England’s mission to overcome their Euro 2020 heartbreak begins at the Veltins-Arena on Sunday night, as the Three Lions launch their Euro 2024 campaign against Group C rivals Serbia.
Neither nation has claimed the Henri Delaunay Trophy since the European Championships began, with Denmark and Slovenia also posing significant challenges for the knockout spots.
Serbia, two-time runners-up in 1960 and 1968 as part of Yugoslavia, are making their first appearance in the tournament as an independent nation, adding an extra layer of intrigue to this year’s competition.