General views as the Palais de Congres in Paris is made ready to host the Euro 2016 finals draw on Saturday (12 December).

Paris is gearing up to host the draw for the Euro 2016 finals on Saturday evening.

The ceremony will be held in The Palais des Congres with UEFA chief Michel Platini not able to attend the due to the upholding of his 90-day ban as part of investigations into FIFA.

Coaches and representatives of the countries that have qualified play in France next year will be attending the draw.

Fans and players will also have their eyes glued to the ceremony tonight to see their fate.

Next summer's tournament will be the first European Championship to feature 24 teams under an expanded format.

Security at the draw is under increased scrutiny following last month's terror attacks in the French capital.