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England hold nerve to sink Swiss and set up Netherlands clash – Football Daily

Max Rushden is joined by Barry Glendenning, Robyn Cowen and John Brewin as England set up a semi-final with the Dutch in Dortmund

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On the podcast today: England beat Switzerland on penalties and are through to the semi-finals of Euro 2024. What a shootout it was, five brilliant penalties for England and redemption for Bukayo Saka, whose brilliant equaliser took the game to extra time.

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England v Switzerland: Euro 2024 quarter-final – live

6 July 2024 at 11:44

Gareth Southgate: Today marks the England manager’s 100th match in charge of his country. If his side fails to win, it will almost certainly be his last.

England: He created an environment in which players could flourish yet Gareth Southgate has become a lightning rod for rage, writes Barney Ronay.

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Spain end Germany’s dream and France squeeze past Portugal – Football Daily

Max Rushden is joined by Barry Glendenning, Philippe Auclair, Archie Rhind-Tutt and Jonathan Fadugba as Spain beat Germany in a thriller and France defeated Portugal on penalties in a less exciting game

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On the podcast today: Spain do it in the last minute of extra-time, Mikel Merino’s brilliant header securing their spot in the semi-finals. Florian Wirtz had earned Germany a deserved late equaliser in normal time, but it wasn’t to be for the host nation.

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Spain v Germany: Euro 2024 quarter-final – live

5 July 2024 at 10:33

With his squad untroubled by suspensions or injuries, Spain boss Luis de la Fuente is expected to field an unchanged side to the one that came from behind to beat Georgia last time out, although it would be no great shock to see Dani Olmo Mikel Merino come into midfield in place of Pedri.

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Tour de France 2024: stage six from Mâcon to Dijon – live

4 July 2024 at 09:44

The roll-out has begun: The riders are making their way through the streets of Macon, still very much in the neutralised zone. Officially, they won’t start racing for another seven kilometres. Unofficially, they may not start for well over 140 kilometres, although today’s intermediate sprint is at the 33-kilometre mark.

There’s also one small speed-bump to negotiate this afternoon, which comes even sooner. The Category-4 Col De Bois Claire must be climbed about 10 kilometres into the stage. That aside, the stage could scarcely be more flat, so hopefully we’ll have some crosswinds to liven up proceedings.

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Delight for Demiral as Turkey are through - Football Daily

Max Rushden is joined by Barry Glendenning, Nicky Bandini and Mark Pougatch as Turkey beat Austria to book a place against the Netherlands in the quarter-finals.

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On the podcast today: an incredible late save from Turkey’s answer to Gordon Banks, Mert Gunok means the long-time dark horses might finally be coming good. Two goals and a heroic defensive performance by Merih Demiral saw them home.

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Romania v Netherlands: Euro 2024, last 16 – live

2 July 2024 at 12:47

An email: “With Denzel back in the starting lineup, the Dutch are good for Equalizers 1, 2, and 3, if needed,” writes Peter Oh. It could be a long evening …

Those teams: Ronald Koeman makes three changes to the side that started against Austria. Xavi Simons, Denzel Dumfries and Steven Bergwijn come into the Dutch team, with Joey Veerman, Donyell Malen and Lutsharel Geertruida dropping to the bench.

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Portugal’s penalty prowess sees them progress and France do just enough - Football Daily

Max Rushden is joined by Barry Glendenning, Philippe Auclair and Mark Langdon as Portugal beat Slovenia on penalties and France get a late winner against Belgium to reach the quarter-finals

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On the podcast today; Portugal squeeze past Slovenia one penalties after goalkeeper Diogo Costa saved three in a row. Cristiano Ronaldo had a chance to win it in extra-time but so did Benjamin Sesko for Slovenia but both were denied.

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