Euro 2020 matchday LIVE: England vs Scotland, Sweden vs Slovakia, Croatia vs Czech Republic updates, news and TV reaction

All over and the Swedes take the points. Forsberg's penalty settled a contest low on quality. Group E now wide open.

FT: Sweden 1-0 Slovakia

⚽️ Sweden vs Slovakia ⏱&nbsp; 2pm BST (9am ET) 🏟. Saint Petersburg Stadium, Russia ⚽️ Croatia vs Czech Republic ⏱&nbsp; 5pm BST (12 noon ET) 🏟. Hampden Park, Glasgow ⚽️ England vs Scotland ⏱&nbsp; 8pm BST (3pm ET) 🏟. Wembley Stadium, London <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/live-scores" target="_blank">Here are all of today's games across the world</a>

Today's fixtures

We're wrapping up the Euro 2020 blog today, and we'll see you all back here tomorrow with even more action. Same time, same place. Peace out!

That's all, folks! ✌️

Steve Clarke to ITV:&nbsp;"Good night, we played well. We were unfairly criticised after the game on Monday I know I have a good group of players and they showed that tonight, delighted for my players and staff. "We had chances to win, England had moments as well, looking at this you wouldn't have known which is the favourite which is a credit to us. The most pleasing thing was we played when we had the ball and created a number of chances." On Billy Gilmour:&nbsp;"We knew before we put him in he can play, it's just getting the right moment, tonight was his big moment and he took it and no one was surprised by it, certainly not in our camp."

🗣 Clarke: 'Delighted for my players and staff'

Andy Robertson to BBC: "To be honest I thought we were the better team. Obviously the fans are delighted with a draw but on another night we could have won it and I don't think anyone can really argue with that. "We had our tough moments but England are one of the favourites to win this tournament so they're always going to have that. The feeling that we have now, the feeling that the fans have, it's important that we keep that and it's not for nothing. We still have a long way to go in this group. We're still not in a position that we want to be in but we take it down to the last game and that's all we ask."

🗣 Robertson: 'I thought we were the better team'

Gareth Southgate speaking to ITV:&nbsp;"I think it was a frustrating night, we know we can play better. Got to give Scotland credit they defended valiantly and played well. We didn't do enough to win the game but after that the thing we have to worry about in tournament football after that is we had to make sure we didn't lose it. We know it's a disappointment for our supporters, but we have to dust ourselves down and move on." On bringing Harry Kane off:&nbsp;"We needed more runs in behind, I felt Marcus Rashford would give us that energy, at that point we had got to try and get the. We have to make these decisions based on what we see. "The whole team can look at ourselves, that starts with me, we've got to be better. We didn't do enough to win the game tonight, not enough attempts on goal, we have to go away and look at that. On selections:&nbsp;"We're still working those patterns, we're playing a high level of games under the intensity and to find space tonight was difficult. Scotland played well and we weren't able to open them up. "I know exactly where this team is - it's a young team and some of them won't have experienced a night under this intensity and pressure, that's a huge learning for then. That's what we have to look at moving forward. On changes for Czech Republic:&nbsp;"See how everyone is, prepare for a different type of opponent and make the right decisions."

🗣 Southgate: 'It was a frustrating night'

Our Chelsea correspondent Nizaar Kinsella has the lowdown on England's stalemate against Scotland – and the disappointment that is captain Harry Kane. <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-us/news/kane-kept-quiet-as-england-struggle-to-play-to-star-mans/pp08yld0zxpo1w8o68wo4dsas" target="_blank">Read the full story here on Goal.</a>

Kane kept quiet as England struggle to play to star man's strengths at Euro 2020

Tyrone Mings tells BBC Sport:&nbsp;"Disappointing of course because we know we can play better. The important thing for us as defender and as a team going forward into the tournament, we kept another clean sheet which is a positive. "The intensity from back to front [was missing]. I don't think they wanted it more than us but we were not fluid and dynamic as wanted to be. "It was a great occasion and we wanted to win the game, the atmosphere was incredible but we take a point and a step closer to qualification which is our goal. "There were only 20,000 in and it is a shame we could not get a win for the fans. "It leaves us with four points and we know we might have enough. We want to win the game on Tuesday against the Czech Republic. "John McGinn is an annoying player to play against, a great player and we should have done more tonight."

