ULTIMATE GUIDE TO EURO 2024: Your rundown of ALL the 24 nations in Germany this summer, the groups and players to watch out for - and which team could spring a surprise?

The latest international break might be over, but the narratives and debates surrounding various national teams are only likely to grow in the run-up to Euro 2024.

With the conclusion of Tuesday's play-off finals, the 24 teams who will be competing in Germany this summer have finally been confirmed.

The likes of France, England, Germany and Portugal are among the bookies' favourites to win the tournament, which gets underway when the hosts take on Scotland in Munich on June 14. 

Meanwhile, Georgia will be competing at their first major tournament after a dramatic victory over Greece on penalties in the play-off final, while several other emerging footballing nations such as Albania and Romania will hope to make their mark on the big stage.

Below, Mail Sport gives you the lowdown on all 24 teams, including who to look out for, how they got to Euro 2024 and which coaches will be hoping to write themselves into the record books this summer. 

Group A

Germany

It's been a tough time for Germany over recent years, with this summer's hosts crashing out in the group stage at successive World Cups, while they also endured a disappointing last-16 exit to England at Euro 2020.

They've faced a similarly tumultuous period since, with a dire run of form in a series of international friendlies - given they don't have to qualify for Euro 2024 - seeing them lose five out of eight games in the aftermath of the 2022 World Cup.

This included defeats to Japan, Colombia, Poland, Austria and Turkey, resulting in the departure of Hansi Flick and the appointment of Julian Nagelsmann as manager.

There had been fears among Germany fans that this summer could turn out to be a wholly embarrassing one.

However, victories against France and the Netherlands over the past week have raised hopes again and you can never rule out the Germans in a major tournament.

One to watch - Toni Kroos 

While perhaps not your ordinary 'one to watch' candidate, the reversal of Toni Kroos' international retirement, bringing an end to a three-year exile from the national team, has seemingly already had a transformational impact on Nagelsmann's side.

He helped to stabilise an under-performing midfield and even laid on an assist within seven seconds on his return against France, with Nagelsmann labelling him 'unbelievable' and an 'extraordinary player' after that clash.

Manager - Julian Nagelsmann 

There is no doubt Nagelsmann's sacking by Bayern Munich last year was a major setback for one of Germany's most highly-rated coaches.

With three wins from six games, he still has lots to prove in charge of the national team, but performances over the past week suggest the 36-year-old is starting to get his ideas across.

Danger Rating: 4/5 

Scotland

Steve Clarke deserves enormous credit for guiding Scotland to their second successive Euros after the Tartan Army had previously experienced a 14-year hiatus from the competition.

He oversaw a memorable qualification campaign that included a victory over Spain, before they secured their place in Germany with two games to spare.

With one defeat over eight games, Clarke has built a hugely impressive young team, although heavy defeats to England, France and the Netherlands, plus a shock loss to Northern Ireland on Tuesday, have tempered expectations, with Scotland having not won in seven games.

One to watch - Scott McTominay 

Scott McTominay's seven goals in eight qualifying games were only bettered by Cristiano Ronaldo, Kylian Mbappe and Harry Kane, demonstrating how impressive  the Man United midfielder was.

The 27-year-old is also enjoying his most prolific season at club level and if Scotland are to make their mark in Germany, McTominay's late bursts into the box will have to be timed to perfection.

Manager - Steve Clarke

The former West Brom boss has been a revelation since taking over Scotland in 2019, winning almost half of his 53 games in charge - a record unthinkable at the time of his appointment.

But not only has he massively improved things on the pitch, but the whole of Scotland is firmly united behind their team and that is something which could prove to be powerful in Germany this summer.

Danger Rating: 2/5 

Hungary

The proverbial 'dark horses' ahead of this tournament, Hungary's growing football stature was on full display when they thumped England 4-0 in the Nations League in 2022.  

With a talented generation led by Liverpool star Dominik Szoboszlai, the Eastern European nation are on a 14 match unbeaten streak and will fancy their chances of causing some upsets this summer after an unbeaten qualifying campaign.

One to watch - Dominik Szoboszlai

The 23-yearold is the poster boy for this new crop of Hungarian talent and his impact at Anfield since his £60m move has been immense. 

