Euro 2016: ‘Small mentality’ Iceland make quarters on debut appearance

Iceland players celebrate with their supporters at the end of the Euro 2016 round of 16 football match between England and Iceland. Iceland, the smallest nation at the Euros, have reached the quarterfinals on their first appearance at a major international tournament. After their 1-1 draw against Portugal in the opener, Cristiano Ronaldo had controversially described the team as having a ‘small mentality’. (AP PHOTO)

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Iceland players celebrate with their supporters at the end of the Euro 2016 round of 16 football match between England and Iceland. Iceland, the smallest nation at the Euros, have reached the quarterfinals on their first appearance at a major international tournament. After their 1-1 draw against Portugal in the opener, Cristiano Ronaldo had controversially described the team as having a ‘small mentality’. (AP PHOTO)

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A young England fan cries at the end of the Euro 2016 round of 16 football match. (AP Photo)

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Iceland's supporters cheer channelling their viking spirit. (AFP Photo)

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England goalkeeper contemplating the gutting loss to Iceland. (Ap photo)

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Iceland's Aron Gunnarsson celebrates after the game. (REUTERS PHOTO)

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England's Dele Alli looks dejected after the game. (Reuters PHOTO)

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An Iceland fan supporting a very patriotically dyed beard. (REUTERS PHOTO)

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Iceland's Ragnar Sigurdsson attempts an overhead kick. (REUTERS PHOTO)

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England's Wayne Rooney comforts his teammates at the end of their Euro run. (AP PHOTO)

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England head coach Roy Hodgson after England’s heartbreaking loss. (REUTERS PHOTO)

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Iceland's Ragnar Sigurdsson celebrates scoring their first goal . (REUTERS PHOTO)

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England's dejected Gary Cahill reacts during the match (AP PHOTO)

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Iceland's Kolbeinn Sigthorsson and a young fan celebrate after the game. (REUTERS PHOTO)

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England's Wayne Rooney reacts on a disappointing finish at the Euro 2016 for England. (REUTERS PHOTO)

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Iceland's Haukur Heidar Hauksson takes a selfie with supporters after a historic win. (AP PHOTO)