England`s remaining rivals at the European Championship will consider them a "dangerous" side after they beat Germany 2-0 to reach the quarter-finals, captain Harry Kane said. 
 
Kane and Raheem Sterling struck late goals in Tuesday`s last-16 match to guide England to their first knockout victory over Germany since the 1966 World Cup final. 
 
Gareth Southgate`s side will next face Ukraine in Saturday`s quarter-final clash at the Stadio Olimpico in Rome. 
 
"Any team will look at us and know that we`re dangerous," Kane said. 
 
"There isn`t anything bigger than this when the expectation is on and we delivered, so we should be proud - but we can`t stop here. 
 
"Hopefully we`ll be back here in the semi-finals and the final." 
 
While the build-up to the match was dominated by talk of historic and bitter tournament losses to Germany, England`s focus will now be on making some history of their own. 
 
The visitors` defeat marked the end of Joachim Loew`s time as Germany coach after 15 years in charge, during which he guided them to the 2014 World Cup title in Brazil. 
 
Defensive midfielder Declan Rice said critics had written off England but Tuesday`s victory had proved them wrong. 
 
"It is history, all the players were asked about the past games but we created history," Rice said. 
 
"With a full house, everyone had the fire in the belly to one, knock Germany out, and two, progress in the tournament."

England`s remaining rivals at the European Championship will consider them a "dangerous" side after they beat Germany 2-0 to reach the quarter-finals, captain Harry Kane said.

England`s remaining rivals at the European Championship will consider them a "dangerous" side after they beat Germany 2-0 to reach the quarter-finals, captain Harry Kane said. Kane and Raheem Sterling struck late goals in Tuesday`s last-16 match to guide England to their first knockout victory over Germany since the 1966 World Cup final. Gareth Southgate`s side will next face Ukraine in Saturday`s quarter-final clash at the Stadio Olimpico in Rome. "Any team will look at us and know that we`re dangerous," Kane said. "There isn`t anything bigger than this when the expectation is on and we delivered, so we should be proud - but we can`t stop here. "Hopefully we`ll be back here in the semi-finals and the final." While the build-up to the match was dominated by talk of historic and bitter tournament losses to Germany, England`s focus will now be on making some history of their own. The visitors` defeat marked the end of Joachim Loew`s time as Germany coach after 15 years in charge, during which he guided them to the 2014 World Cup title in Brazil. Defensive midfielder Declan Rice said critics had written off England but Tuesday`s victory had proved them wrong. "It is history, all the players were asked about the past games but we created history," Rice said. "With a full house, everyone had the fire in the belly to one, knock Germany out, and two, progress in the tournament."

Football- England will be seen as a dangerous side now: Kane

Ukraine made it to the Euro 2020 quarterfinals for a second time after overpowering 10-man Sweden 2-1, courtesy of Artem Dovbyk`s last-gasp extra-time winner at Hampden Park in Glasgow.

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The Ukrainians started cautiously on Tuesday and let Sweden to pass the ball around. Despite dominating possession, Sweden didn`t pose a threat to Ukraine`s rock-solid defence with only Alexander Isak coming close to scoring with a long-range effort in the 20th minute, reports Xinhua. 
 
Andriy Shevchenko`s side showed no mercy and clinically opened the scoring seven minutes later when Andrey Yarmolenko`s shot with the outside of the boot allowed Oleksandr Zinchenko to break the deadlock against the run of play. 
 
The Swedes responded well with Ukraine goalkeeper Heorhiy Bushcan having to stretch to defuse Sabastian Larsson`s dangerous set-piece moments later. 
 
Sweden continued to attack and were rewarded with the equaliser just before the break as Emil Forsberg got enough time and space to drill the ball from 23 metres past Bushcan into the bottom right corner. 
 
After the restart, both sides came out motivated and created several chances as Serhiy Sydorchuk and Forsberg rattled the right post in quick succession. 
 
Ukraine focused on counterattacks while Sweden remained a constant menace with Forsberg hitting the crossbar from 16 metres in the 69th minute. 
 
Sweden had a golden chance to seal the deal in regulation time but Dejan Kulusevski missed the target from inside the box with only Bushcan to beat. 
 
In extra time, Sweden suffered a huge setback when Marcus Danielson was sent off in the 99th minute. 
 
Outnumbered, the Swedes defended well and hoped to take the match into a penalty shootout, but their resilience was broken in injury time as Zinchenko`s pinpoint cross into the box found Dovbyk, who nodded home the decider from close range. 
 
"Both teams played very well. It was an interesting match. Neither side wanted to lose so we got this drama at the end. With this performance and commitment, our team has deserved the love of the whole country," said Ukraine head coach Andriy Shevchenko. 
 
Ukraine will clash with England in the quarterfinal at Rome on July 3.

Ukraine made it to the Euro 2020 quarterfinals for a second time after overpowering 10-man Sweden 2-1, courtesy of Artem Dovbyk`s last-gasp extra-time winner at Hampden Park in Glasgow.

Ukraine made it to the Euro 2020 quarterfinals for a second time after overpowering 10-man Sweden 2-1, courtesy of Artem Dovbyk`s last-gasp extra-time winner at Hampden Park in Glasgow. ALSO READ: Euro 2020: Sterling, Kane vanquish Germany as England reach quarterfinals The Ukrainians started cautiously on Tuesday and let Sweden to pass the ball around. Despite dominating possession, Sweden didn`t pose a threat to Ukraine`s rock-solid defence with only Alexander Isak coming close to scoring with a long-range effort in the 20th minute, reports Xinhua. Andriy Shevchenko`s side showed no mercy and clinically opened the scoring seven minutes later when Andrey Yarmolenko`s shot with the outside of the boot allowed Oleksandr Zinchenko to break the deadlock against the run of play. The Swedes responded well with Ukraine goalkeeper Heorhiy Bushcan having to stretch to defuse Sabastian Larsson`s dangerous set-piece moments later. Sweden continued to attack and were rewarded with the equaliser just before the break as Emil Forsberg got enough time and space to drill the ball from 23 metres past Bushcan into the bottom right corner. After the restart, both sides came out motivated and created several chances as Serhiy Sydorchuk and Forsberg rattled the right post in quick succession. Ukraine focused on counterattacks while Sweden remained a constant menace with Forsberg hitting the crossbar from 16 metres in the 69th minute. Sweden had a golden chance to seal the deal in regulation time but Dejan Kulusevski missed the target from inside the box with only Bushcan to beat. In extra time, Sweden suffered a huge setback when Marcus Danielson was sent off in the 99th minute. Outnumbered, the Swedes defended well and hoped to take the match into a penalty shootout, but their resilience was broken in injury time as Zinchenko`s pinpoint cross into the box found Dovbyk, who nodded home the decider from close range. "Both teams played very well. It was an interesting match. Neither side wanted to lose so we got this drama at the end. With this performance and commitment, our team has deserved the love of the whole country," said Ukraine head coach Andriy Shevchenko. Ukraine will clash with England in the quarterfinal at Rome on July 3.

Euro 2020: Ukraine's extra-time winner knocks Sweden out

The Indian cricket team are currently on a three-week break in the UK before they take on England in a five-match Test series.&nbsp;

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With Euro 2020 going on across Europe, Indian wicketkeeper Rishabh Pant took to Twitter to share an image where he can be seen sitting at London's Wembley Stadium enjoying the round of 16 matches between England and Germany on Tuesday.

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Raheem Sterling struck in the 75th minute to give England the lead in the crucial round of 16 encounters against Germany at the Wembley stadium in London as the hosts advanced into the quarterfinals of the European Championships.

England captain Harry Kane made it 2-0 in the 86th minute as he headed home a cross to put it beyond the former European champions.

The match which was evenly poised with both teams attacking each other's post at regular intervals lacked inspiration in the first half as both teams were left goalless.

England's forward packed with attacking options remained steadfast against the Germans who lacked imagination at the front.

German coach Joachim Loew's side looked out of depth as Gareth Southgate's Three Lions dominated the last crucial 20 minutes as both sides looked to advance into the next stage.

England has never won the European Championship with Germany having won the Championships three times earlier the most recent in 1996.

The Indian cricket team are currently on a three-week break in the UK before they take on England in a five-match Test series. ALSO READ: Euro 2020: Sterling, Kane vanquish Germany as England reach quarterfinals With Euro 2020 going on across Europe, Indian wicketkeeper Rishabh Pant took to Twitter to share an image where he can be seen sitting at London's Wembley Stadium enjoying the round of 16 matches between England and Germany on Tuesday.

The Indian cricket team are currently on a three-week break in the UK before they take on England in a five-match Test series. ALSO READ: Euro 2020: Sterling, Kane vanquish Germany as England reach quarterfinals With Euro 2020 going on across Europe, Indian wicketkeeper Rishabh Pant took to Twitter to share an image where he can be seen sitting at London's Wembley Stadium enjoying the round of 16 matches between England and Germany on Tuesday. Pant was sitting with three friends and wrote: "Good experience watching England vs Germany." Good experience watching ⚽️. 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 vs 🇩🇪 pic.twitter.com/LvOYex5svE — Rishabh Pant (@RishabhPant17) June 30, 2021 × However, Pant's image soon became a talking point as several fans flooded his timeline. Some asked him whether why he wasn't wearing a mask, while others asked the young southpaw about which team was he supporting. Nice. Rishabh - is no one wearing mask there? — CA Gautam C Jain (@gautammardia) June 30, 2021 × Bhai which Team you are supporting in Euro 2021? — Kunal 17 (@kunal_sarcastic) June 30, 2021 × Raheem Sterling struck in the 75th minute to give England the lead in the crucial round of 16 encounters against Germany at the Wembley stadium in London as the hosts advanced into the quarterfinals of the European Championships. England captain Harry Kane made it 2-0 in the 86th minute as he headed home a cross to put it beyond the former European champions. The match which was evenly poised with both teams attacking each other's post at regular intervals lacked inspiration in the first half as both teams were left goalless. England's forward packed with attacking options remained steadfast against the Germans who lacked imagination at the front. German coach Joachim Loew's side looked out of depth as Gareth Southgate's Three Lions dominated the last crucial 20 minutes as both sides looked to advance into the next stage. England has never won the European Championship with Germany having won the Championships three times earlier the most recent in 1996.

Rishabh Pant spotted enjoying Euro 2020 match between England and Germany

Spain keeper Unai Simon said he has gone through a torturous process trying to comprehend his tremendous error against Croatia at Euro 2020 but showed gratitude to his teammates, including fellow keeper David de Gea, for lifting his spirits.

Simon, who replaced De Gea as Spain's number one keeper last year, let a Pedri backpass from around the halfway line bobble past him into the net to give Croatia a 1-0 lead in the epic last-16 game, which Spain went on to win 5-3 after extra time.

"It has tortured me a little. Sincerely, I've seen it six or seven times and I can't find an explanation, I just controlled it badly," Simon told a news conference.

"People asked if the sun was in my eyes but it wasn't, I had lots of space to control the ball, I wanted to play out from the back but my feet stopped dead.

"I don't know how many times I've tried to control the ball in my life and the ball had never gone in before. It's an accident but something that can be redeemed very easily."

Simon managed to redeem himself by making two decisive saves later in the game as Spain overcame the shock of Croatia scoring twice late on by proving the stronger side in extra time and reaching the quarter-finals, where they will face Switzerland.

Manchester United's De Gea is no stranger to being criticized for his performances in a Spain shirt and at halftime, he went over to comfort Simon, who also thanked the rest of the squad for rallying behind him.

"He calmed me down a lot, the fact he came over to support and encourage me helped a lot. When a goalkeeper like that comes over to you and says that to you all you can do is improve and go again," Simon added.

"The great groups are forged in adversity and I'm proud to form part of this team because the way they supported me on the pitch and in the dressing room says a lot about the type of group we are."

Spain keeper Unai Simon said he has gone through a torturous process trying to comprehend his tremendous error against Croatia at Euro 2020 but showed gratitude to his teammates, including fellow keeper David de Gea, for lifting his spirits.

Spain keeper Unai Simon said he has gone through a torturous process trying to comprehend his tremendous error against Croatia at Euro 2020 but showed gratitude to his teammates, including fellow keeper David de Gea, for lifting his spirits. Simon, who replaced De Gea as Spain's number one keeper last year, let a Pedri backpass from around the halfway line bobble past him into the net to give Croatia a 1-0 lead in the epic last-16 game, which Spain went on to win 5-3 after extra time. "It has tortured me a little. Sincerely, I've seen it six or seven times and I can't find an explanation, I just controlled it badly," Simon told a news conference. "People asked if the sun was in my eyes but it wasn't, I had lots of space to control the ball, I wanted to play out from the back but my feet stopped dead. "I don't know how many times I've tried to control the ball in my life and the ball had never gone in before. It's an accident but something that can be redeemed very easily." Simon managed to redeem himself by making two decisive saves later in the game as Spain overcame the shock of Croatia scoring twice late on by proving the stronger side in extra time and reaching the quarter-finals, where they will face Switzerland. Manchester United's De Gea is no stranger to being criticized for his performances in a Spain shirt and at halftime, he went over to comfort Simon, who also thanked the rest of the squad for rallying behind him. "He calmed me down a lot, the fact he came over to support and encourage me helped a lot. When a goalkeeper like that comes over to you and says that to you all you can do is improve and go again," Simon added. "The great groups are forged in adversity and I'm proud to form part of this team because the way they supported me on the pitch and in the dressing room says a lot about the type of group we are."

Euro 2020: Unai Simon 'tortured' by error but appreciates team mates' solidarity

Ukraine manager Andriy Shevchenko said his team would not be intimidated by England's 2-0 win over Germany at Wembley in their Euro 2020 last-16 clash but motivated to produce an upset when they lock horns in Rome on Saturday.

The Ukrainians booked their quarter-final berth with an extra-time 2-1 win over Sweden on Tuesday thanks to a last-gasp goal by Artem Dovbyk after England sent Germany home on the back of second-half efforts from Raheem Sterling and Harry Kane.

"England are a great team, they have a deep bench, an outstanding coaching staff and we are fully aware how tough this game is going to be," Shevchenko told a news conference.

"I saw all their three group matches, not today's win over Germany because we had to prepare for our own game with Sweden. They are incredibly difficult to score against but their strength shouldn't scare us.

"It should motivate us because everything is possible in&nbsp;football&nbsp;as in life and we will play our hearts out to give our fans, even more, to cheer about."

England are yet to concede in the tournament, having beaten Croatia and the Czech Republic 1-0 in the group stage while they also drew 0-0 with Scotland.

Man of the match Oleksandr Zinchenko, who scored Ukraine's first goal and set up the second against Sweden, heaped praise on his Manchester City teammate Sterling who has scored three of England's four goals in Euro 2020.

"Sterling is one of the best wingers in the world and right now he is making all the difference for England," he said.

"We will need to be at our very best in defense to stop him but it will be difficult because he is on a roll."

Zinchenko added he and the rest of the team had been under pressure to deliver against Sweden after coming under fire for poor group-stage performances, having lost to the Netherlands and Austria while beating North Macedonia.

"It was difficult for me to adjust because a lot of criticism was poured on the whole team and on me in particular.

"Today, we have proved to the whole of Europe that we can achieve our goals."

"I would like to thank the fans, all those who managed to come to the stadium. This is a historic achievement and they should rejoice because moments like this are rare."

Ukraine manager Andriy Shevchenko said his team would not be intimidated by England's 2-0 win over Germany at Wembley in their Euro 2020 last-16 clash but motivated to produce an upset when they lock horns in Rome on Saturday.

Ukraine manager Andriy Shevchenko said his team would not be intimidated by England's 2-0 win over Germany at Wembley in their Euro 2020 last-16 clash but motivated to produce an upset when they lock horns in Rome on Saturday. The Ukrainians booked their quarter-final berth with an extra-time 2-1 win over Sweden on Tuesday thanks to a last-gasp goal by Artem Dovbyk after England sent Germany home on the back of second-half efforts from Raheem Sterling and Harry Kane. "England are a great team, they have a deep bench, an outstanding coaching staff and we are fully aware how tough this game is going to be," Shevchenko told a news conference. "I saw all their three group matches, not today's win over Germany because we had to prepare for our own game with Sweden. They are incredibly difficult to score against but their strength shouldn't scare us. "It should motivate us because everything is possible in football as in life and we will play our hearts out to give our fans, even more, to cheer about." England are yet to concede in the tournament, having beaten Croatia and the Czech Republic 1-0 in the group stage while they also drew 0-0 with Scotland. Man of the match Oleksandr Zinchenko, who scored Ukraine's first goal and set up the second against Sweden, heaped praise on his Manchester City teammate Sterling who has scored three of England's four goals in Euro 2020. "Sterling is one of the best wingers in the world and right now he is making all the difference for England," he said. "We will need to be at our very best in defense to stop him but it will be difficult because he is on a roll." Zinchenko added he and the rest of the team had been under pressure to deliver against Sweden after coming under fire for poor group-stage performances, having lost to the Netherlands and Austria while beating North Macedonia. "It was difficult for me to adjust because a lot of criticism was poured on the whole team and on me in particular. "Today, we have proved to the whole of Europe that we can achieve our goals." "I would like to thank the fans, all those who managed to come to the stadium. This is a historic achievement and they should rejoice because moments like this are rare."

