• CZECH REPUBLIC RATINGS: Tomas Vaclik 7 - A strong save denied Harry Kane from doubling England’s lead which kept Czech Republic in the game. Not much to do in the second with Jaroslav Silhavy instructing his team to play deeper. Getty
    CZECH REPUBLIC RATINGS: Tomas Vaclik 7 - A strong save denied Harry Kane from doubling England’s lead which kept Czech Republic in the game. Not much to do in the second with Jaroslav Silhavy instructing his team to play deeper. Getty
  • Jan Boril 5 - A sloppy first half saw the Slavia Prague man fail to stop crosses from coming into the box against Bukayo Saka. Careless on the ball in other moments. A booking means he misses the next match. Reuters
    Jan Boril 5 - A sloppy first half saw the Slavia Prague man fail to stop crosses from coming into the box against Bukayo Saka. Careless on the ball in other moments. A booking means he misses the next match. Reuters
  • Ondrej Celustka 7 - Looked the better of the two centre-backs and the Czech Republic defence seemed to settle down in the second half after a shaky opening. Passed the ball well out to transition moves. AP
    Ondrej Celustka 7 - Looked the better of the two centre-backs and the Czech Republic defence seemed to settle down in the second half after a shaky opening. Passed the ball well out to transition moves. AP
  • Tomas Kalas 6 - Beaten too easily by Kane inside the box and was fortunate that his goalkeeper came to the rescue in the first half. AFP
    Tomas Kalas 6 - Beaten too easily by Kane inside the box and was fortunate that his goalkeeper came to the rescue in the first half. AFP
  • Vladimir Coufal 7 - Stretched play on the right and made Jordan Pickford remain on alert with crosses coming into the box. AFP
    Vladimir Coufal 7 - Stretched play on the right and made Jordan Pickford remain on alert with crosses coming into the box. AFP
  • Tomas Soucek 6 - Battled well in midfield and almost whipped a ball from inside the box into the net in the 35th minute but the goalkeeper would have been relieved to see it drift past the post. AFP
    Tomas Soucek 6 - Battled well in midfield and almost whipped a ball from inside the box into the net in the 35th minute but the goalkeeper would have been relieved to see it drift past the post. AFP
  • Tomas Holes 7 - Tested Pickford from range with a good strike that was heading into the corner before the goalkeeper palmed it away. It was a good game overall for the Slavia Prague man who was involved on both ends of the pitch. AP
    Tomas Holes 7 - Tested Pickford from range with a good strike that was heading into the corner before the goalkeeper palmed it away. It was a good game overall for the Slavia Prague man who was involved on both ends of the pitch. AP
  • Jakub Jankto 6 - A couple of crosses asked questions of the England defence in the first half but the winger was unable to make an impact. Withdrawn at the break - potentially from a knock as he didn’t appear to be playing bad. EPA
    Jakub Jankto 6 - A couple of crosses asked questions of the England defence in the first half but the winger was unable to make an impact. Withdrawn at the break - potentially from a knock as he didn’t appear to be playing bad. EPA
  • Vladimir Darida 5 - A quiet game for the Hertha Berlin star. EPA
    Vladimir Darida 5 - A quiet game for the Hertha Berlin star. EPA
  • Lukas Masopust 5 - Didn’t quite get going before being replaced in the 64th minute. EPA
    Lukas Masopust 5 - Didn’t quite get going before being replaced in the 64th minute. EPA
  • Patrik Schick 5 - The Czech Republic hitman has been in form at Euro 2020 but cut an isolated figure at Wembley. Nullified by England’s defensive setup. AP
    Patrik Schick 5 - The Czech Republic hitman has been in form at Euro 2020 but cut an isolated figure at Wembley. Nullified by England’s defensive setup. AP
  • SUBS: Petr Sevcik (Jantko, 45) 5 - An intriguing substitution given Sevcik managed zero goals and two assists from 32 games in all competitions last season. Ineffective on the flank. AP
