2 - Denmark are the first team in European Championship history to reach the knockout stages of the competition having lost their first two group stage games. Recovery.
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Who’ll win today?
Czech Republic vs England
Czech Republic have been one of the surprise packages of UEFA Euro 2020 so far. The Lokomotiva are one of only seven teams to be still unbeaten, having beaten Scotland 2-0 in their opening game before holding Croatia to [a crucial 1-1 draw. Ahead of England on goal difference, Jaroslav Silhavy’s men now have the golden opportunity to top Group D after Tuesday’s games.
England, on the other hand, have been one of the more disappointing teams up until now, even though they are yet to lose a game. After all, a superstar-laden team has only managed to find the back of the net once in two games, with the goalless draw versus Scotland being a collective performance that left a lot to be desired.
Czech Republic came from a goal down to grab a 2-1 win the last time they clashed with England, with Harry Kane scoring an early penalty before Jakub Brabec and Zdenek Ondrasek inspiring the comeback.
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Czech Republic vs England Team News
Alex Kral and Tomas Holes will compete for a place alongside Tomas Soucek in centre midfield, having started one game each so far.
Jordan Henderson and Harry Maguire are in contention to start after returning from injury, while Jack Grealish will be pushing for a first start given the lack of creativity on display against the Scots.
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England and Czech Republic have previously met each other on four occasions. Czech Republic have only managed one win so far, although that result did come in the most recent meeting, two years ago.
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Czech Republic have never won at Wembley, where their overall record is D1 L3; they have conceded 11 goals in those four matches. As Czechoslovakia, their record at Wembley was also D1 L3.
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England have never lost in the finals of a major tournament at Wembley (W8 D4), although they were defeated on penalties there by Germany after a 1-1 draw in the semi-final of UEFA Euro 1996.
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Croatia vs Scotland
Croatia have found it a bit tough to get going in the European Championships and, as a result, are third in the group, with just one point from two games, following a 1-0 defeat to England and a 1-1 draw against Czech Republic. However, Zlatko Dalic’s men are still within a shot of making it through the knockouts, should they pick up a win on Wednesday night, although their final position will hinge on what happens in the other game. A draw, however, will not be enough.
As for Scotland, they began their tournament with a disappointing 2-0 defeat against Czech Republic. But the Tartan Army fought back hard to hold England to a goalless draw last time out, which keeps them alive, despite being at the bottom. A win would see them go through at least as one of the best-placed third teams or even second but a draw would be of no help for Steve Clarke & co.
The last time Croatia and Scotland clashed was in the FIFA World Cup qualifiers in 2013 with the latter picking up a 2-0 win.
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Croatia vs Scotland Team News
Full-back Borna Barisic has been injured for Croatia’s first two games but could be available for this one after rejoining training, whilst Nikola Vlasic is also in contention.
Billy Gilmour has tested positive for Covid-19 and has to self-isolate for 10 days so will miss this clash, whilst Clarke may choose to give Kevin Nisbet a start as Scotland look to break their duck in front of goal.
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In their five meetings against Croatia in the past, Scotland have never lost a single game (W2 D3), winning their most recent fixtures against the Vatreni.
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Croatia have failed to win any of their last four matches, losing and drawing a couple each. They have not kept a single clean sheet during this wretched run.
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Scotland, meanwhile, have lost just one of their last seven matches, although there have been just two wins (D4).
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19y 290d - Bukayo Saka (19y 290d) is set to become just the second Arsenal teenager to start for England at a major tournament, after Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain (18y 301d) who started against France at EURO 2012.
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Raheem Sterling gives England the lead against Czech
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Jack Grealish provides an assist on his first start at Euro 2020 for England
Making an instant impact for the Three Lions. 
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2 - Raheem Sterling is only the second player to score each of England’s first two goals at a EUROs tournament after Alan Shearer in 1996, with all four goals among the two players coming at Wembley. Silenced
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Nikola Vlasic gives Croatia the lead against Scotland
A win for either side should see them qualify for the Round of 16 
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