Euro 2020

ENGLAND heroes jumped over the advertising hoardings at the Stadio Olimpico to greet fans after their victory against Ukraine.Luke Shaw, Marcus Rashford, Jude Bellingham and Kieran Trippier all gave their shirts away as Gareth Southgate’s side qualified for the semi-finals of Euro 2020.
Jude Bellingham threw his shirt into a group of England fans after beating UkraineCredit: PA
One lucky England fan got his hands on Luke Shaw’s shirtCredit: Rex
The Manchester United defender provided two assists in England’s Euro 2020 quarter-finalCredit: PA
Dozens of England fans tried to grab Kieran Trippier’s shirtCredit: Getty
England had a dream night in Rome, hammering Ukraine 4-0 thanks to a brace from captain Harry Kane.
There were also goals for Harry Maguire and Jordan Henderson, with the latter scoring his first at international level.
And after the game, the team made their way to the England supporters in the ground.
Manchester United pair Shaw and Rashford chucked their shirts into a group of England fans – and so did Borussia Dortmund youngster Bellingham and Atletico Madrid star Trippier.
Shaw was excellent against Ukraine, setting up two to take his tournament tally to three assists.
Only Switzerland star Steven Zuber is ahead of him with four assists.

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Topless Marcus Rashford also gave his shirt awayCredit: Getty
Gareth Southgate paid tribute to the England fans after the gameCredit: Bradley Ormesher EURO 2020 Newspapers Pool
West Ham star Declan Rice dropped a hint about his future by making a hammers signCredit: The Sun
Ukraine bowed out in style by paying tribute to their fansCredit: Getty

Skipper Kane was given Uefa’s Star of the Match award but SunSport’s Star Man was Raheem Sterling after a tremendous performance.
Jadon Sancho was also impressive in his first start at a major tournament, with BBC Sport pundits praising the incoming United star’s efforts.
There were concerns England fans wouldn’t be at the Stadio Olimpico this evening due to Covid-19 restrictions – but thousands attended to inspire the team to victory.
The supporters hilariously sang ‘Que sera sera, we’re going to Wembley’ – despite Gareth Southgate’s side playing four of the their previous five tournament games in London.
Millions more cheered on England from home, with the players’ wags throwing huge parties with their loved ones.
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JORDAN HENDERSON scored his first ever England goal to set up the ‘biggest game of his life’.The midfielder replaced Declan Rice in the 57th minute of the Euro 2020 quarter-final and headed home to break his England duck just six minutes later as Gareth Southgate’s side romped to a 4-0 quarter-final win.
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Jordan Henderson scored his first ever England goal in the Euro 2020 quarter-final against UkraineCredit: Getty
And the Liverpool captain celebrated wildlyCredit: Getty
Mason Mount swung in a corner and Henderson leaped like a salmon to meet the ball seven yards out.
He headed it into the ground and it nestled in the left corner of the net.
The goal all but sealed England’s path to their first European semi-final since 1996 and the Liverpool captain was delighted.
He raced towards Mount and shook off John Stones’ attempt to celebrate with him before roaring towards the fans alongside an almighty fist pump.
Henderson was quickly smothered by his jubilant team-mates as the England fans in the stadium and at home went wild.
Now the Anfield skipper, who has played in two Champions League finals for the Reds as well as winning the Premier League and Club World Cup, reckons Wednesday’s clash with Denmark will be his biggest ever.
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Speaking after England’s win, Henderson, 31, said: “It’s about time [for me to score] to be honest.
“It’s been a long time coming. Thankfully I managed to get on the scoresheet. I’m just delighted for the lads because the performance was fantastic.
“I always try to contribute how I can and concentrate on my job on the pitch. That’s all I can concentrate on, but of course, I would have liked to have scored more goals.
“But I can’t complain, I’m here, I’ve contributed and got on the scoresheet which is nice.

