Paul Merson's Euro 2016 semi-final predictions: Germany or France?

By Paul Merson, Football Expert & Columnist @PaulMerse

Portugal overcame Wales with a 2-0 victory to reach the Euro 2016 final on Wednesday, but who will be joining them at the Stade de France on Sunday?

France recorded the biggest victory of the tournament, beating Iceland 5-2 in the quarter-finals at the Stade de France, while Germany beat Italy for the first time in a major competition after an entertaining shoot-out.

So who does Sky Sports pundit Paul Merson see joining Portugal in Sunday's final in Paris?

Germany v France - Thursday, 8pm

France looked good the other night against Iceland. They showed England how good Iceland really are, but I'm going to go for Germany. I think they'll be done in 90 minutes.

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Image: Euro 2016 hosts France will take on world champions Germany in Marseille on Thursday

I watched them the other night and when they went 1-0 up, I just couldn't see Italy getting back into it because they were that good. They obviously got the penalty in the end, but I'm backing Germany in this one and predicting Germany v Wales in the final. Who would have called that?

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PAUL PREDICTS: Germany 2-1 France in 90 minutes (10/1 with Sky Bet)

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