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      England ratings: Harry Maguire and John Stones dominate to inspire win over arch rivals Germany

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      ENGLAND avenged their Euro 96 heartbreak with a sensational 2-0 win over Germany in the last 16 of Euro 2020 – their first knockout victory over their arch rivals since 1966.Raheem Sterling and Harry Kane scored the all-important goals, but how did the England players rate at Wembley?
      England beat Germany to reach the Euro 2020 quarter-finals, but how did the players fare?Credit: Getty
      JORDAN PICKFORD – 7
      Alert to clear his lines as Werner raced through early on.
      Then produced vital stop when Chelsea star was clean through and reacted well to tip over Havertz volley.
      KYLE WALKER – 6
      Sound enough defensively in a three but passing was off the mark in the first half at times, leading to slow build-up.
      Better in the second half as he adjusted to his role.
      JOHN STONES – 8
      Allowed Werner down his side for first half chance but did brilliantly to snuff out striker in second half chance.
      Been a consistently good performer throughout the tournament and excellent again.

      HARRY MAGUIRE – 8
      Won towering headers as he tried to stamp his authority over Muller and Werner but header over from close range when well placed.
      Defensively very good and stepped out with the ball too as he grew in confidence.

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      KIERAN TRIPPIER – 6
      Got the upper hand early on in his personal duel with Gosens and defensively sound throughout.
      Set piece delivery was decent but crossing from open play was lacking.
      KALVIN PHILLIPS – 7
      Struggled with Rice in early stages as they were left outnumbered in the middle, but soon got up to speed.
      Unable to link up creatively with front three but tireless display.
      DECLAN RICE – 7
      Early booking left him playing on a knife-edge but after slow start found the pace of the game to help gain control in midfield.
      More industrious after the break, his best display of the tournament.

      LUKE SHAW – 7
      Made plenty of runs forward without ever getting into dangerous positions in opening half.
      Did his job defensively and played delightful cross for the vital goal.
      BUKAYO SAKA – 6
      Showed intent with skill and run down the right to get fans on their feet.
      But gradually faded out of the game as England got bogged down with their slow passing.
      HARRY KANE – 5
      A passenger for the opening half as the game went on around him the squandered chance on the stroke of the break.
      Returned to anonymity for the second half, but finally did something with his late header.

      RAHEEM STERLING – 7
      Fine long range shot was tipped around the post and surging run almost set up the opener on the stroke of half-time.
      Most threatening player, ran down a few blind alleys but arrived at the vital moment to score.

      SUBS
      JACK GREALISH (on for Saka 68) – Rolled the ball perfectly for Shaw to cross for Sterling’s goal, then set up Kane’s header. 7
      JORDAN HENDERSON (on for Rice 86) – On to see the game out. 6
      GERMANY
      Neuer 6; Ginter 5 (Can 86), Hummels 6, Rudiger 7; Kimmich 6, Kroos 7, Goretzka 7, Gosens 5 (Sane 86); Havertz 7, Muller 6; Werner 5 (Gnabry 67, 6)

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      England 2 Germany 0: Harry Kane and Sterling send Southgate’s heroes through and dump bitter rivals out of Euro 2020

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      RAHEEM STERLING and Harry Kane sank the Germans with late goals and blew open England’s route to the final of the Euros.At a rocking Wembley, Gareth Southgate’s showed an un-English sense of nous as they bored the Germans to death on their way to a fourth straight clean sheet.
      England celebrate going 1-0 upCredit: AFP
      England cap off the win with a secondCredit: Getty
      England through to the quarter-finals of the EurosCredit: EPA
      England fans celebrate in styleCredit: AFP
      Gareth Southgate masterminded a historic winCredit: Richard Pelham – The Sun
      But Sterling fired England ahead on 75 minutes and Kane nodded a second – with both goals featuring Luke Shaw and super-sub Jack Grealish, the darling of all England.
      Southgate showed extreme caution with his starting line-up and England defended in numbers but nobody here cared as 40,000 roared every block and tackle as if they were goals.
      Sterling started and ended the 75th-minute attack which sent England on course for a quarter-final with Sweden or Ukraine in Rome on Saturday night, bursting forward from midfield and then nudged home a cross from Shaw.
      And after Shaw ran at the German defence, Grealish centred for Kane to score with a stooping header.

