Raheem Sterling defended the penalty that was whistled and that he gave the victory to England against Denmark and said it was clear. “I entered the area and he took his leg out, he touched me and it is a clear penalty“Sterling told British network ITV.
The Englishman congratulated himself on the team's effort: “It was a great performance, we had to put a lot of intensity into it after the first goal, the first to score us in the tournament. We regrouped and showed great team spirit to come back and win the game. “
“It was difficult to get behind on the scoreboard. We had to be patient, because we knew that with our physique, our aggressiveness and our energy, it would be a matter of time before we took them down“he added.
Sterling is optimistic, but wants to stay calm: “This is another step in the right direction. But as soon as we get back to the locker room, it's over, we have to focus on Sunday. “
Kane, MVP of the game: “It's incredible”
Harry Kane, England captain and chosen MVP of the match, assured that playing the final at home is “amazing” and that they had to overcome a very difficult game against Denmark.
The English will play their first European Championship final after beating Denmark in extra time. Kane was the author of the final goal, when collecting his rejection in a penalty.
“This is incredible, what a match. Much credit to Denmark. We pushed a lot and we were there when it mattered. We reacted very well and we are in the final at home. What a moment, “Kane told British network ITV.
The English striker, who already has four goals in this Eurocup, to one of the top scorer, also spoke about the penalty he threw: “It was not the best penalty I have taken, but sometimes you miss and the ball falls to the side. Luckily that's what happened today. “
“We know it is going to be a very tough game against Italy, although we have had a great tournament so far. One more game and at home. We can't wait, “he added.