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-- Anonymous, June 18, 2000

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This one from the BBC site Tre.

Saturday, 17 June, 2000, 21:47 GMT 22:47 UK England beat Germany - at last

England 1-0 Germany England finally overcame their footballing nemesis with victory over Germany in a nailbiting Euro 2000 clash in Charleroi.

Skipper Alan Shearer scored the goal that gave the English a first competitive win over their arch rivals since the 1966 World Cup final.

The victory takes England into second place in Group A and revives their chances of reaching the quarter-finals following their opening 3-2 defeat by Portugal.

And with it Kevin Keegan's team went some way to avenging a string of famous defeats by the reigning European champions - most recently on penalties in the semi-finals of Euro 96. It may not have been a vintage performance by Keegan's men - but none of their fans will be complaining after England finally earned some luck against the Germans and clinched victory with a dogged display.

A draw against Romania next Tuesday will take England through to the last eight behind group winners Portugal.

Shearer headed what proved the winner on 53 minutes, after David Beckham's fizzing free-kick had caused chaos in the German area, eluding everyone until it found the Newcastle frontman at the far post.

The goal sparked wild celebrations among England fans, but rather than settle the team's nerves, it merely served to launch a German revival - and for the next 15 minutes David Seaman's goal lived something of a charmed life. Carsten Jancker blazed over the bar and Mehmet Scholl dragged a shot past the post when both were in excellent positions.

And there were more heart-stopping moments to come for England fans. Ulf Kirsten's point-blank shot was somehow kept out by Seaman's legs and Jancker completely fluffed the follow-up, slicing the ball wide with the goal gaping.

Victory looked far from England's ambitions after a nervous opening 35 minutes in which Germany created what few chances there were.

But they suddenly forced their way into the contest 10 minutes before half-time, as Michael Owen's header was palmed on to the post by German keeper Oliver Kahn, who then denied Paul Scholes.

The momentum was kept up at the start of the second half, and England's most trusted offensive weapon - the Beckham set-piece - produced the breakthrough.

Keegan knew that defeat would end his team's participation in the tournament.

But for once it was England - and their inspirational captain Shearer - who were to have the last laugh.

---------------------------------------------------------------------- ---------- Teams: England: Seaman, G. Neville, P. Neville, Campbell, Keown, Beckham, Scholes, Shearer, Owen, Ince, Wise.

Subs: Martyn, Wright, Adams, McManaman, Southgate, Barry, Gerrard, Barmby, Heskey, Fowler, Phillips.

Germany: Kahn, Babbel, Nowotny, Scholl, Kirsten, Matthaus, Hamann, Jeremies, Ziege, Deisler, Jancker.

Subs: Lehmann, Butt, Rehmer, Linke, Bode, Haessler, Rink, Ballack, Wosz, Ramelow, Bierhoff.

Referee: P Collina (Italy)

-- Anonymous, June 18, 2000

And this- from Soccernet

Updated Sunday June 18, 2000 Germany defeated at last By Bob Cass Alan Shearer ended 34 years of hurt for the nation as England beat Germany in a competitive fixture for the first time since the World Cup glory of 1966.

His 53rd-minute goal transformed England's Euro 2000 prospects after last week's defeat. Jubilant coach Kevin Keegan said: 'We have all waited a long time for this. I was only a kid the last time we beat the Germans, just 12 years old.'

His team are now favourites to progress along with Portugal from Group A, needing just a draw against Romania back in Charleroi on Tuesday night. And Keegan hailed skipper Shearer and his much-derided team, saying: 'It wasn't the best game for technical ability but it called for something else.

'It called for spirit, it called for commitment and it called for people to stand up and be counted. They all did that, to a man, tonight. It was a real man's game. The players had to run their legs off.

'We didn't have the ball a lot of time. But we had character and that may get us a long way in this competition if we start to believe in ourselves. I think we are good enough to go on and who knows what can happen. We have to believe in ourselves a bit more, that's all.

'But we have to finish the job now. We must not over-celebrate. We have to come back to Charleroi on Tuesday night and get at least a point against Romania.

'But I'm so pleased for the fans here, who were magnificent, and for those back home. I'm not responsible for this but the players can take delight in what they did. Let us enjoy tonight. It has been a long time coming.

'Now our dream lives on. There will be a book written on England before all this is over and we don't know what the final chapter will be yet.'

Keegan seized the opportunity to hit back at those who have questioned Shearer's role in the team after a fruitless run of seven international matches without a goal.

Keegan said: 'Alan has answered his critics again. We know what he can do but the critics are always on about him. I honestly don't think he would be retiring from international football if it wasn't for the criticism he receives.

'I think Alan is the best at what he does and he proved it again tonight. I can't believe people still question his goalscoring record. He has scored almost a goal every other game for England.'

England now have an excellent chance of reaching the quarter-finals next Saturday, which would be against Group B winners Italy. It would be a poignant return to Brussels for English and Italian representatives.

The match would be played at the King Baudoin Stadium, the renamed Heysel Stadium, where 39 Juventus fans were killed before the 1985 European Cup final against Liverpool.

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-- Anonymous, June 18, 2000

Tre, First half No one scored.

Second half Shearer scored.

The match ended.

-- Anonymous, June 18, 2000

TRe,, Highlight of first half, only once did England throw more than 4 passes. Highlight of second half was Al`s goal, main England tactic, feed Al, look for freekick, step up Becks, danger time. Agree with Gus, diddly squat, For the amount of coin these guys earn, I expect a decent first touch, passing ability , skill (aaggh), if I wanted stamina, guts and committement I would play a combined team of Para`s and Marines. I was embarrassed, am I the only one?. Can anyone see a improvement in playing the game against the Romanians, nah, the pundits are on now Norway/Yugo, heard the word magnificient 7 times, easy pleased.

-- Anonymous, June 18, 2000

Tre, Keep scouting and feed us your info on the "Young Ones", your time will come, Etherington, Cole etc, get them blooded now KK.

-- Anonymous, June 19, 2000

Still over the moon about the result and especially the scorer but I've got to agree with Buff on this (not just cos I'm scared of him!)....we were piss poor, I couldn't actually believe what I was watching for the first 30 minutes and if not for some woeful finishing by the jormans we could have been in big trouble....

Again as Buff says we seem to have only one weapon....look for the free kick around the box and give it to Beckham to whip in.....a set piece team that can't create, run at or open up another team...

I thought that Romania were a little unlucky against Portugal and we'll definitely have a big match on our hands against them tomorrow....it's not all over yet!!

-- Anonymous, June 19, 2000