Euro 2024 has arrived with the usual swell of excitement, over-the-top ambitions and rampant optimism swirling across the land.

Football fans will be treated to a bumper festival of 51 matches to savour across the month-long spectacle in Germany.

With so much action to come, keeping track of it all can be a challenge. That’s where we come in.

Follow the link to download our Euro 2024 wall chart, complete with group stage games, knockout round information and the all-important TV details to help you tune in to every match.

England fans’ wave of optimism was somewhat quelled in the final week of preparations after being defeated 1-0 by Iceland, who failed to qualify for Euro 2024, in their final warm-up friendly.

The Three Lions boast one of the most talented squads in the tournament, and Gareth Southgate is under pressure to make them tick.

Scotland head into the competition with the honour – and trepidation – of featuring in the opening match against hosts Germany.

The Tartan Army will travel in their thousands across Germany to support their team with well-founded optimism they can escape a tricky Group A situation.

The tournament begins on Friday 14th June and runs until Sunday 14th July. Sit back, relax, savour every moment of it. Summer football is back.

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Warning: Spoilers from the book Fire & Blood ahead.

As excitement amps up for House of the Dragon season 2, fans are clamouring to know just how the story is going to be adapted from the beloved novel Fire & Blood, and one particularly brutal storyline sticks out – Blood and Cheese.

The cast and creatives have been teasing the storyline, with Olivia Cooke, who plays Dowager Queen Alicent Hightower, branding the scenes “heinous”.

She told Entertainment Weekly: “I’d just say, it is Game of Thrones, expect the worst. Expect the very worst possible, and then double it. I dunno what else to say without heavily spoiling it, but it is heinous.”

So, as we gear up to return to Westeros, here’s everything you need to know about Blood and Cheese. Be warned – it’s gruesome stuff.

Once again, this is your final warning for book spoilers!

Who are Blood and Cheese in House of the Dragon season 2?

Blood and Cheese are a duo of assassins hired by Prince Daemon Targaryen (played by Matt Smith) to murder one of King Aegon II Targaryen’s (Tom Glynn-Carney) sons.

This is in revenge for the death of Queen Rhaenyra’s son Prince Lucerys who, in the novel, was killed by his uncle Prince Aemond Targaryen (Ewan Mitchell).

After the news of Lucerys’s death reaches Rhaenyra (which we saw in the season 1 finale), Daemon sends her a raven to tell her that her son will be avenged.

Through the means of his spymaster, Mysaria (Sonoya Mizuno), he enlists Blood and Cheese to kill one of Aegon’s sons.

The pair make it into the Red Keep and the bed chamber of Dowager Queen Alicent Hightower (Olivia Cooke), killing her bedmaid and waiting for Queen Helaena Targaryen (Phia Saban) and her children, Princes Jaehaerys and Maelor, and their sister Princess Jaehaera to enter the room.

Blood and Cheese then give Queen Helaena the choice of which son they should kill. She pleads with them to kill her instead, but after being threatened with the death of all of her children, she chooses her youngest, Maelor, to die. Going against her wish, the pair instead kill her eldest son, Jaehaerys.

While the pair make it out of the Red Keep unscathed, Blood is seized days later, and is found with Jaehaerys’s head, which he was planning to bring to Daemon for a reward. He later dies, but Cheese and Mysaria are not found.

The storyline might differ slightly in the show – after all, the season 1 finale made a crucial change to Lucerys’s death scene.

In the last episode of season 1, Lucerys is killed by Ameond’s dragon Vhagar, despite commands to the contrary from Aemond. In the novel, Aemond knowingly kills Lucerys, but in the series he appears horrified, realising he’s made the first move in a civil war.

As for whether the storyline will remain in its full brutal fashion remains to be seen, but of course, Game of Thrones and House of the Dragon have never previously shied away from gruesome scenes.

Will Blood and Cheese be in House of the Dragon season 2?

Yes, the Blood and Cheese storyline will be adapted, with Alicent Hightower actress Cooke speaking out about the “heinous” scenes.

Condal also recently opened up to RadioTimes.com about adapting various scenes from the books.

He said: “In the making of this series, the one thing that we know and we do have as adapters are these big moments, and we do need to service them in a way to honour the history…

“So I think all the big moments from the books, the things that you expect, you can continue to expect them to be covered and dramatised in some way.”

He added: “I read that book for the first time when George [RR Martin] handed [it] to me, and I highlighted all the same things as everybody else – so, trust me as a maker of television that I’m as interested in landing on all those things as people are in seeing them.”

Who will play Blood and Cheese in House of the Dragon season 2?

Sam C Wilson will play the imposing Blood, while Mark Stobbart is taking on the role of the smaller and more cunning Cheese.

Wilson is known for previous roles in Dodger and Hanna, while Stobbart has appeared in shows like Line of Duty and The Long Shadow.

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There are myriad bosses to fight in Elden Ring, but many consider Malenia one of the hardest. Finding her location can be tough enough, but then trying to beat her can only heap more misery upon you.

Fortunately, she is an optional boss, and so if you are simply looking to reach the end of the game then you can just skip her.

However, some people will not be able to sleep knowing she exists and has not been defeated.

If that is you then fear not, as we have everything you need to know about locating Malenia in Elden Ring and then defeating her.

Where is Malenia in Elden Ring? Location confirmed

In Elden Ring, Malenia is located at the bottom of Miquella’s Haligtree. Getting to her can be an ordeal in itself, though.

It is worth noting that to access Haligtree, you must first pass through the Consecrated Snowfield Catacombs, which involves solving a puzzle and dodging several powerful enemies.

Assuming you have passed that trial, you will find yourself standing at the top of a large tree that is covered in fungi and infested with monsters.

If you are simply looking to find Malenia, then we’d advise avoiding combat at all costs. There are multiple Sites of Grace along the way, plus a mandatory boss fight, so you will need to be strategic.

The journey itself is full of twists and turns, so we have included a step-by-step video from YouTuber Arekkz Gaming, who expertly guides us all the way to the bottom.

