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      Gareth Southgate’s journey from vomiting on his boss and penalty nightmare to leading England to Euro 2020 final

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      ENGLAND manager Gareth Southgate is just one game away from writing his name in history.Only Italy stand in the way of the Three Lions boss putting the demons to rest that admittedly haunt him after missing a penalty in the Euro ’96 semi-final against Germany.
      Gareth Southgate has gone from heartache in 1996 to the verge of greatness in 2021
      Gareth Southgate is one game away from winning the Euros as manager of EnglandCredit: AFP
      A win on Sunday would give deep-thinker Southgate redemption after his Euro ’96 heartbreak after missing the vital penaltyCredit: AP
      The 50-year-old has always been a deep-thinker, even if didn’t start out so well for him.
      Amazingly, the responsible youth star once puked over a former chairman after a night on the tequila slammers.
      And his first manager once told him to ditch the beautiful game and become a travel agent because he thought he was “too bright” to be a professional footballer.
      Southgate’s journey has been epic, to say the least…
      ‘POSH BOY FROM CRAWLEY’
      Although Gareth began his career at Southampton, before he was released aged 13, it was at Crystal Palace he would earn his chops.
      The ambitious ‘posh boy from Crawley’, as he was known to his team-mates, was a YTS apprentice on a meagre £27.50 a week. A far-cry from his reported £3million-per-year England salary.
      He had done well in his O-levels, but was determined to be a success on the football pitch.
      However, youth coach Alan Smith delivered a stern warning to the youngster.
      Unless he toughened up in South London, physically and mentally, he wouldn’t make it.
      During his days as a YTS apprentice, Southgate was known as a posh boy from CrawleyCredit: Times Newspapers Ltd
      Former Crystal Palace youth coach Alan Smith suggested Southgate became a travel agentCredit: News Group Newspapers Ltd
      Smith also doubted if football was the right profession for Southgate.
      “We had one particular game, which we lost, and I called him into the office and said: ‘Gareth, I think you’re too bright to do this job’,” Smith told BBC Sport.
      “I think you have to make a choice. If it was my choice, I think you should become a travel agent.”

