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    Singalong with our England lyrics as fans share childhood snaps in Three Lions kit

    IF you want to get behind the England team tonight, grab your footie shirt and warm up those vocal cords.As the Three Lions prepare to take on Denmark in the Euro 2020 semi-final, it is up to YOU, the fans, to roar as loudly as you can.
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    A young fan watches England beat Germany at the 1966 World Cup Final at Wembley. Do you know the boy in this photo? Email exclusive@the-sun.co.ukCredit: Getty
    Our readers have been showing their support by sending in snaps of themselves and their kids wearing the England kit over the years.
    And in the stands and pubs across Britain, fans have been belting out classics for manager Gareth Southgate and his squad, including Fat Les’s Vindaloo.
    But there are three other tunes that have emerged as fan favourites.
    Nicholas James, from Liskeard, Cornwall, aged ten in team’s 1982 World Cup home kit
    The indomitable Three Lions, by comedians David Baddiel and Frank Skinner and rock band The Lightning Seeds, is the go-to chant.
    And it is closely followed by the reworked versions of Atomic Kitten’s Whole Again and Sweet Caroline, by Neil Diamond.
    There aren’t many changes in this version of Neil Diamond’s 1969 track, but after the pandemic, the lyrics resonate with fans
    Aaron Mills, from East London, in 1986 aged 8
    The Nineties and Noughties girl band are releasing the updated track today.
    Meanwhile, Sweet Caroline was the first song Wembley DJ Tony Parry played after England beat Germany 2-0 last week.
    He said: “I was going to play Vindaloo, but went with my gut.
    George and William Lawrence, from Essex, wearing their England kits, aged 9 months
    Even the German fans were belting it out in the end. It’s a song that all fans can enjoy.”
    Amy Jones provides the lyrics to the top chants so you can cheer on England tonight.
    Show your love for England manager Gareth Southgate with this revised version of Atomic Kitten’s 2000 hit, Whole Again
    Bobby Foster, aged 1, from Beverley near Hull
    Released in 1996 to mark England hosting the Euros, Three Lions is just as relevant today
    Archie from Chessington, 22 months old, wearing his England kit
    Chester and Ted, from Epson, aged 4 and 2 wearing their kits
    Joey Hatchard, aged nine, cheers for the Three Lions last week in Essex
    Isla Gallimore wearing her England kit, aged 4, from Essex
    Sonny Carlisle, from Wimbledon, raises a glass (of apple juice) in 2010 aged three
    Sam Coleman, now 25, and brother Liam, 28, from Ashington, Northumberland, in 2002

    Daniel and Jamie Cutts, from Gosport, Hants, aged seven and five, in 1998
    Newcastle lad Ant Macdonald can’t wait for kick-off, here he is aged five, in 1987Credit: PROVIDED BY PULSE
    Tutu cute! Three-year-old Sophie Turner, from Swanley, pairs hers with a skirt in 2012
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    England legend Peter Shilton backs England to beat the Danes in Euro 2020 clash and salutes keeper Jordan Pickford