🗣 Mings: 'Disappointing'

<center> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"> No room for hair bands in football — Liam Gallagher (@liamgallagher) <a href="https://twitter.com/liamgallagher/status/1405996230942003202?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">June 18, 2021</a></blockquote> <script async="async" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></center>

Controversial? 🤔

Harry Kane tells ITV: "A draw was probably a fair result. Fair play to Scotland, they defended really well, created a few chances themselves. It wasn't our best result, but it's another point closer to qualification. "We've got to dust ourselves and look forward to another game in a few days. It's part of the game [to be subbed]. The manager will make decisions, and if he thinks it's right he's got to do it. It is what it is, and we've got another big game in a few days, we've got to recover well and get ready for that. "I think it was just a tough game. They defended really well, made great blocks at the right time, and that's football. It's the Euros, no game is going to be easy. They're playing for their lives and we saw that today. "We've got a big game against the Czechs, we want to finish top obviously. It's a point, it's not what we wanted, as I said, but it's a step closer to qualifying and that's what we want to do."

🗣 Kane: 'It's not what we wanted'

That was a disappointing turnout from England after all the anticipation and build-up of the historic match, but Scotland will be thrilled with the point. England, despite their individual talents, failed to capitalise on a few good chances - including a shot that came off the post - as Scotland did well to keep their rivals at bay. Perhaps it was the most disappointing of performances from captain Harry Kane, who failed to have much - if any - of an impact on the game, his 19 touches also coincidentally the fewest he's had in a game where he's played for more than 45 minutes for England.

Scotland come away with a deserved point

<center> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"> 2 - Since the new Wembley opened in 2007, this was only England’s second ever goalless draw there in a competitive fixture - also drawing 0-0 in October 2010 against Montenegro in a European Championships qualifier under Fabio Capello. Nullified. <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/ENG?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#ENG</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/EURO2020?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#EURO2020</a> <a href="https://t.co/dmATGECg6b">pic.twitter.com/dmATGECg6b</a> — OptaJoe (@OptaJoe) <a href="https://twitter.com/OptaJoe/status/1405992874035007489?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">June 18, 2021</a></blockquote> <script async="async" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></center>

Oh dear...

<center> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"> Loud boos at Wembley after England's 0-0 draw. Scotland elated. Great performance. — Nizaar Kinsella (@NizaarKinsella) <a href="https://twitter.com/NizaarKinsella/status/1405990832860188682?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">June 18, 2021</a></blockquote> <script async="async" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></center>

🤦‍♀️

That was an unbelivably thrilling and scintilating showing of the beautiful game as we know it! Not. Scotland do get the point, though! <center> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"> Scotland take a well-deserved point at Wembley 🤝<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/EURO2020?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#EURO2020</a> | <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/ENG?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#ENG</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/SCO?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#SCO</a> <a href="https://t.co/K0l7sFfx32">pic.twitter.com/K0l7sFfx32</a> — Goal (@goal) <a href="https://twitter.com/goal/status/1405990901793574921?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">June 18, 2021</a></blockquote> <script async="async" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></center>

FT: England 0-0 Scotland

It looked like all 22 players were tussling for the ball there, before McGinn finally cleared the ball.

Scuffle in the Scotland box!

<center> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"> More successful passes than any other Scotland player ✅ More opposition half passes than any other Scotland player ✅<a href="https://twitter.com/billygilmourrr?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@Billygilmourrr</a> was excellent on his first start for Scotland 👏<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/EURO2020?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#EURO2020</a> | <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/SCO?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#SCO</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/ENG?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#ENG</a> <a href="https://t.co/Dx3euzK1Nw">pic.twitter.com/Dx3euzK1Nw</a> — Goal (@goal) <a href="https://twitter.com/goal/status/1405988425136848899?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">June 18, 2021</a></blockquote> <script async="async" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></center>

Hats off to Billy Gilmour 👏

Sterling tries to claim a penalty after a tussle with Robertson, but it's not been given. Referee not interested.

No penalty for England!

That's all the action tonight for the England captain, who hasn't looked his best all tournament. He's on for Marcus Rashford, who can hopefully instil new life into this team as we head into the final sprint.

Kane off, Rashford on

We have 15 minutes left of regular time left still. Help us.

Shaw with a shot, and it lands in Norwich

Kane getting into position in attack and...

Huge applause for the Aston VIlla man as he comes on to replace Phil Foden. Will he be England's star today?

