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England faces pressure in knockout stage amid Iceland 2016 memories

The Guardian Sport • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 30, 2026, 11:30 PM

Last updated Jun 30, 2026

England faces pressure in knockout stage amid Iceland 2016 memories

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England prepares for a crucial first knockout game in the tournament, reflecting on the past 10 years since the Iceland debacle at Euro 2016. The team, managed by Gareth Southgate, seeks to build on previous progress, having secured victories in recent major tournaments. With heightened expectations, the squad aims to avoid a repeat of previous failures. The match presents an opportunity to demonstrate growth and resilience.

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•England's first knockout game in the tournament is approaching.
•10-year anniversary of the loss to Iceland at Euro 2016.
•Gareth Southgate leads an evolving squad aiming for deeper success.
•Previous knockout win in 2018 World Cup brought renewed hope.
•Team faces expectations after recent improvements.

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11:30 PMThe Guardian Sport — England and Tuchel prepare to go deep but know ignominy may lie in wait if they fail | Jacob Steinberg

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The shadow of Iceland 2016 is all the warning England should need not to take for granted a winnable-looking first knockout game of the tournament It was the 10th anniversary last Saturday of the Iceland debacle. Kolbeinn Sigthórsson’s winner sliding underneath Joe Hart’s dive, Wayne Rooney chugging away in midfield, Harry Kane taking corners, and Roy Hodgson being forced to conduct a sullen farewell press conference. It all feels like something from a fever dream but no, it did happen and that really was the state England were in when their Euro 2016 campaign came to an end. Expectations could not have been lower before Gareth Southgate banished the fear. England had to take small steps before becoming contenders again, to the extent that beating Colombia on penalties in the last 16 of the 2018 World Cup and winning a knockout tie for the first time in 12 years was an achievement. Continue reading...
— The Guardian Sportby Jacob Steinberg in Atlanta

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The Guardian SportJun 30, 2026, 11:30 PM
England and Tuchel prepare to go deep but know ignominy may lie in wait if they fail | Jacob Steinberg
The shadow of Iceland 2016 is all the warning England should need not to take for granted a winnable-looking first knockout game of the tournament It was the 10th anniversary last Saturday of the Iceland debacle. Kolbeinn Sigthórsson’s winner sliding underneath Joe Hart’s dive, Wayne Rooney chugging away in midfield, Harry Kane taking corners, and Roy Hodgson being forced to conduct a sullen farewell press conference. It all feels like something from a fever dream but no, it did happen and that really was the state England were in when their Euro 2016 campaign came to an end. Expectations could not have been lower before Gareth Southgate banished the fear. England had to take small steps before becoming contenders again, to the extent that beating Colombia on penalties in the last 16 of the 2018 World Cup and winning a knockout tie for the first time in 12 years was an achievement. Continue reading...

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