Germany advanced to the quarter-finals of Euro 2024 after an enthralling and fascinating contest against Denmark in Dortmund.

The hosts started as the more aggressive side and thought they had the opener when Nico Schlotterbeck headed home in the fourth minute. That goal was ruled out for an infringement in the box and Denmark had a reprieve.

They strengthened in the first half and were in the ascendancy when a rare thunderstorm called proceedings to a halt due to dangerous lightning. The match resumed and the team went into the break all square.

Denmark then struck first in the second half as Jaochim Andersen finished of a fortunate set piece routine only for VAR to rule him offside. Mere minutes later, Andersen was penalised for handling the ball in his own box and gave away a penalty.

Kai Havertz slotted it past Kasper Schmeichel and the hosts never looked back. Jamal Musiala added a second with a superb curling strike and Germany secured the win to reach the next round.

Relive all the latest updates from Germany v Denmark below.

Euro 2024: Germany v Denmark

• REPORT: Jamal Musiala weathers mighty storm but Germany’s real Euro 2024 test is still ahead

• REACTION: Ange Postecoglou defends Michael Oliver after dubious penalty call

• Match suspended in first half as thunderstorm strikes

• Euro 2024 fan park closes during Germany-Denmark knockout tie as weather spoils party

• 68’ GOAL! - Musiala curls home a fine finish (GER 2-0 DEN)

• 53’ GOAL! - Havertz converts from the penalty spot (GER 1-0 DEN)

• 50’ NO GOAL! - Andersen judged to be offside in the build up (GER 0-0 DEN)

• 23’ CLOSE! - Eriksen makes a darting run in behind but Rudiger blocks the shot (GER 0-0 DEN)

• 5’ NO GOAL! - The goal is ruled out for a foul in the box (GER 0-0 DEN)

• 4’ GOAL! - Schlottterbeck heads in the opener (GER 1-0 DEN)

Germany 2 - 0 Denmark

Jamal Musiala weathers mighty storm but Germany’s real Euro 2024 test is still ahead

22:44 , Mike Jones

On a night of stoppages, Germany almost stumble, but keep going. That was summed up and sealed by Jamal Musiala’s smooth run and finish after a performance that previously had so many rough edges.

That goal put a sheen on a match that had literally been so muddied, where Germany were somewhat fortunate to turn it all on two big decisions and a controversial Kai Havertz penalty.

Just moments after Joachim Andersen had a goal ruled out for a genuine toenail offside, the ball hit his stretched hand for the call that ultimately sent the hosts to a 2-0 win.

Jamal Musiala weathers mighty storm but Germany’s real Euro 2024 test is still ahead

Ange Postecoglou defends Michael Oliver after dubious penalty call in Germany’s Euro 2024 win over Denmark

23:08 , Mike Jones

Tottenham boss Ange Postecoglou came to referee Michael Oliver’s defence after a number of VAR decisions influenced Germany’s 2-0 victory over Denmark in the last-16 at Euro 2024.

The hosts had a goal chalked off in the first half for an infringement in the build-up before Denmark saw their only goal ruled out by the semi-automated offside technology.

To make matters worse, goalscorer Joachim Andersen was punished a couple of minutes later for handball with VAR sending Oliver to the pitchside monitor where he awarded Germany a penalty that swung the momentum of the match.

Ange Postecoglou defends Michael Oliver after dubious penalty call

FT Germany 2-0 Denmark

23:00 , Mike Jones

Denmark have failed to win any of their last eight games at major competitions (D4 L4), with their last such victory coming in the quarter-finals of Euro 2020 against the Czech Republic (2-1).

FT Germany 2-0 Denmark

22:56 , Mike Jones

Ange Postecoglou had the strongest reaction to the penalty and offside calls saying: “My question is that we can’t see ball contact at that disallowed goal for Andersen. How do we know that’s right?

“That’s my problem all along, Michael Oliver isn’t making that decision. It’s not on Michael Oliver. Technology is supposed to be definitive.

“If I hear one more person say that VAR isn’t re-refereeing a game, I will blow up. This is not on Michael Oliver, we are criticising the technology.

“When the offside is that tight, I don’t know why it is being looked at. If we accept that we accept other two-minute delays for other incidents.”

FT Germany 2-0 Denmark

22:52 , Mike Jones

Naturally most of the post match analysis has been about Germany’s penalty.

Roy Keane said: “I’m always critical of defenders coming out defending with their hands behind their back, but I see it. I feel for defenders. That’s not the game we grew up loving, these types of decisions. People tomorrow wouldn’t be waking up tomorrow saying ‘why is that not a penalty?’”

While Ian Wright added: “That as a handball will never ever sit well for me, I’m not sure why they’re going so deep into the science of it. The offside law for me has gone crazy.”