      Hearts in mouths for England as Declan Rice was shown only yellowCredit: Reuters
      Bukayo Saka skips past Antonio RudigerCredit: EPA
      Timo Werner’s effort brilliantly stopped by Jordan PickfordCredit: Getty
      Obviously not inspired by the 14 goals scored in Tuesday’s two outrageously entertaining last-16 ties, Southgate chose five defenders, two defensive midfielders and another, in Bukayo Saka, whose played plenty of his football at full-back.
      Blessed with three outstanding playmakers in Grealish, Phil Foden and Mason Mount, Southgate started with none of them, making Jose Mourinho look like Pep Guardiola in the process.
      A half-full Wembley boorishly booed the German national anthem and a significant number booed the taking of the knee.
      We started off with a poor set-piece from Shaw, then England gave the ball away several times in dangerous positions before Declan Rice was booked for hacking down Leon Goretzka on the edge of the box – Kai Havertz wasting the free-kick.

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      Harry Kane failed to convert after rounding Manuel NeuerCredit: Marc Aspland EURO 2020 Newspaper
      Harry Kane after his miss before half-timeCredit: Getty
      Jordan Pickford’s excellent save from Kai Havertz’s volleyCredit: Marc Aspland EURO 2020 Newspapers Pool
      Then Saka finally got on the ball and was bodychecked by Antonio Rudiger before Sterling cut in from the left and had a venomous curling shot pushed away by Manuel Neuer.
      From a Kieran Trippier centre, Harry Maguire – later awarded the Man of The Match award – sent a close-range header over when he ought to have scored.
      But an incisive pas from Havertz sent his Chelsea team-mate Timo Werner racing through, Jordan Pickford saving with his legs.
      Right on half-time, Sterling darted through, went down and appealed in vain for a penalty with the sluggish Harry Kane unable to put away the loose ball.
      Soon after the break, Havertz hammered a shot which Pickford pushed over.
      Raheem Sterling opens the scoring for EnglandCredit: Richard Pelham – The Sun
      Raheem Sterling celebrates England’s opening goalCredit: Marc Aspland EURO 2020 Newspaper
      Raheem Sterling’s England current top scorer in the EurosCredit: Kevin Quigley EURO 2020 Newspape

      Kane appeared to injure his knee after an aerial challenge with Mats Hummels but he limped on.
      After ten minutes of the Wembley crowd hollering for ‘Super Jackie Grealish’, Southgate relented, bringing on the Aston Villa maverick in place of Saka.
      After Sterling opened the scoring there were two major alarms for England – Maguire bringing down Josh Kimmich on the edge of the area, then Thomas Muller running clean through and screwing his shot wide.
      But Kane, who had looked off-the-pace, headed home a centre from Grealish to take the roof and the arch off Wembley – and end Joachim Low’s 15-year reign with a chastening defeat.
      Harry Kane nods home to put England 2-0 upCredit: Getty
      Harry Kane celebrates his first goal of the tournamentCredit: Getty
      Harry Maguire leads the celebrationsCredit: Reuters
      Wembley erupts as England celebrate the winCredit: Getty
      Harry Maguire awarded Man of The MatchCredit: Getty

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      Watch Thomas Muller’s horror miss to draw Germany level with England after going through one-on-one with Pickford

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      THOMAS MULLER missed a huge opportunity to draw Germany level in their Euro 2020 last 16 clash with England – a miss that ended up costing his side dearly.The Bayern Munich hitman burst through on goal just a matter of moments after Raheem Sterling put Gareth Southgate’s side in front in the 75th minute.

      Wembley fell deafly silent as the veteran striker strode towards Jordan Pickford’s goal, with many expecting the back of the net to bulge.
      But thankfully for Three Lions fans across the world, Muller dragged his effort wide of Pickford’s far post.
      It was an incredible miss – and means Muller has still never scored at a European Championships despite his prolific record for the Germans.
      At the age of 31 – it’s quite possible it was the last chance for the 2010 World Cup golden boot winner.
      A huge cheer erupted as the ball went out of play, which prompted a slew of England fans to take to Twitter to express their delight.
      One said: “This is why Muller Corners are finished yoghurt.”
      Another said: “Puller is finished.”
      And another said: “Football gods don’t want him to score in the Euro.”

