England set sights on Euro glory

The England national team has set its sights on winning the 2021 UEFA European Football Championship, commonly known as Euro 2020, which was delayed from last year due to the COVID-19 pandemic. England's last major international trophy was the 1966 FIFA World Cup, which they hosted and won. Since then, they have reached the semi-finals of major tournaments, including Euro '96 and the 2018 World Cup in Russia, but have failed to progress any further. This year, they will be keen to go all the way and bring football home.

The squad

Manager Gareth Southgate has named a strong squad for the tournament, which features a mix of experienced veterans and young aspiring talent. Leading the way is captain Harry Kane, who has recently won his third Premier League Golden Boot and will be looking to add more silverware to his collection. The likes of Raheem Sterling, Marcus Rashford, and Jadon Sancho will provide pace and skill in attacking areas, while Jordan Henderson and Declan Rice will anchor the midfield. The defence will be marshalled by the experienced duo of John Stones and Harry Maguire, while goalkeeper Jordan Pickford will be hoping to maintain his good form come tournament time.

The group stage

England has been drawn in Group D alongside Croatia, Scotland, and the Czech Republic. Their opening match will be against Croatia at Wembley Stadium, a repeat of the 2018 World Cup semi-final which Croatia won 2-1 in extra time. England will be keen to exact revenge and get off to a good start in the tournament. The following match against rivals Scotland will be a fiercely contested affair, with both sides looking to get one over the other. Finally, England will face the Czech Republic, who they memorably beat 5-0 in qualifying for the tournament. If England can navigate their way through the group, they will face a knockout phase that could pit them against some of the best teams in Europe.

The opposition

England are one of the favourites for the tournament, but they will face stiff competition from some of the continent's best teams. Spain, Italy, and Belgium are all strong contenders, as well as reigning champions Portugal, led by superstar Cristiano Ronaldo. France, the 2018 World Cup winners, will also be looking to add another major trophy to their collection. England will have to be at their best to beat these teams, but they have the talent and belief to get the job done.

The fans

The England fans are known for their passionate support and fervent enthusiasm, and they will be hoping to make their presence felt at stadiums across the continent. Due to COVID-19 restrictions, there will be limited capacity at the tournament, but the England fans will still be out in force. Whether they are singing the national anthem, cheering on their team, or simply having a good time, the fans will play a key role in England's success.

The dream

For England, the dream is to finally end their long wait for a major international trophy. The players, the manager, and the fans are all united behind that goal, and will stop at nothing to achieve it. The journey will be tough, but England has the ability and the determination to go all the way and bring Euro glory to the nation. It's time to dare to dream, and make that dream a reality.