How to beat Malenia in Elden Ring – boss battle guide

OK, so you have survived that epic trek and are finally in a position to fight Malenia. She is an optional boss, so you can consider yourself courageous for even thinking about taking her on. It’s a tough battle, so we’ve included a guide below to help you emerge victorious.

There are numerous ways to defeat Malenia, but using a weapon called the Rivers of Blood is a good place to start. The epic sword can be obtained by killing Okina, who can be seen at the Church of Repose during the latter stages of the game.

Despite its power, it is still recommended that players level this weapon up as much as possible before taking her on.

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Malenia is aggressive and has weapons that will heal her whenever she lands a blow on you, so some have suggested that hitting her as much as possible with your own aggression will not only reduce her health, but also decrease the amount of time and space she has to attack you – which helps to keep her life bar ticking down.

It is advised that players are at least level 120 before facing Malenia, armed with weapons (if not using the Rivers of Blood) of 20 and over.

Boss fights are also easier with multiple people, so teaming up with a friend or two is the best practice here. Using your comrades to take turns in keeping her attention is also a good strategy, as again, that will reduce the amount of time she has to build a combo of attacks.

If learning visually is more your thing, we’ve included a superb video from Jazza97 on YouTube below.

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The BBC has announced a special programme commemorating TV presenter Dr Michael Mosley, following his death on the Greek island of Symi, will air this Friday (14th June).

Moseley’s body was discovered near Agia Marina beach last Sunday – four days after he went missing while on holiday.

The broadcaster was known for BBC TV shows including Trust Me, I’m a Doctor and Radio 4’s Just One Thing podcast.

He initially studied medicine and was a qualified doctor before transitioning to a media career, and became known for his ability to communicate scientific concepts to a broad audience.

Titled Michael Mosley: The Doctor Who Changed Britain, the documentary will look back at Mosley’s “extraordinary broadcasting career which spanned almost 40 years”, according to the official synopsis. 

“Fronting series such as Trust Me I’m a Doctor and the hit podcast Just One Thing, Michael used his warm, often funny approach to deliver important, life-changing health messages,” it continues.

“He started behind the scenes, as an award-winning Science Journalist and Producer, before becoming a much-loved Presenter. His programmes have made a lasting impact on the nation’s health habits from intermittent fasting to the benefits of a cold shower. 

“Michael also shared his own struggles with audiences world-wide; as a chronic insomniac he made programmes about sleep and, ever curious, he would also go to extremes in the pursuit of science, even infecting himself with a tapeworm. Celebrating Michael’s career, this programme marks the enormous impact he made, touching the lives of so many.”

Michael Mosley: The Doctor Who Changed Britain will air on Friday 14th July at 8pm on BBC One.

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Euro 2024 fever has peaked ahead of the tournament, with 24 teams touching down in Germany to begin their adventure.

Each major international tournament brings a raft of bristling favourites, cunning dark horses, creaking giants on their way down and minnows poised to spring a surprise.

We ran a predictor to determine how we think the tournament will pan out, who will go all the way and which teams you should look out for.

RadioTimes.com brings you our guide to every team at Euro 2024, including who we think will win the tournament.

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Albania

Group B

• Key player: Armando Broja
• Most capped player in squad: Elseid Hysaj (83)
• Last European Championship: Group Stage (2016)

Albania, managed by Arsenal hero Sylvinho, assisted by Manchester City icon Pablo Zabaleta, led by Slough-born Armando Broja. International football is great.

The Albanians are one of the teams with the longest odds to win the tournament, and find themselves in the unfortunate position of residing in Group B alongside Spain, Italy and Croatia.

However, they won their qualifying group against relatively stern opposition, Czech Republic and Poland, losing just one of eight matches and conceding just four times.

Without much creativity among their ranks to seriously threaten the big boys, they will attempt to become a rock-hard defensive unit and seek to frustrate opposition in every game. They won’t qualify for the knockouts, but they will have a really fun time trying to drag a big fish down with them.

Prediction: Group Stage

Austria

Group D

• Key player: Marcel Sabitzer
• Most capped player in squad: Marko Arnautović (112)
• Last European Championship: Round of 16 (2020)

Former Manchester United boss Ralf Rangnick boasts an exciting squad in what could prove to be the real Group of Death at Euro 2024.

Austria have defeated Croatia, Germany and Italy under his watch with an all-action style and plenty of goals. The Austrians should be fun to watch, and if they can snatch a draw against France or Netherlands, they could really mess with the complexion of the tournament.

Marcel Sabitzer is their main creative outlet with four goals and a couple of assists in seven qualifying games, while the squad is filled with Bundesliga talent aiming to make a name for themselves on the grand stage.

Prediction: Round of 16

Belgium

Group E

• Key player: Kevin De Bruyne
• Most capped player in squad: Jan Vertonghen (154)
• Last European Championship: Quarter-finals (2020)

Nobody enjoyed Euro 2024 qualifying as much as Romelu Lukaku, with 14 goals to his name in just eight matches.

He will be flanked by the all-action, explosive pace of Jérémy Doku to his left and the incisive Leandro Trossard to his right, all quarter-backed by the one-man army, Kevin De Bruyne.

KDB has returned to fitness and form at the right time for Belgium, and will readily supply ammunition to the front three.

There’s a lack of star quality at the back, which may be exploited by top teams in the latter stages, led by 37-year-old Jan Vertonghen and Leicester centre-back Wout Faes, but the frontline will keep all opponents on their toes.

Prediction: Quarter-finals

Croatia

Group B

• Key player: Luka Modrić
• Most capped player in squad: Luka Modrić (174)
• Last European Championship: Round of 16 (2020)

Death, taxes and Luka Modrić rocking up at major international football tournaments. The Croatia captain’s first taste of major finals came at the World Cup 2006 in Germany, so it’s both astounding and fitting that his ninth – and last – is likely to be Euro 2024 in Germany.

Croatia’s six most-capped players in their Euro 2024 squad boast 696 caps between them, offering experience and composure you simply can’t coach into players. Modrić, Ivan Perišić, Domagoj Vida, Mateo Kovačić, Marcelo Brozović and Andrej Kramarić simply know the deal.

