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England beat Czech Republic to win Group D

Czech team qualifies for Euro 2020 last 16 as one of best third-placed sides

Emre Aşıkçı  | 23.06.2021 - Update : 23.06.2021
England beat Czech Republic to win Group D

ISTANBUL 

England defeated the Czech Republic 1-0 on Tuesday to clinch Group D in the Euro 2020 with 7 points. 

Raheem Sterling scored the winning goal with a header in the 12th minute at London's Wembley Stadium.

In the 86th minute, Jordan Henderson found the net for the English team, but after a video assistant referee (VAR) check, it was ruled offside.

Despite losing to England, the Czech Republic qualified for the Euro 2020 last 16 as one of the best third-placed sides.

In another group match, Croatia earned a 3-1 win over Scotland to qualify as runners-up in Group D with four points.

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