      LEADERSHIP QUALITIES
      Now a leader of his country and a set of players who could become immortal if they defeat Italy on Sunday, Southgate’s leadership skills needed honing as a youngster.
      Rather than release him, Smith saw that he was captain material and installed him as his skipper.
      Then, he took a novel approach of introducing Gareth to an estate agent pal to do some extra-curricular work after training.
      Smith said: “He was measuring up, mundane stuff, looking to see if a property could be marketed or not. All of these things help build the character that you become.”
      Southgate was handed the skipper’s armband after showing leadership qualities as a youngsterCredit: PA:Empics Sport
      On a football tour in Italy, Southgate was sick on Palace chairman Ron NoadesCredit: News Group Newspapers Ltd
      Although usually responsible, there was one time he did slip out of character on a tour of Italy. And the late Palace chairman Ron Noades was the unlucky man in the line of fire.
      During a prestigious youth-team tournament of Viareggio, Tuscany, Gareth enjoyed one too many tequila slammers on a night out.
      As he stepped into the hotel lift to go up to his room, Noades followed him in. Unfortunately for Ron, Southgate was sick over his chairman’s clothes and white shoes.
      “I was there when he threw up over the chairman, Ron Noades,” Smith revealed.
      “It was a trip abroad and I had let the lads out for one night. Ron had his white shoes on and Gareth managed to do it.
      “I heard plenty about it from Ron the next day. I can’t repeat what Ron’s words were, but I do know Gareth was very apologetic.”
      The next morning, Ron’s clothes were outside Gareth’s room to be dry-cleaned.
      FLYING EAGLE
      Southgate made his first team debut for the Eagles in the 1990-91 season.
      There, he developed the nickname ‘Nord’ given to him by former Palace assistant coach Wally Downes, because he reminded him of TV writer and presenter Denis Norden and vocal delivery.
      Gareth would play 191 times for the club in a variety of positions, from right-back to centre-back and even in midfield.
      Southgate would play 191 times for the Eagles in his careerCredit: PA:Empics Sport
      The highlight of Southgate’s Palace career was leading the club to the 1993-94 First Division titleCredit: Hulton Archive – Getty
      He became captain and guided his side to the 1993-94 First Division title.
      However, when the club suffered relegation from the Premier League, he moved to Aston Villa for £2.5million.
      A winning mentality continued in his first season – lifting the League Cup.
      His form didn’t go unnoticed by ex-England boss Terry Venables, who would pin his trust in him as a partner for Tony Adams at Euro ’96.
      PENALTY WOE
      Southgate is well-aware of the ‘It’s Coming Home’ mantra sung by fans, having lived it first time round 25 years ago.
      He played every minute of England’s Euro ’96 campaign in this country, and did nothing wrong… until his final kick in a semi-final.
      With the game against Germany dead-locked after extra-time, it went into a dreaded penalty shootout.
      Gareth, as always, was brave enough to step up to the spot. Sadly, his spot-kick was saved.
      David Seaman consoles Southgate after his penalty miss at Euro ’96Credit: News Group Newspapers Ltd
      After his Euros disappointment Southgate would later appear in a Pizza Hut ad poking fun at himselfCredit: PA:Press Association
      On his honeymoon with wife Alison, Southgate was recognised by a Buddhist Monk for being the England player that missed a penaltyCredit: PA:Press Association
      He was later able to joke about it in an infamous Pizza Hut ad with Stuart Pearce and Chris Waddle, who shared the common thread of missing in a shootout too.
      Ironically, there was some truth in Southgate being remembered in public for his misdemeanour.
      On his spiritual honeymoon to Bali with wife Alison, who he met in a Croydon clothing store, he encountered a Buddhist Monk.
      As told by Guardian journalist Louise Taylor, the story goes: “They were expecting some sort of quite spiritual, mystical conversation.
      But “the guy looked at him again and said, ‘It’s you, it’s you, isn’t it? England. Penalty miss.'”
      MANAGER IN WAITING
      In 2006, after five years as Middlesbrough player, Southgate took over the reigns as boss.
      Because he didn’t have a UEFA Pro Licence to manage a top-flight club, he could only initially be appointed on a 12-week deal.
      However, chairman Steve Gibson argued that his international career as a player gave him very little opportunity to pursue his coaching badges, and the Premier League gave him special dispensation to complete his courses.
      But Southgate’s first foray into management didn’t go to plan, even if he had a supporter in ex-Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger, who suggested back in 2007 he was one of several English managers who were “all good enough” to manage the national team.
      Gareth called time on his playing career in 2006Credit: News Group Newspapers Ltd
      Southgate’s first foray into management came with MiddlesbroughCredit: Action Images – Reuters

      In his third season, Southgate’s Middlesbrough were relegated on the final day of the 2008-09 campaign.
      Months later, after getting off to a decent start in the Championship, Southgate was controversially dismissed.
      He had taken Boro within one point of the top when he was sacked.
      A DUTY FOR HIS COUNTRY
      A call from the FA in 2013 to manage England’s U21 team was too good for Southgate to turn down, after spending four years in the football wilderness.
      It was a grounding for him to get to know the players he would later work with at full international level.
      Under Southgate, England qualified for the finals of the 2015 European Championship in the Czech Republic.
      But it would be a rude awakening in tournament football for the Three Lions, who would finish bottom of a narrow-pointed group that featured eventual winners Sweden, finalists Portugal and an Italy team that had Euro 2020 stars Domenico Berardi and Andrea Belotti.
      In 2016, after Roy Hodgson resigned from the top job, Southgate made it clear he did not want the top job.
      But after Sam Allardyce was forced to quit following a sports corruption scandal, he knew he had a duty for his country and took on the role that same year.

      In 2016, Southgate accepted the position of England bossCredit: Darren Fletcher – The Sun
      With Southgate in charge, England reached the World Cup semi-final in 2018Credit: AP:Associated Press
      Prince Charles presents Southgate with his OBE

      A glorious World Cup in Russia in 2018 almost led to instant gratification, falling to defeat against Croatia in the semi-final, as well as an OBE from Prince Charles in 2019.
      Now, Southgate has the hopes of a nation on his shoulders as England play in their first major tournament final for 55 years.
      You couldn’t think of anyone more responsible and determined to bring football back home.
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      BBC and ITV announce heavyweight line-ups for England’s Euro 2020 final against Italy – but which one will you watch?

