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John Stones, in a small village in the Pennine hills, a quiet and bright child who had the potential to become a professional swimmer, but who only ever wanted to play football.
A young Kalvin Phillips (2nd left) with teachers (left to right) Karen Loney, Carol Newton and Pauline Hearn at Whingate Primary School.
Kyle Walker, in Sheffield, a “skinny” boy whose teachers had watched him grow into his athletic prowess. Harry Maguire, in Mosborough, whose older brothers also had showed significant talent.
And Dominic Calvert-Lewin, who had beamed with shy pride when his former PE teacher Rich Mintoft surprised him with a photo album from his days at the Steel City’s Forge Valley School.
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It wasn’t baseball, and it wasn’t Fenway Park, but Red Sox fans would’ve felt right at home on Wednesday night at England’s Wembley Stadium.
Following the men’s national team’s 2-1 win over Denmark in the semifinal of Euro 2020 sending England to its first major tournament final since the 1966 World Cup thousands of fans belted out “Sweet Caroline” in celebration.
Players joined in for the latest rendition of what has become an unofficial anthem for England during its run in the international tournament. SWEET CAROLINE
This, it should be said, is not a longstanding Wembley tradition. In fact, it only began recently following England’s Round of 16 win over Germany earlier in Euro 2020.
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Dani Olmo blazes over
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Gianluigi Donnarumma saves Alvaro Morata s penalty
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Jorginho seals Italy s victory
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â       Italy have now reached their 10th major tournament final (World Cup/Euros), progressing to the final of the European Championships for the fourth time (also 6 World Cup finals). Indeed, only Germany (14) have participated in more major tournament finals amongst European nations than Italy (incl. Euro 2020).
â       Spain have failed to progress from a semi-final at a major tournament (World Cup/Euros) for the first time in their history, having reached the final from each of their previous five semi-final appearances
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