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Kylian Mbappe - latest news after France forward suffers broken nose
Scotland prepare for pivotal second group game against Switzerland
Mainoo news conference: 'I'm ready to play'
Euro 2024 latest: Two matches to come on Tuesday with Ronaldo's Portugal in action
Premier League 2024-25 fixtures released
Ipswich face Liverpool and Chelsea v Man City on opening weekend
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Thank you and good bye!published at 16:40 18 June
16:40 18 June
That's all from us today, thank you for joining us!
There's been a fair bit of news today, so here's a round up:
- Premier League fixtures have been announced for the 2024-25 season, newly promoted Ipswich face Liverpool
- Why are Mbappe and team-mates speaking out on French elections?
- England 'powered by pickle juice' - but what does it do?
Plus, hear from Scotland boss Steve Clarke in his news conference from 18:30 BST before his side face Switzerland.
And we have some live football! Turkey take on Georgia from 17:00, follow our live text updates and watch live here
Take care and see you soon!
Postpublished at 16:38 18 June
16:38 18 June
You can watch part of Kobbie Mainoo's press conference from earlier today here, including his quotes on why he feels ready to play for England at Euro 2024.
A two-year turnaround for Ipswichpublished at 16:36 18 June
16:36 18 June
Ipswich Town’s second game of the season in 2022/23 was Forest Green Rovers away, who are currently in the National League.
In 2024/25, it is Manchester City away.
You can follow our dedicated Ipswich Town club page for all of the latest news on the Tractor Boys.
Image source, Getty ImagesToney a 'man for the big occasions'published at 16:31 18 June
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BBC Sounds
Brentford manager Thomas Frank has been talking about England striker Ivan Toney on the Football Daily podcast.
Here's what he has to say: "Very very pleased [for Toney]. It's obviously been a very tough year for him in many ways, it is what it is and he moved past that. But he worked very very hard to, first and foremost, get his England cap and debut and then hopefully get called up again.
"He got a well deserved call up for the Euros. I think he had a fine last part of the season, 16, 17 games. He hit the ground running when he came back, little bit unlucky with the injury and then at the end of the season, I know he didn't score but he had some high level performances in my opinion.
"Plus going into a tournament, you also need to have different weapons and I think Ivan is a different weapon England is going to need if they want to go all the way.
"I think in the way he is playing, it is quite similar to Harry Kane. He likes to drop deep, he's very good at linking up and he's a very good striker in the box. He is also a man for the big occasions."
Irreplaceable or burden? Ronaldo debate sweeps Portugalpublished at 16:27 18 June
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Portugal v Czech Republic (20:00 BST)
Marcus Alves
BBC SportBernardo Silva could not help but laugh when he heard the question about one of the biggest elephants in the room in Portugal.
“In the national team, when you’re all listening to the pre-match team talk, do you accept the tactical instructions right away or sometimes react like, ‘Ronaldo, man, can’t it be another way?’” asked Ricardo Araujo Pereira, a famous comedian and writer, during a show in March.
It was obviously a joke – and the Manchester City midfielder promptly denied that Ronaldo is the one giving orders – but such is the forward’s power within the dressing room that many in the country assume it to be true.
Although he was expected to retire from international football after the last World Cup, the Portugal legend remains a huge influence and will play at a record sixth European Championship this summer in Germany.
“I faced Ronaldo while coaching Everton in 2013,” Portugal manager Roberto Martinez told Canal 11. “For most players, when the body starts failing, the head accepts it. In his case, it seems to be the opposite. The body will only stop when the head says it has to stop.
“It’s incredible when a player of his age has the habits and the desire of an 18-year-old. He has an elite-level mindset and no limits. He’s been with the national team for 20 years now. That’s unique.”
Image source, Getty ImagesDias on 'inspirational' Ronaldopublished at 16:25 18 June
16:25 18 June
Portugal v Czech Republic (20:00 BST)
Gary Rose
BBC SportPortugal defender Ruben Dias described Cristiano Ronaldo as an "inspiration" as he prepares to make history by appearing in a sixth European Championship.
The veteran forward first played at a Euros in 2004 and has scored in every edition since.
Should he score in Germany this summer he will also become the tournament's oldest-ever scorer.
