On paper the end is in sight, in reality, there are three proverbial cup finals left with the three-time European Champions posing as the first obstacle.
Far from convincing in two of their three group games, Germany progressed in second place by the skin of their teeth thanks to Leon Goretzka's 84th-minute equaliser against Hungary. But their dismantling of holders Portugal offers a warning of what the German side can really do.
England are just one of two nations with a steel defence, no goals conceded in three games but the cause for concern is the misfiring at the other end with Raheem Sterling scoring the Three Lions only two goals of the tournament so far.
Italy, France and Belgium are all amongst the tournament favourites with Holland coming to the fore as leading goal scorers to assert their credentials.
A European Championships final is a feat England have never managed, coming closest at Euro '96 when Gareth Southgate missed a penalty in their shootout defeat in the semi-final - to who else but Germany.
With redemption at the back of their minds and the man who suffered the heartbreak spearheading the charge, could England go all the way and will it come home?
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