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Euro 2024 favourites France will open their tournament with an intriguing clash against Ralf Rangnick’s Austria tonight. The world No.2 side are the highest-ranked European team in Germany and have an all-star squad packed with talent. Les Blues have enjoyed great tournament success recently, having won the 2018 World Cup and reached the final in Qatar.Porno Mostbet However, Kylian Mbappe and co will be keen to make more of a stamp on the European Championship after a surprise last-16 exit at Euro 2020. France will also need to ensure they start fast against Austria, who are a team reborn under Ralf Rangnick. Rangnick has rebuilt his reputation following his disastrous tenure at Manchester United, with Austria losing just once in their past 10 games and beating Euro 2024 hosts Germany 2-0 in November. This Group D showdown will take place on Monday, June 17. Kick-off at the Merkur Spiel-Arena in Dusseldorf will be at 8pm UK time. talkSPORT will have full coverage of the match presented by Hugh Woozencroft. Commentary comes from Joe Shennan and former Scotland striker Chris Iwelumo. To tune in to talkSPORT or talkSPORT 2 through the website, click HERE for the live stream. You can also listen via the talkSPORT app, on DAB digital radio, through your smart speaker and on 1089 or 1053 AM. The tie will also be shown on free-to-air TV on ITV One. Austria XI: Pentz, Posch, Danso, Wober, Mwene, Seiwald, Grillitsch, Laimer, Sabitzer, Baumgartner, Gregoritsch Subs: Lindner, Trauner, Arnautovic, Prass, Hedl, Querfeld, Lienhart, Kainz, Schmid, Daniliuc, Seidl, Wimmer, Weimann, Entrup, Grull France XI: Maignan, Kounde, Saliba, Upamecano, Hernandez, Kante,Rabiot, Dembele, Griezmann, Thuram, Mbappe Subs: Samba, Pavard, Mendy, Camavinga, Tchouameni, Giroud, Muani, Zaire Emery, Fofana, Coman, Clauss, Areola, Konate, Barcola Marcel Sabitzer In the absence of Real star Alaba, Borussia Dortmund midfielder Sabitzer will have to assume more responsibility. The 30-year-old joined Man United on deadline day in January 2023 to cover for Christian Eriksen following his injury. Sabizter impressed before his own fitness issues ended his campaign early and the Red Devils opted against making the move permanent. He instead completed a move to Dortmund from Bayern Munich and racked up 39 appearances with six goals and nine assists. Sabizter was influential in BVB’s run to the Champions League final and his form will be key to Austria’s chances of causing an upset. Kylian Mbappe Was it ever going to be anyone else? In a France squad armed to the teeth with talent, Mbappe remains a cut above the rest and is widely regarded as the best in the world. The 25-year-old is coming into the tournament after scoring 44 goals in 48 games in his final season with Paris Saint-Germain. Mbappe is all-but-certain to sign for Real this summer and will relish the opportunity to announce it by delivering French glory. The forward has scored in two separate World Cup finals, including a hat-trick in 2022’s defeat to Argentina, but has a point to prove in the Euros after his missed penalty caused his country’s elimination in the last edition. France coach Didier Deschamps is worried that the packed fixture schedule may have taken its toll on his players. “There is no such thing as zero risk, even with someone who is in top form. You can never be sure,” Deschamps said. “But frankly, I’m no magician. You can’t change anything with the time available… if we’d had three weeks to prepare, we could have done things that could have changed things. But we’ll adapt and optimise.” Reports in France have also suggested that Mbappe is struggling with both back and knee problems ahead of their opening game. The forward only played 15 minutes as a late substitute during Les Bleus’ surprise 0-0 draw with Canada on Sunday evening. After the game, he told reporters that he was fine, saying, ‘It is going very well’, when asked about any potential injury. To lift the trophy: *odds subject to change Unsure who to back? Take a spin on the Lucky Dip wheel and get a random team at 20/1 to win the tournament. You could get England at a massive price! – spin here. 18+ gambleaware.org Offer 1: Completely free £5 bet for Euro 2024 – No Deposit Needed CLAIM HERE 18+ New customers only. Opt in, get £5 free bet on selected markets. Available for first 5000 customers only. Bonus expires in 24h after registration. T&Cs apply, GambleAware.org Please gamble responsibly Offer 2: Bet £10 Get £30 In Free Bets CLAIM HERE 18+ New customers only. Opt in via mobile & bet £10+ on any sports at 2.00+ odds within 7 days. No Cash out. Get 6x £5 Free Bets on selected markets. Free bets expire in 7 days. Card payments & Apple Pay only. T&Cs apply, see below. GambleAware.org | Please gamble responsibly This service is provided on talkSPORT Ltd’s Terms of Use in accordance with our Privacy Policy.