Summary

  • Boateng opened scoring with low shot from 25 yards, Gomez poked in second

  • Draxler hooked in third from close range

  • Ozil had penalty saved in 13th minute

  • Germany will face Italy or Spain in quarter-finals

Live Reporting

Chris Osborne

  1. Can we take it up a notch?

    Germany v Slovakia (17:00 BST)

    After yesterday's, frankly, stinker of football fare, business has already picked up with that intriguing 2-1 win for France over the Republic of Ireland - get reaction here.

    It's fair to say we are concerned with the bigger, bouncier half of the draw today. 

    And we continue with world champions Germany against Euros newbies Slovakia in the round of 16.

    Action and drama afoot at the Stade Pierre-Mauroy in Lille? Here's hoping.

    The winner plays Italy or Spain - how do you like them apples?

  2. Germany have an itch to scratch

    Germany v Slovakia (17:00 BST)

    LowReuters

    Wir sind die Nummer eins! Wir sind die Nummer eins!

    Yup, Germany are indeed number one. They're world champions, the top dogs, the boys to beat.

    But are they showing it?

    Undefeated, yes, but best in the world? Hmmm.

    Joachim Low's side will have a nagging feeling they're not firing on all cylinders just yet - can they scratch that itch against Slovakia today?