Of course, everyone has anticipated a Croatian decline for six or so years, but they just keep motoring on, their age and maturity proving to be a major asset rather than a hinderance.

It would be easy to tip the traditional elite, Spain or Italy, to win Group B, but we think Croatian know-how will see them through as top dogs.

Prediction: Quarter-finals

Czech Republic

Group F

• Key player: Tomáš Souček
• Most capped player in squad: Tomáš Souček (68)
• Last European Championship: Quarter-finals (2020)

The streets will never forget Wayne Rooney at Euro 2004, Diego Forlán at World Cup 2010 or Renato Sanches at Euro 2016. Each international tournament throws up a cult hero out of nowhere. At Euro 2020, Patrik Schick was that man.

The unfashionable Czech Republic were the surprise package of Euro 2020 as they reached the quarter-finals and narrowly missed out on a place in the final four. Schick’s five goals in five games, including one struck from the banks of the Shetland Islands beyond David Marshall between the posts in Glasgow, were instrumental.

Since the tournament, Schick has struggled with numerous injury issues and scored just once for the Czechs in only four appearances. They lack star quality with an ageing core, and cannot be expected to progress here despite a favourable group.

Prediction: Group Stage

Denmark

Group C

• Key player: Rasmus Højlund
• Most capped player in squad: Simon Kjær (131)
• Last European Championship: Semi-finals (2020)

The Danes are fine, but no more than fine. Stalwarts of international tournaments, Denmark usually sit in the ‘Europa League’ category of teams: solid, occasionally drifting through to the latter stages without being a serious, top-tier contender for decades.

The mood is subdued in Danish circles ahead of this tournament, there’s a feeling deflation with a need for more creativity and youthful energy through the squad.

They boast experience but lack a great deal of excitement beyond Rasmus Højlund, who has made a decent start to his international career.

Prediction: Group Stage

England

Group C

• Key player: Harry Kane
• Most capped player in squad: Harry Kane (90)
• Last European Championship: Runners-up (2020)

The time is now. World Cup 2018 was a surprise, the start of a revolution; Euro 2020 was progress, the rise of the next generation; World Cup 2022 was a setback, due to the strength of France. Euro 2024 is a ‘no excuses’ tournament for England.

In Jordan Pickford, John Stones, Harry Kane, Kyle Walker there is vast experience in major tournament finals – they have never let England down.

In Declan Rice, Jude Bellingham, Bukayo Saka and Phil Foden, there is world-class talent. In Cole Palmer, Eberechi Eze and Adam Wharton, there is fresh blood. The ingredients are all there, the balance is right, the blend is right.

Whatever your opinion of Gareth Southgate right now, he has been the most successful and transformative England manager of a generation or more, but now it’s time to cash in for silverware.

England need to beat big teams to win big prizes. Our predictor suggests they will go through Group C, Slovakia, Spain and France to meet Portugal in the final. The elusive ‘It’ has rarely felt closer to genuinely ‘Coming Home’.

Prediction: WINNERS

France

Group D

• Key player: Kylian Mbappé
• Most capped player in squad: Olivier Giroud (132)
• Last European Championship: Round of 16 (2020)

There is an argument to be made that this is the first tournament since 2018 where France’s squad is not the envy of every other team in the tournament. England and Portugal boast 26-man squads teeming with life, and while France certainly look strong, they have holes.

Injuries have led to 33-year-old N’Golo Kanté being restored to the squad, which doesn’t exactly scream depth, while 35-year-old Olivier Giroud, who is likely to lead the line, will retire from international football on his terms, rather than be forced out by a crop of young upstarts.

Of course, Kylian Mbappé and Antoine Griezmann have the ability and experience to carve teams apart on their day, while France boast four terrific centre-backs (all of whom would make the England starting XI), but the line-up will not look much different to tournaments gone by. That could be a great strength, but there’s a fine line between an experienced XI and a stagnant one.

Prediction: Semi-finals

Georgia

Group F

• Key player: Khvicha Kvaratskhelia
• Most capped player in squad: Guram Kashia (112)
• Last European Championship: Not previously qualified

Expect a groundswell of support for the underdog of underdogs, Georgia, as they enter their first ever international tournament finals led by a superstar name aiming to do the unthinkable and drag his team into the knockout rounds.

Napoli ace Khvicha Kvaratskhelia will hope to make himself as much of a problem for opposition defenders as he does commentators, with all of Georgia’s hopes pinned on his shoulders.

The Georgians will line up with five at the back and aim to funnel their entire gameplan through Kvaratskhelia. And guess what? It might actually work.

Boss Willy Sagnol will be keen to lift all pressure from his players, but this group does contain a pair of beatable teams. We’re backing Georgia to get a positive result, but it’s a tall order to ask for two good results and progression to the hallowed knockout rounds.

Prediction: Group Stage

Germany

Group A

• Key player: Jamal Musiala
• Most capped player in squad: Thomas Müller (129)
• Last European Championship: Round of 16 (2020)

Porsche at the front, Volkswagen at the back. The hosts motor into this tournament as a lopsided unit, but one with plenty of potential to shine in front of partisan home crowds.

This is a Germany team in transition following two World Cup group stage exits and failing to go beyond the round of 16 at Euro 2020.

Boss Julian Nagelsmann has injected fresh verve into his squad, with rising sensations Florian Wirtz and Jamal Musiala set to play off the red-hot Kai Havertz up top. Their defence is solid, if unspectacular, while the experienced heads of Manuel Neuer, İlkay Gündoğan, Toni Kroos and Thomas Müller will hope to keep the young pups grounded.

Expectations are measured, the shackles are off, and the feelgood factor is blossoming without the burgeoning weight of ambition. That’s a potentially potent blend.

Prediction: Semi-finals

Hungary

Group A

• Key player: Dominik Szoboszlai
• Most capped player in squad: Ádám Nagy (80)
• Last European Championship: Group Stage (2020)

Remember the summer of 2021, when half of Europe decided Turkey were dark horses for Euro 2020, only for them to swiftly lose three in a row and become the first team to be eliminated from the tournament? Hungary are the Turkey of Euro 2024.

