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England drawn with holders France in Euro 2004 group

First Published: Nov 30, 2003

England were paired with title-holders France, Switzerland and Croatia in the group stages of the Euro 2004 finals after the draw for the tournament here.

While England and France will slug it out in Group B, Holland have been pitted against old foes Germany in Group D, with the Czech Republic and Latvia making up the other two teams in the group.

The opening matches will feature all four teams from Group A: host nation Portugal v Greece and Spain v Russia.

The tournament will take place from June 12-July 4 in Portugal.

Group A - Portugal, Greece, Spain, Russia

Group B - France, England, Switzerland, Croatia

Group C - Sweden, Bulgaria, Denmark, Italy

Group D - Czech Republic, Latvia, Germany, Holland

Finals to take place June 12 to July 4