Euro 2012 talk: Croatia investigated over racism, Sweden knocked out

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Danny Welbeck scored England's winner in their 3-2 win over Sweden, knocking their opponents out of the competition.REUTERS/Alexander Demianchuk

The final round of group games get underway on Saturday, with Group A's four sides all vying for a spot in the last eight.

Sweden joined the Republic of Ireland in exiting the tournament after just two matches, having gone down to England on Friday night.

Off the pitch, the Croatian FA are under investigation following accusations of racism from their supporters towards Italy striker Mario Balotelli.

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