The ‘dark horses’ tag has been firmly pinned to Hungarian chests following a stunning 4-0 victory over England in 2022, an admirable pair of draws at Euro 2020 in the Group of Death Total Annihilation containing France, Germany and Portugal, while they qualified without tasting defeat (admittedly against Serbia, Montenegro, Lithuania and Bulgaria).

They are the archetypal awkward opposition, who will opt for five at the back with two holding midfielders in front of them, with a talismanic key player in the shape of Dominik Szoboszlai. However, he will be relied on to do all the heavy lifting in the creativity department, and they will run into traffic very quickly should they escape the group.

Prediction: Round of 16

Italy

Group B

• Key player: Nicolò Barella
• Most capped player in squad: Gianluigi Donnarumma (61)
• Last European Championship: Winners (2020)

Italy could feasibly exit the competition following the group stages or they could win the whole thing. They really are the most unpredictable team going into this competition.

A vast number of their Euro 2020-winning squad has either retired or drifted into obscurity, others such as Federico Chiesa have failed to build on their form, while several next-gen stars including Destiny Udogie are ruled out through injury.

Like Germany, Italy are a team in transition, though the crucial difference between the two is that Germany boast an exciting crop of youngsters itching to make a impact. Italy do not.

The Italians are crying out for a reliable goalscorer to lead the line, with huge pressure on Gianluca Scamacca to finally step up for his country.

The Italians know they can’t afford to lose to both Spain and Croatia. At least a point against either, plus a victory over Albania, should see them through in third, but they’re unlikely to go much further.

Prediction: Round of 16

Netherlands

Group D

• Key player: Virgil van Dijk
• Most capped player in squad: Daley Blind (107)
• Last European Championship: Round of 16 (2020)

There feels like a dearth of world-class centre-backs roaming the earth at the moment, with towering defensive titans generally fading into myth and legend. Almost.

Virgil van Dijk straddles the line between old-fashioned centre-back, with strength, cunning and mastery of the art of tackling, and a modern ball-player, with great composure. He is crucial to the Netherlands’ chances this time around.

The Dutch are a tall, physical team with Van Dijk, Nathan Aké, Stefan de Vrij and Micky van de Ven among their defensive options, while Cody Gakpo and Wout Weghorst continue the theme higher up the pitch. Xavi Simons will add flair.

Netherlands feel like dark horses to go all the way, but a potential quarter-final showdown with Portugal feels like a big hurdle to clear.

Prediction: Quarter-finals

Poland

Group D

• Key player: Robert Lewandowski
• Most capped player in squad: Robert Lewandowski (150)
• Last European Championship: Group Stage (2020)

It’s hard not to feel like Poland have completely blown their opportunity with one of the finest strikers in modern football history. Robert Lewandowski has netted 82 goals in 150 caps leading up to the tournament, but can you ever remember the Poles achieving anything of note on the world or continental stage?

They have scored just 10 goals in 11 games across three European Championships, plus five goals in seven games across two World Cup competitions during which Lewandowski has featured. They rarely play expansive football or capitalise on their greatest asset. Expect them to show up but fail to unlock their main man on the big stage once again.

Prediction: Group Stage

Portugal

Group F

• Key player: Bruno Fernandes
• Most capped player in squad: Cristiano Ronaldo (206)
• Last European Championship: Round of 16 (2020)

Too many people are sleeping on Portugal. Their squad depth, their starting XI, the blend of youth and experience are all too great to ignore.

They were the standout team of qualifying in an admittedly weak group. They scored more (36) and conceded fewer (two) than any other team in Europe in 10 games.

Cristiano Ronaldo returns to lead the line and will be desperate to win the lot once again, Rúben Dias offers steel at the back, Rafael Leão has a terrific chance to kick on, João Cancelo is a creative force from deep and Bernardo Silva is a wily operator.

Pedro Neto, Diogo Jota, João Félix and Rúben Neves are not even guaranteed to start, proving the reserves they can call upon.

It feels quite incredible that Roberto Martínez has been handed the keys to the car despite an underwhelming six years guiding Belgium’s golden generation to… mediocrity, but there’s almost too much talent in this squad to fail.

Prediction: Runners-up

Romania

Group E

• Key player: Radu Drăgușin
• Most capped player in squad: Nicolae Stanciu (69)
• Last European Championship: Group Stage (2016)

Let’s be real, Slovakia versus Romania is unlikely to go down as a classic in the history books. The Romanians arrive at Euro 2024 having won their qualifying group, which included Switzerland and Israel among others.

Most impressively, they conceded just five goals in 10 games to make the finals, and will rely on a stern defence to give themselves a chance of progressing.

This may be the weakest group in the competition, so there is an opportunity for Romania, but it will still be a tough ask to stitch two big results together.

Prediction: Group Stage

Scotland

Group A

• Key player: Scott McTominay
• Most capped player in squad: Andy Robertson (70)
• Last European Championship: Group Stage (2020)

Scotland are aiming to be here for a long time, not just a good time. It’s fair to say the Tartan Army enjoyed their three outings at Euro 2020, despite it resembling more of a staycation with two matches in Glasgow and one in the far flung reaches of… London.

The Scots will jet off to Germany with well-founded optimism they won’t be dashing to catch an immediate return flight.

Steve Clarke’s men qualified comfortably ahead of Erling Haaland’s Norway, and recorded a famous victory over Spain in the process.

They are placing a lot of faith in John McGinn and Scott McTominay to provide goals from midfield without a prolific, proven goalscorer to lead the line, but there’s Premier League quality woven throughout the squad.

Playing Germany in the opening game is the best time to face the hosts, before they find their rhythm. Scotland have the talent to finish second or a strong third in the group to make the knockouts.

Prediction: Round of 16

Serbia

Group C

• Key player: Aleksandar Mitrović
• Most capped player in squad: Dušan Tadić (107)
• Last European Championship: Quarter-finals (2000, as FR Yugoslavia/Serbia and Montenegro)

Serbia compete in the European Championship finals for the first time as… Serbia, but there are low expectations they’ll make an impact.

