Euro 2024 predictions: Winner, Golden Boot, breakout star and more

Sign up to Miguel Delaney’s Reading the Game newsletter sent straight to your inbox for free Sign up to Miguel’s Delaney’s free weekly newsletter Sign up to Miguel’s Delaney’s free weekly newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Euro 2024 is upon us, as Germany hosts its first major men’s tournament since 2006 – with the national team seeking its first trophy in a decade. open image in gallery Kylian Mbappe’s form has been remarkable at two World Cups – but not at his sole Euros Kieran Jackson: Kane. Scotland’s disarray with their squad ahead of the tournament has not put them in the best position, but they could still get through the group stage. After a soulless winter World Cup in Qatar in 2022, a scattered and Covid-hit Euros in 2021, and a slightly flat Russian World Cup in 2018, German fans and cities can lend real charm to Euro 2024. open image in gallery Germany is hosting its first major men’s tournament since the 2006 World Cup Jamie Braidwood: After being in Australia for the Women’s World Cup, the sense of feeling between host nation and team as they gather momentum throughout the tournament.