Eight-time european champions germany defeated spain 2-0 to secure top spot in group b and avoid a euro 2022 quarter-final tie with hosts england.

Eight-time european champions germany defeated spain 2-0 to secure top spot in group b and avoid a euro 2022 quarter-final tie with hosts england.

Germany were gifted an early goal when spanish goalkeeper sandra panos clearance fell straight to klara buhl and she scored with a low strike.

Lucia garcia had a chance to level but could only shoot into the side netting, while alexandra popp, who only returned to action in march after 10 months out with a knee injury, headed in a second.

The wolfsburg striker had missed both euro 2013 and euro 2017 with ankle injuries but claimed her second goal at the euros after scoring as a substitute in the 4-0 win over denmark on friday.