Today’s Europa League draw – everything you need to know

It's time to warm those balls.

Liverpool, Man United and Spurs have all secured their places in the next round of the Europa League and this is when it starts to get really interesting. The last 16 of the tournament generally sees the wheat separated from the chaff as suddenly the competition goes from something of a distraction to a mouth-watering array of prestige games. Here's everything you need to know about Friday's draw...

When and where?

Friday - today - at high noon. It's taking place in Nyon in Switzerland - because neutrality and [redacted] gold.

Is it televised?

It is indeedy. Eurosport, Sky Sports News and UEFA.com will all broadcast shiny faced ex-pros fondling balls whilst smiling uncomfortably.

Who are the remaining teams?

Who can draw whom?

Anyone. Literally anyone. So there's every chance of two of the English clubs getting paired together. Exciting!

When will the games be played?

First legs: Thursday March 10. Second legs: Thursday March 17.