England down Denmark in extra time to reach Euro 2020 final against Italy

England reached their first European Championship final as an extra-time goal from Harry Kane sealed a 2-1 win over Denmark at Wembley Stadium on Thursday (AEST).

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İngiltere'den Harry Kane. Source: Getty

The Three Lions had lost their only previous two semi-finals in the competition – against Yugoslavia in 1968 and Germany in 1996 – but Kane stroked home after his initial penalty had been saved by Kasper Schmeichel in the 104th minute to ensure they will face Italy in the Euro 2020 final on Monday (AEST). 

Mikkel Damsgaard had put Denmark ahead on the half-hour mark with a superb free-kick before Gareth Southgate’s side pulled level before the break when Simon Kjaer bundled into his own net under pressure from Raheem Sterling. 

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Published 8 July 2021 9:56am
By SBS Sport
Presented by Yang J. Joo
Source: Omnisport


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