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ULTIMATE GUIDE TO EURO 2024 Part Two: ALL the 24 nations in Germany this summer

  /  Han Solo

The latest international break might be over, but the narratives and debates surrounding various national teams are only likely to grow in the run-up to Euro 2024.

With the conclusion of Tuesday's play-off finals, the 24 teams who will be competing in Germany this summer have finally been confirmed.

The likes of France, England, Germany and Portugal are among the bookies' favourites to win the tournament, which gets underway when the hosts take on Scotland in Munich on June 14.

Meanwhile, Georgia will be competing at their first major tournament after a dramatic victory over Greece on penalties in the play-off final, while several other emerging footballing nations such as Albania and Romania will hope to make their mark on the big stage.

Below, we will show you the teams info from Group D to Group F, including who to look out for, how they got to Euro 2024 and which coaches will be hoping to write themselves into the record books this summer.

Group D

Netherlands

Netherlands have shown over the past year that they are a force to be reckoned with on the big stage, full of talent across the pitch.

However, one thing holding them back is their record against the stronger nations with Ronald Koeman's side losing to France (twice), Italy, Croatia and Germany over the last 12 months, with that most recent defeat to Julian Naglesmann's side a reminder of their weaknesses.

They smoothly qualified for Euro 2024 where their only two defeats came against France, while they boast the likes of Nathan Ake and Virgil van Dijk in defence and Memphis Depay, Cody Gakpo and Xavi Simons should bring the quality in attack.

One to watch - Xavi Simons

The highly-rated 20-year-old left PSG in the summer of 2022, but such was his subsequent form at PSV the following campaign, the French giants re-signed him.

Simons has gone onto shine for RB Leipzig on loan this season and over the past 12 months, he has become a regular starter for the Dutch across the front-line and this summer will be a major opportunity for him to make his mark on European football.

Manager - Ronald Koeman

Well known to fans of the Premier League, former Southampton and Everton boss Koeman replaced Louis van Gaal after his previous two-year stint in charge ended when he moved to Barcelona.

While Koeman has been criticised for tactical shortcomings, the 61-year-old maintains enough credit in the bank, although the Dutchman has lost nearly a third of his 32 games.

Danger Rating - 4/5

France

It's hard to look past Didier Deschamps' side as anything other than overwhelming favourites for Euro 2024 given the immense talent at their disposal.

An embarrassing exit from Euro 2020 in the last-16 to Switzerland has been sandwiched by a first and second place finish at two World Cups for Les Bleus.

A defeat to Germany and narrow win against Chile over the past week proves they are human, but the depth of talent all across the pitch, including captain Kylian Mbappe, is a scary proposition for opposition side.

One to watch - Kylian Mbappe

Who else? 46 goals in 77 games for Les Bleus has Mbappe well on the way to becoming France's all-time record goalscorer at the age of 25.

Never mind all the speculation surrounding his future, Mbappe has netted 38 times in 37 games this season and his pending departure from PSG means he is likely to be well-rested heading into Germany as Luis Enrique plans for the future.

Manager - Didier Deschamps

Now into his 12th year in the role, Deschamps has 98 wins in 151 games which demonstrates France's position at the top of world football during his tenure.

Two runners-up and one winners medal from five major tournaments also shows Deschamps knows exactly what he's doing at international level.

Danger Rating - 5/5

Poland

Poland ensured they reached Euro 2024 in the most dramatic of circumstances with a penalty shootout victory over Wales in their play-off final on Tuesday.

However, hopes aren't that high for Robert Lewandowski and Co, whose continued underperformance at major tournaments is coupled with a hugely disappointing qualifying campaign.

Poland only finished third in their group, four points behind Czech Republic and Albania, while they narrowly edged out Moldova, finishing one point ahead of a country ranked 155th in the world.

One to watch - Robert Lewandowski

Despite his struggles at club level, Lewandowski's goals will be key if Poland are to get anywhere in Germany this summer.

With 81 goals in 147 caps, there is no doubt the 35-year-old is a legend in his nation, but he will hope to improve upon his record of seven goals in 18 tournament appearances.

Manager - Michal Probierz

Another coach with a nomadic existence before international management, former Under 21 coach Michal Probierz replaced former Portugal boss Fernando Santos after a dismal start to Poland's qualifying campaign.

He deserves credit for navigating his country to Euro 2024, but lacks experience outside Poland bar a two-month spell with Greek side Aris Thessaloniki in 2011.

Danger Rating - 1.5/5

Austria

After years of drift under a succession of managers, Austria have been completely transformed since Ralf Rangnick took over in 2022.

The former Man United boss has implemented an attacking style of play that has rejuvenated the country's relationship with its football team.

Dealing with several players who have been part of the Red Bull system, which Rangnick helped to develop, Austria earned 19 points from eight qualifying games and almost pipped Belgium to first place in their group.

One to watch - Christoph Baumgartner

Among the talented players coming through for Austria is RB Leipzig midfielder Christoph Baumgartner.

