Euro 2020: Your ultimate guide after England's historic final ⚽
The boys did us all proud ❤️
Last updated 24th May 2022
We had to wait an extra year due to the Coronavirus pandemic, but the UEFA European Football Championships kicked off on Friday 11th June 2021, and it was certainly worth the wait for England fans! With players such as Harry Kane, Luke Shaw and Raheem Sterling impressing in the tournament, England made it to the final for the first time in history!
Although it wasn't the result we were hoping for, the players and manager Gareth Southgate gave the biggest game of their lives, and they should all be proud of what they achieved. We've pulled together a handy little guide to look back at the last few weeks of Euro 2020.
When was the Euro 2020 final?
The final of Euro 2020 took place at Wembley Stadium on Sunday 12th July at 8pm.
Who did England play in the final at the Euros?
Following that tense semi final against Denmark on Wednesday night, England played Italy in the Euro 2020 final on Sunday 11th July.
What channel was the Euro 2020 final on?
The final aired on both BBC and ITV at 8pm on Sunday 11th July. The build-up began at 6.30pm on ITV and 7pm on BBC.
England scores in the Euros:
Sunday 13th June: England 1-0 Croatia. Goalscorer: Raheem Sterling.
Friday 18th June: England 0-0 Scotland.
Tuesday 22nd June: Czech Republic 0-1 England. Goalscorer: Raheem Sterling.
Tuesday 29th June: England 2-0 Germany. Goalscorers: Raheem Sterling and Harry Kane.
Saturday 3rd July: England 4-0 Ukraine. Goalscorers: Harry Kane x2, Harry Maguire, Jordan Henderson.
Wednesday 7th July: England 2-1 Denmark. Goalscorers: Harry Kane, Own Goal.
Sunday 11th July: England 1-1 Italy. Goalscorers: Luke Shaw. Penalties: Italy 3-2 England.
Check out England's journey in the Euros so far:
England started the tournament in Group D alongside Croatia, Czech Republic and Scotland. The Three Lions beat Croatia and the Czechs 1-0 but Scotland held them to a nil-nil draw. After that game Scot Billy Gilmour (pictured) tested positive for coronavirus which meant he, England's Mason Mount and Ben Chilwell all had to isolate.
England went through to the next round at the top of Group D
England's opponents in the first knock-out round were Germany. The team put all thoughts of past penalty shoot-outs to the back of their mind and won 2-0 thanks to goals from Raheem Sterling and Harry Kane.
The quarter-final was England's only match on foreign soil, taking place in the Stadio Olimpico in Rome against Ukraine. It ended 4-nil to England, with goals from Kane, Harry Maguire and Jordan Henderson
Denmark awaited in the semi-final - England's first time in the last four at the Euros since 1996. Back at Wembley England needed extra time to defeat Denmark 2-1 after conceding for the first time in the tournament.
It was Harry Kane who scored the winning goal after England were given a penalty. Despite Danish keeper Kasper Schmeichel saving the initial penalty, Kane tucked in the rebound. The day after the match UEFA announced they were charging England after someone shone a laser pointer at Schmeichel before the penalty
Fans across the country watched England progress like these in Bristol.
Fans in Plymouth watched on a big screen in the stadium
These fans in Leeds celebrate as England make it to their first major final since 1966, and we all know what happened then!
When did England play in the Euros?
Final:
Sunday 11th July at 8pm (Wembley Stadium, London)
Semi Final:
Wednesday 7th July at 8pm (Wembley Stadium, London)
Quarter Final:
Saturday 3rd July at 8pm (Stadio Olimpico, Rome)
Round of 16:
Tuesday 29th June: at 5pm (Wembley Stadium, London)
Group stages:
Sunday 13th June: England vs Croatia - 2pm (Wembley Stadium)
Friday 18th June: England vs Scotland - 8pm (Wembley Stadium)
Tuesday 22nd June: Czech Republic vs England - 8pm (Wembley Stadium)
England's Euros 2020 squad:
Gareth Southgate announced his 26-man squad at 5pm on Tuesday 1st June, with the likes of Jesse Lingard and Ollie Watkins both unlucky to miss out. Liverpool star Trent Alexander-Arnold made the squad, but after picking up a muscle injury in the warm-up game against Austria, he was forced to pull out, with Ben White taking his place.
On Tuesday 15th June it was announced that Manchester United goalkeeper Dean Henderson had withdrawn from the squad after struggling with a hip injury, with Aaron Ramsdale coming in to replace him.
