Press reviews
The end of the Danish dream: After 120 minutes, the Three Lions around coach Gareth Southgate are in the final – the first time in 55 years. The press reviews on the game.
For the first time since 1966, the Three Lions are in a major tournament ending game. A thrilling European Championship final is just around the corner on Sunday: England will meet the Italians who had previously won against Spain.
Coach Gareth Southgate’s team beat the confident but ultimately defeated Danes 2-1 in extra time at London’s Wembley Stadium on Wednesday evening. This is how the international press commented on the emotional semifinals:
England
“The Times”: “England is in a final – a final! – and these are the strangest, rarest and most beautiful words to write. Can 55 years of pain really come to an end? Can England beat the formidable Italians with all their defensive resilience?”
“Daily Mail”: “England in ecstasy after Harry Kane’s penalty rebound goal puts the Three Lions in their first major final since 1966 – against Italy on Sunday – after an epic 2-1 win against Denmark. England are only one game away from football glory, after securing a spectacular win over Denmark. Millions of fans are in dreamland. “
“The Sun”: “Lionshearted! England storm into the European Championship final after an extra-time thriller. Bring it home now, guys! England are only one game away from their first major title since 1966.”
Denmark
“Berlingske”: “Adventure over – Denmark out of the EM.”
“Jyllands-Posten”: “Denmark out of the EM: They gave everything, but there was nothing left to give.”
“Erstes Bladet”: “You gave everything!”
Danish Broadcasting DR: “Even the sensational flattery had to bow in the end when Denmark gave us the last roar.”
TV2: “Denmark’s EM adventure is over after a great drama.”
Sweden
“Expressen”: “England in the final – Denmark kicked out after a huge drama in extra time.”
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