Pavard piledriver punishes valiant Ireland

A second half piledriver from Benjamin Pavard was enough for France to scrape past a valiant Irish side that finished the game on top with a world class save from Mike Maignan denying Nathan Collins a equalising header moments from full time at the Aviva Stadium.

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Rangers rally to beat Leipzig to book Europa League final spot

John Lundstram hit a dramatic late winner to send Rangers into their first European final for 14 years with a 3-2 aggregate victory over RB Leipzig in the Europa League semi-final. The Scottish side will face Eintracht Frankfurt in the showpiece in Seville.

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Sterling header sends England to victory over Czech Republic

A Raheem Sterling header secured a 1-0 win for England over the Czech Republic which sees them finish top of Group D. Their opponents started the game top of the group but finished third due to Croatia’s win in Scotland however the Czechs have qualified for the last 16 as a best third placed team.

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Wales boost last 16 hopes by downing Turkey

Wales aided their hopes of reaching the last 16 of Euro 2020 with a fine 2-0 win over Turkey in Group A. Goals in either half from Aaron Ramsey and Connor Roberts put Wales on 4 points which should at the very least secure progression as a best third placed team.

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Villarreal ahead but Pepe penalty gives Arsenal hope

Arsenal kept alive their hopes of reaching the Europa League final as a Nicolas Pepe penalty gave the 10-man visitors an away goal in defeat at Villarreal. The Spaniards had raced into a two goal lead thanks to Manu Trigueros and Raul Albiol.

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