THE MIXER

WELCOME

For the first time in six years, we

5 THINGS YOU’LL LEARN INSIDE

1 Which England boss was told he should

JUAN MATA

“Scoring in the Euro 2012 Final will forever stay in my memory – victory closed the beautiful story of a whole generation”

THE BEAUTIFUL GAME

Playing off the last defender, it’s the big-manlittle-man partnership of football and funnies

GAMES THAT CHANGED MY LIFE

“TO SCORE TWO GOALS ON MY TOURNAMENT DEBUT

JULES BREACH

OPINION

THE ULTIMATE QUIZ

Test yourself with our European Championship-themed teasers, on subjects ranging from Roteiro to Ronaldo

MY FOOTBALL

The former Joy Division and New Order bassist on living next door to Ronaldo and recording World in Motion with Gazza

WEIRD WORLD OF FOOTBALL

...Romania, boss Nicolo Napoli has been replaced at FC U Craiova – for the 10th time

HIPPO FC: NOT TO BE MESSED WITH

If you’re looking for weird team names, head

JUST A MAN, DRESSED AS A BRICK

There’s been sad news at West Bromwich Albion

THE DEBATE

Who will win the Euros?

30 GREATEST EUROS GAMES EVER

FFT counts down the European Championship’s highlights, featuring tears, psychics and a very excitable Motty

THIS TIME, FINALLY?

A trophy has agonisingly eluded England in recent years, but they go into Euro 2024 this summer among the favourites again. Can Gareth Southgate lead the Three Lions to glory, and what will this tournament mean for his future as manager?

IN SEARCH OF HISTORY

In 11 previous major tournaments, Scotland have never made it out of the group stage. But after qualifying for Euro 2024 in style, they have a real chance to reach the knockouts – and that could be just the start...

“THE WHOLE WORLD WILL BE WATCHING OUR TOURNAMENT OPENER AGAINST GERMANY”

Only one player has ever captained Scotland’s men more than the Liverpool left-back. As well as breaking that record this summer, he’s eyeing a repeat of the Tartan Army’s fine qualifying campaign – but with a bit less rain this time...

“I DIDN’T NEED CONVINCING TO PLAY FOR SCOTLAND – I’D ALWAYS WANTED TO”

Former national team gaffer Alex McLeish braved one of the worst storms in history to reach Manchester for a crucial meeting in 2018, but the Red Devils midfielder tells FourFourTwo that his mind was already made up anyway...

“BEING MAN OF THE MATCH AT WEMBLEY WAS A DREAM. I WANT MORE OF THE SAME”

The midfielder starred against England on only his third appearance for Scotland, in the Euro 2020 group stage. The 22-year-old hopes that his regular football with Brighton will help him to produce the goods again this summer...

NEVER WRITE OFF THE GERMANS

The 2006 World Cup hosts had been abject for a decade but produced a summer of love that inspired a golden reboot – can the stumbling home nation repeat the trick 18 years on?

IT’S THE FIRST TIME PORTUGAL HAVE WON EVERY GAME IN QUALIFYING – WE CAN GO FAR

Manchester United’s Diogo Dalot has shone for his country under new Selecao boss Roberto Martinez. Via the circus, big dogs and ball boy capers, the versatile defender explains what success this summer would mean...

SLAVA UKRAINI

Since Russia’s invasion, ‘Glory to Ukraine’ has been a battle cry not only for the country’s army but also its national team. Unable to play at home, Serhiy Rebrov’s charges reached Euro 2024 roared on by a fanbase whose devotion has never been stronger

HOW KOBBIE MAINOO COULD FIX ENGLAND’S OLDEST PROBLEM

Playing his first two matches for the Three Lions in March, the 19-year-old midfielder highlighted how he could help the side retain possession better

JOHN McGINN IS THE EMBODIMENT OF A MUCH BOLDER, BRAVER SCOTLAND

Aston Villa’s midfielder has made a significant impact for Steve Clarke’s side – most crucially, during Scotland’s comeback win over Norway

HOW GREECE BROKE THE EUROS IN 2004

It’s 20 years since one of the greatest upsets in footballing history – Otto Rehhagel’s side may not have been hugely innovative, but they sure were unbelievably effective

MY PERFECT XIIZZY CHRISTIANSEN

The former Manchester City midfielder and Lioness plumps for many of the Euro 2022-winning line-up, a smattering of Lyon stars and even a Ballon d’Or winner…

CALLUM STYLES

On loan at Sunderland from Barnsley since January, the midfielder can't wait to turn out for Hungary at Euro 2024

‘ARE YOU EVEN TRYING TO SAVE THESE?’

Maidstone United goalkeeper Lucas Colovan isn’t fazed by non-league free-kick takers – he used to help set-piece deity Juninho Pernambucano perfect his art

BEST & WORST BARNET

Lifelong Bee Charlie Cassen reminisces about Oasis bangers, Barry Fry magic and Edgar Davids’ dreadlocks...

PLAY-OFF PANDEMONIUM

The EFL play-offs provide unparalleled drama on and off the field – these are some of our favourite moments

US AGAINST THE WORLD

A gaggle of EFL, non-league and Scottish teams have taken on international opponents down the years, with unimpressive Wonders of the World, kung-fu fighting and Elton John shopping sprees among the many hijinks

“IT’S NEVER OK TO MISS A PENALTY AT A TOURNAMENT, BUT SOMEONE HAS TO. IT DOESN’T HAUNT ME”

The tireless ex-forward on mixing it with Becks & Co at Euro 2004, as well as his love for Sven and Manchester derby wins

“EURO 2016 WAS ICELAND’S GREATEST SUMMER! BEATING ENGLAND FROM BEHIND WAS A STATEMENT – WE EARNED THE RESPECT OF THE WORLD”

The ex-Chelsea and Barça man recalls toppling the Three Lions and explains the differences between Pep and Jose

“AFTER OUR CLASH AGAINST PORTUGAL IN 2006, RONALDO WOULDN’T EVEN LOOK AT ME WHEN WE MET AT EURO 2012”

The tough-tackling ex-Chelsea defender on Euro 2008 heartbreak and how he got his ‘Cannibal’ moniker