Grealish on, Foden off

It's all coming up Milhouse. What a clearance that was from Reece James by the post to deny Scotland a potential goal.

Scotland have chance cleared off the line!

Scotand are looking dangerous now, with England having to make an important clearance.

Mings makes a clearance

Kane with a chance, but blocked!

Jack Grealish being readied...

That was an incredible chance for the scots, with Che Adams as close as you can be to score – but couldn't find enough space, and England were able to clear and pounce on the counter-attack. Oh dear. Great play from Dykes.

Huge chance for Scotland!

It's wide again, but that was good play by Harry Kane, who's finally getting himself involved. It flies over the bar.

James with a chance!

<center> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"> Harry Kane still hasn’t had a shot on target at <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/EURO2020?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#EURO2020</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/ENG?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#ENG</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/SCO?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#SCO</a> <a href="https://t.co/G64EmGGWUR">pic.twitter.com/G64EmGGWUR</a> — Goal (@goal) <a href="https://twitter.com/goal/status/1405979224867934208?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">June 18, 2021</a></blockquote> <script async="async" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></center>

🙃

This second half has already seen England in much better in form, forcing Scotland into defensive mode. Mason Mount tries his luck from distance, but it's blocked.

Mount has a shot from range!

And we're back underway in the second half

<center> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"> Not totally Kane's fault, inverted wingers cutting inside into Mount's no10 position with Kane unable to drop deep or find any runners behind. Full backs not providing width, two very static and risk averse sixes. Steve Clarke won the tactical battle in the 1st 45 mins. <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Euro2020?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Euro2020</a> — Nizaar Kinsella (@NizaarKinsella) <a href="https://twitter.com/NizaarKinsella/status/1405977262193774593?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">June 18, 2021</a></blockquote> <script async="async" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></center>

🗣 Nizaar Kinsella, Goal's Chelsea correspondent

England have hit the post and looked the team most likely to score for a bit there, while Scotland have also been growing in confidence as the minutes tick by. We've headed into the break.

HT: England 0-0 Scotland

With almost 45 minutes gone and the score still 0-0, England fans are starting to get impatient in the stands, much like when England were 0-0 against Croatia in the first group game. We all know how that game turned out, though.

England crowd growing restless...

It's Scotland who have been putting pressure on the England goal now, though the Three Lions are still looking to get away on the counter-attack. Harry Kane, meanwhile, has yet to be truly involved in the game.

Pickford forced to make a save

Scotland have a fantastic chance to score after some great action down the left. O'Donnell's shot is ultimately saved by Pickford, and the follow-up is wide. Oof!

Great chance by O'Donnell

What a ball that was by Reece James to Harry Kane! Kane dives for the ball in a move *extremely* reminiscent of John Terry's salmon dive during the 2010 World Cup, and it's wide - but it was offside anyway.

Kane with a chance – but it's offside

England have a free-kick after the England midfielder was toppled by Tierney, who didn't get much of the ball.

Foden knocked to ground by Tierney

It ended up being offside, but it was a great chance by the Manchester City midfielder. The eventual shot was just wide, but there's that sparkle of attacking potential England seem to have over Scotland at the moment. Also, did Foden get electrocuted? Or did he bleach his hair willingly?

Foden comes close!

The Scot is given a yellow card for dissent with the referee. He needs to be careful - he already was involved in that earlier challenge with Kane.

McGinn handed yellow card

The home team have already had two stunningly close chances on goal in a matter of minutes, and look the more dangerous side. Scotland need to match their early pressure soon.

England on the front foot

Great play on the left from Sterling who's also had a great start. He picks out Mount, but he can't direct it into the goal.

Mount's effort is wide!

John Stones with the effort as England are the first to come deliriously close to taking the lead. It came off of a deflected Mason Mount ball that went out for a corner, and the Stones headed effort came so close.

England hit the post!

<center> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"> 25y 31d - England's starting XI against Scotland has an average age of 25 years and 31 days; their youngest ever in a game at a major tournament (World Cup &amp; Euros). Verve. <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/ENG?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#ENG</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/EURO2020?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#EURO2020</a> <a href="https://t.co/OHr4wa1hRi">pic.twitter.com/OHr4wa1hRi</a> — OptaJoe (@OptaJoe) <a href="https://twitter.com/OptaJoe/status/1405959063666663426?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">June 18, 2021</a></blockquote> <script async="async" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></center>

👶

The England captain is back up and running, but remained on the ground for a few seconds after a challenge from McGinn.