    FOOTIE great Peter Shilton has backed England to beat the Danes tonight — and to go on to win Euro 2020 without Jordan Pickford conceding a goal.The goalie, 71, saluted current keeper Pickford’s incredible five-game clean-sheet tally — a record for Euros tournaments.
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    Former goalie Peter Shilton says England will go all the wayCredit: Louis Wood News Group Newspapers Ltd
    And the Three Lions’ most-capped star said the Everton stopper, 27, could even hold firm until captain Harry Kane lifted our first trophy in 55 years on Sunday.
    Shilts, who played in two European Championships and three World Cups, told The Sun: “England should have enough to beat the Danes and won’t fear whoever they play in the final.
    “To go all the way and win it without leaking a single goal would be astonishing — but this team can do it. Jordan Pickford is on the cusp of becoming a great goalkeeper and has had a terrific tournament. He seems to play better in an England shirt.
    “He’s stepped up when it mattered but hasn’t had a lot to do thanks to the hard work and skill of the players in front of him. It’s been incredible to see a team reach the semi-finals without conceding and they’re just two games away from achieving the ultimate.
    They can do it and lift the trophy in style — then win the World Cup next year.Peter Shilton
    “They can do it and lift the trophy in style — then win the World Cup next year. That’s how good they are.”
    England are the only Euro 2020 side yet to concede, with clean sheets in their three group games against Croatia, Scotland and Czech Republic.
    Pickford also kept the ball out of his own net in the last 16 match against Germany and the 4-0 quarter-final demolition of Ukraine.
    The Footie legend, 71, saluted current keeper Jordan Pickford’s five-game clean-sheet tallyCredit: Marc Aspland EURO 2020 Newspapers Pool
    Shilton says the Three Lions will win Euro 2020 without Jordan Pickford conceding a goalCredit: Getty – Contributor
    It is a feat never achieved by any national team in the history of European Championship football.
    England were 25/1 long-shots with bookies to not concede before the semis at the start of the tournament — and 200/1 to win it without leaking a goal. Those odds have now crashed to 4/1 with two games to go.
    And Shilts is convinced the sound defensive performances will be the bedrock of a push for England’s first tournament glory since 1966. He said: “Jordan Pickford has stepped up when it mattered.
    “But, in truth, he hasn’t been called upon many times because he’s a cog in a very effective defence which has worked brilliantly so far. He’s pulled off a string of fine saves — particularly one against Scotland when it really mattered — and I’ve loved to see him both rollocking and encouraging his defenders.
    Jordan Pickford has stepped up when it mattered.Peter Shilton
    “He had that blip when he miskicked against Ukraine but the match was already won by then and he got away with it.
    “But our defence was not breached yet again — and with Raheem Sterling and Kane now on fire up front we will take some beating.
    “I’ve experienced the agony of penalties in an England semi-final when the Germans knocked us out of the World Cup in 1990 and wouldn’t wish that on anyone.
    Shilton said: ‘England should have enough to beat the Danes and won’t fear whoever they play in the final’Credit: Getty
    He added: ‘Jordan Pickford is on the cusp of becoming a great goalkeeper and has had a terrific tournament’Credit: AP
    “But I’ve a feeling that won’t happen against the Danes — and if it does this team will be ready to win on penalties. Jordan has the great advantage of having saved the penalty that won us our last shoot-out against Colombia at the last World Cup.
    “But he also has a great defence in front of him which works as a unit. We’ve waited so long for a trophy it’s hard to believe that the great Gordon Banks was in goal for us last time we did it.
    “But now it’s the turn of ­Jordan and his teammates and they can do it.” Shilts also paid tribute to England boss Gareth Southgate and predicted a bright future for his squad.
    The whole country is smiling again and looking forward to the game in front of a Wembley full of fans.Peter Shilton
    He said: “I can’t praise Gareth highly enough for the way he’s kept faith with players through thick and thin. Players like Pickford, Kane and Sterling have had their critics but Gareth has stuck to his guns and trusted them and he’s been proved right.
    “After all we’ve had to endure as a nation with Covid over the past 18 months, it’s fantastic that the team is coming good now to give us all a lift.
    “The whole country is smiling again and looking forward to the game in front of a Wembley full of fans like the one I experienced so many times. And this England team won’t let them down.”
    Shilton also praised England boss Gareth SouthgateCredit: Reuters
    He said: ‘Players like Pickford, Kane (pictured) and Sterling have had their critics but Gareth has stuck to his guns’Credit: Rex
    The legend believes Southgate’s new team won’t let us down and will bring the trophy homeCredit: Louis Wood News Group Newspapers Ltd

    Meanwhile, Pickford’s wife Megan Davison will also put her faith in him keeping a clean sheet — with some help from a crystal healing bracelet.
    Megan, 27, has worn the band — said to provide “emotional balance, stability and calm” — throughout the Euros.
    A source said: “Megan’s been into crystal healing for the last year. She believes it brings harmony and wellbeing, not just for her but also for those around her.”
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    Euro 2020 star Harry Kane backed to lead England into first major final since 1966 — by a Great Dane

