England in Euro 2020 final after ending Danish Dream run Football News – Times of India Times

London: England won its first semi-final since the 1966 World Cup when Harry KaneThe goal of extra-time, after his penalty was saved, was a 2–1 win over Denmark on Wednesday that sent them away on Sunday. euro 2020 Final against Italy
To recall, in front of nearly 60,000 fans, most of them distraught with joy, England reached the final of the European Championship for the first time, although they had to come from behind in the form of Simon. kjero Own goal canceled Mikel damsgardBrilliant free kick for the Dane in the first half.
As it happened: England v Denmark
The home side was on top the whole time, but struggled to break Denmark’s defence, until they were awarded a penalty in the 103rd minute. Raheem Sterling The captain went downstairs with minimal contact to allow Kane to decide.
It was a difficult way for Denmark to end their emotional ride through the fear and distress of the collapse of Kristian Eriksson’s opening game, their first semi-final since their Euro 92 victory, but their weary players left. wembley Socks rolled down but heads held high.

England will return on Sunday after 55 years of lifting the World Cup there, but they did it the hard way.
They reached the semi-finals without missing a goal and needed something special to pierce their rearguard as Damsgaard fired a powerful, 25-yard free kick over the wall and diving beyond. Jordan Pickford – First goal of the tournament from a free kick – after 30 minutes. The crowd was stunned, which was not in the script, and the question of how England would respond to their first real adversity would now be addressed.

The answer was calm and patient, as they headed back to the ascent. Raheem Sterling was rejected by point-blank range Casper Schmeichel Before the draw in the 39th minute, when Bukayo Saka hit the byline and fizzed at a low cross, Kjaer tied the ball to his own line in an attempt to prevent the ball from reaching Sterling.
Schmeichel was again on hand to clear away a Harry Maguire header for an excellent diving save and England began to turn the screw.

However, despite all the pressure and relentless passing and checking around the box, England struggled to get off to a clear start and the match rolled into extra time.
The extra 30 minutes became a virtual attack versus defense exercise, as Schmeichel saved again from Kane and Jack Grealish.
Sterling continued to drive into the box and was eventually brought down by Joachim Mahle for a VAR-review penalty that Kane had fouled and Schmeichel blocked, only for the captain to tuck the rebound.
England then had to negotiate the final 15 minutes and managed to produce the loudest, and certainly the most confident rendition of “Footballs Coming Home” played around Wembley.