Kane tripped McGinn

Scotland get the action going quickly, with Dykes finding his elbow in Shaw's face as the two leap for the ball. It looked unintentional, though.

Dykes with an elbow to Shaw

<center> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-conversation="none"> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Boowatch?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Boowatch</a>, very quietly booing of the taking of the knee but drowned out by cheers and applause. <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Euro2020?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Euro2020</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Eng?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Eng</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Sco?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Sco</a> — Nizaar Kinsella (@NizaarKinsella) <a href="https://twitter.com/NizaarKinsella/status/1405963762692243459?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">June 18, 2021</a></blockquote> <script async="async" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></center>

An improvement ✊🏽

AND WE'RE OFF!

England's turn for the anthem... and they are booed as well!

... to rapturous boos by England fans! It is also a beeautiful summer's day in London, by which we mean it is pouring cats and dogs. This is football.

Scotland anthem being played

Both sides are met by roars of applause from their own sets of supporters. Andy Robertson has his game face on.

The teams are out!

Accompanied by Beckham Jr. Wonder who he's supporting?

A wild David Beckham is spotted in the stands!

Steve Clarke: “I hope we put on a good performance and get a result, because we want to stay involved in the tournament as long as possible. Billy [Gilmour] likes to get on the ball and make his team play - he’s done it for Chelsea and I’m sure he can do it for&nbsp;Scotland&nbsp;as well. “Playing two strikers here is brave. We’ve got the three central defenders at the other end, so it’s a bit of mix and match. We’ll try to cause England as many problems as we can. I want us to play with fire in our bellies and ice in our brains.&nbsp;England&nbsp;are one of the favourites for the tournament - we respect them, but we don’t fear them.”

🗣 Clarke: 'We respect them, but we don't fear them'

<center> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"> Gareth Southgate is looking dapper again 👔<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/EURO2020?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#EURO2020</a> | <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/ENG?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#ENG</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/SCO?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#SCO</a> <a href="https://t.co/hjKPgHWIZ3">pic.twitter.com/hjKPgHWIZ3</a> — Goal (@goal) <a href="https://twitter.com/goal/status/1405956734125019144?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">June 18, 2021</a></blockquote> <script async="async" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></center>

No waistcoat this summer, but this'll do...

It seems like all of Scotland have somehow made it to Wembley.

Just half an hour to go...

Luka Modric:&nbsp;“There is a bitter taste after this match, as we didn’t win. “We entered the match really disorganised, but then we looked better in the second half. We scored that goal and we could have scored even more, but unfortunately we didn’t win. Now, we have to defeat Scotland to go through.”

🗣 Modric: 'There is a bitter taste'

<center> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"> 100 - This will be the 100th competitive meeting between England and Scotland; their only previous clash at a major tournament was in the group stages of Euro 1996, also at Wembley, with goals from Alan Shearer and Paul Gascoigne handing England a 2-0 win. Turf. <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/ENG?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#ENG</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/EURO2020?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#EURO2020</a> <a href="https://t.co/lWCxzqNxyl">pic.twitter.com/lWCxzqNxyl</a> — OptaJoe (@OptaJoe) <a href="https://twitter.com/OptaJoe/status/1405949694312910851?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">June 18, 2021</a></blockquote> <script async="async" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></center>

A historic night 🦁

And it's over! Croatia will be slightly disappointed after failing to capitalise on that early goal in the second half. They'll now need to do something against Scotland in their next group game. <center> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"> FT: <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/CRO?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#CRO</a> 1-1 <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/CZE?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#CZE</a> Group D stays wide open 👀 <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/EURO2020?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#EURO2020</a> <a href="https://t.co/hqFPdumb0y">pic.twitter.com/hqFPdumb0y</a> — Goal (@goal) <a href="https://twitter.com/goal/status/1405947077100666881?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">June 18, 2021</a></blockquote> <script async="async" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></center> Now on to England vs Scotland...

FT: Croatia 1-1 Czech Republic

What an opportunity to score the winner, but the effort is blocked. Not long left now...

Chance by Petkovic!