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      THE BBC and ITV line-ups are out for Sunday’s Euro 2020 final and the heavyweight stars have secured their starting spots in the team.England take on Italy at Wembley with an 8pm kick-off at the home of football.
      Gary Lineker will present coverage of England’s first major final for 55 years on BBC OneCredit: Reuters
      Ex-Arsenal pair Ian Wright and Lee Dixon will be together for ITV – with the former defender co-commentatingCredit: ITV
      And both broadcasters will have live coverage of the Three Lions’ biggest match in 55 years on terrestrial telly.
      For the Beeb, Gary Lineker is in the host’s chair with fellow legends Alan Shearer, Rio Ferdinand and Frank Lampard providing punditry.
      The commentary team is the first-choice pairing of Guy Mowbray supported by Jermaine Jenas.
      Gabby Logan will be the pitchside reporter with Alex Scott and Jurgen Klinsmann while Kelly Somers will conduct the interviews.
      The programme starts on BBC One and the iPlayer at 6.20pm with 100 minutes of pre-match build-up.
      ITV start their show ten minutes later as blockbuster trio Ian Wright, Roy Keane and Gary Neville join Mark Pougatch in the Wembley studio.
      Sam Matterface and Lee Dixon will call the game with the microphones from the gantry – with added in-game insight from Neville and Emma Hayes.
      Seema Jaswal fulfils the Logan role on ITV as Hayes and Ashley Cole give their thoughts before kick-off.

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      How the top pundits of the two channels stack up against each other

      The BBC had England’s Euros opener against Croatia before ITV showed the games against Scotland and Czech Republic.
      Lineker and Co had the rights for the wins over Germany and Ukraine with more than 50million views across the two matches.
      But it was the Pougatch party on Wednesday as a record-breaking 27.6m tuned in for the Denmark semi-final, with Harry Kane’s extra-time rebound securing the Three Lions’ spot in the final.
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      Alan Shearer and Rio Ferdinand will be in the studio with Jurgen Klinsmann offering insight pitchsideCredit: pixel8000
      England fans will be hoping for more scenes like this – regardless of whether they choose BBC r ITVCredit: Getty

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      Kasper Schmeichel reveals he complained to ref about laser pen before Harry Kane’s penalty in England win over Denmark

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      KASPER SCHMEICHEL has revealed that he complained to the referee about the laser pen being shone in his eyes BEFORE Harry Kane’s penalty.Uefa have opened disciplinary proceedings against England, after TV footage showed a laser pen shining in Denmark keeper Schmeichel’s face just moments before Kane’s winning spot kick.
      Kasper Schmeichel had a laser pen shone in his faceCredit: ITV
      Schmeichel, 34, complained to referee Danny MakkelieCredit: AFP
      It didn’t impede the 34-year-old on that occasion, as he was able to save the penalty, only for Kane to slot home the rebound.
      But he has now revealed that it was an issue throughout the match.
      The Leicester star said: “I did not experience it on the penalty kick because it was behind me on my right side.
      “But I did experience it in the second half.
      “I told the referee. And he went to say something to the other officials.”
      As well as the laser pen incident, Uefa have also charged England for fans booing the Danish national anthem and ‘letting off fireworks’.
      A statement from the football governing body added: “The case will be dealt with by the Uefa Control, Ethics and Disciplinary Body (CEDB) in due course.”
      A financial penalty is the expected sanction – and it could be five-figures.

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      Angry fans have demanded the semi-final be REPLAYED with a petition because of their frustrations over the penalty incident.
      Among those baffled by the spot kick was former Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger.
      The Frenchman said: “I think that VAR has let the referee down.
      “Not Denmark. Denmark is a bit unfortunate and I understand it’s difficult for the referee – but he must have a look at it.”
      Despite these protestations, and Schmeichel’s brilliant performance, it will be England that face Italy in Sunday’s Euro 2020 final at Wembley after their 2-1 win.
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      US writer sparks fury by claiming Baddiel and Skinner’s Three Lions is about England’s ‘Brexit psychodrama’