    SKIPPER Harry Kane was tonight backed to lead England into their first major final since 1966 — by a Great Dane.Mighty Major, who stands nearly 7ft on his back legs, even showed off nifty footwork of his own ahead of the big game against Denmark.
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    The five-year-old champion, who weighs 12st, won his latest show two weeks ago and is now firmly behind Kane and Co to follow his leadCredit: Dan Charity / The Sun
    He had a kickabout with a pal as the nation looked forward to the Euros semi-final showdown at Wembley tomorrow night.
    The five-year-old champion, who weighs 12st, won his latest show two weeks ago and is now firmly behind Kane and Co to follow his lead.
    He even wore an England shirt and stood proudly draped in the flag of St George to show his support for Gareth Southgate’s men.
    Major’s owner, leading UK breeder and Crufts judge Laurence Morgan-Evans, of Wootton, Beds, said: “We’ve been glued to the telly watching the Euros. It’s so exciting. We hope England can get into the final and win it.”
    Last night, goal ace Harry, 27, admitted that the nation was not alone in daring to dream.
    He said: “I try not to let my mind get too far ahead. But I’d be lying if I said I hadn’t thought about winning the Euros. As a kid growing up you have a vision of what you want to do and what you dream about — and this is it.”
    Three Lions teammate Harry Maguire, 28, took time out to play a game of darts but said they were ready to make history. He pledged to end England’s semi-final hoodoo after defeats at Italia 90, Euro 96 and Russia 2018 — and roared: “We’re better than ever.”
    Maguire was in the side beaten 2-1 by Croatia in 2018. He said: “Losing the semi-final at the World Cup hurt a lot. So we need to make sure when it comes on Wednesday night we get a positive feeling.”
    Last night, tens of thousands of fans scrambled for the few remaining tickets at Wembley. Seats were going for as much as £6,500 each online.
    The two Great Danes were pictured running after a ball in England shirtsCredit: Dan Charity / The Sun
    Raheem Sterling appeared to be having a great time during trainingCredit: Reuters
    Up to 60,000 people will be allowed into the stadium — the biggest crowd since Covid began last March. England have an allocation of 8,500 tickets for the match but most of those have already been reserved.
    The Football Association said it was working with Uefa to “finalise the total allocation and secure more tickets”.
    It bagged an extra 1,700 after Denmark reduced its allocation to 5,000.
    Tens of thousands of fans logged on for hours today in the hope of grabbing one at the last-minute but were left disappointed and then flooded social media in their search.
    Adam French, consumer rights expert at Which?, warned: “Fans need to be aware there’s no guarantee they will get their tickets or entry to the match if they buy from an unofficial seller. They could be left seriously out of pocket.”
    Pubs face running out of beer as fans throw it in the air celebrating goals — then buy more to toast the team. The Campaign for Real Ale said: “Publicans are worried they won’t get supplies.”
    Harry Kane of England heads the ball during the England Training Session at St George’s ParkCredit: Getty
    England’s Jadon Sancho during trainingCredit: Reuters
    The British Institute of Innkeepers said: “Fans are flocking in — but pubs are running out of some lines of beer, with very limited deliveries from breweries due to supply chain problems.”
    England football shirts are also in short supply amid a £12billion Euros economic boom.

    All £70 shirts have sold out on the FA’s official website, with just a low number of £115 match shirts printed with a few players’ names left.
    SportsDirect and JD Sports have sold out of all adult sizes, with just a few junior tops remaining. Flags, bunting and car flag sales have rocketed. Fan Salim Said tweeted: “England shirts are sold out at every store. People are starting to believe.”

    DO you have a childhood picture of yourself in an England shirt to feature in The Sun? Please email it, along with your name, age, where you are from and the year it was taken to englandkits@the-sun.co.uk

    Three Lions teammate Harry Maguire, 28, took time out to play a game of dartsCredit: Reuters

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    Watch Euro 2020 with best lagers from quarter-finalist nations

    WITH England going head to head with Ukraine tonight, there is every chance you are going to need a beer . . .  or two.Ben McFarland and Tom Sandham, aka the Thinking Drinkers – the award-winning drinks experts and comedians – have selflessly tackled some of the best lagers from the Euro 2020 quarter-finalist nations. While some will be drowning their sorrows, let’s hope we’ll be raising a glass in celebration.
    Ben McFarland and Tom Sandham, aka the Thinking Drinkers, pick the best lagers from Euro 2020 quarter-finalist nationsCredit: Olivia West – The Sun
    Here, they pick their star players. Cheers.

