North Macedonia coach vows to "fight for every ball" in Euro debut against Austria

North Macedonia will compete on Europe's biggest stage for the first time in their short 27-year history when they take on Austria in Bucharest in Euro Group C on Sunday.

Despite being the lowest ranked side competing at Euro 2020 - 62nd in the FIFA  rankings - the so-called Red Lynxes are keen to prove they are not just competing to make up the numbers.

Although Austria beat the Macedonians twice during Euro 2020 qualifying, a lot has changed in the two years since then.

Since the second loss in November 2019, North Macedonia went a team record eight matches without defeat.

Five of those were wins, including beating Kosovo and Georgia in the play-offs and a sensational 2-1 victory against Germany.

The team squad, under head coach Igor Angelovski, is at full strength for their Euro opener.

Group favourites Netherlands and Ukraine make up the remainder of Group C.