Euro 2021 news live: Latest England updates as 26-man selection confirmed

We are beginning our live coverage ahead of the game tonight so please do join us on the England vs Austria page.

France and Wales face off tonight as both nations step up their Euro 2020 preparations.

It will of course be a big challenge for Rob Page’s Dragons to keep the world champions at bay, but with another big side Italy to face in the group phase at this summer’s tournament, it’s a good opportunity for Wales to fine-tune their defensive organisation.

For France, the expectation is simply to win every game – though this hasn’t come easily of late. The big talking point is the return to the squad of Karim Benzema, and it will be fascinating to watch him develop a partnership with Kylian Mbappe.

Here’s everything you need to know about France vs Wales:

The Netherlands take on Scotland in Portugal this evening in a friendly ahead of the Euros.

Frank de Boer’s Netherlands will begin their Euros campaign against Ukraine on 13 June, one day before Steve Clarke’s Scotland face the Czech Republic.

Here’s everything you need to know about tonight’s friendly between the Netherlands and Scotland:

England will face Austria in their first Euro warm-up match this summer and it will give Gareth Southgate and fans a chance to see how the team go.

But who will win the match? Here’s a prediction of how it could play out:

There are just nine days left until the Euros kick-off but there is plenty of football action before then.

England will take on Austria on Wednesday and Romania on Sunday in warm-up matches for the tournament.

The captain Harry Kane has shared his excitement for the Euros on Twitter, can he and the team bring football home to England?

England captain Harry Kane may not know where he is playing his club football next season but Alan Shearer believes it won’t impact his form at the Euros.

Manchester United, Manchester City and Paris Saint-Germain are among the clubs wanting to sign Kane from Spurs.

Shearer said: “But with the talent (in the squad), with the added options of our full-backs – whether he plays three or four at the back – then I’m pretty sure that Harry will score goals and will be right up there challenging for that Golden Boot.

“I’ve no doubt about that. I’m fairly confident of that.”

England have never won the Euros, the furthest they have gone was in the 1968 and 1996 tournaments where they reached the semi-finals.

Is this their year? Probably not, but that’s okay:

Six Scottish players have not travelled with the team for their friendly against The Netherlands on Wednesday.

David Marshall, Stephen O’Donnell, Nathan Patterson, Grant Hanley, John McGinn and Che Adams have not gone to the Estadio Algarve because of “ultra caution”.

This comes after John Fleck tested positive for Covid-19.

Netherlands manager Frank de Boer has shared his delight in Scotland playing in their first major tournament in 23 years.

Holland will play the Scots in a warm-up match on Wednesday evening.

De Boer said: “If you see them play, you see mature football with qualities. It’s not only what a lot of people in Holland think about Scottish football. No, it’s a really modern style of European football.

“I had my own experience in Scotland for six months and had a fantastic time. I know how involved the fans are. I played against Scotland in 94 and maybe Scotland and Holland have the craziest fans, but also the nicest fans in the world.

“It’s nice that Scotland is there. For all parts, it’s good.”

England’s warm-up match against Austria will be available for fans to watch on free-to-air TV this evening.

Here are all the details: