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      How can Scotland qualify for Euro 2020 last 16 when they play Croatia, and can they finish second in Group D?

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      SCOTLAND kept their chances of qualifying for the Euro 2020 last 16 alive with a crucial point away to England.Steve Clarke’s men were beaten 2-0 at home by the Czech Republic in their opening match at Hampden as Patrik Schick scored from the halfway line.
      Scotland still have a chance of qualifying for the Euro 2020 last 16Credit: Getty
      But there’s still all to play for after a battling performance at the Home of Football.
      How can Scotland qualify for the Euro 2020 last 16?
      Scotland’s chances of qualifying are boosted by the fact that the best four third placed teams from the six groups will progress to the last 16.
      However, they are not helped by the fact that head-to-head record is the first method used to split teams level on points in Uefa competitions.
      That means if Scotland were to finish level on points with the Czech Republic, the Czechs would be placed higher in the group because of their 2-0 win.

      For Scotland to be certain of qualification, they must finish second.
      For that to happen, the Scots must beat Croatia and hope the Czech Republic beat England by enough of a margin to secure a four-goal swing against the Three Lions.
      However, the Scots can qualify if they finish as one of the four best third placed teams.
      That means they must win against the Croats and wait on other results.
      Should Scotland fail to beat Croatia, they will be eliminated regardless of what happens in the other games.

      At Euro 2016, the lowest ranked third placed team to qualify from their group was Northern Ireland.
      They finished with three points and a goal difference of zero. More

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      Which Euro 2020 teams have taken the knee at the tournament?

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      EURO 2020 is here and one new feature of the competition is the differing stance teams are taking against racism.England have become embroiled in a big row with the players condemning fans who booed them taking the knee against Austria and Romania.
      England will continue taking the knee throughout Euro 2020Credit: PA
      And manager Gareth Southgate said the players are even more determined to take the knee following the booing.
      Here are the gestures each of the 24 teams will be making during the tournament.
      Which teams are taking the knee at Euro 2020?
      England
      England will continue to take the knee during Euro 2020, as they have been since the murder of George Floyd last year.
      The team have stated that they believe the gesture is not a political one and designed simply to show support for racial equality.
      Gareth Southgate said: “I think we have got a situation where some people seem to think it is a political stand that they don’t agree with.
      “That is not the reason the players are doing it. We are supporting each other.”
      Wales
      Wales and France take the knee in a pre-Euro 2020 friendlyCredit: Reuters
      Wales have taken the knee over the past year and will continue to do so.
      Interim manager Rob Page said: “We had a meeting and we all think it’s still important to take the knee.
      “That’s the message we’ve given out. We’re all in it together and there were no issues.”
      Belgium
      Belgium are the only non-British team to announce they will take the knee throughout Euro 2020.
      Romelu Lukaku said of any negative reactions: “I don’t care. I fight for diversity.
      “Not only for the black community, also for the women. Colour, sexuality, faith, it doesn’t matter. Everybody should be respected.”
      Which teams have not taken the knee at Euro 2020?
      Hungary
      Hungary point to the Uefa Respect badge as Ireland take the kneeCredit: Reuters
      The Hungarian FA were the first association to confirm they will not take the knee at Euro 2020.
      In a statement they said they view the knee as a political gesture in defiance of Uefa and Fifa rules.
      It read: “The basic values ​​of the sport are equal opportunities, respect for the teammate and the opponent.
      “Football may have become the most popular sport in the world because it belongs to everyone.
      “The Hungarian national team not only follows the international rules and norms in all cases, but also pays tribute to everyone – be it an opponent, a fan or anyone else.
      “MLSZ has been fighting all forms of hatred for years as part of the ‘Hate is not a track’ campaign.
      “The rules of UEFA and FIFA do not allow politicization on the pitch and in the stadium either, which the MLSZ not only accepts but also agrees with.
      “The national team will not express its condemnation of any form of hatred by kneeling before the matches.”
      During their warm-up game against Ireland, Hungary pointed to the Uefa Respect logo on the sleeves of their shirts while the Irish team took the knee and were booed by a sizeable portion of the 15,000 crowd.
      The gesture is thought to be hugely unpopular with a core group of Hungarian supporters, who marched to the Puskas Arena before Hungary’s game against France with an anti-kneeling banner.
      Hungary fans hold up an anti-kneeling banner before their game against FranceCredit: AP
      The Republic of Ireland’s players were booed and jeered by some Hungary fans as they took a knee before kick-off in their friendly in Budapest. pic.twitter.com/15npHfKZcE— Sky Sports Football (@SkyFootball) June 8, 2021

