Match of the Day: Season 2024, Episode 58

2024 - 58: MOTD Live: UEFA Euro 2024 - Italy v Albania

Coverage of the Group B match from BVB Stadion Dortmund, as the current holders play their first match of the competition. Italy finished second in their qualifying group behind England, after losing both of their matches against Gareth Southgate's side. They will be looking to become the first country since Spain in 2012 to successfully defend the title, and start as clear favourites here. This is only Albania's second-ever appearance at a major competition, having previously taken part in Euro 2016, where they finished third in a group that also featured France, Romania and Switzerland. Unfortunately for them, that wasn't enough to help them progress to the next round, and with Spain and Croatia also in this group, they're the clear underdogs to progress. Gary Lineker presents, with commentary by Steve Bower and Jermaine Jenas.