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      A US writer has sparked fury – and plenty of mocking – after claiming Baddiel and Skinner’s Three Lions is about England’s “Brexit psychodrama”.A New Yorker article by Ryu Spaeth has offered a rather pompous take on why Brits love the beautiful game.
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      David Baddiel has mocked a pompous take-down of his world-famous song Three LionsCredit: Rex
      He called a New Yorker article by Ryu Spaeth ‘b******s’Credit: Twitter
      Instead of focusing on the Lions’ flawless performances on the pitch – and their great manners off of it – Spaeth claims our “tortured psychology” is behind our passion for Euro 2020.
      Even more hilariously, he suggests Three Lions is an anthem to an “undying belief that a postwar legacy of thwarted ambition and diminished stature will be purged in the ecstasy of a footballing triumph”.
      And he claims Brexit is at the heart of it all – as leaving the EU has “seemingly reoriented every issue of importance along its tribal lines”.
      Unsurprisingly, many England supporters have disagreed – and they’ve set about puncturing the author’s pretentious waffle.
      David Baddiel was one of the first to defend his song.
      The comedian bluntly told Spaeth: “It’s about how we mainly lose but still irrationally believe that this time, hope might triumph over experience.
      “It’s about yearning and magical thinking. It’s about the condition of being a football fan.
      And social media users have weighed in with their takes on the ‘out of touch’ reportCredit: Twitter
      Some had fairly strong views on the reportCredit: Twitter
      And others said the author appeared to have little understanding of their subjectCredit: Twitter
      This tweeter called the writer ‘lazy’Credit: Twitter
      “Admittedly people have taken Football’s Coming Home to mean all sorts of b******s.”
      One Twitter user replied: “Some people will read anything into things, won’t they?!
      “It’s a love song about the England team and being a football fan in general.”
      Another said: “It’s the optimism of being a fan of either a club or a nation that never wins b*gger all.
      “You still turn up every week thinking that you’ll win.”
      Journalist Jane Merrick was the first to share the article with Baddiel.
      “The song isn’t about a Brexity, dewy-eyed nostalgia for 50s England!” she tweeted.
      Baddiel and Skinner were in the stands for England’s historic victory over GermanyCredit: PA
      And millions of us without tickets to Wembley will be watching Sunday’s game from pubs or living rooms across the nationCredit: Getty
      There’s huge excitement for the finals this weekend, and it’s believed the PM is planning a new August bank holiday if the Lions winCredit: Reuters
      Tens of thousands will watch the drama from the standsCredit: PA
      A user replied: “It’s about FOOTBALL.
      “Sorry to disappoint people trying to hijack or give a radical theory.
      “It’s about good old football. The working class sport.”
      Others complained directly to Spaeth’s Twitter.
      One said: “You have almost zero grip on understanding English football. I salute you”, while a second blasted: “What a dreadful article. Just so wrong, wrong, wrong.”
      More labelled the writer “cringe-worthy” and said: “Reads like what it is, a story written by someone who doesn’t have the first idea about the subject and has absolutely no intention of finding out.”
      Millions of Brits untortured by our national identity and ready to sing along with the Three Lions will be watching England’s final against Italy on Sunday.
       Gareth Southgate and co will be hoping history doesn’t repeat itself as the country gears up for our biggest game for 55 years.
      England have won just ONE major tournament – the stunning 4-2 victory against West Germany to win the 1966 World Cup.
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      But now captain Harry Kane has the chance to lead his troops into the record books in front of 60,000 screaming fans at Wembley Stadium.
      Hopes are high after England laid the semi-final curse to rest with a fantastic 2-1 victory over Denmark on Wednesday night at Wembley.
      But it’ll be a nail-biting clash – and the Lions have never beaten Italy in a major tournament.
      The last time they faced each other was at the 2014 World Cup, with the Italians winning 2-1.
      Boris Johnson has refused to rule out a day off for millions of hungover workers on Monday if England wins.

      The PM remained tight-lipped when quizzed on any plans yesterday.
      He said: “I think that would be tempting fate – let’s see.”
      But the Sun has learnt officials are already drawing up proposals for a national day off so fans can celebrate a Three Lions triumph free from hated Covid restrictions.
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      England XI who lost to Italy at Euro 2012 included Rooney, Gerrard and Terry and had just ONE of current squad on bench

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      ONLY one player has kept their place in the England squad that lost against Italy in Euro 2012.Nine years ago, the Three Lions crashed out of the European Championship at the hands of the Azzurri after losing 4-2 on penalties.
      This was the England starting XI that lost to Italy in the Euro 2012 quarter-finals
      And Gareth Southgate’s side now have a chance to avenge that quarter-final defeat by beating them in the Euro 2020 final on Sunday at Wembley.
      Should they emerge victorious, it would not only be England’s first trophy since 1966, but also their first win over Italy in a major tournament at the fifth time of asking.
      At Euro 2012 England drew 0-0 Italy after extra time, and their starting XI included a number of world class players.
      Here’s how they lined up at the Olympic Stadium in Kiev on June 24.
      Starting between the sticks was Joe Hart, who failed to save any of Italy’s spot-kicks, with Andrea Pirlo memorably chipping his effort down the middle of the goal.
      Glen Johnson appeared at right-back, with Ashley Cole featuring on the opposite side.
      The former Arsenal and Chelsea left-back missed his penalty in the shootout which turned out to be the deciding miss.
      A centre-back pairing consisted of John Terry and Joleon Lescott.

