![]() ![]() Also, Ukraine might have only scraped through the groups by the skin of their teeth – a victory over North Macedonia sandwiched by defeats to the Netherlands and Austria – but Andriy Shevchenko’s team were one of only five to navigate the qualifying stage undefeated. France were expected to see off the Swiss easily enough earlier in the week, as well. England were favourites to beat Iceland in 2016, too, and look how that turned out. They’re the favourites with your local turf accountant.īut nothing’s ever certain. There’s real hope here, and their record against tonight’s opponents Ukraine is also promising: four wins in seven previous meetings, with only one defeat. Raheem Sterling is in a rich vein of form, captain Kane might have just jump-started himself back into some, and the defence flatly refuses to concede. Gareth Southgate’s side are confident, competent and on a high after beating Germany in a knockout game for the first time since 1966. The first looks, on paper, eminently negotiable. Dreaming is free, and there’s not much point in sport if you’re not allowed to do it.Įngland are three steps away from bringing it all back home. That’s much better, isn’t it? Indulge yourself. In eight days time, Harry Kane lifts the Henri Delaunay Trophy at Wembley as England become champions of Europe for the very first time! There. Thing is, there’s no point sitting there sweating, chewing your nails and manically drinking/smoking/vaping/eating/swearing until the match starts, so why not drift off into a nice relaxing daydream instead? Just imagine. Feeling nervous, England fans? Hey, it’s understandable.
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