You’ve probably read it and heard it thousand times. And amid the frustration caused by some historic wins of Die Mannschaft, it’s understandable that former English striker Gary Lineker said such a thing.But like never before contemporary Three Lions side seems capable of trashing that popular and too often quoted thought of his.Copenhagen spectacle! 2018 World Cup runners-up are heading home with Spain scoring five once againThe 1/8 finals of the EURO 2020 are the stage appropriate for denying those almost half a century-long issues with disciplined and die-hard German national teams. Even now, Thomas Muller and co. have some solid firepower in their slot, but, at least on paper, it doesn’t seem more robust and intimidating than their counterparts.Harry Kane, Phil Foden and Mason Mount lead Gareth Southgate’s squad that effortlessly strolled through the group stage. Moreover, Denmark, Ukraine, Sweden and the Czech Republic, their possible contenders in the 1/4 and 1/2 finals, are decent sides, indeed, but no one England should be afraid of. The road to finals and – you would never guess – Wembley showdown is widely open for them.From World Cup finalists to dropping out of Euros at last 16 stageIt sounds like a paradox, but their maybe the most formidable challenge comes tonight (19.00, Wembley) with persistency and experience of the archrivals they’ve faced so many times before. If they overcome Germany, everything is possible. Even the glory and silverware that slips through their fingers for decades.’If Sancho is not good enough for England, we should give him a German passport’After such an outstanding matchday like yesterday, that saw as many as 14 goals in two matches altogether, we are hoping for another unforgettable clash. An early goal on either end would probably take the game to a whole new level and, who knows, maybe even recreate some of the out-of-this-world moments cherished by both sides in their glorious past.🔥 Monday at EURO 2020…⚽⏱️20′ 🇪🇸0-1🇭🇷⚽⏱️38′ 🇪🇸1-1🇭🇷⚽⏱️57′ 🇪🇸2-1🇭🇷⚽⏱️77′ 🇪🇸3-1🇭🇷⚽⏱️85′ 🇪🇸3-2🇭🇷⚽⏱️90+2 🇪🇸3-3🇭🇷⚽⏱️15′ 🇫🇷0-1🇨🇭⚽⏱️57′ 🇫🇷1-1🇨🇭⚽⏱️59′ 🇫🇷2-1🇨🇭⚽⏱️75′ 🇫🇷3-1🇨🇭⚽⏱️81′ 🇫🇷3-2🇨🇭⚽⏱️90′ 🇫🇷3-3🇨🇭The exact same scoring pattern! 🤯#EURO2020— UEFA EURO 2020 (@EURO2020) June 28, 2021 Was Lineker right? We’ll find out in a few hours.