FT Germany 2-0 Denmark

22:48 , Mike Jones

Germany have won three of their four games at Euro 2024, as many as in their previous 12 games across major competitions (World Cups/Euros), while 10 goals is their joint-most at a single edition of the Euros.

Who is Christina Unkel? American rules analyst and VAR expert adds insight for ITV during Euro 2024

22:44 , Mike Jones

Viewers in the United Kingdom have enjoyed the input of a new voice on ITV’s coverage of Euro 2024 with Christina Unkel making a positive first impression.

American football watchers will be familiar with former top level official Unkel, who has been a regular part of CBS’ broadcasts of the sport over the last few years.

But the 37-year-old is a fresh face for most in the UK as ITV look to offer expert insight into the officiating at the tournament.

Who is Christina Unkel? American rules analyst adds insight for ITV during Euro 2024

FT Germany 2-0 Denmark

22:40 , Mike Jones

Ange Postecoglou speaking on ITV: “It was a super run from Musiala. He dragged Andersen into an area he doesn’t want to go. It’s a class finish.

“For a young man, great composure.”

Euro 2024 Golden Boot standings: Jamal Musiala, Cody Gakpo and others battle to be top scorer in Germany

22:36 , Mike Jones

Europe’s best strikers are vying for individual honours as well as team success as they aim to top the scoring charts at Euro 2024.

The quadrennial continental tournament is currently taking place in Germany with many of the world’s top marksmen on show and battling it out for the Golden Boot.

Cristiano Ronaldo became the leading scorer in competition history with five goals at Euro 2020 taking his overall aggregate to 14 and sealing the Golden Boot in the process, as his assist saw him edge the comparatively unheralded Patrik Schick of the Czech Republic, who also netted on five occasions during the tournament.

Euro 2024 Golden Boot standings: Jamal Musiala and more battle for crown

FT Germany 2-0 Denmark

22:32 , Mike Jones

Manuel Neuer made his 38th appearance at a major competition, the joint-most for Germany alongside Bastian Schweinsteiger.

He should break that record in the quarter-final. This was also his 19th appearance at the Euros, taking him past Schweinsteiger’s 18.

FT Germany 2-0 Denmark

22:28 , Mike Jones

Germany’s Antonio Rudiger was been named Player of the Match with Uefa’s Technical Observer Panel saying: “He was really solid, winning a lot of duels all game long. He was especially strong in the air and also accurate with the ball.”

FT Germany 2-0 Denmark

22:24 , Mike Jones

Contrasting emotions.

Full-time! Germany 2-0 Denmark

22:20 , Mike Jones

90+5 mins: There goes the whistle. Germany triumph in an entertaining contest in Dortmund. Denmark will feel a touch hard done by but there’s nothing they can do.

The hosts take the game 2-0 and move into the last eight.

Germany 2-0 Denmark

22:15 , Mike Jones

90 mins: Five minutes of added time to play.

Germany 2-0 Denmark

22:11 , Mike Jones

87 mins: Leroy Sane comes off for Germany and receives a bunch if high fives from his teammates. Waldemar Anton is the man to replace him.

Germany are in control, forcing Denmark back, managing the game. They’re heading to the quarter-finals.

Germany 2-0 Denmark

22:08 , Mike Jones

84 mins: Germany are on the attack and the forward line are keen to add more goals. The midfield seems more content to hold onto possession and take time out of the game.

Denmark seem leggy. It’s been a tough game.

Germany 2-0 Denmark

22:05 , Mike Jones

81 mins: Into the last 10 minutes now and Denmark are still giving it a go. Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg shoots from the edge of the box but his effort is deflected wide.

Germany sweep to the other end of the pitch but Niclas Fullkrug is flagged offside.

Germany 2-0 Denmark

22:02 , Mike Jones

78 mins: Toni Kroos wants a free kick after being tackled by substitute Yussuf Poulsen but the referee plays advantage and Niclas Fullkrug can’t do much with it.

Germany 2-0 Denmark

21:59 , Mike Jones

75 mins: 15 minutes to play in Dortmund and Germany have complete control of the game. Denmark need to dig deep into their reserves and find Andy Murray levels of resilience to get back into this one.

The win a corner which Eriksen swings into the middle but Havertz is there to head it away.

Germany 2-0 Denmark

21:56 , Mike Jones

72 mins: It’s a long way back for Denmark here. The life has been sucked out of them since the disallowed goal and follow up penalty.

They haven’t looked the same since and Germany have only grown in confidence.

GOAL! Germany 2-0 Denmark (Musiala, 68’)⚽️

21:52 , Mike Jones

68 mins: Game over!

