The BBC will air England‘s first two Euro 2024 games as Gareth Southgate‘s side aim to get their campaign off to a flying start.
Despite the teething issues in preparation, England still start the tournament as favourites, having been placed in Group C alongside Serbia, Denmark and Slovenia.
With a star-studded cast of presenters, pundits and commentators, the BBC may well have a stronger lineup than free-to-air competitors ITV.
All BBC games will be available on BBC iPlayer, as well as the primary channels.
BBC Euro 2024 presenters
- Gary Lineker
- Gabby Logan
- Alex Scott
- Mark Chapman
Gary Lineker is the primary face, supported by three titans of modern sports broadcasting and the BBC.
BBC Euro 2024 pundits
- Wayne Rooney
- Rio Ferdinand
- Joe Hart
- Ellen White
- Frank Lampard
- Micah Richards
- Ashley Williams
- David Moyes
- Rachel Corsie
- James McFadden
- Cesc Fabregas
- Thomas Frank
This is an interesting and varied presenting group, combining big names making their broadcasting debuts with exciting young talent.
Recently-appointed Plymouth Argyle manager Wayne Rooney has signed up for his second consecutive major tournament with the BBC, joining former Manchester United teammate Rio Ferdinand on England coverage.
England Women’s record-goalscorer Ellen White, who has impressed in front of the camera since hanging up her boots, will also feature.
Meanwhile, Joe Hart is making his punditry debut having retired this summer at Celtic, assumedly with the aim of a longer-term move into broadcasting.
Former England and Man City defender Micah Richards will be on hand to provide energy and laughs, while Chelsea record scorer Frank Lampard is still out of a managerial job despite consistent links with both international and domestic roles.
Recently-departed West Ham manager David Moyes and Thomas Frank are further positive additions, with Frank appearing to have all the tools to make great TV. The Brentford boss will be the BBC’s answer to ITV’s Ange Postecoglou hire.
Former Wales centre-back Ashley Williams and current Como boss Cesc Fabregas are relative veterans of the major tournament broadcasting format, while Aston Villa captain Rachel Corsie will join former Everton forward James McFadden and his ex-manager Moyes as the faces of the Scottish coverage.
BBC Euro 2024 commentators and co-commentators
- Guy Mowbray
- Jonathan Pearce
- Robyn Cowen
- Steve Bower
- Steve Wilson
- Vicki Sparks
- Alan Shearer
- Jermaine Jenas
- Danny Murphy
- Martin Keown
- James McFadden
This is a safe and sensible commentary team, spearheaded by Guy Mowbray, once the youngest-ever commentator on a World Cup final at 26.
And in the co-comms chair are an array of former male pros, led by Alan Shearer and former Spurs and Newcastle midfielder Jermaine Jenas.
One-time Arsenal Invincible Martin Keown and former Fulham and Liverpool midfielder Danny Murphy will also be joining the team, while McFadden will double his punditry duties with some co-commentary on Scotland games.
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