Euro 2020 LIVE: England vs Germany latest plus Wales v Denmark last 16 build-up

Keep track with all the latest Euro 2020 news and build-up to Wales v Denmark and Italy v Austria as the round of 16 matches begin

Bale prepares to down Denmark as Wales get set for last 16 clash

Keep up to date with all the latest news from Euro 2020 as England prepare to face Germany with Wales poised to kick off the round of 16 against Denmark on Saturday.

Leon Goretzka came on to their rescue Germany in the dying stages of Wednesday’s Group F conclusion, which of course means Germany travel to Wembley next Tuesday to take on England.

Though Die Mannschaft represent a tough first opponent in the knockouts, England can still count themselves lucky to have fallen on the favourable side of the draw. Wales on the other hand have a very tough run through to the latter stages of the tournament, with Denmark up first, but they also feature in the same side of the draw as France, Italy, Spain and Croatia, while Belgium take on Portugal in the standout fixture, with Cristiano Ronaldo fresh from breaking yet another international record.

Jordan Henderson, who banked a half of football in the Three Lions’ final game against Czech Republic, has moved to rally his teammates: “We’ve got quite a young squad but I think that can be a positive thing. A lot of these lads just go out and play, enjoy the game, play with no fear. And that’s what they need to do again on Tuesday. Go and enjoy it, go and show everybody how good they are. Use the emotion and passion in the right way to give you energy for the game, because that can be the difference really. As an experienced player I can help with that and make sure we’re in the right frame of mind going into the game and make sure training’s at the level it needs to be over the next few days to prepare for that one. Everybody’s confident, everybody’s feeling good and we’ve got a good few days to prepare for a huge game. But a lot of the lads have played in huge games already: Champions League finals, Champions League games, cup finals, big games for England. They’re used to big games even though they’re young and I’m sure they’re looking forward to this one.”

Follow all the latest news from the tournament as we build up to the first round of knockout games:

Euro 2020 latest news

• Euro 2020 team of the group stage
• England’s potential route to glory
• England to face Germany at Wembley
• Transfer news and rumours: Grealish to Man City once Euro 2020 ends?

[25 June 2021 12:14 · Adam Millington]

Mourinho responds to Totti’s praise

Jose Mourinho was humbled by the comments from Roma Legend Francesco Totti upon his arrival at the club.

“Mourinho, when he arrives, will say what he thinks,” Totti said. “We are waiting for him to arrive. We have taken on the strongest coach in the world.

“Would it have been nice to be coached by Mou? When I was young, yes.”

See what Mourinho responded with here:

[25 June 2021 11:59 · Adam Millington]

Uefa statement on Hungary vs Germany investigation

Uefa have released a statement on their investigation into supporter behaviour at Hungary vs Germany:

It reads: “In accordance with Article 31(4) of the UEFA Disciplinary Regulations, a UEFA Ethics and Disciplinary Inspector has been appointed to conduct a disciplinary investigation regarding potential discriminatory incidents which occurred in the Football Arena Munich, during the UEFA EURO 2020 group stage match between the national teams of Germany and Hungary (2-2) played on 23 June 2021.

“Information on this matter will be made available in due course.”

[25 June 2021 11:46 · Adam Millington]

Eriksen visits Denmark squad

Christian Eriksen has visited the Denmark squad ahead of tomorrow’s game against Wales after he was discharged from hospital.

Speaking to CNN after meeting Eriksen, Kaspar Schmeichel said: “It was great to see him. That helped a lot of the guys I think just to see him and erase the last image we had of him on the pitch. To see him in real life and to see that he was okay...it was really important.”

[25 June 2021 11:35 · Adam Millington]

Wales to take on Denmark tomorrow

Euro 2020 recommences tomorrow with Wales vs Denmark taking place in Amsterdam. Some Danish fans will be allowed to attend, but none from Wales.

Robert Page’s side will be without Ethan Ampadu, who was sent off in their last game against Italy, and we’ll be hearing from the manager this afternoon ahead of their round of 16 tie.

[25 June 2021 11:26 · Adam Millington]

Uefa investigating Hungary fans again

Uefa have launched another investigation into the behaviour of Hungary fans – the third in three games. The crowd in black T-shirts behind the goal had a homophobic banner and reportedly sang homophobic chants.

The latest investigation is into their behaviour during the 2-2 draw with Germany.

[25 June 2021 11:14 · Adam Millington]

Watch England’s training session live

Gareth Southgate’s side are training today at St George’s Park ahead of facing Germany in the round of 16 on Tuesday. Harry Maguire is back working with the rest of the squad while Ben Chilwell and Mason Mount remain absent.

You can watch the session live here:

[25 June 2021 11:08 · Adam Millington]

Harry Maguire back training with the squad

Just in: 24 members of the England squad, everybody apart from Mason Mount and Ben Chilwell who are self-isolating, are training today.

Yesterday, Harry Maguire trained on his own as part of a personal plan but today the defender is back on the grass at St George’s Park with the rest of the squad.

[25 June 2021 11:03 · Adam Millington]

Rafa Benitez to take over at Everton

Opposition to Rafa Benitez’ decision to join Everton has been unanimous from fans of both of the city of Liverpool’s clubs.

For Blues, the thought of a manager who is so associated with Anfield – and who once called Everton a “small club – is difficult to stomach. Reds revere Benitez as the man who made Liverpool champions of Europe for a fifth time with the miracle of Istanbul and are disappointed to see him cross the city’s divide.

More on the story here from Tony Evans:

[25 June 2021 10:49 · Adam Millington]

Jordan Henderson says England need to be fearless against Germany

With England having a relatively inexperienced squad, Jordan Henderson has said that his side will need to be fearless again and when they play Germany in the round of 16.

“We’ve got quite a young squad but I think that can be a positive thing,” he told the media on Thursday.

“A lot of these lads just go out and play, enjoy the game, play with no fear. And that’s what they need to do again on Tuesday.

“Go and enjoy it, go and show everybody how good they are. Use the emotion and passion in the right way to give you energy for the game, because that can be the difference really.

“As an experienced player I can help with that and make sure we’re in the right frame of mind going into the game and make sure training’s at the level it needs to be over the next few days to prepare for that one.

“Everybody’s confident, everybody’s feeling good and we’ve got a good few days to prepare for a huge game.

“But a lot of the lads have played in huge games already: Champions League finals, Champions League games, cup finals, big games for England. They’re used to big games even though they’re young and I’m sure they’re looking forward to this one.”

[25 June 2021 10:37 · Adam Millington]

Rumour: Grealish to join Man City

According to Talksport’s Jim White, Jack Grealish is close to joining Manchester City in a £100m deal.

The Aston Villa midfielder has featured twice so far for Gareth Southgate’s side in Euro 2020, and despite not setting the world alight in those games, his record in the Premier League has attracted lots of interest.