Raheem Sterling and Harry Kane struck late goals as England reached the Euro 2020 quarter-finals with a 2-0 win over Germany at Wembley on Tuesday, their first knockout victory over their old rivals since the 1966 World Cup final. The visitors' defeat marked the end of Joachim Loew's time as Germany coach after 15 years in charge, during which he guided them to the 2014 World Cup title in Brazil. Southgate's decision to play a five-man defence and two holding midfielders was a cautious one, but England did start the game brightly. After the interval, Germany sensed England had lost their way and went close when Havertz's powerful drive was superbly tipped over by Pickford. Southgate, though, is as restrained with his words as he is with tactics and said he had been quick to calm his players down.

Source: dna June 29, 2021 22:30 UTC