England broke Wales’ hearts after a last-gasp winner from Daniel Sturridge in the 92nd minute earned the Three Lions a precious three points.
Gareth Bale star stuck a free-kick with plenty of power and venom, however it went almost directly at Joe Hart who made a complete howler and handed their opponents the impetus just before half time.
England introduced Daniel Sturridge and Jamie Vardy at half time for the ineffective duo of Harry Kane and Raheem Sterling and it worked to great effect.
Sturridge played in a flighted ball to the back post and Welsh captain Ashley Williams inadvertently headed the ball into the path of Vardy to finish from point-blank range.
Wales held firm under increased England pressure following the goal and looked on course for gritty point, only for Sturridge to fire a poacher’s finish at the near post to send England’s supporters into hysterics.
ENGLAND 2 WALES 1
Northern Ireland have claimed their first ever win at the European Championships with a 2-0 win against a Ukraine side who failed to make the most of their possession dominance.
Gareth McAuley opened the scoring for his side early in the second half with a neat header, before Niall McGinn finished off the job with the last kick of the game.
UKRAINE 0 NORTHERN IRELND 2
World Champions Germany put in a disjointed display, after being held to a goalless draw by a resolute Poland at the Stade de France.
It was the tournament’s first 0-0 stalemate, though Adam Nawalka’s side would feel they should have secured the three points due to producing more clear-cut openings.
Die Mannschaft insisted on taking the match to Poland, dominating possession but could only muster half-chances and had to settle for a point.
GERMANY 0 POLAND 0
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