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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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Bellingham continues to catch the eye for club and country.
Bellingham was labelled the ‘real deal’ after scoring and assisting against Scotland.
‘His stats, scoring goals, creating chances – he’s far better.’
Bellingham hasn’t so much joined Real Madrid as taken them over.
The England midfielder is heading to La Liga.
Mason Mount and Alexis Mac Allister could both be the subject of big transfers this summer (Picture: Getty Images)
With Liverpool set to spend big on new midfielders this summer, former Reds star Glen Johnson believes they should be prioritising a move for Chelsea’s Mason Mount over Brighton’s Alexis Mac Allister.
A midfield revamp is expected at Anfield during the next transfer window, with a host of big names linked to the club.
Mount and Mac Allister are among those thought to be on Liverpool’s shopping list, along with the likes of Declan Rice and Jude Bellingham, although it now looks like the latter is set for Real Madrid.
In a straight choice between the Chelsea and Brighton men, Johnson believes that the World Cup winner would struggle to get in the side, while the Englishman would be better equipped for Jurgen Klopp’s team.
‘Even though it sounds silly to say, nowadays, £70 million for a good player isn’t that expensive, is it?’ Johnson told Betfred.
‘Alexis is certainly a good player but if you have to spend £70 million, then I’d rather that money was spent on Mason Mount.
‘Mason would have suited the team better, he would have got into the starting eleven and I don’t believe that Alexis can instantly command a starting berth in Liverpool’s team.
‘He would certainly be a good squad player, but I’d have preferred if they signed Mason Mount.’
Mount’s contract with Chelsea runs until 2024 so if a new deal is not signed then the club may look to cash in on the England international in the summer.
However, much will depend on the identity of the new permanent manager at Stamford Bridge and if they are keen to keep hold of the 24-year-old.
Mauricio Pochettino is the favourite for the role and is reportedly a big fan of Mount, so a stay in west London would become much likelier if the Argentine landed the job.
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