Wednesday 30 / October / 2024
England 2-0 Germany
(Sterling 75', Kane 86')
Germany have been knocked out of Euro 2020 at the last-16 stage after defeat to England at London's Wembley Stadium, a result that sees Joachim Löw's 15-year tenure as national team coach come to an end.
Raheem Sterling and Harry Kane scored late on in London to condemn Germany to a 2-0 defeat, while Thomas Müller missed a great chance to equalise.
It is the first time Germany have lost at Wembley since a friendly defeat in 1975, and it is the first time they have lost to England in the knockout stage of a major tournament since the 1966 World Cup final — also at Wembley.
Germany dominated the opening stages with intensive pressing in midfield and direct, vertical balls to Timo Werner up front — in line with Löw's plan. But, apart from one golden chance for Werner, Germany didn't create enough danger.
On the other hand, the defence, considered to be at risk from England's free kicks and crosses, did well, led by Mats Hummels who rescued Germany with a last-ditch intervention just before halftime.
But when England abandoned long balls and looked to utilise the dangerous Sterling, the game tipped in their direction, the Manchester City man finishing off Luke Shaw's cross in the penalty area with 15 minutes remaining.
Shortly after, England repeated the move. This time, it was Jack Grealish who crossed for the otherwise quiet Harry Kane, and the centre forward finally got his goal.
England will play Sweden or Ukraine in the quarterfinal in Rome.