Szoboszlai is a hero at home and he already has 17 goal contributions in just 40 caps, highlighting his importance to Marco Rossi's side.

Manager - Marco Rossi 

Experienced Italian coach Rossi had endured somewhat of a nomadic career across the lower leagues of Italy, Hungary and Slovakia before taking over the Hungarian national team in 2018.

But his impact has proved to be transformative, overseeing 32 wins in 62 games which included an impressive second place finish in a Nations League group alongside England, Germany and Italy.

Danger Rating - 3/5 

Switzerland

Switzerland have qualified for the knockout stages at the five most recent tournaments they've been at and their experienced squad will hope to do so again.

Several familiar names such as Granit Xhaka, Xherdan Shaqiri and Fabian Schar are all on the wrong side of 30, but they should have at least one last tournament in them.

However, Murat Yakin's side will need to improve following a rather underwhelming qualifying campaign that saw them win just four of their 10 games and finish five points adrift of minnows Romania.

One to watch - Granit Xhaka

It is hard to look past Switzerland's most-capped player, with Granit Xhaka making his 123rd international appearance against the Republic of Ireland on Tuesday.

The midfielder, who is enjoying a fine season with Bayer Leverkusen, will need to be at his tempo-setting best if Yakin's outfit are to be a force to be reckoned with in Germany.

Manager - Murat Yakin

The former Swiss defender is another to endure a nomadic career, with Yakin managing six clubs in his homeland, plus Spartak Moscow, although he has never spent more than two years in a job.

His record with the national team is respectable, as Yakin has won 14 of his 32 games in charge. 

Danger Rating - 2/5 

Group B

Spain

After a tumultuous period off the field for Spanish football, Luis de la Fuente has restored calm on the pitch for the men's team, with Spain another side fancied for glory at Euro 2024.

His squad sees a mix of hugely promising young stars such as Pau Cubarsi, Lamine Yamal and Nico Williams, coupled with experienced campaigners like Aymeric Laporte, Rodri and Alvaro Morata.

A 1-0 defeat by Colombia and 3-3 draw against Brazil over the past week hints that this side is by no means the finished product, but La Roja will still have high hopes heading into Germany.

One to watch - Lamine Yamal

While it is hard to put too much expectation on a 16-year-old, everything about Yamal hints he is a star of the present and future.

After becoming Spain's youngest-ever player, he also became their youngest scorer  when netting on his debut against Georgia and the Barcelona wonderkid could be on the brink of a breakout summer. 

Manager - Luis de la Fuente

The solid if unspectacular candidate to take over from Luis Enrique, De La Fuente knows his squad from time working as Spain's Under 19, Under 21 and Under 23s boss. 

Despite the unassuming nature of his appointment, Spain have scored a whopping 30 goals in just 12 games in charge, showing they are not ones to be taken lightly this summer.

Danger Rating: 4/5 

Croatia

Despite a population of just over four million, Croatia continue to overachieve in international tournaments.

Although many teams had supposed better squads on paper at the 2022 World Cup, Zlatko Dalic's side became greater than the sum of their parts and secured a stunning third place finish.

Croatia's qualifying display wasn't their best given they only edged out Wales during the final round of fixtures, but their tournament performances, plus a second place finish in the Nations League means they are likely to upset the odds again in what will surely be Luka Modric's last dance.

One to watch - Mateo Kovacic

Mateo Kovacic often goes slightly under the radar due to the esteemed company he has in midfield, but the Man City star's role in Croatia's success cannot go unnoticed.

Kovacic will bring class and poise alongside Modric and is set to win his 100th cap this summer, demonstrating how crucial he is to his country's success.

Manager - Zlatko Dalic 

Over his seven-year tenure, Dalic has taken Croatia above and beyond their dreams, combining his experienced stars with several promising young talents.

With a win ratio of exactly 50 per cent - and his record in major tournaments - Dalic continues to do a fine job.

Danger Rating - 3.5/5 

Italy

The Azzurri were mired in chaos in the summer when Roberto Mancini walked out to join Saudi Arabia just before crunch qualifying games against North Macedonia and Ukraine.

However, Luciano Spalletti stepped in and despite further off-field chaos in subsequent international breaks, the former Napoli boss helped Italy qualify for Euro 2024 by virtue of a superior head-to-head record on Ukraine.  