      Croatia
      England’s first opponents at Euro 2020 did not take the knee but instead pointed to the Uefa Respect badge on their shirts.
      An official statement read: “CFF and the players are against any form of discrimination.
      “But the FA provides the players with the right to choose, as the act itself isn’t a part of Croatian culture and heritage.
      “The players chose not to kneel down before the Belgium [friendly] game, but they’ve taken a respectful stance towards the gesture made by their Belgium colleagues.”
      Denmark
      Denmark did not take the knee in their Euro 2020 opener against Finland or their third game against Russia.
      They also chose to remain standing during the game against Belgium, but applauded the Belgian team for performing the gesture.
      Russia
      Russia did not take the knee in any of their Euro 2020 games.
      The crowd in St Petersburg were also heard booing the Belgian team, who chose to kneel against the Russians and Finland, when they played in the city.
      Holland
      The Netherlands will not take the knee in any of their games, captain Georginio Wijnaldum has said.
      Wijnaldum, who has been taking the knee with Liverpool in Premier League games, commented: “We have talked about that but we decided not to do this.
      “We’re trying to bring attention to the issue in a different way. Actually, only the players who play in England are used to this [kneeling].”
      Austria
      Despite taking the knee in a warm-up game against England, Austria have not taken the knee in any of their Euro 2020 games.
      It is not known whether they will kneel if the opposition does.
      North Macedonia
      North Macedonia did not take the knee in any of their Euro 2020 games.
      Ukraine
      Ukraine have not taken the knee in any of their Euro 2020 games.
      Czech Republic
      Czech Republic refused to take the knee in their game against Wales in March and are highly unlikely to do so at Euro 2020.
      The Czechs decided to point to the Uefa Respect logo in their sleeves on that occasion as a “neutral, apolitical gesture”.
      During their Euro 2020 opener against Scotland, neither side took the knee.
      The Czechs are thought to be less likely than ever to take the knee after being angered by the ten-game suspension Uefa handed down to defender Ondrej Kudela after he was found to have racially abused Rangers’ Glen Kamara.

      Spain
      While some La Liga players have shown solidarity with the Black Lives Matter movement, the Spain team have never taken the knee and their clubs also tend not to.
      Real Madrid did not take the knee against Chelsea, Liverpool or Manchester City while Villarreal chose not to kneel against Man Utd in the Europa League final.
      When Granada played Man Utd, only Brazilian winger Kenedy took the knee.
      Spain have not take the knee in any of their Euro 2020 games so far.
      Sweden
      Sweden did not take the knee in their opening Euro 2020 game against Spain or their second game against Slovakia.
      Poland
      Poland point to their Uefa Respect badge as England take the kneeCredit: Getty
      Poland did not take the knee in their opening Euro 2020 game against Slovakia.
      The gesture has been criticised by both the Polish FA president and sections of their support.
      The Poles refused to kneel against England and instead pointed to the Uefa Respect logo on their sleeves.
      Polish FA President Zbigniew Boniek labelled the gesture “populism” that “achieved nothing” and said: “I am absolutely against such actions.
      “Footballers sometimes kneel, and if you asked some of them why they were kneeling, they wouldn’t even know.”
      Slovakia
      Slovakia did not take the knee in their Euro 2020 opener against Poland or their second game against Sweden.
      The Slovaks took the knee against Ireland and Scotland last October but were criticised in the Slovakian parliament.
      After this, the country’s FA said the players had only taken the knee because they believed Uefa had instructed them to do so and would no longer perform the gesture.
      Portugal
      Portugal did not take the knee in their Euro 2020 opener against Hungary or their second game against Germany.
      It is not known whether they will kneel if the opposition does.

