England supporters took to the streets to give their heroes a memorable broadcast on Saturday night as players left St George’s Park for London, ahead of Sunday’s huge Euro 2020 final against Italy.
The Three Lions have been looking forward to the match since beating Denmark 2-1 on Wednesday night, and the coaching staff has put the finishing touches on their preparation for the country’s first major final in 55 years.
And Three Lions supporters came out in hundreds to wish the players good luck on their trip to London, lining the streets outside England’s training ground in Burton to wave the stars.
England’s official Twitter account posted a video of the touching moment, where the fans were in power, with the players in the coach completely amazed at the level of support from their fans.
They also shared photos of the passionate fans, who were waiting in the sun to cheer on their retired heroes.
“Look down the street!” exclaimed a passenger as he saw the impressive crowd waiting for them. Fans waved flags, cheered and greeted the players as they drove down the road. The lyrics to “Football’s coming home” were also heard as supporters sang songs in tribute to their finalists.
Wow … what a broadcast! ?
Fantastic scenes when #ThreeLions leaves St. George’s Park for the last time. pic.twitter.com/FU9Z3417nC
– England (@England) 10 July 2021
The Three Lions booked their place in the Euro 2020 final on Wednesday night and came from behind to beat Denmark 2-1, thanks to a Harry Kane strike in extra time. Gareth Southgate’s men face Italy on Sunday night and aim to make history by becoming the first England team to ever lift the European Championship trophy.
The players will go to the Wembley grass on Sunday night and become the maiden team that has reached this point in the competition and hopes to finish the job to start a star campaign during the summer tournament.
