Get the biggest City transfer window stories, analysis and updates delivered straight to your inbox John Stones spoke of his pride at the way England have built their success at the European Championship on a solid defence.
Gareth Southgate received plenty of criticism in the group stages as his side scored just two goals in three games despite a wealth of attacking talent, yet they kept clean sheets in each fixture and did enough to finish top of their table.
That defensive solidity has continued in the knockout stages, with Germany and Ukraine both unable to breach the Three Lions backline to lay the foundation for a semi-final with Denmark on Wednesday evening.
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