Gareth Southgate and England are on the cusp of securing a first piece of major silverware for the men’s team since 1966, taking on Spain in the final of the European Championship on Sunday evening.
It is the first time the men’s side have reached back to back major tournament finals, and while opinion has been divided for a large portion of the competition, Southgate and Co have still found a way to book their place.
On today’s episode, Ian Ladyman and Mike Keegan discuss how England and their fans need to enjoy the occasion, analyse Southgate’s pre-final press conference, and debate which team should line up to face Spain.
Craig Hope was at the press conference, and reported: ‘He seemed in such a good place and the further we go the happier and more relaxed he gets, you wouldn’t believe he is on the eve of the actual final.
‘He sat there with Harry Kane and he was funny, he was relaxed, he was engaging, I’d say he’s in a pretty good place going into the game.’
Listen to all of that as well as why England fans should back the side and enjoy the game, and whether or not the game will go to penalties, on today’s episode.
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