The knockout stages of Euro 2024 are nearly upon us (Picture: Getty)After a entertaining and permutation-inducing start to Euro 2024, the knockout stages are almost upon us. Eight teams were sent home in the group stage – Hungary, Scotland, Croatia, Albania, Serbia, Ukraine and Poland the nations who failed to extend their stays in Germany. Despite struggling for fluency out in Germany, England remain the narrow favourites to win Euro 2024, according to Opta’s Supercomputer. ‘After the group stage concluded last night, the supercomputer has again simulated Euro 2024 10,000 times and it makes Gareth Southgate’s side favourites at 20%. ‘A big reason for England being favourites is that they have been placed in the “kinder” half of the knockout stage draw, too.

Source: Metro June 27, 2024 14:19 UTC