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Iceland pulled off one of the biggest upsets in the history of the European Championships last night by deservedly beating England 2-1 in Nice.

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Iceland beat England in Euros
Iceland beat England in Euros
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England took an early lead with a penalty from Wayne Rooney but Iceland hit back within two minutes with a goal from Ragnar Sigurdsson, and Iceland took the lead after 20 minutes with a well-worked goal from Kolbeinn Sigthorsson.

The result provoked huge reaction around the world and on Twi

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