The teams are out for the big one! Here we go... <center> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"> 𝗜𝘁'𝘀 𝘁𝗶𝗺𝗲. James and Shaw in for England, Tierney and Gilmour start for Scotland 🙌 The teams are IN 👇 <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/EURO2020?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#EURO2020</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/ENG?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#ENG</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/SCO?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#SCO</a> <a href="https://t.co/XQ2O4nJa6r">pic.twitter.com/XQ2O4nJa6r</a> — Goal (@goal) <a href="https://twitter.com/goal/status/1405944184792563722?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">June 18, 2021</a></blockquote> <script async="async" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></center>

Lineups: England vs Scotland

Still 1-1, with both sides having pretty much the same amounts of opportunities to take the lead. Four points should be enough to send Czech Republic through to the next stage – but they'll want the three points for extra security.

Into the last 10 minutes...

Vlasic has a great chance to put Croatia in the lead after he gets the better of the Czech Republic defence, but it's wide.

Close by Vlasic!

It's always him, isn't it? The Real Madrid midfielder clears yet another dangerous-looking ball, with Czech Republic trying to make something of the resulting corner. It's saved by the goalkeeper. Lather, rinse, repeat.

Modric to the rescue - again!

Croatia haven't really capitalised on the momentum of their equaliser just minutes into the second half, though both teams have had&nbsp;their fair share of threatening periods that ultimately fail to materialise into a goal.

Both sides sharing the waves of pressure

Czech Republic have been awarded at a free-kick after&nbsp;Masopust was brought down by&nbsp;Vrsaljko, but it amounts&nbsp;to nothing. Kramaric has been replaced by Vlasic.

Vrsaljko trips Masopust

History isn't on Croatia's side today. They have failed to win a match in the Euros where they have trailed going into half-time. Can they chance the course of yesteryear this evening, though?

Croatia having to battle against history

Czech Republic have been mounting some pressure, with Luka Modric eventually having to get rid of the danger himself. A close one!

Pressure cleared by Croatia

Soucek spies a bit of empty space in the Czech goal, and takes his shot – but it's&nbsp;just&nbsp;wide!

Chance by Soucek!

And Croatia find their equaliser just two minutes into the second half! It's a fantastic strike! What a goal by Ivan Perisic with a powerful shot into the net, with&nbsp;Dominik Livakovic unable to get even a fingertip to the ball. Wow!

GOAL! Croatia 1-1 Czech Republic

We've resumed the second half, featuring a far less-bloodied Patrik Schick.

Back underway...

<center> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"> The Tartan Army have taken over London ahead of tonight’s game with England 😳<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/EURO2020?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#EURO2020</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/ENG?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#ENG</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/SCO?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#SCO</a> <a href="https://t.co/cNs1I7nxxA">pic.twitter.com/cNs1I7nxxA</a> — Goal (@goal) <a href="https://twitter.com/goal/status/1405933374527578118?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">June 18, 2021</a></blockquote> <script async="async" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></center>

Just two more hours to go...

A controversial penalty call has been the difference between the teams, with Czech Republic benefiting from a VAR-assisted decision. Dejan Lovren's elbow was certainly high and it caught Patrik Schick on the nose. With blood streaming from the Czech striker's face, the referee pointed to the spot and Schick made no mistake, scoring his third goal of the tournament.&nbsp; Croatia wasted a big chance straight after the penalty concession, when Ante Rebic sent a shot wide of Vaclik's post and, in truth, they have been second best. <center><blockquote class="twitter-tweet">Should it have been a penalty? 🤔<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/EURO2020?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#EURO2020</a> | <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/CZE?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#CZE</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/CRO?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#CRO</a> <a href="https://t.co/Q4l9lvle1C">pic.twitter.com/Q4l9lvle1C</a>— Goal (@goal) <a href="https://twitter.com/goal/status/1405930269228470272?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">June 18, 2021</a></blockquote> <script async="async" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></center>

HT: Croatia 0-1 Czech Republic

Hampden Park has been a happy hunting ground for Patrik Schick so far at this tournament and he was evidently feeling lucky when he stepped up to hit a 35-yard free kick. The luck wasn't with him on that occasion though.

