They both may have got the result they knew beforehand would guarantee both countries escaped from Group E, but there was no scintilla of a stitch-up about it.

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The Czechs had midfielder Antonin Barak controversially sent off midway through the first half in Hamburg, but fought back through Tomas Soucek's equaliser after Hakan Calhanoglu had given Turkey the lead

From the best game to the worst and from the best player to the most disappointing so far, Chris Hatherall and Joe Callaghan have a look at the main talking points from the finals as the group stage draws to a close

“I think we can be proud of finishing top,” captain Kane said.

But you cannot help thinking that England will fall as soon as they come up against more challenging opponents than the spirited Slovenians, who got a third successive draw to ensure their own qualification to the knockout stages for the first time.

The result was always going the way of Abbeydorney as last year’s intermediate champions came face to face with the realities of senior championship.

John Cleary's side looked like they'd made real progress this summer before a sickening defeat to Louth on Sunday.

The first booking may have been slightly harsh but the referee was forced to make a call. 

Clare again showed the resolve which has been the hallmark of this side.

The Leinster side were reduced to 14 men in the All-Ireland quarter-final in Thurles on Saturday.

A sickener of a defeat against Louth means the Rebels will have to reflect on any progress made this year.

The Ulster side came through a dramatic shootout. 

Kevin De Bruyne played a captain's role as the Red Devils got going.

The last pair will not be confirmed until next weekend’s final round of group games.

A third consecutive All-Ireland semi-final against Kilkenny awaits Clare on July 6.

A long-range goal from James Sargent proved the difference in Mullingar.

Among the favourites to go all the way in Germany this summer, they have opened the finals with a narrow win and an underwhelming draw, just as they did three years ago.

Rice agreed with his manager when asked if it is hard to keep emotions in check at a major tournament: “Yes, I think we are all so desperate to do the country proud,” he said.

"Derry have been All-Ireland favourites since day one, and rightly so. They’re in their 13th competitive game, we’re in our fifth, they haven’t been beaten in two years."