England v Brazil, Euro 24 play-offs and that Forest points deduction

Published: March 21, 2024, 3 p.m.

Jimbo, Rory Smith, Duncan Alexander and Jack Lang look ahead to the enigma that is the March international break.\n\nThe last 3 spots at Euro 2024 will be decided with fans from Wales to Luxembourg dreaming of a place in Germany. But could it be a nightmare for the host nation?\n\nEngland host Brazil at Wembley in a friendly that marks Dorival Junior\u2019s first game in charge and perhaps sees the Sele\xe7\xe3o as underdogs. We ask when were Brazil last Brazil?\n\nElsewhere, San Marino\u2019s bad moment continues against Saint Kitts & Nevis. Nottingham Forest are deducted 4 points for breaching PSR, with potentially more deductions to come for Everton.\n\nPlus Rhys Ifans, Ian Ormondroyd and Gladiators.\n\nProduced by Charlie Jones.\n\xa0\nRUNNING ORDER:\xa0\n\u2022 PART 1: Points per game and Gladiators (01.30)\n\u2022 PART 2: England v Brazil preview (04.45)\n\u2022 PART 3a: A look at the Euro 24 playoffs (17.00)\n\u2022 PART 3b: France v Germany headlines other friendlies (27.00)\xa0\n\u2022 PART 4a: Richard Hughes and the Women\u2019s Champions League (33.00)\n\u2022 PART 4b: Nottingham Forest deducted 4 points (37.00)\n\nSIGN UP TO THE ATHLETIC TODAY FOR \xa32 A MONTH FOR 12 MONTHS\n\u2022\xa0theathletic.com/totally\nLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices