Sterling fires England to win over Croatia in Euro 2020 opener
England got their Euro 2020 campaign off to positive start beating Croatia 1-0 at Wembley Stadium to take an early lead at the top of Group D.
England got their Euro 2020 campaign off to positive start beating Croatia 1-0 at Wembley Stadium to take an early lead at the top of Group D.
Mateo Kovacic does not believe Croatia’s World Cup semi-final win will give them a psychological advantage over an England side that the Chelsea midfielder says are dealing with the weight of expectation.
Kyle Walker believes England could be on the verge of something special if the trio of Mason Mount, Phil Foden and Jack Grealish can shine at the European Championship.
Gareth Southgate hopes England’s performances at the European Championship can be a catalyst for uniting the country as he urged people to remember what a ‘strong nation we are’.
Mason Mount cannot wait to pit his wits against Croatia playmaker Luka Modric again, just a month on from the England midfielder being left gobsmacked when one of his boyhood heroes asked for his shirt.
Harry Maguire is back training with the England squad as the Manchester United centre-back continues to step up his recovery from an ankle injury.
Reece James believes football could be coming home this summer, with the right-back saying England probably have their best chance to win a major tournament since 1966.
Dean Henderson is certain he will eventually become England and Manchester United’s No 1, with the goalkeeper ‘born ready’ to step in if Jordan Pickford is unable to play during the Euros.
Jordan Henderson has laughed off Roy Keane’s cutting criticism about his place in the England squad, with the vice-captain confident he has some tricks up his sleeve having returned from injury.
Marcus Rashford believes England’s Euro 2020 squad are full of players who can spark the tournament into life. (more…)