Declan Rice says there is nothing to fear about England's Euro 2020 last-16 opponents Germany and has promised Gareth Southgate's side are ready to "step it up" in the knockout stages. Group D winners England take on Group F runners-up Germany at Wembley on Tuesday as the historic rivalry is renewed at a major tournament for the first time since the 2010 World Cup. Obviously, yeah they're great players, but it's a game of football," Rice said. "I spoke to him yesterday [Thursday] - he tested negative again," Rice said of his former Chelsea academy team-mate and close friend. Let's go and show what we are capable of and give the team the opportunity to go and prove that."

Source: Sky sports June 25, 2021 14:59 UTC