Euro 2020: Ukraine will have no fear against England, says manager Andriy Shevchenko

Germany returns home on Wednesday following their Euro 2020 last 16 exit to England, with departing coach Joachim Loew at the heart of fierce criticism after yet another early tournament elimination.

Loew, who had a contract to 2022 but following several bad results decided in March to leave after the Euros, should have gone much earlier, many will argue.

Germany's shock 2018 World Cup exit and their inaugural Nations League relegation that year had stunned fans who demanded change from the man who led them to the 2014 World Cup title.

But Loew's overhaul was never completed, cut short by the COVID-19 pandemic and bad results, including a 6-0 loss to Spain and defeat at home against North Macedonia in a World Cup qualifier.

Despite many changes to his squad in the last three years, Loew opted for a playing style that players were not used to at their clubs, with a three-man defense.

"Sobering. Unconscious," said former Germany captain Michael Ballack of the team's 2-0 loss to England on Tuesday at Wembley stadium.

"It was clear from the first half that there were no solutions, that we pulled back for no reason. We did too little and made it easy for them. I don't know why the coach waited so long to change systems."

It is a question that is on many a German fan's minds: was it Loew's stubbornness that has reduced the four-time world and three-time European champions to a tournament also-ran?

The same question concerns not deploying Joshua Kimmich in a central midfield role, the use of Thomas Mueller in an unusual attacking role for him and of course that three-man backline system.

"That three-man defense, I think, never managed to convince us that it can provide defensive stability and stop chances for the opponents," said Germany's Under-21 coach Stefan Kunz.

"That was a defensive problem that we have been carrying through the entire tournament."

Germany fell behind in each of the four games they played in the tournament and barely made a mark upfront.

From an aggressive, attacking style of play that captivated fans at the 2010 World Cup and then dazzled them on their way to the title in Brazil four years later, Loew has managed to chip away at his own legacy in recent years.

The Euro exit, many German fans hope, will mark the end of that slide.

His successor and former assistant Hansi Flick has his work cut out as he looks to restore Germany's&nbsp;football&nbsp;pride in time for next year's Qatar World Cup.

Germany returns home on Wednesday following their Euro 2020 last 16 exit to England, with departing coach Joachim Loew at the heart of fierce criticism after yet another early tournament elimination.

Germany returns home on Wednesday following their Euro 2020 last 16 exit to England, with departing coach Joachim Loew at the heart of fierce criticism after yet another early tournament elimination. Loew, who had a contract to 2022 but following several bad results decided in March to leave after the Euros, should have gone much earlier, many will argue. Germany's shock 2018 World Cup exit and their inaugural Nations League relegation that year had stunned fans who demanded change from the man who led them to the 2014 World Cup title. But Loew's overhaul was never completed, cut short by the COVID-19 pandemic and bad results, including a 6-0 loss to Spain and defeat at home against North Macedonia in a World Cup qualifier. Despite many changes to his squad in the last three years, Loew opted for a playing style that players were not used to at their clubs, with a three-man defense. "Sobering. Unconscious," said former Germany captain Michael Ballack of the team's 2-0 loss to England on Tuesday at Wembley stadium. "It was clear from the first half that there were no solutions, that we pulled back for no reason. We did too little and made it easy for them. I don't know why the coach waited so long to change systems." It is a question that is on many a German fan's minds: was it Loew's stubbornness that has reduced the four-time world and three-time European champions to a tournament also-ran? The same question concerns not deploying Joshua Kimmich in a central midfield role, the use of Thomas Mueller in an unusual attacking role for him and of course that three-man backline system. "That three-man defense, I think, never managed to convince us that it can provide defensive stability and stop chances for the opponents," said Germany's Under-21 coach Stefan Kunz. "That was a defensive problem that we have been carrying through the entire tournament." Germany fell behind in each of the four games they played in the tournament and barely made a mark upfront. From an aggressive, attacking style of play that captivated fans at the 2010 World Cup and then dazzled them on their way to the title in Brazil four years later, Loew has managed to chip away at his own legacy in recent years. The Euro exit, many German fans hope, will mark the end of that slide. His successor and former assistant Hansi Flick has his work cut out as he looks to restore Germany's football pride in time for next year's Qatar World Cup.

Euro 2020: Germany's Euro exit blamed on departing Joachim Loew decisions

England manager Gareth Southgate prefers 'managing expectations' to euphoria but such an approach is hard to maintain when your team has just beaten their old rivals Germany and kicked off the biggest party since the pandemic hit the country.

The 40,000 fans&nbsp;at Wembley had been particularly raucous, the 5 pm local kick-off time leading many to take the day off work and fully make the most of re-opened pubs and bars.

Hours after the final whistle had blown on a 2-0 victory the once self-mocking but now aspirational refrain of "Football's Coming Home" could still be heard in tube stations across the capital.

The morning's newspapers captured the mood of confident hope for a team without a trophy since 1966.

"Time to Dream - Nation's joy as Three Lions end Germany hoodoo and open up the road to final" declared the front page of the Daily Mirror after what it called "England's night of glory" while the Daily Telegraph's reflected the post-lockdown vibe with "Finally something to cheer about".

Even the Guardian, known for its more restrained relationship with national pride, headlined their report with "Like emerging from a dream into a strange new light".

The bearded Southgate, who has the demeanor of a rather sensitive and supportive schoolteacher and chooses his words with the calculation of a career politician, was, however, very much 'on-brand' after the game.

He quickly turned talked to his team keeping "feet on the ground", mentally being "in the right space".

"It is a dangerous moment for us. We will have that warmth of success and the feeling around the country that we only have to turn up to win the thing, but we know it is going to be an immense challenge from here on in," he said.

That is the right and prudent approach for a coach to take, of course, but it is not only those waking up with a hangover and St George's flag on the kitchen floor that expects them to beat Ukraine in the quarter-final.

By any objective measure, England are clear favorites for Saturday's game in Rome and would also be expected to beat Denmark or the Czech Republic in an eventual semi-final back on home turf.

Indeed, a look at the two squad lists before Tuesday's game showed England had an array of talent -- young, skillful players performing weekly in the Premier League and Champions League -- that should have been expected to beat a German team that was mediocre by their often world-beating standards.

Quite a lot of that talent was left on the bench though by Southgate, who rather than trust the likes of Jack Grealish, Phil Foden, or Marcus Rashford to dominate, opted to play five defenders and two defensive midfielders.

There is nothing like a victory to change a narrative and many observers felt that the result was a vindication of that approach.

But it didn't feel to be working when, ten minutes into the second half, that trio of players warmed up on the touchline to cheers from the crowd, while their team mate's laboured with little craft.

GREALISH IMPACT

Grealish eventually entered the field, to a loud roar and promptly changed the course of the game and possibly the tournament for England.

Was it tactical genius from Southgate to introduce the Aston Villa playmaker when the opposition were tiring or was it a belated recognition that has overly cautious approach wasn't working?

Either way, Grealish showed again he has the ability to make things happen, to open up space, to draw players to him, to go past people, and to deliver the killer ball. Whatever Southgate's intentions for the last eight clashes, Ukraine coach Andriy Shevchenko will surely be hoping the player is again on the bench.

Of course, the style of England's&nbsp;football&nbsp;will be of little concern to anyone in the country, should they end their 55 years wait for a trophy at Wembley on July 11.

No one in Portugal cared that they won the tournament five years ago after failing to win a group stage game and only once winning a match inside 90 minutes.

Likewise, you will struggle to find a Greek whose memories of their unlikely 2004 triumph are focused not on the celebrations and glory but on the defensive tactics their coach employed -- indeed, the German Otto Rehhagel was made an honorary citizen of Athens.

England could win this tournament playing enthralling and entertaining&nbsp;football&nbsp;built around an outstanding generation of attacking talent.

But that is not the Southgate way -- and if his more cautious, careful, measured approach delivers a first-ever European Championship -- few of his compatriots will care.

Anything less and you can be sure the narrative will change again.

England manager Gareth Southgate prefers 'managing expectations' to euphoria but such an approach is hard to maintain when your team has just beaten their old rivals Germany and kicked off the biggest party since the pandemic hit the country.

England manager Gareth Southgate prefers 'managing expectations' to euphoria but such an approach is hard to maintain when your team has just beaten their old rivals Germany and kicked off the biggest party since the pandemic hit the country. The 40,000 fans at Wembley had been particularly raucous, the 5 pm local kick-off time leading many to take the day off work and fully make the most of re-opened pubs and bars. Hours after the final whistle had blown on a 2-0 victory the once self-mocking but now aspirational refrain of "Football's Coming Home" could still be heard in tube stations across the capital. The morning's newspapers captured the mood of confident hope for a team without a trophy since 1966. "Time to Dream - Nation's joy as Three Lions end Germany hoodoo and open up the road to final" declared the front page of the Daily Mirror after what it called "England's night of glory" while the Daily Telegraph's reflected the post-lockdown vibe with "Finally something to cheer about". Even the Guardian, known for its more restrained relationship with national pride, headlined their report with "Like emerging from a dream into a strange new light". The bearded Southgate, who has the demeanor of a rather sensitive and supportive schoolteacher and chooses his words with the calculation of a career politician, was, however, very much 'on-brand' after the game. He quickly turned talked to his team keeping "feet on the ground", mentally being "in the right space". "It is a dangerous moment for us. We will have that warmth of success and the feeling around the country that we only have to turn up to win the thing, but we know it is going to be an immense challenge from here on in," he said. That is the right and prudent approach for a coach to take, of course, but it is not only those waking up with a hangover and St George's flag on the kitchen floor that expects them to beat Ukraine in the quarter-final. By any objective measure, England are clear favorites for Saturday's game in Rome and would also be expected to beat Denmark or the Czech Republic in an eventual semi-final back on home turf. Indeed, a look at the two squad lists before Tuesday's game showed England had an array of talent -- young, skillful players performing weekly in the Premier League and Champions League -- that should have been expected to beat a German team that was mediocre by their often world-beating standards. Quite a lot of that talent was left on the bench though by Southgate, who rather than trust the likes of Jack Grealish, Phil Foden, or Marcus Rashford to dominate, opted to play five defenders and two defensive midfielders. There is nothing like a victory to change a narrative and many observers felt that the result was a vindication of that approach. But it didn't feel to be working when, ten minutes into the second half, that trio of players warmed up on the touchline to cheers from the crowd, while their team mate's laboured with little craft. GREALISH IMPACT Grealish eventually entered the field, to a loud roar and promptly changed the course of the game and possibly the tournament for England. Was it tactical genius from Southgate to introduce the Aston Villa playmaker when the opposition were tiring or was it a belated recognition that has overly cautious approach wasn't working? Either way, Grealish showed again he has the ability to make things happen, to open up space, to draw players to him, to go past people, and to deliver the killer ball. Whatever Southgate's intentions for the last eight clashes, Ukraine coach Andriy Shevchenko will surely be hoping the player is again on the bench. Of course, the style of England's football will be of little concern to anyone in the country, should they end their 55 years wait for a trophy at Wembley on July 11. No one in Portugal cared that they won the tournament five years ago after failing to win a group stage game and only once winning a match inside 90 minutes. Likewise, you will struggle to find a Greek whose memories of their unlikely 2004 triumph are focused not on the celebrations and glory but on the defensive tactics their coach employed -- indeed, the German Otto Rehhagel was made an honorary citizen of Athens. England could win this tournament playing enthralling and entertaining football built around an outstanding generation of attacking talent. But that is not the Southgate way -- and if his more cautious, careful, measured approach delivers a first-ever European Championship -- few of his compatriots will care. Anything less and you can be sure the narrative will change again.

Euro 2020: After Germany win, there may be a future in England's dreaming

Doubters over Italy's chances of going all the way at Euro 2020 have pointed to their comfortable path to the quarter-finals, but that will all change on Friday, up against a Belgium side whose leading marksman knows the Italians all too well.

Romelu Lukaku enjoyed one of the best seasons of his career in 2020-21, voted player of the year in Italy's Serie A as Belgium forward fired Inter Milan to their first top-flight title in 11 years.

Next in his sights are club teammates and players used to try to stop him on a weekly basis in Serie A as Belgium and Italy, who have won four out of four games each at Euro 2020, go head to head in Munich in the last eight.

Italy are on a record unbeaten run of 31 matches, last losing back in September 2018 against Portugal. However, such a run has not convinced everyone, given Roberto Mancini's side have beaten lower-ranked opposition in Switzerland, Turkey, Wales, and Austria so far.

With Lukaku in town, spearheading the attack for the world's top-ranked team according to FIFA, Italy will have no such easy ride.

"We know Lukaku well because we also face him in Serie A," Italy and Napoli defender Giovanni Di Lorenzo told UEFA.com. "We know he is a great striker, he had a wonderful season with Inter.

"He is to be kept under observation, but Belgium have many strong players and it will be a great match.

"The further you go, the stronger teams you face, but the approach is always the same."

Lukaku's 24 league goals last season for Inter represents his second-best career return for a domestic campaign, but his chances of adding to his three Euro 2020 strikes so far could be affected by key injuries to two of his chief providers.

Manchester City midfielder Kevin De Bruyne, who made the joint-second most assists in the English Premier League last season, suffered an ankle injury in Belgium's 1-0 last-16 win over Portugal, while captain Eden Hazard limped off with a leg muscle problem.

Both could be fit for Friday's clash, but should either not make it, facing a defense who conceded their first goal in 19 hours and 28 minutes against Austria last Saturday, Lukaku could be in for a tough afternoon.

But those resolute Azzurri defenders know from experience that he should be underestimated at their peril.

Doubters over Italy's chances of going all the way at Euro 2020 have pointed to their comfortable path to the quarter-finals, but that will all change on Friday, up against a Belgium side whose leading marksman knows the Italians all too well.

Doubters over Italy's chances of going all the way at Euro 2020 have pointed to their comfortable path to the quarter-finals, but that will all change on Friday, up against a Belgium side whose leading marksman knows the Italians all too well. Romelu Lukaku enjoyed one of the best seasons of his career in 2020-21, voted player of the year in Italy's Serie A as Belgium forward fired Inter Milan to their first top-flight title in 11 years. Next in his sights are club teammates and players used to try to stop him on a weekly basis in Serie A as Belgium and Italy, who have won four out of four games each at Euro 2020, go head to head in Munich in the last eight. Italy are on a record unbeaten run of 31 matches, last losing back in September 2018 against Portugal. However, such a run has not convinced everyone, given Roberto Mancini's side have beaten lower-ranked opposition in Switzerland, Turkey, Wales, and Austria so far. With Lukaku in town, spearheading the attack for the world's top-ranked team according to FIFA, Italy will have no such easy ride. "We know Lukaku well because we also face him in Serie A," Italy and Napoli defender Giovanni Di Lorenzo told UEFA.com. "We know he is a great striker, he had a wonderful season with Inter. "He is to be kept under observation, but Belgium have many strong players and it will be a great match. "The further you go, the stronger teams you face, but the approach is always the same." Lukaku's 24 league goals last season for Inter represents his second-best career return for a domestic campaign, but his chances of adding to his three Euro 2020 strikes so far could be affected by key injuries to two of his chief providers. Manchester City midfielder Kevin De Bruyne, who made the joint-second most assists in the English Premier League last season, suffered an ankle injury in Belgium's 1-0 last-16 win over Portugal, while captain Eden Hazard limped off with a leg muscle problem. Both could be fit for Friday's clash, but should either not make it, facing a defense who conceded their first goal in 19 hours and 28 minutes against Austria last Saturday, Lukaku could be in for a tough afternoon. But those resolute Azzurri defenders know from experience that he should be underestimated at their peril.

Euro 2020: Italy finally get real test up against Serie A leading marksman Romelu Lukaku

Spanish goalkeeper Unai Simon gifted Croatia with a goal in the Round of 16 clash after scoring a bizarre own goal at the Parken Stadium in Copenhagen.&nbsp;

The incident took place in&nbsp;the 20th minute of the match when Pedri hit a long back pass back towards the goalkeeper (Simon), however, Unai failed to control the ball despite getting a touch and let into his own net.

Unai became the ninth player to score an own goal in Euro 2020, making it the most for a single edition of the tournament.

Twitteratis could not keep calm after Unai's own goal and took to social media to troll the Spanish goalkeeper.&nbsp;

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However, Spain did not take time to score an equaliser as Paris Saint-Germain forward Pablo Sarabia scored from close range.

In the end,&nbsp;Unai Simon's own goal did not matter as Spain beat&nbsp;Croatia&nbsp;5-3 in extra time in a thrilling encounter to enter the quarterfinal.