Evergreen transfer rumour mill fodder Sergej Milinković-Savić is plying his trade at Al-Hilal alongside striker Aleksandar Mitrović.

While a move to the Saudi Pro League is not necessarily the sign of a washed-up star, it surely can’t be an easy transition going from domination in that context to underdog status at a major international tournament.

One key issue for Serbia is that two of their handful of top class players, Mitrović and Dušan Vlahović, are fighting over one position up front, with a patchy, unbalanced squad offering little in the way of inspiration beyond the frontline.

Prediction: Group Stage

Slovakia

Group E

• Key player: Milan Škriniar
• Most capped player in squad: Peter Pekarík (126)
• Last European Championship: Group Stage (2020)

Slovakia enter the tournament having only lost to one team, Portugal, in their 10 qualifying matches, albeit in a straightforward group. They also scored the only two goals Portugal conceded during the campaign.

Captain Milan Škriniar will marshal his troops to remain tight, compact and hard to break down against Belgium, but the big test for Slovakia will be seizing the initiative to try and win games against Ukraine and Romania in a favourable group.

Four points would likely see them through, an achievable total in Group E.

Prediction: Round of 16

Slovenia

Group C

• Key player: Benjamin Šeško
• Most capped player in squad: Jasmin Kurtić (91)
• Last European Championship: Group Stage (2000)

4-4-2. Defensively compact. Tight. Cagey. Counter-attacking. Simple. Effective. Sounds like a banana skin for England, right?

Slovenia could prove to be one of the surprise packages of the tournament, and arguably represent England’s toughest opposition in Group C. They are the classic ‘organised and hard to beat’ team Southgate’s side have often come unstuck against.

They boast world-class quality between the posts in the imposing shape of Jan Oblak, while Benjamin Šeško is lining up to be one of the breakout stars of this tournament.

The 6ft5in talismanic striker is not only a force in the air, but he’s got pace to burn on land. He is the definition of a handful, and will be a threat every time Slovenia purchase a set-piece.

Prediction: Round of 16

Spain

Group B

• Key player: Rodri
• Most capped player in squad: Álvaro Morata (72)
• Last European Championship: Semi-finals (2020)

Spain are a nation seeking to find their place in the new world order following their dynastic dominance of the early ’10s. Andrés Iniesta, Xavi, David Villa and Carles Puyol are long gone, and their heirs to their thrones have not quite found their feet.

Pedri has threatened to take the world by storm, but an injury-riddled couple of years has stunted his growth, while Gavi is currently unavailable through injury and will miss the tournament.

Of course, there is talent among the Spanish ranks, none greater than Manchester City behemoth Rodri pulling the strings in midfield, but in calling up Jesús Navas, Ayoze Pérez and Álvaro Morata, there’s also a clear labour shortage. Lamine Yamal could make history as the youngest player to feature at a European Championship, aged 16.

But this is tournament football, and there is always hope. Spain should squeeze through Group B, where we have tipped them to face Scotland in the round of 16, but full restoration to their former glory feels like a stretch.

Prediction: Quarter-finals

Switzerland

Group A

• Key player: Granit Xhaka
• Most capped player in squad: Granit Xhaka (124)
• Last European Championship: Quarter-finals (2020)

Consider this your biennial reminder of Xherdan Shaqiri’s continued existence. Switzerland are perennial qualifiers for major tournament finals, but rarely make their presence truly felt.

To their credit, they did eliminate France on penalties following a 3-3 thriller in the round of 16 at Euro 2020, but that game was an anomaly in their all-time record. They qualify, they make up the numbers, they depart and nobody really notices.

In Manuel Akanji, Fabian Schär and Granit Xhaka, they boast a solid core in theory, but results have been poor leading up to the tournament. They qualified five points behind Romania with just four victories in a poor group, with scarce signs of fresh talent coming through. They could exit without a whimper this time.

Prediction: Group Stage

Turkey

Group F

• Key player: Hakan Çalhanoğlu
• Most capped player in squad: Hakan Çalhanoğlu (85)
• Last European Championship: Group Stage (2020)

Euro 2020 dark horse disasters Turkey will be determined to put in a better account of themselves than they did three years ago, with a mixed bag of form suggesting they’re likely to be one of the most turbulent teams in the tournament, capable of beating or losing to anyone.

Turkey defeated Germany and Croatia last year, but have lost to Hungary, drew with Wales and lost 6-1 against Austria in their most recent outings, with a draw against Armenia in their qualifying campaign.

They are fortunate to find themselves in a group with little quality beyond Portugal, but don’t expect any fireworks.

Prediction: Round of 16

Ukraine

Group E

• Key player: Mykhailo Mudryk
• Most capped player in squad: Andriy Yarmolenko (117)
• Last European Championship: Quarter-finals (2020)

Ukraine are a stronger proposition than their last-ditch play-off qualification status suggests. They were unlucky not to make it through to the finals via conventional means after equalling Italy’s total of 14 points in a group that also contained England.

They lost just two of their eight matches and drew both of their home encounters against the top pair of teams above them.

Mykhailo Mudryk has all the hallmarks of a player who could relish the relative freedom international football can afford. Without being saddled with the rigours of being expected to shine for Chelsea on a weekly basis, Mudryk could be set to showcase his clear talent and rapid pace with pressure pushed to one side.

Prediction: Round of 16

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The legendary Ground and Flying-type Pokémon Landorus (Incarnate Forme) is currently available in 5-Star Raid Battles in Pokémon Go, which means you’ll need to arm yourself with as much information as possible to take on the beast.

But it will only be available in the game for a limited period, which means you’ll need to hurry if you want a chance to add Landorus to your collection.

You’ll also need as much detail as possible on the best counters to deploy to successfully overcome Landorus in Raid Battles – fortunately, we have you covered.

Read on to find out all the information you need to know about Landorus in Pokémon Go.

When is Landorus in Pokémon Go Raid Battles?

Landorus is in Pokémon Go Raid Battles from 10am local time on 10th June until 19th June at 10am local time.

You’ll have over a week to find and fight Landorus in a 5-Star Raid Battle to earn your chance to catch the Incarnate Forme version of the legendary Pokémon.

