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Tuesday, June 20, 2006

England aviods Germany, sets date with Ecuador
England limped their way to a second-round clash with Ecuador as they drew 2-2 with Sweden, At the expense of Michael Owen's whose World Cup was left hanging in the balance.
The 26-year-old Newcastle striker twisted his knee laying off a ball and was stretchered away in agony.
Steven Gerrard looked to have won the game in the 85th minute when heading home a Joe Cole cross only for Henrik Larrson to conjour an ugly leveller in the last minute.
This result sends both teams through to the Round of 16 from Group B. Group winners England will face Ecuador while Sweden must play hosts Germany.

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