England and the final challenge.

In 2021, EURO 2020 was held in England, and the host nation advanced to the final with a significant advantage, poised to win the championship for the first time. However, in their match against Italy, the Three Lions were defeated in a penalty shootout. The player who missed the penalty that led to England's defeat was Bukayo Saka. That image haunts the English, an unforgettable memory. And the story of coach Gareth Southgate, as a player, missing the final penalty that led to England's defeat against Germany in the semi-finals of EURO 1996, has been brought up again. England's defeats in penalty shootouts have become a haunting memory in major tournaments.

England have a chance to win EURO 2024.

And whenever England came closest to glory, in the tournaments where expectations were highest, the results were always disappointing. England is always a team of stars, the center of attention. They are always considered contenders in major tournaments. But at the most crucial moment, they failed to secure the decisive victory.

At EURO 2024, England once again reached the final. Looking back at the Three Lions' journey in the tournament, there was much debate. Many opinions suggested their performance was unconvincing. Even though he brought success to England, coach Gareth Southgate still received much criticism. Even now, Gareth Southgate remains a subject of debate. Seeing how England struggled to overcome Slovakia, Switzerland, and the Netherlands in the knockout rounds, not many people have faith in them.

That's why coach Gareth Southgate and his players are met with skepticism when facing Spain – a team that is currently more impressive. Looking at how Spain reached the final, their chances of winning are much brighter. Southgate himself said: "We are proud to be doing something meaningful for our country. But it's difficult when we still face so much criticism from home."

But there are also those who argue that efficiency and luck will help England succeed. Former midfielder Roy Keane told ITV Sport: “I see Spain as the favorites, but destiny may have been set for England. England should have been eliminated about a week ago, but now they have a lot of motivation. It’s good to see the players coming off the bench with the right mindset. They want to get into the game and make a difference.”

Former defender Gary Neville said: “He’s not at his best in the tournament, but he can push the boundaries. In recent years, the team has been criticized for being naive, playing well and losing, but this group does whatever it takes and is getting better. The way they do it is fantastic, and something England teams haven’t been able to do in the past.”

Even former England manager Eriksson commented: “Southgate is undoubtedly the best England manager since Sir Alf. If he wins in Berlin, he deserves even more credit.” “Good luck to Gareth. Let's do things we've never done before,” Eriksson added.

In reality, having reached the final, it's difficult to look back at the convincing or unconvincing performances of England and Spain to assess their chances of winning. This is where the more resilient team will have the advantage. Coach Gareth Southgate has the opportunity to bring football home.

In reality, England doesn't have an impressive playing style, but they have stars ready to shine. That's the difference. This is also a factor that could give the Three Lions an advantage in the final. Because with the importance of the match, if both teams play a safe and solid game, England's stars could be the "key players." Previous matches have proven that England has the elements for success.

The EURO 2024 final between Spain and England will take place at 2:00 AM on July 15th (Vietnam time), broadcast live on TV360, VTV.

England are planning their celebrations if they win the championship.

The England team will visit Buckingham Palace as part of their victory parade – should they win EURO 2024.

England secured their place in the final after defeating the Netherlands in the semi-final early on July 11th (Vietnam time). Although they still have one final challenge against Spain, plans are being made to prepare for the possibility of Gareth Southgate's team helping England win the European Championship for the first time.

According to the plan, members of the England team will be honored by the King and the Royal Family if they bring the Henri Delaunay trophy back to the UK.

Earlier, a parade on a large open-top bus will take the team from Guildhall in the City of London to the palace, stopping at Trafalgar Square for the celebrations on Tuesday (July 16).

It is estimated that England's first major football championship since 1966 could see millions of fans pouring into the streets to celebrate.

Prince William, chairman of the FA, may host a royal reception on Monday with the Prince of Wales. Upon their return, the team is also expected to make a trip to Downing Street to meet the new Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer, an Arsenal fan who will be attending the final at the Olympia in Berlin.

The victory celebration, attended by the royal family, will be similar to what happened after the England rugby team won the 2003 World Cup, when they went to Buckingham Palace to meet the Queen.

They also had a parade of open-top buses to Trafalgar Square.

The last time London held a victory parade was in 2012, to celebrate the Great Britain team 's achievement at the Olympic Games.

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