In 2020, England lost to Italy in the final. Now, they hope to take one step further and win their first Euro. This is the second time they are closest to the Euro trophy, and this time, they don’t want to miss the opportunity. Additionally, it is their first title match on foreign soil. Gareth Southgate has a chance to improve his career as England Manager and secure his job.
Southgate’s England Career:
– 2022: World Cup quarter-final loss against France.
– 2020: Euro Cup final loss against Italy.
– 2018-19: Third place in UEFA Nations League.
The performance of the English football team hasn’t been up to par this Euro. Gareth Southgate faced criticism for his team selection and tactics. In the match against the Netherlands, they somehow won in the final minutes with Ollie Watkins’ stoppage-time winner. The Netherlands had the most vocal supporters, who dominated the city and clashed with other fans. There has not been a single player who has impressed the fans alike on the England side.
“Even when they weren’t playing great, they were grinding out results. And it’s an old football cliché that if you can win when you play badly, then things are not that bad.”
For England, it is not about their past performances against Spain. They know Spain is the better team in the tournament, having beaten France, Germany, Italy, and Croatia without needing penalties to get results.
The one thing that can save the English football team is their resilience and determination not to lose a game. This underdog spirit is their beacon of hope as they face the mighty and in-form Spain in the Euro 2024 final. England’s ability to dig deep and fight through adversity could be the key to an unexpected victory.