<h2>Teams:</h2>

Croatia: Dominik Livakovic; Duje Caleta-Car, Domagoj Vida, Josip Juranovic, Josko Gvardiol; Mateo Kovacic, Luka Modric (captain), Marcelo Brozovic, Nikola Vlasic; Ante Rebic, Bruno Petkovic

Spain: Unai Simon; Cesar Azpilicueta, Eric Garcia, Aymeric Laporte, Jose Gaya; Sergio Busquets (captain), Koke, Pedri; Pablo Sarabia, Alvaro Morata, Ferran Torres&nbsp;

Spanish goalkeeper Unai Simon gifted Croatia with a goal in the Round of 16 clash after scoring a bizarre own goal at the Parken Stadium in Copenhagen. The incident took place in the 20th minute of the match when Pedri hit a long back pass back towards the goalkeeper (Simon), however, Unai failed to control the ball despite getting a touch and let into his own net.

Spanish goalkeeper Unai Simon gifted Croatia with a goal in the Round of 16 clash after scoring a bizarre own goal at the Parken Stadium in Copenhagen. The incident took place in the 20th minute of the match when Pedri hit a long back pass back towards the goalkeeper (Simon), however, Unai failed to control the ball despite getting a touch and let into his own net. Unai became the ninth player to score an own goal in Euro 2020, making it the most for a single edition of the tournament. Twitteratis could not keep calm after Unai's own goal and took to social media to troll the Spanish goalkeeper. Unai Simon what have you done #CROESP pic.twitter.com/I6iSWmpLMh — Alex Mc (@aa_mcintosh22) June 28, 2021 × OMG... That is one of the most bizarre own goals ever, Unai Simon misses the pass from his own teammate! #ESP | #EURO2020 pic.twitter.com/OJXtnxOOVb — fangazzetta (@fangazzetta) June 28, 2021 × Unai Simon playing for Spain today!#Spain #EURO2020 #CROSPA #Simon pic.twitter.com/74ctWUNR6d — Pranav (@Pranav8055) June 28, 2021 × "Unai Simon is better than De Gea" pic.twitter.com/kuyw76tdfz — David De Gea FC (@DeGeaFran4ever) June 28, 2021 × Sergio Ramos would have stopped that Pedri pass, would have stopped Unai Simon from taking a bad touch and would have cleared the ball off the line in my book. — TC (@totalcristiano) June 28, 2021 × Unai Simon seeing his team mates miss chances to score a goal pic.twitter.com/F3mKCjAe0v — Troll Football (@TrollFootball) June 28, 2021 × However, Spain did not take time to score an equaliser as Paris Saint-Germain forward Pablo Sarabia scored from close range. In the end, Unai Simon's own goal did not matter as Spain beat Croatia 5-3 in extra time in a thrilling encounter to enter the quarterfinal. Teams: Croatia: Dominik Livakovic; Duje Caleta-Car, Domagoj Vida, Josip Juranovic, Josko Gvardiol; Mateo Kovacic, Luka Modric (captain), Marcelo Brozovic, Nikola Vlasic; Ante Rebic, Bruno Petkovic Spain: Unai Simon; Cesar Azpilicueta, Eric Garcia, Aymeric Laporte, Jose Gaya; Sergio Busquets (captain), Koke, Pedri; Pablo Sarabia, Alvaro Morata, Ferran Torres

Football: Twitter erupts after Unai Simon scores a bizarre own goal in Euro 2020 - WATCH

Raheem Sterling struck in the 75th minute to give England the lead in the crucial round of 16 encounter against Germany at the Wembley stadium in London as the hosts advanced into the quarterfinals of the European Championships.

England captain Harry Kane made it 2-0 in the 86th minute as he headed home a cross to put it beyond the former European champions.

The match which was evenly poised with both teams attacking each other's post&nbsp;at regular intervals lacked&nbsp;inspiration in the first half as both teams were left goalless.

England's forward packed with attacking options remained steadfast against the Germans who lacked imagination at the front.

German coach Joachim Loew's side looked out of depth as Gareth&nbsp;Southgate's Three Lions dominated the last crucial 20 minutes as both sides looked to advance into the next stage.

England has never won the European Championship with Germany having won the Championships three times earlier the most recent in 1996.

Sterling now has three goals in the tournament with Kane bagging his first goal of the competition. England's defence has become the favourite of the tournament with the Lions yet to concede a goal in the tournament.

The England game was Joachim Loew's last as German manager.

England will now face either Sweden or Ukraine in the last eight of Euro 2020.

(With inputs from Agencies) 
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Raheem Sterling struck in the 75th minute to give England the lead in the crucial round of 16 encounter against Germany at the Wembley stadium in London as the hosts advanced into the quarterfinals of the European Championships.

Raheem Sterling struck in the 75th minute to give England the lead in the crucial round of 16 encounter against Germany at the Wembley stadium in London as the hosts advanced into the quarterfinals of the European Championships. England captain Harry Kane made it 2-0 in the 86th minute as he headed home a cross to put it beyond the former European champions. The match which was evenly poised with both teams attacking each other's post at regular intervals lacked inspiration in the first half as both teams were left goalless. England's forward packed with attacking options remained steadfast against the Germans who lacked imagination at the front. German coach Joachim Loew's side looked out of depth as Gareth Southgate's Three Lions dominated the last crucial 20 minutes as both sides looked to advance into the next stage. England has never won the European Championship with Germany having won the Championships three times earlier the most recent in 1996. Sterling now has three goals in the tournament with Kane bagging his first goal of the competition. England's defence has become the favourite of the tournament with the Lions yet to concede a goal in the tournament. The England game was Joachim Loew's last as German manager. England will now face either Sweden or Ukraine in the last eight of Euro 2020. (With inputs from Agencies)

Euro 2020: Sterling, Kane vanquish Germany as England reach quarterfinals

French striker Kylian Mbappe has apologised for missing a crucial penalty due to which France crashed out of the Euro 2020 on Monday. The French striker failed to find the back of the net during the penalty shootout against Switzerland.&nbsp;

ALSO READ:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/euro-2020-switzerland-beat-france-on-penalties-to-reach-euro-2020-last-eight-394631" hreflang="en">Euro 2020: Switzerland beat France on penalties to reach Euro 2020 last eight</a>

The 22-yer-old striker said that France were "incredibly sad" after exiting the tournament and that his miss would keep him awake at night.

"I'm sorry about this penalty. I wanted to help the team but I failed," Mbappe wrote on Instagram.

"It's going to be hard to sleep after this, but unfortunately these are the ups and downs of this sport that I love so much.

"The most important [thing] will be to get back up again even stronger for future commitments. Congratulations and good luck to the Swiss team."

Earlier, French head coach Didier Deschamps defended the PSG star and said that no one was angry at him.&nbsp;

"It will help everyone I think. Kylian, even if he didn't score a goal [at the Euros], he was decisive in many actions that we had, and he took responsibility to take this penalty," he told a news conference.

"No-one is really angry with him. I talked to our players, we know the strength of this team, we've had many magnificent moments together -- today it really hurts, there's lots of sadness," he added.

"The whole group is united in the dressing room. No-one talks about 'you made this mistake' or 'you made that mistake', Kylian knows his responsibility," added Deschamps.

"Today we were against a strong Swiss team, they gave us some problems in the first half, and of course France is used to having compact opponents," Deschamps explained.

"We scored our second goal in the second half which changed everything and, if you want, 10 minutes before the end we could have managed our two-goal advantage better."

French striker Kylian Mbappe has apologised for missing a crucial penalty due to which France crashed out of the Euro 2020 on Monday. The French striker failed to find the back of the net during the penalty shootout against Switzerland.

French striker Kylian Mbappe has apologised for missing a crucial penalty due to which France crashed out of the Euro 2020 on Monday. The French striker failed to find the back of the net during the penalty shootout against Switzerland. ALSO READ: Euro 2020: Switzerland beat France on penalties to reach Euro 2020 last eight The 22-yer-old striker said that France were "incredibly sad" after exiting the tournament and that his miss would keep him awake at night. "I'm sorry about this penalty. I wanted to help the team but I failed," Mbappe wrote on Instagram. "It's going to be hard to sleep after this, but unfortunately these are the ups and downs of this sport that I love so much. "The most important [thing] will be to get back up again even stronger for future commitments. Congratulations and good luck to the Swiss team." Earlier, French head coach Didier Deschamps defended the PSG star and said that no one was angry at him. "It will help everyone I think. Kylian, even if he didn't score a goal [at the Euros], he was decisive in many actions that we had, and he took responsibility to take this penalty," he told a news conference. "No-one is really angry with him. I talked to our players, we know the strength of this team, we've had many magnificent moments together -- today it really hurts, there's lots of sadness," he added. "The whole group is united in the dressing room. No-one talks about 'you made this mistake' or 'you made that mistake', Kylian knows his responsibility," added Deschamps. "Today we were against a strong Swiss team, they gave us some problems in the first half, and of course France is used to having compact opponents," Deschamps explained. "We scored our second goal in the second half which changed everything and, if you want, 10 minutes before the end we could have managed our two-goal advantage better."

Euro 2020- 'Wanted to help the team but I failed': Kylian Mbappe apologises for missing penalty

Striker Kylian Mbappe will bounce back from missing the decisive penalty in France's shootout loss to Switzerland on Monday that saw the world champions exit Euro 2020 at the last-16 stage, coach Didier Deschamps said.

The French threw away a two-goal lead to draw 3-3 in normal time, and after a goalless extra time, they crashed out when Mbappe's penalty was saved by Swiss keeper Yann Sommer.

Deschamps said the striker and the rest of the team would learn from their tournament disappointment

"It will help everyone I think. Kylian, even if he didn't score a goal (at the Euros), he was decisive in many actions that we had, and he took responsibility to take this penalty," he told a news conference.

"No one is really angry with him. I talked to our players, we know the strength of this team, we've had many magnificent moments together -- today it really hurts, there's lots of sadness," he added.

The 52-year-old coach dismissed suggestions none of Mbappe's teammates went to comfort him after his spot-kick was saved.

"The whole group is united in the dressing room. No-one talks about 'you made this mistake' or 'you made that mistake', Kylian knows his responsibility," added Deschamps.

France were 3-1 up and cruising with 15 minutes to go after a superb goal by Paul Pogba, but the dogged Swiss scored twice to force extra time before eventually going through to face Spain in the quarter-finals in St Petersburg on Friday.

"Today we were against a strong Swiss team, they gave us some problems in the first half, and of course France is used to having compact opponents," Deschamps explained.

"We scored our second goal in the second half which changed everything and, if you want, 10 minutes before the end we could have managed our two-goal advantage better."

Kingsley Coman hit the bar in the final seconds of normal time as luck seemed to desert the world champions when they needed it most, but Deschamps was not complaining.

"In extra time there were some final chances that we had, and penalties are always like that. It hurts, but you have to accept it -- that's&nbsp;football," he said.

"Mostly we're on the good end, but today we're not and everyone is really sad. Everyone is really disappointed."

Striker Kylian Mbappe will bounce back from missing the decisive penalty in France's shootout loss to Switzerland on Monday that saw the world champions exit Euro 2020 at the last-16 stage, coach Didier Deschamps said.

Striker Kylian Mbappe will bounce back from missing the decisive penalty in France's shootout loss to Switzerland on Monday that saw the world champions exit Euro 2020 at the last-16 stage, coach Didier Deschamps said. The French threw away a two-goal lead to draw 3-3 in normal time, and after a goalless extra time, they crashed out when Mbappe's penalty was saved by Swiss keeper Yann Sommer. Deschamps said the striker and the rest of the team would learn from their tournament disappointment "It will help everyone I think. Kylian, even if he didn't score a goal (at the Euros), he was decisive in many actions that we had, and he took responsibility to take this penalty," he told a news conference. "No one is really angry with him. I talked to our players, we know the strength of this team, we've had many magnificent moments together -- today it really hurts, there's lots of sadness," he added. The 52-year-old coach dismissed suggestions none of Mbappe's teammates went to comfort him after his spot-kick was saved. "The whole group is united in the dressing room. No-one talks about 'you made this mistake' or 'you made that mistake', Kylian knows his responsibility," added Deschamps. France were 3-1 up and cruising with 15 minutes to go after a superb goal by Paul Pogba, but the dogged Swiss scored twice to force extra time before eventually going through to face Spain in the quarter-finals in St Petersburg on Friday. "Today we were against a strong Swiss team, they gave us some problems in the first half, and of course France is used to having compact opponents," Deschamps explained. "We scored our second goal in the second half which changed everything and, if you want, 10 minutes before the end we could have managed our two-goal advantage better." Kingsley Coman hit the bar in the final seconds of normal time as luck seemed to desert the world champions when they needed it most, but Deschamps was not complaining. "In extra time there were some final chances that we had, and penalties are always like that. It hurts, but you have to accept it -- that's football," he said. "Mostly we're on the good end, but today we're not and everyone is really sad. Everyone is really disappointed."

Euro 2020: Kylian Mbappe will bounce back after penalty miss, says Didier Deschamps

Spain coach Luis Enrique hailed his players' character as the three-time European champions recovered from a nightmare start then let slip a two-goal lead before finally beating Croatia 5-3 in extra time to reach the Euro 2020 quarter-finals.

"It was a very intense game today that really had everything. Everyone saw our true team spirit today," Luis Enrique told a news conference.

"When the word ego disappears and the word team appears, of course, it's fantastic to be part of a group like that."

Spain had taken a 3-1 lead after an incredible error from keeper Unai Simon saw them fall behind.

"They didn't really create any chance, yet we conceded a goal. So when that happened, it felt very unfair and of course, it can lead to a bit of shock for a few minutes," Luis Enrique said.

'ENJOY&nbsp;FOOTBALL'

Croatia staged an astonishing comeback with goals in the 85th minute and in added time, but Spain went on to score two goals in extra time.

"I am pleased we got a second chance. That doesn't usually happen," the coach added. "It went crazy really after the 80th minute when we could have scored a fourth goal and put it to bed. Those final 10 minutes are something we have to learn from.

"We don't have that much international experience within the squad, and perhaps those kinds of mistakes are inevitable."

Luis Enrique was moved by the fans' appreciation of the pulsating game in Copenhagen.

"What really struck me was the final five minutes of extra time, when the fans stood up and applauded and paid tribute to the great effort and commitment of all of the players who had competed," he said.

"That was a lovely gesture from the fans, it was about recognizing the spectacle that both teams put on today. The headline tonight is: enjoy&nbsp;football."

Spain coach Luis Enrique hailed his players' character as the three-time European champions recovered from a nightmare start then let slip a two-goal lead before finally beating Croatia 5-3 in extra time to reach the Euro 2020 quarter-finals.

Spain coach Luis Enrique hailed his players' character as the three-time European champions recovered from a nightmare start then let slip a two-goal lead before finally beating Croatia 5-3 in extra time to reach the Euro 2020 quarter-finals. "It was a very intense game today that really had everything. Everyone saw our true team spirit today," Luis Enrique told a news conference. "When the word ego disappears and the word team appears, of course, it's fantastic to be part of a group like that." Spain had taken a 3-1 lead after an incredible error from keeper Unai Simon saw them fall behind. "They didn't really create any chance, yet we conceded a goal. So when that happened, it felt very unfair and of course, it can lead to a bit of shock for a few minutes," Luis Enrique said. 'ENJOY FOOTBALL' Croatia staged an astonishing comeback with goals in the 85th minute and in added time, but Spain went on to score two goals in extra time. "I am pleased we got a second chance. That doesn't usually happen," the coach added. "It went crazy really after the 80th minute when we could have scored a fourth goal and put it to bed. Those final 10 minutes are something we have to learn from. "We don't have that much international experience within the squad, and perhaps those kinds of mistakes are inevitable." Luis Enrique was moved by the fans' appreciation of the pulsating game in Copenhagen. "What really struck me was the final five minutes of extra time, when the fans stood up and applauded and paid tribute to the great effort and commitment of all of the players who had competed," he said. "That was a lovely gesture from the fans, it was about recognizing the spectacle that both teams put on today. The headline tonight is: enjoy football."

Euro 2020: Spain coach hails team spirit after crazy 5-3 win over Croatia

Spain striker Alvaro Morata answered vicious criticism by helping fire his side to a 5-3 win over Croatia after extra time on Monday to reach the quarter-finals of Euro 2020 in a breathless match laced with storylines.

In the best game of the tournament so far, Spain fell behind in the first half to a Pedri own goal from near the halfway line after keeper Unai Simon let a backpass bobble past him.

But the three-time European champions recovered their poise and looked en route to a comfortable victory with goals from Pablo Sarabia, Cesar Azpilicueta and Ferran Torres.

Showing the spirit that took them to the last World Cup final, Croatia staged an astonishing comeback with goals from Mislav Orsic in the 85th minute and a Mario Pasalic header in added time to force the extra period.

Luis Enrique's side showed tremendous character though and prevailed with Morata's superb strike in the 100th minute and a goal from Mikel Oyarzabal in the 103rd.

Spain celebrated a first knockout win in a major tournament since winning Euro 2012 to set up a quarter-final against France or Switzerland in St Petersburg on Friday.

"It was an epic game," said Luis Enrique.

"I've experienced many intense games in my career but this was one of the best. An infinite number of things happened to us but we knew how to turn things around. Everyone saw our true team spirit today."