“It’s the best squad I’ve seen in terms of that in a tournament. It’s the biggest game of our lives on Wednesday to get into the final.
“We have always felt we are continuing to grow as a team and we feel we are ready to take the next step.”
Henderson had a chance to get off the mark in an England shirt during the Three Lions’ Euro 2020 warm-up friendly against Romania.
He took a penalty off of Dominic Calvert-Lewin only to miss the resulting kick.
But Henderson will have forgotten all about that after his strike in Rome.
Southgate’s men will play Denmark at Wembley next Wednesday.
And the winner will face Italy or Spain in the final on Sunday July 11 at the same stadium.
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GARETH SOUTHGATE’S thinking was obvious with the inclusion of Jadon Sancho.The England boss clearly believed the youngster had the kind of off-the-cuff magic needed against a Ukraine side sent out to be organised from the off.
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England ran roughshod in their Euro 2020 quarter-final with UkraineCredit: AFP
Three Lions boss Gareth Southgate got his tactics absolutely spot onCredit: AP

Southgate had been preaching a no-nonsense message to his players all week which clearly got through, courtesy of the early goal which brought the slightest of fist-punching but no wild celebration.
So calm was he, that Southgate hardly ventured out of the corner of the technical area, never needing to look back to consult his bench, gently offering words of advice to the players.
Southgate responded quickly to growing Ukraine threat down England’s right by switching Sterling there instead of Sancho to provide more cover for the exposed Walker late in the first half.
And he got just the start he wanted after break with the two early goals, wasting no time protecting Rice from a booking by introducing Henderson into the midfield.
Once the fourth went in it was a rush to get Phillips, Sterling and Shaw off.
Perfect tactics, perfect substitutions, perfect performance.
Andriy Shevchenko decided to double up down his left by using Vitaliy Mykolenko to his side at wing-back with Oleksandr Zinchenko just inside, aware of the threat England promised with Sancho down the right.

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Within four minutes he was striding back to his dugout questioning how all the planning had been undone by Harry Kane’s early goal – and spent the next few minutes hands on hips in the technical area.
The loss of defensive lynchpin Serhiy Kryvtsov saw Shevhchenko make a positive sub shuffling Mykolenko further back an introducing the more attacking Viktor Tsyhankov in a bid to change the pattern of play.
The change worked for a period as Ukraine started to penetrate down their left by outnumbering England out wide.

But within a minute of the second half starting England doubled their lead, leading the boss to stand palms out quizzing his players how they had got their marking so wrong.
When Kane headed in the third that was enough for Shevhchenko who trudged back to his seat and slumped almost forlorn in the dugout – where he spent much of the remainder of the game knowing his side had been outclassed. More

JUBILANT England fans hilariously declared ‘Que sera sera, we’re going to Wembley’ after taking the lead in their 4-0 win against Ukraine,That’s despite having played all-but-one of their Euro games at home!
England fans are looking forward to an immediate Wembley return after beating UkraineCredit: Getty
England will play Denmark at Wembley in Wednesday’s Euro 2020 semi finalCredit: AP
Supporters went wild in Rome when Harry Kane fired the Three Lions ahead just three minutes into Saturday’s quarter final tie.
It was England’s first game of the Euros to be played at a different venue to Wembley.
But that didn’t stop cheeky fans from belting out an epic version of Que Sera, Sera.
The thousands of Three Lions supporters boomed: “Que sera, sera. Whatever will be, will be. We’re going to Wembley!”
And Kane’s strike also sparked scenes of jubilant celebration back home, with millions of England fans toasting the team in pubs and parks.
The game at Roma’s Stadio Olimpico got even better in the second half as England fired home a further three goals.
Harry Maguire powered in a header to double England’s lead shortly after half-time.
Kane then added a third to send fans into further ecstasy.

