England may face a troublesome group within the Euro 2024 draw, together with clashes with Liverpool stars.
The Three Lions may find yourself taking part in in opposition to Hungary, Holland and Italy, which might imply dealing with Liverpool’s Virgil van Dijk, Cody Gakpo, Ryan Gravenberch and Dominik Szoboszlai (through the Mirror). This may additionally result in a repeat of the heart-wrenching Euro 2020 last, relying on how Saturday’s ceremony in Hamburg pans out.
UEFA has divided the 24-team event into three areas to chop down on journey and carbon emissions. Berlin will host the ultimate on July 14, whereas Munich will stage the opening sport on June 14. Other host cities embrace Cologne, Frankfurt, Hamburg, Dortmund, Leipzig, Gelsenkirchen, Stuttgart and Dusseldorf.
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There are three kick-off occasions deliberate for the event: 2pm, 5pm and 8pm. England followers shall be hoping to keep away from the afternoon slots to forestall one other nationwide “sickie” day.
TV corporations will doubtless push for England video games to be scheduled within the later slots. Unlike earlier tournaments, Gareth Southgate will know his fixture schedule on the day of the draw, relatively than having to attend an additional 24 hours.
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The draw ceremony will characteristic soccer stars like Sami Khedira, Wesley Sneijder, Miroslav Klose, Gianluigi Buffon, David Silva and Steve McManaman. Scotland, who’re in pot three, and Wales, who may nonetheless qualify through the play-offs subsequent March, are additionally eagerly awaiting their destiny.
Southgate mentioned: “There look like being really strong teams in pot two and pot three looks like it could be very strong. In the last Euros we had Croatia in with us, who proved to be one of the best teams in the world over the last few years and we managed to navigate that so we’ve just got to be ready for whatever comes our way.”
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England’s boss Southgate shall be current on the ceremony, together with FA chief govt Mark Bullingham. The UEFA may also maintain an ExCo assembly on Saturday morning earlier than the draw.
Southgate has already been given choices for England’s coaching base – they can not resolve till they know which area and pathway they’re drawn into – however the FA might not affirm the place they’ll keep till the tip of the yr.
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