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Euro QFs, England Odds, Spurs-Palace-Everton Bingo, Bike Smash & Disc Golf Jesus

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Episode notes

Goals, drama, penalties, shocks...the last week of the European Championships has had it all. Was Monday's action the greatest ever day of tournament football? Quite possibly.

Spain's swashbuckling 5-3 extra-time win over Croatia proved to be a delicious appetiser before Switzerland came from 3-1 down to defeat mega-favourites France on penalties in Bucharest.

It remains to be seen whether Didier Deschamps survives as coach of Les Bleus - there was plenty of finger-pointing in the French camp afterwards, most of which came from one player's mother!

On the other side of the draw, Gareth Southgate's methodical England beat Germany at Wembley to set up a clash with Ukraine in Rome. Things are opening up for the Three Lions - much to Wogan's despair - but with Belgium and Italy potential finalists, there are stiff challenges ahead.

On the domestic front, managerial vacancies are being filled. We discuss Rafa Benitez's appointment at Everton - does he really love being booed? - before running the rule over Nuno Espirito Santo's move to Spurs and Patrick Vieira's selection as Roy Hodgson's successor.

Other sports might be living in the shadow of the Euros, but they're still making headlines. Wimbledon's low-key start was given a jolt by Serena Williams premature exit due to injury. The slippery courts have claimed several casualties as fans return to the All England Club.

Harlequins' unexpected Premiership triumph, a huge spectator-caused crash at the Tour de France and disc golf - yes, disc golf - round things off.

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