Alan Shearer: “Southgate got all the big decisions right against Germany”

Former England captain Alan Shearer will be covering the Three Lions as part of our Matchday Squad throughout Euro 2020

It was great to be there at Wembley yesterday and be part of that fantastic evening. I know there were only 40,000 in the stadium, but it felt like 140,000 at times.

There was nothing between the two teams in the first half. In the second half we were much better. We got a bit of luck when Muller broke through with a chance to equalise when it was 1-0. The second goal then made sure of the result.

A lot of credit must go to Gareth Southgate as that was a bold team selection. Every decision he has made in the tournament up to now has been proven right. It was a great evening and just extra special that we were able to beat Germany in a knockout game at a major tournament.

Kane may catch fire now for England

Don’t be surprised if we see Harry Kane catch fire now. I know the life as a striker. You could see the relief in his face when that goal went in.

He missed a big chance just before half-time so to put that behind him and then score the winning goal, it is a credit to him.

England have been winning games without him firing so that all bodes well ahead of their next game and hopefully further into the tournament.

England will never have a betting chance of reach a major final

England will never have a better chance of reaching the final of a European Championship than they do now. The draw has fallen very kindly for them. If you were to handpick a draw, this would be it. Having said all that, we are away from Wembley for the first time against Ukraine in Rome and we can’t take any team lightly.

We have to go and make the most of it now. It wouldn’t surprise me if we revert to a back four for the Ukraine game. Otherwise, it’s likely to be a similar team with two holding midfielders once again.