      Thomas Muller shoots after bursting through on goalCredit: Getty
      But the Bayern Munich hitman missed the targetCredit: Getty
      The veteran striker drops to his knees after missing a sitterCredit: Reuters

      One remarked: “Yeah he’s retiring from the national team after this game.”
      Muller’s miss proved to be costly as his side ended up going 2-0 down a matter of moments later.
      England skipper Harry Kane put the tie to bed in the 86th minute with a header from just outside of the six-yard box.
      Kane’s first goal of the tournament sparked pandemonium up and down the country and sent fans in attendance into a state of delirium.
      Former England hitman Alan Shearer was over the moon after the final whistle, saying: “What an occasion.
      “The atmosphere was absolutely amazing. Well done to the England players, well done to Gareth Southgate because he had a plan before the game.
      Harry Kane celebrates firing England into a two-goal leadCredit: GETTY

      “Plenty of impatient people in this stadium were shouting for more forward players on the pitch but he had his game plan.
      “He put Grealish on at the right time and they got a little bit of luck when they needed it at 1-0 when Muller went through, you’d expect him to score there.
      “It was a very dominant performance and they did what they had to.”
      Former Germany international Jurgen Klopp was quick to praise Southgate’s troops, saying: “This is England’s moment. Fair play.”
      England will await the winners of Sweden and Ukraine’s last 16 clash at Hampden Park this evening.
      Their quarter-final tie will take place in Rome on Saturday night, but Three Lions supporters won’t be allowed to enter the country as Italy is currently on the amber travel list.
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      Watch Raheem Sterling send whole of England wild after stunning build-up play and goal against Germany at Euro 2020

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      RAHEEM STERLING send the whole of England into mad jubilation after a priceless goal against Germany.The Manchester City star has been the country’s brightest hope at Euro 2020 so far having netted three of the Three Lions’ four tournament strikes.
      Raheem Sterling broke the deadlock for England against GermanyCredit: Getty
      The 26-year-old slotted Luke Shaw’s low cross past Manuel NeuerCredit: Getty

      The 26-year-old’s direct running kick-started the move as he turned and fizzed a ball into Harry Kane who was on the edge of the area.
      The Spurs striker was allowed to get his head up and send a pass wide to the onrushing Luke Shaw.
      The Manchester United left-back then delivered an inch-perfect low cross which Sterling allowed to come across his body and slot past Manuel Neuer.
      Scenes of mass jubilation at Wembley were sparked as the City winger raced away in celebration with his arms wide.
      Fortunately for Sterling and England, he was then given an almighty let-off just minutes later after his loose pass let Thomas Muller through on goal.
      Wembley fell deafly silent as the veteran striker strode towards Jordan Pickford’s goal, with many expecting the back of the net to bulge.
      But thankfully for Three Lions fans across the world, Muller dragged his effort wide of Pickford’s far post.

      England then punished their arch-rivals late on as Kane nodded a second to seal a famous win.
      After Shaw ran at the German defence, super-sub Grealish centered for Kane to score with a stooping header.
      England will now face Ukraine on Saturday in Rome for a spot in the last four following their 2-1 win over ten-man Sweden.

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      Erling Haaland urges England to bring on Dortmund team-mate Jadon Sancho to unlock Germany

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      ERLING HAALAND has urged England to bring on Borussia Dortmund teammate Jadon Sancho against Germany.Three Lions star Sancho is enduring a tough time at Euro 2020, playing just six minutes of football as a late substitute against the Czech Republic.
      Jadon Sancho (left) was once again snubbed for a start in England’s game against GermanyCredit: Getty
      Erling Haaland called for his Borussia Dortmund teammate to be brought onCredit: Getty
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      The 21-year-old was left on the bench again for the last-16 tie against arch-rivals Germany at Wembley on Tuesday.
      That is despite the fact that Sancho has completed more take-ons and played more through balls than anyone else in the Bundesliga since 2018.
      And Haaland was among the many calling for the winger to make his bow against Joachim Low’s side at half-time.
      England – who had switched to a back-five to match the Germans – struggled to create anything of note during the first 45.

