Countdown to Euro 2004

Sven-Goran Eriksson faces a nervous few weeks before Euro 2004 kicks off in Portugal on June 12.

The England manager will be hoping the players in his as yet unnamed squad safely navigate their remaining fixtures before the showdown with France, avoiding major injuries.

With Eriksson due to reveal who he will be taking to Portugal on May 17, here are the key dates ahead of the summer’s tournament.

15 May
Final round of Premiership matches

17 May
Eriksson announces England squad for Euro 2004

19 May
UEFA Cup Final

22 May
FA Cup Final
Owen Hargreaves’ final Bundesliga match of the season for Bayern Munich

23 May
David Beckham’s final Primera Liga match of the season for Real Madrid

26 May
Champions League Final

1 June
England v Japan, friendly, City of Manchester Stadium

5 June
England v Iceland, friendly, City of Manchester Stadium

12 June
Euro 2004 starts

13 June
England v France