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England's route to the final of Euro 2016 could feature Iceland, France, Italy, Germany or Spain

Wayne Rooney of England in action

England could be on course for a quarter-final date with hosts France and a semi-final showdown with Italy, Germany or Spain.

A 0-0 draw against Slovakia in Saint-Etienne saw Roy Hodgson's men finish second in Group B, their path to the final appearing far more treacherous. 

Had they won their pool, England would have been facing a knockout game against Northern Ireland and a potential semi-final against Croatia 

But should they get past tournament surprise package Iceland - who booked their England date thanks to Arnor Traustason's last-gasp winner against Austria - Hodgson's men will have to tussle with European heavyweights.

Here's England's updated route to the Euro 2016 final…

Last 16 - Monday, June 27, 8pm, Nice

Hungary's Tamas Priskin, Zoltan Stieber and Zoltan Gera (left to right) in action against Iceland
Image: Hungary are England's most likely last-16 opponents

England were set to face Cristiano Ronaldo's Portugal in the last 16 - until the smallest nation ever to qualify for a major tournament beat Austria 2-1 in dramatic style on Wednesday night to secure a second-place finish in Group F.

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Supporters might have breathed a sigh of relief that Ronaldo no longer stands in their way - but Iceland have proved stubborn and spirited competitors in France.

Quarter-final - Sunday, July 3, 8pm, Paris

Dimitri Payet celebrates after France's victory over Albania
Image: Dimitri Payet and France could be waiting in the quarters

Should England make it through their first knockout game, hosts France may well be waiting in Paris. Didier Deschamps' side will play the third-placed team from Group C (Northern Ireland), D or E in Lyon on Sunday June 26, the day before England's own last-16 tie.

Semi-final - Thursday, July 7, 8pm, Marseille

Mario Gotze (c) scores for Germany in the 4-1 win over Italy
Image: Italy, Germany or Spain could be next up in the semi-finals

If England make it this far they will have matched their best-ever European Championship performance - and their reward could be a clash with Italy, World Cup holders Germany or holders Spain - who finished a surprise second in Group D.

Italy are up against Spain in the last 16, while Germany face the third-placed team from Group A, B or F.

The winner of Italy or Spain could meet Germany in Bordeaux on Saturday, July 2, the day before England's potential game with France.

Final - Sunday, July 10, 8pm, Paris

England forward Daniel Sturridge celebrates scoring the winning goal against Wales
Image: The final of Euro 2016 will be on 10 July - will England be there?

Surely a date Hodgson has circled in his diary. But there's a long way to go before then...

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