The Euro 2020 Finals are underway right now. While big guns like France and Portugal crashed out early, the Finals see two European juggernauts in England and Italy face off against each other.
Both England and Italy have had much success historically but lately they hadn’t made any noise in the international trophies. Failing to win a major trophy since 15 years and 55 years respectively, these Euros are the perfect chance for Italy and England to solidify their name in the history books.
Luke Shaw opens up scoring in Euro 2020 Finals
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The game has gotten off to an amazing start for the hosts so far. While fans questioned the omission of young star Bakayo Saka from the lineup, the English have been dominant as they have kept possession and are creating chances on a regular basis.
This initial pressure has worked wonders for Gareth Southgate so far. In the very second minute against the Azzurri, Harry Kane dropped deep and passed the ball to wing back Kieran Trippier.
While the English flocked in Italy’s penalty box, Trippier patiently waited and gave a fantastic cross. While it seemed like the Atletico Madrid defender had missed everyone on the box, a rushing in Luke Shaw found the ball and hit it first time.
Although the hit was from a very tight angle, Shaw laced the shot and had incredible pace giving no chance for Italian goalkeeper Gianluigi Donnarumma to save the ball. With England up 1-0 and looking in cruise control, Roberto Mancini has to figure out a way to crack Kane and Co.
So far, England have clearly been the superior team. The five men system has certainly delivered for Southgate with Trippier and Shaw giving Italy some problems. Given how in-control they are looking and Wembley absolutely erupting, is it finally coming home?
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English fans go crazy with Shaw’s goal
The English are back in a major tournament finals in a very long time. Given how long they have waited for a silverware, England fans are understandably rooting for their team to succeed.
After Shaw’s latest goal in the Euro 2020 Finals, fans all across the nation went berserk. From loud cheers to wild celebrations, English fans were elated to see their team open up the scoring.
England fans going a bit mental following Luke Shaw’s goal #EURO2020 pic.twitter.com/v9oVP5AzBv
— Roberto Rojas (@RobertoRojas97) July 11, 2021
This was the scene in Manchester as Luke Shaw put England 1-0 up #CapitalReports pic.twitter.com/7xtUC9L30V
— Capital North West News (@CapitalNWNews) July 11, 2021
Absolute SCENES at England’s first goal, courtesy of our partners at @skysports. pic.twitter.com/db7Th3jh8M
— NBC Sports Soccer (@NBCSportsSoccer) July 11, 2021
Whatever happens on the football pitch England and the UK have already won. pic.twitter.com/G0xlmz5mpw
— Simon Harley (@simonharley) July 11, 2021
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Some very happy England fans at in Leeds as England go 1-nil up in the first few minutes! #Euro2020Final #ENGITA #HeartNews pic.twitter.com/sFsoNVQM5B
— Heart Yorkshire News (@HeartYorkNews) July 11, 2021
WHAT A START
Liverpool reacts as England take the lead in the #Euro2020Final pic.twitter.com/YU8FzLXYxG
— Liverpool FC News (@LivEchoLFC) July 11, 2021
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While England might be leading the game, the matchup is simply not over. With 45 minutes remaining, one good chance can swing all the momentum away from England. Will England hold on to this lead and win their first trophy in 55 years?