Euro stars: Who will sign them this summer?
With Euro 2020 now over, attention is shifting to the upcoming domestic football season but the competition’s impact may be felt here as well. Until the first ball of a new campaign is kicked, the attention of fans tends to be fixated on the transfer market, where the Euro 2020 stars will have drawn the attention of the game’s big spenders.
Euro 2020 stats: Which clubs ‘won’ the tournament?
The delayed European Championship captured our attention this summer, with domestic football taking a back seat after a long season. Club and league rivalries are still bubbling away though, so we tracked the fortunes of every player during the tournament in our Euro 2020 stats to see who contributed the most to it.
Italy vs England: Home advantage to spur Three Lions on
Italy and England have been the best two teams at Euro 2020 overall and a tight tussle is on the cards in the final. Both sides are strong at the back, have great energy in midfield and proven performers up front but home advantage may just be the deciding factor.
Euro 2020 top scorer odds: Kane cut again for Golden Boot
Harry Kane has been trimmed to 3/1 in bwin’s Euro 2020 top scorer odds after grabbing England’s winning goal against Denmark. The Tottenham striker took his tally to four, just one behind joint leaders Cristiano Ronaldo and Patrik Schick ahead of Sunday’s final.
Euro 2020 winner odds: England slight favourites for final
England are slight favourites at 5/6 in bwin’s Euro 2020 winner odds after setting up a final date with Italy by edging out Denmark. The Three Lions came from behind to prevail 2-1 in extra-time at Wembley, where they will return on Sunday night to face the Azzurri.
England vs Denmark: Three Lions to roar into final
England have looked a formidable force during the Euro 2020 knockout stages and are fancied to end Denmark’s brave bid for glory. The Danes have been inspired by Christian Eriksen’s absence and can take heart from an October Nations League win at Wembley.
Ukraine vs England: Three Lions can reign supreme in Rome
England put in a rock-solid performance to beat Germany at Euro 2020 and surely only have to remain fully focused to see off Ukraine in Rome. Andriy Shevchenko’s side have plenty of spirit and energy but lack the quality of their opponents in practically every department.
Czech Republic vs Denmark: Jump on Danish bandwagon
Denmark have played like a team possessed since losing Christian Eriksen and are fancied to overwhelm Czech Republic in Baku. The Czechs have also exceeded expectations and shouldn’t be underestimated but all the vibes are the Danes will take some stopping.
Switzerland vs Spain: La Roja to keep it tight this time
Spain and Switzerland both enjoyed thrilling Euro 2020 wins at the last-16 stage but tend to be involved in tight tussles when they get together. Last year’s Nations League encounters ended with a narrow 1-0 win for La Roja in Madrid followed by a 1-1 draw in Basel.
Both teams to score tips for Euro 2020 quarter-finals
We flopped badly with our Euro 2020 both teams to score tips at the last-16 stage but are having another go for the quarter-finals. There was a mixture of entertaining encounters and tight tussles to start the knockout rounds and that trend could continue.
France vs Switzerland: Les Bleus to hit top form
France should be battle hardened after topping the ‘group of death’ at Euro 2020 and are expected to prove too strong for Switzerland. Les Bleus weren’t quite at their best during the pool stage but punters should anticipate a step up in intensity for the knockout rounds.
Croatia vs Spain: Blazers can challenge La Roja
Spain’s supporters will feel they made a statement of intent when thrashing Slovakia at Euro 2020 but Croatia are a different proposition. The World Cup finalists may have an ageing side in some departments but they are organised and capable of striking on the counter-attack.
England vs Germany: Three Lions to shade victory
England and Germany have adopted contrasting styles of play at Euro 2020 and their Wembley showdown promises to be a fascinating affair. The Three Lions have been rock-solid but a little stodgy, whereas Die Mannschaft look good going forward but open at the back.
Sweden vs Ukraine: Scandinavians to shade Hampden tie
In what is regarded as the weakest of the last-16 ties, a tight tussle is expected between Sweden and Ukraine. However, slight preference is for the Scandinavians, who beat Switzerland at this point in the 2018 World Cup and impressed more during the group stage of this event.