Goalkeepers:
Jordan Pickford (Everton)
Sam Johnstone (West Brom)
Aaron Ramsdale (Sheffield United)
Defenders:
Ben White (Brighton)
Ben Chillwell (Chelsea)
Conor Coady (Wolves)
Reece James (Chelsea)
Harry Maguire (Manchester United)
Tyrone Mings (Aston Villa)
Luke Shaw (Manchester United)
John Stones (Manchester City)
Kieran Trippier (Atletico Madrid)
Kyle Walker (Manchester City)
Midfielders:
Jude Bellingham (Borussia Dortmund)
Jordan Henderson (Liverpool)
Mason Mount (Chelsea)
Kalvin Phillips (Leeds)
Declan Rice (West Ham)
Attackers:
Dominic Calvert-Lewin (Everton)
Phil Foden (Manchester City)
Jack Grealish (Aston Villa)
Harry Kane (Tottenham)
Marcus Rashford (Manchester United)
Buyako Saka (Arsenal)
Jadon Sancho (Borussia Dortmund)
Raheem Sterling (Manchester City)
The unlucky players who were named in the provisional squad to miss out include defender Ben Godfrey, midfielder James Ward-Prowse and centre forward Ollie Watkins.
When did the Euros start?
After a year's delay, Euro 2020 kicked off on Friday 11th June 2021, with Group A game Turkey vs Italy, kicking off at 8pm in Rome.
The tournament lasts for one month, with 51 games in total.
Who was in England's group at the Euros?
England are in Group D alongside Croatia, Czech Republic and our neighbours Scotland.
How can I watch England's Euro 2020 games on TV?
Luckily for us, all of the Euro 2020 games will be broadcast live on BBC and ITV.
Group stages:
Sunday 13th June: England vs Croatia - 2pm (BBC One / BBC iPlayer)
Friday 18th June: England vs Scotland - 8pm (ITV / ITV Hub)
Tuesday 22nd June: Czech Republic vs England - 8pm(ITV / ITV Hub)
Round of 16:
Tuesday 29th June: England vs Germany - 5pm (BBC One/BBC iPlayer)
Quarter Final:
Saturday 3rd July: England vs Ukraine - 8pm (BBC One/BBC iPlayer)
Semi Final:
Wednesday 7th July: England vs Denmark - 8pm (ITV / ITV Hub)
Final:
Sunday 11th July: England vs Italy - 8pm (ITV / ITV Hub - BBC / BBCiPlayer)
Who is the England football manager?
Former Aston Villa, Middlesbrough and Crystal Palace player Gareth Southgate OBE is the current England manager. Southgate, who made 57 appearances for England in his playing days, was given the job in September 2016, taking over from Roy Hodgson.
With a current win % of 61.5%, Southgate led the team to fourth place at the 2018 World Cup, and third place at the UEFA Nations League in 2019. Can he go all the way this year?
Where is Euro 2020 being held?
The tournament is slightly different to usual as instead of the whole competition being held in just one country, the games will be spread across 12 different cities in Europe.
See the full list of cities below:
Wembley Stadium, London
Hampden Park, Glasgow
Johan Cruijff ArenA, Amsterdam
Fußball Arena Munchen, Munich
Stadio Olimpico, Rome
Parken Stadium, Copenhagen
Olympic Stadium, Baku
National Arena, Bucharest
St Petersburg Stadium, Saint Petersburg
Estadio La Cartuja, Seville
Are fans allowed at the Euros?
After a year without fans being allowed in English football stadiums, fans of the beautiful game will be pleased to know that there will be fans allowed at Euro 2020, in some format!
Although not every stadium will be at full capacity, UEFA have revealed outlines of their plans:
London has confirmed a minimum capacity of 25% for the first three group matches and round of 16 match.
Saint Petersburg and Baku will have capacities of 50%.
Budapest aims to host 100% of the stadium capacity.
Amsterdam, Bucharest, Copenhagen, Glasgow, Rome and Seville will be hosting 25%–33% of the stadium capacity.
Munich aims to host a minimum of 14,500 spectators, corresponding to approximately 22% of the stadium capacity.
Capacity for the semi-finals and final at Wembley has been increased to 75 per cent meaning more than 60,000 fans will be able to attend.
All ticket holders will need to follow a number of strict entry requirements, including having a negative Covid-19 test or proof of full vaccination – two doses received, 14 days before the fixture.
“We are thrilled that more fans will now be able to walk through the Wembley turnstiles and enjoy the finals of Euro 2020,” said Culture Secretary Oliver Dowden.
Who is favourite to win the Euros?
Before a ball had even been kicked, bookies put the Three Lions joint favourite alongside France to be crowned the winners at 5/1, with Belgium, Germany and Spain closely behind.
But now that France, Germany, Spain and Belgium are all out, with England playing Italy in the final, the odds have changed.
England are 17/10 to win.
Italy are 15/8 to win.
Now check out all of the football teams your fave celebs support:
Ant and Dec - Newcastle United
TV presenters Ant and Dec make it no secret that they are beloved Newcastle United fans! The Geordie duo are often spotted at games in the Toon, sitting alongside the club's directors Amanda Staveley and Mehrdad Ghodoussi.
Despite missing some games due to their work commitments, the boys are never too far away from their phones watching their beloved team play.
