France take on Poland in a Group D decider at Euro 2024, with Kylian Mbappe looking to return to the pitch with his mask after missing the draw with Netherlands.
Les Bleus survived a controversial VAR decision as they settled for a 0-0 draw with the Netherlands, leaving both sides with four points. It means France and the Netherlands, who taken on Austria in Group D, are already through to the last-16 and now face a race to top the group and earn a more favourable path to the Berlin final.
Didier Deschamps will be hoping for an improved performance against Poland, who are already out of contention following a 3-1 defeat to Austria. France missed Mbappe in the Netherlands stalemate, with the fitness of their captain dominating headlines once again ahead of the final match in the group. Mbappe has returned to full training after breaking his nose in the opening win over Austria.
Follow live scores and updates as France take on Poland looking to beat Netherlands and Austria to top spot, while you can also follow updates from the other key clash in Group D here
France 0-0 Poland, 1 minute
A calm start from Mike Maignan, trotting across to take an aimless long ball from Poland on his toe, settling things down before launching long in the direction of Bradley Barcola. Barcola has started to Kylian Mbappe’s left, Ousmane Dembele to the France captain’s right.
Harry Latham-Coyle25 June 2024 17:02
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Right, here we go. A win may well be a must for France if they wish to top the group. What impact will Kylian Mbappe have on his return? He exchanges pennants with mask in hand.
Harry Latham-Coyle25 June 2024 17:00
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The sun is shining in Dortmund, which hasn’t always been true at this tournament. Plenty of French and Polish fans have crossed the border to fill the stands at the ever impressive Westfalenstadion.
Italian officials tonight, led by referee Marco Guida and VAR Massimiliano Irrati.
Harry Latham-Coyle25 June 2024 16:54
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What level will Poland reach tonight? You would hope that they don’t simply roll over for France, even with their route out of the group closed off. Tonight feels a good chance for Kacper Urbanski to impress after the teenager’s breakthrough campaign in Serie A as the nation perhaps begins to consider life after Robert Lewandowski in what could well be the striker’s European Championship farewell.
Harry Latham-Coyle25 June 2024 16:50
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And here’s where you can follow along with all of the goings on in the group’s other game, with the Netherlands eyeing top spot. Chris Wilson will be your guiding voice through it – flick it up on another tab and bounce between us as we hurtle towards the knockout rounds.
Harry Latham-Coyle25 June 2024 16:35
Group D permutations
Here is a reminder of all of the permutations you need to know ahead of Group D’s denouement:
Harry Latham-Coyle25 June 2024 16:30
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Lukasz Skorupski had a fine season helping Bologna into next season’s Champions League, and earns a start in goal ahead of Wojciech Szczesny. It was thought that this might be Szczesny’s last game for his country, though reports in Poland now suggest that he may plough on with a move to Al Nassr in Saudi Arabia apparently imminent.
Harry Latham-Coyle25 June 2024 16:21
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Plenty of intrigue around those France changes. Didier Deschamps has gone for a bit of club chemistry up front, uniting Paris Saint-Germain’s forward trio, who should offer plenty of dynamism with a more industrious midfield behind.
Harry Latham-Coyle25 June 2024 16:11