Englandâs draw for next yearâs Euro 2024 finals could certainly have been harder, being drawn against Slovenia, Denmark and Serbia in Group C. Gareth Southgateâs men reached the finals two years ago and will be the top seeds in their group.
João Félix, on loan at Barcelona from Atlético Madrid, was the focus of an acrimonious buildup to this game and scored the only goal as Barça won 1-0
A first Tyne-Wear derby since 2016 and the first time Sunderland have been pulled out to play Newcastle in the FA Cup since beating them in a quarter-final in 1956 was the pick of the third-round draw for the 2023-24 tournament. Eddie Howeâs side, fifth in the Premier League, will travel to the Stadium of Light to take on their Championship neighbours over the weekend of Jan 5-8.