Euro 2024 score predictions: Chris Sutton predicts the opening round of group games in Germany

He starts with the first matches in each group, including the tournament opener between hosts Germany and Scotland, holders Italy against Albania and England versus Serbia.I am this game for BBC Radio 5 Live and I am not sure what to expect from Germany.

In qualifying they were brilliant, but injuries mean they have got a few decisions to make. Up front, for example, do they go with Che Adams or Lawrence Shankland? Adams is a better all-round centre-forward but Shankland is a lethal finisher. Granit Xhaka and Xherdan Shaqiri know how to get out of a group, because they have done it on a regular basis, but maybe this team are on a bit of a decline?

I see Spain as being dangerous, particularly because if things go to plan for them, they will be in the opposite side of the draw to France and England come the knockout phase. They should make a winning start here.Italy head coach Luciano Spalletti has banned his players from using Playstations during the Euros, so he is already my manager of the tournament, regardless of how they get on.

I think the Danes have made a big error not picking Matt O'Riley, the Celtic midfielder. People can view Scottish football how they like but he had a phenomenal season in the Premiership and he would have been a better bet than some of the players who were included in the middle of the park. I'm a fan of that approach, but now he has to play the players he has picked. I want him to find a place in the team for Phil Foden and Cole Palmer, so let's hope we see that here.

A few people fancy Austria to have a good run at these Euros under Ralf Rangnick, who has done a brilliant job after being laughed out of Old Trafford.

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