June 13th 2024.
With Euro 2024 just around the corner, excitement is reaching a fever pitch as fans eagerly await the start of the tournament. Germany will kick off the festivities by hosting Scotland in the opening match on Friday night, while England will begin their journey towards finally bringing home a major trophy under the guidance of manager Gareth Southgate on Sunday.
For those watching from the comfort of their homes in the United Kingdom, all 51 matches of the competition will be broadcasted on free-to-air television. Viewers can look forward to a star-studded lineup of presenters and pundits who will offer their insights and analysis on all the key moments and storylines throughout the tournament.
Leading the coverage for the BBC will be the familiar face of Gary Lineker, who has been a mainstay on their broadcasts since the 1998 World Cup in France. Despite being the Golden Boot winner at the 1986 World Cup in Mexico, Lineker surprisingly never managed to score a goal in a European Championship. Joining him will be former Manchester United and England defender Rio Ferdinand, who has been a regular pundit for the BBC since the 2014 World Cup in Brazil. Alongside them will be the first female pundit to feature for the BBC at a World Cup, Alex Scott, who recently made history by becoming the new host of Football Focus. Rounding out the BBC team will be former England captain Wayne Rooney, who may have stepped back into management with Plymouth but will be lending his expertise to the BBC during the Euros, and Scotland women's captain Rachel Corsie, who will be joined by former West Ham manager David Moyes as the Scottish voices on the panel.
Over on ITV, Laura Woods will be at the helm as the main presenter, having previously covered the Women's World Cup last year. She will be joined by a lineup of pundits that includes Arsenal legend Ian Wright, former England full-back Gary Neville, and ex-Manchester United midfielder Roy Keane, who will be making his mark as one of the mainstays in ITV's coverage. Making a surprise appearance as a pundit will be Sheffield Wednesday manager Danny Rohl, who was previously an assistant manager for the German national team. Providing insights on the rules of the game will be former FIFA referee Christina Unkel, who has also appeared in a similar role for CBS during their coverage of the Champions League. Joining them will be a mix of familiar faces such as Karen Carney and Eni Aluko, as well as some new additions like Tottenham manager Ange Postecoglou, former Scotland legend Graeme Souness, and ITV's own Mark Pougatch.
With such a talented and diverse lineup of presenters, pundits, commentators, and co-commentators, fans can expect nothing less than top-notch coverage of Euro 2024 from both the BBC and ITV. The stage is set for an unforgettable tournament, and these experts will be there every step of the way to bring all the action and drama right into our living rooms. So sit back, relax, and get ready to enjoy all the thrills and spills of Euro 2024.
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