Marc Guehi dismissed talk that England have a “favourable” European Championship draw as Gareth Southgate’s side prepare to kick off the knockout phase against Slovakia. The curtain came down on the group stage on Wednesday evening, when Georgia’s shock win against Portugal meant the Euro 2020 runners-up avoided the Netherlands in the last 16. Instead […]
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Georgia set up Euro 2024 last-16 tie with Spain after stunning Portugal
Georgia produced one of the most stunning results in European Championship history as they beat Portugal 2-0 to qualify for the knockout stages of Euro 2024. The eastern European nation with a population of four million, playing in a major tournament for the first time, registered the biggest win in their existence as goals from […]
Belgium limp into last 16 as Ukraine depart
Belgium will face France in the last 16 of Euro 2024 following a 0-0 draw with Ukraine, who crashed out of the tournament. The Red Devils limped through Group E, finishing second behind Romania. That means they will meet France next as Ukraine exited on goal difference and become the first team to depart the […]
Marcel Sabitzer sinks Netherlands and takes Austria to the top of Group D
Marcel Sabitzer struck a later winner as Austria claimed a stunning 3-2 win over the Netherlands to snatch top spot in Euro 2024 Group D on Tuesday. Ralf Rangnick’s well-organised side were twice pegged back in an entertaining contest in Berlin but Sabitzer had the final say 10 minutes from time. A Donyell Malen own […]
Declan Rice feels ‘safe’ with Conor Gallagher by his side in England midfield
Declan Rice is ready to rekindle his midfield partnership with Conor Gallagher as the pair look set to start for England against Slovenia in their final Euro 2024 group game. England sit top of Group C and are already guaranteed a place in the last-16 but know victory in Cologne will see them advance in […]
Italy score late equaliser against Croatia to advance to Euro 2024 last 16
Mattia Zaccagni came off the bench to fire a superb equaliser in the last minute of added-time and snatch Italy a 1-1 draw with Croatia to send the holders through to the knockout stage of Euro 2024. Just moments after seeing his second-half penalty saved, Luka Modric fired Croatia ahead from close range in the […]
Scotland knocked out of Euro 2024 after last-gasp defeat to Hungary
Scotland’s Euro 2024 is over after Kevin Csoboth scored a dramatic added-time winner for Hungary in the Stuttgart Arena. The Scots had a penalty claim turned down for a challenge on substitute Stuart Armstrong in the second half albeit Hungary twice hit woodwork and missed several chances. There was some distress when Hungary’s Barnabas Varga […]
Scotland aiming to reach knockout stages for first time
Scotland finish their Group A campaign against Hungary in Stuttgart on Sunday knowing a win would almost certainly see them into the knockout stages of a major tournament for the first time. Hosts Germany will be out to get a third straight win when they take on Switzerland at the Frankfurt Arena, where the state […]
That was more like us – Andy Robertson satisfied with improved Scotland showing
Scotland captain Andy Robertson said his side showed their real identity in the 1-1 draw with Switzerland at Euro 2024. Steve Clarke’s side responded to their hammering by hosts Germany on Friday by putting in a spirited performance which keeps their hopes of qualifying for the next stage alive. Scott McTominay’s deflected effort put them […]
Euro 2024 day seven: England eye early qualification
England will attempt to join hosts Germany in the last 16 at Euro 2024 when they face Denmark in Frankfurt on Thursday. Gareth Southgate’s side top Group C after Sunday’s 1-0 win over Serbia and know another three points would seal their progression. Elsewhere, Serbia face Slovenia in the other game in England’s pool, while […]
Christian Eriksen’s return from cardiac arrest shows his character
Kyle Walker has praised the character of friend and former team-mate Christian Eriksen after he recovered from near-tragedy at Euro 2020 to represent Denmark three years later. Eriksen suffered a cardiac arrest during a group game against Finland in Copenhagen with the game suspended until later in the evening. With a defibrillator device fitted, Eriksen […]
Scotland and Croatia bid to bounce back
Scotland return to Group A action against Switzerland in Cologne on Wednesday night in need of a response after being thrashed by Germany in their Euro 2024 opener. The hosts, meanwhile, can secure their own place in the knockout stage when they take on Hungary in Stuttgart. Elsewhere on Wednesday afternoon, Croatia will be looking […]