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Greg Evans
Jun 29, 2021
England has beaten Germany in the last 16 of Euro 2020 to progress to the quarter-finals of the competition with a 2-0 win at Wembley.
Goals from Raheem Sterling and Harry Kane in the second half helped the Three Lions beat Joachim Low’s side in a hard-fought game that, in all honesty, took a while to get going.
The first half wasn’t much to write home about with the best chances falling to England but they failed to make the most of the opportunities.
Eventually, the introduction of Aston Villa midfielder Jack Grealish helped break the deadlock and a neat move allowed Sterling to open the scoring from close range, making it three goals for him in the tournament. Kane, who had struggled to make an impact during the game, then scored shortly after with a header to make it 2-0.
🦁🦁🦁 Incredible scenes at the final whistle! England have beaten Germany in a knockout match at a major tournament.… https://t.co/FBUSp7SliH— Match of the Day (@Match of the Day) 1624989454
Understandably, England fans were delighted with the result especially as it was against Germany, who they have only previously beaten twice in major competitions.
Praise was pouring down for nearly every player in the England team.
IT'S GOTTA BE https://t.co/LarEkDDv1N— Nick Aldis (@Nick Aldis) 1624988696
Pickford, Walker, Rice….. 👏 👏 👏 All of them… 😄👏 @England 👏— Toni Duggan (@Toni Duggan) 1624989050
🤩 https://t.co/Gn5BQihcf4— Tottenham Hotspur (@Tottenham Hotspur) 1624988938
Harry Maguire has been a fucking colossus.— Anthony Ogogo (@Anthony Ogogo) 1624988861
The last time Germany were this bad against England was about 20 years ago. I feel old and disgusted in equal measure 😂😭— Kauser Soze (@Kauser Soze) 1624988862
Light work. Comfortable. Easy. #GERENG— Tez (@Tez) 1624989129
Sterling 👌🏿— Barry Jenkins (@Barry Jenkins) 1624987989
Incredible @BBCSport #eng https://t.co/QsMZgGqoTt— Scott Bryan (@Scott Bryan) 1624989746
I'm so happy right now.— 🇬🇭 Carl Anka 🇬🇭 (@🇬🇭 Carl Anka 🇬🇭) 1624989374
Jack Grealish.— Aston Villa (@Aston Villa) 1624988662
I think it’s time ‘the German always win’ phrase was put to bed. Rest in peace. 🙌🏻— Gary Lineker 💙 (@Gary Lineker 💙) 1624993988
Absolutely buzzing!! Massive performance in front of a rocking Wembley!!! Get in there!! 🏴🦁🦁🦁 https://t.co/ZZOaHh3E7F— Harry Kane (@Harry Kane) 1624992369
There was praise for Southgate and his management of the match, especially as he was the player who missed the penalty against Germany in 1996. England are still yet to concede a goal during Euro 2020.
Today alone Southgate has done more than any of his recent predecessors. Hard to imagine a more thumping vindicatio… https://t.co/pFdRExIk9S— Jack Pitt-Brooke (@Jack Pitt-Brooke) 1624989451
Gareth Southgate walking into the dressing room right now https://t.co/SCGcJDi00F— SPORTbible (@SPORTbible) 1624989770
Redemption for Gareth Southgate 💪 https://t.co/4IZrx91101— ESPN UK (@ESPN UK) 1624989617
Whatever you think of Gareth Southgate's tactical plan it's hard to argue that this team is not able to carry it out very effectively.— James Benge (@James Benge) 1624989524
Gareth Southgate... we are sorry for the mean things we said after the Scotland draw. https://t.co/vYKaE7NWuw— 🇬🇭 Carl Anka 🇬🇭 (@🇬🇭 Carl Anka 🇬🇭) 1624989939
How it started How it’s going https://t.co/1pZ1jwhfWt— talkSPORT (@talkSPORT) 1624989334
Wait long enough and life turns full circle. #EnglandvGermany #ENGGER https://t.co/TZJfoNS5Q2— David H. 🏴 🇬🇧 🇺🇸 (@David H. 🏴 🇬🇧 🇺🇸) 1624992543
The England squad themselves had, of course, plenty to celebrate
My guys 😎♥️ https://t.co/HU6gD34pE5— Marcus Rashford MBE (@Marcus Rashford MBE) 1625001526
England 2 - 0 Germany 🏴 🇩🇪 https://t.co/GBifp3uFDj— Harry Maguire (@Harry Maguire) 1624991106
Love to all the fans supporting at home and all the fans at Wembley stadium, you were with us all the way ❤️— Raheem Sterling (@Raheem Sterling) 1624994626
England 2-0 Germany! What a day ⚽️🏴 Fans were UNBELIEVABLE ♥️🏴 https://t.co/nbWPZ8Dsmc— Jack Grealish (@Jack Grealish) 1624992617
Of course, there were a few jokes.
