England wouldn’t be in the Euros final if it weren’t for Jude Bellingham

The England 2024 team has ventured where the boys of ’66 dared not go. and can achieve athletic immortality in 90 minutes.

Quietly proving his doubters wrong, Southgate has shown great zen-like composure.

Just a little quarter of a century have elapsed since Jude Bellingham’s game-winning header sent England sailing toward victory.

Less than four weeks have passed since that inaugural match, and Gareth Southgate has brought back memories that are now a part of our country’s athletic narrative.

England have had a Euros to remember, pictured Jude Bellingham’s late equaliser v Slovakia

Gareth Southgate has led England to another Euros Final

Following their thr𝔦lling victory over the Netherlands last night, England has advanced to its first-ever international final.

Even Bobby Moore and the guys of ’66 were unable to go where the Three Lions of 2024 have gone.

Redemptive penalties and ridiculous bicycle-k𝔦ck goals were played. In between games, Phil Foden even watched the birth of his third kid.

Southgate (definitely Sir Gareth shortly, or maybe Lord Southgate of Crawley) has quietly shown his doubters wrong with a zen-like serenity.

Fans celebrating England’s penalty win against Switzerland

In order to lead England to the championship, he had to overcome a barrage of criticism from former players, overpaid commentators, and several armchair specialists.

Though it seems absurd now, Southgate, who has always led with calm dignity, endured heckling and even had b𝔢𝔢r glasses thrown at him during the tournament.

Football in a tournament with England is “a journey,” as they say on Strictly.