Germany: A night of careful manoeuvring saw England and Denmark advance to the Euro 2024 knockout stages after a goalless draw in Group C. England topped the standings with five points but revealed appetite without cutting edge. Denmark got through into the last sixteen — three points — ahead of Slovenia on goal difference, putting them unquestionably into harrowing hope, and Serbia departs after picking up two points.

The atmosphere was electric at England’s game with Slovenia, with a crowd of 42,000 eagerly anticipating a thrilling match. However, the star-studded lineup, including captain Harry Kane, Phil Foden, Bukayo Saka, and Jude Bellingham, led by Gareth Southgate, struggled to break through, leaving the crowd disappointed.

The match between Denmark and Serbia at Munich’s Allianz Stadium, witnessed by a passionate 64,000-strong crowd, ended in a draw. Despite the teams’ best efforts, the game lacked the necessary spark to produce a winner, leaving the outcome uncertain.

These results rounded off an impressive group stage for both England and Denmark. They can now turn their attention to the challenges that await in the knockout rounds, where the quest for European glory becomes serious.