Goalscorer Azpilicueta added: "We suffered so much, it has been such a long time since we have won a knockout match and we managed to finally do it against the World Cup runners-up."

SOLIDARITY FOR SIMON

Captain Sergio Busquets also praised his side's mentality and defended Simon, who compensated for his first-half calamity with a superb save to thwart Andrej Kramaric and stop Croatia from taking the lead early in extra-time.

"Unai knows he's got our total confidence. The goal was bad luck but he has a cool head on him and is ambitious and he showed that today. He was ultra-secure after the goal and made some top saves," Busquets said.

"When Croatia changed their system, they flooded the pitch high up and we didn't adjust quickly enough. But overall I'm so happy with the result, how we handled the extra time, and the fact that we are in the quarter-finals."

Croatia heads home with their heads held high but are still waiting to win a knockout game at the Euros.

"At the start of extra-time we had them on the ropes but we failed to score from two good chances. Then the game turned around and we didn’t have the strength to come back," said midfielder Luka Modric.

Coach Zlatko Dalic added: "We did everything we could, brought it back to 3-3, had some chances, but we couldn't win it in the end."

Morata has been the centre of attention of Spain's campaign amid inconsistent performances and criticism from his own supporters, which took an ugly turn during last week's 5-0 win over Slovakia.

His wife and children were threatened by supporters in Seville and he complained of facing death threats before the game, prompting coach Luis Enrique to urge police action.

The striker has long struggled for consistency in front of goal in a career that has taken him to Real Madrid, Chelsea, Atletico Madrid, and Juventus, while he has been accused by former coaches and teammates of having a fragile disposition.

But here he showed steel when Spain's confidence was on the floor, controlling a Dani Olmo cross with one foot before blasting into the roof of the net to put Spain back in front.

Substitute Oyarzabal struck moments later from another Olmo cross to increase Spain's lead and this time Croatia had no response.

The result made them the first side in a Euros to score five or more goals in consecutive matches, with Morata joining Fernando Torres as his nation's joint-highest scorer in the competition on five goals.

Pedri earned an unwanted record: his own goal from 49 yards was the longest own goal in Euros and the tournament's first-ever from outside the box.

Spain striker Alvaro Morata answered vicious criticism by helping fire his side to a 5-3 win over Croatia after extra time on Monday to reach the quarter-finals of Euro 2020 in a breathless match laced with storylines.

Spain striker Alvaro Morata answered vicious criticism by helping fire his side to a 5-3 win over Croatia after extra time on Monday to reach the quarter-finals of Euro 2020 in a breathless match laced with storylines. In the best game of the tournament so far, Spain fell behind in the first half to a Pedri own goal from near the halfway line after keeper Unai Simon let a backpass bobble past him. But the three-time European champions recovered their poise and looked en route to a comfortable victory with goals from Pablo Sarabia, Cesar Azpilicueta and Ferran Torres. Showing the spirit that took them to the last World Cup final, Croatia staged an astonishing comeback with goals from Mislav Orsic in the 85th minute and a Mario Pasalic header in added time to force the extra period. Luis Enrique's side showed tremendous character though and prevailed with Morata's superb strike in the 100th minute and a goal from Mikel Oyarzabal in the 103rd. Spain celebrated a first knockout win in a major tournament since winning Euro 2012 to set up a quarter-final against France or Switzerland in St Petersburg on Friday. "It was an epic game," said Luis Enrique. "I've experienced many intense games in my career but this was one of the best. An infinite number of things happened to us but we knew how to turn things around. Everyone saw our true team spirit today." Goalscorer Azpilicueta added: "We suffered so much, it has been such a long time since we have won a knockout match and we managed to finally do it against the World Cup runners-up." SOLIDARITY FOR SIMON Captain Sergio Busquets also praised his side's mentality and defended Simon, who compensated for his first-half calamity with a superb save to thwart Andrej Kramaric and stop Croatia from taking the lead early in extra-time. "Unai knows he's got our total confidence. The goal was bad luck but he has a cool head on him and is ambitious and he showed that today. He was ultra-secure after the goal and made some top saves," Busquets said. "When Croatia changed their system, they flooded the pitch high up and we didn't adjust quickly enough. But overall I'm so happy with the result, how we handled the extra time, and the fact that we are in the quarter-finals." Croatia heads home with their heads held high but are still waiting to win a knockout game at the Euros. "At the start of extra-time we had them on the ropes but we failed to score from two good chances. Then the game turned around and we didn’t have the strength to come back," said midfielder Luka Modric. Coach Zlatko Dalic added: "We did everything we could, brought it back to 3-3, had some chances, but we couldn't win it in the end." Morata has been the centre of attention of Spain's campaign amid inconsistent performances and criticism from his own supporters, which took an ugly turn during last week's 5-0 win over Slovakia. His wife and children were threatened by supporters in Seville and he complained of facing death threats before the game, prompting coach Luis Enrique to urge police action. The striker has long struggled for consistency in front of goal in a career that has taken him to Real Madrid, Chelsea, Atletico Madrid, and Juventus, while he has been accused by former coaches and teammates of having a fragile disposition. But here he showed steel when Spain's confidence was on the floor, controlling a Dani Olmo cross with one foot before blasting into the roof of the net to put Spain back in front. Substitute Oyarzabal struck moments later from another Olmo cross to increase Spain's lead and this time Croatia had no response. The result made them the first side in a Euros to score five or more goals in consecutive matches, with Morata joining Fernando Torres as his nation's joint-highest scorer in the competition on five goals. Pedri earned an unwanted record: his own goal from 49 yards was the longest own goal in Euros and the tournament's first-ever from outside the box.

Euro 2020: Spain beat Croatia in eight-goal thriller as Alvaro Morata answers critics

Amid all the recent recycling of England`s football tournament suffering at the hands of Germany, their Euro 2000 group stage victory in Belgium 21 years ago seems to have slipped from the nation`s collective memory - and with good reason. 
 
Alan Shearer`s second-half goal secured England`s only tournament win over their old rivals since the 1966 World Cup final, but it proved a false dawn and instead did the defeated Germans a lot more long-term good. 
 
As England and Germany prepare for Tuesday`s Euro2020 last-16 meeting at Wembley, their historical footballing relationship can effectively be divided into the period before the 68th minute of their 1970 World Cup quarter-final, and after. 
 
England had triumphed in the 1966 World Cup final and looked to be cruising into the semi-finals in Mexico four years later via goals by Alan Mullery and Martin Peters in what would have been their eighth win in nine meetings with then-West Germany. 
 
However, Franz Beckenbauer and Uwe Seeler levelled the match and Gerd Mueller won it for the then-West Germany in extra-time - and the balance of power shifted seismically. 
 
Two years later the Germans knocked England out of the qualifying stage for the 1972 European Championship, which they went on to win, sparking decades of extraordinary success. 
 
England were left on the outside looking in, not even making another tournament until the 1980 Euros - again won by West Germany - and when they did start qualifying, making little impact. 
 
Finally, in the 1990 World Cup, they made the semi-finals, only to lose to eventual winners Germany on penalties. At Euro96 at Wembley at the same stage it was the same outcome. 
 
Four years later the teams were drawn together in the group stage of Euro2000, but both got off to poor starts in the competition as England lost 3-2 to Portugal after being 2-0 up and Germany drew 1-1 with Romania. 
 
The meeting in Charleroi proved to be a dire encounter, with one pundit likening it to a fight to the death between the last two dinosaurs on earth. 
 
Freshly crowned world champions France, Italy, Portugal and the Netherlands were on a different level despite the presence of the likes of David Beckham, Paul Scholes, Michael Owen and Shearer in the England starting side. 
 
Shearer`s 53rd-minute header from a Beckham free kick nevertheless had the nation rejoicing in an unheard of win over the Germans and had them well-placed to advance from the group. 
 
That remained the case until the last minute of their final game against Romania when they conceded a last-minute penalty that enabled Romania to snatch a 3-2 win that sent them through at England`s expense. 
 
The joy of the win over Germany was immediately forgotten, and the fact that the Germans were hammered 3-0 by Portugal to finish bottom of the group merely left the Charleroi success looking even more irrelevant. 
 
Four months later Germany won a 2002 World Cup qualifier at Wembley, sparking the resignation of England manager Kevin Keegan. 
 
Germany had also replaced the hapless Erich Ribbeck and, shamed by their Euros exit, had begun a root and branch review of their footballing development structure. 
 
There was a considerable bump in the road when they were hammered 5-1 at home by England in the reverse qualifier in Munich in 2001, but it was the Germans who kicked on to reach the 2002 World Cup final, as England went out in the last 16. 
 
That revolution of their youth system effectively delivered the team that won the 2014 World Cup, as England continued to fail to get past the quarter-finals anywhere. 
 
The teams` last competitive meeting was in the last 16 of the 2010 World Cup and though England fell apart to lose 4-1, there remains a major "what if" consideration after Frank Lampard`s clear goal that would have made it 2-2 early in the second half was ruled not to have crossed the line after bouncing down off the bar. 
 
That decision, just as the one in England`s favour for Geoff Hurst`s goal in 1966 final, will be endlessly discussed along with all the penalty shoot-outs as fans prepare for Tuesday`s game. 
 
Charleroi 2000 may get less of an airing. 
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Amid all the recent recycling of England`s football tournament suffering at the hands of Germany, their Euro 2000 group stage victory in Belgium 21 years ago seems to have slipped from the nation`s collective memory - and with good reason.

Amid all the recent recycling of England`s football tournament suffering at the hands of Germany, their Euro 2000 group stage victory in Belgium 21 years ago seems to have slipped from the nation`s collective memory - and with good reason. Alan Shearer`s second-half goal secured England`s only tournament win over their old rivals since the 1966 World Cup final, but it proved a false dawn and instead did the defeated Germans a lot more long-term good. As England and Germany prepare for Tuesday`s Euro2020 last-16 meeting at Wembley, their historical footballing relationship can effectively be divided into the period before the 68th minute of their 1970 World Cup quarter-final, and after. England had triumphed in the 1966 World Cup final and looked to be cruising into the semi-finals in Mexico four years later via goals by Alan Mullery and Martin Peters in what would have been their eighth win in nine meetings with then-West Germany. However, Franz Beckenbauer and Uwe Seeler levelled the match and Gerd Mueller won it for the then-West Germany in extra-time - and the balance of power shifted seismically. Two years later the Germans knocked England out of the qualifying stage for the 1972 European Championship, which they went on to win, sparking decades of extraordinary success. England were left on the outside looking in, not even making another tournament until the 1980 Euros - again won by West Germany - and when they did start qualifying, making little impact. Finally, in the 1990 World Cup, they made the semi-finals, only to lose to eventual winners Germany on penalties. At Euro96 at Wembley at the same stage it was the same outcome. Four years later the teams were drawn together in the group stage of Euro2000, but both got off to poor starts in the competition as England lost 3-2 to Portugal after being 2-0 up and Germany drew 1-1 with Romania. The meeting in Charleroi proved to be a dire encounter, with one pundit likening it to a fight to the death between the last two dinosaurs on earth. Freshly crowned world champions France, Italy, Portugal and the Netherlands were on a different level despite the presence of the likes of David Beckham, Paul Scholes, Michael Owen and Shearer in the England starting side. Shearer`s 53rd-minute header from a Beckham free kick nevertheless had the nation rejoicing in an unheard of win over the Germans and had them well-placed to advance from the group. That remained the case until the last minute of their final game against Romania when they conceded a last-minute penalty that enabled Romania to snatch a 3-2 win that sent them through at England`s expense. The joy of the win over Germany was immediately forgotten, and the fact that the Germans were hammered 3-0 by Portugal to finish bottom of the group merely left the Charleroi success looking even more irrelevant. Four months later Germany won a 2002 World Cup qualifier at Wembley, sparking the resignation of England manager Kevin Keegan. Germany had also replaced the hapless Erich Ribbeck and, shamed by their Euros exit, had begun a root and branch review of their footballing development structure. There was a considerable bump in the road when they were hammered 5-1 at home by England in the reverse qualifier in Munich in 2001, but it was the Germans who kicked on to reach the 2002 World Cup final, as England went out in the last 16. That revolution of their youth system effectively delivered the team that won the 2014 World Cup, as England continued to fail to get past the quarter-finals anywhere. The teams` last competitive meeting was in the last 16 of the 2010 World Cup and though England fell apart to lose 4-1, there remains a major "what if" consideration after Frank Lampard`s clear goal that would have made it 2-2 early in the second half was ruled not to have crossed the line after bouncing down off the bar. That decision, just as the one in England`s favour for Geoff Hurst`s goal in 1966 final, will be endlessly discussed along with all the penalty shoot-outs as fans prepare for Tuesday`s game. Charleroi 2000 may get less of an airing.

Euro 2020 - England's forgotten Euros win over Germany

In spite of there being an authentic satiate of mouth-watering matches hurled by the notions of the framework in the UEFA Euro 2020 pre-quarterfinals, the one match everybody looked forward to was England versus Germany.&nbsp;

The celebrated history of the England-Germany football contention returns ages and comprises various epic clashes at the most terrific phase of the game. From celebration to distress, from brightness to discussion, this match between two of the behemoths of the game has seen everything.&nbsp;

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Both England and Germany have plenty of skilled players in their positions.&nbsp;

<h3>Head-to-Head</h3>

Germany enjoys a minimal upper hand over England to the extent of the head-to-head record is concerned and have won 15 matches out of an aggregate of 32 games played between the two groups. England have overseen 13 triumphs against Germany and can cause inconvenience to their rivals.&nbsp;

The last match between the two European heavyweights occurred in 2017 and finished in a 0-0 impasse. The two teams have gone through advances as of late and should demonstrate their determination in this match.&nbsp;

<h3>England vs Germany</h3>

England have always lost a Euro knock-out match inside an hour and a half and will be determined to remedying their course against Germany. England have additionally lost three of the four knock-out matches that have been settled on penalties, with their past rout broadly incurred by Italy at Euro 2012.&nbsp;

Harry Kane had a brilliant 2020-21 season with Tottenham. The striker scored 23 goals in 35 matches and dominated the Premier League Golden Boot. Nonetheless, he has battled at Euro 2020 and is yet to score or record a help up until this point.&nbsp;

With Harry Kane not scoring for England, Raheem Sterling has demonstrated to be the player who can have an effect at Euro 2020. Gareth Southgate will trust he will do so again against Germany.&nbsp;

Germany have neglected to keep a clean sheet in their last eight games in international tournaments. &nbsp;

As Germany's top scorer at Euro 2020, Kai Havertz will be a player to pay special mind to in the impending game against England. Having begun in each and every game so far, Kai Havertz is plainly a crucial part of Germany's team and is probably going to keep his spot in the starting XI on Tuesday.&nbsp;

Toni Kroos will again call the shots in midfield for Germany in this UEFA Euro 2020 conflict. He will hope to release Robin Gosens or Joshua Kimmich down the wings. He has again amassed a 90% pass percentage regardless of this not being a vintage German team.

<h3>Prediction</h3>

England have more force right now, yet question marks over Gareth Southgate's framework and strategic nous remain, especially against significant level rivals.&nbsp;

All things considered, Germany are not the power side it used to be, and this ought to be a decent possibility for England to profit by a squeaking German defense.

This vows to be a nail-biting clash between two of Euro 2020s toughest groups, and it'll presumably be chosen by one goal, best case scenario.

In spite of there being an authentic satiate of mouth-watering matches hurled by the notions of the framework in the UEFA Euro 2020 pre-quarterfinals, the one match everybody looked forward to was England versus Germany.

In spite of there being an authentic satiate of mouth-watering matches hurled by the notions of the framework in the UEFA Euro 2020 pre-quarterfinals, the one match everybody looked forward to was England versus Germany. The celebrated history of the England-Germany football contention returns ages and comprises various epic clashes at the most terrific phase of the game. From celebration to distress, from brightness to discussion, this match between two of the behemoths of the game has seen everything. ALSO READ: Euro 2020-England's forgotten Euros win over Germany Both England and Germany have plenty of skilled players in their positions. Head-to-Head Germany enjoys a minimal upper hand over England to the extent of the head-to-head record is concerned and have won 15 matches out of an aggregate of 32 games played between the two groups. England have overseen 13 triumphs against Germany and can cause inconvenience to their rivals. The last match between the two European heavyweights occurred in 2017 and finished in a 0-0 impasse. The two teams have gone through advances as of late and should demonstrate their determination in this match. England vs Germany England have always lost a Euro knock-out match inside an hour and a half and will be determined to remedying their course against Germany. England have additionally lost three of the four knock-out matches that have been settled on penalties, with their past rout broadly incurred by Italy at Euro 2012. Harry Kane had a brilliant 2020-21 season with Tottenham. The striker scored 23 goals in 35 matches and dominated the Premier League Golden Boot. Nonetheless, he has battled at Euro 2020 and is yet to score or record a help up until this point. With Harry Kane not scoring for England, Raheem Sterling has demonstrated to be the player who can have an effect at Euro 2020. Gareth Southgate will trust he will do so again against Germany. Germany have neglected to keep a clean sheet in their last eight games in international tournaments. As Germany's top scorer at Euro 2020, Kai Havertz will be a player to pay special mind to in the impending game against England. Having begun in each and every game so far, Kai Havertz is plainly a crucial part of Germany's team and is probably going to keep his spot in the starting XI on Tuesday. Toni Kroos will again call the shots in midfield for Germany in this UEFA Euro 2020 conflict. He will hope to release Robin Gosens or Joshua Kimmich down the wings. He has again amassed a 90% pass percentage regardless of this not being a vintage German team. Prediction England have more force right now, yet question marks over Gareth Southgate's framework and strategic nous remain, especially against significant level rivals. All things considered, Germany are not the power side it used to be, and this ought to be a decent possibility for England to profit by a squeaking German defense. This vows to be a nail-biting clash between two of Euro 2020s toughest groups, and it'll presumably be chosen by one goal, best case scenario.