Portugal begin their Euro 2024 campaign in Group F against 1996 finalists the Czech Republic at Leipzig's Red Bull Arena.
Asked about what it means to see Ronaldo prepare to lead his country at Euro 2024 at the age of 39, Manchester City defender Dias said: "It represents inspiration, everything and anything. It represents what you can dream and achieve.
"It's a pleasure to have him with us. Him being with us at this moment in his career represents that he wants to be here with us, he will be here until the end. He's our captain."
Image source, Getty ImagesChase on for Leeds' Summervillepublished at 16:22 18 June
16:22 18 June
Simon Stone
BBC SportEFL Championship player of the year Crysencio Summerville is a man in demand.
With Leeds consigned to another season in the Championship following their play-off defeat by Southampton, Summerville is almost certain to get a move away from Elland Road.
Brighton have been linked with the 22-year-old but there is no deal done yet and there are rival clubs looking to make a move.
Scotland fans at Cologne Cathedralpublished at 16:19 18 June
16:19 18 June
Elizabeth Conway
BBC Newsbeat sports reporterWhat a back drop for these Scotland fans to gather in Cologne, right in front of the historical Cathedral.
At 157 metres, the cathedral is the tallest twin-spired church in the world.
There is so much history in this city, but can Scotland make some history of their own tomorrow?
These fans think so - John,Paul and Andrew who’ve travelled as part of the Livingston Tartan Army.
Weather update from Dortmundpublished at 16:17 18 June
16:17 18 June
There's just under 45 minutes to go until kick-off in Dortmund.
Weather? Absolutely chucking it down!
There's always the odd game or two at a major tournament with torrential rain like this and Turkey v Georgia looks like an early contender for wettest match of the summer.
Image source, Getty ImagesGeorgia 'somewhat the wildcard'published at 16:15 18 June
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Turkey v Georgia (17:00 BST)
Manager Willy Sagnol says tournament debutants Georgia will "give everything we have" at Euro 2024.
Georgia face Turkey in their opening Group F game at Euro 2024 in Dortmund on Tuesday (17:00 BST).
Sagnol's side qualified for their first international major tournament by beating Greece in a penalty shootout in the play-off final.
"We are somewhat the wildcard, slipping into this tournament rather unnoticed," said boss Sagnol.
"What's certain is that whether we're playing Portugal, Czech Republic or Turkey, we will never give up and give everything we have."
Image source, Getty ImagesParties, Kvaradona & ex-York boss - Georgia's Euros journeypublished at 16:13 18 June
16:13 18 June
Turkey v Georgia (17:00 BST)
Emma Smith
BBC SportImage source, Getty ImagesAs a football team, you have achieved something special when an impromptu parade and celebration in the centre of your capital city is organised at 2am.
Those were the scenes in Georgia, after the national team beat Greece on penalties to qualify for Euro 2024 – their first major senior tournament.
“Within about an hour [of full-time] we were told 'get on the coach, we are going to do a victory parade through Tbilisi',” assistant manager David Webb tells BBC Sport.
“I’ve never seen anything like it - the streets were lit up with fans. A drive that usually takes 10 minutes took about an hour to get into the centre. Then we were on Freedom Square, it was incredible.”
'The quality of mask is very important'published at 16:09 18 June
16:09 18 June
BBC Sport
Former Chelsea club and first team doctor Dr David Porter on deciding on the type of mask to get for players when suffering facial injuries following Kylian Mbappe breaking his nose: "We had quite a few nasal and facial fracturesduring my time at Chelsea Football Club. I think the first thing that you haveto do is think about the best quality masks that you can get. There are anumber of different specialist clinics around Europe and the UK and there aresome absolutely amazing pre-eminent professors of ear, nose and throat surgery,both here in the UK and elsewhere in Europe.
"We used a clinic here in the UKand we also used one in Italy in Milan at the time. I think what you're lookingfor is the highest standard of material. So, you're looking for a carbon fibremask. Obviously, it's lightweight, but it's rigid, it's able to take a lot offorce. I think those are the most important factors.
"Normally the players is taken into oneof these sort of clinics. They do quite a lot of facial analysis. They doparticular scans, they may do CT scans and they do 3D modelling of that player'sface. They then build the scaffold of the mask around that. And so it is verybespoken to the individual player."