Jamal Musiala chases down a long ball and gets there ahead of the nearest defender. Kasper Schmeichel thinks about coming out but halts midway allowing a slight gap to the far corner.

Musiala has options to his right but goes for goal and curls it beautifully into the back of the net.

Euro 2024 fan park closes during Germany-Denmark knockout tie as weather spoils party

21:50 , Mike Jones

A fan park full of German football fans was closed in the middle of their nation’s Euro 2024 encounter with Denmark as a thunderstorm hit.

Around 13,000 people had packed into Westfalenpark in Dortmund to watch Germany in the last-16 knockout tie, when they were told to leave after around half an hour of play.

“The event has ended,” a statement read on giant screens, as fans booed the announcement. “Please leave the premises in peace.”

Euro 2024 fan park closed during Germany-Denmark knockout tie as weather spoils party

Germany 1-0 Denmark

21:50 , Mike Jones

68 mins: Germany now make a couple of substitutions. Niclas Fullkrug and Emre Can are introduced having replaced Robert Andrich and Ilkay Gundogan.

Chance!

Rasmus Hojlund collects the ball as it’s fed into the box. He controls it then shoots but there’s no way past Manuel Neuer. Great opportunity.

Germany 1-0 Denmark

21:47 , Mike Jones

65 mins: Close! Kai Havertz is fed the ball down the right wing and carries it into the box. He turns after from Vestegaard trying to block him before slipping a pass to Sane.

Sane shoots with his first touch but turns the ball wide before the offside flag goes up against Havertz.

Germany 1-0 Denmark

21:45 , Mike Jones

62 mins: The Germany fans are loving this now. Musiala makes a sliding interception and turns the ball out of play deep in Denmark’s half.

The supporters love that effort.

Germany 1-0 Denmark

21:42 , Mike Jones

59 mins: Close!

Germany should score. Kai Havertz spins perfectly to get in behind the Denmark defence and drives the ball into the box. He goes it alone after Leroy Sane is seemingly fouled on the edge of the box.

Schmeichel comes off his line, Havertz chips in, the ball bobbles wide!

Germany 1-0 Denmark

21:40 , Mike Jones

56 mins: Two disallowed goals and now Germany take the lead from a penalty. This game has a lot of talking points already. Can Denmark get themselves back in the match?

GOAL! Germany 1-0 Denmark (Havertz, 53’)⚽️

21:37 , Mike Jones

53 mins: Kai Havertz steps up for Germany and sticks the ball right into the bottom right corner. Kasper Schmeichel dives the correct way but the shot is perfectly placed and beats his outstretched hand giving the hosts the lead in this game.

PENALTY! Germany 0-0 Denmark

21:35 , Mike Jones

52 mins: What a turnaround.

Joachim Andersen has had a goal ruled out at one end and at the other end he’s just given away a penalty. He’s trying to block and the cross strikes his hand which is away from his body.

The referee is sent to the monitor and awards Germany the spot kick.

NO GOAL! Germany 0-0 Denmark

21:34 , Mike Jones

50 mins: VAR has had its say and when the ball was flicked on Andersen was offside. His shot is determined to be in the same phase of play and as such the goal is ruled out.

GOAL! Germany 0-1 Denmark (Andersen, 48’)⚽️

21:32 , Mike Jones

48 mins: Denmark win a free kick high up the pitch and work the ball into the penalty area. The ball is flicked on to Jannik Vestegaard who scrambles to turn the ball into the goal.

He doesn’t manage it but the ball squirts out to Joachim Andersen who drills a lovely shot into the bottom corner!

Germany 0-0 Denmark

21:30 , Mike Jones

47 mins: When Denmark pass the ball quickly they are a handful for Germany. Hojlund makes a run through the lines and wants the ball but Rudiger puts in a good block to stop their progress.

The Danes have grown into this match wonderfully. Germany will be starting to grow frustrated.

Second half! Germany 0-0 Denmark

21:28 , Mike Jones

Before Denmark get the match back underway, referee Michael Oliver calls over both captains and explains why there’s a pause. It seemed to be either a) a problem with the roof or b) more adverse weather on the way.

Regardless the match resumes with both teams trying to edge themselves into the lead.

HT Germany 0-0 Denmark

21:24 , Mike Jones

Each of the last three winners of the European Championship finals have been eliminated in the round of 16 the following tournament – Spain at Euro 2016, Portugal at Euro 2020 and Italy at Euro 2024.

Euro 2024 match between Germany and Denmark suspended as thunderstorm strikes

21:23 , Mike Jones

The Euro 2024 knockout tie between Germany and Denmark was suspended on Saturday evening as a thunderstorm hammered the stadium in Dortmund with rain, hail and lightning.

English referee Michael Oliver stopped the action after 35 minutes and took the players off the field of play with the game 0-0.

