whose continued underperformance at main tournaments is coupled with a vastly disappointing qualifying marketing campaign.
Poland solely completed third of their group, 4 factors behind Czech Republic and Albania, whereas they narrowly edged out Moldova, ending one level forward of a rustic ranked a hundred and fifty fifth on this planet.
One to look at – Robert Lewandowski
Regardless of his struggles at membership stage, Lewandowski’s targets will probably be key if Poland are to get wherever in Germany this summer season.
With 81 targets in 147 caps, there isn’t any doubt the 35-year-old is a legend in his nation, however he’ll hope to enhance upon his document of seven targets in 18 event appearances.
Supervisor – Michal Probierz
One other coach with a nomadic existence earlier than worldwide administration, former Below 21 coach Michal Probierz changed former Portugal boss Fernando Santos after a dismal begin to Poland’s qualifying marketing campaign.
He deserves credit score for navigating his nation to Euro 2024, however lacks expertise outdoors Poland bar a two-month spell with Greek aspect Aris Thessaloniki in 2011.
Hazard Ranking – 1.5/5
Poland reached Euro 2024 in dramatic style after beating Wales on penalties within the play-off
Robert Lewandowski will hope to raised his document of seven targets in 18 event appearances
Austria
After years of drift beneath a succession of managers, Austria have been fully remodeled since Ralf Rangnick took over in 2022.
The previous Man United boss has carried out an attacking model of play that has rejuvenated the nation’s relationship with its soccer crew.
Coping with a number of gamers who’ve been a part of the Crimson Bull system, which Rangnick helped to develop, Austria earned 19 factors from eight qualifying video games and nearly pipped Belgium to first place of their group.
One to look at – Christoph Baumgartner
Among the many proficient gamers coming by means of for Austria is RB Leipzig midfielder Christoph Baumgartner.
The 24-year-old has been in impressed kind beneath Rangnick, and has 13 targets in 36 caps, which included worldwide soccer’s quickest ever purpose inside six seconds towards Slovakia final Saturday.
Supervisor – Ralf Rangnick
Along with his fame in England tarnished by a troublesome stint with Man United, Rangnick has reverted to his beliefs and carried out ‘vertical soccer’ at Austria.
The very fact so many proficient gamers are coming by means of is coupled with the truth that attendances at Austrian video games are hovering because the nation reconnects with it is nationwide aspect and that alone is testomony to the job the veteran German boss is doing.
Hazard Ranking – 3.5/5
Ralf Rangnick has rebuilt his and Austria’s fame since taking on as supervisor in 2022
RB Leipzig midfielder Christoph Baumgartner scored the quickest worldwide purpose final week
Group E
Ukraine
Ukraine’s outstanding performances amid the whole lot that is happening of their nation means Serhiy Rebrov’s aspect will probably be most individuals’s second crew come the summer season.
After cruelly lacking out to Italy in automated qualification by advantage of the Azzurri’s superior head-to-head document, Ukraine beat each Bosnia & Herzegovina and Iceland with late targets to e book their place on the event.
Regardless of most of their stars persevering with to play outdoors of their homeland, Rebrov’s aspect is filled with high quality, with Valencia’s Roman Yaremchuk and Girona’s Artem Dovbyk complementing British-based gamers Vitaliy Mykolenko, Illya Zabarnyi, Oleksandr Zinchenko and Mykhailo Mudryk.
One to look at – Mykhailo Mudryk
The Chelsea star has begun to indicate a few of his undoubted high quality in latest instances for the Blues since his transfer from Shakhtar Donetsk for an preliminary £62million.
The winger, who now has six golf equipment targets this season, continues to be a talisman for his nation and scored the all-important winner towards Iceland on Tuesday to e book their spot at Euro 2024.
Supervisor – Serhiy Rebrov
Former Premier League striker Rebrov has had an inspirational affect since taking on final summer season.
Having nearly secured automated qualification, his document of six wins and only one defeat in 10 video games exhibits he’s constructing a formidable crew.
Hazard Ranking – 3/5
Ukraine’s outstanding performances and achievements amid the whole lot that is happening of their nation means Serhiy Rebrov’s aspect will probably be most individuals’s second crew come the summer season
Mykhailo Mudryk’s late winner within the play-off closing towards Iceland was a reminder of his expertise
Slovakia
One other common at tournaments over latest instances with out leaving an excessive amount of of a mark, Slovakia will look to construct upon their spectacular qualifying marketing campaign that noticed them win seven of their 10 video games and lose simply twice to Portugal.
For a nation most-known soccer clever for Napoli icon Marek Hamsik, Francesco Calzona’s squad contains loads of expertise and high quality akin to PSG’s Milan Skriniar, Napoli’s Stanislav Lobotka and Newcastle keeper Martin Dubravka.
