David Beckham says England’s younger stars have a “real opportunity” to finish the nation’s many years-lengthy anticipate a significant trophy at subsequent yr’s Euro 2024 match in Germany.
The former England captain received a number of medals in a glittering membership profession however did not elevate silverware at worldwide stage regardless of taking part in in expertise-packed sides.
Gareth Southgate’s crew, fourth within the FIFA rankings, have a great latest document at main tournaments however England haven’t tasted glory since successful the 1966 World Cup on dwelling soil.
They reached the semi-finals of the World Cup in Russia in 2018 and agonisingly misplaced to Italy on penalties within the European Championship last at Wembley three years later.
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Southgate’s males, who misplaced to France within the final eight ultimately yr’s World Cup in Qatar, have already certified for the Euro 2024 finals with two matches to go, in opposition to Malta and North Macedonia.
The facet boasts a powerful array of attacking expertise together with Real Madrid star Jude Bellingham, 20, and Harry Kane, who’s having fun with a prolific season at Bayern Munich.
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“I really believe in this England team,” Beckham, 48, advised on Wednesday. “I believe in Gareth Southgate and what he’s doing and what he’s done for a number of years now.
“We were unfortunate to lose in the Euros final against Italy, but we were so close. And I’ve seen that when our national team has some kind of success, the way our country comes together is incredible.”
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The former Manchester and Real Madrid midfielder, visiting India in his function as a UNICEF Goodwill Ambassador, mentioned: “I don’t want to speak too soon, but the 2024 Euros, I think that we have a real opportunity with young players like Cole Palmer, like Jude Bellingham, and the other players that we have in the team.
“And of course, you know, we have a captain like Harry Kane who still continues to inspire his team and still continues to score goals. So I think we have a real opportunity.”
England host Malta on Friday earlier than going through North Macedonia away three days later however wish to end strongly as they goal to safe a prime seeding for subsequent month’s group-stage draw.
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