    SUBS: Petr Sevcik (Jantko, 45) 5 - An intriguing substitution given Sevcik managed zero goals and two assists from 32 games in all competitions last season. Ineffective on the flank. AP
  • Adam Hlozek (Masopost, 64) 5 - Largely involved and couldn’t seem to get going against Kyle Walker. Reuters
    Adam Hlozek (Masopost, 64) 5 - Largely involved and couldn’t seem to get going against Kyle Walker. Reuters
  • Alex Kral (Darida, 64) 5 - Sloppy at times on the ball as Czech Republic couldn’t seem to work much from central areas on Tuesday evening. A wasteful shot late-on didn’t worry Pickford. AP
    Alex Kral (Darida, 64) 5 - Sloppy at times on the ball as Czech Republic couldn’t seem to work much from central areas on Tuesday evening. A wasteful shot late-on didn’t worry Pickford. AP
  • Tomas Pekhart (Schick, 76) N/R - On for Schick in the 76th. EPA
    Tomas Pekhart (Schick, 76) N/R - On for Schick in the 76th. EPA
  • Matej Vydra (Holes, 84) N/R - An aerial threat inside the box but not enough time to make an impact. EPA
    Matej Vydra (Holes, 84) N/R - An aerial threat inside the box but not enough time to make an impact. EPA
  • ENGLAND RATINGS: Jordan Pickford 7 - Full-stretched dive to save from Holes after 27 minutes. Constantly shouting to Maguire and Stones in front. Four clean sheets in succession for England now – for a very cautious England team. Reuters
    ENGLAND RATINGS: Jordan Pickford 7 - Full-stretched dive to save from Holes after 27 minutes. Constantly shouting to Maguire and Stones in front. Four clean sheets in succession for England now – for a very cautious England team. Reuters
  • Kyle Walker 7 - Excellent in first half – in speed, defending and communication throughout against the team ranked 40th in the world. Less involved in the second in a game which faded after half time, with a slower tempo. EPA
    Kyle Walker 7 - Excellent in first half – in speed, defending and communication throughout against the team ranked 40th in the world. Less involved in the second in a game which faded after half time, with a slower tempo. EPA
  • John Stones 7 - Back with Maguire who he performed well with in the 2018 World Cup finals. Looked in charge like his team. Went off after 79 and appeared to be carrying a knock. AFP
    John Stones 7 - Back with Maguire who he performed well with in the 2018 World Cup finals. Looked in charge like his team. Went off after 79 and appeared to be carrying a knock. AFP
  • Harry Maguire 7 - First game back after an injury for Manchester United six weeks ago. Superb ball to Kane on 25 before he was put under pressure by Czechs. Appealed for a penalty claiming he’d been fouled on 67. AFP
    Harry Maguire 7 - First game back after an injury for Manchester United six weeks ago. Superb ball to Kane on 25 before he was put under pressure by Czechs. Appealed for a penalty claiming he’d been fouled on 67. AFP
  • Luke Shaw 7 - Set up Sterling in the second minute. Put his head where it hurts to try and stop a Soucek shot. Did enough to keep his place for a team that haven’t overly impressed but kept three clean sheets as they won their group. AFP
    Luke Shaw 7 - Set up Sterling in the second minute. Put his head where it hurts to try and stop a Soucek shot. Did enough to keep his place for a team that haven’t overly impressed but kept three clean sheets as they won their group. AFP
  • Kalvin Phillips 6 - The loud England contingent in the 19,104 crowd shouted ‘shoot’ whenever he got the ball. Man of the match against Croatia, he didn’t heed their advice. Capable of fine passes. Reuters
    Kalvin Phillips 6 - The loud England contingent in the 19,104 crowd shouted ‘shoot’ whenever he got the ball. Man of the match against Croatia, he didn’t heed their advice. Capable of fine passes. Reuters
  • Declan Rice 6 - Caught out when England played slowly. Good partnership with Phillips in midfield – England’s issues are the four players in front of them. The team offer little excitement. Getty