As torrential rain fell at the Westfalenstadion, puncturing the stadium’s roof with waterfalls which crashed down in the stadium below, both sets of players stood at the edge of the pitch for a few moments before being led into the dressing rooms.

Euro 2024 match between Germany and Denmark suspended as thunderstorm strikes

HT Germany 0-0 Denmark

21:20 , Mike Jones

Earlier today Italy were knocked out of the tournament by a classy display from Switzerland. Here’s The Independent’s Richard Jolly explaining how insipid Italy tumbled out of Euro 2024:

Out-thought and outplayed: How insipid Italy tumbled out of Euro 2024

HT Germany 0-0 Denmark

21:16 , Mike Jones

Here’s an inside look at the BVB Stadion Dortmund during the adverse weather display earlier:

Half-time! Germany 0-0 Denmark

21:12 , Mike Jones

45+1 mins: There goes the whistle to end the first half and there’s nothing to separate the teams. It’s been entertaining and fascinating for a number of reasons not least the lightning storm above the stadium.

As it stands though Denmark have effectively kept Germany at bay.

Germany 0-0 Denmark

21:11 , Mike Jones

45 mins: Chance!

Denmark should be ahead. They work the ball quickly through midfield on the counter attack. One touch passes release Alexander Bah who gets caught by Antonio Rudiger just before he gets to the box.

Bah manages to poke the ball into the penalty area where Rasmus Hojlund arrives. Manuel Neuer sprints towards the ball and gets there just as Hojlund takes the shot.

The German goalkeeper gets a body block on the effort and keeps it out!

Germany 0-0 Denmark

21:07 , Mike Jones

41 mins: Close!

Denmark work the ball across the pitch nicely and find Andreas Skov Olsen. He brings the ball into the box and slips it to Alexander Bah.

Bah looks to square the ball but gives it away. A strong press from Rasmus Hojlund wins the ball back but he’s panicked and smokes a shot into the side netting.

Germany 0-0 Denmark

21:03 , Mike Jones

38 mins: Gundogan drives the ball through midfield but is tackled by a back tracking Rasmus Hojlund who commits a foul in the process.

The free kick is then played out to David Raum who sends a cross into the penalty area. The ball comes to Rudiger who flicks it on to Havertz with the striker bombing a header straight at Kasper Schmeichel who keeps it out!

Resumption! Germany 0-0 Denmark

20:59 , Mike Jones

Okay then.

Eight minutes or so to play (plus added time) until the end of the first half and another break in play. The rain has fully stopped with the adverse weather seemingly passed over the stadium.

This will be an annoying little session for the players as Michael Oliver gets the match going once more.

Match suspended due to adverse weather

20:57 , Mike Jones

Referee Michael Oliver is back in the tunnel leading to the pitch, there are a lot of people milling about trying to look busy as the rain has eased up.

The players are sent back out to warm up on the pitch. The game will resume in five minutes time.

Match suspended due to adverse weather

20:53 , Mike Jones

In case you missed it, here’s the moment the match was suspended:

Match suspended due to adverse weather

20:52 , Mike Jones

Over on ITV the pundits are discussing the action we’ve seen in the game so far. Ian Wright said: “It did look like a great start from Germany as they put Denmark under pressure.

“The Danes couldn’t keep the ball and you felt like the disallowed goal was the perfect time for them to score.”

Match suspended due to adverse weather

20:48 , Mike Jones

The Danish support staff wanted the match to be stopped earlier than it was too. Head coach Kasper Hjulmand was an assistant at Wieghorst HC when Jonathan Richter almost died playing for FC Nordsjaelland in a reserve game due to being hit by lightning.

Match suspended due to adverse weather

20:47 , Mike Jones

Inside the tunnel, referee Michael Oliver is talking to other officials and is obviously trying to assess the situation in order to get the game going again.

Water is pouring down into the stadium now, very reminiscent to scenes at Old Trafford earlier this year. Supporters are wearing rain coats and ponchos.

Well, all except two who have gone shirtless and are dancing inside the makeshift waterfall.

Match suspended due to adverse weather

20:43 , Mike Jones

This is the best view of the lightning and the reason why the players have been taken off the pitch.

Germany 0-0 Denmark

20:42 , Mike Jones

There seems to be a lot of lightning around, easily enough for it to be a problem for the officials. There’s now hail stone falling and the players have been taken inside.

The match is suspended for now.

Germany 0-0 Denmark

20:38 , Mike Jones

36 mins: The game has been paused by the referee Michael Oliver. Extreme weather is hanging around with thunder clearly heard above the stadium.

Lightning is coming down and it’s raining heavily now. The players have stayed pitchside for now though.