Despite their Euro 2020 triumph, Italy's major tournament record over the past decade has been pretty dismal and their position as a fourth seed this time around is unlikely to help.

However, with a squad full of  talent, Italy will hope to overcome this and remind everyone that it is just a fluke they haven't reached a World Cup since 2014.

One to watch - Mateo Retegui

A major struggle for Italy over recent years has been in attack, with a succession of strikers tried without success.

But a 24-year-old born in Argentina could just prove to be the answer with Mateo Retegui, who was naturalised in March of last year, having now netted four goals in six caps for the Azzurri. 

For all of Italy's technical qualities in midfield, Retegui's goals could prove to be the difference come the summer.

Manager - Luciano Spalletti

Parachuted in when Italian football was verging on crisis, Spalletti deserves huge credit for navigating Italy to Euro 2024.

A highly-rated coach throughout his time in Italy, his high watermark came when lifting Serie A with Napoli last year, before he answered the call from his country in September after previously planning to take a year-long sabbatical at his Tuscan farm.

Danger Rating - 3.5/5

Albania

A quick scan of Albania's squad would see few names familiar with Premier League fans bar Fulham striker Armando Broja and Brentford reserve keeper Thomas Strakosha.

However, after reaching their first and only ever major tournament at Euro 2016, it is proving to be somewhat of a Golden Generation after Albania topped a qualifying group that included Poland and the Czech Republic.

Successive defeats to Chile and Sweden highlight the task at hand, but Albania previously romped to the tournament by enjoying an eight-match unbeaten run. 

One to watch - Armando Broja

Although the Chelsea loanee has struggled for form and gametime since swapping Stamford Bridge for Craven Cottage, high expectations are on Broja's shoulders if Albania are to cause trouble for their Euro 2024 opponents.

With four goals in 19 caps, the Slough-born striker's performances will be key for the country where his parents were born. 

Manager - Sylvinho

Former Barcelona and Arsenal left back Sylvinho continues to have an impressive impact with Albania after short stints managing Corinthians and Lyon.

To add even more intrigue to his story and how he became coach of a country light years away from his native Brazil in football terms, his assistant coach is former Man City favourite Pablo Zabaleta.

Danger Rating - 1.5/5 

Group C

Slovenia

Qualifying automatically for Euro 2024 was a memorable moment for Slovenia, who have reached their first European Championship since 2000.

That makes their rise over the past few years even more impressive after Slovenia won seven of their 10 games and finished on the same number of points as Denmark   in qualifying.

Tuesday's memorable 2-0 victory over Portugal made it seven victories in nine and the display will provide Matjaz Kek's side with plenty of optimism for Euro 2024.

One to watch - Benjamin Sesko

Despite long-term Atletico Madrid keeper Jan Oblak helping to hold the side together, Benjamin Sesko is one of the hottest-rated strikers on the planet right now.

After two impressive seasons with Red Bull Salzburg, he has similarly impressed since switching to their sister club RB Leipzig.

Manager - Matjaz Kek

Kek, who was a relative journeyman across Slovenia and Austria in his playing career, is another coach to have enjoyed a long-winding journey to this summer's tournament.

Stints in his homeland, Saudi Arabia and Croatia have been sandwiched by two spells as Slovenia boss, with Kek helping his nation reach the 2010 World Cup in his original tenure.

Overall, Kek- who returned to the role in 2018 - has won 46 of his 102 games in charge and  will hope to lead his nation to more upsets at Euro 2024.

Danger Rating - 1.5/5

Denmark

Denmark were one of the most disappointing sides at the 2022 World Cup after they finished bottom of their group, which came off the back of an emotionally-fuelled ride to the Euro 2020 semi-finals.

Kasper Hjulmand - who kept his job despite the dire tournament in Qatar - oversaw a steady, if unspectacular qualifying campaign, with Denmark only ousting Slovenia at the top of their group by virtue of the head-to-head record.

One to watch - Rasmus Hojlund

Recent months have shown just why Man United spent £70m on a relatively unproven 20-year-old striker. 

Rasmus Hojlund, now 21, has enjoyed a fine start to his international career, netting seven times in eight qualifiers and his goals will be crucial if Hjulmand's side are to right the wrongs of that World Cup disaster.