Schick sends his free kick over

Patrick Schick has scored 14 goals in 28 caps for the Czech Republic, more than any other Czech player since his debut in May 2016. <center> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"> 3 - Patrik Schick has scored all three of the Czech Republic's goals at EURO 2020; the most by a player at a major tournament for the country since Milan Baros at EURO 2004 (5). Focal. <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/CZE?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#CZE</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/EURO2020?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#EURO2020</a> <a href="https://t.co/ZRtMTuQbzC">pic.twitter.com/ZRtMTuQbzC</a> — OptaJoe (@OptaJoe) <a href="https://twitter.com/OptaJoe/status/1405929118785486851?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">June 18, 2021</a></blockquote> <script async="async" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></center>

Some Schick stats 📝

Should have been an immediate reply from Croatia but Ante Rebic has completely spurned the opportuniy. The AC Milan striker was slipped through on goal by Mateo Kovacic, but his left-footed shot sliced high and wide. He'll be desperately disappointed not to have even hit the target.

REBIC WASTES A BIG CHANCE!

It's 1-0 to Czech Republic. With specks of blood still apparent on his nose, Patrik Schick steadied himself to hit the penalty and sent Livakovic the wrong way. That's his third goal of the tournament.

GOAL! Schick converts the penalty!

Big call from the referee! Czech Republic get a penalty and Dejan Lovren has been given a yellow card! The defender's elbow appears to have clashed with Patrik Schick's face and, having consulted the video footage, the penalty has been awarded.

PENALTY TO CZECH REPUBLIC!

Seems to be an issued with Patrik Schick after a collision with Dejan Lovren while the two players were airborne challenging for the ball. His nose is bloodied and the referee is checking with VAR to see if there has been a foul...

Schick down as referee consults VAR

Just over 30 minutes have been played and the game is delicately poised at 0-0. It has been even enough so far, with Czech Republic narrowly edging the possesion and shooting statistics, but Croatia are looking equally as dangerous going forward.

Even affair so far...

Croatia went close to breaking the deadlock with a wonderfully worked corner-kick routine, with Luka Modric threading a pass into Perisic inside the box. The Inter midfielder's shot was well marshalled by Vaclik though.

Perisic goes close!

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Luka Modric is a player who rarely gives the ball away but the Real Madrid man surrendered possession in midfield, allowing Czech Republic to sweep forward in a dangerous counter-attack. They initially broke off to the left with Jankto and the crossed ball ended up with Masopust on the other flank, but the Slavia Prague winger couldn't capitalise. It remains 0-0.

Sweeping Czech counter

Of all the people to step up and hit a free kick for Croatia, it's Dejan Lovren and he sends the effort well over the bar. A team populated with talented strikers of the ball like Luka Modric, Ivan Perisic and Ante Rebic, but Lovren is the man, apparently! He might not get another chance after that effort though. From Opta: Croatia's first direct free kick attempt at Euro 2020 and Dejan Lovren's first direct free kick shot at a major tournament.

Lovren's free kick sails over

Tomas Vaclik put his team under a bit of pressure with a sliced clearance which didn't quite reach its mark and Perisic was able to send an inviting cross towards Rebic. The Sevilla goalkeeper will breathe a sigh of relief after the opportunity was wasted.

Vaclik mistake allows Croatia chance

Czech Republic have started very brightly so far and fashioned a chance after three minutes when Vladimir Coufal was able to unleash a strike from the edge of the box. Luckily for Croatia it was deflected clear by Domagoj Vida.

Early chance from Czech Republic

Patrik Schick and Czech Republic get the game under way!

And we're off!

The Croatia and Czech Republic players have lined up for the anthems on the Hampden pitch. Not long to go now...

Teams are out for the anthems 🎼

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No red and white checkers today 👎

⚽️&nbsp;&nbsp;Czech Republic have never beaten Croatia (D2 L1). Their three previous meetings have produced 12 goals, an average of four per game. ⚽️&nbsp; Croatia have never lost their second match at any of their previous 10 major tournaments (European Championship + World Cup), winning six and drawing four such matches. Their second match at the last EUROs was a 2-2 draw with the Czech Republic. ⚽️&nbsp; Patrik Schick has been involved in 10 goals in his last nine starts for Czech Republic in all competitions (8 goals, 2 assists), netting both of their goals in their 2-0 victory on MD1

Here's a few Opta facts about Croatia vs Czech Republic 🤓

"It's really good to see him on the pitch, he's a huge talent," Sweden head coach Janne Andersson told UEFA.com following the starring performance of the Real Sociedad forward against Slovakia.&nbsp; "He's a young player who's still got a lot of room for improvement. I think there is a lot more to come from him. He played really well today." <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/news/arsenal-liverpool-linked-isak-sweden-slovakia/zk9uuysyhz6r12dmsk6lwycrq" target="_blank">Read more about Isak's performance!</a>