      France
      France took the knee in their first warm-up friendly against Wales but not in their second one against Bulgaria.
      The French team were expected to kneel throughout Euro 2020 but changed their mind at the last minute.
      Les Bleus were criticised in some sections of the French media after kneeling against the Welsh.
      And captain Hugo Lloris said after the opening game against Germany: “It was a collective decision.
      “We assume that if we have to do it, all the nations must do it with the support of UEFA.
      “This is the case in Premier League, where the movement is united. In this competition, it is less the case.
      “This does not mean that we do not support the cause, we especially do not want racism in our sport and in society.”
      Another France player said anonymously: “The truth is that players were concerned about the fierce reaction to the gesture, and felt that it was dividing more than uniting.”
      It is not known whether France will take the knee if the opposition does.
      Germany
      Bundesliga players took the knee after the murder of George Floyd last season.
      However, the national team have not been kneeling in 2021.
      The German team chose not to kneel before their game against France but it is not known whether they will kneel if they face an opposition who do.
      Which teams are taking the knee in some Euro 2020 games?

      Scotland have made their decision ahead of their opener against Czech Republic
      Scotland stars originally said that would NOT be taking a knee prior to their Euro 2020 matches.
      The Scottish FA have confirmed they will continue to promote an anti-racist message by standing before matches.
      But just a day later, they confirmed that they WILL in their match against England.
      Scotland skipper Andy Robertson said: “It is important we continue to tackle the issue of racism and raise awareness of the need to change people’s mindsets but also their behaviours.
      “Prior to our World Cup qualifiers in March we spoke as a group and felt that taking a stand was the best way for us to show solidarity and also to reinforce the need for meaningful change in society.”
      As per their announcement, Scotland did not kneel against the Czech Republic at Hampden but did against England at Wembley.

      Italy*
      Italy were not thought to be taking the knee in any of their Euro 2020 games.
      In their opening two matches against Switzerland and Turkey the two sides kicked off the match as normal.
      And when Wales took the knee in Rome, the Italians initially kicked off the match as normal.
      However once the referee called them back, five players did take the knee – Rafael Toloi, Federico Bernardeschi, Emerson Palmieri, Andrea Bellotti and Matteo Pessina.
      Turkey
      Turkey did not take the knee in their opening match against Italy or their third game against Switzerland but did in their second game against Wales.
      Switzerland
      Switzerland did take the knee in their opening Euro 2020 game against Wales but did not in their second game against Italy or their third game against Turkey.
      Finland
      Finland did not take the knee in their first two Euro 2020 games against Denmark and Russia, but did in their third game against Belgium. More

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      Uruguay vs Chile LIVE: Stream FREE, score, TV channel as Vargas nets for visitors – Copa America latest updates

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      URUGUAY are back in Copa America action this evening against Chile.
      TV channel: BBC Red Button
      Live stream FREE: BBC iPlayer
      Uruguay XI: Muslera, Vina, Gimenez, Godin, Gonzalez, De La Cruz, Vecino, Valverde, De Arrascaete, Cavani, Suarez.
      Chile XI: Bravo, Medel, Maripan, Sierralta, Isla, Vidal, Pulgar, Mena, Aranguiz, Brereton, Vargas.

      Follow ALL the latest with our live blog below…

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      MATCH REPORT
      NOTHING to separate these two sides who both put in solid performances to secure a hard-earned point apiece in the Cuiaba heat.
      Chile’s experienced forward Eduardo Vargas scored his 39th international goal in 96 appearances following a slick team move that was started by Arturo Vidal and assisted by Ben Brereton.
      Credit: AFP
      The goal was a thunderbolt struck across the face of Fernando Muslera’s goal, giving the experienced goalkeeper absolutely no chance and giving Chile the lead against the run of play in the first half.