Euro 2020: England and Germany bolt horns in a mouth-watering clash at Wembley Stadium

Spain manager Luis Enrique made two changes to his starting lineup for their Euro 2020 last 16 clash with Croatia from the side that hammered Slovakia 5-0 in their final Group E match. 
 
Ferran Torres, who netted against the Slovakians, replaces Gerard Moreno upfront and will play alongside Alvaro Morata and Pablo Sarabia, while Jose Gaya comes into the left back slot instead of 32-year old stalwart Jordi Alba. 
 
Captain Sergio Busquets will continue to pull the strings in a three-man midfield including Koke and Pedri. 
 
Ante Rebic starts on the left flank for Croatia, replacing Ivan Perisic, who is in self-isolation after contracting COVID-19 following their 3-1 win over Scotland in the final Group D match. 
 
Duje Caleta-Car replaces the suspended Dejan Lovren in the centre of defence and attacking midfielder Nikola Vlasic gets the nod again as coach Zlatko Dalic deploys an adventurous formation to face the Spaniards. 
 
Teams: 
 
Croatia: Dominik Livakovic; Duje Caleta-Car, Domagoj Vida, Josip Juranovic, Josko Gvardiol; Mateo Kovacic, Luka Modric (captain), Marcelo Brozovic, Nikola Vlasic; Ante Rebic, Bruno Petkovic 
 
Spain: Unai Simon; Cesar Azpilicueta, Eric Garcia, Aymeric Laporte, Jose Gaya; Sergio Busquets (captain), Koke, Pedri; Pablo Sarabia, Alvaro Morata, Ferran Torres

Spain manager Luis Enrique made two changes to his starting lineup for their Euro 2020 last 16 clash with Croatia from the side that hammered Slovakia 5-0 in their final Group E match.

Spain manager Luis Enrique made two changes to his starting lineup for their Euro 2020 last 16 clash with Croatia from the side that hammered Slovakia 5-0 in their final Group E match. Ferran Torres, who netted against the Slovakians, replaces Gerard Moreno upfront and will play alongside Alvaro Morata and Pablo Sarabia, while Jose Gaya comes into the left back slot instead of 32-year old stalwart Jordi Alba. Captain Sergio Busquets will continue to pull the strings in a three-man midfield including Koke and Pedri. Ante Rebic starts on the left flank for Croatia, replacing Ivan Perisic, who is in self-isolation after contracting COVID-19 following their 3-1 win over Scotland in the final Group D match. Duje Caleta-Car replaces the suspended Dejan Lovren in the centre of defence and attacking midfielder Nikola Vlasic gets the nod again as coach Zlatko Dalic deploys an adventurous formation to face the Spaniards. Teams: Croatia: Dominik Livakovic; Duje Caleta-Car, Domagoj Vida, Josip Juranovic, Josko Gvardiol; Mateo Kovacic, Luka Modric (captain), Marcelo Brozovic, Nikola Vlasic; Ante Rebic, Bruno Petkovic Spain: Unai Simon; Cesar Azpilicueta, Eric Garcia, Aymeric Laporte, Jose Gaya; Sergio Busquets (captain), Koke, Pedri; Pablo Sarabia, Alvaro Morata, Ferran Torres

Euro 2020: Spain and Croatia make two changes each for last 16 clash

Recently, Spanish striker Alvaro Morata revealed that he has received vicious abuse on social media during Euro 2020 and that his wife and children have been shouted at on the streets of Seville. The Spanish forward was subject to criticism after missing big opportunities to score in Euro 2020.&nbsp;

The Spaniard also missed a penalty in Spain's 5-0 win over Slovakia on Wednesday.

"I would like people to put themselves in my shoes and think what it's like to get threats towards my family, people saying 'I hope your children die'. I've had to leave my phone outside my room," Morata told a Spanish radio station, Cadena Cope.

"My wife and children have come to the stadium in Seville with Morata on the back of their shirts and people have been shouting at them. It's complicated. I understand people booing me for missing chances but there's a limit."

Now, Luis Enrique has urged the police for a "robust response" over the matter. "I think it's a police matter really," Luis Enrique said Sunday ahead of Spain's game against Croatia in the Round of 16.

"Because when it comes to death threats, particularly in regard to family and kids, that's a serious offense. … I think it's a matter for the authorities, so that it can be met with a robust response."

Morata has scored just one goal in the Euro 2020 campaign. Several teammates, including his captain Koke Resurreccion, condemned the threats.&nbsp;

"I really cannot imagine who would make that kind of comment on social media because it can be really damaging, not just to the player but also to the family and to the kids," Spain captain Koke Resurreccion said.

"That's a step too far and it really has to be condemned."

Recently, Spanish striker Alvaro Morata revealed that he has received vicious abuse on social media during Euro 2020 and that his wife and children have been shouted at on the streets of Seville.

Recently, Spanish striker Alvaro Morata revealed that he has received vicious abuse on social media during Euro 2020 and that his wife and children have been shouted at on the streets of Seville. The Spanish forward was subject to criticism after missing big opportunities to score in Euro 2020. The Spaniard also missed a penalty in Spain's 5-0 win over Slovakia on Wednesday. "I would like people to put themselves in my shoes and think what it's like to get threats towards my family, people saying 'I hope your children die'. I've had to leave my phone outside my room," Morata told a Spanish radio station, Cadena Cope. "My wife and children have come to the stadium in Seville with Morata on the back of their shirts and people have been shouting at them. It's complicated. I understand people booing me for missing chances but there's a limit." Now, Luis Enrique has urged the police for a "robust response" over the matter. "I think it's a police matter really," Luis Enrique said Sunday ahead of Spain's game against Croatia in the Round of 16. "Because when it comes to death threats, particularly in regard to family and kids, that's a serious offense. … I think it's a matter for the authorities, so that it can be met with a robust response." Morata has scored just one goal in the Euro 2020 campaign. Several teammates, including his captain Koke Resurreccion, condemned the threats. "I really cannot imagine who would make that kind of comment on social media because it can be really damaging, not just to the player but also to the family and to the kids," Spain captain Koke Resurreccion said. "That's a step too far and it really has to be condemned."

Football: 'That's a serious offense': Luis Enrique on Alvaro Morata receiving death threats

Cristiano Ronaldo on Wednesday equalised former Iranian striker Ali Daei’s all-time international goal-scoring record as the Portuguese maestro scored his 109th goal for Portugal in Euro 2020 match against France.<o:p></o:p>

The Portuguese forward, also the leading goal-scorer in Euro history, netted a brace from the penalty spot to help his side reach the knockouts of the tournament while also matching the iconic record in his 178th international match.<o:p></o:p>

The 36-year-old is also the first to appear at five editions of the Euro and has already netted five goals in three Group F matches. While Portugal, Germany and France qualified from the ‘group of death’, Hungary missed out on qualification despite a gutsy fight.<o:p></o:p>

The Juventus forward has now 14 European Championship goals, five more than French legend Michel Platini.<o:p></o:p>

Ronaldo bagged his first international goal in Euro 2004 and has since risen as one of the all-time greats if not the greatest footballer.

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Daei, nicknamed the 'Shariar' (King in Persian), scored a remarkable 109 goals in 149 appearances for Iran between 1993 and 2006, an achievement many thought would never be matched.<o:p></o:p>

Daei has said on several occasions that he would be "delighted" if Ronaldo broke his record, as he believes the Juventus striker ranks among the best three players in history, alongside Lionel Messi and Diego Maradona.<o:p></o:p>

"Congratulations to @cristiano who is now one goal away from breaking the men's international goal scoring record," Daei posted on Instagram. <o:p></o:p>

"I am honoured that this remarkable achievement will belong to Ronaldo - great champion of football and caring humanist who inspires and impacts lives throughout the world."<o:p></o:p>

Cristiano Ronaldo on Wednesday equalised former Iranian striker Ali Daei’s all-time international goal-scoring record as the Portuguese maestro scored his 109th goal for Portugal in Euro 2020 match against France.

Cristiano Ronaldo on Wednesday equalised former Iranian striker Ali Daei’s all-time international goal-scoring record as the Portuguese maestro scored his 109th goal for Portugal in Euro 2020 match against France. The Portuguese forward, also the leading goal-scorer in Euro history, netted a brace from the penalty spot to help his side reach the knockouts of the tournament while also matching the iconic record in his 178th international match. The 36-year-old is also the first to appear at five editions of the Euro and has already netted five goals in three Group F matches. While Portugal, Germany and France qualified from the ‘group of death’, Hungary missed out on qualification despite a gutsy fight. The Juventus forward has now 14 European Championship goals, five more than French legend Michel Platini. Ronaldo bagged his first international goal in Euro 2004 and has since risen as one of the all-time greats if not the greatest footballer. ALSO READ: Euro 2020: Late Goretzka equaliser against Hungary sends Germany into last 16 Daei, nicknamed the 'Shariar' (King in Persian), scored a remarkable 109 goals in 149 appearances for Iran between 1993 and 2006, an achievement many thought would never be matched. Daei has said on several occasions that he would be "delighted" if Ronaldo broke his record, as he believes the Juventus striker ranks among the best three players in history, alongside Lionel Messi and Diego Maradona. "Congratulations to @cristiano who is now one goal away from breaking the men's international goal scoring record," Daei posted on Instagram. "I am honoured that this remarkable achievement will belong to Ronaldo - great champion of football and caring humanist who inspires and impacts lives throughout the world."

Football: Cristiano Ronaldo equals Ali Daei's record with his 109th international goal

A late Leon Goretzka goal salvaged a 2-2 draw for Germany against Hungary on Wednesday night, in a whip-saw contest that sets the Germans up for a June 29 Round of 16 match against England at Wembley.

ALSO READ:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/football-england-get-the-job-done-with-1-0-win-over-czechs-at-euro-2020-393281" hreflang="en">Football: England get the job done with 1-0 win over Czechs at Euro 2020</a>

The Germans were teetering on the brink of another shock tournament exit after Adam Szalai's diving header in the 11th minute had put Hungary in front.

Kai Havertz eventually drew Germany level in the 66th minute, only for Hungary to retake the lead seconds after the re-start as Andras Schaefer ran onto a pass and headed in.

Goretzka bagged the crucial equaliser in the 84th minute to send Germany through in second place behind France in Group F on four points.

"We made mistakes but we fought, showed character," said Germany coach Joachim Loew. "It was not for the faint-hearted. At the end to come through this group was good and that was the aim."

"What matters is that we are through. Now we play with England and we can look forward to that match," he said. "It is an absolute highlight to play at Wembley against England. We will be a different team than tonight, I can promise you that."

The run-up to the game had been overshadowed by UEFA's refusal to allow the stadium to be lit in rainbow colours to oppose a Hungarian anti-LGBTQ law, and a protester waving a rainbow flag invaded the pitch ahead of kickoff.

It was all business for the hosts once the whistle was blown, however, as they were desperate to avoid a repeat of their 2018 World Cup debacle, with Joshua Kimmich testing keeper Peter Gulacsi after three minutes.

HUNGARY LEAD

But it was the Hungarians who then stunned the home crowd with Szalai's diving header.

The Germans had close to 70% possession in the first half and Mats Hummels hit the crossbar with a powerful header, but other than that they showed little of the attacking spark they demonstrated in their 4-2 win over Portugal.

Germany, who had never gone out at the group stage of consecutive major tournaments, showed nerves as their game gradually became more and more scrappy.

It was also a scrappy goal that brought them level, with Gulacsi failing to connect with a Kimmich free-kick, Hummels heading the ball on and Havertz nodding in.

But as the German fans celebrated in the stands, Hungary scored straight after the restart, with Szalai lofting the ball into the German half and Schaefer lunging forward and heading it past keeper Manuel Neuer.

With Hungary defending desperately to protect their spot in the knockout stages, Toni Kroos tried his luck from a tight angle but his effort flashed wide.

The German pressure finally paid off in the 84th when substitute Jamal Musiala cut the ball in the box and fellow substitute Goretzka drilled it home to avoid another tournament fiasco for the Germans and set up a mouth-watering round of 16 match against England at Wembley.

For Hungary, it was a bitter end to the tournament.

"It is difficult to find words," Gulacsi said. "We played a good game, Germany dominated but we scored two goals. We were unlucky. This is very bitter."

A late Leon Goretzka goal salvaged a 2-2 draw for Germany against Hungary on Wednesday night, in a whip-saw contest that sets the Germans up for a June 29 Round of 16 match against England at Wembley.

A late Leon Goretzka goal salvaged a 2-2 draw for Germany against Hungary on Wednesday night, in a whip-saw contest that sets the Germans up for a June 29 Round of 16 match against England at Wembley. ALSO READ: Football: England get the job done with 1-0 win over Czechs at Euro 2020 The Germans were teetering on the brink of another shock tournament exit after Adam Szalai's diving header in the 11th minute had put Hungary in front. Kai Havertz eventually drew Germany level in the 66th minute, only for Hungary to retake the lead seconds after the re-start as Andras Schaefer ran onto a pass and headed in. Goretzka bagged the crucial equaliser in the 84th minute to send Germany through in second place behind France in Group F on four points. "We made mistakes but we fought, showed character," said Germany coach Joachim Loew. "It was not for the faint-hearted. At the end to come through this group was good and that was the aim." "What matters is that we are through. Now we play with England and we can look forward to that match," he said. "It is an absolute highlight to play at Wembley against England. We will be a different team than tonight, I can promise you that." The run-up to the game had been overshadowed by UEFA's refusal to allow the stadium to be lit in rainbow colours to oppose a Hungarian anti-LGBTQ law, and a protester waving a rainbow flag invaded the pitch ahead of kickoff. It was all business for the hosts once the whistle was blown, however, as they were desperate to avoid a repeat of their 2018 World Cup debacle, with Joshua Kimmich testing keeper Peter Gulacsi after three minutes. HUNGARY LEAD But it was the Hungarians who then stunned the home crowd with Szalai's diving header. The Germans had close to 70% possession in the first half and Mats Hummels hit the crossbar with a powerful header, but other than that they showed little of the attacking spark they demonstrated in their 4-2 win over Portugal. Germany, who had never gone out at the group stage of consecutive major tournaments, showed nerves as their game gradually became more and more scrappy. It was also a scrappy goal that brought them level, with Gulacsi failing to connect with a Kimmich free-kick, Hummels heading the ball on and Havertz nodding in. But as the German fans celebrated in the stands, Hungary scored straight after the restart, with Szalai lofting the ball into the German half and Schaefer lunging forward and heading it past keeper Manuel Neuer. With Hungary defending desperately to protect their spot in the knockout stages, Toni Kroos tried his luck from a tight angle but his effort flashed wide. The German pressure finally paid off in the 84th when substitute Jamal Musiala cut the ball in the box and fellow substitute Goretzka drilled it home to avoid another tournament fiasco for the Germans and set up a mouth-watering round of 16 match against England at Wembley. For Hungary, it was a bitter end to the tournament. "It is difficult to find words," Gulacsi said. "We played a good game, Germany dominated but we scored two goals. We were unlucky. This is very bitter."

Euro 2020: Late Goretzka equaliser against Hungary sends Germany into last 16

England delivered an efficient but hardly scintillating display to beat Czech Republic 1-0 with an early Raheem Sterling header on Tuesday to advance to Euro 2020's last 16 as Group D winners, with the Czechs through as one of the best third-placed teams.

Sterling scored his and England's second goal of the tournament in the 12th minute but the initial injection of pace, intensity and crowd-pleasing excitement brought by Jack Grealish and teenage man of the match Bukayo Saka gradually dissipated as the game petered out into an utterly forgettable second half.

Neither side will mind though as they now begin to plot their assaults on the knockout phase.

England return to Wembley on Tuesday to face the runners-up from Group E – likely to be France, Germany or Portugal - while the Czechs must wait to find out which group winner they play.

They were dislodged from second place by Croatia, who beat Scotland 3-1 and will play the Group E runners-up - Sweden, Slovakia, Spain or Poland – in Copenhagen on Monday.

On the positive side of England's balance sheet is two wins and a draw, three clean sheets, a return to Wembley and a good number of players getting a taste of the action.

Conversely, they have scored only two goals - the lowest by any team ever to top a Euros group - were sluggish and over-cautious for long periods of all three games and the midfield combination and approach seemingly remain anything but settled. They also face a potentially daunting last 16 game next.

