England have the chance to play in a competition for the very first time if they defeat Spain in the final of the 2024 European Championship in Germany.
After defeating the Netherlands 2-1 in their semi-final on Wednesday night, the Three Lions secured their spot in the main event in Berlin.
In Dortmund, Xavi Simons gave the Dutch the lead with a fantastic early goal. And Harry Kane levelled the score for England with a contentious penalty.
Then, in the last minute of normal time, Ollie Watkins came off the bench to give England a thrilling victory. This set up a matchup with Spain, who defeated France in their semifinal on Tuesday night.
The team led by Luis de la Fuente has been the most impressive throughout the competition. And they are the slight favorites going into the final game.
England suffered defeat in the previous Euros final, falling to Italy at Wembley on penalties. So they will be keen to defy the odds and win their first major trophy since the 1966 World Cup.
In addition to being crowned champions, Gareth Southgate’s team would make history by qualifying for a second competition if they triumph on Sunday.
According to Sport Bible, the Three Lions would be automatically qualified for the CONMEBOL–UEFA Cup of Champions previously known as the Artemio Franchi Cup, the European/South American Nations Cup. And in 2022, branded as the Finalissima.
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The winners of the Copa America in South America will face the European champions.
That competition is still going on right now, and this year’s edition final will pit Argentina against Colombia this weekend.
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