Manager - Kasper Hjulmand

After stints at Danish sides Lyngby, Nordsjaelland and German side Mainz - where Hjulmand replaced Thomas Tuchel - the 51-year-old took over Denmark after a second spell at Nordsjaelland.

His record in the Denmark role, where he has won 31 of 49 games, points to the fact that Hjulmand has all the tools needed to oversee a much-improved tournament performance.

Danger Rating - 3/5 

Serbia

Despite a hugely talented squad on display, 2024 will be the first time Serbia have qualified for the Euros since the country split from Montenegro in 2006.

Group stage exits at three of the past four World Cups has done little to assert their influence on the international stage, but there remains some impressive quality in the squad including Aleksandar Mitrovic, Filip Kostic and Sergej Milinkovic-Savic.

There is room to improve though, with Serbia's qualifying campaign seeing them win just half of their games and only narrowly edge out Montenegro to automatic qualification.

One to watch - Aleksandar Mitrovic

The former Fulham favourite is already Serbia's record goalscorer at the age of 29 and continues to be their talisman.

A £50m move to Al-Hilal following 14 Premier League goals last season hasn't halted his form, with Mitrovic netting 31 times in 34 games for the Saudi Pro League side.

Manager - Dragan Stojkovic

Dragan Stojkovic's time in the dugout has taken him far-and-wide, with a six-year spell at Japanese side Nagoya Grampus followed by five years with former Chinese Super League side Guangzhou R&F.

After taking over his home nation in 2021, the former Yugoslavia star has won 21 of his 37 games, and he will be desperate to improve on their disappointing World Cup when they picked up just one point.

Danger Rating - 2.5/5

England

This feels like the time for Gareth Southgate's England side - who were runners-up at Euro 2020 - after another pretty flawless qualification campaign that saw them remain unbeaten.

England's squad is settled, having been together for a number of years, while it is sprinkled with stardust with the likes of Harry Kane, Jude Bellingham, Declan Rice and Bukayo Saka all in the running for the best players in the world in their positions.

A defeat to Brazil and draw with Belgium has sent a reminder that the Three Lions still have plenty of work to do, but when Southgate's lengthy injury list eases, things will look a lot better.

One to watch - Jude Bellingham

It's harsh to ignore Kane, but Bellingham's impact since moving to Real Madrid has been astonishing, with the Birmingham City youth product netting 20 goals in just 31 games.

His quality, attitude and leadership has already seen him become England's talisman, evidenced by his last-gasp equaliser against Belgium and his displays in midfield will hold the key to the Three Lions in Germany.

Manager - Gareth Southgate

Despite his tenure entering an eighth year, Southgate continues to be much-maligned among England fans for his perceived negative tactics.

But after 57 wins from 93 games, you can't argue with Southgate's record and ahead of his contract expiring later this year, it feels as if England's performance at Euro 2024 will define the 53-year-old's time in charge. 

Danger Rating - 5/5 

Group D

Netherlands

Netherlands have shown over the past year that they are a force to be reckoned with on the big stage, full of talent across the pitch.

However, one thing holding them back is their record against the stronger nations with Ronald Koeman's side losing to France (twice), Italy, Croatia and Germany over the last 12 months, with that most recent defeat to Julian Naglesmann's side a reminder of their weaknesses.

They smoothly qualified for Euro 2024 where their only two defeats came against France, while they boast the likes of Nathan Ake and Virgil van Dijk in defence and Memphis Depay, Cody Gakpo and Xavi Simons should bring the quality in attack.

One to watch - Xavi Simons 

The highly-rated 20-year-old left PSG in the summer of 2022, but such was his subsequent form at PSV the following campaign, the French giants re-signed him.

Simons has gone onto shine for RB Leipzig on loan this season and over the past 12 months, he has become a regular starter for the Dutch across the front-line and this summer will be a major opportunity for him to make his mark on European football. 

Manager - Ronald Koeman

Well known to fans of the Premier League, former Southampton and Everton boss Koeman replaced Louis van Gaal after his previous two-year stint in charge ended when he moved to Barcelona.

While Koeman has been criticised for tactical shortcomings, the 61-year-old maintains enough credit in the bank, although the Dutchman has lost nearly a third of his 32 games.

