France vs Poland and Netherlands vs Austria - Euro 2024: Live score, team news and updates from the fight for supremacy in Group D

Now this match seems a little more straightforward to predict.

France will feel they should have come away from their match against the Netherlands with all three points, they were the better side.

But they didn’t…

They can still claim top spot if they beat Poland today, and on paper, it’s hard to see that not happening.

Poland have just never gotten going in this tournament. Yes, they have had their moments against both the Dutch and Austria, but ultimately they came unstuck.

Already eliminated, they have nothing to play for.

If I had to choose solely one match to watch from this group, it would be the Netherlands vs Austria.

It’s such a close match-up, isn’t it?

When the Netherlands click, they are a joy to watch. Xavi Simons, Cody Gakpo, and Memphis Depay can cause major damage going forward.

Austria are no slouch, though. Under Ralf Rangnick they have been absolutely superb.

Their gegenpressing style, coupled with their desire to win, make their matches thoroughly enjoyable to watch.

They love an early goal too, so watch out for that.

A place in the last 16, of course!

Well, that’s only for Austria, really.

If they beat the Netherlands today they are guaranteed a top-two finish, if they draw, they are likely to also qualify.

But if they lose, they will have to sweat on other results…

Meanwhile, the Dutch just have to better France’s result to claim the number one position in the group.

Poland, well, they are already out. They will just play for pride, I guess…

We have a nice couple of appetisers this evening before we get onto the main course.

After two days straight of just two 8pm kick-offs, we are being treated to an extra couple, and boy are they good games.

Both France and the Netherlands are already through to the knockout stage, but there is still a matter of top spot to decide in Group D.

In the battle to claim it, the French face Poland, while the Netherlands face Austria.

Do no sleep on the Austrians, they could still qualify and finish top of the group if results go their way today, and of course, if they win.

So, before you get yourselves amped up for England’s date with Slovenia this evening, why not follow the 5pm matches with me.,

You know you want to…