'A lot more to come' from Isak

<center> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"> 6 - Alexander Isak completed six dribbles against Slovakia; the most by a player in a game at EURO 2020 so far, and the most by a Swedish player in a game at the tournament since Tomas Brolin at EURO 1992 (7 v Denmark). Slalom. <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/EURO2020?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#EURO2020</a> <a href="https://t.co/Kjb0vFeNGH">pic.twitter.com/Kjb0vFeNGH</a> — OptaJoe (@OptaJoe) <a href="https://twitter.com/OptaJoe/status/1405902584901156869?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">June 18, 2021</a></blockquote> <script async="async" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></center>

Isak channels his inner Brolin

A number of notable changes for Croatia as Dejan Lovren replaces Duje Caleta-Car at the heart of defence, while Wolfsburg winger Josip Brekalo comes in for Marcelo Brozovic. Croatia XI: Livakovic, Vida, Vrsaljko, Lovren, Gvardiol, Modric, Kovacic, Brekalo, Kramaric, Perisic, Rebic. Czech Republic XI: Vaclik, Coufal, Boril, Celustka, Kalas, Holes, Jankto, Soucek, Masopust, Darida, Schick. <center><blockquote class="twitter-tweet">The line-ups are in for a pivotal game in Group D 📋 Score predictions? 🤔<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/EURO2020?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#EURO2020</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/CRO?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#CRO</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/CZE?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#CZE</a> <a href="https://t.co/QImnfjNq7j">pic.twitter.com/QImnfjNq7j</a>— Goal (@goal) <a href="https://twitter.com/goal/status/1405904312266498048?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">June 18, 2021</a></blockquote> <script async="async" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></center>

TEAMS: Lovren back for Croatia

Croatia and Czech Republic will be locking horns next, with that game kicking off at 5pm BST (12 noon ET). Luka Modric and Co. are looking to put their first points on the board after losing their opener to England, but Czech Republic are buoyant after defeating Scotland. That game at Hampden Park produced what could arguably be the goal of the tournament, <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/news/schick-goal-halfway-line-czech-republic-scotland-euro-2020/1mgu494xhhdhe16mu6n540162d" target="_blank">with Patrik Schick lobbing David Marshall from close to the half-way line.</a> We're hoping for similar magic from either team today! Team news coming up.

Next up: Croatia vs Czech Republic 

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The star of the show...

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"> 88% - 88 percent of Sweden's goals at the EUROs have been scored in the second half of games (23/26), the highest percentage of any side with at least three goals at the tournament. Patience. <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/EURO2020?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#EURO2020</a> <a href="https://t.co/AkTDkUlWoq">pic.twitter.com/AkTDkUlWoq</a> — OptaJoe (@OptaJoe) <a href="https://twitter.com/OptaJoe/status/1405898570700660736?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">June 18, 2021</a></blockquote> <script async="async" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

Second-half specialists

Krafth's first touch sees him throw his body in front of a fierce shot that was really travelling. Slovakia come again and force a corner. Dubravka up and makes a play at the ball. Sweden can't get out. Kucka finally fires over from a long way out.

Brave

Final change, with all 10 now completed, sees Krafth come on in place of goalscorer Forsberg.

Last sub

Bengtsson with an odd clearance that he hooks behind under no pressure at all. Kucka flies in at the set-piece, but barges through the back of his man when heading over the top.

Wayward

Into five minutes of stoppage time, which still gives Slovakia hope. Weiss tries one trick too many, stands on the ball and falls over. Isak leads Sweden up field with another great touch.

Added time

Final minute of the 90 and Sweden are within touching distance of three points. Victory for them will leave this group wide open and put pressure on Spain to get a positive result against Poland on Saturday.

Almost there

Svensson introduced for the final few minutes and comes on with note in hand. Ekdal makes way for him, while Bengtsson replaces Augustinsson at the back.

More changes

Smart defending by Danielson as he slides in at his own near post to prevent the ball from slipping beyond him. Corner as Slovakia start to ask late questions. Duda's delivery drops into the box, with Sweden eventually scrambling clear. Weiss is booked for a trip.