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Paul Merson's Euro 2016 quarter-final predictions: Who will make the last four?

Paul Merson

France and Iceland go head-to-head for the fourth and final semi-final spot at Euro 2016, but who will book a tie with Germany?

The world champions lie in wait in Marseille after their dramatic penalty shootout victory over Italy, but can France complete the semi-final line-up with victory on Sunday.

Having dumped England out of the competition in the last-16, Iceland will be looking to cause another upset against the tournament hosts in Paris.

Merson's England grades
Merson's England grades

Paul Merson's Euro 2016 England grades: Joe Hart given F

Who is Sky Sports football expert Paul Merson backing to get through?

France v Iceland - Sunday, 8pm

Antoine Griezmann celebrates after scoring for France against Republic of Ireland
Image: France squeezed past Republic of Ireland thanks to two goals from Antoine Griezmann

I tipped France to win the competition but they haven't been great so far. If Republic of Ireland had a week's rest instead of three days, they could have held out and gone through. I felt for Ireland because three days isn't enough for a tournament match.

France have been disappointing, and they can't afford to go 1-0 down against Iceland. They are missing Adil Rami and N'Golo Kante through suspension and Iceland are a threat from long throws and set-pieces, so this will be a hard, close game.

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The host nation should just about edge it.

PAUL PREDICTS: 1-0 (4/1 with Sky Bet)

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