Group A

Italy

Switzerland

Turkey

Wales

Round 1

• Friday 11 June: 20:00
  → Turkey - Italy (Rome)
• Saturday 12 June: 14:00 
  → Wales - Switzerland (Baku)

Round 2

• Wednesday 16 June: 17:00
  → Turkey - Wales (Baku)
• Wednesday 16 June: 20:00
  → Italy - Switzerland (Rome)

Round 3

• Sunday 20 June 17:00
  → Italy - Wales (Rome)
• Sunday 20 June: 17:00
  → Switzerland - Turkey (Baku)

*Please note that all Round 3 matches in Euro 2021 are played at the same time. 

All games are listed as GMT (Greenwich Mean Time)

*Odds correct at the time of writing (18 May 2021)

With no obvious star power in this year's squad, there's only one man that sticks out and that's manager Roberto Mancini. The Italian national team are currently enjoying a marked resurgence under former Manchester City manager.

Since taking over from Gian Piero Ventura after Italy failed to make it to the World Cup, the former Sampdoria and Leicester City forward has led his side to an unbeaten streak stretching back almost thirty matches to October 2018.

Youth, experience, renewed confidence

Likewise with England who normally perform well in qualifying against less challenging opposition, the true test of Mancini's new look side will be in a major competition.

How will they line up?

Serie A stalwarts Ciro Immobile and Lorenzo Insigne will likely dominate the attacking three alongside up and comer starlet Federico Chiesa. They will spearhead Mancini's modern 4-3-3 formation with an emphasis on playing out from the back and looking to dominate possession.

AC Milan's Donnarumma will be between the sticks with experienced heads captain Chiellini and Bonucci in the centre of a defence. Veratti, Jorginho and Barella will occupy a tight midfield three that stands out as one of the most secure in the competition.

Switzerland fans have become accustomed to major competitions having reached three major tournaments under coach Vladimir Petkovic. They made it to the last 16 in Russia three years ago and are capable of providing problems to any opponent they come across.

The Swiss are going into the Euros in fairly decent form after victories against the likes of Lithuania, Ukraine and Bulgaria in their World Cup qualifying group and recent wins in friendlies against the USA and Finland. They have come unstuck against bigger opposition such as Spain and Germany, which is a fair reflection of where they are currently at. 

Stable, well rounded and looking to push forward

The Red Crosses will want to make an impression this Euros. Making it out of their group is a must after securing knockout stage participation on several occasions. The Swiss have a lot to do though if they are to make a real go of it.

How will Switzerland line up?

Petkovic favours wing backs so the Swiss usually switch between an attacking 3-4-2-1, morphing into a back five in defensive positions. It can make them tough to break down although they can be caught on the break.

Injury concerns and a lack of appearances to key players such as Xherdan Shaqiri could be a problem. Fans of the Premier League will recognise Newcastle's Fabian Schär and Arsenal's Granit Xhaka. All three form the spine of their team.

Turkey should be Europe's unsung big hitters, but after years of underachievement and absence from major tournaments, it could all be coming to fruition for Europe's eastern giants.

You might remember Turkey manager Şenol Güneş from his stand out semi-final campaign of 2002 - then again you might not. What you do need to know is that Güneş and his new look Turkey side need to be taken seriously.

Solid in defence and looking to cause an upset

Finishing second to France in their Euro qualifying group, Turkey have since stifled opponents to score draws such as Germany, Russia, Croatia and Serbia in the Nations League. While more recently they have seen off the Netherlands and Norway in World Cup qualifying.

How will Turkey line up?

This Turkey side has flashes of flair and stability. Think of the likes of Leicester's Caglar Soyuncu, recent Ligue Un winning Lille right back Mehmet Zeki Celik and Liverpool's loanee Ozan Kabak in defence. Combine this former Roma wonderkid Cengiz Under, ex-Everton striker Cenk Tosun, Milan winger Hakan Calhanoglu and in-form Lille striker Burak Yilmaz.

A dangerous prospect indeed. Turkey will probably favour 4-2-3-1 formation giving them cover in midfield but allowing for width on the flanks.

Managerial turmoil has punctuated the Welsh campaign over recent months as manager Ryan Giggs has given way to caretaker manager Rob Page for this summer's Euros. The Welsh national team did their country proud five years ago in France but a semi final appearance repeat is highly unlikely.

One of the rank outsiders in this year's competition the Welsh still have a wealth of experience and fine form behind them. Only two defeats in their last twelve over the course of 2020 and 2021 (both to favourites England and Belgium) have put Wales in line for qualification for next year's world cup.

How will Wales line up?

Big hitters Gareth Bale and Aaron Ramsey are still the first names on the team sheet from five years ago and have been joined by a flurry of promising, emerging talent up to but not including Harry Wilson of Liverpool and Ethan Ampadu of Chelsea.

Daniel James adds to their attacking intensity either up top or on the flank, while recent lineups have seen them shift from a back four to using wing backs.

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