Im Ben Brown with our other main stories. The Uks Vaccine Minister says the government is confident that plans to lift a range of Covid Restrictions will go ahead Onjuly 19 in england. But he also said masks are still expected to be worn indoors. The fortification of the Vaccination Programme has allowed us to cautiously move to step four and the pm will say more about this. Sir Richard Branson prepares to venture to the Edge Of Space, on the first Passenger Flight of his Virgin Galactic spaceship. Its a day full of anticipation for england and italy fans, ahead of the final of Euro 2020. More than 60 Thousand are expected at Wembley Stadium in london where the two countries face each other tonight. Its a historic game for italy it could be the first time they become European Champions in decades. For england a win would be their first ever Euros Title and a first major Tournament Victory in 55 years. Gareth southgate s squad arrived at their hotel in waford after their final training
The United States to send in Troops Hello and welcome, if youre watching in the uk or around the world. Its getting closer the most important match the england Mens Football Team have played in 55 years. Beating italy would be the first major Tournament Win for england since the 1966 World Cup. England Captain Harry Kane has encouraged his team to enjoy this moment of history as millions across england prepare for the biggest match in decades. Helena wilkinson reports. The excitement is palpable, the anticipation almost unbearable. These children in suffolk cannot wait until tomorrows match. After each england game, theyve been out on the streets waving their flags. As england fans count down the hours, theyre making sure their support is seen. Everything that can be decked out with an England Flag has been. Millions will be watching from homes and pubs, which will be allowed to stay open an extra 45 minutes in case of extra time and penalties. Wembley will be filled with around 60,000
And our correspondent is on the Front Line in the disputed South China Sea. So, theres a chinese Coast Guard Vessel thats watching us at the moment. Its done three sweeps first of all 200 metres away, then 100 metres away, and now 50 metres away. Hello, and welcome. Im shaun ley. We begin with the football. England have reached Theirfirst Major Tournament Final since 1966. Singing the final whistle was greeted around the country with jubilation. The team came from a goal down to beat denmark 2 1 after extra time at wembley, in front of a crowd of 60,000 people. Many of them, due to covid assertions, were england fans. Theyll play italy in the final on sunday. Lets here from some fans who watched the match at a Fan Zone In London, theyve been speaking to the bbc s chi chi izunder. How do you feel, watching that match . Absolutely elated this is the most amazing moment ever. England have made it through to the final. Cheering this hasnt happened in so many years this is iconic, whats jus
England fans are already gathering at wembley. There ll be 40,000 spectators at the game. In other news, self isolation for school pupils because of covid could be scrapped next term, replaced by daily testing. New research shows that higher grade facemasks can be up to 100% effective in preventing coronavirus infections. How only a tiny fraction of the authors taught in english literature lessons are from ethnic minority backgrounds. Good afternoon and welcome to bbc news. There are just three hours to go until one of the biggest games in world football england germany. At stake, a place in the euro 2020 quarter finals. Fans are already gathering at wembley. There ll be 40,000 of them there for the match. England haven t beaten germany in a knockout game in a major tournament since the world cup final in 1966, and manager gareth southgate is calling on his team to make history today. Natalie pirks reports. Make your own history has been a mantra of gareth southgate s for this young
Face masks can be up to one hundred per cent effective in preventing coronavirus infections. It s the match we ve all been waiting for and it s just got under way. England are taking on germany for a place in the euro 2020 quarter finals. 40,000 fans are at wembley and among them is our sports presenter, john watson. John, itjust kicked off in england expects. It john, itjust kicked off in england exects. , ,. , , expects. It is interesting to see what garrett expects. It is interesting to see what garrett southgate expects. It is interesting to see what garrett southgate is expects. It is interesting to see. What garrett southgate is stunning regards to his team. Matching germany with employing wing backs. Keeping his place after the men of the match performance against the czech republic in that final group game. It will be fascinating to see how this plays out having a very tight tactical battle between germany and england out there but certainly a defensive set up from gareth sou