Euros 2020: England beat Denmark in historic win
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Euro 2020: Watch the best bits as England beat Denmark!
England made history at Wembley on Wednesday after beating Denmark in their semi-final match at this year's Euros.
Gareth Southgate's side beat their opponents 2-1 in an exciting game that left nervous fans on the edge of their seats.
It's the first time ever that England's men have reached a Euros final and it's also the first time the men's team have reached the final of a major tournament since 1966!
They now face Italy in the final at Wembley on Sunday evening.
It was a nervous night for fans!
Can England go all the way? Is it REALLY coming home? Have your say in our vote!
Let us know if you watched the match and what you thought in the comments below!
England fans celebrated after their side's historic win against Denmark
Frightening first goal!
Wednesday evening's match was full of unexpected twists and turns that left many wondering whether England could come out on top.
Denmark's Mikkel Damsgaard scored an incredible free-kick 30 minutes into the game, leaving England 1-0 down.
Yikes - that wasn't in the plan!
England failed to stop a goal scored by Denmark's Mikkel Damsgaard
Super Sterling strikes back
However, England battled on and an impressive cross from Bukayo Saka, which was meant for Sterling, led Denmark's captain Simon Kjær to score an own goal!
Back in the game! That made the score 1-1 at half time.
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It was a top performance. We had to dig in deep. We responded well and showed good spirit.
And that's the way it stayed in the second half - which meant one thing EXTRA TIME!
Raheem Sterling celebrated with Bukayo Saka after England's first goal, which was an own goal by Denmark's captain Simon Kjaer
The captain steps up!
The game was starting to look like it would go down to penalties...
But it all changed in the 103rd minute after Raheem Sterling was fouled by Denmark's Joakim Maehle in the penalty area!
England were awarded a penalty which was taken by captain Harry Kane.
Harry Kane celebrates with Phil Foden after scoring his side's second goal of the night
We got there when it mattered. We reacted really well and we're in a final at home. What a feeling.
It looked like he'd blown his side's chance after the penalty was saved by Denmark's goalkeeper Schmeichel!
England fan's hearts were in their mouths!
However, a rebound came straight back to Kane who buried it, bringing the score to 2-1.
England players celebrate after captain Harry Kane scored 2-1 lead against Denmark at Wembley Stadium
When you've waited as long as we have to get through a semi-final, the players - considering the limited international experience some of them have - have done an incredible job.
The crowds at Wembley went wild and Denmark were unable to come back from behind before the final whistle was blown.
England now have an opportunity to claim the crown at a European Championship for the very first time, but the big question is - do YOU think it's coming home?
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