Euro 2024 final: England must be ‘tactically perfect’ to beat Spain – Gareth Southgate
Arsenal midfielder Declan Rice says England’s defeat by Italy in the Euro 2020 final will serve as motivation on Sunday.
Italy beat England 3-2 on penalties at Wembley after a 1-1 draw over 120 minutes in London.
“Seeing Italy lift that trophy will haunt me forever,” said Rice.
“We are now presented with another opportunity where we can write our own history but we are up against another top side who we have to massively respect.
“Hopefully now we can do it. Not only for each other but also for the manager. I think he deserves it.”
Chelsea’s Cole Palmer said the side can “finish the job” and change their lives forever by winning in Berlin.
Palmer came off the bench to provide the assist for fellow substitute Ollie Watkins’ last-minute winner in Dortmund.
“Everyone’s buzzing,” the midfielder told the England YouTube channel.
“Last night on the bus, tunes were on, [in the] changing room, everyone was just enjoying it.
“But obviously it’s a short turnaround and it’s a massive, massive game to change our lives, our family’s lives, and to make everyone proud. That’s what we’re trying to do.
“I think if you’ve got to this final then you have to hopefully finish the job. It’s all good getting to the final, and you’ve got to enjoy it because you don’t get many moments to enjoy. But, no, everyone just wants to win so bad.”
