England has the feeling that it is now or never. After so long relegated to the background, this Eurocup gives him the opportunity to feel important again: “It is time to make history,” he said. Southgate, which has not changed the routine to prepare a meeting that can mark a before and after for the nation. The team moved to London this afternoon, greeted by hundreds of fans who want to savor a victory against Italy.
The country has been paralyzed by the final: “It was fantastic to read the letter from the Queen and of Boris johnson. We represent many people and we want to leave a legacy, “said the coach, who does not doubt the response that his players will give. After four years together, and after having overcome difficult moments, the experience has to help something: “The dressing room is ready,” he said at the press conference prior to the final of Wembley.
The changing room is ready
What did you say Mancini this afternoon, Southgate He is also calm: “Anyone wants to be on a date like this. I have not had time to think about how I would celebrate the Euro because it would not be the right way either. I have only taken the opportunity to prepare in the best way the commitment we have against Italy ”, announced a Southgate that did not guarantee that Foden can arrive on time. He only has one blow, but the medical team will decide tomorrow if he can participate in the final.
Southgate knows better than anyone that England has been waiting for this moment for decades. He himself experienced the frustration of being eliminated in 96, also in Wembley: “I didn't want to hear the song 'Football's coming home' for fifteen years but it has been inspiring for this group. Four years ago the public felt a certain apathy and now the response is fantastic ”, said the English coach, who knows that he will have the support of the stands to try to beat Italy, the one that has played the best in the league. Eurocup.