There is a confirmed Landorus Raid Hour, too, during which you’ll have a much greater chance of finding a Landorus 5-Star Raid Battle to take part in.

This means the best chance you’ll have to take on Landorus is between 6-7pm on 12th June.

What are Landorus’s weaknesses in Pokémon Go?

Landorus is a Ground and Flying-type Pokémon, so it is weak against Ice and Water-type attacks.

Ice-type attacks will be twice as strong, however, as it is super effective against both Ground and Flying-types.

This means you’re best off using powerful Ice-type Pokémon and attacks against Landorus.

In terms of the best Pokémon to use as counters for Landorus in Pokémon, you’ll find a list of suitable candidates in the section below.

Best counters for Landorus in Pokémon Go

Any Strong Ice-type Pokémon will be a great Landorus counter in Pokémon Go. Ice-type attacks are doubly strong against the legendary Pokémon, as it is a Ground and Flying-type.

Because Ice-type attacks are proper powerful against Landorus, you’ll need to bring along your best Ice-type Pokémon to the Raid Battle.

If you have one, Mamoswine is a great pick, as is Weavile and Baxcalibur. It’s a lot easier to get hold of a Glaceon if you can evolve your Eevee, too, meaning it will be a great pick against Landorus.

Other good picks include Walrein, Kyogre, Jynx, Avalugg, Mr Rime, Aurorus and any more strong Ice-type (or Water-type!) Pokémon you have.

It will be a difficult battle regardless, but you can make it so much easier if you bring the right Pokémon. Focus on Ice-types and Water-types and you’ll defeat a Landorus 5-Star Raid Battle soon enough.

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Best Landorus moveset in Pokémon Go

Once you have defeated Landorus and had the opportunity to catch it, you’ll probably want to teach it some powerful moves.

The best combined attacks are Mud Shot (fast move) and Earth Power (charged move), according to Pokémon Go Hub.

These moves have a combined damage per second of 15.87 and a total damage count of 477.20 before it faints.

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Becoming as powerful as possible is crucial in Elden Ring, otherwise it is likely the game will crush you.

Smithing stones are a surefire way to do this, so you’ll want to find all their locations as quickly as possible.

Elden Ring does not hold our hand when we’re playing, and so you can easily spend hours searching for enemies that will drop the stones or locations where they can be farmed.

They are vital to the game as they will improve the stats of your weapons, so you can’t avoid them.

You can get an idea on the exact type of stone you’ll need by checking your weapons at a Smithing Table, so you can focus your attention on locating the right ones.

If you are sick of getting destroyed in Elden Ring, then read on for some smithing advice that will certainly change your fortunes.

Do enemies drop smithing stones in Elden Ring?

Yes, lots of different enemies will drop smithing stones if you defeat them in Elden Ring, allowing you to loot that handy item from their corpse.

The following enemies have been confirmed to drop smithing stones from time to time:

• Raya Lucarian Soldiers, Liurnia – Smithing Stone 1
• Bladed Lion, Stormveil Castle – Somber Smithing Stone 1 (One time only)
• Glintstone Diggers at Raya Lucaria Crystal Tunnel – Somber Smithing Stone 2
• Giant Hands at Caria Manor, Liurnia – Somber Smithing Stone 2
• Bladed Lions, Caelid – Somber Smithing Stone 4 (One time only)
• Stone Diggers at Ravine-Veiled Village, Liurnia – Smithing Stone 4
• Fallingstar Beast, Caelid – Smithing Stone 7, Somber Smithing Stone 6 (One time only)
• White Dragon, Crumbling Farum Azula – Ancient Dragon Smithing Stone

There may well be more to add to the list here, and if we stumble across any other generous vanquished foes we will let you know.

Keep in mind that powering up the Arcane attribute (in the ‘Level Up’ menu at any Site of Grace) will boost your odds of finding smithing stones, as will using consumables that boost Discovery (like the Silver-Pickled Fowl Foot that you should be able to loot at Stormveil Castle).

Where to find smithing stones in Elden Ring

Smithing stones can be found in numerous different locations in Elden Ring. We’ve listed out some key areas below:

• Smithing Stone 1 – near Storm Hill Shack on several bodies lying in a field.
• Smithing Stone 1 – on a corpse that is on a bridge in Saintsbridge.
• Smithing Stone 1 – to the north of Summonwater Village on the floor in front of a grave.
• Smithing Stone 1 – Limgrave Tunnels after killing a miner.
• Smithing Stone 2 – Weeping Peninsula in among a crashed cart.
• Smithing Stone 2 – Mistwood Ruins in a treasure chest.
• Smithing Stone 3 – Academy Gate Town.
• Smithing Stone 4 – Swamp of Aeonia.
• Smithing Stone 5 – a bell bearing can be found at the Zamor Ruins, Mountaintop of Giants in a chest underground. Once you have collected it, you can return to the Round Table and exchange for a smithing stone level 5 or 6.

Where to buy smithing stones in Elden Ring

Rather than just whacking random enemies and hoping that they drop smithing stones, we’d recommend hunting down the various bell bearings.

These items are found at very specific locations, and once you’ve found one and given it to the Twin-Maiden Husks at Roundtable Hold, this will enable you to buy the relevant smithing stones directly from them.

As the video guide above shows, the first bell bearing will allow you to buy smithing stone 1 and smithing stone 2, the second bell bearing allows you to buy smithing stone 3 and smithing stone 4, the third bell bearing allows you to buy smithing stone 5 and smithing stone 6, and the fourth bell bearing allows you to buy smithing stone 7 and smithing stone 8.

If you don’t fancy following along with the video above, we’ve written out where to find these bell bearings below!

How to buy smithing stone 1 and 2 in Elden Ring

• Head to the Site of Grace called Academy Gate Town near the Liurnia of Lakes.
• Go north and keep following the cliffs until you come across the Raya Lucaria Crystal Tunnel.
• At the bottom of the tunnel, be ready for a boss fight. Once you have killed the foe, you will get the Smithing Stone Miner’s Bell Bearing.
• Return to the Roundtable Hold and speak with the Maiden Husks.
• Select the option ‘give bell bearing’ from their menu.
• After this, you will unlock the ability to buy smithing stones 1 and 2 from their inventory whenever you’re in the area.