      Uruguay’s iconic strike partnership of Luis Suarez and Edinson Cavani never really hit their stride, despite Suarez finding a scrappy equaliser from a Facundo Torres corner.

      Despite conceding Suarez’s 66th minute equaliser, Chile defended superbly and remained compact and organised, as well as threatening to punish Uruguay’s high line whenever they were able to counter-attack.
      However, after injuries to Guillermo Maripan, Arturo Vidal and Eduardo Vargas, Chile’s attacking threat was instantly stifled and the mission quickly became to not concede again as Uruguay grew in to the game late on.
      Credit: Getty
      A draw was ultimately a fair result for both sides, although a frustrated Uruguay will be disappointed not to have turned their superiority into goals to secure their first win of the tournament.
      Credit: Reuters
      MAN OF THE MATCH
      Chile’s experienced playmaker Charles Aranguiz has been awarded the Man of the Match award following his excellent display at the heart of the Chile midfield.

      FT: URUGUAY 1-1 CHILE
      STATE OF PLAY
      Chile will ultimately be happy with a point to consolidate their position atop the table in Group A and will hope Paraguay can get at least a point against Argentina to ensure they stay top.

      Uruguay will be disappointed not to secure three points having had the better chances and more possession, but will be pleased to have their first point on the board nonetheless, having now played the toughest two teams in Group A.

      Uruguay will hope that they can get better results against Bolivia and Paraguay to ensure they progress to the next round and give themselves a chance of adding to their 15 Copa America titles.
      PEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEP
      FULL TIME!
      URUGUAY 1-1 CHILE
      Raphael Claus blows his whistle and a frustrated Uruguay are held by Chile, who remained compact and dug deep when Uruguay came at them towards the end and looked like potentially getting a winner.
      It’s a point apiece in Cuiaba and it’s all hugs and smiles at the end as both sets of players head towards the tunnel.

      URUGUAY 1-1 CHILE
      90+4. Nandez almost breaks into the box on the right hand side but Chile do enough to put him off and the ball runs out of play.
      Nandez lets out a cry of frustration. That was the final chance…
      URUGUAY 1-1 CHILE
      90+2. Uruguay have a corner and if it’s going to happen, it really needs to be now…
      Torres’ ball from the left is aimed towards Suarez but is dealt with well and cleared by Chile.
      The ball is launched back into the Chilean box but the referee deems Godin has committed a foul inside the box and Claudio Bravo takes his time in taking the resulting free-kick.
      Credit: Reuters
      URUGUAY 1-1 CHILE
      89. CHANCE! Luis Suarez resorts to another long-range shot as Uruguay struggle to get through the Chilean low-block and in fairness, it’s not far off.
      It bends towards goal but goes comfortably past the post and Bravo is immediately up and commanding his defence to close down quicker.
      Credit: AFP
      URUGUAY 1-1 CHILE
      87. Any real Chilean attacking threat seems to have disappeared now and the mission is simply – do not lose.
      Uruguay are giving it all they’ve got and are probing well, but Chile are well organised and are proving hard to break down.
      URUGUAY 1-1 CHILE
      84. CHANCE! A lovely ball is whipped in from the left and Cavani leaps to meet it but can’t direct his header goalward. It was slightly too high for him, but Uruguay waste no time in continuing their siege on the Chilean goal.
      Lots of crosses coming into the box now and Cavani will be hoping he can start getting on the end of them.
      Credit: AFP
      URUGUAY 1-1 CHILE
      83: SUBSTITUTION: Erick Pulgar has gone down twice in as many minutes, giving the players a chance to have a quick drinks break, but Luis Suarez seems keen to get the play going away and tries to encourage Pulgar off the pitch, to the displeasure of the other Chile players.
      Pulgar is eventually withdrawn for Jonathan Rodriguez.
      URUGUAY 1-1 CHILE
      81. SUBSTITUTION. It’s the Arsenal outcast Lucas Torreira coming on for Matias Vecino in a straight swap in the centre of midfield.
      Vecino has done an excellent job breaking up the play and linking the Uruguay attack and defence and Tabarez will hope Torreira will be able to have a similar impact and his fresh legs can help Uruguay claim those all important three points.
      URUGUAY 1-1 CHILE
      80. CHANCE! Chile break on the left and the ball comes in. It’s knocked down but Chilean debutant Luciano Arriagada can’t get his effort on target and it bounces past the post, though in fairness Muslera was charging out at him at some speed.

