Portugal allowed German wing-backs complete freedom in their 2-4 defeat, which England must avoid in their Euro 2020 last-16 clash.
The last meeting between these two teams in a major competition was at the 2010 World Cup, in which Germany defeated England 4-1.
England manager Gareth Southgate believes their Euro 2020 match against Germany is a good chance for the team to 'make some history'.
It is the moment the plucky underdog prevails and, as has often been the case, when a major tournament ignites.
Iceland pulled off the greatest result in their history, coming from behind to stun England and reach the Euro 2016 quarter-finals.
On the back of finishing top of their group, England will next face Germany in a mouth-watering round-of-16 clash in Euro 2020.
Southgate chose players in the group stage who were happy to receive the ball at their feet but were hesitant to stretch the opposition's defence with their movements.
The English captain, who has struggled to reach his usual heights in Euro 2020, has been linked with a move away from Tottenham Hotspur in the coming window.
Gareth Southgate is rated so highly that the English Football Association already want to extend his managerial contract beyond 2022.
After finishing top of their group, England have set up a mouth-watering round-of-16 clash against Germany, which will take place at Wembley on Tuesday.