Published 12:19 IST, June 8th 2024

England loses to Iceland in its last friendly before Euro 2024. Host Germany beats Greece

England was booed by some of its own fans after losing 1-0 to Iceland on Friday in its last friendly before the European Championship, while host nation Germany recovered from a goal down to beat Greece 2-1.

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England was booed by some of its own fans after losing 1-0 to Iceland on Friday in its last friendly before European Championship, while host nation Germany recovered from a goal down to beat Greece 2-1.

Jón Dagur Thorsteinsson left defender John Stones standing as he scored for Iceland in 16th minute to bring back memories of one of England's lowest points of recent years, its 2-1 elimination by Iceland at Euro 2016.

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Germany needed substitute Pascal Gross' 89th-minute goal to secure win over Greece a week before it opens Euro 2024 against Scotland in Munich.

Georgios Masouras gave Greece le in 34th on rebound after goalkeeper Manuel Neuer failed to hold a shot from Christos Tzolis. Arsenal forward Kai Havertz leveled in 56th when he shot on turn and it went in off Manolis Siopis.

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After Benjamin Henrichs sent a shot off bar in 83rd, Germany finally took le when Gross hit a fierce shot from outside box.

Neuer's error came shortly after Germany coach Julian Nagelsmann confirmed he was cutting Stuttgart goalkeeper Alexander Nübel as he finalized 26-player squ for tournament. Barcelona's Marc-Andre ter Stegen and Hoffenheim's Oliver Baumann are two or goalkeepers in squ.

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Also Friday, Poland beat neighbor Ukraine 3-1 and Scotland drew 2-2 with Finland.

Romania failed to beat one of Europe's smallest nations, Liechtenstein, in a 0-0 draw. Czech Republic cruised to a 7-1 win over Malta. Albania beat Azerbaijan 3-1.

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12:19 IST, June 8th 2024