The qualifying group stage for Euro 2024 is now formally over with England awaiting their destiny forward of subsequent summer time’s event in Germany.
The Three Lions sealed their place with a 3-1 win over Italy in October. There have been two ultimate qualifiers this month, forgettable clashes with Malta and North Macedonia that resulted in a win and a draw respectively, however the onerous work for Gareth Southgate and his aspect was already completed.
Last group qualifying video games befell on Wednesday evening with 21 of the 24 groups – together with hosts Germany – now confirmed with an additional three to be decided by way of play-off video games which can happen in March.
Euro 2024 confirmed groups
Belgium, France, Portugal, Spain, Scotland, Turkey, Austria, England, Hungary, Slovakia, Albania, Denmark, Netherlands, Romania, Switzerland, Serbia, Czechia, Slovenia, Italy, Croatia
There will probably be 4 pots of six groups at subsequent month’s draw. England be a part of Europe’s elite in Pot 1, made up of the 5 group winners with the most effective file in qualifying alongside the hosts. Pot 2 consists of remaining group winners and the most effective runners up.
Pots 3 and 4 are made up of the remaining group runners up, with three play off winners to hitch Pot 4 after the playoffs are performed in March.
Euro 2024 confirmed pots
Pot 1: Germany, Portugal, France, Belgium, Spain, England
Pot 2: Hungary, Turkey, Denmark, Albania, Romania, Austria
Pot 3: Netherlands, Scotland, Croatia, Slovenia, Slovakia, Czechia
Pot 4: Italy, Serbia, Switzerland, Playoff A, Playoff B, Playoff C
England’s 1-1 draw with North Macedonia sealed their spot in Pot 1 however there are nonetheless a few tough attracts available ought to luck not go their manner.
An ideal draw for England might see them drawn with Albania from Pot 2, Slovenia from Pot 3 and one of many nations of who’ve certified for the play-offs which embrace Georgia, Greece, Ukraine, Poland, Estonia, Finland, Kazakhstan, Israel, Luxembourg, Iceland, Bosnia and Wales.
Then again, there may be the potential of England being grouped with three former European Championship winners in a single nightmare state of affairs. Denmark (Pot 2), Netherlands (Pot 3) and Italy (Pot 4) can be a tough hand for any of the highest seeded sides.
When is the Euro 2024 group stage draw?
The Euro 2024 group stage draw takes place in Hamburg, Germany on Saturday 2 December. Proceedings are scheduled to get underway at 5pm GMT.
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