Former England stars Steven Gerrard, Jill Scott and Joe Cole will join Channel 4 for its coverage of England’s Euro 2024 qualifying matches.
Scott and Cole will be a permanent fixture of Channel 4’s presentation team for its live and exclusive coverage of all eight of England’s Euro qualifiers throughout 2023.
Former England captain Gerrard will team up with Scott and Cole for England’s opening two matches against Italy on Thursday (23rd March) and Ukraine on Sunday (26th March).
▶ Channel 4 Euro 2024 coverage
- Italy v England – Thursday 23rd March – 7:00pm (kick-off 7:45pm)
- England v Ukraine – Sunday 26th March – 4:00pm (kick-off 5:00pm)
▪ Freeview channel 4/104 (HD) ▪ Sky UK 104 (HD) ▪ Freesat 104/126 (HD) ▪ Virgin Media UK channel 104
Satellite manual tuning details for viewers in Republic of Ireland ▪ Stream on All4 (UK only)
Jules Breach leads the presenting line up, Steve Bower will provide the commentary and Kelly Somers will be reporting from pitch side for both of the opening fixtures.
Channel 4’s Chief Content Officer Ian Katz said:
“This will be England’s first match since the devastating defeat against France and they’ll face an Italy side with a point to prove having missed out on the World Cup.
“It’s a crucial opening match and I’m thrilled viewers will have the insight of Steven Gerrard, Jill Scott and Joe Cole who all know exactly the kind of pressure Harry Kane and the team will be under.”
Last April, Channel 4 confirmed it had secured the rights to live coverage all of England’s UEFA 2024 Euro qualifying matches and two friendlies to be played this year. It also has the rights to four England matches in 2024 (Euro qualifiers or friendless depending qualification).
Marc Thornham
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