Lethal Spain, Disappointing England Among Euro 2024 Key Storylines

England Tops Euro 2024 Group but Disappoints Again

Gareth Southgate was met with boos and had beer cups thrown at him by his own fans despite topping Group C as Slovenia also progressed to the knockout stages thanks to a goalless draw in Koln.

Gareth Southgate’s response to criticism faced after England’s group stage performances at Euro 2024 💬 pic.twitter.com/XBTjw29Tis

— Sky Sports Football (@SkyFootball) June 27, 2024

The Three Lions were already assured of a place in the last 16 but can expect more criticism after failing to improve on underwhelming performances in edging past Serbia and drawing with Denmark.

They will face Slovakia in the Round of 16 and they are priced at -245 to win in regular time according to the latest soccer odds. Victory for England in the last 16 will set up a quarterfinal tie against either Switzerland or Italy.

Georgia Stuns Portugal in Biggest Shock of Tournament

Georgia’s memorable final tournament debut will extend into the knockout rounds of UEFA EURO 2024 after goals from Khvicha Kvaratskhelia and Georges Mikautadze earned a memorable win against Portugal that ensured they joined the 2016 champions in progressing from Group F. How far can their enthusiasm push them now?

Tbilisi right now 🇬🇪🇬🇪🇬🇪🇬🇪🇬🇪🇬🇪🇬🇪🇬🇪 #Georgia #EURO2024 pic.twitter.com/ONaT1e5dao

— Visioner (@visionergeo) June 26, 2024

The 2-0 win against Cristiano Ronaldo and Co. is the biggest upset of the tournament, with Georgia being priced at +850 on the moneyline. It was also the biggest shock based on rankings, matching the team rated 74th in the world against Portugal, which is ranked sixth and has so much experience at this level.

Crazy Developments in Group E

We had to wait until the last day of the group phase to see it, but it finally happened. Romania, Slovakia, Belgium and Ukraine all finished level with four points each. Unfortunately, for them, Ukraine got knocked out as it sat last in the group last on goal difference.

It’s the first time in the history of the competition all four teams ended with the same number of points. Surprisingly, Romania won the group but they will enter the Round of 16 as underdogs against the Netherlands. They are priced at +650 on the moneyline.

Romania top a Euros group for the first time ever 🇷🇴👏 pic.twitter.com/CgZqKyFSmq

— B/R Football (@brfootball) June 26, 2024

Best Team in Group Stages: Spain

Could Spain have scored more goals in the group stage? Absolutely. Such was their supremacy against Italy, it was borderline negligent that they only managed to beat the Azzurri thanks to an own goal.

They are fully packed with talented players but they may yet be punished in the knockout stage if they won’t convert their chances.

They were the most impressive team in Germany so far. Some of their football has been scintillating, and it’s just a joy to watch both Lamine Yamal and Nico Williams in full flight.

Luis de la Fuente was also able to make 10 changes for his side’s final group game, with the top spot in Group B having already been wrapped up after just two matchdays. Spain’s second string looks stronger than most first

teams.

Austria Wins Group of Death

In a group with France and the Netherlands, Ralf Rangnick’s endearing underdogs have reshaped the draw, and perhaps the destiny of Euro 2024 by topping it.

Austria’s aggressive and hard-running approach propelled them into the last-16 of the European Championship on Tuesday. A thrilling 3-2 victory over the Netherlands saw them not only progress but also snatch first place in Group D.

They enter the round of 16 as favorites as they are priced at -115 to beat Turkey in regular time and book their quarter finals tickets.