Germany 0-0 Denmark

20:36 , Mike Jones

35 mins: Gundogan takes the ball away from Hojlund and spurs Germany up the pitch. He combines with Musiala and Sane before Germany’s attack is halted at the edge of the box.

Germany 0-0 Denmark

20:32 , Mike Jones

32 mins: Christian Eriksen lines up the free kick but drills his shot straight into the wall. Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg looks to keep the attack going but his pacey cross is too hard for everyone and sails out of play.

Germany 0-0 Denmark

20:30 , Mike Jones

29 mins: Andreas Skov Olsen brings Denmark forward and picks Joakim Maehle who cuts inside. He gets to the edge of the box before being taken out by Robert Andrich.

Free kick Denmark in a dangerous area.

Germany 0-0 Denmark

20:28 , Mike Jones

26 mins: Musiala looks to dribble into the box from the left but gets dispossessed by a fine sliding tackle from Jannik Vestegaard. The match is settling down into a more sedate tempo.

Denmark are making a better go of things in midfield with Thomas Delaney and Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg closing Ilkay Gundogan down nicely.

Germany 0-0 Denmark

20:22 , Mike Jones

23 mins: Close!

A hopeful long ball is exceptionally played over to Christian Eriksen who darts in behind Antonio Rudiger and brings the ball down with the most perfect of touches.

He shifts the ball around the defender but Rudiger manages to recover and get in the block!

He needed to stop that as it was heading for goal. Better from Denmark.

Germany 0-0 Denmark

20:20 , Mike Jones

20 mins: Denmark are really struggling to get a foothold in the match. When they get up the pitch Germany’s defensive line is on top of them quickly and there’s little room for the likes of Rasmus Hojlund and Christian Eriksen to operate.

It’s tough going but they’re slowly starting to settle.

Germany 0-0 Denmark

20:17 , Mike Jones

17 mins: Christian Eriksen gets the chance to work the ball into the box from a free kick. He only pings it to Kai Havertz who clears the danger then feeds Leroy Sane for the counter attack.

Sane can’t get around Alexander Bah so cuts inside and wins a free kick after Andreas Christensen brings him down.

Toni Kroos takes the free kick and goes for goal but only hits the effort into the wall.

Germany 0-0 Denmark

20:14 , Mike Jones

14 mins: Jamal Musiala shoots from range but pulls the effort wide. Germany are splitting Denmark apart with cross field passes, quick runs and shots galore.

It’s been a hurried start for the Danes who are trying to find a touch of composure.

Germany 0-0 Denmark

20:12 , Mike Jones

11 mins: Save!

Kai Havertz rolls off the shoulder of Jaochim Andersen and sprints into the box as the ball is flicked over the top. The German striker hits a decent effort at goal but Kasper Schmeichel drops to the left and uses his body to turn the ball wide of the target.

Denmark are under the cosh here.

Germany 0-0 Denmark

20:08 , Mike Jones

8 mins: Another corner from Toni Kroos finds Nico Schlotterbeck who nods another effort at goal. Kasper Schmeichel takes no chances this time and flaps it wide of the far post.

The resultant corner is then cleared by Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg.

NO GOAL! Germany 0-0 Denmark

20:06 , Mike Jones

5 mins: The goal is ruled out on the field by the referee who saw an infringement in the box. The defender marking Schlotterbeck was apparantly stopped from doing his job so the goal doesn’t stand.

Seems a harsh decision based on the replays.

GOAL! Germany 1-0 Denmark (Schlotterbeck, 4’)⚽️

20:05 , Mike Jones

4 mins: David Raum brings down an aerial pass and touches the ball into the box. Alexander Bah manages to recover and pokes the ball out for a corner.

The corner is whipped into the box where Nico Schlotterbeck leaps above everyone else. He meets the ball and powers it into the back of the net!

But, will this goal stand?

Germany 0-0 Denmark

20:03 , Mike Jones

3 mins: Christian Eriksen looks to get Joakim Maehle forward on the left wing for Denmark but Maehle is clattered by Antonio Rudiger who takes the ball and fizzes a pass into Ilkay Gundogan to get Germany moving forward once more.

Proper defending there.

Kick off! Germany 0-0 Denmark

20:01 , Mike Jones

Germany get the ball rolling for this last-16 tie. They work the ball over the right wing and slip it forward to Leroy Sane. He weaves into the box and squeezes off a cross but Denmark defend it well.

Germany vs Denmark

19:52 , Mike Jones

Here come the players.

Christian Eriksen looks focused and determined ahead of this one. It’s going to be a tough ask for Denmark to get past the hosts this evening but if they play as they did against England they are well in with a chance of winning.

Germany will want to avoid an upset. As the hosts they’ll be hoping to go far in this tournament.