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      Haaland clearly feels Gareth Southgate’s men could use Sancho’s attacking impetus against many of the players he faces in the Bundesliga.
      He tweeted: “Time to bring on Sancho…”
      Unsurprisingly, Haaland wasn’t alone in his opinion with transfer guru Fabrizio Romano replying with wide-eyed emoji.
      One fan commented: “Erling Haaland knows!!!”

      But Southgate clearly disagreed and threw on Jack Grealish, who played a role in both goals in a famous 2-0 victory.
      Raheem Sterling and Harry Kane scored as the Three Lions finally produced some attacking threat.
      Sancho was yet again an unused substitute with the star winger yet to play a minute at the tournament.
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      England fans have heart in mouth as referee pulls out red before showing Declan Rice yellow against Germany in Euro 2020

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      ENGLAND fans were left breathing a huge sigh of relief after momentarily believing Declan Rice had been sent off.The West Ham midfielder avoided a narrow escape in the eighth minute of England’s heroic 2-0 win over Germany.
      The referee gave the nation a scare by appearing to pull out a red cardCredit: BBC
      Referee Danny Makkelie looked as though he would sent Rice offCredit: BBC
      Declan Rice received a yellow card just eight minutes into the contestCredit: Getty
      Leon Goretzka was bursting through on goal with Rice desperately attempting to stop him in his tracks.
      The 22-year-old then clumsily took down his fellow midfielder right on the edge of the box.
      Despite Germany’s protests for a straight red, referee Danny Makkelie brandished a yellow much to the relief of supporters inside Wembley.
      However some eagle-eyed fans watching from home initally thought Rice had been given his marching orders.
      Makkelie appeared to be holding a red card before switching to a yellow.
      Twitter account Football Joe wrote: “Nearly died a little bit there.”
      Another viewer wrote: “They stopped talking quickly about how ref bottled that red for Rice…”
      Other England fans believed it was only a matter of time before Rice was sent off.

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      Rice took down Leon Goretzka on the edge of the penalty boxCredit: Getty

      One wrote: “Get Rice off now. Red card waiting to happen.”
      Another added: “Rice red card bingo? I’m going 53rd minute.”
      A third said: “Rice is getting a red card here. Definitely.”
      But Rice managed to keep his cool and avoid another offence as he helped steer the Three Lions to a famous win.
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      Eden Hazard winces in Belgium training and looks huge doubt for remainder of Euro 2020 with injury – but De Bruyne back

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      EDEN HAZARD’S Euros 2020 tournament could be over after pictures emerged of him wincing in training.The crocked Real Madrid forward pulled his hamstring and was taken off in the 87th minute of the 1-0 victory over Portugal.
      Eden Hazard winced in pain as he strolled across the training pitchCredit: Rex
      Hazard will be in a race against the clock to play in the tournament againCredit: Rex
      Hazard, 30, limped off the field after featuring in every game of the tournament so far.
      Boss Roberto Martinez initially eased his injury fears by suggesting he could be fit for the semi-finals if they KO Italy on Friday.
      However, pictures emerging from the Belgium camp show a different story.
      Hazard, who has endured an injury-riddled season, looked in real discomfort as he strolled around the training pitch.
      Belgium could be handed a fitness boost with star man Kevin De Bruyne.
      The Manchester City midfielder was also subbed off three minutes into the second half against Portugal with a knock.
      De Bruyne was then spotted with an ice pack on his ankle raising doubts over his involvement in the rest of the tournament.
      But the 30-year-old participated in light training on Tuesday and could be set to take on the Italians on Friday night.