The 24-year-old has been in inspired form under Rangnick, and has 13 goals in 36 caps, which included international football's fastest ever goal within six seconds against Slovakia last Saturday.

Manager - Ralf Rangnick

With his reputation in England tarnished by a difficult stint with Man United, Rangnick has reverted to his beliefs and implemented 'vertical football' at Austria.

The fact so many talented players are coming through is coupled with the fact that attendances at Austrian games are soaring as the country reconnects with it's national side and that alone is testament to the job the veteran German boss is doing.

Danger Rating - 3.5/5

Group E

Ukraine

Ukraine's remarkable performances amid everything that is going on in their country means Serhiy Rebrov's side will be most people's second team come the summer.

After cruelly missing out to Italy in automatic qualification by virtue of the Azzurri's superior head-to-head record, Ukraine beat both Bosnia & Herzegovina and Iceland with late goals to book their place at the tournament.

Despite most of their stars continuing to play outside of their homeland, Rebrov's side is full of quality, with Valencia's Roman Yaremchuk and Girona's Artem Dovbyk complementing British-based players Vitaliy Mykolenko, Illya Zabarnyi, Oleksandr Zinchenko and Mykhailo Mudryk.

One to watch - Mykhailo Mudryk

The Chelsea star has begun to show some of his undoubted quality in recent times for the Blues since his move from Shakhtar Donetsk for an initial £62million.

The winger, who now has six clubs goals this season, continues to be a talisman for his country and scored the all-important winner against Iceland on Tuesday to book their spot at Euro 2024.

Manager - Serhiy Rebrov

Former Premier League striker Rebrov has had an inspirational impact since taking over last summer.

Having almost secured automatic qualification, his record of six wins and just one defeat in 10 games shows he is building an impressive team.

Danger Rating - 3/5

Slovakia

Another regular at tournaments over recent times without leaving too much of a mark, Slovakia will look to build upon their impressive qualifying campaign that saw them win seven of their 10 games and lose just twice to Portugal.

For a nation most-known football wise for Napoli icon Marek Hamsik, Francesco Calzona's squad includes plenty of experience and quality such as PSG's Milan Skriniar, Napoli's Stanislav Lobotka and Newcastle keeper Martin Dubravka.

One to watch - Milan Skriniar

No doubt the biggest name in European football of Slovakia's stars, the PSG defender has enjoyed a solid debut season in Paris after six highly successful campaigns with Inter Milan.

As captain, Skriniar will lead from the front as the 29-year-old looks to add to his 66 caps.

Manager - Francesco Calzona

A manager with a fantastic backstory, Calzona originally worked as a coffee dealer before serving as Maurizio Sarri's assistant as the Italian made his name in the game.

Calzona was also part of Spalletti's staff at Napoli before leaving to join Slovakia in 2022.

But such has his impact been, coupled with Napoli's disastrous campaign, that he was summoned back to the club in February to take over as interim manager, while continuing his work with Slovakia in the process.

Danger Rating: 2/5

Belgium

While Belgium's supposed Golden Generation failed to live up to the hype, Tuesday's 2-2 draw against England was a reminder of the talent they have available.

Domenico Tedesco's side have several young attacking stars such as Jeremy Doku and Lois Openda, who are complemented by the experience and quality of Kevin De Bruyne and Romelu Lukaku.

However, limited options at the back - which sees Jan Vertonghen still as his country's most reliable defender - plus Thibaut Courtois' injury troubles, means Belgium's defence could be their Achilles heel.

One to watch - Kevin De Bruyne

One of the greatest midfielders of his generation, De Bruyne, who was appointed as Belgium's captain last year, holds the keys to how well they get on in Germany.

While Belgium haven't quite seen the best of the 32-year-old in recent times, Euro 2024 will be the last tournament De Bruyne is still in peak condition for.

Manager - Domenico Tedesco

At only two years older than Vertonghen, the former Schalke, Spartak Moscow and RB Leipzig coach was an intriguing choice to replace Roberto Martinez.

Still unbeaten across 12 games, Tedesco will hope to bring that form into Euro 2024 as he aims to earn an extension to a deal that expires this summer.

Danger Rating - 4.5/5

Romania

A nation not known for their appearances at major tournaments, Romania's recent progress is reward for a long-term plan from the country's FA.

An impressive crop of talent famously shocked an England team that included the likes of James Maddison, Mason Mount and Fikayo Tomoroi at the Under 21 Euros in 2019, and several of those stars have made their way through to the senior side.

Romania romped to qualification with 22 points from their 10 games, placing them five points clear of a much-more experienced Switzerland side.

One to watch - George Puscas

Despite Romania's impressive qualification campaign, the fact they scored just 16 goals across 10 games shows you should expect their games to be tight.

George Puscas - who EFL fans will remember for his three seasons at Reading - will be key, with the Bari striker having netted 11 times in 41 caps, a record that is only bettered by veteran Nicolae Stanciu's 14 in 67.

