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England to face Slovakia in last-16 as Georgia claim stunning win over Portugal

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England to face Slovakia in last-16 as Georgia claim stunning win over Portugal

England vs Slovakia

Right, so we finally have the full round of 16 fixtures, including England vs Slovakia.

The eastern European side finished third in Group E after collecting four points from their three games.

They beat Belgium 1-0 in their opening game before losing to Ukraine and then drawing Romania earlier today.

It’s not a team filled with stars but English fans should recognise Martin Dubravka, who plays in goal for Newcastle United.

Milan Skriniar was at Inter Milan and is now with Paris Saint-Germain.

And Juraj Kucka had a brief spell with Watford.

On paper, it’s a nice draw for the Three Lions, but England have been so poor in all of their games.

They will have to step it up or it will be a long evening for Gareth Southgate’s men.

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Czech Republic 1-2 Turkey – FULL TIME

THAT’S IT! TURKEY ARE THROUGH!

Cenk Tosun’s late winner ensures that Turkey finish second in Group F.

Bur there are unsavoury scenes at the end as a huge brawl errupts in the middle of the pitch.

Thomas Chory is sent off, while Tomas Soucek and Arda Guler are booked for their role in the carnage.

That was an ill-tempered encounter.

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GOAL! Czech Republic 1-2 Turkey – Cenk Tosun

WHAT SCENES AS TURKEY SNATCH IT AT THE END!

The Czech Republic throw men forward in an attempt to get the win they need and Turkey break.

Cenk Tosun peels out to the left, and the ball is played to him.

He dances his way into the box and unleashes an excellent strike with his right foot that rips into the back of the net.

Turkey are going through!

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Portugal 0-2 Georgia – FULL TIME

THAT’S IT, GEORGIA PULL OFF THE BIGGEST WIN IN THEIR HISTORY AND WILL PLAY KNOCKOUT FOOTBALL AT EURO 2024!

This was a stunning performance from Willy Sagnol’s men, who have beaten the 2016 champions of Europe.

They needed to win, and they have.

Every single player was incredible for Georgia, although Khvicha Kvaratskhelia, Georges Mikautadze and Giorgi Mamardashvili were the standouts.

That also confirms that England will play Slovakia in the round of 16 on Sunday in Gelsenkirchen.

Portugal 0-2 Georgia

Four minutes of added time remain until Georgia can celebrate a famous win that sees them qualify for the round of 16 of Euro 2024.

Portugal 0-2 Georgia – Chance

Georges Mikautadze is probably an early contender for Player of the Tournament.

The Metz forward is enjoying an excellent tournament, and he’s currently the top goalscorer at Euro 2024.

And as the game has gone on, he’s held the ball up brilliantly for his country.

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