Danger Rating - 4/5

France

It's hard to look past Didier Deschamps' side as anything other than overwhelming favourites for Euro 2024 given the immense talent at their disposal.

An embarrassing exit from Euro 2020 in the last-16 to Switzerland has been sandwiched by a first and second place finish at two World Cups for Les Bleus.

A defeat to Germany and narrow win against Chile over the past week proves they are human, but the depth of talent all across the pitch, including captain Kylian Mbappe, is a scary proposition for opposition side.

One to watch - Kylian Mbappe

Who else? 46 goals in 77 games for Les Bleus has Mbappe well on the way to becoming France's all-time record goalscorer at the age of 25.

Never mind all the speculation surrounding his future, Mbappe has netted 38 times in 37 games this season and his pending departure from PSG means he is likely to be well-rested heading into Germany as Luis Enrique plans for the future.  

Manager - Didier Deschamps 

Now into his 12th year in the role, Deschamps has 98 wins in 151 games which demonstrates France's position at the top of world football during his tenure. 

Two runners-up and one winners medal from five major tournaments also shows Deschamps knows exactly what he's doing at international level.

Danger Rating - 5/5 

Poland

Poland ensured they reached Euro 2024 in the most dramatic of circumstances with a penalty shootout victory over Wales in their play-off final on Tuesday.

However, hopes aren't that high for Robert Lewandowski and Co, whose continued underperformance at major tournaments is coupled with a hugely disappointing qualifying campaign.

Poland only finished third in their group, four points behind Czech Republic and Albania, while they narrowly edged out Moldova, finishing one point ahead of a country ranked 155th in the world.

One to watch - Robert Lewandowski

Despite his struggles at club level, Lewandowski's goals will be key if Poland are to get anywhere in Germany this summer. 

With 81 goals in 147 caps, there is no doubt the 35-year-old is a legend in his nation, but he will hope to improve upon his record of seven goals in 18 tournament appearances. 

Manager - Michal Probierz

Another coach with a nomadic existence before international management, former Under 21 coach Michal Probierz replaced former Portugal boss Fernando Santos after a dismal start to Poland's qualifying campaign.

He deserves credit for navigating his country to Euro 2024, but lacks experience outside Poland bar a two-month spell with Greek side Aris Thessaloniki in 2011.

Danger Rating - 1.5/5 

Austria

After years of drift under a succession of managers, Austria have been completely transformed since Ralf Rangnick took over in 2022.

The former Man United boss has implemented an attacking style of play that has rejuvenated the country's relationship with its football team.

Dealing with several players who have been part of the Red Bull system, which Rangnick helped to develop, Austria earned 19 points from eight qualifying games and almost pipped Belgium to first place in their group.

One to watch - Christoph Baumgartner

Among the talented players coming through for Austria is RB Leipzig midfielder Christoph Baumgartner.

The 24-year-old has been in inspired form under Rangnick, and has 13 goals in 36 caps, which included international football's fastest ever goal within six seconds against Slovakia last Saturday.

Manager - Ralf Rangnick

With his reputation in England tarnished by a difficult stint with Man United, Rangnick has reverted to his beliefs and implemented 'vertical football' at Austria.

The fact so many talented players are coming through is coupled with the fact that attendances at Austrian games are soaring as the country reconnects with it's national side and that alone is testament to the job the veteran German boss is doing.

Danger Rating - 3.5/5 

Group E

Ukraine

Ukraine's remarkable performances amid everything that is going on in their country means Serhiy Rebrov's side will be most people's second team come the summer.

After cruelly missing out to Italy in automatic qualification by virtue of the Azzurri's superior head-to-head record, Ukraine beat both Bosnia & Herzegovina and Iceland with late goals to book their place at the tournament.

Despite most of their stars continuing to play outside of their homeland, Rebrov's side is full of quality, with Valencia's Roman Yaremchuk and Girona's Artem Dovbyk complementing British-based players Vitaliy Mykolenko, Illya Zabarnyi, Oleksandr Zinchenko and Mykhailo Mudryk.

One to watch - Mykhailo Mudryk

The Chelsea star has begun to show some of his undoubted quality in recent times for the Blues since his move from Shakhtar Donetsk for an initial £62million.

