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With all of this summer’s attention focused on EURO 24, the action will officially get underway when host nation Germany welcome Scotland to Munich on Friday night.
With it looking like much of the pre-tournament attention has been fixed on the powerhouse duo of England and France, all of Europe’s elite are looking to write their own chapter in the history books.
As the likes of former European champions Portugal look to spring another almighty upset this summer, there are plenty of contenders that are eyeing a late charge.
Ahead of what looks set to be a month of non-stop European action, we have taken a look at who the bookmakers have installed as their standout candidates to be crowned EURO 24 champions.
Is this finally England’s year to end 58 years of hurt?
While England might have signed off their pre-EURO 24 preparations with a shock 1-0 loss at home against Iceland, the Three Lions still find themselves pencilled in as a standout contender over in Germany this summer.
Suffering World Cup frustration out in Qatar 18 months ago as they eventually had to settle for a quarter-final finish in the Middle East, Gareth Southgate’s squad have plenty of pressure on their shoulders over the next month.
Remarkably failing to get their hands on a single piece of international silverware since their iconic World Cup success way back in 1966, this current crop of English superstars are rightfully billed as a real golden generation.
Cruising their way to this summer’s European Championships and not suffering a single qualifying defeat last year, England will be looking to make an early statement of intent when they open their Group C adventure against Serbia on Sunday night.
England EURO 24 Outright Winner Odds @ 7/2 with @ 1xBet
France seeking an immediate major tournament response
Hit with major World Cup agony in the winter of 2022 as they relinquished their crown and number-one status to South American giants Argentina, France will be…
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Author : Tom Dunstan
Publish date : 2024-06-12 08:57:13
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