      URUGUAY 1-1 CHILE
      76. Another speculative long-range effort, this time from Chile’s number 9 Jean Meneses.
      Muslera looks unworried by the effort and collect the ball for a goal kick.
      Both sides are pressing very high and leaving themselves exposed at the back, resulting in some open, free-flowing football from both sides.
      This promises to be an entertaining end to a highly entertaining game!
      URUGUAY 1-1 CHILE
      73. A free-kick taken from wide left for Uruguay is floated in and Diego Godin climbs above everyone to get his head on it. It goes comfortably over the bar but Godin shows that despite his 35 years, he’s still very much able to have an impact in both boxes.
      Credit: Reuters

      URUGUAY 1-1 CHILE
      71. Uruguay are attacking with more intent now, although Chile still look dangerous on the break. Vecino is doing well to break up the play for Uruguay and stop Chile from counter-attacking effectively.
      This one could go either way and with 20 minutes still on the clock plus stoppage time, both sides will be pushing for the winner.
      URUGUAY 1-1 CHILE
      69. SUBSTITUTION: Speaking of substitutes, Arturo Vidal looks to have been hurt in the goalmouth scramble in which Suarez poked the ball past Bravo for the equaliser and has been withdrawn as a result.
      Ben Brereton is also taken off, with Luciano Arriagada and Tomas Alarcon coming on.
      URUGUAY 1-1 CHILE
      67. The goal came from a corner that was earned by a good save from Claudio Bravo from a powerful Facundo Torres shot from the edge of the box.
      Torres then took the resulting corner from which the goal was scored. The substitutes are definitely having an impact!

      GOOOOOOOAAAAAAAAAAAAAALLLLLLLLL!
      URUGUAY ARE LEVEL!
      It’s that man Luis Suarez with a true poacher’s finish. The corner from Torres gets flicked on by a Vecino header in the box and finds Suarez lurking at the back post to poke it in. 1-1!
      Credit: Reuters
      URUGUAY 0-1 CHILE
      65. It’s been a very scrappy one so far, with each side committing 11 fouls apiece. Only two yellow cards though, with the referee allowing the game to flow nicely.
      URUGUAY 0-1 CHILE
      62. This is turning into some pretty end to end stuff, with both sides aiming to punish the other on the counter attack, with the tempo of the game rising as the urgency for a Uruguay equaliser becomes more apparent.
      As such, Vecino lets fly from long-range and it’s way, way over. This has certainly not been a masterclass in shooting from distance.
      Credit: Reuters

      URUGUAY 0-1 CHILE
      58. The substitute Nahitan Nandez is making an impact on the right hand-side by putting some pressure on the Uruguayan left-flank. The attack comes to nothing, but encouraging signs for Uruguay, who need to show more intent.
      Chile break and Brereton finds himself on the edge of the area and sets himself to shoot, following some good work from Vidal.
      His shot goes wide, but it was a decent effort and again demonstrates Chile’s ability to punish Uruguay on the counter-attack if they can hit the target.
      Credit: Reuters
      URUGUAY 0-1 CHILE
      56. SUBSTITUTION. Vargas is feeling his hamstring and grimacing as if to say he knows he cannot continue.
      Lasarte obliges by replacing him with Jean Meneses, leaving Brereton as the solitary number 9 with Meneses playing an attacking supporting role in behind him.
      Vargas would almost certainly be applauded off by Chilean fans, were there any present, for his wonderful goal which gave his side the lead.
      URUGUAY 0-1 CHILE
      53. Uruguay are committing so many men forward when they attack and are leaving themselves very vulnerable at the back in doing so.
      Chile manage to dispossess La Celeste in their penalty area and send the ball up the pitch into the Uruguay half, where it’s three on two.
      It comes to nothing, but should come as a warning to Uruguay not to leave so much space for the pacy Chilean wing-backs.
      Credit: Reuters
      URUGUAY 0-1 CHILE
      52. Arturo Vidal takes a leaf out of Cavani’s book and sends a long-range effort well over the bar.
      Bar Vargas’ excellent finish for the goal, the finishing on display so far has been poor, which you would not expect of two teams with such pedigree – particularly Uruguay.
      URUGUAY 0-1 CHILE
      50. Another wild left-footed volley from Cavani, this time from the edge of the area. He clearly couldn’t find his shooting boots at half time because that attempt was even worse than the first one.
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      Euro 2020 last 16 fixtures and dates: Wales vs Denmark in Amsterdam, Italy vs Austria at Wembley, England through