One to look at – Milan Skriniar
Little doubt the most important identify in European soccer of Slovakia’s stars, the PSG defender has loved a strong debut season in Paris after six extremely profitable campaigns with Inter Milan.
As captain, Skriniar will lead from the entrance because the 29-year-old seems to be so as to add to his 66 caps.
Supervisor – Francesco Calzona
A supervisor with a implausible backstory, Calzona initially labored as a espresso supplier earlier than serving as Maurizio Sarri’s assistant because the Italian made his identify within the recreation.
Calzona was additionally a part of Spalletti’s workers at Napoli earlier than leaving to affix Slovakia in 2022.
However such has his affect been, coupled with Napoli’s disastrous marketing campaign, that he was summoned again to the membership in February to take over as interim supervisor, whereas persevering with his work with Slovakia within the course of.
Hazard Ranking: 2/5
Francesco Calzona’s (centre) affect at Slovakia noticed him return to Napoli as interim supervisor
Belgium
Whereas Belgium’s supposed Golden Technology did not reside as much as the hype, Tuesday’s 2-2 draw towards England was a reminder of the expertise they’ve obtainable.
Domenico Tedesco’s aspect have a number of younger attacking stars akin to Jeremy Doku and Lois Openda, who’re complemented by the expertise and high quality of Kevin De Bruyne and Romelu Lukaku.
Nevertheless, restricted choices on the again – which sees Jan Vertonghen nonetheless as his nation’s most dependable defender – plus Thibaut Courtois’ damage troubles, means Belgium’s defence could possibly be their Achilles heel.
One to look at – Kevin De Bruyne
One of many biggest midfielders of his era, De Bruyne, who was appointed as Belgium’s captain final yr, holds the keys to how nicely they get on in Germany.
Whereas Belgium have not fairly seen the most effective of the 32-year-old in latest instances, Euro 2024 would be the final event De Bruyne remains to be in peak situation for.
Supervisor – Domenico Tedesco
At solely two years older than Vertonghen, the previous Schalke, Spartak Moscow and RB Leipzig coach was an intriguing selection to exchange Roberto Martinez.
Nonetheless unbeaten throughout 12 video games, Tedesco will hope to convey that kind into Euro 2024 as he goals to earn an extension to a deal that expires this summer season.
Hazard Ranking – 4.5/5
Belgium’s 2-2 draw towards England on Tuesday was a reminder of the expertise of their squad
Man Metropolis star Kevin De Bruyne holds the keys to how nicely they get on in Germany this summer season
Romania
A nation not identified for his or her appearances at main tournaments, Romania’s latest progress is reward for a long-term plan from the nation’s FA.
A formidable crop of expertise famously shocked an England crew that included the likes of James Maddison, Mason Mount and Fikayo Tomoroi on the Below 21 Euros in 2019, and a number of other of these stars have made their approach by means of to the senior aspect.
Romania romped to qualification with 22 factors from their 10 video games, inserting them 5 factors away from a much-more skilled Switzerland aspect.
One to look at – George Puscas
Regardless of Romania’s spectacular qualification marketing campaign, the actual fact they scored simply 16 targets throughout 10 video games exhibits you need to anticipate their video games to be tight.
George Puscas – who EFL followers will keep in mind for his three seasons at Studying – will probably be key, with the Bari striker having netted 11 instances in 41 caps, a document that’s solely bettered by veteran Nicolae Stanciu’s 14 in 67.
Supervisor – Edward Iordanescu
A former Romanian title winner with CFR Cluj, Edward Iordanescu continues to make his nation exhausting to beat.
Iordanescu’s spectacular exploits all through qualifying noticed Romania in pot two for the draw, which ought to enhance their hopes of reaching the knockout phases of Euro 2024.
Hazard Ranking – 2/5
Romania’s spectacular qualification marketing campaign noticed them end 5 factors away from Switzerland
Group F
Portugal
One other sturdy favorite for the event, Portugal had received each single recreation beneath Roberto Martinez earlier than their shock 2-0 defeat by Slovenia on Tuesday.
The previous Belgium and Everton boss has managed to completely harness Portugal’s plethora of attacking expertise, together with his aspect netting a outstanding 36 targets in simply 10 qualifying video games.
Like with France and England, it is going to be take one thing particular to cease the Portuguese juggernaut in Germany.
One to look at – Bernardo Silva
In every single place you look within the squad, there’s high quality and whereas Cristiano Ronaldo will little doubt really feel exhausting completed by given his prolific document, the expertise and poise of Bernardo Silva means preserving him match and obtainable will probably be crucial to Martinez.
The 29-year-old is considerably of a veteran within the crew with 88 caps, and the Man Metropolis man is the one who will have the ability to knit collectively all of that attacking class.
