UEFA Euro 2020: Group B prediction, preview, key players and more

Belgium are the favourites in Group B
Belgium are the favourites in Group B

Denmark

Denmark can be a difficult team to beat
Denmark can be a difficult team to beat

Denmark are one of the most understated teams at Euro 2020 this year and should be getting more attention than they deserve. The Danes are perfectly capable of punching above their weight and may well upset a few odds this summer.

Denmark have a balanced squad going into Euro 2020 and will look to make things difficult for Belgium at the top of Group B. Thomas Delaney and Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg have formed a formidable double pivot in the middle of the pitch and will serve as the ideal foil for the likes of Eriksen and Poulsen.

Andreas Christensen will look to add another trophy to his cabinet this year and will partner AC Milan's Simon Kjaer in defence. Denmark are a dangerous team on their day and could give Europe's bigwigs a run for their money this year.

Manager: Kasper Hjulmand

Key Players: Christian Eriksen, Yussuf Poulsen, Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg, Simon Kjaer, Andreas Christensen

Predicted finish in Group B: 2nd


Russia

Russia need to be at their best
Russia need to be at their best

Russia are a formidable unit on their day and some of Europe's best teams have made the calamitous mistake of underestimating them in the past. The 2018 World Cup hosts pulled off an impressive run in the competition and will look to go a step further at Euro 2020.

Russia have drawn heavily for Zenit St. Petersburg this year with the likes of Yuri Zhirkov, Artem Dzyuba, and Vyacheslav Karavaev playing key roles in the squad. With Denis Cheryshev and Atalanta star Aleksei Miranchuk also available for selection, Russia can pack a punch at their best.

The Russians are in a transitional period at the moment and will hope that Stanislav Cherchesov can ease what could potentially be a tricky phase. Cherchesov's side can be a thorn in Belgium's side in Group B but will have to work hard to secure qualification to the next round.

Manager: Stanislav Cherchesov

Key Players: Artem Dzyuba, Denis Cheryshev, Aleksei Miranchuk, Yuri Zhirkov, Mario Fernandes

Predicted finish in Group B: 3rd


Finland

Finland are the underdogs in Group B
Finland are the underdogs in Group B

With Belgium and Denmark the primary contenders for the top spot in Group B, Finland will be intent on throwing a spanner in the works this summer. The Scandinavian outfit has not been at its best in recent weeks and has several issues to resolve ahead of a hectic schedule.

Teemu Pukki has suffered from his fair share of injuries this year but is likely to be back in time for Finland's opening Euro 2020 game against Denmark this weekend. Markku Kanerva does have a fairly talented side but will need a miracle to edge the likes of Belgium and Denmark to a place in the knock-outs.

Stranger things have happened, however, and Finland will likely adopt an optimistic approach to their Euro 2020 campaign. Kanerva's side does have a robust defensive line but will have to pull a rabbit out of the hat to stand a chance in Group B.

Manager: Markku Kanerva

Key Players: Teemu Pukki, Robin Lod, Willi Orban, Lukas Hradecky, Glen Kamara

Predicted finish in Group B: 4th


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