Euro 2024 will see football's big broadcasters assemble their teams of commentators, presenters and pundits to bring all the action from this summer's major tournament in Germany.
The BBC, along with ITV, have the rights to show Euro 2024 games in the UK, and we can expect an all-star cast of presenters, pundits and commentators to guide us through the action. The Beeb will also provide extensive radio coverage via 5 Live.
Here, we run through all the faces (and voices) likely to be involved...
BBC's Euro 2024 Presenters
Gary Lineker
Now in his 25th year as the BBC's football anchor, Gary Lineker will lead the coverage of yet another major tournament this summer.
One of England's all-time leading scorers with 48 goals in 80 caps, the former Tottenham, Barcelona and Everton man turned Match of the Day presenter can be expected to present all of the biggest games on the Beeb at Euro 2024 – including any involving England, and the final, though that's not mutually exclusive.
Gabby Logan
A presenter with a wealth of experience across huge sporting events such as the Olympics, World Cup and European Championship, Gabby Logan is a familiar face having been with the broadcaster since 2007. She first started working for BBC during a FA Cup fourth round tie between Luton Town and Blackburn Rovers, and sometimes deputises for Gary Lineker on Match of the Day duty.
The daughter of Leeds United and Wales legend Terry Yorath, former gymnast Logan anchored the Beeb’s coverage of the 2022 Women’s Euros and 2023 Women's World Cup, too.
Mark Chapman
Host of Match of the Day 2 and 5 Live’s Sports Report radio show, Mark Chapman has become a regular fixture on the BBC during major tournaments working as both a reporter and presenter. In addition to his work for BBC, Chapman also leads Sky Sports’ coverage of the Carabao Cup.
Chapman has worked outside of football, too, most notably on the BBC's coverage of the Rugby League. The popular Lancastrian headed up The NFL Show between 2016 and 2020 as well.
Alex Scott
Arsenal and England favourite Alex Scott only retired from professional football in 2018, but she is already one of the BBC’s most prominent presenters. She became the broadcaster's first female pundit for a men's World Cup when featuring on a panel at Russia in 2018.
Since then she has gone from strength to strength in the media world, covering the 2019 Women's World Cup for the BBC before presenting the same tournament four years later in Australia. Scott also hosts the long-running Football Focus, having taken over from Dan Walker in 2021.
In addition to her work in football, Scott regularly features as a guest presenter on The One Show and the Sports Personality of the Year Awards.
BBC's Euro 2024 Pundits
Alan Shearer
The Premier League's all-time top scorer is one of the BBC's most prominent pundits, having covered tournaments for the broadcaster since the 2006 World Cup. He is a regular on their flagship Match of the Day programme, and regularly covers live FA Cup games, too.
Having scored six goals at Euro 96 on home soil, Shearer won the Golden Boot, helping him provide greater insight into decisions made by the likes of Harry Kane, Cristiano Ronaldo and Kylian Mbappe at Euro 2024.
Rio Ferdinand
While Ferdinand is a regular pundit for TNT Sports for their Premier League and Champions League coverage, the former Manchester United defender also steps up for the BBC during international tournaments. He played in two World Cups for England, helping contribute to his 81 caps, but failed to play at a European Championship due to multiple different reasons.
He has also presented documentaries away from football, too.
Jermaine Jenas
Pundit-cum-presenter Jermaine Jenas does it all these days – from providing analysis on Match of the Day, to presenting BBC evening magazine programme The One Show, to conducting the 2022 World Cup draw!
Voted 2002/03 PFA Young Player of the Year while at Newcastle, the former midfielder lifted the 2007/08 League Cup with Tottenham and earned 21 England caps.
Micah Richards
When he’s not cracking jokes at Roy Keane’s expense on Sky Sports, Micah Richards is just about the BBC’s most enthusiastic pundit, regularly lighting up Match of the Day.
The ex-England defender – a Premier League and FA Cup winner with Manchester City – has been part of the Beeb’s team at each of the last two major tournaments.
Jurgen Klinsmann
England’s favourite German? Quite possibly. Jurgen Klinsmann has certainly proved a popular pundit on the BBC at recent major tournaments.
Most recently manager of South Korea, the 1990 World Cup and Euro 96-winning striker enjoyed two goal-laden spells in the Premier League with Tottenham.
BBC's Euro 2024 Commentators
Guy Mowbray
The BBC’s main commentator for more than a decade, Guy Mowbray is the voice of the broadcaster’s FA Cup and international coverage these days.
