FOOTY fans should make sure their TV setup is spot on before England take on Spain in the Euro 2024 final on Sunday.
And there’s a little-known trick on some Sky TVs that will help you catch goals faster and avoid and Wi-Fi gremlins.
Broadcast rights are shared between the BBC and ITV, so you’ll have the choice between BBC One or ITV1 on the big day.
Coverage starts at 6.30pm, ahead of kick-off at 8pm.
For those out and about watching via streaming, be warned that there is a slight delay compared to traditional broadcasts.
And this is also the case for Sky Glass, the company’s internet-based service.
Everyday viewing doesn’t really have an impact but when it comes to live action football it can mean hearing people elsewhere cheering before you’ve even seen the goal, potentially spoiling the moment.
It’s something Sky is working to change and has started with Sky Sports.
There is also the risk of broadband and Wi-Fi issues out of Sky’s control.
Should your internet go down you could miss a really key moment.
However, there is a little-known trick on Sky Glass that allows you to watch telly the old school way – with an aerial.
When there is no connection due to internet issues, Sky offers the option to watch channels via aerial instead, should you have one plugged in.
This essentially gives you access to all Freeview channels.
There’s no way to summon this service so you will have to disconnect the Wi-Fi in the settings or physically unplug the ethernet cable.
Doing so will trigger the faster aerial service.
If you’re a Sky Q or Sky+HD user your viewing relies on satellite so you shouldn’t have any internet disruption risks.
ENGLAND began their Euros final campaign in Germany on June 16.
The team topped Group C despite only winning one match.
But that’s all behind them now as they prepare to take on Spain in the final on July 14.
Here’s their route to the final:
June 16 – vs Serbia: England win 1-0 with a goal from Jude Bellingham in the 13th minute.
June 20 – vs Denmark: Ended 1-1 after Harry Kane’s 18th minute strike was cancelled out by Morten Hjulmand.
June 25 – vs Slovenia: The match ended goalless but England topped the group with five points.
June 30 – vs Slovakia: In the last 16 clash Jude Bellingham saved England from being knocked out with a 91st minute equaliser. In extra time Harry Kane secured the win for the Three Lions.
July 6 – vs Switzerland: The quarter-final ended 1-1 after extra time with Bukayo Saka‘s reply to Breel Embolo’s strike. England won 5-3 on penalties.
July 10 – vs Netherlands: Another last gasp goal – this time by Ollie Watkins – saw England head into the final against Spain. Harry Kane scored from the spot to cancel out Xavi Simons’ 9th minute goal.
July 14 – vs Spain: England are in their first final on foreign soil and will be hoping to see off the challenge of Spain who won the Euros in 1964, 2008 and 2012.