The winger, who now has six clubs goals this season, continues to be a talisman for his country and scored the all-important winner against Iceland on Tuesday to book their spot at Euro 2024.

Manager - Serhiy Rebrov

Former Premier League striker Rebrov has had an inspirational impact since taking over last summer.

Having almost secured automatic qualification, his record of six wins and just one defeat in 10 games shows he is building an impressive team.

Danger Rating - 3/5 

Slovakia

Another regular at tournaments over recent times without leaving too much of a mark, Slovakia will look to build upon their impressive qualifying campaign that saw them win seven of their 10 games and lose just twice to Portugal.

For a nation most-known football wise for Napoli icon Marek Hamsik, Francesco Calzona's squad includes plenty of experience and quality such as PSG's Milan Skriniar, Napoli's Stanislav Lobotka and Newcastle keeper Martin Dubravka.

One to watch - Milan Skriniar

No doubt the biggest name in European football of Slovakia's stars, the PSG defender has enjoyed a solid debut season in Paris after six highly successful campaigns with Inter Milan.

As captain, Skriniar will lead from the front as the 29-year-old looks to add to his 66 caps.

Manager - Francesco Calzona

A manager with a fantastic backstory, Calzona originally worked as a coffee dealer before serving as Maurizio Sarri's assistant as the Italian made his name in the game.

Calzona was also part of Spalletti's staff at Napoli before leaving to join Slovakia in 2022.

But such has his impact been, coupled with Napoli's disastrous campaign, that he was summoned back to the club in February to take over as interim manager, while continuing his work with Slovakia in the process.

Danger Rating: 2/5 

Belgium

While Belgium's supposed Golden Generation failed to live up to the hype, Tuesday's 2-2 draw against England was a reminder of the talent they have available. 

Domenico Tedesco's side have several young attacking stars such as Jeremy Doku and Lois Openda, who are complemented by the experience and quality of Kevin De Bruyne and Romelu Lukaku.

However, limited options at the back - which sees Jan Vertonghen still as his country's most reliable defender - plus Thibaut Courtois' injury troubles, means Belgium's defence could be their Achilles heel.

One to watch - Kevin De Bruyne

One of the greatest midfielders of his generation, De Bruyne, who was appointed as Belgium's captain last year, holds the keys to how well they get on in Germany.

While Belgium haven't quite seen the best of the 32-year-old in recent times, Euro 2024 will be the last tournament De Bruyne is still in peak condition for.

Manager - Domenico Tedesco

At only two years older than Vertonghen, the former Schalke, Spartak Moscow and RB Leipzig coach was an intriguing choice to replace Roberto Martinez. 

Still unbeaten across 12 games, Tedesco will hope to bring that form into Euro 2024 as he aims to earn an extension to a deal that expires this summer.

Danger Rating - 4.5/5

Romania

A nation not known for their appearances at major tournaments, Romania's recent progress is reward for a long-term plan from the country's FA.

An impressive crop of talent famously shocked an England team that included the likes of James Maddison, Mason Mount and Fikayo Tomoroi at the Under 21 Euros in 2019, and several of those stars have made their way through to the senior side.

Romania romped to qualification with 22 points from their 10 games, placing them five points clear of a much-more experienced Switzerland side.

One to watch - George Puscas

Despite Romania's impressive qualification campaign, the fact they scored just 16 goals across 10 games shows you should expect their games to be tight.

George Puscas - who EFL fans will remember for his three seasons at Reading - will be key, with the Bari striker having netted 11 times in 41 caps, a record that is only bettered by veteran Nicolae Stanciu's 14 in 67.

Manager - Edward Iordanescu

A former Romanian title winner with CFR Cluj, Edward Iordanescu continues to make his country hard to beat.

Iordanescu's impressive exploits throughout qualifying saw Romania in pot two for the draw, which should boost their hopes of reaching the knockout stages of Euro 2024.

Danger Rating - 2/5 

Group F

Portugal

Another strong favourite for the tournament, Portugal had won every single game under Roberto Martinez before their shock 2-0 defeat by Slovenia on Tuesday.

The former Belgium and Everton boss has managed to fully harness Portugal's plethora of attacking talent, with his side netting a remarkable 36 goals in just 10 qualifying games.

