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England goalkeeper Jordan Pickford on whether he is surprised about the big changes in the squad: "No, I think every two years in tournaments there is a lot of change, new talented lads playing well for their club, and that's not a headache for me. It's more for the manager, but that's what he would want, having the ability to pick a lot of different people."

On England manager Gareth Southgate: "For me, he has been really good, since Under-21 level, but it's about me performing for my club and I think when I put the England shirt on I perform. It's about me stepping up, each time I put the Three Lions shirt on, and being my best."

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England goalkeeper Jordan Pickford on playing alongside younger defenders: "It's easy. They're there because of talent. When they're talented, I can help them, guide them, because I can see the full pitch and just my communication is hopefully a key to help them. That's what I think I'm good at. They know what they're doing in front of me."

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Goalkeeper Jordan Pickford on the blend of England's squad: "I think we've got the right balance [between experience and youth]. With experience we can help the younger lads who haven't had as many caps but everyone has different experiences through their own football careers.

"Some of the lads who are newer have been to major tournaments at younger levels and you have got to go away from home for a while. Everyone has been through those experiences. The senior lads, we have got to help those younger lads if needs be, but they are top players, they don't need much help."

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England goalkeeper Jordan Pickford on the leadership group: "There's a lot of leaders on the pitch, a lot of players who are club or vice-captains. Everyone is a leader in different ways, that's what we are good at."

ICYMI, Kyle Walker has been named the Three Lions' vice-captain for Euro 2024.

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Jordan Pickford just joked that he's "surprised they've not come back in" after England team-mates John Stones and Kieran Trippier threatened to throw some questions at him earlier.

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England goalkeeper Jordan Pickford on a changed defence and whether it will affect him: "It doesn't affect us. [There's] lot of lads I've played with anyway. Anyone who's in the England squad is there for what they have done for their club. Everyone is fighting for a spot. Whoever plays, we are always ready and prepared. That's what the manager and the staff do. They get us ready and prepared for whoever it is."

Manchester United centre-half Harry Maguire was ruled out of the tournament through injury.

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England goalkeeper Jordan Pickford on Manchester City defender John Stones: "He has [taken part in full training today]. With Stonesy I remember playing in Germany [with him] for the Under-19s. He made the step up early so I have known him for a long time. He's a top player, he's fit and ready to go. He is one of the best centre-backs in the world. For England he has been quality."

Stones missed training on Wednesday due to illness but was back in action on Thursday.

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England goalkeeper Jordan Pickford on whether this tournament feels different: "I think it's excitement. It's always exciting to be a part of the England squad at a major tournament. It's quality to be at my fourth one. I've got to keep performing, which I think I have done. It's a major honour."

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John Stones and Kieran Trippier just sat amongst the media, saying they've got some questions for England team-mate Jordan Pickford.

Sadly we won't get to hear them as Pickford's just ushered them away.

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Jordan Pickford is in the building however we'll have to wait a few more minutes for his news conference.

It's time for a game of darts. It's a pretty swanky board with the England badge on either side of the surround.

Just like Adam Wharton on Wednesday and Conor Gallagher yesterday, the player put up by the England camp takes on a member of the press at darts.

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Alan Shearer
Former England striker on BBC Radio 5 Live

I am really excited. I got out here yesterday, it's just starting to liven up and I can't wait. It seems as if we have been talking about the Euros for such a long time now. I am like everyone else, I can't wait for it to get started. It should be a really, really good game tonight.

Emma Sanders
BBC Sport in Stuttgart

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Euro 2024 has officially arrived in Stuttgart, where last night the official Fan Zone in Schlossplatz opened with a huge music festival.

Everything from dancers, performers, food and drinks stalls, to famous German DJs, the square was full of celebration in what has already been a brilliant host city.

Stuttgart has pulled out all of the stops and I've thoroughly enjoyed my time here as they gear up to the city's first match which will take place on Sunday between Denmark and Slovenia.

As well as daily big-screen matches at Schlossplatz, there's a family-friendly area at Marktplatz, cultural showcases at Karlsplatz and festivals at Schillerplatz.

There's also random street events and a free football exhibit at the Stadtpalais which has light-up football boots, a giant trophy and other artistic features. A floral mosaic of the Henry Delaunay trophy (the official Euros trophy) is on display near the Fan Zone in Schlossplatz.

Tonight, Mayor Dr. Frank Nopper will welcome the Euros to Stuttgart and there will be more performances from DJs and freestyle ballers.

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Coming up shortly we'll hear from the Three Lions' goalkeeper Jordan Pickford ahead of England's opener on Sunday.

Click 'watch live' at the top of the page to tune in or follow the live text right here.

Phil Goodlad
BBC Scotland

German couple, Claus and Variena, are getting married in the Town Hall in Marienplatz later this afternoon.

Speaking to me on BBC Radio Scotland's Lunchtime Live programme they said they didn't know when they booked their wedding that they’d end with thousands of Scotland fans providing a backdrop.

They’ve been inundated with members of the Tartan Army shouting congratulations and shaking their hands.

Claus said: “The situation makes the day more beautiful.”

Variena added: “There’s been congratulations and singing. They are all very, very nice people.

“We are very happy that all you guys are here in Munich celebrating with us. They are not here for the game. They are actually here for our wedding!”

Scotland's first minister John Swinney is getting into the spirit of things in Munich.

He's enjoyed a beer with Scotland fan Craig Ferguson, who has walked to Munich to raise money for Brothers in Arms, a Glasgow-based men's mental health charity.

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Blane in Falkirk has his own reasons for feeling confident for Scotland's chances in tonight's game against Germany in Munich, but he is not alone...

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We're about to hear from England goalkeeper Jordan Pickford about the Three Lions' opening game against Serbia on Sunday.

That will be broadcast live on BBC One, but how can I follow the rest of the tournament, I hear you ask.

Click on either of the links below to help make your plans:

• How to follow Euro 2024 on the BBC
• Euro 2024 Groups & Schedule

Elizabeth Conway
BBC Newsbeat sports reporter

Never mind Octoberfest… it’s all about Scotoberfest here in Marienplatz, the central square in Munich.

These two Scotland fans, 'Captain Colin' from Inverness and Vice Captain David from Broxburn have found a place to hang up their flag and are incredibly excited for tonight’s game.

They’ve travelled via Amsterdam, Stuttgart and Karlsruhe to get here.

Good Morning Scotland
BBC Radio Scotland

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You might remember hearing that on the first night of the Tartan Army's arrival, one pub on Munich's Marienplatz ran out of beer.

According to Peter Inselkammer, the city's head of economic development, that problem has now been solved.

He told BBC News: "Yes, there is enough beer. Think of Oktoberfest - that's seven million visitors with nine million litres of beer. So we are used to having guests who are very thirsty."

Mr Inselkammer added that, thanks in part to the very hungry and thirsty Scotland fans, the tournament could be worth 100m euros for Munich.

"Of course every fan is welcome, especially those from Scotland nowadays," he said.