Euro 2016 has been something of a feel-good tournament for Germany so far and Joachim Low's men are certainly optimistic they can keep that going when they face Poland on Thursday night.

The German machine showed itself to be functioning perfectly as die Mannschaft brushed aside Ukraine in their opening game. You can follow their clash against Poland with DAN RIPLEY.

Sportsmail's Martin Keown offers his assessment of Tuesday's two early games at Euro 2016 as Northern Ireland look to secure progress to the last 16 and Poland try to beat Germany to top spot.

Poland will hope Robert Lewandowski can fire them to an automatic top-two qualification spot for Euro 2016 when they face Ukraine on Tuesday afternoon.

SECRET SCOUT: Sportsmail’s football expert has been busy scrutinising the Euros for prospective Premier League bargains this summer. 

Polish coach Adam Nawalka doesn't want striker Robert Lewandowski compared to Cristiano Ronaldo as the striker faces Switzerland on Saturday having failed to score at Euro 2016.

The underwhelming group-stages are over and Euro 2016's knockout round is underway. Here, Sportsmail columnist MARTIN KEOWN gives his verdict on Saturday's last-16 games.

Switzerland and Poland have both reached the knock-out stage of the European Championship for the first time after finishing runners-up in their respective groups.

Arkadiusz Milik is looking forward to playing against one of his footballing heroes, Cristiano Ronaldo, when Poland face Portugal in the European Championship quarter-finals in Marseille.

Portugal will need Cristiano Ronaldo firing on all cylinders on Thursday night if they are to overcome a stubborn Polish side in Marseille.

Poland’s star player Robert Lewandowski was recovering on Friday from a ‘brutal’ end to his side’s run at Euro 2016. The striker's goal was not enough to see his side overcome Portugal.

The Bayern striker, who scored twice in his country's 3-0 World Cup qualifier win over Romania on Friday, will not be in the squad for the friendly against Slovenia after returning to Germany.

OLIVER TODD: Lech Poznan forward Dawid Kownacki has helped fire his club to a title challenge in Poland this season, attracting the attention of some of Europe's biggest sides.

The 2014 World Cup Golden Boot was won by Colombia's James Rodriguez, who set the tournament alight with six goals and goal of the tournament before earning a transfer to Real Madrid.

The Google Doodle for Tuesday, June 19 2018 celebrates the World Cup 2018 teams from Groups A and H playing today, including Russia, Egypt, Colombia, Japan, Poland and Senegal.

Sportsmail provide you with everything you need to know for the World Cup 2018 clash between Poland vs Senegal including how to watch, kick-off time, squads and latest odds.

Sportsmail provide you with everything you need to know for the World Cup 2018 clash Poland vs Colombia including how to watch, kick-off time, squads, stats and latest odds.

After the incredible drama of Wednesday's World Cup matches, Groups G and H could well provide a similar level of excitement. Here, Sportsmail runs through all the permutations...

HOT OR NOT: Radamel Falcao looks reborn for Colombia at the World Cup

Jerzy Brzeczek will take over as the new manager of Poland after a disappointing World Cup campaign that saw them finish bottom of Group H. Adam Nawalka will leave the post after five years.

The UEFA Nations League inaugural weekend continues tonight as Italy host Poland, while Scotland are also in action in a friendly with Belgium. Follow the action here with MICHAEL SEARLES .

Portsmouth striker Ronan Curtis has been drafted into the Republic of Ireland squad for Tuesday night's friendly in Poland. The 22-year-old has been added to a depleted party for the game in Wroclaw.

CRAIG HOPE IN WROCLAW: Poland manage to salvage a draw in their friendly with the Republic of Ireland after Mateusz Klich cancelled out Aiden O'Brien's debut goal on Tuesday evening.

Arkadiusz Milik's second half penalty cancelled out Andre Silva's opening goal for Portugal as the Nations League finalists were held in Guimaraes on Tuesday night.

Aidy Boothroyd's side are in preparation mode for the European Championship finals as they trained at St George's Park on Wednesday ahead of friendlies with Poland and Germany.

Provincial club Piast Gliwice are two games away from 'doing a Leicester City' and winning the league for the first time in their history. And anchoring their midfield is 29-year-old Tom Hateley,

Victor Lindelof pulled no punches after Sweden's 1-1 stalemate with Norway in Euro 2020 qualifying, and placed the blame firmly at his own doorstep.

The 16-year-old made his first appearance for Spain U21s as a substitute in their 2-0 win over Montenegro U21s on Tuesday night. He has been a sensation so far this season.

Our scout is a top football expert who attends matches each week searching for the next star. This week they give Sportsmail the lowdown on 21-year-old Brentford midfielder Josh Dasilva.

Our scout is a top football expert who attends matches each week searching for the next star. This week they bring you the lowdown and verdict on Reading's Michael Olise.

THE SECRET SCOUT: Our scout is a top football expert who attends matches each week searching for the next star. This week, the lowdown is on 18-year-old Chelsea midfielder Billy Gilmour.

THE SECRET SCOUT: Our scout is a top football expert who attends matches each week searching for the next star. This week they give a low-down on Haydon Roberts.

Researchers in Germany measured levels of butyl paraben (BuP) in the urine of 629 mothers. Those with higher concentrations were more likely to have overweight children in their first eight years of life.

Concerned fans have urged Married At First Sight's Elizabeth Sobinoff to seek medical advice after spotting a suspicious mole on her chest.

Fans have voiced their concern for Elizabeth Sobinoff, calling the Married At First Sight star 'too skinny' after her recent weight loss.

Celebrity chef Miguel Maestre has showed off his dramatic 18 kilogram weight loss transformation after a stint in the South African jungle earlier this year.

Gregg Wallace has revealed how he maintains his three-stone weight loss - something that's made harder by working as the co-host of MasterChef.

A big breakfast could be the key to losing weight, researchers in Germany said. Their study found DIT, the generation of heat in the body to digest food, was twice as high for those who ate more at breakfast.

Married At First Sight star Elizabeth Sobinoff showed off her svelte figure in a throwback snap shared to Instagram on Wednesday.

Developed by Indian technology company Wellnesys, the smart YogiFi mat has been hailed as the FitBit of the yoga industry. But at a hefty $605 AUD, what makes it worth the investment?

The new diet, called Second Nature, helped 10,000 shift a stone in three months. It is now being trialled on 2,500 patients across NHS England on the back of its success.

Former adult film actress Jenna Jameson gained back 20 pounds when she halted her keto diet plan in late 2019 

Fans have voiced their concern for Married At First Sight's Elizabeth Sobinoff, 28, just days ahead of her return to the show as an insider. 

She's been working hard at the gym this year, after saying that she wants to put her health first in 2020. 

Posting an incredible before and after snap, the entrepreneur, 48, was radiant as she shared a backdated, curvier image in a pink gown and a current, svelte snap

Married At First Sight's Sam Ball has shared his thoughts on ex-'wife' Elizabeth Sobinoff's dramatic weight loss ahead of her return to the show this week

Chanelle Hayes has admitted that she underwent a hair transplant after years of yo-yo dieting left her balding. 

Returning bride Elizabeth Sobinoff shed an impressive 10kg following her ill-fated appearance on Married At First Sight last year.

Married At First Sight alum Sam Ball offered a shady response to his ex-'wife' Elizabeth Sobinoff's return to the franchise on Saturday.

Rebel Wilson's personal trainer, Jono Castano Acero, has revealed his top tips to help people lose weight.