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    Brixton Brewery Cold Harbour Lager
    Brixton Brewery Cold Harbour Lager is a beer for HeroesCredit: CORPORATE
    4.4%, 330ml, £2.20, Ocado: This fresh, crisp and floral pilsner-style lager, which is unfiltered and unpasteurised, is good enough to beat the Germans at their own game. Born in buzzing Brixton, South London – just like David Bowie – it’s a beer for Heroes. Let’s hope so, at least.
    Duvel
    Too many bottles of Duvel could, much like the Belgian midfield, be HazardousCredit: CORPORATE
    8.5%, 330ml, £2, Tesco: It may be smoother than a Kevin De Bruyne through-ball but this awesome iconic Belgian ale also has the strength of Romelu Lukaku. Too many of these could, much like the Belgian midfield, be Hazardous. Widely thought of as the definitive Belgian strong ale. 
    1936 Biere
    1936 Biere is a splendid lager brewed in the least-populated region of SwitzerlandCredit: CORPORATE
    4.7%, 33cl, £2.03, beersofeurope.co.uk: This is a splendid lager brewed in the least-populated region of Switzerland, with more cows than people and where women only got to vote in local elections as recently as 1991. Stammheimer hops is brewed with barley grown 1,650 metres above sea level in the Alps.
    Peroni Nastro Azzurro
    Just like Italy’s strikers approaching the penalty area, Peroni Nastro Azzurro goes down very easilyCredit: CORPORATE
    5.1%, 10 x 330ml, £11, Tesco: Just like their strikers approaching the penalty area, this premium lager from Italy goes down very easily. The crisp and refreshing pale lager is now a regular in our pubs and on supermarket shelves. Italy fans have been enjoying raising a glass to the Azzurri. 
    Alhambra 1925
    Alhambra 1925 is class – like the Spanish team that has won the Euros three timesCredit: CORPORATE
    6.4% 700ml, £4, Tesco: Brewed in Andalucia, this is a classy selection – just like the Spanish team that has won the Euros a record-equalling three times. This full-bodied beer comes with a high-quality reputation and is a crisp quencher – with the cajones to stand toe to toe with spicy tapas. Or crisps. 
    Carlsberg Special Brew
    Raise a glass of Carlsberg Special Brew to battling midfielder Christian EriksenCredit: CORPORATE
    7.5%, 4 x 33cl, £7.50, Sainsbury’s: Raise a glass to battling midfielder Christian Eriksen, the greatest Dane since Scooby-Doo, who is recovering after collapsing on the pitch from a cardiac arrest. This strong brew was originally created for Prime Minister Winston Churchill.
    Pilsner Urquell
    With Pilsner Urquell, no wonder the Czechs drink more beer per person than any other nationCredit: CORPORATE
    4.4%, 6 x 330ml, £6, Tesco: First brewed in 1842, in Pilsen, this is the first-ever pilsner beer and one of the best. No wonder the Czechs drink more beer per person than any other nation in the world. And their spirits were lifted by star striker Patrik Schick’s wonder-goal against Scotland.

    Corona
    As Ukraine’s nickname is the ‘Blue and Yellow’ Corona is a suitably coloured beer label
    4.5%, 12 x 330ml, £10, Sainsbury’s: We couldn’t find a beer from Ukraine, but as the team’s nickname is the “Blue and Yellow” we looked for a suitably coloured beer label: Corona. Come on, at least it’s topical. This sunshine lager gets its wheaty, golden colour from the barley, malt, corn, yeast and hops. It is lightly fruity, with a crisp, refreshing bitterness.
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    Rob Beckett relives 12-hr bender, cops and KFC after England v Germany game

