TV3 announce their panelists for Euro 2016 and the matches they're showing

One name stands out as a very interesting shout.

In just over two weeks time, Euro 2016 will kick-off and the tournaments expanded format has meant that for the first time ever, TV3 will be broadcasting the European Championships.

The station has just announced their panelists and there are some very interesting names on the list.

Joey Barton is rarely shy about expressing his opinion and the former Man City, QPR and Marseille midfielder is an extremely interesting addition alongside Keith Andrews and Emma Byrne - the first time a national broadcaster has included a female analyst on its UEFA Euro’s panel.

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TV3’s regular panel of experts are also returning with Graeme Souness, Neil Lennon and Kevin Kilbane all offering their expert insight and commentary. Harry Redknapp, Gerry Armstrong and Lawrie Sanchez will also be entertaining Irish audiences during this festival of football in France.

TV3 will broadcast 22 live UEFA Euro 2016 matches this summer kicking off with England’s tournament opener against Russia.

Here's the other matches that they're showing.

UEFA Euro 2016 Live on TV3, TV3HD & 3player

Saturday 11^th June England v Russia
Sunday 12^th June Turkey v Croatia & Germany v Ukraine
Monday 13^th June Spain v Czech Republic
Tuesday 14^th June Austria v Hungary
Wednesday 15^th June Romania v Switzerland & France v Albania
Thursday 16^th June Ukraine v N.Ireland
Friday 17^th June Spain v Turkey
Saturday 18^th June Iceland v Hungary
Sunday 19^th June Romania v Albania
Monday 20^th June Slovakia v England
Tuesday 21^st June Ukraine v Poland & Croatia v Spain
Weds 22^nd June Hungary v Portugal & Sweden v Belgium
Sat 25^th & Sun 26^th June Round of 16 (3 games*)
June 30^th June – 3^rd July Quarter Finals (2 games*)
Sunday 10^th July The Final

TV3 announce their panelists for Euro 2016 and the matches they’re showing

One name stands out as a very interesting shout.