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On the speculation surrounding his future at Chelsea and whether it's difficult to come into a major tournament with that going on, Conor Gallagher said: "It's not difficult. I am in a very privileged position to play for England and be at a tournament like this and I couldn't be happier with the situation I am in."

On the England squad: "It's a great group. I've been part of it for a couple of years now. The lads are very humble, friendly. We welcomed the new players straight away and they feel at home instantly.

"I think that's the special thing about this group, it has been said before, the togetherness we've shown. The team before us has shown it by how well they have done in tournaments. We understand the expectation for this tournament - everyone is ready and really excited for it to start."

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More from Conor Gallagher on England manager Gareth Southgate saying his performance against Bosnia-Herzegovina was his most 'assured' in an England shirt: "I believe so. The manager actually said that to me this morning as well. It's really positive.

"It's always a big occasion playing for England - you want to impress and do as best you can to impress the manager and country to give yourself a better chance of playing in the next games.

"I kind of just stayed calm and kept quite simple and managed to put in a good performance."

On his own attributes: "I'll always give my best for the team on and off the ball. I work as hard as possible. A good team-player, but, yeah, I'm willing to do whatever the manager wants me to do. If it's starting, coming off the bench, watching from the crowd, I'll be happy and do the best job I can."

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Speaking about the England camp, Conor Gallagher says the squad's togetherness sets it apart, describing all the players as "humble" and welcoming of the new faces in the group.

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More from Conor Gallagher on his season with Chelsea: "I have really enjoyed it. When I'm playing football I'm happy and I have been playing on a consistent basis this season so I just wanted to work as hard as possible to help Chelsea as much as I can and England when I have played.

"I have to give a lot of credit to Mauricio Pochettino for giving me that opportunity to show Chelsea what I could do in the last season. Hopefully there is still room for improvement."

On his reaction to Pochettino leaving: "Of course, he has done so much for me so I was sad, for him and coaching staff, but I am really excited about the new man [Enzo Maresca] coming in. Me and everyone at Chelsea are really excited to work with him."

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England midfielder Conor Gallagher on how Marc Guehi might deal with the pressure of playing in a major tournament: "I think he'll be brilliant if he does. Top guy, top player - I couldn't be happier if he started some games at the tournament. He has been brilliant for Crystal Palace and England when he has played. He's more than ready for sure."

On Guehi as a player: "He's very professional, great leader as well. I think he has got everything you need to be a top defender."

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England midfielder Conor Gallagher on speculation over his Chelsea future: "I've been focusing on England - this is the most important thing for me and the country. I just want to start the tournament now."

On the leadership role in the squad: "Yeah definitely. I've come a long way this season. To give credit to [Mauricio] Pochettino what he has done for me, he has given me a lot of responsibility and trust at Chelsea and like I said it puts me in a better position to be a bigger part of the squad for this tournament. I'm going to do everything I can to help the team as much as possible."

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England midfielder Conor Gallagher on battle to start with Trent Alexander-Arnold: "First of all he is a top player. Everyone in the squad has their own strengths and the way they can improve and strengthen the team in their own way. I'll always be ready to start if needed to, or to come on from the bench. This squad has very healthy competition, of course everyone wants to play as much as possible. We are buzzing."

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England midfielder Conor Gallagher on if this feels different for Qatar where he didn't play: "Yeah it does to be fair. In Qatar I was expected not to play in a way. I still loved the experience honoured to be there but I never expected to come on or start games. A couple of years on, a different position. I have developed well as a player with more experience. I am hoping I can help the team more on the pitch. I am really looking forward to it."

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Gary Rose
BBC Sport in Hamburg

Hamburg is the most northern host city at this summer's Euros in Germany and, with Munich almost 500 miles away, it is perhaps easy to feel a bit disconnected from all the buzz for the country's opening game.

Nevertheless, the city is doing all it can to build up the excitement and, with it famed for having the largest seaport in Germany - and third biggest in Europe - they have made the most of showing off their harbourfront.

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There are 24 shipping containers displaying the flags of the participating nations, which have been stacked in six towers to correspond with the first round of fixtures.

Further down the harbour, a message of good luck to the Germany team stretches across a wall just above the water.

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It is true that Scotland have never made it past the group stage of a major international tournament, but that hasn't been for the want of trying.

Just check out the BBC Scotland series 'That Was The Team That Was' for the evidence on BBC iPlayer.

This link will take you to the episode on Craig Brown's 1996 side, who needed just one more goal in their final group-game win over Switzerland to reach the knockout stages of the Euros in England.

That's one way of looking at it, the other would be that if England had not conceded a late goal in their 4-1 win over the Netherlands then Scotland would have made history...

