Denmark

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Denmark coach Lars Sondergaard has described tonight's crucial game as the "most important" of his time as national head coach.

"I have told the players this is the game of the year, but hopefully there will be another game of the year in a few days' time," he said.

"We're very satisfied that we've come so far and that we get to play a decider in the final group game, but of course we would like to go one step further.

"We know that we're the underdogs. We know it's going to be hard, but we're looking forward to it."

Vicky Losada
Manchester City midfielder on BBC Two

I'm sure today is the day. Today has to be the day. It's all or nothing and I can't wait to see the game. I'm getting confident now.

I don't think we've seen the Spanish that we were expecting and I think it's a great game tonight to show what they're capable of.

Emma Sanders
BBC Sport at Brentford Community Stadium

We're wearing sunglasses in the press box. This is England. I'm from up north. What is going on?

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Denmark need a win and they will be able to draw confidence from their impressive record against Spain.

The Danes have won nine, drawn three and lost only one of their 13 meetings, scoring 33 goals and conceding just 11 in that time.

But despite Denmark's impressive record it was Spain who won the most recent encounter, 2-1 in June last year.

Finland's Emma Koavisto told BBC World Service: [Harder to play Denmark or Spain?] "I would say Spain – they were really good with the ball and they were really technical and they moved a lot on the pitch.

Germany assessment: “They [Germany] have played really well in this tournament so far. I think they are a really physical team. They are kind of similar to Spain as the players move a lot on the pitch and they move positions. But I think they are more physical and they have a higher working morale. They don’t give up and run for 90 plus minutes.

Teams to go far in the tournament: “I think Spain and Germany – they won against us so I’d hope they would go far in this tournament.

Euros experience changing her career: “I don’t know. I think it is hard to say “no” and we are still in the tournaments and maybe afterwards it’s easier to evaluate what kind of experience this has been – I think this will be a moment I will never forget and one of my best experiences in my career so far at least."

Finland's Emma Koavisto told BBC World Service: "Overall, I think the tournament has been bigger than I would have been able to imagine. There has been more fans than I would have anticipated, especially from Finland. We have had so many fans coming to our games so that has been really cool.

Playing in five-figure crowds: “At least at club level, we don’t have that many people coming to our games so it has been more than I am used to in everyday life. But it’s great, I love playing in front of a big crowd and it gives more energy. The atmosphere in the stadium has been really good.

On travelling fans: “They have been amazing and like I said, I was surprised how many Finnish people we have had in the stands. I think it means a lot for our whole team so that creates a culture in Finland. Also, I think it’s great to see the football morale is getting bigger in Finland.

BBC Two

The BBC television coverage has just got under way on BBC Two, so tune in!

It's also on iPlayer and online via this page if you want to watch while sitting outside enjoying the superb weather.

Finland

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Finland finished top of their qualifying group, which also contained Portugal and Scotland, after winning seven and drawing one of their eight games.

But they are heading home after this match fllowing back-to-back defeats to Spain and Denmark.

"Everyone in Finland knows we had such bad luck with the draw, so people don't have very high expectations," said Hinni Hirvonen, a journalist at Finnish Broadcasting company Yle Sport.

"The team's recent results in the World Cup qualifiers haven't been satisfying. A draw with Slovakia and defeat by the Republic of Ireland were big disappointments."

Emma Sanders
BBC Sport at Brentford Community Stadium

What a day to choose to wear thick, all black costumes on stilts. They must be sweating buckets!

Fair play to these 'referees' who were dancing away above everyone else while a guy sat behind them playing a guitar on the way into the stadium.

Why? I have no idea.

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Michael Emons
BBC Sport at Stadium MK

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Milton Keynes has massively embraced this tournament - and the best is still to come.

This will be Germany’s first game in the city after two matches at Brentford, but they will be hoping it’s not their last as Stadium MK will also be hosting the second semi-final on 27 July.

Germany will be there if they beat Austria in the quarter-finals and potentially face a mouthwatering semi-final against probably one of France, Sweden or the Netherlands - the only three European teams ranked above Germany (fifth) in the world rankings.

Before the games, the only place to be is the fan park in the city’s Station Square as hundreds of fans have been mixing and creating a brilliant, friendly atmosphere.

Face painting, colouring in sessions, building flags and table football games are available for youngsters, penalty competitions and other football challenges for those inspired by the action, with a whole host of food outlets as well as large screens showing football features and films and a stage with live music acts

Alternatively, on an extremely hot day, you can just sit with a drink and an ice cream in a deckchair soaking it all up.

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Emma Sanders
BBC Sport at Brentford Community Stadium

Everyone knows the score - the winner plays England in the quarter-finals.

What will be interesting to see from an England perspective is just whether these teams look capable of causing them a problem.

The confidence in Sarina Wiegman's side at the moment is through the roof.

Spain have performed fairly well so far but haven't put a statement display in that suggests they are more fancied.

Germany, France and England have caused a stir so can Spain put down a marker today to rejoin the conversation?

Spain

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Denmark are currently third in Group B and must beat the pre-tournament favourites Spain to book a meeting with the Lionesses in the last eight.

The teams go into the game level on three points, but Spain sit above Denmark because of their superior goal difference.

"This is a final we want to win," said Spain coach Jorge Vilda.

"It is the only objective. If you go out to get a draw or speculate on the result, it can end badly."

Michael Emons
BBC Sport at Stadium MK

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For Finland, their best moment of the tournament came 50 seconds into their opening match.