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And minutes later, Jordan Henderson scored a fourth after coming off the bench.
Gareth Southgate’s men will now return to the home of English football for Wednesday’s semi final tie with Denmark.
Tuesday’s other semi sees Italy take on Spain, also at Wembley.
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ENGLAND enjoyed the perfect quarter-final showing in Rome, as they dispatched of Ukraine 4-0 in the Eternal City.Harry Kane produced a stunning double to fully silence his critics.
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England celebrate their stunning winCredit: PA
Raheem Sterling shone brightest as England romped past UkraineCredit: Getty

While Raheem Sterling produced a performance dripping in creativity and guile.
Kane’s double sandwiched a towering header by Harry Maguire.
And substitute Jordan Henderson added a fourth from the bench to send the Three Lions to Wembley on Wednesday for date with Denmark.
Here’s how SunSport’s Duncan Wright rated each England performer.
JORDAN PICKFORD – 7
Alert to shuffle away Yaremchuk’s low shot at the near post. Wild mis-kick almost gifted a consolation before he produced sharp save. 
KYLE WALKER – 6
Sloppy pass gifted Ukraine chance and was bailed out by Pickford save, then strange choice to stop tracking a run into the area almost cost England dear.
Never hid, and still a vital cog for England.
Kyle Walker dribbles down the flankCredit: PA
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JOHN STONES – 7
Crucial interception to bail out Walker as Ukraine threatened to equalise. Hardly put a foot wrong keeping the Ukrainian attack quiet and in his pocket.
HARRY MAGUIRE – 8
In no mood to be bullied by the powerful Yaremchuk, constantly talking to players around him to organise the shape.
Then muscled his man out of the way to bury his header for the vital second.
Harry Maguire celebrates his bullet headerCredit: AP

LUKE SHAW – 8
Continued where he left out against Germany, quick in the tackle and looking to link up going forward.
Brilliant free-kick delivery for Maguire’s goal and perfect overlap and cross to set up Kane’s second.
DECLAN RICE – 7
Read the game well to intercept early cross at near post, and pushed forward more than in earlier games.
Unlucky with fierce shot saved. Excellent before being subbed to avoid a booking and semi-final suspension.
Declan Rice celebrates his side’s thirdCredit: AP
KALVIN PHILLIPS – 7
Looking more assured with every game at this level. No need for physicality as his intelligence did the trick covering the space in this game – even when playing alone at the base once Henderson had replaced Rice. 7
MASON MOUNT – 7
Playing in the hole, first involvement was lovely flick to release Sancho. Worked on the fringes for most of the opening half but showed fine defensive intelligence to whip the ball off the feet of Zinchenko. Delivered the corner for Henderson’s header.

Mason Mount enjoyed his return to the sideCredit: Reuters
JADON SANCHO – 7
Took a while to get into game, then burst into life with piercing run which almost ended in a second goal. Plenty of flashes of quality to more than justify his selection.
HARRY KANE – 8
Give him the ball and he will score – which he did within four minutes. Excellent movement to head home his second and then denied the perfect hat-trick with a thumping volley.  Looks a yard sharper too.

Harry Kane celebrates his secondCredit: AFP
Raheem Sterling celebrates after setting up Harry KaneCredit: AFP
RAHEEM STERLING – 9
Demanded the ball early and made the vital difference finding Kane for the opening goal. Unstoppable at times and looks to have gone up a level in this tournament. Wonderful flick released Shaw to cross for the third. Brilliant. STAR MAN

SUBS
JORDAN HENDERSON (on for Rice, 57) – Took over the dominance in midfield, and deserved headed goal for this character in returning to fitness. 7
KIERAN TRIPPIER (on for Shaw 65)  Brought on to keep it tight, and did just that. 6
MARCUS RASHFORD (on for Sterling 65) Injected pace down the left and set about making an impact, trying to prove himself to manager.  7
JUDE BELLINGHAM (on for Phillips 65) Oozes quality and calm whenever he is on the pitch. 6
DOMINIC CALVERT-LEWIN (on for Kane 73) Much needed run-out but little chance to threaten. 6
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