Ukraine vs England at Euro 2020: Build-up to quarter-final

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
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Ellie Thomason, Gary Rose and Joe Rindl

'Why England have got the platform for success'published at 10:18 British Summer Time 3 July 2021
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The biggest compliment I can give to Gareth Southgate for England's flawless defensive record at Euro 2020 is that it is not down to any individual player.
That's been proven by the fact our personnel at the back has changed in each of our four games, and we've used a different shape for three of them.
First and foremost, he has set up his team to be hard to beat, which is not what the media or most fans wanted to see from them at this tournament.
They've been shouting for a more flamboyant and carefree approach, but Gareth has done it the way he has wanted. It's been extremely successful and it's given us a great foundation to work from.
Read the rest of Rio Ferdinand's BBC Sport column here.
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Get Involvedpublished at 10:17 British Summer Time 3 July 2021
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Poor Harris (9:44). I'm at a mate's wedding too today - but I'm ducking out at 7. Haters gonna hate.
Tim
Ouch. Will you still be mates after that though?
On this day in 2018: England win a WC penalty shootoutpublished at 10:12 British Summer Time 3 July 2021
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Postpublished at 10:09 British Summer Time 3 July 2021
Anyone want a good omen?
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Get Involvedpublished at 10:02 British Summer Time 3 July 2021
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Have Ukraine in my sweepstake. I am also Irish. Living in England with a bunch of English pals. Gonna be intense.
Phil
Euro 96 - When Football Came Homepublished at 09:59 British Summer Time 3 July 2021
BBC Sounds
It was the football tournament that defined a decade and 25 years on, Gabby Logan celebrates the music and memories of the iconic Euro 96.
Re-live Paul Gascoigne's wonder goal - with the "Dentist Chair" celebration, David Seaman’s penalty heroics, Gareth Southgate’s heartbreak and the song that soundtracked it all, ‘Three Lions’.
Check it out over on BBC Sounds.
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Get Involvedpublished at 09:54 British Summer Time 3 July 2021
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Richard: The football's the correct way around today. I can watch Denmark and Czech Republic without commentators mentioning England's amazing, heart stopping, backs-to-the-wall 2-0 victory where Ukraine have one shot at goal.
Ill take that....
'England favourites to win Euro 2020'published at 09:47 British Summer Time 3 July 2021
According to Simon Gleave, head of sports analysis at data company Nielsen's Gracenote, England are now favourites to win Euro 2020.
"Ukraine are the lowest ranked team to make it this far at Euro 2020 as they are currently ranked 30th in the world by Gracenote's world ranking," said Gleave.
"In our pre-tournament forecast, England were second favourites to win Euro 2020 with an estimated chance of 13.6%.
"Having reached the quarter-finals and with potential home advantage to come later in the competition, this has grown to 26.5%, making England favourites to win Euro 2020."
So there you have it. Football IS coming home - the stats say so!
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Get Involvedpublished at 09:44 British Summer Time 3 July 2021
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At a wedding today in which the bride is refusing to put a screen on tonight. Hopefully phone signal is decent enough for people to crowd round.
Harris
Daily Euros podcastpublished at 09:37 British Summer Time 3 July 2021
BBC Radio 5 Live
Don't forget to check out the latest Daily Euros podcast as Mark Chapman reacts to first two quarter finals with the 5 Live Sport commentary team.
Alistair Bruce Ball and Chris Sutton discuss both winners and their chances of reaching the final.
As England's attempt to book a place in the last four edges closer, Ian Dennis and Matt Upson join the podcast from Rome where Gareth Southgate's side will meet Ukraine.
Check it out by heading over to BBC Sounds.
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Get Involved - your England planspublished at 09:32 British Summer Time 3 July 2021
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'Keep calm - and carry on winning'published at 09:26 British Summer Time 3 July 2021
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'Carpe Diem'published at 09:22 British Summer Time 3 July 2021
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'Summit special'published at 09:16 British Summer Time 3 July 2021
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Gareth Southgate says his players still have to conquer “Everest” as they prepare for tonight's game, inevitably leading to mountain-related puns on Saturday's back pages.
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The back pagespublished at 09:15 British Summer Time 3 July 2021
I wonder what the newspapers are leading on today?
Postpublished at 09:12 British Summer Time 3 July 2021
I've cracked. After watching that I've just given Three Lions its first outing of the day.
Just under 11 hours to go....
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Southgate's 25-year quest for redemptionpublished at 09:04 British Summer Time 3 July 2021
Ukraine v England (20:00 BST)
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Euro 2020: Gareth Southgate's 25-year quest for redemption with England
Postpublished at 09:03 British Summer Time 3 July 2021
Cue BBC montage.....
It's coming Rome....published at 09:00 British Summer Time 3 July 2021
OK, we've held out for this long. Let's start building up to tonight and a HUGE game in Rome....
What now for the 'golden generation'?published at 08:55 British Summer Time 3 July 2021
Belgium 1-2 Italy
Belgium have been blessed with a squad packed full of hugely talented players. But they have not made the most of it.
They finished third at the 2018 World Cup but did not even get as far as the semis this time. Euro 80, when they lost to West Germany, remains their only final.
Belgium's back three had an average age of 33. Only two of their starting line-up are under the age of 28.
So was this their 'golden generation's' last real chance?
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