Germany vs Denmark prediction

19:50 , Mike Jones

Germany will be tested by the Danes but the absence of Morten Hjulmand could be key.

The hosts will certainly have enough creativity to open up the Danish defence, so as long as they can stay solid at the back they should get a straightforward win.

Germany 2-0 Denmark.

Germany vs Denmark

19:40 , Mike Jones

Germany have reached the Euros knockout stages for a fifth consecutive tournament. Their last two knockout matches have both ended in 2-0 defeats, to France in the Euro 2016 semi-final and England in the Euro 2020 last 16.

Germany vs Denmark

19:30 , Mike Jones

Denmark have lost all five of their previous European Championship matches against host nations, including one against Germany in the 1988 group stage.

They were eliminated by hosts England at Wembley in the semi-final of the last Euros (2-1).

Germany vs Denmark

19:20 , Mike Jones

Three of the last four meetings between Germany and Denmark in all competitions have been drawn (Germany won the other 2-1 at Euro 2012), which is more draws than the first 24 encounters between the two sides beforehand (two).

Germany vs Denmark

19:10 , Mike Jones

This will be the fifth meeting between Germany and Denmark at a major tournament (World Cup/Euros), with both sides winning two each of the previous four.

The only previous knockout stage tie between the two nations was the final of Euro 1992, which Denmark won 2-0.

Germany v Denmark line-ups

19:07 , Lawrence Ostlere

Here are those line-ups again. Julian Nagelsmann makes a three changes, with left-back Max Mittelstadt replaced by David Raum, the suspended centre-back Jonathan Tah replaced by Nico Schlotterbeck, and winger Florian Wirtz making way for Leroy Sane.

The Danes make two changes with Thomas Delaney replacing the suspended Morten Hjulmand in midfield and winger Andreas Skov Olsen in for Jonas Wind.

Germany: Neuer, Kimmich, Rudiger, Schlotterbeck, Raum, Andrich, Kroos, Sane, Gundogan, Musiala, Havertz.

Subs: Gross, Fullkrug, Fuhrich, Baumann, Muller, Beier, Anton, Wirtz, Mittelstadt, Henrichs, ter Stegen, Koch, Can, Undav.

Denmark: Schmeichel, Andersen, Vestergaard, Christensen, Bah, Delaney, Hojbjerg, Maehle, Eriksen, Skov Olsen, Hojlund.

Subs: Kjaer, Jensen, Dolberg, Jorgensen, Damsgaard, Norgaard, Hermansen, Kristiansen, Wind, Poulsen, Ronnow, Dreyer, Kristensen, Bruun Larsen.

Germany v Denmark line-ups

18:57 , Lawrence Ostlere

The line-ups are in!

Germany

Denmark

It’s a knockout for Kane

18:50 , Mike Jones

Harry Kane may be England’s all-time leading goalscorer but his strike in the draw with Denmark was his first in the group stage of a major finals since the 2018 World Cup.

The England skipper, though, will be buoyed by his recent record once the business end of the tournament comes around and Southgate will be hoping history repeats itself.

He scored four in four at Euro 2020 as England were eventually beaten on penalties by Italy, and at the World Cup in 2022 he again drew a blank in the group stage before scoring two in two – although he did miss a penalty in the quarter-final defeat to France.

Southgate’s last stand?

18:40 , Mike Jones

Having led England into a fourth major tournament as manager, Gareth Southgate’s future remains uncertain – especially given the criticism he has faced in Germany.

He was jeered following the Slovenia game and had plastic beer cups thrown in his direction from fans frustrated by the performance.

It is a far cry from when Southgate guided England to the World Cup semi-finals in 2018 and the Euro 2020 final at Wembley three years ago and an exit at the hands of Slovakia would likely see his tenure come to an end.

Good memories in Dortmund

18:30 , Mike Jones

Germany have an impressive record in Dortmund.

They have scored 69 goals and conceded just 15 here. The only team to beat them in this stadium is Italy, during the Fifa World Cup semi-finals in 2006.

The last match they played here was a 2-1 win over France in September 2023.

Kasper Hjulmand previews the game:

18:20 , Mike Jones

Denmark’s head coach said yesterday: “At the start I considered Germany one of the favourites, and it’s too bad that they’re playing us tomorrow.

“They have quality and talent, and expressed themselves very well in the group. But we also have quality and talent, and they’ll have to be very, very good to beat us.

“We know the fans that travel to Dortmund will do their very best to inspire us. We will be ready for it.”

Pre-match thoughts from Germany coach Julian Nagelsmann:

18:10 , Mike Jones

“Denmark are a very well-organised team. There are phases where they are very aggressive defensively but then make great one-touch attacks.

