Euro 2016 permutations and combinations: Which teams can make it to the knockout rounds?

Group B

This is one of the most open groups in the tournament as of now. With just one group match-day to go, three teams have a chance to finish the group as the group champions, such is the competitiveness here.

England are currently leading the group with 4 points, with Wales and Slovakia breathing down their neck with 3 points each. Russia sit at the bottom with 1 point.

The Three Lions will confirm their place as group champions with a win. With a draw, they all but assure a top-two finish. If England manage to sneak a point from this game, then Wales will qualify as runners-up with as little as a draw.

If, however, England lose, then Wales could eliminate Hodgson’s men with a win against Russia. If Wales draw in the aforementioned situation, then they finish third and can only hope that they are one of the best third-placed sides.

Slovakia will book a place in the next round with a win. They could also do that with a draw, given that Wales lose against the Russians. If, however, they lose and Russia win, they will end up at the bottom.

Russia might be on the brink of elimination, but they could actually finish second if England win against Slovakia or if the Slovaks win while bettering England’s goal difference in the process.