Summary

  • Spain beat 10-man Switzerland on penalties to reach semis

  • Italy edge Belgium 2-1 to set up last four clash with Spain

  • Czech Republic v Denmark (17:00 BST), Ukraine v England (20:00)

  • England attempting to reach their first Euros semi-final for 25 years

  • Get involved: #bbcfootball or text 81111 (UK only - texts will be charged at your standard message rate)

  1. Your favourite England kitpublished at 15:57 British Summer Time 3 July 2021

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    Joe: And my shout.

    I'll keep it simple. Umbro, red and Becks. What's not to love?

    England at the 2006 World CupImage source, Getty Images
  2. Your favourite England kitpublished at 15:55 British Summer Time 3 July 2021

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    EnglandImage source, Getty Images

    Gary: This one is more based on nostalgia rather than aesthetics for me as in my skinny teenage frame it was incredibly baggy, but I loved this shirt for a couple of reasons. Memories of Euro 96 an obvious one, but it was also one of the first England shirts I remember wearing and for that reason remains my first love.

  3. Postpublished at 15:50 British Summer Time 3 July 2021

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    Stunning Martin!

    It's also started an argument between Gary and I (Joe) which we'll need your help to solve.

    Which England kit is better, hit the thumbs.

    We'll start with Gary's choice...

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    Get Involvedpublished at 15:44 British Summer Time 3 July 2021

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    Martin Evans: Which is tonight's lucky shirt? Tough decision ahead!

    England pagesImage source, Martin Evans
  5. Weather watchpublished at 15:38 British Summer Time 3 July 2021

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    It's going to be a hot night in Rome...

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    Get Involvedpublished at 15:34 British Summer Time 3 July 2021

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    England have been very average all tournament. I see a narrow Ukrainian win tonight. Hopefully in extra time.

    Mark, Glasgow

    Angus Wakefield: The pressure is on England today, playing against a team who have already exceeded their own expectations. Fully believe in this squad and manager- COME ON ENGLAND!!

  7. Thousands expected at Kyiv fan zonespublished at 15:29 British Summer Time 3 July 2021

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    Sarah Rainsford
    BBC News Correspondent

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    The beer tents are up and the giant screens are ready in central Kyiv ahead of tonight’s match against England – already Ukraine’s best ever performance at the Euros.

    At one city fan zone, the organisers claim they have the biggest outdoor screen in Europe and they’re expecting a crowd of thousands – especially as Covid has stopped most fans from travelling.

    Manager Andrei Shevchenko says the team’s showing so far is already a triumph, but the fans in Kyiv are thirsty for more.

    Alyona, a pink-haired computer programmer in her 30s, told me the game would be a "spectacular fight", and she was "supercharged" ahead of kick-off.

    "Our players have a very strong will and though England is very strong, we will use every chance," she said.

  8. Postpublished at 15:23 British Summer Time 3 July 2021

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    I reckon Kyle Walker is probably a great cricketer. England right-backs always are. Gary Neville once shared a 200-run partnership with Aussie great Matthew Hayden in '92.

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    Getting in the mood by watching THAT Stokes/Leach last wicket stand to win the Ashes test- hoping we don't get quite that drama tonight!!

    Steve - Portsmouth

  10. England's Rome memoriespublished at 15:17 British Summer Time 3 July 2021

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    England v Italy 1997Image source, Getty Images

    And then one night in Rome.

    England's last played at the Stadio Olimpico against Italy in a World Cup qualifier in 1997. England needed a draw to top their group and qualify automatically for the 1998 World Cup.

    The final score, 0-0.

    We were strong, we had grown.

    The last time England won a game in Rome by the way was a friendly against Italy in 1961. A goal from Jimmy Armfield and a double from Mick McNeil helped England to a 3-2 victory.

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    Get Involvedpublished at 15:08 British Summer Time 3 July 2021

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    Conor Amphlett: Me and my mate got to Palermo airport nice and early, only to miss our flight sitting around waiting around for the queue to go down doing the BBC quiz. Didn't realise ours ended and they were queueing for a new flight. After a frantic run got tickets for next flight. All's well that ends well I suppose, but was convinced it was over and we'd miss it. Will likely miss our entry slot, hopefully won't get any grief from the stewards.

  12. A game of football chess?published at 15:06 British Summer Time 3 July 2021

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    In a pre-game analysis, the Ukrainian website Sport.ua, external has predicted that “Shevchenko most likely will choose the formation with three centre-backs. England is a very compact and fast team, good at flank attacks. So in this case the 5-3-2 scheme looks suitable.”

    It says the Ukrainians will be more “psychologically relaxed” than in the Sweden game and the team may benefit from being underestimated by their opponents. “It will be good to punish the smug Brits” it says.

    It goes on to say that the match is “unlikely to be enchanting due to the peculiarity of the current England squad, which puts its stake on pragmatism and defence… the game is likely to turn into football chess”.

  13. 'Come on England!'published at 15:02 British Summer Time 3 July 2021

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  14. History made on this daypublished at 14:56 British Summer Time 3 July 2021

    Three years ago today, history was made.

    On 3 July 2018, England won their first-ever penalty shootout at a World Cup, beating Colombia 4-3 on penalties after a 1-1 draw to reach the quarter-finals.

    Re-live some good England memories below.

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    World Cup 2018: England's historic penalty shootout win against Colombia in full

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    Steven Donaldson: Whatever the starting eleven tonight let's hope that people have learnt after the Germany game to just stop crying and complaining and trust the managers approach! #InGarethWeTrust #IStillBelieve

  16. The meteoric rise of Oleksandr Zinchenkopublished at 14:46 British Summer Time 3 July 2021

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    Seven years ago Oleksandr Zinchenko was playing street football in Moscow, having fled his own country because of war.

    Fast forward to today and he has won the Premier League three times, an FA Cup and four League Cups with Manchester City, and is also set to captain his country in their first European Championship quarter-final.

    Read more about his remarkable story here.

    Oleksandr ZinchenkoImage source, Getty Images
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    Keith Miller: We have arrived in Rome for the game, looking forward to supporting the lads at Stadio Olimpico, needing to buy some flags and t-shirts to show our support. If anyone knows where we can buy, let us know!

    Hit Keith up if anyone is able to help him out!

  18. Could this be England's team tonight?published at 14:34 British Summer Time 3 July 2021

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    Reports doing the rounds, external suggest the above team could be how England line up tonight, reverting to a back four while Jadon Sancho seems set to come in for Bukayo Saka, who is an injury doubt.

    Thoughts? And who would you pick?

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    Get Involvedpublished at 14:31 British Summer Time 3 July 2021

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    In Rome atmosphere building Nicely. Come on England.

    Rob

  20. 'I wouldn't miss it for the world'published at 14:26 British Summer Time 3 July 2021

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