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By Ewan Murray Having been hugely underwhelming dark horses at Euro 2020, Turkey are making amends in Germany this time around. Turkey managed two victories in the group stage and followed them up with an impressive win over Austria in the last 16. A brace from centre-back Merih Demiral – one coming within the opening minute – and a terrific late stop from 35-year-old goalkeeper Mert Gunok saw them triumph 2-1 in Leipzig. The reward for their progress is a quarter-final tie with the Netherlands this Saturday, with Turkey aiming to make the semis of a major tournament for only the third time. T…

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