WELCOME

If good things really do come to those who wait, then those who’ve been thumb- twiddling in anticipation for Euro 2020 shouldn’t be disappointed. The year’s delay has been better for some than others, but all of us feel the same either way at this point: thank God it’s here.

In this issue, our tournament special, we focus on the three Home Nations desperate to thrive. Raheem Sterling, Sir Geoff Hurst and more evaluate England’s chances on home soil, and their message couldn’t be simpler: believe.

For Scotland, the long wait for a tournament appearance must have felt eternal, but the past is just that for proud and patriotic trio Andy Robertson, Kieran Tierney and John Mcginn. They’ll be hoping to emulate Wales’ glorious summer of 2016, which Dragons heroes old and new reflect on in these pages.

Elsewhere, we look at a France side trying to replicate their remarkable World Cup- Euros double of 1998 and 2000 when boss Didier Deschamps was captain, while Portugal’s Diogo Jota – a fan five years ago – chats about his unusual journey to get here.

Once you’re done with the main mag, there’s the small matter of a 116- page supplement to preview the tournament in full. Happy reading...