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Euro 2020: Sterling hails 'big performance' from England against Germany

England forward Raheem Sterling celebrates after scoring the opening goal during the Euro 2020 match against Germany. (AFP)
England forward Raheem Sterling celebrates after scoring the opening goal during the Euro 2020 match against Germany. (AFP)

London - Sterling has been England's standout performer in the tournament

By AFP

Published: Wed 30 Jun 2021, 12:33 PM

Last updated: Wed 30 Jun 2021, 12:48 PM

England hero Raheem Sterling hailed the team's desire to rewrite history after beating Germany in a knockout game at a major tournament for the first time since 1966 on Tuesday to reach the Euro 2020 quarterfinals.

Sterling opened the scoring with his third goal of the tournament before Harry Kane silenced his critics to seal a 2-0 win four minutes from time.

"It sounds good," said Sterling on ending England's hoodoo against Germany. "We knew we needed to put in a big performance against a very good side and we did that today."

Sterling had not scored in a major tournament before the Euro, but has been his country's standout performer en route to the last eight.

"Doing it for your country is always special and it's definitely a special moment for me," he added.

"I celebrated (the goal) then for half a second I thought let it not be offside. I'm really happy it went in and we got the win."


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