sport news EURO 2020: CHRIS SUTTON'S guide to the last-16 and why England and Germany ...

sport news EURO 2020: CHRIS SUTTON'S guide to the last-16 and why England and Germany ...
sport news EURO 2020: CHRIS SUTTON'S guide to the last-16 and why England and Germany ...

Euro 2020 has seen its teams drop from 24 down to 16 after the group stage, but now the competition gets ready to kick into action with the knockout stages.

Already the last-16 has produced some mouthwatering ties including old rivals England and Germany going head-to-head for the first time in the competition for 21 years.

With eight ties to be played across four days starting from Saturday, Sportsmail's CHRIS SUTTON assesses each tie and who he thinks will progress to the quarter-finals. 

England have reached the last-16 of Euro 2020 after topping their group with seven points

England have reached the last-16 of Euro 2020 after topping their group with seven points

WALES v DENMARK

Saturday, 5pm, Amsterdam

Denmark’s tournament was rocked by what happened to Christian Eriksen in their first game. You could never blame their players for going on to lose to Finland, or for being beaten by a talented Belgium team. But they bounced back. They battered Russia 4-1 and they want to extend their stay at Euro 2020 for Eriksen. Sorry Wales, but I expect Denmark will edge this.

PREDICTION: 2-1 to Denmark

Wales will be hoping Gareth Bale can spur them on towards the quarter-finals in Amsterdam

Wales will be hoping Gareth Bale can spur them on towards the quarter-finals in Amsterdam

ITALY v AUSTRIA

Saturday, 8pm, Wembley

Italy have been the most eye-catching team I’ve seen at this tournament. They’ve got three wins from three and haven’t conceded a goal under manager Roberto Mancini. The Italians have forgotten what it’s like to lose. They’re unbeaten in 30 games, equalling a record set in 1939, and should beat Austria. The Austrians aren’t pushovers but the Italians are bloody good.

PREDICTION: 2-0 to Italy

Roberto Mancini's unbeatable Italy side have arguably been the best team at Euro 2020 so far

Roberto Mancini's unbeatable Italy side have arguably been the best team at Euro 2020 so far

HOLLAND v CZECH REPUBLIC

Sunday, 5pm, Budapest

The Czechs are an awkward bunch. They’re functional, as we saw against Scotland in their opening group game, and in Patrik Schick, they’ve got one of the tournament’s surprise packages who could pop up with a goal at any time. Holland have looked bright in all areas and this will be their toughest test yet. I’ll say the Dutch win this one.

PREDICTION: 2-1 to Holland

Patrik Schick is the joint-second top goalscorer at Euro 2020 after three group stage goals

Patrik Schick is the joint-second top goalscorer at Euro 2020 after three group stage goals

BELGIUM v PORTUGAL

Sunday, 8pm, Seville

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