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By Sam Brookes

Published: 12:40 BST, 14 June 2024 | Updated: 12:40 BST, 14 June 2024

It's All Kicking Off co-hosts Chris Sutton and Ian Ladyman believe Euro 2024 has an 'old school feel' to it ahead of the tournament's opening game tonight.

Hosts Germany will take on Scotland in Munich, with Steve Clarke's men looking to pull off a major shock at the Allianz Arena.

Tens of thousands of Scots have travelled over to watch their side in action, while England supporters have also arrived in their droves ahead of Gareth Southgate's men facing Serbia in Gelsenkirchen on Sunday night.


There was less appetite from fans to attend the last World Cup in Qatar two years ago, while the previous Euros was held all around Europe, making it a logistical nightmare for spectators.

With that in mind, Ladyman feels Euro 2024 could deliver an 'old school' tournament, with fans finding it easier to get around Germany to support their team.

Sutton agrees, having already bumped into a large contingent of Scottish fans readying themselves for tonight's game, while an astonishing 50,000 Albanian supporters are set to create an incredible atmosphere in Dortmund this weekend when their side meets defending champions Italy.

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Tens of thousands of Scotland fans have travelled to Munich to support their side, with Chris Sutton and Ian Ladyman believing Euro 2024 could prove to be an 'old school' tournament

There will be around 50,000 Albanian fans to cheer on their team against Italy on Saturday

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