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      THE Euro 2020 group stage is reaching squeaky bum time and a number of teams are already through.England have followed Wales into the last 16 without even playing after results in Group B and C went their way.
      Netherlands became the first team to be confirmed as group winners at Euro 2020Credit: AP
      England could face a tougher test if they win Group D than finish runners-upCredit: EPA
      But the draw is complicated by the introduction of spots in the knockout stages for the four best third placed teams.
      That means we may not know all the ties until the group stages are finished on Wednesday, June 23.
      Euro 2020 last 16 fixtures
      Saturday, June 26
      Wales vs Denmark (5pm) – Amsterdam
      Italy vs Austria (8pm) – Wembley
      Sunday, June 27
      Netherlands vs 3rd place Group D/E/F (5pm) – Budapest
      Belgium vs 3rd place Group A/D/E/F (8pm) – Seville
      Monday, June 28
      Runner-up Group D vs Runner-up Group E (5pm) – Copenhagen
      Winner Group F vs 3rd place Group A/B/C (8pm) – Bucharest
      Tuesday, June 29
      Czech Republic/England vs Runner-up Group F (5pm) – Wembley
      Winner Group E vs 3rd Group A/B/C/D (8pm) – Hampden Park

      Who can England play in the last 16?
      England are in the interesting position of potentially earning an easier tie if they finish runners-up in Group D than if they win it.
      Should England win the group, they will face the runners-up of Group F, containing Portugal, Germany, France and Hungary,
      If England finish second, they will face the runners-up of Group E, containing Spain, Sweden, Slovakia and Poland.
      However, winning the group gives England the advantage of playing every game at Wembley, except a quarter-final in Rome.
      If England finish runners-up, they will head to Copenhagen for the last 16 before a quarter-final in St Petersburg.
      Should England finish third, their last 16 opponent will depend on which teams go through in the other groups. More

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      Can Wales fans travel to Amsterdam for Euro 2020 last 16 match vs Denmark?

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      WALES have continued their perfect record of getting out the group stage at tournaments.A 1-0 loss to Italy confirmed that the Dragons will be playing in the last 16.
      Wales have been followed by a small but loyal fanbase in Baku and RomeCredit: Reuters
      Wales’ last 16 game will take place at the Johan Cruyff Arena in AmsterdamCredit: Getty
      And it’s Amsterdam up next with everyone’s second team Denmark waiting in the wings.
      Here’s all Wales fans need to know about travelling to the game.
      Can Wales fans travel to Amsterdam?
      Fans from Wales are NOT allowed to travel to the Euro 2020 last 16 game in Amsterdam.
      This has nothing to do with the UK amber list restrictions on non-essential travel, which are guidelines rather than law.
      Rather, the Dutch government has banned all non-essential travel from the UK to the Netherlands for non-residents, due to the coronavirus pandemic.
      And Uefa has confirmed that there are no exemptions to this policy for Euro 2020 ticket holders.
      During the first Euro 2020 game in Amsterdam between Holland and Ukraine, ITV reported that Ukraine fans were stopped at Kiev airport and prevented from boarding flights to attend the game.