    Declan Rice 6 - Caught out when England played slowly. Good partnership with Phillips in midfield – England’s issues are the four players in front of them. The team offer little excitement. Getty
  • Bukayo Saka 7 - Started ahead of Sancho and the 19-year-old was involved in the goal to play in Grealish after 12 minutes. Poor free-kick in three minutes later. Used pace to break on the right after 32 and gave full-back Boril a tough time. Average in second half. Reuters
    Bukayo Saka 7 - Started ahead of Sancho and the 19-year-old was involved in the goal to play in Grealish after 12 minutes. Poor free-kick in three minutes later. Used pace to break on the right after 32 and gave full-back Boril a tough time. Average in second half. Reuters
  • Jack Grealish 7 - Beautiful cross for Sterling for the first goal and a couple of fine touches. Best player in the first half, quieter in second half as England slowed the game down and let Czech Republic have more of the ball. Looked furious to be substituted. AFP
    Jack Grealish 7 - Beautiful cross for Sterling for the first goal and a couple of fine touches. Best player in the first half, quieter in second half as England slowed the game down and let Czech Republic have more of the ball. Looked furious to be substituted. AFP
  • Raheem Sterling 7 - Rapid pace saw him win the ball and volley the goalkeeper to hit the post in the second minute. Headed the first to settle in England after 12 minutes – the key moment of the game. Stayed left in second and quieter like all the front four. Came off on 66. Reuters
    Raheem Sterling 7 - Rapid pace saw him win the ball and volley the goalkeeper to hit the post in the second minute. Headed the first to settle in England after 12 minutes – the key moment of the game. Stayed left in second and quieter like all the front four. Came off on 66. Reuters
  • Harry Kane 6 - England’s captain needed a good game. Heavily involved from the start – but often started in his own half to try smart passes which didn’t come off. Turned and shot on 25 – and slapped the ground in frustration. Better movement, but the top scorer in the 2018 World Cup finals has yet to get one in the opening three games. Only front player not to be changed. AFP
    Harry Kane 6 - England’s captain needed a good game. Heavily involved from the start – but often started in his own half to try smart passes which didn’t come off. Turned and shot on 25 – and slapped the ground in frustration. Better movement, but the top scorer in the 2018 World Cup finals has yet to get one in the opening three games. Only front player not to be changed. AFP
  • SUBS: Jordan Henderson 6 - Back from injury and on for Rice at half time as England sort to manage the game and hold their lead. Put ball in net after 85 for what he thought was his first England goal. It was offside. EPA
    SUBS: Jordan Henderson 6 - Back from injury and on for Rice at half time as England sort to manage the game and hold their lead. Put ball in net after 85 for what he thought was his first England goal. It was offside. EPA
  • Marcus Rashford 6 - On for Sterling after 66. Went on the left. Still yet to score a tournament goal and probably didn’t do enough to start in next Tuesday’s last 16 game at Wembley. EPA
    Marcus Rashford 6 - On for Sterling after 66. Went on the left. Still yet to score a tournament goal and probably didn’t do enough to start in next Tuesday’s last 16 game at Wembley. EPA
  • Jude Bellingham 6 - On for Grealish 66. Still only 17. More attack minded than Grealish. AFP
    Jude Bellingham 6 - On for Grealish 66. Still only 17. More attack minded than Grealish. AFP
  • Tyrone Mings N/R - On for Stones after 78. Fine as England made it nine unbeaten. AFP
    Tyrone Mings N/R - On for Stones after 78. Fine as England made it nine unbeaten. AFP
  • Sancho N/R - On for Saka after 83 to win 20th England cap. The Dortmund winger hoped for much more from this tournament than a few minutes. Reuters
    Sancho N/R - On for Saka after 83 to win 20th England cap. The Dortmund winger hoped for much more from this tournament than a few minutes. Reuters