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      Steven Gerrard partnered Scott Parker in the middle of the pitch, with the latter replaced by Jordan Henderson in extra-time.
      The Liverpool skipper is the only player to have kept his place in the squad from Euro 2012, with the 31-year-old appearing in four games at Euro 2020.
      James Milner started on the right wing, with Ashley Young, who saw his penalty cannon off the crossbar, deployed on the left flank.
      Wayne Rooney, who scored in the shootout along with Gerrard, started behind Danny Welbeck who was tasked with leading the line.
      Theo Walcott and Andy Carroll were the two other substitutes who were chucked on by Rod Hodgson for Milner and Welbeck respectively.
      Italy have two members from their Euro 2012 squad in their team this time around, with defenders Giorgio Chiellini and Leonardo Bonucci avoiding the cut.
      Bonucci started in their victory over England nine years ago, while Chiellini watched on from the bench.
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      UK’s best boss gives staff day OFF on Monday to recover from England final after sending them to pub for lockdown lift

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      BRITAIN’S best boss has given his staff Monday off to recover from the Euro 2020 final.Chris Donnelly told his 65 staff not to come in after the historic game against Italy – regardless of the result.
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      Chris Donnelly told his 65 staff not to come in after the historic game against ItalyCredit: LinkedIn
      Chris was declared Britain’s Best Boss in April when he gave everyone the day off on full pay to go to the pubCredit: Alamy
      The chief executive of digital marketing firm Verb Brands said: “This could be a once in a lifetime opportunity when it comes to England and I want everyone to enjoy it.
      “Besides, this is about staff welfare. With all the stress of the game there will be enough to worry without the thought of work the next day too.”
      Chris, 30, was declared Britain’s Best Boss in April when he gave everyone the day off on full pay to go to the pub as bars and shops reopened.
      He made a LinkedIn post calling for the government to consider an extra Bank Holiday if England win.
      Chris’s post read: “I am giving everyone Monday off work.
      “History is being made and it’s only right that everyone gets to witness it – without having to think about work the next day.
      “This is about more than just football.
      “It’s about spending time with our favourite people, feeling a real sense of national pride and having something genuinely brilliant to celebrate.
      “Whether you like football or not, another day to spend with friends or family after the year we have just had is essential.

      “I think other companies should follow suit and wouldn’t it be amazing if the government did too.
      “I hope the team enjoy their time off!”
      Boris Johnson has been tight-lipped about committing to an official public holiday if England win, saying to do so would tempt fate.
      England play Italy in the final of the Euros on SundayCredit: AFP
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      Bitter Spanish TV presenters SLAM Euro 2020 as ‘shameful, pathetic.. and conditioned for England to win’

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      BITTER Spanish TV presenters slammed Euro 2020 as ‘shameful, pathetic… and conditioned for England to win’ in a blazing meltdown.And one journalist even claimed Wembley should not have hosted any matches… due to Brexit.
      England are through to their first major final since 1966 and will play Italy at WembleyCredit: Rex
      Spanish TV channel El Chiringuito slammed Uefa for their running of Euro 2020Credit: Twitter@ElChiringuitoEN
      The whining broadcasters on notorious channel El Chiringuito took their swipe at the tournament following the Three Lions’ progression to the final.
      England, who dominated the semi-final against Denmark, scored their winner when Harry Kane tucked away the rebound from a controversial penalty after Raheem Sterling went down.
      Danish and Italian fans accused the Manchester City winger of cheating, labelling him a diver for going down.
      But referee Danny Makkelie and the VAR both agreed it was a foul.
      Gareth Southgate’s side will take on Italy in Sunday’s Euros showpiece – because the Azzurri dumped Spain out in the other semi on penalties.
      El Chiringuito host Josep Pedrerol, who slammed Eden Hazard in May, asked: “You think Uefa organised this for an England final?”
      Furious journalist Roberto Morales moaned: “For me, this has been the most shameful competition that we have covered. It has been pathetic.
      “We’ve had matches in cities that aren’t even European in any sense.
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      What was the reaction on El Chiringuito to that England penalty? Well, here’s conspiracy theories and mention of Brexit. pic.twitter.com/0q3xxPXS70— El Chiringuito in English (@ElChiringuitoEN) July 8, 2021