A mainstay of Match of the Day’s commentary team, while working for Eurosport, Mowbray called the 1998 World Cup final at the age of just 26 – becoming the youngster person ever to do so.
Steve Wilson
One of the longest-serving commentators at the BBC, Steve Wilson joined the network back in 1998.
Another of Match of the Day’s main men, Wilson commentated on his first FA Cup final in 2018.
Jonathan Pearce
An instantly recognisable voice, Jonathan Pearce has been commentating on the Beeb since the 90s, covering major men’s and women’s tournaments and featuring prominently on Match of the Day.
Away from football, he’s known for his long stint behind the mic on cult show Robot Wars.
Steve Bower
Part of the BBC’s major tournament commentary team for well over a decade, Steve Bower has covered football from non-League right up to the Champions League.
A presenter of the Premier League’s global output, Bower can regularly be heard on Match of the Day.
Pien Meulensteen
Born in the Netherlands, Pien Meulensteen began her broadcasting career working for BBC Manchester.
The daughter of former Fulham manager Rene Meulensteen, she commentated for the Beeb at the 2022 World Cup – and, in 2023, became Sky Sports’ first female commentator on a Premier League game.
Vicki Sparks
A regular on the BBC’s women’s football coverage, Vicki Sparks became the first woman to commentate on a World Cup match on UK TV when she held the mic for Portugal vs Morocco at Russia 2018.
Sparks – who has also reported from games for Final Score and 5 Live – was nominated for Commentator of the Year at the 2023 Football Supporters’ Association awards.
BBC's Euro 2024 Co-commentators
Dion Dublin
If you get to the ground early enough, you might just see Dion Dublin ascending the stairs going up to the gantry.
A popular co-commentator and pundit across Match of the Day and live BBC coverage, Dublin – who earned four England caps – shared the 1997/98 Premier League Golden Boot with Michael Owen and Chris Sutton – and later went on to present property show Homes Under the Hammer AND invent a musical instrument, the Dube.
Martin Keown
Three times a Premier League champion with Arsenal, Martin Keown regularly provides co-commentary and punditry on the Beeb.
Capped 43 times by England, the former defender played in all three of his country’s games at Euro 92.
Danny Murphy
Regularly seen on Match of the Day and often heard on talkSPORT, Danny Murphy is one of the BBC’s most established co-commentators.
An England international on nine occasions, the ex-midfielder was a key member of Liverpool’s 2000/01 FA Cup, League Cup and UEFA Cup-winning side.
Stephen Warnock
Murphy’s teammate at Liverpool for a short while, former left-back Stephen Warnock represented England twice.
Since hanging up his boots, he’s worked for a variety of broadcasters in Europe and the USA.
BBC's Euro 2024 5 Live Team
Pat Nevin
Ex-Scotland, Chelsea and Everton man Pat Nevin is a familiar voice to listeners of 5 Live, having gone into broadcasting not long after his retirement in 2000.
Alongside his role as a co-commentator, the Scotsman also spent a couple of years as Motherwell CEO, though resigned in 2002 due to financial issues.
Rob Green
England’s first-choice goalkeeper at the 2010 World Cup, Rob Green turned out for the likes of West Ham and Norwich City at club level, and has appeared as a pundit on the BBC and Sky Sports, among others.
Izzy Christiansen
A regular on the Beeb and Sky Sports, Izzy Christiansen earned 31 England caps and won the 2016 Women’s Super League title with Manchester City – having previously lifted the Women’s FA Cup with Birmingham City.
Chris Sutton
Partner to Alan Shearer in ‘SAS’ strike force which fired Blackburn Rovers to the 1994/95 Premier League title, Chris Sutton is one of the BBC’s most opinionated pundits and a firm fixture on weekly football phone-in 606.
Conor McNamara
Irish commentator Conor McNamara made his 5 Live debut back in 2002 and has worked on every Euros since 2004.
John Murray
John Murray is 5 Live’s senior football commentator and has also covered golf, cricket and the Olympics during his career.
Alistair Bruce-Ball
Host of 606 since 2018 with Chris Sutton, Alistair Bruce-Ball is one of 5 Live’s principle Premier League commentators.
Ian Dennis
5 Live’s Chief Football Reporter, Ian Dennis began commentating for the BBC back in 1998 and has covered numerous major tournaments for the network.
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