Football

Euro 2020 fixtures and schedule: Who will England face in last-16?

See the permutations as the competition approaches the knockout stage

Ian Oxborrow
Ian Oxborrow

June 23, 2021

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The group stage of Euro 2020 is almost complete with just a few results left to determine who will face who in the last-16.

It's been a safe passage so far for traditionally strong nations such as Italy, England and the Netherlands, while the likes of Spain and Portugal haven't found it quite so straightforward.

Who has qualified for the last-16?

Italy are through as impressive winners of Group A, while Gareth Bale's Wales as well as Switzerland are also through - the latter as one of the four best third-placed teams.

In Group B, Belgium won all three matches and are through, as are Denmark despite them finishing level on points with Finland and Russia. Finland are waiting to see if they will advance as one of the best third-placed sides.

The Netherlands won all three matches to top Group C and are joined in the knockout stage by Austria. Ukraine are waiting to see if they qualify as one of the best third-placed sides.

In Group D, England are through as winners, followed by Croatia in second place and the Czech Republic as one of the best third-placed teams.

Group E will be finalised on Wednesday evening. Sweden are through as they will finish at least as one of the best third-placed teams. Spain, Slovakia and Poland can all still qualify.

In Group F, France lead and have qualified as one of the best third-placed teams at least. Portugal, Germany and Hungary are all still in a position to qualify if results go their way. Will Cristiano Ronaldo make it through?

Group stage fixtures remaining

Group E: Slovakia v Spain, June 23

Group E: Sweden v Poland, June 23

Group F: Germany v Hungary, June 23

Group F: Portugal v France, June 23

Portugal's Cristiano Ronaldo during a training session at the Illovszky Rudolf Stadium, Budapest. EPA
Portugal's Cristiano Ronaldo during a training session at the Illovszky Rudolf Stadium, Budapest. EPA

Who will play who in the last-16?

Italy v Austria and Wales v Denmark are both confirmed for June 26.

The other qualified teams are Netherlands, Belgium, Switzerland, France, Czech Republic, Sweden, England and Croatia.

England will play on Tuesday, June 29 at Wembley and will face the runners-up of Group F.

That means, as it stands, they would face Germany, but any of the teams in the group could still finish in second place depending on Wednesday's results.

Belgium will face a third-place finisher from Group A, D, E or F.

The Netherlands will face a third-place finisher from Group D, E or F.

Croatia will face the runners-up in Group E - that is Spain, Sweden, Poland or Slovakia.

Euro 2020 third-placed team rankings

Tributes for Christian Eriksen

  • Players react after kicking the ball out in the 10th minute of the match to applaud Denmark's Christian Eriksen. Reuters
    Players react after kicking the ball out in the 10th minute of the match to applaud Denmark's Christian Eriksen. Reuters
  • A large replica Denmark shirt with Christian Eriksen, Number Ten is displayed on the pitch prior to the UEFA Euro 2020 Championship Group B match between Denmark and Belgium. Getty Images
    A large replica Denmark shirt with Christian Eriksen, Number Ten is displayed on the pitch prior to the UEFA Euro 2020 Championship Group B match between Denmark and Belgium. Getty Images
  • Belgium's Romelu Lukaku applauds during the break at the tenth minute to honour Denmark's Christian Eriksen. AP
    Belgium's Romelu Lukaku applauds during the break at the tenth minute to honour Denmark's Christian Eriksen. AP
  • Denmark's Simon Kjaer and Belgium's Romelu Lukaku react after kicking the ball out in the 10th minute. Reuters
    Denmark's Simon Kjaer and Belgium's Romelu Lukaku react after kicking the ball out in the 10th minute. Reuters
  • Denmark's defender Simon Kjaer claps after the ball was kicked out of play in honour of Denmark's midfielder Christian Eriksen. AFP
    Denmark's defender Simon Kjaer claps after the ball was kicked out of play in honour of Denmark's midfielder Christian Eriksen. AFP
  • Denmark fans in the stands with a Christian Eriksen jersey. Reuters
    Denmark fans in the stands with a Christian Eriksen jersey. Reuters
  • A Belgium fan wearing a T-shirt with a message of support for Denmark's midfielder Christian Eriksen. AFP
    A Belgium fan wearing a T-shirt with a message of support for Denmark's midfielder Christian Eriksen. AFP
  • Denmark's supporters hold a banner in support of Denmark's midfielder Christian Eriksen. AFP
    Denmark's supporters hold a banner in support of Denmark's midfielder Christian Eriksen. AFP
  • Denmark's Simon Kjaer holds a framed shirt for Denmark's Christian Eriksen who remains in hospital. Reuters
    Denmark's Simon Kjaer holds a framed shirt for Denmark's Christian Eriksen who remains in hospital. Reuters
  • Belgium's supporters hold a banner in support of Denmark's midfielder Christian Eriksen. AFP
    Belgium's supporters hold a banner in support of Denmark's midfielder Christian Eriksen. AFP
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