Postpublished at 12:20 British Summer Time 13 June
Some of BBC's pundits don't seem to think Gareth Southgate will be forced into making that gut-wrenching decision...
Summary
Recap Thursday's build-up to Euro 2024 as Scotland train for final time before Friday's opener
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Postpublished at 12:20 British Summer Time 13 June
Southgate the best man to lead England after Euro 2024 - Hurstpublished at 12:14 British Summer Time 13 June
Serbia v England (Sun, 20:00 BST)
Sir Geoff Hurst believes Gareth Southgate will remain the best option to lead England forward after Euro 2024, despite the national team boss indicating it could be his final tournament if the team fails to win it.
Hurst, the last surviving member of England's victorious 1966 World Cup side, said it would take a calamity in Germany for circumstances to dictate a change in manager, as he praised Southgate's record in charge as "better than anything since '66".
England begin their campaign against Serbia in Gelsenkirchen on Sunday seeking to exorcise the memory of their heartbreaking defeat on penalties to Italy in the final at Wembley three years ago, with the men's team's trophy-less run now extending back 58 years since Hurst's hat-trick helped beat West Germany to earn the country its first tournament success.
"I think [Southgate] remains the best option," Hurst told the PA news agency. "But I can fully understand if he doesn't win it with this bunch of players - and he's had probably more games than any other manager apart from one or two - that maybe it suits him [to leave].
"I don't think necessarily it suits England. I think he's the best man for it, ongoing. It may be his decision himself, that maybe it's time to go."
On Sunday, Southgate will move above Sir Bobby Robson to third on the all-time list for most matches as England manager - behind Sir Walter Winterbottom and England's manager in 1966, Sir Alf Ramsey.
Image source, PA MediaPostpublished at 12:13 British Summer Time 13 June
Remember how Gareth Southgate gave an interview with Bild, hinting that he could step down as England manager if they do not win the Euros in Germany?
Well Sir Geoff Hurst thinks he is the best person to lead the Three Lions forward, on to the 2026 World Cup in the United States, Canada and Mexico...
Scotland fan completes walk from Glasgow to Munichpublished at 12:04 British Summer Time 13 June
Graham Fraser
BBC Scotland News websiteThe Scotland fan who walked from Hampden Park in Glasgow to Munich has arrived to cheers from the Tartan Army.
Craig Ferguson, 20, travelled solo through six countries to raise funds for Brothers in Arms, a men's mental health charity based in Glasgow.
He left the city in May and arrived in Marienplatz to a guard of honour and the world’s media.
He shouted “thanks so much for coming down”, before enjoying some champagne in the Munich sun and joining in on a rendition of Flower of Scotland.
He has raised over £51,000 for the charity.
Media caption, Scotland fan Craig Ferguson completes walk from Glasgow to Munich
Postpublished at 12:02 British Summer Time 13 June
It's not just Henning Wehn who is taking an alternative route to Munich. Check out this effort from Scotland fan Craig Ferguson...
How to follow Euro 2024 this weekendpublished at 11:56 British Summer Time 13 June
Germany v Scotland (Fri, 20:00 BST)
BBC Radio 5 LiveDon't forget you can listen to full-match commentary of the Euro 2024 opener between Germany and Scotland in Munich on BBC Radio 5 Live, and also follow match updates on the BBC Sport website.
Every game will be shown live on free-to-air TV. Check out the full schedule here.
For now, though, here are the opening weekend's fixtures and how you can watch them:
Friday, 14 June
Germany v Scotland (20:00) - ITV
Saturday, 15 June
Hungary v Switzerland (14:00) - ITV
Spain v Croatia (17:00) - ITV
Italy v Albania (20:00) - BBC
Sunday, 16 June
Poland v Netherlands (14:00) - BBC
Slovenia v Denmark (17:00) - ITV
Serbia v England (20:00) - BBC
'We're going to win it!' - comedian Henning Wehn on Germanypublished at 11:49 British Summer Time 13 June
Germany v Scotland (Fri, 20:00 BST)
BBC Radio 5 LiveThat opening match is edging ever closer...
One person who'll be watching closely is comedian and Germany fan Henning Wehn.
He was speaking to 5 Live Breakfast earlier about cycling to the Euros from the UK.
He was in a small town in the Netherlands called Weert, with 100 miles to go having completed just under 200 miles.
"We haven't won anything in 10 years - now it's 10 years of hurt," said Wehn on Germany's chances.
"A few months ago, I would have said it's a miracle if we make it out of the group so I would have taken a draw with Scotland, a draw with Hungary and a 1-0 defeat to Switzerland, I would have settled for that.
"But now with a new manager and beating France and the Netherlands, we're going to win it!"
'Plenty of laughs' as Scotland train before openerpublished at 11:43 British Summer Time 13 June
Jane Lewis
BBC Scotland in Garmisch-PartenkirchenA full complement of Scotland players trained this morning. Their final session before heading to Munich and the big one!
And they were in good spirits, plenty of laughs amid their warm up.
