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England fans across the UK have been preparing since Wednesday to celebrate the first time in 55 years since the Three Lions secured a spot in the final of a major tournament. Following the team’s top performance through the Euros, supporters have now said they are “confident” England is set to deliver and bring the trophy home. Fans preparing to witness the historic England v Italy clash at Croydon’s Boxpark paid tribute to the players as well as coach Gareth Southgate for their amazing work so far.
One supporter told ITV News: “He’s kept unity, he got the country together.
“He deserves all the credit. Absolute credit. Massively confident, I think we’re better than the Italians – I’m going to say 2-1 in extra time.”
Another England fan said: “I think it’s going to be 2-1 England. I think it’s coming home.
“The first final in 55 years, it has to happen now. If it doesn’t happen now, I don’t think it will. It’s coming home.”
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One supporter was asked about which players are set to be the stars of the match, saying: “I think Sterling, Kane and Grealish.
“I’m confident. We’re all confident.”
Eden Morris, a secondary school teacher from Croydon, was outside Wembley to support England ahead of their match against Italy.
Speaking about the atmosphere at her school this week, Ms Morris said: “It’s been so patriotic, all the kids have been so excited that England are in a final, obviously none of them have experienced it in their lifetime yet.
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“It’s not even coming home – it’s staying home, because it’s already in England.
“It’s been so beautiful, the atmosphere. It’s banging. Italy’s got no chance.”
He also said that if England win, “police will need to mop (him) up and take (him) home”.
Mickey Singh, 21, also from Oxford, added that he plans to celebrate for the whole week if England win.
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