Manager - Edward Iordanescu

A former Romanian title winner with CFR Cluj, Edward Iordanescu continues to make his country hard to beat.

Iordanescu's impressive exploits throughout qualifying saw Romania in pot two for the draw, which should boost their hopes of reaching the knockout stages of Euro 2024.

Danger Rating - 2/5

Group F

Portugal

Another strong favourite for the tournament, Portugal had won every single game under Roberto Martinez before their shock 2-0 defeat by Slovenia on Tuesday.

The former Belgium and Everton boss has managed to fully harness Portugal's plethora of attacking talent, with his side netting a remarkable 36 goals in just 10 qualifying games.

Like with France and England, it will be take something special to stop the Portuguese juggernaut in Germany.

One to watch - Bernardo Silva

Everywhere you look in the squad, there is quality and while Cristiano Ronaldo will no doubt feel hard done by given his prolific record, the talent and poise of Bernardo Silva means keeping him fit and available will be imperative to Martinez.

The 29-year-old is somewhat of a veteran in the team with 88 caps, and the Man City man is the one who will be able to knit together all of that attacking class.

Manager - Roberto Martinez

Well-known for his exploits in England, Martinez has revitalised Portugal after an underwhelming World Cup exit to Morocco.

With six years previously managing Belgium, he will hope to use the experience of three previous major tournaments to Portugal's benefit.

Danger Rating - 5/5

Czech Republic

A strong qualifying campaign saw Czech Republic progress to their eighth successive Euros despite not always receiving the attention they perhaps deserve.

One defeat in their past 10 games point to the fact that Ivan Hasek's side are not a team to be sniffed at and they will hope to make the most of a relatively open group behind Portugal.

One to watch - Patrick Schick

Best known for that halfway line goal against Scotland at Euro 2020, Patrick Schick looks set to lead the line again.

Schick, who has overcome injury problems in recent months, was the top scorer at that tournament and with 51 goals in 110 games for Bayer Leverkusen and 18 in 37 for his country, the striker is likely to be crucial if the Czech Republic are going to stamp their authority in Germany this summer.

Manager - Ivan Hasek

An experienced 60-year-old, Hasek has managed all across the globe, with his 25-year managerial career taking him through Europe, Asia and Africa.

His previous experience of coaching Gabon, Lebanon and five games in charge of the Czech Republic in 2009 should stand him in good stead after he was parachuted into the role in January when Jaroslav Silhavy resigned after securing qualification.

Danger Rating - 2.5/5

Georgia

In what is a simply stunning achievement, Georgia will be at their first ever major tournament after navigating play-off victories against Luxembourg and Greece.

It is the culmination of much investment in the national team that has seen them progress from the D league of the Nations League to the B league in recent years.

Georgia face a tall order to reach the knockout stages in Germany, but their fans will just be delighted to finally be among Europe's elite.

One to watch - Khvicha Kvaratskhelia

It's hard to look anywhere else than Napoli star Khvicha Kvaratskhelia, with the 23-year-old - who has 15 goals in 29 caps - leading a new generation of Georgian stars playing in respected leagues across Europe.

The forward's four goals in qualifying helped to ensure his nation would be in Germany and Kvaratskhelia's quality could create some memorable moments for Georgia.

Manager - Willy Sagnol

The former France right back deserves enormous credit for revitalising his managerial career after stints with France Under 21 and Bordeaux ended almost eight years ago.

Since taking on the Georgia job in 2021, he has won 16 of his 33 games in charge and the Bayern Munich favourite will forever be remembered in the Eastern European country for taking them to their first ever Euros.

Danger Rating - 1/5

Turkey

Widely tipped as the dark horses of Euro 2020, that tournament ended in disaster for Turkey who lost all three of their group games.

Nevertheless, they will be stronger for the experience and after edging out Croatia and Wales to top their qualifying group, Turkey will hope to avenge that disappointing campaign this time around.

However, after a stunning run of form that include away victories over Croatia and Germany, Turkey were brought back down to earth with successive defeats by Hungary and Austria in recent days, with the Turks thumped 6-1 by Ralf Rangnick's side.

One to watch - Hakan Calhanoglu

Captain Hakan Calhanoglu is a hero in Turkey and the 30-year-old, who was born in Germany but chose to play for the country of his family's origin, has been revitalised since moving to Inter Milan from arch-rivals AC in 2021.

Having previously starred as an attacking midfielder, Calhanoglu now plays much deeper and with 84 caps, his experience and quality will be crucial for Vincenzo Montella's side.

Manager - Vincenzo Montella

The 49-year-old Italian has earned rave reviews for his work across the continent over the past decade.

An impressive two-year stint with Turkish Super Lig side Adana Demirspor was followed by the opportunity to manage Turkey and before a disappointing week, he had shown signs of having a big impact on the national team.

Danger Rating - 3/5