Like with France and England, it will be take something special to stop the Portuguese juggernaut in Germany.

One to watch - Bernardo Silva

Everywhere you look in the squad, there is quality and while Cristiano Ronaldo will no doubt feel hard done by given his prolific record, the talent and poise of Bernardo Silva means keeping him fit and available will be imperative to Martinez.

The 29-year-old is somewhat of a veteran in the team with 88 caps, and the Man City man is the one who will be able to knit together all of that attacking class. 

Manager - Roberto Martinez

Well-known for his exploits in England, Martinez has revitalised Portugal after an underwhelming World Cup exit to Morocco.

With six years previously managing Belgium, he will hope to use the experience of three previous major tournaments to Portugal's benefit.

Danger Rating - 5/5

Czech Republic

A strong qualifying campaign saw Czech Republic progress to their eighth successive Euros despite not always receiving the attention they perhaps deserve.

One defeat in their past 10 games point to the fact that Ivan Hasek's side are not a team to be sniffed at and they will hope to make the most of a relatively open group behind Portugal.

One to watch - Patrick Schick

Best known for that halfway line goal against Scotland at Euro 2020, Patrick Schick looks set to lead the line again.

Schick, who has overcome injury problems in recent months, was the top scorer at that tournament and with 51 goals in 110 games for Bayer Leverkusen and 18 in 37 for his country, the striker is likely to be crucial if the Czech Republic are going to stamp their authority in Germany this summer.

Manager - Ivan Hasek

An experienced 60-year-old, Hasek has managed all across the globe, with his 25-year managerial career taking him through Europe, Asia and Africa.

His previous experience of coaching Gabon, Lebanon and five games in charge of the Czech Republic in 2009 should stand him in good stead after he was parachuted into the role in January when Jaroslav Silhavy resigned after securing qualification. 

Danger Rating - 2.5/5

Georgia

In what is a simply stunning achievement, Georgia will be at their first ever major tournament after navigating play-off victories against Luxembourg and Greece.

It is the culmination of much investment in the national team that has seen them progress from the D league of the Nations League to the B league in recent years.

Georgia face a tall order to reach the knockout stages in Germany, but their fans will just be delighted to finally be among Europe's elite.

One to watch - Khvicha Kvaratskhelia

It's hard to look anywhere else than Napoli star Khvicha Kvaratskhelia, with the 23-year-old - who has 15 goals in 29 caps - leading a new generation of Georgian stars playing in respected leagues across Europe.

The forward's four goals in qualifying helped to ensure his nation would be in Germany and Kvaratskhelia's quality could create some memorable moments for Georgia.

Manager - Willy Sagnol

The former France right back deserves enormous credit for revitalising his managerial career after stints with France Under 21 and Bordeaux ended almost eight years ago.

Since taking on the Georgia job in 2021, he has won 16 of his 33 games in charge and the Bayern Munich favourite will forever be remembered in the Eastern European country for taking them to their first ever Euros.

Danger Rating - 1/5 

Turkey

Widely tipped as the dark horses of Euro 2020, that tournament ended in disaster for Turkey who lost all three of their group games.

Nevertheless, they will be stronger for the experience and after edging out Croatia and Wales to top their qualifying group, Turkey will hope to avenge that disappointing campaign this time around.

However, after a stunning run of form that include away victories over Croatia and Germany, Turkey were brought back down to earth with successive defeats by Hungary and Austria in recent days, with the Turks thumped 6-1 by Ralf Rangnick's side.

One to watch - Hakan Calhanoglu

Captain Hakan Calhanoglu is a hero in Turkey and the 30-year-old, who was born in Germany but chose to play for the country of his family's origin, has been revitalised since moving to Inter Milan from arch-rivals AC in 2021.

Having previously starred as an attacking midfielder, Calhanoglu now plays much deeper and with 84 caps, his experience and quality will be crucial for Vincenzo Montella's side.

Manager - Vincenzo Montella

The 49-year-old Italian has earned rave reviews for his work across the continent over the past decade.

An impressive two-year stint with Turkish Super Lig side Adana Demirspor was followed by the opportunity to manage Turkey and before a disappointing week, he had shown signs of having a big impact on the national team.

Danger Rating - 3/5