      Is there any way Wales fans can attend the game in Amsterdam?
      Yes. Wales fans who were in Rome for the game against Italy will be able to travel to Amsterdam for the last 16 game if they go directly.
      This is because Italy is regarded by the Netherlands as a “safe” country within the EU.
      The Dutch government website says: “If you are coming from a country where the risk of contracting COVID-19 is low (a safe country) you do not need to show a negative test result.
      “You are also not required to self-quarantine when you arrive in the Netherlands.”
      The Dutch government guidance does not state that prior travel to “unsafe” third countries (such as the UK and Azerbaijan) will prevent you entering the Netherlands but do make extra certain you are aware of all the local rules before travelling.
      Wales fans travelling from any of the following countries will also be allowed to attend the match:

      Albania (from 24 June onwards) 
      Australia
      China (mainland China, Hong Kong, Macau). Only if China lifts entry restrictions on European travellers. 
      Israel
      Japan 
      Lebanon (from 24 June onwards) 
      New Zealand
      North Macedonia (from 24 June onwards) 
      Rwanda
      San Marino
      Serbia (from 24 June onwards) 
      Singapore
      South Korea
      Taiwan (from 24 June onwards) 
      Thailand
      United States (from 24 June onwards) 
      Vatican City 
      Austria 
      Bulgaria
      Croatia, apart from the Sjeverna Hrvatska region including Zagreb
      Cyprus 
      Czech Republic
      Finland
      France: the island Corsica only
      Germany
      Greece: the South Aegean Region 
      Hungary
      Iceland
      Ireland
      Italy, including Sicily 
      Greece: the North Aegean Region and the Ionian Islands Region only
      Liechtenstein
      Luxembourg
      Malta
      Norway 
      Portugal (including the Azores and Madeira)
      Poland
      Romania
      Slovakia 
      Spain: the Balearic Islands and the Canary Islands only
      Switzerland
      Aruba
      Bonaire
      Curaçao
      Saba
      St Eustatius
      St Maarten

      Do Wales fans have to quarantine on return from Amsterdam?
      The Netherlands is currently on the UK amber list.
      That means unless the country is moved to the green list in this week’s review of the traffic light system, Wales fans will have to self-isolate for ten days on their return to the UK.
      Wales fans will also have to take a lateral flow test before boarding the plane.
      And before they fly, they will have to book PCR tests for Day 2 and Day 8 after landing.
      If you want to end quarantine on Day 7, you can take a further PCR test on Day 5 as part of the Test to Release scheme, but you will still have to take the Day 2 and Day 8 tests. More

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      England vs Czech Republic FREE: Live stream, TV channel, kick-off time and team news for Euro 2020 match

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      ENGLAND host Czech Republic in their final Euro 2020 group match.The Three Lions have the hopes of a nation on their shoulders and come under perhaps even greater pressure given that Wembley will host the semi-finals and final.
      Expectations are high for England at Euro 2020Credit: Andy Hooper-The Daily Mail
      Czech Republic defeated Gareth Southgate’s side when the teams last met in 2019Credit: Reuters
      Czech Republic meanwhile are past winners of this team as Czechoslovakia in 1976 and runners-up as an independent nation in 1996.
      Both teams have qualified for the knockout stages after results in Group B on Monday night.
      What time does England vs Czech Republic kick off?

      England take on Czech Republic on Tuesday, June 22.
      The match kicks off at 8pm UK time – 9pm in the Czech Republic.
      It will take place at Wembley.
      In the other Group D match, Scotland will take on Croatia simulataneously in Glasgow.
      The two sides last met less than two years ago in qualifying for this tournament, with the Czech Republic running out 2-1 winners in Prague.

      What TV channel is England vs Czech Republic on and can I live stream it?

      England vs Czech Republic is live on ITV1 and ITV2.
      To stream the game live, head to the ITV Hub
      CT is the Czech broadcaster for Euro 2020.

      Can I watch England vs Czech Republic for free?

