What date is Englands first Euro 2020 game?
Gareth Southgates side are making their final preparations ahead of Euro 2020 (Picture: Eddie Keogh  The FA via Getty Images)  The countdown to Englands first Euro 2020 match is nearing its end as Gareth Southgate continues to make the final few tweaks to his starting XI. Southgate named his final 26-man squad on June 1 after cutting seven players from his initial 33-man squad including Manchester United striker Mason Greenwood who withdrew through injury. The month-long tournament begins on June 11 in Rome and concludes a month later with the final taking place at Wembley. England are among the favourites to win the competition but Southgate is weary of the strong competition his team must overcome if they are to win a first European Championships. Were one of a number of teams who, I think, are in the frame. I dont think we have, Southgate said. We cant be arrogant and say were ahead of those teams. Were in that group  like Italy, Spain and Germany  who are improving quickly. Its an incredibly strong field. We are capable, I think, of beating any team on a given day.  England will play three group matches before (hopefully) progressing to the knockout stage of the competition. Gareth Southgate will be relying on Harry Kane to fire his team to Euro 2020 glory (Picture: Eddie Keogh  The FA via Getty Images)  England begin their Euro 2020 campaign against 2018 World Cup finalists Croatia  the team that dumped Southgates side out of the tournament in the semis that time. Their first match will take place on Sunday, June 13 at 2pm BST. The Three Lions then turn their attention to a clash with Scotland on Friday June, 18 (8pm) before their final group game against Czech Republic four days later in another evening kick-off (8pm). Follow Metro across our social channels, on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram. Share your views in the comments below.