‘Bring it home’, Johnson urges Southgate’s squad ahead of historic final July 10, 2021 Boris Johnson has written to the England squad ahead of tomorrow’s historic Euro 2020 football final, urging them to “bring it home” for the nation. Gareth Southgate’s team stand on the edge of history as they approach England’s first ever European Championship final against Italy at Wembley on Sunday night. It has largely been an [...]
England fined €30,000 for laser pointer incident in Denmark semi-final July 10, 2021 UEFA has fined England €30,000 (£25,600) for a series of incidents at Wembley during the historic victory over Denmark in the semi-finals of Euro 2020. A laser pointer was shone in the eyes of Danish goalkeeper Kasper Schmeichel as he was preparing to face a penalty kick from England skipper Harry Kane. Schmeichel saved the [...]
Harry Kane is inspiring pupils just like David Beckham inspired him, says former PE teacher July 10, 2021 The England captain’s former PE teacher said today that Harry Kane is inspiring pupils at his old school in the same way that David Beckham inspired him. Kane attended Chingford Foundation School in east London, the same school as former England captain Beckham. Mark Leadon, head of PE at the school, said Kane was inspired [...]
Euro 2020 final: Ant-icipation flying high in London as flying pests could descend on Wembley July 10, 2021 Millions of flying ants are taking flight this weekend and could descend on areas including Wembley, according to the Met Office, which issued a “forecast” which could bug the England team as it seeks Euro glory in Sunday’s final against Italy. Over roughly three months each summer, weather conditions are ideal for the insects to [...]
EE to remove data charges during England Euro 2020 final July 9, 2021 EE customers will be able to stream England’s Euro 2020 final clash against Italy on Sunday night for no extra cost after the mobile network said it will remove data charges. The company today said that any data used from 6pm until midnight on Sunday will be free of charge. The data freebie, which will [...]
England to play Euro 2020 final in same weather conditions as the 1966 team July 9, 2021 England’s football team should face the final Euro 2020 showdown under the same weather conditions as the 1966 team when they won the World Cup, the Met Office has said. In what could be a good omen for Gareth Southgate’s squad, meteorologists have predicted the same 20C temperature and showery outlook which struck Wembley Stadium [...]
Patriot Pact: Ministers urged not to say ‘It’s Coming Home’ ahead of England final July 9, 2021 Ministers have reportedly been urged not to say ‘It’s Coming Home’ ahead of England’s Euro 2020 final on Sunday night amid fears of offending other countries. In a briefing note sent by the Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS) mandarins warned the phrase “does not go down well overseas” and might damage a [...]
UK supermarkets brace for Euro 2020 final frenzy July 9, 2021 Soaring demand for beer, soft drinks, salads and barbecue food as England supporters prepare for Sunday’s Euro 2020 final is putting more pressure on supermarket supply chains already creaking from a shortage of lorry drivers. Watch the full report.
Euros 2020: Bank holiday, sick day or in mourning? Businesses urged to be flexible day after final July 9, 2021 There are increasing calls from business groups, unions, and the public, for employers to offer flexibility to staff for the day after the Euros 2020 final, as the Prime Minister is under pressure to announce a bank holiday if England win. “Businesses across England will recognise the momentous nature for many of the prospect of [...]
England perfect the art of timing to arrive at Euro 2020 final against Italy in peak condition July 9, 2021 As the man who emerged from football’s hinterlands to become England manager and a role model for leaders everywhere, Gareth Southgate knows the importance of timing. Southgate didn’t want the job at first but had a change of heart when standing in following the abrupt departure of Sam Allardyce and, after some promising signs in [...]