Lyndon Dykes has also joined the gang, complete with his moon boot. He’s going to stay with the squad for the duration of the tournament…
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Joel, Littlehampton: Breathing a sigh of relief? Slightly harsh considering the fact that Lewis Dunk has been man of the match in two of his previous six England caps. Yes, he had a very bad March but he is absolutely not the donkey the media seem to want to portray him as. Stones is absolutely first choice but a Dunk and Marc Guehi partnership should be able to cope with Serbia, should it be needed.
Scotland fans in Stuttgartpublished at 11:31 British Summer Time 13 June
Emma Sanders
BBC Sport in Stuttgart
Image source, BBC SportEuro 2024 isn’t the only sport in town.
The Stuttgart open tennis tournament is taking place this week with Britain’s Julian Cash currently playing in the men’s doubles quarter-finals.
I bumped into some Scotland fans who are staying nearby and don’t have tickets to the football.
They are train hopping across Germany, hoping to soak up the atmosphere and see what they can get to. Maybe some tennis this afternoon?
They were very proud to show me their custom-made Scotland flag and hope to make it to Munich, via Cologne, by tomorrow evening to join the other 2,000 plus fans celebrating their Euro 2024 opener against hosts Germany.
Image source, BBC SportMilan appoint Fonseca as their new coachpublished at 11:26 British Summer Time 13 June
Breaking
AC MilanAC Milan have announced they have appointed Paulo Fonseca as their new head coach.
The former Lille and Roma boss has succeeded Stefano Pioli on a three-year contract with the Italian side.
The Portuguese coach, 51, almost became the Tottenham boss, external after talks with the Premier League club in 2021.
Image source, Reutersget involved Any decorations up yet?published at 11:22 British Summer Time 13 June
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Of course, there will also be plenty of parties planned back home - north and south of the border - this weekend.
We're starting to see some evidence of Euros fever in east London with this billboard.
You may even be picking up some bunting yourself later today...
Do let us know if you have any plans to adorn your house with some colour for the next month or so.
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Image source, Getty Images'Oh, yes sir, I can boogie!' - Tartan Army ready to partypublished at 11:18 British Summer Time 13 June
BBC Sport's Rhia Chohan is in Munich to gauge the mood in the build-up to Scotland's match against Germany on Friday:
"Fans have been arriving in Marienplatz straight off the plane with their wheelie suitcases. The bagpipes are going with the Flower of Scotland and it’s all relatively calm at the moment in the Munich square - but knowing the Tartan Army, this place is expected to be jumping later. Here’s my favourite T-shirt so far…"
Image source, BBC SportPostpublished at 11:17 British Summer Time 13 June
I say imagine the scenes, but you have clicked on the BBC Sport football news live page, so you don't have to.
We will bring you all the latest from Munich throughout the afternoon as the Tartan Army continues to descend on the Bavarian city...
Postpublished at 11:14 British Summer Time 13 June
We will be dropping back into the England camp at about 14:15 BST to hear from a member of the squad.
And Scotland boss Steve Clarke is due to be holding a news conference later this afternoon as the clock ticks down to Friday's opening game against Germany.
Just imagine the scenes in Munich right now...
'Breathing a sigh of relief'published at 11:05 British Summer Time 13 June
Serbia v England (Sun, 20:00 BST)
EnglandGareth Southgate might have been looking relaxed, but he is sure to have plenty on his mind.
Will John Stones be fit to start against Serbia on Sunday?
If not, who will be his starting partnership in the centre of defence?
The real positive to take away from today's session is that Stones seemed to be moving well after sitting out Wednesday's session because of illness.
Currently breathing a sigh of relief on behalf of all England fans.
Southgate pondering the big decisionspublished at 11:01 British Summer Time 13 June
Alex Howell
BBC football news reporter at the England campGareth Southgate lets assistant manager Steve Holland do most of the coaching.
Southgate is usually on the edge of the session overseeing.
It’s just three days until he has to name his first team for this tournament.
Image source, BBC Sport'Good conditions'published at 10:55 British Summer Time 13 June
Serbia v England (Sun, 20:00 BST)
EnglandSadly, we only had brief access to England's training session so that is the end of our stream today.
From what we saw of it, Gareth Southgate was looking very relaxed.
The surface at England's training base looked in good condition and the sun was glistening down on it.
Not a bad place to prepare for the Euros, I would say.
Image source, Getty ImagesPreparations continuepublished at 10:52 British Summer Time 13 June
Alex Howell
BBC football news reporter at the England camp
Image source, BBC SportEngland manager Gareth Southgate and assistant manager Steve Holland gathered the players in a huddle before the session.
They do this most days as they set the message for the session ahead.
Gareth Southgate will be relieved to see John Stones back on the training pitch.
Southgate watches onpublished at 10:51 British Summer Time 13 June
EnglandOne group of players, featuring Harry Kane, are taking part in a passing drill. The other group in the white bibs are doing the same.
Gareth Southgate and his assistant Steve Holland are watching on.