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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
Sport
Sarah Rendell

Germany ready for latest step to regain Euro title but France are on the up

Germany's Alexandra Popp celebrates after scoring her side's second goal against Austria.
Germany's Alexandra Popp has scored in four consecutive games at Euro 2022, equalling the record. Photograph: Alessandra Tarantino/AP

Germany hope to restore their European Championship reputation but will have to topple history-making France in their semi-final on Wednesday to get to Wembley. Germany crashed out in the quarter-finals in 2017, ending their 22-year reign as champions, and they want their crown back. But France have a taste of Euros glory and are hungry for more.

France have reached a Euros semi-finals for the first time after defeating the Netherlands 1-0. They had to battle for the win with overdespite having more than 30 shots, and only an Ève Périsset penalty in extra time put them through. Germany beat Austria 2-0 in 90 minutes and played two days before France, meaning they could have a fitness advantage.

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