Ed Sheeran - Ipswich Town
Ed Sheeran and his wife Cherry Seaborn are massive Ipswich Town supporters, with the pair attending a number of games in the past.
Will Ferrell - Chelsea
American actor Will Ferrell is a huge Chelsea fan and is often in attendance of games at Stamford Bridge.
Jade Thirlwall - South Shields and Newcastle United
As well as supporting Newcastle United, Little Mix singer Jade Thirlwall is often spotted at her local town's football team - South Shields FC.
In August 2020, Jade became the Honorary President of South Shields Football Club, with the club saying: "We are proud to announce that Jade Thirlwall has accepted the role of Honorary President at South Shields Football Club."
Anne Hathaway - Arsenal
Actress Anne Hathaway let slip during an interview in 2024 that she is a huge fan of London club Arsenal. Anne couldn't hide her excitement mid-interview when Leandro Trossard scored a late winner for the Gunners. After the footage went rival, Trossard sent a video message to Anne, leaving her 'shaking'.
AJ Tracey - Tottenham
'West Ten' rapper AJ Tracey is a massive Spurs fan! Not only did he perform at the club's 2019 Nike kit launch, he's also been spotted in the crown and in the dressing rooms, getting photos with plays such as Harry Kane, Dele Alli and Son Heung-min.
Drake - Chelsea
Drake is a massive Chelsea fan and even had a kick about with the team before a Champions League match back in 2012.
The rapper was later photographed in the dressing room with Chelsea legends such as John Terry, Ashley Cole and Didier Drogba.
Aitch - Manchester United
Not only is Aitch good mates with former Manchester United midfielder Jesse Lingard, the rapper also launched the club's 2019 home kit!
Perrie Edwards - Liverpool
Despite also having a soft-spot for her hometown team Newcastle United, Little Mix singer Perrie Edwards showed massive support for Liverpool when her fiancé Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain played for them.
When Liverpool won the Champions League back in 2019, Perrie was pictured celebrating on the pitch with her man, and of course THAT trophy!
Dave - Manchester United
Dave often tweets his love (and frustration) about his beloved team Manchester United, with the 'Location' hit maker previously helping the club secure the signing of Aaron Wan-Bissaka.
In September 2020, Dave's dreams come true when he played at Old Trafford as part of this year's Soccer Aid game!
Jess Glynne - Arsenal
Jess Glynne has a massive passion for football, and in particular her beloved Arsenal! Back in 2015 the club gave Jess a VIP tour around the Emirates after discovering she was such a big fan!
Jess also performed at Wembley Stadium ahead of Arsenal's FA Community Shield game against Chelsea back in August 2015. She's now dating former Arsenal Ladies player Alex Scott.
Prince William and Prince George - Aston Villa
Prince William and his eldest son Prince George are massive fans of Aston Villa! The dad-and-son duo often attend games together, with Prince William even sharing a message on social media when his team qualified for the Champions League!
Stormzy - Manchester United
Another huge star that supports the Red Devils is Stormzy! As well as attending the club's end of season party, the 'Vossi Bop' singer has been down at the training ground a number of times!
KSI - Arsenal
YouTuber KSI is a massive Arsenal fan, with the rapper featuring a lot on AFTV. KSI also gets some of the players involved on his own YouTube channel, playing FIFA against the likes of Mesut Özil.
In 2022, KSI's popular drink PRIME partnered with Arsenal.
Sylvester Stallone - Everton
Legendary actor Sylvester Stallone is a fan of Merseyside club Liverpool. Sylvester has a close friendship with club's former director Robert Earl, and has been spotted a games before! He even once expressed his regret in not buying the club when he had the chance.
Nathan Dawe - Aston Villa
DJ Nathan Dawe is a lifelong Aston Villa fan, so it's no surprise he was over the moon when the club managed to finish in the Top 4 during the 23/24 season.
Noel Gallagher - Manchester City
Musician Noel Gallagher is a Manchester City fan through and through. Despite opting not to join in with the Poznan as Man City beat Fulham during the 23/24 season, Noel is often seen in the crown at games, as well as joining the players on their celebratory tours.
Noel's brother and fellow Oasis star Liam is also a big City fan!
Big Zuu - Liverpool
Rapper Big Zuu is a huge fan of Liverpool! He was invited to a number of games during the 2019 season, as well as filming content with former players such as Jordan Henderson and Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain.
Young T & Bugsey - Arsenal and Manchester United
They are the best of friends but when it comes to football Young T & Bugsey have a major rivalry! Whilst Young T is a huge Arsenal fan, Bugsey's loyalties are with Manchester United.
Sam Fender - Newcastle United
Born in North Shields, it's no surprise 'Seventeen Going Under' singer Sam Fender is true Geordie! Sam has adored Newcastle United since he was a little boy and in 2023 his dreams came true when he played a number of sold-out shows at his beloved St James' Park.