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Eleven things to look out for ahead of the Euro 2016 round of 16

By Sean Maslin

LENS, FRANCE - JUNE 15: Wales player Gareth Bale shares a joke with team mates during Wales training ahead of their Euro 2016 match against England at Stade Bollaert-Delelis on June 15, 2016 in Lens, France. (Photo by Stu Forster/Getty Images)
LENS, FRANCE - JUNE 15: Wales player Gareth Bale shares a joke with team mates during Wales training ahead of their Euro 2016 match against England at Stade Bollaert-Delelis on June 15, 2016 in Lens, France. (Photo by Stu Forster/Getty Images) /
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MARSEILLE, FRANCE – JUNE 21: Robert Lewandowski of Poland is tackled by Olexandr Kucher of Ukraine during the UEFA EURO 2016 Group C match between Ukraine and Poland at Stade Velodrome on June 21, 2016 in Marseille, France. (Photo by Laurence Griffiths/Getty Images)
MARSEILLE, FRANCE – JUNE 21: Robert Lewandowski of Poland is tackled by Olexandr Kucher of Ukraine during the UEFA EURO 2016 Group C match between Ukraine and Poland at Stade Velodrome on June 21, 2016 in Marseille, France. (Photo by Laurence Griffiths/Getty Images) /

Robert Lewandowski

Coming into the 2016 Euros a lot was expected of Lewandowski. Thus far the Bayern Munich striker has yet to deliver having zero goals through three matches. Now Poland were able to escape Group B thanks to some stellar defensive work and the play of Jakub Blascyzskowski, who netted home the game-winner against the Ukraine.

Much like Group C opponents Northern Ireland and Ukraine the Poles will face another conservative side in Switzerland, who allowed just one goal during group play. The difference is that the Swiss have shown themselves to be a bit more inventive on the attack. Against a more difficult opponent Poland will need their talisman up top to return to the player that led the Euro qualification with 13 goals.