Euro 2020: England finish top of Group D as Scotland crash out

England have finished top of Group D after beating Czech Republic, while Scotland have crashed out of Euro 2020 following a defeat to Croatia on Tuesday evening.

Gareth Southgate’s side needed a win at Wembley to top the group and Raheem Sterling’s header from close range in the first half was enough to secure a 1-0 victory.

Scotland, meanwhile, needed a victory to secure their place in the last 16 and were given hope when Callum McGregor’s goal in the first half cancelled out Nikola Vlasic’s opener at Hampden Park.

But a stunning strike from Luka Modric in the 62nd minute put Croatia back in front before Ivan Perisic’s goal with 13 minutes remaining secured a 3-1 win for the visitors.

The results mean that England now face a tough test in the knockout phase as they will play the third-placed team in Group F, which could be any one of Portugal, France, Germany or Hungary.

Croatia’s win secured them second place in Group D, while Czech Republic are also through to the knockout phase with their third-placed finish.

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