Who will win Euro 2024? The favourites - ranked

Another summer filled with international tournament drama will soon be upon us.

While club football continues to edge towards closed-shop status, the international stage allows the hopes and dreams of underdogs to manifest once more. Greece and Portugal are unlikely winners of the Euros in the 21st century, while Morocco's success at the 2022 World Cup shows unfancied nations can still shock the best on the planet.

All 24 nations competing in Germany next summer will harbour dreams of glory. Here's how 90min ranks the teams that have qualified for Euro 2024 so far based on how likely they are to win the tournament.

13. Serbia

With talents players like Aleksandar Mitrovic, Sergej Milinkovic-Savic and Dusan Tadic, Serbia were tipped for decent runs in the 2018 and 2022 World Cups.

However, their stars failed to show up at both tournaments, winning only one of six games across their two group-stage exits.

Coached by former Yugoslavia midfielder Dragan Stojkovic, Serbia are competing in their first Euros as an independent nation, having last appeared at the tournament as part of FR Yugoslavia in 2000, and will be desperate to earn some scalps in Germany having flattered to deceive in recent years.

12. Turkey

Turkey were the unanimous dark horse heading into Euro 2020 but their campaign was an unmitigated disaster. They finished bottom of Group A having lost all three of their games.

Nevertheless, that won't stop them from garnering more dark horse tags ahead of next summer's tournament. Turkey are playing some wonderful stuff under Vincenzo Montella and, given their sprinkling of stellar young talent, they may well enjoy a campaign similar to 2008 as opposed to 2020 this summer.

However, a 6-1 beatdown at the hands of Austria in March will raise a few concerns.

11. Austria

Speaking of whom... Austria have been blessed with their most talented crop of players for generations, but they've constantly underperformed.

However, the national team has been invigorated by the appointment of Ralf Rangnick who, after a difficult start to his reign, has overseen Austria's progression into Euro 2024. Rangnick has done an excellent job of building a connection with supporters and national team interest will doubtlessly peak during the tournament.

The ideals typically associated with the German have evolved Austria from a dull, insipid unit under Franco Foda into an exuberant one.

After failing to deliver on the big international stage at the last two Euros, Austria are well-placed to land a killer blow or two in Germany.

10. Denmark

The Danes emerged as the story of Euro 2020, reaching the semi-finals of the competition against the odds after Christian Eriksen's near-tragedy in Copenhagen.

That Denmark was built of shrewd out off possession ideals, efficiency in transition and an unbreakable collective. They arguably possess more talent heading into this Euros given the emergence of Rasmus Hojlund, although the squad hasn't changed drastically.

Still, it'll be a tough ask for Kasper Hjulmand's men to repeat their Euro 2020 magic.

9. Croatia

Croatia have taught us time and time again not to write them off. They've almost constantly exceeded expectations, with their progression into the semi-finals of the 2022 World Cup certainly not projected.

Their Golden Generation is winding down and this will surely be 38-year-old Luka Modric's last dance. They've been placed into a tough Group B alongside Spain and Italy, with a third-place finish in their group setting up a round of 16 tie against one of the favourites.

8. Netherlands

This is a stacked Netherlands squad in defence and midfield and the Dutch performed pretty well under Louis van Gaal in Qatar.

However, questions over their number one and primary goal-getter means the one-tine winners should not be considered among the favourities. Ronald Koeman might hold them back somewhat, too.

7. Italy

The holders will defend their crown after qualifying alongside England.

Roberto Mancini, who led Italy to Euro 2020 glory, has been succeeded by Napoli's Scudetto-winning boss Luciano Spalletti and the current incumbent will be aiming to re-install the ideals that defined the peak of Mancini's reign.

The Italians have drifted into a new era following the retirements of stalwart defenders since their triumph at Wembley and they should be considered outsiders to retain their crown in Germany.

6. Belgium

Many foreshadowed Belgium's demise at the 2022 World Cup which brought an end to Roberto Martinez's tenure.

While some of the 'golden generation' remain, Domenico Tedesco is trying to lead the Red Devils into an exciting new era. The early results have been promising, but success in Germany next summer is probably beyond them.

Tedesco will be hoping for a quarter-final berth.

5. Spain

Spain shook off their defeat in Glasgow to qualify for Euro 2024 as the top dogs in Group A.

They were excellent at Euro 2020 under Luis Enrique and were unfortunate to succumb on penalties in the last four. However, a disappointing World Cup campaign saw Enrique leave his post and Luis de la Fuente will instead lead La Furia Roja into battle this summer.

Spain have the capacity to dominate and manipulate opponents, but their ability in both boxes could let them down when crunch time comes.

4. Germany

Germany were very fortunate their status as hosts made sure of their qualification. 2023 has been nothing short of a disaster for Die Mannschaft after underwhelming in Qatar.

However, Germany have since moved on and are hoping for greater prosperity with Julian Nagelsmann at the helm. The former Bayern Munich coach has a mightily talented cohort of players in midfield - which has been bolstered by Toni Kroos' return - and they'll undoubtedly be galvanised by their home support.

Their results in March suggests the hosts are on the right track heading into the tournament.

3. Portugal

From a talent perspective, Portugal can compete against anyone in the world. Their squad is laden with stars across the board and they'll enter Euro 2024 as one of the favourites.

Roberto Martinez has succeeded Fernando Santos at the helm, with the new manager quickly going about maximising the talent the Portuguese possess.

They'll be there or thereabouts this summer and will benefit from a kind group stage draw.

2. England

England could head to a major tournament as the favourites for the first time in, well, forever.

The Three Lions have re-emerged as a legitimate force following years of underachievement, with Gareth Southgate's caution ensuring they're well-built to win tournament matches. This is an England side that's now so familiar with one another and the group Southgate's cultivated is more than capable of going all the way in Germany.

However, this England outfit are yet to get it done when it matters most and, until they do, they can't be considered the ultimate favourites.

1. France

The 2018 World Cup winners came within a penalty shootout of going back-to-back in Qatar. While their Euro 2020 campaign was compromised by disharmony, Didier Deschamps, like Southgate, now has a squad that simply loves playing with one another.

France stormed through qualifying and look like a nation on a mission to claim their first European title since 2000 this summer.

They're blessed with arguably the world's best in Kylian Mbappe, while Deschamps' knack for getting it right on the big night shouldn't be overlooked.

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