Who is referee Istvan Kovacs and what games is he taking charge of at Euro 2020?
PE TEACHER Istvan Kovacs will be used to brushing away any nonsense from footballers - given he deals with rowdy pupils in his day job. The 36-year-old has been included in a strong Romanian delegation for Euro 2020. 1 Istvan Kovacs shows Igor Shitov a red card during Astana's Champions League qualifier against Celtic in 2016 Credit: RUSSELL CHEYNE  The tournament will provide educator with the biggest exam of his career so far as he makes his debut in a senior international competition. Kovacs was recently promoted by Uefa to their cohort of elite referees providing the Romanian with recognition for his outstanding performances with the whistle. Appointed as a Fifa referee in 2010, Kovacs has grown in stature and regularly officiates in the Champions League. Kovacs, a native of Carei, grew up a sports fanatic and turned his attention to officiating from a young age. After following his dream, he was appointed as a professional referee in his homeland ahead of the 2007/08 season. In his debut season Kovac officiated 17 Romanian top flight fixtures and within three years he taking charge of Europa League matches. Between 2001 and 2018 Kovacs was invited to referee outside of Romania and officiated league games in Egypt, Saudi Arabia and Qatar. Kovacs firm officiating style has seen him brandish 149 red cards so far in his 14-year professional career.  WIN 50,000! Dream Team Euros  FREE fantasy football game   Euro squads: All of the players picked so far   Euro 2020 betting special: England 35/1 to beat Croatia   Fixtures: When to watch all your Euro 2020 matches   Betting special: Get England at 20/1 to wear home kit vs Croatia   Build-up LIVE: Latest news and updates from around the teams  Most read in Euro 2020 WILD CLAIMS Wilders new trainer slams bulls*** claims American suffered from depression Pictured CAB CARTED OFF Angel Cabrera cuffed as golf icon is extradited to Argentina to face charges NO JOKE Fury as sports commentator threatens to choke his female co-host live on air MIKE DROP Mike Tyson training for second comeback fight in September, reveals coach Live Blog COLOMBIA VS ARGENTINA Colombia 2 Argentina 2: Muriel and Borja shock Messi's Albiceleste Exclusive CORDEN/MOURINHO TV star quizzes football legend on Euros, penalties, Harry Kane & cricket  This season, he refereed Manchester Uniteds Europa League quarter final second leg win against Granada and Celtics 4-1 group stage mauling at the hands of Sparta Prague. This has not yet been confirmed but he is expected to officiate in the group stages of the tournament.