“They have a lot of experienced players in the squad and a clear structure. It’s a tough opponent, for sure.

“The Dortmund stadium is usually very loud, and I have experienced it many times as an opposing coach. I hope we will have a similar noise coming from the stands tomorrow.”

Gareth Southgate once freed England’s players – now he risks suffocating them

18:00 , Mike Jones

When Gareth Southgate talks about being “very careful” not to go back to the old England “environment”, there are specific moments he is thinking of. One memory that stands out was when Southgate himself was picked to play midfield rather than centre-half for the infamous 1-0 defeat to Germany in 2000, which was the last match at the old Wembley.

He and Kevin Keegan — the manager about to resign due to how unenjoyable the job was — had been savaged for it before the game. It got worse afterwards.

Just a few months before that, Southgate’s usual centre-half partner Tony Adams had a specific message for newcomer Steven Gerrard. Adams went right up to the midfielder’s face and screamed “Are you f****** ready for this?!”

Gareth Southgate once freed England’s players – now he risks suffocating them

Bukayo Saka offer blunt response to suggestion he should be England’s left-back

17:50 , Mike Jones

Bukayo Saka has insisted he is not the answer to England’s left-back problem.

The Arsenal winger has operated as a left wing-back earlier in his career while Gareth Southgate has used Kieran Trippier out of position on the left of his defence in the extended absence of Luke Shaw.

Saka’s mentor Ian Wright has voiced his opinion that he could fill in to give England a natural left-footer and someone who can provide more attacking incision from defence.

Bukayo Saka offer blunt response to suggestion he should be England’s left-back

Will Fullkrug start?

17:40 , Mike Jones

There has been plenty of discussion in Germany about striker Niclas Fullkrug and whether he could make his first start of the tournament in the last-16.

The Borussia Dortmund forward has played just 73 minutes so far Euro 2024 but has scored two goals and could come in for Kai Havertz especially with this match being played at his home gorund.

“I have not followed the discussion," said Germany boss Julian Nagelsmann, "We decide who will play. There are always discussions about everyone.

“We have enough expertise with our staff so we don’t need to follow the discussions to have a good solution."

Vestergaard relishing Denmark’s ‘underdog’ status

17:30 , Mike Jones

Denmark defender Jannik Vestergaard is confident his team is capable of beating Germany and potentially repeating their success from 32 years ago when the country won the tournament.

“We know that to win the tournament it would be a bit of an upset,” he said. “But we like being underdogs. Germany will be favourites, but we like being a bit of a pain to the opposition and playing to our strengths.”

Can Denmark repeat history?

17:20 , Mike Jones

The Danes have good memories about playing Germany in this competition. During the 1992 European Championship Denmark famously beat them 2-0 in the final and lifted the trophy for the first time.

The manager, Kasper Hjulmand, picked out the Euro 2024 hosts as one of the favourites to win the tourament before it began but he’ll be hoping to put an end to their chances tonight.

Both these sides are unbeaten so far but one of the teams must go home after this clash. Could Denmark possibly knock out the hosts?

Forget the ‘easy draw’ – Slovakia’s new approach brings a belief they can beat England

17:10 , Mike Jones

On Sunday, Slovakia take on England in the Round of 16 in Gelsenkirchen. An advance to the knockout stages – their second in eight years – is already a big success, but Slovakia feel there is more to achieve against a heavily criticised Gareth Southgate side.

That’s especially true after a surprising 1-0 win against Belgium, the Group E favourites, in their opening game of the tournament. After the match, Slovakia’s players danced and sang along to a popular folk song Macejko, Macejko with a huge group of travelling supporters in Frankfurt, among which sat former internationals Martin Skrtel and Jan Durica.

Goalkeeper Martin Dubravka praised the fans, calling them “fantastic” and said he heard them in the second half even though he was in front of the Belgian stand. Slovakia have managed to get supporters on their side again – and they will see there’s another struggling giant out there for the taking.

Forget the ‘easy draw’ – why Slovakia believe they can beat England

Cole Palmer ready to be England’s missing link in Slovakia showdown

17:00 , Mike Jones

Cole Palmer can seem like the missing link for England, the footballer who can give them something they are lacking. And as Gareth Southgate’s side still miss a left-footer who can play left-back, who is capable of contributing in the final third, there came an unexpected revelation. “My first position was left-back,” he said. Sensing a sudden excitement among his audience, the Chelsea winger was quick to add: “I am talking Under-10s. Under-10s! I have never played left-back since. I was tiny and I just got put left-back. Then when I was 12 I moved further and further up.”

But Palmer’s has been a career of unconventional moves, where he has been reinvented to ever greater effect. When he left Manchester City for Chelsea, he was not expecting a return of 22 goals and 11 assists in the Premier League alone. The man who turned Pep Guardiola down has been turned into a cause celebre, the player many want to add excitement to an uninspired international team.

