HARRY KANE has put England into the Euro 2020 final, ending a 55-year wait.
With the match against Denmark going to extra-time, the Tottenham forward MISSED after the Three Lions were given a penalty – but rifled in on the rebound to send Wembley wild.
It was a terrific occasion at the Home of Football, with Gareth Southgate’s men now facing Italy in Sunday’s final.
- Final score: England 2-1 Denmark (aet)
- Goalscorers: Kjaer OG 39′, Kane 104′; Damsgaard 30′.
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LASER PEN
Kasper Schmeichel saved Harry Kane’s extra-time penalty – despite having a LASER pointed at his eye.
Footage emerged which showed a green laser flickering across the Danish stopper’s face, with a fan seemingly looking to distract him.
A steely-faced Schmeichel – who poked fun of England’s lack of major tournament success on Tuesday – was able to focus on Kane and the ball.
The Dane dived expertly to his left to keep out the England skipper’s effort.
Unfortunately for him, his parry fell right to the feet of the Tottenham star, who was able to blast the ball into the net to spark wild celebrations at Wembley.
FAMOUS FACES
Prime Minister Boris Johnson and Carrie SymondsCredit: Reuters Prince William at WembleyCredit: AP David Beckham and Paul Gascoigne BALLS UP
England won the penalty for Harry Kane’s crucial goal against Denmark with TWO BALLS on the pitch.
Raheem Sterling came within inches of dribbling past the extra ball before bursting into the box and being fouled.
Referee Danny Makkelie either missed the incident or decided the second ball was not interfering with play as the attack continued.
But the Dutch official would have been within his right to halt play and bring the move back for a drop ball.
Sterling nonetheless worked his way towards goal and went down after challenges from Joakim Maehle and Mathias Jensen.
Harry Kane took the spot-kick but had it saved by Kasper Schmeichel – only to slam home the rebound to send England through.
TRIBUTE
Kalvin Phillips has been nothing short of sensational for England.
He lost his grandmother earlier this year, but never forgot the influence she had on his career.
Touching.
.Credit: AFP .Credit: Getty TOUCH OF CLASS
Jack Grealish was taken off after being brought on as a sub.
It’s one of the biggest humiliations a footballer can face, but one that the Aston Villa man has taken with class and dignity.
He knows this is about the team, and what a bold call from Southgate, too, showing he has a mean streak in him.
ROY KEANE ON ITV
“Courage. Character. Gareth Southgate deserves all the credit in the world, he’s done a brilliant job. England deserved this.“
THE SCENES
The night has just begun for some fans.
Scenes in central London tonightCredit: AP Fans at Vinegar Yard in south LondonCredit: Rex Fans go wild in Trafalgar SquareCredit: AP Denmark fans distraught in AalborgCredit: Reuters CAPTAIN HARRY KANE
“It was a different type of win, it was the first time we went behind. We had to dig deep to get past a very good Denmark team. What an opportunity now, with the final at Wembley. The focus turns straight to Sunday now.
“First time in our history that we’ve got through to the final. One of the proudest days of my career. But we haven’t won it yet.“
.Credit: Getty ACROSS THE NATION
This is what it meant. These the scenes at Boxpark in Croydon.
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MORE FROM SOUTHGATE
“I haven’t seen the penalty yet but Raheem was a thorn in their side all night and there were a few close calls in that regard.
“We’re in the final and we’ve got to enjoy that fact, but we’ve got one more massive hurdle.
“Italy are a very good side. They’re showing outstanding form and have defensive warriors at the back. It’s a great game to look forward to.
“Finals are to be won. We’ve got to regroup and prepare properly. Tonight has taken a lot physically and emotionally. We’ll think about that on the way back to Burton.“
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MAN OF THE MATCH
The match winner – Harry Kane.
.Credit: Getty ENGLAND BOSS GARETH SOUTHGATE
“I’m so proud of the players. Incredible occasion to be a part of. Fans were incredible all night. We knew it wouldn’t be straight forward and we knew at some point we were going to have to show some resilience and we did that tonight.
“Denmark are so underrated as a team. When you’ve waited as long as we have to get through a semi-final, the players, given the limited experience some of them have, have done an incredible job.
“The most pleasing thing is we’ve given our fans and nation a great night and the journey carries on for another four days.”
.Credit: Getty RAHEEM STERLING TOUCH MAP
He scored, he won a penalty and he helped England through to the Euro 2020 final.
THE STAGE IS SET
Sunday night, 8pm, Wembley Stadium…
England vs Italy in the European Championship final.
Clear your calendars.
RAHEEM STERLING
“It was a top performance. We had to dig in deep, it’s the first time we conceded in the tournament. We showed a good team spirit to come back into the game.
“Once we get back into the dressing room, we’ve got to move on and focus on the weekend now. From tomorrow onwards, it’s focus on Italy.
“What football means to this country, you could see the energy and atmosphere tonight.“
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A WORD ON DENMARK
What a showing from them.
After losing Eriksen in horror scenes and their opening two games, they have pushed England all the way here tonight.
Their team are standing in front of their fans behind one goal at Wembley and applauding.
Amazing effort from them.
.Credit: Reuters PARTY TIME
Sweet Caroline rings round Wembley and the England players , even Ian Wright in the ITV studio is getting involved.
Incredible scenes. Not seen anything like this before.
.Credit: Reuters .Credit: Getty .Credit: Getty .Credit: Reuters THE MATCH STATS
You don’t care. I don’t care. But nevertheless, here they are: the stats at the end of 120 scintillating minutes of football.
AET: ENGLAND 2-1 DENMARK
ENGLAND ARE THROUGH TO THE FINAL OF THE EUROPEAN CHAMPIONSHIP!
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England have booked their place in the final against Italy at Wembley on Sunday…
PEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEP!
THE FINAL WHISTLE GOES!
ENGLAND HAVE DONE IT!
THEY’RE IN THE FINAL OF THE EUROPEAN CHAMPIONSHIP!ENGLAND 2-1 DENMARK
120+1. How on earth is Sterling still going? He’s run all night, and one last burst takes him past Anderson and in on goal.
Can he squeeze in a third? No, denied again by Schmeichel.
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