How to buy smithing stone 3 and smithing stone 4 in Elden Ring

• Head to the Sealed Tunnel located between Liurnia and Altus Plateau and visit the Site of Grace.
• Next to that there is a secret path. Destroy the wall and continue waking until you discover the Smithing-Stone Miner’s Bell Bearing 2.
• Give this second ball bearing to the Twin Maiden Husks at Roundtable Hold, and they’ll permanently add smithing stone 3 and smithing stone 4 to their inventory for you to buy at any time you can afford to do so.

How to buy smithing stone 5, smithing stone 6, smithing stone 7, smithing stone 8 in Elden Ring

• Smithing-Stone Miner’s Bell Bearing 3 will add smiting stone 5 and smithing stone 6 to their shop, and you’ll find that ball bearing down some stairs at Zamor Ruins (way up in the north of the game’s map).
• Smithing Miner’s Bell Bearing 4 will enable you to buy smithing stone 7 and smithing stone 8, and you’ll receive it by defeating the Godskin Duo boss fight at Crumbling Farum Azula (which you won’t be able to reach until quite late in the game).

How to get somber smithing stones in Elden Ring

Somber smithing stones are needed to upgrade certain weapons, and these stones have a different set of bell bearings associated with them — again, you can give these bell bearings to the Twin Maiden Husks to unlock the ability to buy the relevant somber smithing stones.

The video below shows you where these special somberstone miner’s bell bearing items are secreted across the map.

Somber smithing stone 1 and somber smithing stone 2 can be bought from Smithing Master Iji in Lirunia. You should run into him naturally near the Site of Grace named Road to the Manor. Or, if you want to go after the somberstone miner’s bell bearing 1, which will allow you to buy somber smithing stone 1 and somber smithing stone 2 from the Twin Maiden Husks, you can pick up that bell bearing by beating the boss at Sellia Crystal Tunnel in Caelid.

Somber smithing stone 3 and somber smithing stone 4 can be bought from the Twin Maiden Husks at Roundtable Hold (if you bring them the somberstone miner’s bell bearing 2, which will be dropped by a pair of Crystalin bosses at the Site of Grace named Altus Tunnel).

You’ll be able to buy somber smithing stone 5 and somber smithing stone 6 after you bring somberstone miner’s bell bearing 3 to the Twin Maiden Husks. This particular ball bearing can be found on a corpse near the Site of Grace named First Church of Marika.

Somber smithing stone 7 and somber smithing stone 8 can be bought from the Twin Maiden Husks after you bring them somberstone miner’s bell bearing 4 – that ball bearing is found very late in the game near a Site of Grace named Tempest Facing Balcony (up in the Crumbling Farum Azula area of the map).

Note: you cannot buy somber smithing stone 9 in Elden Ring, but you can find it the Divine Tower of Caelid. Just below that landmark on the map is a cliffside path, that leads you to a pile of corpses. Loot them all and you should find somber smithing stone 9.

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It’s been a long wait for Severance season 2 but, praise Kier, it’s finally wrapped filming!

The sci-fi series stars Adam Scott as Mark Scout, the head of a team at Lumon Industries, whose employees have undergone a severance procedure which splits their memories between their work and personal lives.

Apple TV+ released a sneak peek on Monday (10th June), with the footage showing Mark re-entering Lumon, as Tramell Tillman’s Milchick tells him: “Welcome back. Been a minute”.

In another clip from the footage, Mark switches between his split personalities while lying on the conference table before running down a hallway.

Get ready for something different. pic.twitter.com/DoA4GgAJ4g

— Apple TV (@AppleTV) June 10, 2024

Apple TV+ also recently released a fresh image of season 2 (below), showing Mark holding his welcome balloons.

Your innie has already seen this image.

A first look at Severance Season 2. pic.twitter.com/qCB5DZPIdl

— Apple TV (@AppleTV) June 10, 2024

With that in mind, here’s everything we know so far about a potential release date, the cast, and the plot of Severance season 2.

Severance season 2 release date speculation

We might have finally got our first look at the second season, but we don’t yet have a release date.

However, at a guess, we’d estimate it’s coming in early 2025.

The series went into production on season 2 back in October 2022 but was then delayed due to creative disputes as well as the Hollywood strikes. 

In early January 2024, producer Ben Stiller confirmed that he was “working on” Severance season 2, but more good news came later in the month – when Apple TV+ confirmed that the instalment was in production.

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— Apple TV (@AppleTV) January 29, 2024

Sharing a shot of Scott’s Mark Scout running down a corridor, they described the picture as: “A black and white action shot of Mark S (Adam Scott) running down a long white hallway. On the right side of the picture is a large camera recording the scene, confirming Severance season 2 is in production.”

In April 2024, costume designer Deelay confirmed that production had wrapped – meaning it’s just post-production to go.

“It’s a wrap on season 2,” Deelay penned on Instagram.

Here’s hoping things speed along!

Severance season 2 cast speculation

We’re expecting to see the following cast members in Severance season 2:

• Adam Scott as Mark Scout
• Britt Lower as Helly
• Zach Cherry as Dylan
• John Turturro as Irving
• Patricia Arquette as Harmony Cobel
• Tramell Tillman as Seth Milchick
• Christopher Walken as Burt
• Dichen Lachman as Ms Casey
• Jen Tullock as Devon
• Michael Chernus as Ricken Hale
• Gwendoline Christie as TBC
• Aia Shawkat as TBC
• Bob Balaban as TBC
• Merritt Wever as TBC
• Robby Benson as TBC
• Stefano Carannante as TBC
• John Noble as TBC
• Ólafur Darri Ólafsson

We’re expecting the majority of the main cast, led by Adam Scott and Britt Lower, to return. In October 2022, Variety reported they’ll be joined by some new faces.

Game of Thrones and Wednesday star Gwendoline Christie, Arrested Development’s Alia Shawkat, The French Dispatch’s Bob Balaban and Unbelievable’s Merritt Wever are among them, though who they’ll be playing remains a mystery at this stage.

