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The iconic trophy will be lifted again later this year (Picture: Getty)
This summer’s Euro 2024 will see one brand new set of players get their hands on the iconic Henri Delaunay Trophy.
And the victorious team will join an illustrious list of previous European Championship winners, which includes some of the most iconic players and teams in the game.
England will start the tournament as one of the favourites, aided by a favourable draw, with a squad packed full of enviable fire power including Harry Kane, Jude Bellingham and Bukayo Saka.
But they will face competition from the usual cast of contenders, such as Spain, France and hosts Germany, who will all be eyeing the title themselves.
Who has won the most Euros in history?
Spain and Germany are the two most successful countries in the history of the Euros, with three titles apiece.
Germany are steeped in European Championship history (Picture: Getty)
Germany first claimed the top prize in European football in 1972, when they competed as West Germany, with two goals from the legendary Gerd Muller helping them to a 3-0 victory over the Soviet Union in Belgium.
A second title was added at Euro 80, with a brace from Horst Hrubesch seeing West Germany edge Belgium 2-1 in the final in Rome.
Germany won their first trophy as a unified country at Euro 96, famously knocking out England on penalties in the semi-finals before beating the Czech Republic at Wembley.
Spain’s first title arrived at Euro 64, with La Roja triumphing 2-1 over the Soviet Union on home soil.
Spain’s golden generation kick-started their period of international dominance with victory at Euro 2008, with Fernando Torres scoring the only goal of the final against Germany.
Having won the World Cup two years later, Spain made it a hat-trick of major titles by claiming a 4-0 win over Italy in the showpiece in Kyiv.
Spain clinched their third title at Euro 2012 (Picture: Getty)
France have won the European Championships twice in their history, courtesy of victories at Euro 84 and Euro 2000.
Italy can boast being two-time winners of UEFA’s flagship tournament, with wins at Euro 68 and Euro 2020 – the latter following a penalty shootout win over England at Wembley.
The first ever Euros were won by the Soviet Union in 1960, who scraped past Yugoslavia 2-1 in Paris in the only major honour the country won.
The Czech Republic (1976), Denmark (1992), Greece (2004), Netherlands (1988) and Portugal (2016) are the only other sides to have tasted success at the Euros.
List of Euro winners
Germany – 3 (1972, 1980, 1996)
Spain – 3 (1964, 2008, 2012)
France – 2 (1984, 2000)
Italy – 2 (1968, 2020)
Soviet Union – 1 (1960)
Czech Republic – 1 (1976)
Portugal – 1 (2016)
Denmark – 1 (1992)
Greece – 1 (2004)
Netherlands – 1 (1988)
Which teams have appeared in the most finals?
Germany have appeared in six finals altogether, with their defeats coming in 1976, 1992 and 2008.
Spain have featured in four, with their only loss coming in 1984, whilst Italy have also reached the final on four occasions.
The Soviet Union join Germany as the team with the most final defeats, with three losses in four finals.
France have contested three finals, whilst Czech Republic, Portugal and Yugoslavia have made it to two.
Belgium, Denmark, England, Greece and Netherlands have all played in one European Championship final each.
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He also has interest from Major League Soccer.
He is open to the move.
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The decision proved hugely contentious at Anfield.
‘Thank God, I’m back at Chelsea.’
Rasmus Hojlund opened the scoring for Manchester United against Spurs (Picture: Getty Images)
Rasmus Hojlund is well aware of his critics during his Manchester United career so far, but said he has always believed in himself after his latest goal for the club.
The 20-year-old opened the scoring in the Red Devils’ 2-2 draw with Tottenham, which saw the home side twice take the lead at Old Trafford.
That was his seventh goal for the club in all competitions, with five of those coming in the Champions League, but with just two in 16 Premier League outings, it has been a slow start in England.
The Denmark international has not been oblivious to some criticism coming his way for a lack of goals in domestic football, but says he has not been concerned at all.
‘There’s been a lot of focus about me not scoring in the Premier League but I’ve always believed in myself,’ he said after the draw with Spurs.
‘It’s taken time but it’s not like I’ve not been scoring goals. My team-mates help me everyday.
‘You can always take the confidence with you from the earlier games. It’s instinct.’
Hojlund scored his seventh Manchester United goal in the draw with Spurs (Picture: Getty Images)
Despite the home team twice leading, Spurs may feel the more frustrated that they didn’t leave with three points after an impressive display.
However, Hojlund says there is disappointment in the Manchester United camp, despite admitting that they lacked focus.
‘A little bit disappointed,’ the forward said of the result. ‘I think we played a very good game, especially offensively.
‘I think we’re starting to click. Everyone is feeling confident but then we concede two not so good goals. We should be a little more focussed. We should be better and they had another chance afterwards too and we spoke about it.’
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‘I am used to it. All season this is the case.’
It was costly…
Keane had acussed the United player of lacking ‘desire’.
Casemiro and Lisandro Martinez have returned for Manchester United (Photo by John Peters/Manchester United via Getty Images)
Erik ten Hag says it’s a major boost to have Lisandro Martinez and Casemiro available again because the duo can ‘make the difference’.
The pair, who have missed the last three months of action, were both named on the bench for United’s Premier League clash against Tottenham.
The Argentine hasn’t featured for United since a 4-3 defeat against Bayern Munich in the Champions League in late September.
The defender was ruled out for three months at the end of last season when he broke his metatarsal and he returned in time for pre-season following an operation.
However, the defender was still feeling discomfort and it was decided that he would go under the knife again to clear up the problem once and for all.
Casemiro has missed three months of action after injury his hamstring in an EFL defeat to Newcastle United in October.
And, though the pair both resumed full training last week, Ten Hag says they will slowly reintegrated into the starting XI.
‘Of course [it’s a boost] when you have quality players back,’ said Ten Hag.‘That is good for the team, for the quality of the team because at the end of the day the quality of the players makes the difference.’
Eriksen missed the FA Cup win against Wigan on Monday with illness.
But the Dane has gone straight back into the starting XI and Ten Hag says his ability on the ball can make a difference. ‘Ah, he can give the pass. He’s a smart player,’ said Ten Hag.‘He can make the difference. He scans passes and he can give them.‘He has the ability and not many players have that.’
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The winger was put straight into the squad against Darmstadt on Saturday.
Premier League scouts are watching him.
The Blues were far from convincing despite beating Fulham.
The France international has suffered another setback.
The England international is back at Borussia Dortmund.
A rare mistake from the Man City boss.
He’s found the net six times this term.
City remain without their star striker.
‘I suspect he’ll be off.’
A big boost for the north Londoners.
