Armchair pundit: The bare minimum you need to know ahead of Euro 2020

After several near misses under gaffers like Roy Hodgson, Finland make their bow at a major tournament, emulating their Nordic brethren Iceland last time out.
England's Harry Maguire (centre) and team-mates during the training session at St George's Park. Has their time come? Can the defence stand up? Or are we set for another debate on the merits of practising penalties?

England's Harry Maguire (centre) and team-mates during the training session at St George's Park. Has their time come? Can the defence stand up? Or are we set for another debate on the merits of practising penalties?

Fans at all the games?

All 11 host cities will have fans in the stadiums — with capacities ranging from 22%-50%, with potential for movement as the Covid situation evolves. Budapest has set a 100% capacity target, which should make for a strong booing chorus for France’s visit if French players continue to take the knee before kick-off.

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