https://t.co/kHZBespNYb— Jonny Sharples (@Jonny Sharples) 1623596716
Haven’t seen scenes like this in the Newsnight office since the last spending review— Lewis Goodall (@Lewis Goodall) 1624988990
“Core fackin ell... black lives do matter Init, I’ve got it all wrong” https://t.co/FSmsvyw8nB— Loczilla (@Loczilla) 1624988212
It’s a great feeling knowing the majority of the country is at least three pints deep right now— Parker (@Parker) 1624989637
Just deleted a tweet saying how bored I was 😁😁— Jane Merrick (@Jane Merrick) 1624987960
This aged well 😂 #ENGGER #ENG https://t.co/6QXFAWYlQ3— David Brent Music (@David Brent Music) 1624993886
I think I’ve pulled a thigh muscle jumping up and down on the sofa. #ENGGER— Tim Vine (@Tim Vine) 1624989995
Even Keir Starmer couldn’t resist making a meme.
Brilliant by @England. #ItsComingHome #GERENG https://t.co/yZ4TBxlz9X— Keir Starmer (@Keir Starmer) 1624989372
Nicolas Sturgeon praised the Three Lions but not without a little gag on behalf of Scotland.
Congratulations, @England (Still just one team unbeaten by 🏴 so far in @EURO2020 😉🏴)— Nicola Sturgeon (@Nicola Sturgeon) 1624989583
Meanwhile, what was Boris Johnson doing? Watching the match at a wedding?
why is he watching it from inside a Dexter kill tent https://t.co/dU9VJO2q5W— James Felton (@James Felton) 1624991008
Also, his celebration of Kane’s goal was a bit ... odd?
Maybe there was a bit of schadenfreude for the German side, especially Thomas Muller, one of their most experienced players, who missed a gilt-edged chance to equalise. This was Low’s last game in charge of Germany, having announced that he would be leaving the national set-up at the end of this tournament.
Just call me Tho-miss Muller https://t.co/hele081EZn— amar singh (@amar singh) 1624988333
Sideshow Bob has moved on from Bart https://t.co/X5AJrRrXTK— James Felton (@James Felton) 1624989617
THE BUTCHER OF BLOEMFONTAIN BLASTS IT WIDE OH MY GOD— Muhammad Butt (@Muhammad Butt) 1624988291
Honestly - somebody explain this ? https://t.co/TTPgimISyd— Eric Wynalda (@Eric Wynalda) 1624988978
The German ambassador was classy despite his side’s defeat:
Congratulations England. Much deserved victory. Wishing you all the best in this tournament. We will have to build… https://t.co/7KlOSVXF3d— German Ambassador to the Court of St. James's (@German Ambassador to the Court of St. James's) 1624989184
Maybe it is coming home...
It’s… https://t.co/ct3HCXwvD5— David Baddiel (@David Baddiel) 1624989872
England will now play either Ukraine in the quarter-finals in Rome on Saturday.