On July 11, in the European Championship semi-final, England defeated Denmark 2-1 to reach the final. Southgate finally vindicated himself, becoming the first England manager in history to reach two major tournament finals.
After taking over as England manager, Southgate faced constant questioning. In the last European Championship, England, after overcoming numerous challenges, reached the final, but lost to Italy in a penalty shootout. Southgate’s overly cautious approach at the time drew criticism.
In this European Championship, England, despite facing difficulties, has once again reached the final. This has unlocked an achievement for Southgate, making him the first manager to lead England to two major tournament finals.
Compared to other traditional powerhouses, England’s trophy cabinet is meager, with only the 1966 World Cup title to their name. In this European Championship, England’s return to the final presents a golden opportunity to win the title. The team will be aiming for their first ever European Championship.
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