    NEVER before has an England football fan had such a rollercoaster 24 hours.Comedian Rob Beckett went viral this week by sharing on Instagram his running account of watching the Three Lions’ historic win over Germany at ­Wembley — and the drunken ­carnage that followed.
    Comedian Rob Beckett has gone viral after sharing a rollercoaster 24 hours as he watched the Three Lions’ historic win over Germany at ­WembleyCredit: robbeckettcomic/instagram
    It simply had everything: Triumph, tragedy, rejection, adulation — and even moments of emotional reflection, albeit while necking a KFC by some bins in a London back street.
    Having finally sobered up, the 35-year-old funnyman — speaking exclusively to The Sun — told how it feels being known as the most hungover man in Britain.
    Rob says: “It’s like I wasn’t famous until the night I put the videos up. I can’t remember most of what happened and everyone knows my evening ­better than I do.”
    In the space of 24 hours, the South London comic got smashed at Wembley, gatecrashed a BBC1 TV show, and was nearly run over by a police van while eating his late-night takeaway.
    He also filmed himself screaming: “It’s coming home” through a megaphone during an Uber ride and unsuccessfully attempted to seduce his wife by texting: “Fancy a bit when I get home?”.
    And that was before the epic hangover kicked in the following morning, in which he hilariously documented taking his kids to a swimming lesson and attending a kitchen makeover meeting with his forgiving wife before ordering a pizza to stop himself from crying.
    Rob, who ended up extremely drunk, sobered up and reveals how it feels being known as the most hungover man in Britain
    Harry Kane celebrates scoring his goal during the incredible game between England and GermanyCredit: Rex
    At 13.30, Rob was on his way to Wembley
    At 15.15, he snapped this pic with pal Lloyd at Wembley stadiumCredit: robbeckettcomic/instagram
    Fifteen minutes later, at 15.30, Rob was seen after sinking a few beers

    ‘Proper mental’
    So what sparked his huge Tuesday night blow-out? Rob says: “I was so happy. I haven’t had a rush of adrenaline like that for ages because I’ve not gone to anything for 18 months.
    “But the atmosphere in the stadium was the best I’ve ever been near. It was unbelievable. My hangover was fuelled by happiness rather than lager.”
    The 24 hours of madness started around 1.30pm on Tuesday when Rob filmed himself leaving his house dressed head to toe in England clobber and an Adidas bucket hat, which he admitted: “I’m not ped enough to wear yet”.
    But two hours later, having arrived at Wembley with pal and fellow comic Lloyd Griffith, the headwear was firmly on following the consumption of “three cans of ­Heineken and a can of M&S Mojito.” The pair made their way into the stadium where more mayhem took place in the venue bars.
    Describing his mood in a quick Instagram story, Rob says: “I’m drunk, it’s quarter past four, I’m going to watch England and drink some more.” At 4.45pm they made their way to their seats for kick-off, filming a boisterous Wembley in all its glory.
    The pair were picked out by TV crews during the game and beamed on to the big screen, looking slightly dishevelled compared to other famous faces in the crowd including dapper David Beckham and Prince ­William in the posh seats. In a video posted a 5.15pm, Rob yells: “If you saw us on the telly, we’re fed.”
    At 18.30, the comic celebrated the first goalCredit: robbeckettcomic/instagram
    At 22:00, Rob turning up to Peter Crouch’s Year-Late Euros Live
    Explaining why he prefers being with real football fans, Rob says: “That’s how I go to the football. I dress up and have fun with my mates. But that bucket hat and beard does make me look proper mental.”
    After he celebrated England beating Germany and having ­consumed “ten pints”, Rob’s night descended into further chaos. He turned up at Crouchy’s Year-Late Euros Live filmed nearby “to avoid the crowds”.
    Producers, initially glad to see an unplanned ­surprise guest, quickly changed tack. Rob explains: “We were too drunk to go on the telly. They asked me to leave before it started, which I thought was a good decision. I later texted Peter Crouch to say sorry.”
    He jumped on the Tube, documenting his journey on video at 10pm saying: “I’m fed out of my head but it’s the greatest night of my life”. We next see Rob at 11pm sitting in a dark alley eating his takeaway KFC. In a poignant moment, he slurringly told his followers: “No matter how good you think you’ve done, you will always eat KFC next to a f***ing bin as the police reverse into you.”
    Reflecting on his emotional monologue, Rob says: “I was just sitting there thinking, ‘This is one of the greatest nights of my life, that game was outrageous, and I’m sitting on the floor eating chicken’.”
    His evening got even more outrageous when his Uber driver Imran gave him a megaphone, which Rob used to ask startled bystanders if “it’s coming home?”.
    At 23:00, cops reverse towards Rob
    At 23:06, Rob sings KFC’s praisesCredit: obbeckettcomic/instagram
    ‘I needed a blow-out’
    The Sky One star, whose hit series with Romesh Ranganathan — Rob Versus Romesh — returns next Thursday with Team GB and Wimbledon themes, says: “I completely forgot I had a megaphone until about 3pm yesterday.”
    It was during his journey home that he attempted his optimistic booty call, to which his wife, Louise, responded: “I admire the optimism, but absolutely not. You need some water, some dry bread and some pre-emptive paracetamol.”
    Asked how Louise felt about his big night out, Rob says: “She’s not that ­bothered — she knew I needed a blow-out.”
    Rob, whose Wallop! tour starts next month and is releasing his first book in October, reveals he has tickets for the semi-final and final.
    At 23.50, the comedian has some mega-fun during an Uber ride and asks startled bystanders if ‘it’s coming home?’
    Five minutes later, his booty call to wife Louise gets a red cardCredit: robbeckettcomic/instagram
    At 7.45, the hangover kicks in