Linda Sallstrom raced clear of the Spain defence to put the country 29th in the world rankings into a shock lead against the pre-tournament favourites as the joyous Finland fans were dreaming of matching their run at England in 2005, when they reached the semi-finals.

However, that Sallstrom goal has been as good as it has got.

Spain fought back to overpower them 4-1 and a 1-0 loss to Denmark, with Danish goalkeeper Lene Christensen producing a wonder save to keep out Jenny-Julia Danielsson's effort in injury time, saw Finland fall at the group phase.

This is their third game at Stadium MK, with boss Anna Signeul saying the players “were on the verge of crying” when they saw all the fans before that match with Spain, watched by 16,819 last Friday.

A crowd of 11,615 saw Tuesday’s game against Denmark and more than 20,000 are expected today on a beautiful day in the Milton Keynes sun.

The Finland supporters have helped contribute to a great atmosphere at Stadium MK and at the bustling fan park near the city’s central train station but will their team give their fans a day to remember today?

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Germany

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Germany might not be the winning machine that triumphed at six Euros in a row between 1995 and 2013.

But they cannot be ignored at Euro 2022.

"There's a narrative that England must be the favourites now, but we cannot forget that France are flying and the Germans are starting to gain momentum," former England goalkeeper Karen Bardsley tells the Daily Euros podcast.

The Daily Telegraph's Tom Garry adds: "England, Germany and France have been the three most impressive sides so far. The good news for England about that is the other two are in the other half of the draw."

Michael Emons
BBC Sport at Stadium MK

Finland make five changes for their last match of the tournament as a result of a mixture of illnesses and injuries. Tottenham goalkeeper Tinja-Riika Korpela, who was excellent in both Finland's first two games, making a dozen saves, is among those to have to miss out, although her Spurs team-mate Eveliina Summanen does start.

Linda Sallstrom, the scorer of Finland's only goal so far at Euro 2022, again starts up front.

Finland: Talaslahti, Koivisto, Kuikka, Pikkujamsa, Heroum, Kollanen, Summanen, Alanen, Engman, Kemppi, Sallstrom.

Subs: Tamminen, Myllyoja, Oling, Auvinen, Ahtinen, Sainio, Rantanen, Rantala.

Already-qualified Germany make four changes from the 11 that beat Spain 2-0 on Tuesday with Sophia Kleinherne, Lena Lattwein, Linda Dallmann and Sara Doorsoun-Khaken coming in, while suspended pair Felicitas Rauch and Lena Oberdorf are among those making way.

Back up keeper Ann-Katrin Berger, yet to see a minute of action in this tournament, plays for Chelsea and is the sole Women's Super League player in the Germany squad, but she is again among the substitutes.

Germany: Frohms, Kleinherne, Hegering, Doorsoun-Khajeh, Gwinn, Dallmann, Lattwein, Dabritz, Buhl, Popp, Huth.

Subs: Schult, Berger, Hendrich, Lohmann, Freigang, Anyomi, Wassmuth, Magull, Brand.

There's full match commentary on Denmark versus Spain on BBC Radio 5 live and the build up is under way already.

BBC Two

You can watch both of tonight's games live on the BBC.

While the Denmark-Spain game is on BBC Two, BBC Four is showing Finland-Germany.

Both games are also on the BBC iPlayer and online here.

Michael Emons
BBC Sport at Stadium MK

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Eight-time European champions Germany have been in superb form so far in this tournament, crushing 2017 finalists Denmark 4-0 before beating pre-competition favourites Spain 2-0 to guarantee top spot in Group B with a game to spare.

But head coach Martina Voss-Tecklenburg is not wanting her team to take things easy at Milton Keynes today.

“We won’t make the mistake of letting things slide,” said Voss-Tecklenburg. “We would do well not to think about the quarter-finals just yet.”

Germany have only ever lost three of 42 matches at the tournament finals and beat Spain on Tuesday despite only seeing 30% of possession, but still managed to secure their second clean sheet of Euro 2022.

“I can only compliment the team for this willingness to defend, for the ways that hurt, that was outstanding,” added Voss-Tecklenburg. “This team is ready to show the discipline and live with it themselves, which feels good.”

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Emma Sanders
BBC Sport at Brentford Community Stadium

There are SIX changes to the Denmark team.

Arsenal defender Simone Boye Sorensen returns at centre-back, replacing Stine Ballisager Pedersen.

Real Madrid forward Signe Bruun, who spent the last six months on loan at Manchester United, is among those who drops to the bench, alongside forward Nadia Nadim.

Chelsea's Pernille Harder leads the line up top.

Denmark XI: Christensen, Ballisager, Boye Sorensen, Sevecke, Thomsen, Holmgaard, Junge, Veje, Madsen, Harder, Kuhl.

There is just one change for Spain.

Real Madrid forward Athenea del Castillo replaces Manchester City's new signing Laia Aleixandri, who picked up an injury.

Spain XI: Panos, Batlle, Paredes, Leon, Ouahabi, Guijarro, Bonmati, Caldentey, S Garcia, L Garcia, Del Castillo.

Germany

While England and France wait to discover who they will meet in the quarter-finals, Germany already know the identity of who they will face for a place in the semi-finals.

They meet Group A runners-up Austria at Brentford next Thursday (20:00 BST).

How the quarter-finals are shaping up:

Wednesday, 20 July

England v runner-up Group B (Brighton)

Thursday, 21 July

Germany v Austria (Brentford)

Friday, 22 July

Winner Group C v runner-up Group D (Leigh)

Saturday, 23 July

France v runner-up Group C (Rotherham)

*All kick-off times 20:00 BST