Misfiring Thomas Muller happy with ‘grown-up’ Germany

Germany 1 Italy 1 (AET, Germany won 6-5 on penalties): Some stereotypes simply refuse to go away.

We know at every tournament that Ireland’s fans will have the best craic, sing the best songs and make most friends, though the Welsh are giving it a good go this year.

We also know England will start full of false hope and crash out too soon, the early exit followed by recriminations, resignations and much navel-gazing.