    So if England beat Ukraine in Rome tonight, does he intend to repeat his heroics at Wembley next week?
    He says: “If we get through to the semi, it’s like a superstition, I’m going to have to do things exactly the same again. We’ll go for it.
    “This Saturday I’ll be rebuilding, staying at home, watching it indoors and recharging the batteries, and we go again on Wednesday.”
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    Sun rallies England fans for Euro 2020 Ukraine clash in Italian Job dash to Rome

    THE Sun helped to rev up England’s bid for Euro glory in Rome yesterday — with a dramatic Italian Job dash across Europe.Harry Kane’s lionhearts take on Ukraine tonight in a do-or-die quarter-final clash after toppling Germany.
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    Captain Harry Kane will be England’s Roman gladiator
    And lion mascot Harry Mane plus a posse of Sun men charged to the Eternal City to rally them — in red, white and blue Minis.
    Italian jobsworths thwarted an English invasion by slapping a five-day Covid quarantine order on fans arriving by air from the UK.
    But double-jabbed, Covid-secure arrivals via France were allowed a 36-hour window without having to self-isolate.
    The safe legal loophole kicked off an epic Sun road trip worthy of Michael Caine’s famous heist movie.
    Sun England mascot Harry Mane was a lion outside Rome’s ColosseumCredit: The Sun
    An epic Sun road trip completed the Italian Job ahead of Saturday’s big game
    We flew from London to Nice in France’s Cote d’Azur then slipped across the border near Monte Carlo, crossing the Italian border at dawn in French hire cars.
    Then we switched vehicles — leaping into race-tuned red, white and blue Mini Cooper S sports cars in true Italian Job-style to vroom from Florence to Rome.
    Mascot Harry and the Sun team were all treble-checked for Covid with swab tests before the final assault on the Italian capital.
    And England fans and locals were thrilled as the trio of Minis completed their mission — with a St George’s flag-waving lap of honour around the Colosseum.
    The Sun’s mini convoy brightened up Rome’s streetsCredit: The Sun
    Our mascot Harry roared: “I must be the first lion to be glad to see the Colosseum — what a journey. We’re all double-jabbed and have had tests galore plus more paperwork than Brexit.
    “But we’ve made it to show support for England when and where it matters and can’t wait to get our claws into Ukraine. Football’s coming Rome!”
    England fans in the city saluted our epic 1,100-mile mission last night.
    Arabella Vickers, 21, a West London student, said: “It’s great fun and just the sort of crazy stuff we need to fire up our team to win.
    “It helps make up for having so few travelling fans here. It’s wonderful seeing the Minis roaring through Rome like the famous movie — and your lion’s a hoot!”

