Round 16, arguably one of the greatest in the tournament's history. Two incredible games yesterday, Croatia v Spain and France v Switzerland. Two teams (Spain and France) leading in their respective matches 3-1, looking set for their quarter-final when their opponents (Croatia and Switzerland) miraculously pull two back, the final goal for both teams coming in the 90th minute. Relief for the Spanish, who managed to pull two in extra time, but SHOCK for the World Champions, France, bowing out on penalties (4-5). Incredible comeback by Switzerland, who never gave up, the French pinching themselves from a nightmare. Today, Southgate put both his and his nation's 1996 Euro ghosts to bed as England kicked out the Germans. Thanks to John Aloisi's brilliant analysis on Optus Sport, all credit goes to Southgate and the way he built his team following the introduction of Jack Grealish and the link-up play between England's number seven, Shaw, Kane and Sterling for both England's goals. This nation's hope of finally making a final is looking very positive indeed; Ukraine next. Well done to Simon (3-1), Stylianos (1-0) and Nestor (3-0), who were the only three who went with Southgate's lions. In the competition overall, Yianni holds onto his lead from Dung, who has closed the gap to just four points and moved ahead in his game predictions. Still enough time for movement amongst the leaders (Yianni, Dung, and Evie) and our cellar dwellers (Nestor, Simon, and Nico). Quarter-Finals, here we come.
Personal and national football ghosts laid to rest as England defeat Germany at Wembley.
Boilover: Switzerland comes back from 3-1 to knock out France on penalties. Photo: Daniel Mihailescu.
Fighting his own demons and the Spanish public, Alvaro Morata restores Spanish hopes. Photo: Friedemann Vogel/Reuters
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