England Route to Euro 2024 Final: Recap of the Squad & Games

We delve into England's Euros journey this year and look at how you can see them play now the tournament is finished...

Last updated: 15/07/24 at 11:30 am

The UEFA European Championship, more commonly known as the Euros, is a significant event in international football. It's considered one of the most prestigious tournaments in the sport, second only to the FIFA World Cup.

With such a strong footballing tradition, expectations are high for England's national team in major tournaments like the Euros.

The Euros provide an opportunity for England to add to its footballing legacy. Every tournament offers the chance for players to etch their names into the history books and for the team to create memorable moments that will be cherished by fans for years to come.

With the competition now finished after a month of incredible football, we take a look back at England's route to the final, where they played Spain. We'll also look at how you can watch their next match, now the Euros are finished - which is just around the corner.

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In this blog, we discuss everything you need to know about England’s route to the Euro 2024 final. From fixtures to dates and the squad list, we've got you covered.

What is the format for the Euro 2024 tournament?

The format remained the same as the Euro 2020 tournament. The top two teams from each of the six final tournament groups proceeded to the round of 16 along with the four best third-placed finishers.

There was a round of 16, quarter-finals, semi-finals and then the all-important final.

Where did the Euros 2024 final take place?

The final of the Euros 2024 was held in the historic Olympiastadion Berlin on 14th July between Spain and England.

England Euros 2024 squad

England unveiled their squad for Euro 2024 in an exciting video that features passionate fans from all over the country. The video showcases the selected players representing the nation in Germany.

You can watch the video below:

The full England Euro squad was:

• Goalkeepers: Dean Henderson (Crystal Palace), Jordon Pickford (Everton) and Aaron Ramsdale (Arsenal).
• Defenders: Lewis Dunk (Brighton), Joe Gomez (Liverpool), Marc Guehi (Cyrstal Palace), Ezri Konsa (Aston Villa), Luke Shaw (Manchester United), John Stones (Manchester City), Kieran Trippier (Newcastle United), and Kyle Walker (Manchester City).
• Midfielders: Trent Alexander-Arnold (Liverpool), Jude Bellingham (Real Madrid), Conor Gallagher (Chelsea), Kobbie Mainoo (Manchester United), Declan Rice (Arsenal), and Adam Wharton (Crystal Palace).
• Forwards: Jarrod Bowen (West Ham), Eberechi Eze (Crystal Palace), Phil Foden (Manchester City), Anthony Gordon (Newcastle United), Harry Kane (Bayern Munich), Cole Palmer (Everton), Bukayo Saka (Arsenal), Ivan Toney (Brentford), and Ollie Watkins (Aston Villa).

What happened in England's Euros games in 2024?

England finished top of the group stage - but were criticised for drawing two matches and winning just one.

Next up, there was a hard-fought 2-1 victory against Slovakia in the last 16, where Jude Bellingham netted a dramatic 95th-minute bicycle kick equaliser before Harry Kane's header goal just 50 seconds into extra time, securing the win.

Then, England next took on Switzerland. After a 1-1 match followed by a nail-biting bout of extra time, the Three Lions stormed to victory in a stunning penalty shootout, winning by 5 to Switzerland's 4 penalties.

Fans were left elated after Bukayo Saka, Ivan Toney, Jude Bellingham, Cole Palmer and Trent Alexander-Arnold netted a series of cool, calm and collected penalties, taking England into the semis.

At their 10th July semi final against the Netherlands, the Dutch scored early on, but England equalised after Harry Kane scored a penalty. It looked like the game would go to extra time - something fans are familiar with after the game with Switzerland - until Ollie Watkins scored a stunning goal in the 90th minute, sending England to their second successive Euros final in a row.

At the final versus Spain, England were one goal down until Cole Palmer equalized. But when Spain scored a late second goal in the game, the Three Lions ended the game 2-1 down. For another successive final, it seems, the squad would finish in second place.

It's bittersweet, but getting into the Euros finals in two successive competitions in a row is no mean feat - and fans will be hoping that the lads finally bring it home next time.

What were the odds of England winning the European Cup?

The Three Lions entered the Euros 2024 as one of the top contenders for victory, buoyed by a formidable squad of skilled players.

With Spain putting on a strong performance as the favourite to win, according to Oddschecker.com, England were second favourite to win.

How to see England live and in style?

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As an official Wembley Stadium Agent, we are delighted to provide official England hospitality tickets to two games.

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