"We are not fluent but we have moments where we look a good side," said England coach Gareth Southgate.

"The Czechs are a really good side. They use the ball well and are really tough to break down. There is more to come from us, definitely. We have not scored from a set play yet. They are crucial in big matches and we have to get those nailed.

"All of our next opponents will be different games but there are a lot of good things we are doing."

SHARP END

Sterling was at the sharp end of England's early attacks as they began full of energy. He struck a post in the second minute when he lifted the ball past advancing keeper Tomas Vaclik - the third time England had hit a post of the same goal early in each match.

Ten minutes later Sterling found the target with a close-range header from a delicious floated cross by Grealish after a driving run by Saka had splintered the Czech rearguard.

Making his first appearance of the tournament, the 19-year-old wide man showed a willingness to run with the ball that was painfully absent from England’s first two performances and, with Grealish a constant menace, the hosts looked more threatening.

Harry Kane looked sharper too and had a shot well saved late in the first half by Vaclik, but that early promise was gradually replaced by the all-too-familiar caution and England barely mustered another meaningful attempt.

The Czechs were neat and tidy without carrying a huge amount of penalty box threat, though Tomas Holes had a shot palmed clear by Jordan Pickford and&nbsp;Tomas Soucek fired just wide in the first half.

Substitute Jordan Henderson thought he had scored his first goal for England on his 60th appearance five minutes from time after a scramble, only to see it ruled out for offside.

Overall though it was desperately thin gruel for most of the second half, with the loudest cheers reserved for the big screen announcements of Croatia's goals that eliminated Scotland.

England delivered an efficient but hardly scintillating display to beat Czech Republic 1-0 with an early Raheem Sterling header on Tuesday to advance to Euro 2020's last 16 as Group D winners, with the Czechs through as one of the best third-placed teams.

England delivered an efficient but hardly scintillating display to beat Czech Republic 1-0 with an early Raheem Sterling header on Tuesday to advance to Euro 2020's last 16 as Group D winners, with the Czechs through as one of the best third-placed teams. Sterling scored his and England's second goal of the tournament in the 12th minute but the initial injection of pace, intensity and crowd-pleasing excitement brought by Jack Grealish and teenage man of the match Bukayo Saka gradually dissipated as the game petered out into an utterly forgettable second half. Neither side will mind though as they now begin to plot their assaults on the knockout phase. England return to Wembley on Tuesday to face the runners-up from Group E – likely to be France, Germany or Portugal - while the Czechs must wait to find out which group winner they play. They were dislodged from second place by Croatia, who beat Scotland 3-1 and will play the Group E runners-up - Sweden, Slovakia, Spain or Poland – in Copenhagen on Monday. On the positive side of England's balance sheet is two wins and a draw, three clean sheets, a return to Wembley and a good number of players getting a taste of the action. Conversely, they have scored only two goals - the lowest by any team ever to top a Euros group - were sluggish and over-cautious for long periods of all three games and the midfield combination and approach seemingly remain anything but settled. They also face a potentially daunting last 16 game next. "We are not fluent but we have moments where we look a good side," said England coach Gareth Southgate. "The Czechs are a really good side. They use the ball well and are really tough to break down. There is more to come from us, definitely. We have not scored from a set play yet. They are crucial in big matches and we have to get those nailed. "All of our next opponents will be different games but there are a lot of good things we are doing." SHARP END Sterling was at the sharp end of England's early attacks as they began full of energy. He struck a post in the second minute when he lifted the ball past advancing keeper Tomas Vaclik - the third time England had hit a post of the same goal early in each match. Ten minutes later Sterling found the target with a close-range header from a delicious floated cross by Grealish after a driving run by Saka had splintered the Czech rearguard. Making his first appearance of the tournament, the 19-year-old wide man showed a willingness to run with the ball that was painfully absent from England’s first two performances and, with Grealish a constant menace, the hosts looked more threatening. Harry Kane looked sharper too and had a shot well saved late in the first half by Vaclik, but that early promise was gradually replaced by the all-too-familiar caution and England barely mustered another meaningful attempt. The Czechs were neat and tidy without carrying a huge amount of penalty box threat, though Tomas Holes had a shot palmed clear by Jordan Pickford and Tomas Soucek fired just wide in the first half. Substitute Jordan Henderson thought he had scored his first goal for England on his 60th appearance five minutes from time after a scramble, only to see it ruled out for offside. Overall though it was desperately thin gruel for most of the second half, with the loudest cheers reserved for the big screen announcements of Croatia's goals that eliminated Scotland.

Football: England get the job done with 1-0 win over Czechs at Euro 2020

Speculations over the relocation of the Euro 2020 semi-finals and finals from Wembley stadium due to England's COVID-19 travel restrictions have been put to rest. More than 60,000 fans will be allowed into Wembley for the semi-finals and final of Euro 2020 after a deal was struck between the UK government and Uefa.

London's Wembley Stadium to host Euro 2020 finals

Spain are bracing themselves for a test of nerve in their last group game against Slovakia on Wednesday, with Luis Enrique's side needing victory to guarantee their place in the last 16.

After leaving out Sergio Ramos, Luis Enrique has left himself open to questions about a lack of leadership in his youthful squad.

A bright start against Sweden fizzled out in the second half while a missed penalty against Poland turned a decent display into one paralysed by anxiety and tension.

"This country has won the Euro and the World Cup but in this squad there are many youngsters," Cesar Azpilicueta said on Monday.

"There are several captains in our team, we know how to act and everyone is going to give their all on Wednesday."

Captain Sergio Busquets is expected to return after rejoining the group on Friday following his negative Covid-19 test. Busquets has not played in either of Spain's first two matches.

"He's an important player, with his experience on and off the pitch," Azpilicueta said. "He's an incredible captain and we know the dominance he can bring in midfield. We're very happy he's back."

Azpilicueta said Spain can draw inspiration from Chelsea's triumph in the Champions League last season.

He lifted Chelsea's second European Cup after the team changed gear under new coach Thomas Tuchel, a superb finish culminating in a surprise victory over Manchester City in the final.

<h2>- Not about 'how you start' -</h2>

Spain are pinning their hopes on a similar transformation after two disappointing draws against Sweden and Poland mean&nbsp;they currently sit third, a point behind Slovakia and two behind Sweden in Group E.

"It's not how you start, it's how you finish," said Azpilicueta.

"I have seen it this year in the Champions League. Before January we weren't very good, and after that we did very well.&nbsp;

"A lot of people gave us up for dead last season, they thought we were out of the Champions League, out of the race for top four. People write you off but you never give up."&nbsp;

Despite his excellent form for Chelsea, Azpilicueta has rarely been favoured by Luis Enrique and has started on the bench for both of Spain's opening two games.

"We are all fighting for places," he said. "For now, we don't know anything about the next line-up."

Azpilicueta's experience might be a valuable addition to a youthful Spanish team, who now find themselves under pressure to make it out of what looked a straightforward group.

"We are not in the situation we expected," Azpilicueta said. "We would have liked to be more comfortable but football rarely gives you what you expect. We are alive and we depend on ourselves.

"We must be humble, self-critical and correct what we are doing wrong and also assess what we are doing well. It's a combination of the two. It's an all or nothing game so we have to approach it with the confidence that we will go through.

"The situation is not what we hoped it would be but you can't just say: 'We didn't win the first two games, that's us out.’&nbsp;

"You have to fight to the end and all pull in the same direction. Now we have a clear objective and it's important we have the right mentality because Wednesday is do or die, we have to approach it like that."

Luis Enrique could make changes, with Azpilicueta, Thiago Alcantara and Mikel Oyarzabal among those in contention to come in.

Spain are bracing themselves for a test of nerve in their last group game against Slovakia on Wednesday, with Luis Enrique's side needing victory to guarantee their place in the last 16.

Spain are bracing themselves for a test of nerve in their last group game against Slovakia on Wednesday, with Luis Enrique's side needing victory to guarantee their place in the last 16. After leaving out Sergio Ramos, Luis Enrique has left himself open to questions about a lack of leadership in his youthful squad. A bright start against Sweden fizzled out in the second half while a missed penalty against Poland turned a decent display into one paralysed by anxiety and tension. "This country has won the Euro and the World Cup but in this squad there are many youngsters," Cesar Azpilicueta said on Monday. "There are several captains in our team, we know how to act and everyone is going to give their all on Wednesday." Captain Sergio Busquets is expected to return after rejoining the group on Friday following his negative Covid-19 test. Busquets has not played in either of Spain's first two matches. "He's an important player, with his experience on and off the pitch," Azpilicueta said. "He's an incredible captain and we know the dominance he can bring in midfield. We're very happy he's back." Azpilicueta said Spain can draw inspiration from Chelsea's triumph in the Champions League last season. He lifted Chelsea's second European Cup after the team changed gear under new coach Thomas Tuchel, a superb finish culminating in a surprise victory over Manchester City in the final. - Not about 'how you start' - Spain are pinning their hopes on a similar transformation after two disappointing draws against Sweden and Poland mean they currently sit third, a point behind Slovakia and two behind Sweden in Group E. "It's not how you start, it's how you finish," said Azpilicueta. "I have seen it this year in the Champions League. Before January we weren't very good, and after that we did very well. "A lot of people gave us up for dead last season, they thought we were out of the Champions League, out of the race for top four. People write you off but you never give up." Despite his excellent form for Chelsea, Azpilicueta has rarely been favoured by Luis Enrique and has started on the bench for both of Spain's opening two games. "We are all fighting for places," he said. "For now, we don't know anything about the next line-up." Azpilicueta's experience might be a valuable addition to a youthful Spanish team, who now find themselves under pressure to make it out of what looked a straightforward group. "We are not in the situation we expected," Azpilicueta said. "We would have liked to be more comfortable but football rarely gives you what you expect. We are alive and we depend on ourselves. "We must be humble, self-critical and correct what we are doing wrong and also assess what we are doing well. It's a combination of the two. It's an all or nothing game so we have to approach it with the confidence that we will go through. "The situation is not what we hoped it would be but you can't just say: 'We didn't win the first two games, that's us out.’ "You have to fight to the end and all pull in the same direction. Now we have a clear objective and it's important we have the right mentality because Wednesday is do or die, we have to approach it like that." Luis Enrique could make changes, with Azpilicueta, Thiago Alcantara and Mikel Oyarzabal among those in contention to come in.

Football: Doubts hang over Spain ahead of 'do or die' game against Slovakia

The World Health Organization (WHO) said Tuesday it was "concerned" that countries were easing virus restrictions around the football games at the Euro 2020, noting some areas were already seeing rising cases.

"WHO is concerned about easing of restrictions in some of the host countries... A few of the stadiums hosting the tournament are now increasing the number of spectators allowed into the stadium to watch a game," Robb Butler, an executive director at WHO's Regional Office for Europe, said in a statement to AFP.

The World Health Organization (WHO) said Tuesday it was "concerned" that countries were easing virus restrictions around the football games at the Euro 2020, noting some areas were already seeing rising cases.

The World Health Organization (WHO) said Tuesday it was "concerned" that countries were easing virus restrictions around the football games at the Euro 2020, noting some areas were already seeing rising cases. "WHO is concerned about easing of restrictions in some of the host countries... A few of the stadiums hosting the tournament are now increasing the number of spectators allowed into the stadium to watch a game," Robb Butler, an executive director at WHO's Regional Office for Europe, said in a statement to AFP.

WHO 'concerned' about eased virus curbs around Euro 2020

UEFA has declined a request from the mayor of Munich to lit up the Allianz Arena in rainbow colours for the Euro 2020 Group F match between Germany and Hungary. <o:p></o:p>

UEFA said that it received a request from the mayor of Munich, Dieter Reiter, on Monday as he wanted to light up the stadium in the rainbow colours to protest against a new law in Hungary, that bans the circulation of content in schools deemed to promote homosexuality and gender change.<o:p></o:p>

The Allianz Arena, the home stadium of Bayern Munich, is designed to allow the external area and roof to be lit up in various colours.<o:p></o:p>

The decision comes after UEFA dropped an investigation into Germany goalkeeper Manuel Neuer wearing a rainbow coloured armband in the Euro 2020 matches against Portugal and France.

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The Bayern Munich goalkeeper was wearing the armband, seen as a symbol of solidarity with the LGBTQ+ community, during Pride Month in June.<o:p></o:p>

However, UEFA has now said it could not accept the request and proposed alternative dates for the Allianz Arena to be lit up in rainbow colours.<o:p></o:p>

<h2 class="MsoNormal">Statement from UEFA:<o:p></o:p></h2>

"UEFA has yesterday received a request from the mayor of Munich, Dieter Reiter, on behalf of the city council, to have the arena in Munich illuminated in rainbow colours at the upcoming UEFA EURO 2020 group stage match between Germany and Hungary.<o:p></o:p>

"In this letter, the mayor outlines the reasoning behind this request to be a political decision which has been taken by the Hungarian parliament.<o:p></o:p>

"UEFA understands that the intention is also to send a message to promote diversity and inclusion - a cause, which UEFA has been supporting for many years having joined forces with European clubs, national teams and their players, launching campaigns and plenty of activities all over Europe to promote the ethos that football should be open to everyone and consequently UEFA has proposed alternative dates for the illumination which align better with existing events.<o:p></o:p>

"UEFA is determined to play its part in positive change and believes that discrimination can only be fought in close collaboration with others.<o:p></o:p>

"As European football's governing body, UEFA recognises it has an obligation to unite and coordinate the efforts of fans and institutions across Europe - because it is everybody's responsibility to rid discrimination from the game.<o:p></o:p>

"Very recently, in the build up towards the UEFA EURO 2020 tournament, UEFA has kicked off a new campaign called 'Sign for an Equal Game' encouraging fans, players, clubs, national associations and other football stakeholders to join the fight against discrimination. Sign for an Equal Game forms the latest instalment of the Equal Game campaign, which has run for the past four seasons and which aims to create positive social impact under UEFA's overarching value of Respect. Its main purpose is to make people aware that football is for everyone, no matter who they are, where they are from and how they play.<o:p></o:p>

"Racism, homophobia, sexism, and all forms of discrimination are a stain on our societies - and represent one of the biggest problems faced by the game today. Discriminatory behaviour has marred both matches themselves and, outside the stadiums, the online discourse around the sport we love.<o:p></o:p>

"However UEFA, through its statutes, is a politically and religiously neutral organisation. Given the political context of this specific request - a message aiming at a decision taken by the Hungarian national parliament - UEFA must decline this request.<o:p></o:p>

"UEFA has nevertheless proposed to the city of Munich to illuminate the stadium with the rainbow colours on either 28 June - the Christopher Street Liberation Day - or between 3 and 9 July which is the Christopher Street Day week in Munich."<o:p></o:p>

UEFA has declined a request from the mayor of Munich to lit up the Allianz Arena in rainbow colours for the Euro 2020 Group F match between Germany and Hungary. UEFA said that it received a request from the mayor of Munich, Dieter Reiter, on Monday as he wanted to light up the stadium in the rainbow colours to protest against a new law in Hungary, that bans the circulation of content in schools deemed to promote homosexuality and gender change.

UEFA has declined a request from the mayor of Munich to lit up the Allianz Arena in rainbow colours for the Euro 2020 Group F match between Germany and Hungary. UEFA said that it received a request from the mayor of Munich, Dieter Reiter, on Monday as he wanted to light up the stadium in the rainbow colours to protest against a new law in Hungary, that bans the circulation of content in schools deemed to promote homosexuality and gender change. The Allianz Arena, the home stadium of Bayern Munich, is designed to allow the external area and roof to be lit up in various colours. The decision comes after UEFA dropped an investigation into Germany goalkeeper Manuel Neuer wearing a rainbow coloured armband in the Euro 2020 matches against Portugal and France. ALSO READ: Football: Doubts hang over Spain ahead of 'do or die' game against Slovakia The Bayern Munich goalkeeper was wearing the armband, seen as a symbol of solidarity with the LGBTQ+ community, during Pride Month in June. However, UEFA has now said it could not accept the request and proposed alternative dates for the Allianz Arena to be lit up in rainbow colours. Statement from UEFA: "UEFA has yesterday received a request from the mayor of Munich, Dieter Reiter, on behalf of the city council, to have the arena in Munich illuminated in rainbow colours at the upcoming UEFA EURO 2020 group stage match between Germany and Hungary. "In this letter, the mayor outlines the reasoning behind this request to be a political decision which has been taken by the Hungarian parliament. "UEFA understands that the intention is also to send a message to promote diversity and inclusion - a cause, which UEFA has been supporting for many years having joined forces with European clubs, national teams and their players, launching campaigns and plenty of activities all over Europe to promote the ethos that football should be open to everyone and consequently UEFA has proposed alternative dates for the illumination which align better with existing events. "UEFA is determined to play its part in positive change and believes that discrimination can only be fought in close collaboration with others. "As European football's governing body, UEFA recognises it has an obligation to unite and coordinate the efforts of fans and institutions across Europe - because it is everybody's responsibility to rid discrimination from the game. "Very recently, in the build up towards the UEFA EURO 2020 tournament, UEFA has kicked off a new campaign called 'Sign for an Equal Game' encouraging fans, players, clubs, national associations and other football stakeholders to join the fight against discrimination. Sign for an Equal Game forms the latest instalment of the Equal Game campaign, which has run for the past four seasons and which aims to create positive social impact under UEFA's overarching value of Respect. Its main purpose is to make people aware that football is for everyone, no matter who they are, where they are from and how they play. "Racism, homophobia, sexism, and all forms of discrimination are a stain on our societies - and represent one of the biggest problems faced by the game today. Discriminatory behaviour has marred both matches themselves and, outside the stadiums, the online discourse around the sport we love. "However UEFA, through its statutes, is a politically and religiously neutral organisation. Given the political context of this specific request - a message aiming at a decision taken by the Hungarian national parliament - UEFA must decline this request. "UEFA has nevertheless proposed to the city of Munich to illuminate the stadium with the rainbow colours on either 28 June - the Christopher Street Liberation Day - or between 3 and 9 July which is the Christopher Street Day week in Munich."