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Raphael Honigstein
German football journalist on BBC Radio 5 Live

I think at this point we (Germany) would take the quarter-finals. It depends if you get knocked out by a team that is seen as superior. If so, I think most would accept that.

It's between the quarter-final and semi-final which people think would be a decent finish. Anything less would be problematic, anything more would be ecstasy.

When you get knocked out in the group stage at two World Cups running and then knocked out by England in the last 16 at the Euros, you don't really have much reason to believe that this is all going to suddenly, magically, fall into place just by virtue of it being in Germany.

Come Friday night and a good opening game, momentum can build very, very quickly but, at the moment, people are waiting and sitting on the fence and hoping the spark will somehow come from the team - rather than the other way round.

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Chris Sutton
Former Celtic striker on BBC Radio 5 Live

I do subscribe to the idea that the Germans need a win.

A draw against Scotland - with respect to Scotland - the country (Germany) would be flat, so they need to win and to play well. Then they will get the country behind them and believing in them.

Pat Nevin
Former Scotland winger on BBC Radio 5 Live

John McGinn kind of mirrors the personality Scotland fans like to see in their team - strength and absolute fearlessness.

He's going to go for it [against Germany], and there are quite a few players in the Scotland team who feel like that.

So if John can show his personality - he will show a limited amount of respect to anyone he plays against - and that is a good thing in this situation.

It's good to see John keeping everyone happy - hopefully on the pitch as well as off it now.

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Alarm bells were ringing earlier that Munich may have run out of beer, but these Scotland supporters are able to quell those fears...

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Before we bring you more on Scotland before they face host Germany in Friday's Euro 2024 opener, you can click on the 'watch live' tab above to see England's latest news conference, which will feature Chelsea midfielder Conor Gallagher.

Leanne Crichton
Former Scotland international on BBC Radio 5 Live

The expectation for any Scotland side is always 'can you get out of the group?' That is something we have never managed to achieve, both men and women.

I don't think that [expectation] will change. I think what the fans will want to see is that Scotland can go on and compete with Germany.

Yes, you can look at that as possibly a free hit tomorrow. It's not the most important game in the group for Scotland, by any means, but I think you want to start the tournament strongly. You want to look like you are here to compete and that you can match these top performers.

For me, though, I think it is realistic that Scotland can get out of the group and I do think it will happen.

Raphael Honigstein
German football journalist on BBC Radio 5 Live

I think Scott McTominay is probably the closest [Scotland] have to a match-winner. If you look at all of the important goals he has scored, [Germany] will be watching him, especially on set-pieces, which have been a bit of a weakness for this Germany team.

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Angus Cochrane
BBC Scotland News

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While most of the Scotland fans in Munich woke up in tents, campervans and hotel rooms this morning, another set off on a spot of sightseeing.

Derek Marner, from Gourock, Inverclyde, is kitted out in the typical Tartan Army uniform. Save for some running shoes, you’d hardly know he was about to do a 55km ultramarathon around the city.

“I find it’s a great way to see places,” he told BBC Scotland News during his preparations back home.

Now in Marienplatz, in the centre of Munich’s Old Town, Derek confesses he didn’t get much sleep last night.

Dressed in Scotland’s national dress as part of a fundraising effort the Tartan Army Children’s Charity,, external he admits part of his restlessness is down to a fear of chafing.

“I’ve vaselined myself to hell,” says Derek says, who adds that he deemed a sporran a “step too far”.

Derek estimates the circuit will take him about six hours to complete. His first stop at the finish line? “Drink a pint of beer.”

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Jane Lewis
BBC Scotland in Garmisch-Partenkirchen

After this morning's training session, the Scotland squad will have lunch before leaving for Munich mid-afternoon. Manager Steve Clarke will then speak to the media in the Munich arena.

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Elizabeth Conway
BBC Newsbeat sports reporter in Munich

I’ve just left the madness of Marienplatz and headed to the British Consulate to see 18-year-old Ethan Walker complete the final stint of his inspirational bike ride journey. Ethan and his team have just cycled from Hampden Park to Munich!

Ethan is lucky to be alive. Last autumn, while in the first few months of his football scholarship in New York, he had a massive car accident that left him with life-threatening injuries.

The surgeon who saved his life, Professor Gordon Mackay was part of the awesome foursome who completed the challenge, as well as film-maker Martyn Robertson and Tartan Army foot solider, Stephen Collie.

Today was all about celebration. As a crowd gathered outside the consulate with camera crews and family and friends waiting, the four cycled in with their kilts and hats on, to the backdrop of bagpipes and cheers.

They were all exhausted but you couldn’t wipe the smiles off their faces! They all agreed it was a "life-changing journey", while Ethan says he wants to show that no matter what obstacles you face, you can stay positive, keep going and set yourself challenges.