The 2024 European Championship also known as Euro 2024 got underway on June 14, 2024, with a goal bash in Munich.
The tournament certainly promises to be exhilarating and breathtaking, as several star players put in their all to ensure their countries perform greatly.
Germany and Scotland, who have the oldest squad at the tournament, kicked off their Euro 2024 journey on Friday, June 14, 2024.
The Germans thumped Scotland at the Allianz Arena 5-1, in what has become their biggest victory in the tournament history.
Florian Wirtz netted the opener for Germany in the 10th minute, before Jamal Musiala made it 2 in the 19th minute.
Julian Nagelsmann’s side could have gone further in front in the 25th minute, but a penalty call that initially went their way was altered to a free kick.
Kai Havertz subsequently sent the ball into the back of the net from a free-kick, before Niclas Füllkrug netted in the 68th minute.
Füllkrug also scored in the 76th minute, but his goal was chalked off for offside, as Germany ran riot over Scotland.
Emre Can put the icing on the cake for Die Mannschaft in the 3rd minute of added time in the first period, following a delivery by Thomas Muller.
Meanwhile, Transfermkt have inundated fans of the oldest and youngest average of squads participating in the 2024 European Championship.
Oldest Squads In Euro 2024
Definitely, the average age of the squads taking part in the tournament indicates a blend of experience and youth across the tournament. Here are the oldest squads:
*Germany – 28.5 years
*Scotland – 28.3 years
*Poland – 27.8 years
*Denmark – 27.7 years
*Croatia – 27.7 years
*Switzerland – 27.7 years
*Hungary – 27.4 years
*Serbia – 27.4 years
*Slovenia – 27.3 years
*Albania – 27.3 years
Despite having an aging setup, Germany appears boisterous and keen on going all the way to clinch the crown.
Youngest Squads In Euro 2024
Moreover, away from the teams with experienced legs, several nations have also brought youthful squads to the continental showpiece.
*Czech Republic – 25.5 years
*Turkey – 25.8 years
*England – 26.1 years
*Netherlands – 26.3 years
*#Ukraine – 26.3 years
*Italy – 26.5 years
*Austria – 26.8 years
*Belgium – 26.9 years
*France – 26.9 years
*Portugal – 27 years
The Czech Republic as indicated above leads in the youngest squad ranking. The country features promising players like Adam Hlozek.
England, France, and Portugal have also selected relatively young squads, mixing youth with experience to create balanced and dynamic teams that could win the title.
The three nations listed in the preceding paragraph are also amongst the favorites for the 2024 European Championship, with stars like Jude Bellingham, Kylian Mbappe, and Cristiano Ronaldo respectively hoping to help them achieve success.
It will be fascinating to see the country that wins the trophy, with the tournament expected to be utterly enthralling and captivating.