      “We’ve got a final that was prepared for a country that left the European Union.
      “It has been totally prepared. They’ve played every game at home except one. It has been totally conditioned for England.
      “All that was missing was the help received with the penalty in a game that was proving complicated.”
      Rattled Italians also cited conspiracy theories behind England’s passage to their first major final since 1966.
      The Three Lions will play six of their seven matches on home soil – but sports newspaper Gazzetta dello Sport believe Boris Johnson’s public opposition to the European Super League has helped his country out.
      Stefano Boldrini wrote: ”In a Euro tournament organised and arranged for England, it is not surprising that it was a very generous penalty that launched Gareth Southgate’s band towards their first final after 55 years.

      “Such a shame, because this national team does not need help, but what happened this month, with Uefa ignoring the appeals of two (Germany and Italy) governments and the cry of alarm launched by the World Health Organization, gives an idea of what the atmosphere was like.
      “For England, it has been a home tournament but they have to play Italy and they are worried.
      “Roberto Mancini will instead have to take into account two things: the consistency of the opposition and political wind that is blowing.
      “British Prime Minister Boris Johnson went down in history as the man who saved European football. A payback would be logical.
      “We may be thinking bad thoughts, we may be sinners, but better that than being a fool.”
      Antonio Conte is also a columnist for the paper and taunted England by saying four-time world champs Italy ‘know what it means to play in a final’.
      Raheem Sterling was fouled for the penalty which helped send England past DenmarkCredit: Alamy
      The Three Lions will get cheered on by a home crowd for six of their seven matchesCredit: Reuters
      The 51-year-old wrote: “England has been waiting for this match for a lifetime.
      “They have never won the European Championships and their only World Cup triumph is in 1966.
      “Wembley’s help can be a huge boost but also a drag, because the players could feel the pressure.
      “We will have less support in the stands, but more experience than them on the pitch.
      “We know what it means to play in the finals. And we also know how they are won.”
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      England fans love how Jack Grealish says ‘oh my God’ in ‘most Brummy’ way possible as brilliant video resurfaces

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      A VIDEO of England star Jack Grealish saying ‘oh my god’ in ‘the most brummy way possible’ has resurfaced – and fans love it.The Aston Villa star is praying he bags a starting spot for the Euro 2020 final against Italy on Sunday.
      Grealish has a thick brummie accent, and fans love it

      I can just hear him saying it! ‘O muya gawd’ I love this 😂— catherine♡ (@_catherineeeeex) March 10, 2019

      The Midlands man is a firm favourite with England supporters, but Three Lions boss Gareth Southgate has chosen to use him from the bench.
      Grealish was subbed on, and then off, by Southgate in the 2-1 semi-final win against Denmark.
      Former England star Gary Neville labelled it ’embarrassing’, but happy-go-lucky Grealish seemed to accept it was for tactical reasons.
      And now a clip of him reacting with shock for Villa has resurfaced with him saying ‘oh my god’.
      It was originally posted in 2019, captioned by Twitter user Ali Hampson-Silk with: “Have you ever seen a more brummy mouthing.”
      Many are big fans of the clip, with one writing: “Totally said this in our fantastic accent. This is brilliant.”
      Twitter user Catherine added: “I can just hear this saying it! ‘O muya gawd’ I love this.”

      Grealish has become as loved for England as he is for Aston Villa

      And after it was also shared on Facebook, Fran Bowen commented that it was ‘brilliant’ while Jenna Thompson added that ‘it never gets old’.
      Jack Hale described his namesake a ‘classic brummie’ while Ben Cross wrote: “You can literally tell what he’s saying and how he says without volume.”
      Grealish, 25 was born in Birmingham and came through the Villa youth teams to become its biggest star.
      He represented Ireland at youth level before switching allegiance to England in 2016.
      Grealish has now played 11 games for the full national side.
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