The England national team has reached the Euro 2020 final after beating Denmark (2-1, extra time) at Wembley Stadium. So, in our football live today, fun facts on Euro 2020 finalists, England, are here, at your doorstep!
Football Live Today: Fun Facts on Euro 2020 Finalists – England
Firstly, this is only the second time in their history that England have reached a World or European Championship final.
In 1966, England won the World Cup final by beating Germany, which means their last final was 55 years ago.
So, this is the first time in 55 years that England will play a final.
Also, it’s the Three Lions’ very first final in the Euros, that is, this particular European Championship.
Kane Reaches Lineker’s Record
After a 1-1 deadlock, England striker and captain Harry Kane gave his side the 2-1 extra-time lead.
This goal, from the penalty spot, was what won England their Euro 2020 semi-final against Denmark.
After Raheem Sterling’s fall gifted England a penalty shot, Tottenham striker Harry Kane stepped up.
Kasper Schmeichel saved his spot-kick, but on the rebound, Kane shot again, and this time, on aim.
With this penalty strike, the forward now has 10 European and World Cup goals.
He has beaten Alan Shearer (9) for the title of scoring a record number of times for England.
Indeed, Kane now shares first place in World Cup/Euro goals for England with Gary Lineker.
Kane Is England’s Player of the Match against Denmark
England striker and Three Lions captain Harry Kane has been named the best player in the Euro 2020 semi-final match.
The Tottenham forward scored the winning goal in overtime after Kasper Schmeichel saved the spot-kick to win 2-1 against Denmark.
So, not only a record number of goals for England, captain of the national team Kane has also won hearts.