Cole Palmer ready to be England’s missing link in Slovakia showdown

Denmark’s route to last-16

16:50 , Mike Jones

Denmark have a tough task on their hands and if they fancy their chances of springing an upset they will need to improve on their group stage performances.

A member of the dull Group C gang, a positive for the Danes is that they have proven themselves a difficult team to beat with three draws in their three matches so far.

Christian Eriksen has rolled back the years and is now the focal point of the side while Jonas Wind and Rasmus Højlund are capable of causing problems for Germany’s defence.

These two teams have drawn three out of the last four games they have played which could mean the match heads into extra time and a possibly penalty shootout.

Germany’s route to last-16

16:40 , Mike Jones

Euro 2024 hosts Germany had a very strong Group A campaign comfortably beating Scotland and Hungary before a stoppage-time Niclas Fullkrug equaliser against Switzerland confirmed them as winners of their section.

Jamal Musiala, Toni Kroos and Florian Wirtz - to name just a few - have been star performers and in front of a partisan crowd in Dortmund, Julian Nagelsmann’s side will feel confident of defeating Denmark to reach a fourth Euros quarter-final out of the last five editions.

Forget the group stage – Euro 2024 starts now

16:30 , Mike Jones

Spain are the only top side at Euro 2024 largely satisfied with how their group stage went, but everyone else would still nod along to manager Luis De La Fuente’s message. That is to basically forget everything that has happened so far.

It’s a feeling deepened by the first real break of the tournament, following an intense start. After some squads packed three matches into eight days, teams like Austria now wait a full week for their next fixture. Managers have been glad of that, to the point it almost represents a break in the tournament, too.

“It is a new competition starting for us,” French manager Didier Deschamps said. It might almost be called the real European Championships now, right down to how it features just 16 teams in the way it used to. “We’ll see the real potential of every team,” De La Fuente added.

Forget the group stage – Euro 2024 starts now

Predicted line-ups

16:17 , Sonia Twigg

Germany XI: Neuer; Kimmich, Schlotterbeck, Rudiger, Mittelstadt; Andrich, Kroos; Musiala, Gündogan, Wirtz; Havertz.

Denmark XI: Schmeichel; Andersen, Vestergaard, Christensen; Maehle, Delaney, Højbjerg, Kristiansen; Wind, Eriksen; Hojlund.

Early team news

15:59 , Sonia Twigg

For Germany, there may be two enforced changes at centre-back. Jonathan Tah is suspended, while Toni Rudiger is carrying a problematic thigh injury, so it remains to be seen if he’ll be fit.

There are no more injury concerns for the hosts, so don’t expect many more changes to the starting side. Niclas Fullkrug will likely have to settle for a place on the bench despite his goal against Switzerland, while players such as Leroy Sane don’t seem to have done enough to play themselves into the first eleven.

Denmark also have suspensions to contend with, as midfielder Morten Hjulmand will miss out. Thomas Delaney or Christian Norgaard could come in, but there likely won’t be many more changes as Denmark look to stifle Germany in a similar way to the game against England.

How to watch Germany vs Denmark

15:41 , Sonia Twigg

When is Germany v Denmark?

The match will kick off at 8pm BST on Saturday 29 June at the BVB Stadion Dortmund.

What TV channel is it on?

The match will be shown on ITV 1 with coverage starting at 7.15pm. The match can also be streamed live online via ITVX. You can find a full list of which channel is showing each match here.

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Germany vs Denmark

15:12 , Sonia Twigg

Julian Nagelsmann’s Germany side travel to Dortmund on Saturday, 29 June to face Denmark in the last 16 of Euro 2024.

The tournament hosts made a promising start to the competition with a 5-1 demolition of Scotland and an easy 2-0 win over Hungary, before faltering slightly in a 1-1 draw against Switzerland in their final group game.

And they’ll be looking to put that match behind them with a more fluid attacking performance against a Denmark side that has been underwhelming so far. Kasper Hjulmand’s side managed to squeeze through in second place in Group C, after draws in each of their group games.

There’s plenty of talent in the Danish side, with veteran Christian Eriksen supported by Manchester United teammate Rasmus Hojlund and a defence with plenty of Premier League experience, but they haven’t managed to click in attack yet – that’ll have to change if they want to have any chance of booking a place in the quarter-finals.

Germany vs Denmark

12:23 , Sonia Twigg

Good afternoon and welcome to The Independent’s build up, team news and coverage as the Euro 2024 hosts take on Denmark in their first knockout round.

In 1992, Denmark famously beat Germany to win their first European Championship .

Stay tuned for all the latest news from Dortmund.