Euro 2020: UEFA refuses Allianz Arena rainbow illumination for Germany vs Hungary match

Denmark made it through to the last 16 of Euro 2020 on Monday after a convincing 4-1 win over Russia which alongside Belgium's victory against Finland meant they finished second in Group B.

Goals from Mikkel Damsgaard, Yussuf Poulsen, Andreas Christensen and Joakim Maehle gave the Danes their first win of the tournament on a joyous evening at the Parken Stadium in Copenhagen.

Delirious fans showered each other with beer as Denmark rattled in the goals that allowed them to end the group stage in party mood after the trauma of Christian Eriksen's mid-match collapse in their opening fixture against the Finns.

Kasper Hjulmand's team will face Wales in the last 16 in Amsterdam on Saturday, while the Russians go home after coming off worst in a three-way, head-to-head tie-breaker with Finland and the Danes.

"I've never experienced anything like this. The atmosphere gets better every time we are here at Parken," said Maehle to Danish broadcaster DR.

Hjulmand praised the "amazing" team spirit and friendship after revelling in the on-pitch celebrations.

"If anyone deserves this it's our players. I can't imagine how they managed to come back from what they went through," he told reporters.

"I think it helps the team and hopefully it gives the whole country some good moments."

The Danes came into the match with no points from their first two matches but knowing a win over Russia by two goals or more and defeat for Finland would guarantee them passage from the group as the second-placed team.

During the match's opening ceremony, a huge Denmark shirt with "Eriksen 10" written on it was unfurled to deafening cheers from supporters, after which a rousing rendition of "You'll Never Walk Alone" was belted out from the stands.

Once the match got underway, Denmark continued with the same aggression as in their defeats to Finland and Belgium but initially struggled to create chances against a Russia team who were content to keep things tight.

The nominal home team, Russia enraged the Danish fans by taking their time over set-pieces and throw-ins as early as midway through the first half.

However it was the Russians who had the first chance of the game, Aleksandr Golovin driving towards the goal and fashioning a great scoring opportunity only to shoot straight at Kasper Schmeichel from close range.

<h2>- Damsgaard's moment -</h2>

They were left to rue missing that chance six minutes before the break when Damsgaard showed why he was picked to replace Eriksen as Denmark's playmaker.

The Sampdoria winger, who only turns 21 early next month, looked like he had all the time in the world when he unleashed a curling strike that whipped passed Matvei Safonov and caused an eruption in the stands.

Their tails up and the crowd now bouncing in unison, Jannik Vestergaard came close to making it two in as many minutes when he headed a corner just wide.

Denmark continued to press after the restart but their second came in almost comical circumstances on the hour mark.

Poulsen could hardly believe his luck when Daler Kuzyaev's miscued back-pass rolled straight to him in front of the Russian goal, leaving him the simple task of stroking into an empty net and giving Denmark the two-goal lead they needed to finish second should Belgium win.

Soon after, the already rowdy fans in the Parken let out possibly the loudest cheer of the night as news of Romelu Lukaku's opener against Finland filtered through, but they were soon dampened by that goal being ruled out and Russia being awarded a penalty which was slotted home by Artem Dzyuba.

They were on their feet again with 15 minutes remaining thanks to Lukas Hradecky's own goal which put Belgium a goal ahead and Denmark in second.

Denmark were now charging forward and Safonov had to pull of three incredible saves in quick succession before Christensen rammed home a superb long-range strike in the 79th minute.

As the fans, who had made a tremendous racket all game, began their celebrations for making the knockout stage, Denmark ended the group stage in style when Maehle slotted home the fourth three minutes later to complete a perfect evening.

The players and coaching staff then all huddled together in the centre circle as they waited for confirmation of Belgium's win before breaking out into wild celebrations amid fantastic cheers from the stands.

Denmark made it through to the last 16 of Euro 2020 on Monday after a convincing 4-1 win over Russia which alongside Belgium's victory against Finland meant they finished second in Group B.

Denmark made it through to the last 16 of Euro 2020 on Monday after a convincing 4-1 win over Russia which alongside Belgium's victory against Finland meant they finished second in Group B. Goals from Mikkel Damsgaard, Yussuf Poulsen, Andreas Christensen and Joakim Maehle gave the Danes their first win of the tournament on a joyous evening at the Parken Stadium in Copenhagen. Delirious fans showered each other with beer as Denmark rattled in the goals that allowed them to end the group stage in party mood after the trauma of Christian Eriksen's mid-match collapse in their opening fixture against the Finns. Kasper Hjulmand's team will face Wales in the last 16 in Amsterdam on Saturday, while the Russians go home after coming off worst in a three-way, head-to-head tie-breaker with Finland and the Danes. "I've never experienced anything like this. The atmosphere gets better every time we are here at Parken," said Maehle to Danish broadcaster DR. Hjulmand praised the "amazing" team spirit and friendship after revelling in the on-pitch celebrations. "If anyone deserves this it's our players. I can't imagine how they managed to come back from what they went through," he told reporters. "I think it helps the team and hopefully it gives the whole country some good moments." The Danes came into the match with no points from their first two matches but knowing a win over Russia by two goals or more and defeat for Finland would guarantee them passage from the group as the second-placed team. During the match's opening ceremony, a huge Denmark shirt with "Eriksen 10" written on it was unfurled to deafening cheers from supporters, after which a rousing rendition of "You'll Never Walk Alone" was belted out from the stands. Once the match got underway, Denmark continued with the same aggression as in their defeats to Finland and Belgium but initially struggled to create chances against a Russia team who were content to keep things tight. The nominal home team, Russia enraged the Danish fans by taking their time over set-pieces and throw-ins as early as midway through the first half. However it was the Russians who had the first chance of the game, Aleksandr Golovin driving towards the goal and fashioning a great scoring opportunity only to shoot straight at Kasper Schmeichel from close range. - Damsgaard's moment - They were left to rue missing that chance six minutes before the break when Damsgaard showed why he was picked to replace Eriksen as Denmark's playmaker. The Sampdoria winger, who only turns 21 early next month, looked like he had all the time in the world when he unleashed a curling strike that whipped passed Matvei Safonov and caused an eruption in the stands. Their tails up and the crowd now bouncing in unison, Jannik Vestergaard came close to making it two in as many minutes when he headed a corner just wide. Denmark continued to press after the restart but their second came in almost comical circumstances on the hour mark. Poulsen could hardly believe his luck when Daler Kuzyaev's miscued back-pass rolled straight to him in front of the Russian goal, leaving him the simple task of stroking into an empty net and giving Denmark the two-goal lead they needed to finish second should Belgium win. Soon after, the already rowdy fans in the Parken let out possibly the loudest cheer of the night as news of Romelu Lukaku's opener against Finland filtered through, but they were soon dampened by that goal being ruled out and Russia being awarded a penalty which was slotted home by Artem Dzyuba. They were on their feet again with 15 minutes remaining thanks to Lukas Hradecky's own goal which put Belgium a goal ahead and Denmark in second. Denmark were now charging forward and Safonov had to pull of three incredible saves in quick succession before Christensen rammed home a superb long-range strike in the 79th minute. As the fans, who had made a tremendous racket all game, began their celebrations for making the knockout stage, Denmark ended the group stage in style when Maehle slotted home the fourth three minutes later to complete a perfect evening. The players and coaching staff then all huddled together in the centre circle as they waited for confirmation of Belgium's win before breaking out into wild celebrations amid fantastic cheers from the stands.

Football: Denmark thump Russia at Euro 2020 to make last 16 in stunning fashion

Denmark host Russia at Euro 2020 on Monday seeking to snatch a place in the last 16 as coronavirus further disrupted the tournament, costing Scotland the services of breakout star Billy Gilmour.

Elsewhere, Austria and Ukraine go head-to-head in Bucharest for a place in the knockout phase, with the Netherlands already assured of qualification from Group C.

Denmark's opening 1-0 loss to Finland in Group B was overshadowed by Christian Eriksen's mid-match collapse due to a cardiac arrest and they were defeated by Belgium in an emotional game during which fans and players showed their support for the midfielder.

But the 1992 European champions could snatch a top-two finish if they beat Russia and already-qualified Belgium win against Finland, with a crowd of up to 25,000 cheering them on in Copenhagen.

"We're prepared to run out at the Parken and have a magical night... it's like our Euro is starting right now," said Denmark coach Kasper Hjulmand.

"We're not done. We had a difficult start and we're going to start over now. We're ready to get through the group and play more games."

A win by two goals or more would be enough if Finland lose, as would any one-goal success other than 1-0.

"It would mean a lot... after everything that we've been through I think we deserve it," said captain Simon Kjaer.

Inter Milan player Eriksen has left hospital after a successful operation to have a heart defibrillator fitted.

But Russia will be out to spoil the home team's day, knowing just a point would be enough to finish second if Belgium win.

Roberto Martinez's Belgians, the world's top-ranked team, are not yet guaranteed a top-two finish, but a draw would see them through as group winners.

Ukraine, managed by Andriy Shevchenko, are just a point away from making the knockout stage for the first time after group exits in 2012 and 2016.

But Austria -- who had never won a European Championship match until they beat North Macedonia in their opener -- will be desperate to make their mark.

Even a point would likely be enough to secure a last-16 spot as one of the four best third-placed teams.

Coach Franco Foda has confirmed that Marko Arnautovic will make his first start of Euro 2020 after serving a one-match ban for insulting Macedonian players while celebrating scoring as a substitute.

The victors will face Group A winners Italy at Wembley in the next round.

The other game in Group C is a dead rubber between the Netherlands, who are assured of top spot, and already-eliminated North Macedonia.

<h2>- Scotland's Gilmour tests positive -</h2>

The Scottish Football Association announced on Monday that Chelsea midfielder Gilmour had tested positive for Covid-19, dealing a huge blow to Scotland's hopes of making it beyond the group stages of a major tournament for the first time.

Gilmour picked up the man-of-the-match award in Friday's 0-0 draw against England at Wembley in his first international start.

But the 20-year-old will miss Tuesday's clash against Croatia at Hampden with Scotland needing to win to have any chance of progressing to the last 16.

"The Scottish FA can confirm that a member of the Scotland national team playing squad, Billy Gilmour, has tested positive for Covid-19," the Scottish FA said in a statement.

Spain captain Sergio Busquets was forced to self-isolate after a positive test earlier this month while Slovakia and Sweden have also been hit by positive tests.

World champions France have lost Ousmane Dembele for the rest of Euro 2020 after X-rays showed the Barcelona winger's knee injury would not heal in time.

Dembele, 24, was hurt in the closing minutes of the 1-1 draw against Hungary in Budapest on Saturday

On Sunday, Wales celebrated reaching the last 16 despite losing 1-0 to Italy in Rome. Switzerland were left to wait before finding out if they will join them following their 3-1 win against Turkey.

Wales, semi-finalists at Euro 2016, will play a last-16 tie in Amsterdam next Saturday against the runners-up from Group B.

Denmark host Russia at Euro 2020 on Monday seeking to snatch a place in the last 16 as coronavirus further disrupted the tournament, costing Scotland the services of breakout star Billy Gilmour.

Denmark host Russia at Euro 2020 on Monday seeking to snatch a place in the last 16 as coronavirus further disrupted the tournament, costing Scotland the services of breakout star Billy Gilmour. Elsewhere, Austria and Ukraine go head-to-head in Bucharest for a place in the knockout phase, with the Netherlands already assured of qualification from Group C. Denmark's opening 1-0 loss to Finland in Group B was overshadowed by Christian Eriksen's mid-match collapse due to a cardiac arrest and they were defeated by Belgium in an emotional game during which fans and players showed their support for the midfielder. But the 1992 European champions could snatch a top-two finish if they beat Russia and already-qualified Belgium win against Finland, with a crowd of up to 25,000 cheering them on in Copenhagen. "We're prepared to run out at the Parken and have a magical night... it's like our Euro is starting right now," said Denmark coach Kasper Hjulmand. "We're not done. We had a difficult start and we're going to start over now. We're ready to get through the group and play more games." A win by two goals or more would be enough if Finland lose, as would any one-goal success other than 1-0. "It would mean a lot... after everything that we've been through I think we deserve it," said captain Simon Kjaer. Inter Milan player Eriksen has left hospital after a successful operation to have a heart defibrillator fitted. But Russia will be out to spoil the home team's day, knowing just a point would be enough to finish second if Belgium win. Roberto Martinez's Belgians, the world's top-ranked team, are not yet guaranteed a top-two finish, but a draw would see them through as group winners. Ukraine, managed by Andriy Shevchenko, are just a point away from making the knockout stage for the first time after group exits in 2012 and 2016. But Austria -- who had never won a European Championship match until they beat North Macedonia in their opener -- will be desperate to make their mark. Even a point would likely be enough to secure a last-16 spot as one of the four best third-placed teams. Coach Franco Foda has confirmed that Marko Arnautovic will make his first start of Euro 2020 after serving a one-match ban for insulting Macedonian players while celebrating scoring as a substitute. The victors will face Group A winners Italy at Wembley in the next round. The other game in Group C is a dead rubber between the Netherlands, who are assured of top spot, and already-eliminated North Macedonia. - Scotland's Gilmour tests positive - The Scottish Football Association announced on Monday that Chelsea midfielder Gilmour had tested positive for Covid-19, dealing a huge blow to Scotland's hopes of making it beyond the group stages of a major tournament for the first time. Gilmour picked up the man-of-the-match award in Friday's 0-0 draw against England at Wembley in his first international start. But the 20-year-old will miss Tuesday's clash against Croatia at Hampden with Scotland needing to win to have any chance of progressing to the last 16. "The Scottish FA can confirm that a member of the Scotland national team playing squad, Billy Gilmour, has tested positive for Covid-19," the Scottish FA said in a statement. Spain captain Sergio Busquets was forced to self-isolate after a positive test earlier this month while Slovakia and Sweden have also been hit by positive tests. World champions France have lost Ousmane Dembele for the rest of Euro 2020 after X-rays showed the Barcelona winger's knee injury would not heal in time. Dembele, 24, was hurt in the closing minutes of the 1-1 draw against Hungary in Budapest on Saturday On Sunday, Wales celebrated reaching the last 16 despite losing 1-0 to Italy in Rome. Switzerland were left to wait before finding out if they will join them following their 3-1 win against Turkey. Wales, semi-finalists at Euro 2016, will play a last-16 tie in Amsterdam next Saturday against the runners-up from Group B.

Football: Denmark bid to snatch last-16 berth at Euro 2020 as Scotland lose Gilmour to Covid

Spain&nbsp;were again haunted by their inability to finish off chances as they drew 1-1 with&nbsp;Poland&nbsp;on Saturday after missing a second-half penalty to leave their hopes of making the Euro 2020 knockout stage hanging in the balance.

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Alvaro Morata gave&nbsp;Spain&nbsp;the lead in the 25th minute but&nbsp;Poland, who had hit the woodwork twice in the first half, deservedly drew level with a towering header from Robert Lewandowski in the 54th.

Spain&nbsp;were given a penalty soon after but Gerard Moreno blasted his shot against the post and Morata scuffed the rebound wide, leaving Luis Enrique's side cursing their profligacy just as in their goalless opening draw with Sweden.

Saturday's draw left&nbsp;Spain&nbsp;third in&nbsp;Group&nbsp;E with two points and needing a win against Slovakia on Wednesday to guarantee their place in the next round.

Poland&nbsp;are bottom with one point but head into their&nbsp;final&nbsp;game&nbsp;against Sweden with a chance of reaching the last 16.

"We are raging," said&nbsp;Spain&nbsp;captain Jordi Alba.

"We kept on trying until the end but were against a really tough opponent and we lacked a bit of luck."

Morata added: "It's another&nbsp;game&nbsp;that has escaped from our grasp and our next&nbsp;game&nbsp;will be like a&nbsp;final&nbsp;to get through."

Poland&nbsp;felt a huge sense of redemption after losing their opener 2-1 to Slovakia.

"Before this&nbsp;game, hardly anyone believed in us. But sometimes you have to take two steps back to take another one forward," said defender Kamil Glik.