Robby Benson (One To One), Stefano Carannante (Mirabilia), John Noble (The Lord of the Rings) and Ólafur Darri Ólafsson (The Tourist) have also been confirmed.

Given that some other guest characters died during the course of season 1, it’s less clear whether they’ll continue to be involved in the story (for example, Yul Vazquez’s ‘Petey’, who met his demise in season 1, continued to appear in flashbacks and archive footage).

Severance season 2 trailer

A quick teaser trailer for season 2 was released by Apple following the renewal announcement, which you can watch below.

Season 2 of #Severance Thrilled we’ve been renewed. “Say Gratitude!” @AppleTV pic.twitter.com/8kJKUw4ogs

— Tramell Tillman (@TramellTillman) April 6, 2022

In June, Apple TV+ released a first-look clip for season 2, which you can watch at the top of the article.

Severance season 2 plot speculation

Severance’s first season ends on quite the cliffhanger, so fans will be thanking Kier himself that a second season is coming to pick up where things left off. Watch out if you’re not up to date – spoilers are coming.

After a season of following the severed ‘Outie’ life of Mark Scout and the separate ‘Innie’ life of Mark S, the final episode combines the two plotlines, with ‘Innie’ Mark waking up inside his body outside of the Lumon building for the first time.

And he’s not alone – thanks to Dylan’s (Zach Cherry) operation of the Overtime protocol, his MDR co-workers Helly and Irving both awaken in their ‘outie’ bodies too.

Irving (John Turturro) discovers the unsettling paintings he’s been painting of an ominous corridor in the Lumon building, then tracks down his beloved Burt (Christopher Walken) – only to discover he has a partner on the outside. Still, he’s ready to confront outie Burt as the credits roll.

Similarly, Helly (Britt Lower) discovers some hard truths. It turns out her ‘Outie’ is none other than Helena Egan, part of Lumon’s senior staff who undertook being ‘severed’ as a PR exercise.

Onstage at a fancy gala, she exposes the truth of the severed employees’ miserable existences.

Meanwhile, Mark (Adam Scott) tells his sister the truth, only to discover even more lies.

Seeing a photo of ‘his’ wife, he realises something the audience (and the bigwigs at Egon) have known for a while – she’s still alive and working at Lumon as the mysterious wellness rep Ms Casey (Dichen Lachman).

Mark S desperately tries to communicate this in the seconds before his ‘Outie’ returns to control, shouting “She’s alive!” as Dylan is tackled in the Egon control room.

Altogether, there’s a lot of plot threads to pick up in a second season. Will Helly and Mark’s revelations cause a public backlash against Severance? Did Irving reach Burt? And how will the severed MDR employees be punished when they return to Lumon for their next shift?

Stiller has already offered some insight into what to expect from the second instalment back in April 2022, teasing there would be answers (and more questions) in store.

“I think it’s important for fans of the show to know that the unanswered questions do need to be answered at some point. It’s just, I think we feel this responsibility to do it in a way that is both responsible and entertaining,” he told Deadline.

“Part of the fun of the show, I’ve found, is that people have so many different theories and ideas and thoughts about it, so there’s a responsibility you have, and one thing I can guarantee you is that [creator] Dan Erickson has thought about this, and thought about it a lot over many years.”

He added: “We felt that there’s a balance [to aim for], because if too many questions are answered, then you don’t have a chance to really speculate and live in the world as much.

“So, we’re trying to figure out how to live in that world and figure out that balance, but the answers are there. It’s just, we want to try to mete it out in a way that feels fun and satisfying.”

We also still don’t know what exactly MDR are working on at Lumon, how Mark’s wife survived, why Ms Cobell (Patricia Arquette) was testing her and Mark’s interactions, or whatever the hell was going on with the baby goats.

In short, there’s an awful lot still to get through, so thank goodness we’re getting more episodes to unravel it all. Waffle parties all round!

Severance season 1 is streaming now on Apple TV+. 

Many big-name stars have portrayed Agatha Christie’s iconic Belgian detective Hercule Poirot over the years – but none are more synonymous with the moustachioed sleuth than David Suchet, who played him for almost 25 years on ITV.

And so it’s perhaps fitting that the actor is now set to follow in Christie’s footsteps for a new five-part documentary series titled Travels with Agatha with Sir David Suchet, as reported by Deadline.

The series will see him replicate a journey taken by the legendary crime writer in the 1920s, taking him to Canada, Hawaii, South Africa, New Zealand and Australia, with one episode dedicated to each of those locations.

It will begin filming this summer, and is expected to air on Channel 4 later in 2024 – although an exact launch date is not clear at this stage.

“Having spent a quarter of a century personifying Agatha Christie’s iconic character of Hercule Poirot, I now feel so honoured to embark upon a journey around the world, as myself — in the footsteps of possibly the greatest crime writer of all times,” Suchet said of the series.

“I feel that she will be sitting on my shoulders at every moment, urging me on to share her passion for knowledge, travel, archeology and, of course, mystery.”

Meanwhile, producer Jonathan Ford said that the series would see Suchet take viewers on a “fascinating journey to discover more about one of the world’s literary enigmas”.

He added: “Immersing himself in the countries as they are now, David will explore locations she visited and learn about people she met that eventually featured in or inspired her work.”

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Fellow producer Ian Lamarra described Suchet’s knowledge of Christie and passion for her work as “unrivalled”, and said that there was “no better person to embark on this pilgrimage to the author”.

“This will be a sumptuous series, premium in its content and look, with huge international appeal,” he said.

There’s a lot to look forward to for Christie fans at the moment: in addition to this documentary series, two separate star-studded adaptations of her novels have announced their casts in the past week, one each for the BBC and Netflix.

The BBC’s take on her 1944 mystery Towards Zero will star Oliver Jackson-Cohen, Ella Lily Hyland and Anjelica Huston among others, while Netflix’s version of The Seven Dials Mystery – written by former Doctor Who boss Chris Chibnall – is led by Mia McKenna-Bruce, Helena Bonham Carter and Martin Freeman.