UEFA Euro 2020 Highlights, Croatia vs Scotland and Czech Republic vs England: It is the final matchday of Group D as Raheem Sterling gave England the lead in the 12th minute against Czech Republic at Wembley Stadium in London. In the other game, Nikola Vlasic, Luka Modric and Ivan Perisic scored for Croatia as Callum McGregor equalised for Scotland at Hampden Park in Glasgow.
England topped the group with seven points as Croatia finished second ahead of Czech Republic, who both have four points, with a superior goal difference as Scotlandfinishedlast with one point.
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77' - GOAL! Ivan Perisic scored the third for Croatia against Scotland!
GOAL! Croatia 3-1 Scotland (Perišić 77').#EURO2020 pic.twitter.com/0XgA4ZToNy
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62' - GOAL! Luka Modric hands Croatia the lead back against Scotland!
What a stunning strike from maestro Modric. He ruthlessly lifts a magnificent finish with the outside of his foot into the right-hand corner of the Scotland goal from a central position just outside the penalty area.
GOAL! Croatia 2-1 Scotland (Modrić 62').#EURO2020 pic.twitter.com/zou6acd0Ex
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42' - GOAL! Callum McGregor equalises for Scotland against Croatia !
GOAL! Croatia 1-1 Scotland (McGregor 42').#EURO2020 pic.twitter.com/zr7hwueDvI
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17' - GOAL! Nikola Vlasic gives Croatia the lead against Scotland!
GOAL! Croatia 1-0 Scotland (Vlašić 17').#EURO2020 pic.twitter.com/Cui9V619PS
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12' - GOAL! Raheem Sterling gives England the lead against Czech Republic!
A simple header for Sterling to head the Three Lions ahead but it is all about Jack Grealish's wizardry in the build up. He bamboozles two Czech players before putting in a teasing delivery from the left to the back post, as the dimunitive forward with had the straightforward job of just tucking away the chance.
More than 60,000 fans will be allowed to attend the semi-finals and final of Euro 2020 at Wembley with attendance increased to 75 percent of capacity, the British government announced on Tuesday.
A bit of 'gentlemen's game' for the Three Lions before the 'beautiful game'...
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🏴 England players enjoy a tour of Lord's Cricket Ground before their showdown with the Czech Republic 🤩 #EURO2020 pic.twitter.com/2CfjYx5gRO
Czech Republic vs England: Team News
England manager Gareth Southgate brought in Jack Grealish and Bukayo Saka in a rejigged attack for their final group match against the Czech Republic at Euro 2020.
Manchester United's Harry Maguire is also back in the side after recovering from injury as one of four changes in total, with Kyle Walker returning at right-back.
Both teams have already qualified for the last 16 but the result at Wembley will determine who finishes top of Group D.
There was a clamour for Southgate to make attacking changes after a flat performance in last week's 0-0 draw against Scotland and he will hope the introduction of Grealish and Saka will inject some creativity.
Captain Harry Kane leads the line despite heavy criticism over his lacklustre performances so far while Mason Mount and Ben Chilwell are not in the squad because they are self-isolating due to coronavirus protocols.
Manchester City's Phil Foden is also not in the squad.
The Czech Republic named an unchanged side from the one that drew 1-1 with Croatia, with Patrik Schick, who has scored three goals so far at Euro 2020, up front.
Croatia vs Scotland: Team New
Stuart Armstrong replaced Billy Gilmour, who tested positive for coronavirus, in Scotland's only change as they aim to reach the knockout stages of a major tournament for the first time at Euro 2020 against Croatia.
Southampton midfielder Armstrong came on for Gilmour for the final 15 minutes of a 0-0 draw against England at Wembley that breathed new life into Scotland's hopes of reaching the last 16.
Gilmour's loss after a man-of-the-match performance on his first international start will be felt, but Steve Clarke's squad have escaped losing any more players to isolation due to close contract regulations.
By contrast, England duo Mason Mount and Ben Chilwell do have to isolate until June 28 after coming into contact with their Chelsea teammate after the match.
World Cup finalists three years ago, Croatia also need to win to reach the last 16 after taking just one point from their opening two games.
Coach Zlatko Dalic makes four changes to the side that drew 1-1 with the Czech Republic with Josip Juranovic, Marcelo Brozovic, Nikola Vlasic and Bruno Petkovic coming into the side.
Victory will guarantee either side a place in the last 16 as one of the best third-placed teams, even if they do not edge out England or Czech Republic into second place in Group D.
Scotland Starting XI - David Marshall; Scott McTominay, Grant Hanley, Kieran Tierney; Stephen O'Donnell, Stuart Armstrong, Callum McGregor, John McGinn, Andy Robertson (capt); Lyndon Dykes, Che Adams
Croatia Starting XI - Dominik Livakovic, Josip Juranovic, Domagoj Vida, Dejan Lovren, Josko Gvardiol; Luka Modric (capt), Marcelo Brozovic, Mateo Kovacic; Nikola Vlasic, Bruno Petkovic, Ivan Perisic
🗒️ TEAM NEWS...
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🇭🇷 Juranović, Vlašić and Petković are in the starting XI; Brozović returns...
🏴 Stuart Armstrong starts in midfield for Scotland... #EURO2020
Czech Republic Starting XI - Tomas Vaclik; Ondrej Celustka, Vladimir Coufal, Tomas Kalas, Tomas Holes, Jan Boril; Vladimir Darida, Lukas Masopust, Jakub Jankto, Tomas Soucek; Patrik Schick
England Starting XI - Jordan Pickford; Kyle Walker, Luke Shaw, John Stones, Harry Maguire; Declan Rice, Jack Grealish, Kalvin Phillips, Bukayo Saka; Harry Kane, Raheem Sterling
🗒️ TEAM NEWS...
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🇨🇿 Czech Republic unchanged from 1-1 draw with Croatia...
🏴 Four changes for England; Walker, Maguire, Grealish and Saka all start...#EURO2020
Italy, Belgium, Netherlands, Wales, Denmark, Austria and Switzerland have already qualified for the last 16 at Euro 2020.