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.

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