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Euro 2020: Scotland crumble after loss to Croatia – as England dominate Group D UK news

Scotland were eliminated from Euro 2020 after losing 3-1 to Croatia and finishing last in Group D.

The result in Glasgow means that Scotland have still never managed to qualify for the knockout stages of the competition.

Meanwhile, at Wembley, England secured first place in the same group after beating the Czech Republic 1-0.

At Hampden Park, Celtic’s Callum McGregor gave his side hope after calling off Nikola Vlasic’s opener.

Scottish fans were upset after being knocked out of the competition
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The result means that the national team never managed to qualify for the knockout stages of the competition

But Scottish hearts were shattered after Luka Modric’s miracle strike just past the hour mark left David Marshall scratching in the air.

And their fate was confirmed in the 77th minute when Ivan Perisic scored from a corner.

Luka Modric's strike broke Scots hearts
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Luka Modric’s strike broke Scottish hearts

England have played their last game in the group stages, having already joined Wales to advance to the next round.

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Wembley saw a home and away game between England and the Czech Republic, with both sides securing a number of chances in the first half.

Raheem Sterling's header put England ahead in the first half
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Raheem Sterling’s header put England ahead in the first half against the Czech Republic

But it was Raheem Sterling’s first-half header that sealed it for England – his second goal of the tournament.

The second half saw a number of changes as both teams had already qualified for the round of 16 and Jordan Henderson had a goal disallowed for offside.

England finished top of their group after beating Czech Republic
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England finished top of their group after beating Czech Republic

England fans gathered in Trafalgar Square in central London to watch their team progress out of the group stages.

Cheers echoed around the fountains as Sterling nodded after 12 minutes.

Ivan Perisic broke Scottish hearts
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Source: news.sky.com
This notice was published: 2021-06-22 20:12:00

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