Euro 2016: 5 things we learned from the group stages

#5 At least one of the two finalists will play for their first Euro title

Can one of the dark horses win the Euros this time around?

The failures of some of the favourites to top their group have thrown the tournament wide, wide open, as the likes of Germany, Italy, England, France and Spain – the countries whose leagues are considered the top 5 in Europe - have all found themselves in the same half of the draw. Only one of these five may go on to compete in the summit clash at the Stade de France.

All eight teams in the other half of the knockout draw have never found themselves lifting the coveted Euro 2016 title before. This means that at least one of the finalists will be vying for their maiden European success. History is eagerly waiting to be written come 10th July, 2016. Let the knockouts begin!