Gareth Southgate, England manager, has asked his players to seize this moment and give a performance that will be cherished when they face Germany in the 16th round of Euro 2020.Southgate has asked his squad to create their own stories as they prepare for Tuesday's match. This is the same message that he sent on Tuesday, the eve before England's 16th penalty shootout win against Colombia.Wembley will be home to around 40,000 people in this biggest match between England and Germany since the defeat at Euro 96.Image: Gareth Southgate's England is the only team to concede a goal at Euro 2020Southgate stated, "Every time you don an England shirt you have a chance to score a goal that will live in the memory forever. You can also create skill or be part in a match that will live in the memories. That is the beauty and beauty of playing for your country.""When you think about all the great players of history, European club football is where there are many significant memories. But when you imagine those great players, it's usually in an international shirt where their greatest memories are made.It is a rare opportunity for a lad to get the England shirt. They have earned it, and I'm sure they will enjoy it.England will be seeking to win their second knockout match at the European Championship.Southgate stated, "It's an amazing record really.""One thing we have talked about over the past four years is that the team doesn't have the baggage of previous eras. Many of them weren't born when many of these things occurred and it is irrelevant for them."It's an opportunity to advance to the quarter-finals, even against a team that has experience and pedigree, but it is one we look forward to.4:23 Sky Sports News' Jess Creighton reports on the latest from England as Gareth Southgate's team prepares for the last-16 match against Germany at Wembley"As a team, we have looked very strong defensively. This is an important factor in tournaments. It's obvious."Of course we want to be more fluid, and we haven’t been able to attain that yet. But I think most teams in this tournament feel the same way about it."Southgate indicated that he would wait to make the final decision on Mason Mount or Ben Chilwell's selections as they prepare for their return to the group.0:28 Southgate states that Mason Mount and Ben Chilwell can be selected and will join the squad on TuesdayAfter coming into contact with their Chelsea team-mate Billy Gilmour last week and being unable to train with the rest, the duo will end their self-isolation period on Monday.Southgate was asked if it was feasible for the pair of them to play against Germany. He replied, "Clearly it's really complicated because you have the tactical training and the physical periodisation."In all the meetings that we've had, they had to be in a separate area and dial in via Zoom. It was very difficult for them, even though they are young players who are able to get on with it."It's a decision that I have to make when we look at how they have been trained and all the other things. It is not an easy call.England has yet to concede a goal at Euro 2020. Germany needed a late equaliser against Hungary to reach the knockout stage.Southgate knows that he is in for a difficult game against "a large opponent with excellent pedigrees and great experience".He said, "Although there are many negative comments about them," he added."They have been in a very tough qualifying group, and the quality of matches and the standard for the opponent has been extremely high. This will have prepared them to face big matches right away.They also have a lot of big-match experience, having won four World Cups and been numerable Champions League winners.Kane: It doesn't matter if I don’t score. As long as England wins, I don’t care.Image: Harry Kane won a Golden Boot at 2018 World Cup, but is still to score at Euro 2020England lost their last knockout match at the European Championship to Iceland in the 16th. Captain Harry Kane said that lessons were learned.He said, "There are only a few left that were involved with that tournament and that particular game.""Sometimes, games like these give you more motivation and drive to succeed in the future."You learn from such experiences, I certainly did, and so did the players."Kane won the Golden Boot at this World Cup three-years ago, but has yet score in this tournament.When asked if he notices any discussions about his form, the Tottenham striker replied that he does. "As a striker, you have good spells and bad spells."But, we are winning games and this is the most important thing. Whatever we do, the goal is to win. That is what we did in group.
