- Southgate’s side face Italy in Euro 2020 final on Sunday
- ‘I know I couldn’t be prouder to be an Englishman’
Gareth Southgate has described the overwhelming sense of pride he feels to have led England to a first major men’s final since 1966 as he promised to relish the wonderful opportunity that lies ahead.
England face Italy in the Euro 2020 final at Wembley on Sunday, having beaten Denmark 2-1 after extra time in Wednesday’s semi-final – a victory that owed much to streetwise game management and the psychological freshness of the squad.
Written by David Hytner
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