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Italy have an edge in the clash of two likeable teams

I wasn’t born when England last played in the final of a major tournament. I don’t know whether it says something about my youthfulness but it says a lot about England’s acquaintance with success in recent times.

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England’s time aah gaya

“England will never, ever have a better opportunity to win the Euros,” said former England forward Alan Shearer after his country’s thumping 4-0 win over Ukraine in the quarter-final of Euro 2020.

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Italy have one foot in the final

I had never been a fan of Italy’s but Euro 2020 has transformed me. I cannot praise the Azzurri enough these days. As Italy are getting ready to take on Spain for a place in the final,

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England must do it in Italian capital

England are in the quarterfinals of Euro 2020 but the euphoria in the home of football mightsuggest that the Three Lions have actually gone all the way. Gareth Southgate’s team have a long way to...

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Denmark vs the Czech Republic guarantees entertainment

Did you ever think Denmark vs the Czech Republic would be one of the quarter-finals at Euro 2020? I never did. It was indeed a miracle that Denmark got out of Group B because no team had advanced

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A classic you should not miss

No football fan would want to miss Belgium vs Italy in Euro 2020. It is the pick of the quarterfinal fixtures after the giant-killing act of Switzerland precluded the possibility of France vs Spain.

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After frying the French, the Swiss can do anything

Resurgence is the key word for Spain and Switzerland, who will be meeting in the first quarterfinal of Euro 2020 on Friday. Spain woke up to their resplendent history while the Swiss...

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