Iceland want Leicester-type ending to their Euro 2016 run

The Poland team managed to reach the quarterfinals stage after defeating the Switzerland team on the penalty shot out.

Last weekend in Lyon, the players were jeered off at halftime against Ireland, when trailing 1-0.

Euro 2016 fever has gripped the tiny Nordic nation and a big chunk of the 330,000 population is in France supporting their team. Wales have never been this far at the euros. The two nations have been simply the most successful teams in Europe with numerous FIFA World Cups and UEFA Euro titles.

But Taylor says the bond between Wales players and supporters gives them hope of causing an upset. In addition, it would be wise to pick one of Eden Hazard or Kevin De Bruyne as they are both in fine form. After overcoming Northern Ireland in Paris, Wales may find it easier being the underdogs against Belgium. Wales has the same 3-5-2 structure as Italy, who had a shutout victory against Belgium on June 13.

The World Champions are the only team left in the tournament, yet to concede a goal. Thomas Muller knows he will soon have to score having not scored at all in 4 games. “The fact they’ve always won in Italy in the last five years has given them a lot of strength”.

The Welsh have been fantastic; their win over Russian Federation was one of the best performances I’ve seen at these finals. If that was a result of bad defending, the second goal was a result of both bad goalkeeping and bad defending. Key players: For Italy between the sticks it’s Gianluigi Buffon who will make crucial saves to keep his team in it and try to keep his 3rd cleansheet. On the other hand, Italy were clinical in their 2-0 win over Spain and will be up for the German challenge.

France vs. Iceland: Sunday, 3 p.m.

“They wanted it more than England which is very disappointing”.

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He has scored some extraordinary goals, including all four in a Swedish win over England in 2012.

“We certainly do not underestimate Iceland but we belong to the best sides in Europe, we’re among the favourites and we’re at home”, he said. The hosts will have much pressure on them to perform but they do not need to stress out about it too much.

Perhaps Stoke fans missed a trick in not adopting the Viking version during the days of heavy Icelandic influence from 1999 to 2006. France will be without centre back Adil Rami, who is suspended. Iceland will need their manager Lars Lagerback to set Iceland up in a good tactical way as he has before.

France’s Olympic 200m freestyle champion joked on Twitter that he will swim around Iceland – a distance of 2,008km (1,247mi) – if Hallgrimsson’s side win the European Championship finals. France may well have the strongest, deepest squad in the tournament, with world class players like Paul Pogba and Antoine Griezmann. The +198 odds on a draw are enticing since Portugal often seems to play to the level of competition, although it is unbeaten in its last 11 competitive matches.