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England play Spain at 20:00 in Euro 2024 final
England men have not won a major tournament since 1966
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Sarah Rendell, Tom Rostance and Emma Smith
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Gaz definitely walked to the stadium and was almost certainly faster than a German train.
A great sporting weekpublished at 13:32 14 July
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Gary Rose
BBC Sport in Berlin
Image source, BBC SportThe trains from Berlin city centre to the Olympiastadion can get very, very busy on match day and as it’s hot too at 25C I’ve decided to head to the stadium early, just the five hours to go until kick off…
I wasn’t the only one, however, and these England fans are Danielle and Darren. They drove from Leeds to Berlin to be here for the final and they are having quite the sporting week, having watched Lewis Hamilton win at Silverstone last weekend.
“We watched the penalty shootout against Switzerland with Lewis Hamilton and George Russell on stage after qualifying,” says Darren.
“We got the final tickets last week but we couldn’t get flights or a hotel so decided to drive it.”
'Hey Jude'published at 13:30 14 July
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Who else is playing some classic footy tunes right about now?
The Gareth era is goldenpublished at 13:29 14 July
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Phil McNulty
BBC Sport chief football writer in BerlinImage source, PA MediaThose of us chronicling the years of disappointment have witnessed all manner of reasons why England have had their noses pressed up against the window while other countries, most notably huge underdogs Greece at Euro 2004, have enjoyed success that has agonisingly eluded them.
In major tournament terms, past history makes the Gareth Southgate years seem like a golden era, with a World Cup semi-final, the Euro 2020 final, a World Cup quarter-final, and now this final against Spain on his CV.
It is all a far cry from what went before under his predecessors, when high hopes were dashed as England specialised in falling short.
Are your kids watching?published at 13:23 14 July
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Emlyn Begley
BBC SportIf you have children, should you let them stay up? We're no child psychologists but the answer is yes - if they want to.
England don't reach many finals - this is only their third at a men's tournament - so it could be a once-in-a-lifetime moment.
After all, you never hear any of the older generation say they wish they hadn't watched the 1966 World Cup final because they felt tired the next morning.
Of course if your child has no interest in the football - this author's boy would sooner watch a spider walk around for two hours than a football game - get them all tucked in before kick-off.
Some schools and businesses are opening slightly later on Monday as a result of the game.
Get Involvedpublished at 13:20 14 July
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A Brummie in Singapore, the match starts at 3am here. I’ll be up at 2am to head to the city centre to watch. Then straight into the first day of term at work at 8am but cannot miss history in the making hopefully. Come on England!
Nicole
'Their belief has made me believe'published at 13:20 14 July
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Lovely words from actor David Harewood.
Pick your England starting XIpublished at 13:19 14 July
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Don't forget you can pick your preferred starting England XI here.
Why not share your team with us?
Who should start?published at 13:18 14 July
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Chris Sutton
Former Celtic strikerI think Gareth Southgate will keep it the same and I would be happywith that. I’ve been calling for Cole Palmer to come in since the tournamentstarted and while that is not going to happen, he is being used from the benchand having an impact that way.
When England went to a back three, I assumed that Bukayo Saka wouldgo to left wing-back and Kieran Trippier would be right wing-back but in manyrespects, if he does stay with a back three, and the way the Spanish wingersplay, Yamal will come in on his left foot, and Trippier is predominantlyright-footed while Williams will come inside on his right foot and Saka isleft-footed so there are pros and cons of putting them up against them eachother
But you always think with teams who play with wing-backs, itis about having balance and using the wide areas, wingers who drive on theoutside and cross balls in, but that hasn’t been the way with England.. butthen when Saka chops inside and bends one into the far corner, as he has doneversus the Swiss, it is hard to argue Gareth has got that wrong.
Postpublished at 13:16 14 July
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Win tonight and Jordan Pickford will be on Saturday night TV for years. I'm sure Peter Shilton was on grab a grand every week in the early 90s.
'Ivan Toney couldn't even look'published at 13:13 14 July
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Comedian Michael McIntyre very much in the grip of football fever... like most of the nation.
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Anyone else suddenly realising that the Euros end today. Loved it and don’t want it to end but if it has to, please please let it be on a happy note for us England fans.
Andy, Berlin
Get Involvedpublished at 13:11 14 July
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Its 7am here in Mexico, I've been awake since 4am trying not to wake the missus and kids humming World In Motion. For England it's about holding and giving, at the right time! Come on Sir Gareth and come on the lads!
Rob in sunny and hot Akumal
'You've got the whole country united'published at 13:11 14 July
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It may not be a popular view but I always thought (How Does it Feel to Be) on Top of the World? was alright! Any other spice girl songs that can be turned into England tunes?
Who should start?published at 13:09 14 July
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Rio Ferdinand
Former England defenderImage source, ReutersIt all depends on Luke Shaw. If the manager sees he is fit, Ithink he starts. But I actually think Kieran Trippier will start.
As for Harry Kane, it is not even a conversation for me. Ifyou want the ball to drop for anybody, in the box, it’s Harry.
Having Ollie Watkins or Ivan Toney to come off the bench isa weapon, but I don’t think Harry knows how to come off the bench, he has neverdone it, so I don’t know you can think that Harry is going to have an impact onthe game like that, coming off the bench.
The best role for him, as your top goalscorer, as yourcaptain, is to start him. I don’t think it’s even a consideration to leave himout.
Who should start?published at 13:06 14 July
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Alan Shearer
Former England strikerImage source, PA MediaI think Gareth will go with the same team as the semi-finalother than that he may start Luke Shaw over Kieran Trippier. That would bereally harsh on Trippier because he has started all six games before now, but Iwould understand why, if Shaw did come in.
I think that’s the only change Gareth has got to contemplate– it is the only one I am thinking about. He is not leaving Harry Kane out, andthat’s the right decision, you can’t leave your captain and record goalscorerout, and Kane is on three goals for this tournament as joint top scorer.
The rest? It stays the same. I think Ollie Watkins is agreat option in the second half at some stage if England have to chase thegame. We know what he can do as an impact player.
Who should start?published at 13:05 14 July
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Izzy Christiansen
Former England midfielderLuke Shaw comes in at left wing-back if he is fit enough, that’sthe only change. Keep Marc Guehi in at the back, definitely.
I don’t think you can start without Harry Kane. I actually thinkhe had a bit about him the other night, that all stemmed from the early shot hehad.
After that, he looked like he was in the mood and he wentout looking for the ball the way you want him to do. As long as he is in theright shape, then he is the person you want the big chance to fall to.
Postpublished at 13:04 14 July
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We are just seven (SEVEN) hours from kick-off in Berlin now.
Time to ask a few people who should know about the likely team news...
Murals projected in Berlinpublished at 13:01 14 July
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The British Heart Foundation have projected 12 images of young English fans who have lost their lives to sudden cardiac death.
The charity have done so to raise awareness that 12 young people under the age of 35 die from the condition every week in the UK.
Here is an example of one in the German capital:
Image source, British Heart FoundationGet Involvedpublished at 13:00 14 July
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I am confident of victory this evening. Southgate's record in major tournaments proves beyond question that he is an elite manager, in the same bracket as Pep, Klopp and Ancelotti. It's not about style of play, it's a results business and Southgate consistently delivers. He has created an incredible culture in the England camp, which oozes with calmness and positivity.
Guff, Wycombe