"I'm glad that we will play the real&nbsp;final&nbsp;against Sweden and I hope that -- even if it's a bit late, the tournament started for us today."

SPAIN&nbsp;DIRECT

Spain&nbsp;played less fluid football than against Sweden but were more direct, while&nbsp;Poland&nbsp;showed far more ambition than the Swedes had and came close to taking an early lead when Mateusz Klich let fly from long range and struck the top of the bar.

But it was&nbsp;Spain&nbsp;who went in front when Moreno cut in from the right wing to cross with his stronger left foot and Morata diverted the ball into the net.

The striker was initially flagged offside but a VAR review gave him the goal and he ran to the sideline to embrace coach Luis Enrique, who has shown so much faith in him in the last two weeks after Morata was booed twice by&nbsp;Spain's supporters.

Spain&nbsp;nearly doubled their lead when Moreno flashed a free kick wide but&nbsp;Poland&nbsp;came within inches of equalising when Karol Swiderski's shot skidded off the post and into the path of Lewandowski, who was thwarted by a fine save from Unai Simon.

Spain&nbsp;should have struck again at the end of the first half when Moreno hit the side netting from close range.

Poland&nbsp;kept testing the Spanish defence and deservedly found a way through when Lewandowski soared to head Kamil Jozwiak's cross into the bottom corner.

Spain&nbsp;got an unexpected chance to restore their lead when Moreno was caught by Jakub Moder but Moreno, who scored all 13 penalties he took last season for Villarreal, hammered his spot kick against the post and Morata could not keep his composure either when the ball bounced towards him.

Luis Enrique's side kept looking for a winner but had none of their customary cool and resorted to long balls into the box.

They were not far from finding another goal though, substitute Ferran Torres heading wide and&nbsp;Poland&nbsp;keeper Wojciech Szczesny making two brave saves to thwart Ferran and Morata from point-blank range.

Spain were again haunted by their inability to finish off chances as they drew 1-1 with Poland on Saturday after missing a second-half penalty to leave their hopes of making the Euro 2020 knockout stage hanging in the balance.

Spain were again haunted by their inability to finish off chances as they drew 1-1 with Poland on Saturday after missing a second-half penalty to leave their hopes of making the Euro 2020 knockout stage hanging in the balance. ALSO READ: Euro 2020: Germany bounce back with statement 4-2 win over Portugal Alvaro Morata gave Spain the lead in the 25th minute but Poland, who had hit the woodwork twice in the first half, deservedly drew level with a towering header from Robert Lewandowski in the 54th. Spain were given a penalty soon after but Gerard Moreno blasted his shot against the post and Morata scuffed the rebound wide, leaving Luis Enrique's side cursing their profligacy just as in their goalless opening draw with Sweden. Saturday's draw left Spain third in Group E with two points and needing a win against Slovakia on Wednesday to guarantee their place in the next round. Poland are bottom with one point but head into their final game against Sweden with a chance of reaching the last 16. "We are raging," said Spain captain Jordi Alba. "We kept on trying until the end but were against a really tough opponent and we lacked a bit of luck." Morata added: "It's another game that has escaped from our grasp and our next game will be like a final to get through." Poland felt a huge sense of redemption after losing their opener 2-1 to Slovakia. "Before this game, hardly anyone believed in us. But sometimes you have to take two steps back to take another one forward," said defender Kamil Glik. "I'm glad that we will play the real final against Sweden and I hope that -- even if it's a bit late, the tournament started for us today." SPAIN DIRECT Spain played less fluid football than against Sweden but were more direct, while Poland showed far more ambition than the Swedes had and came close to taking an early lead when Mateusz Klich let fly from long range and struck the top of the bar. But it was Spain who went in front when Moreno cut in from the right wing to cross with his stronger left foot and Morata diverted the ball into the net. The striker was initially flagged offside but a VAR review gave him the goal and he ran to the sideline to embrace coach Luis Enrique, who has shown so much faith in him in the last two weeks after Morata was booed twice by Spain's supporters. Spain nearly doubled their lead when Moreno flashed a free kick wide but Poland came within inches of equalising when Karol Swiderski's shot skidded off the post and into the path of Lewandowski, who was thwarted by a fine save from Unai Simon. Spain should have struck again at the end of the first half when Moreno hit the side netting from close range. Poland kept testing the Spanish defence and deservedly found a way through when Lewandowski soared to head Kamil Jozwiak's cross into the bottom corner. Spain got an unexpected chance to restore their lead when Moreno was caught by Jakub Moder but Moreno, who scored all 13 penalties he took last season for Villarreal, hammered his spot kick against the post and Morata could not keep his composure either when the ball bounced towards him. Luis Enrique's side kept looking for a winner but had none of their customary cool and resorted to long balls into the box. They were not far from finding another goal though, substitute Ferran Torres heading wide and Poland keeper Wojciech Szczesny making two brave saves to thwart Ferran and Morata from point-blank range.

Euro 2020: Wasteful Spain held by Poland, face crunch final group game

Wales captain Gareth Bale dismissed Italy coach Roberto Mancini's comments likening the team to English club Stoke City and said they were ready to challenge them in Sunday's European Championship meeting in Rome.

Mancini, who spent 3-1/2 years as Manchester City manager between 2009 and 2013, is fully aware of the physical demands of a trip to Stoke who were a top-flight team then.

Ahead of Sunday's game, the Italian said Stoke had a very tough style of play and he expected a similar test from Wales, adding Bale's side also possessed the technical skills to trouble his team.

Asked for his reaction to Mancini's comments, Bale told a news conference: "I never knew Stoke were that good."

Wales interim manager Robert Page said that he was not bothered by the comparison.

"We're fully focused on what we can do and how we can hurt teams. As I've said, I couldn't be more proud of that (squad of) 26 and I'll back them every day of the week."

Italy are through to the last 16 after two wins from as many games, while Wales are also unbeaten in Group A with four points ahead of the final round of matches.

"It's going to be a big challenge. We have no doubt, even if that (unbeaten) record wasn't there, Italy are a big footballing nation and always make games difficult," Bale said.

"We're under no illusions, it's going to be a difficult game, but all we can do is plan, prepare and give it our all when we get on the pitch.

"... It's difficult to say where the game would rank if we won but it would for sure be a proud moment for all of us. A great result for Wales and one we're going to try and do."

Wales captain Gareth Bale dismissed Italy coach Roberto Mancini's comments likening the team to English club Stoke City and said they were ready to challenge them in Sunday's European Championship meeting in Rome.

Wales captain Gareth Bale dismissed Italy coach Roberto Mancini's comments likening the team to English club Stoke City and said they were ready to challenge them in Sunday's European Championship meeting in Rome. Mancini, who spent 3-1/2 years as Manchester City manager between 2009 and 2013, is fully aware of the physical demands of a trip to Stoke who were a top-flight team then. Ahead of Sunday's game, the Italian said Stoke had a very tough style of play and he expected a similar test from Wales, adding Bale's side also possessed the technical skills to trouble his team. Asked for his reaction to Mancini's comments, Bale told a news conference: "I never knew Stoke were that good." Wales interim manager Robert Page said that he was not bothered by the comparison. "We're fully focused on what we can do and how we can hurt teams. As I've said, I couldn't be more proud of that (squad of) 26 and I'll back them every day of the week." Italy are through to the last 16 after two wins from as many games, while Wales are also unbeaten in Group A with four points ahead of the final round of matches. "It's going to be a big challenge. We have no doubt, even if that (unbeaten) record wasn't there, Italy are a big footballing nation and always make games difficult," Bale said. "We're under no illusions, it's going to be a difficult game, but all we can do is plan, prepare and give it our all when we get on the pitch. "... It's difficult to say where the game would rank if we won but it would for sure be a proud moment for all of us. A great result for Wales and one we're going to try and do."

Euro 2020: Bale dismisses Mancini's Stoke comparison as Wales target Italy upset

Three-times European champions Germany shrugged off their opening game loss and announced their arrival as serious contenders at Euro 2020 with an emphatic 4-2 win over highly-rated&nbsp;Portugal&nbsp;in their Group F match on Saturday.

The Germans had been beaten by world champions France in their opener prompting serious questions over their ability to make a challenge in this tournament but Joachim Loew's side responded to the pressure with an outstanding performance.

Cristiano Ronaldo had given the defending champions a 15th minute lead with his 107th international strike but Germany went in at the break 2-1 up thanks to own goals from Ruben Dias and Raphael Guerreiro.

The Germans turned on the style in the second half with efforts from Kai Havertz and the impressive Robin Gosens making it 4-1 before Diogo Jota pulled a goal back for&nbsp;Portugal.

The result throws the 'Group of Death' wide-open and gives Germany a strong chance of progressing to the last 16.

Germany, who face Hungary in their final game in Munich, move into second place in the group on three points, a point behind leaders France and level on points with the Portuguese. Hungary drew 1-1 with France earlier on Saturday.

It was not merely the result that suggested some pundits were wrong to write off Germany - the fluency of their passing, the killer crosses and the intelligent running was a reminder of the enduring qualities of German football that has delivered so much success on the biggest stages.

"Overall it was an outstanding performance from the team, great attitude, great spirit, we had many chances, outstanding," said Loew.

STRONG START

Germany started with purpose and confidence and thought they had grabbed the lead in the fifth minute through Gosens but VAR ruled that Serge Gnabry had been in an offside position.

Against the run of play,&nbsp;Portugal&nbsp;grabbed the early lead, hitting the Germans on the break with Bernardo Silva picking out Jota on the left of the box and his low cross was tapped in from close range by Ronaldo.

It was the&nbsp;Portugal&nbsp;skipper's third goal in two games and his first ever against Germany but Joachim Loew's side kept their cool and continued to play positive football before eventually getting their reward.

The Germans drew level in the 35th minute when Joshua Kimmich's cross from the right was volleyed at the back post by Gosens and flew into the net off the outstretched foot of&nbsp;Portugal&nbsp;defender Dias as he looked to stop Havertz converting.

It was another own goal that gave Germany the lead -- Kimmich drove in a low ball from the right and Guerreiro's attempted clearance flew past his goalkeeper Rui Patricio.

Portugal&nbsp;replaced Bernardo Silva with Renato Sanches at the break but Germany took a firm grip on the game with a third goal six minutes after the restart -- a well-worked passing move ending with Havertz turning in a low ball from the left delivered by the influential Gosens.

GERMANY BUZZING

Germany were buzzing now and it was no surprise when they made it 4-1 on the hour with Gosens finishing off another well constructed attack, heading home a Kimmich cross at the far post.

Portugal&nbsp;struck back quickly though when a deep free-kick from Guerreiro looked to be heading out but Ronaldo acrobatically hooked the ball inside to Jota who slotted home.

Sanches fired a warning of a potential comeback when he thundered a long distance drive against the woodwork but Germany's victory was never really in doubt.

The threat from the wide areas was particularly impressive with Gosens dynamic on the left and Kimmich impressive on the right while Havertz's ability to ghost into space was never neutralised by the&nbsp;Portugal&nbsp;defence.

"We wanted better movement up front. From the start there was tempo, good combinations, from the wings with Kimmich and Gosens... that was our plan and it worked," said Loew.

Despite a 3-0 win over Hungary in their opening game,&nbsp;Portugal's progress to the last 16 is not secure and they need to take something from their final game against France in Budapest.

"Anyone can progress. This group was always very strong," said&nbsp;Portugal&nbsp;coach Fernando Santos. "Whether we progress or not is still up to us. And we must respond to this."

Three-times European champions Germany shrugged off their opening game loss and announced their arrival as serious contenders at Euro 2020 with an emphatic 4-2 win over highly-rated Portugal in their Group F match on Saturday.

Three-times European champions Germany shrugged off their opening game loss and announced their arrival as serious contenders at Euro 2020 with an emphatic 4-2 win over highly-rated Portugal in their Group F match on Saturday. The Germans had been beaten by world champions France in their opener prompting serious questions over their ability to make a challenge in this tournament but Joachim Loew's side responded to the pressure with an outstanding performance. Cristiano Ronaldo had given the defending champions a 15th minute lead with his 107th international strike but Germany went in at the break 2-1 up thanks to own goals from Ruben Dias and Raphael Guerreiro. The Germans turned on the style in the second half with efforts from Kai Havertz and the impressive Robin Gosens making it 4-1 before Diogo Jota pulled a goal back for Portugal. The result throws the 'Group of Death' wide-open and gives Germany a strong chance of progressing to the last 16. Germany, who face Hungary in their final game in Munich, move into second place in the group on three points, a point behind leaders France and level on points with the Portuguese. Hungary drew 1-1 with France earlier on Saturday. It was not merely the result that suggested some pundits were wrong to write off Germany - the fluency of their passing, the killer crosses and the intelligent running was a reminder of the enduring qualities of German football that has delivered so much success on the biggest stages. "Overall it was an outstanding performance from the team, great attitude, great spirit, we had many chances, outstanding," said Loew. STRONG START Germany started with purpose and confidence and thought they had grabbed the lead in the fifth minute through Gosens but VAR ruled that Serge Gnabry had been in an offside position. Against the run of play, Portugal grabbed the early lead, hitting the Germans on the break with Bernardo Silva picking out Jota on the left of the box and his low cross was tapped in from close range by Ronaldo. It was the Portugal skipper's third goal in two games and his first ever against Germany but Joachim Loew's side kept their cool and continued to play positive football before eventually getting their reward. The Germans drew level in the 35th minute when Joshua Kimmich's cross from the right was volleyed at the back post by Gosens and flew into the net off the outstretched foot of Portugal defender Dias as he looked to stop Havertz converting. It was another own goal that gave Germany the lead -- Kimmich drove in a low ball from the right and Guerreiro's attempted clearance flew past his goalkeeper Rui Patricio. Portugal replaced Bernardo Silva with Renato Sanches at the break but Germany took a firm grip on the game with a third goal six minutes after the restart -- a well-worked passing move ending with Havertz turning in a low ball from the left delivered by the influential Gosens. GERMANY BUZZING Germany were buzzing now and it was no surprise when they made it 4-1 on the hour with Gosens finishing off another well constructed attack, heading home a Kimmich cross at the far post. Portugal struck back quickly though when a deep free-kick from Guerreiro looked to be heading out but Ronaldo acrobatically hooked the ball inside to Jota who slotted home. Sanches fired a warning of a potential comeback when he thundered a long distance drive against the woodwork but Germany's victory was never really in doubt. The threat from the wide areas was particularly impressive with Gosens dynamic on the left and Kimmich impressive on the right while Havertz's ability to ghost into space was never neutralised by the Portugal defence. "We wanted better movement up front. From the start there was tempo, good combinations, from the wings with Kimmich and Gosens... that was our plan and it worked," said Loew. Despite a 3-0 win over Hungary in their opening game, Portugal's progress to the last 16 is not secure and they need to take something from their final game against France in Budapest. "Anyone can progress. This group was always very strong," said Portugal coach Fernando Santos. "Whether we progress or not is still up to us. And we must respond to this."

Euro 2020: Germany bounce back with statement 4-2 win over Portugal

Belgium midfielder Thorgan Hazard will not travel with the team to St. Petersburg for their European Championship Group B match against Finland on Monday, the team said on Sunday.

Hazard scored in Belgium's 2-1 win over Denmark on Thursday, their second victory in as many games in the tournament, but the Borussia Dortmund midfielder appeared to pick up a knee injury.

Local media reports said he did not train on Saturday.

Belgium said in a tweet https://twitter.com/BelRedDevils/status/1406527783904415745 on Sunday that Hazard will not be part of the squad for their final group stage clash, without stating the reason for the 28-year-old's exclusion.

Hazard, whose elder brother Eden Hazard also represents the national team, has scored seven goals in 37 matches since making his senior debut in 2013.

Belgium coach Roberto Martinez is set to field a strong line-up against Finland on Monday with Eden Hazard, Kevin De Bruyne and Axel Witsel all in contention.

They will be without Timothy Castagne, who suffered a facial fracture in their win over Russia.

Belgium midfielder Thorgan Hazard will not travel with the team to St. Petersburg for their European Championship Group B match against Finland on Monday, the team said on Sunday.

Belgium midfielder Thorgan Hazard will not travel with the team to St. Petersburg for their European Championship Group B match against Finland on Monday, the team said on Sunday. Hazard scored in Belgium's 2-1 win over Denmark on Thursday, their second victory in as many games in the tournament, but the Borussia Dortmund midfielder appeared to pick up a knee injury. Local media reports said he did not train on Saturday. Belgium said in a tweet https://twitter.com/BelRedDevils/status/1406527783904415745 on Sunday that Hazard will not be part of the squad for their final group stage clash, without stating the reason for the 28-year-old's exclusion. Hazard, whose elder brother Eden Hazard also represents the national team, has scored seven goals in 37 matches since making his senior debut in 2013. Belgium coach Roberto Martinez is set to field a strong line-up against Finland on Monday with Eden Hazard, Kevin De Bruyne and Axel Witsel all in contention. They will be without Timothy Castagne, who suffered a facial fracture in their win over Russia.

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