Euro2020 Round-Up: Scotland and England play out draw as Sweden edge past Slovakia

Billy Gilmour of Scotland is closed down by Mason Mount of England during the UEFA Euro 2020 Championship Group D match between England and Scotland at Wembley Stadium on June 18, 2021 in London, England

Billy Gilmour of Scotland is closed down by Mason Mount of England during the UEFA Euro 2020 Championship Group D match between England and Scotland at Wembley Stadium on June 18, 2021 in London, England Credit: Extratime Team (ETPhotos)

Steve Clarke’s Scotland picked up what may prove to be an invaluable point in their quest to reach the knockout stages of Euro 2020 against England.

The Scots can leave Wembley disappointed that they did not pick up all three points as they stifled much of the Three Lions threat.

Scotland’s Stephen O’Donnell went close in the first-half for the Scots, but that would was after John Stones had seen his header crash off the post.

But Clarke’s side – who impressed with Billy Gilmour in midfield – also had chances to win the game in the second-half, but they could not ahead of Tuesday’s crunch clash against Croatia at Hampden Park.

Croatia were held by Czech Republic in the other Group D clash after falling behind in the first-half after a controversial penalty was awarded to the Czech’s.

Patrik Schick slotted home the controversial penalty before Inter Milan forward Ivan Perisic equalised early in the first-half.

And in Group E, Sweden all but confirmed their place in the last 16 thanks to a 1-0 win over Slovakia.

Emil Forsberg’s penalty was the difference between the sides as the Swedes moved top of the group, although they have played a game more than Spain who play later today.  



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