    Mascot Harry Mane was treble checked for CovidCredit: The Sun
    Communications manager Sam Eversden, 42, from Uxbridge, North West London, was reminded of The Italian Job’s famous punchline.
    He quipped: “Now Kane’s got a goal he’s going to blow the bloody doors off Ukraine’s defence. Having The Sun’s Minis and a lion in Rome is going to help our heroes roar. Trust The Sun to bring some fun and lift the nation. Brilliant teamwork!”
    Civil servant Chris Dandy, 44, from Surrey, even evoked one of our famous headlines, saying: The England team will be smiling when they see this — and when they win it’ll be ‘The Sun wot won it’ for England.”
    Our convoy also went down a storm among scooter-riding locals, with Italian interior designer Massimo Riva, 36, stopping us by the gladiatorial amphitheatre for a selfie.
    The Sun hopes to whip up enthusiasm among Brit expat locals in ItalyCredit: The Sun
    He laughed: “I did a double take when I saw three Italian Job Minis fly by — and nearly fell off my scooter when I saw there was a lion in one of the cars.
    “It’s a long time since we’ve had lions in the Colosseum but yours is more than welcome — he’s hilarious.”
    Travelling Three Lions fans have been banned from Rome’s 73,000- capacity Stadio Olimpico.
    But more than 2,000 English expats, made up of pensioners, teachers, financers, families and charity workers, will be in the 16,000-strong crowd.
    Harry Mane gets a Covid test from Sun man Nick ParkerCredit: The Sun
    Steph MacGillivray, 28, who works for a humanitarian organisation in Rome but is originally from Watford, Herts, said: “It won’t be the usual raucous crowd. I should imagine it’ll be very Wimbledon meets Wembley.
    “I can’t see any of the expat fans booing the Ukraine national anthem but we will be singing God Save The Queen as loudly as possible.”

    Also there will be Chelsea fan Max Heinemann, 29, originally from Clapham, South West London, and now living in Rome.
    He said: “I’ve got friends coming in from Bilbao and Poland — he’s got a broken leg as well. We are going to have a fantastic time and cheer on the lads.”
    Meanwhile, back home, experts estimate 42 million pints will be downed today as England fans get supercharged for the 8pm kick-off. 
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    The Sun’s chicken Kiev picks England for Euros victory…and sh**s on Ukraine!

    FOOTBALL-mad cockerel Jordan Peckford hopes for a feather in his cap — after predicting England will beat Ukraine.The Sun’s own chicken Kiev showed he was no bird-brain when asked to choose between two full bowls of feed placed on a hay bale.
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    Our chicken Kiev has predicted victory for England tomorrowCredit: Richard Rayner
    Jordan Peckford was asked to choose between two bowls full of feedCredit: Richard Rayner
    He wasted no time choosing the one marked EnglandCredit: Richard Rayner
    He also took a shot in the Ukraine oneCredit: Richard Rayner
    The red and white marvel lost no time in scoffing from the one marked England. And then he cheekily doubled down on his verdict by, um, taking a shot in the Ukraine one.
    The four-month-old, named in honour of Three Lions goalkeeper Jordan Pickford, belongs to farmers Andrew and Ruth Pollard, both 49.
    They have been avidly watching England’s Euro 2020 progress with their four kids.
    Sunderland fan Andrew, a fifth generation farmer, said: “I watched Jordan Pickford start his career with us before his big money move to Everton.

    The four-month-old belongs to farmers Andrew and Ruth PollardCredit: Richard Rayner
    “His saves against Germany were spectacular. He’s been the keeper of the tournament so far.
    “Four games and four clean sheets — it’s quite a record.
    “I don’t want to count my chickens too soon, but I think it’s coming home.”
    Ruth — who with Andrew runs Pollards of Thirkleby, near Thirsk, North Yorks — agreed: “It’s been superb so far. And Jordan has pretty much told us what he thinks of Ukraine’s chances.
    “Not only did he have a poo in their bowl, he kicked it over. He doesn’t fancy them at all.
    He was named after Three Lions goalkeeper Jordan PickfordCredit: APEx-pat fans to hit Rome

    THREE Lions fans coming from England have been banned from watching tomorrow’s quarter final.
    But proud ex-pat supporters — dubbed the Salami Army — were racing to get hold of tickets and cheer on Our Boys.
    Italy warned anyone who has been in the UK for the past fortnight would be barred from the Stadio Olimpico.
    Many of the 30,000 Brits living in Italy scrambled to get tickets.
    Teacher Dawn Hughes, 59, who lives in Rome, snapped one up.
    She told The Sun: “I just can’t wait. We will cheer and sing our hearts out for the team and for Queen and country.”
    England fans in other EU countries are also heading to Rome.
    Joel Phillips, 29, who lives in Hamburg, said: “I needed to roar the boys on as the Barmy Army couldn’t travel.”

    “They’re on a wing and a prayer as far as he’s concerned. But they’ll probably cry fowl.”
    Fans will want to see Ukraine in a flap at tomorrow night’s big match in Rome which will decide if England reach the semi-finals for the first time since Euro 96.