Vibrant stations sum up atmospherepublished at 16:04 18 June
16:04 18 June
Emma Sanders
BBC Sport in FrankfurtImage source, BBC SportSpend 15 minutes in a train station across one of Germany's 10 host cities this summer and you see a lot.
There's banners like this one pictured above at all major stations, from Berlin Hauptbahnhof to Frankfurt Main HBF.
Each day fans from all over Europe come through, hopping on a train to their next destination, sporting shirts of the nations they support.
Scottish fans have come dressed in their kilts, children are bouncing Euro 2024 footballs through the concourse and there's an array of hats, wigs and fancy dress costumes on display.
It's a colourful and vibrant display of the fantastic atmosphere bumbling through Germany this month.
Much like England, the trains rarely leave on time, are often cancelled and the Wi-fi doesn't work, but nobody seems that bothered!
Young Scotland fans playing footballpublished at 15:59 18 June
15:59 18 June
Scotland v Switzerland (Wed, 20:00 BST)
There's a bunch of young Scotland fans playing a game of football in the Old Market in Cologne.
Image source, PA MediaImage source, PA MediaScotland fans in Colognepublished at 15:56 18 June
15:56 18 June
Scotland v Switzerland (Wed 20:00 BST)
Scotland fans have began to arrive in Cologne ahead of their fixture against Switzerland tomorrow.
Image source, PA MediaImage source, PA MediaImage source, PA MediaImage source, PA MediaWolves braced for West Ham Kilman offerpublished at 15:53 18 June
15:53 18 June
Simon Stone
BBC SportWolves are braced for an offer from West Ham for theirskipper Maximilian Kilman.
BBC Sport understands West Ham are interested in the27-year-old central defender but are yet to progress beyond that.
Wolves think the Hammers will eventually push forward intheir efforts to reunite Kilman with new boss Julen Lopetegui, who worked withthe former England Futsal international at Molineux.
Wolves are not actively looking to sell the player, whosigned a contract to 2028 less than 12 months ago.
However, they are realistic enough to know if the proposedfee reaches the £45m being rumoured, it may force their hand.
Kilman achieved the remarkable feat of featuring for everyminute of all 38 Premier League games for Wolves last season. Arsenal’s WilliamSaliba was the only other outfield player to achieve that feat.
Image source, Getty ImagesPostpublished at 15:50 18 June
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That's all for now from Kobbie Mainoo on his breakthrough season for club and country.
As kick-off to tonight's two games gets nearer and nearer, we will preview both of those Group F clashes, as well as look at the latest from Scotland ahead of their meeting with Switzerland tomorrow, as well as all of the latest football news from elsewhere.
From Man Utd reserves to heart of England midfieldpublished at 15:47 18 June
15:47 18 June
Denmark v England (Thu, 17:00 BST)
England
Kobbie Mainoo enjoyed a breakthrough season at Manchester United, making 32 appearances and scoring five goals since starting in a 3-0 win at Everton at the end of November.
He has played four times for the England senior team, with the 19-year-old midfielder making his international debut in a 1-0 friendly defeat to Brazil at Wembley on 23 March.
Mainoo also started subsequent warm-up games against Belgium and Iceland and made his competitive debut at the Euros as a late substitute in Sunday's 1-0 win over Serbia.
The youngster's excellent close control in tight areas, strong decision-making and positional sense have seen him touted as an ideal partner for Arsenal's Declan Rice in the heart of the England midfield.
Image source, Getty ImagesTeam bonding 'couldn't be better'published at 15:42 18 June
15:42 18 June
Denmark v England (Thu, 17:00 BST)
England
Manchester United midfielder Kobbie Mainoo on bonding with the team: "It's really good, it's such a great squad, we've gelled so well and they're all welcoming to me and the new guys. It couldn't be better."
Image source, Getty ImagesBeing in midfield is 'more natural'published at 15:38 18 June
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Denmark v England (Thu, 17:00 BST)
England
Manchester United midfielder Kobbie Mainoo on switching to midfield from being a striker in Manchester United's academy: "It was more because I was getting frustrated as a striker, I wasn't getting the ball a lot, I love to have the ball. it was more natural to move back and play 10. I love it."