      Team news
      Czech Republic don’t have any injury concerns to worry about and will come into the game fresh, ready and raring to go.
      Patrik Schick is set to start again while Alex Kral could play in midfield for the Czechs.
      Jack Grealish may finally get his start for England but don’t be surprised to see Gareth Southgate stick with the same front four.
      Jordan Henderson and Harry Maguire could also feature for the Three Lions, having both recovered from injury. More

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      Scotland vs Croatia FREE: Live stream, TV channel, kick-off time and team news for Euro 2020 match

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      SCOTLAND host Croatia in their final Euro 2020 group match.Playing in front of their passionate Hampden crowd, Steve Clarke’s men will need to reach the performance level they showed in the play-offs to see off the World Cup finalists.
      Scotland are looking to get out of a tournament group for the first timeCredit: PA
      World Cup finalists Croatia are looking for a similar performance at the EurosCredit: AFP
      Then, the Scots knocked out the Croats’ Balkan neighbours Serbia, causing a huge upset in Belgrade.
      Luka Modric and co will be looking to make a big splash in this competition, having never gone beyond the quarter-final stages of a Euros before.
      What time does Scotland vs Croatia kick off?

      Scotland take on Croatia on Tuesday, June 22.
      The match kicks off at 8pm UK time – 9pm in Croatia.
      It will be played at Hampden Park.
      The other Group D game between England and Czech Republic will take place simultaneously at Wembley.
      The sides last met back in 2013, when Scotland were surprise 2-0 winners at Hampden in World Cup 2014 qualifying.

      What TV channel is Scotland vs Croatia on and can I live stream it?

      Scotland vs Croatia is live on ITV4.
      To stream the game live, head to the ITV Hub.
      HRT and Sport Klub are the Euro 2020 broadcasters in Croatia.

      Can I watch Scotland vs Croatia free?

      Team news
      Croatia will bring back Marcelo Brozovic to the starting line-up after he was dropped for the 1-1 draw with Czech Republic last weekend.
      Ante Rebic will likely be benched while Bruno Petkovic could very likely find himself in the starting XI up top.
      Scotland will be without Billy Gilmour after he tested positive for Covid following the drab 0-0 draw with England last weekend.
      Kieran Tierney is fit and ready to play again, having completed 90 splendid minutes against England at Wembley. More

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      Which teams have qualified for Euro 2020 last 16, and have England gone through?

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      THE group stages of Euro 2020 are coming to an end – and there’s been drama aplenty. With 16 places up for grabs in the next round, there’s all to play for in the remaining games this week.
      Italy were the first team to qualify for the Euro 2020 last 16Credit: Getty
      Here’s all you need to know about the teams that have gone through so far.
      Which teams have qualified for the Euro 2020 last 16?
      The following teams have qualified for the Euro 2020 last 16:

      Italy
      Belgium
      Holland
      Wales
      Austria
      England
      Switzerland
      Czech Republic
      Sweden
      France
      Denmark

      The Italians followed up their 3-0 win over Turkey by hammering Switzerland by the same scoreline to make if through to the last 16.
      And a 1-0 win over Wales made it a clean sweep for the Italians – but also saw the Welsh finish second and go through.
      Switzerland will be forced to wait to see if they can qualify after a 3-1 win over Turkey saw them secure third in Group A.
      Belgium have qualified from Group B after seeing off Denmark 2-1 in Copenhagen, while Holland have been confirmed as Group C winners following victory over Austria.
      After Denmark’s incredible win over Russia, every team who has four points will now be guaranteed a spot in the last-16.
      As such, England are through ahead of their game against the Czech Republic.
      The Three Lions can even afford to lose at Wembley – they would still qualify as one of the top-ranked third-placed teams.

      Have Wales qualified for the Euro 2020 last 16?
      Yes. Wales have finished second in Group A and have therefore qualified.
      Switzerland must wait on other results after finishing third with four points.
      In Euro 2016, Northern Ireland were the lowest ranked third placed team to qualify, with three points and a goal difference of zero. More