I remember writing an article in August 2016 (Check back http://simply4sports.blogspot.com/2016/08/) four years ago and I was super annoyed being a passionate England fan it was frustrating and embarrassing to be knocked out to Iceland. Full credit to Iceland they deserved there win and everyone fell in love with their thunder clap but what I could not excuse was the manner in which we played. We had been out thought and out fought in all manners of the game. We can go on and on about the stats 68% possession, 7 corners, 18 shots on goal. We deserved to get knocked out. Iceland lost to France in the quarter finals who made it all the way to the Final.
Fast forward four years on and things look completely different. Due to COVID-19 the euros have been delayed but this could be a blessing in disguise for this team.
There are so many talented youngsters who are coming in who would benefit from an extra year of first team football. Sancho has burst on to to the scene at Dortmund as well as Phil Phoden, Greenwood, Saka and Ben white (on loan at Leeds last season)
It's been a while since I've been this excited for a international competition.
In all areas of the squad I see interesting options. If the young players can develop I believe we have a good chance of winning Euro 2021.
Prediction for Euro 2021 minimum Quarter Finals if we fulfil our potential we are winning it for sures!
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