As Euro 2024 moves into its third day, the focus shifts to Group D where England begins its campaign against Serbia in Gelsenkirchen. With England’s manager Gareth Southgate stating the team must be ‘exceptional’ to progress and Serbian coach Dragan Stojkovic ready for the challenge, anticipation is high for what promises to be a closely contested match. England, under the leadership of Harry Kane, is considered one of the favorites to win the tournament, but faces a Serbian side confident in their ability to score. Poland, meanwhile, is looking to upset the Netherlands despite the absence of their key player, Robert Lewandowski, and Slovenia is set to face Denmark in what could be a surprise upset. The matches are expected to be intense, with many teams looking to make a strong impression early in the tournament.
Key points
- England’s national team, led by captain Harry Kane, is preparing for their first match against Serbia at Euro 2024.
- Poland faces the Netherlands without star player Robert Lewandowski, aiming for an upset.
- England’s Luke Shaw’s fitness is uncertain ahead of the Serbia match, potentially impacting team strategy.