Supervisor – Roberto Martinez
Nicely-known for his exploits in England, Martinez has revitalised Portugal after an underwhelming World Cup exit to Morocco.
With six years beforehand managing Belgium, he’ll hope to make use of the expertise of three earlier main tournaments to Portugal’s profit.
Hazard Ranking – 5/5
Roberto Martinez has revitalised Portugal after an underwhelming World Cup exit to Morocco
Bernardo Silva is the participant who will have the ability to knit collectively all of Portugal’s attacking class
Czech Republic
A powerful qualifying marketing campaign noticed Czech Republic progress to their eighth successive Euros regardless of not at all times receiving the eye they maybe deserve.
One defeat of their previous 10 video games level to the truth that Ivan Hasek’s aspect aren’t a crew to be sniffed at and they’ll hope to profit from a comparatively open group behind Portugal.
One to look at – Patrick Schick
Greatest identified for that midway line purpose towards Scotland at Euro 2020, Patrick Schick seems to be set to guide the road once more.
Schick, who has overcome damage issues in latest months, was the highest scorer at that event and with 51 targets in 110 video games for Bayer Leverkusen and 18 in 37 for his nation, the striker is more likely to be essential if the Czech Republic are going to stamp their authority in Germany this summer season.
Supervisor – Ivan Hasek
An skilled 60-year-old, Hasek has managed all throughout the globe, together with his 25-year managerial profession taking him by means of Europe, Asia and Africa.
His earlier expertise of teaching Gabon, Lebanon and 5 video games in control of the Czech Republic in 2009 ought to stand him in good stead after he was parachuted into the function in January when Jaroslav Silhavy resigned after securing qualification.
Hazard Ranking – 2.5/5
One defeat of their previous 10 video games level to the truth that Czech Republic are a good outfit
Georgia
In what’s a merely gorgeous achievement, Georgia will probably be at their first ever main event after navigating play-off victories towards Luxembourg and Greece.
It’s the fruits of a lot funding within the nationwide crew that has seen them progress from the D league of the Nations League to the B league lately.
Georgia face a tall order to achieve the knockout phases in Germany, however their followers will simply be delighted to lastly be amongst Europe’s elite.
One to look at – Khvicha Kvaratskhelia
It is exhausting to look wherever else than Napoli star Khvicha Kvaratskhelia, with the 23-year-old – who has 15 targets in 29 caps – main a brand new era of Georgian stars enjoying in revered leagues throughout Europe.
The ahead’s 4 targets in qualifying helped to make sure his nation can be in Germany and Kvaratskhelia’s high quality might create some memorable moments for Georgia.
Supervisor – Willy Sagnol
The previous France proper again deserves huge credit score for revitalising his managerial profession after stints with France Below 21 and Bordeaux ended nearly eight years in the past.
Since taking over the Georgia job in 2021, he has received 16 of his 33 video games in cost and the Bayern Munich favorite will endlessly be remembered within the Japanese European nation for taking them to their first ever Euros.
Hazard Ranking – 1/5
In what’s a merely gorgeous achievement, Georgia will probably be at their first ever main event
Khvicha Kvaratskhelia’s immense high quality might create some memorable moments for Georgia
Turkey
Extensively tipped because the darkish horses of Euro 2020, that event resulted in catastrophe for Turkey who misplaced all three of their group video games.
However, they are going to be stronger for the expertise and after edging out Croatia and Wales to prime their qualifying group, Turkey will hope to avenge that disappointing marketing campaign this time round.
Nevertheless, after a shocking run of kind that embrace away victories over Croatia and Germany, Turkey have been introduced again all the way down to earth with successive defeats by Hungary and Austria in latest days, with the Turks thumped 6-1 by Ralf Rangnick’s aspect.
One to look at – Hakan Calhanoglu
Captain Hakan Calhanoglu is a hero in Turkey and the 30-year-old, who was born in Germany however selected to play for the nation of his household’s origin, has been revitalised since shifting to Inter Milan from arch-rivals AC in 2021.
Having beforehand starred as an attacking midfielder, Calhanoglu now performs a lot deeper and with 84 caps, his expertise and high quality will probably be essential for Vincenzo Montella’s aspect.
Supervisor – Vincenzo Montella
The 49-year-old Italian has earned rave evaluations for his work throughout the continent over the previous decade.
A formidable two-year stint with Turkish Tremendous Lig aspect Adana Demirspor was adopted by the chance to handle Turkey and earlier than a disappointing week, he had proven indicators of getting a huge impact on the nationwide crew.
Hazard Ranking – 3/5
Captain Hakan Calhanoglu’s expertise and high quality will probably be essential for Vincenzo Montella’s aspect