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      The Belgium captain cut a desolate figure as his team-mates trainedCredit: Rex
      Kevin De Bruyne appears to be winning the fitness race to face ItalyCredit: Getty
      The midfielder was struggling with an injury picked up against PortugalCredit: Getty

      Speaking of the pair’s injuries, Martinez said: “The initial information that we have from medical staff is positive for both, they will remain with the squad and they have no structural damage.
      “But we are running up against time and it is very difficult to see them fully fit. So, we have to take it day by day to try and get them fit.
      “We were all a bit concerned before we got the news from the scans and it was a relief to all that we can now work on trying to get them fit again.”
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      England vs Germany LIVE: Stream FREE, score, TV channel as Three Lions make nervy start – Euro 2020 latest updates

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      ENGLAND and Germany are underway in their huge Euro 2020 last 16 clash.
      TV channel: BBC ONE
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      England XI: Pickford, Walker, Stones, Maguire, Shaw, Trippier, Rice, Phillips, Saka, Sterling, Kane.
      Germany XI: Neuer, Gosens, Hummels, Rudiger, Ginter, Kimmich, Kroos, Goretzka, Muller, Havertz, Werner.

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      ENGLAND 0-0 GERMANY
      7. YELLOW CARD!
      Goretzka drives at England’s backline and Rice has to bring the Bayern Munich man down on the edge of the penalty area.
      And the England No4 is booked as a result.
      Germany now have a free-kick in a promising position on the edge of England’s penalty area.
      ENGLAND 0-0 GERMANY
      6. Rice touches the ball out of his feet well and tries to stride forward into Germany’s half.
      But he’s robbed of possession and Germany try to catch England out.
      But the Three Lions’ defence is back into shape quickly.
      ENGLAND 0-0 GERMANY
      5. Germany aren’t being given a minutes peace on the ball as the England fans continue to boo.
      And as England regain possession, a massive cheer goes up around the stadium.
      ENGLAND 0-0 GERMANY
      4. Havertz turns well and finds his Chelsea team-mate Werner on the edge of England’s penalty area.
      Rice gets back well to knock the ball temporarily away from danger.
      Goretzka picks the ball up 30 yards from goal and has a pop, but Pickford comfortably saves.
      ENGLAND 0-0 GERMANY
      3. Germany break forward and play the ball wide to Kimmich on the right-hand side.
      The Bayern Munich man floats a cross towards the far post and Walker is forced to head the ball behind for a corner.
      ENGLAND 0-0 GERMANY
      2. Shaw delivers the free-kick into the penalty area, but Ginter heads the danger clear.
      Both Shaw and Trippier will be on set-piece duty this evening.
      ENGLAND 0-0 GERMANY
      1. Germany get the game underwayAnd they’re met with boos as the ball is played back!
      The ball is pumped long towards England’s backline – and the Three Lions get their foot on the ball.
      Muller comes in from the side and clatters into Maguire, and England have an early free-kick.
      PEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEP!
      AND WE’RE OFF AT WEMBLEY!
      HERE WE GO!
      HERE COME THE TEAMS
      Both sets of players are making their way out onto the pitch, and they’re met with a rapturous round of applause!
      Harry Kane leads out England in their home colours of white, and his side have a chance to create their own legacy tonight.
      A win against Germany tonight could be England’s biggest victory at the new Wembley stadium.
      If England can get past the Germans, they’ll go on to face either Sweden or Ukraine – who play later.
      And if England find their way into the semi-finals, they’ll have to get past either the Czech Republic or Denmark.
      Legendary goalkeeper Neuer leads out Germany, who in recent tournaments have put in a poor showing.
      But they’re looking good so far at Euro 2020.
      The atmosphere inside Wembley is ELECTRIC!
      Cue the national anthems……… Germany to go first.
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      SOUTHGATE SPEAKS
      Gareth Southgate gave his pre-match thoughts to the BBC.
      He said: “The past means great excitement for everybody.
      “It’s great nostalgia but this team are about making their own stories over the past four years and they have another chance to do that tonight.
      “The teams Germany have already played have had big problems with the overloads of their wing-backs.
      “We’ve got to deal with that but then we’ve also got to cause them problems with our system.
      “Our focus has been as much with the ball as it has been without it this week.
      “We did know that the tactical problem in our defending third of the field is one we had to resolve.”
      The teams Germany have already played have had big problems with the overloads of their wing-backs. Gareth Southgate
      NOT LONG TO GO
      Both sets of players have made their way back to their respective changing rooms.
      And both England and Germany are expected to make their way back out onto the pitch in about ten minutes time for the national anthems!
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      AT THE DOUBLE
      Germany’s Ilkay Gündogan has scored twice at Wembley Stadium, for Borussia Dortmund in the 2013 Champions League final and for Manchester City in the Premier League.
      He could become just the second player to score at the ground for a club side and the German national team, after Per Mertesacker.
      Gundogan starts from the bench.
      TURBO TIMO
      Germany boss Joachim Low highlighted Timo Werner’s terrifying pace as one of his strengths.
      Speaking to ARD, Low said: “We need depth up-front today and Timo Werner offers a lot of qualities there.
      “He has tremendous pace and can hurt defences that way.”
      Rio Ferdinand – on BBC pundit duty – agrees with Low’s assessment of Werner.
      Ferdinand said: “Werner is the one player in this team that can stretch our back line.
      “He did it in the Champions League final against Manchester City.
      “He’ll get chances. In the Premier League he’s fluffed them. This is different in a German shirt.”
      Credit: GETTY IMAGES
      TEAMS REMINDER
      England have changed shape to match Germany.
      England (3-4-3): 1 Pickford; 2 Walker, 5 Stones, 6 Maguire; 12 Trippier, 4 Rice, 14 Phillips, 3 Shaw; 10 Sterling, 9 Kane (c), 25 Saka. 
      Bench: 13 Ramsdale, 22 Johnstone, 7 Grealish, 8 Henderson, 11 Rashford, 15 Mings, 16 Coady, 17 Sancho, 19 Mount, 20 Foden, 24 James, 26 Bellingham. 
      Germany (3-4-3): 1 Neuer (c); 2 Rudiger, 4 Ginter, 5 Hummels; 6 Kimmich, 8 Kroos, 18 Goretzka, 20 Gosens; 25 Muller, 11 Werner, 7 Havertz. 
      Bench: 12 Leno, 22 Trapp, 3 Halstenberg, 9 Volland, 10 Gnabry, 14 Musiala, 15 Sule, 17 Neuhaus, 19 Sane, 21 Gundogan, 23 Can, 24 Koch.

