England vs. Croatia (Sunday, 2.00pm)
© Reuters
The journey to Euro 2020 glory begins on Sunday for England, as they renew hostilities with Croatia at Wembley Stadium three years after the Chequered Ones dashed their World Cup dreams.
Gareth Southgate's crop are already being tipped by some to make history and go all the way in the tournament, but the visit of Croatia represents a stern test in front of 22,500 optimistic supporters.
We say: England 2-1 Croatia
While Southgate still has dilemmas in all areas of the pitch to solve, the Three Lions' youthful attacking talent can strike fear into the hearts of any European defence, and it is up to the likes of Grealish and Mount to justify their possible selections over the likes of Foden and Raheem Sterling.
Croatia's form over the past 12 months has been indifferent to say the least, but there is no writing them off. Both sides will of course be expected to finish in the top two come the close of play in Group D, but with the raucous home crowd making the difference that has been missing all season long, we are backing England's firepower to propel them to a first-ever opening day victory at the Euros.
> Click here to read our full preview for this match
> How Croatia could line up against England
> How England could line up against Croatia
> England possible starting XI for Croatia clash
Austria vs. N. Macedonia (Sunday, 5.00pm)
© Reuters
Austria will be looking to claim their first ever victory at the European Championships, when they take on tournament debutants North Macedonia in their Group C opener in Bucharest on Sunday evening.
Both nations are already familiar with one another, having locked horns twice during their respective qualification campaigns, with the Austrians winning on both occasions.
We say: Austria 2-1 North Macedonia
Both nations will be aware that claiming three points on Sunday would provide a massive boost in their quest to secure at least one of the four best third-place positions up for grabs or even a place in the top two in Group C.
North Macedonia will be a threat going forward and did score in both of their previous meetings with Austria, but we feel that Foda's side will have just enough to secure a narrow victory in Bucharest.
> Click here to read our full preview for this match
> How North Macedonia could line up against Austria
> How Austria could line up against North Macedonia
Netherlands vs. Ukraine (Sunday, 8.00pm)
© Reuters
Netherlands take on Ukraine in Group C of Euro 2020 at Amsterdam ArenA on Sunday.
These two nations will be expected to progress to the knockout stages, so this meeting could play a key part in determining which side tops the group.
We say: Netherlands 1-1 Ukraine
With both sides potentially deploying 3-5-2 formations, it is tough to envisage a classic at the Amsterdam ArenA on Sunday.
Ukraine's last three competitive matches have all ended 1-1, so it would be no surprise to see a repeat of that scoreline, which in truth may suit both nations with potentially easier matches in the group to come.
> Click here to read our full preview for this match
> How Ukraine could line up against Netherlands
> How Netherlands could line up against Ukraine
Barney Corkhill
