BBC vs ITV tale of the tape: How rival broadcasters stack up for Euro 2024 from football legends to favourite presenters

ENGLAND’S Euro 2024 adventure is just around the corner.

Gareth Southgate has already announced a 33-man training group ahead of friendlies with Bosnia and Herzergovina, as well as Iceland.

Gary Lineker leads the way for the BBC’s coverage of Euro 2024PA

ITVITV have also unveiled a star-studded line-up[/caption]

England then kick off their Euro campaign against Serbia on June 16.

Star nations like France, Spain and Portugal will also be in action in their respective groups.

And all eyes will be locked on either BBC or ITV for the entirety of the tournament.

Both broadcasters will be showing Euro 2024 in all its glory.

They have each amassed a star-studded team filled with former players, amazing presenters and even some managers.

BBC and ITV will are sure to have viewers delighted with their abundance of on-screen talent.

The football will provide an amazing spectacle too!

But who has the best broadcasting line-up this summer?

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And will one of them go on to dominate the schedule?

SunSport compares the two teams…

GettyAlex Scott has been snapped up for BBC[/caption]

GettyLaura Woods will be a regular fixture on ITV[/caption]

PRESENTERS

Both sides have an enviable array of presenters at the Euros.

From former players to experts and fan favourites, both sides have things fully covered.

And viewers will be left tantalised in the build-up to matches each day.

ITV are leaving everything in the capable hands of just two people, Laura Woods and Mark Pougatch.

Meanwhile, the BBC have twice as many presenters in Gary Lineker, Gabby Logan, Alex Scott and Mark Chapman.

PARio Ferdinand will deliver his thoughts on BBC[/caption]

GettyITV viewers will be able to enjoy Roy Keane’s takes[/caption]

PUNDITS

This is where things get tasty.

There’s a host of amazing names here, with trophy-laden players from all parts of the game on show.

And fans will have a hard time deciding which side is stronger.

The BBC boast Alan Shearer, Rio Ferdinand, Joe Hart, Micah Richards, Ashley Williams, James McFadden, Ellen White and Rachel Corsie.

ITV have a group featuring Ian Wright, Roy Keane, Gary Neville, Graeme Souness, Eni Aluko, Karen Carney and Christina Unkel.

GettyFrank Lampard will be hoping his BBC gig can land him a new managerial job[/caption]

AlamySpurs boss Ange Postecoglou will be appearing on ITV[/caption]

MANAGERS

There’s going to be some brilliant analysis from some of these names.

A number of them are on the hunt for jobs this summer and will be eager to prove themselves to prospective new clubs.

Others are still in work and raring to soak up all the action.

BBC have signed up ex-Chelsea and Everton man Frank Lampard, former Birmingham gaffer Wayne Rooney, Como’s Cesc Fabregas, Brentford’s Thomas Frank and ex-West Ham boss David Moyes.

ITV will show off Sheffield Wednesday’s Danny Rohl and Tottenham’s Ange Postecoglou.

ReutersLuton Town ace Andros Townsend will be co-commentating on ITV[/caption]

GettyJermaine Jenas will be carrying out the same role on the BBC[/caption]

CO-COMMENTARY

Fans love getting inside glimpses into what’s happening on the pitch.

It means the co-commentator is one of the most important members of the team.

And there will be plenty of banter as far as this lot are concerned.

ITV are well stocked with favourites like Lee Dixon, Ally McCoist and Luton Town’s Andros Townsend.

The BBC have Jermaine Jenas, Danny Murphy and Martin Keown.

Pien Meulensteen is one of ITV’s top commentatorsAP

Guy Mowbray leads the BBC’s charge for commentaryPA

COMMENTATORS

The final line-up sees a host of top commentators enter the fray.

These key players bring the story of football to life.

And with the continent’s best on display, both teams have put together a top group.

ITV has Pien Meulensteen, Sam Matterface, Clive Tyldesley, Seb Hutchinson and Joe Speight on their books.

Meanwhile, the BBC has Guy Mowbray, Robyn Cowen, Vicki Sparks, Steve Wilson, Steve Bower and Jonathan Pearce.