      CAPTAIN KANE
      Here’s what England captain Harry Kane had to say ahead of the game.

      ‘THEY’VE GOT TO MAKE THEIR OWN HISTORY’
      Man Utd legend and former England international Rio Ferdinand has called on Gareth Southgate’s young Three Lions to “make their own history”.
      Speaking in the build-up to the game, he said: “I’m super excited. The fans are going crazy.
      “They’re enjoying the moment. The VTs, us here, all of the media, we talk about the past and we talk about the history.
      “It’s important for the players to forget history. Gareth Southgate says history is irrelevant to this squad.
      “They’ve got to make their own history and do not let this opportunity pass by.”
      LOWDOWN
      Will tonight be Low’s last game in charge of Germany?
      Well, we’re half an hour away from kick-off to stick around and find out as the match unfolds!
      Credit: GETTY IMAGES

      EXTRA-TIME
      England have never won a European Championships knockout match in 90 minutes (D4 L2) – four games have gone to penalties, with England only progressing once via this method, against Spain at Wembley at EURO 96.
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      Do you think this be a one-sided affair, or will it be more evenly matched and end up going into extra-time and maybe even… penalties?

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      ALL OR NOTHING
      Joachim Low believes it is “all or nothing” from today’s game.
      He said: “It’s all or nothing from here on in.
      “We have been erratic, but we know that we can be strong if we manage to get a few things right on the pitch.
      “If we don’t, it gets tricky for us. It’s going to be a completely different type of match against England and we should benefit from that.
      “England are at home and they will have to attack. It will be more open than against Hungary, but we must absolutely be on our toes.”
      Low (left) and Southgate (right)Credit: GETTY IMAGES
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      It’s a bit wet outside!
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      RAHEEM THE DREAM
      Raheem Sterling has scored 14 goals in his last 19 appearances for England, after scoring just twice in his first 45 appearances for the national team.
      All 16 of Sterling’s goals for England have come in competitive internationals, with only Steve Bloomer scoring more with every goal coming in competitive games (28 goals, all in Home Nations matches).
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