Ruud Gullit
Chelsea midfielder and former Netherlands captain at Wembley

“England were more patient in the second half and the Germans disappointed me a little bit. I thought they would do a little bit more, instead the English played more up front.”    

Des Lynam
BBC Grandstand presenter

“Well, if you’re a person of a nervous disposition this is a very tricky time for you. And I’m one of them.”

No blockbuster finish from that corner, I'm afraid England fans. Extra-time - and the possibility of *gulp* penalties - it is.

Image source, #euro96rewind

Into stoppage time...

David Platt scored in stoppage time against Belgium at the 1990 World Cup – almost does it again. Has a pop, takes a deflection and goes out for a Germany corner. The first corner of the second half… England scored from a corner about an hour and 45 minutes ago remember…

England are given a throw after Germany are penalised for a foul throw. That should be 10 press ups...one last chance?

Andreas Moller finds some juice to burst forward into the England box. But he has no support and England clear.

Barry Davies
BBC commentator at Wembley in 1996

“Two minutes to find a priceless winning goal.”

Both teams having short spells of possession. Neither can create a decent opening.

Plenty of tired legs out there. And, unless somebody comes up with a moment of brilliance, they're going to have to face another 30 minutes of high-pressure football.

Trevor Brooking
Former West Ham and England midfielder at Wembley

"With a few minutes left you’re almost into the golden goal anyway. I dread to think of Stuart Pearce having to take another penalty against the Germans.”    

Wembley continues to roar their team towards the German goal. But the only thing they are heading to is 'golden goal'. That's first goal in extra-time wins for those non-football fans.

Gary White: Knowing how Moller celebrated his penalty kick, I really enjoyed watching his yellow card. 

Dan Smith: Forgotten how much I detested Andreas Moller!!   

Nick G: #euro96rewind is so wonderful and awful to watch at the same time 

Barry Davies
BBC commentator at Wembley in 1996

“Tension increasing as we move towards the end of what is usually a normal match. After that comes extra-time with the golden goal that seems to make it more tight than it was before. Fear of doing something wrong, fatigue, it used to play a part in extra-time but now no-one wants to attack.”

Andreas Moller reckons David Platt should be booked for a clumsy challenge. The ref tells him to get on with it.

Some England fans at Wembley can barely watch. Others greet every German touch with boos as they steadily move right and then forward. Huge cheers as Tony Adams steams across to slide in and dispossess Steffen Freund on the touchline. Freund has been quietly effective, someone who would not look out of place in the Premier League. His combative style would wind up a few people...

Matthew Lloyd: I would take Gazza off now and bring on someone with MUCH LONGER LEGS!!! Just a hunch. 

Stuart Chaplin: I'm with Trevor Brooking - bringing another striker on would be handy if it comes to penalties! 

Peter Whittaker: Forget Shearer and Sheringham, the only partnership that matters is Davies and Brooking - fantastic stuff.

Trevor Brooking
Former West Ham and England midfielder at Wembley

“If you’re Terry Venables would you think about a change? Do you gamble and throw on another striker, or put Steve Stone on out wide, just to give it that extra impetus. There’s a lull in the England attacking play at the moment."

Into the final 10 minutes. Alan Shearer is penalised as he looks to race onto a quick ball forward. Breathing space for the Germans. Is anyone going to take a tactical twist?

Trevor Brooking
Former West Ham and England midfielder at Wembley

“If Moller lashes out with his legs as he did then he runs the risk of being shown a yellow card. Bit of frustration as a player too because he hasn’t had a fruitful evening, he’s been outnumbered in midfield.”