    ENGLAND stars are head over heels for Love Island. Luke Shaw revealed: “Sometimes we watch a movie together. But now it’s Love Island. 9pm — that’s it. You can book your treatment times so you’re just on the bed when it comes on. Most of us sit in there and watch it.” More

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    Euro 2020 – With four clean sheets and knock-out win over Germany, the signs are looking good for England

    ENGLAND last night ended decades of hurt — by beating the Germans in a knockout game for the first time since the World Cup triumph in 1966.Since that momentous win, the Three Lions had crashed out against the old foe in the 1970 World Cup in Mexico, then on penalties at Italia 90 and penalties again at Euro 96.
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    Gareth Southgate’s fearless heroes could go on to win a major tournament againCredit: The Sun
    In the 2010 World Cup the Germans dished out a 4-1 hammering.
    But Gareth Southgate’s fearless heroes ended the hoodoo with a famous 2-0 victory, giving the nation hope they can go on to win a major tournament again.
    Even German goal king and 1990 World Cup winner Jürgen Klinsmann believes it could be England’s time. He said: “Everything seems to be in sync and in balance — it’s your tournament.”
    The result also delivered redemption to manager Southgate who, 25 years ago, missed the crucial spot-kick in the ’96 penalty shootout.
    He raised his fists to the heavens as his young squad — including Jack Grealish, Kalvin Phillips and Bukayo Saka — eased that agony with a stunning result.
    Last night England beat the Germans in a knockout game for the first time since the 1966 World Cup
    Harry Kane headed in England’s 86th-minute second goal, securing a historic victory
    It was redemption for Southgate, who missed the crucial spot-kick in the ’96 penalty shootout
    The rivalry between the two footballing giants is as big as any in world football.
    Ex-England striker Gary Lineker once said: “Football is a simple game — 22 men chase a ball for 90 minutes and, at the end, the Germans win.”
    Everything seems to be in sync and in balance — it’s your tournament.Jürgen Klinsmann
    But last night, Southgate’s men got millions dreaming that Football’s Coming Home after delivering arguably the nation’s greatest football victory in 55 years.
    Since Alf Ramsey’s team, led by Bobby Moore and Geoff Hurst, lifted the Jules Rimet trophy at Wembley in ’66, England’s tournament record against the Germans had been one of disappointment.
    In 1970, England were reigning world champions and favourites, along with Brazil.

    They were 2-0 up in the quarter finals but wilted in the heat in the second half after talisman Bobby Charlton was subbed.
    West Germany came back to win 3-2. The result was so disheartening that Labour Prime Minister Harold Wilson blamed it for his General Election defeat four days later.
    In 1990, Paul Gascoigne and ­Lineker had led England to a semi- final against West Germany in Italy.
    England lost thanks to a miss from Stuart Pearce and a skied effort from Chris Waddle.
    Six years later Gazza was an inch from finding the winner in the Euro 96 semi-final, just failing to reach a whipped cross. The game went to penalties.
    In 1990 England lost thanks to Pearce’s miss and a skied effort from Waddle
    And in 2010 Lampard’s strike was ruled outCredit: PA:Empics Sport
    Defender Southgate had taken responsibility for the sixth penalty but saw it saved. The Germans duly made the final and won.
    England’s most recent meeting at a tournament saw Germany drub England 4-1 in the South Africa World Cup.
    England were poor — but had no luck when Frank Lampard’s strike was ruled out despite replays showing it hit the bar and clearly crossed the goal line.
    The Sun’s headline which greeted the team home amid a summer heatwave read: “Sunny outlook in many areas but depression over Heathrow as shower drifts in from South Africa.”
    Apart from ’66, England had only two competitive wins over the ­Germans.
    One came in 2000 when Alan Shearer scored to clinch a 1-0 group stage win at the Euros.
    Since Moore and Hurst’s team lifted the ’66 trophy, England’s record against the Germans has been disappointing
    But Southgate’s young squad just proved it’s possible to grab glory again

    And in 2001 Michael Owen scored a hat-trick in a famous 5-1 thrashing in Munich during World Cup qualifying.
    In what could be another good omen, last night’s 2-0 score meant it was the first time since 1966 that England had kept four clean sheets in a row.
    Fans are now dreaming that the Three Lions can grab glory again. And bring football home.
    England beat Germany in tense Euro 2020 match at Wembley More