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England to face Germany in Euro 2020

The English national football team will face Germany in the round of 16 of Euro 2020. This highly anticipated match will be held on June 29th, 2021 at Wembley Stadium, London. This match is expected to be one of the most exciting and competitive matches in the tournament so far, as two of the most successful football nations in Europe will battle it out for a spot in the quarter-finals.

The history between England and Germany

The history between England and Germany in international football matches dates back to 1908, but their most famous encounter was in the 1966 World Cup final, which England won 4-2. However, Germany have had their revenge over the years, including a 5-1 victory over England in 2001, one of the darkest days in English football history.

England's road to the round of 16

England's journey in Euro 2020 has been a mixed bag so far. They started off with a narrow 1-0 win over Croatia, thanks to a goal from Raheem Sterling. Their second match was a disappointing goalless draw against Scotland, where they struggled to create any real chances. In their final group match, a heavily rotated England side comfortably beat the Czech Republic 1-0 with a goal from Raheem Sterling. This was enough to secure them the top spot in their group and set up a meeting with Germany in the next round.

Germany's road to the round of 16

Germany's performance in Euro 2020 has been a bit erratic. They started off with a 1-0 loss to France, followed by a thrilling 4-2 win over Portugal, where they showed their attacking prowess. However, in their final group match, they were held to a 2-2 draw by Hungary. Despite this, they managed to secure a spot in the round of 16 as the second-placed team in their group.

The key players to look out for

For England, Raheem Sterling has been their standout performer so far, scoring both their goals in the tournament. Harry Kane, their captain and star striker, is yet to get off the mark, but he will be crucial to their chances against Germany. In defence, the centre-back pairing of John Stones and Tyrone Mings has been solid. For Germany, their attack is led by the prolific goalscorer, Thomas Muller, who has already scored two goals in the tournament. Their midfield is anchored by the experienced Toni Kroos, and their defence is marshalled by the imposing Mats Hummels.

The strategies of the two teams

England are expected to set up in a 4-2-3-1 formation, with Kane leading the line and Sterling, Jack Grealish and Bukayo Saka supporting him from behind. The back four of Kyle Walker, John Stones, Tyrone Mings and Luke Shaw is likely to remain unchanged. Germany, on the other hand, have been playing in a 3-4-3 formation, with Muller, Kai Havertz and Serge Gnabry leading the attack. Their midfield of Kroos, Leon Goretzka and Joshua Kimmich is one of the best in the tournament, and they are likely to dominate possession against England.

The predictions for the match

This match is expected to be a close encounter, with neither team likely to dominate proceedings. Both England and Germany have weaknesses that the other can exploit, and it will be interesting to see which team comes out on top. However, with the home advantage and a solid defensive record, England may have a slight edge going into this game. But, as with any match between these two football giants, anything can happen on the day.

The importance of this fixture

For both England and Germany, this match represents a huge opportunity to progress to the quarter-finals and keep their hopes of winning Euro 2020 alive. It is no secret that both these teams have a passionate and vocal fanbase, and the pressure will be immense. Furthermore, with the history between these two teams, this match is about more than just football. It is a clash of cultures, traditions and national identity, and the winner will not just take three points, but bragging rights as well.